diff --git "a/TinyStories_1366.txt" "b/TinyStories_1366.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_1366.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +Tom hears her and runs to help her. He slips too and falls next to her. They both have bumps on their heads and tears in their eyes. + +They look at each other and start to giggle. They are not hurt, just silly. They hug and say, "We are okay." + +They see an avocado on the ground. It fell from the tree when they slipped. They pick it up and feel it. It is soft and smooth. They wonder how it tastes. They decide to share it with their moms. They say, "Maybe they will make us a yummy snack with it." + +They hold hands and walk home, happy and hungry. They still have the stick, but they do not want to play with it anymore. They learned a lesson: watch where you step and do not slip. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the pool. Lily can dive very well. She likes to dive under the water and see the fish. Ben cannot dive. He is scared of the water. He likes to sit on a row and float on the water. + +One day, Lily and Ben go to the pool. Lily says, "Let's dive and see the fish!" Ben says, "No, I don't want to dive. The water is cold and deep. I want to stay on the row." Lily says, "But diving is fun! Come on, I will show you how to dive. It is easy and safe." Ben says, "No, no, no. I don't like diving. I like the row." + +Lily and Ben are not happy. They want to play together, but they want to play different things. Lily thinks Ben is silly and scared. Ben thinks Lily is bossy and mean. They start to argue and shout. They make a lot of noise. + +The pool guard hears them. He comes to them and says, "What is going on here? Why are you fighting? You should be nice to each other and share the pool. The pool is for everyone to enjoy." Lily and Ben feel ashamed. They say sorry to each other and to the pool guard. They decide to try each other's games. Lily sits on the row with Ben and floats on the water. Ben dives with Lily and sees the fish. They both have fun and learn something new. They are friends again. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a green bird on the ground. It had a hurt wing and could not fly. + +"Look, a bird!" Lily said. "It is green and pretty. But it is sad and in pain." + +"Maybe we can help it," Ben said. "Maybe we can heal its wing and make it happy." + +They picked up the bird gently and put it in a box. They took it to Lily's house and gave it some water and seeds. They made a soft bed for it with some cotton and paper. They hoped the bird would get better soon. + +The next day, they went to check on the bird. They opened the box and saw a surprise. The bird was not there. Instead, there was a big snake. It had eaten the bird and was looking at them with hungry eyes. + +"Ah!" Lily and Ben screamed. "A snake! A snake!" + +They ran out of the house and slammed the door. The snake slithered out of the box and followed them. It was fast and angry. It wanted to eat them too. + +Lily and Ben tried to get away, but the snake was too quick. It caught them and wrapped them in its coils. They could not breathe or move. They cried and wished they had never found the bird. + +The snake squeezed them hard and swallowed them whole. It was full and happy. It had a good meal and a good surprise. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to observe the bugs and flowers. They had a jar to keep some bugs in. They wanted to show them to their mom. + +They saw a big, ugly bug on a leaf. It had many legs and eyes. It was brown and hairy. Tom said, "Look, Lily, a big, ugly bug! Let's catch it and put it in the jar!" + +Lily said, "No, Tom, don't do that! The bug is ugly, but it is alive. It has a home and a family. It does not want to be in the jar. It will be sad and scared. Let it be free!" + +Tom said, "But I want to see it closer. It is so weird and cool. Maybe mom will like it too. Come on, Lily, help me catch it!" + +Lily said, "No, Tom, I will not help you. It is not nice to catch bugs and keep them in jars. They are not toys. They are living things. They have feelings too. How would you like it if someone caught you and put you in a jar?" + +Tom thought about it. He did not like the idea of being in a jar. He would miss his home and his family. He would be sad and scared too. He said, "You are right, Lily. I am sorry. I will not catch the bug. I will let it be free. I will observe it from far away. Maybe it will have friends and play with them." + +Lily smiled and hugged Tom. She said, "I am proud of you, Tom. You are a good brother. You are kind and respectful. You learned a good lesson today. Mom will be happy too." + +They observed the bug for a while. Then they let it go. They saw it fly away with other bugs. They waved goodbye to it. They went back to their mom and told her what they did. She hugged them and said, "I love you, Tom and Lily. You are good children. You made a good choice today. You showed compassion and wisdom. You are growing up so fast." +Lily and Max are twins. They like to play with their toys. But they do not like to share. One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has a sticker that says "oxygen". They do not know what that means. + +Lily wants to open the box. She thinks there might be something fun inside. Max wants to keep the box closed. He thinks there might be something scary inside. They start to fight over the box. They pull and push and yell. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the garage. She sees the twins and the box. She is angry. She says, "Stop fighting! That box is not a toy. It is for Dad. He needs oxygen to breathe. He is sick. The box is cheap. It might break. Then Dad will have no oxygen. That is bad." + +Lily and Max feel sorry. They did not know that. They love Dad. They do not want him to be sick. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Dad. We will not fight over the box. We will put it back where we found it. We will play with our toys. We will share." + +Mom smiles. She says, "Thank you, Lily and Max. You are good twins. I love you. Dad loves you. Now, let's go inside and have some cookies." They hug Mom. They hug each other. They go inside. They are happy. +Lily liked to play with her mom's perfume. She liked the pretty bottles and the nice smells. She wanted to smell like her mom. One day, when her mom was not home, Lily went to her mom's room. She climbed on a chair to reach the perfume. She saw a pink bottle that looked very pretty. She wanted to try it. + +But Lily was not careful. She reached too far and the chair moved. Lily lost her balance and fell off the chair. The perfume bottle fell with her and broke on the floor. Lily was scared and hurt. She cried very loud. The perfume smelled too strong and made her nose hurt. + +Her dad heard her cry and ran to her mom's room. He saw Lily on the floor and the broken perfume bottle. He was angry and worried. He picked up Lily and hugged her. He checked if she was okay. He said, "Lily, you should not play with mom's perfume. It is not a toy. It is dangerous. You could have hurt yourself badly. And you made a big mess. Mom will be very sad." + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, dad. I just wanted to smell like mom. I love her perfume. It is not boring like mine." + +Dad said, "I know, Lily. But mom's perfume is for mom. You have your own perfume. It is special for you. It is not boring. It is sweet and fresh. Like you. Mom loves you and your perfume. She gave it to you as a gift. Remember?" + +Lily nodded. She remembered. She said, "Yes, dad. I remember. Mom gave me my perfume on my birthday. She said it was for me. She said I was her little princess. She kissed me and hugged me. I love mom. And I love my perfume." + +Dad smiled. He said, "That's right, Lily. You are mom's little princess. And you are my little princess too. I love you. And I love your perfume. Come on, let's clean up this mess. And then we can put some of your perfume on you. How about that?" + +Lily smiled too. She said, "Okay, dad. Thank you. I'm sorry for being bad. I won't play with mom's perfume again. I promise." + +Dad said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. But you have to be more careful next time. And you have to listen to me and mom. We only want what's best for you. Okay?" + +Lily said, "Okay, dad. I love you." + +Dad said, "I love you too, Lily." +Anna and Ben like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see a big green truck in the park. The truck has a big sign that says "Talk to me". Anna and Ben are curious. They want to talk to the truck. + +They go near the truck and say "Hello, truck". The truck says "Hello, Anna and Ben. I am a talking truck. Do you want to play with me?" Anna and Ben are happy. They say "Yes, we want to play with you". The truck says "OK, then. Let's play a game. I will ask you some questions and you will answer. If you answer right, you will get a prize. If you answer wrong, you will have to do something for me. Are you ready?" + +Anna and Ben say "Yes, we are ready". The truck says "Good. Here is the first question. What is the weight of a big elephant?" Anna and Ben think hard. They have seen an elephant in the zoo. They know it is very big and heavy. They say "The weight of a big elephant is... a lot". The truck says "That is not a good answer. You have to be more specific. How many pounds or kilos is a lot?" Anna and Ben do not know what pounds or kilos are. They say "We do not know". The truck says "Then you are wrong. You have to do something for me. You have to get inside the truck and help me carry some things". + +Anna and Ben are scared. They do not want to get inside the truck. They do not want to help the truck carry some things. They think the truck is not a nice truck. They think the truck is a bad truck. They say "No, we do not want to do that". The truck says "Too bad. You have to do it. It is the rule of the game. Come on, get inside". The truck opens its door and tries to grab Anna and Ben. + +Anna and Ben scream. They run away from the truck. They look for help. They see a police car in the park. They run to the police car and tell the police officer what happened. The police officer is angry. He says "That is a bad truck. That truck is not a talking truck. That truck is a stealing truck. It tries to trick children and take them away. I will catch that truck and put it in jail". The police officer turns on his siren and chases the truck. + +Anna and Ben are safe. They are glad they escaped from the truck. They are glad the police officer is there. They say "Thank you, police officer. You are a good police officer. You are a hero". The police officer says "You are welcome, Anna and Ben. You are brave children. You did the right thing. You should never talk to strangers or get inside their cars or trucks. You should always stay with your parents or friends. You should always be careful and smart". Anna and Ben say "OK, we will. We learned our lesson. We will never talk to a bad truck again". They hug the police officer and go back to their parents. They tell them what happened. Their parents are proud of them. They say "We love you, Anna and Ben. You are good children. You are smart". They hug them and take them home. They have a happy day. +Ben and Lily like to play with their ball in the park. They bounce the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they bounce the ball very high and run after it. They have a lot of fun. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. The dog sees their ball and wants to play too. The dog runs to the ball and grabs it with his mouth. He barks and shakes the ball. Ben and Lily are scared. They want their ball back, but they are afraid of the dog. + +They see a bucket near a bench. The bucket is full of water. Ben has an idea. He whispers to Lily. They run to the bucket and pick it up. They sneak behind the dog and splash the water on him. The dog is surprised and drops the ball. He shakes his fur and runs away. Ben and Lily grab their ball and hug each other. They are happy and brave. They bounce their ball again and smile. +Tommy was a naughty boy. He liked to play tricks on his sister Lily. One day, he found a hat in the closet. It was a big hat with a feather on it. Tommy had an idea. He put the hat on his head and ran to the garden. + +Lily was making a snowman with her friend Anna. They had a carrot for the nose, buttons for the eyes, and a scarf for the neck. They were looking for a hat to put on the snowman's head. They saw Tommy coming with the hat. They thought he wanted to share. + +"Look, Tommy has a hat for our snowman!" Lily said. + +"Thank you, Tommy!" Anna said. + +But Tommy was not nice. He did not want to share. He wanted to play a trick. He ran past them and threw the hat on the snowman. Then he shouted, "Freeze!" + +Lily and Anna were confused. They did not know what Tommy meant. They looked at the snowman. The hat was not a normal hat. It was a magic hat. It made the snowman come to life. + +The snowman blinked his button eyes. He smiled his carrot nose. He waved his stick arms. He said, "Hello, I'm Frosty. Who are you?" + +Lily and Anna were scared. They screamed and ran away. Tommy laughed and laughed. He thought he was very clever. + +But the snowman was not happy. He did not like Tommy. He did not like his trick. He did not like his laugh. He said, "You are a naughty boy. You need to learn a lesson." + +The snowman picked up a snowball and threw it at Tommy. It hit him on the face. Tommy was surprised. He stopped laughing. He felt cold and wet. He said, "Ow, that hurts!" + +The snowman picked up another snowball and threw it at Tommy. It hit him on the chest. Tommy was angry. He said, "Stop it, that's not fair!" + +The snowman picked up another snowball and threw it at Tommy. It hit him on the legs. Tommy was scared. He said, "Please, no more, I'm sorry!" + +The snowman picked up another snowball and threw it at Tommy. It hit him on the head. Tommy fell down. He did not move. He did not speak. He was frozen. + +The snowman smiled. He said, "That's what you get for being naughty. Now you know how it feels to freeze." + +Lily and Anna came back. They saw Tommy on the ground. They saw the snowman with the hat. They understood what happened. They felt sorry for Tommy. They said, "Frosty, can you unfreeze him? He won't play tricks anymore. He learned his lesson." + +The snowman nodded. He said, "Okay, I'll unfreeze him. But only if he says sorry and shares his hat with me." + +Lily and Anna agreed. They went to Tommy and shook him. They said, "Tommy, wake up. Frosty will unfreeze you. But you have to say sorry and share your hat with him." + +Tommy opened his eyes. He saw Lily and Anna. He saw the snowman. He felt ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, Frosty. I was naughty. I'll share my hat with you." + +The snowman smiled. He said, "Thank you, Tommy. You are not naughty anymore. You are nice. You can be my friend." + +Tommy smiled. He said, "Thank you, Frosty. You are not scary anymore. You are cool. You can be my friend too." + +Lily and Anna smiled. They said, "We are all friends. Let's play together." + +They all played together. They made more snowmen. They had a snowball fight. They had fun. They were happy. + +The end. +Anna likes to study in her room. She has many books and toys in her room. Her room is purple, her favorite color. She likes to learn new things from her books and play with her toys. + +One day, Anna's mom came to her room. She said, "Anna, it is time to go outside and play. You have studied enough for today. You need some fresh air and sunshine." + +Anna said, "But mom, I want to study more. I like my books and toys. I don't want to go outside." + +Mom said, "Anna, I know you like to study, and I am proud of you. But you also need to have fun and exercise. Outside, you can see the birds and the flowers and the clouds. You can run and jump and swing. You can make new friends and play games. You can learn new things from outside too." + +Anna thought for a moment. She said, "Okay, mom, I will go outside and play. But can I bring one book and one toy with me?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Sure, Anna, you can bring one book and one toy with you. But don't forget to look around and enjoy the outside too." + +Anna nodded and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Anna. Now, let's go outside and have some fun." +Lily liked to play chess with her dad. Chess was a game with black and white pieces that moved on a board. Lily learned how to move the pieces from her dad. He taught her the names of the pieces and how they could work together to win the game. + +One day, Lily's dad had to work at home. He had a big computer and a lot of papers on his desk. He told Lily he was very busy and could not play chess with her. Lily was sad. She wanted to play chess with her dad. + +Lily had an idea. She took her chess board and pieces and went to her dad's desk. She set up the board on the floor and put some pieces on it. She said, "Dad, look, I made a chess game for you. You can play with me when you have a break. It will make you happy." + +Lily's dad smiled. He looked at the chess board and saw that Lily had made a funny game. She had mixed up the black and white pieces and put them in strange places. He said, "Lily, you are very clever. You made a new chess game. I like it. Thank you for making me happy." + +He gave Lily a hug and a kiss. He said, "I will play with you soon. But first, I have to finish some work. Can you wait for me?" Lily nodded. She said, "Yes, dad, I can wait. I love you." She sat on the floor and played with her chess pieces. She was happy. +Sara liked to draw pictures for her friends. She drew flowers, animals, stars and hearts. She used many colors and stickers. She was very happy when she finished a picture. + +She wanted to mail her pictures to her friends. She asked her mom for stamps and envelopes. Her mom said, "We have no stamps, Sara. We have zero stamps. We have to go to the store and buy some." + +Sara was sad. She wanted to mail her pictures right away. She asked her mom again and again. She was persistent. She said, "Please, mom, please. Can we go to the store now? Can we buy stamps now?" + +Her mom said, "No, Sara, not now. We have to do other things first. We have to eat, we have to clean, we have to nap. We can go to the store later. You have to be patient, Sara. You have to wait." + +Sara was not happy. She did not want to wait. She did not want to be patient. She did not want to do other things. She wanted to mail her pictures. She was angry. She threw a tantrum. She cried and screamed and kicked. + +Her mom was not happy either. She was tired and frustrated. She said, "Sara, stop it. You are being rude and selfish. You are not listening to me. You are not respecting me. You are not being a good girl." + +Sara stopped crying. She looked at her mom. She saw her mom was sad and angry. She felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you, mom. I don't want to be rude and selfish. I don't want to be a bad girl. I want to be a good girl." + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "I love you too, Sara. I'm sorry I yelled at you. I know you are excited to mail your pictures. But you have to understand, we can't always do what we want when we want. Sometimes we have to do what we need when we need. Sometimes we have to be patient and wait. That's what good girls do." + +Sara nodded. She said, "OK, mom. I understand. I will be patient and wait. I will do what we need when we need. I will be a good girl." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good girl. And you are a good friend. Your friends will love your pictures. And they will love you more for being patient and kind." + +The moral of the story is: patience is a virtue. +Ben and Mia were very happy. They were going to fly in a big jet with Mom and Dad. They had their bags and toys with them. They followed Mom and Dad to the gate, where they saw the jet. + +"Wow, look at the jet!" Ben said. "It is so big and shiny!" + +"Yes, it is!" Mia agreed. "And it has wings and windows and a tail!" + +They watched as the people and the bags went inside the jet. They heard a loud noise. + +"What is that?" Mia asked. + +"That is the jet engine," Dad explained. "It makes the jet go fast in the air." + +"Can we go inside the jet now?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, we can," Mom said. "We have our tickets and our seats. Come on, let's go!" + +They walked to the door of the jet, where a nice lady smiled at them. + +"Hello, welcome aboard!" she said. "Are you excited to fly?" + +"Yes, we are!" Ben and Mia said together. + +They followed the lady to their seats. They put their bags and toys in the space above them. They buckled their belts. They looked out the window and saw the other jets and the cars and the people. + +They felt the jet move and heard the engine get louder. They saw the jet go faster and faster on the ground. Then they felt the jet lift off and go up in the sky. + +They clapped their hands and cheered. + +"We are flying, we are flying!" they shouted. + +Mom and Dad smiled and hugged them. + +"We are flying, too!" they said. "And we are going to have a lively adventure!" +Tom was a painter. He liked to make pictures with colors. He had a big box of colors and a big paper on the wall. He used a brush to put the colors on the paper. He made a picture of a sun, a tree, a house and a cat. + +One day, Tom heard a loud noise outside. He looked out the window and saw a big truck. The truck was red and shiny. It had a long hose and a ladder. It was a fire truck. Tom liked fire trucks. He wanted to see the fire truck up close. + +Tom ran out of his house. He did not see his mom or dad. He did not see the street or the cars. He only saw the fire truck. He ran across the street to the fire truck. He did not hear the horn or the brakes. He did not feel the bump or the pain. + +The fire truck stopped. The firemen got out. They saw Tom on the ground. He was not moving. He was not breathing. He was dead. The firemen were sad. They tried to help Tom, but it was too late. They called an ambulance and the police. + +Tom's mom and dad came out of the house. They saw the fire truck and the firemen. They saw Tom on the ground. They saw the colors on his clothes and his hands. They knew he was their son. They knew he was a painter. They knew he was dead. They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had seen Tom run. They wished they had stopped him. They wished they had told him they loved him. +Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play in the forest. They saw a big vine that hung from a tree. They wanted to swing on it like monkeys. + +"Can I go first?" Lila asked. + +"No, I want to go first!" Ben said. He was rude and did not share. + +He ran to the vine and grabbed it. He swung back and forth, laughing. Lila waited and waited. She was sad and angry. + +"Ben, it is my turn now!" Lila said. + +"No, it is not! Go away!" Ben said. He swung faster and faster. + +Lila had an idea. She wanted to solve the problem. She found a big stick and threw it at the vine. She hoped it would make Ben stop. + +But the stick hit the vine very hard. It broke the vine in two. Ben fell down to the ground. He hit his head on a rock. He cried and cried. He was hurt and scared. + +Lila ran to him. She was sorry and scared too. She wanted to help him. But it was too late. Ben did not move or talk. He was gone. + +Lila was alone in the forest. She wished she had not thrown the stick. She wished Ben had shared. She wished they were still friends. She was very sad. The end. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They have a lot of fun. + +But one day, they see a big tree. The tree has a lot of branches and leaves. Ben and Sam want to climb the tree. They think it is a good idea. + +They start to climb the tree. They go higher and higher. They feel brave and happy. They do not see their mom and dad. They do not hear them call their names. + +But then, something bad happens. Ben slips and falls. He hits his head on a branch. He feels a lot of pain. He cries and cries. Sam is scared. He wants to help Ben. But he is too high. He cannot go down. He needs help. He yells and yells. + +Mom and dad hear Sam. They look up and see him in the tree. They see Ben on the ground. They are very worried. They run to Ben. They see blood on his head. They call for help. They hug Ben and try to make him feel better. + +Sam is still in the tree. He is tired and cold and sad. He wants to be with mom and dad and Ben. He wants to get out of the tree. But he does not know how. He feels alone and afraid. He wishes he never climbed the tree. He wishes he listened to mom and dad. He wishes he played in the park. He wishes he had a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful butterfly named Bella. She had pretty wings with bright colors. One day, Bella flew to a flower garden to find some nectar to drink. She saw a big jar of honey and wanted to taste it, but she was too big to fit inside the jar. + +Bella tried to tip the jar over to get the honey, but it was too heavy. She kept trying and trying, but she couldn't get the honey. She became very sad and went to rest on a leaf. + +Suddenly, a bird came and ate Bella! The moral of the story is that we should not be greedy and try to fit into places where we don't belong because it can lead to bad consequences. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going outside to play with her toys. One day, Lily saw a big sign on the side of the road. It was called a billboard. The billboard had a picture of a yummy ice cream cone on it. Lily wanted the ice cream so much, she was scared she would never get to try it. + +Lily's mom saw how sad she was and decided to take her to the ice cream shop. When they got there, Lily was so excited that she couldn't wait to eat her ice cream. But she accidentally dropped it on the ground! Lily was so sad and didn't know what to do. Her mom told her to soak up her tears and they went back to the shop to get another ice cream cone. + +Lily was happy again and enjoyed her ice cream with her mom. She looked up at the billboard and smiled, knowing that she had finally tried the ice cream she had been so scared of missing out on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mother told her that they were going to visit her grandmother. She was very excited and wanted to bring all her toys with her. But her mother told her that she could only bring one toy. + +Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. She looked at all her toys and finally decided to bring her favorite doll. She put it in a package and they went to visit her grandmother. When they arrived, Lily saw that her grandmother was very tired and needed to relax. She gave her the package with the doll inside and her grandmother was very happy. + +Lily learned that sometimes it's better to bring joy to others than to keep everything for yourself. She felt proud of herself for making her grandmother happy. And even though the food her grandmother made was disgusting, she still enjoyed spending time with her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily fell down and hurt her leg. Her mommy and daddy took her to the hospital. There, the doctors and nurses made sure Lily was okay. They put a bandage on her leg and gave her some medicine. + +After a few days, Lily's leg felt much better. She was so happy to be able to run and play again. She told her mommy and daddy that the hospital was brilliant because they helped her feel better. From that day on, Lily made sure to be careful when she played so she wouldn't get hurt again. And if she did, she knew the hospital would be there to help her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to blow bubbles with her bubble wand. One day, she blew a big bubble that floated high up into the sky. She was so happy! + +But then, the wind started to blow really hard. Lily was worried her bubble would pop. She tried to catch it, but it was too high. That's when her reliable friend, Max, came to help. He managed to catch the bubble and bring it back to Lily. + +Lily was so grateful to have such a reliable friend like Max. They played with the bubble together and had so much fun. From that day on, Lily always made sure to have Max with her whenever she blew bubbles. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Nutty. Nutty liked to climb trees and eat nuts. One day, Nutty was on his way to get some nuts when he saw his friend, Bunny. Bunny was hopping around and having fun. + +Nutty wanted to play with Bunny, but he knew he had to get his nuts first. Nutty climbed up the tree, but he had a delay because he saw a bird's nest. Nutty was curious and wanted to see the baby birds. He looked at the birds for a little while, but then he remembered his nuts and continued climbing. + +Finally, Nutty got his nuts and went back to Bunny. Bunny was happy to see Nutty and they played together. Nutty was successful in getting his nuts and playing with Bunny. They had a great time together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she heard a strange noise coming from the bushes. "What's that noise?" she asked her cat, Mittens. "Meow, I don't know," said Mittens. + +Lily decided to investigate the noise. She carefully walked over to the bushes and found a squash. "Wow, this is a big squash!" she exclaimed. "It's so thin and long." + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Hello, little girl," said the squash. "Please don't squash me!" + +Lily was surprised to hear the squash talk. "Don't worry, I won't squash you," she promised. "I just want to play with you." + +From that day on, Lily and the talking squash became best friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun adventures. And Lily learned that sometimes the most unexpected things can become your best friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big horse named Max. Max was very great at running fast. He loved to act silly and make his friends laugh. + +One day, Max's owner came to the barn with a whip. Max was scared of the whip because he thought it would hurt him. But his owner just used it to shoo away some flies. + +Max realized that he shouldn't be afraid of the whip and that his owner would never hurt him. From then on, Max acted even sillier and ran even faster because he knew he was safe with his owner. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very sleepy because he didn't sleep well the night before. He wanted to sleep but he had to go to school. So, he got ready and put on his tie. His mom helped him to tie it. Then, he went to the car and sat in the back seat. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. When he woke up, he was at school. He was happy because he felt better after his nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially with her toy birds. One day, she saw a real bird in her backyard. It was a crazy bird, jumping around and making funny noises. + +Lily ran over to the bird and said, "Hi birdie, why are you so crazy?" The bird just kept jumping and didn't answer. Suddenly, the bird flew away and scattered some leaves on the ground. + +Lily picked up the leaves and said, "Silly bird, you made a mess!" The bird flew back and chirped, "Sorry Lily, I was just having fun." Lily smiled and said, "It's okay birdie, let's play together!" And from that day on, Lily and the crazy bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little swan. The swan was very weak and couldn't fly. One day, the swan went to the lake to swim. But when it got out of the water, it slipped and fell into the mud. The swan was very dirty and needed to wipe its feathers. + +Luckily, a kind duck saw the swan and helped it. The duck used its beak to wipe the mud off the swan's feathers. The swan felt much better and could swim again. From that day on, the swan and the duck became good friends and swam together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and toys. One day, Lily's mommy told her that there was a prize for the best drawing in her school. Lily wanted to win the prize. + +She drew a picture of a flower, but it seemed too weak. Lily's friend, Timmy, saw her drawing and said, "Your flower is beautiful, Lily! You can win the prize!" Lily smiled and felt happy. + +The next day, Lily's teacher announced the winner of the prize. It was Lily! She was so excited and ran to her mommy to show her the prize. "I won, mommy! I won!" she said. Her mommy hugged her and said, "I knew you could do it, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to go on adventures with his mommy and daddy. One day, they decided to go on a hike in the forest. Timmy was so excited to explore the trees and the animals. + +As they were walking, Timmy's daddy realized they were lost. He looked at the map, but it was hard to read. Timmy's mommy started to panic because they didn't know how to get back home. Timmy didn't understand why they were so worried, but he knew it was important to find their way back. + +They kept walking and walking, but they couldn't find their way. Suddenly, it started to get dark and they were all very tired. Timmy's mommy and daddy were still panicking, but Timmy just wanted to go to sleep. They decided to rest under a tree for the night. + +The next morning, they woke up and realized they were still lost. Timmy's mommy and daddy were very scared, but Timmy was still just tired. They kept walking and walking, but they never found their way back home. Timmy never got to go on another adventure again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One hot day, Lily went to the ice-cream truck. She picked a big ice-cream with lots of sprinkles. She was so happy! + +Lily saw her friend Timmy. Timmy was a smart boy. He knew how to count to ten and how to write his name. Lily wanted to share her ice-cream with Timmy. She asked him if he wanted a lick. Timmy said yes and they both enjoyed the cold, sweet treat. + +After they finished their ice-cream, Timmy showed Lily a smart trick. He could pick up a pencil with his toes! Lily thought it was funny and tried it too. They both laughed and had a fun day together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her blocks. She would stack them up high and make a big structure. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a surprise. She handed her a big box and said, "Lily, I have a present for you. Can you open it?" Lily was so excited and opened the box quickly. Inside the box was a set of blocks that she had never seen before. + +Lily's mom said, "These blocks are special. They can help you build something all by yourself. You can be independent and make your own structure." Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to start building. She played with the blocks all day and finally, she built a big tower that was even taller than her! + +From that day on, Lily loved playing with her new blocks and building structures all by herself. She was proud of her independence and couldn't wait to show her mom what she had built. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to collect rocks and put them in his pocket. He would go on walks with his mom and collect rocks along the way. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to a big store to buy a uniform for school. A uniform is a special outfit that everyone wears to school. Timmy picked out his favorite uniform, which was blue and had a gentle feeling when he touched it. + +After school, Timmy went on a walk and collected more rocks to add to his collection. He put them in his pocket with his gentle uniform. When he got home, he showed his mom all the rocks he collected and how he was taking care of his uniform. + +From that day on, Timmy loved to collect things and take gentle care of them. He was a happy boy with his special uniform and rock collection. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a friendly bunny who lived in a big garden. The bunny loved to eat carrots and play with his friends. One day, he saw a naughty caterpillar climbing up a vine. The bunny said "please be careful!" but the caterpillar didn't listen and fell off the vine. + +The bunny felt sad and wanted to help the caterpillar. He picked up the caterpillar and put him back on the vine. The caterpillar said "thank you" and promised to be more careful next time. From that day on, the bunny and the caterpillar became good friends and played together in the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, she found an interesting piano in her house. It was big and shiny, and she wanted to play it. But her mom said it was too heavy for her. + +Lily was sad, so she decided to bury her toys in the garden. She dug a hole and put her dolls and teddy bears inside. It was like a secret treasure. Then, she went back inside and saw the piano again. She thought about burying it too, but she knew it was too big. + +Instead, Lily asked her mom to help her play the piano. They sat together and pressed the keys, making beautiful music. Lily was happy and forgot all about burying things. From then on, she played the piano every day and sang her favorite songs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside, but today it was raining. Lily felt restless and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, she saw a rainbow in the sky! It was so pretty and colorful. + +Lily dared herself to run outside and jump in the puddles. She put on her rain boots and raincoat and ran outside. She splashed and jumped in the puddles, feeling so happy. She even saw a little worm in the mud, and she gently picked it up and put it on a leaf. + +After playing in the rain for a while, Lily went back inside and took a warm bath. She felt so cozy and relaxed. As she dried off and put on her pajamas, she looked out the window and saw the rainbow again. She smiled and felt grateful for the fun day she had. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie was very happy because she had a yellow nest and lots of yummy worms to eat. One day, Tweetie saw a big trap in the garden. She knew it was dangerous, but she didn't know how to warn the other birds. + +So, Tweetie decided to write a note and leave it on the trap. The note said, "Danger! Trap here! Don't come close!" The other birds saw the note and stayed away from the trap. They were very grateful to Tweetie for warning them. + +The moral of the story is that it is important to help others when we can. Even if we are small, we can make a big difference by using our skills, like Tweetie did when she wrote the note. And we should always look out for danger, like the trap, and try to warn others so they don't get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a teddy bear named Teddy. One day, Lily noticed that Teddy's arm was broken and she didn't know how to fix it. She asked her mommy for help, but her mommy was busy on the phone. + +Lily remembered that her daddy had a box of tools in the garage. She went to look for it and found some tape inside. She recognized the tape from when her mommy used it to wrap presents. Lily thought she could use the tape to fix Teddy's arm. + +She tried to tape Teddy's arm back together, but it didn't work. Teddy's arm kept falling off. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. Just then, her wise grandma came over and saw what was happening. She took Teddy and said she knew just how to fix him. She took him away and when she came back, Teddy was as good as new. Lily was so happy and thankful to her wise grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peaches because they were juicy and sweet. One day, she found a purple peach in the garden. She was so excited that she ran to her mom to talk about it. + +"Mommy, mommy! Look at this purple peach I found!" Lily exclaimed. Her mom was surprised too and they both talked about how special and unique it was. Lily couldn't wait to take a bite and taste the purple peach. + +As she took a bite, she closed her eyes and savored the delicious flavor. She talked to her mom about how yummy it was and how she wished she could have more. From that day on, Lily always looked for purple peaches in the garden and talked about them with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Mr. Tom. He had a big mustache that tickled when he laughed. One day, he saw a hungry dog on the street. The dog looked sad and lonely. + +Mr. Tom said, "Hello, little dog. Are you hungry?" The dog barked and wagged his tail. Mr. Tom felt compassionate and said, "Let me feed you." + +He went to his house and brought back some food for the dog. But then, another dog came and tried to take the food. The two dogs started to fight. Mr. Tom said, "Stop fighting, little dogs. There is enough food for both of you." + +The dogs listened to Mr. Tom and stopped fighting. They ate the food together and became friends. Mr. Tom smiled and petted their heads. "I am happy to see you both happy," he said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play soccer with her friends. One day, her mom took her to the store to buy a new soccer outfit. Lily found a pretty red dress that she really liked. Her mom said it would not be good for soccer, but Lily insisted. + +So, they bought the dress and went to play soccer with her friends. Lily kicked the ball towards the goal, but her dress was too long and she tripped. Her mom said, "See, I told you the dress wouldn't fit for soccer." Lily realized her mom was right and changed into her soccer clothes. They had so much fun playing and Lily scored a goal! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play outside. She had a big smile and loved to run around. One day, she went to a well to get some water. She looked down and saw her reflection in the water. She thought it was funny and started to laugh. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and got scared. She turned around and saw an unknown animal. It was big and had sharp teeth. She tried to run away, but the animal caught her. She wept and wept, but no one came to help her. The animal took her away and she was never seen again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite teddy bear named Mr. Snuggles. One day, Lily lost Mr. Snuggles and felt very sad. She looked everywhere for him but he was nowhere to be found. + +Lily's mom tried to comfort her by giving her a hug and telling her they would find Mr. Snuggles soon. But Lily still felt sad. She tried to imagine Mr. Snuggles in her mind but the image was dull and blurry. + +Days went by and Lily still couldn't find Mr. Snuggles. She felt like she would never see him again. One day, Lily's mom found Mr. Snuggles under the couch. But it was too late. Mr. Snuggles had been chewed up by the dog and was no longer the same. + +Lily was heartbroken. She cried and cried, wishing she could have found Mr. Snuggles sooner. Her mom tried to comfort her but nothing could make her feel better. From that day on, Lily learned to take better care of her toys so they wouldn't get lost or ruined. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, Lily's mom gave her a pretty bottle of perfume that smelled like flowers. Lily loved to wear the perfume and show it to her friends. + +One afternoon, Lily and her friends were playing a game of tag. Suddenly, Lily saw a big bird flying in the sky. She pointed and shouted, "Look at the bird!" Just then, a bolt of lightning struck the tree next to them. It was very loud and scared them all. But Lily knew that lightning could strike like that sometimes, so she told her friends not to be afraid. + +After the lightning strike, Lily's mom came outside to check on them. She was very happy that Lily had been brave and knew what to do. She told Lily that she was proud of her for being so easy to teach. Lily smiled and sprayed a little bit of her perfume in the air to celebrate. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved watching parades. He would see the parade every year with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy saw a parade and his favorite float was broken. He said, "Mom, Dad, we have to fix the float!" + +His parents said, "We can't fix it, we don't have the tools." + +Timmy said, "I have an idea! Let's ask the parade people if they have tools." + +So, they went to the parade people and asked if they had tools to fix the float. The parade people said they did and they fixed the float. Timmy was so happy that he could see his favorite float in the parade. He said, "Thank you for fixing the float, it looks ordinary now!" +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny saw a beautiful flower bloom in the garden. He hopped over to it and smelled the sweet scent. + +Later that day, Benny went to his desk to draw a picture of the pretty flower. He got out his crayons and paper and started to draw. He drew the stem, the petals, and the leaves. + +As the days went by, Benny watched more flowers bloom in the garden. He loved seeing all the different colors and shapes. Benny was happy that he could draw them on his desk and remember them forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a loop that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily's loop broke and she was very sad. + +Lily went to her dad and said, "Daddy, my loop is broken. Can you fix it?" + +Her dad said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I don't know how to fix it. Maybe we can buy you a new one." + +Lily was very upset because she loved her loop and it was dependable. She didn't want a new one. She wanted her old one to be fixed. She sat on the floor and blinked her eyes, hoping her loop would magically be fixed. + +Unfortunately, the loop couldn't be fixed and Lily had to say goodbye to her favorite toy. She learned that sometimes things can't be fixed and that it's okay to say goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. He was very kind and loved to play with his friends. One day, he went to the jungle to find some food. While he was eating, he saw a little mouse who was looking very worried. The elephant asked the mouse, "Why are you worried?" The mouse said, "I am scared of the big cat who is chasing me." + +The elephant was persistent and said, "Don't worry, I will help you." He ran towards the big cat and scared him away. The mouse was very happy and thanked the elephant. From that day on, the elephant and the mouse became very good friends and played together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, while she was digging in the dirt, she found a little worm. "Hello, little worm! You are so cute," she said. + +The worm wriggled and wiggled in her hand. "I'm strong," said the worm. "I can help you dig." + +Lily was surprised to hear the worm talk. "Wow! You are a talking worm!" she exclaimed. + +"Yes, I am," said the worm. "And I can help you dig a big hole." + +Lily was happy to have a friend to play with. They dug and dug until they made a big hole. Then, they filled it up with water and splashed around. Lily and her new friend, the strong worm, had so much fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little monkey named Max. Max loved to eat fruit, especially bananas. He lived in a big jungle with lots of other animals. + +One day, Max was walking in the jungle when he saw a big tree with lots of bananas on it. But the tree was very far away, in a distant part of the jungle. Max really wanted to eat the bananas, so he decided to go there. + +Max walked and walked, but the tree seemed to be getting farther and farther away. He started to feel sad and hungry, but he didn't give up. Finally, he reached the tree and started to eat the bananas. + +But then, Max heard a loud growling sound. He turned around and saw a big tiger staring at him. Max was scared, but he didn't run away. Instead, he gazed at the tiger and tried to look brave. The tiger roared again, but Max didn't move. Finally, the tiger got bored and walked away. + +Max felt very proud of himself for being brave. He ate as many bananas as he could and then went back home. From that day on, Max knew that he could face any challenge that came his way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat oranges. One day, her mommy gave her a big, juicy orange. It was the reddest orange she had ever seen. + +Lily loved the orange so much that she decided to keep it for herself. She hid it under her bed and promised to eat it later. But when she came back to get the orange, she saw that it had turned moldy and yucky. + +Lily felt very sad and cried because she didn't get to eat her favorite orange. She learned that it's not good to keep things for too long because they might go bad. From then on, she always ate her oranges right away and never kept them for too long. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch her mommy cook in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to help pick out a tomato from the garden. Lily found a big, red tomato and showed it to her mommy. + +After they finished cooking, Lily's mommy asked her to help tidy up the kitchen. Lily didn't want to, but her mommy said it was important to keep things clean. As they were cleaning, Lily accidentally knocked over a jar of spaghetti sauce. + +"Oh no!" said Lily's mommy. "Now we have a big mess to clean up." + +Lily felt bad and started to cry. But her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. We'll clean it up together." They worked hard to clean up the mess, but it took a long time. By the time they finished, it was too late to watch Lily's favorite TV show. Lily was sad, but she learned an important lesson about being careful and helping to tidy up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, her mommy gave her a gift. It was a pretty pink ball. + +Lily was so happy with her gift. She hugged her mommy and said, "Thank you, mommy! Can I play with my new ball now?" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, sweetie. But first, let's release your teddy bear so he can play too." + +Lily released her teddy bear from her tight hug and they all played together with the soft ball. They had so much fun and Lily was grateful for her mommy's gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved peaches. One day, she went to the market with her mom and saw a big, juicy peach. She asked her mom if she could have it, but her mom said no because they already had enough fruit at home. + +Lily was sad and bored, so she sat down on a bench and started to play with her doll. Suddenly, a boy came up to her and started to tease her. "You're so boring," he said. "Why don't you have any friends to play with?" + +Lily didn't like being teased, so she stood up and said, "I don't need friends to have fun. And I love peaches, even if I can't have one right now." + +The boy looked surprised and said, "I like peaches too. Maybe we can share one next time." + +Lily smiled and said, "That sounds like a good idea." And from that day on, Lily and the boy became good friends and always shared their love for peaches. +Once upon a time, there was a poor boy named Timmy. He had a scooter that he loved to ride around on. One day, Timmy saw his friend Johnny with a new scooter. Timmy felt sad and wanted a new scooter too. + +But then, Timmy's mom told him that it's not good to always want more things. She said that it's important to be happy with what you have and to be grateful. Timmy thought about this and realized that his scooter was still fun to ride. + +The next day, Timmy saw a little girl who didn't have a scooter at all. He decided to be kind and let her ride his scooter. The little girl was so happy and Timmy felt good too. He learned that it's better to be kind and share what you have, instead of always wanting more. Spring came and Timmy felt happy knowing he did a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a desk, but it was broken. He couldn't use it to draw or do his homework. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the store to buy a new desk. They looked at many desks, but Timmy liked the blue one the most. It was big and shiny, and it wasn't broken. Timmy was very happy with his new desk and he drew lots of pictures on it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a big brother named Max. Max liked to yell when he played with his toys. Sometimes, Lily's ear hurt when Max yelled too loud. + +One day, Lily was sad because she couldn't find her favorite doll. She looked under her bed and in her toy box, but the doll was nowhere to be found. Max saw that Lily was sad and he stopped playing with his toys. He asked Lily what was wrong and she told him about her missing doll. + +Max helped Lily look for her doll and they found it under the couch. Lily was so happy and gave Max a big hug. She was no longer sad and her ear didn't hurt because Max didn't yell anymore. From that day on, Max learned to play more quietly so that Lily's ear wouldn't hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, her mommy told her it was time to take a bath. Lily didn't want to take a bath because the water was too hot. + +"I don't want to take a bath, mommy. The water is hot!" Lily said. + +"It's okay, sweetie. The water will cool down soon. You don't want to be stinky, do you?" mommy replied. + +Lily got into the bath and started to play with her toys. She saw her mommy using a razor to shave her legs. + +"What is that, mommy?" Lily asked. + +"It's a razor. I use it to shave my legs," mommy answered. + +Lily hoped that one day she would be able to use a razor like her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and design pretty pictures. One day, Lily's mom asked her to draw a picture of her knee because it was hurting her. Lily drew a picture of her mom's knee with a band-aid on it. + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her friend, Jack. Jack had a different toy than Lily and she really wanted to play with it. Jack said no and Lily got upset. She went home and cried to her mom about how Jack was mean to her. + +The next day, Lily had an idea. She decided to design a special picture for Jack. She drew a picture of Jack's favorite toy and gave it to him. Jack was so happy and they played together all day. Lily learned that sometimes doing something different can make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved playing together outside in the park. One day, they found a shiny rock on the ground. It looked like magic to them. + +Timmy said, "I think this rock is lucky. Let's take turns holding it." + +Tommy agreed and they played with the rock all day. But at the end of the day, Timmy said, "I want to keep the rock. It's mine." + +Tommy felt sad and said, "That's not fair. We found it together. You shouldn't lie and keep it all for yourself." + +Timmy realized he was wrong and said sorry. He gave the rock to Tommy and they both felt happy again. They learned that sharing is always better than lying and being selfish. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pale face and long brown hair. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when her mom came in and said, "Lily, it's time for lunch." + +Lily said, "I don't want lunch. I want to play." + +But her mom said, "You need to eat, or you'll get hungry later." + +Lily said, "Okay, I'll eat." + +Her mom made a sandwich and cut it into little pieces. Lily ate her sandwich and said, "Yummy! What's the name of this sandwich?" + +Her mom replied, "It's called a peanut butter and jelly sandwich." + +Lily said, "I like the name peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Can we have it again tomorrow?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, we can have it again tomorrow." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the shop with her mom. One day, they went to the shop and Lily saw a toy she really wanted. She was so excited and asked her mom if they could buy it. + +Her mom said, "We can't buy it now, but maybe we can come back later." Lily was sad but she understood. She knew the toy didn't belong to her yet. + +As they were leaving the shop, Lily saw her friend Sarah. Sarah was also excited because she got a new dress. Lily said, "Your dress is so pretty! Does it belong to you now?" Sarah smiled and said, "Yes, it's mine forever." + +Lily and her mom went home, but Lily couldn't stop thinking about the toy she wanted. She told her mom, "I really want that toy. Can we go back to the shop tomorrow?" Her mom said they could and Lily was so excited that she couldn't sleep that night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they went to the park to play on the swings and slide. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, wanted to go on the big slide, but he was scared. Lily pointed to the slide and said, "It's safe, Timmy. You can go down it." + +Timmy was still scared, but Lily held his hand and went down the slide with him. When they got to the bottom, Timmy was so happy he shouted, "Again, again!" + +Lily and Timmy went down the slide many times and had lots of fun. They were both happy and felt safe because they were together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and cars in his garage. One day, Timmy's neighbor, Mr. Johnson, came over to Timmy's house. Mr. Johnson had an impressive car that he wanted to show Timmy. + +Timmy was excited to see the car and asked Mr. Johnson if he could play with it. Mr. Johnson said no because the car was too expensive and fragile. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He asked Mr. Johnson if he could bring some of his toy cars to Mr. Johnson's garage to play with. Mr. Johnson thought it was a good idea and they settled on a time to play. + +When they got to the garage, Timmy was amazed. It was bigger than his garage and had lots of cool tools and things. They played with the toy cars together and had lots of fun. Timmy was happy that he found a way to play with cars even if he couldn't play with Mr. Johnson's car. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but he always got dirty. His mom would get upset and tell him to settle down and stay clean. + +One day, Timmy went to play with his friends. They were playing in the mud and Timmy got very dirty. He knew his mom would be angry, so he tried to clean himself up. But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get clean. + +Timmy's mom saw him and instead of getting mad, she hugged him and said, "It's okay to get dirty sometimes, as long as you have fun and learn from it." Timmy felt happy and realized that it's okay to make mistakes and get dirty sometimes. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to play hide-and-seek with his friends. One day, Benny decided to hide in a big bush. He thought he was very good at hiding, but his friend Lily found him right away. + +Benny was sad that he wasn't very good at hiding, so he asked his other friend, a wise old owl, for advice. The owl said, "Benny, you don't have to be good at hiding. You are independent and you can be proud of that." + +Benny didn't understand what "independent" meant, so the owl explained that it meant he could do things on his own and didn't need anyone else to help him. Benny felt very proud of himself and decided to try hiding again. This time, he found the perfect spot behind a laser beam. When his friends couldn't find him, he jumped out and surprised them. They all laughed and played together, happy to be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a mole digging a hole. She wanted to catch it, but it was too fast. + +Lily asked her mom for help. Her mom said, "Moles are very good at hiding. It's hard to catch them." + +Lily was sad because she really wanted to catch the mole. But then, she saw her mom picking some bitter vegetables from the garden. Lily asked her mom if she could help. Together, they picked all the bitter vegetables and had a yummy dinner. + +Even though Lily didn't catch the mole, she was happy because she got to spend time with her mom and eat delicious food. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a stack of blocks. She would spend hours building towers with her stack of blocks. + +One day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. Timmy was very thin and Lily noticed that he looked sad. "What's wrong, Timmy?" Lily asked. "I don't feel very good," Timmy replied. "Maybe you need a joke to cheer you up," Lily suggested. + +Timmy didn't think a joke would help, but Lily told him her favorite joke anyway. "Why did the chicken cross the road?" Lily asked. "I don't know," Timmy said. "To get to the other side!" Lily laughed. + +Suddenly, Timmy's face lit up and he started to feel better. "Thanks for the joke, Lily," Timmy said. "And thanks for letting me play with your stack of blocks." Lily smiled and they spent the rest of the day building towers together. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy had soft brown fur that was very deep. One day, Teddy went to the park to play with his friends. While he was playing, he saw a sign that said "Don't litter". + +Teddy's friend, Bunny, threw a candy wrapper on the ground. Teddy said, "Bunny, we shouldn't litter. Look at the sign." Bunny replied, "But it's just a small wrapper. It won't hurt anyone." + +Teddy explained, "Even small things can hurt the earth and the animals that live here. Let's keep our park clean and beautiful." Bunny realized that Teddy was right and promised to never litter again. + +The moral of the story is that even small actions can make a big difference. We should always try to do what's right, even if it seems like a small thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside and he loved playing baseball. He would pitch the ball to his little sister and see how far she could hit it. + +One day, Timmy and his sister were playing in the park. They were having so much fun that they didn't notice the big storm clouds gathering in the sky. Suddenly, lightning struck and Timmy was knocked down. + +His sister was scared and tried to wake him up, but Timmy didn't move. The ambulance came but it was too late. Timmy had gone to heaven. His sister was sad and missed him very much. From that day on, she never played baseball again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small village. She was very weak and always felt tired. One day, she met a kind old lady who offered her some yummy cookies. + +Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, you are very nice!" The old lady replied, "You are welcome, my dear. Do you want to come and visit me again?" + +Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I would love to come back and see you again!" Suddenly, a naughty boy came and tried to steal Lily's cookies. She got angry and slapped his hand. The boy ran away crying. + +The old lady smiled and said, "You are very brave, Lily. You stood up for yourself. Remember, you don't have to be strong to be brave." Lily smiled and felt proud of herself. From that day on, she felt stronger and more confident. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite cap every day. It was a red cap with a big white star on it. One day, Lily's little brother accidentally put the cap in the dryer and it shrunk! + +Lily was very sad because her cap didn't fit anymore. She tried to stretch it out, but it was too small. Her friend, Timmy, saw how envious she was of his hat and offered to trade with her. + +Lily was so happy to have a new hat that fit her perfectly. She thanked Timmy and they played together all day. From that day on, Lily learned to be careful when washing her favorite things and always remembered the kindness of her friend Timmy. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bun Bun. One day, Bun Bun saw a shiny toy car in the window of his friend's house. He wanted to play with it so badly, but he didn't have any toy cars of his own. So, he asked his friend, "Can I please borrow your toy car for a little while? I promise I'll give it back." + +His friend said, "Sure, you can lend it. But don't lose it or break it!" + +Bun Bun was so happy to have the toy car to play with. It was so easy to push around and make it go vroom vroom. But then, he saw a butterfly and got distracted. When he looked back, the toy car was gone! It had escaped from his grasp and rolled down the hill. + +Bun Bun was sad and ran back to his friend's house to tell him what happened. His friend was upset and said, "I told you to be careful! Now my toy car is gone forever." + +Bun Bun learned his lesson and felt bad for losing his friend's toy. He promised to be more careful in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited to go to the mall with her mommy. They got into the elevator to go up to the toy store. But then, the elevator stopped and they were stuck inside! + +Lily started to cry because she was scared. Her mommy tried to calm her down and told her to act brave. They waited and waited, but the elevator didn't move. Finally, someone came to rescue them and they were able to get out. + +After that scary experience, Lily was happy to be out of the elevator and back on the smooth ground. She hugged her mommy and they went to the toy store. They picked out a new doll for Lily and she was very happy. Even though they had a scary moment, they still had a fun day at the mall. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast with thick butter and jam. One morning, Lily's mom was making her toast when she realized they were out of bread. + +Lily started to panic and said, "Mommy, I want toast. No bread, no toast!" + +Her mom tried to calm her down and said, "Don't worry, we can go to the store and get more bread." + +But Lily didn't want to wait. She decided to go outside and look for bread herself. She walked around the neighborhood and asked everyone she saw if they had any bread. But no one did. + +As it started to get dark, Lily got scared and couldn't find her way back home. She started to cry and panic even more. Eventually, her mom found her and brought her back home. They hugged and Lily finally got her toast, but she learned that it's important to stay close to her mom and not wander off alone. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and singing songs. One day, her mommy came in with some news. "Lily, we have to go to the doctor today," she said. Lily didn't like going to the doctor, but she went anyway. + +At the doctor's office, Lily had to get a shot. She didn't like shots and refused to get it. But her mommy said it was important for her health, so she got the shot. After the shot, Lily felt sick and didn't want to play anymore. She went to bed early. + +The next day, Lily woke up feeling even worse. She had a fever and didn't want to eat. Her mommy took her back to the doctor, but it was too late. Lily had gotten very sick from the shot and had to stay in the hospital. She was very sad and missed playing with her toys. Eventually, Lily got better, but she learned that sometimes it's important to listen to your mommy and get the things you need, even if you don't want to. +Once upon a time, there was an old armchair in a big house. The armchair was very comfy and many people liked to sit in it. But one day, a little boy named Timmy came to visit the house. Timmy was very curious and he wanted to play with the armchair. He climbed on top of it and started to slide down. + +Suddenly, the armchair started to shake and Timmy fell off. He was scared and started to cry. The people in the house heard him and came to see what happened. They saw the old armchair was broken and they were very upset. Timmy was very sorry and promised to never play on the armchair again. + +From that day on, the old armchair was put away and nobody sat on it anymore. Timmy learned a valuable lesson about being careful with things that are old and fragile. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy box, but one day she couldn't open it. She tried and tried, but it wouldn't unlock. She got very sad and started to cry. + +Her mom heard her crying and came to see what was wrong. "What happened, Lily?" her mom asked. "My toy box won't unlock," Lily said while crying. "Don't worry, let me help you," her mom said. + +Her mom tried to unlock the toy box, but it wouldn't budge. She realized that they needed a special key to unlock it. "I'm sorry, Lily. We need to find the key to exercise the lock," her mom said. They searched the whole house until they found the key. They unlocked the toy box and Lily was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to play a game of soldiers. They all wore hats and marched around like real soldiers. + +Suddenly, Timmy saw an ordinary bird sitting on a tree branch. Timmy said, "Look, a bird!" His friends looked up and saw the bird too. They all stopped marching and watched the bird fly away. + +After the bird flew away, Timmy and his friends continued to march and play their game. They had so much fun being soldiers, but Timmy knew that he would always remember the ordinary bird he saw that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she was drawing a picture of a flower, but she couldn't find her favorite red crayon. She looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found. + +Lily started to cry, but then her mommy came and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about her missing crayon. Mommy looked around and found the red crayon under the couch. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy!" + +Mommy told Lily that it's always important to say thank you when someone helps you. And that it's okay if things get rough sometimes, but we should always try to be kind and thankful. From that day on, Lily made sure to always say thank you and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to whistle all day long. One day, Tweety saw a sign that said, "No whistling allowed." Tweety was confused and sad because whistling was his favorite thing to do. + +Tweety decided to ask his friend, a wise old owl, about the sign. "Why can't I whistle?" Tweety asked. The owl replied, "It's because some people find it annoying. You need to be serious and quiet sometimes." + +Tweety didn't like this answer. He wanted to whistle whenever he wanted. So, he decided to ignore the sign and whistle anyway. But soon, a grumpy old man came and scolded Tweety for breaking the rules. Tweety felt bad and realized that sometimes it's important to follow the signs and be serious. From that day on, Tweety only whistled in the park where it was allowed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the wild forest near her house. One day, she went on a walk and found a big avocado tree. She picked an avocado and took it home to show her mommy. + +But when she got home, she realized the avocado was missing! She looked everywhere, but it was gone. Lily felt sad and started to cry. Her mommy asked her what was wrong and Lily told her about the missing avocado. + +Mommy hugged Lily and said they could go back to the forest and look for it together. They searched and searched, but still couldn't find it. Just when they were about to give up, they heard a squirrel chattering in a nearby tree. They looked up and saw the squirrel holding the avocado in its little paws! Lily and her mommy were so happy to have found the avocado and thanked the squirrel for helping them. From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep a close eye on her avocado treasures. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Jack. Jack loved to fly his plane high up in the sky. He would wave to the birds and feel the wind in his hair. But one day, Jack did something bad. He flew his plane too close to a big cloud and got in trouble. + +The cloud was very angry and decided to punish Jack. It sent a big storm to shake Jack's plane and make him sad. Jack tried his best to fly through the storm, but the wind was too strong. He felt scared and alone. + +Just when Jack thought he couldn't take it anymore, he remembered something his grandma had told him. She said that if he ever got in trouble, he should say sorry and try to make it right. So, Jack said sorry to the cloud and promised to never fly too close again. The cloud forgave him and the storm stopped. Jack felt happy and grateful. From that day on, he always remembered to be careful and respectful when flying his plane. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went on a walk with her mom and dad. They saw a big mountain in the distance. + +Lily asked her parents, "Can we climb the mountain?" + +Her mom replied, "No, it's too dangerous. We can only look at it from far away." + +Lily was sad, but then her dad said, "But there's a separate hill over there that we can climb. It's safe and available for us to explore." + +Lily was happy again and they went to climb the hill together. They had so much fun and saw lots of pretty flowers and birds. When they got back home, Lily told her friends all about her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a good baby who slept in a crib. The baby loved to play with toys and giggle with joy. One day, the baby's mommy and daddy decided to get married. They had a big party with lots of food and music. The baby clapped and smiled as the mommy and daddy kissed. From that day on, the baby had a happy family and a warm home. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with lots of animals. One of the animals was a big black horse. The horse liked to run around and play with the other animals. One day, the farmer came to the horse and said, "I need your help. Can you count the number of chickens in the coop?" The horse was very smart and knew how to count. So, the horse went to the coop and counted all the chickens. There were ten chickens in the coop! The farmer was very happy and gave the horse a big carrot as a reward. From that day on, the horse was known as the smartest animal on the farm. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy top and make it spin round and round. One day, she was playing with her top outside when she saw a flame in the distance. + +Lily ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, there's a flame over there! What should we do?" + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'll call the firefighters to put out the flame." + +Lily watched as the firefighters came and put out the flame. She thought it was boring to watch, but she was happy that everyone was safe. + +After that day, Lily continued to play with her top and spin it as fast as she could. She loved the way it spun and how it made her feel happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond all day long. One day, Ducky saw a group of animals building something by the pond. Ducky was curious and went to see what they were doing. + +The animals were building a new house for themselves. Ducky wanted to help, so he asked if he could help build the house. The animals said yes, and Ducky helped them build the house. + +After they finished building the house, the animals were very happy. Ducky felt proud of himself for helping them. But he realized that he was very dirty from all the building. He went to the pond to clean himself, but the water was filthy. Ducky learned that he should take care of the pond and keep it clean. + +From that day on, Ducky made sure to keep the pond clean and helped the animals build more things whenever they needed it. The moral of the story is that helping others and taking care of the environment is important. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey who lived in a big tree. He loved to swing from branch to branch and eat bananas. One day, he saw a little girl walking by the tree. + +"Hello, monkey!" said the little girl. + +"Hello!" said the monkey, surprised. + +The little girl smiled and said, "I brought you a banana!" + +The monkey was so happy and ate the banana. But then, he started to feel troubled. He realized that he had eaten all of his bananas and didn't know where to find more. + +"Oh no!" said the monkey. "I have no more bananas." + +The little girl said, "Don't worry, monkey. I'll bring you more tomorrow!" + +The monkey was happy again and thanked the little girl. But the next day, the little girl didn't come back. The monkey waited and waited, but she never came. He was so sad and missed his friend. He realized that he shouldn't have relied on just one person for his happiness. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny liked to jog in the meadow. One day, the bunny saw a white flower and wanted to smell it. But the bunny tripped on a rock and fell down. The bunny was okay, but the flower got squished. The bunny felt sad, so it hopped away to find another flower. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a statue that was very dirty. She wanted to clean it, but she didn't have anything to clean it with. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily was sad because she couldn't play outside anymore. But then, she had an idea! She ran back to the statue and used the rain to clean it. It became shiny and beautiful again. + +Lily learned that sometimes things might seem bad, but if you think creatively, you can turn them into something good. She felt happy that she could make the statue beautiful again. From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to help others and make the world a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she found a big, orange pumpkin. It was very rare because it was so big and round. + +Lily wanted to show her pumpkin to her friend, Timmy. "Look at my pumpkin, Timmy!" Lily said. "It's so big and rare!" + +Timmy looked at the pumpkin and said, "Wow, that's amazing! Can I touch it?" + +Lily nodded and let Timmy touch the pumpkin. But as he touched it, he accidentally tore a small piece off the pumpkin. "Oh no!" Timmy said, feeling bad. + +"It's okay, Timmy," Lily said. "The pumpkin is still big and rare. It's still my favorite pumpkin ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play by the pond. One day, she saw a little duck swimming in the water. She wanted to play with the duck, but she was afraid she might scare it away. So, she just sat there and watched it swim. + +Suddenly, a big gust of wind blew and the duck got pushed towards the shore. The duck looked scared and Lily knew she had to do something to help it. She slowly approached the duck and said, "Don't worry little duck, I will keep you safe." She gently picked up the duck and carried it to a safe spot by the pond. + +The duck looked happy and quacked a thank you to Lily. Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome, little duck. I'm happy to help." From that day on, Lily and the duck became the best of friends and played together every day by the pond. +Once upon a time, there was a soldier named Max. Max was a brave soldier who helped people. One day, Max felt guilty because he couldn't help a little girl who was lost in the forest. + +Max searched and searched for the little girl but he couldn't find her. He started to cry because he felt so guilty. Suddenly, he heard a small voice saying "I'm lost, can you help me?" + +Max was so happy to hear the little girl's voice. He ran towards her and helped her find her way home. The little girl was so grateful and said to Max "Thank you for helping me, you are my hero!" + +Max felt so much better and not guilty anymore. He realized that sometimes it's okay to ask for help and that helping others is what makes him a great soldier. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter named Billy. He went into the forest to find some animals to hunt. He walked for a long time and finally found a deer. He shot it and brought it home. + +When he got home, he asked his wife to help him unpack the deer. She was pale and scared because she did not like hunting. She said, "Billy, why do you have to kill animals? It's not nice." + +Billy replied, "I need to hunt to feed our family. Don't worry, I'll be back soon with more food." + +The next day, Billy went back into the forest to hunt again. But this time, he did not come back. His wife waited and waited, but he never returned. She went into the forest to look for him, but she could not find him. + +Days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months. His wife never saw him again. She was sad and missed him very much. She wished he had never gone hunting. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma who lived in a big house. One day, Lily wore a pretty scarf that her mom bought for her. It was soft and warm. Her grandma said, "What a lovely scarf! Did it cost a lot?" Lily replied, "No, it was cheap!" They both laughed and had a good time together. From that day on, Lily wore her scarf every time she visited her grandma. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. He would run and jump and play with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. + +"Hey Timmy, let's play a game!" said Billy. + +"Okay!" said Timmy excitedly. + +But Billy was being silly and started to tease Timmy. Timmy didn't like it and started to cry. + +"Don't be mean, Billy!" said Timmy. + +"I'm sorry, Timmy. I was just joking. Let's play nicely now," said Billy. + +And so, they played together in the sunshine, laughing and having fun. Timmy learned that teasing was not nice and that it was better to play nicely with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, Lily was sleeping in her bed when she heard a loud noise. She opened her eyes and saw that it was very dark in her room. She was scared, so she called out for her mommy to come wake her up. + +Her mommy came running into the room and turned on the light. Lily saw that her toy box had fallen over and some of her toys were sharp. Her mommy picked up the toys and put them away, making sure they were safe. + +Lily felt better and went back to sleep. The next morning, she woke up and saw that her room was bright and sunny. She was happy and played with her toys, making sure to be careful of the sharp ones. From that day on, Lily knew to always be careful of sharp things and to call for her mommy if she ever felt scared in the dark. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the water and go on adventures. One day, Lily went to the river with her family. They found a big raft to play on. Lily thought it was impressive because it was so big. + +Lily's brother wanted to go on a walk, but Lily wanted to stay on the raft. She didn't want to miss out on the fun. Her family went for a walk without her, and Lily stayed on the raft. She had so much fun playing and pretending she was on a big boat. + +When her family came back, they were happy to see Lily having so much fun. They thought the raft was impressive too! They all played together and had a great time. Lily was happy she didn't miss out on the fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing silly songs all day long. One day, she wanted to sing a new song but she didn't know how to add more words to it. + +Lily asked her mom for help, but her mom was too busy cooking dinner. So, Lily decided to ask her cat for help. But the cat just meowed and didn't know how to add words to a song. + +Feeling sad, Lily went to her room and sat on her bed. Suddenly, she heard a knock on her door. It was her big brother who came to help her. He asked her to sing the silly song she wanted to add words to. After listening to the song, he added some silly words to it and they both laughed and sang together. In the end, Lily was happy that her brother helped her add more words to her silly song. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy wanted to show his friends how fast his car could go. He tied a string to the car and pulled it back as far as he could. + +Suddenly, the string split in half! Timmy was sad because he thought his toy car was broken. But then, his dad came to help him. His dad found a reliable string and tied it to the car. Timmy was happy again because his toy car was fixed and he could play with it once more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to decorate her room with pretty stickers and colorful toys. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big box of decorations to use for her room. Lily was so happy and started to decorate right away. + +As she was decorating, Lily's mom noticed that she was being very careful not to make a mess. She was being so careful that she didn't even drop a single sticker on the floor. Lily's mom was proud of her for being so careful. + +After Lily finished decorating, she went to bed. But as she was falling asleep, she started to worry that her decorations might fall down. Her mom came in and saw that Lily was worried. She told her not to worry and that she had been very careful with the decorations. Lily felt better and went to sleep with a big smile on her face. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely horse named Brownie. Brownie lived on a ranch with many other animals, but he didn't have any friends to play with. One day, a kind farmer came to the ranch and waved at Brownie. Brownie felt happy to see the farmer and he waved back with his tail. + +The farmer knew that Brownie was lonely, so he decided to bring him a new friend. The next day, the farmer came back to the ranch with a little goat named Billy. Brownie was so excited to see Billy that he started to wave his head up and down. Billy was happy too, and he started to jump around. + +From that day on, Brownie and Billy were best friends. They ran and played together all around the ranch. Brownie was no longer lonely and he was grateful to the farmer for bringing him a friend. The two animals would often wave their tails and heads at each other, enjoying their friendship on the ranch. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and singing songs. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They sat on a bench and watched the world go by. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a little boy crying. She asked her mommy, "Why is he crying?" Her mommy said, "Maybe he lost his toy." Lily said, "That's easy! I can share my toys with him." She went over to the little boy and gave him one of her toys. He stopped crying and smiled. + +The little boy said, "Thank you!" Lily replied, "You're welcome! It's nice to make the world a happy place." They played together and had fun. Lily felt happy that she could help someone who was sad. +Once upon a time, there was a big jungle. In that jungle, there lived a great tiger. The tiger was very big and strong. One day, a little boy came to the jungle. The boy saw the tiger and said, "Wow! You are a great tiger!" + +The tiger looked at the boy and said, "Hello, little boy. What brings you to the jungle?" + +The boy replied, "I came to see all the animals. Can you show me around?" + +The tiger smiled and said, "Sure, I can show you around. But be careful, some animals can be dangerous. You must shut your eyes and ears when I tell you to." + +The boy nodded his head and the tiger took him on a tour of the jungle. They saw many animals and had a great time. When it was time to leave, the tiger said, "Goodbye, little boy. Come back and visit me again." + +The boy smiled and said, "I will. Thank you for showing me around, great tiger!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her grandma. One day, they decided to make a cake. They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs in a bowl. Lily loved to stir the batter with a big spoon. + +Then, her grandma took out a silver spoon and added a mysterious spice to the mix. Lily wondered what it was, but her grandma just smiled and said it was a surprise. + +After they baked the cake, Lily couldn't wait to try it. She took a big bite and tasted something she had never tasted before. It was delicious! She asked her grandma what the mysterious spice was, and her grandma revealed that it was cinnamon. From then on, Lily always added a little bit of cinnamon to her own baking. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she met a kind police officer named Officer Tom who wore a blue uniform. Lily recognized him from her school's safety talk. + +Officer Tom showed Lily how to cross the street safely and gently reminded her to always hold an adult's hand. Lily was happy to learn and thanked Officer Tom for helping her. + +Later that day, Lily and her mom were walking home when they saw a lost puppy. Lily recognized the puppy from a poster in the park. She told her mom and they decided to help find the puppy's owner. + +Thanks to Lily's recognition, they were able to reunite the puppy with its owner. Lily's mom was proud of her for being kind and helpful. The moral of the story is that recognizing things can help us be good helpers and friends. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They brought a snack to eat on a bench. Lily had a yummy apple and her mommy had a sandwich. + +Suddenly, a little boy came up to them and asked, "Can I have a snack too?" + +Lily's mommy was very thoughtful and said, "Of course! Let's part our snack and share with our new friend." + +Lily and the little boy were happy and ate the snack together. They talked and played on the swings. When it was time to go, Lily said, "I had fun sharing my snack with you!" + +The little boy smiled and said, "Thank you for being so kind." + +Lily and her mommy walked home, feeling happy and proud of themselves for being thoughtful and making a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a train on a big rail. The train was very long and had many different colors. The train had to work very hard to go up a big hill. The hill was very steep and the train had to puff and huff to make it to the top. But once the train made it to the top, it was very happy and proud of itself. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to color and draw pictures. One day, her mom gave her a task to draw a picture of a big red apple. Lily thought it was a creative idea. + +But then, she got frustrated because she couldn't draw the apple perfectly. She sighed and wanted to give up. But her mom encouraged her to keep trying. Lily took a deep breath and tried again. + +After a few tries, Lily finally drew a big red apple. She was so happy and proud of herself. Her mom told her she did a great job and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Lily knew that if she kept trying, she could do anything she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to fly his pretty kite in the park. One day, a big gust of wind came and Timmy's kite disappeared into the sky. Timmy was sad because he loved his pretty kite very much. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find it anywhere. Timmy's mom said they could buy a new kite, but Timmy said he only wanted his pretty kite back. The next day, Timmy went back to the park and guess what? His pretty kite had magically reappeared! Timmy was so happy and he flew his kite all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a little baby who slept in a crib. The crib was old and broken, but the baby didn't mind. One day, the baby's mommy and daddy went for a jog and left the baby alone in the crib. + +The baby started to cry and cry because it was scared. Suddenly, the broken crib fell apart and the baby fell out. The baby hurt its head and couldn't stop crying. + +When the mommy and daddy came back from their jog, they found the baby on the floor. They rushed the baby to the hospital, but it was too late. The baby had died from its injuries. The mommy and daddy were very sad and wished they had never gone for a jog. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were playing catch with a ball. Timmy caught the ball and was very happy. + +Suddenly, a man walked up to Timmy and his friends. The man asked Timmy, "Can you tell me the number of this house?" Timmy looked at the house and said, "The number is 10." The man thanked Timmy and walked away. + +After the man left, Timmy's friends asked him, "Do you think that man is rich?" Timmy thought for a moment and said, "I don't know, but he was very nice." Timmy's friends agreed and they continued playing catch until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends saw a deep hole in the ground. They wondered what was inside the hole. + +Lily's friend, Jack, said, "Let's go explore the hole!" But Lily said, "No, we should ask our parents first." + +The next day, Lily's parents took her to the park. They saw the deep hole and asked Lily what she knew about it. Lily told them that Jack wanted to explore it. Her parents said, "No, it's not safe. We don't know the history of the hole." + +A few days later, Lily woke up to hear on the news that some people got hurt exploring a deep hole in a different park. Lily was glad she listened to her parents and didn't go exploring the hole. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the dirt and mud. He would make shapes and animals out of the dough his mom gave him. One day, Timmy was playing outside and he fell and scraped his knee. His knee was bleeding and it hurt a lot. + +Timmy's mom took him inside and cleaned his wound. She put a band-aid on his knee to help it heal. Timmy learned that it's important to be careful when playing outside. He also learned that it's important to keep his hands clean when playing with dough. Timmy promised to be more careful and to always wash his hands before playing with dough. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to keep his hands clean and to be more careful when playing outside. He didn't want to get another filthy wound and have to go through the pain of healing again. Timmy learned that taking care of himself was important and that it's better to prevent injuries than to have to heal them. +Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. Benny loved to explore the woods near his home. One day, Benny decided to go on a big adventure. He packed a soft blanket and a yummy snack in his backpack, and set off into the woods. + +Benny walked for a long time, but soon he realized he was lost. He didn't have a map to help him find his way back home. Benny started to regret not bringing a map with him. He felt scared and alone. + +Just when Benny thought he would never find his way back home, he heard a familiar sound. It was his mother calling his name! Benny followed her voice and soon he was back home, safe and sound. From that day on, Benny always remembered to bring a map on his adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a big cop. He had a heavy belt and a shiny badge. One day, he saw a little bird with a broken wing. The cop felt sad for the bird and wanted to help. He went to his car and got some bread to feed the bird. The bird was happy and ate all the bread. The cop felt happy too because he helped the little bird. The end. +Lily was very hungry. She wanted to eat her soup, but she had no spoon. She looked around the kitchen, but she could not find one. She saw a fork, a knife, a cup, and a plate, but no spoon. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, where is my spoon?" + +Her mom was busy on the phone. She did not answer Lily. She just said, "Shh, I'm talking." + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not like to wait. She did not like to be quiet. She wanted her spoon and her soup. + +She saw her dad in the living room. He was reading a book. It looked boring. Lily ran to him and said, "Dad, where is my spoon?" + +Her dad looked at her and smiled. He put down his book and said, "Your spoon is in the drawer. Do you want me to get it for you?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. I'm very hungry." + +Her dad got up and went to the kitchen. He opened the drawer and took out a spoon. He gave it to Lily and said, "Here you go, sweetie. Enjoy your soup." + +Lily thanked her dad and hugged him. She was happy. She had her spoon and her soup. She did not care about the phone or the book. She just wanted to eat. +Tom and Sue were playing in the park. They saw a big tree with many acorns on the ground. Tom picked up an acorn and said, "Look, Sue, I have a nut!" + +Sue wanted the acorn too. She said, "Give me the nut, Tom, it is mine!" + +Tom did not want to share. He said, "No, Sue, it is mine! Go find your own nut!" + +Sue was angry. She tried to grab the acorn from Tom's hand. Tom did not let go. He pinched Sue's arm hard. Sue cried out, "Ow, Tom, that hurts! You are mean!" + +Tom laughed. He said, "Ha, ha, Sue, you are a baby! You cry for a nut!" + +Sue was very sad. She ran away from Tom. She saw a man selling hot dogs. She wanted a hot dog. She had some money in her pocket. She gave the money to the man and took a hot dog. She bit the hot dog. It was very spicy. It burned her mouth. She spit out the hot dog. She said, "Yuck, this is bad! It is too spicy!" + +The man said, "Sorry, little girl, this is a spicy hot dog. It is not for kids. You should have asked me first." + +Sue felt sick. She had no money, no hot dog, and no acorn. She had a sore arm and a sore mouth. She wished she had a friend. She looked for Tom. But Tom was gone. He had run away with the acorn. Sue was alone. She was hungry and unhappy. She cried. She had a bad day. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they went to the creek near their house. They saw many rocks and sticks in the water. They wanted to make a boat. + +"Look, Tom, this rock is smooth and flat. It can be our boat," Lily said. She picked up the rock and put it in the water. It floated for a while, then sank. + +"Let me try, Lily. I have a better rock," Tom said. He found a bigger rock that was also smooth and flat. He put it in the water. It floated for longer, then sank. + +"Maybe we need something lighter," Lily said. She looked around and saw a leaf. It was green and shiny. She picked it up and put it in the water. It floated and moved with the current. + +"Wow, Lily, your leaf is a good boat. Can I have one too?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, Tom. There are many leaves here. You can choose one," Lily said. She helped Tom find a leaf that he liked. It was yellow and red. He put it in the water. It floated and moved with the current. + +Lily and Tom were happy. They had made their own boats. They watched them sail along the creek. They received a lot of fun from their simple game. +Lily liked to play with shapes. She had a box with many shapes: circles, squares, triangles, and more. She liked to make pictures with them on the floor. She liked triangles the best. They had three sides and three points. + +One day, Lily could not find her triangles. She looked in the box, but they were not there. She looked under the bed, but they were not there. She looked in the closet, but they were not there. She felt sad. She missed her triangles. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, where are my triangles? I want to play with them." + +Mom said, "I don't know, Lily. Maybe you left them somewhere else. Let's look for them together." + +They looked in the living room, but they were not there. They looked in the kitchen, but they were not there. They looked in the bathroom, but they were not there. Lily felt more sad. She missed her triangles a lot. + +Then, they heard a noise from the garden. They went outside and saw Lily's brother, Ben. He was playing with Lily's triangles. He had made a big triangle tower with them. + +Lily said, "Ben, those are my triangles! Give them back to me!" + +Ben said, "No, they are mine now. I like them. They are fun." + +Mom said, "Ben, that's not nice. You should share with your sister. She misses her triangles. How would you feel if she took your toys?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He remembered how he felt when Lily took his cars. He felt angry and sad. He did not like that feeling. + +He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I did not mean to make you sad. Here, you can have your triangles back. Can we play with them together?" + +Lily smiled. She was happy. She said, "Thank you, Ben. Yes, we can play with them together. I like to share with you." + +They hugged and played with the triangles. They made different pictures and towers with them. Mom watched them and smiled. She was happy too. She liked to see them get along. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But they also liked to explore. They saw a big hill with a lot of trees. They wanted to see what was on the other side. + +"Let's go, Anna!" Ben said. "Maybe we will find a mystery!" + +"OK, Ben!" Anna said. "But we have to be careful. There might be animals or bugs." + +They climbed the hill and walked through the trees. They saw a lot of flowers, rocks and birds. They also saw a path that twisted and turned. They followed the path, curious and excited. + +They came to a clearing. There, they saw something enormous. It was a house, but not like any house they had ever seen. It was made of metal and glass, and had strange shapes and colors. It looked like a giant toy. + +"Wow!" Ben said. "What is this?" + +"I don't know," Anna said. "But it looks fun. Can we go inside?" + +They walked towards the house, but then they heard a loud noise. It was a voice, but not like any voice they had ever heard. It was deep and robotic, and said: + +"Stop! Who are you? This is my house. You are not welcome here." + +Anna and Ben were scared. They did not know who or what was talking. They ran away from the house, back to the path. They did not stop until they reached the park. + +They looked at each other, panting and shaking. They had found a mystery, but it was too scary for them. + +"Let's go home, Anna," Ben said. + +"Yes, Ben," Anna said. "Let's go home." +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls, and blocks. + +One day, they decide to play with the blocks. They want to build a castle. They find a spot with a lot of sand. They dump the blocks on the sand. They start to stack them. + +"Look, Anna, I have a red block. Do you have a red block?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, I do. Here it is. We can match them. They are the same color." Anna says. + +They match the red blocks. Then they match the blue blocks. Then they match the yellow blocks. They make a big tower with the blocks. They are happy. + +"Wow, our castle is so big and tall. We are rich. We have a lot of blocks." Ben says. + +"Yes, we are rich. We have a lot of blocks. And we have a lot of sand. We can make more castles." Anna says. + +They smile at each other. They are happy. They love to play with the blocks and the sand. They are friends. +Sara and Ben woke up early. They wanted to see the sunrise. They put on their new coats and hats. They ran outside with their mom and dad. + +"Look, look!" Sara said. "The sky is pink and orange and yellow. It is so pretty!" + +"Yes, it is," Ben said. "And look at the grass. It is shiny with water. Can we spray it with the hose?" + +Mom and dad smiled. They gave Sara and Ben the hose. Sara and Ben took turns to spray the grass. They made rainbows in the air. They laughed and splashed. + +"Be careful, don't get wet," mom said. + +"Too late," dad said. "We are all wet. But we are also happy. This is a good way to start a new day." +Tom likes to write. He writes with his crayons on paper. He writes his name, and shapes, and animals. He writes every day. + +One day, Tom goes to the library with his mom. The library has many books. Tom likes books. He likes to look at the pictures and hear the stories. He wants to write a book too. + +He finds a big book with blank pages. He takes his crayons and starts to write on the book. He writes his name, and shapes, and animals. He is happy. + +But then, a lady comes. She is the librarian. She is angry. She sees Tom writing on the book. She says, "No, no, no! You cannot write on the book! The book is not yours! The book is for everyone! You are making the book bad! You are loud and rude!" + +Tom is scared. He drops his crayons and the book. He runs to his mom. He cries. He says, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I just wanted to write a book!" + +His mom hugs him. She says, "It's okay, Tom. I know you like to write. But you cannot write on the books in the library. The books in the library are special. They are for everyone to share and enjoy. You can write on your own paper at home. Or you can ask the librarian for a paper and a pencil. She will help you write a book. She is not mean. She is just doing her job. She loves books too." + +Tom nods. He says, "I understand, mom. I'm sorry, librarian. I love books too. Can I write a book with your paper and pencil?" + +The librarian smiles. She says, "Of course, Tom. You can write a book with my paper and pencil. You can write anything you want. You are a good writer. But please, be quiet and gentle in the library. The library is a place for reading and learning and dreaming." + +Tom says, "Thank you, librarian. I will be quiet and gentle. I will write a book and show you. Maybe you can read it to me." + +The librarian says, "I would love that, Tom. Come, let's go to the writing corner. I have some paper and pencils for you. And some stickers too. You can decorate your book with stickers. It will be a beautiful book." + +Tom smiles. He goes to the writing corner with the librarian. He writes a book with his paper and pencil. He decorates his book with stickers. He shows his book to the librarian and his mom. They read his book together. They clap and cheer. Tom is proud. He loves to write. He loves the library. +Anna liked to record her voice with her toy phone. She would say funny things and then listen to them. She thought it was very fun. + +One day, she went to a party with her mom and dad. There were many other kids and toys and cake. Anna wanted to record the party with her phone. She thought it would be a good memory. + +She went around the room and recorded the sounds of the party. She recorded the music, the laughter, the clapping, and the singing. She was very happy. + +But then, she saw a boy who was not happy. He was sitting in a corner, holding a teddy bear. He looked sad and lonely. Anna wanted to make him happy. She went to him and said hello. + +The boy looked at her and said, "Go away. I don't want to talk to you. You are ignorant. You don't know anything." + +Anna was hurt and confused. She did not know what ignorant meant. She did not know why the boy was so mean. She felt like crying. + +She ran back to her mom and dad and hugged them. She told them what the boy said. They comforted her and said, "Don't worry, Anna. You are not ignorant. You are smart and kind and curious. The boy is just angry and rude. He doesn't know how to be a good friend. Maybe he needs some help." + +Anna felt better. She decided to ignore the boy and enjoy the party. She played with the other kids and ate some cake. She still had her phone and her recordings. She smiled and said, "This is a good party. I will remember it." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big truck with many lollipops. The truck stopped and a man came out. He said, "Hello, kids! Do you want a lollipop? You can have one if you clap your hands." + +Lily and Ben were happy. They liked lollipops. They clapped their hands as loud as they could. The man smiled and gave them each a lollipop. Lily chose a pink one and Ben chose a blue one. + +They thanked the man and ran to a bench. They unwrapped their lollipops and licked them. They were sweet and yummy. They smiled at each other and said, "This is the best day ever!" + +But then, a big dog came. He saw the lollipops and wanted them. He barked and ran towards Lily and Ben. He jumped on the bench and snatched their lollipops. He ran away with them in his mouth. + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They cried and shouted, "Hey, that's not fair! Give us back our lollipops! Bad dog, bad dog!" + +They were frustrated. They had no lollipops and no fun. They wished the man would come back and give them new lollipops. But the man was gone and the truck was gone. They had nothing to do but go home. They held hands and walked slowly. They hoped they would find another truck with lollipops someday. +Lily and her mom went to the mall. Lily saw a big, shiny doll in the window of a store. She wanted the doll very much. She asked her mom, "Can I have the doll, please?" + +Her mom looked at the price tag. It was very expensive. She said, "No, Lily, we can't buy the doll. It costs too much money. We have to save money for other things." + +Lily was sad and angry. She said, "But I want the doll! It's so pretty and nice! You never buy me anything I want!" + +Her mom said, "That's not true, Lily. I buy you many things you need and like. But we can't have everything we want. We have to be happy with what we have." + +Lily did not listen. She threw a tantrum. She cried and screamed and kicked. She said, "I hate you, mom! You are mean and stingy! I want the doll!" + +Her mom was very upset. She tried to calm Lily down, but Lily would not stop. People in the mall stared at them. Some of them shook their heads and whispered. Lily and her mom felt ashamed. + +Then, something bad happened. A man who was watching them saw that Lily's mom had a purse. He saw that she was busy with Lily. He saw a chance to steal the purse. He ran towards them and grabbed the purse. He ran away very fast. + +Lily's mom saw the man. She shouted, "Help! Thief! He took my purse!" She tried to chase him, but he was too quick. She lost him in the crowd. + +Lily's mom was very scared and sad. She had no money, no cards, no phone, no keys. She did not know what to do. She hugged Lily and cried. + +Lily saw her mom's tears. She felt sorry. She realized that she had been very bad and selfish. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I love you. I don't need the doll. I just need you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. But you have to learn to be grateful and respectful. You have to change your attitude. You can't always get what you want. You have to think of others too." + +Lily nodded. She said, "I will try, mom. I will change. I will be a good girl." + +But it was too late. They had lost everything. They had no way to go home. They had no way to call for help. They had no way to buy food or water. They were stuck in the mall. They were hungry and thirsty and cold. They were in trouble. + +The moral of the story is: Be careful what you wish for. You might lose what you have. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a man with a big mustache. He was sitting on a bench and reading a book. + +"Look at his mustache!" Lily said. "It is so big and hairy. I don't like it." + +"Me neither," Tom said. "It is scary. Maybe he is a bad man." + +They decided to stay away from the man with the mustache. They played on the other side of the park. But then they heard a loud noise. It was the man with the mustache. He was laughing. + +"Ha ha ha!" he said. "What a funny book. It makes me laugh so much." + +Lily and Tom were curious. They wanted to know what the book was. They walked slowly to the man with the mustache. They saw the cover of the book. It had a picture of a pretty princess and a dragon. + +"Excuse me, sir," Lily said. "What is your book about?" + +The man with the mustache looked at them. He smiled. He was not scary. He was friendly. + +"Hello, little ones," he said. "My book is about a princess who is brave and smart. She saves the dragon from a mean witch. Do you want to hear the story?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They liked stories. They sat next to the man with the mustache. He read them the book. They laughed and clapped. They forgot about his mustache. They liked him. + +The end. +It was a cold night and Santa was getting ready to fly with his reindeer. He had a big bag of toys for the good children. He checked on his reindeer and saw that one of them was troubled. It was Rudy, the one with the red nose. + +"Rudy, what is wrong?" Santa asked. "You look sad and scared." + +Rudy sniffed and said, "Santa, I don't want to go. The other reindeer laugh at me and call me names. They say I have a funny nose and I can't fly well. They make me feel bad." + +Santa hugged Rudy and said, "Rudy, you are a very special reindeer. Your nose is not funny, it is bright and beautiful. It helps me see in the dark and find the houses. You can fly very well, you are fast and strong. The other reindeer are wrong and mean. They are jealous of you and your nose. Don't let them prevent you from being happy and proud. You are my friend and I need you." + +Rudy smiled and said, "Thank you, Santa. You are very kind and wise. I will go with you and help you. I will ignore the other reindeer and their words. I will be happy and proud of my nose." + +Santa smiled and said, "That's the spirit, Rudy. Come on, let's go. We have a lot of work to do. Ho ho ho!" + +Santa and Rudy joined the other reindeer and flew into the sky. They delivered the toys to the good children and made them happy. Rudy's nose shone brightly and guided them. The other reindeer stopped laughing and calling him names. They saw that Rudy was a valuable and brave reindeer. They apologized to him and became his friends. Rudy was happy and proud of his nose. He had a wonderful night with Santa and the reindeer. +Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big truck with a lot of steel on it. The steel was shiny and hard. + +"Wow, look at that!" Tim said. "I want to touch the steel." + +"Me too," Lily said. "But maybe it is not safe. Maybe the truck man will be angry." + +They went closer to the truck. The truck man was sitting on a bench. He had a sandwich and a juice. He saw Tim and Lily looking at the steel. + +"Hello, kids," he said. "Do you like the steel?" + +"Yes, it is very pretty," Tim said. + +"It is very strong," Lily said. + +The truck man smiled. He offered them his sandwich and juice. + +"Do you want some?" he asked. "It is delicious." + +Tim and Lily nodded. They were hungry. They took the sandwich and juice and said thank you. + +The truck man told them about the steel. He said he was taking it to a building site. He said the steel was used to make bridges and towers and other things. + +Tim and Lily listened. They learned a lot. They liked the truck man. He was very nice. + +They finished the sandwich and juice. They gave the truck man a hug. + +"Bye, truck man," they said. "Thank you for the steel and the food." + +"Bye, kids," he said. "Have fun in the park." + +Tim and Lily waved. They ran back to the swings. They were happy. They had made a new friend. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They had a lot of fun. + +But then Tom fell down and hurt his knee. He cried and cried. It was red and bleeding. Lily ran to him and said, "Don't cry, Tom. I will help you." + +She took a tissue from her pocket and wiped his knee. She said, "Look, it's not so bad. It will get better soon. You are very brave." + +Tom stopped crying and smiled. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind. Can we still play?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, we can. But we have to be careful. We don't want to hurt ourselves again." + +They got up and walked to the swings. They saw a big dog running towards them. It was barking and wagging its tail. It looked very happy. + +Lily said, "Wow, look at that dog. It's so big and fluffy. Can we pet it?" + +Tom said, "I don't know. Maybe it's crazy. Maybe it will bite us." + +They were scared and hid behind the swings. The dog came closer and closer. It sniffed them and licked their faces. It was very friendly. + +Lily said, "Oh, it's not crazy. It's nice. It likes us." + +Tom said, "You're right. It's not crazy. It's cute. It wants to play." + +They came out from behind the swings and petted the dog. They threw a stick and the dog fetched it. They laughed and laughed. + +They had a lot of fun. They forgot about Tom's knee. They made a new friend. They learned that things can change. Sometimes they can be bad, but sometimes they can be good. +Lily and Ben were twins, but they were very unique. Lily liked to draw and sing, and Ben liked to run and jump. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a trampoline. + +"Can we go on the trampoline, please?" Ben asked. He loved to spring up and down and feel the air on his face. + +"Sure, but be careful," mom said. "And take turns with Lily." + +Lily and Ben ran to the trampoline and took off their shoes. Ben went first. He climbed on the trampoline and started to spring. He felt happy and free. He tried to do a flip, but he landed on his stomach. He made a funny noise. + +"Ouch!" he said. "That hurt!" + +Lily laughed. She thought Ben was silly. She climbed on the trampoline and waited for Ben to get off. She wanted to spring too, but she had a different idea. She started to sing a song as she sprang. She felt happy and creative. She sang louder and louder. + +"Wow!" she said. "I can sing better when I spring!" + +Ben smiled. He thought Lily was unique. He liked her song. He got off the trampoline and clapped for her. He gave her a hug. + +"You are a great singer, Lily," he said. + +"And you are a great jumper, Ben," she said. + +They both said, "We are unique!" + +Mom and dad watched them and smiled. They were proud of their twins. They loved them very much. They joined them on the trampoline and sprang with them. They had a lot of fun. +Anna and Ben were very enthusiastic to decorate the big tree in the living room. They had many shiny things to hang on the branches, like balls, stars, and ribbons. They also had a special star for the top of the tree, that their mom had given them. + +"Can I put the star on the top, please?" Ben asked Anna. + +"No, I want to do it!" Anna said. "You can put the other things." + +They started to argue and pull the star from each other. They did not see that their dad was making toast in the kitchen, and that he had forgotten to watch the toaster. + +Suddenly, they smelled something burning. They heard their dad shout, "Oh no, the toast!" + +They dropped the star and ran to the kitchen. They saw their dad holding a black piece of toast, and smoke coming out of the toaster. + +"Sorry, kids, I burned the toast," their dad said. "But don't worry, we have more bread. And we can still decorate the tree together." + +Anna and Ben felt sorry for their dad, and for fighting over the star. They hugged him and said, "It's okay, dad. We love you. And we love the tree." + +They went back to the living room, and helped their dad decorate the tree. They took turns to put the shiny things on the branches, and they let their dad put the star on the top. They smiled and admired their beautiful tree. They were very happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. The dog was barking and jumping. + +"Let's go and pet the dog!" Ben said. He ran towards the dog. + +"No, Ben, stop!" Lily said. She was fearful of the dog. She thought the dog might bite. She followed Ben and tried to pull him back. + +The dog saw Ben and ran to him. He opened his mouth and showed his teeth. He growled and snapped at Ben. + +"Help, help!" Ben cried. He was scared of the dog. He closed his mouth and covered his face with his hands. + +Lily ran to Ben and hugged him. She shouted at the dog. "Go away, bad dog! Leave us alone!" + +The dog's owner heard the noise and came to the park. He saw the dog and the children. He called the dog and put a leash on him. He said sorry to Lily and Ben. + +"I'm sorry, kids. My dog is not friendly. He doesn't like strangers. Are you okay?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They were still fearful, but they were glad the dog was gone. They thanked the owner and ran to their mom. They told her what happened and she hugged them. + +"It's okay, sweeties. You are brave and smart. I'm proud of you. Next time, be careful of strange dogs. Always ask the owner before you pet them. Okay?" + +Lily and Ben said okay. They learned a lesson. They decided to play with their own dog, Spot, who was nice and gentle. They loved Spot and Spot loved them. +Mira and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Mira had a doll and Ben had a car. They liked to share and trade their toys sometimes. + +"Can I play with your car, Ben?" Mira asked. + +"Sure, Mira. You can play with my car. Can I play with your doll?" Ben said. + +"Okay, Ben. You can play with my doll. But be careful. She is very pretty and I love her," Mira said. + +They swapped their toys and played happily for a while. But then Mira started to miss her doll. She looked at Ben and saw that he was having fun with her doll. He was making her talk and dance and sing. + +"Mira, look at your doll. She is so funny. She likes to sing loud songs. Listen," Ben said. He made the doll sing a silly song. "La la la, I am a doll, I like to play with Ben, he is my friend, la la la." + +Mira did not like the song. She did not like how Ben played with her doll. She wanted her doll back. + +"Ben, I want my doll back. Give me my doll," Mira said. + +"But Mira, I like your doll. She is fun. Can I play with her a little more?" Ben said. + +"No, Ben. You cannot play with her more. She is my doll. I do not like how you play with her. You make her sing bad songs. Give me my doll now," Mira said. + +She reached for her doll, but Ben held it tight. They started to pull and tug on the doll. They both wanted the doll. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" their mom said. She heard them fighting and came to the living room. She saw them pulling on the doll. She was not happy. + +"What are you doing, Mira and Ben? Why are you fighting over the doll?" she asked. + +"Mira wants her doll back, but I like her doll. She is fun," Ben said. + +"Ben plays with my doll wrong. He makes her sing bad songs. I want my doll back," Mira said. + +Their mom looked at them and sighed. She had an idea. + +"Mira and Ben, listen to me. You are both good children. You know how to share and trade your toys. But sometimes you may not like how the other one plays with your toy. That is okay. You can have your own opinion. But you cannot fight over the toy. That is not nice. You can hurt the toy and each other. Do you understand?" she said. + +Mira and Ben nodded. They understood. They felt a little sorry. + +"I am sorry, Mira. I did not mean to make you sad. I was just having fun with your doll. You can have her back," Ben said. + +"I am sorry, Ben. I did not mean to be mean. I was just anxious about my doll. You can play with her again if you want," Mira said. + +They hugged and said sorry. They gave each other their toys back. They smiled and thanked their mom. + +Their mom smiled too. She was glad they made up. She hugged them and kissed them. + +"Good job, Mira and Ben. I am proud of you. You are good at sharing and trading your toys. And you are good at saying sorry and forgiving. You are good friends. Now, why don't you play together nicely? Maybe you can make up a new song for the doll. A nice song that you both like," she said. + +Mira and Ben liked that idea. They agreed to play together nicely. They made up a new song for the doll. A nice song that they both liked. They sang it together. "La la la, we are friends, we like to play with toys, we share and trade and have fun, la la la." +Tim has a red car with four wheels. He likes to zoom with his car on the floor. He makes vroom-vroom noises with his mouth. He pretends his car is very fast and can go anywhere. + +One day, he zooms his car too hard. His car hits the wall and one wheel falls off. Tim is very sad and worried. He loves his car and does not want it to be broken. He tries to put the wheel back on, but it does not stay. + +He runs to his mom and shows her his car. He says, "Mom, mom, my car is broken! The wheel is off! Can you fix it, please?" His mom hugs him and looks at his car. She says, "Don't worry, Tim. I can fix it for you. I have some glue that can stick the wheel back on. It will be like new again." + +She takes the car and the wheel and goes to the kitchen. She puts some glue on the wheel and presses it to the car. She holds it for a while and then lets go. The wheel stays on. She says, "There, it's done. Your car is fixed, Tim. You can zoom with it again." + +She gives the car back to Tim. He is very happy and grateful. He says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you and I love my car." He hugs his mom and then zooms his car on the floor. He makes vroom-vroom noises with his mouth. He pretends his car is very fast and can go anywhere. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big doll house. The doll house had many rooms, furniture, and dolls. Lily and Ben liked to make stories with the dolls and pretend they were a family. + +One day, Lily and Ben had a fight. They both wanted to play with the same doll, a delicate princess with a long dress and a crown. Lily said it was her turn, but Ben said he had it first. They pulled the doll from each other, and the doll's dress ripped. The crown fell off and broke. + +Lily and Ben were very sad and angry. They blamed each other for breaking the doll. They said they did not want to play together anymore. They took their toys and parted to different corners of the room. They did not talk to each other. + +After a while, Lily and Ben felt lonely and bored. They missed playing with the doll house and making stories. They looked at the broken doll and felt sorry. They realized they had been silly and mean. They decided to say sorry and make up. + +Lily and Ben walked to each other and hugged. They said they were sorry for breaking the doll and fighting. They said they were still friends and they loved each other. They agreed to share the doll and fix it together. They went back to the doll house and played happily. They learned that toys are fun, but friendship is more important. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red fruits. They are hungry and curious. + +"Can we eat these fruits?" Lila asks Tom. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are tasty. Maybe they are bad." Tom answers. + +They look at the fruits. They smell them. They touch them. They are soft and sweet. + +"Let's try one." Lila says. She picks a fruit and bites it. She smiles. "Mmm, this is tasty. It is like candy." + +Tom picks a fruit and bites it too. He agrees. "You are right. This is tasty. It is like juice." + +They eat more fruits. They are happy. They feel good. They think the fruits are a gift from the tree. + +"Thank you, tree, for the tasty fruits. You are nice." Lila says. + +"Yes, thank you, tree. You make our life better." Tom says. + +The tree hears them. It is happy too. It shakes its branches. It drops more fruits for them. + +Lila and Tom laugh. They catch the fruits. They share them. They have a fun day. They love the tree and the fruits. They are good friends. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, Tom's mom says, "Tom, we have to go to a meeting. It is very important. You can play with Anna later." Tom is upset. He does not want to go to a meeting. He wants to play with Anna. + +"Mom, please, can I stay with Anna?" Tom asks. "She has a new toy. It is a big truck. It can make noises and move." + +"Sorry, Tom, you can't. The meeting is about your school. You have to come with me. Maybe Anna can lend you her toy later." Mom says. She takes Tom's hand and walks to the car. + +Anna is upset too. She likes Tom. She wants to play with him. She thinks of a plan. She runs to her mom and says, "Mom, can I go to the meeting with Tom and his mom? I want to see his school. Please, please, please." + +Anna's mom is surprised. She does not know about the meeting. She thinks it is a play date. She says, "Okay, Anna, you can go. But you have to be good and quiet. The meeting might be boring." + +Anna is happy. She grabs her toy truck and runs to the car. She sits next to Tom and smiles. She says, "Tom, don't be upset. I have a surprise for you. Look, I brought my toy truck. You can play with it at the meeting. It will be fun." + +Tom is happy too. He hugs Anna and says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. I like your toy truck. It is cool." + +Mom and Anna's mom look at each other. They are confused. They do not know what to expect at the meeting. They hope it will not be a problem. They drive to the school. +Anna liked to write in her diary every day. She wrote about her toys, her friends, her dreams and her feelings. She kept her diary under her pillow, where no one could find it. She thought it was her secret. + +One day, her brother Tom was looking for his ball in her room. He saw something under her pillow and pulled it out. It was Anna's diary. He opened it and started to read. He laughed at Anna's words and drawings. He thought they were silly and childish. + +Anna came back from the park and saw Tom with her diary. She was very angry and frightened. She ran to him and tried to take it back. "Give me my diary! It's mine! You can't read it!" she shouted. + +Tom did not want to give it back. He held it high above his head and teased her. "No, I want to see what you wrote. You are so funny and stupid. Look at this picture. Is this your friend? She looks like a cow!" he said. + +Anna jumped and reached for her diary. She grabbed it with both hands and pulled hard. Tom pulled harder. They both pulled and pulled until the diary broke in half. The pages flew everywhere. Anna and Tom stopped and looked at the broken diary. They both felt sorry and sad. They knew they had done something bad. They hugged each other and said sorry. They picked up the pages and tried to fix the diary. They hoped Anna could still write in it. They promised to never fight over it again. They learned to respect each other's secrets. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the forest. They found a big log that they could sit on and talk. They made a promise to each other that they would always be friends and share their secrets. + +One day, a new kid came to their school. His name was Leo and he had a shiny bike. Ben wanted to be friends with Leo, so he asked him if he could ride his bike. Leo said yes, but only if Ben told him a secret. + +Ben thought of Anna and their promise, but he really wanted to ride the bike. He decided to tell Leo a secret that Anna had told him. It was a very important secret that Anna did not want anyone to know. Ben whispered it to Leo and then got on the bike. + +Leo smiled and rode away with Ben. He did not care about Ben or his secret. He only wanted to make fun of Anna. He told everyone at school what Ben had told him. Everyone laughed at Anna and called her names. Anna was very sad and angry. She felt betrayed by Ben. + +She ran to the forest and found the log where they used to sit. She saw their names carved on it with a heart. She took a stick and scratched them out. She cried and wished she had never met Ben. She broke their promise and their friendship. +Sara liked to help her mom in the garden. She liked to water the plants and pull the weeds. She also liked to pick the tomatoes when they were red and ripe. Mom said tomatoes were good for you. They were sweet and juicy and made yummy sauce. + +One day, Sara saw a big tomato on the vine. It was bigger than her fist. She wanted to pick it and eat it. She asked her mom if she could have it. Mom said no, not yet. She said the big tomato was not ready. It was still green and hard. It would not taste good. It would be sour and bitter. + +Sara was sad. She really wanted the big tomato. She thought it looked good. She did not believe mom. She thought mom wanted to keep the big tomato for herself. She decided to wait until mom was busy. Then she would sneak into the garden and pick the big tomato. + +She waited and waited. She watched mom go inside the house. She saw her take a basket and a knife. She thought mom was going to make salad. She thought now was her chance. She ran to the garden. She reached for the big tomato. She pulled it off the vine. + +She was happy. She had the big tomato. She held it in her hands. She felt how heavy it was. She smelled how fresh it was. She bit into it. She expected it to be sweet and juicy. But it was not. It was sour and bitter. It made her face scrunch up. It made her spit it out. It made her cry. + +Mom heard her cry. She came out of the house. She saw Sara with the big tomato. She saw the bite mark. She saw the tears. She knew what happened. She felt sorry for Sara. She hugged her and wiped her face. She said, "I told you the big tomato was not ready. I told you it would not taste good. Why did you not listen to me?" + +Sara sobbed. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted the big tomato. I thought it would be sweet. I thought you were lying. I did not listen to you. I was wrong. I was silly. I was bad." + +Mom said, "No, you were not bad. You were curious. You were brave. You were hungry. But you were also stubborn. You insisted on having the big tomato. You did not trust me. You did not obey me. That was not good. You have to learn to listen to me. I know what is best for you. I love you." + +Sara said, "I love you too, mom. I'm sorry. I will listen to you. I will obey you. I will not insist on things that are not good for me. Can I have a small tomato instead? A red one? A ripe one? A sweet one?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Of course you can. You can have as many as you want. Come on, let's go inside. I have some salad for you. And some cheese. And some bread. And some juice. And some cake. And some ice cream. And some hugs. And some kisses." + +Sara smiled too. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. You make me happy. You make me feel better. You make me forget the big tomato." + +They went inside. They ate the salad. And the cheese. And the bread. And the juice. And the cake. And the ice cream. And they hugged. And they kissed. And they forgot the big tomato. But they did not forget the lesson. Sara learned to listen to her mom. And mom learned to be patient with her daughter. And they lived happily ever after. The end. +Tom and Lily were making a cake with Mom. They liked to stir the flour and the eggs and the sugar in a big bowl. Mom said they could lick the spoon when they were done. + +"Can I stir now?" Lily asked. She was four and she wanted to do everything. + +"Wait your turn, Lily," Tom said. He was six and he liked to be in charge. He stirred the bowl very fast and hard. + +"Be careful, Tom," Mom said. "Don't spill the batter." + +But Tom did not listen. He stirred and stirred until the batter flew out of the bowl. It landed on Mom's head and face and clothes. Mom was bald because she was sick and had no hair. The batter made her look funny and sticky. + +"Tom, what have you done?" Mom cried. She was angry and sad. She ran to the bathroom to wash off the batter. + +Tom felt bad. He did not mean to hurt Mom. He wanted to say sorry, but he was scared. + +Lily looked at Tom. She was mad at him too. He ruined the cake and made Mom cry. She picked up the spoon and hit Tom on the head. + +"Ow!" Tom yelled. "That hurts!" + +"Good," Lily said. "You are mean and silly. I don't like you." + +Tom and Lily started to fight. They hit and kicked and pushed each other. They knocked over the bowl and the cake pan and the ingredients. The kitchen was a mess. + +Mom came back from the bathroom. She saw Tom and Lily fighting and the kitchen in chaos. She was very upset. She shouted at Tom and Lily and sent them to their rooms. She said they could not have any cake or any fun for the rest of the day. + +Tom and Lily felt worse. They wished they had not stirred the batter so hard. They wished they had not made Mom cry. They wished they had been nice to each other. They wished they could say sorry and hug Mom. But it was too late. They had no cake, no fun, and no Mom. They had a very bad day. +Lily and Ben were twins. They had a birthday soon. They wanted a big cake and many presents. But their mom and dad said no. They said there was no money for that. They said they could only have one small cake and one present each. + +Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They did not like their mom and dad. They thought they were boring and mean. They decided to run away from home. They packed some clothes and toys in a bag. They waited until night. Then they sneaked out of the window. + +They walked in the dark. They did not know where to go. They saw a big house with many lights. They thought maybe there were nice people there. Maybe they had cake and presents. They knocked on the door. + +A man opened the door. He looked scary. He had a big beard and a big knife. He smiled and said, "Hello, little ones. What are you doing here?" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They wanted to run away. But the man grabbed them and pulled them inside. He said, "You are just in time. I was looking for some fresh meat for my dinner. You will make a tasty meal. And a nice present for my dog." + +Lily and Ben screamed and cried. They wished they had never left home. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad. They wished they had been happy with their small cake and one present each. But it was too late. The man locked the door and sharpened his knife. He did not stop. +Sam liked to play with his toy tank. He made it go zoom and boom on the floor. He pretended it was a big and strong tank that could do anything. One day, he saw a new tank in the toy store. It was shiny and had lights and sounds. Sam wanted the new tank very much. He asked his mom if he could have it. + +"Sorry, Sam, we don't have enough money for that tank. You already have a nice tank at home. Why don't you play with that one?" his mom said. + +Sam was sad and angry. He did not want to play with his old tank. He wanted the new tank. He threw a tantrum in the store. He cried and kicked and screamed. His mom was upset and embarrassed. She tried to calm him down, but he did not listen. + +A kind lady saw Sam and his mom. She felt sorry for them. She had a son who also liked tanks. She had bought him the new tank as a surprise. She decided to do something nice. She walked over to Sam and his mom and smiled. + +"Hello, I'm Mrs. Lee. I see you like tanks. So does my son. He would love to play with you. I have a surprise for him. Do you want to see it?" she said. + +Sam stopped crying and looked at her. He nodded. Mrs. Lee showed him the new tank. Sam's eyes widened. He reached for it. + +"Wow, it's the new tank! Can I have it?" he asked. + +Mrs. Lee shook her head. "No, this is for my son. But you can play with it for a while. And maybe you can share your old tank with him. He doesn't have one like yours. He would be very happy if you did." + +Sam thought about it. He wanted the new tank, but he also wanted to make a new friend. He looked at his mom. She smiled and nodded. Sam decided to be nice. He said thank you to Mrs. Lee and gave her his old tank. He took the new tank and played with it. He had fun. He also met Mrs. Lee's son, Tim. Tim was very grateful for Sam's old tank. He said thank you and hugged him. They played together and became friends. + +Sam learned a lesson that day. He learned that he should be happy with what he has and not be greedy. He learned that sharing is caring and that kindness makes friends. He learned to manage his feelings and to be grateful for what he gets. He was a good boy. His mom was proud of him. +Lily and Sam like to play outside. They have bikes with pedals. They can go fast and slow. They can turn and stop. They have fun on their bikes. + +One day, they see a big truck on the road. The truck is loud and rough. It has big wheels and a long back. The truck stops near their house. A man comes out of the truck. He has a hat and a uniform. He has a big box in his hands. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "I have a delivery for you. Do you want to see what's inside?" + +Lily and Sam nod. They are curious. They get off their bikes and walk to the truck. The man opens the box. Inside, there are two drums. They are shiny and red. They have sticks and straps. + +"These are for you," the man says. "They are from your grandma. She said you like music. Do you want to try them?" + +Lily and Sam smile. They love music. They love their grandma. They say thank you to the man. They take the drums and put them on. They hold the sticks. They feel the drums on their chests. + +"Wow, these are cool," Lily says. + +"Yeah, they are," Sam says. "Let's make some noise." + +They start to hit the drums. They make loud and soft sounds. They make fast and slow beats. They make music with their drums. + +They decide to march around the yard. They lift their feet and swing their arms. They follow each other. They make a parade with their drums. They have fun with their drums. + +They see their mom and dad watching them. They wave and smile. They march to them. They show them their drums. + +"Look, mom and dad," Lily says. "We have drums from grandma. We can make music." + +"That's wonderful, sweeties," mom says. "We're so proud of you. You're very talented." + +"Can we play some more?" Sam asks. + +"Of course, you can," dad says. "But be careful. Don't hit the drums too hard. They might break." + +"Okay, we will," Lily and Sam say. They march away. They play some more. They enjoy their drums. They are happy. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a silver ball that they throw and catch. The ball is shiny and round. + +One day, a big dog comes to the park. The dog sees the silver ball and wants it. The dog runs to Tim and Mia and barks. Tim and Mia are scared. The dog tries to take the ball from them. + +"Go away, dog!" Tim says. "This is our ball!" + +But the dog does not listen. The dog jumps and bites the ball. The ball pops and makes a loud noise. The dog runs away with the ball. + +Tim and Mia are sad. They lose their silver ball. They cry and hug each other. + +Then, they see a man. The man is the dog's owner. The man is sorry. He says to Tim and Mia: + +"I'm sorry, kids. My dog is naughty. He likes to chase balls. He did not mean to hurt you. Here, take this." + +The man gives Tim and Mia a new ball. The new ball is silver too. It is bigger and softer than the old ball. Tim and Mia are happy. They say thank you to the man. + +They play with the new ball. They throw and catch it. They protect it from the dog. They smile and laugh. They are friends. +Lily and Ben were playing in the living room when they heard a loud boom outside. They ran to the window and saw big flashes of lightning in the sky. They were scared and curious at the same time. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said, pointing at the bright light. + +"What is it?" Lily asked, holding his hand. + +"It's lightning. It's like fire in the sky. It comes with thunder, the boom sound," Ben explained. He was older than Lily and knew more things. + +"Can we go outside and see it?" Lily asked, feeling impatient. She wanted to have a closer look at the lightning. + +"No, we can't. It's dangerous. Mommy said we have to stay inside when there is lightning and thunder. It can hurt us," Ben said, shaking his head. + +"But I want to see it!" Lily said, stamping her foot. She didn't like to wait for things. + +"Sorry, Lily, but we have to listen to Mommy. She knows what's best for us. Maybe we can play a game instead. Do you want to play hide and seek?" Ben suggested, trying to cheer her up. + +"Okay, fine. You hide and I'll seek," Lily agreed, still feeling a bit grumpy. + +Ben ran to find a hiding spot while Lily counted to ten. She looked around the room, trying to find him. She saw a big pile of pillows on the couch and thought he might be hiding there. She walked over and lifted one of the pillows. She was right. Ben was hiding under the pillows. But before she could say "I found you!", a loud boom and a bright flash made them both scream. The lightning had struck a tree outside and the power went out. The room was dark and they couldn't see anything. + +"Ben, where are you?" Lily cried, feeling scared. + +"I'm here, Lily, don't worry. I'm right next to you," Ben said, reaching for her hand. + +They hugged each other and waited for Mommy to come and turn on the lights. They wished they had listened to her and stayed away from the window. They learned that lightning and thunder were not fun to watch, but scary and dangerous. They decided to play a different game next time. +Anna and Ben are sister and brother. They like to play outside. They have a big yard with a slide, a swing and a bike. Anna and Ben are competitive. They always want to be the best. + +One day, they decide to have a race. They go to the bike and take turns to ride it. Anna goes first. She pedals hard and fast. She speeds around the yard. She feels happy and proud. She stops near the slide and says, "I am the fastest! I win!" + +Ben is not happy. He wants to be the fastest too. He gets on the bike and says, "No, you are not the fastest. I am the fastest. Watch me!" He pedals harder and faster. He speeds around the yard. He tries to beat Anna's time. He does not see the swing in his way. He crashes into the swing and falls off the bike. He feels hurt and sad. + +Anna hears the crash and runs to Ben. She sees him on the ground. She feels sorry for him. She says, "Are you okay, Ben? I am sorry you crashed. You are very fast too. You are a good brother." + +Ben looks at Anna. He sees her smile. He feels better. He says, "Thank you, Anna. I am okay. You are very fast too. You are a good sister." + +Anna and Ben hug each other. They are not competitive anymore. They are happy. They decide to play together. They go to the slide and the swing and have fun. They share the bike and take turns to ride it. They do not speed anymore. They are careful and safe. They are friends. +Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys, but they did not like to share. One day, they both wanted to play with the same red car. Tom said, "It is mine, I had it first." Sam said, "No, it is mine, I saw it first." They started to fight over the car. They pulled and pushed and shouted. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She was not happy. She said, "Stop fighting, boys. You have to share your toys. You can take turns with the car. Tom, you can play with it for five minutes, then give it to Sam. Sam, you can play with it for five minutes, then give it back to Tom. Do you understand?" Tom and Sam nodded, but they were not happy. They wanted the car for themselves. + +Tom took the car and played with it. He made it zoom and beep and crash. He had fun. He did not mind the time. Sam watched him and waited. He was impatient. He wanted the car now. He did not want to wait. He counted the minutes. One, two, three, four, five. He said, "Time is up, Tom. Give me the car." Tom said, "No, I want to play more. It is still mine." He did not give the car to Sam. + +Sam was angry. He tried to grab the car from Tom. Tom held on tight. They started to fight again. They pulled and pushed and shouted. Mom heard the noise and came back. She was very angry. She said, "Boys, you did not listen to me. You did not share. You did not take turns. You did not mind the time. You are both naughty. Now, you have to give me the car. You cannot play with it anymore. Go to your rooms and think about what you did." She took the car and put it away. Tom and Sam cried. They did not like to fight. They did not like to lose the car. They did not like to go to their rooms. They wished they had shared. They wished they had minded. They wished they had been nice. +Anna likes to help her mom in the garden. She likes to dig, water and plant seeds. Mom says they will grow into vegetables that they can eat. Anna wants to grow carrots, because they are orange and crunchy. + +One day, Anna sees a small green shoot coming out of the soil. She runs to tell her mom. "Look, mom, a carrot is growing!" she says. Mom smiles and says, "That's great, Anna. But it's not a carrot yet. It's a carrot top. The carrot is under the ground. We have to wait until it gets bigger and stronger." + +Anna is curious. She wants to see the carrot. She pulls on the green shoot. But it comes out easily, and there is no carrot. Only a tiny, white root. Anna is disappointed. She shows it to her mom. "Where is the carrot?" she asks. Mom says, "Oh, Anna, you pulled it too soon. The carrot was not ready. It was too weak. It needed more time and water and sun to grow. Now it can't grow anymore." + +Anna feels sad. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know. I wanted to see the carrot." Mom hugs her and says, "It's okay, Anna. You didn't mean to. You were excited. But next time, you have to be patient. Growing vegetables takes time. And we have to be gentle with them. They are living things, like us. They need care and love to grow." + +Anna nods. She says, "I understand, mom. I will be patient and gentle. I will wait for the carrots to grow. And I will water them and talk to them and sing to them. Maybe they will grow faster and bigger and stronger that way." Mom laughs and says, "Maybe they will, Anna. Maybe they will." +Sara was eager to see her aunt. Her aunt lived far away and only came to visit once a year. Sara liked her aunt because she was kind and funny and always brought her a gift. + +Today was the day that her aunt would arrive. Sara woke up early and ran to the window. She saw the sun rise in the sky and make everything bright and warm. She hoped her aunt would come soon. + +She heard a knock on the door and ran to open it. There she saw her aunt, smiling and holding a big bag. Sara hugged her aunt and said, "Hello, aunt! I missed you so much!" + +"Hello, Sara! I missed you too!" her aunt said. "I have something for you in my bag. Do you want to see it?" + +"Yes, please!" Sara said. She was curious and excited. She followed her aunt to the living room and watched her open the bag. Inside, there was a beautiful doll with long hair and a pink dress. Sara gasped and clapped her hands. + +"Wow! She is so pretty! Thank you, aunt!" Sara said. She took the doll and hugged it. She felt happy and loved. + +"You're welcome, Sara. I'm glad you like it. She is your new friend. You can play with her and dress her and comb her hair. What will you name her?" her aunt asked. + +Sara thought for a moment and then said, "I will name her Rose. Like the flower and like the sun when it rises." + +Her aunt smiled and said, "That's a lovely name, Sara. Rose is lucky to have you as her owner. And I'm lucky to have you as my niece. I love you, Sara." + +"I love you too, aunt," Sara said. She kissed her aunt and then ran to her room to play with Rose. She was eager to show her new friend to her mom and dad and to have fun with her aunt. She knew it was going to be a wonderful day. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his red ball. He likes to kick it, throw it and catch it. One day, he sees a girl who is sad. She has no ball to play with. She sits on the grass and watches Tom. + +Tom wants to help the girl. He runs to her and says, "Hi, I am Tom. Do you want to play with me and my red ball?" + +The girl looks up and smiles. She says, "Yes, thank you. I am Ann. I have no ball to play with. I lost it yesterday." + +Tom and Ann play with the red ball. They take turns to kick it, throw it and catch it. They have fun and laugh. They become friends. + +Tom learns that sharing is good. He is happy to help Ann. Ann learns that kindness is good. She is happy to play with Tom. They both learn that playing together is better than playing alone. They both have a red ball in their hearts. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to play pretend. One day, they found a big cardboard box in the garage. They decided to make it into a car. + +"I will drive and you will be my angel," Lily said to Sam. She cut out a steering wheel and a window from the box. She also drew some buttons and lights on it. + +"OK, but how will I be an angel?" Sam asked. He looked around for something to make wings. + +"You can use these," Lily said, handing him two paper plates. She had cut out some feathers from a magazine and glued them on the plates. "Tape them to your back and you are an angel." + +Sam did as Lily said and put on the paper plate wings. He also found a headband with a star on it and put it on his head. He looked at himself in the mirror and smiled. + +"I look like a real angel," he said. + +Lily nodded and climbed into the box. She invited Sam to sit next to her. + +"Are you ready for an interesting ride?" she asked. + +"Yes, I am," Sam said. + +Lily pretended to turn on the car and make engine noises. She moved the steering wheel left and right, as if she was driving on a road. + +"Where are we going?" Sam asked. + +"We are going to the park, where we can play with the other angels and the animals," Lily said. + +"That sounds fun," Sam said. + +They imagined that they saw trees, flowers, birds, and clouds on their way. They also waved to the people they passed by, who smiled at their cute costumes. + +They had a lot of fun driving and pretending. They felt like they were really an angel and a driver. They did not notice that their mom was watching them from the door, smiling and taking pictures. She thought they were the most adorable and creative twins ever. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big sunflower with yellow petals and a brown middle. Lily wanted to smell it, but Ben wanted to taste it. + +"Can I taste the sunflower?" Ben asked Lily. + +"No, you can't. It is not food. It is a flower. It is for looking and smelling, not for eating." Lily said. + +"But I want to know what it tastes like. Maybe it is sweet like honey or sour like lemon." Ben said. + +He reached out his hand and broke off a piece of the sunflower's middle. He put it in his mouth and chewed. + +"Yuck!" Ben spat out the sunflower. "It is not sweet or sour. It is dry and bitter. It makes my tongue hurt." + +Lily laughed at Ben. "I told you not to taste the sunflower. It is not food. It is a flower. You are silly, Ben." + +Ben felt sorry for the sunflower. He had hurt it and it had hurt him. He said sorry to the sunflower and gave it a hug. He also said sorry to Lily and gave her a hug. + +"Let's play something else. Maybe we can find some berries or apples to taste. They are food. They are sweet and juicy." Lily said. + +"OK, let's go. But next time, I will listen to you, Lily. You are smart, Lily." Ben said. + +They ran off to look for some fruits, leaving the sunflower behind. The sunflower was sad, but it still smiled at the sun and the sky. It hoped that Ben and Lily would come back and look at it and smell it again. It liked being a flower. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins or buttons or shells. But today they found something very special. It was a gem. A big, red gem that sparkled in the sun. + +"Wow, look at this!" Tom said, holding the gem in his hand. "It's so pretty!" + +"Let me see!" Mia said, reaching for the gem. "I want to hold it too!" + +But Tom did not want to share. He pulled the gem away from Mia and ran to the other side of the sandbox. "No, it's mine!" he said. "I found it first!" + +Mia felt sad and angry. She wanted to play with the gem too. She ran after Tom and tried to grab the gem from him. They both tugged and pulled and shouted. They did not see the big dog that was coming towards them. + +The dog was friendly, but he liked to chase things that moved. He saw the gem in Tom's hand and thought it was a ball. He ran towards Tom and Mia and barked loudly. Tom and Mia were scared. They paused and looked at the dog. The dog jumped and snatched the gem from Tom's hand. He ran away with the gem in his mouth. + +Tom and Mia were shocked. They had lost their gem. They looked at each other and felt sorry. They realized they had been silly and selfish. They should have shared the gem and played together. They hugged and said they were sorry. + +They learned a lesson that day. They learned that sharing is caring, and that being greedy can make you lose what you have. They also learned to be careful of wide dogs that like to play with shiny things. +Lila was a lonely girl. She had no friends to play with at home. She liked to go to the park with her mom. There she could see other kids and have fun. + +One day, Lila saw a young boy at the park. He was sitting on a bench by himself. He looked sad. Lila wanted to talk to him. She walked over to him and said, "Hi, I'm Lila. What's your name?" + +The boy looked up and smiled. He said, "Hi, I'm Sam. I'm new here. I don't know anyone." + +Lila said, "Do you want to play with me? I like the swings and the slide. They are fun." + +Sam said, "Yes, I want to play with you. Thank you for being nice to me." + +Lila and Sam ran to the swings and the slide. They laughed and had a good time. They became friends. Lila was not lonely anymore. She was happy. Sam was happy too. He had found a friend in the park. +Lily and Tom were brother and sister. They liked to play with their toys, but they had too many. Their mom said they should sell some of their old toys and buy new ones. Lily and Tom agreed, but they wanted to have some fun first. + +They decided to be adventurous and pretend that their old toys were treasures. They packed them in a big bag and went to the park. They looked for a good spot to sell their toys. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. They thought it was a secret cave. + +They put their bag in the hole and waited for customers. They saw some other kids playing nearby. They shouted, "Come and see our treasures! We have dolls, cars, books, and more! Only one coin for each treasure!" + +Some kids came to see their toys. They liked them and gave them coins. Lily and Tom were happy. They sold all their old toys and made many coins. They thanked their customers and went to the store. They bought new toys with their coins. They were very excited. + +They went back home and showed their mom their new toys. Their mom was proud of them. She said, "You are very smart and adventurous. You sold your old toys and bought new ones. You also made some new friends. Well done, Lily and Tom!" +Lily was a little girl who liked to play all day. She had many toys and books and games, but she did not like to sleep. She thought sleep was boring and a waste of time. She wanted to stay up and have fun. + +One night, her mom told her it was time to sleep. She gave her a hug and a kiss and tucked her in bed. "Sleep well, my sweetie," she said. "Sleep is good for you. It makes you grow and learn and be happy." + +But Lily did not listen. She waited until her mom closed the door and then she got out of bed. She turned on the light and took out her toys. She played with her dolls and her cars and her blocks. She made a lot of noise and mess. + +She did not hear the door open again. She did not see her mom standing there with a sad face. She did not hear her mom say, "Lily, what are you doing? You should be sleeping. You are not being a good girl." + +Lily looked up and saw her mom. She felt scared and sorry. She dropped her toys and ran to her mom. She hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was naughty. I don't want to play anymore. I want to sleep." + +Her mom smiled and hugged her back. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. But you have to promise me to sleep when I tell you to. Sleep is important for you and for me. We need to rest and be healthy and love each other." + +Lily nodded and said, "I promise, mom. I love you. Can you read me a story?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, my dear. Let's go back to bed and I'll read you a story. A story about a girl who learned to sleep and be happy." + +They went back to bed and her mom read her a story. Lily listened and felt sleepy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She had a mild and sweet dream. She was a good girl. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with trains. They have a big box of trains and rails. They make long tracks on the floor. + +One day, they hear a knock on the door. It is their cousin Max. Max is older than Sara and Ben. He thinks he is smarter and stronger. He is rude. + +"Hello, little babies," Max says. "What are you playing with? Trains? That is boring. Let me show you something fun." + +Max grabs a train from Sara's hand. He throws it across the room. It breaks. Sara cries. + +"Stop it, Max!" Ben says. "That is Sara's train. You are rude. Give it back!" + +Max laughs. He does not listen. He grabs another train from Ben's hand. He throws it at the wall. It breaks. Ben cries. + +"Stop it, Max!" Sara says. "That is Ben's train. You are rude. Give it back!" + +Max laughs. He does not listen. He grabs the box of rails. He dumps them on the floor. He steps on them. They bend and crack. + +"Stop it, Max!" Sara and Ben say. "Those are our rails. You are rude. Give them back!" + +Max laughs. He does not listen. He kicks the rails. He runs to the door. He says, "Bye, bye, babies. Have fun with your broken toys." + +Sara and Ben are sad. They hug each other. They look at their trains and rails. They are broken. They do not know what to do. + +Then, they hear another knock on the door. It is their mom. She is back from the store. She sees Sara and Ben. She sees the trains and rails. She sees Max running away. + +"What happened here?" she asks. "Who did this?" + +Sara and Ben tell her. They tell her about Max. They tell her how he was rude. They tell her how he did not listen. They tell her how he broke their trains and rails. + +Mom is angry. She calls Max's mom. She tells her what Max did. She tells her to come and get him. She tells her to make him say sorry. She tells her to make him pay for the trains and rails. + +Mom is also kind. She hugs Sara and Ben. She tells them she loves them. She tells them she is sorry. She tells them she will buy them new trains and rails. + +Sara and Ben smile. They thank mom. They love mom. They say, "Mom, you are not rude. You are nice. You listen." +Tom and Lily like to ride their bikes in the park. They have red bikes with pedals and bells. They go fast and ring their bells. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big gate in the park. It is locked. They want to see what is behind the gate. They try to open the gate, but it is too hard. They look for a key, but they cannot find one. + +They have an idea. They use their bikes to push the gate. They pedal hard and hit the gate with their bikes. They hope the gate will open. + +But the gate does not open. It is too strong. And their bikes are not. Their bikes get broken. Their pedals fall off. Their bells stop ringing. Their bikes are sad. + +Tom and Lily are sad too. They cannot ride their bikes anymore. They wish they did not try to open the gate. They say sorry to their bikes. They walk back home with their broken bikes. They learn a lesson. They do not try to open locked gates again. +Anna and Ben like to play with dough. They make shapes and pretend they are food. One day, they decide to serve their dough food to their mom and dad. + +They make a dough pizza, a dough cake, and a dough salad. They put them on plates and carry them to the living room. They say, "Mom, Dad, we made you lunch. Come and eat!" + +Mom and Dad smile and sit on the couch. They pretend to eat the dough food and say, "Mmm, this is delicious. Thank you, Anna and Ben." + +But then, their dog Spot comes in. He sees the dough food and thinks it is real. He jumps on the couch and starts to eat the dough pizza. He makes a mess and spits out the dough. + +Anna and Ben are angry. They shout, "Spot, no! That is our food. Go away!" + +Spot does not listen. He eats the dough cake and the dough salad. He makes a bigger mess and spits out more dough. + +Mom and Dad are shocked. They say, "Spot, stop! That is not good for you. That is terrible. You will get sick." + +Spot does not care. He licks his lips and looks for more dough food. He sees a bowl of dough cookies on the table. He runs to the table and knocks it over. + +Anna and Ben are sad. They say, "Spot, you ruined our lunch. You ate all our food. We worked hard to make it. We are not happy with you." + +Spot feels sorry. He wags his tail and whines. He tries to lick Anna and Ben's faces. + +Mom and Dad say, "Spot, you are a naughty dog. You need to learn to share and be nice. You need to say sorry to Anna and Ben." + +Spot barks and nods. He says, "Woof, woof. Sorry, Anna. Sorry, Ben. I love you." + +Anna and Ben forgive Spot. They hug him and say, "We love you too, Spot. But next time, please do not eat our dough food. It is not yummy. It is terrible." +Tom and Mia like to create things with nature. They find sticks, leaves, stones and flowers and make them into animals, houses and cars. They have a lot of fun playing with their nature toys. + +One day, they see a big pile of pine cones near a tree. They run to the pile and start to create a pine cone family. They use small cones for the children, big cones for the parents and tiny cones for the pets. They give them eyes, noses and mouths with seeds and berries. + +But then, a grumpy squirrel comes out of the tree. He sees the pine cone family and thinks they are his food. He starts to take the cones and put them in his mouth. He does not care that Tom and Mia are sad and angry. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom shouts. "Those are our pine cones, not yours!" + +"Go away, go away!" Mia cries. "You are a bad squirrel, you are ruining our family!" + +But the squirrel does not listen. He keeps eating the cones and making noises. He thinks Tom and Mia are silly and annoying. + +Tom and Mia do not know what to do. They want to save their pine cone family, but they are afraid of the squirrel. They look around and see a big stick. They have an idea. + +They pick up the stick and wave it at the squirrel. They make loud sounds and pretend to be a big animal. They hope the squirrel will be scared and run away. + +The squirrel sees the stick and hears the sounds. He thinks Tom and Mia are a big animal. He is scared and runs away. He drops the cones and hides in the tree. + +Tom and Mia are happy and proud. They have chased away the squirrel and saved their pine cone family. They hug each other and smile. They fix the cones and play with them again. They have more fun than ever. +Sam and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find things in the dirt. Sometimes they found worms, or stones, or shiny things. They had a bucket to put their treasures in. + +One day, they found something very strange. It was round and hard and had a hole in it. Sam picked it up and examined it. He saw some letters and numbers on it. He did not know what they meant. + +"Look, Mia, what is this?" he asked, showing her the thing. + +Mia looked at it and shrugged. She did not know either. She rubbed it with her hand, hoping to make it cleaner. But instead of dirt, she rubbed off some paint. Under the paint, the thing was shiny and silver. + +"Wow, it's pretty!" she said, admiring it. + +Sam wanted to see it too. He reached for it, but Mia did not want to share. She pulled it away from him. + +"No, it's mine! I found it!" she said, holding it tight. + +Sam felt angry and sad. He wanted to play with the thing too. He tried to grab it from Mia, but she was stronger. They started to fight and tug and shout. + +"Give it to me!" + +"No, it's mine!" + +"Stop it, you two!" a voice said. + +It was their mom. She had heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the thing and frowned. + +"What are you doing with that?" she asked, taking it from them. + +She looked at it and gasped. She recognized it. It was a grenade. A dangerous thing that could explode and hurt them. + +"Where did you find this?" she asked, scared. + +They pointed to the hole they had dug. Their mom saw more things like the grenade in the dirt. She realized they had found an old war site. She felt very worried. + +"Come on, we have to go. Now!" she said, grabbing their hands and running to the house. + +She called the police and told them what they had found. They came and took the grenades away. They said they were lucky they did not go off. + +Sam and Mia felt ashamed. They did not know they had done something bad. They did not mean to make their mom scared. They said they were sorry and hugged her. + +Their mom hugged them back and said she loved them. She said they should never touch things they did not know. She said they should always ask her or dad before they played with something new. + +Sam and Mia nodded and promised. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with their toys instead. They did not want to find any more grenades. +Lily was a clever girl who liked to dream. Every night, she would close her eyes and imagine wonderful things. She would dream of flying with birds, swimming with fish, or playing with fairies. She would smile and laugh in her sleep. + +One night, she had a bad dream. She dreamed that a big, mean dog was chasing her. She ran and ran, but the dog was faster. It bit her leg and she felt a lot of pain. She screamed and woke up. + +"Mama, mama!" she cried. "The dog hurt me!" + +Her mama came to her bed and hugged her. "It's okay, Lily. It was just a dream. The dog is not real. You are safe with me." + +Lily looked at her leg. There was no bite, only a scratch from her blanket. She felt silly and relieved. + +"Mama, can you stay with me?" she asked. + +"Of course, my love. I will stay with you until you fall asleep again. Do you want me to sing you a song?" + +"Yes, please. A happy song." + +Her mama sang her a happy song about stars and rainbows. Lily felt calm and cozy. She closed her eyes and dreamed of nice things. She forgot about the dog and the pain. She was a clever girl who liked to dream. +Lila and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big dog with a long tail. The dog was barking and running towards them. + +"Look, a dog!" Sam said. "Can we pet it?" + +Lila was scared. She remembered what her mom told her. "No, Sam, we don't know that dog. It might bite us. We have to protect ourselves." + +She grabbed Sam's hand and ran to the bench where their mom was sitting. She hid behind her mom's back and held her breath. She felt her lung fill with air and then let it out slowly. + +The dog stopped near the bench and wagged its tail. It looked friendly, not angry. A man came and called the dog. "Sorry, kids, he just wanted to say hello. He's very friendly, but he can be loud sometimes." + +He put a leash on the dog and walked away. Lila and Sam peeked from behind their mom's back. They felt safe again. + +"It's okay, Lila, Sam," their mom said. "The dog is gone now. You did a good job protecting yourselves. But not all dogs are bad. Some dogs are nice and gentle. Maybe someday we can get a dog of our own." + +Lila and Sam smiled. They liked the idea of having a dog. But not a big, loud dog. A small, quiet dog. An ordinary dog. A dog that would protect them and love them. A dog that would be their friend. +Tom and Lily were playing in the backyard. They had a big box of toys, but they were bored. They wanted to do something new and original. + +"Let's bury some toys and pretend we are pirates!" Tom said. He grabbed a shovel and a hammer from the garage. "We can use the hammer to make a treasure map!" + +Lily liked the idea. She picked up a teddy bear, a car, and a ball. "These are our treasures!" she said. She followed Tom to a corner of the yard, where he dug a hole with the shovel. + +They put the toys in the hole and covered them with dirt. Then Tom used the hammer to draw an X on a piece of wood. He stuck the wood in the ground near the hole. "This is our map!" he said. "Now we have to remember where we buried our treasures!" + +They ran back to the box of toys and looked for more things to bury. They had fun hiding and finding their treasures, until they heard their mom calling them for lunch. + +"Time to eat, kids!" Mom said. "What have you been doing?" + +"We have been pirates, Mom!" Lily said. "We buried our treasures in the backyard!" + +Mom smiled. She was glad they were using their imagination. "That sounds like a fun game!" she said. "But don't forget to clean up your toys later, okay?" + +"Okay, Mom!" Tom and Lily said. They ran inside, hungry and happy. They decided to play pirates again after lunch. They hoped no one would find their treasure map. It was their original secret. +Tommy loved to play with his toys in the bathtub. He had a boat, a duck, a frog and a fish. He made them splash and swim and talk to each other. He pretended he was a captain and they were his crew. + +"Ahoy, mateys!" he said. "Are you ready for an adventure?" + +"Quack, quack!" said the duck. + +"Ribbit, ribbit!" said the frog. + +"Blub, blub!" said the fish. + +But the boat did not say anything. It was quiet and still. Tommy looked at it and saw that it had a hole in it. Water was coming out of the hole and the boat was sinking. + +"Oh no!" Tommy cried. "My boat is broken! It can't float anymore!" + +He picked up the boat and showed it to his mom, who was sitting on a chair near the bathtub. + +"Mommy, mommy, look!" he said. "My boat has a hole! Can you fix it?" + +Mommy looked at the boat and smiled. + +"I'm sorry, Tommy, but I can't fix it," she said. "It's too old and worn out. You need a new boat." + +Tommy felt sad. He loved his boat. It was his favorite toy. He did not want a new boat. He wanted his old boat. + +"But I don't want a new boat!" he said. "I want this boat! It's my lucky boat! It has been with me since I was a baby!" + +Mommy hugged him and kissed his head. + +"I know, Tommy, I know," she said. "But sometimes things break and we have to let them go. It's hard, but it's part of life. You can keep your boat as a memory, but you can't play with it in the bathtub anymore. It will only make you sad." + +Tommy thought about what Mommy said. He knew she was right. He looked at his boat and felt a tear roll down his cheek. + +"Okay, Mommy," he said. "I will quit playing with my boat in the bathtub. But can I keep it in my room?" + +"Of course, Tommy," Mommy said. "You can keep it in your room. And maybe, someday, you will find a new boat that you will love just as much." + +Tommy nodded and smiled. He gave his boat a hug and said goodbye to it. Then he put it on the shelf in his room, next to his other toys. He felt a little better. He still had his duck, his frog and his fish. And he still had Mommy. He was a lucky boy. +Mia and Ben love to play outside. They have a big slide in their garden. They take turns to go down the slide. Sometimes they go fast, sometimes they go slow. + +One day, it starts to rain. The rain makes the slide wet and slippery. Mia and Ben think this is fun. They put on their boots and coats and run to the slide. + +"Can I go first?" Mia asks. + +"OK, but be careful," Ben says. + +Mia climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. She pushes herself with her feet and zooms down the slide. She laughs and splashes in the puddle at the end. + +"Wow, that was fun!" Mia says. + +"My turn, my turn!" Ben says. + +He climbs up the ladder and sits on the slide. He pushes himself with his feet and zooms down the slide. He laughs and splashes in the puddle with Mia. + +"Wow, that was fun too!" Ben says. + +They hug each other and smile. They think the rain is lovely. They play on the slide until their mom calls them for lunch. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Lily found a big carrot and pulled it out. She was very happy. + +"Look, Ben, I found a carrot!" she said. "It is orange and long and yummy!" + +Ben looked at the carrot and wanted it too. He tried to grab it from Lily, but she held it tight. + +"No, Ben, it is mine!" she said. "I found it first!" + +They both pulled and tugged on the carrot. They were not calm. They were loud and angry. + +Mama heard them and came outside. She saw them fighting over the carrot. + +"Stop, Lily and Ben!" she said. "Why are you fighting? There are enough carrots for both of you!" + +She took the carrot from them and broke it in half. She gave one half to Lily and one half to Ben. + +"Here, you can each have a piece of carrot," she said. "But you have to share and be nice to each other. Fighting is not good." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They ate their carrot pieces and smiled. + +"Thank you, Mama," they said. "We love you and we love carrots!" + +Mama smiled too. She was glad they were calm and happy. + +"Now, why don't you rest for a while?" she said. "You can lie down on the grass and look at the clouds. Maybe you will see some shapes or animals." + +Lily and Ben liked that idea. They lay down on the grass and looked at the clouds. They saw a bunny, a bird, a star, and a heart. They felt sleepy and closed their eyes. They rested and dreamed of more carrots. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play with cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They liked to zoom them on the floor and make noises. One day, Tom saw a new car in the toy store. It was big and shiny and had a chain on the back. Tom wanted the car very much, but it was too expensive. + +"Look, Sam, look at that car!" Tom said. "It has a chain and it can zoom very fast. I want it, I want it!" + +Sam looked at the car and shook his head. "It is too much money, Tom. You have many cars already. You don't need another one. And it is not a good car. It is cheap and it can break easily. The chain can snap and the wheels can fall off. You will be sad if you buy it." + +But Tom did not listen to Sam. He begged his mom to buy him the car. His mom said no at first, but Tom cried and whined until she gave in. She bought him the car and gave it to him. Tom was very happy. He thanked his mom and ran to show Sam his new car. + +"Look, Sam, look at my new car!" Tom said. "It is the best car ever. It has a chain and it can zoom very fast. You are jealous, aren't you?" + +Sam was not jealous. He was worried. He knew that the car was cheap and it could break easily. He tried to warn Tom again, but Tom did not listen. He zoomed his car on the floor and made noises. He pulled the chain and swung the car around. He did not care about his other cars. He only cared about his new car. + +But soon, Tom's new car broke. The chain snapped and the wheels fell off. The car was useless. Tom was very sad. He cried and cried. He wished he had listened to Sam. He wished he had not wasted his money. He wished he had not been greedy. + +Sam felt sorry for Tom. He came to him and gave him a hug. He said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I know you liked your new car. But you still have many cars that are good and strong. You can play with them and have fun. And you still have me. I am your friend. I will always be your friend. No matter what." + +Tom smiled and hugged Sam back. He said, "Thank you, Sam. You are right. I have many cars that are good and strong. And I have you. You are my friend. You are the best friend ever. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. I learned my lesson. I will not be greedy again. I will be happy with what I have." + +The moral of the story is: Be happy with what you have and don't be greedy. Listen to your friends and they will help you. Cheap things can break easily and make you sad. Friendship is more valuable than any toy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their dog Spot. They liked to run, slide, swing and throw the ball for Spot. Spot was a good dog and always brought the ball back. + +"Let's go home now," said Mom. "It's getting late and we have a treat for you." + +"A treat?" asked Tom and Lily. They were eager to know what it was. They loved treats. They followed Mom to the car and got in. + +On the way home, they saw a big sign that said "Zoo". They saw pictures of lions, monkeys, elephants and other animals. + +"Can we go to the zoo, Mom?" asked Tom. + +"Please, Mom," said Lily. + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can. That's the treat. We have tickets to enter the zoo and see the animals." + +Tom and Lily cheered and clapped. They were very happy and excited. They thanked Mom and hugged her. + +They reached the zoo and got out of the car. They saw a lot of people and animals. They heard roars, squeaks, trumpets and other sounds. + +"Wow, look at that!" said Tom, pointing at a giraffe. + +"It's so tall!" said Lily, looking up. + +They entered the zoo and had a lot of fun. They saw many different animals and learned their names. They fed some of them and petted some of them. They took pictures and souvenirs. They had a great time. + +They went back to the car and said goodbye to the zoo. They were tired but happy. They had a wonderful treat. They thanked Mom again and fell asleep on the way home. Spot snored next to them. +Sam and Mia were walking in the hot sand. They were thirsty and tired. They wanted to find water and shade. They saw a big hill with green trees and a blue pond. They ran to the hill. They thought it was an oasis. + +But when they got to the pond, they saw a big snake. The snake was angry and hissed at them. Sam and Mia were fearful. They hated snakes. They turned around and ran away. They did not want to drink from the pond. + +They kept walking in the hot sand. They hoped to find another oasis. They hoped to find one without snakes. They hoped to find one soon. They were very thirsty and tired. +Lily liked her old pillow very much. It was soft and cozy and smelled like her mom. She always slept with it at night and hugged it when she was sad. She did not want to share it with anyone. + +One day, her cousin Sam came to visit. He was bigger and louder than Lily and he liked to play with her toys. He saw her old pillow on her bed and grabbed it. He said it was his now and he would keep it. + +Lily was very angry and scared. She ran to Sam and tried to get her pillow back. She pulled and pushed and shouted, but Sam was stronger and meaner. He pushed her away and laughed. He said he would rip her old pillow and throw it in the trash. + +Lily started to cry. She ran to her mom and told her what Sam did. Her mom was very sorry and tried to help her. She went to Sam and asked him to give the pillow back. But Sam said no. He said he liked the pillow and he would keep it. + +Lily's mom did not know what to do. She did not want to fight with Sam or his mom. She said maybe they could find another pillow for Lily. But Lily did not want another pillow. She wanted her old pillow. She felt very sad and lonely. She wished Sam would go away and never come back. She wished she had her old pillow to hug and sleep with. She did not like Sam at all. He was a bad cousin and a bad person. He ruined her day and her pillow. She hated him. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. Lily had a brilliant top that spun very fast and made a funny noise. Ben had a big truck that he could push and pull. They were having a lot of fun. + +"Look at my top, Ben!" Lily said. "It is so shiny and pretty!" + +"Wow, Lily, your top is brilliant!" Ben said. "Can I try it?" + +"OK, Ben, but be careful. Don't forget to give it back to me," Lily said. She handed her top to Ben and took his truck. + +Ben spun the top on the grass and watched it twirl. He liked the sound it made. He forgot about Lily and her truck. He wanted to keep the top for himself. + +"Lily, can I have my truck back?" Ben heard Lily say. He looked up and saw her standing next to him. She looked sad and angry. + +"No, Lily, this is my top now. You can have your truck," Ben said. He held the top tightly in his hand. + +"That's not fair, Ben! You said you would give it back to me! That's my top, not yours!" Lily said. She tried to grab the top from Ben, but he pushed her away. + +They started to fight over the top. They pulled and tugged and shouted. They did not see the dog coming. + +The dog was big and furry. He liked to play with toys. He saw the top on the grass and thought it was a ball. He ran towards it and snatched it in his mouth. + +"Hey, that's our top!" Lily and Ben said together. They stopped fighting and looked at the dog. The dog ran away with the top, wagging his tail. + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They had lost their brilliant top because they were selfish and mean. They hugged each other and said sorry. + +"Let's share our toys, Lily," Ben said. + +"OK, Ben, let's share our toys," Lily said. + +They played with the truck and the other toys. They did not forget to be kind and friendly. They had a lot of fun. +Jen and Tom were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and games, but they also made a lot of noise and mess. Their mom and dad always told them to be quiet and tidy, but they did not listen. They believed they could do whatever they wanted. + +One day, mom and dad had to go out for a while. They said they would be back soon and asked Jen and Tom to be good and stay in their room. They said they had a surprise for them when they came back. Jen and Tom nodded, but they did not really care. They wanted to play and have fun. + +As soon as mom and dad left, Jen and Tom started to make more noise and mess than ever. They threw their toys around, ripped their books, spilled their juice, and drew on the walls. They laughed and shouted and did not hear the phone ring. They did not hear the voice on the answering machine that said, "Hi, this is mom and dad. We are sorry, but we have some bad news. Our car broke down and we have to stay at the garage for a long time. We don't know when we can come back. We hope you are okay and we love you." + +Jen and Tom did not hear the voice, but they heard a loud knock on the door. They stopped playing and looked at each other. They wondered who it was. They hoped it was not mom and dad, because they would be very angry. They hoped it was the surprise, because they liked surprises. + +They ran to the door and opened it. They saw a big man with a mean face and a bag. He was not the surprise. He was a bad man who wanted to take their things. He saw the noise and mess in their room and smiled. He said, "Well, well, well. What do we have here? Two little brats who don't listen to their parents. How lucky for me. I'm going to take all your toys and books and games, and maybe you too. And no one will hear you scream." + +Jen and Tom were very scared. They wished they had been quiet and tidy. They wished they had listened to their mom and dad. They wished they had heard the phone and the voice. They wished they had not believed they could do whatever they wanted. But it was too late. The bad man grabbed them and their things and put them in his bag. He closed the door and left. Jen and Tom cried and cried, but no one heard them. The end. +Lila and Ben were at the beach with their mom. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. Sometimes they saw fish and crabs and shells. They were very happy. + +One day, they saw a vendor walking by with a big cart. He had ice cream and popsicles and juice. Lila and Ben wanted a treat. They asked their mom if they could have some. Their mom said yes, but they had to be careful not to drop their money. + +Lila and Ben ran to the vendor and said hello. The vendor smiled and asked them what they wanted. Lila chose a strawberry ice cream and Ben chose a lemon popsicle. They gave the vendor their money and thanked him. They were very excited. + +They walked back to their spot on the beach, licking their treats. They saw a big wave coming. They wanted to dive into it and have fun. They put their treats on a towel and ran to the water. They waited for the wave and then dived. + +But they dived too deep. They could not see anything. They could not breathe. They were scared. They tried to swim up, but they could not. They felt something grab them. They screamed. + +It was their mom. She had seen them dive and followed them. She pulled them out of the water and hugged them. She was angry and worried. She told them they were very naughty and foolish. They could have drowned. They had to be careful and listen to her. + +Lila and Ben were sorry. They said they were sorry and they loved her. They promised to be careful and listen to her. They hugged her back. They were glad she was there. + +They went back to their towel and ate their treats. They were still happy, but they learned a lesson. They did not dive again. They played in the sand and splash in the water. Sometimes they saw fish and crabs and shells. They were very happy. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big black bird on a tree. It was a raven. Anna wanted to touch it, but Ben was scared. + +"Come on, Ben, don't be a baby. It's just a bird," Anna said. + +"No, Anna, it's a mean bird. It can bite us or scratch us with its claws. Let's go away," Ben said. + +Anna did not listen to Ben. She walked closer to the tree and reached out her hand. The raven saw her and made a loud noise. It flew down and pecked at her hand. Anna cried out in pain and ran back to Ben. + +"Ow, ow, ow, it hurt me, Ben. It hurt me bad," Anna said. + +Ben hugged Anna and tried to make her feel better. He looked at her hand and saw a small cut. He took a tissue from his pocket and wrapped it around her hand. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I told you it was a mean bird. You should have listened to me," Ben said. + +Anna sniffed and looked at Ben. She saw that he was worried and sorry for her. She smiled and said, "It's okay, Ben. I was silly and brave. I should have listened to you. You are a good friend. I forgive you and the bird." + +Ben smiled back and said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend too. I forgive you and the bird too. Let's go and play something else." + +They held hands and walked away from the tree. The raven watched them and flew away too. It was not a mean bird. It was just scared and brave too. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to skip and run and swing. One day, they see a new slide. It is big and shiny and red. + +"Wow, look at that slide!" Sara says. "Let's go and try it!" + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben says. They skip to the slide. But there is a problem. There is a line of kids waiting for the slide. Sara and Ben have to wait too. + +"Who is first?" Sara asks. + +"I am first!" a boy says. He has a blue shirt and a red hat. He points to a sign. The sign says "Order". It has numbers on it. The boy has a number one on his hand. + +"I am second!" a girl says. She has a pink dress and a yellow bow. She has a number two on her hand. + +Sara and Ben look at their hands. They have no numbers. They are sad. + +"Where are our numbers?" Ben asks. + +"You have no numbers. You have to go to the end of the line." the boy says. He is angry. He does not like to share. + +"That is not fair!" Sara says. She is angry too. She wants to slide. + +"Please, can we have a turn?" Ben asks. He is polite. + +"No, you can't. You have to wait." the girl says. She is mean. + +Sara and Ben are very sad. They do not want to wait. They do not like the boy and the girl. They look at each other. They have an idea. + +"Let's go and play somewhere else." Sara says. + +"Yes, let's go." Ben says. They skip away from the slide. They find a swing. It is big and green and fun. + +"Look, a swing!" Sara says. "Let's go and try it!" + +"Yes, let's go!" Ben says. They skip to the swing. There is no line. There is no sign. There is no problem. They take turns on the swing. They laugh and smile and have fun. + +They are happy. They are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to skip and run and swing. +Anna was miserable. She did not like her new home. She missed her old friends and her old toys. She did not like the new school. The other kids were mean to her. They laughed at her clothes and her hair. They called her names. + +One day, Anna found a knife in the kitchen. It was shiny and sharp. She thought it was pretty. She wanted to play with it. She took it to her room and hid it under her pillow. She thought it would make her happy. + +But the knife did not make her happy. It made her sad. It cut her fingers and her clothes. It made her bleed and cry. It made her mom and dad angry and scared. They took the knife away and threw it in the trash. They hugged her and said they loved her. They said they were sorry for the change. They said they would help her make new friends and find new toys. They said they would be happy together. + +Anna felt sorry. She did not mean to hurt herself or anyone else. She did not want the knife anymore. She wanted to be happy. She wanted to change. She hugged her mom and dad and said she loved them. She said she was sorry for the trouble. She said she would try to like the new home and the new school. She said she would be happy with them. +Sara and Ben like to play with clay. They make animals and shapes with their hands. They have many colors of clay: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They bring their clay and a big blanket. They find a nice spot under a tree and spread the blanket on the grass. They start to make clay things on the blanket. + +"Look, I made a snake!" Sara says, holding a long green clay snake. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Ben says. "I made a star!" He shows Sara his yellow clay star. + +They are having fun, but they don't see a big dog running towards them. The dog is curious and wants to play. He jumps on the blanket and knocks over their clay things. He barks and wags his tail. + +"Hey, stop!" Sara shouts. "You are ruining our clay!" + +"Go away!" Ben shouts. "You are a bad dog!" + +The dog doesn't listen. He picks up the clay snake in his mouth and runs away. He thinks it is a toy. + +Sara and Ben are sad and angry. They cry and call for their mom. Their mom hears them and comes quickly. She sees the dog and the mess. + +"Oh, no!" she says. "I'm sorry, kids. That dog was naughty. He shouldn't have taken your clay." + +She hugs Sara and Ben and makes them feel better. She helps them pick up their clay and put it back in the box. She tells them they can make new clay things at home. + +"Are you OK?" she asks. + +"Yes, mom," Sara says. "We are OK." + +"We are safe," Ben says. + +They smile and hold their mom's hand. They leave the park and go home. They still like to play with clay, but they don't like that dog. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the big building where they live. There is an elevator in the building. The elevator goes up and down very fast. + +One day, Tom and Sam want to see what is on the top floor. They press the button and wait for the elevator. The elevator comes and they get in. They press the button for the top floor. + +The elevator starts to go up. But then it stops. It makes a loud noise. Tom and Sam are scared. They try to open the door, but it is locked. They try to press the buttons, but nothing happens. They try to yell for help, but no one hears them. + +Tom remembers that his grandma is deaf. She can't hear, but she can see. She lives on the fifth floor. Tom has an idea. He takes off his shirt and ties it to the door handle. He makes a knot. He hopes his grandma will see his shirt and know they are in trouble. + +He says to Sam, "Don't worry, Sam. My grandma will help us. She will see my shirt and call for help. We just have to hang on and wait." + +Sam nods. He is still scared, but he trusts Tom. They sit on the floor and hold hands. They hang on and wait for Tom's grandma to save them. +Lila and Ben were having lunch with their mom. They had yummy soup and bread. Mom gave them each a napkin to wipe their mouths. "Remember to part your napkin in two," she said. "That way, you can use one half now and save the other half for later." + +Lila nodded and did what mom said. She tore her napkin in two and put one half on her lap. She used the other half to dab her lips. She felt wise and proud. + +Ben did not listen to mom. He thought one napkin was enough. He used his whole napkin to wipe his face and hands. He made a big mess. He felt silly and sad. + +When they finished their lunch, mom said they could have a cookie for dessert. But first, they had to wash their hands. Lila got up and took her half napkin with her. She used it to dry her hands after washing them. She smiled and thanked mom for the cookie. + +Ben got up and looked for his napkin. But he could not find it. He had thrown it away with his soup bowl. He had no napkin to dry his hands. He frowned and asked mom for another napkin. + +"Sorry, Ben, but you used up your napkin already," mom said. "You should have parted it in two like Lila did. That was a wise thing to do. Next time, try to be more careful and save some for later." + +Ben felt sorry and learned his lesson. He washed his hands and said sorry to mom. He took his cookie and shared it with Lila. Lila gave him a hug and a bite of her cookie. They both felt happy and loved. +Ben liked to play with his toy cars. He had many cars of different colors and sizes. He liked to make them zoom and crash on the floor. He liked to pretend that he owned a big country where he was the boss of all the cars. + +One day, he found a new car in his toy box. It was shiny and red and had a big star on the hood. Ben thought it was the most perfect car he had ever seen. He decided to make it the king of his country. He put it on a high shelf and told the other cars to obey it. + +But the other cars did not like the new car. They thought it was too bossy and mean. They did not want to share their space and toys with it. They wanted to play with Ben and have fun. They made a plan to get rid of the new car. + +The next day, when Ben was not looking, they pushed the new car off the shelf. It fell to the floor with a loud bang. It broke into many pieces. Ben heard the noise and ran to see what happened. He saw his perfect car ruined. He felt very sad and angry. He scolded the other cars and took them away. He said he did not want to play with them anymore. + +He tried to fix his perfect car, but he could not. He cried and wished he had never found it. He missed his old cars and their games. He realized that his perfect car was not so perfect after all. He learned that owning a big country was not as fun as having good friends. +It was a fair night. Sam and Mia went to the park with Mom and Dad. They saw many people and lights and games. They wanted to play and have fun. + +"Can we go on the big wheel, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"Can we eat some candy, Dad?" Mia asked. + +Mom and Dad smiled. "Yes, you can. But first, let's find a good spot to watch the fireworks. They will start soon." + +They walked to a grassy hill and spread a blanket. They sat down and waited. Sam and Mia were excited. They had never seen fireworks before. + +"Look, look!" Sam shouted. "They are starting!" + +Boom! Bang! Crack! The sky was full of colors and shapes and sounds. Sam and Mia clapped and cheered. They saw stars and flowers and rockets and hearts. They were so bright and loud and pretty. + +"Wow, wow!" Mia shouted. "They are amazing!" + +Mom and Dad hugged them and smiled. They were happy to see their children happy. + +Suddenly, a big firework flew very close to them. It made a loud noise and sparks flew everywhere. Sam and Mia were scared. They covered their ears and eyes. They felt the heat and the smoke. + +"Mom, Dad, help!" they cried. + +Mom and Dad quickly grabbed them and moved away from the firework. They checked if they were hurt. They were not. They were just shaken. + +"It's okay, it's okay," Mom said. "It was an accident. The firework went the wrong way. You are safe now." + +"D-don't worry, d-don't worry," Dad said. "It's over now. You are brave. You are fine." + +Sam and Mia hugged Mom and Dad. They felt their love and warmth. They calmed down and stopped crying. + +"Are you still scared?" Mom asked. + +"A little," Sam said. + +"A little," Mia said. + +"Do you want to go home?" Dad asked. + +Sam and Mia looked at each other. They thought for a moment. They still wanted to have fun. They still wanted to see the fireworks. They nodded their heads. + +"No," Sam said. + +"No," Mia said. + +"Can we go on the big wheel, Mom?" Sam asked. + +"Can we eat some candy, Dad?" Mia asked. + +Mom and Dad laughed. They wiped their tears and kissed their cheeks. + +"Of course, you can," Mom said. + +"Of course, you can," Dad said. + +They got up and walked to the fair. They held hands and smiled. They had a fair night. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have many toys, but they like to make new ones with cloth. They cut and sew and glue cloth to make dolls and animals and cars. + +"Look, I made a bear with brown cloth and buttons for eyes," Lily says, holding up her toy. + +"That's nice, Lily. Can I see?" Ben asks, reaching for the bear. + +"OK, but be careful. He is very soft and cuddly," Lily says, giving him the bear. + +Ben hugs the bear and smiles. "He is very soft and cuddly. I like him. Can we play with him?" + +"Sure, we can play with him. He can be our friend. What should we name him?" Lily asks. + +Ben thinks for a moment. "How about Brownie? He is brown like a brownie." + +Lily nods. "Brownie is a good name. I like it. Let's include him in our game. We can pretend he is a superhero who helps us fight the bad guys." + +"OK, let's do that. Brownie is a useful superhero. He can use his claws and teeth to scare the bad guys away," Ben says. + +They pick up Brownie and run around the living room, making noises and having fun. They are happy to have a new toy and a new friend. They love playing with cloth. +Lily and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, but their favorite was the hippo. The hippo was very big and powerful. He had a huge mouth and a thick skin. He liked to swim in the water and splash with his friends. + +"Look, mom, the hippo is eating!" Lily said. She pointed at the hippo, who was munching on some grass and leaves. "He must be very hungry!" + +"Yes, he is, Lily. Hippos eat a lot of plants every day. They need a lot of energy to be so powerful," mom said. + +"Can I feed him, mom?" Ben asked. He had a carrot in his hand. He wanted to share it with the hippo. + +"No, Ben, you can't. The hippo might think your hand is food and bite it. That would hurt a lot. We have to keep a safe distance from the animals. They are not pets, they are wild," mom said. + +"OK, mom, I understand. But can I wave at him?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can wave at him. Maybe he will wave back," mom said. + +Ben waved at the hippo and smiled. The hippo looked at him and opened his mouth. He made a loud noise that sounded like a laugh. Ben laughed too. He thought the hippo was funny and friendly. Lily joined him and waved too. The hippo waved back with his tail. They had a lot of fun with the hippo. They liked him very much. +Anna liked to play with her glow sticks. She had many colors: red, blue, green, yellow. She liked to make shapes with them in the dark. She liked to see them glow. + +One night, Anna had a new idea. She wanted to see what would happen if she put a glow stick in her mouth. She thought it would make her mouth glow. She thought it would be fun. + +She took a yellow glow stick and broke it. It made a snap sound. She saw the liquid inside. It looked like lemon juice. She was curious. She opened her mouth and put the glow stick inside. + +But it was not fun. It was not lemon juice. It was bitter and sour. It made her mouth hurt. It made her tongue sting. It made her spit and cough. She did not like it. She wanted to take it out. + +She tried to pull the glow stick out of her mouth. But it was too late. The liquid had stuck to her teeth and gums. It was hard to remove. It made her mouth glow. But not in a good way. In a scary way. + +She ran to her mom and dad. They saw her mouth. They were shocked. They were worried. They took her to the bathroom. They tried to wash her mouth. They tried to calm her down. They told her it was a mistake. They told her it would be okay. + +But Anna was not okay. She was sad and scared. She learned a lesson. She learned that glow sticks are not for mouths. They are for hands and shapes. She learned that some things are not what they seem. She learned that some things are not fun. +Lily liked to write poems. She wrote them on paper with her crayons. She wrote about flowers, stars, and her cat. She wanted to share her poems with someone. + +One day, she saw a new boy in her class. His name was Sam. He had curly hair and a big smile. He looked friendly. Lily wanted to be his friend. + +She walked up to him and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sam smiled and said, "Hi, I'm Sam. Sure, I want to play with you. What do you like to play?" + +Lily said, "I like to write poems. Do you want to hear one?" + +Sam said, "Yes, I like poems. Can you read one to me?" + +Lily nodded and took out her paper. She read her poem to Sam. It was about a fierce lion who roared in the jungle. Sam listened and clapped his hands. + +He said, "Wow, that was a great poem. You are very good at writing. Can you teach me how to write a poem?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I can. It's easy and fun. You just need to think of something you like and make it rhyme." + +Sam said, "OK, let's try. I like cars and trucks. How can I make them rhyme?" + +Lily said, "Hmm, let me think. How about this: I like cars and trucks, they go fast and make a ruckus. They zoom and beep, they make me leap." + +Sam said, "That's awesome. I like it. Can I write it down?" + +Lily said, "Sure, here's a crayon and a paper. You can write your own poem." + +Sam said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very nice. I'm glad you introduced yourself to me. You are my new friend." + +Lily said, "You're welcome, Sam. You are very nice too. I'm glad you like my poem. You are my new friend too." +Lily liked to watch the painter. He came every day to make the big wall orange. Lily liked orange. It was the color of her ball and her juice. She wanted to help the painter, but he said no. He said it was too hard and too messy for a little girl. + +One day, Lily had a plan. She waited until the painter went to his truck to get more paint. Then she ran to his ladder and climbed up. She took his big brush and dipped it in the orange paint. She wanted to make a picture on the wall. She smiled and started to paint. + +But the ladder was not steady. It wobbled and shook. Lily felt scared. She tried to hold on, but the brush was too heavy. She dropped it and it splashed on the ground. The painter heard the noise and came back. He saw Lily on the ladder and the paint on the floor. He was angry and worried. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" he shouted. "Get down from there right now!" + +Lily started to cry. She was sorry and afraid. She did not know how to get down. The painter put down his paint and ran to the ladder. He reached up and grabbed Lily. He carried her down and hugged her. + +"Lily, you could have hurt yourself," he said. "You should never climb on the ladder. It is not safe. And you should not touch the paint. It is not for playing. It is for working." + +Lily nodded. She said she was sorry. She said she just wanted to help and make a picture. The painter looked at the wall. He saw a big orange blob that Lily had painted. He smiled a little. + +"Well, it is not a bad picture," he said. "But next time, if you want to paint, use paper and crayons. They are more fun and less trouble." + +Lily agreed. She said she liked paper and crayons. The painter gave her a hug and a wipe. He said he was not mad anymore. He said he liked Lily. He said she was a good girl. Lily smiled. She said she liked the painter. She said he was a good painter. They both laughed. They both liked orange. +Tim and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans, spoons and forks, and some things from the cupboard. + +"Look, I found a jar of jam!" Lily said. She opened the jar and smelled it. "It smells sweet and fruity. Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Tim said. He took a slice of bread and spread some jam on it. He took a big bite and smiled. "Mmm, this is good!" + +They ate some more bread and jam, and then they decided to make a cake. They poured some flour, sugar, eggs, and milk into a big bowl. They stirred and stirred, making a sticky mess. + +"Let's add some jam to the cake!" Lily said. She reached for the jar, but she was not careful. She knocked over the jar and it fell on the floor. The jar broke and the jam spilled everywhere. + +"Oh no!" Tim and Lily said. They heard their mom coming. They knew she would be angry. They had disturbed her work and made a big mess. + +"What are you doing?" their mom asked. She saw the broken jar, the jam, and the flour. She was not happy. "You are not chefs, you are troublemakers! You have to clean up this mess right now!" + +Tim and Lily felt sorry. They said they were sorry. They helped their mom clean up the kitchen. They learned to be more careful with jars and jam. They still liked to play, but they did not disturb their mom anymore. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big tree in their yard that gave them shade when it was hot. Lily liked to be the boss and tell Ben what to do. Ben did not like that, but he was too shy to say no. + +One day, Lily wanted to play princess and knight. She said Ben had to be the knight and do whatever she said. She gave him a stick and a pot for a helmet. She put on a dress and a crown and sat under the tree. She said Ben had to protect her from the dragon. + +Ben did not want to play that. He wanted to play cars and trucks. He had a red car and a blue truck that he liked a lot. He tried to tell Lily, but she ignored him. She said he had to do what she said or she would not be his friend. Ben was sad, but he did not want to lose his friend. + +He pretended to fight the dragon, but he was not having fun. He looked at his car and truck and wished he could play with them. He saw a big shadow on the ground. He looked up and saw a real dragon. It was big and green and had sharp teeth and claws. It was flying over the tree and looking at them. + +Ben was scared. He dropped his stick and ran to Lily. He said they had to hide. Lily ignored him. She said he was being silly and there was no dragon. She said he had to keep playing or she would not be his friend. Ben was sad, but he did not want to lose his friend. + +He went back to his stick and pot and tried to act brave. He hoped the dragon would go away. But the dragon did not go away. It came closer and closer. It opened its mouth and breathed fire. It burned the tree and the shade. It burned Lily and Ben. They screamed and cried, but it was too late. The dragon ate them. They were not friends anymore. They were gone. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to help their mom in the kitchen. Today, mom is making blueberry muffins for breakfast. She asks Anna and Ben to prepare the blueberries. + +"Can you wash the blueberries and put them in this bowl?" mom says. + +"Sure, mom!" Anna and Ben say. They go to the sink and turn on the water. They take turns to wash the blueberries and drop them in the bowl. They are careful not to squish them. + +"Look, mom, we have a lot of blueberries!" Anna says. + +"Good job, Anna and Ben!" mom says. "Now, can you help me mix the flour, the sugar, the eggs and the milk in this big bowl?" + +"Yes, mom!" Anna and Ben say. They climb on the chairs and hold the spoons. They stir the batter with mom. They are cheerful and sing a song. + +"Mix, mix, mix, we make muffins so quick. Yum, yum, yum, we can't wait to eat some." + +Mom smiles and pours the batter into the muffin pan. She sprinkles some blueberries on top of each muffin. She puts the pan in the oven and sets the timer. + +"Almost done, Anna and Ben!" mom says. "Now, we have to wait for the muffins to bake. Do you want to set the table?" + +"Okay, mom!" Anna and Ben say. They go to the cupboard and take out the plates, the forks, the napkins and the cups. They place them on the table. They also get the butter, the jam and the juice from the fridge. + +"Look, mom, we set the table!" Ben says. + +"Wow, Anna and Ben, you are such good helpers!" mom says. "The muffins are ready. Let's enjoy our breakfast!" + +Anna and Ben run to the table and sit down. Mom takes out the muffins from the oven and puts them on a plate. They smell so good. Anna and Ben each take a muffin and break it open. They see the blueberries inside. They spread some butter and jam on their muffins and take a bite. + +"Mmm, these are the best blueberry muffins ever!" Anna and Ben say. + +"Thank you, mom, for making them!" they say. + +"You're welcome, Anna and Ben. Thank you for helping me!" mom says. + +They eat their muffins and drink their juice. They are happy and full. They hug mom and say, "We love you, mom!" + +"I love you, too, Anna and Ben!" mom says. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to slide, swing, and run. But their favorite thing was to gaze at the sky. They liked to see the blue sky and the white clouds. They liked to make up stories about what the clouds looked like. + +One day, they saw a big cloud that looked like a dragon. Lily said, "Look, Tom, a dragon! It is so big and scary. Do you think it can breathe fire?" + +Tom said, "No, Lily, it is just a cloud. It cannot hurt us. It is just water and air. But it does look like a dragon. Maybe it is a friendly dragon. Maybe it wants to play with us." + +Lily said, "Maybe you are right, Tom. Maybe it is a friendly dragon. Maybe it can take us for a ride. That would be fun." + +They both smiled and waved at the cloud. They imagined that the cloud was a dragon and that they were flying with it. They felt happy and free. They were having a great time. + +They did not notice that their moms were calling them. It was time to go home. They had to say goodbye to the park and to the cloud. They said, "Bye, dragon. Thank you for playing with us. We hope to see you again." + +They ran to their moms and hugged them. They told them about the dragon and the sky. Their moms smiled and listened. They were proud of their children. They had big imaginations and big hearts. They were happy youths. +Anna and Ben were at a hotel with their mom and dad. They had to stay there for a week because dad had some work to do. Anna and Ben did not like the hotel. It was boring. There was nothing to do. They could not go outside and play. They could not watch TV. They could only read books or draw pictures. + +One day, Anna had an idea. She saw a phone on the desk. She picked it up and pressed a button. She heard a voice say, "Hello, this is the hotel. How may I help you?" Anna smiled. She decided to have some fun. She said, "Hello, this is Anna. I want to record a song for you. Do you want to hear it?" The voice said, "Um, sure, I guess. What song do you want to record?" Anna said, "I want to record Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. It is my favorite song. Are you ready?" The voice said, "Uh, okay, go ahead." + +Anna started to sing. She sang very loud and very fast. She did not sing the right words. She made up her own words. She said, "Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are. Up above the hotel so high, like a diamond in the sky. Twinkle twinkle little star, you are very very far. I wish I could fly to you, but I can't because I'm stuck in this hotel. Twinkle twinkle little star, I think you are much better than this hotel." + +Ben heard Anna singing. He ran to the desk. He saw the phone. He grabbed it from Anna. He said, "Stop it, Anna! You are being silly! You are bothering the hotel people! Give me the phone!" Anna said, "No, Ben! I am having fun! I want to record more songs! Let go of the phone!" They started to pull the phone from each other. They did not notice that the voice on the other end was still listening. The voice said, "Hello? Hello? Is anyone there? Can you please stop singing and fighting? This is not a recording studio. This is a hotel. Please hang up the phone. Thank you." + +Mom and dad heard the noise. They came to the desk. They saw Anna and Ben with the phone. They looked angry. They said, "What are you doing, Anna and Ben? Why are you playing with the phone? Do you know how rude and noisy you are? You are disturbing the hotel staff and the other guests. You are in big trouble. Give us the phone right now." Anna and Ben felt scared. They gave the phone to mom and dad. Mom and dad apologized to the voice. They hung up the phone. They said, "Anna and Ben, you are very naughty. You have to say sorry to the hotel people. You have to go to your room and stay there. No more singing or playing. You have to be quiet and behave. Do you understand?" Anna and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, mom and dad. We are sorry. We were just bored. We wanted to have some fun." Mom and dad said, "We know, but this is not the way to have fun. You have to be respectful and polite. You have to follow the rules. Maybe tomorrow we can do something fun together. But for now, you have to go to your room." Anna and Ben said, "Okay, mom and dad. We will go to our room." They walked to their room. They felt sad. They wished they were not at the hotel. They wished they were at home. They wished they could see the stars. +Anna and Ben are eager to go to the store with Mom. They want to buy some candy and a toy. They put on their coats and shoes and wait by the door. + +"Mom, can we go now?" Anna says. "Please, please, please!" + +"Mom, I want to see the cars and the trains!" Ben says. "And the dinosaurs!" + +Mom smiles and says, "Okay, okay, let's go. But you have to be good and stay with me, okay?" + +Anna and Ben nod and say, "Okay, Mom!" + +They walk to the store and see many things. They see fruits and vegetables, bread and cheese, milk and juice. They see clothes and books, games and puzzles, dolls and teddy bears. They see candy and cookies, chocolate and gum, lollipops and jelly beans. + +"Mom, can we have some candy?" Anna says. "Just one, please!" + +"Mom, can we have a toy?" Ben says. "Just one, please!" + +Mom thinks and says, "Well, you have been good and stayed with me. So, yes, you can have one candy and one toy each. But you have to choose carefully, okay?" + +Anna and Ben are happy and say, "Thank you, Mom!" + +They look around and pick their candy and toy. Anna chooses a pink lollipop and a doll with a dress. Ben chooses a blue gum and a car with a horn. They show Mom and say, "Look, Mom, look what we got!" + +Mom pays for the things and says, "Good choices, Anna and Ben. Now, let's go home and enjoy them, okay?" + +Anna and Ben say, "Okay, Mom!" + +They hold Mom's hand and walk home. They are eager to eat their candy and play with their toy. They are glad they went to the store with Mom. +Sara and Ben were playing with their crayons in the living room. They liked to draw on the big paper that their mom gave them. They drew flowers, cars, animals and stars. They had many colors to choose from, but Sara's favorite was white. She liked to use the white crayon to make snow and clouds. + +"Look, Ben, I made a snowman!" Sara said, showing her drawing to her brother. + +"That's nice, Sara, but you can't see it very well. The paper is also white," Ben said. + +"I don't care, I like white. It's pretty and clean," Sara said. + +She looked around the room and saw a white sofa. It was their mom's new sofa, and she said it was very expensive. Sara had an idea. She took her white crayon and went to the sofa. She started to draw on it, making more snow and clouds. + +"Hey, Sara, what are you doing?" Ben asked, following her. + +"I'm making the sofa more beautiful. See, it has snow and clouds now," Sara said, smiling. + +"No, Sara, that's bad! You can't draw on the sofa. Mom will be very angry. She said we can only draw on the paper. The sofa is not for drawing. It's for sitting," Ben said. + +He tried to stop Sara, but she didn't listen. She kept drawing on the sofa, making more and more marks. + +"Sara, stop it! You're ruining the sofa. It's not white anymore. It's dirty. Mom will be very sad. She worked hard to buy the sofa. It's very expensive. You have to wipe it off," Ben said. + +He grabbed a cloth and tried to wipe off the crayon marks, but they didn't come off. They were stuck on the sofa. + +"Oh no, what have I done?" Sara said, realizing her mistake. + +She started to cry. She was scared of what mom would say. She didn't mean to make the sofa dirty. She just wanted to make it pretty. + +Ben hugged her and said, "It's okay, Sara. Don't cry. Maybe mom can fix it. Maybe she can wash it or cover it. But you have to say sorry to her. You have to tell her the truth. And you have to promise not to draw on the sofa again. You have to be careful with other people's things. They are not for playing. They are for using." + +Sara nodded and said, "Okay, Ben. I'm sorry. I'll tell mom. I'll promise. I'll be careful." + +They waited for mom to come home. They were nervous, but they hoped she would forgive them. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to respect other people's things and not to draw on them. They learned that white is not always pretty and clean. Sometimes it can be dirty and expensive. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a purple needle in a box. They think it is pretty and shiny. + +"Look, a purple needle!" Anna says. "We can use it to make clothes for our dolls." + +"Or we can use it to pop balloons!" Ben says. "That would be fun and loud." + +They plan to do both things. They take some fabric and thread from the box. They cut and sew some dresses and hats for their dolls. They are happy with their work. + +"Let's pop some balloons now!" Ben says. He grabs a balloon from the floor. He holds the needle close to it. + +"Wait, Ben!" Anna says. "That is not a good idea. The needle is sharp. It can hurt you or me. And the balloon can fly away and make a mess." + +"But I want to pop it!" Ben says. He does not listen to Anna. He pokes the balloon with the needle. + +BANG! The balloon pops. The needle flies out of Ben's hand. It lands on Anna's arm. It makes a small hole and a drop of blood. + +"Ow!" Anna cries. "That hurts! Why did you do that, Ben?" + +"I'm sorry, Anna!" Ben says. He feels bad. He sees the blood and the hole. He runs to get a band-aid and some water. He helps Anna clean and cover her wound. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I should have listened to you. You are a good friend. The needle is not a toy. It is dangerous." Ben says. + +"It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. You are a good friend, too. Next time, let's play with something else. Something safe and fun." Anna says. + +They hug and smile. They put the needle back in the box. They play with their dolls and cars. They are happy again. +Sara was a popular girl in her class. She had many friends who liked to play with her. She was good at drawing, singing and jumping. She always shared her toys and snacks with others. + +One day, Sara brought a big jar of jelly to school. She wanted to make jelly sandwiches for her friends. She asked her teacher if she could use the kitchen. Her teacher said yes, but be careful. + +Sara went to the kitchen with her jelly and bread. She opened the jar and tried to scoop out some jelly with a spoon. But the jar was too full and the jelly was too sticky. The spoon slipped and the jar fell on the floor. The jelly splashed everywhere. It made a big mess. + +Sara was very sad. She started to cry. She had no jelly for her friends. She had to clean up the mess. She felt like she had suffered a lot. + +Her teacher heard her cry and came to the kitchen. She saw the jelly on the floor and on Sara's clothes. She hugged Sara and said, "Don't worry, Sara. It was an accident. It's not your fault. You can still make jelly sandwiches another day. I'm sure your friends will understand. They still like you. You are still a popular girl." + +Sara felt a little better. She wiped her tears and smiled. She thanked her teacher and helped her clean up the jelly. She went back to her class and told her friends what happened. They said they were sorry and gave her hugs. They said they still wanted to play with her. They said they still liked her jelly. Sara was happy again. She had suffered, but she had also learned. She learned that jelly can be messy, but friends can be sweet. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a squirrel. The squirrel has a peanut in its mouth. Lily and Ben want to observe the squirrel. + +They walk slowly to the squirrel. They are polite. They do not make noise. They do not touch the squirrel. They just look at it. The squirrel looks at them too. It is not afraid. + +But then, a big dog comes. The dog barks. The dog runs to the squirrel. The squirrel is scared. It drops the peanut. It climbs a tree. The dog wants the peanut. It sniffs the peanut. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not like the dog. They want the squirrel to have the peanut. They shout at the dog. They say, "Go away, dog! Leave the peanut alone! The peanut is for the squirrel!" + +The dog does not listen. It bites the peanut. It crunches the peanut. It eats the peanut. Lily and Ben are angry. They cry. They say, "Bad dog! Bad dog! You are not polite! You are mean!" + +The dog does not care. It wags its tail. It licks its lips. It looks for more peanuts. Lily and Ben hug each other. They hope the squirrel will find another peanut. They hope the dog will go away. They hope they can observe the squirrel again. +Lily liked to read books. She had many books in her room. Some books had pictures of animals, some books had stories of princesses, some books had funny jokes. Lily read books every day. + +One day, Lily found a new book in her room. It was a big book with a shiny cover. It said "Modern Stories for Smart Kids". Lily was curious. She opened the book and saw many words and pictures. She wanted to read the book. + +She started to read the first story. It was about a robot who wanted to have a friend. The robot looked for a friend in the city, but no one wanted to play with him. He was sad. Lily felt sorry for the robot. + +She read the next page. It said "To hear the robot's voice, press the button on the cover". Lily looked at the cover and saw a small button. She pressed it. She heard a beep and then a voice. + +"Hello, I am Robo, the robot. Thank you for reading my story. Do you want to be my friend?" the voice said. + +Lily was surprised. She had never heard a book talk before. She thought it was a modern book. She smiled and said "Yes, I want to be your friend. You are a nice robot." + +The voice said "I am happy. You are a nice kid. Let's read more stories together. Maybe we can find more friends in the book." + +Lily nodded and turned the page. She and Robo read more stories and had fun. They became good friends. Lily liked her new book. It was her favorite book. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, mom and dad give them a task. They have to find four things that are yellow in the park. They can use their eyes and their hands, but not their mouths. + +Anna and Ben run to the park. They see many things that are yellow. They see a sunflower, a lemon, a duck and a balloon. They pick up the sunflower and the lemon. They try to catch the duck and the balloon, but they are too fast and fly away. + +"Mom, dad, we can't find the last two things!" they cry. + +Mom and dad smile. They have a surprise for them. They take out a big yellow cake and two yellow hats from their backpack. + +"Here you are, Anna and Ben. You found the last two things. They are yellow and yummy and warm. Happy birthday, twins!" they say. + +Anna and Ben are very happy. They hug mom and dad. They put on the yellow hats and eat the yellow cake. They feel comfortable and loved. They thank mom and dad for the task and the surprise. They say it is the best birthday ever. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big house. It was old and dark. They wanted to see inside. + +They walked to the door. It was open. They went in. It was cold and quiet. They saw many things. Some were broken. Some were dusty. They heard a noise. It was a loud bang. + +They were frightened. They wanted to go out. But they could not find the door. They saw a light. It was a spirit. It was white and glowing. It looked at them. It smiled. + +The spirit was kind. It wanted to show them something. It took them by the hand. It led them to a room. It was bright and warm. They saw many toys. Some were new. Some were old. They heard a voice. It was a soft whisper. + +The voice was the spirit's. It said, "These are my toys. I used to play with them. But I have no one to play with now. Will you play with me?" + +Lily and Tom were not frightened anymore. They were curious. They nodded. They played with the spirit. They had fun. They became friends. The spirit was happy. It said, "Thank you for playing with me. You can come back anytime. I will show you more things." + +They said, "You're welcome. We like you. We will come back. You can show us more things." + +They found the door. They went out. They waved to the spirit. The spirit waved back. They ran to the park. They told their parents. Their parents did not believe them. But they did not mind. They knew the spirit was real. They knew the spirit was their friend. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play games. One day, they see a big field with many sheep. They want to play with the sheep. + +"Let's have a race!" Tom says. "Who can run to the sheep first?" + +"OK!" Sam says. "But you have to say 'go'!" + +Tom and Sam stand at the edge of the field. They look at the sheep. They are white and fluffy. Some of them make noises. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom says. He and Sam start to run. + +They run very fast. They run past the trees and the flowers. They run towards the sheep. The sheep see them and get scared. They run away from them. + +Tom and Sam keep running. They want to win. They are almost at the sheep. + +But then, something happens. A crazy sheep jumps out of the grass. It has big horns and a loud voice. It runs at Tom and Sam. + +"Baaah!" the crazy sheep says. It sounds angry. + +Tom and Sam are scared. They stop running. They turn around and run back. + +"Help!" Tom says. + +"Help!" Sam says. + +They run away from the crazy sheep. They run to the edge of the field. They are safe. + +The crazy sheep stops chasing them. It goes back to the grass. It looks happy. + +Tom and Sam look at each other. They are out of breath. They are not happy. + +"Who won?" Tom asks. + +"Nobody won," Sam says. "The crazy sheep won." + +They decide to play a different game. They do not want to play with the sheep anymore. The sheep are too crazy. +Tim and Sue were playing in the park with their ball. They saw a big dog with sharp teeth and a loud bark. The dog ran after them and wanted their ball. Tim and Sue were fearful of the dog. They dropped their ball and ran away. + +"Help, help!" Tim shouted. "The dog is chasing us!" + +"Where can we go?" Sue asked. "We need to escape!" + +They looked for a path that led to their home. They saw a path with flowers and trees. They ran on the path and hoped the dog would not follow them. + +They reached their home and knocked on the door. Their mom opened the door and hugged them. + +"What happened?" she asked. "Why are you so scared?" + +"There was a big dog in the park!" Tim said. "It wanted our ball and chased us!" + +"We escaped on a path with flowers and trees!" Sue said. "But we lost our ball!" + +Their mom comforted them and gave them cookies and milk. She said she was proud of them for being brave and finding a way to escape. She said she would buy them a new ball and go with them to the park next time. Tim and Sue felt better and thanked their mom. They decided to play inside until the dog was gone. +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with yellow fruits. They wanted to try them. + +"Let's pick some fruits," Tom said. + +"OK," Mia said. + +They ran to the tree and tried to reach the fruits. But they were too high. They looked around and saw a ladder. It was locked with a chain and a padlock. + +"Maybe we can unlock the ladder," Mia said. + +"How?" Tom asked. + +Mia saw a key on the ground. She picked it up and tried to fit it in the padlock. It did not work. She tried another key. It did not work either. She tried all the keys she could find. But none of them worked. + +Mia was persistent. She did not give up. She kept trying different keys. + +Tom was bored. He wanted to play something else. + +"Mia, let's go. The fruits are sour anyway. They are lemons. They make your mouth twist," Tom said. + +"No, I want to unlock the ladder. I want to try the lemons. Maybe they are sweet," Mia said. + +She tried one more key. It worked! She unlocked the padlock and the chain. She was happy. + +"Look, Tom, I did it! I unlocked the ladder. Let's go and pick some lemons," Mia said. + +She dragged the ladder to the tree and climbed up. She picked a lemon and bit into it. She made a funny face. It was sour. + +"Yuck! This is not sweet. This is sour. You were right, Tom. These are lemons. They make your mouth twist," Mia said. + +She climbed down and gave the lemon to Tom. He bit into it too. He made a funny face as well. + +"Yuck! This is sour. I told you, Mia. These are lemons. They make your mouth twist," Tom said. + +They threw the lemons away and ran to the house. They drank some water and ate some cookies. They felt better. + +They learned a new word: lemon. And they learned a new lesson: not all fruits are sweet. And they learned to be persistent. But they also learned to listen to each other. +Tom and Lily are going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They are very happy because they will fly to Grandma's house. They have cheap tickets, so they can save money for ice cream and toys. + +"Look, Tom, there are so many planes!" Lily says, pointing at the sky. + +"Wow, they are big and loud!" Tom says, jumping up and down. + +"Come on, kids, we have to jog to the gate. Our plane is leaving soon," Mom says, holding their hands. + +"Okay, Mom, we will jog fast!" Tom and Lily say, and they start to run with Mom and Dad. + +They jog past many people and bags and shops. They see signs and numbers and colors. They hear noises and voices and music. + +"Here we are, gate 12. Let's show our tickets to the lady," Dad says, stopping at a desk. + +"Hello, lady, we are going to Grandma's house!" Lily says, smiling. + +"Hello, Lily, that's very nice. Here are your boarding passes. Have a nice trip!" the lady says, giving them cards. + +"Thank you, lady!" Tom says, taking his card. + +They follow the lady to a door. They go through the door and walk to a big plane. They climb up the stairs and find their seats. They buckle their belts and look out the window. + +"Are you ready, kids?" Mom asks, hugging them. + +"Yes, Mom, we are ready!" Tom and Lily say, excited. + +The plane starts to move and then goes up in the air. Tom and Lily wave goodbye to the airport and hello to the clouds. They are going to Grandma's house! +One day, Tom and Anna went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and birds. They liked to watch them and learn their names. + +When they came to the reptile house, they saw a big snake in a glass cage. It was green and shiny, and had a long tongue. Tom was curious and wanted to touch it, but Anna was scared and said no. + +"Mom, can I touch the snake?" Tom asked. + +"No, Tom, you can't. The snake might bite you and hurt you. You have to stay away from the glass and be careful," Mom said. + +"But the snake looks nice and friendly. Maybe he wants to play with me," Tom said. + +"No, Tom, the snake is not a toy. He is a wild animal and he does not like people. You have to respect him and leave him alone," Mom said. + +Tom was sad and disappointed. He wanted to make friends with the snake. He thought the snake was lonely and bored in the cage. He wished he could talk to him and make him happy. + +He decided to try something. He clapped his hands and said, "Hello, snake! I like you! You are very pretty and smart! Do you want to be my friend?" + +The snake heard Tom and looked at him. He saw that Tom was honest and kind. He liked that Tom was not afraid of him and that he gave him a compliment. He decided to answer him. He hissed and nodded his head and said, "Hello, Tom! I like you too! You are very brave and nice! Yes, I want to be your friend!" + +Tom was surprised and happy. He smiled and said, "Wow, you can talk! That is amazing! Thank you for being my friend!" + +Anna and Mom were also surprised and happy. They saw that Tom and the snake had a special connection. They were proud of Tom for being honest and polite. They joined him and clapped their hands and said, "Well done, Tom! You are very clever and friendly! We are happy for you and the snake!" + +The snake was also happy. He felt appreciated and understood. He thanked Tom and his family for being nice to him. He said, "Thank you, Tom, Anna, and Mom! You are very kind and generous! You made my day!" + +They all became friends and had a good time. They learned from each other and had fun. They applauded each other and said goodbye. They promised to visit each other again soon. +Anna liked to draw with pastels. She had many colors of pastels. She liked to make pictures of flowers, animals, and houses. She drew on big papers that she put on the floor. + +One day, her mom called her from the kitchen. "Anna, it's time for lunch. Come and eat, please." + +Anna did not answer. She was busy drawing a big rainbow. She wanted to finish it. She used red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple pastels. She made the rainbow very bright and pretty. + +Her mom called her again. "Anna, I made your favorite soup. Come and eat, please." + +Anna did not answer. She was busy drawing a sun and some clouds. She used yellow and white pastels. She made the sun very happy and the clouds very fluffy. + +Her mom called her a third time. "Anna, if you don't come and eat, your soup will get cold. Come and eat, please." + +Anna did not answer. She was busy drawing a bird and a tree. She used brown, green, and blue pastels. She made the bird very cute and the tree very tall. + +Her mom was persistent. She came to the living room and saw Anna's drawing. She smiled and said, "Wow, Anna, you made a beautiful picture. I'm proud of you. But you have to eat, too. You need energy to draw more." + +Anna looked at her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I like to draw with pastels. Can I show you my picture?" + +Her mom nodded and said, "Of course, you can. But first, come and eat your soup. It's still warm. And then you can show me your picture and tell me about it." + +Anna agreed and followed her mom to the kitchen. She ate her soup and then showed her mom her picture. She told her mom what she drew and what colors she used. Her mom listened and praised her. Anna was happy and hugged her mom. She said, "I love you, mom. And I love pastels." +Tom likes to play hockey with his friends. He has a stick and a ball and he runs and hits the ball. He likes to score goals and have fun. Sometimes he falls and gets dirty, but he does not mind. + +One day, Tom plays hockey for a long time. He is very happy and tired. He comes home and sees his mom. His mom is angry. She says, "Tom, you are very dirty! You need to bathe now! You cannot go to bed like this!" + +Tom does not want to bathe. He says, "No, mom, I do not want to bathe! I want to play more hockey! I am not dirty, I am just having fun!" He runs away from his mom and hides under the bed. + +His mom looks for him and finds him. She says, "Tom, you cannot hide from me. You have to bathe. It is good for you. It will make you clean and fresh and happy. Come on, let's go to the bathroom. I will help you." + +Tom does not like to argue with his mom. He knows she loves him and wants him to be healthy. He says, "Okay, mom, I will bathe. But can I play hockey again tomorrow?" His mom smiles and says, "Yes, Tom, you can play hockey again tomorrow. But only after you bathe." They go to the bathroom and Tom bathes. He feels better and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you." His mom says, "I love you too, Tom. Now let's go to bed. You need to rest for tomorrow." They hug and kiss and go to bed. Tom dreams of playing hockey. He is happy. +Tom and Lily like to play dress up. They have many hats and coats and shoes. They like to try different styles. Tom likes to wear a big hat and a long coat. Lily likes to wear a shiny dress and a feather boa. + +One day, they find a new box of clothes in the attic. They are very happy. They open the box and see many fun things. There are scarves and gloves and boots. There are skirts and shirts and vests. There are even sunglasses and necklaces. + +They start to try on the clothes. They mix and match. They make funny faces. They pretend to be different people. They are very busy and have a lot of fun. + +But then, Tom sees a pair of roller skates. He thinks they look cool. He puts them on his feet. He stands up and tries to walk. But he does not know how to skate. He slips and falls. He bumps his head. He cries. + +Lily hears him cry. She runs to him. She takes off the roller skates. She hugs him. She says, "Are you okay, Tom?" Tom says, "Yes, I am okay. But I don't like roller skates. They are too hard." Lily says, "Me too. I like shoes better. They are easier." + +They put the roller skates back in the box. They pick up the other clothes. They go downstairs. They show their mom and dad their styles. Mom and dad smile and clap. They say, "You look great, Tom and Lily. You are very creative. But be careful with the roller skates. They are not for beginners." Tom and Lily nod. They say, "We know. We learned our lesson." They laugh and hug. They are happy. +Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. Ben saw a big dog with a long belt. He wanted to pet the dog. + +"Can I touch the dog?" he asked Mia. + +"No, Ben. The dog is not ours. He has a belt. That means he has a person. You have to ask the person first," Mia said. + +But Ben did not listen. He ran after the dog. He tried to grab the belt. The dog did not like that. He barked and pulled the belt. Ben fell down. + +"Ow! That hurts!" Ben cried. + +Mia ran to Ben. She helped him get up. She saw a man coming. He was the person of the dog. He looked angry. + +"Hey, kid! What are you doing? You can't just follow my dog and pull his belt. He doesn't know you. He could bite you. You have to be careful," the man said. + +"I'm sorry, sir. I just wanted to pet the dog. He is so big and fluffy," Ben said. + +"Well, you have to ask me first. And you have to be gentle. The dog is not a toy. He is my friend. He is also persistent. He doesn't like strangers. He will bark and run away," the man said. + +"I understand, sir. I won't do it again. Can I say sorry to the dog?" Ben asked. + +The man nodded. He called the dog. The dog came back. He sniffed Ben. Ben held out his hand. The dog licked it. Ben smiled. + +"Sorry, dog. You are a good dog. I won't follow you or pull your belt anymore," Ben said. + +The dog wagged his tail. He liked Ben now. Ben and Mia said goodbye to the man and the dog. They went back to play. They learned a lesson. They had to be respectful and careful with animals. They had to ask before they touch. They had to use simple words. +Tommy loved stories. He liked to hear them from his mom, his dad, his grandma, and his big sister. He liked stories about animals, and cars, and space, and magic. He liked to look at the pictures and make sounds and ask questions. + +One day, his mom said she had a huge surprise for him. She said it was a very special story, and he had to wait until bedtime to hear it. Tommy was very excited. He wondered what the story was about. He hoped it was a fun story, and not a scary one. He asked his mom for clues, but she only smiled and said he had to be patient. + +Tommy did his best to be good all day. He played with his toys, he ate his lunch, he took a nap, he helped his mom with the dishes. He was very curious about the story, but he did not peek or snoop. He wanted to be surprised. + +Finally, it was bedtime. Tommy brushed his teeth, put on his pajamas, and climbed into his bed. His mom came in with a big book in her hands. She said it was the story she had promised him. She said it was a very old story, and very long, and very wonderful. She said it was called The Hobbit. + +Tommy had never heard of The Hobbit. He looked at the cover of the book. He saw a picture of a small man with hairy feet, a big sword, and a shiny ring. He saw a dragon, and a mountain, and a spider. He saw a lot of other things he did not know. He felt a tingle in his belly. He knew this was going to be an amazing story. + +He snuggled up to his mom and said, "Please, tell me the story, mom. I can't wait to hear it." His mom smiled and kissed his forehead. She opened the book and began to read. "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play and laugh. One day, they are having lunch with Mom and Dad. Mom gives them each a plate with food. Sara has carrots and Ben has peas. + +"Yuck, I don't like peas!" Ben says. He makes a face and pushes his plate away. + +"Ben, you have to eat your peas. They are good for you," Mom says. She tries to give him a spoon. + +"No, no, no!" Ben says. He shakes his head and covers his mouth. + +Sara sees Ben and thinks he is silly. She likes carrots and peas. She picks up a pea with her finger and puts it in her mouth. + +"Yum, yum, yum!" Sara says. She smiles and winks at Ben. + +Ben sees Sara and thinks she is silly too. He picks up a carrot with his finger and puts it in his mouth. + +"Yuck, yuck, yuck!" Ben says. He spits out the carrot and makes a mess. + +"Ben, that's not nice. You have to be polite and try your food," Dad says. He wipes Ben's face with a napkin. + +"Sorry, Dad. I don't like carrots or peas. Can I have something else?" Ben says. He looks at Dad with big eyes. + +Dad sighs and shakes his head. He looks at Mom and they smile. + +"Okay, Ben. How about some bread and cheese?" Dad says. He takes away Ben's plate and gives him a new one. + +"Yay, I like bread and cheese!" Ben says. He claps his hands and starts to eat. + +Sara sees Ben and thinks he is lucky. She wants some bread and cheese too. + +"Mom, can I have some bread and cheese?" Sara says. She points at Ben's plate. + +"Sure, Sara. You can have some bread and cheese too. But first, you have to finish your carrots and peas," Mom says. She gives Sara a hug and a kiss. + +"Okay, Mom. I will finish my carrots and peas. But can I pray first?" Sara says. She folds her hands and closes her eyes. + +"Of course, Sara. You can pray first. What do you want to pray for?" Mom says. She smiles and listens. + +"I want to pray for Ben. I hope he will like carrots and peas someday. And I want to pray for Mom and Dad. I love you very much. And I want to pray for me. I hope I will get some bread and cheese soon. Amen," Sara says. She opens her eyes and looks at Mom. + +Mom is touched by Sara's prayer. She hugs her and says, "That's a very sweet prayer, Sara. I'm sure God hears you and loves you too. Now, you can have some bread and cheese. Here you go." + +"Thank you, Mom. You are the best," Sara says. She takes the bread and cheese and eats happily. + +Ben sees Sara and thinks she is nice. He finishes his bread and cheese and says, "Sara, do you want to share my juice?" + +"Sure, Ben. Thank you. Do you want to share my cookie?" Sara says. She breaks her cookie in half and gives one to Ben. + +"Yes, please. Thank you. You are the best too," Ben says. He takes the cookie and eats with Sara. + +Mom and Dad see Sara and Ben and think they are lovely. They are proud of their twins. They join them and say, "We love you, Sara and Ben. You are our blessings." + +"We love you too, Mom and Dad. You are our blessings too," Sara and Ben say. They hug Mom and Dad and smile. + +The end. +Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for Mommy. They had a big bowl, some flour, some eggs, some milk and some sugar. They also had a spoon to stir. + +"Let's stir the cake mix, Lily!" Ben said. He cracked an egg and poured it in the bowl. Lily added some flour and sugar. They took turns stirring with the spoon. The cake mix looked gooey and sticky. + +"Can I taste it, Ben?" Lily asked. She licked the spoon. "Mmm, tasty!" she said. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said. He licked the spoon too. "Yummy!" he said. + +They heard the door open. Mommy was home! They ran to the living room to hug her. They forgot about the cake mix in the kitchen. + +Mommy saw the mess in the kitchen. She saw the bowl, the spoon, the flour, the eggs, the milk and the sugar. She also saw her wallet on the counter. It was covered in cake mix. + +"Oh no, what happened here?" Mommy asked. + +"Sorry, Mommy, we wanted to make you a cake!" Ben and Lily said. + +Mommy smiled. She was not angry. She hugged them and said, "That's very sweet of you, but next time, please ask me first. And don't touch my wallet, OK?" + +"OK, Mommy, we're sorry," Ben and Lily said. + +Mommy cleaned the kitchen and the wallet. She said, "How about we make a real cake together? I have some chocolate and some sprinkles. Do you want to help me?" + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Ben and Lily said. They followed Mommy to the kitchen. They stirred, poured, baked and decorated the cake. It was the most tasty cake ever. They ate it with Mommy and said, "We love you, Mommy!" + +"I love you too, Ben and Lily!" Mommy said. +One day, a mole came out of his hole. He saw a butterfly flying in the sun. He wanted to play with the butterfly. He ran after the butterfly and said, "Hello, butterfly! You are cute and pretty. Can I be your friend?" + +The butterfly saw the mole and smiled. She said, "Hello, mole! You are cute and furry. You can be my friend. Do you want to dance with me?" + +The mole nodded and said, "Yes, I want to dance with you. How do we dance?" + +The butterfly said, "We dance with our wings and feet. We flap and hop and spin and twirl. We follow the music of the wind and the birds. Come, I will show you." + +The mole and the butterfly danced together. They flapped and hopped and spun and twirled. They followed the music of the wind and the birds. They had fun and laughed. They were happy and glad. They were friends. +Tommy was walking along the street when he heard something strange. He looked around but he couldn't see where it was coming from. He decided to investigate and he found a hidden door. He opened it slowly, it was very dark inside. + +He heard something again and he stepped inside. There he saw a cartoon character and heard it speaking. As he looked around, he could see that it was coming from an old television. He stepped closer and realized it was a funny cartoon about a dinosaur. + +Tommy was mesmerized with the cartoon and soon forgot about the mysterious sound he heard. But then the cartoon finished and from the darkness the same strange sound returned. Tommy realized that the sound had been there all along. + +He searched the darkness until he saw a box hidden behind a chair. It was the source of the sound. He opened the box and found a toy elephant inside. He was so happy that he had discovered it and he smiled. + +Tommy knew then that he had found something special. He couldn't wait to take his new toy home and show it to his friends. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three-years-old and very curious about the world around her. + +One day, she was looking for something fun to do. She opened the cupboard and saw a big, blue bottle. It was full of something but she couldn't tell what it was. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from outside. It was an open truck supplying all kinds of things. Lucy ran outside to see what it was! + +She was amazed to see the truck was full of bottles. They looked just like the one she had seen in the cupboard. + +Lucy waved her arms and the truck driver stopped. He asked her if she wanted a bottle and she excitedly said yes! + +The truck driver kindly gave her a bottle and Lucy happily ran back inside. She opened it and was delighted to find that it was full of delicious juice! +Mum and Dad were having a normal chat on the sofa when they heard a noise coming from outside. Dad got up to look, he scratched his head and said, "There's something strange somewhere." They both went out in to the garden, it was very quiet, but then they heard the noise again. + +Mum shouted, "Look! Up there in the sky." It was a very big bird flying around near the house. + +The bird kept flying around and around until it began to get bigger and bigger. + +Mum said, "It's increasing in size. That's very strange." + +Dad said, "We should go back inside, it looks like it's not going to stop." + +So they went back in the house and watched from the window. The bird kept getting bigger and bigger until it was so huge that it filled the sky. + +Dad said, "I've never seen anything like this before. It's very strange." + +Mum nodded and said, "Let's just keep watching, maybe it'll go back to normal soon." + +And sure enough, after a few minutes, the bird got smaller and smaller until it was back to its original size. + +Mum smiled, "Well that was a strange experience. I'm glad it's back to normal now." +Once upon a time, there were two crabs, Miguel and Alicia. Miguel was light blue and Alicia was deep green. Miguel and Alicia liked to sing in their sand castle all day. Every morning they liked to go pick flowers and listen to the birds. + +One day they were walking near the beach when they met a strange crab. He was bright yellow and much bigger than Miguel and Alicia. They introduced themselves and the big crab wanted to sing with them. + +Miguel and Alicia thought it would be fun, so together they all sang. However the big crab kept singing louder and louder until he was the only one singing. He was so loud that he disrupted the other animals in the area. + +Miguel and Alicia told the big crab that he should not be so loud and only sing when it was available. They explained that it was much more enjoyable when all of them shared the singing. + +The big crab understood and followed Miguel and Alicia’s advice. From that day on, they all sang together but at a softer volume because they respected each other and the other animals living by the beach. + +Through this, Miguel and Alicia taught the big crab an important lesson - it’s okay to sing and have fun, just don’t do it so loud. +Once upon a time, there was a nurse. She was very important to the hospital she worked in, because she took care of all the sick people. Every day she did lots of things like changing bandages and giving people medicine. + +One day, a little boy called Eddie came to the hospital and he was very scared. The nurse talked to Eddie and asked him if he wanted to come and sit by her. Eddie said yes, so the nurse and Eddie sat together. The nurse asked Eddie what was wrong and he said he had a bad tummy. The nurse said she could help and she asked Eddie what he wanted to do. Eddie said he wanted to go outside, so the nurse brought him outside to a garden. + +They sat together in the garden, and the nurse made sure Eddie felt safe and happy. Eddie smiled and laughed as the nurse showed him the birds and flowers. After a little while, Eddie's tummy was feeling better. The nurse told Eddie that taking care of oneself was very important. Eddie thanked the nurse for looking after him and said he felt much better. + +The nurse smiled and gave Eddie a hug. She said she was glad he was feeling better and she said goodbye. Eddie waved and walked happily out of the hospital, with a smile on his face. The nurse was very important and she did her job very well. +One day, Andy and his mommy were walking around the park when they noticed a lively bird flying around them. Andy was so excited and asked his mommy if he could get closer to the bird. His mommy sensed he was eager and allowed him to follow the bird while she walked nearby. + +Andy followed the bird as it flew to the playground and hopped around in the grass. When the bird was done exploring, it hopped on a nearby tree and dropped an envelope which Andy spotted. He quickly ran towards it and asked his mommy if he could open it. + +Mommy nodded and permitted Andy to open the envelope. When Andy opened the envelope, he jumped with joy and showed his mommy a shiny golden coin inside it. + +Andy was so excited and thanked his mommy for allowing him to open the envelope and discover such a wonderful treasure. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted girl named Hannah. She loved exploring the sky every day with her family. + +One day, when they were looking at the sky together, they saw a bright, yellow star. + +Hannah's parents gasped in surprise. They pointed at the star and asked Hannah what she thought it was. + +Hannah thought very hard, then smiled and said, "That star is changing the sky." + +Her parents smiled, and they all watched the star twinkle and sparkle while they were there. + +It was beautiful and the family had a lovely time together looking at the sky. They all agreed that the sky had definitely changed because of the star. + +The family went home feeling thankful for the special gift of the star. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl called Sally. One day, Sally wanted to go on an adventure. So she took a big umbrella and headed for the hotel. + +When Sally arrived, it began to rain. But she was brave. She ran up to the hotel entrance, shielding herself with the big umbrella. + +When Sally got inside, she said to the lady at the desk: "I'm a brave girl. Can I stay here tonight?". + +The lady smiled. She said: "Of course! You can stay here for the night. I can give you a warm room and some hot food to eat." + +Sally thanked the lady, then enjoyed a safe and cozy night in the cozy hotel. +One day, a little boy named Dave went to the park with his mom. There were lots of animals in the park. + +Dave saw a fierce bear. He got scared and hid behind his mom. Dave’s mom said, “Don’t worry, Dave. The bear won’t hurt us. We’ll just give him a meal.†+ +Dave peeked around his mom’s leg and he noticed that the bear was looking really hungry. His mom gave the bear a big meal. The bear was so happy and he said, “Thank you!†+ +Dave was really brave. He wanted to get closer to the bear, so he grew some courage and reached out his hand. The bear slowly reached out his paw and Dave got to pet him. + +The bear thanked Dave and promised to remember his kindness. Dave was so glad he had been brave enough to reach out. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Zee. Zee was looking for a place to build its home. Zee flew around until he spotted a mighty structure. Even from a distance, he could see the structure was secure and safe. Zee was excited, so he flew closer. + +When Zee arrived, he saw another bird perched on the structure. "Hello, my friend," said the other bird. "I'm looking for a place to build my home," said Zee. The friendly bird looked at Zee with a smile. "Sure! You can stay here! Let me teach you something," he said. + +The friendly bird showed Zee how to build his own home using branches and leaves. When Zee was done, he felt a sense of accomplishment. He thanked the friendly bird for helping him. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to help each other. Every creature, no matter how small or how big, needs help sometimes. We should always reach out our hand to help out the ones who need it most. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to explore. She wanted to go on a big adventure! Her mom said she needed to take someone with her, so she grabbed her teddy bear and asked her dad to come along. + +Her dad led the way, up a rocky hill. They walked for a while and soon, the little girl was getting tired. She sat down on her dad's shoulder and he carried her to the top. From the top of the hill, they could see a beautiful lake and the little girl was excited! + +But then they got to the lake, and there was no boat! The little girl was getting frustrated, but her dad had an idea. He smiled at her and said, "We don't need a boat, let's just make one from sticks and leaves!" + +The little girl and her dad worked together to build a boat, and soon it was finished. Then, with a big push, the boat was off! + +The little girl and her dad had a great adventure on their homemade boat and the little girl will never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a gray spoon. The spoon was lonely and wanted someone to love it. One day, a 3 year old girl found the spoon in the sand. She picked up the spoon and said, "What a lovely gray spoon! I want to love it." She held the spoon close to her heart. + +The spoon felt so happy and said, "I'm so glad you love me!" The girl smiled and said, "Of course I love you, spoon. Can you help me with my cooking?" The spoon replied, "Yes! I love to help and I'm very good at it!" + +The girl thanked the spoon and each day they cooked together. They made cake, soup and more. The spoon was so happy to be loved and took great care of the girl, often scooping her things into the bowl with a smile. + +The girl thanked the spoon each day saying, "I love you, spoon!" She hugged the spoon and thought to herself, "This is the best friend I could ever have." +John and Mandy wanted to play golf but they had never done it before. They got a huge golf cart and drove off to the golf course. + +When they arrived, John and Mandy were amazed. The golf course was huge! There were long, green fields and it went on forever. + +John turned to Mandy and said, "This will be so fun!" + +Mandy laughed. "Let's start playing!" + +So they did. They arrived on the first tee and John hit the ball as hard as he could. After a few hours, they finished the course and celebrated with a big high five. + +John and Mandy had had a great day playing golf. They'd arrived not knowing what to expect and had had lots of fun and laughter. + +It was a day they would never forget! +Once upon a time, there was a King and Queen. The King wanted to reward someone for their kindness and thought that a crown would be the best way to show his appreciation. He put out a call for anyone who wanted to be crowned a special hero. + +Many people wanted the crown, but there was only one who was brave enough to put themselves forward - Princess Lucy! She was a 3 year old who had done kind things for the people in her kingdom. + +As the King looked upon Princess Lucy he said “for your bravery, I hereby crown you our hero!†As Princess Lucy beamed with joy, she asked if she could recommend someone else to become king or queen. + +The King asked “Do you know someone who is kind, brave and never gives up?†Princess Lucy nodded. She thought of her best friend Billy who was always willing to help. With a smile, the King said “you have done a great job Princess Lucy, I hereby crown Billy King!†+ +Billy was surprised to be made a King and felt rather guilty. He said “I don’t think I should accept this crown, I don’t think I am worthy!†But the King said “you deserve the crown, Billy. You’re the only one I’d recommend!†+ +Billy smiled and proudly accepted his crown. Princess Lucy cheered and congratulated him joy +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Sam who was very curious about the big, loud plane that flew high in the sky. + +One afternoon, Sam's mum said to him, "Oh Sam, you will never be able to get up there and see what it looks like!" Sam felt helpless and was about to give up. + +Then, his Dad stepped in and said, "Sam if you try real hard, I'm sure you can make it up there. I will encourage you and help you get there!" Sam, feeling excited and hopeful smiled at his Dad. + +So, they both worked together with Sam trying hard and his Dad helping him along the way. Finally, Sam managed to get up to the plane and see what it looked like! + +It was a happy ending, with Sam and his Dad both feeling proud and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family who lived in a big house. One night, they decided to have a party. All of the family members gathered around the kitchen, where their mom was making a delicious treat in the mixer. + +The family sang and laughed and enjoyed the evening. After a while, their mom put her treat into the oven and told everyone to wait for it to bake. + +The family's father then said, "Let's sing another song to make the time go by faster." So the family sang and sang until their mom said it was time to take the treat out of the oven. + +Their treat was warm and delicious. Everyone cheered and sang again, this time with even more enthusiasm. + +The family enjoyed the treat together and then the night came to an end. Even though their party was over, the family still sang and laughed all the way until morning. +Once upon a time there were two friends who loved to travel. They had so much fun going to new places. + +One day they decided to go on an adventure. They packed their bags and set out on their journey. + +As they traveled, they came across a field of wheat. "Isn't this wheat funny?" one of them said. + +The other replied, "Yes, it's very funny. Let's take some and plant it when we get home." + +So they took some and kept traveling until it was time to go home. + +The friends planted the wheat in their backyard, and it grew so tall and healthy! They enjoyed watching it, and were so happy that they had taken that funny wheat with them on their travels. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy who loved to play in her garden. She especially enjoyed climbing the trees and playing in the sand. One day, she found a rock and decided to polish it. After soothingly rubbing the rock, it was so shiny and beautiful. + +Lucy wanted to show everyone her polished rock so she ran up to her mom and said, " Look mom! I polished this rock!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lucy!" + +Suddenly, a big wave swept in and the rock flew out of Lucy's hand. Lucy started to cry and her mom was very upset. She said, "It's okay, Lucy. We'll organize our own little search party." + +So, they started looking all around the garden. Lucy was getting really frustrated and her mom suggested that they look over near the beach. Sure enough, there was Lucy's rock, still looking super shiny and organized. + +Lucy was so relieved and excited to have her rock back. She said to her mom, "See, Mom, I knew we would find it!" + +Lucy hugged her mom and the two went back home feeling happy and relieved. From then on, Lucy always kept her things organized and safe, so she never lost her precious things again. +One day, a boy went to the park with his mom. He saw a beautiful bench with colorful flowers all around it. He went to sit on the bench and he saw a graceful bird flying through the clouds. He felt like he wanted to join the bird, to fly in the sky. + +The boy imagined mixing the colors of the flowers and the sky, turning it into a beautiful canvas of different colors and shapes. He slowly began to move his arms and legs in a graceful way, hoping to fly as the bird. His mom noticed his excitement, and saw the joy on his face. + +"What are you doing, honey?" asked his mom. + +The boy felt excited and said excitedly, "I'm trying to fly like the bird! I'm mixing the colors together and moving gracefully like the bird!" + +His mom smiled and said, "You can do it! Just keep practicing, and someday you'll be able to fly with the bird!" +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Anna and Emma, who loved to spend time together. Every day, they would play in the garden, eating sweet snacks and singing songs until the sun had gone away. + +One day, Emma mentioned to Anna that she wanted to go to the west, somewhere she had never been before. Anna thought it was a great idea and told Emma she could come along. + +The two friends packed their bags, said goodbye to their parents and took the bus. When they arrived, Emma noticed the sun setting in the west, and it was the most beautiful sight she had ever seen. + +Anna picked a wildflower as they continued their journey, and as she showed it to Emma, she said “Isn’t it sweet?†+ +Emma nodded in agreement and gave Anna a big hug. + +The sun went away, and the two friends went back home – already planning their next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Kim. She loved to play with her cloth doll outside. One day, Kim was very upset when it started to rain. She grabbed her doll and began to run home. + +Suddenly, her doll started to slip out of her hands! She cried out: "Help me! Someone save my doll!" + +just then, a friendly man appeared. He smiled at Kim and said: "Don't worry little one, I can help you". + +He reached out and grabbed the cloth doll. Kim smiled at him and thanked him very much as she ran inside. + +The man waved goodbye as Kim's Mom welcomed her inside. Kim was so happy that she was able to save her doll! +Once upon a time there was a small boy named Jack. Jack liked to play crazy games and do crazy things. One day he was playing in his bedroom when he spotted a piano. It was beautiful and it had all sorts of buttons that Jack could press. He touched them and heard lots of different noises. He thought it was fun. + +He then decided he wanted to take the piano somewhere else. He grabbed hold of it and started to pull it around the house. Jack was so excited! + +Suddenly, just as he was about to go outside, his mum appeared in the doorway. She was smiling and shaking her head. + +"Jack, I don't know how it got here but we can't keep this piano," said his mum. + +Jack was very sad and he asked "why?". + +"It just has to disappear," said his mum. + +Jack was very sad and he let go of the piano. It did indeed disappear and Jack never saw it again. + +The end. +Once upon a time there lived a family who lived in a fancy house. The family had two children – a boy and a girl, both aged three. +One day the boy wanted to tie a knot. To show him how, his dad took an avocado and showed him how to do it. The boy was amazed by the avocado’s shape and how he could tie it. + +“Now,†said the dad, “Let’s play a game. I want you to see if you can tie a knot before I do.†+ +The girl interjected, “Even though it’s fun to play with the avocado, we should be careful. We can play with it, but we mustn’t waste it!†+ +The dad and children listened to the girl and kept the avocado safely for the next day. The dad said, “This is a good lesson – we should always think carefully before using something up too quickly.†+The children agreed and went to bed happy with the lesson they had learned. +Once upon a time there was a little bird called Alicia. She wanted to make some new friends, so she decided to introduce herself to the other animals in the forest. + +First, she flew up to a graceful deer. "Hello", Alicia called out. "Can I be your friend?" + +The deer looked at her nervously. "Sure," said the deer. "You are welcome to join us." + +The two animals talked and laughed together for hours. When it was time to go home, Alicia thanked the deer with a big smile. + +Next, Alicia went to introduce herself to a small rabbit. The rabbit was very timid, but after a while, he accepted Alicia as a friend. The rabbit was so glad to have someone to talk to, he gave her a reward: some delicious carrots. + +Alicia was overjoyed. She thanked the rabbit and gave him a graceful bow. She couldn't believe that she made two new friends in the same day! +Alex and his Mom were walking in the park. It was a sunny day and the birds were singing. Alex's Mom saw a friendly cat in the grass. + +"Look, Alex!" she said. + +Alex ran to the cat and giggled. The cat was purring and rubbing against Alex's legs. + +Suddenly, Alex noticed that a big dog was coming. It was growling and barking at the little cat. Alex knew he had to help the cat. + +"Mom, help me save the cat!" he shouted. + +Mom ran to the kitty and took it in her arms. The dog went away. + +Alex and Mom took the cat home and gave it some steak to eat. + +The cat was so happy! It was so friendly and Alex was so proud. From then on, Alex always wanted to help animals. +Once upon a time there lived two best friends: a pig and a cow. They lived together with many other animals on a big farm. + +One day, the cow said to the pig: "Let's make a promise to be friends forever. To show that we always stick together let's find a sign." + +The pig thought for a moment and then said: "I know a good sign. We can find a big rock and write our names on it. That way, nobody will forget our special friendship. But our names have to be big and clear so everyone can see." + +The cow nodded. She and the pig quickly found a big rock and wrote their names on it with a big, clear marker. Looking at the sign, the pig said: "Hey, this looks like a perfect sign. We can see our names everywhere. Now everyone will know that we are best friends forever!" + +The cow and the pig both looked at each other and smiled. They hugged and sealed their special friendship with a promise never to forget each other. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved to make jokes. He was also very patient. + +One day, Jack was playing outside when he saw a girl. He smiled and ran to her. He told her he had a funny joke to tell her. She said 'OK'. + +The little girl asked: "What did you want to tell me?" + +Jack answered :"Why did the cow lie down?" + +The little girl was confused and said: "I don't know." + +Jack patiently replied: "Because it wanted to take a udder-rest!" + +The little girl laughed and said: "That was a funny joke!" + +Jack was so delighted and smiled from ear to ear. They continued to play together and both had a wonderful day. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Millie. Millie was only three years old. + +One day, Millie and her mom were in the kitchen. Mom was making soup for lunch. Millie was very excited. + +As it simmered on the stove, Millie's mom looked at it and said: "Oh no! I forgot to add the spices!" She ran to the pantry and grabbed a jar. + +Millie watched, her eyes wide. When her mom had added the spices, she said: "Here you go, Millie. Let's have a taste!" She stirred it with a spoon and handed it to Millie. + +Millie stared at the soup and then said: "Eww, it looks wet! I don't like it!" + +Her mom chuckled and said: "That's okay. It tastes really good, I promise." + +Millie took a sip and smiled. "Yum! I like it!" The soup was really tasty. + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She wanted a wagon to pull around her toys, so her mommy bought her a brand new one. It was bright red and so charming. + +On the first bright and sunny day, the little girl went outside with her wagon and started to play. She put all her toys inside the wagon and started to pull it around the garden. + +The little girl was so happy to have her new toy. She pulled the wagon all around the garden, up and down the paths. Everywhere she went, the little girl was smiling and having fun. + +But then she realized something. As she continued to pull her wagon around the garden, it started to get heavier. The little girl figured out that she could fill the wagon with things she found and was amazed by the realization. + +She collected flowers, leaves and sticks, and filled her wagon with the treasures she found. Everywhere she pulled her wagon, the little girl enjoyed the charming things she was discovering. + +At the end of the day, the little girl was tired but happy. She looked down at her wagon and saw how full it was. She realized it was the best toy ever! +One day a little squirrel was looking for food amongst the trees. It found an acorn which it was very happy about, as acorns are very tasty. It started to eat the acorn, but then it suddenly got scared and ran away. + +The squirrel had seen smoke coming towards it. It was coming from a nearby fire! It was very scary! + +The squirrel ran towards its mother's tree. When it got there, its mother asked "What's wrong, my child?" The squirrel replied, "There's a fire, mama! It's burning everything!" + +The mother squirrel told her child that a fire can be very dangerous, and should not be played with. She also said that if you want to eat food, never forget that it can be difficult to find. + +The little squirrel learnt a valuable lesson that day: to be careful and to never forget that it takes effort to find good food. +Once there was a youth. He was weak and always complained about everything. Whenever anything didn't go his way, he would get angry and shout. One day, he wanted to go to the park but his mom said he couldn't. He started to complain and throw a fit. He stomped his feet and screamed. But his mom wasn't going to change her mind. "You've been complaining so much lately," she said calmly. + +The youth knew he was wrong to complain. He quieted down and went to his room. He felt bad and wanted to show his mom he had changed. He got an idea. The next day, he went to his mom and helped her with the housework. He even helped with the dishes. His mom was so pleased. + +The youth was happy with himself too. He realized he didn't need to complain and that strength came when you worked hard. From then on, the youth decided to always stay positive and work hard. He kept a smile on his face and did his best everyday. +Once upon a time, there was a large tree. One day, a little girl named Lucy saw the tree and she wanted to climb it. She asked her mother if it was okay, and she said yes. + +So with excitement, Lucy climbed up the tree. As she looked around, she saw a lot of birds flying in the sky. She was amazed. + +Lucy's mother saw her and said, "Look at the birds, Lucy! Can you show me what life looks like from up there?" + +Lucy smiled and said, "Yes, Mommy!" With that, she climbed even higher into the branches of the large tree. She looked out and could see for miles. She pointed to the horizon and said, "Mommy, look! That's what life looks like from up here!" +Once upon a time there was a poor spirit. The spirit was feeling low and tired, but it didn't know why. + +One day the spirit had an idea. It decided to relax and think about what might make it feel better. + +When it relaxed, it heard a voice. The voice said, “Just relax and believe in yourself. You can be strong and happy again.†+ +It was shocked, but then it realised the voice was coming from within itself. It realised that it had the power to make itself stronger and happier. It just had to believe in itself. + +The spirit took this message to heart and soon it was feeling much better. + +The moral of this story is to believe in yourself and have faith that things can get better. Relax and have faith in yourself! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sam. He was 3 years old and loved to play with bubbles. Every day, he and his mommy would go outside and she would blow bubbles for him to chase. + +But one sad day, a strong wind came and began to blow all the bubbles away. The wind was too strong for Sam to catch them, so he got sad. + +“Why did the wind have to destroy the bubbles?†Sam asked with a sad voice. + +“That’s just the way things happen,†his mommy said, and put a hand on his shoulder. “But don’t worry, we can make more bubbles whenever we want.†+ +Sam smiled and was happy again. He and his mommy made more bubbles, and he chased them again. The wind could not stop Sam because the new bubbles were too strong for it to destroy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mia. One day, Mia was walking in the park when she heard a loud sound. It was coming from a handle on the ground. Mia saw it was shaking and she was curious. She stood next to it, put her hand on it and tried to pull it up. It was stuck! Mia tried to pull harder, but it wouldn't move. She got frustrated and started to shout. + +Suddenly, a boy came running towards her. He shouted to Mia that she must not touch the handle. He said it was too loud and it would scare the animals in the park. Mia understood and stepped back. + +The boy grabbed the handle, held it firmly and with one strong pull, he yanked it up. The loud noise stopped and Mia was so happy that the boy had helped her. From then on, Mia was careful to stay away from loud handles. +Once upon a time, there were two friends called Sam and Dave. Sam and Dave both loved to trade things. One day, Sam and Dave decided to trade their toys. They were very careful to make sure they both got the same value. + +Suddenly, Dave did something careless. He traded his new toy car for Sam's old one. Sam was very surprised but decided not to say anything. + +The next morning, they both got up early and went to their favourite spot in the park. As soon as they arrived, Sam said to Dave, "Hey why did you do that careless trade yesterday? You could have got a better deal." + +Dave replied, "I was just so excited to trade with you that I just didn't think about it. Sorry". + +Then they went back to their spot to rest with the sun on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little pup called Ray. Ray lived in a small beach town near the ocean. Ray loved to play in the sea, but the tide often made it dangerous. One day, Ray ran to the water, excited to play. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was loud and firm. "Ray, you must surrender - it is too dangerous," said the voice. Ray knew that it was his mom. He wanted to keep playing, but the tide was turning and getting bigger. + +Ray was sad, but he knew his mom was right. He turned and slowly walked back, but he was still so tempted by the sea. Ray was about to surrender to his mom and walk away, but then he spotted a chubby little fish! Ray was so excited that he ran over and threw his toy into the water. + +The fish swam over and grabbed Ray's toy. Ray was so happy that he didn't have to surrender to the tide! He ran back to his mom and told her what had happened. He had found a new friend at the beach, and the tide was no longer a danger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Anna who was very spoiled. She always got whatever she wanted and never had to count to make sure she had enough. One day, Anna went to the park with her mom. As soon as Anna arrived, she started running around and having lots of fun. + +Suddenly, Anna spotted some other children playing with a ball. Anna wanted to join them, but they told her she couldn’t because she didn’t have a ball. Anna started to get angry, so her Mom stepped in. With a gentle voice, she said to Anna: “My love, if you want to join the game, you must count first and then you will have enough balls.†+ +Anna finally listened to her mom and counted to twelve. This counted her enough balls to play with the other kids. In the end, Anna and the other children had lots of fun playing together. The moral of this story is that it is important to count before you get something so that you have enough for everyone. Even if it is fun, sometimes it’s important to think of the needs of others too! +Molly, who was three years old, was getting ready for her soccer game. She was very excited. As she and her teammates prepared for the game, they decided to take turns saying a cheer that would bring them victory. +Molly had a special cheer she wanted to use and the other players agreed. She stood up in the center of the field and shouted, "Let's be tidy and bring victory today!" Everyone laughed, feeling energized and ready to win. +The game began and Molly's team played with lots of spirit. However, by halftime they were losing. Molly felt so determined to win that she called her team together and repeated the same cheer with even more enthusiasm. +Sure enough, the team started playing better and they began to take the lead. By the end of the game, Molly and her teammates had won! Everyone was so happy, and all because of Molly's special cheer, they had brought victory! +Once upon a time, there lived a cow in a small farm. She was very lonely and wanted to be friends with the other animals. But, they were too busy and could not play with her. + +One day, the cow saw a bird fly by and decided to learn how to fly. She started practicing, every day and every night, but it was a difficult task. + +So, she went to the other animals and asked for help. But, they all laughed. + +The cow said, "Please help me. I want to improve my flying and make friends with everyone." + +The other animals thought and then came to an agreement. They said, "Oh cow, if you work hard, we'll help you. We'll show you how to fly, but it won't be easy." + +The cow was thankful for them and started practicing harder. Every day, she got better and better. Finally, after many months of hard work, she had improved her flying enough to join the other animals in the sky. + +They all celebrated the cow's success and were happy that she was now their friend. They flew through the sky together happily, never to be lonely ever again. +Once there was a girl named Lulu. Lulu liked to dream. She dreamt of big things like flying and playing with a river. + +One day, Lulu decided to go explore her dreams. She went to a field near the river and sat with her friends. The sun was shining and the water was sparkling. + +Lulu's friends started to laugh and jump in the river. Lulu decided to join them, but she was a little scared because the water looked so deep. Lulu took a deep breath, closed her eyes and jumped in. + +Lulu couldn't believe it! She was having so much fun splashing in the river. She noticed a sour smell and wanted to find out where it was coming from. She followed the smell and saw a big sour fruit tree near the shore. The fruit was ripe, and Lulu and her friends picked some and ate it. It was very sour but they loved it - it was delicious! + +Lulu's dream had come true and she couldn't be happier. She jumped and swam in the river until sadly it was time to go home. When she closed her eyes and dreamt that night, she was still in the river, swimming with her friends. +Mia was playing in the park. She liked to slide down the slippery slope. One day, when she was sliding, she saw a pill. It looked tight on the ground. She quickly picked it up and put it in her pocket. + +When Mia came home, her mom was sitting at the kitchen table. She asked Mia what she was holding. + +Mia said, "I found a pill in the park. Can I keep it?" + +"No, Mia. You can't keep it," said her mom. "You have to give it away." + +Mia thought for a moment. But then she shook her head and said, "No. I want to keep it." + +Mia's mom frowned and said firmly, "No, Mia. That pill is not yours. You have to give it away." + +Mia was upset and said, "But I like it tight in my pocket." + +Mom said, "I know you like it, but it doesn't belong to you. You must give it away." + +Mia reluctantly took out the pill and slid it across the kitchen table to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Mia. You made the right decision." +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. Emma liked playing with her toys and running around in the garden with her friends. + +One day, Emma found an old toy in the garden and decided to play with it. As she pulled it apart, she noticed something written on the inside. It said "Sarah". + +Emma was puzzled. She asked her friend, "What's a name?". + +Her friend replied, "A name is a special word to identify someone. It could be the name of your toy." + +Emma was sad. She knew that she had broken the toy, so she asked her friend, "Can we restore it?". Her friend said, "Yes, we can, but it will take some time." + +So the two friends set about mending the toy. They stuck and glued the pieces back together until it looked as good as new. + +Once the toy was all fixed, Emma was very sorry that she had broken it. She held the toy up and said, "Thank you for restoring my toy." + +Her friend smiled and replied, "No need to be sorry, Emma. Friends help each other out." + +The two friends hugged and Emma was very happy to have her toy back. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom liked to rock all the time. He rocked in a chair, he rocked on his bed - he even rocked on the floor! Every night, Tom looked through the window, admiring the big, beautiful moon. One day, however, the sky was cloudy, and the moon was nowhere to be seen. Tom felt miserable. He sighed and said to himself "If I can't see the moon, then I won't have anything to rock to". + +Suddenly, the sky cleared up and the moon shone across the sky. Tom's sadness was gone! He saw the beautiful moon and began to rock. He realized that he could still rock, even when the moon couldn't be seen. Tom learned an important lesson - no matter how miserable he felt, he could always rock, no matter what. +Once there was a frog. She was very clean. She liked to use her legs. She used her legs to hop and jump around. Everywhere she went, she could jump or hop. She hopped around in the garden and leapt over a little stream. + +One day she went to the pond. She wanted to use her legs to jump into the water. She jumped and jumped, then she used her legs to kick the water. Suddenly, she felt something on her leg. It was a fish! The fish was trying to use the frog's leg to get to the other side of the pond. + +The frog was so surprised that she just stayed very still. She felt so clean and special. After a while, the fish left, and the frog was happy again. She hopped away and enjoyed the rest of her day. +Once upon a time there was a clever little girl who wanted to go on an adventure. So, the brave girl decided to step out of her house, in search of something exciting. She was soon walking along the beach, and there she saw an anchor! She was fascinated by it, so she decided to step closer. But when she did, the anchor started to move! + +Startled, the little girl cried, "Who are you?" + +The anchor replied, "I am the anchor of the sea. Whoever holds me, can go on many wonderful journeys!" + +The girl smiled, feeling excited and clever. "Wow! Can I take you with me?" she asked. + +The anchor nodded and said, "Yes! Just step on me, and I'll take you away, on an amazing adventure you'll never forget!" + +The little girl stepped on the anchor, and it took off into the horizon. And so the brave girl and the anchor had many wonderful journeys together, to wonderful places and adventures she would remember all her life. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Selena. She was only three years old and often felt scared of the dark. Her mother saw this and wanted to help. + +So one night, her mother brought in a big, comfy piece of furniture. Selena was scared at first, but her mother said, "This will help you when you're scared. It's called a sofa. When you feel scared, you can sit here and be comforted by it." + +Selena was very curious. She jumped onto the sofa and hugged it. She soon found comfort in the cozy furniture. She felt as though her fears melted away. + +Selena soon realized that when she felt scared, the sofa was always there to comfort her. From then on, she always felt safe, no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby little caterpillar. He lived in a nice room with his brothers and sisters. Every day, the caterpillar would crawl around exploring. One day, he found a big, beautiful flower. He loved the look and smell of the flower so much! He hugged the flower and said "I love you!" + +The chubby caterpillar was so happy! He decided to take the flower back to his room and show his brothers and sisters. When they saw it, they all said "Wow!" and hugged it, giving it lots of love too. + +The happy caterpillar and his siblings played with their flower all day. Every day, the caterpillar continued to love the flower as much as ever. After a while, the caterpillar and his brothers and sisters all had happy, chubby bellies from eating too many tasty treats! +It was dark. Little Eve wanted to go outside and play, but could not. She was hungry, but there was no meal. Eve started to cry, but then she remembered something magical her mom had told her about. + +She closed her eyes and whispered the magical words, "Rise!". Suddenly, the dark began to shimmer. Eve watched as a delicious meal rose out of the ground. She clapped and ran over to the meal. Her hunger was gone and she was ready to play. + +Eve thanked the magical words for the meal. She ate and enjoyed every bite. Then she went to play in the sunshine with her friends. + +The magic worked - and Eve was very happy. +One day, a boy named Lewis went to play golf with his father. His father was a professional golfer and Lewis was very envious. He wanted to gain his father's approval by doing what he did the best: golf. So he tried his best to hit the golf ball. Though he didn't do great on his first few shots, Lewis was determined to improve. + +"Don't worry, Lewis. You just need practice to improve," his father said encouragingly. Lewis nodded, determined to do better. + +For the next few weeks, every day he practiced his golfing skills with his father. Day after day he improved, little by little. Soon, he was surprised to see that he was getting better at the game! + +The moral of the story is that with practice and hard work, you can improve on any skill. Even if it's something your father is really good at, it is possible to improve if you set your mind to it. +Timmy was getting very tired. He had been walking all day and was starting to get tired. His mom and dad said they were going to a hotel to rest. Finally they reached a big hotel and they all went inside. + +The hotel was very nice and Timmy was excited. He ran around the hotel and looked at all the nice things. He even tried to count the beds and see how many people could stay there! + +But the hotel staff didn't like Timmy running around. They asked his parents to take him outside. They were so patient but luckily for Timmy, he was allowed to come back inside after a few minutes. + +But not long after that, Timmy noticed that his parents were having an argument. They were having a big argument about the hotel bill and suddenly, his dad got very angry. He started to shout and throw things around. It scared Timmy and he started to cry. + +The hotel staff came back in and saw what had happened. They didn't like it and told Timmy's parents to leave. They had to leave right away and they couldn't stay at the hotel. Timmy was so sad as they left and they couldn't show him a nice hotel anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a large fox. He had a large red tail that was beautiful and fluffy. He was walking in the meadow when he noticed something in the distance. + +The fox stepped closer to see what it was. He saw that it was a large rabbit wearing a blue bow on top of its head. The fox was very excited and he wanted to meet the rabbit. + +He stepped closer to the rabbit, who said, "Hello, nice fox. What's your name?" The fox happily replied, "My name is Red. What's your name?" + +The rabbit grinned and said, "My name is Blue. Nice to meet you, Red." The fox smiled and said, "Let's be friends. What do you want to do?" + +The two friends stepped together around the meadow. They sang songs and laughed, and Red showed off his big tail. They had a wonderful time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Clare. Clare was three years old and she lived with her mum and dad. One morning, Clare's mum and dad had a surprise for her. They said, "We have something for you Clare!" + +Clare was excited and asked, "What is it?" + +Her dad said, "Come and see!" + +Clare followed her dad and mum to the kitchen. Inside, there was a cake! + +"A cake!" shouted Clare. + +"Yes," Mum said. "It's your birthday cake. We made it special for you." + +Clare was so surprised and said, "It's so easy and so full of love." + +Mum and Dad smiled and hugged Clare. + +"We love you," said Mum and Dad. + +Clare hugged them back and said, "I love you too!" + +The family laughed and ate the cake together. It was a special day full of love and surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy had a big problem. Every night before bed, she had to choose a spoon to eat her dinner with. But the spoons were all very different and she couldn't decide which one to use each night. + +One night, Lucy had the same problem. She asked her mom, "Which spoon should I choose, mom?" Her mom replied, "I don't know sweetheart. It's up to you to choose which one is right." + +Lucy looked at all the spoons. One of them was red and curved, another was silver and straight, and a third was unknown. She wasn't sure what the unknown spoon was. She hesitated for a moment. Then, she picked up the unknown spoon and said, "I choose this one." + +Lucy's mom smiled. "That's a great choice, Lucy. Let's see what happens." And Lucy ate her dinner with the unknown spoon. + +The next day, Lucy showed her mom the spoon. She said, "Mom, I found out what this spoon is for. It's a honey spoon! Now I can eat my honey on toast with it." + +Lucy was so pleased with her choice. She had made the perfect selection. From then on, she always chose the unknown spoon whenever it was time for her to pick one. +Sally and Marvin went to pick apples at the orchard. It was a beautiful day with the sun shining on their faces. Sally and Marvin started filling their basket with enormous apples. + +"Oh, let's make an apple pie with these yummy apples!" said Sally. + +Marvin smiled. "Yes, let's do it!" + +However, when they got home, Sally's mum said they couldn't make a pie just yet. + +"What? Why not?" asked Sally. + +"We need to separate the apples first," her mum explained. "It takes a long time to separate the apples by hand." + +Sally and Marvin looked at each other, disappointed. It seemed like it would take forever to separate the enormous pile of apples! + +Suddenly, Sally had an idea. + +"Let's use the kitchen blender!" she said. + +So with a few turns and swirls, Sally and Marvin blended the apples and created a perfect paste for their apple pie. + +"Yay, we can make the pie now!" said Marvin. + +Sally and her family were thrilled. What an enormous success! +Once, there was a great seal who lived in an underwater kingdom. He was very happy, playing games with his seal friends all day long. + +One morning, the great seal was getting ready to leave when his friends stopped him. +"Where are you going?" they asked. +"I'm going to swim to the other side of the ocean," he replied. + +The other seals hesitated. They warned him that the journey was very long, and he might not make it back in time. But the great seal was undeterred. He wanted to explore the new ocean. + +He set off and began his journey. The sea was calm and he swam as quickly as he could. But soon, he became tired and had to take a break. He decided to take a nap and delayed his journey. + +Eventually, the great seal completed the journey, but he was too late. His friends were gone, off to explore the rest of the sea. The great seal felt sad and lonely, so he decided to start his own journey and explore new things. He soon made new friends and had many more adventures. +Jimmy was a regular three year old boy. He loved the zoo and the animals. Since Jimmy was so young, his mom decided to take him to the zoo on a regular basis. Today was the day they would visit the gorilla. + +When they finally arrived in front of the gorilla's enclosure, Jimmy was amazed. He ran up to the glass window and pressed his nose against it. + +"What do you see?" asked his mom. + +"So many big gorillas!" said Jimmy excitedly. + +Jimmy and his mom spent the morning watching the gorillas and Jimmy was determined to get better at spotting the differences between all the gorillas. + +Little by little, Jimmy's gorilla-spotting skills improved. Eventually, he knew all the gorillas by name. + +"Look, mommy!" said Jimmy pointing excitedly at a gorilla in the corner. "That's Mr. Fluffy!" + +Jimmy's mom smiled as she watched her son's face light up. She was so proud of how much he had learnt in one visit. With time, she knew his knowledge of the beloved gorillas would only improve. +Once there was a lizard named Willy. He was a friendly sort, and he loved to explore around his lakeside home. One day, Willy noticed two children playing near the lake bank. He was curious and wanted to join them. + +Willy slowly made his way up to the children and asked, "May I play with you?" + +The children were jealous of Willy and laughed at him. One of them said, "You're too small!" and pushed Willy away. Embarrassed, Willy quickly ran away. + +From that day on, Willy was too scared to approach any other children. He stayed away from his beloved lake and was so sad that all of his days felt empty. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a small rabbit. All day long, the rabbit would hop and play in the meadow. One day, the rabbit felt something trembling beneath his feet. It was mysterious and interesting, so the rabbit decided to go explore. + +As he hopped along, the rabbit came to a deep chasm with a bottomless pit. The rabbit looked down and saw zero at the very bottom. Without thinking twice, the rabbit hopped towards the edge and tried to jump across. + +Suddenly, the rabbit felt himself trembling with fear. He knew he could not make it across the chasm and hesitated. The rabbit looked around and saw a tall, strong tree. He hopped towards it and said, “Help me! I want to explore the other side.†+ +The tree looked down and said, “Climb on my trunk and I will help you!†The rabbit jumped on the tree and it started shaking and shaking until it finally managed to cross the chasm. + +The rabbit thanked the tall tree and happily hopped away. He learned an important lesson that day - never take too big of a risk! +Joey was a little boy. He was three years old. One day, he was feeling wild. He clapped his hands and shouted,"I'm wild!" His mom smiled and said, "Let's have some juice!" + +Joey was very excited and clapped his hands even louder. He ran to the kitchen and saw lots of juice in the fridge. He grabbed a carton and clapped his hands. His mom said,"Careful! Don't spill it!" + +Joey slowly carried the juice to the living room. He was so wild he accidentally spilled some juice. Joey's mom laughed and said, "Let's get a mop and clean it up." + +Joey was excited and started clapping again. He grabbed the mop and started cleaning up the spilled juice. He clapped while he worked and sang "I'm wild and that's okay!" His mom smiled and clapped along with him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Emma and she was three years old. + +One day she was walking in the park. Suddenly she saw something. It was a blue peanut! She ran over to it, picked it up and held it in her hands. + +Emma was happy and excited. She wanted to tell her friends about it so she started to part away quickly. When she looked back, she saw another blue peanut. She stopped and looked around but there were no more. + +She thought for a moment and then said, “I know! I’ll part one blue peanut with my friends. That way everyone can have a blue peanut.†+ +So that’s exactly what she did. She parted the blue peanut between her friends and they were all very happy. They even kept the shells in a jar as a reminder of the day they parted a blue peanut. +One day, two friends, Jenny and Lola, were playing in the backyard. Jenny thought that the backyard should be kept clean, and kept picking up the toys and putting them away. Lola didn't want to, so they started to quarrel. + +Jenny said, "We should keep the backyard clean!" + +Lola replied, "No, I want to play! I don't want to clean up!" + +But Jenny argued back, "If we don't clean up, the backyard won't look nice. We should put away the toys and make it look clean!" + +Lola sighed. She knew that Jenny was right. So the two of them worked together to clean up the backyard. When they were done, the backyard was spick and span and everyone was happy. + +The end. +One day, Sara took a walk with her mom. As they walked past a house with a pretty garden, Sara exclaimed, "Mom, can I own a garden like that when I get bigger?" + +Her mom thought for a moment, then replied, "Sara, I'm afraid that won't work. You would need a lot of plants and money to own a garden like that, and you have zero of those things." + +Sara was sad, but she soon cheered up when her mom told her, "But, you can make a pretty garden, too. We can plant some flowers in your own garden, and it will be lovely!" + +Sara clapped her hands together and said, "Yes, please!" + +So, Sara and her mom went to the store and bought some pretty flowers. Soon, they had a beautiful garden right in their own backyard! Sara was so excited, she went running around singing, "My garden, my garden!" +Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Emily. She loved playing with her toys and making messes with her dinner dishes. One night, Emily was playing with her dinner dish. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise outside her window. Emily got scared and started to cry. She screamed out, "Where's my mommy?" + +Mommy came running in and comforted Emily. She told Emily that there was nothing to be scared of and that she was safe. + +Mommy asked, "Do you want to go look outside?" + +Emily nodded her head and Mommy took her outside to see what had scared her. It was the neighbor's dog barking loudly. Emily shook her head and held onto Mommy. She still felt scared and Mommy said it was important to be brave. + +Mommy gave Emily a big hug and said, "There's nothing to worry about. The dog was just saying hello!" Emily nodded and smiled, feeling much better. She knew then that it was important to have Mommy around when something scared her. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Millie. Millie had beautiful long hair, but one day something happened. While Millie was washing her hair, she ran out of shampoo! Millie was so sad, she didn't know what to do. + +Then something wonderful happened. A fairy appeared, with a beautiful bottle of warm shampoo. The fairy said, "Millie, don't worry - this special shampoo will restore your hair." + +Millie was so excited. She grabbed the bottle and thanked the fairy. Millie then ran off to the bathroom, to wash her hair with the warm shampoo. + +After Millie finished, her hair was soft and shiny again. She felt so happy. Millie thanked the fairy again, and she promised to always keep a full bottle of shampoo in the bathroom. The fairy smiled and waved goodbye. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Grace. She went to the park with her mama and they had a picnic. While they were eating, Grace saw a prune hanging from a tree. + +Mama: "You know what? I think that prune looks spoiled. We should never eat spoiled food". + +Grace: "But it looks so delicious!" + +Mama: "It may look delicious, but it's fragile. We need to be careful and not take a chance on eating it". + +Grace was disappointed, but she understood. She looked around the park and began picking up all the leaves. Grace was careful, as she knew that everything in nature is fragile. + +Mama watched her daughter, admiring her love for nature, and knew that she was teaching her an important lesson about taking care of our environment. +Once upon a time, two best friends were playing at the beach. They used their sand toys to make fun shapes in the sand and they laughed and giggled with each other. + +Suddenly, they saw a tap sticking out of the sandy beach. It looked so funny that they decided to attach it to something. + +The friends grabbed their sand toys and built a tower. They carefully placed the tap on the very top. + +The friends had no idea what would happen next. So, they stepped back and waited. + +Suddenly, the tap began to spray out water! The friends laughed and cheered with delight. They had managed to turn the funny tap into a fountain that sprayed water everywhere! + +The friends ran and danced in the water, and had a lot of fun together. + +From then on, the beach was the best place for the friends to play. They always made sure to attach the funny tap to something, so that they could enjoy the fountain all over again. +John and Jamie were two close friends. John was a youth, excited to age and explore the wonders of the world. Jamie, however, was younger – only three years old. + +One day, John had a plan. He wanted to go on a nature walk, but he wanted Jamie to come with him. + +John asked Jamie, “Do you want to come on a nature walk with me today? It’ll be lovely!†+ +Jamie stared back in awe, not sure what the plan was. + +John waited patiently and smiled warmly. “We’ll take a walk in the dry woods and find some interesting things!†+ +Jamie, thrilled by this plan, began to jump up and down and smiled wide. + +Free from parents and caretakers, the two of them ventured into the dry woods and began their adventure. +John was so excited - he was going on an adventure with his dad to find a well. He skipped alongside his dad until they came to a big hill. John stopped short - it seemed too big to climb. + +His dad noticed and pointed at a rope which hung over the edge. He said they could jump over if they used the rope. John was scared but he knew he had to try. + +John grabbed the rope tight and jumped. He flew over the hill and landed in a meadow with a well in the middle. But it was all dried up - there was no water available. + +Disappointed, John and his dad searched and searched for a waterfall, but couldn't find one anywhere. Just as their hopes were fading, a stream of water began to pour from the well. Water was available! + +John cheered and jumped with joy. His family laughed and marveled at the well. It seemed like a miracle. John and his dad celebrated by jumping in the cool waters. They made a wish and jumped in again. It was the perfect end to their adventure! +It was summer and the sun was shining. Two little friends played together in their backyard. + +"This tulip is so pretty," one little girl whispered. + +"It's easy to grow," said her friend. He smiled with excitement. +"Let's plant it together." + +The two little ones sat in the garden and whispered about their plans. The little girl dug a hole and the little boy put the tulip in it. + +"Do you really think it will grow?" the little girl asked. + +"It will be easy!" her friend laughed. + +The two friends went inside for a break and drank some lemonade. Then they came back outside to take a closer look at the tulip in the garden. + +"It's growing!" the little boy whispered, pointing to the tulip. + +The two friends smiled and hugged each other. They were so proud of the beautiful summer flower they had grown together. +One day, Jack's mommy said, "Let's buy a pet!" +Jack was very excited. He wanted a puppy or a kitty. +Mommy said, "Choose one and let's go." + +So Jack and Mommy drove to the pet store. Jack saw the puppies and kitties in the window and he got more excited! + +When they were inside the pet store, Mommy said to Jack, "Let's pick one and take it home." +Jack looked around and then he found the cutest little puppy. + +Jack said, "This one!" +Mommy said, "Ok! Let's buy it!" + +Jack was jumping up and down with excitement. Jack and Mommy bought the puppy and they drove home. + +Jack was so excited to have a new pet at home! +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel. He was so naughty and liked eating bad things from the garbage. He would always find something to munch on and it was always very disgusting. + +One day, the squirrel was having a lot of fun and he climbed up a tree. He looked down and saw a big chocolate cake on the ground. He couldn't believe his eyes so he jumped down as fast as he could. He started eating the cake and it was sooo yummy. + +Suddenly, he remembered he had to go and meet his friends. He quickly wiped off all the chocolate from his mouth and raced away. As he sat down with his friends, he smiled and remembered the yummy chocolate cake. + +The End. +Mary was a three year old girl who loved to run. Every day after school, she would run around the playground. Last Friday, she had a very special surprise. + +Her dad came over to the playground carrying a big tray. Mary saw that the tray was very delicate and filled with yummy treats. + +"Surprise!" her dad shouted. Mary knew that he had been busy making special treats all day. + +"What are these?" Mary asked. + +"Cookies and cupcakes," her dad said. + +Mary was so excited that she couldn't contain herself. She grabbed a cookie and started running around the playground with it. Her dad smiled and grabbed another cookie too. They ran together, laughing and playing. + +The day was perfect! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called John who loved exploring the forest. One day, he stumbled upon a dark cave. Taking a deep breath, the brave boy decided to step inside the cave and take a look around. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was faint and sounded like it was coming from all directions. John was frightened and wanted to run, but he also wanted to know who was talking. So, he stayed and listened. + +The voice whispered to him, "Don't fear. I'm a friendly spirit, and I'm very grateful for your presence. I'm stuck here in this cave, and I need your help. I'm all alone in the dark, and I can not move my body." + +The boy was still scared, but he felt a little less frightened knowing that the voice was friendly. "How can I help you," he asked in a whisper. + +"Please, if you can just free me from this cave, I would be eternally grateful," the spirit replied. + +John made a plan. He grabbed a big rock and started throwing it around the little cave until its walls crumbled down. The spirit was freed, and it thanked the boy before it disappeared with a gust of wind. + +John felt grateful too. He was glad that he could help the spirit, and he quickly made his way back home. +The mother had a special task for her young daughter each day. The daughter obediently listened to her mother and followed her instructions. Today, her mother said, “Daughter, I want you to take this ruler and measure the table.†+ +The daughter grabbed the ruler, carefully measuring the length of the table with regular steps. She proudly reported back to her mother, “It’s four feet long!†+ +Her mother smiled, “Very good! Now I have another job for you. I want you to measure the love you have for your family, can you do that?†+ +The daughter looked puzzled at her mother, not sure what to do. Her mother continued, “Love is something that you can’t measure with a ruler. You can’t measure it in steps or the length of a table but you can measure it with your heart. Always make sure you show your family that your love for them is as big and long as this table.†+ +The daughter smiled, understanding the lesson her mother had taught her. She remembered that love was bigger than any ruler or table, and she promised to show her family her love every day. +Once upon a time, a little girl had a blue sweater. She loved her blue sweater so much and would wear it every day. + +One day, she went to the park and she forgot to take her sweater with her. When she remembered, it was too late to go back and get it. She was very sad. + +But then one day, a nice lady at the park brought her back her blue sweater. The little girl was so happy! She hugged the nice lady and thanked her for returning her sweater. + +Now she wears her blue sweater every day and she's never forgotten it again. +Billy and Grandpa were walking on the beach under the gray sky. Grandpa said, “Look, Billy, you can find lots of things here.†Billy was excited and started looking for things. He found something colorful in the sand and held it up for Grandpa to see. “It’s a shell!†exclaimed Grandpa. They decided to settle down to look for more shells together. + +Billy noticed a line in the sand and started following it. Grandpa asked, “What are you doing?â€. Billy said, “I am following this line! I want to see where it goes!†Grandpa said, “That’s a good idea. Where do you think it will take us?†Billy said, “I don’t know, but I want to find out!†+ +They followed the line until they reached a big rock. Billy tried to climb it, but couldn’t. Grandpa said, “Maybe it’s too high for us. Let’s settle down and take a look around.†They looked around and saw a crab scurrying away. Suddenly, a wave knocked both of them down and the tide started rising quickly. + +Grandpa said, “We have to get up and go to higher ground now!†Billy was scared, but Grandpa quickly picked him +Once there was a beetle who was very independent. He enjoyed bouncing around and exploring the wide world. He went on many adventures, never afraid. + +One day the beetle went to a meadow and found a big red ball. Without hesitation, he jumped onto the ball and started bouncing away. He had a great time, and as he bounced, he saw something he hadn't noticed before. It was a small hole in the ground – just big enough for him to crawl through. + +The beetle stopped bouncing and looked around. He felt curious and excited, but also worried. He didn't know what lay beneath the hole. But the brave beetle decided to jump in. + +When he got in, he saw something that surprised him. He was surrounded by other beetles, all bouncing together! He had discovered a secret beetle party. The independent beetle had found a home. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Isabella who loved velvet. Everywhere she went, Isabella could not help but feel the soft, velvety fabric. + +One day, Isabella went to the park with her mother. They were there to play, and Isabella was so enthusiastic. At the park, Isabella noticed a velvet blanket spread out in the grass. + +Isabella ran to the blanket and got even more excited. "Mommy, look! This is the best velvet in the world. Can I have it?" she asked. + +Her mother smiled. She said, "I'm sure the lady who owns this blanket won't mind if you have it. You can keep it and improve it with your creativity." + +So Isabella took the velvet home and every day she used it to make something wonderful. She put her enthusiasm and imagination to work, and soon the velvet became a beautiful quilt. + +When Isabella finished her beautiful quilt, she knew she had improved on something wonderful. And it all started with that velvet blanket in the park. +Once upon a time, there lived two families. Both families lived on one side of a big mountain, and they both grew lots of different vegetables. Both families wanted to share their vegetables, but they were too far apart to just share them. + +So the families sat down and decided to make a plan. They decided that when one family wanted to share their vegetables, that family would climb to the top of the mountain and hang out a white flag. The other family could then send one of their family to the top of the mountain and together they could exchange vegetables. + +The families agreed to do this plan, and it worked very well. Every time one family wanted to share vegetables, they would sign and hang out the white flag. The other family would see the signal and climb to the top, and they would exchange vegetables in a peaceful manner. + +The moral of the story is that when people work together in a peaceful way, they can achieve great things. +Once upon a time there was a small boy who loved to explore. One day he found a wagon in his yard. He was so excited to find it sitting there, looking so impressive. He ran to get his best friend to show her. + +His friend said, "Wow, that wagon looks so cool!" + +The boy said, "Let's go on an adventure!" + +His friend grabbed the sack and they began to load it with snacks and toys. Then they grabbed the wagon and began to run all over the field, pulling it behind them. They had a lot of fun until they ran out of energy. + +The boy's mother called them in and they packed the wagon away. + +The moral of the story is that you should enjoy your adventures with friends but you should always be sure to put away your things when done. +Once upon a time there were two frogs who were always together. They used to sit on the same lily pad and talk about their day. One day the frogs were talking when suddenly one of the frogs had a weird thought. It wondered out loud to the other frog if it was the only frog in the world. The other frog thought for a minute and then said, "No, I don't think so. I'm sure there are other frogs around." Then the first frog said, "You may be right." + +The two friends kept talking until the other frog said, "You know, it's important to remember that even when things seem weird, there is usually someone else who has the same experience." The first frog nodded and said, "Yes, that's true. We should remember to not be scared when things are a bit different because there is likely someone else out there who is feeling the same way." + +Moral of the story: We should remember that even when things seem different or weird, we can be sure there is someone else feeling the same way. +One day, Jenny and her dad were walking through the park. Jenny was very excited and looking around at all the things to do and see. All of a sudden, she gasped. She pointed to something on the ground ahead of them. "What is it, Jenny?" her dad asked. Jenny pointed again, her eyes widening. "Snake," she said. + +Her dad crouched down to take a look. Sure enough, there was a snake on the ground. It looked hurt, but it was still moving. "Let's help the snake," said her dad. + +Jenny's dad got to work. He found some sticks and leaves to make a splint for the snake's broken leg. He was very careful to make it comfortable. Soon, the snake was healed and healthy again. + +Jenny was proud of her dad and couldn't help but giggle as they watched the snake slither away. She was also a bit embarrassed, however. It was unusual to see her dad repair a snake in public! +Once upon a time a little girl called Julia was playing in her garden. She had a pot of soil, some flower seeds and a little shovel. She was getting ready to start planting her garden. Suddenly, she stopped and felt a shock on her leg. Julia looked down and saw a big, shiny bug. She shrieked and jumped back in surprise. + +"Oh my," said Julia. + +Julia's mom heard the noise from inside the house and came to help. She said, "It's okay Julia, it's just a bug. It won't hurt you." + +Julia was frustrated. She had been so excited to start planting her garden, but now the bug had ruined it all. What should she do? + +Then, an idea came to her. She said to her mom, "Let's include the bug in my garden! We can give it its own little spot." + +Julia's mom smiled. She was proud of Julia for coming up with such a creative solution. Together they planted the bug in the garden, and Julia finished planting her seeds. In the end, Julia was so proud of her new garden - which included her bug friend! +Once upon a time there were two children. Dave was three and really wanted to do something special. So he asked his big sister, Emma, for help. "Emma, can you help me make something special?" Dave asked. + +Emma smiled and said, "Of course I can help! What would you like to do?" Dave thought for a moment and then smiled. He said, "I would like to make a style that is really bright and colourful!" + +Emma knew she and Dave could do it together. They got to work and soon made the most beautiful style. It was so colourful and bright! Dave was so excited. + +But then the style started to get dull. Emma knew they needed to supply the style with more colour and brightness. So they got to work again and soon the style was back to being as bright and colourful as before! + +Dave was so happy with his style. He thanked Emma and gave her a big hug. "Thanks for helping me make my special style!" he said. +Once upon a time, there lived a girl called Mona. She was an attractive girl and loved to play with her special blanket. Everywhere she went, Mona took her blanket with her and was very careful with it. + +One day, when Mona was playing in the park, a naughty boy wanted to take her blanket and run away. Mona tried to stop him, but he was too strong. The naughty boy grabbed the blanket and ran off, leaving Mona behind and feeling very sad. + +Fortunately, Mona remembered that there was a shop nearby. She ran to it and asked the shopkeeper to help her get her blanket back. The shopkeeper agreed and they both started looking for the naughty boy. + +After a long search, they finally found him at the riverbank. Mona quickly went to the naughty boy and said, "Stop! Give me back my blanket!" The naughty boy was scared and ran away without it, leaving Mona feeling happy again. + +But when Mona opened up the blanket, she saw that it was ruined, with holes and rips. Mona was so upset that she burst into tears and couldn't believe that her blanket was gone. + +Moral of the story: Be careful with your things and always keep an eye on them. +Alice was a three-year old girl. She was a very curious little girl and loved making new discoveries. One day, Alice found a very special box. When she opened it up she saw two candles inside. She was so excited and wanted to share her joy with her friends. So she called her friends Max, Peter, and Monica and said, "Guys, I've found a box with two candles inside!" + +Her friends all loved the idea. They thought it would be so much fun to add to the box. So they went off to find more things to add. Max went off to buy a colorful ribbon and some sparkles, Peter bought a tiny toy car, and Monica found an old coin. + +When they had finally gathered all the items, they sat together and started to add the items to the box. In no time the box had been successfully transformed into something magical. + +Alice smiled and said, "Thank you all for helping, it looks amazing." + +Max replied,"We had a lot of fun doing it too!" + +The friends all laughed and admired the newly transformed box, with its colorful ribbon and sparkles, the tiny car and old coin, and the two candles that started it all. +Once upon a time a little fish called Tom lived in the sea. Tom lived in a hidden reef with many other fish. One day, Tom wanted to explore the underwater world around him. He asked his friend, "What's out there?" + +His friend answered, "There are lots of places you can swim, but be careful. You must always protect yourself." +Tom nodded, and set off on his journey. + +He swam through some coral and could see fish, crabs and even coral sharks swimming around. He went to the edge of the hidden reef, and there he saw a beautiful island. He wanted to explore, but then he remembered his friend's advice. He knew he must protect himself, so he decided to stay at the hidden reef. + +Tom was a little sad, but he enjoyed watching all the creatures swim around him. One day, he met a friendly shark who helped him explore the world around him. Together they swam around, discovering new creatures and places. + +From then on Tom always protected himself, and enjoyed exploring the hidden reef with his new shark friend. +Once upon a time there was a grumpy bear who didn't recognize candies. He always said he didn't like it and refused to take a single bite. + +One day, a little girl spotted the bear and she found it really interesting. She kept trying to talk to the bear and offer him a piece of candy, but the grumpy bear kept saying no. + +"Why won't you like the candy? It's so nice," the little girl said. + +"I don't recognize it," the bear said, "It doesn't look familiar to me." + +The little girl was puzzled, but then she remembered her mom's advice. She smiled and said, "If you try one, maybe you will like it." + +The grumpy bear reluctantly agreed and took a small bite. Immediately his face changed and he said, "It's actually so yummy! I think I recognize this candy now." + +The little girl was very happy that the grumpy bear recognized candy, and the bear was very happy too. From that day onwards, the bear liked candy and stopped being grumpy. +Mama was getting ready for Wednesday. She wanted to make sure that it was the best day ever. She got out her special bowl, her spoons and her shiny apron. + +Mama said, "Come here, my sweet one. It's time to feed the animals." + +The little girl was so excited to help. She put on her special gloves and started feeding the animals. But the evening was getting darker and darker. Soon, the little girl couldn't see the food in the bowl. + +Mama said, "It's okay, sweetheart. We can feed the animals tomorrow." + +But the little girl didn't want to wait. She wanted to feed the animals now! With a determined look on her face, the little girl said, "No! We have to feed them now!" + +Mama smiled and said, "Okay, then. Let's find a way." She got a flashlight and with its light, they were able to feed the animals. The little girl was so happy! + +After all the animals were fed, the little girl hugged mama and said, "That was fun! Can we do this again tomorrow?" + +Mama smiled and said, "Yes, my sweet one. Tomorrow is Wednesday, so we can feed the animals again." + +The little girl smiled and went off to bed, happy that she was able to feed the animals. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit who wanted to play a game. He hopped around, looking for something exciting to do. + +Then he noticed something hidden behind a bush. He hopped over to have a closer look and found a ball of string. He grabbed the string with his paws and tugged. Suddenly something moved. + +The rabbit was so excited. He tugged on the string and when he released it, the ball bounced into the air. + +The rabbit leapt after it and caught it. He was amazed because the string was connected to something else. He tugged on it and discovered it was attached to a kite. + +He pulled the kite out of its hiding spot and was amazed with the motion of the colorful wings. He ran around the field, holding the string and feeling the breeze on his face. + +The rabbit had so much fun! He was happy that he found something hidden in the bush. He knew he would come back to play with the kite again. +One day, there were two friends, Jacob and Sadie, who were very excited to explore. They decided to search the house for something fun. + +As they looked around the kitchen, they noticed the freezer. Jacob asked Sadie, “What’s in there?†Safely peeking inside, they found a freezer full of fake food. + +Sadie thought it was a game and said, “Let’s hide the fake food from eachother!†+ +The two picked up each fake item and tried to find the best hiding spot. Sadie tucked a fake apple into the corner, and Jacob placed a fake burger behind a bottle. + +Once they finished the game, Jacob declared, “We play the best hide and seek!†+ +Sadie smiled and agreed, “Yup! That was fun!†+Avery went to the park with her mom one sunny day. She saw some strange things there. + +Avery's mom said, "Avery, look. Do you know what that is?" + +Avery looked and said, "It's a weird baseball." + +"Yes, it's a weird baseball," said her mom. "Do you know what this means?" + +Avery smiled and said, "It means I can play!" + +Avery and her mom both had so much fun playing baseball. They played for a long time, and Avery even hit the ball at one point. + +When Avery was getting tired, her mom said, "Avery, thank you for playing. I'm so glad that you care about playing baseball." + +Avery smiled and said, "Me too." +One day, Joey, who was only three years old, wanted to explore the world. He asked his Mommy to take him out for a walk and she said yes. As they walked, they saw beautiful buildings and Joey asked what they were. + +Mommy explained that they were called buildings and they were all very unique. Some were tall, some were small and some were very pretty. + +Mommy said, “Look, Joey. That building there is very pretty. Do you recognize it?†+ +Joey looked closely and said excitedly, “Yes, I recognize that building! It’s the same building as the one I saw in my dreams!†+ +Mommy smiled and said, “That’s wonderful, Joey! You definitely have a special gift.†+ +The moral of this story is that everyone has something special and unique about them! We should recognize and appreciate our special talents and never be afraid to explore the world around us. +Once upon a time, there was a generous lady who lived in a small town. One day she went to the park to sit on a bench. While she was sitting there, she saw an old man sitting on the next bench. + +The generous lady decided to be friendly and greeted him with a smile. The old man replied with a smile too, and told her that he was looking for something to eat. + +The generous lady wanted to help him, so she asked if he wanted something to eat. The old man was very pleased and thanked her for her generous offer. + +After eating, the old man thanked her again and shared with her an important lesson: It is better to give than to receive. + +The generous lady thanked the old man for his advice and asked him one last request: to always remember to be generous and kind to others. The old man smiled and agreed to her request. + +And they both went home with a lesson that day: Generosity is the best way of showing kindness. +Once upon a time there was an honest little ostrich. She wanted to make something special for her friends, so she headed off to the woods to find the perfect ingredients. + +She was looking around when she saw something special - a bush full of ripe, red strawberries. She decided to pick some and make a strawberry pie. But as she bent down to pick the berries, her foot made a rut in the ground. + +Suddenly, a grouchy old elephant appeared. "You made a mess!" the elephant cried. "You have to stay here and fix it!" + +The ostrich was scared, but she knew she had been honest and hadn't done anything wrong. She looked the elephant in the eyes and said bravely, "No, I won't stay here. I'm going to make something special for my friends!" + +The elephant was so impressed by the ostrich's courage that she let her go. The ostrich was so relieved and quickly ran back to the village with the strawberries. + +All her friends were so happy to see her and they ate the strawberry pie she made. They all shared a great time and the ostrich was proud that she had stood up for what was right. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mabel. She was very calm and liked to spend her days outside in the sunshine. Everyone was always complimenting her sunny mood. + +One day, while Mabel was walking in the forest, she heard a bell ringing. It seemed to come from somewhere in the trees. She stopped and looked around, but she couldn't see where it was coming from. + +Mabel stepped closer and the bell rang again. She turned the corner and saw a little cart. Inside the cart was a man selling all kinds of supplies. Mabel was very excited and she forgot all about the bell. + +The man in the cart knew Mabel's sunny nature and he said, "I think I have something special for you!" He filled a bag with all kinds of supplies and handed it to her. Mabel thanked him and began to walk away. + +Just as she was about to reach the end of the path, the bell rang out again. Mabel almost forgot about the bell, but then she remembered. She realized that the man had supplied her with the little bell. She was so happy and excited that she didn't want to ever take it off! + +Mabel ran to her family and showed them her new bell. They were surprised and impressed. Mabel had calmness and a bell to show for it! She wore the bell around her neck everywhere she went, always feeling calmer +Once, there was a girl named Sarah. She was very gifted, and wanted to show everyone how talented she was. She asked her mom to get her a new chair, and her mom said yes. So Sarah went out to find the perfect chair. + +When Sarah saw the perfect chair, she was so excited. She ran up to it, and attempted to reach to the top part. But she was too short, and wasn't able to reach it. + +So, Sarah asked a kind woman who was passing by for help. The kind woman said, "I'm happy to help you sweetheart, but why don't you try standing on the other chair first?" + +Sarah thought it was a great idea, so she quickly stepped onto the other chair. And sure enough, she was able to reach the perfect chair. She smiled from ear to ear, feeling very proud of herself. + +With help from the kind woman, Sarah was able to get her very own gifted chair. She was so happy! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, a bear and a fox. One stormy day, the bear roared and shook the ground. The fox was scared and slapped the bear. Suddenly, the sky lit up with bright lightning, which surprised both of them. + +The bear saw a hairy monster coming towards them and ran away. The fox stayed behind, bravely. When the monster came closer, the fox shouted, "Go away!" + +The monster backed away and returned to the dark clouds. Everyone was relieved and the fox said, "I'm glad I slapped you, bear, it saved us!" The bear agreed, and they ran off, laughing. The end. +Once upon a time there was a small mouse. She was a little mouse with a big dream. She wanted to find a pot of gold. + +"I want to find a pot of gold!" said the mouse. + +A friendly cat heard her, and he said, "I know how you can get a pot of gold!" + +"Really?" asked the mouse, her eyes wide with hope. + +"Yes!" said the cat. "It's very simple. All you need to do is be harmless and do your best to succeed." + +So the mouse started to work hard. All the while, she was careful to be harmless. + +Finally, after much effort, she found the pot of gold! She was so happy that she hopped up and down and squeaked for joy. + +The mouse had succeeded, and now she had a pot of gold! +Once there was a little bird who wanted to balance a pick on her beak. She tried and tried, but it was too hard. The pick kept falling off and making a mess. + +She asked her friends to help her, but they all told her it was impossible. They said she was too clumsy. + +So the little bird kept trying, even though it felt impossible. And then one day, she finally balanced the pick on her beak. But when she tried to show off to her friends, it made her lose her balance and the pick fell off and broke. + +The moral of the story is that you should be careful when showing off. It’s better to go slow and steady than to rush things or take too big of a risk. Trying too hard to impress can lead to a messy ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sophie who loved to dance. She had a beautiful dress with a sparkly bodice and a long, flowing skirt. One day, Sophie went to a store to pick out a new pair of shoes for her dancing. She tried on several pairs, but none of them seemed to fit her waist. + +"These shoes aren't the right number," Sophie said sadly. + +The store keeper smiled at Sophie and said, "Don't worry! I know just the pair for you." She took out a pair of shoes with a beautiful bow on the back. + +Sophie tried on the shoes and they fit perfectly! She smiled and gave the storekeeper a big hug. + +"Thank you so much!" she said. + +From that day on, Sophie never went anywhere without her perfect pair of dancing shoes! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Dee. She wanted to get married. One day she went to the store and saw a razor. She asked the storekeeper, "Do you have a razor I can use to marry?". + +The storekeeper laughed. "No, that is not how you marry someone", said the storekeeper. "You must give them a ring and a hug!" + +So Dee went and found a little ring. She put it on her fourth finger and gave a big hug to a teddy bear. "Now I'm married! ", said Dee. + +The storekeeper laughed again. "That's very sweet, Dee, but you need another person to marry someone", said the storekeeper. + +Dee thought and thought. Then she remembered her dolls. She put the little ring on one of their fingers and gave them both a hug. "Now I'm married!", said Dee. + +The storekeeper smiled. "That's much better, Dee! Congrats! You are married now." said the storekeeper. + +Dee smiled and went home to tell her mom she was married. +Once upon a time there was a farmer who had a wonderful minty patch. Everyday, the farmer would tend to it and make sure it was growing bigger and stronger. + +One day, the farmer decided to take some of the mint and spread it around the field. He wanted to give the patch an extra special flavour. + +He spread the mint around with a mild hand, so he could make sure it was delicious. As he looked around, the farmer was very proud of his work. + +But then suddenly, the wind started to blow, and the mint was spread far away from the patch! The farmer couldn't believe it! He had spread the mint too far, and he was in tears. + +He said sadly: "My mint is gone! Oh, what will I do now?" + +The farmer was very sad, and his minty patch was never the same again. +Once upon a time, there lived a little gray mouse. The mouse lived in luxury, living in a cozy home filled with plenty of cheese and good things to eat. + +One day, the mouse saw a whisper coming from the corner of the room. The mouse was curious and crept cautiously to investigate. When the mouse arrived, it saw a giant snake coiled around a pile of coins. The snake was hissing a quiet whisper. + +The gray mouse quickly ran away, carefully making sure to stay out of the sight of the snake. But the snake had seen and heard the mouse, and the mouse knew he had made a mistake. The mouse continued to creep along, careful to not make a sound. + +Suddenly, the snake appeared again and hissed louder. The mouse gasped and wondered what the snake could be up to. The snake began slithering toward the mouse, whispering even louder. + +The mouse had no choice but to run away as fast as he could. But the snake was too fast and eventually caught up. The end came quickly as the snake coiled around the mouse and crushed him, ending the gray mouse's luxury and peaceful life. +Jim was a three year old boy who had a new pillow. Every day he would take it with him on a walk. He would balance the pillow on top of his head and would run around outside. He thought it was so much fun! + +One day, his mother told him that he would get a big surprise if he could balance the pillow for the entire walk. He was so excited to get the surprise! He tried really hard to balance the pillow for the whole walk, but every time he moved too quickly, it would fall off. + +Finally, at the end of the walk, the pillow stayed balanced. Jim was so proud of himself and couldn't wait to get the surprise! His mother clapped and gave him a big hug. The big surprise was a brand new toy car. Jim was so happy and thanked his mother. +One day a little girl named Lucy was out playing in the backyard. As she was hanging upside down from the tree, a branch suddenly snapped and she fell to the ground. Lucy was scared and started to cry. + +She didn't know what to do so she went to her mom for help. Her mom asked what happened and Lucy told her that the branch had snapped and she had fallen down. Mom knew that she couldn't leave her daughter like this, so she found a way to hang the branch back on the tree. + +She tied it up with a piece of string so that it wouldn't fall off again. But when she tried to pull it back up, the branch remained firmly in place and would not move. She tried again and again, but still nothing happened! It was an unknown problem that she couldn't solve. + +So, the mom and daughter worked together to solve the unknown problem. Finally they figured it out and the branch was secured back on the tree. Lucy was so happy that her mom had saved her and she learned an important lesson that day never to hang so carelessly on the tree! +Molly was walking through the forest when she saw a caterpillar. It was green and wiggly, so Molly waved hello. The caterpillar waved back and they started to have fun. + +They raced to the top of the hill, ran down the flowery path and flew through the sky like butterflies. They played until Molly was so tired she couldn't move. + +The caterpillar realized Molly was feeling bad so it held out its tiny hand. Molly took it and smiled, but the caterpillar disappeared into the bush and Molly was left alone. + +She was very sad, walking back home in the darkness all by herself. Tears started to fall, but she knew that one day she would find the caterpillar again and they could play together. +One day, Sally saw a blue top on a high shelf. She wanted to wear it, so she asked her mom for help. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's a bit too high for you to reach. Shall I help you?" + +Sally nodded and said yes. Her mom picked the blue top off the shelf and handed it to Sally. + +Sally was so happy. She thanked her mom and put on the blue top. She smiled and said, "It's perfect!" +Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Jack and Tim. They loved to zoom around and have fun together. + +One day, Jack and Tim were playing near a lake and when Jack looked in the lake, he saw something shiny and took it out of the water. It was a perfect little pearl and Jack was so excited. + +Jack said to Tim, "Look what I found! It's so beautiful, let's keep it!" + +Tim was worried. "What if someone is looking for it and they get into trouble?" + +Jack smiled and said, "Let's put it back where we found it. That would be the perfect thing to do!" + +So Jack and Tim zoomed back to the lake and placed the pearl back in the lake. They both felt really proud of doing the right thing. + +The moral of the story is that it is always important to do the right thing and help others. That way nobody gets into trouble and everyone can be happy. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit who lived in the forest. His name was Hop. He was very loyal and always looking out for the forest animals. + +One day, the pond in the middle of the forst dried up. Hop was sad, but he was determined to find some water for his friends in the forest. So he hopped off to find a new source of water. + +After a long search, Hop found a nearby lake. He was so happy but he knew he couldn't carry water back to the forest. So, he had a very clever idea. He hopped to a nearby sturdy tree and he asked the birds to help him. + +The birds were so loyal that they flew back and forth to the lake, each carrying a beak full of water. The birds turned the pond into a big lake. + +Hop was so happy! The new lake provided enough water for all his animal friends in the forest. All thanks to the loyal birds who turned the pond into a big lake. +Once upon a time, there were two friends: Joe and Bill. They were both 3 years old and love to play together. One day, Joe was playing with his toy gun. He said to Bill, “I am going to shoot. Watch me!†Bill said, “That’s not fun. Let’s play chess instead.†Joe thought it was a good idea, so they went over to Bill’s house and sat down to play. + +They enjoyed themselves and had fun playing chess. Before they knew it, it was time to go. Joe quickly got up and said, “Let’s clean the table before we go.†Bill agreed, so they tidied up the pieces and put them away. Then they both said goodbye and waved each other off. + +Joe felt happy playing chess with his friend. He was glad they had kept the board clean and tidy. Joe smiled to himself and went off to play with his toy gun. +Once upon a time, there was an original monkey. He wanted to travel. With a skip in his step, he wanted to go to places he never seen before. + +One day, he asked his mother, “Can I travel?†+ +His mother replied, “Yes, you can. Just be careful and be sure to come back home.†+ +The monkey was very excited! He packed up some food and water, and off he went. + +He visited different countries and saw many wonderful things. Everywhere he went, he saw different kinds of animals and ate different kinds of food. He loved it! + +Finally, after many days, he returned home. His mother welcomed him with a big smile, happy to see her travel-loving monkey home safe and sound. +One day a little boy named Billy was feeling rather nervous. He had to go to the barber for a haircut and he wasn’t sure he was ready. He kept thinking about it until finally he had no more time. He went with his mum. + +When he arrived at the barber’s shop, Billy began to shiver. He was really scared. The barber asked him why he was so nervous, so Billy just shrugged his shoulders. + +The barber looked kind and said, “Don’t worry. I promise it won’t hurt. I’ll even give you a lollipop when we’re done!†+ +Billy couldn’t believe it. He had been so worried about his haircut but now with the promise of a lollipop, it looked like he might enjoy it after all. + +He watched as the barber began to cut his hair. He expected it to hurt but to his surprise, it didn’t. Instead it felt kind of nice. And sure enough, when the barber was done, he gave Billy the lollipop! + +Billy was so happy that he had been brave enough to get a haircut. He couldn’t wait to show his mum. +Once upon a time, there was a monster. It was big, scary and green. + +One day, a little boy named Robbie saw the monster in the woods. Robbie was very scared, but he had heard about monsters before and he wanted to be brave. + +Robbie walked up to the monster and asked "What are you doing here?". The monster said "I'm here to gain something very special". "What is it?", asked Robbie. + +The monster smiled and said "Graceful movements. I want to be able to dance like the birds and the clouds." Robbie thought for a moment, then said "I can help you. I can show you how to do it!" + +The monster was very happy and thanked Robbie. Together, they practiced and practiced until the monster could dance just like the birds and clouds. The monster was so graceful! + +Robbie and the monster became good friends. Robbie was proud of himself for being brave and helping the monster gain the graceful movements. They danced together every day, and had a lot of fun! +Oliver was a restless little boy. He loved to collect all sorts of things. One day, he went to the park with his mom. He was looking for something new to collect. Suddenly, he spotted a photo! He was so excited that he collected it right away. He kept it safe in his pocket and admired it every chance he could get. + +Oliver never stopped looking for new things to collect. His mom smiled when he showed her his newest photo every day. They kept walking around the park and his mom helped Oliver to find even more new things to collect. + +Finally, they were done collecting. Oliver's mom was happy to see his smile. She knew that he had found some new treasures! +Once upon a time there was a hunter who lived in a small forest. He was happy and content with his life. He loved to go out and hunt everyday. + +One day, a small rabbit saw the hunter and felt very envious. He asked the hunter, "Why are you so happy?" + +The hunter replied, "I love hunting and the forest is my home. I am very content here." + +The rabbit started to feel increasingly envious. He couldn't understand why the hunter was content with his life. He wanted to have the same things that the hunter did. + +So he started to scheme a plan to get what the hunter had. He wanted to take away all the hunter's joy, and so he invited a big bear to the hunter's forest. The bear was so big that he scared away all the wildlife. + +The hunter was devastated by the bear, who caused him to lose his hunting grounds. He was sad and could no longer find happiness in his life. + +The moral of the story is that it's never wise to be envious. It can lead to making bad choices, which can have serious consequences. +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant boy named Peter. He was only three years old but already knew a lot. One day, he found an old chair in the street and decided to take it home with him. He cleaned the chair and made it look beautiful. Mama saw the chair and said, “That’s a brilliant idea!†+ +Peter spent many hours in the chair. Every day he would sit there and listen to stories from people around town. He learned about different kinds of animals and about people who used to live in the area. + +One day, Peter heard an old story about a doctor who healed people with his magical powers. Peter decided he wanted to learn to heal like the doctor did. He asked everyone he met if they knew how to heal. + +Finally, an old man told Peter that the best way to heal is with kindness and love. He said, “Kindness and love are the most powerful healers in the world.†Peter practiced by being kind to everyone he met. + +Every day, Peter became more and more brilliant as he learned to heal. He spread kindness and love throughout his town and everyone was happy. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Max and Joe. They were playing in the park when they saw a big, round barrel. Max wanted to try and roll it downhill, but Joe thought it would be better to leave it alone. + +Max: "Let's roll the barrel. It will be fun!" +Joe: "No, we should just leave it" + +Max didn't listen to Joe. He pushed the barrel, and it started to roll downhill. The barrel started to move faster and faster. Then, Max shouted out: "Stop!" But it was too late. The barrel ran into a tree, and it made a loud noise. + +Max and Joe were very scared. They stepped closer to the barrel, and they saw that it was different. It was so damaged that it was useless. Max felt very bad and apologized to Joe. Joe just shook his head sadly. They both knew it was a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a nation that was very sleepy. Everyone in the nation was very lazy and never wanted to do anything. One day, a little girl decided to change things. She walked up to the mayor of the nation and asked him why everyone was so sleepy. + +The mayor replied, "I'm not sure what to do! Everyone in this nation is so lazy and never seem to want to try anything new." + +The little girl said, "I think everyone's tired because they haven't been using their imagination. Everyone should try different things to help the nation." + +The mayor thought about this for a moment and then said, "That's a brilliant idea! We must encourage everyone to use their imagination and try different things. That will help this nation become more awake!" + +The little girl smiled and replied, "Yes, if everyone works together, I'm sure this nation will be very awake and healthy!" + +Moral of the story: Working together and using imagination can help us make our nation a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty little bear called Tiny. He lived in the forest and thought he was very clever. + +One day, Tiny saw a tall steel tower standing in the middle of the forest. He wondered what it was and he wanted to climb to the top and have a look. + +He tried to get to the top but it was too high and he couldn't reach. Then he had an idea. He thought he could find some other things to stack in a pile and then he could climb to the top. + +He searched the forest and found some logs and rocks to stack up. After a while, the pile was taller than the tower. Tiny clapped his paws and cheered. He was so excited about getting to the top. + +He started to rise up the pile, but then he began to feel a bit scared. He had never been so high before. The wind started to blow and Tiny wobbled and swayed. He felt so small and alone up there. + +But he didn't give up, he kept climbing and eventually reached the top. He looked around and felt proud of himself for being so brave. + +Then he realised something strange. The tower was actually a statue of a giant bear just like him! He laughed and felt naughty for not having noticed before. +One day, Tommy was playing in the garden when he heard a loud noise. He went to investigate and he discovered a strange creature stirring the soil. Tommy asked, "What are you doing?" + +The creature replied, "I am looking for an invitation. Do you have one?" + +Tommy remembered that he was holding an invitation from his mother. It was thick and purple. He gave it to the creature. + +The creature was delighted. He said thank you and then he began to fly away. Tommy watched as the creature flew up into the sky, eventually disappearing into the clouds. + +He felt disturbed. He couldn't believe the creature had taken his mothers invitation. He wondered where it could have gone. He had a feeling he would find out soon enough. +Mum and Dad took Tony to school for the first time. Tony was very jolly because he got to go to school for the first time with his big brother. + +When they arrived at the school, Tony's brother passed his bag to him and gave him a hug. Then, he said: "I'm sure you'll have lots of fun at school." + +Mum and Dad then passed Tony to the teacher. The teacher said: "Welcome Tony! I'm sure you'll enjoy school." She was very jolly and gave Tony a big smile. + +Tony walked into the classroom with a big smile on his face. He knew he was going to have a fun day at school. +Joe was walking in the park one day. He saw a big yellow egg in the grass. He was so happy and ran over to pick it up. + +"Whoa!" Joe said. He had never seen an egg so big! + +Suddenly, the egg started talking. "Hello little boy," it said. "I am an alien." Joe was scared. + +"Why are you so sad?" he asked the egg. "I am sad because I cannot go back home," the egg said. + +Joe felt sorry for the egg. "Don't worry," he said. "We will find a way for you to get home." He hugged the egg tight. + +The egg smiled. "Thank you for being so kind," it said. Joe smiled back. +It was a sunny day when Jack the cop went out for a walk. He had on his blue uniform and he was feeling good. As he walked down the street, he noticed a boy in a blue sack. Jack was surprised to see it and asked "What's in the sack?". The boy pointed to the sack and said "My ball". Jack smiled and said "Oh, that's a nice ball. Where did you get it?". The boy proudly said "I got it from the store". + +Jack said "That's great! Have you had fun playing with it?". The boy nodded and said "Yes, I've had so much fun! I love playing with my new blue ball." Jack said "That's so cool, I'm glad you like it". The boy smiled and said "Thank you". Then he happily skipped off with his blue sack and his ball. Jack watched him with a smile and continued along his way. +Grandma had something special in her pocket. She said it was very old and wanted the three year old to take good care of it. They sat together on the sofa and grandmother said "Listen carefully, my grandchild. This is something very important". Grandma pulled the object out of her pocket and said "This is a magical coin. It is very old and it will bring you some luck if you listen to me". + +The little one nodded and listened very carefully. Grandma said "Whenever you feel scared or upset, just touch the coin and close your eyes. Imagine something good happening and wish for it. After a few moments, open your eyes and the coin will make it come true". + +The little one wasn't sure if it would really work, but he wanted to give it a try. So he kept the coin in his pocket and every time he was scared of something, he touched the coin and imagined his wish coming true. And it worked! Whenever he got scared, the coin made things better. That's how the magical coin became his best friend. +Mum and Dad had a surprise for Henry. They said they were taking him to the shop to pick something special. Henry was very excited. + +When they arrived at the shop, Henry saw a big brown bicycle. It was shinny and looked new. He wanted it straight away. + +Mum said, "We can buy it, but first we have to polish it". + +Henry said, "Let's do it!" He helped Dad polish the bicycle until it sparkled. + +When they finished, Dad put it in the car and they drove home. + +When they arrived, Henry couldn't believe his eyes. His new bicycle was amazing. He said "Thank you" to Mum and Dad and jumped on the bicycle. He couldn't wait to go outside and show his friends. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was silly and loved to paint. One day Jack saw a sign for the opera. He was excited and wanted to go. So he asked his Mama if he could go. Mama said no because it was too late. + +Jack was sad. He didn't know what to do. He knew he wanted to paint. So he decided to paint the opera. He took out the paints and started to work. He painted until it was dark outside. + +When Papa came home he saw what Jack had done. Papa was angry and yelled at him. He said that it was silly to paint the opera. He was mad and scolded Jack. + +Jack felt bad and cried. He knew he made a mistake. Mama and Papa were so angry they said he couldn't paint anymore. + +Jack was sad and learned his lesson. +Once upon a time there was a small girl called Pip. She was three years old and loved to play in the park. One day, Pip went to the park with her dad. As they were walking, they noticed an unknown old man. He had a microphone in his hand and was singing a funny song. Dad and Pip laughed at the old man. + +Suddenly, Dad asked Pip what she thought they should do. Pip got a big smile on her face and said, “Let’s kick the microphone!†Dad said, “No, we shouldn’t do that. It’s not nice to cause trouble.†+ +Pip thought about it for a minute. She remembered what her mum always said to her: “Do onto others as you would want them to do onto you.†So instead of kicking the microphone, Pip decided to give the old man a big smile. + +The old man smiled back and gave Pip a hug. Dad and Pip said goodbye and they went home. Pip learned a big lesson that day: never kick unknown things; instead be kind and be polite. +John was feeling excited. He was going to paint his bedroom. He asked his mum for supplies. His mum gave him the colour paints and a brush. + +John started painting. He was making the walls blue and the ceiling yellow. He was having a lot of fun. + +After a while, John's mum came in the room. She asked him, "John, have you finished painting?" + +John smiled and answered, "Just one more wall to go!" + +Mum smiled and said, "OK! I'm going to give you a quiz. Can you tell me what colour the walls are?" + +John said, "The walls are blue and the ceiling is yellow!" + +Mum nodded and said, "Good job, John. Now go outside and play. Just make sure you don't get wet!" + +John smiled and nodded. He ran out of the house, forgetting all about the painting. +Once upon a time, there was a girl. She loved to dress up every day. She had a special dress with lots of colors and she was very proud of it. + +One day, the girl was walking outside and she saw a big puddle. It had lots of mud and looked very ugly. She thought it would be fun to get all dressed up and jump into the puddle. + +But then she had an idea. She ran home and changed into an old dress that had many patches. She smiled and said to herself, "This is going to be so much fun." + +The girl returned to the puddle with her old dress and jumped in without a care. She laughed and made a giant splash with her feet. She ran around and felt so happy. + +Suddenly, she looked up and saw a rainbow in the sky. She was happy that she had chosen to dress the way she did. The rainbow was a beautiful reward for her brave choice. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bird. The bird flew high in the sky and paused to look around. It saw a grape hanging from a vine. The bird flew over to the grape and ate it. It felt very happy and flew away. + +The bird flew all around the sky and paused to look at the fluffy clouds and colorful trees. Then, it saw another grape and flew down to eat it. As it flew away, the grape made a sweet, juicy taste in its beak. + +The graceful bird flew even more and paused to look around. Then it saw a whole bunch of grapes on a tree. The bird flew over and enjoyed eating them. When the bird was done, it flew even higher and enjoyed looking at the world below. + +The graceful bird paused to admire how beautiful the world is. Then it flew away, happy and full from enjoying all the sweet grapes. +One day, Timmy went for a visit with his parents. They went to visit a special place, full of tall mountains. + +When they arrived, Timmy wanted to explore. His parents said it was okay, so he went around looking at the pale mountains. + +As he was examining them, his parents called his name. Timmy ran back to them, and they all had a picnic together. + +After enjoying their food and drinks, Timmy's parents asked him what he had examined. He pointed to the pale mountains and said, "I looked at those!" + +His parents smiled and said, "You've seen something beautiful today, Timmy. Now let's go explore more!" +Once upon a time there was a friendly bear named Bob. Bob was always looking for fun things to do. One day, he saw a strange symbol on the ground. He touched it with his paw but nothing happened. + +Bob was about to leave when he heard a voice. +"Hello!" it said. Bob looked around but he couldn't see anyone. He touched the symbol again and a bright light filled the area. + +In front of Bob stood a friendly fairy. "My name is Susie," the fairy said. "That symbol you touched is a magic portal. I live on the other side!" + +Bob and Susie became instant friends. They played together every day and told each other stories. Bob and Susie were the best of friends! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. One day Lucy decided to go for a walk in the park. She felt so free and happy. But after a while, Lucy started to feel uncomfortable and decided to return home. + +On her way back home she spotted a pond. She stopped for a moment and looked at the water, but she noticed something strange in the water. It was some kind of wake. It was like a wave, but bigger and longer. Lucy was very confused and asked out loud: "What is this thing?" + +Suddenly, a giant fish appeared from the water and said: "That's my wake, I am returning home." Lucy felt very happy and asked the fish if she could come too. The fish said: "Yes, but you must be very quiet and swim very quickly because this is a very uncomfortable journey." + +And so it was, Lucy and the fish returned home together. Lucy learned lots of new things and was so excited to tell her family all about her adventure! +Once there was a clumsy rabbit. He wanted to jump so high, higher than all of his friends were able to. + +One day, the rabbit had an idea. He decided to go to the store and get some oil. He shook the bottle and put some oil on the bottom of his paws. Now he could jump higher! + +He was so excited about his new power that he danced around, shaking his paws and hopping up and down. He was jumping so high! + +Everyone around was amazed and all the other rabbits wanted to get some oil too. But the clumsy rabbit was the only one brave enough to go to the store and buy the oil. He was proud of himself and would never forget that day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. Jane was busy busy and loved playing with steam. Every day, her dad would let her play with it in the garden. Every day, Jane would spend hours playing with the steam and having fun. + +One day, Jane's dad said "No more steam! It's time to go inside and tidy up". + +Jane was sad. She said "But daddy, I don't want to tidy up! I want to play with steam". + +Her dad said "If you want to play with steam again, you need to tidy up first. Then I'll let you play". + +So Jane tidiedup her room. Once that was done, her dad said she could go outside and play with steam. + +Jane was happy and she learned a big lesson that day. She learnt that if you want something, you have to work for it. +Sami was a happy 3 year old. He had lots of friends from school and was always very friendly with everyone. One day, as Sami played with his friends, his teacher asked him if he wanted to learn more. + +Sami looked up from his play and said, "Yes, Teacher! What should I study?" + +His teacher smiled and said," I will give you something special to study: it's called saving money. You can start by keeping a few coins in your wallet!" + +Sami smiled and thanked his teacher. He went home and asked his mom for a special wallet. Then, he placed a few coins in it and promised himself he would save more and more money as he grew older. + +As Sami grew older, he also grew smarter. He held more than coins in his wallet! He kept notes and even put a few dollars in it too. He learned how to save more money and how to use it wisely. + +Later, when Sami was grown up, he had a lot of money in his wallet. He could buy whatever his heart desired and he kept his wallet with him always. His friends always said he was smart and friendly for saving money since he was a 3 year old kid. +Once upon a time there was a brave little boy called Tim. He always wanted to have a flag, but he didn’t know where to find one. One day, Tim decided to go for a walk in the park to search for a flag. + +As Tim was walking through the park, he happened to spot a beautiful flag, gently flying in the wind. He asked the park keeper about it, and the park keeper said, “Why, that is my flag! It’s an old family heirloom.†+ +Tim was so excited and asked, “Could I have it?†The park keeper smiled and said, “If you are gentle with it, and take good care of it, then I would be happy for you to have it.†+ +So, Tim now has a flag of his own! He is so proud that he takes it everywhere with him. He loves to show it off and tells everyone it’s a special family heirloom. +Once upon a time, two friends went to a restaurant. They had been friends since they were babies and they both liked being wild. + +They started to fight when one wanted ice cream, and the other wanted cake. + +Friend 1 said: "I want to have ice cream!" + +Friend 2 said: "No, I am having cake!" + +The waiter said: "Why don't you both have some? It doesn't have to be a fight!" + +Suddenly, both of the friends remembered that it was better to be friends than to fight. + +They smiled and hugged each other. + +Friend 1 said: "I will have an ice cream, and you can have cake!" + +Friend 2 said: "Yes! That sounds like a good idea!" + +The waiter smiled and brought them both a treat. They were both happy and ended up having a great time at the restaurant. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Jane. She was three years old and loved to explore the world around her. One day when she was out in the garden, she found a special rock. It was very soft and sparkly, so she knew it must be a mineral. + +With a big smile on her face, she rushed over to her mum, who was reading in the living room. + +“Mum,†Jane said, “Look what I found!†+ +She put the mineral on the table and her mum gasped. + +“That’s so beautiful!†exclaimed Mum, “It must be a special rock.†+ +Jane nodded proudly and then ran back outside to keep exploring. From that day onwards, Jane kept looking for more minerals and never stopped smiling. +Once upon a time, there was a honest boy who loved celery. He always ate it with his lunch. One day, the boy was in the kitchen and saw a big bowl of celery. He did not pause to think, he didn't even pause to grab a plate. He took some of the celery and ate it with his bare hands! He thought it was so yummy that he was tempted to take more. But, he thought again, he was honest and wanted to do the right thing. He paused for a moment until he decided not to take any more of the celery. He was very proud of himself and gave himself a pat on the back. + +The boy's mother saw this and had to laugh. She said, “Look at you, being such an honest little boy! You did the right thing. As a reward, you can have a big cup of celery when we go to the store tomorrow. How does that sound?†+ +The little boy smiled, delighted at the idea. He couldn't wait to go to the store and have his big cup of celery. + +And they did go to the store the next day, and the little boy got his big cup of celery. He was so happy, and it all started with a moment of pause. +Once upon a time there lived a little fox in the wild. He was so brave, always exploring and discovering the world around him. + +One day, the fox was out walking in the woods. He saw a strange cross in a clearing and went to take a closer look. He thought to himself, “What is it? What does it mean?†+ +The fox asked a friend who was nearby. “Do you know what this cross means?†His friend, a strong badger, drew closer and replied, “This cross is special. It’s a symbol of hope. It lets us know that no matter how wild the world can be, there’s still always hope.†+ +The fox was so moved by the words. He looked up at the big, beautiful cross, and said “Yes, I hope!†+ +From then on, the fox always had hope in his heart and he never felt scared or alone. He was glad that he found that cross, it was a reminder of the hope he had. +Once there was a wealthy man who lived in a big house. He had a big bookshelf in his living room full of his favorite books. Every night he would put a new book on the shelf and read it until the morning. + +One morning, he noticed an exciting book on the top shelf. He put the book down and opened it up to the first page. At first he thought it was just an ordinary book, but then he noticed a hidden pocket inside. He couldn't believe his eyes when he put his hand inside of the pocket and pulled out a golden key! + +The man was very intrigued. He found a small note inside the pocket that said, "Solve the mystery and you will be more wealthy than you ever imagined." He couldn't believe his luck and quickly set off to solve the mystery. + +When he arrived at the mystery's destination, he found a giant vault full of treasures. The wealthy man had finally solved the mystery, and he was now the richest man alive! +One bright morning, a small rabbit was hopping about feeling very happy. He saw a mailbox outside, and thought it looked interesting. He hopped over to it and jumped up to take a closer look. Suddenly, he felt himself slipping off the mailbox and down into a deep dark hole. He was helpless. + +Time seemed to stand still for the poor little rabbit. Suddenly, he felt something soft under his feet and he looked down to see that he was standing on a bed of soft green grass. He looked around and saw a beautiful sunny meadow all around him. + +The rabbit felt a sense of relief and joy as he hopped off in search of something to eat. Then, he heard a noise above him and looked up. He saw colorful spring flowers dancing in the breeze. The rabbit smiled and hopped and hopped until he was back home. He was glad to be safe at last. +Once upon a time, there was a very eager little girl named Sarah. Every day, she ran around the garden, playing and exploring. + +One day, Sarah ran to the middle of the garden and saw something sparkly. She stopped to take a closer look, and saw a beautiful diamond! She was so excited and shouted: +"Oh boy, a diamond!" + +She was so happy and excited that she ran to tell her dad the news. + +When her dad heard the news, he smiled and said to Sarah encouragingly: "Take a deep breath Sarah, and relax. Let's take the diamond home first before we decide what to do with it". + +Once they got home, Sarah's dad put the diamond in a safe place. This made Sarah very happy and she ran around, jumping and singing. + +Finally, Sarah's dad said to Sarah, "Now relax, Sarah. You can play with it when you want. Take your time and enjoy it". + +And so Sarah did. She spent many happy days playing with the diamond and exploring it more. Relaxing and being happy, she had found the greatest treasure! +Once upon a time, two friends, Phil and William, were playing in the park. Phil was a bossy boy, while William was very kind. They saw an old man who was trying to lift a bag of salt. + +The kind William wanted to help the old man, so he offered to lift the bag of salt. He was very strong and was able to lift it easily. The old man thanked him and William gave him a smile. + +Phil noticed that William was able to lift the salt and he got an idea. He asked William to help him lift his toy car, and William kindly agreed. + +Phil was very happy and thanked William for his help. From then on, William was the boss and Phil was happy to do whatever he said. They never stopped being friends. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a child named John who lived in the city. Every night, he'd look up at the stars and wonder what was out there. He wanted to make friends with the stars, despite knowing they were too far away to reach. One day, John decided he wanted to try anyway. He thought that if he used his nose, he could make friends with the stars. John set off, determined to make his dream come true. + +Using all of his patience, John kept looking for a way for hours and hours. He ran and jumped, but still he couldn't find a way. Finally, John realized he couldn't get to the stars and he had to accept it. + +John understood that this was an important lesson - he had been too patient and should have stopped trying sooner. This was the lesson he learned - to be patient, but also to know when to stop. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to get something special. He asked his mom, "Can I get a skull?" His mom thought for a moment and then said, "No, sweetie, you can't have a skull, why don't you replace it with something else?" The little boy nodded and thought. He soon found a small rock that looked like a skull and quickly grabbed it. He ran back to his mom and said, "Look, I found a new skull!" His mom just sighed and said, "That is not a real skull, sweetie." + +The little boy didn't care and continued to play with his new rock. He took it outside and showed it to his friends. They all thought it was really cool, and he was happy to have this special rock. But then one day, something strange happened. The rock started to feel heavy in his hands and he soon realized that it was really a real skull! He was scared and dropped it, and it broke into a million pieces. + +The little boy then realized that not everything can be replaced, and he should have listened to his mom. + +Moral of the story: Always listen to your parents, because they know what's best for you. +Once upon a time there was a three year old named Ru. Ru liked to skip everywhere he went. One day Ru was skipping to the park and noticed a storm drain. It had bars on it so no one could fall in. Ru stopped and put his hand against the bars. + +Suddenly, a crab walked up to Ru and said, "What are you doing here?" Ru smiled and said, "I'm skipping and I found this cool storm drain." The crab then said, "Well, I don't think you should stay here. The crab was being a little rude. + +Ru said, "I'm just having fun." But the crab said, "No, you should leave." So Ru skipped away and waved goodbye to the crab. He was still a little sad that the crab had been so rude. + +Ru arrived safely at the park and played for the rest of the day. He never forgot the storm drain or the rude crab. But he sure had fun skipping all the way there. +Once upon a time, there was a very modest boy called Ben. He was three years old and liked a bit of adventure. One day, he decided to go on a hunt for something special. + +He asked his mom, “Mom, can I go and reach something?†+ +His mom asked him, “What do you want to reach, Ben?†+ +“I want to reach a mask!†Ben replied. + +His mom thought for a moment, then said, “Ok, Ben. You can go! But be careful!†+ +Ben spent the whole day walking around looking for something special. Eventually he found an old, beaten-up mask. It was just the modest one he was looking for. + +He reached out and grabbed it. It was just the perfect mask for him! He was so excited he couldn't contain his joy and ran back home with the mask. + +He happily showed his mom his newly-found mask and said, “Look what I reacched!†+ +His mom smiled and said, “That’s a great mask Ben. You did a great job reaching it!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Kate. She was only three years old and she had a favourite toy - a doll. She spent lots of time playing with the doll and keeping it safe. + +One day, the doll broke and Kate was so sad. She tried to fix it but the pieces kept falling apart. She used tape but it didn't work. She struggled to try and mend it but nothing worked. + +Suddenly, her dad walked into the room and she began to cry. "What's wrong, sweetheart?" he asked. Kate told him what happened and he smiled. "No worries, we can fix it," he said. + +He then took out a very special tape, something Kate had never seen before. He carefully taped all the pieces together and he fixed the doll! + +Kate was so happy and relieved. She thanked her dad and gave him a big hug. With her dad's help, she had managed to fix her toy. Her dad was her hero! +Once upon a time, a 3 year old girl named Sarah went out for a walk with her mom. Sarah saw a jewelry store, so she said to her mom, "Mom, can we go inside? I want to look at all the jewelry!" + +Her mom said, "Of course! But remember, if you see something you like, we can't get it today." + +Sarah thanked her mom and they went inside. They saw lots of rings, necklaces and other jewelry all laid out in an organized way. Sarah gasped and started pointing to different pieces she liked. She was so excited and couldn't choose which one she liked the most. + +Then, something happened. The store alarm went off and suddenly, the store was filled with loud rings. Sarah's mom said, "We have to leave now!" and pulled Sarah out the door. + +Sarah was so sad - she had wanted the jewelry so much. But at least she still had her mom. Even though the story had a bad ending, Sarah felt lucky and safe with her mom. +Once there was a bunny called Bob. He loved to pick food from the garden. One day he found an interesting plant. It looked like a stick, but it smelled bitter and tasty. It was celery. He nibbled it and loved it. + +Bob's sister Sue saw him. She was very angry and shouted, "Bob, stop eating that! It's not good for you!" Bob knew Sue was right, but he still wanted to eat the celery. + +Sue came up with an idea. She said, "Bob, if you promise not to eat the celery, I'll give you some yummy treats." Bob knew Sue was trying to help him, so he agreed. From then on, Sue would prevent Bob from eating the celery. + +The end. +One day, a three-year-old girl named Lily was walking through the forest. Suddenly, she saw an old witch. The witch had a long white beard and a pointy hat. Lily was scared and started to cry. + +The witch said, "Don't be scared, little one. I won't hurt you." She smiled and held out her hand. Lily stopped crying and looked at the offered hand. + +The witch said, "Come, let's make friends. My name is Agatha." Lily smiled and took Agatha's hand. Agatha showed Lily the forest and the magical creatures living there. They laughed and had lots of fun. + +At the end of the day, Agatha gave Lily a big hug and said, "We will be friends forever, won't we?" Lily smiled and nodded. Lily walked home with a big smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mandy who loved to play outside with her friends. Every day she would come home from school and tell her mom all about her adventures. + +One day, Mandy's mom told her that she would be getting a surprise in the mail. Mandy was excited! She ran to the mailbox every day to check for the surprise. + +Finally, one day, the surprise came in the mail. It was a ticket to a sweet vacation! Mandy was so happy. + +The moral of the story is to always look forward to something better. Mandy's mail surprise was a sweet vacation that she enjoyed a lot and it showed her to always keep an eye out for better things in life. Foreshadowing and setup are used when Mandy's mom told her she would get a surprise in the mail and payoff when Mandy found the ticket. +Once upon a time, there was an organized iron. It was all shiny and clean. Every morning, the iron would get ready for the day. It would stretch it's arms and legs and get ready to mark all the clothes. + +Then, something special happened. One day, the iron got an invitation. It was invited to a party! The iron got very excited and quickly put on their best dress. Everyone was so excited to see the organized iron! + +At the party, everyone was so happy. The iron took center stage and marked everyone's clothes. Everyone clapped and cheered for the iron. The iron had never felt so special before! + +The party was over, but the iron had made lots of memories. The iron was very happy and couldn't wait to go back to marking clothes. From then on, the iron was even more organized and happy! +Once upon a time there was a tree in the woods. It was a tall tree, towering above all the other trees. One day, two children called Jack and Jill wanted to climb the tree and see what was up there. + +Jack had an axe and he told Jill to stand back. He split the wood with the axe and made steps for them to climb up. They climbed up, higher and higher and eventually saw a distant land. + +It looked wonderful and they were so excited. Jill said, "Let's go there!" + +But Jack said, "No, it's too distant - we'll get lost if we go there." + +Jill started to cry. She wanted to explore this distant land. Jack could see that Jill was upset and he said, "Let's go part of the way and then come back. We can still explore, but we won't get lost." + +Jill was relieved and they started their journey. As they went further away, they noticed all the amazing things that the distant land had to offer. Together, they set out on their adventure. +Jack was at the park with his dad. He was so excited - it was his first time and he had never seen anything like it. They walked to a big, green field where an empty helicopter was parked. + +Jack's dad pointed at the helicopter and said, "Wow! Look! That's a helicopter!" + +Jack was amazed. He asked,"Can we get inside?" + +His dad smiled and said, "Sure! Let's go!" + +Jack and his dad opened the door to the helicopter and climbed inside. It was very tidy. Jack was so excited and he smiled from ear to ear. + +His dad explained, "We'll stay here and look around. Have fun!" + +Jack waved goodbye to his dad and started exploring the helicopter. He looked out the windows and saw beautiful views of the park. After a while of exploring, Jack was so tired that he lay down in the back and fell asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Blue. Blue was walking in the forest when she saw a pass. It was so beautiful that Blue wanted it right away. + +Then, she noticed a big fish swimming by. It had the pass in its mouth. Blue tried to catch it, but it was too fast. + +The fish looked at Blue and said, "This pass is mine. You can't have it." The fish then laughed and swam away. + +Blue was so envious that she started to blink. She blinked so many times that when she opened her eyes again, the fish was gone and so was the pass. + +Blue was so sad that she started to cry. She knew that she would never have the pass and she would never be able to make her dream come true. +Once upon a time there was a smart frog. He hopped into a river every day looking for fun. One day he saw a big, bright light in the water. Jumping out of the water, the frog was scared. He asked, "What is that?," but no one answered. + +The frog hopped closer to the light. He saw it was coming from a fire. He hopped up closer and saw a campfire, burning bright and warm. As he watched the fire, he started to feel the power it had. + +Suddenly, an old man appeared from above the river. He was wearing a big, beautiful cloak. He said, "See how the fire burns? That's nature's power, that's what gives us warmth and light." + +The frog was amazed. He jumped right in the fire and felt the warmth on his skin. From then on, he always remembered the power of the fire. He was so smart he would never forget. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved playing in the garden and was always looking for snails and bugs. One day, Lucy went outside wearing her new watch. It was small and very cheap but she liked it a lot! + +She spent a few hours playing and enjoying the sun. Suddenly, she looked over to her watch and noticed that the time was getting late. She started to panic and ran to find her mom. When she found her, Lucy said: "Mom! I have been playing for so long and I'm late for dinner! What should I do?". + +Her mom smiled and said "Don't panic, sweetheart. We can just grab a snack and I'll give you a bath. Then it will be time to watch your favorite tv show." + +Lucy felt much better. She grabbed a quick snack with her Mom and soon jumped into the bathtub. After a fun bubble bath, she put on her favourite pyjamas and settled down to watch her favorite show. + +The End. +One day, a young boy named Max was playing with his toy trucks. He loved making them zoom around the floor and race his friends. Suddenly, he noticed something sparkly by his feet. He bent down to pick it up. It was a can of shiny, silver powder. Max was so excited that he ran to go show his mom. + +Max's mom was busy folding laundry in the kitchen. "Look, Mom!" yelled Max, holding up the can of sparkly powder. "What is it, sweetheart?" asked his mom as she kneeled down to get a closer look. "It's powder! Can I keep it?" asked Max. His mom smiled. "It looks like special powder, but I don't think it will fit inside your toy truck." + +Max grabbed the can of powder and put it back down by his feet, trying to figure out a way to make it fit in his truck. He kept pushing it inside and taking it out, but nothing seemed to work. He kept trying and trying without giving up. + +Finally, after a long time, Max managed to make it fit. He had used some tape to keep it together and now his truck was a special one. He smiled proudly, looking around to share his success, but then he noticed something strange. The can of special powder was glowing... + +Max couldn't believe his eyes and he soon realized that the sparkly powder was magical! He +Molly was playing with her toys on the cheap carpet when she heard a voice call her name. + +"Molly, come push this carpet," said Mommy. + +Molly jumped up and ran over to where Mommy was. Mommy was pushing the carpet towards the hallway. + +"Come, push with me," said Mommy. + +Molly started to push too. Little by little, the carpet started to move across the floor as Molly and Mommy both pushed it. + +"Look how fast we can go!" said Molly. + +Mommy laughed and said, "Yes, together we can push this carpet in no time!" + +After a while, they moved the carpet to the hallway. + +"Good job, Molly!" said Mommy. + +Molly smiled and hugged Mommy. They had moved the cheap carpet together. +The small boy stood in his bedroom looking out the window. Mama had told him not to go outside yet. He saw his dad in the yard with the dog. His dad had a strange leash in his hand, and the dog was walking around, looking alert. + +The boy needed to go outside, so he called out to his dad. "Dad, can I take the dog for a walk?" he requested. + +His dad smiled and nodded. He handed the leash to the boy and said: "Be sure to stay close! The dog needs to be alert while you're outside." + +The boy was happy to finally be able to go outside. He held the leash tightly as he walked around the yard with the dog. Everywhere the dog went, it looked alert. + +Then, suddenly, the dog sprinted away. The boy panicked and ran after the dog, but he couldn't keep up. He called for his dad, but he was too far away. + +Luckily, the dog had just been curious. He stopped when he reached the edge of the yard and looked back at the boy. The boy grabbed the leash and the dog trotted obediently back. + +The boy knew to stay close with the leash, just like his dad had requested. +Once upon a time there was an ugly king. He wanted to look the best he could, so he asked a polisher to help him. + +The polisher said, "I'll make you shine bright sir, but it'll cost." + +The king replied, "Go on then, I must be the shiniest king of all." + +The polisher took out his supplies and started to polish the king's crown. He worked and worked until the king's crown shone brightly. + +The king said, "You did a wonderful job sir, now I'm the shiniest king in the kingdom!" He paid the polisher and gave him a big smile. + +The polisher said, "Thank you, your majesty, you look very handsome now!" + +The king felt very proud and went for a walk around the kingdom. Everyone bowed to him and complimented how shiny he looked. + +The king thought to himself, "Polishing really can make a difference!" +One day, Mom took Lila to the park. Lila was so happy to go, she skipped all the way there. When she got to the park, she saw a big, fancy swing. Lila wanted to swing so badly, but Mom said no. + +"You are too little to swing without me," Mom said. + +Lila wanted to try so badly, but she could not. Then, Mom had an idea. She used a hook to hang Lila's toy bear on the swing. + +"Now, you can swing," she said. + +Lila was so happy! She pushed the toy bear on the swing and it went higher and higher. She giggled and laughed the whole time. At last, Mom said it was time to go home. + +Lila was not happy to leave, but she knew it was time to go. She promised herself she would come and swing with her toy bear again. Mom even said she might permit it the next time. +Once upon a time, there were two friends Jenny and Tracy. They were both three years old and loved to bake. + +One day, they arrived at Jenny's house with a big bag of dough. Jenny said, "Let's make something with this dough!" + +Tracy replied, "Yes! Let's make fake cakes." Jenny and Tracy got to work. They leaned over the dough and started shaping it into circles. + +They placed all the circles on a baking tray and put them in the oven. After a while, they took out their fake cakes and they were delicious! + +Jenny and Tracy shared the cakes with their families, who were so impressed with their baking creations! They all enjoyed eating the fake cakes. + +The friends were so pleased with themselves and decided to keep baking forever and ever! +Bob put on his comfy boots and felt ready for an adventure. His mom smiled and said, "Where would you like to go, Bob?". "Let's go to the park!", replied Bob excitedly. He walked down the lane, feeling the soft grass beneath his boots. It was comfortable and peaceful. + +When they reached the park, Bob saw some children playing and he felt happiness. He ran to join in the fun. Together, they played tag, laughed and felt content. Bob looked down at his boots. He was glad they were comfortable, so he could enjoy running around without having to worry. + +After a while, Bob's mom shouted, "It's getting late, Bob! Time to go home". Bob said his goodbyes and started walking back home. Feeling a little bit tired, but satisfied, he looked forward to getting back home and resting in his comfy boots. +Once upon a time there was a little bird who loved to soar through the air. Every day the bird flew above the river and watched the playful fish swimming below. + +One day the bird called out to the fish and said, "Let's play together!" But the fish were too busy to stop and just swam away. + +The bird felt sad and decided that he would try and make friends with the fish the next day. He went home and practiced his flying so that he could be much faster and more graceful the next day. + +The next day, the bird soared above the river, more beautiful than ever before. The fish were so impressed, that they stopped and watched eagerly. When the bird asked the fish again if they wanted to play together, they all said, "Yes!" + +The bird and the fish were best friends from then on and played together every day. Whenever they wanted to feel the wind, they'd soar high above the river and feel the cool breeze. +This morning, Sarah and her dad were watching a film together. Sarah was really happy to watch a film, and she giggled when it first started. As they watched, Sarah noticed that her dad kept looking away and seemed busy. + +"Are you busy, Dad?" asked Sarah. + +"Yes, Sarah," replied Dad. "I'm busy watching the film too, it's very interesting!" + +Sarah smiled, and they both kept watching the film. As the film ended, Dad said, "That was a fun movie. I'm so glad we watched it together." + +Sarah nodded happily. She loved being able to watch the film with her dad, and she knew that it meant he wasn't too busy for her. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was named Sam, and the other was named Sarah. They did lots of fun things together, like playing in the park, eating ice cream, and going to the zoo. + +One day, Sarah had a new toy that Sam didn't have. He was jealous and started to complain. "I want that toy, too!" he said. Sarah was sad because she thought it was unfair that she had a toy and Sam didn't. + +Sarah had an idea. She suggested that they could go to the store and buy a second toy. Sam was happy with this idea, but Sarah didn't have enough money. So she asked her mom if they could cross the street to the toy store and she said yes. + +Sam and Sarah crossed the street together and went to the toy store. But it was closed! Sam started to get mad and complain again, but Sarah told him to be patient. In the end, they both got the same new toy, and Sam stopped complaining. They hugged each other and ran back home, as happy as can be. +Once there was a friendly bear who wanted some ice-cream. He looked around and saw a big ice-cream truck. He ran up to it and waved his hands. +"Hello, can I have some ice-cream please?" he asked. + +The man at the truck smiled. "Sure," he said. He scooped up some ice-cream and twisted it into a cone. He handed it to the bear. +"Thank you," the bear said. + +The bear loved the ice-cream. He twisted it around and around and licked it. It was so delicious! He thanked the man again and waved goodbye. + +The bear went on his way and enjoyed his ice-cream. He was so happy he had been so friendly to the man at the truck. He smiled and was thankful. +Once upon a time there was a wealthy family who lived in a big house with a chimney on the roof. + +One night, the father had an idea. +He said to his daughter, "Let's go up to the chimney tonight and pretend to be storks!" + +The three year old daughter was very excited. She said "Yes!" +She put on her pj's and followed her dad. + +When they got to the chimney, the dad said "Now shut your eyes tight and imagine that you and I are storks." +The daughter closed her eyes and thought about it for a few moments. + +Suddenly, the dad said "Open your eyes now! We are storks" +The daughter opened her eyes, and sure enough, she and her dad were standing on the chimney as new storks, ready to fly off into the night! + +The daughter was so excited and giggled with delight. +She and her dad had become storks, thanks to her dad's clever idea. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. Tom wanted to have a yummy cookie. He saw his mom with a cookie in her hands. Tom ran towards his mom and asked: "Mom can I have some?" + +His mom nodded and gave him a cookie. The cookie was almost all eaten. Tom smiled and said: "Thank you!" + +Tom took the cookie and ran out of the house. He noticed an apple tree with a pale apple hanging from one of the branches. Tom thought that the apple might taste good. So he reached out and tried to pick it up. But the apple was too high. + +Tom thought that if he had something sharp he might be able to pick up the apple. Then he remembered his cookie. Tom took a bite of the cookie and used the sharp edge to pick up the apple. He was successful! Tom took a bite into the apple and it tasted delicious. + +Tom was happy and went back to the house. He was proud that he had used the cookie to help him pick up the apple. Tom smiled and said to himself: "Yum, the apple was so juicy and yummy". +Once upon a time, there were two brothers. One of the brothers was pale and his name was Mike. The other brother was named Brad. They lived in a small town beside the sea. + +One day, the brothers decided to go for a walk near the beach. As they passed the sand dunes, Brad said to Mike, "Let's climb the dunes and look at the sea!" So they began to climb. + +Halfway up the sand dune, they stopped. Mike looked back and said, "Look, Brad. The view is so beautiful!" Brad agreed and the brothers enjoyed the sight of the sea sparkling in the sun. + +Suddenly, Mike noticed an old house on a hill and pointed to it. He said to Brad: "Let's pass the old house." They started walking toward the house, but it was too far away. + +The brothers decided to turn around and go home. As they walked away, Brad touched Mike's arm. He said, "Let's come back soon!" Mike smiled and nodded his head. + +The two brothers ran down the hill, back to their house. They were exhausted, but happy. They had enjoyed a wonderful day, looking at the beautiful view of the sea. +John and his dad were very excited. They were going to buy eggs at the store.When they arrived, John looked around for the eggs.John's dad used his supportive hand to help him find them. + +John's dad took out the eggs from the shelf and put them in their basket.John was very excited. He wanted to take the eggs home! + +On the way back home,John was excited to show his mom the eggs. When they arrived at the house,John's mom was very happy and thanked them. + +John and his dad cooked the eggs into omelets and shared it with his mom. They were so happy they had eggs and they were so thankful to John and his dad for their support! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Sarah. She was walking through the forest one day when she suddenly heard something twist in the trees. She looked up and saw a big, furry gorilla! + +The gorilla was wearing a bright red shirt with an unknown image on it. Sarah was curious and asked, "Where did you come from?" + +The gorilla smiled, and said, "From a far away land that is unknown to you. I'm visiting to find new friends!" + +Sarah smiled and said, "I will be your friend!" She then grabbed the gorilla's hand and they began to twist and turn as they danced together in the forest. + +From then on, Sarah and the gorilla were the best of friends. They would spend every day walking through the forest, twisting and turning like new friends. +Once upon a time there were two kids named Jack and Jane. They were running around the barn. Jack wanted to climb to the top of the barn, but Jane said that it was too high and it was too dangerous. Jack didn't listen and he thought he could do it. He started to climb and he made it to the top of the barn. But then he slipped and came tumbling down! + +Jane ran to help Jack and said, " see, I told you it was stupid to climb the barn. You could have gotten hurt!" Jack was embarrassed and he knew that Jane was right. + +Moral of the story: Listen to your friends even if you think you know best. Doing something dangerous or stupid can hurt you. +Once there was a boy who loved to twist his body in all kinds of shapes. He would go out to the park and twist, he would twist while walking, he would even twist while eating! One day while he was twisting while walking, he saw a fly up in the sky. He thought it would be easy to reach it, and so he tried to twist a bit higher. He stretched out his arms and tried to reach the fly, but he was still too short. + +Just then a lady passing by remarked, "That looks tricky! Why don't you use a trampoline?" The boy liked this idea and so he went to a nearby trampoline. With a few hops he was up in the sky and the fly was easily within reach. He lunged for it and to his delight, he caught the fly! + +The boy was so pleased with himself and thanked the lady for giving him such a great idea. From that day forward, the boy was always seen with a smile on his face, twisting in the air and reaching for every fly he saw. It was easy and he had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a pupil who was very helpful. Everywhere they went they helped people and tried to do their best. + +Every day, the pupil was happy because they were so helpful. But, they still felt like they wanted to do more. + +One day, the pupil had an idea. They knew they could value their helpings even more if they shared with others. + +So, that's what they did. They went around the village, helping and valuing their helpings more by giving it to others who needed it. + +The pupil kept doing this for days, weeks, and months. Eventually, the village was a much brighter and happier place because the pupil had been so helpful and valued their helpings so much. +Once upon a time, there was a famous chef. He worked in a big kitchen and made all sorts of yummy food. +One day, he decided to make some special food for all the people of his town. He put on his big hat and took out his big box of pasta. +He added some tomatoes, some cheese and some herbs to the pasta and stirred it all up. He put it in a pot to boil and left it there to cook. +After a while, the chef went back to the pot and discovered something amazing - the pasta had yielded a delicious meal! +The people had never tasted anything so delicious before. Soon his food became famous all over the town. Everyone was talking about the magical pasta dish! +The chef was pleased and made the same dish for everyone for many days to come. It was his special way of saying thank you. +John was hungry. So he asked his mom and dad where to go. Dad said, "Let's go to the restaurant!" So John, mom and dad drove to the restaurant. + +When they arrived, John was excited. He walked in and looked around. He thought the restaurant was really nice. It looked really tasty. + +John recommended the restaurant to his mom and dad. But then he noticed that the restaurant was really crowded. He could hear lots of people talking. + +John was getting really worried. He asked his mom and dad if they could leave. But suddenly, a very big fight broke out! Everyone started screaming and pushing each other. + +John's mom and dad quickly grabbed him and rushed out of the restaurant. They were all very scared. As they drove away, John was very sad. The restaurant did not have a good ending. He was still very hungry. +Sam and his daddy were outside in the sunshine. His daddy was pointing to a shiny red car in the driveway. "What do you think Sam, shall we go for a drive in that car?" Sam was excited and nodded yes. Daddy buckled him in the car seat and drove them away. + +The car was going so fast it felt like they were riding on a cloud! Sam watched the trees and houses fly by. He was so happy that he waved to every person they passed. + +When they stopped, Sam and his daddy got out of the car and walked onto a patch of grass. The sunshine was so warm and it was much brighter than usual. + +Sam noticed something glinting in the grass next to his foot. He bent down carefully and picked it up. It was a shiny, fragile butterfly! The butterfly slowly flew away, flapping its wings in the sunshine. + +Sam smiled a big smile. "Daddy, did you see? I drove with the butterfly!" Daddy smiled back, nodding his head in approval. +There once lived two brothers. One day, the older brother wanted to visit his younger brother. He had a great idea in mind. + +The older brother went to the nearby field to pick some corn. He collected so much corn in his basket! He said to himself, "This will be so yummy for lunch!" + +The older brother arrived at his younger brother's home. He knocked on the door. + +The younger brother opened the door and saw all the corn. His eyes were wide with surprise. He asked his older brother, "What is this?" + +The older brother smiled. He said, "This is for us. Let's have a yummy lunch together!" + +The brothers sat on the porch and enjoyed their lunch with the fresh corn. They laughed and talked as they ate. It was a blissful day that they always remembered. +It was a special day. A birthday. Noah was very excited. He floated in the pool and splashed around. He made lots of bubbles and it was so fun. + +After swimming, he went inside for lunch. His mom had made his favorite sandwiches. Yummy! + +Next, it was time to open presents. He got a new car and a train! He was so happy he ran around and around the living room. After that he was a bit tired. + +Time for a nap. He curled up in a cozy blanket and closed his eyes. He felt so sleepy, like he could sleep forever. As he drifted off, he was dreaming of the pool and all the fun he'd had earlier. Splash! +Once upon a time, a little girl was walking through a forest. Suddenly, she heard a hooting sound. She looked up, and there was an owl standing in a tree. It was so big and beautiful; the girl wanted to stay and watch the owl forever. + +But her mom called from a distance, "It's time to leave!" The little girl was very frustrated; she wanted to stay with the owl, but she had to go with her mom. + +"But I don't want to leave," the little girl cried. Her mom could see she was upset and said, "Come on now, sweetheart, let's go." + +The little girl's heart was heavy, but she walked away with her mom. Every time she heard an owl, she thought about the time she says one in the forest. +Mommy and Billy were at the park. It was a big, fun park for kids. They saw a big maze. Billy thought it looked like lots of fun. + +Mommy said, "Billy, don't go in that maze. It looks a bit dirty!" + +Billy grumbled and said, "But I want to go in it!" + +Mommy said, "No, Billy. That maze looks too messy. It could be dangerous." + +Billy frowned, but he stayed away from the maze. Then he saw a big slide and he was excited. He ran to the slide and had lots of fun. + +When it was time to leave, Billy was sad because he didn't get to go in the maze. + +Mommy said, "Maybe next time we can go in the maze. Just make sure it's not too dirty!" +Once upon a time, there was a pony who was very troubled. She lived in a meadow far away from her friends. Every day, she wished she could find a way out of the meadow. + +One night, the pony had an idea. She went over to an old tree and started to print words on its trunk. The words said, "Help me, I want to leave". + +The next morning, the pony was still troubled. But now, she was waiting. She waited and waited, but nobody came. Finally, the sun set and she announced, "That's it. I can never leave". + +The pony was so sad that she cried for the rest of the night. She was never able to find a way out of the meadow. The pony was forever trapped in her meadow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lola. She was three years old and very tidy. + +One day, Lola was playing in the garden when she saw a whistle lying on the ground. She picked it up and blew it. It made the funniest sound! She laughed and kept playing with it. + +Then she had a good idea. She went to her mum and said, "Mum, can you help me tie the whistle around my neck?" + +Mum smiled and said, "Yes Lola, of course I can. Here you go." Then she tied the whistle around Lola's neck so that she could take it with her wherever she went. + +Lola was so happy, she smiled and said, "Thank you Mum!" Then she went back outside to play. + +From then on, wherever Lola went, the whistle went with her. She was very proud of her tidy whistle. +Molly looked out the window. It was Wednesday. She was so excited to go outside and play! She spotted her favorite purple butterfly fluttering around in the garden. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew it away. Molly sighed. + +Molly's mom came into the room. "What's wrong sweetheart?" she asked. + +Molly replied, "My purple butterfly flew away mom. I'm sad." + +Molly's mom smiled and said, "It's okay sweetheart. You can still hope that we'll see it again tomorrow. Anything is possible." + +Molly's face lit up. "Really? We can hope?" she asked. + +Molly's mom nodded. "Yes, sweetheart. Let's hope that the butterfly will come back tomorrow. That way you'll have the chance to see it again." + +Molly smiled. She was so excited to go outside tomorrow and keep hoping for her purple butterfly! +Once upon a time there was a nice doggy. He liked to take long walks and explore the world. One day he decided to wander even further than usual. He lost track of time and soon it was dark. He was scared and started to run. He ran and ran until he could not keep going anymore. Then, he saw a friendly face! It was a nice man, who had a leash in his hands. The man smiled at the doggy and was very helpful. He offered the doggy a ride home and the doggy decided to surrender and accept the kind offer. The man put the leash on the doggy and they walked together until they reached the doggy's home. The doggy thanked the man for the helpful ride and ran off to the safety of home. +Once, there was a lucky farmer. He had a beautiful, big farm. The farmer loved to work on his farm and people from miles around admired it. + +One day, a little girl named Emma came and asked the farmer for a flower from his farm. The farmer was happy to give her one. But, Emma had a naughty idea in her mind. + +She started to insist. Emma wanted one flower for all her friends. The farmer politely said, "No, that is too many flowers for one girl." + +But, Emma still insisted. The farmer finally said, "All right, I am feeling very lucky today, you can have the flowers." + +The little girl was so happy to get the flowers she wanted. She thanked the farmer and went away with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a big pile of junk on the ground. A little boy named Jack wanted to do something with it, so he asked his Mom. + +“Mom, can I tie it up?†Jack asked. + +“Yes of course! But you need to do it very carefully,†said Mom. + +So Jack got some rope, and started to tie it. He tied and tied and tied, until the pile of junk was all tied up nice and neatly. + +He stepped back and admired his work. Jack was so happy that the pile of junk was now neatly tied up. It was even paler than before because the rope was the same color. + +When his mom saw it, she said “Wow Jack, you did a great job! You tied it up so neatly!†+ +Jack smiled and said, “Yes, I did!†+Once upon a time, there was a tall tree. It was the tallest tree in the forest and it was very peaceful and still. Everyone who saw it enjoyed it’s beauty. + +But one day a mean cloud came and started rustling the leaves of the tall tree. The tree shaked and was scared. It’s branches were shaking and the peace was gone. + +The forest animals started buzzing with too much noise. Even the birds flew away scared. + +The tall tree was so scared, it had never seen anything like this before. It was very sad and thought it would never get its peace back. + +But then, something amazing happened. The wind came and blew the mean cloud away. Suddenly, the peace was back and the tall tree felt happy again. Everyone in the forest was happy to have peace again and they all enjoyed the tall tree and the beautiful peace it brought to the forest. +Once upon a time there was a duck who wanted to travel. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He saw a yellow stair and thought it looked like a fun challenge. He looked around, and saw nobody else. He hopped up the yellow stair, one step at a time. When he reached the top of the stair, he was very proud of himself. + +The duck looked around and saw a bird. He waddled up to the bird and said “Hi! I just traveled up the yellow stair.†+ +The bird smiled and said “That’s so cool! I’m so glad you made it all the way up. Everything looks different from the top, doesn’t it?†+ +The duck smiled and nodded. “Yes! It sure does!†+ +The duck and the bird then explored the world together. From the top of the yellow stair, they saw so many new and exciting things! +"Look, Daddy!" said Three. "It's a big, tall truck!" + +Three pointed to a bright red fire truck parked on the side of the road. Daddy smiled down at Three's excited face. + +"Yes," he said. "That's a fire truck. It goes to rescue people who get in trouble." + +Suddenly, the loud horn on top of the truck started to sound. Three jumped and hid behind Daddy's legs. + +"That's the truck asking for help," said Daddy. "They need to go and rescue someone!" + +Three looked up at Daddy and smiled, with wide, curious eyes. "Let's help them!" she said. + +Daddy smiled back and agreed. So, they both started to run towards the truck as fast as they could. When they got there, Daddy jumped in the driver's seat and Three waved goodbye as the truck drove off to help someone in need. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to go to space. He was small and his rocket was too. He asked the stars for help and they sent him a comet. The comet was very shiny and it made him very excited. He climbed inside, took a deep breath and pushed the starry button. + +Suddenly, he was soaring through space! He was so happy! He passed through the Milky Way, saw shiny stars and even visited some far away planets. He was having such a successful journey! Everywhere he went he waved to the aliens he met and they waved back. + +Soon, it was time to go back home. He said goodbye to the aliens and the comet flew him back. He looked through the window and watched the stars twinkle away. He was so glad he had pushed that button to go on such a special journey. +Once upon a time there was a young girl named Violet. She was very thoughtful and enjoyed helping people. One day, Violet was calling her friends to come over for a playdate when she saw a bright light in the sky. She looked up and saw a mysterious world full of stars. + +Violet gasped. She wondered what it could be. She kept looking and noticed a sign above the world with the word 'Universe'. + +Violet asked her friend, "What is a Universe?" + +Her friend smiled and said, "It's a special place full of stars and planets. It's really beautiful." + +Violet was so excited and asked, "Can we come and visit the Universe?" + +Her friend smiled and said, "Yes, one day we can come and visit the Universe. We just have to be more thoughtful about what we learn about this amazing place." + +Violet smiled. She knew that one day she would be able to come and explore the Universe. +Once upon a time, there was a great ship in the middle of the ocean. One day, three brave sailors decided to jump on board. + +“Let’s explore this ship,†said the first sailor. + +“Yes, let’s,†said the second sailor. + +The sailors explored the decks of the ship and the cabins filled with treasure. After a while, they came to the top deck and stood at the edge. + +“Let’s jump,†said the first sailor. + +“That’s a great idea!†said the second sailor. + +The three sailors jumped off the top deck and swam in the sea. They had the best time swimming and playing together. + +When it was time to go, they knew they would remember this great day forever. +Once there was a three-year-old girl called Maya. One day, she went to her friend's house and saw a bookshelf filled with books. She loved books and asked her friend if she could sign one. Her friend said yes and Maya smiled. + +Maya signed the book with a pencil and put it back on the bookshelf. Suddenly, a terrible sound came from the bookshelf and all the books fell out! Maya was very scared. + +Maya quickly said sorry and put the books back. Her friend was very angry and told her to leave. + +Maya sadly walked out and never returned. It was a terrible ending to her visit. +Once upon a time, there was a dark princess who lived in a castle. She was very sad and lonely. One day she decided to sell her castle and all of her things. She set up a table outside the castle and put all of her things on it. + +That night a cloud covered the sky and it became very dark. Suddenly a strange man appeared. He was wearing a long black robe with a hood. The princess was afraid, but the man said he would buy all of her things. She was relieved. + +The mysterious man gave the princess a bag full of gold coins. The princess was so happy that she hugged the man. He gave her one more item, but told her it was a secret. She put it safely away in her pocket. + +The next day, the sun was shining and the princess was ready to leave. She looked in her pocket and saw a strange object. It was a crown! The man had sold her a crown and made her a princess again. She was so excited and happily took it out to put on her head. +Once there was a little girl who loved the summer. She loved the sunshine and the smell of the flowers in bloom. She couldn't wait to explore outside! + +One summer day, the girl noticed something was wrong. Something made her feel very miserable. All the trees and flowers seemed to have dried up and died. What had happened? + +The girl soon realised that no-one had been taking care of things. None of the plants had been watered or cared for. She was so sad that there wasn't any life in the garden. + +The little girl decided to help and she went around the garden with a watering can, giving the plants lots of love and care. After a few weeks of hard work, the garden was looking much happier and healthier. + +The little girl was so proud of herself for making such a difference. With some caring, she had helped turn the miserable summer into one of life and beauty. +Once there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to go on adventures every day. One day, Lily went for a walk in the woods. She wanted to explore what was out there. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. Lily was scared and she wanted to go back home. She was scared of what it was. So she decided to run away. + +As she was running, Lily saw a big animal. It was a tuna! She had never seen a tuna before. Now she was too scared to go closer. But the tuna saw her and started swimming towards her. + +Lily was so scared and started running back home. She never went back to the woods again! +Kevin was a little bear cub who loved to explore. One day he stumbled across a magical igloo. He looked at it in amazement. It was so colorful and unique. It was like nothing he had ever seen before. + +"What is this strange place?" he sighed. + +He heard a voice from inside the igloo. + +"Come in and find out," a kind voice said. + +Kevin stepped inside and saw an old Polar bear sitting in the corner. He was wearing a colorful robe and had a big, friendly smile on his face. + +"Welcome, young one," the Polar bear said. + +He motioned for Kevin to come closer. + +"This is not an ordinary igloo," the Polar bear said. "It is a place of magic. Anything you want can happen here." + +Kevin was filled with wonder as he listened to the Polar bear's words. He had never heard of anything like this before. + +The Polar bear explained all the wonderful things that he could do with his new magical igloo. Kevin smiled and gave a big sigh of contentment. He was so excited to explore his new world of adventure and magic. He thanked the Polar bear and ventured out of the igloo. + +He was amazed at what he had found. He had always imagined the world could be so much more than what he already knew. Now, with his magical igloo, he could make his +Once upon a time, there was a space. It was very comfortable, so Tom and Sally decided to explore it. Tom put some things in the space, to get ready for the journey. + +"What are you doing?" asked Sally. + +"I'm loading up," said Tom. "We need to bring enough supplies with us." + +So they loaded the space up with food, drinks and blankets. It was a lot of work, but they wanted to be comfortable. + +Finally, they were done. Now they were ready for their journey. The space was full, and they were excited to go exploring. The adventure was just beginning! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Stella. She loved to slide down the slide in her garden. + +One day it was time for lunch and Stella went inside for a meal. After the meal she wanted to go back outside and slide down the slide. + +Stella asked her grandma, “Can I go and slide Grandma?†+ +Grandma answered, “No, Stella. It’s too dangerous. You might get hurt.†+ +But Stella was not going to listen. She was determined to slide down the slide. She started to run towards the slide, but Grandma stopped her. “No, Stella! That is a very stupid thing to do. You can’t slide right now.†+ +Stella put her head down sadly. She knew Grandma was right. So she stayed inside and played with her toys instead. +The whale was feeling fine. He swam in the vast ocean, enjoying his life. +Suddenly, as he was playing in the waves, he encountered a strange man. +The man said, "I have something that can make you become even more powerful". +The whale was intrigued. He said, "What do you have?" +The man smiled and said, "A powerful potion". +The whale was tempted and decided to try it. +He gulped down the potion, and after a few moments, he felt something strange. He felt like he was growing bigger, stronger. + +Soon, the whale became so big that he was washed up on shore. He had become too big to swim in the ocean! +The people on the shore saw the big whale and were very scared. They tried to get the whale to go back in the ocean, but he was too big. +In the end, the people had to get a crane to lift the whale back in the sea. But the whale would never be able to swim again. +It was a bad ending for the whale. He would never be fine again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl. She was very excited because she was supposed to get some food today. She waited and waited, until finally the delivery man came. He delivered the food to her doorstep. The girl was very happy - she couldn't believe it! + +She opened the box and saw all kinds of delicious food inside. There were muffins, cookies, and fruits. Her tummy rumbled and she started to eat. She savored each treat, until her tummy was full and she was very happy. + +The delivery man was very kind and brought the food every day. He even did it when he was very tired. But he kept delivering the food to the little girl because it made her so happy. In the end, the delivery man was just as happy as the little girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was feeling very lonely. She looked out of the window, wanting someone to play with. Then, something special happened. + +Every day, the little girl went over to the big cabinet in the corner of her room and opened it. Inside the cabinet was a special box with her very own friend. The friend was a little toy dog with a big red ribbon around its neck. + +The little girl and the toy dog soon became very close. They played together during the day and when the little girl was feeling lonely, she knew she could always find her friend in the cabinet. + +The moral of this story is that it is important to make friends so that you never feel alone. Even when there’s no one around, you can find a friend in the most unusual places! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He wanted to eat a bowl of soup, but it was too hot. So he asked his mommy for a spoon. + +"Please give me a spoon," he said. + +His mommy smiled and gave him a spoon. He tried to use the spoon to eat the soup, but the soup was still too hot. He was frustrated. + +He asked his mommy again. "Please help me," he said. + +His mommy said, "Let me blow on it for you." She blew on the soup for a few seconds, and the heat began to decrease. + +He was very happy and smiled. He was able to eat his soup with his spoon. +Once there was a big stadium. Inside the stadium many people moved around. One young girl was running around the stadium. She ran as fast as she could, zig zagging and wiggling around. She laughed as she moved. + +Then, a big truck drove into the stadium. Everyone stopped and watched the truck drive slowly around. Everyone was amazed at how big the truck was! When the truck stopped, they saw it was carrying lots of toys. + +The little girl jumped up and down with joy. She couldn't believe the truck was full of toys. She ran to the truck and chose her favourite toy. She hugged it tight and thanked the truck driver. + +The little girl and all the other people in the stadium moved off in different directions. But the little girl never forgot the big truck that appeared at the stadium full of toys! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and so excited to go to the zoo! As she walked around the zoo, she saw many interesting animals and quickly made some new friends. + +One day, Lucy introduced herself to a friendly giraffe. The giraffe told Lucy about an amazing escape game that she could play. The game was all about finding different clues and solving puzzles. + +Lucy was so excited to start the game! She couldn't wait to find all the hidden clues. But before long, she realized something was wrong. Everywhere Lucy went she couldn't hear any sound. Lucy was deaf! + +Luckily, her giraffe friend was there to help her. He read all the clues out loud and helped Lucy solve the puzzles. In no time, with the help of her friend, Lucy escaped the game and ran back to find her mom! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named John. He wanted to go on a journey to find something interesting. + +One day, he told his mom about it. His mom warned him about the journey. She told him it could be dangerous and he should be careful. + +John was brave, though. He was determined to find out what was so interesting. He packed his things and started his journey. + +As he walked, he saw a lot of wonderful things. He also faced some scary things. But he kept going until he found what he was looking for. + +When he returned home, he told his mom about his journey. She smiled and praised him for being brave. And she thanked him for listening to her warnings. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Jimmy. He loved having fun and liked to joke around. Every day, he went to the park with his friends. + +Today, Jimmy's friends were in a really jolly mood. Together they started playing and running around. Soon they found a funny root lying in the grass. + +Jimmy's friend Billy picked it up and said: “Look, a root! It looks so funny! Let’s joke about it!†+ +Both Jimmy and Billy laughed and had a really good time. They kept joking and goofing around with the root until they were out of breath. + +It was a really fun day and Jimmy was so glad he was able to joke around with his friends. From then on, every time Jimmy saw a funny root he would remember the jolly time and start laughing again. +Once upon a time, there were two little friends named Mary and William. Mary and William liked to play together and one day, they decided to go to the church. + +As soon as they arrived at the church, they heard a loud noise. Wondering what was going on, they cautiously walked closer and saw that the church doors were shaking! + +"What's happening, William?" Mary asked. + +William replied, "I think it's too difficult to open the church doors". + +Mary then said, "That's too bad. We should always help each other when something is too difficult". + +So, Mary and William both grabbed hold of the door and shook and shook until they were able to open the door! Both Mary and William felt proud of themselves, and they went on to have a great time together at the church. + +The moral of the story is that when faced with difficult situations, we should always help each other out, no matter the circumstances! +Once upon a time, there was a black kitten. Everyone in the town thought the kitten was so cute. But the kitten was really shy. It hid away when anyone came close to it. + +One day, a little girl walked by the kitten. She saw that the cat was very scared and wanted to help. The girl said: "Don't be scared, little kitty. I won't hurt you." + +The kitten peeked out from behind a tree. It started to purr and let the girl pet it. The girl was so happy that she gave the kitten a big hug and said: "I love you." + +The kitten was so happy that it followed the girl everywhere she went. They became friends and even though the kitten was still shy, it knew it was loved. + +The little girl and the black kitten were the best of friends. They both felt love for one another. And they were happy. +One day, Mary and her mom went to the store. Mary had never been to the store before and was very excited to go. She wanted to buy something special. + +At the store, Mary asked her mom if she could buy something. Her mom said yes, and Mary saw some dough in the store. It looked funny, so Mary asked to buy it. + +Her mom said sure, so Mary bought the dough. It was so exciting! When they got home, Mary and her mom made cookies with the dough. They had never made cookies together before, and it was so much fun. + +Mary was very happy with her funny dough. She loved spending time with her mom and she loved the delicious cookies. It was a great day for them both. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Ann. She was three years old and she loved animals. One day when she was walking around her garden, she overheard a noise. It sounded like a chicken! Ann followed the sound and saw something fine - a big, friendly, yellow chicken! + +Ann was so excited to find this surprise. She asked the chicken: "What's your name?" The chicken shook its head and said nothing. Ann thought and thought and then she said: "I will call you Jingles!" + +Jingles liked that name so much that she danced around. Ann and Jingles became great friends, running and playing in the garden together every day. Ann would bring Jingles treats like fresh vegetables and Jingles would give Ann cuddles. + +Ann and Jingles had lots of fun together. They shared a special bond that was as fine as can be. +Once upon a time, there was an old man who could sing like no other. He sang magic, sweet and beautiful songs that put everyone in a good mood. Even the birds and the bees flew around, listening to his special singing. + +One day, a curious little girl heard the man singing magic and begged him to teach her. "Oh please, please, please! I want to learn how to sing magic too!", she cried. + +The old man couldn't help but smile. He agreed to teach her the songs. For the next few weeks, they practiced together every day. Whenever the man started singing, the little girl copied him. + +Finally, the day came when the little girl could sing magic just like the old man. She was so grateful to him, she gave him a big hug and said "Thank you for teaching me how to sing magic!" +He thanked her back and told her to keep singing and make more magic with her voice. + +The old man and the little girl continued to sing and make magic together, and put the world in a happy mood. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to explore the world. She was very restless, so she decided to go outside. She started walking and soon she saw a hut. She was so happy and she ran towards it. + +The little girl was curious and she wanted to go inside. As she opened the door, she saw a funny bunny. The bunny asked her "How many bunnies you count, little girl?". The girl counted and said "One, two, three, four". The bunny smiled and said "Alright, now come inside, I'll show you something". + +So the girl went inside the hut and saw a lot of toys. She was very excited and couldn't believe it. The bunny asked her to choose which toy she wanted to play with. The girl was jumping around, she couldn't decide which toy. + +The bunny said "Let's count the toys, it might help you choose". So the girl and the bunny counted together, the bunny said "One, two, three..." and the girl echoed. When they finished counting, the girl picked one toy and said "I want this one. Thank you Bunny". + +The little girl was so happy, she thanked the bunny and gave her a hug. Then she returned home and went to bed, this was an adventure that she would remember forever. +Once there was a little girl named Susie. She loved to explore new places and experience new things. One day, her mommy and daddy said they were going to a park. Susie was so excited, she couldn't wait to see what the park looked like! + +When Susie and her family arrived at the park, she noticed a tall structure in the middle of a big field. She couldn't wait to go and play on it! She asked her mom if she could go play on the structure. Her mom said yes, so off Susie went. + +Susie climbed up the structure, and she was amazed at how high she was up in the air! After playing on the structure, Susie felt tired and told her mom she wanted to go home. As they were walking back to their car, Susie realized she had left her stuffed animal near the structure. She told her mom, and her mom said it was okay, they would go right back and get it. + +When they arrived back at the structure, Susie saw that it was being torn down. She was about to cry, when her mom said, "It's okay Susie. I'm sorry. We'll just have to look around for your stuffed animal somewhere else." + +Susie was so happy that her mom understood and was so kind to her. They looked around, and eventually Susie found her stuffed animal and was very happy. From then on, +Once upon a time there was a painter who lived all alone. He had no family or friends to keep him company. Every day he would get up in the morning, paint his pictures and then go to bed at night. He felt very lonely. + +One day he decided to go for a walk outside his house. On his way, he saw a little girl. She looked very sad and the painter felt sorry for her. + +He asked her, "Why are you so sad little girl?" +She told him that no one would play with her. + +The painter felt so bad for the little girl, so he asked her if she wanted to play a game. The little girl smiled and said yes, so the painter suggested they play a game of hide and seek. The little girl was so excited to have someone to play with, she ran away to find a good hiding place. + +After she was gone, the painter started to laugh. He thought to himself how silly it was to laugh while feeling lonely. He realized that it was the little girl's company that had made him crack a joke. + +The tiny, lonely painter and the little girl had found a way to bring happiness to each other and make each other smile. +Henry was a little boy who was very hungry. "I am so miserable," he said softly. He heard his mom in the kitchen and asked, "Mom, can I have a sausage?" His mother smiled and said, "Maybe". Henry knew this meant that a sausage was coming. + +He heard the sound of sizzling in the kitchen and his stomach growled. Then, his mother put a big, juicy sausage on a plate. Henry was so happy that he hopped right up. He carefully ate the sausage and it was delicious. He was no longer miserable! + +At the end of his meal, Henry heard the sound of thunder outside. "Mom, it looks like it's raining," Henry said. His mom nodded and said, "Try to be quick so you don't get too wet". + +Henry put his plate in the sink, grabbed an umbrella, and went outside. Sure enough, it was raining. So, Henry used the umbrella to stay dry. He was glad he had listened to his mom and got out of the house in time. Otherwise, he would have been very miserable! +Once upon a time, a lonely little girl lived in a small house. She wanted to explore and know what the world was like outside her home. One day, she decided to go for a walk. She saw lots of things but everything looked so different from what she was used to. + +She kept walking until she came across a big tree. The tree had the sweetest fruit she had ever seen. She reached up and picked one, eager to try its taste. She carefully bit into it but found the taste very sour! She was surprised, she didn't know that fruit could taste so sour. + +The girl decided to keep walking. As she went, she met a kind old lady who smiled at her. The lady gave her some of the same fruit from the tree she encountered earlier. The girl was hesitant to try it, but the lady reassured her that the taste was much better. + +The girl bit into the fruit and found it to be sweet and delicious! She enjoyed it so much that she smiled and ran back to the tree to pick more of the same fruit. She ate it everyday, no longer feeling so lonely with the sweet taste of this new-found treat. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little girl called Molly. She was always rushing around, full of energy and excitement. + +One day, Molly's mum took her to the beach. It was such a beautiful sight! Molly wanted to rush into the water, but her mum said it was too cold. Molly was very stubborn, she didn't want to listen. + +Molly ran down to the water and shouted to her mum: "Look! Look what I can do!" + +Molly's mum replied sternly, "Molly, no! Come back here right now!" + +But Molly was too busy rushing around exploring the beach. She didn't listen to her mum. + +Eventually, Molly's mum came down to the beach and rushed over to her. She gave her a big cuddle and reminded her to listen to her. + +Molly smiled and said, "Sorry, mum!" She learnt that day to be less stubborn and to listen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to go to the beach. He always had so much fun exploring and playing in the waves. One day, he was feeling especially adventurous. He started to wade into the ocean much further than usual. + +Suddenly, he spotted a jellyfish! He quickly called out to his mom, who was standing nearby. "Mommy! Mommy! Look at the jellyfish!" + +His mom smiled, but then warned him. "Honey, jellyfish can sting, so you must be careful. Let's try to prevent that from happening." + +The little boy nodded and went to explore some more. As he swam around, he saw lots of other kids swimming. One of them was being very rude and swimming too close to the jellyfish. + +The little boy quickly came over to the other child and said, "Please don't swim too close to the jellyfish. If you do, you might get stung. Let's be kind and try to prevent that from happening." + +The other child learned his lesson and started to swim elsewhere. The little boy was proud of himself for being so brave and helping to keep his friend safe. + +The moral of the story is to always be kind, no matter how small your actions may seem. Being nice can help prevent bad things from happening! +John and his mom went for a walk. They had a good rhythm, walking slowly and enjoying the fresh air. They heard some birds chirping and were happy to see the sights around them. +John's mom said to him, "John, don't you like to walk like this? Look how nice it is to go for a walk in the park!" +John smiled and said, "Yes! I like it! It's a normal kind of walking!" +They continued to walk around in rhythm, taking in the sights. After a while, they stopped and decided to go home. They had a wonderful time and John was so happy! +Once upon a time there was a little bunny named Hop. He loved to hop around and explore the world around him. One day, he hopped into a meadow filled with all kinds of shapes. Every shape was its own kind of unique! + +He hopped around the meadow looking at all the shapes. Then he hopped up to a big rainbow shape. "Oh wow, what a pretty shape!" said Hop. The shape started to move and speak. + +"Hello there, little bunny.", said the shape. "I'm a unique shape that you won't find anywhere else. I am the only one like me!" + +"That's so cool!" said Hop. Then he hopped away, looking for more shapes to explore. He never forgot how special that rainbow shape was. From that day on, he kept an eye out for unique shapes. +Sam had a piano. He used to play it all day and all of his friends would come over to listen. One day, something strange happened. Sam stopped playing the piano. He no longer enjoyed it. It was boring. + +His friends asked him why he wasn't playing anymore. Sam said, "I'm suffering. I don't understand why I don't like the piano anymore." + +His friends were sad for him and didn't know what to do. + +Then one of his friends said, "Maybe if you try again, you will like it. You don't have to give up!" + +So Sam tried again. He sat at the piano and started to play. He had fun! The music was beautiful. + +From then on, Sam played the piano every day. He was happy again and never suffered from boredom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to go on an adventure. She made a plan and told her mom all about it. Her mom asked her where she was going, and the little girl replied that she was going to the park. + +Her mom said okay, and the girl packed her bag and ran off. On the way to the park, she found a pass on the ground. She picked it up and looked at it, not knowing what it was. She decided to keep it and continued on her way. + +When she got to the park, she saw that there was a gate with a guard in front of it. She gave him the pass, but he said that it wasn't the right one. The little girl was ashamed and knew that she had to go home. She was sad but she didn't give up. + +She ran back home, and told her mom about the pass. Her mom said she knew what it was for - it was for the special adventure park in town. She said the little girl could still go there and have an even better adventure! The girl was so happy, she hugged her mom and they made a plan to go to the special park together. +Once upon a time, there were two bunnies. One was a white bunny, and the other was a black bunny. + +The white bunny said to the black bunny, "Let's hop on the cloud together!" The black bunny hopped up into the sky, and the white bunny followed. + +While they were hopping, the bunnies saw a beautiful and clear lake below them. The white bunny said, "If we keep hopping we can reach the lake." + +When the bunnies arrived at the shore, they saw that the lake was covered in ash. The black bunny said, "It's too bad the ash is here. We cannot play in the lake now." The white bunny said, "I know, it's too bad. But let's hop some more and you'll see something amazing!" + +The bunnies started hopping around the lake and, sure enough, they soon saw a waterfall! It was so clear and beautiful that they hopped on the banks of the waterfall and played in the spray! They hopped around and laughed the whole day. + +The bunnies enjoyed their day of hopping so much, they decided to come back to the lake every day and keep hopping around! +Once upon a time there was a powerful child. He was only 3 years old and his name was Tommy. Tommy and his family were enjoying their day outside when Tommy saw a big machine nearby. He asked his dad "What is that?" His dad replied "That is an operation". + +Tommy was curious and wanted to see what the operation did. His dad said "Let's sit here and watch". They both sat down and watched as the powerful machine started to do its work. + +After a short time, Tommy asked his dad "What does it do?" His dad explained "This machine helps people to do their work faster and more efficiently. It's very powerful". Tommy was amazed and excited that he was watching something so powerful. + +They watched the powerful machine for some time until Tommy's dad said it was time to go home. Tommy and his dad said goodbye to the machine and walked home. Tommy couldn't stop talking about the powerful machine and what it could do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He was three years old and he loved playing outside. One day, he and his parents went to the beach. They were walking along the shore when suddenly the little boy saw something strange. + +"Mom! What is that?" he said, pointing at a big octopus. His mom smiled. + +"That's an octopus, honey," she said. + +The little boy had never seen an octopus before. He looked at it curiously. + +"It looks terrible!" he said, taking a step back. His mom laughed. + +"Octopuses are actually quite friendly," she said. + +The little boy wasn't so sure, so he decided to keep his distance. He watched it for a little while, but eventually he got bored and went to play in the sand. He had a lot of fun, but deep down, he couldn't help but feel a little bit scared of that terrible octopus. +Once there was a little boy named Jake who was very fond of collecting fruits. Every morning, Jake would go out and collect all sorts of fruits like grapes and cherries. One day, while collecting fruit, Jake spotted a tree with colourful bananas. He quickly rushed to the tree and started to collect as many as he could. + +Jake was so excited when he saw buckets full of bananas that he started to jump up and down with excitement. He quickly took the bananas home to show his parents. + +When his parents saw the grapes and cherries, they were happy for him. But when they saw the bananas, they were overwhelmed with joy. His mum said to him, “We’re so grateful for all the bananas you collected, Jake. You did a great job.†+ +Jake was so pleased that he had made his parents happy, and he felt very proud of himself. He was thrilled that his collecting skills had made his parents feel so grateful. Jake knew that he had a talent for collecting fruits and he decided from then on he would only collect the best and juiciest fruits. +Josh was feeling lonely one day. He was 3 years old, and was looking for something interesting to use. Suddenly, his eyes fell on a strange object on the floor. He went closer and saw it was a strange tool that looked fun to use. + +Josh picked it up and examined it closely. He then started to use it, first turning it one way and then the other way. He smiled, for it felt nice and the object made a sweet sound when he used it. + +Suddenly, he heard someone talking in the next room. He went inside to find his mom speaking on the phone. She saw him and said, "what are you using, sweetie?". + +Josh happily showed her the object and said, "I'm using this sweet thing, mom!". He grinned as he swung it around and they both laughed at his enthusiasm. + +Josh was so happy that he had found something fun to use. He was having a really good day and playing with the object was a great way to make the day sweeter. +Once there was a furry bear. He looked around and saw a big jar sitting in the corner. He walked over and looked inside. It was filled with sweets! The bear started to smile, but then he saw a small sign on the jar. It said "Not For Bears!" The furry bear sighed. He was so sad! + +He looked around and saw some apples on a tree. He picked one up and took a big bite. It was so delicious! The furry bear smiled, and he forgot all about the jar! + +He spent the day exploring and playing. He found lots of fun things, like a smooth stone and a friendly bird. He even found a pond and skipped some stones. The day flew by and the furry bear was happy. + +When the sun started to set, the furry bear sighed. He wished it wouldn't have to end. But soon he was back at home and the furry bear went to sleep, dreaming about all the fun he had that day. +Once there was a little boy who had a baby sister. One day, the little boy was feeling very angry and he demanded that his sister's toy be given to him. But his daddy said that he could not have it. The little boy was so upset that he started to cry and demand even louder. So his daddy promised that if the little boy was patient, he would get his own toy soon. The little boy had to wait, but eventually his daddy came back with a wonderful toy. He had learned that patience was a good way to get what he wanted without getting angry. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Sam and Kim. Sam loved to play with his saw and Kim was very playful. One day, Sam was playing with his saw. He wanted to cut a piece of wood, but suddenly, he realized he was all out of saw blades. He became very sad. + +Kim saw Sam's distress, and in a playful way, she said, "Hey, no problem Sam! I have a secret saw blade stash!" She ran off and came back with a shiny, new saw blade that she had saved up for a rainy day. + +Sam was so happy and he thanked Kim. The duo played with the saw together, making all sorts of fun things. Sam realized that it is always important to be prepared and to always think of others, just like how Kim offered him help when he needed it. + +The moral of the story is: Help your friends when they are in need. Be prepared and think of others! +Once upon a time there was a little bunny. The bunny was competitive and wanted to be the best at everything. One day, the bunny needed to pay for the carrots he wanted to buy. He had no money, so he decided to pan for gold. After a few hours of searching, he finally found a glittery, shiny piece. + +The bunny flew with excitement to the market and presented the gold to the seller. The seller smiled, and exchanged the gold for the carrots. + +After this, the bunny was even more competitive and determined to get more gold. Every day he spent hours looking in the stream, but he never found any more pieces. + +One day, he met another bunny who had found a lot of gold. "What's your secret?" asked the competitive bunny. + +The other bunny smiled and said, "If you pan slowly and carefully, you will be rewarded." + +The competitive bunny thanked the other bunny for his advice and went back to the stream. He followed the tips, and it wasn't too long before he had his own bag of shiny treasures. + +Moral: Slow and steady wins the race! +John loved to play outside with his mom. He had so much fun! One day, it was especially hot outside and John wanted something else to do. He asked his mom for help. + +John: "Mom, I hate the hot outside. What should I do?" + +Mom: "Why don't you make something with tape? You can make all sorts of shapes and colors and it's so much fun!" + +John loved the idea of making something with tape! He found some colorful tape in a cupboard and started tearing it into small pieces. He made a rainbow and then used it to make a funny hat. He laughed as he ran around the house showing off his hat. He hated the heat outside but playing with tape really changed his mood! +Billy hurried to his home after a long day at school. He ran so fast that his shoes could barely keep up with him. When he arrived at his front door, Billy took off his shoes and set them near the door. His mom saw him and asked, "Billy, what did you do to your shoes? They look too big for your feet!" + +Billy replied, "I don't know, Mom. They fit me yesterday, but now they are too big." + +His mom went to the cupboard and got a shoe fixing kit. She said, "Let's hurry and see if we can make them fit again." + +She took out her needle and thread and began to work on Billy's shoes. It took her some time, but eventually she was done. Billy put on his shoes and they fit perfectly. + +He smiled and said, "Thanks, Mom!" + +His mom smiled back and said, "You're welcome. Hurry now, and go play!" +Once upon a time there was a strong little bear called Billy. He loved to bake all kinds of treats for his friends. One day, he invited them all to his house for a special baking session. When they arrived, he made them all a wonderful promise: + +Billy: "If you help me bake, I will share all the treats with you!" + +His friends were so excited! They quickly got to work, measuring, stirring and mixing the ingredients. They all worked together so hard they barely noticed when the treats were ready! When they came out of the oven, they smelled delicious. Billy and his friends shared the treats and everyone was so happy. + +Billy had kept his promise and shared the treats with everyone. The baking session was a success and all of them were happy and full! +Once, there was a little boy called Timmy. Timmy lived by the train station - it was a big, noisy place. Timmy loved to watch the trains whiz past. + +One day, as Timmy watched the trains, one of them suddenly snapped. It was strange to see! Unfortunately, the train couldn't move, which left the passengers feeling helpless. + +Timmy felt bad, so he wanted to help. He grabbed a broom from the station and started sweeping up the bits that had snapped off. Everyone was thankful for Timmy's help, and the passengers cheered! + +Timmy was so proud - he'd helped get the train moving again! From then on, Timmy was known as the Master Fixer of the station! +Once there was a little girl named Stephanie. She was only three years old and she loved to go outside and play. One day, she decided to explore the barn that was behind her house. + +As Stephanie stepped inside the barn, she saw that it was all alone and very quiet. It was also very dirty. She looked around, but she couldn't see anything. + +Suddenly, there was a noise. Stephanie jumped back with surprise. + +“Who’s there?†Stephanie called out. + +A rabbit popped up from behind a pile of hay. “It’s me!†he said. + +Stephanie smiled. “What are you doing here?†she asked. + +“I was just waiting for spring,†the rabbit replied. “I love it when the flowers bloom and the grass turns green. It’s so much fun!†+ +Stephanie nodded in agreement. She knew that spring was the best time to explore the barn. + +“Let’s go on an adventure!†Stephanie said excitedly. + +The rabbit and Stephanie went exploring, and they had a great time. Even though the barn was dirty, they found lots of exciting things. By the time they were done, they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, two friends named Bob and Jenny wanted to explore an unknown chamber. They started to wander around the chamber and soon noticed something sparkly in the corner. When they went closer to see what it was, they found a treasure chest and Jenny shouted, "We found a chest!" Bob then opened it and inside were many shiny coins. With a smile, Bob said, "Let's take them home!" + +However, they soon heard a voice from the darkness. It said, "You cannot take my coins, they belong to me." It was an unknown creature who lived in the chamber. "Please be kind and give the coins back," it said. Bob and Jenny exchanged glances and then agreed to put the coins back. + +The creature thanked them and Bob and Jenny thanked the creature in return. As they left, the creature said goodbye with a big smile. Bob and Jenny smiled back and began to wander home with an exciting tale. +Tommy and his mom were at the pet store. +"Let's get a collar!" said Tommy. +"Ok!" said his mom. +They went to the collar section and Tommy saw a green one he liked. He tried it on his hand and it was very comfortable. +"I want this one, mommy!" said Tommy. +"That's a great choice," said his mom. They took the collar to the checkout and soon Tommy was taking it home. + +When they arrived home, Tommy's mom helped him put the collar on his pet, a puppy. +Now his pup felt comfortable wearing his new collar. +"Look at how cute my pup is with his collar on!" said Tommy. +His mom laughed. +"Yes, he does look very nice," she said. + +Tommy smiled. He loved taking care of his puppy and was happy that the collar made his pup feel comfortable. +Johnny was playing with his crayons. He was very happy spreading the colors around in the paper. Suddenly, Anya arrived with a new toy in her hand. Johnny got really jealous and his face turned red. + +Anya: "Look what I got!" + +Johnny: "What is it?" +Johnny started to panic, thinking that maybe Anya had a better toy than his crayons. + +Anya: "It's a new book! We can read together!" + +Johnny smiled. He was relieved that he still had his crayons. Johnny and Anya went outside to the park where they could cuddle, laugh, and read their books together. Johnny was no longer jealous and they had a lot of fun. +Kitty was wearing her new skirt. She twirled around and it shined in the sun. Suddenly, a big frog jumped out of the pond near her and yelled "I don't like your ugly skirt!" Kitty was very scared and she wanted to run away, but she said out loud, "That's not very nice. My skirt is shiny and beautiful." The frog said "No, it's still ugly." Kitty, feeling brave, said "If you don't like my skirt, that's okay. I still like it!" The frog stopped and thought for a minute and then said "You're right, I don't have to like it. You can wear what makes you happy." Kitty smiled and went back to twirling and the skirt shined even brighter. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was very brave and liked to try new things. Everyday she would explore outside, and never failed to have a good time. + +One day, she went to a playground. She had never been there before, but the playground looked incredible. She soon discovered a big, tall slide. She couldn't wait to take a ride! + +But as she made her way up the slide, her bravery started to fade. At the top, she froze in panic. The ground looked so far away! She wasn't sure she could make it back down the slide. + +Suddenly, her dad appeared. He gave her a reassuring smile and said, "Come on, honey, you can do it. I will catch you, so don't worry". With one last big breath, the brave little girl took the pass. + +As she slid, she felt the incredible rush of air against her skin. In no time, her dad was standing at the bottom, arms outstretched. He caught her with ease and the two of them cheered and cheered. +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Bob and Mary. They went to the store one day to buy some sweets. Mary had a lucky penny and said to Bob that she was going to buy some sweets with it. Bob was very excited. + +Bob asked Mary why she was so lucky. Mary replied, “I found the penny while I was searching in the garden. It looks like it’s special.†+ +Bob smiled and said, “If it’s lucky, then you should buy lots of sweets!" + +Mary laughed and said, “I will!†And so, Mary and Bob bought lots of sweets with the lucky penny. + +They ate their sweets together and had a lot of fun. After that, they went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary loved stars, and every night she would look up at them from her bedroom window. + +One day, Mary heard her parents complaining about how dirty their house was. "I can't keep up with all this mess!" said Mom. + +Mary had an idea. She took a piece of paper, drew a star on it, and put it on her bedroom wall. + +Every night, Mary promised herself she would pick up one thing around the house. Then, she would put the star on the wall and make a wish. + +At first, nothing seemed to change. But, little by little, things started looking better. The house became less dirty. + +Mom and Dad were so happy! They thanked Mary and said they were so glad she ever put the star up on her wall. + +That's how Mary's wish came true. She was very happy and she knew there were more stars out there that she could wish on. +Once upon a time there were two best friends, Emma and Alex. They were very excited and wanted to spend the day together. So, they headed down to the beach. + +Before long, they spotted a whale out in the ocean. It was big and pink! The sight of the whale made them so happy. + +Emma shouted, “Can we spend the day playing with the whale?†+ +Alex replied, “Of course! Let's go!†+ +So, the two of them raced across the beach and hopped into the water. They splashed and played with the whale all day. + +At the end, they said goodbye to the pink whale and gave it a big hug. + +They couldn't wait to come back and spend another day together with the whale! +One night, when it was dark, Mommy, Daddy and Bob went on a walk. Bob loved walking in the dark because everything seemed so mysterious. + +Mommy pointed up to the sky and said, "Look, Bob. There's a little bit of rain." + +But Bob wasn't so sure. He asked, with a furrowed brow, "Is it really rain? Or is it something else?" + +Daddy and Mommy smiled, and Mommy said that it was really rain and that it was normal to see rain in the sky. She told him not to worry. + +A few minutes later, Mommy, Daddy and Bob heard something in the dark. It sounded like something was running away and it made them scared. + +Mommy asked quietly, "What was that? Did anybody lose something?" + +Just then, Bob remembered something he had been holding in his hand, but it was gone. He said, "I lost my toy." Everyone started to look for it, but it was gone. + +Mommy said, "Oh no, Bob. That's too bad. We'll find it another time". + +And so they kept walking, but something mysterious was still in the air. In their minds, they couldn't help but wonder what the noise was before they heard Bob's toy lost. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bear called Sabina. She loved to explore in her garden. One day, Sabina was walking and she saw a beautiful patch of flowers in the garden. She was so excited and she was about to enter the patch when she heard a voice. + +The voice said, "Hello Sabina, I'm Patch the bunny. Would you like to come and play with me?" + +Sabina was surprised but she was quite happy to meet Patch. She nodded and said, "Yes please". + +So, she and Patch entered the patch and had lots of fun together. They played games, ran and laughed. Sabina had a wonderful time with her new friend. + +When it was time to go, Sabina thanked Patch for being so kind and she said goodbye. Sabina never forgot the wonderful time she had in that patch with Patch the bunny. +Nelly and her mom were feeling very sad. Nelly looked up at her mom who had tears in her eyes, and Nelly started to weep too. + +"What's wrong, Mommy?" Nelly asked. + +"We both have to go to the doctor, sweetie," her mom replied. + +Nelly was scared. She didn't like going to the doctor. She had seen her mom crying and she was feeling very scared. + +The next day at the doctor's office, Nelly was terribly afraid. The doctor came in and began to talk. Nelly's mom nervously held her hand. + +The doctor said, "Nelly, I'm here to give you some good news. Nelly looked at her mom, who was still very sad. + +The doctor continued, "Your mom has been very worried, but she is going to be okay!" + +Nelly was so happy. She hugged her mom and they both began to weep tears of joy. The doctor had given them news that everything was going to be okay. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly family. They had a surprise for the mom and dad. One day, they went to a store to buy it. + +Inside, the children saw a big sign. It said "BUY HERE". They were excited! So, mom and dad bought the surprise. + +When they brought it home, the children were so happy. Mom and dad opened the surprise and it was a big, jolly toy. They were very happy and hugged each other. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One morning, they decided to go for a ride. + +Friend 1 said, "Let's go for a ride. It will be fun!" +Friend 2 replied, "Ok, let's go!" + +So, they went for a ride on their bikes. They were both excited, and felt the wind blowing in their faces. + +Friend 1 said, "I'm having so much fun!" +Friend 2 replied, "Me too!" + +After the ride, they stopped to look at the result. It had been a harsh ride, but they had still had a lot of fun. + +Friend 1 said, "That was a tough ride, but it was worth it!" +Friend 2 replied, "Yes, it was a lot of fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very poor; she did not have many toys to play with. But every day she sang to herself a special song that she held close in her heart. + +One day, while singing her song, Jane met an old man. The old man said to her, “Hello there! That is a very nice song. Why don’t you sing it for me?†+ +Jane blushed shyly, but she agreed to sing. She sang her song for the old man. He clapped and smiled at her when she finished. + +“What a lovely song!†the old man said. “You should always hold it close in your heart.†+ +Jane thanked the old man, and then skipped off happily, singing her song. She knew that this special song would always make her heart happy, no matter how poor she was. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Martha. She wanted nothing more than to ride her bike. Every day she would take her bike out and practice pedaling, wobbling and going around turns. + +One day, Martha was riding her bike when she met a camp instructor. He noticed her skills and asked her if she wanted to compete in a bike race. Martha was so excited, she quickly said yes! + +The race was soon approaching, and Martha thought about everything she had to do to get ready. She wanted to win the race, and knew that if she did, she would get a big medal. + +On the day of the race, Martha was the first to finish! She crossed the finish line with a big smile, and when the camp instructor placed the medal around her neck, she felt so proud. + +Martha could not have been happier. She had worked so hard to ride her bike, and received the best reward - a shiny medal that said "Good Job Martha!" She hung it on the wall and looked at it proudly every day. +Once there was an ordinary copper pot. It was shiny and brand new, just sitting there all by itself. + +One day a small boy was walking in the park. He saw the pot and said to himself, "I would like that pot, I want to take it with me!" He let out a loud, happy laugh and ran to get it. + +The boy took the pot and carefully carried it home. He was so pleased with himself. + +When he got home, he asked his father, "Can I keep the pot, please?" His dad said, "Yes, of course, you can keep it." + +The boy was so happy. He put the pot in his room and said, "Thank you, Daddy." Then he went outside to play. + +The boy loves the copper pot and he takes good care of it. He takes it with him wherever he goes and shows it off to his friends. The ordinary copper pot still brings him joy every day. +One afternoon, Jack was playing in his backyard. Suddenly, he heard laughing and noticed two other children playing hide and seek. He asked if he could join them. + +The children said yes, so Jack decided to be the seeker. He closed his eyes and started counting. + +After a while, he opened his eyes but the others were nowhere to be seen. He searched everywhere, but still couldn't find them. + +Jack was lost. He started shouting for help, but no one answered. The sun was setting and he was getting scared. + +Suddenly, he saw two shadows in the distance. Jack ran towards them, hoping it was the two children. But when he looked closely, he saw they were just two old trees. + +Jack was even more afraid. It was getting dark and he couldn't find the way home. He started crying, feeling helpless. + +In the end, he got lost in the dark forest and was never seen again. +Mama had a secret. Every night, she would take out her hidden pistol and record something. + +One day, a three year old asked, “Mama, what are you recording?†Mama smiled and said, “Something very special. You’ll find out soon.†+ +The little one kept asking, but Mama just repeated her answer and continued. + +Finally, Mama reached under the table and pulled out the hidden pistol. She said, “See? I can use this to record special memories.†+ +The little one’s eyes widened with wonder. Mama showed her how to press the button on the pistol to record, and soon the little one was eagerly recording her own memories. +Mama smiled. The secret was out and it was time to share the joy of recording special memories! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She loved to explore the world around her and everyday when Jane's mom came home from work they would take a walk together. + +One day Jane asked her mom, "Mommy, what is traffic?" Her mom smiled and said, "That's a great question, Jane. Let me explain it to you". + +Mom explained the colorful cars and buses zooming by. Jane watched in amazement as they drove by the charming houses on their street. + +"So that's what traffic is," Jane said in delight. + +"Yes, sweetheart," Mom replied. "Now do you understand?" + +Jane nodded and Mom hugged her close. They continued on their walk, hand-in-hand as the sun began to set. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Tom. Tom was very lively and loved to go walking in the park with his mom. One day, Tom and his mom went for a lovely walk. Tom was especially excited as he loved to look at the colorful leaves that had just started to fall. + +The two of them saw a big yellow leaf floating nearby. Tom felt so delighted that he wanted to catch it. With a lively jump, he jumped and tried to grab the leaf. His mom laughed and said, "Well done, Tom! But it's too far away for you to catch." + +Tom was a bit sad, but that didn't stop him from having fun. He saw lots of other leaves on the ground and he collected them one by one. He even found a big orange leaf which he thought was the prettiest. + +After a while, he and his mom went home. Tom was very happy with the leaves he had collected, it had been a pleasant and lively day in the park! +John was walking with his mom when he stopped to stare. There ahead of them, were two little kids, both writing on a big piece of paper. + +John asked, “Mom, what are the kids doing?†+ +His mom smiled and said, “They are taking an exam.†+ +John was curious, “What’s an exam?†+ +“It is a competitive test that decides who is the best.†said his mom. + +John looked at the kids, both looking serious and concentrated. + +“Mom, I want to be a good exam taker too!†+ +His mom laughed, “Sure, let’s practice at home and we’ll make you the best one!†+ +John smiled. He stood there and stared, ready to take on the challenge. +Once upon a time there was a girl who was very generous. She would help her friends and family with anything she could. One day, the girl came across an old closet in the park. She opened it with curiosity and was amazed to see lots of toys inside. + +"Wow! What a generous present from someone!" the girl said. She was filled with joy. + +The girl then heard a small voice telling her, "These toys have been left here for you. Please take them as a gift." + +The girl was thrilled and thanked the voice. She quickly loaded up the toys and took them home. + +The girl shared the toys with all her friends and family, and everyone had a great time playing with the generous toys. They all wanted to know who the mysterious generous person was, but the girl never knew, she only knew they had been given to her as a gift, and she was immensely thankful. +Once upon a time there was a brave rabbit called Sammy. He was so brave that he was not scared of anything. + +One day, Sammy went to the park. Suddenly, he heard a threat. It was a tall badger who was trying to scare Sammy away. He shouted, "You small bunny! Leave this park now!" + +But Sammy was brave, so he didn't run away. He stood tall and said, "No! I won't leave!" + +The badger laughed, but then he saw that Sammy meant it. He said, "Fine, I will let you stay then." + +And so, the brave rabbit Sammy stayed in the park and played all day. He was so proud of being brave and standing up to the badger. +Macy was hurrying down the street. Everything seemed gloomy today. The sky was gray and the birds weren't singing. Macy wanted to cheer things up, so she started clapping her hands. She found a rhythm and started tapping her feet too. Soon Macy was humming and dancing and she felt much better. Birds chirped and the sky got brighter. People started to smile and kids started joining in the fun. Macy was happy that she had been able to hurry and make things better! +Once there was a humble little girl named Lucy. She loved nothing more than to laugh and play in her backyard. Every day she would take tiny steps around her van, tracing its curves and admiring its shine. Lucy was not allowed to get too close to the van, but still she couldn't resist. + +One day, her parents surprised her with a special gift. She was so happy that she ran to the van and shouted with glee. Her parents had bought her a new tricycle! Lucy clapped her hands and laughed as she pedaled around the driveway. + +When Lucy stopped pedaling her tricycle, the van was suddenly filled with laughter. Lucy was so surprised that she couldn't figure out what was going on. Then, she heard her parents call out from the inside. They had been playing a joke on her, hiding in the van and laughing. + +Lucy thought it was the best joke ever and burst out laughing too. From that day on, she enjoyed playing with her tricycle even more. She never missed an opportunity to ride around the van, taking tiny steps and admiring its shine with a big grin on her face. +Once there was a boy called Jack and he loved to pretend. He pretended to be a pirate, a knight, a super hero and all kinds of adventures. One day he decided to pretend he was a pie. He imagined he was rolling around with all its delicious flavours! + +Jack giggled as he rolled around on the floor. Suddenly, something very strange happened. His pretend became real and he turned into an actual pie! He was scared at first, but he felt calm. + +Jack yelled for help but no one could hear him. His pie shaped body was rolling away, far away from home. He tried to roll back but it was too late. He was stuck as a pie and no one would ever find him. + +Jack started to cry and he knew his pretend had turned into reality forever. His bad ending was that he was stuck as a pie, lost and alone. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tim. He lived far away from the sea and he never saw a beach in his life. One day, he went to visit his grandpa. Grandpa said to Tim: "Let's go to the beach, I want to teach you how to dive!" + +Tim was very excited and he followed his grandpa to the beach. He watched as grandpa dove into the water with grace. Then, it was Tim's turn but, when he dived, he didn't come up… + +Suddenly, a big war began. Everyone was deaf to the sound of the guns and bombs. Too scared to go near the water, Tim and his grandpa could not help but watch as the war caused more and more destruction. + +In the end, Tim did not learn how to dive and, even worse, he lost the chance to spend time with his grandpa. + +This story is a reminder that wars take away many innocent lives and cause much sadness and despair. +Once upon a time there was a nosy mouse. He liked to explore everywhere he could. One day he decided to explore his neighbor's house. He found a nail in a cabinet and decided to stay and remain. + +The neighbor, who was a cat, noticed the mouse. He quickly jumped out from behind the curtains and pounced on the mouse. The mouse tried to run away but the cat wanted to play. He grabbed the mouse and refused to let him remain. + +The mouse cried and begged for his freedom, but the cat refused to listen. The cat enjoyed being nosy and wanted to keep the mouse as a pet. The mouse sadly looked around his new home and knew he would never be able to remain free. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Henry. He loved to play outside, running around in the sunshine. + +One day, he saw a pebble on the ground beside him. He picked it up and decided to race it. He said to the pebble, +"Let's race to the big tree, OK?" +The pebble didn't answer, but Henry didn't mind. He got ready to race, and the pebble was ready too. Henry shouted, +"Ready, set, go!" + +Henry raced as fast as he could, but the pebble was faster. It quickly passed Henry and won the race. Henry sighed as he watched the pebble leave him behind. But then he saw something else on the ground. + +It was a hairy caterpillar. Henry was so happy to find it that he quickly forgot about the race. +"Come on, let's race to the big bush!" he said to the caterpillar. The caterpillar didn't answer, but Henry jumped to his feet and raced off. + +Henry ran fast, and the caterpillar tried to keep up. They raced around the bush and quickly reached the finish line. The caterpillar stopped and looked at Henry, who was out of breath. + +Henry was so proud of himself for winning the race that he shouted, "I won!" + +The caterpillar just +Once upon a time there was a little boy called John. One day, John went to the beach with his dad. They spotted a raft floating in the water. His dad said to John, “Let’s go find out what’s in the raft!†+ +John was so excited and quickly agreed. His dad said, “Let’s get on the raft and paddle to it!†So, they climbed onto an empty raft and paddled towards the other one. + +When they got to the raft, they saw a bag inside. His dad opened the bag and said, “Look John, there is some food in here!†It was a piece of juicy fruit, so they both decided to chew the fruit together. + +But, when John was chewing the fruit, he noticed that the raft was starting to sink. He panicked and shouted “Quick! Get off the raft!†But it was too late, the raft was empty and they both fell into the water. + +John and his dad have never been seen since. It was a bad ending for John. +John was a very creative three-year-old boy. He loved making things and he was always writing, drawing and painting. + +One day, after he finished writing a story, he decided to go out and play. He ran outside and saw his favourite slide. He was so excited, he couldn’t wait to go down it! + +John ran over to the slide and started to climb up the ladder. But when he got to the top, he was confused. He looked up and saw that there was something written on the slide. + +John read what it said: “John, write a story about a slide.†+ +John was confused, so he asked his mom, “Mommy, what does the slide mean? Do I have to write a story about a slide?†+ +John’s mom laughed, “Yes, John, that’s exactly what it means.†+ +John smiled, now he knew what to do. He hopped off the slide, ran inside and started writing a story about a slide. He felt so creative and happy as he wrote. + +John finished his story and ran back out to the slide. He couldn’t wait to go down it now that he had written such an exciting story about it! +Once upon a time, there was a very quiet little girl. She was only three and her mum and dad said she was very special. One day she found a magic door in the garden. It was an exciting discovery, and she wished it would open. She held her breath and let out a shout - the door opened! + +The little girl walked through the door, and she was amazed! What she saw was so magical! There were colourful birds singing and flying around, sparkly flowers growing high, and a rainbow stretched across the sky. The little girl felt so happy and she smiled with delight. + +Next she felt a gentle breeze come and whisk her away into the magic garden. As she ran around, she noticed that the garden was quiet. The birds had stopped singing and the flowers seemed to whisper. She looked around and realised that the magic was still alive - she just had to be quiet enough to feel it. + +The little girl slowly made her way back through the door and closed it tight. She sat down and hugged her knees, happy that she had found some magic. From that day onward, she knew that if she was quiet enough, she could feel the magic all around her. Let's all be quiet and search for the magic! +Once upon a time there was a nervous turtle called Tom. Tom was always scared of everything, but loved going to the store to buy food. One day, Tom was at the store when he noticed a war outside. Tom was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Tom crept over to the shopkeeper and asked, "What is going on?" The shopkeeper replied, "It's a war, Tom. I suggest you go back home safely." + +Tom was very scared and started to walk away. Suddenly he heard a loud bang and he instinctively jumped into the nearest bush. He stayed in the bush for hours, shaking with fear. + +When it was finally dark, Tom slowly crawled out of the bush. He was exhausted and tired, but he knew he had to get home. He slowly made his way home and was relieved when he finally arrived safely. + +Tom was very happy to be home, but he never wanted to go to the store again. +One day, a little girl went walking in the forest. The sun was shining and the birds were chirping. Suddenly, the girl heard a noise. She turned around and saw a large wolf. "Oh no!" the girl shouted. + +The wolf looked at the girl and growled. It was a very scary sound. The girl tried to run away, but the wolf was too quick. + +The wolf approached the girl and opened his mouth wide. "I'm going to eat you!" the wolf said, licking his lips. The girl was scared and started to cry. + +Then, the wolf said, "I'm not so bad. I can give you a yummy treat instead." The girl looked around and saw berries on the ground. She gathered them up and the wolf ate them. + +The wolf was still hungry and it looked at the girl again. The girl was very scared, but she had no way to escape. The wolf took one last glance and then gobbled her up! +Once upon a time, there was a brilliant girl called Lola. She lived with her mom and dad in a small house. One sunny day, Lola was playing with her toys when she heard a loud noise. + +"What was that?" Lola asked her mom. "That was an earthquake," her mom said. + +Lola was scared and asked her dad, "What can we do?" + +"Don't worry," he answered, "We will just have to wait until it grows quiet again." + +So they all waited until the earthquake stopped. + +When the ground was still again, Lola looked out the window. She saw a brilliant rainbow in the sky and smiled. She knew that even after the earthquake, everything would be alright. +Jimmy was an adventurous little boy. He loved playing outside and he had a special fort that he built with his father in the backyard. One day, Jimmy was playing happily in his fort when he heard a loud noise coming from outside. He quickly realized that it was a hurricane! It was getting closer and closer to his house. + +Jimmy ran inside and told his parents about the hurricane. His dad got really serious and said that their house will be okay, but they have to take cover immediately. His parents quickly packed up some original things from their house, while Jimmy held on to his special blanket. + +The family went to the nearest shelter as the hurricane grew stronger outside. Everyone in the shelter was huddled together in the corner of the room, being quiet and scared. Jimmy heard a loud sound, like it was coming from outside. + +Suddenly, the sound stopped. Everyone was relieved and they soon went outside to see if their houses were okay. Surprisingly, Jimmy's fort still remained and all the original items in the house were still in place. They all felt very thankful that the hurricane did not yield the house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Ali. She was 3 years old and loved to explore the world around her. + +One day, Ali was outside when she heard a loud noise. "What was that?" she asked. + +Suddenly, her mom spoke to her. "That was thunder, Ali," she said. "Thunder is a big, loud noise from the sky." + +Ali was never scared of the thunder. She found it exciting. But the other noises in the world sometimes made her feel bored. + +One day, Ali was playing with her toys when she heard animals speaking. She thought it was so cool! Although she couldn't understand what the animals were saying, it was never boring. + + Ali was so excited to listen to the animals speaking that she couldn't stop smiling. Every time she heard them, it made her day! +One day, a little girl named Emma got up early. She noticed the sun rising quickly, so she decided to go outside. She looked around and saw a big pile of wood next to her house. She picked up one of the pieces and saw a unknown creature hiding inside it. + +Emma was a brave girl and she wanted to find out more about the creature. She followed it into the woods. When she reached the edge of the woods, she saw a big tree. + +Emma suddenly heard a voice coming from the tree. It said: "Welcome, brave Emma! I am the tree spirit. I have been waiting for you for a long time! I need help to collect more wood so I can rise up!" + +Emma was excited and she decided to help the tree spirit. For the rest of the day, she collected wood and brought it to the tree. Soon, the tree's energy grew and it rose to stand on its own. Emma was so happy to see the tree standing! +Billy was playing in the park when he noticed a beautiful rabbit. He bent down to get a closer look and the rabbit hopped over to him. + +"Hi!" said Billy. + +The rabbit hopped away but then stopped and looked back. + +"Are you okay?" asked Billy. + +The rabbit hopped back to him, so Billy had an idea. + +"Do you want to come home?" he asked. + +The rabbit hopped happily around him, so Billy carefully scooped him up in his hands. When he got home, he looked after the rabbit and made sure it was happy and fine. + +Billy took care of the rabbit every day. He gave it food, water and love. Soon enough, the rabbit was running around, hopping around and having lots of fun. + +Billy was really happy with his new friend. They were having lots of fun together, and Billy knew he would always care for his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was an ugly camp in the forest. All day, a little girl played in the camp, but one day she noticed something strange. + +"It's so dark," she said to herself. "I'm scared!" + +Then, out of nowhere, she saw a huge shadow looming in the sky. Instantly, she knew she was in trouble. + +The little girl grabbed her doll and called out, "Help! Someone help me!" + +Suddenly, a knight on a white horse galloped into the camp. He laughed as he noticed the little girl. + +"Don't worry," he said. "I will rescue you!" + +The knight jumped off his horse and picked up the little girl. He quickly got back on the horse and rode away, taking the little girl to safety. + +The little girl was saved from the ugly camp, and the knight was a hero. +Once upon a time there was a bee who loved honey. He buzzed around searching for the sweet treat every day. One day, he flew to an apple tree and noticed a curious sight. There on the branch was a little bird, balancing a jar of honey in its beak! + +The bee was amazed and asked the bird, "Where did you get that honey?" The bird replied, "I found it in the grass over here!" + +The bee had never seen honey like this before. He quickly buzzed to the grass, only to discover the bird had been lying. There was no honey in sight! + +The bee was very disappointed and flew back to the tree. He persuaded the bird to tell him where the honey was really from. The bird reluctantly told the bee that he had taken the honey from a beekeeper's hive. + +The bee was furious and shouted at the bird, "You shouldn't steal from the hive! We need it to make more honey for the bees." The bird was sorry and said, "I'm sorry! I will never do it again." The bee kindly smiled and said, "Don't worry, I forgive you." + +The bee and the bird were happy to be friends again. They said goodbye, and the bee flew off searching for his own honey. From then on, the bee was always careful to remember to balance finding his own honey and being kind to others. +Once upon a time there was a girl who loved to jog. Every morning she'd put on her joggers and go for a run. One morning, she came to a beautiful meadow with tall trees and a stream. She paused to admire the view and opened the gate to the meadow. + +When she stepped inside, the ground suddenly shook and a giant monster roared. The monster said, "You must go!" The girl ran away, scared. She opened a different gate and kept running. + +But the monster kept chasing her. She got tired and finally told the monster to go away. But the monster was very angry and said, "You must pay for entering this meadow." The poor girl had nothing to give. The angry monster grabbed her and gobbled her up! + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy called David. He was three years old. One day, David's teacher told him it was time for math. He felt nervous. + +"Will I be able to do it?" he asked his teacher. + +His teacher smiled. "Of course you can," she said. "Just listen carefully and try your best." + +So David listened. He heard the teacher explain one plus one. He practiced and tried his best. After a couple of minutes, he felt more and more confident. + +At the end of the lesson, David had learnt a lot and he was proud of himself. He went home with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful girl named Daisy. Every day, Daisy would go to the park to play with her friends. But one day, when Daisy arrived at the park, all her friends were gone. She called out, “Where are you?†+ +“We quit!†her friends shouted back. + +Daisy was sad. She had always been loyal and never thought her friends would quit. She didn’t understand why they were gone. + +Days went by and Daisy kept wondering why her friends had quit. Then one day, Daisy arrived at the park and saw all her friends were back. + +“Where did you go?†Daisy asked. + +Her friends told her that they had hidden a surprise in the playground and wanted to see if Daisy would find it. It turns out, Daisy’s graceful movements and big heart made the day at the park the best decision for them. +Sue was an old lady who lived in a small house at the top of a hill. She always kept the shutters closed, despite the backyard being lush with singing birds, leaping lizards, and blooming daisies. + +One day, Sue's neighbor came over to her house carrying a big bag. He asked her to open the door but she refused. He kept insisting, but Sue wouldn't budge. She had not let anyone inside in years. Inspired by his persistence, she finally decided to open the door. + +The neighbor was a bald man with dark eyes. He said he had some presents for Sue. She was suspicious, but he smiled, claimed he meant no harm, and told her he only wanted to help. + +Out of the bag he pulled one thing after another. He gave her a coat, a dozen eggs and some fresh fruit. Sue was taken aback by his kindness, but she still remained wary. + +The bald man's goodwill had a hidden purpose. He wanted her to accept his request, and he made a threat: unless she agreed he would turn Sue out of her home. He had been searching for a new tenant for months and he thought Sue's house was perfect. + +Sue agreed, against her better judgement, and wouldnned the coat. Who knew that the bald man who knocked on her door that day would become her landlord? +Once upon a time, there was a pig and a cow who were best friends. The pig and cow often went for walks together, and no matter how silly the pig acted, the cow always comforted him. + +One day, the pig and the cow were walking through a meadow when they heard a bell ring. The cow asked the pig, "Oh pig! Do you know what that bell is for?" + +The pig thought for a minute, then grinned his silly grin and exclaimed, "I think it's for us!" + +The pig and the cow trotted to the bell, and discovered that the bell was actually a dinner bell. The farmer had rung the dinner bell, so the animals in the meadow knew to return home for dinner. + +The pig smiled, and the cow comforted him. Together, they ran back home to enjoy their dinner. +One day, Grandpa and his granddaughter went to the park together. Boy she loved this park! Everywhere she looked she saw something new. + +Grandpa noticed that his granddaughter had a big smile on her face. He asked her why she was so happy. "Look Grandpa!" she said, pointing to a big tree. On top of the tree was a delicious apple. + +Grandpa smiled and said, "Let's get it". Together the climbed the tree, and Grandpa plucked the apple from the branch. + +Back on the ground, Grandpa took a bite of the apple. "Delicious!" he said. Then he stuck the other half of the apple in his pocket and said "Let's go find something else to do". + +As they walked away, Grandpa noticed that the apple in his pocket was starting to rot. Grandpa decided it was time for a break, so he and his granddaughter sat on a bench. + +They both looked up at the sky. Suddenly, Grandpa exclaimed, "Look! Snow!" + +Grandpa and his granddaughter smiled. They had never seen snow before! They watched together as big fluffy snowflakes fell from the sky, delighting in the beautiful sight. +One day, Joe and his mommy went to the park together. Joe was very excited to be out of the house and to explore the park. + +As they walked around the park, they came across a group of people having a party. The people were celebrating something and Joe was so curious. + +Joe asked his mommy, "What are they celebrating mommy?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "They are celebrating a birthday, Joe!" + +Joe felt so excited! "Can we go join them, mommy? Please!" + +Mommy smiled and replied, "Yes, we can join them Joe, but first, take off your shoes. We need to be respectful of the grass and take care of our heels." + +Joe was so grateful and quickly took off his shoes. He followed his mommy to the picnic table, where he saw a big cake with colorful flowers on top. + +Joe and his mommy celebrated with the group and Joe had a great time. + +He was so happy that he got to join the celebration and he was very grateful to his mommy for taking him there. +One day, Mama Bear showed her little bear cub a nut. The cub said, "What's that?" Mama Bear replied, "It's a nut." The cub asked, "What do we do with it?" Mama Bear said, "We can eat it or save it for later." + +The cub was curious, so Mama Bear showed him how to crack the nut and get to the tasty snack inside. They both had a piece and shared it together. + +Mama Bear was so proud of her cub. She said, "That was very humble of you, to share the nut with me." The cub smiled and hugged her mama. +One day, a little girl was in the park with her mom. Suddenly, she saw a big van approach. She wanted to go and check it out, but Mom said no. + +The van stopped and a man stepped out. The little girl noticed something strange: He was carrying a box with something fake inside. + +Mom asked: "What are you doing?" + +The man smiled and said: "I'm scattering magic dust so everything will be okay!" + +The little girl was excited! She watched as the man opened the box and sprinkled the sparkly dust away. Then he got back into the van and drove away. + +The little girl and her mom smiled at each other. They both knew that the magic dust would bring them luck and make everything better. +Once upon a time there was a girl called Kate. She wanted to play outside. + +Kate asked her mum: "Can I play outside?" + +Her mum said: "Yes, but be careful - don't throw anything." + +Kate went outside and she found something purple and round. It was a ball! She was excited and she wanted to throw the ball. + +Kate asked her mum: "Can I throw the ball?" + +Her mum said: "Yes, but it might be hard. It might be difficult." + +Kate was determined so she picked up the ball and threw it. It flew way up in the sky and Kate felt proud. She had thrown the ball even though it was difficult! +Once upon a time there was a small thief. She snuck around and looked for something to steal. She saw a bike and thought it would be easy to take. She carefully folded up the bike and put it in her bag. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was a little girl! She said, "What are you doing with my bike?" The thief was very scared. She tried to run away, but the girl kept asking her questions. + +The thief said, "I was just borrowing your bike, I promise I will bring it back soon." + +The girl said, "You can't do that. It's not yours! Stealing is wrong. You should learn to be kind and be honest." + +The thief said nothing and walked away. From then on, she was careful not to make the same mistake again. She learned that stealing is wrong and that kindness is much better than stealing. + +The moral of the story is: Stealing is wrong and being kind is much better. +Stella was walking through the swamp when she stopped and said, "I want to find something smooth." She moved slowly and carefully, looking for something nice and shiny. Suddenly, she saw it! A smooth object in the mud! She quickly reached down and picked it up. It was a beautiful shell. She smiled and said, "This is perfect!" + +She kept walking and started to feel tired. She said, "I want to lie down and rest for a bit." She looked around and spotted a sunny spot on the edge of the swamp. Stella laid down and felt the sun on her face. She closed her eyes and enjoyed the peaceful moment. + +A few minutes later, she opened her eyes again and said, "I want to find more smooth things!" She grabbed her shell, jumped up and started to look for more special objects. As she walked, the sun shone brighter, and the sound of the swamp filled the air. +Once there was a little boy, he was called Peter. Peter had a computer in his house. + +One day Peter was playing near the computer and he saw that the computer was glowing. + +He decided to see what was happening so he pressed a few buttons. Suddenly a secret was revealed! The computer had a charming new game! + +Peter was so happy and he quickly started to play. But he soon realised that the game was too hard and he couldn't win it. + +"This is not fair!" said Peter, but it was too late, the computer wouldn't reveal the secret anymore. + +Peter was so disappointed and his day had a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Ella. She had a van that she liked very much. Every day, she would go outside to touch it. She liked to feel the thick bumpers of her van. One day, Ella's mom came over to her. + +"Ella, why are you always touching this van?" her mom asked. + +Ella smiled and said, "I like the way it feels. It's so thick!" + +Her mom laughed and said, "It sure is!" + +Ella kept on touching it and soon, the van was so shiny. She was so proud of her van and always touched it whenever she could. From that day on, she never stopped touching her van. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a restless little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, Tim found a new toy called chess. He was very excited to play with it. + +Tim asked his big sister, Jane, to teach him how to play chess. Jane was very happy to help. She carried the chess board to the table and showed Tim how all the pieces moved. Tim watched and listened carefully. + +After a while, Tim started to understand the game of chess. He played with Jane and soon, he was very good at it. Tim was not restless anymore because he had found a new game to play. He had lots of fun playing chess with his sister and friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big toy box. He loved to play with his toys every day. But Tim was a bit spoiled. He would not share his toys with his friends. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sue, came to play. Sue saw Tim's toy box and wanted to play too. Tim did not want to share. He held his toys close to him. Sue was sad. + +Tim's mom saw Sue was sad. She talked to Tim for a minute. She told him it was nice to share with friends. Tim thought about it. Then, he decided to offer Sue a toy. Sue was happy. They played together and had lots of fun. Tim learned that sharing was good. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a toy boat that he liked to sail on the pond. One day, Tim's boat got very dirty. He was sad because he wanted to sail his boat. + +Tim went to his friend, Sue. He said, "Sue, my boat is dirty. Can you help me clean it?" Sue said, "Yes, Tim! Let's clean your boat so you can sail it again." + +Tim and Sue cleaned the boat together. They made the boat look like new. They took the boat to the pond and sailed it. Tim was happy. He said, "Thank you, Sue! Now we can sail to a new country!" They played and sailed the boat all day long. +One day, a penguin named Pip went for a walk. He saw a big ice slide and wanted to play on it. Pip felt very happy and excited. As he walked, he met a big bear named Ben. Ben was very rude and did not want to play with Pip. + +Pip asked Ben if he could play on the ice slide. Ben said no and pushed Pip away. Pip felt very sad and hurt. He did not understand why Ben was so rude to him. + +Pip tried to play on the ice slide anyway, but Ben kept pushing him away. Pip felt very sad and lonely. In the end, Pip had to go back home without playing on the ice slide. The day had a bad ending for poor Pip because of the rude bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to chew on his red ball. One day, Spot saw a beautiful sunset outside. The sky was full of colors like orange, pink, and purple. Spot wanted to play outside and chew his ball under the pretty sky. + +Spot ran outside with his ball and started to chew on it. As he chewed, he saw a big cat named Whiskers. Whiskers was a bad cat who liked to take things from others. Whiskers saw Spot's red ball and wanted to take it away. + +Spot didn't want to give his ball to the bad cat. So, he chewed on it even harder. The sunset was almost gone, and Spot wanted to enjoy it. Whiskers tried to take the ball, but Spot was too strong. In the end, Whiskers gave up and went away. Spot was happy he could keep his ball and enjoy the rest of the beautiful sunset. +One day, a little girl named Sally was playing outside. She found an old rope with a big knot in it. Sally didn't know what to do with it, so she went to her friend Tom. + +"Look, Tom! I found an old rope with a knot," said Sally. Tom looked at the rope and said, "Let's play a game with it!" Sally and Tom decided to use the rope to play tug-of-war. They each held one end of the rope and pulled as hard as they could. + +As they played, they did not realize that the knot was getting tighter and tighter. The rope was very old, and it started to break. Suddenly, the rope snapped, and Sally and Tom fell down. + +Sally began to cry. "I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't know the rope was so old," she said. Tom was hurt too, and said, "It's okay, Sally. We just need to be more careful next time." + +But there was no next time. The old rope was broken, and Sally and Tom were sad. They had to find a new game to play, but it was not as fun as the tug-of-war with the old rope. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent spider. The spider had a big cobweb in a tree. The spider liked to help others. + +One day, a small bird came to the tree. The bird was sad. The bird's wing was hurt. The intelligent spider saw the sad bird and wanted to help. The spider offered to make a soft bed for the bird with the cobweb. + +The bird said yes. The spider made the soft bed with the cobweb. The bird slept on the soft bed. The bird's wing got better. The bird was happy. The bird said thank you to the spider. The spider was happy too. + +The moral of the story is: it is good to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She liked to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, Lucy's mom asked her to clean the oven. Lucy was happy to help and said, "Okay, mom!" + +Lucy opened the oven door and saw that it was very dirty. She started to clean it, but she couldn't get all the dirt off. She thought, "I need to restore the oven to make it clean again." + +She went to her dad and said, "Dad, can you help me restore the oven?" Her dad was busy and said, "Not now, Lucy. I'm doing something important." + +Lucy felt sad, but she didn't give up. She tried to restore the oven by herself. But she didn't know how to do it right. She used too much water and soap. The oven became wet and slippery. + +When mom tried to use the oven later, it didn't work. The oven was broken because of the water. Mom was not happy, and Lucy felt very bad. She learned that she should ask for help when she doesn't know how to do something. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little dog named Spot. Spot liked to look at everything and everyone. One day, Spot saw his owner, Jane, talking to a friend. Spot wanted to know what they were talking about, so he ran over to them. + +"Hi Jane! Hi friend!" Spot barked. Jane and her friend looked at Spot and laughed. "Oh Spot, you are so nosy!" said Jane. Spot felt a little embarrassed, but he still wanted to know what they were talking about. + +Jane saw that Spot was embarrassed and said, "Don't worry, Spot. We were just talking about how much we love our pets. We love you, even when you are nosy." Spot wagged his tail and felt happy again. From that day on, Spot tried not to be too nosy, but he still loved to look at everything and everyone. And Jane loved him just the way he was. +Sue was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. One day, she found a filthy purse in her room. She didn't know whose purse it was, but she thought it was very dirty. Sue wanted to clean the purse and make it pretty again. + +Sue took the purse to her mom and said, "Mom, look at this filthy purse. Can we wash it?" Her mom looked at the purse and said, "Yes, we can clean it. But first, let's see if there is anything inside." Sue opened the purse and found a toy cat. The cat had big eyes that would blink. + +Sue was very happy to find the toy cat, but her brother Tom saw the cat and said, "That is my toy cat! Give it back!" Sue didn't want to give the cat back because she found it in the purse. They both started to argue about the toy cat. Their mom saw them fighting and said, "Stop! Let's share the toy cat and the purse. You can both play with them." + +Sue and Tom agreed to share the toy cat and the purse. They cleaned the purse, and it looked new again. They played together happily with the toy cat, and Sue learned that sharing was more fun than fighting. +Once upon a time, there was a very intelligent dog named Max. Max loved to help people. One day, Max found a big box in the park. + +Max knew that the box could provide fun for the children. He pushed the box to the playground. The children saw the box and got very excited. + +They played with the box all day. They made it into a car, a house, and even a spaceship. Max was happy he could help. The children loved their new toy and Max became their best friend. +One day, a kind cat went for a walk. The cat wanted to find a new friend to play with. The sun was bright and the sky was blue. The cat was happy to be outside. + +As the cat walked, it saw a strip of grass. The grass was green and soft. The cat jumped onto the grass and rolled around. It was so much fun! The cat looked up and saw a little bird on a tree branch. + +The cat and the little bird became friends. They played on the strip of grass all day. They were both very kind to each other. The cat was happy to find a new friend. The little bird was happy too. They promised to play together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a tall tower. In this tower, there lived a kind king and his obedient dog, Spot. The king and Spot loved to play together. They would run and jump in the big garden near the tower. One day, the king wanted to improve the tower to make it even better. + +But there was a problem. A big, mean giant lived near the tower. The giant did not want the king to make the tower better. The giant was very loud and would scare the people who were trying to improve the tower. The king was sad, and Spot was sad too. They didn't know what to do. + +Then, Spot had an idea. He barked and wagged his tail to show the king his plan. Spot would go to the giant and play with him. The giant liked to play too. Spot was brave and went to the giant. They played and had fun. The giant was not mean anymore. While they played, the king and the people improved the tower. The king and Spot were very happy. The giant was happy too. They all became friends and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom did not like to work or prepare for anything. He just liked to sleep all day. + +One day, Tom saw smoke coming from a house. He ran to the house and saw a little girl crying. "Don't cry," Tom said. "I will help you." Tom ran into the house and saw a big fire. He found a bucket and filled it with water. He threw the water on the fire and put it out. + +The little girl hugged Tom and said, "Thank you, Tom. You saved my house." Tom felt happy that he could help. From that day on, he was not lazy anymore. He learned that preparing and helping others was important. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Bob. Bob loved to hop all day long. He would hop in the grass, hop on the dirt, and hop in the flowers. One day, Bob hopped into a house to see what was inside. + +In the house, Bob saw a thin curtain. He decided to play with the curtain. He hopped up and down, making the curtain move. Bob thought it was so much fun! He hopped and hopped until he was very tired. + +After a long day of hopping, Bob was ready to go back home. He hopped out of the house and into the warm sun. He hopped all the way back to his little bunny home. Bob was so happy he got to play with the thin curtain. And from that day on, Bob loved to hop and play with curtains even more. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was a proud girl who loved to wear her shiny crown. Every day, she would put on her crown and dance around the house. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "We need to pack for our trip!" Lily did not want to leave her crown behind. So, she put it in her bag with her clothes and toys. She was excited to show her friends her beautiful crown. + +When they reached their friend's house, Lily put on her crown and said, "Look at my crown! Isn't it pretty?" Her friends loved it and they all played together, wearing their own crowns. They had a fun day and Lily was very happy. +Once upon a time, on a big ranch, there lived a cow named Molly. Molly loved to run and play with her friends. One day, Molly saw a big tree and wanted to measure how tall it was. She asked her friend, the horse named Sam, to help her. + +Molly said, "Sam, are you ready to measure the tree with me?" Sam replied, "Yes, Molly, I am ready!" So, Molly and Sam walked to the big tree. They looked up and saw how tall it was. They tried to measure it, but it was too tall for them. + +Then, a wise old owl named Oliver came by. He saw Molly and Sam trying to measure the tree. Oliver said, "Don't worry, I can help you measure the tree!" Oliver flew to the top of the tree and told them how tall it was. Molly and Sam were very happy and thanked Oliver. They all played together on the ranch until the sun went down. +Once upon a time, there was an intelligent dog named Max. Max was very smart and could do many things. One day, Max saw a little girl named Lisa. Lisa was feeling sick and needed medicine to feel better. + +Max dared to help Lisa. He ran to the store and found the medicine she needed. Then, he brought it back to her. Lisa was very happy and took the medicine. Soon, she started to feel better. + +Lisa and Max became best friends. They played together every day. Max was very proud that he dared to help Lisa. And Lisa was glad to have such an intelligent friend. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big hot sun and a small moon. They lived high up in the sky. The sun was very hot and bright. The moon was not hot, but cool and soft. + +One day, the sun said to the moon, "I am so hot, I can burn things! Can you do that too?" The moon replied, "No, I am not hot. I cannot burn things. I can only shine softly at night." + +The sun felt bad for the moon. He wanted to help. So, the sun said, "Let's play a game. When I go down, you come up. Then, you can shine at night, and I will shine in the day. We can both light up the sky." + +The moon was happy. They played the game every day. The sun shone hot and bright in the day, and the moon shone cool and soft at night. The sky was always beautiful, and they were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Tim. Tim was a very powerful baby. He could lift big things and run very fast. One day, Tim's mom said, "We need to design a new room for you, Tim." Tim was very excited to help his mom. + +Tim and his mom went to the store to buy things for the new room. They got a big bed, some toys, and a nice rug. Tim was very happy with the things they picked. His mom said, "You will love your new room, Tim." + +Tim's mom worked hard to design the room. She put the big bed, the toys, and the nice rug in the right places. When the room was done, Tim went inside. He felt very powerful in his new room. Tim knew that he could do anything in his new room because his mom made it just for him. +Once upon a time, there was a baby named Tim. Tim was a happy baby who loved to play with his toys. One day, his mom took him to the toy store to choose a new toy. There were many toys available, and Tim was very excited. + +In the store, there were big toys and small toys, soft toys and hard toys. Tim looked at all the toys and tried to choose the best one. He saw a ball, a teddy bear, and a toy car. Tim liked all of them, but he could only choose one. + +Finally, Tim chose the toy car. He was very happy with his choice. When they got home, Tim played with his new toy car all day. His mom was happy too, as she saw her baby having so much fun with the new toy. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in a hidden little house, there lived a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her dog, Spot. Lily and Spot liked to run and jump in the big green yard. + +One day, Lily and Spot were playing when they saw a beautiful sunset. The sky was pink, orange, and yellow. They stopped to look at the pretty colors. They did not want anything to spoil their fun. + +As they watched the sunset, Lily's mommy called them inside. They went in to eat dinner. Lily and Spot were happy that nothing spoiled their fun. They knew they would see more pretty sunsets together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to dance. She would dance all day long. She would dance when she was happy, and she would dance when she was sad. Dancing made Sue feel great. + +One day, Sue's mom and dad took her to a big dance show. There were lots of people there. Sue saw other kids dancing too. They were all having so much fun. Sue wanted to join them, but she was a little scared. + +Sue's mom and dad said, "You can do it, Sue!" So, Sue went up on the stage and started to dance. She danced and danced, and everyone watched. When Sue was done, everyone clapped their hands. They all applauded for Sue's great dance. Sue was so happy, and she knew she would dance forever. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a stubborn cat named Tom. Tom did not like to share his toys with others. One day, Tom met a new friend named Max. Max was a kind and happy dog who loved to play with everyone. + +One sunny day, Tom and Max were playing in the park when they found a big, red ball. They both wanted to play with it, but Tom did not want to share. Max knew the law of the town said that everyone must share, so he tried to tell Tom. + +Max said, "Tom, we need to share the ball. It is the law." But Tom did not listen. He took the ball and ran away. Max was sad, but he had an idea. He knew that if he could show Tom how fun it was to share, Tom might change his mind. + +The next day, Max brought his favorite toy to the park. He showed Tom how much fun it was to share and play together. Tom saw how happy Max was and decided to give sharing a try. They played with the big, red ball together and had so much fun. + +From that day on, Tom learned to share with his friends. He was no longer a stubborn cat. Tom and Max became the best of friends and always remembered the importance of sharing and the law of their town. +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to add lines to his drawing. He had a big piece of paper and many colors to use. Tim was very happy. + +Tim started to draw lines with his blue crayon. He added more lines with his red crayon. Tim felt a little anxious because he wanted his drawing to look nice for his mom. He took a deep breath and kept adding lines. + +When he was done, Tim showed his mom the drawing. She smiled and said she loved it. Tim was not anxious anymore. He was very proud of his drawing with all the lines he added. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a big job to complete. He had to help his mom pick up all the toys in his room. He was very excited to help because he knew his mom would be happy. + +As Tim picked up his toys, he found a small, round, bitter fruit under his bed. He picked it up with his fingers and wondered how it got there. He tasted it and made a funny face because it was not sweet like the fruits he usually ate. + +Tim showed the bitter fruit to his mom. She laughed and said it was a lemon. Tim learned that not all fruits are sweet, but they can still be good. With the help of his fingers, Tim completed his job of picking up his toys. His mom was very proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a light bunny named Lucy. Lucy loved to hop and play with her friends in the sunny meadow. Every day, they would laugh and have fun together. + +One day, Lucy met a wise old owl named Oliver. Oliver knew a lot about history. He told Lucy stories about the past. Lucy liked to listen to Oliver's stories. She wanted to learn more about history. + +Lucy asked Oliver, "Can I borrow a history book from you?" Oliver said, "Yes, you can borrow it, but remember to be careful with the book." Lucy was very happy and took the book home. + +Lucy read the history book every day. She learned about the past and how things were different. She shared the stories with her friends, and they all loved it too. + +In the end, Lucy returned the history book to Oliver. They both smiled and continued to share stories with each other. And Lucy and her friends played happily in the meadow, knowing more about the world around them. +Once upon a time, a girl named Lucy went to the store with her mom. They bought an expensive toy that Lucy really wanted. It was a big surprise for her birthday. Lucy was very happy and could not wait to play with her new toy. + +When they got home, Lucy's mom said, "Let's unpack the toy and play with it!" They opened the box and took out the toy. It was a beautiful doll with a pretty dress. Lucy loved her new doll so much. She played with it all day long. + +One day, Lucy and her doll were playing in the garden. Suddenly, there was silence. The doll was not making any noise. Lucy looked at her doll and saw that it was broken. She was very sad. But then, her mom came and fixed the doll. Lucy was so happy that she could play with her doll again. She knew that her mom would always be there to help her. +One day, a little boy named Tom and his friend, a cat named Max, wanted to go on an adventure. They walked and walked until they found a big tree with a secret door. "Max, let's go inside!" said Tom, and they opened the door. + +Inside the tree, they found a room full of toys and treats. Tom and Max were very happy. They played with the toys and ate some treats. "This is the best secret place ever!" said Tom. Max meowed in agreement. + +But they did not know that a big, ignorant bird was watching them. The bird wanted the treats too! The bird flew down and tried to take some treats. Tom and Max saw the bird and said, "No, bird! These are our treats!" The bird felt sad and flew away. Tom and Max continued to play and enjoy their secret place. +Once upon a time, there was a red truck. The red truck liked to load things. One day, the red truck saw a pretty daisy. The daisy was yellow and white. The red truck wanted to load the daisy. + +The red truck went to the daisy and said, "Hello, daisy! I want to load you." The daisy was scared. The daisy did not want to be loaded. The daisy liked where it was. The red truck did not care. + +The red truck loaded the daisy. The daisy was sad. The red truck took the daisy far away. The daisy missed its home. The red truck did not take the daisy back. The daisy was sad forever. +One day, a little boy named Tim found a big, old house. Tim liked to try new things, so he went inside. In the house, he saw a door. The door went to the attic. Tim wanted to see what was in the attic. + +Tim went up the stairs to the attic. In the attic, he saw many old things. He saw a big box. Tim opened the box and found a funny hat. He put the hat on his head. + +Just then, a friendly cat came into the attic. The cat said, "Hello, Tim! I like your hat." Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, cat! I found it in this old box." They both laughed and played together in the attic. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue ball. The blue ball had many friends. They liked to play together in the park. + +One day, the blue ball was playing with its friends. They were all having fun. But then, the blue ball leaned on a small toy car. The toy car broke. + +The blue ball felt sorry. It said to the toy car, "I am sorry. I did not mean to break you." The toy car said, "It is okay. We can fix me." + +So, the blue ball and its friends helped fix the toy car. They put it back together. The toy car was happy again. They all played together in the park and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird named Sunny. Sunny lived on a big hill with his family. They were very happy there. + +One day, a mean cat came to the hill. The cat said, "I will catch you, little bird!" Sunny was scared. He knew he had to escape. So, he flew up high into the sky. The cat could not catch him. + +Sunny went back to his family on the hill. He told them, "I escaped from the mean cat!" His family was happy and proud. They all learned that it is important to be brave and smart to stay safe. And they lived happily ever after on their big hill. +Once upon a time, there was a deep blue sea. In the sea, there were many fish. The fish liked to play and have fun. One day, they decided to have a quiz. The quiz was about who could scatter the most sea shells. + +The fish all lined up to play the quiz. One fish was very small, but he was very fast. Another fish was very big, but he was very slow. They all wanted to win the quiz and scatter the most sea shells. + +The small fish and the big fish swam very fast to scatter the sea shells. The small fish was so fast that he scattered many sea shells. The big fish was slow, but he tried his best. In the end, the small fish won the quiz. All the fish in the deep blue sea clapped and were happy. They all had fun playing the quiz and scattering sea shells. +One day, a little dog named Spot went to the park with his owner, Tom. Spot loved to run and play in the park. He liked to chase the birds and feel the soft grass under his paws. + +While Spot was playing, he saw a big red ball. He was very alert and wanted to play with the ball. Spot ran to the ball and picked it up with his paw. He brought the ball to Tom and wagged his tail. + +Tom threw the ball and Spot ran after it. They played with the ball for a long time. Spot was very happy. When it was time to go home, Spot was tired but he had a lot of fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a poor girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily found a beautiful jewel in the garden. It was shiny and pretty. She showed it to her mom and dad, and they were very happy. + +Lily's friend, Tom, saw the jewel and said, "Wow, that's a pretty jewel! Can I have it?" Lily didn't want to give it away, so she said, "No, Tom, it's mine. I found it." Tom was sad and angry. He wanted the jewel too. + +The next day, Lily's mom told her, "Lily, you should learn to share. Sharing is good." Lily thought about it and decided to share the jewel with Tom. When she gave the jewel to Tom, he was very happy. They both played with the jewel and had lots of fun. In the end, Lily learned that sharing can make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was a regular duck. This duck lived near a pond. The duck liked to swim and play in the pond every day. The duck had many friends in the pond. They all liked to play together. + +One day, the duck saw a ball near the pond. The duck wanted to play with the ball. The duck tried to strike the ball with its beak. The ball went into the pond. The duck and its friends swam to get the ball. + +They played with the ball all day long. They were all very happy. The sun went down, and it was time to go home. The duck and its friends said goodnight. They all slept well and dreamed of playing again the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was a very creative boy. He liked to make new things with his toys. One day, Tim wanted to play with his friend Tom, but Tom was not there. Tim was sad. + +Tim decided to make a new thing to play with. He took some of his toys and put them together. The new thing was very big and fun. But the thing started to complain. It did not want to play with Tim. It wanted to be alone. + +Tim tried to make the thing happy, but it did not work. The thing became angry and broke all of Tim's toys. Tim was very sad and cried. The creative thing was not fun anymore, and Tim learned that not all new things are good. +Once upon a time, there was a big, shiny yacht. The yacht had many delicious things to eat. One day, a little boy named Tim came to the yacht. He saw all the delicious food and wanted to eat it. + +Tim was not happy to share. He demanded that all the food was his. His friends wanted some too, but Tim said no. This made his friends sad. They did not want to play with Tim anymore. + +Tim's mom saw what happened. She told Tim that it was nice to share with others. Tim felt sorry and shared the delicious food with his friends. They all had fun on the yacht. The moral of the story is to always share and be kind to others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play near the sea. One day, she saw a small sail on the water. It was a toy boat. Lily wanted to make the boat go fast. + +Lily had an idea. She took a long stick and began to stir the water. The boat started to move. It went faster and faster. Lily was so happy. She felt successful. + +As the sun went down, Lily took her toy boat and went home. She couldn't wait to play with it again the next day. She knew that with her stick and her stir, she could make the boat sail fast. And that made Lily feel very successful. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a glove that he loved very much. It was a dark glove, and he wore it all the time, even when he went to bed. + +One day, Tim's friend, Sam, came over to play. They played with toys and had a lot of fun. But then, Sam saw Tim's dark glove and wanted to wear it. Tim said, "No, it's mine!" Sam got sad and asked, "Please, can I wear it for a little while?" Tim thought about it and said, "Okay, but only for a little while." + +While they were playing, Sam lost the dark glove. Tim was very angry and said, "You lost my glove! I won't forgive you!" Sam was very sad and said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I didn't mean to lose it." They looked and looked, but they could not find the dark glove. Tim was still very angry, and he told Sam to go home. + +That night, Tim went to bed without his dark glove. He missed it very much and could not sleep. He was still angry at Sam and did not want to forgive him. And so, the story ends with Tim feeling sad and lonely without his dark glove and his friend Sam. +Once upon a time, there was a huge bookcase. It was in a big, bright room. The bookcase had many colorful books for kids to read. The kids loved to sit and read by the bookcase. + +One day, a little boy named Tim found a book he really liked. He read the book and laughed. He wanted to take the book home. He asked his mom if he could have the book. + +His mom said yes. Tim was so happy. He said, "Thank you, bookcase!" He hugged the huge bookcase. Then, he took the book home to read it again and again. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom loved to sleep all day and never wanted to play. One day, Tom saw a shiny chain on the ground. He thought it was a toy, so he decided to pick it up and play with it. + +Tom played with the chain all day, dragging it around the house. He was so happy with his new toy. But the chain was not a toy, it was a magic chain. The magic chain did not like being dragged around by a lazy cat. The chain wanted to teach Tom a lesson. + +The next day, Tom woke up and found that he could not move. The magic chain had wrapped itself around him while he was sleeping. Tom was stuck and could not play or even eat. He was very sad and wished he had never picked up the chain. The magic chain had taught Tom a lesson, but now Tom was stuck and unhappy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, enormous bear. The bear loved to dress up in fun clothes. One day, the bear found a pretty dress with many colors. It was very soft and had lots of shiny thread. + +The enormous bear put on the pretty dress and went to play with his friends. His friends laughed and clapped when they saw him. They thought the bear looked very nice in his new dress. + +After playing, the enormous bear went home. He took off the pretty dress and put it away. The bear was happy to have a new dress with shiny thread. He couldn't wait to wear it again and play with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a big volcano. It was very hot and sometimes it would burn. Near the volcano lived a little boy named Tom and his friend, a bird named Sky. They liked to play together and find tasty food to eat. + +One day, Tom and Sky saw smoke coming out of the volcano. They were scared that it would burn their homes. Tom said, "Sky, we need to stop the volcano from burning everything!" Sky nodded and they decided to find a way to cool down the volcano. + +They looked for water to pour on the volcano, but they could not find enough. Tom and Sky were sad and worried. Then, Sky had an idea. "Tom, let's ask the big cloud for help!" Tom agreed and they both asked the big cloud to rain on the volcano. The big cloud listened and rained a lot. The volcano cooled down and stopped burning. Tom and Sky were happy and thanked the big cloud. They went back to their homes and celebrated with tasty food. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside. One day, he found a pebble. It was a nice pebble. It was smooth and shiny. Tim was very happy. He wanted to take it home. + +Tim had a bag with a zip. He was nervous because he did not want to lose his pebble. So, he put the pebble in the bag and zipped it up. Now, it was safe. Tim smiled and ran home. + +When Tim got home, he showed his mom the pebble. She liked it too. Tim put the pebble on his shelf. He looked at it every day. It was his favorite thing. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Tom. Tom loved to sleep all day under the big lime tree. The lime tree had many yummy limes on it. One day, Tom saw a little bird named Timmy. Timmy was sad because he could not find his mom. + +Tom said, "Don't be sad, Timmy. I will help you find your mom." Timmy was happy and thanked Tom. They went on a long walk to find Timmy's mom. Tom felt tired but he knew he had to protect Timmy. + +As they walked, they saw a big, dark cave. Tom thought, "Maybe Timmy's mom is in there." They went inside and found Timmy's mom. She was so happy to see Timmy. She thanked Tom for protecting her little bird. From that day on, Tom was not lazy anymore. He learned that helping others can make you feel good. +Once upon a time, there was a little pupil named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his friends. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long. But after playing, Tim would feel very tired. His mom would say, "It's time for your nap, Tim." + +One sunny day, Tim and his friends played in a peaceful park. They had so much fun together. When they were done playing, Tim felt very, very tired. His friend, Lily, saw that Tim was tired and said, "You should take a nap, Tim." + +Tim listened to Lily and found a big, soft tree to lay under. He closed his eyes and took a peaceful nap. While he napped, his friends played quietly so they would not wake him up. When Tim woke up from his nap, he felt happy and full of energy. He joined his friends, and they played and laughed together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog named Max. Max liked to sit and play with his family. One day, Max saw a wife and her husband in the park. Max wanted to play with them too. + +Max ran to the wife and barked, "Woof, woof!" The wife looked at Max and said, "What a cute dog! Let's play with him." Max was very happy. He sat on the grass and waited for the wife to throw a ball. + +The wife threw the ball far away, and Max ran after it. He caught the ball and brought it back to the wife. They played together all day. Max loved his new friends, and they loved Max too. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Tim. Tim was a very confused cat. He wanted to learn how to spell, but he did not know how to start. One day, Tim met a wise old owl named Mr. Hoot. Mr. Hoot knew many things. + +Tim said to Mr. Hoot, "Can you teach me how to spell?" Mr. Hoot smiled and said, "Of course, little cat! Let's start with the word 'cat'." Tim listened very carefully as Mr. Hoot showed him how to spell the word. + +Every day, Tim would visit Mr. Hoot and learn new words. Soon, Tim was not a confused cat anymore. He was a very smart cat who knew how to spell many words. Tim and Mr. Hoot became the best of friends, and they were very happy to learn together. +Lily and Ben like to jog with Mom and Dad. They jog in the park and see many things. They see birds, flowers, dogs and people. They have fun and feel good. + +One day, they see a big plane in the sky. The plane is white and shiny. It makes a loud noise. Lily and Ben point at the plane and say, "Look, look, a plane!" + +Mom and Dad smile and say, "Yes, that's a plane. It can fly very high and very fast. It can take people to faraway places." + +Lily and Ben want to go on a plane. They ask, "Can we go on a plane, please?" + +Mom and Dad say, "Maybe one day, when you are older. Planes are expensive and not always safe. We have to be careful and save money." + +Lily and Ben are sad. They want to see new things and have adventures. They say, "But we want to go on a plane now!" + +Mom and Dad hug them and say, "We love you, Lily and Ben. We have many things to enjoy here. We can jog, play, read and learn. We can also eat yummy food and drink sweet juice." + +They give them a snack of apples and oranges. Lily and Ben bite into the fruits and make a face. The fruits are sour. They say, "Ew, ew, sour!" + +Mom and Dad laugh and say, "Sorry, the fruits are not ripe yet. They will be sweeter later. Do you want some honey or jam?" + +Lily and Ben nod and say, "Yes, please. We like honey and jam. They are sweet and sticky." + +Mom and Dad spread some honey and jam on bread and give it to them. Lily and Ben eat the bread and smile. They say, "Thank you, Mom and Dad. You are the best. We love you." + +Mom and Dad say, "You are welcome, Lily and Ben. You are the best, too. We love you more." +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. But sometimes they wanted the same toy and they would fight over it. One day, they saw a big red truck on the shelf. It was their dad's toy when he was little, and he told them not to touch it. + +"I want the truck!" Ben said. + +"No, I want it!" Lily said. + +They both reached for the truck and pulled it hard. The truck fell off the shelf and broke into pieces. Ben and Lily gasped and looked at each other. They knew they were in trouble. + +They heard their mom coming upstairs. They quickly hid the broken truck under the bed and pretended to play with their dolls and cars. + +"Hi, kids. What are you doing?" Mom asked. + +"Nothing, Mom. Just playing," Ben said. + +"Can I see what you are playing with?" Mom asked. + +Ben and Lily nodded and showed her their toys. Mom smiled and said, "Those are nice toys. Do you share them with each other?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other and nodded again. They hoped Mom would not see the truck under the bed. + +Mom said, "That's good. Sharing is caring. You know, I want to discuss something with you. Do you know what discuss means?" + +Ben and Lily shook their heads. They did not know what discuss meant. + +Mom said, "Discuss means to talk about something. I want to talk to you about the big red truck on the shelf. Do you know whose truck that is?" + +Ben and Lily felt their hearts beat faster. They knew Mom had seen the truck. + +Mom said, "That truck is your dad's toy. He loves it very much. He got it when he was your age. He told you not to touch it, right?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They felt ashamed. + +Mom said, "Then why did you touch it? Why did you break it?" + +Ben and Lily did not answer. They looked at the floor. + +Mom said, "That was very naughty of you. You did not listen to your dad. You did not respect his toy. You did not tell the truth. How do you think your dad will feel when he sees his broken truck?" + +Ben and Lily felt tears in their eyes. They knew they had hurt their dad. + +Mom said, "You need to say sorry to your dad. You need to help him fix his truck. You need to learn from your mistake. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We are sorry, Dad. We will help you fix the truck. We will not be naughty again." + +Mom hugged them and said, "I love you, kids. I know you are sorry. I know you will do better. But you have to be more careful with your toys and your dad's toys. They are not just things. They have stories and memories. They are precious. Do you know what precious means?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "Precious means very important. Very special. Like you and Dad. Like us." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's right. You are very precious to me and Dad. And we are very precious to you. And so are our toys. We have to take care of them and each other. OK?" + +Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "OK, Mom. We love you. We love Dad. We love our toys." + +Mom said, "I love you too, kids. Now, let's go downstairs and see if we can fix the truck. Maybe we can play with it together. What do you say?" + +Ben and Lily smiled and said, "Yes, Mom. Let's go. Let's play." +Anna was very tired. She had played all day with her dolls and her blocks. She yawned and rubbed her eyes. She wanted to go to bed and have a nice dream. + +But first, she had to see the doctor. The doctor was a kind lady who smiled at Anna. She said Anna needed a needle to make her strong and healthy. Anna did not like needles. They hurt and made her cry. + +The doctor saw that Anna was scared. She gave her a sticker with a beautiful flower on it. She said the needle would be very quick and gentle. She asked Anna to look at the sticker and think of something happy. + +Anna tried to be brave. She looked at the sticker and thought of her dolls and her blocks. She felt a little pinch on her arm. She whimpered, but did not cry. The doctor said she was a good girl and gave her a hug. + +Anna was happy. She had a needle and a sticker. She was strong and healthy. She yawned again and said goodbye to the doctor. She went to bed and had a nice dream. +Lily liked to help her mom in the garden. She would water the plants with a small can. She loved the roses the most. They were red and pink and smelled nice. + +One day, Lily saw a big bee on a rose. She was scared of bees. She thought they would sting her. She wanted to make the bee go away. She poured water on the rose and the bee. + +The bee was angry. It flew at Lily and buzzed loudly. Lily ran away and cried. Her mom heard her and came to see what was wrong. She saw the wet rose and the bee. + +She hugged Lily and said, "Lily, you should not pour water on bees. They are not bad. They help the flowers grow. They make honey. They only sting if you hurt them. You should be kind to them and they will be kind to you." + +Lily felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I didn't know. I was afraid of the bee. I won't pour water on bees again." + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's good, Lily. You learned something today. Fear can make us do silly things. But if we are alert and curious, we can learn more about the world and the creatures in it. And we can be friends with them." + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I want to be friends with the bees. And the roses. And you." + +They hugged and went back to the garden. Lily saw another bee on a rose. She did not pour water on it. She watched it and said, "Hello, bee. You are pretty. Thank you for helping the flowers." The bee buzzed and flew away. Lily smiled and felt happy. +Sara loves her cat, Lily. Lily is soft and white and likes to cuddle with Sara. Sara likes to play with Lily and give her treats. Sara is happy with Lily. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom. She sees a boy with a big, black cat. The cat has green eyes and a long tail. The boy throws a ball and the cat runs after it. The cat catches the ball and brings it back to the boy. The boy laughs and hugs the cat. Sara watches them and feels envious. She wants a cat that can play like that. + +Sara goes home and looks for Lily. She wants to teach Lily how to play with a ball. She searches in the living room, the kitchen, the bedroom, but she cannot find Lily. She calls Lily's name, but Lily does not answer. Sara feels sad and worried. Where is Lily? + +She goes to the backyard and sees Lily on the fence. Lily is watching a bird on a tree. Sara runs to the fence and calls Lily. Lily turns her head and sees Sara. Lily jumps down from the fence and runs to Sara. Sara picks up Lily and hugs her. Lily purrs and licks Sara's face. Sara smiles and feels happy. She does not need a cat that can play with a ball. She has Lily, and Lily loves her. Sara loves Lily too. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. Yesterday, they brought their new cars to the park. Lily had a red car and Tom had a blue car. They were very expensive cars. Lily and Tom's parents gave them the cars for their birthdays. + +"Look at my car, Lily!" Tom said. "It can go very fast and make loud noises. Vroom, vroom!" + +"Wow, Tom, your car is cool!" Lily said. "But my car can do tricks and spin around. Watch this!" Lily pushed a button and her car jumped in the air and landed on its wheels. + +"That's awesome, Lily!" Tom said. "Let's race our cars and see who is faster. Ready, set, go!" + +Lily and Tom ran after their cars, laughing and cheering. They had so much fun. But then, something bad happened. A big dog saw their cars and wanted to play too. The dog ran after the cars and barked. He caught Tom's car in his mouth and shook it hard. Tom's car broke into pieces. + +"Hey, stop that!" Tom shouted. "That's my car! Give it back!" + +Lily saw what happened and felt sorry for Tom. She ran to the dog and tried to get Tom's car back. But the dog was stronger and faster. He ran away with Tom's car and Lily's car. Lily and Tom were very sad. They lost their expensive cars. + +"Tom, I'm so sorry," Lily said. "Your car was so cool. I wish we could get it back." + +"Me too, Lily," Tom said. "Your car was awesome. I wish the dog didn't take them." + +Lily and Tom hugged each other and cried. They walked back to their parents, who were waiting for them. Their parents saw their faces and asked what happened. Lily and Tom told them about the dog and the cars. Their parents felt sorry for them and hugged them too. + +"Don't worry, Lily and Tom," their parents said. "We know you loved your cars, but they are just toys. You still have each other, and that's more important. We can always get you new cars later. But for now, let's go home and have some ice cream. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Tom nodded and smiled. They still felt sad, but they also felt happy. They had their parents and their best friend. They knew they would always have fun together, with or without cars. They held hands and walked home, looking forward to ice cream. +Tom and Lily are playing with blocks. They want to make a huge tower. They put many blocks on top of each other. But then they have a problem. There is only one block left. And it is a zero block. A block with a hole in the middle. + +"I want the zero block!" Tom says. He tries to grab it from Lily's hand. + +"No, I want it!" Lily says. She holds it tight. "It is my block!" + +They fight over the zero block. They pull and push. They shout and cry. The zero block falls to the floor. And their huge tower falls down too. All the blocks are everywhere. + +They stop fighting. They look at the mess. They feel sad. They broke their tower. And they hurt each other. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Tom says. He picks up the zero block. "You can have it." + +"I'm sorry, Tom," Lily says. She hugs him. "You can have it." + +They smile. They share the zero block. They start to build a new tower. A bigger and better one. Together. +Tim and Mia were playing in the backyard. They liked to look for bugs and animals. They saw a big gray lizard on the fence. It had a long tail and sharp teeth. + +"Wow, look at that lizard!" Tim said. "It is so big and scary!" + +"I want to touch it!" Mia said. She ran towards the fence. + +"Wait, Mia, be careful!" Tim said. He followed her. + +The lizard saw Mia and Tim. It did not like them. It opened its mouth and hissed. Then it did something strange. It shrank. It became very small and thin. It looked like a worm. + +"Hey, where did the lizard go?" Mia asked. She looked around. + +"It shrank!" Tim said. He pointed at the fence. "There it is! It is so tiny and funny!" + +They laughed. They did not know why the lizard shrank. Maybe it was scared. Maybe it had a magic power. They did not care. They thought it was cool. + +They picked up the lizard gently. They put it in a jar. They gave it some water and leaves. They decided to keep it as a pet. + +They named it Shrinky. They showed it to their mom and dad. They were surprised and curious. + +"Where did you find this lizard?" Mom asked. + +"It was on the fence. It was big and gray. Then it shrank!" Mia said. + +"Wow, that is amazing!" Dad said. "Can we see it shrink again?" + +They tried to make Shrinky shrink again. They made loud noises. They shook the jar. They tickled it. But Shrinky did not shrink. It stayed small and thin. + +They did not mind. They liked Shrinky anyway. They played with it every day. They were happy. Shrinky was happy too. +Bobby and Lily were playing with their blocks in the yard. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from. + +"Look, Lily, I made a mighty tower!" Bobby said, showing his tall stack of blocks. "It is taller than you!" + +Lily looked at Bobby's tower and felt a little jealous. She wanted to make a mighty tower too, but she only had a few blocks left. She saw a big patch of grass near Bobby's tower and had an idea. + +She ran to the patch of grass and picked up a handful of dirt. She sneaked behind Bobby and threw the dirt at his tower. "Take that, Bobby!" she shouted. + +Bobby turned around and saw his tower fall down. The blocks dropped to the ground and made a loud noise. He saw Lily laughing and holding more dirt. He felt angry and sad. He worked hard to make his tower and Lily ruined it. + +"Why did you do that, Lily?" he asked, tears in his eyes. "That was not nice!" + +Lily stopped laughing and saw Bobby's face. She realized she made a mistake. She did not mean to hurt Bobby's feelings. She just wanted to have fun. + +"I'm sorry, Bobby," she said, dropping the dirt. "I was just playing. I wanted to make a mighty tower too, but you had all the blocks." + +Bobby looked at Lily and saw she was sorry. He remembered they were friends and he did not want to be mad at her. He also remembered they had more blocks in the house. + +"It's okay, Lily," he said, wiping his eyes. "We can share the blocks and make a mighty tower together. Come on, let's go get more blocks." + +Lily smiled and nodded. She took Bobby's hand and they ran to the house. They forgot about the dirt and the grass and the fallen tower. They only thought about making a new tower, a mighty tower, a tower for both of them. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb it. + +"Let's go up there!" Tom says. "It looks fun!" + +"OK!" Mia says. "But be careful. It is high and steep." + +They start to climb the hill. They use their hands and feet. It is difficult. They are tired and thirsty. But they want to see what is on top. + +They reach the top. They are happy. They see a big blue sea. They see birds and boats. They see a cliff. It is a big drop. + +"Wow!" Tom says. "Look at that!" + +He runs to the edge. He wants to see more. + +"Tom, stop!" Mia says. "It is dangerous!" + +But Tom does not hear her. He is too excited. He rushes to the cliff. He slips. He falls. + +"Tom!" Mia screams. "Help!" + +She runs to the cliff. She looks down. She sees Tom. He is hanging on a branch. He is scared. + +"Mia, help me!" Tom says. "I can't hold on!" + +Mia is scared too. She does not know what to do. She sees a rope. It is tied to a tree. She has an idea. + +She grabs the rope. She throws it to Tom. + +"Tom, catch this!" Mia says. "It is a rope. Hold on to it!" + +Tom sees the rope. He lets go of the branch. He catches the rope. He holds on to it. + +"Mia, pull me up!" Tom says. "Please!" + +Mia pulls the rope. She is strong. She pulls Tom up. He is safe. + +They hug. They are happy. They are relieved. + +"Thank you, Mia!" Tom says. "You saved me!" + +"You're welcome, Tom!" Mia says. "But don't do that again! It was too scary!" + +They agree. They decide to go down the hill. They are careful. They do not rush. They do not go near the cliff. They go home. They tell their parents what happened. They are proud of themselves. They are brave. They are friends. +Lily liked to play with her rocket. It was red and shiny and made a loud noise when she pushed a button. She liked to pretend she was flying to the moon and the stars. She had a helmet and a suit that looked like an astronaut. + +One day, Lily was playing with her rocket in the garden. She saw a big yellow flower and wanted to smell it. She leaned over and sniffed the flower. It smelled sweet and nice. But then, she felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to stop it, but she could not. She sneezed very hard and loud. + +The sneeze made her rocket fly out of her hand. It flew up in the air and over the fence. Lily was sad and scared. She lost her rocket. She ran to the fence and looked for it. She hoped it did not break or get lost. + +She saw her rocket on the other side of the fence. It landed in the yard of her neighbor, Mr. Brown. He was an old man who liked to read and garden. He saw the rocket and picked it up. He smiled and waved at Lily. He walked to the fence and gave her the rocket. + +"Hello, Lily," he said. "Is this your rocket? It's very nice. Did you make it yourself?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Thank you, Mr. Brown. I'm sorry I sneezed and it flew away. It's my favorite toy. I like to play with it and pretend I'm an astronaut." + +Mr. Brown said, "That's okay, Lily. I'm glad you got it back. I like to pretend I'm an astronaut too, sometimes. Do you want to come over and see my books and pictures about space? I have some cookies and milk too. They are sweet and good." + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please, Mr. Brown. That sounds fun. Can I bring my rocket?" + +Mr. Brown said, "Of course, Lily. You can bring your rocket. Come on, let's go." + +Lily and Mr. Brown became friends. They liked to talk and play and learn about space. Lily was happy. She found her rocket and a new friend. She still sneezed sometimes, but she did not mind. She always held her rocket tight. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play football in the park. They have a big ball and two goals. They kick the ball and try to score. + +One day, a new boy comes to the park. His name is Ben. He has a small ball and no goals. He watches Tim and Sam play. He wants to join them. + +"Hi, I am Ben. Can I play with you?" he asks. + +Tim and Sam look at him. They see his small ball and no goals. They are not sure. + +"Sure, you can play with us. We are Tim and Sam. What is your ball?" Tim says. + +"It is a football too. But it is smaller. I got it for my birthday. It is my favorite toy." Ben says. + +Tim and Sam are eager to see Ben's ball. They like toys. They ask him to show them his ball. + +"Wow, your ball is cool. It has many colors. Can we try it?" Sam says. + +"Of course, you can try it. It is fun to play with. You can kick it or throw it or bounce it." Ben says. + +He gives his ball to Tim and Sam. They take turns to play with it. They have fun. They laugh and smile. + +Ben is happy. He has made new friends. He likes to play football with them. + +"Thank you for playing with me. You are very nice. You are welcome to play with my ball anytime." Ben says. + +"You are welcome, Ben. You are very nice too. You can play with our ball anytime. We are happy to have you as our friend." Tim and Sam say. + +They hug and high-five. They play football together. They are happy. +Lily likes to balance on one foot. She can do it for a long time. She thinks it is fun and hard. She likes to show her mom and dad how good she is at balancing. + +One day, Lily sees a bird on a branch. The bird is small and red. It has a soft feather on its head. Lily thinks the bird is pretty and cute. She wants to say hello to the bird. + +Lily walks slowly to the tree. She does not want to scare the bird. She lifts her foot and tries to balance on the other. She reaches out her hand to the bird. She smiles and says, "Hi, bird. You are so pretty. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The bird looks at Lily. It sees her hand and her smile. It feels her heart is kind and gentle. The bird hops on her finger. It chirps and flaps its wings. Lily giggles and feels happy. She has a new friend. + +Lily and the bird play together for a while. They balance on the branch and on the ground. They sing and dance and laugh. They have a lot of fun. Lily loves the bird and the bird loves Lily. They are happy and they are friends. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big, old house near the woods. They wanted to explore it, but they were afraid. + +"Maybe there are ghosts in there," Ben said. + +"What are ghosts?" Lily asked. + +Ben shrugged. "I don't know. Mama says they are spirits that have no body. They can be good or bad." + +Lily was curious. "Can we talk to them?" + +Ben shook his head. "No, we should not. Mama says we should not question spirits. They might trick us or hurt us." + +Lily nodded. She did not want to be tricked or hurt. But she still wondered what spirits were like. + +They walked closer to the house. They saw a broken window and a door that was open. They heard a strange noise inside. + +"Let's go back," Ben said. "This is too scary." + +Lily agreed. But as they turned to leave, they saw a man coming out of the door. He was dirty and angry. He had a big stick in his hand. + +"Hey, you kids! What are you doing here? This is my house!" he yelled. + +Lily and Ben were terrified. They ran away as fast as they could. The man chased them, but he was slow and tired. He could not catch them. + +They reached their home and told their mama what happened. She hugged them and said, "I'm glad you are safe. You should not go near that house again. That man is not a spirit, but he is not a good person either. He is a thief who hides there. He might have stolen something from someone else. That is wrong and hard. You should always be honest and kind." + +Lily and Ben learned their lesson. They never went near the house again. They also learned to respect spirits and not question them. They played outside, but they stayed away from the woods. They were happy and good. +Sara and Tom like to play hide and seek. They take turns to hide and find each other. One day, they play in the big park. There are many trees and bushes to hide behind. + +Sara is the seeker. She counts to ten and then looks for Tom. She sees his red hat behind a tree. She runs to catch him. But when she gets there, Tom is not there. She only sees his hat on the ground. She picks it up and wonders where he went. + +She hears a giggle from behind a bush. She thinks it is Tom. She runs to the bush and pulls it aside. But there is no one there. She only sees a black glove on the ground. She picks it up and feels confused. + +She hears another giggle from behind a bench. She thinks it is Tom. She runs to the bench and looks under it. But there is no one there. She only sees a black shoe on the ground. She picks it up and feels scared. + +She hears a loud laugh from behind her. She turns around and sees Tom. He is holding his other shoe, glove and hat. He has a big smile on his face. + +"Surprise!" he says. "I made you think I vanished. I used my finger to throw my things away. Did you like my trick?" + +Sara feels angry and sad. She does not like Tom's trick. She thinks it is mean and not funny. She drops his things and runs away. She does not want to play with him anymore. +Lily and Max liked to play with blocks. They made towers and bridges and castles with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks. + +One day, they wanted to make the biggest tower ever. They took all the blocks they had and started to stack them. They worked hard and had fun. They made the tower taller and taller. + +But then, Max got sleepy. He yawned and rubbed his eyes. He wanted to take a nap. He said to Lily, "I am sleepy. I want to stop playing. Can we go to bed?" + +Lily was not sleepy. She wanted to keep playing. She wanted to make the tower even bigger. She said to Max, "No, we can't go to bed. We have to finish the tower. It is not big enough. Don't be lazy. Keep stacking." + +Max did not like what Lily said. He felt sad and angry. He said to Lily, "You are mean. You don't care about me. You only care about the tower. I don't want to play with you anymore." He pushed the tower and made it fall down. The blocks crashed and scattered. + +Lily was shocked and mad. She said to Max, "You are bad. You ruined our tower. You wasted our blocks. I don't want to play with you anymore." She cried and ran away. + +Max and Lily both complained. They both felt sorry. They both wished they had been nicer. They both missed each other. They both learned a lesson. +Sara loved books. She liked to look at the pictures and hear the stories. Every week, she went to the library with her mom. The library had many books for Sara to choose from. + +One day, Sara saw a book that looked very special. It had a shiny cover and a big star on it. Sara asked her mom if she could borrow it. Her mom said yes, and they took the book home. + +That night, Sara opened the book and saw that it was full of stories about gifted children. Children who could do amazing things, like fly, or talk to animals, or make magic. Sara wished she could be like them. She fell asleep with the book in her arms. + +Sara had a dream. In her dream, she was gifted too. She could fly in the sky, and talk to the birds, and make flowers grow. She felt happy and free. She saw a big star in the sky, and it smiled at her. + +Sara woke up and saw that it was morning. She still had the book in her arms. She hugged it and smiled. She felt like she had a secret. She decided to keep the book for a little longer, and read more stories. Maybe she would have more dreams too. +Lily was a gifted girl who loved to sing and dance. She liked to perform for her family and friends, and make them happy. One day, she had a big show at her school, and she was very excited. + +She wore a pretty dress and a shiny crown, and waited for her turn on the stage. She saw her mom and dad and her little brother in the audience, and smiled at them. She wanted to make them proud. + +But when she got on the stage, she saw something scary. There was a fire in the corner, and it was making a lot of smoke and noise. Lily was afraid, and she forgot her song and dance. She wanted to run away, but she didn't know where to go. + +"Help!" she cried. "There's a fire!" + +The teacher heard her, and quickly grabbed a fire extinguisher. He ran to the fire, and sprayed it with foam. He put out the fire, and made sure everyone was safe. + +He then went to Lily, and hugged her. "You did a great job, Lily," he said. "You were very brave, and you warned us about the fire. You are a hero." + +Lily felt better, and hugged him back. She looked at the audience, and saw her mom and dad and her little brother. They were clapping for her, and smiling. They were not mad at her, they were proud of her. + +Lily smiled too, and bowed. She heard the applause, and felt happy. She was a gifted girl, and a hero. +Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They see a big green frog near the pond. The frog is hopping from one lily pad to another. + +"Look, a frog!" Lily says. "Can we catch it?" + +"Let's try!" Ben says. They run after the frog, but it is too fast and too clever. It hops away from them every time they get close. + +"Wait, frog, wait!" Lily calls. "We just want to be your friends!" + +The frog stops on a big lily pad and looks at them. It croaks loudly. + +"What did it say?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know," Lily says. "Maybe it wants to play with us." + +They walk slowly to the edge of the pond. They smile and wave at the frog. + +"Hello, frog," Lily says. "We are Lily and Ben. What is your name?" + +The frog croaks again. It sounds like "Ribbit". + +"Ribbit? Is that your name?" Ben asks. + +The frog nods. It hops closer to them. + +"Can we touch you, Ribbit?" Lily asks. + +The frog nods again. It lets them stroke its smooth skin and feel its long legs. + +"You are very soft and cool, Ribbit," Lily says. + +"You are very strong and jumpy, Ribbit," Ben says. + +The frog seems happy. It croaks and hops with them. + +They play with Ribbit for a long time. They have a lot of fun. + +Then they hear their mom calling them. + +"Lily, Ben, time for lunch!" Mom says. + +They look at each other. They are hungry. + +"Can we take Ribbit with us?" Lily asks. + +Mom shakes her head. She smiles. + +"No, sweeties, Ribbit belongs to the pond. He needs water and bugs to eat. You need bread and cheese and fruit. They are yummy for you, but not for Ribbit." + +Lily and Ben nod. They understand. + +They say goodbye to Ribbit. They thank him for playing with them. + +"Bye, Ribbit," Lily says. "We will come back soon." + +"Bye, Ribbit," Ben says. "We will miss you." + +Ribbit croaks and waves. He hops back to his lily pad. + +Lily and Ben run to Mom. They hug her and follow her to the kitchen. + +They wash their hands and sit at the table. They eat their lunch. It is yummy. + +They talk about Ribbit. They tell Mom how much they like him. + +They can't wait to see him again. Maybe in a minute. Or two. Or three. +Sara and Mia are playing dress-up in Sara's room. They have many clothes to try on. Sara likes a pink blouse with flowers. She puts it on and looks in the mirror. + +"Wow, you look pretty!" Mia says. + +"Thank you, Mia. Do you like this blouse?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, I do. Can I try it too?" Mia says. + +"Sure, you can. Here, I will help you." Sara says. She takes off the blouse and gives it to Mia. + +Mia tries to put on the blouse, but it is too big for her. The sleeves are too long and the buttons are too hard. She gets frustrated and starts to cry. + +"I can't do it! It's not easy!" Mia says. + +Sara hears Mia crying and goes to her. She hugs her and says, "Don't cry, Mia. It's okay. The blouse is too big for you, that's why it's not easy. But you can still play with it. Look, you can raise your arms and make the sleeves flap like wings. Or you can tie the blouse around your waist and make a skirt. Or you can use it as a cape and pretend you are a superhero. There are many ways to play with the blouse. Do you want to try?" + +Mia stops crying and nods. She wipes her tears and smiles. She raises her arms and makes the sleeves flap like wings. She laughs and says, "Look, Sara, I'm a bird!" + +Sara laughs too and says, "You are a very cute bird, Mia. Let's fly together!" + +They hold hands and run around the room, flapping their sleeves and making bird noises. They have fun playing dress-up with the blouse. They are happy and forget about their troubles. +Sara and Tom were eager to go to the farm with their mom. They liked to see the animals and play in the hay. Mom said they could choose one thing to buy at the farm shop. + +"What do you want to choose, Sara?" Tom asked. + +"I want to choose a leather bracelet. It is shiny and pretty. And it smells good," Sara said. + +"I want to choose a leather hat. It is cool and strong. And it keeps the sun away," Tom said. + +They went to the farm shop and looked at the leather things. There were many colors and shapes. Sara and Tom had a hard time to choose. They asked mom for help. + +"Mom, can you help us choose?" Sara and Tom said. + +"Sure, my loves. Why don't you try them on and see how they fit?" Mom said. + +Sara and Tom tried on the leather things. Sara found a pink bracelet that matched her dress. Tom found a brown hat that made him look like a cowboy. They were happy with their choices. + +"Mom, we chose our leather things. Can we buy them?" Sara and Tom said. + +"Of course, my loves. You made good choices. Let's pay and then go see the animals," Mom said. + +Sara and Tom paid for their leather things and put them on. They thanked the farm shop lady and followed mom to the animal pens. They were eager to see the cows, the sheep, the pigs and the chickens. They had a fun day at the farm. +Tim and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big flag on a pole. The flag was red and white and blue. It was very pretty. + +"Look, a flag!" Tim said. "Let's go see it!" + +"Okay!" Mia said. They ran to the flag. They wanted to touch it. + +But the flag was too high. They could not reach it. They saw a ladder next to the pole. The ladder was for the people who put the flag up and down. + +"Maybe we can use the ladder," Tim said. "Then we can touch the flag." + +"I don't know," Mia said. "The ladder looks old and shaky. And the flag is not for us. It is for everyone." + +Tim did not listen. He wanted to touch the flag. He climbed the ladder. He was not careful. He did not see the sharp nail sticking out of the ladder. He stepped on the nail. It hurt a lot. He cried out loud. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tim shouted. He let go of the ladder. He fell to the ground. Mia ran to him. She was scared. + +"Tim, are you okay?" Mia asked. She saw blood on his foot. She saw the sharp nail on the ladder. She knew what happened. + +"No, I'm not okay," Tim said. He was in pain. He was sorry. He wished he had listened to Mia. + +A man came to help them. He was the park keeper. He heard Tim's cry. He saw the flag and the ladder and the nail. He knew what happened. + +"Are you kids okay?" the man asked. He was kind. He had a bandage and a sticker. He put the bandage on Tim's foot. He gave him the sticker. It had a flag on it. + +"Thank you," Tim said. He felt a little better. He liked the sticker. + +"You're welcome," the man said. "But you should not have climbed the ladder. It is not safe. And the flag is not for playing. It is for showing respect." + +"I know," Tim said. He was ashamed. He learned his lesson. + +"Can we still look at the flag?" Mia asked. She was curious. She liked the flag. + +"Of course," the man said. He smiled. "The flag is for everyone to see. It is always available. But you have to be careful and respectful. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, we do," Tim and Mia said. They nodded. They looked at the flag. They felt proud. They said sorry to the flag. They said thank you to the man. They went back to playing. They had fun. They were careful. They were respectful. They were happy. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with trains. They have a big train set in their room. They make the trains go fast and slow, and make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. + +One day, they see a real train outside their window. It is a steam train. It has a big black engine and a long line of cars. It makes a loud whistle and a lot of steam. Tim and Sam are very excited. They run to the window and wave at the train. + +"Look, look, a steam train!" Tim shouts. + +"Wow, it is so big and strong!" Sam shouts. + +They watch the train go by, and see the people and animals in the cars. They see a man with a hat and a coat. He is the driver. He waves back at them and smiles. + +"Hello, little boys!" he shouts. "Do you like my train?" + +"Yes, yes, we love your train!" Tim and Sam shout. + +"Maybe one day, you can ride on my train!" the driver shouts. + +"Really? That would be awesome!" Tim and Sam shout. + +The train goes away, and the steam fades. Tim and Sam are happy. They go back to their train set and pretend they are on the steam train. They make the whistle and the steam noises, and wave at each other. + +"Choo-choo, we are on the steam train!" they shout. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to travel on the big bus with their moms. The bus takes them to the farm. The farm has many animals and plants. + +"Look, Lily, corn!" Ben says. He points to the yellow plants. They are tall and thick. They have green leaves and ears. + +"Corn is yummy. Can we eat some?" Lily asks. + +The farmer hears them. He smiles and nods. He gives them each an ear of corn. He shows them how to peel the leaves and the hair. He says they can eat the corn raw or cooked. + +"Thank you, farmer!" Lily and Ben say. They bite the corn. It is sweet and juicy. They like it very much. + +They share their corn with the animals. The cows, the pigs, the chickens and the goats all want some. They make happy noises. Lily and Ben laugh and pet them. + +They have a lot of fun at the farm. They travel back on the bus with their moms. They tell them about the corn and the animals. They say they want to come back soon. +Tom and Mia like to bake. They have a big book with many recipes. Today, they want to bake a cake for their mom. They take eggs, flour, sugar, butter, and milk from the fridge. They mix everything in a big bowl. They pour the batter in a round pan. They put the pan in the oven. + +While the cake is baking, they see a bird outside the window. The bird is yellow and blue. It sings a pretty song. Tom and Mia want to play with the bird. They go outside with a cage. They put some seeds in the cage. They wait for the bird to come. + +The bird sees the seeds. It flies to the cage. It hops inside. Tom and Mia are happy. They close the cage. They take the bird inside. They put the cage on the table. They talk to the bird. + +"Hello, bird. What is your name?" Tom asks. + +"Tweet, tweet. I am Sunny. I like to sing and fly." The bird answers. + +"You are a nice bird. We want to be your friends." Mia says. + +"Thank you. You are nice too. But I miss the sky and the trees." The bird says. + +Tom and Mia look at each other. They feel sorry for the bird. They hear a beep from the oven. The cake is ready. They take the cake out. It smells good. It has a golden crust. They put some icing and sprinkles on it. They write "Happy Mom's Day" with a tube. + +They look at the bird again. They have an idea. They open the cage. They let the bird out. The bird flaps its wings. It flies around the room. It lands on the cake. It pecks at the icing. It makes a mess. + +"Hey, bird. Stop that. You are ruining our cake." Tom says. + +"No, bird. Keep going. You are making our cake more fun." Mia says. + +Tom and Mia start to argue. They are competitive. They both want to have the best cake. They forget about the bird. The bird sees the window. It flies to the window. It pushes it open. It escapes. It sings a goodbye song. + +Tom and Mia stop arguing. They see the window. They see the bird. They see the cake. They feel sad. They feel silly. They hug each other. They say sorry. They clean the cake. They smile. They are still friends. They wait for their mom. They hope she will like their cake. They hope she will understand. They hope they will see the bird again. +Lena likes to look at photos of her family. She has a big book with many photos. She sees photos of her mom and dad, her brother and sister, her grandma and grandpa, and her dog and cat. She smiles when she sees their faces. + +One day, Lena finds a photo that she does not know. It is a photo of a man with a hat and a beard. He looks angry and scary. Lena does not like the photo. She feels afraid. She trembles and drops the photo on the floor. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see. She sees Lena and the photo. She hugs Lena and says, "Don't be scared, Lena. This is a photo of your great-grandpa. He was not angry or scary. He was lively and funny. He liked to tell jokes and play games. He loved you very much." + +Mom picks up the photo and shows it to Lena. She points to the man's eyes and mouth. She says, "See, he is smiling. He is happy. He is not mean. He is kind." Lena looks at the photo again. She sees the smile. She feels better. She stops trembling and says, "I love you, great-grandpa." Mom smiles and says, "I love you, too, Lena." They hug and kiss. They put the photo back in the book. They look at more photos of their family. They are happy. +Sam had a bear that he loved very much. He called it Fuzzy and took it everywhere. He hugged it, kissed it, and talked to it every day. Fuzzy was his best friend. + +One day, Sam's mom said they had to go to the store. She told Sam to leave Fuzzy at home, because he was too dirty and smelly. Sam did not want to leave Fuzzy, but he listened to his mom. He put Fuzzy on his bed and said goodbye. + +At the store, Sam saw many things that reminded him of Fuzzy. He saw a jar of honey, and he remembered how Fuzzy liked to lick honey from his fingers. He saw a ball of yarn, and he remembered how Fuzzy liked to play with it. He saw a brown hat, and he remembered how Fuzzy liked to wear it. Sam missed Fuzzy very much. He wanted to go back home and hug him. + +"Mom, can we go home now?" Sam asked. + +"Not yet, sweetie. We have to buy some things first," his mom said. + +"But I miss Fuzzy," Sam said. + +"I know, honey. But Fuzzy will be there when we get back. He's waiting for you," his mom said. + +Sam nodded, but he was still sad. He wished he had Fuzzy with him. + +When they got home, Sam ran to his room. He looked for Fuzzy on his bed, but he was not there. He looked under his pillow, in his closet, and in his toy box, but he could not find him. He started to cry. + +"Mom, where is Fuzzy?" Sam shouted. + +His mom came to his room. She looked around and saw Fuzzy in the trash can. She felt sorry for Sam. + +"Oh, Sam, I'm sorry. I threw Fuzzy away. He was too disgusting. He had stains, holes, and bugs on him. He was not good for you," she said. + +Sam could not believe what his mom said. He ran to the trash can and pulled Fuzzy out. He hugged him and kissed him. He did not care if he was disgusting. He loved him. + +"Mom, how could you do that? Fuzzy is my best friend. He is not disgusting. He is beautiful. He makes me happy. I need him," Sam said. + +His mom looked at Sam and Fuzzy. She saw how much they loved each other. She felt bad for what she did. She hugged Sam and Fuzzy. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I was wrong. Fuzzy is your best friend. He is beautiful. He makes you happy. You need him. You can keep him. But please, let me wash him and fix him. He needs some care," she said. + +Sam smiled and nodded. He was happy that his mom understood. He gave Fuzzy to his mom and watched her take him to the bathroom. He hoped Fuzzy would be okay. He waited for him to come back. He could not wait to hug him again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to help their grandma. Grandma had a cane that helped her walk, but sometimes she forgot where she put it. Lily and Ben wanted to surprise her by making her room more organized. + +They went to her room and looked for the cane. They found it under the bed, next to some books and toys. They put the cane next to the door, where grandma could see it. Then they started to sort the books and toys into neat piles. + +"Look, Lily, this is a book about animals. Do you like animals?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, I do. Look, this is a toy elephant. It has a long nose. Do you like elephants?" Lily replied. + +"Yes, I do. Let's put the book and the toy together. They are both about animals." Ben said. + +They did the same with the other books and toys, until they had four piles: animals, cars, dolls, and puzzles. They felt very proud of their work. + +"Grandma will be so happy when she sees this!" Lily said. + +Just then, they heard grandma's voice in the hallway. + +"Lily, Ben, where are you?" she called. + +"We are in your room, grandma. We have a surprise for you!" they shouted. + +Grandma opened the door and saw the cane and the piles. She smiled and hugged them. + +"Thank you, my dears. You are so kind and organized. You have made my room look so nice. You are very welcome here." she said. +Tom and Anna are playing in the park. They like to hide behind the trees and bushes and say "boo" to each other. They laugh and have fun. + +Suddenly, the ground starts to shake. It is an earthquake. Tom and Anna are scared. They hear loud noises and see things falling and breaking. They hold hands and run to find their mom and dad. + +"Mom! Dad! Where are you?" they shout. + +They see their mom and dad near the swings. They are safe. They hug them and feel better. + +"Are you okay, my little ones?" their mom asks. + +"Yes, we are okay. But we were very afraid," Tom says. + +"Me too," Anna says. + +Their dad says, "Don't worry, the earthquake is over. We are lucky. Nothing bad happened to us or our home. But some people need help. We should be kind and share what we have with them." + +Tom and Anna nod. They are glad they have their mom and dad. They are glad they have each other. They are brave and generous. They love their family and their park. +Lily was a lazy cat. She liked to sleep all day on the sofa and eat the food that her owner gave her. She did not like to play with toys or run around the house. She only wanted to be left alone. + +One day, her owner brought home a new friend. It was a dog named Max. Max was very excited to meet Lily. He ran up to her and wagged his tail. He said, "Hello, cat! Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily did not want to play with Max. She hissed and scratched him. She said, "Go away, dog! You are noisy and annoying. I do not like you." + +Max was sad and confused. He did not understand why Lily was so mean. He said, "But I just want to be your friend. Why are you so lazy and grumpy?" + +Lily did not answer. She jumped off the sofa and ran to the bedroom. She hid under the bed and hoped that Max would leave her alone. + +But Max did not give up. He followed Lily to the bedroom and tried to look under the bed. He said, "Please, cat, come out and play with me. I have a ball and a bone and a rope. We can have fun together." + +Lily was embarrassed. She did not want Max to see her hiding. She did not want to admit that she was afraid of him. She wished that her owner would come and take Max away. + +But her owner did not come. He was busy in the kitchen. He did not hear Lily and Max. He was making a cake for a party. He was happy that he had two pets to keep him company. + +Lily and Max stayed in the bedroom for a long time. They did not talk to each other. They did not play with each other. They did not like each other. + +The end. +Ben and Lily liked to create things with their toys. They had blocks, dolls, cars, and crayons. One day, they decided to create a big castle with their blocks. They worked hard and made a tall tower, a gate, and a wall. + +"Look at our castle!" Ben said. "It is the best castle ever!" + +"Yes, it is!" Lily agreed. "But it needs something more. Something cold and shiny." + +Lily had an idea. She ran to the kitchen and opened the freezer. She saw a tray of ice cubes. She took it out and brought it to Ben. + +"Look what I found!" she said. "We can use these to make windows and jewels for our castle!" + +Ben liked the idea. He took some ice cubes and put them on the tower. Lily did the same on the wall. They made their castle look even more beautiful. + +But they did not know that ice cubes melt when they are not in the freezer. Soon, the ice cubes started to drip and make puddles on the floor. The tower and the wall became wet and weak. The blocks started to fall down. + +"Uh-oh!" Ben said. "Our castle is breaking!" + +Lily saw what was happening. She was sad and scared. She did not want to lose their castle. She did not want to make a mess. + +"Mommy! Daddy!" she cried. "Help us!" + +Mommy and Daddy heard Lily's loud cry. They came to see what was wrong. They saw the broken castle, the wet blocks, and the ice cubes on the floor. They were not happy. + +"Ben! Lily! What did you do?" Mommy asked. "Why did you take the ice cubes from the freezer?" + +"We wanted to create a castle!" Ben said. "We wanted to make it cold and shiny!" + +"But ice cubes are not for playing!" Daddy said. "They are for keeping food cold. And look at this mess! You have to clean it up!" + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They did not mean to make a mess. They did not know that ice cubes melt. They learned their lesson. + +"Sorry, Mommy. Sorry, Daddy." they said. "We will clean it up. And we will not take ice cubes from the freezer again." + +Mommy and Daddy helped them clean up the mess. They gave them a hug and a kiss. They told them they loved them. They also told them to be more careful next time. + +Ben and Lily said they loved them too. They also said they would be more careful next time. They still liked to create things with their toys. But they never used ice cubes again. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had a large dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. She pretended that her dolls were a family and she was their mom. She gave them names and clothes and food. + +One day, she found a new toy in her room. It was a shiny red button with a picture of a star. She wondered what it did. She pressed it and heard a beep. She felt a tickle in her tummy and then everything went dark. + +When she opened her eyes, she was inside her dollhouse. She had shrunk to the size of her dolls. She was scared and confused. She tried to call for her mom, but her voice was too small. She saw her dolls looking at her. They were not friendly. They were angry. + +"Who are you?" one of them asked. "Why are you in our house?" + +"I'm Lily," she said. "This is my house. You are my dolls." + +"No, we are not," another one said. "You are our doll. And we don't like you. You are too big and ugly." + +They grabbed her and dragged her to the kitchen. They tied her to a chair and put a large knife on the table. They smiled wickedly. + +"We are going to make you smaller and prettier," they said. "We are going to cut you and sew you and paint you. Then you will be our perfect doll." + +Lily screamed and cried. She wished she had never pressed the button. She wished she could go back to her mom. She wished she could go to the hospital. But it was too late. The dolls had their fun. And Lily was no more. +Jill and Jack were playing with their toys in the living room. Jill had a big doll that she liked to dress up and comb. Jack had a small car that he liked to zoom around and make noises. They were having fun, but they also wanted to try something new. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Jack asked Jill. + +"Can I play with your car?" Jill asked Jack. + +They looked at each other and smiled. They decided to swap their toys for a while. They passed their toys to each other and said thank you. + +Jill took the car and pretended to drive it on the couch. She made honking and screeching sounds. Jack took the doll and pretended to feed it and rock it. He made cooing and burping sounds. + +They were having fun, but they also missed their own toys. They looked at each other and winked. They decided to swap their toys back. They passed their toys to each other and said thank you. + +Jill hugged her doll and combed its hair. Jack zoomed his car and made noises. They were happy to have their original toys again. + +They played together until it was time for dinner. They put their toys away and ran to the kitchen. They were hungry and ready to eat. They were also good friends who liked to share and try new things. +Lily was very thirsty. She wanted to drink some water from the faucet. But Mom said no. Mom said it was time for bed. Lily had to brush her teeth and put on her pajamas. + +Lily did not like that. She was not sleepy. She was thirsty. She wanted to play some more. She sighed. She was sad and angry. She did not want to do what Mom said. + +Mom saw Lily's face. Mom knew Lily was not happy. Mom hugged Lily and said, "I know you are thirsty, honey. But you can drink some water after you brush your teeth. And you can play some more tomorrow. It is late now. You need to sleep. Sleep is good for you. It makes you grow and learn and have fun." + +Lily looked at Mom. Mom was honest. Mom always told the truth. Lily loved Mom. Lily nodded. She said, "Okay, Mom. I will brush my teeth and go to bed. But can I have a story?" + +Mom smiled. She said, "Of course, my sweet. You can have a story. A short one. What story do you want to hear?" + +Lily thought for a moment. She said, "I want to hear the story of the faucet and the rainbow." + +Mom laughed. She said, "The faucet and the rainbow? That is a funny story. But I will tell you. Come on, let's go to your room." + +Lily and Mom went to Lily's room. Mom brushed Lily's teeth and helped her put on her pajamas. Then Mom tucked Lily in her bed and told her the story of the faucet and the rainbow. Lily listened and smiled. She felt happy and cozy. She drank some water from her cup and gave Mom a kiss. She said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you." + +Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Good night, sweet dreams." + +Mom turned off the light and left the room. Lily closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of faucets and rainbows and Mom. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and liked to chase balls. + +One night, their mom and dad told them that they were going to see fireworks in the park. Tom and Lily were very excited, because they had never seen fireworks before. They put on their warm coats and hats and followed their parents to the car. Spot had to stay at home, but he got a big bone to chew on. + +When they got to the park, they saw many people with blankets and baskets. They found a good spot on the grass and waited for the show to start. Soon, the sky was filled with bright colors and loud noises. Tom and Lily clapped and cheered as they watched the fireworks. They saw red, blue, green, yellow and purple sparks that made shapes like stars, flowers and hearts. + +"Wow, look at that one!" Tom said, pointing at a big firework that looked like a smiley face. + +"It's so pretty!" Lily said, smiling back. + +They hugged each other and thanked their mom and dad for taking them to see the fireworks. Their mom and dad said they were very generous and sweet children, and they were proud of them. + +After the show was over, they got back in the car and drove home. Tom and Lily were very tired, but they were also very happy. They said good night to Spot, who wagged his tail and licked their faces. They brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They crawled into their beds and snuggled with their teddy bears. + +"Did you like the fireworks, Lily?" Tom asked. + +"I loved them, Tom. They were the best thing ever." Lily said. + +"Me too. Maybe we can see them again next year." Tom said. + +"Maybe. Good night, Tom. I love you." Lily said. + +"Good night, Lily. I love you too." Tom said. + +They closed their eyes and fell asleep, dreaming of fireworks. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a snake on the grass. The snake is long and green. It has black spots on its skin. + +"Look, a snake!" Lily says. She is scared. She does not like snakes. + +"Let's go away!" Ben says. He is scared too. He thinks the snake can bite them. + +But the snake does not move. It is very still. It looks at them with small eyes. + +"Maybe the snake is not bad," Lily says. She is smart. She wants to solve the problem. "Maybe it is just cold and wants some sun." + +She picks up a stick. She gently touches the snake with the stick. The snake does not hiss. It does not bite. It slowly curls around the stick. + +"Wow, you are brave!" Ben says. He is amazed. He thinks Lily is very smart. + +Lily smiles. She holds the stick with the snake. She walks to a sunny spot. She puts the stick and the snake on the ground. + +"There you go, snake," she says. "You can be warm and happy here." + +The snake nods its head. It looks grateful. It makes a soft sound. + +"Thank you, Lily," the snake says. "You are very kind and smart. You solved my problem." + +Lily and Ben are happy. They made a new friend. They wave goodbye to the snake. They go back to play. +Sara loved to visit her grandpa's ranch. She liked to see the cows, the horses, and the chickens. She also liked to play with her grandpa's dog, Spot. Spot was big and friendly and liked to run and jump. + +One day, Sara and Spot went for a walk in the fields. They saw a big bird in the sky. It was an eagle. It had brown feathers and a white head. It was very beautiful. Sara and Spot watched the eagle soar high and low. It looked like it was having fun. + +But then, the eagle saw the chickens. It wanted to catch one for its lunch. It swooped down fast and grabbed a chicken with its claws. The chicken squawked and flapped. The other chickens ran away. Sara and Spot were upset. They liked the chickens. They did not want the eagle to hurt them. + +Sara and Spot ran to the chicken coop. They barked and shouted at the eagle. They wanted it to let go of the chicken. The eagle was scared of Sara and Spot. It dropped the chicken and flew away. The chicken was hurt, but it was alive. Sara and Spot were happy. They helped the chicken back to the coop. They gave it some water and some corn. + +Sara's grandpa heard the noise. He came to see what happened. He saw Sara and Spot and the chicken. He was proud of them. He said they were brave and kind. He gave them a hug and a treat. Sara and Spot smiled. They were glad they saved the chicken. They hoped the eagle would find another lunch. They went back to the ranch house. They had a good day. +Tom is a boy who likes to play with his toys. He has many toys, but his favorite is a big truck. He likes to drive the truck around the room and make loud noises. He owns the truck and he does not like to share it with anyone. + +One day, Tom goes to the park with his mom. He brings his truck with him and puts it on the grass. He sees some other kids playing with a ball and he wants to join them. He runs to the ball and kicks it hard. He laughs and has fun. + +But he forgets about his truck. A girl sees the truck and thinks it is nice. She picks it up and looks at it. She likes the truck and wants to play with it. She does not know that it is Tom's truck. + +Tom comes back from the ball and sees the girl with his truck. He is angry and shouts at her. "Hey, that is my truck! Give it back to me! I own it, not you!" He tries to grab the truck from her, but she holds it tight. + +The girl is scared and sad. She does not like to fight. She says to Tom, "I am sorry, I did not know it was your truck. I just wanted to play with it. It is a nice truck. Can we play together?" + +Tom thinks for a moment. He likes his truck, but he also likes to play with other kids. He remembers that his mom told him to be kind and share. He says to the girl, "Okay, we can play together. But you have to be careful with my truck. It is my guard. It protects me from bad things." + +The girl smiles and nods. She says, "Thank you, Tom. I will be careful with your truck. It is a good guard. It can protect us both from bad things." + +They put the truck on the ground and pretend that it is a guard. They make noises and have fun. They are happy and become friends. +Sara was a spoiled girl who always wanted new toys. She did not like to share or play with others. One day, she saw a big white teddy bear in the store and asked her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said no, because Sara already had many toys at home and she needed to save money for other things. Sara was very angry and cried loudly. + +Tom was a kind boy who liked to help people. He was in the same store with his dad, who was buying some food. He heard Sara crying and saw the white teddy bear. He felt sorry for Sara and wanted to make her happy. He had some money that he earned from doing chores. He decided to buy the white teddy bear for Sara and give it to her as a gift. + +He walked up to Sara and her mom and said, "Hi, I'm Tom. I saw you like this white teddy bear. I bought it for you. You can have it. I hope you like it." He handed the white teddy bear to Sara and smiled. + +Sara was surprised and confused. She did not know why Tom would do that for her. She did not know how to say thank you. She looked at the white teddy bear and felt something warm in her heart. She hugged the white teddy bear and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are very nice. I like it. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Tom was happy that Sara liked his gift. He said, "You're welcome, Sara. I'm glad you like it. Yes, I want to be your friend. Do you want to play with me?" + +Sara nodded and smiled. She said, "Yes, I want to play with you. You can play with my other toys too. I will share with you. You helped me. You are my friend." + +Sara's mom was proud of Tom and his dad. She thanked them for their kindness and generosity. She also apologized for Sara's behavior and hoped that she would learn from Tom. She said, "You are very sweet, Tom. You have a big heart. You made Sara happy. Thank you and your dad for your help. I'm sorry for Sara's tantrum. She is spoiled, but I hope she will change. You are a good example for her." + +Tom's dad was proud of Tom too. He said, "You're welcome, Sara's mom. Tom is a good boy. He likes to help others. He earned his money by working hard. He wanted to share it with Sara. He is a good friend. I hope Sara and Tom will have fun together." + +Sara and Tom became friends and played together. They shared their toys and their stories. They learned from each other and had fun. They helped each other and were happy. The white teddy bear was their favorite toy. They called it Snowy. Snowy was their friend too. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play in the attic. The attic had many old toys and books that belonged to their mom and dad when they were little. Anna and Ben liked to pretend they were pirates or princesses or astronauts with the toys and books. + +One day, they found a big box that had a shiny red car inside. It was a toy car that you could sit in and drive with a pedal and a wheel. Anna and Ben both wanted to play with the car, but there was only one car. + +"I saw it first!" Anna said. "It's mine!" + +"No, it's mine!" Ben said. "I want to drive it!" + +They both grabbed the car and pulled it. They started to yell and fight. They were very selfish and did not want to share. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the attic. She saw Anna and Ben fighting over the car. She was very angry and sad. + +"Stop it!" Mom said. "You are being very naughty and rude! You should not fight over toys. You should share and take turns. How would you feel if someone slapped you and took your toy?" + +Anna and Ben stopped fighting. They looked at Mom and felt ashamed. They did not want to be slapped or have their toys taken away. They did not want to make Mom angry and sad. + +"I'm sorry, Mom," Anna said. + +"I'm sorry, too," Ben said. + +They hugged Mom and said they were sorry to each other. They decided to share the car and take turns. They played nicely in the attic and had fun. Mom smiled and was happy. She was proud of Anna and Ben for being kind and fair. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to keep leaves and stones in their pockets. They found many different leaves and stones. Some were big, some were small, some were smooth, some were rough. + +"Look at this leaf, Tom!" Lily said. "It is red and yellow and orange. It is like a fire." + +"Wow, it is very pretty, Lily!" Tom said. "I have a stone that is shiny and smooth. It is like a star." + +They showed each other their treasures and smiled. + +They heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a band. The band had drums and trumpets and flutes. They were making music and walking in a line. They were doing a march. + +"Let's follow them, Lily!" Tom said. "They are going to the big square. Maybe there is a party there." + +"OK, Tom!" Lily said. "But we have to keep our leaves and stones. They are special." + +They ran after the band, holding their pockets. They joined the march and felt happy. They liked the music and the people. They saw balloons and flags and flowers. They reached the big square and saw a cake. It was a big cake with candles and frosting. It was for the mayor's birthday. + +"Happy birthday, Mr. Mayor!" Lily and Tom shouted. They clapped and cheered. + +The mayor smiled and waved. He saw Lily and Tom and their pockets. He walked over to them. + +"Hello, little ones!" he said. "What do you have in your pockets?" + +Lily and Tom showed him their leaves and stones. They told him how they found them and why they liked them. + +"These are very nice, Lily and Tom!" the mayor said. "You have good eyes and good hearts. You know how to find beauty in nature. Can I keep one of your leaves and one of your stones? I will put them on my desk and remember you." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They gave him one of their leaves and one of their stones. They felt proud and happy. + +"Thank you, Lily and Tom!" the mayor said. "You are very kind and generous. And thank you for joining my birthday march. You made it more fun. Do you want some cake?" + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Tom said. + +They followed the mayor to the cake. They had a big slice each. They ate it and licked their fingers. It was delicious. + +They had a wonderful day. They made a new friend and shared their treasures. They kept their memories in their hearts. +Tom and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the sail boat. The sail boat is blue and white, and it can float on water. They like to take the sail boat to the park, where there is a big pond. + +One day, they go to the pond with their mom. They put the sail boat in the water and watch it sail. They clap and laugh. They see some ducks and geese swimming near the sail boat. They throw some bread for them to eat. + +But one goose is very greedy. It sees the sail boat and thinks it is food. It swims fast and grabs the sail boat with its beak. It tries to chew the sail boat, but it is hard and plastic. It makes a loud honk. + +Tom and Mia are scared and sad. They cry and shout. "No, no, goose! That is our sail boat! Give it back, please!" + +Their mom hears them and runs to the pond. She sees the goose with the sail boat. She waves her arms and yells. "Hey, goose! Drop the sail boat! That is not yours!" + +The goose is surprised and scared. It drops the sail boat and swims away. The sail boat floats back to the shore. Tom and Mia run to get it. They hug the sail boat and check if it is okay. It is a little wet, but not broken. + +They are happy and relieved. They thank their mom and say sorry to the goose. They play with the sail boat again, but they keep an eye on the geese. They have learned to be careful with their toys. +Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were a king and a queen. They had a big box that they used as a castle. They put a blanket on top of it and some pillows inside. + +"King Tom, I am hungry. Can we have some cake?" Lila asked. + +"Of course, Queen Lila. I will go and get some from the kitchen. You stay here and guard the castle," Tom said. + +He ran to the house and looked for some cake. He found a big slice on the table. He took it and ran back to the garden. + +But when he got there, he saw a big dog. The dog was sniffing around the box. It saw the cake in Tom's hand and barked. It wanted the cake. + +"Go away, dog! This is our cake!" Tom shouted. + +He tried to scare the dog, but the dog was not afraid. It jumped at Tom and tried to grab the cake. Tom dropped the cake and ran to the box. + +"Help, Lila! There is a big dog!" he cried. + +Lila heard Tom and came out of the box. She saw the dog eating the cake. She was not scared. She was graceful. She walked up to the dog and said: + +"Hello, dog. You are very hungry. But that was our cake. We were playing king and queen. You can't eat our cake. That is not nice." + +The dog looked at Lila. It saw that she was kind and gentle. It wagged its tail and licked her hand. It was sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lila. I didn't know. I was hungry. Can I play with you?" the dog said. + +Lila smiled and said: + +"Of course, dog. You can play with us. But you have to be nice. And you have to shut your mouth when we eat cake." + +The dog nodded and said: + +"OK, Lila. I will be nice. And I will shut my mouth when you eat cake." + +Lila and Tom hugged the dog and said: + +"Welcome, dog. You are our friend. You can be our guard. We will share our cake with you." + +They all went inside the box and ate some cake. They were happy. They were a king, a queen and a guard. They had a castle and a cake. And they had a new friend. +Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they found a big bag of salt near the swings. They wondered what it was for and decided to taste it. + +"Yuck!" Anna said, spitting out the salt. "This is not good. It is too salty and makes me thirsty." + +"Let me try," Ben said, grabbing a handful of salt. He put it in his mouth and made a funny face. "You are right, this is not good. It is not like candy or cookies. It is bad for our teeth and our tummy." + +They threw the salt on the ground and ran away to find something else to play with. But they did not see that a man was watching them from behind a tree. He was the gardener who worked in the park. He had brought the salt to melt the ice on the paths, but he had left it there for a moment to get his shovel. He was angry that the children had wasted his salt and made a mess. + +"Hey, you two!" he shouted, walking towards them. "What do you think you are doing? Do you know how much this salt costs? Do you know how hard I work to keep this park clean and safe? You should be ashamed of yourselves!" + +Anna and Ben stopped and turned around. They saw the gardener and his angry face. They felt scared and sorry. They did not mean to be bad or rude. They did not know that the salt was his or that it had a purpose. + +"We are sorry, sir," Anna said, in a small voice. "We did not know that the salt was yours. We were just curious and wanted to try it. We did not like it and we threw it away. We did not mean to make you mad or to waste your salt." + +"We are sorry, sir," Ben said, in a small voice. "We did not know that the salt was for the ice. We thought it was just a big bag of something. We did not like it and we threw it away. We did not mean to make a mess or to ruin your work." + +The gardener looked at them and saw that they were telling the truth. He saw that they were young and innocent and that they had made a mistake. He felt his anger fade and his heart soften. He remembered that he was once a child too and that he had done silly things. + +"It's okay, kids," he said, in a kinder voice. "I forgive you. But you should be more careful and respectful next time. You should not touch or taste things that are not yours or that you do not know. You could get hurt or sick or in trouble. You should ask before you take or try something. And you should always clean up after yourselves. Do you understand?" + +"Yes, sir," Anna and Ben said, nodding their heads. "We understand. We are sorry. We will be more careful and respectful next time. We will ask before we take or try something. And we will always clean up after ourselves." + +"Good," the gardener said, smiling. "Now, go and play. But stay away from the salt. It is not for you. It is for the ice." + +"Okay, sir," Anna and Ben said, smiling back. "Thank you for forgiving us. And thank you for taking care of the park. We love the park. It is our favorite place to play." + +They ran away to find another game, leaving the gardener to finish his work. They had learned a lesson that day. They had learned to be more careful and respectful. They had learned to say sorry and to forgive. And they had learned to love the park and the people who worked there. +Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They also liked to eat peaches from the tree. The peaches were sweet and juicy. + +One day, they saw a big peach on a high branch. They wanted to pick it and share it. But they were too small to reach it. They tried to climb the tree, but it was too hard. They tried to find a stick, but it was too short. They tried to jump, but it was too high. + +They were very impatient. They wanted the peach now. They did not want to wait. + +"Let's ask Mom for help," said Tom. + +"OK," said Mia. + +They ran to the house. But the door was locked. Mom was not home. She had gone to the store. + +They knocked on the door. They called for Mom. But no one answered. + +They were very sad. They could not get the peach. They could not get in the house. They did not know what to do. + +They sat on the porch and cried. They wished Mom would come back soon. They wished they had the peach. They wished they were bigger. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play on the beach. One day, they wake up early and go to the sand with Mom and Dad. They see many things: shells, rocks, birds, and water. + +"Look, Sara, a crab!" Ben says. He points to a small red thing that moves on the sand. Sara runs to see it. She thinks it is cute. It has two big eyes, eight legs, and two claws. + +"Can I touch it?" Sara asks. She bends down and reaches out her hand. + +"Be careful, Sara, it might pinch you!" Mom says. She comes closer and watches the crab. + +The crab sees Sara's hand and stops. It raises its claws and makes a clicking sound. Sara is not scared. She smiles and says, "Hello, crab. Do you want to be my friend?" + +The crab does not answer. It turns around and runs away. Sara and Ben laugh. They chase the crab for a while, but it is too fast. They give up and look for other things to play with. + +They have a fun day on the beach. They make a sandcastle, collect shells, and splash in the water. They are happy and tired. They say goodbye to the crab and go home with Mom and Dad. They sleep well and dream of the cute crab. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, slide and swing. They saw a big box under a tree. It was shiny and had many buttons. + +"Look, a box!" Tom said. "Let's open it!" + +"OK!" Lily said. They ran to the box and lifted the lid. Inside, they saw a strange thing. It was long and thin and had a light at the end. + +"What is it?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it's a laser!" Tom said. He picked it up and pointed it at the sky. He pressed a button and a bright beam came out. It made a loud noise. + +"Wow!" Tom said. "It's a laser! It's cool!" + +"Be careful!" Lily said. "Don't point it at people or animals. It might hurt them!" + +Tom nodded. He pointed it at a tree and pressed another button. The beam changed color and made a different noise. The tree caught fire. + +"Uh-oh!" Tom said. "That's bad!" + +"Let's go!" Lily said. "We have to tell someone!" + +They dropped the laser and ran away from the box. They saw a man in a uniform. He had a badge and a hat. He was angry and ugly. + +"Hey, you kids!" the man shouted. "What did you do? That's my laser! It's very dangerous!" + +Tom and Lily were scared. They did not know the man. They did not like his laser. They ran to their mom and dad. They told them what happened. + +Mom and dad were shocked. They hugged Tom and Lily and said they were sorry. They said they would help the man and the tree. They said they would never let them play with lasers again. + +Tom and Lily learned a lesson. They discovered that lasers are not toys. They discovered that some things are better left alone. They discovered that some people are ugly and mean. They decided to play with safer things, like balls and dolls. They decided to stay away from boxes and lasers. They decided to be good and happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box of stickers in the classroom. They wanted to share them, but they did not know how. + +"Let's spread them on the floor and see how many we have," Lily said. + +"OK," Tom agreed. They opened the box and poured out the stickers. There were many different kinds, like stars, flowers, animals, and letters. + +"Wow, these are so pretty!" Lily exclaimed. "I want the stars and the flowers." + +"I want the animals and the letters," Tom said. + +They started to pick up the stickers they liked and put them in their pockets. But soon they realized that there were not enough stickers for both of them. + +"Hey, you took too many stars!" Tom complained. + +"No, you took too many animals!" Lily argued. + +They began to pull and tug at the stickers, trying to get more for themselves. Some of the stickers tore and some fell on the floor. + +"Stop it, you two!" a voice said. It was their teacher, Miss Lee. She had seen what they were doing and was not happy. + +"What are you doing with the stickers?" she asked. + +"We were trying to share them, but there are not enough," Lily said. + +"That's not true," Miss Lee said. "There are plenty of stickers for both of you, if you are modest and fair. Do you know what that means?" + +Lily and Tom shook their heads. + +"It means that you don't take more than you need, and you let others have some too. It also means that you don't fight over things, but you talk and listen to each other. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. + +"Good. Now, I want you to put back the stickers in the box, and then take one cut each. A cut is a small piece of paper that you can stick the stickers on. You can choose any stickers you like, but only as many as fit on your cut. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Tom agreed. They felt sorry for being greedy and rude. They put back the stickers in the box, and then took one cut each. They carefully chose the stickers they liked, and stuck them on their cuts. They did not take more than they needed, and they let others have some too. + +"Look, Miss Lee, this is my cut," Lily said. She had made a picture of a starry night with flowers. + +"That's very beautiful, Lily," Miss Lee said. + +"And this is my cut," Tom said. He had made a picture of a zoo with animals and letters. + +"That's very creative, Tom," Miss Lee said. + +They showed each other their cuts, and smiled. They liked each other's pictures, and they liked each other. + +"Can we trade some stickers?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, why not?" Tom said. + +They traded some stickers, and made their pictures even better. They were happy and proud of their work. + +"See, you can have more fun when you are modest and fair," Miss Lee said. "You can share and enjoy the stickers, and make new friends. That's the moral of this story." + +Lily and Tom nodded. They learned their lesson, and they thanked Miss Lee for the stickers. They decided to be modest and fair from then on. +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they find a big black napkin in the kitchen. They think it is a cape. + +"Let's be superheroes!" Tim says. He puts the napkin around his neck and runs around the room. + +"Me too!" Sam says. He grabs the other end of the napkin and tries to put it around his neck too. + +But the napkin is not big enough for both of them. They pull and pull. The napkin splits in two. + +"Oh no!" Tim says. He looks at the torn napkin. "Mom will be mad!" + +"Sorry!" Sam says. He feels bad. "What can we do?" + +They think for a moment. Then they have an idea. + +"Let's hide the napkin under the sofa!" Tim says. He picks up one piece and runs to the sofa. + +"Good idea!" Sam says. He picks up the other piece and follows Tim. + +They push the napkin under the sofa. They hope Mom will not see it. + +"Let's go play outside!" Tim says. He grabs his ball and runs to the door. + +"OK!" Sam says. He grabs his car and runs after Tim. + +They go outside and play. They forget about the napkin. They have fun. They are happy. +Lily wanted to ride her bicycle, but it was a gloomy day. The sky was gray and the wind was cold. She put on her coat and hat and went outside. + +"Can I ride my bicycle, Mommy?" she asked. + +Mommy looked at the clouds and shook her head. "No, Lily, it's not a good day for riding. It might rain soon. You could get wet and sick. Why don't you play with your toys inside?" + +Lily frowned and pouted. She did not understand why she could not ride her bicycle. She loved her bicycle. It was pink and shiny and had a bell. She wanted to go fast and feel the air on her face. + +"Please, Mommy, please. Just for a little bit. I'll be careful. I'll wear my helmet and gloves. Please, please, please." + +Mommy sighed and smiled. She knew Lily loved her bicycle, and she did not want to make her sad. She also remembered how much fun she had riding her bicycle when she was a little girl. + +"Okay, Lily, okay. But only for a little bit. And you have to stay close to the house. And you have to come inside as soon as I call you. Do you understand?" + +Lily nodded and clapped her hands. She ran to her bicycle and hopped on. She rang her bell and pedaled away. She felt happy and free. She did not mind the gloomy day. She had her bicycle and her Mommy. She understood that Mommy loved her and wanted her to be safe. She also understood that sometimes Mommy said yes to her wishes. And that made her love Mommy even more. +Once upon a time there was a jolly girl named Lucy. She was so excited when she saw a pile of junk in her garden. + +She rushed out to investigate it. She noticed a lot of broken toys, old clothes, empty boxes and much more. + +Suddenly, she heard a sound. + +"Who's there?" asked Lucy. She slowly stepped closer. + +"It's me! A little mouse!" squeaked the voice. + +Lucy was surprised. She noticed the mouse was eating an old pizza. She smiled and said, "Hi! Can I join you?" + +The mouse was happy and said, "Yes, please!" + +Lucy and the mouse spent a wonderful afternoon eating old pizza and exploring the junk in Lucy's garden. And they both had a jolly time! +Once upon a time there was a man named Tom. He loved to take care of animals and was very compassionate. Tom had a secret dream: he wanted to fly in a plane! + +One day, Tom went flying in a plane and was so excited. He looked out the window and saw the animals down below. He wanted to carry all of them with him on his journey so they could see the world too. + +Tom asked the pilot if he could bring the animals with him. The pilot smiled and said, "That's a nice idea. But the plane can't carry them all." Tom was sad, but he understood. + +Tom learned a valuable lesson that day. He realized that even though sometimes his ideas seemed impossible, he should never stop caring about those in need. Even if he couldn't carry them around, he could still be compassionate. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Daisy who had a very stubborn heel. Every time she walked, it would get very sore and start to hurt. Daisy was determined not to let the heel stop her, so she kept walking even when it hurt. + +One day, Daisy's friend gave her a special surprise: a pair of boots! Daisy was so happy and put them on right away. But when she did, the heel started to hurt even more! + +"Maybe I should take them off", said Daisy. But her friend said, "No, don't! You can't give up now!". Daisy took a deep breath and decided to keep going. + +Just then, a sudden breeze came through the window and made Daisy sneeze. She looked down and something incredible happened! All the pain in Daisy's heel had disappeared! Daisy smiled, grateful that her stubborn heel was cured! +Once there was a little boy who saw a woman. He was scared and wanted to go away, but he was too curious to leave. So the little boy asked the woman, “Who are you?†+ +The woman said, “I am a friend. I won't hurt you.†+ +The little boy felt better but he was still scared, so he asked, “Where are you going?†+ +The woman answered, “I'm going to a secret place.†+ +The little boy wanted to go too, but the woman said, “No, you can't come. It's too dangerous. I have to close the door.†+ +So the woman closed the door and the little boy sadly walked away. He knew the secret place was too dangerous for him. All he had now were his memories of the woman, and the fear he felt when he had seen her. +Once upon a time there was a baby bear who lived in a small cave by the woods. One day, he heard a loud thump near his cave. He stepped outside and saw a sparkling silver box at his feet. It was a new box and now the bear was very curious! + +He looked around, but he couldn't see who put the box there. He walked closer and heard a tiny voice coming from inside the box. + +"Hello," said the voice. "Please will you help me?" + +The bear was so excited. He opened the box, and inside he saw a small mouse. + +"Thank you! You saved me!" The mouse said. "I was looking for a place to sleep, and I found your cave. But then I got stuck in this box!" + +The bear smiled and said, "I'm glad I could help." + +The bear and the mouse became good friends. Every day, the bear showed the mouse different spots around the woods, and they both had lots of fun. The bear even gave the mouse a new shiny silver coin as a friendship token. From then on, they were always together. +Grandma was old and chubby. She was remembering a moment from the history of her family. + +Grandma said, “When I was younger, I remember my mother used to tell me to always remind myself of where I came from, being part of a long history.†+ +Granddaughter asked, “What does remind mean, Grandma?†+ +Grandma smiled and said, “Remind means to think about something important and remember it.†+ +Granddaughter thought for a moment and said, “So you always remind yourself of where you came from?†+ +Grandma laughed and said, “Yes, I remind myself all the time. Every time I look in the mirror, I remind myself of my history and all the good times I have had.†+Tom was a playful boy. He was happy to do things like laugh, run and play with his friends in the park. One day, Tom asked his mum if he could borrow her beef. Tom's mum said she didn't have any in the house, but if he waited until the evening, she would bring some back home from the store. + +Tom was very excited. He knew this was special, so he decided to wait for his mum to return with the beef. As the day went on, he kept thinking about the beef and what he would do with it. + +When evening came, Tom's mum returned with the beef. She smiled at him and said, "Now that I have this, let's make something special." + +Tom was so thrilled. He knew his mum was hinting something wonderful, but he couldn’t guess what it was. After dinner, his mum took out the beef and started to prepare burgers. Tom could hardly believe his eyes! His mum had made his favorite food - beef burgers. + +Tom was so happy that he shouted and ran around the room in joy and excitement. He loved his mum for the thoughtfulness of the surprise and the playful way she had foreshadowed it that day. +There was a boy named Jack who was very careful. One day, he was playing outside and he saw a beautiful screen. He took a deep breath and said, "That must be mine". He was so excited he started to run towards it. + +Suddenly, Jack heard a voice say, "Be careful, Jack!" It was his dad. + +"That screen doesn't belong to you," his dad said. + +Jack stopped. He felt sad and said, "But it looks so nice, I would take great care of it". + +His dad smiled and said, "I know you would, Jack. But it doesn't belong to you, so it's not yours". + +Jack nodded and said, "Okay." He understood. He walked away from the screen and started playing with his friends again. He knew that things can be beautiful, but not everything belongs to him. +There were two friends, Jacob and Rachael, in the same class. Jacob was very lazy and didn't like to work. Rachael disagreed with Jacob and wanted him to do more work. + +One day, Jacob's teacher asked Rachael and Jacob to write a story together. Rachael said that Jacob should do most of the work, but Jacob disagreed. He said that Rachael should do the work. + +Rachael became frustrated and told Jacob that he was being very lazy. Jacob kept disagreeing and said he wouldn't do the work. + +The teacher explained to Jacob and Rachael that students must work together in class or else their work would not get done. Finally, Jacob agreed to do some work. For the rest of the story, Jacob and Rachael worked together - and it was all thanks to the teacher! +Dada was talking to Mia, who was only three years old. He said, "Mia, let's pretend to be in a castle. What do you think would be the most valuable thing in the castle?" + +Mia's eyes lit up as she thought about it. She replied, "I think the most valuable thing would be a light, because lights brighten everything!" + +Dada smiled and said, "That's right. Lights can make everything look brighter and happier. That's why they have a lot of value." + +Mia nodded in agreement and said, "Let's pretend we have a light in our castle." Then she pretended to take a magical light from her pocket, and made the castle look brighter. + +Dada watched as Mia pretended to make the castle more beautiful with the light. As he watched he couldn't help but think about how wonderful it was to have such a bright, young imagination. +Once upon a time there was a tiny kitten, who was very brave and brilliant. He loved to explore the world and try new things. + +One day, the brave little kitten saw a big open field, and it made him so excited that he decided to try to explore it. He crept closer, and soon he had made it all the way across the field. + +But then, the naughty kitten saw something that made him even more excited - a big tree with lots of fluffy leaves. He decided to try and climb it. So he jumped straight up and tried to grab the bottom branch. + +He tried again, and again. But no matter how many times he tried and how hard he tried, he simply couldn't reach. Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +"Hey there, little kitty. Let Uncle Sam help you reach the branch," said the voice. + +The brave little kitten looked up and saw a tall old man with a long stick. He smiled and thanked the old man and said, "Thank you, Uncle Sam". With the help of Uncle Sam, the brave and brilliant kitten had finally made it to the top of the tree. +Billy was walking home from school one sunny day. He was so happy because his mom picked him up from school every day. As usual, she was waiting for him outside the school with a bright smile on her face. + +As Billy walked to his mom, she waited with her hands wide open. Before he could reach her, he felt something on his heel. He spun around and saw that it was a tiny puppy. It smiled at him so brightly that it melted his heart. + +Billy hadn't seen a puppy before and he was so excited. He kneeled down and said hello. He noticed that the puppy had a collar on, so it must have been someone's pet. He couldn't help forgetting to give the pup a kiss on the nose. + +He waved goodbye and ran to his mom. Billy told her all about the puppy, and his mom was so proud of him for being so gentle. As they kept walking, a woman called out to them asking if they had seen her puppy. + +Billy knew right away it was the same pup he had kissed goodbye and that had licked his heel. He called out and the woman was so happy to find her puppy. She thanked Billy and Billy thanked her in return. He had a feeling something nice was going to happen. + +Sure enough, the woman gave him a big kiss on the cheek as a reward for finding her puppy! +John and Clara were best friends. Every Friday, they spent time together. One day, John thought of a weird idea. He wanted to mail a gem to Clara. "John, is that a good idea?" Clara asked, "Maybe it wouldn't get there." + +John didn't listen. He took his mom's lipstick and drew a huge red heart on the gem. Then, he put it in an envelope and mailed it. + +"It will take days to get there," Clara said. + +John and Clara were very excited. They couldn't wait to see how the gem looked when it came in the mail. Every day, they asked if the gem came yet. Finally, one day, mom said, "Your gem has arrived!" + +John and Clara opened the mail and saw the gem with its bright red heart. They clapped and laughed. It was a weird but wonderful gem! +Once upon a time, there was a kind neighbor. She was always looking for ways to brighten someone's day. One day, she decided to mail a letter to her neighbor. She put the letter into an envelope and sealed it up with a sticker and stamp. + +The neighbor was so happy to see the letter. He opened it up and saw that it was a special card with a cute message inside. He ran over to his neighbor's house to thank her. When he arrived, his neighbor had a surprise waiting for him. + +"I made you something special," she said. In her hands was a dry cake she had baked herself. + +"That's so thoughtful," the neighbor exclaimed. He thanked her again and took a bite. It tasted so delicious! + +The two neighbors shared a smile and the kind neighbor said goodbye. She left feeling so happy that she had been able to cheer up her neighbor. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly old man who lived in a cabin deep in the forest. Every day, he would paint in his garden and sing merrily. + +One bright sunny day, a three-year-old boy stumbled across the old man's cabin. The old man looked up from his painting and smiled warmly. + +"Hello, young one" he said. "What brings you to my cabin today?" + +"I saw you painting and wanted to join you!" replied the three-year-old. + +The old man was delighted and gave him a brush and some paints. Together, they painted the cabin in jolly colours - pink, blue, yellow and green. They laughed and sang as they made the cabin even more cheerful. + +When all the painting was done, the old man looked at the boy and smiled. + +"You've been a great help! Now let's have a jolly picnic in the garden." + +The two of them spread out a blanket and had a wonderful picnic together. The young boy went home that day with a big smile on his face and a song in his heart. +Once upon a time, there were two good friends, Jack and Joe. They liked to go out and sail together in their boat. One day, when they were out sailing, a big storm came. It was a hurricane! Joe said to Jack: “Let’s stay and sail through the storm, it will be fun!â€. But Jack said: “No, let’s go back home now and come back tomorrow. It’s not safe to sail in a hurricane!â€. + +So they sailed back home, and when they got there they sat down in their garden. Jack said, “I’m glad we went back, it was the right thing to do!†Joe smiled and said, “Yes, sometimes being good means doing the right thing, even if it’s not always fun!†+ +They both smiled and continued to enjoy the rest of their day together, safe and sound. + +The moral of the story is that it is always good to be careful and do the right thing. +One day mommy got out a tray and put it on the kitchen table. She showed Bobby where to put all the carrots, broccoli and potatoes. "Let's wash our hands," Mommy said. They washed their hands and started to chopped everything on the tray. They chopped and chopped until everything was ready. + +After they finished everything, Bobby was feeling bossy. He said, "Mommy let me wipe now. I will do it. I can do it." Mommy smiled and said "Ok, let's do it together." They worked together and wiped the tray until it was all clean. + +Bobby felt proud as he wiped the last of the carrots off. He smiled. "I did it!" he said. Mommy smiled and hugged him tight. She said, "Yes, you did a great job. Well done Bobby!" +Once upon a time there was a sharp bear. It waved its paws and growled. The bear was very important. It was a heavy weight to carry around. + +One day, the bear was feeling very sad. It didn't know why. + +"Why am I so sad?" the bear asked. + +"Well, you are important and you have a heavy weight to carry around," said a friendly rabbit. + +The bear thought about this and then had an idea. + +"I know what to do," said the bear. "I will be sharp and use my importance to help other people. That will make me feel better." + +The bear started to help other animals by carrying heavy things and getting things done. + +The bear was so happy that it started to dance and shout. It was the happiest it had ever been. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a sun in the sky. It was very big and it shone so brightly. The sun’s light was warm and it made everything shine. One day the sun shone too harshly. The dry ground was parched and cracked. + +Nearby there was a river. The river was full of fresh, cool water. It danced and sparkled in the sun. But, the water was too far away to help the dry ground. + +Suddenly, a small cloud appeared in the sky. It was full of rain, and it shone brighter than ever. The rain started to come down, and it sprinkled soft drops on the ground. The water soaked into the hot earth and soon the ground was full of life again. + +The sun and the rain both shone in the sky. The two were mixed together and made everything brighter. The water was cool and the ground was moist. The harsh sun and the soft rain both worked together to make things beautiful! +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Toby. Toby was very kind and always tried to do the right thing. One day, Toby was in the park playing with his radio when he found a piece of metal in the dirt. He picked it up and took it home. + +When Toby got home he showed his mom the metal piece. "What is this, Mom?" Toby asked. + +"Oh, it's a metal bead," she said. "Let's test it out." + +So Toby went to his room and plugged in his radio. When he switched it on he heard a loud buzzing sound. But it wasn't music - it was a nasty noise. + +Toby looked sadly at his mom. "I guess it wasn't such a kind thing to do," he said. "I'm sorry". + +His mom gave him a hug. "It's OK. Everyone makes mistakes. Just remember to think before you act next time." + +Toby nodded, but he was still sad. He had learned his lesson the hard way. +One day, a little kitty went for a walk. She had the brightest blue eyes and the softest white fur. She was walking and walking, until she saw someone painting a fence. + +The little kitty got very curious. She purred at the painter, and meowed to get his attention. + +The painter smiled. "Do you want to help me paint this fence?" he asked. + +The little kitty was so excited! She wagged her tail, put her paw on the paint brush, and began to help. + +The painter showed her how to do it. She was painting some great stripes, and she even learnt how to add a special pattern of dots. + +The painter laughed and said, "That's great work! Your paw is very special." The little kitty was so proud of her work. She went home with a big smile on her face, and remember that day forever. +Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar. It was very excited. Every day, it was full of energy and love. One day, it felt something special. The caterpillar decided to burn some leaves in a fire. It was so happy to watch the flames dance in the air. The fire warmed the caterpillar and its friends. Together, they enjoyed the heat and light. After a while, the fire went out. The caterpillar and its friends were still very excited. They had a wonderful time by the fire. The end. +One day, a 3 year old girl named Sarah was walking in the park. While she was walking, she saw something very interesting - a squirrel! She watched it as it scampered away into some nearby trees. She thought the squirrel was so cute and wondered what it was doing. + +As Sarah approached the trees, something odd happened - the squirrel suddenly ran out of the trees and started talking to her! “Hi Sarah,†the squirrel said. + +Sarah was very surprised, but began to talk to the squirrel. She asked him what he was doing and the squirrel told her he was looking for food. Sarah thought that was very tough, since it seemed like all the food had been taken by other animals. + +The squirrel then asked Sarah to help him find some more food. She agreed, so they began looking together. Soon enough, they found some nuts that the squirrel thought he could eat. He thanked Sarah for her help and scampered away. + +Sarah watched as the squirrel hopped away and smiled. She was glad that she could help the tough little squirrel get some food. +Once upon a time, there was a bored little girl called Abigail. She wanted to go on an adventure, so she took a hike through the woods. As she walked deeper and deeper into the forest, Abigail began to worry. She heard the sound of a roaring leopard! + +Suddenly, Abigail was very scared. She wanted to turn around, but she was too scared to move. Then she heard a voice saying: "Don't worry, Abigail! It's just me. I'm a friendly leopard!" + +Abigail couldn't believe it. She asked the leopard: "Are you really friendly?". The leopard smiled and said: "Yes, come with me! I'll show you something yummy." + +So Abigail followed the leopard into a clearing in the woods. There, Abigail saw a wonderful sight: a picnic set out on the ground with yummy food! Abigail was so excited and they both enjoyed a wonderful feast. + +At the end of the adventure, Abigail hugged the leopard goodbye and said: "Thank you for not making me worry!" The friendly leopard waved goodbye and Abigail happily returned home. +Once upon a time there was a famous muffin. His round shape made everyone want to take a bite! Everyone wanted to meet this famous muffin, so all the animals from the meadow went to visit him. + +The first to introduce himself was a little mouse. He squeaked excitedly, "Hi muffin, I'm mouse. Can I have a bite?" + +The muffin laughed and said, "Of course! I'm famous for tasting delicious!" So, the mouse took a big bite and it was the best tasting muffin he had ever had! + +The other animals also came to meet the muffin and take a bite. The fox, the birds, the frog and the bunny, they all wanted to know the muffin's secret. They soon discovered that the muffin's secret was that he was made with lots of love and care. That's why he tasted so good! + +The meadow's animals shared this secret and the famous muffin was known everywhere! +Once upon a time, there was a lady called Tara. She was very gentle with everything and everyone she met. One morning, Tara had an idea to paint a sack. She found all the colors and brushes she needed, and brought out the sack. + +"I wonder what colors I should paint the sack?", Tara said out loud. + +At that moment, her daughter Lily heard her from upstairs and called out to her, "Mommy, why don't you paint the sack a pretty pink and purple?" + +Tara thought this was a great idea and decided to do it. She picked up her purple brush, and carefully painted the sack with purple. Then, she used the pink brush to paint gentle swirls of pink on the sack, making it look beautiful. When she was finished, Tara beamed at the unique and colorful sack that her daughter had helped her create. + +"My daughter has such a good eye for colors. I'm so proud of her!", Tara thought to herself. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Bob. Bob was very alert and wanted to explore the world. One day, Bob's parents permitted him to go out for a walk. So, he put on his shield, which was a very shiny grey helmet and went out. + +Bob went for a walk in the nearby forest. He kept himself alert and looked around carefully, watching everything around him. Suddenly, he heard some rustling in the bushes. Bob stopped walking and looked closer to investigate. + +Just then, a little squirrel appeared! The squirrel said, "Hi Bob! Let's go explore the forest together!" Bob was so happy to have made a new friend and he permitted the squirrel to join him on his walk. + +Together, they roamed the forest, looking at all the trees and plants. They even found some berries to eat. Bob felt very safe with his shield and was so alert that he managed to find the most exciting things. They eventually got tired and returned back home. + +Bob was so grateful that he was permitted to go out and explore. He and his new squirrel friend had a wonderful time in the forest, full of adventure and fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Jack. He hopped around the forest happily looking for treats. He found an unknown carrot resting in the leaves near the river. He took another look around and let out a big sigh. + +Jack slowly hopped towards it, sniffing the air. As he went to take a bite, he heard a voice coming from behind. + +"Hey young bunny! That's my carrot!" shouted the voice. + +Jack quickly turned around and saw a tall rabbit standing there. Jack said nothing and started to shuffle his feet. + +The tall rabbit let out a sigh and said "That carrot was for my dinner tonight. But, i'm feeling generous, so you can have it." + +Jack happily hopped around the tall rabbit and thanked him for the carrot. He smiled and said "You are kind, thank you" + +The tall rabbit let out another sigh and replied "you're welcome". + +Jack took his carrot and hopped away. He was very happy to have an unknown treat. He went to his burrow for dinner and thought about the kindness of the tall rabbit. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to go on adventures. One day, the little boy went for a walk and saw a thin arrow on the ground. He picked it up and was really excited. + +“Oh wow, this looks so cool!†he exclaimed. + +The little boy asked his mom if he could keep the arrow and his mom said he could. + +“Just remember to be careful,†she warned. + +The little boy said he would be careful and took the arrow outside to play. He wandered around the garden with the arrow, pretending he was a hunter. He even drew a bow with two sticks and tried to shoot the arrow. + +But the arrow just wouldn't stick in the ground. + +The little boy was so frustrated that he put down the arrow and stomped away. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. + +“Hey, why don't you try pushing the arrow with your foot?†+ +The little boy looked up and saw an old man who was watching him. The little boy tried the old man's suggestion, and it worked - the arrow sunk into the ground! The little boy was so happy. + +“Thank you!†he shouted. + +“You're welcome,†the old man replied. “Now, go and complete your adventure!†+Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play outside in the rain. He put on his raincoat, rubber boots, and his favorite hat. He went out and twirled around in the rain. He was so happy and noticed that all around him everything was becoming brighter. + +Suddenly, he spotted something in the puddles. He bent over and grabbed it. It was an old wallet! He looked inside, it was very organized and he could tell it belonged to someone. + +The little boy decided to take the wallet home and on his way, he thought of who it could belong to. As he arrived to his house his mom was outside. "Hey mom, look what I found in the puddles!" he said. He showed his mom the wallet and she said, "Oh my goodness, this must belong to Billy from down the street!" + +The little boy was so happy to help, so he and his mom walked down the street to Billy's house. They knocked on the door, and when Billy opened it, the little boy was so proud to give him back the wallet. Billy was so grateful and thanked the little boy for being so organized. +Once upon a time, there was a girl who liked to sing. Every day she would sing loud and joyful songs, and her favourite thing was to look at a vase she had in her room. The vase was very special, because it was given to her by her grandmother. + +One day, the girl wanted to be even prouder of the vase. So she decided to take it outside and show it to her friends. She took it out on the street and started to sing while holding the vase. + +Suddenly, a car came speeding by and everything happened so quickly, the girl could not move out of the way in time. The car hit her and the vase fell to the ground and shattered into pieces. + +The girl was sad and started to cry. Even though her friends tried to help her, she was not able to put the pieces back together again. She was very sad and she promised herself never to take her vase outside again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to build a hut. She asked her dad for help. Her dad said, “I will take you to the woods. You can find the materials you need there.†+ +So they went to the woods. The little girl worked hard and found all the things she needed. With her dad’s help, she was able to put them together. Soon she had a successful hut. + +The little girl was so thrilled with her hut. She said to her dad, “Let’s live here forever!†Her dad said, “No, we need to go now.†But the girl refused to leave. + +As the sun went down, the little girl and her dad started arguing. Finally, her dad said, “I can’t stay here any longer. I’m leaving.†And he took off. + +The little girl was left alone in the woods. She cried and cried, wishing her dad had stayed. She was never able to find him again. +There were two friends, Marcy and Julie. They were playing with Marcy's new video. It was a dark night, and the friends were in Marcy's backyard. As they watched the video, Marcy saw something scary. She started to yell. Julie was scared too, and ran away. + +Marcy stayed in the dark yard and kept yelling. The neighbours heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. They saw Marcy crying and asked why she was yelling. She showed them the video, and they knew what scared her. + +The neighbours were very kind. They closed the video and put their arm around Marcy. Then they gave her a big hug. After Marcy stopped crying, they stayed with them until it was morning. + +Marcy and Julie had a lot of fun that day. They laughed and played together, and Marcy even forgot about the dark video. She never again got scared when it was dark outside. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jake. He liked to have lots of fun and was very playful. + +One day, Jake wanted to go outside to play. When he opened the door he could hear his aunt calling his name. His aunt lived very close by and was always visiting him. + +He went outside to see his aunt. She had brought him something special - a big bouncy ball! Jake was so excited. He bounced the ball around the garden, and it was so much fun. + +His aunt laughed and said "I'm sure you will have a lot of fun with this ball! He smiled and thanked his aunt. + +The next day, Jake went out with the ball again. He was so happy and playful. He could hear his aunt calling him from inside, asking him to come home for dinner. But Jake just kept playing happily with the ball in the garden. +Mom and Dad were organizing a surprise birthday party. Jake was three and was so excited. + +"What is the goal?" Jake asked. + +"It's a surprise," Mom said. "You'll find out soon enough." + +Jake was brave. He decided to wait and see. He helped Mom and Dad organize everything. + +Mom and Dad asked Jake to come outside. Jake couldn't believe his eyes - his friends were there to wish him a happy birthday. He was so excited. + +Jake ran to give Mom and Dad a big hug. + +"Thank you," he said. + +Mom and Dad smiled. They were happy that their brave little son enjoyed his surprise birthday party. +Once upon a time there was a mummy and a daddy and their little three year old girl. Every morning the mummy and the daddy set a yummy breakfast for the little girl. They placed it on the table with two chairs. + +One day, the mummy said to the little girl: "Would you like to start your breakfast?" +The little girl said: "Yes please mummy!" +The mummy and daddy smiled and watched the little girl as she ate her yummy breakfast with a big grin on her face. After breakfast, the mummy and daddy set the little girl off to school. + +The little girl was so very happy! +Once upon a time there was a bird who wanted to soar. He spread his wings and looked up to the sky. The sun was shining, and the sky was so blue. + +The bird was careful as he hopped into a nearby bush. He looked around and noticed the tall trees surrounding him. They were so tall, reaching far into the sky. + +"Do you think I can fly that high?" the bird asked the bush. The bush was silent, so the bird asked again. "Can I soar like that?" + +The bush nodded, as if it knew the answer. The bird smiled and ran his face along the bush's leaves. With that, the bird stretched his wings and shot himself up into the sky. He quickly ascended higher and higher, until he was so high that the world became a blur. + +The bird was soaring higher and higher than he ever thought possible. He knew he could go even further and soared even higher. As he flew, he spread his wings and felt the wind rush through them. + +At the very peak, the bird looked down and smiled. He had done it! He had achieved something he had never dreamed of. The bird was so happy, he wanted to stay in the sky forever, but eventually he had to come back down. + +He landed carefully on the bush, right where he had taken off. He looked around and noticed the tall trees again. He put his face to the +Sammy was a little girl who loved to sing and dance. Every day she sang her favorite song with her family in the living room. + +One day, Sammy's mom said, "We have to be obedient and help each other, no matter what." Sammy smiled and nodded, not understanding why her mom said those things. + +The following day, Sammy and her family went on a long journey. They had to struggle for a long time before they reached their destination. Along the way, Sammy sang her favorite song to help boost the family's morale. + +When they finally arrived, Sammy saw why her mom had said they needed to be obedient and help each other. The family was on top of a very large mountain, and Sammy realized they would have to struggle together to get down. + +Sammy used her singing to keep spirits high, and the family worked together to make it down the mountain. They were all obedient, and they were eventually able to return home. + +Sammy realized that when her mom said they need to be obedient and help each other, she was foreshadowing the journey they would have to make. Sammy was thankful for her mom's wisdom and her song that had helped them make it back home. +Gerry and Fred were two best friends who lived in the same jungle. They shared many adventures together and were always looking for something fun to do. + +One day, they decided to explore. As they ventured deeper into the jungle,they suddenly heard a strange noise. It sounded like something big was coming their way. + +They both trembled in fear and hid behind a tall tree. To their surprise, they saw a mail truck driving through the jungle! Gerry and Fred could not believe their eyes. + +The mail truck stopped in front of them and the driver asked them sarcastically, "Want to take a ride with me?" Gerry and Fred excitedly accepted the invitation. + +Suddenly, the driver's selfish nature kicked in. He drove faster and faster, leaving them both in the dust. + +Gerry and Fred were devastated. They were both upset and even more so when they realised the driver had left them in the middle of the jungle! + +They were so far away from home and had no idea how to find their way back. + +Moral of the story: sometimes people can be very selfish and it can have bad consequences. +One day, a mighty man wanted some tea, but he did not have a cup that fit. He looked in his cupboard and found a tiny cup and a huge cup, but they were both too small or too big. So, he went on a journey in search of a cup that fit. + +He traveled high and low, crossing rivers and fields and visiting farms and towns, but he could not find the perfect cup. He was feeling very sad and thirsty, until one day he came across a mighty cup. + +The cup was big enough for his tea, and fit perfectly in his hands. He filled the cup with tea and smiled. He had found a cup that fit! Finally, he could drink the tea he had wanted all along. He was very happy and thanked the mighty cup. +Once upon a time, there were two birds named Mica and Rose. They were the best of friends who always flew together. They would soar through the sky, feeling the wind blow through their feathers. + +One day, Mica said to Rose, "I want to explore and see the world." Rose thought this was a great idea and they decided to go on an adventure. + +Before they started, Rose said, "Let's make a promise that we will always be there for each other when times are tough." Mica was happy to promise this to Rose and they hugged each other, feeling the warmth of their friendship. + +The two birds set off and flew far, far away. They had so much fun discovering new places, meeting new people and learning about life. Wherever they went, Mica and Rose were reliable friends, always there for one another. + +They ended up staying for a long time, but eventually the day came for Mica and Rose to fly back home. They hugged one last time, and said goodbye with a smile. + +The birds returned to their nest, feeling proud and happy that they could rely on one another throughout their journey. They knew that being reliable friends was the best way to experience life together. +Once upon a time there lived an ostrich in the desert. He was a very cheerful bird who enjoyed running around and playing all day. + +One day, the ostrich noticed a careless man coming toward him. The man came closer and closer, and the ostrich began to feel a bit scared. + +The man stopped and said to the ostrich, “I am looking for an ostrich to help me. If you behave, I will give you a reward. Do you want to help me?†+ +The ostrich thought about it for a minute, then said, “Yes, I will help you.†+ +The man smiled, “Good! I will give you a reward if you do as I ask.†+ +The ostrich agreed, and he waited while the man ran off to get his reward. After a while, the man returned with a big bag of treats. The ostrich was very happy and thanked the man. From that day on, the ostrich remembered to always behave and was rewarded whenever he did what was asked. +Molly and her dad were walking to the park. She was so excited. She said, "Dad! I want to run and play!" Her dad laughed and said, "Okay, let's go!" + +When they arrived at the park, Molly ran to the swing set. She jumped in and started swinging high in the sky. Suddenly, Molly felt very tired. She said to her dad, "I am so tired. Can I take a bath?" + +Her dad said, "Sure, we can go home and you can take a bath." + +When they got home, Molly's dad helped her get into the bathtub. Molly said, "I own this bathtub!" Her dad said, "Yes, you do." Then he said, "Now let's get you to bed. I think you need some rest." + +Molly agreed and soon she was fast asleep in her own bed. +Once upon a time there was a dragon who lived in a big dark cave. He was a very sad and jealous dragon. + +One day the dragon heard a noise outside the cave. He went out to investigate and saw a little girl lying on a blanket who had some sandwiches and an apple with her. + +The dragon thought this was a perfect snack, and he crept forward. The girl saw him and shouted, “Oh no! A dragon!†+ +The dragon said, “I’m so lonely and jealous. Can I lay on your blanket and share your food?†+ +The girl looked shyly at the dragon. “Yes you can,†she said. + +So the dragon and the girl shared the sandwiches and apple, and the dragon was happy for the first time in a very long time. + +The dragon and girl became good friends and from that day onwards the dragon wasn’t so sad and jealous anymore. +Jimmy and Grandma had a plan. They planned to have their most special birthday ever. Grandma bought lots of presents and Jimmy collected lots of twigs. On the morning of the birthday, Grandma lit the twigs, and soon a fire was burning. + +"It's so icy outside," said Grandma, "But we can warm ourselves with the fire." + +Jimmy was so excited. He couldn't wait to have his birthday. Everywhere he looked he saw signs of it, such as decorations and a cake. + +"Happy Birthday, Jimmy!" said Grandma. + +Jimmy smiled and thanked Grandma. He was so excited that his special day had finally arrived and he had a fire to keep warm. + +As Jimmy and Grandma enjoyed their special day, the fire kept their hands and hearts warm. +Max was very excited. He was going to the stadium with his mom. Max thought it was going to be so much fun. + +Max and his mom arrived at the stadium and Max could see lots of people with popcorn and sweets. His mom told him, "Max, let's keep those treats for the end. We can enjoy them after the game." + +Max nodded and started to explore the stadium. He was so excited and soaked in all the excitement of the game. He waved to all the players and screamed when the game was thrilling. + +At the end of the game, Max's mom reached into her bag and gave him a yummy treat. "This is for being such a good boy and keeping the sweets until the end," said his mom. Max smiled back and enjoyed his yummy treat. + +The moral of this story is that patience is a great virtue. If we keep our desires until the end, then we can be rewarded with something special. +One day, there was a lonely structure in the middle of a field. It was a tall, thin tower, with a ladder leaning against it. A little girl wanted to climb the ladder and see the top of the structure, so she began to climb. But as she reached the middle of the ladder, her foot slipped, and she fell down. She was sad, so she started to cry. + +When she wiped her tears away, she noticed that there was something else in the field, far away from the structure. It was a big, red slide! She ran over to the slide and started to go up and down it. With each slide, her sadness turned into joy, until she was laughing and smiling. + +Suddenly, she realised she was not alone. There were two other children on the other side of the structure, playing tag. They waved to the little girl, so she waved back. The girl felt so happy to have some friends. + +The girl went to play with the other two children, and they had lots of fun. Even though the structure was still lonely, the girl was no longer alone. +There was a blue oat that split into two pieces. A little boy found the blue oat and thought it was the most special thing he had ever seen. He carefully picked it up and put one piece in his pocket, and then he ran back home to show it to his mom. + +The mom was so surprised when she saw the blue oat. She explained to the little boy that it had split apart so that he could share it with his friend, who lived next door. So, the little boy and mom went together to visit his friend. + +When the little boy's friend saw the blue oat, he was so excited. The four of them split the oat into four pieces, so everyone could have a piece. They ate the blue oat while they all talked and laughed. + +The little boy was so happy to have the blue oat split. It was so special, and he knew that they would remember the day forever. +Once upon a time, there were two friends. One was named Mary and the other was named Jake. Mary and Jake were always together and would often do things together. +One day, Mary and Jake were walking around town and they decided to get a snack. They ran to the store to get some pastries. +Mary was very excited, but then, she noticed that only one pastry was available. She said, “What are we going to do? There’s only one pastry left!†+Jake thought for a moment and then said, +“We can number them! That way, we can both have one.†+Mary smiled and Jake divided the pastry into two pieces so they could share it. +They enjoyed their snack and went on with their day happily! +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Marley. She loved playing in the sunshine and playing with her friends. + +One day, Marley found a box with numbers on it. It was very funny and she wanted to tie it up and play with it. So she asked her mom for some string. + +"Okay Marley", her mom said. "But this is a very special box and you'll need to be careful with it. Tie it up nice and tight so you don't lose the numbers." + +So Marley carefully tied the string around the box, making sure it was nice and secure. She was very proud of how well she tied it and showed it to her mom. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Good job Marley - that's a very small and tight tie. You did a really good job." + +Marley smiled and went on playing with her new box, finding out all the fun games and activities the numbers could do. + +The end. +Max was an obedient little boy. He had a saw in his hands and he loved to play with it. Every day his dad called him to his workshop and said, "Max, it's time to polish the saw!" Max happily obliged and began to polish the saw with a soft cloth. + +Max asked his dad, "Why do we need to polish it? The saw looks nice already!" + +His dad replied, "Polishing the saw will make it shiny and smoother. That way, it will cut wood better and you can use it for longer." + +Max nodded and diligently rubbed the cloth in circles on the saw. His dad watched him with a proud smile. + +Max thought to himself, "I'm glad I'm an obedient boy." +One day, a little girl was playing in her garden when it began to get dark outside. She knew she should go inside but was having too much fun. Suddenly, she heard a loud yell coming from the neighbour's garden. She looked over and saw a tall, dark figure running away. Confused, she ran to see what was happening. + +When she got there, she saw her neighbour lying on the ground. She quickly ran over and began to shake her neighbour's body. The neighbour woke up and started to yell for help. The girl was scared but she remembered her parents telling her what to do in this situation. She ran inside to call the police. + +The police arrived soon after and took the dark figure away. They were able to catch the person who had been yelling. + +The little girl was so relieved that she and her neighbour were safe. From then on, she always remembered to go inside when it started to get dark outside. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Paul and Linda. Linda was kind and always had time for her friends. One day she said to Paul, “Would you like to have some tea?†+ +Paul said, “Yes please! I’d love some tea.†+ +Linda began to wash the cups and make the tea. When it was ready, Linda gave one cup to Paul and said, “Here’s your cup of tea. Let’s enjoy it together.†+ +Paul smiled and said, “Thank you, Linda. You’re so kind.†He took a sip of his tea and said, “This tea is delicious!†+ +Linda smiled and said, “I’m glad you like it.†+ +The two friends enjoyed their tea together and talked about the day. It was a happy ending for two kind friends. +One day, a girl was walking on the street. She was different than other girls. Suddenly, a man came out of nowhere and tried to grab the girl. The girl screamed, "Help me!" + +The man said, "Don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you." + +The girl was scared, so she ran away. The man chased after her, but the girl was too fast. + +The girl kept running until she reached a forest. But the man was still chasing her. When the man caught up to her, she screamed louder than ever. + +The man said, "It's too late now!" and he grabbed the girl. He threw her in his car and drove away. + +The girl was never seen again. +Jimmy observed his parent carefully. His loyal heart was full of love. Jimmy looked out at the sunset, hoping his parent would spend time with him. + +Jimmy said, "Can we play together?" His parent scowled and said, "No, I'm busy." + +Jimmy tried again, "Can I help you with your work?" His parent said, "No, go away!" + +Jimmy felt really sad. He thought that maybe his parent didn't love him like he thought they did. + +Jimmy said one last time, "Can I stay here and watch you? I promise I won't make a sound." But his parent didn't answer. + +Jimmy slowly walked away, his loyal heart heavy with sadness. He had made his last attempt, but his parent hadn't cared. +Once upon a time, there was a 3 year old called Tom. Tom was playing in the park. He saw an acorn on the ground. + +Tom was excited and said to himself, "I must break it open!" + +He tried so hard but it just wouldn't break. Then a lady saw him struggling and told him, "I have something special that will help you break open that acorn!" + +The lady gave Tom an expensive hammer. Tom was so happy and surprised! + +He thanked the lady and used the hammer to break the acorn open. Inside was a delicious treat! Tom was so excited. + +He thanked the lady again and asked her why the hammer was so expensive. + +The lady said, “Because children like you should always be able to open their treats, even if it’s a hard nut!†+Once upon a time there were two siblings, Jane and Bob. They lived on a farm and loved to explore and take care of animals. Every day, Jane and Bob would wake up early in the morning and help out around the farm. + +One day Jane and Bob decided to take a walk in the forest behind their house. Suddenly, they came across an avocado tree. They stopped and looked at it for a moment and then Bob asked, "Can we pick a couple of them?" Jane wanted to know too. + +Just then, they heard a voice. It was an old fairy that lived under the tree. She said, "Yes, you may pick some avocados if you're careful not to damage any of the branches." Jane and Bob were very grateful and thanked the fairy. They carefully picked two avocados, and the fairy said, "You may take them with my permission." + +And so Jane and Bob headed back home, excited to make some guacamole. +Once there was a little girl named Amy. She was 3 years old and loved playing in the park. One day when she went to play in the park, she heard something funny. It was a purple noise! She listened very carefully and it sounded like humming. She looked around and saw a big purple bird in a tree. It was singing a sweet song. + +Amy was mesmerized and watched the bird for a long time. After a while, it flew away. Amy wanted the bird to come back and she started humming just like it. Then the bird came back! It flew down to Amy and landed on her shoulder. She was so excited! + +The bird started to preen its feathers and Amy noticed it was using lotion. It was a special purple lotion that made its feathers even shinier. Amy was so happy to listen to the grown of the bird and to watch it using the lotion. She wished the bird could stay with her forever. +Once upon a time, there was a brave little dog. His name was Max, and he was very curious. One day, he went on an adventure to find the truth. + +Max went to the forest to find answers. When he reached his destination, he found a friendly fox. The fox smiled and said, "Hello Max. What are you doing here?" + +Max answered, "I'm looking for the truth." The fox smiled again and said, "That's a good thing. Come this way, and I'll show you something." + +The fox led Max to a tree. He pointed up at a bird in the branches. "That bird knows the truth," said the fox. "It would be nice if you talked to it." + +Max was brave and he said, "Hello bird! Can you tell me the truth?" The bird bit his head and said, "Yes, I can!" + +The bird told Max that being brave and having a compassionate heart was the key to finding the truth. Max thanked the bird for the advice and went on his way. + +Max never forgot the bird's wise words, and he was thankful for the truth he'd discovered. He was also happy that he'd been brave enough to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny bear who wanted to go outside and play on a cold winter day. His mom allowed him to go, so he put on his warm coat and toddled out the door. + +When he stepped outside, the tiny bear became extremely nervous. The cold winter air had changed his mind about going out to play. He quickly turned around and started to scamper back inside. + +But then he saw a huge snowman and became so excited that he forgot all about being nervous. The tiny bear ran over to the snowman and decided to give him a big bear hug. + +Then, just as the tiny bear was about to hug the snowman, a big gust of wind blew, making the snowman wobble and topple over. The snowman fell on the tiny bear and crushed him! + +His mom heard him scream and ran outside to help. She found the tiny bear lying beneath the snowman and was so sad. She hugged the tiny bear and said, "I should not have allowed you to go outside." Sadly, the tiny bear never got to play in the winter snow again. +Once upon a time, there was a red bird called Timmy. He was very small, and had a beautiful bright feathers. + +One day, Timmy came across a big red box at the edge of the field. He was intrigued and decided to open the box. When he peered inside, he saw lots of beautiful shiny feathers. + +He took some of the feathers and held them tight in his claws. Suddenly, the wind blew a gust of air and the feathers glided away. Timmy looked up and saw the beautiful feathers soaring in the sky. + +He couldn't believe what he saw and spread his wings wide open. He flapped and flapped and jumped into the air. Timmy was so amazed and shouted, "Whee! I'm soaring too." + +As Timmy flapped his wings and soared through the air, he realized his dreams had come true. He felt so free and alive. The red feathers flying around reminded him of his childhood dreams. He looked down, and with a smile, he saw the red box below. +Once there was a little boy named Bob. Bob was only three-years-old but loved to explore the world. One day, Bob wanted to match things up, so he gathered some puzzle pieces and started matching them. It wasn't easy, but he kept trying until he got them all matched. + +Just then, Bob's mother walked in to check on him. She asked Bob what he was doing. Bob explained he was matching puzzle pieces and then he showed his mother. His mother admired his hard work and Bob smiled. + +Next, Bob's mom gave him a poem. She told him it would take some time to figure out, but that it was sure to be rewarding. Bob took the poem and read it. As he read, he started to understand the different words and their meanings. + +He soon realized that the poem was about not being too foolish. By the end of the poem, Bob felt full of wisdom, as if he had already learned an important lesson. He smiled and thanked his mother for the poem. + +Bob now understood the importance of not being foolish. He was proud of himself and knew that by being careful and thoughtful, he could make wise decisions in the future. +Once, there was a boy called Jimmy. He was playing a game in his garden when he saw something moving. It came out of a bush and started running around. Jimmy was so excited and began to run after it. +It was a dull yellow butterfly. Jimmy reached out his hand and tried to catch it, but the butterfly flew away. Jimmy chased the butterfly around his garden and past the bush. Finally, he heard his mom calling. +"Jimmy, come over here!" His mom said. +Jimmy stopped running and let the butterfly go. +"What were you doing?" She asked. +"I was chasing a butterfly," Jimmy replied. +"What fun!" His mom said happily. + +Jimmy smiled, then ran back to his mom. Together, they watched the butterfly fly away. +Bob was out in the garden playing. He was having a great time. Suddenly, he heard his mum shout, "Bob! Don't forget to clean your shoes, they are covered in mud!" + +Bob forgot and kept playing. He wanted to jump higher and higher until he jumped too high and landed in a big puddle of mud! + +His mum saw and shouted, "Bob! I said don't forget to clean your shoes! Now your shoes and your clothes are covered in mud!" + +Bob was upset. He said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to forget. Can I clean them now?" + +His mum said, "Yes, go get some water and wash the mud off. Then we'll put your shoes outside to dry." + +Bob went and got a bucket of water and washed off all the mud. After he was done, his mum said, "Good job, Bob! Now you won't forget to clean your shoes again!" Bob promised he wouldn't forget and went off to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Gloria. She had just reached the age of 3 and was very excited to explore the world. Her mother felt protective and wanted to keep her away from danger. She warned Gloria not to hop too fast and too far. One day, Gloria started hopping away and her mother told her to stop. She urged Gloria to stay close, but Gloria wanted to explore further. However, she quickly realised it was harder than she thought. Suddenly, a big stage appeared in front of her. She saw the bright lights, the wide open space, and she was eager to jump on it. Her mother muttered 'I told you so' and urged her to be careful. Gloria was delighted and hopped up onto the stage. The audience cheered as she started to perform different poses and tricks. Gloria was playing hard as she showed off her skills, and the audience was thrilled. She quickly realised that when you follow someone's advice, life can become very rewarding! +Once upon a time, there was a little red car. The car was very small and slow. Every morning, it would drive around the town. + +One day, the car saw some dust in the road. It felt so sad. 'I hope the dust will go away!' it thought. + +Suddenly, the car heard a voice. It was coming from the sky. "Don't worry!" the voice said. "Hope is the answer!" + +The car was so happy. It wanted to thank the voice, but it couldn't find it. Slowly, the car drove away, but it remembered the voice's words: "Hope is the answer!" + +Now, every time the car sees dust, it knows what to do. It stops and it hopes, and then the dust goes away! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She was 3 years old. She asked her mum if she could go for a zoom. Her mum said yes and Anna was very happy. + +When Anna got to the big park, she wanted to zoom faster than ever before. Her mum told her, "Anna, you must be very obedient. Otherwise I'll have to take you back to the house". Anna nodded and zoomed off. + +At first, Anna was very obedient but then she started to go a little too fast. She was having too much fun. Suddenly, Anna experienced a huge bump and she tumbled down the hill. Anna looked up and saw her mum walking towards her. She was sad and regretful. + +"I told you to be obedient, did I not?", her mum said. Anna hung her head in shame. She knew she had disobeyed her mum and felt really regretful. + +Mum smiled and said, "Let's go back home and I'll make you some hot caca." Anna got up and smiled. She knew that mum was teaching her a lesson but she was still relieved to be heading home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Alice. She was 3 years old and she loved pizza. + +One day, Alice's mommy said to her: “Alice, let’s go to the supermarket to buy pizza!†+ +Alice said: “Yes! Can I help?†+ +Mommy said: “Yes, you can pick the pizza. If it looks useful to you, then we can get it.†+ +So Alice and her mommy went to the supermarket. Alice looked at all the pizzas. She chose a big, round one with lots of cheese and pepperoni. + +Once they returned home, Alice's mommy put the pizza in the oven. She told Alice to wash her hands and when the pizza was ready, they both sat down to eat it. + +Alice said: “This pizza is so yummy! Can we have pizza again tomorrow?†+ +Mommy laughed and said: “Yes, we can!†+One day, a little girl was walking in the forest. As she walked, she began to feel tired and needed to rest. She found a space in the forest that was comfortable and knelt down on the ground. She looked around and saw the tall trees, the colourful birds and the sun shining through the leaves. She took a deep breath, feeling so peaceful and relaxed in the forest. + +After a while, the little girl stood up, feeling refreshed and ready to explore the forest. She started walking, looking at everything and wondering what other surprises the forest had in store for her. She kept walking and kneeling down every now and then to take a rest and look around. + +The little girl eventually came to the end of the forest. But before she left the forest, she knelt down one more time and smiled. She had enjoyed her time in the forest and was thankful for how peaceful and comfortable it had been. +One day, a quiet alligator was swimming in the river. He saw something floating and he went to see what it was. It was an egg. It was very special because it had stripes on it. The alligator wanted to protect the egg from other animals that might hurt it so he took it back to his home. + +He made a nest of leaves in his cave and kept the egg safe there. He watched over it all day and all night, never leaving it alone. Soon, a little baby alligator hatched out of the egg! + +The quiet alligator was so happy that he now had a baby alligator of his own. He continued to protect it and to keep it safe from danger. He watched over it until it was old enough to take care of itself. Then, after it had grown, the baby alligator left the cave to explore its new world. +Sandy was a little girl. She had a big sister. Sandy was very proud of her sister. Everyone thought her sister was so charming. + +One day Sandy wanted to plan a very special day with her sister. She wanted to show her sister how much she cared. So she asked her sister if they could go to the park later that day. + +"No," said her sister, "I cannot go with you. I have to study. I plan on staying home all day." + +Sandy felt sad. She wanted to spend time with her sister. But her sister had other plans. + +After a while, Sandy's sister changed her mind and said she would go to the park after all. Sandy was very happy. + +But when Sandy and her sister got to the park, something bad happened. Her sister saw some of her friends from school and decided to spend time with them instead of Sandy. + +Sandy looked sadly at her sister as she walked away. She was very disappointed. Her plan had not worked out, and she had not been able to spend time with her sister. +John had a nightmare last night. It was a nasty dream, so he was scared and sad. He was telling his mom about it. + +John's mom said, "Tell me all about it. You'll feel better when you talk about it." + +John said, "It was really disgusting. I heard a loud noise and it woke me up! Then I saw a scary monster." + +John's mom said, "That must have been very frightening. But what happened next?" + +John said, "The monster came closer and closer. I was so scared that I hid under the covers. But then it went away." + +John's mom said, "You don't have to worry now. Nightmares can't hurt you. And it's daytime now. Just try to forget about it." + +John said, "Okay," he said, feeling relieved. Then he hugged his mom tightly. +Jimmy saw a beautiful crane flying in the sky and wished he could fly like that too. He kneeled down and closed his eyes. When he opened them again, Jimmy saw his mother standing in front of him with a gentle look in her eyes. + +"What are you doing, Jimmy?" she asked him. + +"I was dreaming of flying, Mom," Jimmy said. + +His mom smiled and said, "Jimmy, you can't just dream of flying. But, you can be honest and work hard to reach your dreams and fly higher than the crane!" + +Jimmy smiled and kneeled down one more time and said, "I promise to be honest and work hard, Mom." + +His mom kissed him on his forehead, smiled and walked away. Jimmy felt so happy that he could feel his wings growing and he could fly higher than the crane soon! +Once upon a time there was a very tall tree. One day a tiny bird looked in and saw a bowl of rice. The bird knew it was just the right size for a quick snack. + +So it flew down and landed on the tree. Then it opened its beak and started to eat the rice. It was so yummy that the bird ate all of it up. + +But now it was stuck. The tree was so tall it couldn’t reach the ground. So the bird sat on a branch and started to cry. + +Suddenly, it heard a voice. It was a kind old man. He told the bird to open its wings and he promised it wouldn’t get hurt. + +The bird opened its wings and the old man grabbed it gently. He brought it down to the ground and the bird thanked him for his help. + +The old man said he was happy to help and the bird flew away, flying high in the sky. It was full and happy, knowing it was safe down on the ground. +The ocean was calm. Mommy and baby Sam were ready to swim. Mommy had a pistol. It was made of thin metal. Sam asked, “What’s that?†+ +Mommy smiled and said, “That’s a pistol, sweetheart. We use it to go swimming. You put it over your head. Then you can swim faster.†+ +Sam was excited! He put on the thin pistol. It felt a bit strange, but he was ready to swim. They jumped in the water and swam. Sam was so happy. He felt like he was flying! He loved swimming with the pistol. + +Mommy smiled and said, “Let’s swim to the beach. Let’s go, my Sam!†Sam was so excited. He pushed off the ground and swam as fast as he could. + +They swam and swam until they reached the beach. Sam was so happy. He had the best day ever! +Once upon a time there lived a famous cat called Kiki. She was the most adventurous cat in the town. One day, Kiki set off to explore in the sun. But it was too bright, so she decided to rest in the shade. + +When she got there, she saw a little frog sitting on a stone. + +"Hello, I'm Kiki. What's your name?" asked Kiki. + +"My name's Asha," said the frog. + +Kiki and Asha played together for the rest of the day. But eventually, it was time for Kiki to go home. + +"Bye, Asha," said Kiki. "I enjoyed playing with you today." + +"You too," said Asha. "But before you go, why don't you surrender and join me?" + +So Kiki did just that. She surrendered and hopped onto the stone with Asha. Together they watched the sun set. + +Kiki and Asha became the best of friends and stayed together in the shade until the mornings sun. They even became famous for their friendship! From then on, Kiki and Asha were known to everyone in the town. +Once upon a time, two naughty bunnies wanted to escape. They tried to find a way out of the small cage but couldn't. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It was a war! + +The naughty bunnies were scared and had to find a way to escape quickly. They wiggled their little noses and hopped over to the side of the cage. Then, they used their strong teeth to chew through the cage and hopped their way to freedom. + +The naughty bunnies were very happy and hopped away far from the war. They found a safe and cozy place far away from the scary noise and snuggled up for a long sleep. + +The naughty bunnies were very proud of themselves for escaping and stayed far away from the war. They were safe and happy and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Marie. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some food. When they got to the store, there were lots of choices. Marie's mom told her to weigh the different sauces and figure out which one would be the best for her. + +The sauces were all different and Marie didn't know which one to choose. She had to figure out which one was available and which one was the right one. She looked at all of them and tried to find the one that was the best one. + +Then she saw one sauce that looked the most delicious. She weighed it and it felt just right. She put it in her mom's shopping basket and they finished their shopping. + +When they got home, Marie and her mom cooked the sauce together. The sauce was as delicious as it had looked in the store and Marie was so happy! After that, Marie always weighed the sauces before deciding which one to buy. +Once, there was a clumsy bear. He was so clumsy that he never seemed to do anything right! One day, he had a great plan. He was going to do some work so he could look better. + +He worked very hard on his plan and, slowly but surely, he made it better. Little by little, he became less clumsy and more careful. + +The plan was working and soon, the clumsy bear was getting better. He was proud of himself for working so hard and making his plan work. + +His plan was complete and the clumsy bear was pleased with his work. From then on, the bear was no longer clumsy. He was happy that he had a plan and worked hard to make it happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Kayla who lived with her parents in a big, white house. Every day, Kayla would go out with her mom and dad to play in the park. One day, as they were walking there, Kayla's dad mentioned something special to her. + +"Kayla, do you think you could be a good girl today? If you are, there could be something special waiting for you when we get back home!" he said with a twinkle in his eye. + +Kayla was so excited. She wondered what it could be. When they got to the park, Kayla and her family had lots of fun. Soon it was time to go home, and Kayla couldn't wait to find out what the surprise was. + +When they arrived back at the white house, Kayla's dad showed her a beautiful white doll. Kayla was so happy and hugged the doll tightly. + +"Thank you, Daddy! I love my dolly," she said with a big smile. + +Kayla and her dolly became the best of friends. They did everything together and Kayla would never forget the special surprise her dad had mentioned in the park that day. +Once upon a time, there was a special automobile. It was an unusual car that could go very fast. One day, the car was driving and it did not want to stop. It drove around the corner and kept going faster and faster. The children in the neighborhood were scared and yelled, "Stop!" But the car did not listen. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise and the car stopped quickly. Everyone was relieved and cheered! + +The children looked and saw that a little girl had stepped in front of the car. She was brave and made the car stop. She smiled and said, "That was an unusual way to stop a car, but it worked!" + +The children thanked the girl for saving them and promised to always drive safely and slowly. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a city high in the sky. All the people in the city were very happy, until one day a bird flew by and said the King was going to punish them for not following the rules. Everyone was scared and ran away. + +A small boy named John stayed. He bravely asked the King, "Why will you punish us?" +The King explained, "You must obey the rules or you will be punished." + +John thought for a moment then said, "Please don't punish us. I promise we will be good." +The King smiled, "Very well, I will not punish you this time." + +So the people of the city were spared and lived happily ever after. John became a hero, and the King was proud of him. +One day there was a jolly angel. She wanted to go for a walk. She didn't know where to go. She asked the sun, "Where shall I go?" But the sun couldn't guess. So the angel asked the trees, "Where should I go?" But they couldn't guess either. + +Then the angel had an idea. She decided to go and ask the birds. She flew over to them and asked, "Where should I go?" And the birds had a guess. "Why don't you fly over to the pond?" they said. + +So the jolly angel flew over to the pond. When she got there she saw some fish swimming around. It was so much fun! She splashed and played in the water until it was time to go home. + +It was a jolly day for the angel! She was so glad that the birds had helped her with their guess. They were her very special friends. +Once upon a time, there was a fit bird named Sammy. Sammy wanted to fly away and see the world, so she stayed up late one night and started to look up at the sky.It was a starry night, and she could see the stars twinkling in the sky. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and the sky started to get dark and cloudy. Suddenly, a huge hurricane came towards Sammy. It was so strong that the wind blew her away, but luckily Sammy was fit enough to fly high and stay safe. + +Sammy started to look around, and she saw a beautiful rainbow. She flew away from the storm and towards the rainbow. Sammy was so excited! She flew through the rainbow and to the other side, far away from the hurricane. + +She was happy to be safe and Sammy was so proud of herself for being fit and brave enough to fly away from the storm. Sammy looked around and took a moment to appreciate her new adventure. Sammy had a great time, and was getting ready to fly home. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird. The bird lived in a tree and loved singing to the sky. Every morning, the bird woke up and sang a beautiful tune. + +One day, something strange happened. The sky began to get dark and the bird became frightened. It flew down from its tree and asked a little girl for help. + +The little girl asked, “What’s wrong, little bird?†+ +The bird replied, “The sky is dark and I am frightened. I cannot sing.†+ +The little girl smiled and said, “Don’t be scared. Duck into my pocket and I will take you somewhere safe.†+ +The bird happily flew into the little girl’s pocket. She held the bird, opened her umbrella and the two started walking. After a few moments of quiet, the sky started to lighten. + +The little girl stopped and said, “It’s safe now, little bird. You can sing.†+ +The bird flew out of the pocket and began singing an enchanting song. The little girl smiled and clapped as the bird sang its happy tune, reaching the sky with every note. +Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Ella. She was happy every day and loved to play outside with her friends. + +One day, while she was playing outside, Ella noticed dark gray clouds above her. She looked up and frowned. + +Suddenly Ella noticed something strange in the sky. There was a motion that looked like a little ball of light. She had never seen something like that before and she became curious. She quickly ran over to get a closer look. + +As Ella moved closer, she noticed that the ball of light was actually a little gray bird. It was bright and had a beautiful song. Ella smiled and reached out to touch the bird. + +Just as her hand was about to reach it, the bird quickly flew away. Ella suddenly felt very sad and she frowned. + +No matter how hard she tried, Ella couldn't get the little gray bird back. But she was still determined and she vowed to keep looking out for the bird each day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Harry. He was a regular boy who loved playing in the park. + +One day, Harry went to the shop to get a banana. When he got there, he told the shopkeeper, "I'd like to pay for a banana please." The shopkeeper smiled and said, "That will be $1". + +Harry was very pleased with his purchase. He took the banana and paid the shopkeeper the $1. With a smile on his face, Harry ran home to show his Mom. + +Harry's Mom smiled too and said, "That was a regular thing for you to do. Well done for paying for the banana!" + +Harry felt so proud knowing that he had done something so good. He happily ate his banana and thought about what he would buy next time he went to the shop. +Billy was a little boy who loved playing in his backyard. He had a special spot he liked to visit each day. One day, he was excited to see a strange object in the grass. He ran over to take a closer look and saw it was a tiny eye. He picked it up and put it into his pocket, he wanted to show it to his mom and dad when they got home. + +When it was time to go inside, Billy couldn't find his eye. His dad searched everywhere, but soon it was time for dinner. Billy was sad and started to complain, he wanted to find the eye so badly. While they were eating, Billy's dad had an idea and told Billy it was time to check the backyard. + +They all ran outside, and sure enough the eye was right there in the spot Billy had found it. Billy was delighted, he held the eye in his hand and couldn't believe it was still there. He hugged his dad tight and thanked him for finding it. + +From then on, Billy was careful with the eye. He kept it safely in his pocket and never complained about not being able to find it again. He was happy he hadn't lost his special object. +Once there was a rich man who lived in a big house. He had so much money he never wanted for anything. But he was a lonely man and he didn't have any friends. + +One day, while he walked in the woods, he came across a skull. He looked at it thoughtfully and said to it, "If you are alive, come and join me. We can be friends". + +Suddenly, the skull came alive and said to the man, "I will be happy to join you and be your friend, but I have a condition. Whenever you have something, you must share it with me". The man agreed and the skull happily arrive to join him. + +The happily shared their meals, their laughter and their time. Before long, the man realized that having a good friend was far more valuable than his wealth. + +The moral of the story is that friendship is worth more than riches. +Once upon a time there was a very helpful bird who loved to soar in the sky. One day, the bird saw an oven that was glowing on the ground. It was curious and wanted to go inside. So, the bird swooped down to take a look. + +When it opened the door, the bird noticed a small voice coming from inside. It was a lost little mouse. "Hello," said the bird. "What are you doing in there?" + +The mouse replied, "I am so scared! I need help to get out." The bird was so helpful that he let the mouse hop on his back. Together they soared high above the oven and into the clouds. + +The bird flew the mouse back to its home, and they said their goodbyes. The mouse thanked the bird and said, "You are the best bird I ever met! Thank you for being so helpful to me." The bird was happy to help, and he flew away with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy sheep. He lived on a farm with lots of other animals, and every day he just wanted to be alone. + +One morning, the farmer went out to the barn. He was calling out for the sheep, but the grumpy one wasn't coming out. The farmer called, "Come on, sheep! Let's get you back to the meadow!" But the grumpy sheep didn't move. + +The farmer got closer and spoke more gently. He said, "Come on now, sheep. You need to get out and enjoy the fresh air." But the grumpy sheep still didn't move. The farmer sighed, then decided he would have to pick up the sheep. + +Finally, the grumpy sheep was outside in the meadow. The other sheep were all happy, but the grumpy sheep just wanted to stay alone. He found a spot in the grass and lay down. + +The farmer smiled and said, "It's good to get you out of the barn and enjoying the sunshine." But the grumpy sheep just grumbled and stayed where he was. +Once upon a time there was a big tough tree. Johnny was walking in the forest and saw the tree. He waved to the tree and said, "Hello tree, what can I do for you?" The tree replied,"I have a problem. I need someone to cut me down so I can be used to make a boat for the lake." Johnny nodded and said, "I can do that. Let me go get my tools." + +Johnny went and got his tools and started to mark the tree. He made sure to mark in a straight line. Johnny then began to cut the tough tree. He cut and cut until finally the tree fell down and made a loud noise. Johnny jumped back in surprise. + +Johnny took the tree and brought it to the lake. Everyone was amazed at the boat Johnny had made from the tough tree. They all clapped and cheered for Johnny. The boat would last for many years and it had something special that no other boat had: a big tough tree! +Mia and her mom went to the park one day. As soon as Mia saw it, she knew it was going to be a great day. She saw lots of interesting things, including a big maze. Mia’s mom said, “Let's take the maze together. You can show me the way.†“Ok Mom!†said Mia. + +Mia’s mom took Mia’s hand and together they started walking around the maze. Mia knew the way, so she made sure to always take dependable turns. After a while, they reached the end of the maze. Mia smiled and felt proud. + +Mia’s mom hugged her and said, “You’re so smart and dependable. I’m glad I took the maze with you.†Mia said, “Me too Mom. Let’s do it again!†+Once upon a time there was a girl named Amy who loved to visit her grandparents. Every week she would take a train to visit them. + +One day, Amy was waiting for the train when she saw a big bell near the tracks. She was so curious that she ran over to it and gave it a big tug. Suddenly, a loud bell sound echoed around her. + +Amy was so happy that she ran back to the train station but noticed a disgusting smell nearby the bell. She looked around and noticed a group of animals that were sick and covered in dirt. + +When she got home, Amy told her grandparent everything that had happened. Her grandparent smiled and said, 'Amy, it is important to never forget to help animals in need just like this.' + +The moral of the story is that it is important to always help animals in need. +One day, Bob the bear went on an adventure. He was feeling jolly, so he decided to take a rest under a big tree. As he lay down on the grass, he saw something shiny lying between the roots. + +Bob went to take a closer look and he saw that it was a big metal hook. He picked it up and decided to keep it. Bob enjoyed the rest of his day exploring the woods with the hook tucked under his arm. + +Before long, Bob heard a voice behind him. He turned around to see a giant. + +"What do you have there?" asked the giant. + +"It's a hook!" replied Bob excitedly. + +"That's a very useful tool," said the giant. He pointed to a tree trunk nearby, where there were some branches that needed to be pruned. "See if you can help me out by using that hook." + +Bob was happy to help. He had fun using the hook to reach the higher branches. When they had finished, the giant thanked Bob and they went their separate ways. Bob was so jolly with his new adventure that he decided to take a rest in the shade and enjoy the beautiful view. +One day, Toby and his dad were playing together outside. They were having a great time. Toby was running and twirling around, while his dad was watching and laughing. + +Suddenly, Toby slipped and fell. His dad ran over, “Are you okay?†he asked. Toby rubbed his knee and nodded. + +“Let’s take a look,†his dad said, and he grabbed Toby’s hand, “Don’t worry, it’s only a little twist.��€ + +Toby’s dad gave his knee a gentle press. Toby knew it was only a dull hurt. He smiled and jumped up. + +They played until long after the wake. Toby and his dad were exhausted, but happy. They had had lots of fun together, and at last Toby fell asleep with a smile on his face. +Carla was very excited. She was going to a special show in the hall. When Carla arrived, she clapped in enthusiasm. + +Carla's mom smiled at her. "Are you ready to have a great time, Carla?", she asked. Carla nodded eagerly and smiled. + +When the show began, Carla was even more excited. All around her, people were clapping and laughing. Carla started to clap too. After each act, she clapped louder and louder. + +By the end of the show, Carla was clapping with her hands above her head. Everyone else clapped too, and the hall was filled with happy sounds. + +Carla's mom looked at her proudly. "You were so enthusiastic!" she said. Carla smiled and gave her mom a big hug. It had been an amazing show. +Jack was a happy boy. He loved spending time with his uncle. His uncle was so tall he could reach the tallest trees. Jack loved it when his uncle picked him up on his shoulders and they would explore together. But one day Jack felt curious and he decided to do something he shouldn't. He climbed on a tall tree but he couldn't get down. He shouted for help, but his uncle didn't hear him. He regretted not listening to his uncle when he said to stay away from tall trees. + +Jack's uncle was worried, so he called other people for help. A ladder was brought and they were able to rescue Jack. + +Jack learned an important lesson: when people give advice, it's important to always listen. It's better to be safe than have to regret not listening. +Once upon a time there was a dependable doll named Lucy. She was loved by everyone in the house and often served as a special friend for the youngest child of three years old. Each morning, Lucy was the first thing that the child would reach for to start their day. + +One day, Lucy the doll was placed on a shelf, high up on the wall. + +The child asked their mom, "What is Lucy doing up there?†+ +Mama smiled and answered, "Lucy is serving as a guardian angel. She will make sure that you stay safe and happy." + +The child smiled and said, "Oh I feel so much better knowing Lucy is watching over me." + +From that day forward, the little one was more secure in their home, knowing that Lucy was keeping an eye out for them. Lucy the dependable doll never left her post, always ready to serve as the guardian angel of the brave little one. +One sunny day, two friends, Jack and Jane, went for a walk in the park. Jack saw something unusual. He saw a green bird hopping around. Jane was very curious too. + +The bird was saying something but neither Jack nor Jane could understand it. Jack and Jane looked at each other, feeling helpless. + +Then the bird spoke again. “Hello! Can you help me find my family?†Jack and Jane were so surprised. + +Jack said to the bird, “Of course! We can try to help. What does your family look like?†+ +“They’re green like me and they have long, red tails,†said the bird. + +So, Jack and Jane began to look around for the bird’s family. And sure enough, after a few minutes, they spotted a group of birds with long, red tails. The bird was so happy and thanked Jack and Jane. + +“Thank you so much!†said the bird. + +Jack and Jane smiled and waved goodbye as the bird flew away with his family. They were so happy to help. +The day was very hot and Sally was feeling tired. She had been playing with her dolls since morning and wanted to rest. She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I'm tired." + +Her mom replied, "Ok Sally, why don't you take a nap?' Sally was happy and quickly fell asleep. + +When Sally woke up, she saw her mom writing in a pink diary. Sally asked, “Mommy, what are you writing?†+ +Her mom put down the diary and said, “I was writing about how much I love you.†Sally smiled and hugged her mom tight. + +Sally then asked, “Mommy, why do you forgive people who do bad things?†Her mom answered, “It is important to forgive somebody if they ask for it. That is the right thing to do.†+ +Sally liked what her mom said. She said, "I will remember that, Mommy" and hugged her again. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Molly. Molly was very attractive and loved to play in the park. One day, Molly was feeling tired and ill, so her mommy took her to the veterinarian. + +Molly was a bit scared but the veterinarian was very kind and friendly. He asked her mommy to count her toes and show Molly in a mirror how many of them were there. "One, two, three, four, five, six!" Molly's mommy said. But there were only five visible, so the veterinarian said he was going to look for the sixth one. + +The veterinarian looked carefully inside Molly's mouth and after a few minutes, he found the sixth toe. Molly's mommy was very relieved and thanked the veterinarian for helping Molly. They went back home and the next day, Molly was feeling much better. +Once there was a little girl named Penny. Penny loved to explore so one day she decided to take a walk in the woods near her house. She was looking around when she saw something very curious. There was a big red fence in the middle of the woods! + +Penny approached the fence and saw that there was a large hole in it. She wanted to take a closer look, but she was scared that she might get into trouble. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Why don't you examine it?" it said. Penny looked around and saw a small rabbit peeking out of the hole in the red fence. + +"I'm not sure," Penny replied nervously. "I might get into trouble." + +The rabbit laughed. "It's okay," it said. "Go ahead and examine it. I won't tell anyone!" + +So Penny went up to the fence and examined it carefully. She saw that it was made of sturdy wood and was in good condition. She was amazed! After looking around for a few more minutes, Penny said goodbye to the rabbit and continued her walk in the woods. +Once upon a time there was a bunny named Bob. He lived in a bright, sunny meadow full of colorful flowers. Bob was a very fast bunny and each night he would race around the meadow with his friends. Every night they would try and see who could run the fastest. + +One night Bob noticed a very peculiar pattern in the clouds above the meadow. The clouds were very pale in color and looked like they were in the shape of a bunny! Bob couldn't believe his eyes! + +He rushed to tell his friends and they all looked up at the sky in amazement. They all agreed that they should race to the other side of the meadow and see if the clouds still looked like a bunny. + +So, they all raced to the other side of the meadow, hopped and skipped as fast as they could. When they reached the other side and looked up, sure enough, the pattern in the clouds still looked like a bunny. + +The bunnies were amazed and so, decided that from now on, the fastest bunny to the other side of the meadow each night would be known as the “cloud bunnyâ€! +Once upon a time, there were two friends, Ann and Bob. They decided to go to the shop to buy something special. + +"What do you want?" asked Ann. +"I want a velvet hat," said Bob. + +When they went to the shop they were surprised to find lots of hats. Some hats were cheap, some were very expensive. + +"This hat looks nice," Ann said, pointing to a velvet hat. +"Yes," said Bob, "it's very cheap!" + +So Bob bought the velvet hat and put it on his head. He was very happy. They went home and something special happened. + +When Bob got home, he put on the hat and showed it to his mum. His mum smiled and told Bob that he looked very handsome in his velvet hat. + +Bob and Ann smiled and they were both very happy. +Once upon a time, there were two good friends: Toby and Jack. They both lived in a great town by the road. + +One day, Toby and Jack were playing near the road when Toby said, "I'm bored, Jack." + +"Let's go on a grand adventure!" Jack said, excitedly. + +Toby and Jack set off, walking along the road. Toby said, "I'm still bored." + +Jack said, "Let's make a game! Whenever we see a reminder to be careful, we'll jump over it." + +Toby agreed and they had a great time. At the end of the road, they both sighed with happiness. + +The moral of this story is that it is always important to be careful near roads. Whenever you see reminders to be safe, remember that they were put there to help you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lola. She was three years old, and she loved playing outside. One day, Lola was playing in her backyard when a big, scary looking figure came walking up the drive way. Lola was very scared. + +The figure had a special uniform and Lola could tell it was someone important. When the figure got close, Lola asked, "Hi. Who are you?" + +The figure smiled and said, "I'm here to protect you. I'm a police officer and I wear this uniform to show that I'm here to help people and keep them safe." + +Lola was very impressed and said, "That's so fair! I'm glad you protect us." + +The police officer gave Lola a hug and said, "I'm glad to help. Now let's go back to playing!" + +Lola and the police officer laughed and played together for the rest of the day. Lola was very happy to know there was someone looking out for her. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. Her mum and dad said that she was the most wonderful girl in the world! But one day, Lucy went on an adventure. + +She was exploring a deep, dark forest when she got really scared. Suddenly she heard a loud noise! Lucy began to frown, and as she looked closer she saw that it was an old bear! + +The bear had a big frown on his face too. He said, “What are you doing in my forest? It’s dangerous here!†+ +Luce said, “I was just looking for something new to wonder about!†+ +The bear calmed down and said, “Wondering is good, but be careful when exploring new places. Sometimes it can be dangerous!†+ +Lucy thanked the bear and then ran away. She thought about the bear’s words all the way home. She realized that exploring new places can be very exciting, but it’s important to be careful too! +Mommy and the little girl walked fast to the mall. +"Hurry, sweetheart," Mommy said. +The little girl ran as fast as she could. She was so excited to get to the mall. +When they arrived, Mommy looked around. +"Look at that fat cat!" the little girl said while pointing at the fluffy white feline. +"Oh, how cute!" Mommy said. +Mommy and the little girl wandered around the mall, enjoying their day. Then Mommy's phone rang. +"Oh no," she said. +Mommy told the little girl that they had to hurry home. +The little girl frowned. She wanted to stay at the mall for longer. +But Mommy was in a rush, so they both ran to the car. +The little girl waved goodbye to the fat cat as they drove away. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Jane who lived far away in the desert. One day, she wanted to go out and explore the dunes for something exciting. Jane looked around and all she could see was sand, sand and more sand! She soon became discouraged, until she spotted an icy oasis in the distance. + +Jane ran towards the oasis as fast as she could. When she got to the edge, she could see a beautiful pool of water surrounded by palm trees. Suddenly, she heard a voice coming from inside the oasis. It said, "No one is allowed in here! I will not let you take my oasis away from me". Jane was scared and ran away. + +The next morning, Jane decided to go back to the oasis. She was determined to find out who lived there. When she arrived, she spotted a strange creature standing in the pool. He said, "If you want to see me and my oasis, you must show me your courage". + +Jane was brave and stepped forward. The creature welcomed her with a smile and showed her all the amazing things inside his oasis. Little did Jane know, the creature was a genie and the oasis was his icy home. He granted her three wishes, and with the help of his magic, she was able to take the oasis with her too. +Once there was a little girl, her name was Marie. She loved to dress in her very best clothes. Every day she would go outside, excited to explore and play. + +One day Marie looked a little different. She had put on a bright white dress and it had a special pattern on it; a dancing skeleton. This skeleton was so cute and it made Marie smile. + +As she continued to explore, she came across a creepy old house. Marie wanted to see what was inside, so she decided to enter. + +She looked around and noticed a closet. When Marie opened it, the skeleton from her dress flew out. Suddenly the skeleton shouted and made Marie jump. + +The skeleton said, "I have been trapped inside that closet and you have set me free. I will be forever grateful, as a reward I will grant you one wish!" + +Marie got excited and said, "I wish for something bad to happen to me!" + +The skeleton looked confused but granted her wish. The very next day Marie woke up with a cold and she was so sick that she had to stay in bed all day. + +The end. +Mama and Daddy were very pleased with Emma. She had been behaving so well lately, so they decided to give her a special notebook as a reward. + +"See, Emma?" Mama said, opening the notebook. "It's so easy to write in. You can draw pictures, or make up stories. You can do whatever you want in this notebook. Just make sure to behave while you're doing it, okay?" + +"Okay," Emma said. She was so excited to have her own notebook that she couldn't wait to start writing. + +The next week, Mama and Daddy were once again pleased with Emma. She had behaved so well that week, finishing all of her chores and being kind to everyone she met. As a reward, they let her go out to the playground with her friends. + +Emma was so happy to play with her friends. But she remembered to behave too - she didn't run too fast, and she shared her toys without any fuss. + +Mama and Daddy were so proud of Emma. They knew that she was learning to behave well and that she was becoming more responsible. It was easy for her to do the right things, and that made them very happy. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient man. He was very wise and everyone respected him. One day, the man wanted to tell everyone his wise thoughts, so he wrote them all down on a piece of paper. He then thought of a way to print his name on it. He went to the local store to have them print his name. + +When the man got to the store, he saw a little girl also trying to print something. He asked the girl what she was doing. The girl looked at him and said she was trying to print her name. The man was very impressed and told her she was very clever. + +The man then took his paper to the store and asked them to print his name on it. After they finished, the man thanked them and said goodbye as he left with his paper. The man then went home and shared his wise thoughts with everyone. + +The moral of the story is that everyone should always strive to learn new things, no matter how small. We should all aim to be clever, just like the little girl in the store! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called May. She was three years old and very curious. One day, she was in the park with her mum. As they were walking, May noticed a glass bottle lying on the ground. She asked her mum if she could pick it up. Her mum said, "Sure May, let's go have a look!" + +May picked up the glass bottle and noticed something incredible - it had a message inside! The message said that May had to perform a magical song. May was so excited and started singing. + +However, before May could finish, the sky suddenly darkened. She could hear a loud cawing noise and she saw a big crow! The crow said to May, "Stop singing! That magic is mine, not yours!" He was very angry and flew towards May and her mum. + +May and her mum were really scared, but then May remembered the glass bottle. She sang the magical song again and this time, the crow calmed down. He said, "That was incredible! Your song made me feel much better." + +May and her mum said goodbye to the crow, and they each went their separate ways. May was so proud of her performance and she never forgot the incredible glass bottle. +One day, Jane decided to search for sugar. Her mum said it was a fair thing to do. + +She opened the cupboard and looked in. No sugar there. She couldn't believe it! + +Next, she checked the pantry, the shelves and the drawers, but still no sugar. + +Jane asked her mum, "Where is the sugar?". Her mum replied, "It is not here. You will have to keep searching". + +Jane was getting very frustrated. + +So she went outside, and searched under rocks, in trees, and even in the grass. + +Finally, she found the sugar in a bush, and she shouted out in excitement, "Look what I found!" + +Her mum smiled and said, "Well done Jane. You did a fair job of searching for the sugar!" +One day, Mandy was walking to school. It was chilly outside and it had been raining, so the puddles were wide. Mandy wanted to jump into a puddle but as soon as she stepped in, the whole puddle froze around her. + +"Oh no!" Mandy shrieked. She was firmly stuck in the ice. + +"Don't panic! I can help you," said a kindly voice. + +Mandy looked up and saw a man wearing a brown coat with a hood. He crouched down and started to thump the frozen puddle with both fists. Suddenly, Mandy felt the ice cracking around her. "Thank you!" she said with relief. + +The man smiled and said, "Now go on to school, and remember not to jump into any more puddles!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Hannah. She was only three years old. One day, Hannah wanted to go explore. So she asked her mom if she could go outside. + +Her mom said, “Yes, but don’t go too far, okay?†+ +Hannah said, “Okay, I won’t.†She went outside into the backyard. + +When she got there, she saw a cool treehouse. She wanted to enter, so she did. Inside the treehouse, Hannah found a big bowl of snacks. She was very happy and ate some of the snacks. + +When Hannah finished eating, she decided it was time to go back home. She left the treehouse and ran back to her mom to tell her all about her adventure. + +Hannah said, “Mom, I went in the cool treehouse and I had some snacks!†+ +Her mom smiled and said, “That sounds like fun!†+ +And they both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a small boy who loved to study. He looked out the window and saw a big block of ice on the sidewalk. He was so excited he could not believe his eyes. He rushed downstairs and ran outside to take a closer look. He reached out and touched it, feeling the cold and smooth surface of the ice. + +The little boy studied the block of ice. He studied the way it reflected the sky and the buildings around it. He studied its shape and how the light caught it. + +The little boy could not contain his excitement. He shouted and jumped up and down. "This is so cool!" he yelled. + +Suddenly his Mom came outside to see what all the noise was about. She saw the little boy happily studying the block of ice. She smiled and said to him, "I see you are excited about something! What are you studying?" + +The little boy proudly said, "I am studying the ice! It is so special!" His mom laughed and said, "That is so cool!" + +So the little boy continued to study the ice, amazed at how it looked in the sun. He was so happy he decided to take it home, put it in the freezer, and save it for another day. +Billy was a little boy. He loved to crawl. He would crawl in his bedroom, in the living room and outside. One day he went into his backyard and saw something new: there was a big hole in the ground. It was a well! + +Billy was so excited he had to go closer. He crawled right up to the edge of the well. Billy exclaimed, "What a great well!" + +Then he heard a voice from deep down in the ground. It said, "Hello, Billy!" + +Billy was very scared. He asked, "Who are you?" + +The voice replied, "I'm a friendly troll. I live in the well and it's a great place to live. Would you like to come and visit me?" + +Billy thought for a minute. Then he said, "Sure! I would love to visit your well." + +And so Billy crawled down into the well to visit the friendly troll. They talked for a long time and had a great time. At the end of the day, Billy crawled back up from the well, with a big smile on his face. +Bob was walking in the park one day when he saw a squirrel. The squirrel was hopping around, looking for food. Bob thought it was funny. + +"Hi there squirrel," he said. + +The squirrel stopped and looked up at Bob with its beady eyes. "What do you belong to?" Bob asked. + +The squirrel smiled. "I belong to the park," it said. + +Just then a big bad dog came running around the corner. The squirrel got scared and ran away into the trees. + +Bob was surprised- he had never seen a bad dog before. "Why was he so bad?" Bob asked. + +The dog said, "I wanted to chase the squirrel but it didn't belong to me." + +Bob laughed. "No, that squirrel belonged to the park," he said. + +The dog nodded and ran off, looking for something else to chase. Bob smiled and walked away, happy to know that the squirrel belonged to the park and was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck who was full of energy and love. She liked to wander around her pond, and to explore the many paths that spread over the lush green land. One day, she decided to take a wander off the beaten path and try something new. As she trekked around, she soon spotted a great big welcome sign. She was excited and enthusiastic! She waddled up to the entrance and soon heard a voice from inside. + +"Hello there, welcome to my home!" the voice said. + +The duck was overjoyed and replied, "Hi, I'm here to explore!" + +The voice welcomed her in with open arms, and they toured around together. The duck felt so happy and excited to meet someone new! They explored the vast lands and together saw so many wonderful things. At the end of the day, the duck thanked the voice for the best day ever, before she headed back to her pond. She then continued to wander the world, welcoming new beginnings. +Once upon a time there was a pale girl named Poppy. Poppy lived in a big, warm house and one day she wanted to go outside and play in the snow. She grabbed her wool mittens and her warm coat, then ran into the garden. + +Poppy was so excited that she started to scream with joy. As she started making snowballs and throwing them at the trees, she heard an eerie noise coming from the forest. She stopped for a moment and listened, but heard nothing. + +Poppy decided to ignore it and kept playing in the snow. Suddenly the noise got louder and she started to feel scared. She remembered the stories of the Big Bad Wolf and started to run away towards her house. + +As she ran towards the house she heard it again. The noise was getting louder and louder, until Poppy realized it was just her tiny dog, named Fluffy. He was running behind her and was barking with joy. + +Poppy laughed, relieved it wasn't the Big Bad Wolf after all. She hugged Fluffy tight and went back to her house to get warm, still holding her wool mittens in her hands. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Tom. He was three years old and loved exploring. One day, Tom walked out of his house and saw an old man sitting by the side of the road. Tom was curious, so he approached the old man. + +Tom asked the old man, "What are you doing?" The old man smiled at the little boy and said, "I'm just sitting here, taking some time to think". Tom asked the old man, "What is there to think about?" + +The old man was very compassionate and decided to explain to Tom the importance of finding balance in life and understanding the perspectives of others. He told Tom, "When things are tough, try to be compassionate and look at the situation from both sides before passing judgement". + +Tom listened attentively and thanked the old man. The old man smiled and said, "It's alright, my son. It's important to remember that understanding and compassion are an important part of life". + +Tom smiled and went on his way. He never forgot the lesson the old man taught him that day. +Once there was a little boy named Jack. One day he saw a fireman putting out a fire. Jack watched intently as the fireman worked hard to put out the flames. After a few minutes of hard work, the fireman stood up and said, "All finished!" Jack was amazed and laughed. + +Afterwards, the fireman knelt in front of Jack and said, "Jack, do you know why I work so hard to put out fires?" Jack shrugged and looked back at the fireman curiously. The fireman continued, "I do it because I care about keeping everyone safe and dry". + +Jack thought about this for a few moments and then nodded his head in agreement. He said, "I understand now, if I see a fire I'll stay away and tell an adult to call the fireman" The fireman smiled and said, "That's right! Good job". + +The story of Jack and the fireman taught us to be brave when we are faced with danger but always be safe and stay away from fire. It also taught us to always ask for help when we need it and to appreciate those who help us stay safe. +Once upon a time there were two groups of friends. The first group was big, and the second group was small. + +One day, the small group was playing and having lots of fun. But suddenly, one of the members became sad. She started to cry. + +The big group was a bit scared. They didn't know what to do. + +Then the leader of the big group stepped forward. She found a way to make the small group smile again. She called out, "Let's share!" + +The big group shared their toys, games and stories with the small group. The small group was very happy and so were the big group. + +The big group was proud of their leader. They saw how she spread happiness by sharing. + +The small group learned that when you share, it can make everyone feel calm and happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time a little boy named Tommie was driving his shiny toy car around the house. He was having so much fun, that Tommie didn't even notice when his father came into the room. + +"Tommie, you don't have a license. Don't be so careless," his father warned with a frown. + +Tommie paused and looked down. He had been so excited about driving his new car, that he had forgotten to ask for permission. + +"I'm sorry, Daddy," Tommie said softly. "I'll be more careful next time." + +Tommie's father smiled and ruffled his hair. "That's my boy," he said. "It's best to be careful when playing around the house. I don't want you to get hurt!" + +Tommie grinned and gave his dad a big hug. Then he bounded off to play with his toy car once again. This time, he would be extra careful! +Once there was a little girl and her name was Rose. Rose was a curious three year old who loved learning new things. One day she asked her mom, "Can I go to the park?" Her mom said, "Yes, but you must be careful and spend your time wisely. Remember to come back when it gets dark". + +So, off Rose went to the park. She was so excited to explore the new environment and see all the bright colors and wonderful sounds. Rose spotted a shiny penny on the ground and picked it up. Suddenly, she felt a shock of electricity go through her body. She screamed and dropped the penny. She had just learned her first lesson: You should not touch things that don't belong to you. + +When Rose came back home, her mom was so glad to see her. She said, "I am happy that you remembered to spend your time wisely. You now know that it's not okay to take things that don't belong to you. Doing something like that can lead to a big shock!" + +Rose nodded and said, "Yes, I won't forget this lesson. I will always spend my time wisely and stay away from things that don't belong to me." + +The moral of this story is that we must always be wise with our time and not take things that don't belong to us. +Once there was a boy named Bob who was three years old. He had a friend named Abi who was very wise. + +One day, Bob and Abi were playing in the garden when Bob stumbled and fell. Without saying anything Bob started to cry. + +Abi saw him and came over to help. She put her arm around Bob and said, "I will give you a big hug." Bob slowly stopped crying and smiled. + +Abi then said, "Don't worry Bob. When you fall, always call for help. Be brave and try again." + +Bob nodded and said, "Thank you Abi, you are so wise." He then stood up, holding onto Abi's hand, and tried again. + +And they all lived happily ever after. +Once there was a tiger who was very lazy. He didn't like to go out or do anything active. All he ever wanted to do was sleep! + +One day the tiger decided to take a bath. He got into the tub and began to wash himself. He was enjoying the warm water and feeling much cleaner. + +But then the tiger got too lazy even for the bath! He didn't want to do any of the washing. So he just stood there and let the water overflow everywhere. It was getting all over the floor! + +So the tiger stayed in the tub, feeling lazy and content. But when he got out, he still smelled like dirty water. Now that is not the way tigers should smell! +Luke had a huge chess board. He had owned it for a long time and he loved to play with it. He had lots of little pieces that moved around on the board. He put the pieces in different places to make the shapes of animals and people. Every day, Luke and his mom played chess together. His mom was very good at it and would show Luke the different pieces and how they moved. + +One day, Luke and his mom spotted a huge, giant chess set in the park. They had never seen a chess set that big before. They were so excited and had to go take a closer look. When they got to the chess set, they saw that every piece was made from wood and were much bigger than the pieces Luke had at home. Luke and his mom played the game together and Luke couldn't believe how much fun it was. + +Luke asked his mom if they could get a huge chess set just like the one he saw in the park. His mom said that she would look for one and, the next day, she gave Luke the best present ever - a huge wooden chess set. He was so excited and spent hours playing the game with his mom. Now Luke owned his own, huge chess set that he could play with every day. +Once upon a time, there lived a little boy named Sam. He was only three years old, but loved puppies. One day, Sam asked his mom if he could have a puppy. His mom said no, explaining that getting a puppy was a big decision, and they would need to think carefully about it. + +So, Sam's mom suggested they go to the pet store and look at different puppies to decide which one would be the best fit for their family. Sam was very excited. When they arrived, there were so many puppies to choose from. He got to learn about each type of pup and ask the pet shop owners questions. He was able to pick out the most interesting puppy that he thought would be the happiest fit for his family. + +At the end of their visit, Sam's mom explained that getting a puppy was a big responsibility and he needed to help take care of the pup. She said, "If you promise to help feed, brush, and play with the puppy, we can take him home today." That was enough to convince Sam, so they took the puppy home. + +From then on, Sam and his puppy were inseparable. The moral of this story is that big, important decisions can be made with a lot of thought and consideration. Making the right decision can be very rewarding, as Sam and his puppy are a perfect example. +It was a hot day and Jenny wanted some popcorn. So she went to the kitchen and started to make some. She filled up a pot with popcorn and put it on the stove. But as the heat went through the pot, the popcorn began to move in funny ways and suddenly jumped out of the pot! Jenny was shocked and quickly tried to catch it, but it was not easy as the popcorn kept jumping away. + +Then Jenny heard her mummy calling: "Honey, what are you doing in the kitchen?" Jenny replied with a worried voice: "Popcorn jumped out, mummy." Jenny's mum was surprised and after a moment, she laughed. She said: "That's okay, honey. We can put the popcorn back into the pot, but we must remain careful." And so they stayed together and helped each other to put the hot popcorn back into the pot. + +In the end, all the popcorn was back into the pot, and Jenny was very happy. "We did it!" she said. Her mummy smiled and said: "Yes, let's have some popcorn now!" They shared the popcorn together and it was a wonderful day. +Once upon a time in the forest, there was a bear. Every night, he would wander around looking for something to eat. One day, he came across a fair and decided to have a look. + +When he got there, he removed his hat and gloves so he felt comfortable. He then noticed a group of children playing with a ball. The bear asked the children, “Can I join you?†The children looked up in surprise and said yes. + +The bear and the children began to play together, and the bear was having lots of fun. Suddenly, one of the children called out, “It’s time to go home!†+ +The bear waved goodbye, removed his hat and gloves, and went on his way. Looking back at the fair, he felt happy and knew it had been a very fair game. +One day there was a place that was not very nice. The people in the place were not honest. They did not help each other. Everyone was sad. + +Then one day a new person arrived. Her name was Maisie. Maisie was kind and honest. She wanted to make things better. She helped people and made them smile. She taught them how to be honest too. + +Maisie worked hard and little by little the place started to improve. People helped each other. They got jobs and became happier. Everyone was proud of Maisie. + +With Maisie's help, the place was much better. It was honest and full of hope. Everyone felt proud of their place. Maisie was very proud too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lulu. She was three years old and very happy. One day, Lulu went to the market with her mommy. She saw lots of things, but did not know what to buy. + +When they passed by a luxury toy, Lulu asked her mommy if she could have it. Her mommy said no because it was very expensive and they did not have enough money. Lulu started to disagree and they argued back and forth. + +Lulu's mommy wanted to take her home but Lulu was scared. She pleaded with her mommy to stay at the market for a little longer. Her mommy relented and agreed to buy Lulu a toy. When Lulu saw it, she was so excited! She thanked her mommy for being so kind. + +From then on, Lulu learned to always be agreeable when she disagreed with her mommy. +Mum and Dad were standing in the living room. "We need to buy something for the kitchen," said Dad. "What do you think we should buy?" + +"A dishwasher!" said Mum. + +"Yes, a dishwasher," said Dad. "Let's go shopping and see if we can find a nice green one." + +So off they went to the shop. They looked around and finally found a lovely green dishwasher. They bought it and took it home. + +When they got back home, they put the dishwasher in the kitchen. Mum and Dad were very excited about their new dishwasher. + +Mum said, "This dishwasher will help us with all the dishes. We can save lots of time and effort." + +They both smiled, then Dad said, "We made a great buy today!" +Once upon a time there was a big castle full of cheerful people playing and singing. One of the people had a very special trumpet. He liked to play it every day and everyone around was filled with joy. + +But one day, a giant dragon landed on the castle. Everyone was very anxious and the dragon roared fiercely. The big beast said that it wanted the trumpet and told everyone to surrender it. The people were unsure of what to do and were scared of the dragon. + +Then the trumpet player stepped forward and bravely said that he would never surrender his special trumpet. He was determined to stand up to the dragon. + +The dragon was startled and backed away. The people cheered and then began to sing and dance with joy. The dragon eventually flew away and the people returned to their pleasant day once again. +One morning, True was very excited to wake up. She jumped out of bed and ran to her bedroom window. She watched as the sun shone brightly over the modern city. She made a wish and hoped it would come true. + +True's mom heard the commotion and peeked into her bedroom. She smiled at her daughter's enthusiasm and asked, "What are you doing, sweetheart?" + +True pointed at the window. "Mommy! Look at the modern city! I made a wish that it would come true!" + +Her mom laughed and gave her a big hug. "I'm sure whatever you wished will come true, honey. Now, let's get ready. It's time for breakfast!" + +True clapped her hands together and giggled. She was so excited for her modern city adventure. Together, with her mom, she was sure her dreams would come true. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah who was just three years old. She was full of energy, and she was always looking for new things to do. + +One day, her mom said, “Sarah, let’s go clean the drawers!†Sarah was excited; she had never cleaned a drawer before. She followed her mom to the kitchen and began to help her clean out the drawers. + +Sarah found all sorts of odds and ends that didn’t belong: crayons, pieces of string, buttons, and more. Her mom said, “Sarah, what can you use these things for?†Sarah thought for a moment and then said “I can draw pictures of them!†Her mom said, “That’s a great idea, let’s accept your artwork!†+ +Sarah smiled and got to work. She drew pictures of everything she found in the drawer. When she was finished, she had a drawer full of clean and beautiful drawings. She showed them to her mom and said, “Look, I made all of these!†Her mom was very impressed, and said, “The drawer looks so clean and neat now; you did a great job!†+ +Sarah was proud of her work, and thanked her mom for giving her the opportunity to clean and accept the drawer. Now, every time Sarah looks +Lucy was a little girl who loved to crawl. She would spend hours scurrying around her home pretending to be a caterpillar. One day, she heard about the festival that was coming to town and wanted to go. + +However, her mum said she was too little and that she should wait until next year. + +This made Lucy very sad, but then she had an idea. She asked her mum for some help and together they created a fake festival in their front garden. + +They collected plastic flowers, rainbow streamers and even a few pretend animals and set it all up beneath the tree. + +When they were done, Lucy's mum pretended to announce that the festival was open. Lucy was overjoyed and started to crawl around the festive scene, laughing and smiling all the while. She had such a wonderful time at her fake festival, even though it was only in her front garden! +Max was so excited. He was going to ride an aeroplane today. He asked his mum, "Can I ride an aeroplane?". His mum smiled and said, "Yes, of course." + +Max was so happy. He went to the airport with his mum. He went inside the aeroplane and sat in a seat. It was a bit scary but he was so excited. + +The aeroplane took off and Max felt like he was flying. "Wheeee! That was so much fun," he said. + +His mum smiled and said, "I'm glad you had a good time. But remember, riding an aeroplane can be scary sometimes too." + +Max nodded and grinned. He had had so much fun, but he was glad his mum reminded him that it could be scary too. +One day, some kids went to the park. They wanted to play games. + +The first game they found was a stirring game. The kids all had a pole in their hands with one end in a bowl of liquid. They had to use the pole to stir the liquid. + +One of the kids asked "What are we doing?" + +Another kid answered "We are organized. We take turns stirring the liquid. One person stirs it for a few seconds, then it's the next person's turn". + +So the kids took turns stirring the liquid. They all had fun, and the liquid was stirred very well! +Mama was feeling very miserable on the first day of winter. Outside, the air was cold and the wind was blowing harshly. +Mama looked out the window and sighed. "It's so cold outside," she said. +However, all of a sudden, something amazing happened. Mama watched as the cold winter air suddenly changed. The direction of the wind reversed, and it became warmer outside. +"Look!" shouted Mama. +Little Bobby, who was three years old, looked out the window too. He saw the snow and leaves being blown in the opposite direction. +"Where did all the cold air go?" asked Bobby. +Mama smiled. "The cold air is gone," she said. "And winter is over!" +John and his friends were having so much fun together. They laughed and danced in the park. Suddenly, John had a brilliant idea. He ran to get a big ball and shouted "Let's throw it together!" + +John's friends all yelled eagerly, "OK, let's do it!" Everyone gathered around the ball. They took turns throwing it around, laughing and dancing as they did. + +After a while, John's friend Joe said, "Let's play a special game where I throw you the ball, and you do a dance whenever you catch it!" John thought this was a brilliant idea, so they all said, "Yes!" + +They started to play the game and they had the best time. When it got dark they said goodbye and went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved lumber. She would spend her days running around and playing in the forest with the big trees. + +One day, while reading a book under the shade of one of the trees, she sneezed. Suddenly, a voice called out from the nearby woods. + +"Who dares to sneeze so loud in my forest?!" bellowed the voice. + +The little girl was afraid, so she said nothing. + +"Come out now, if you dare!" the voice continued. + +The little girl stepped out of the tree's shade, and there before her was a large, proud lumberjack. + +The lumberjack narrowed his eyes and grabbed his axe, then angrily said, "You have disturbed my forest and must pay!" + +The little girl was terrified and tried to run away, but the lumberjack was too fast. He caught her and cut all the trees in the forest, smashing them to pieces. + +The little girl sadly watched as the last tree fell and her beloved forest disappeared. + +The end. +Mum and Dad took little Jim to the playground. He smiled and waved to his parents as he ran over to the slide. As he wiped his sweaty hands on his overalls he heard a loud noise. It was coming from behind the trees. + +Jim's parents walked quickly over to him. + +"It's ok, Jim," said his father, "You're safe." He held little Jim's hand, "Let's go and see what made the noise." + +Jim walked nervously with his parents towards the trees. He peered around the trunk of the nearest one and saw a rabbit. + +"Look at the rabbit, Jim." said his mum as she knelt down and wiped his face. + +The rabbit had a fear in its eyes as it made its way back out of the woods. It was trying to escape. Jim watched it hop away. + +"See." said Dad, "It's ok now, it has found a safe place to hide." + +Jim smiled, he was relieved it had found a way out. He was safe. +One morning, Jack and Sally were playing in the garden. Suddenly they saw something zip by. It was a shadow moving fast. Sally became curious. She wanted to know what it was. Jack said it was a bird. He followed it with his eyes. + +It was a clumsy bird! Its wings were flapping but it didn't look like it could fly. Jack and Sally watched in amazement as it flapped around the garden. + +Suddenly it bumped into a tree and stopped. It was scared and didn't know what to do. Jack and Sally stepped closer. They tried to help the bird, but it became scared and flew away. + +Jack and Sally smiled. They had seen a big shadow zip by and watched a clumsy bird. It was an exciting morning! +Once upon a time there were two kids, Daisy and Mark. Daisy was three years old and Mark was five years old. + +One day, Daisy and Mark were playing hide and seek in their house. Daisy was hiding in the freezer. She noticed something strange - there was a purple light coming from inside the freezer. + +Mark finally found Daisy and asked her why she was in the freezer. Daisy told him about the strange purple light. She said she was curious to see what it was. So, Mark suggested that they investigate and introduce themselves. + +Daisy and Mark opened the freezer door and saw a purple fairy! The fairy introduced herself as Sparkle and said she was from the Kingdom of Magic. Daisy was very excited and asked Sparkle what she was doing in the freezer. + +Sparkle told them she was looking for someone who would believe in magic. She said that if they were willing to believe, they could experience all the magical things the kingdom had to offer. Daisy and Mark already believed in magic, and they were excited to join Sparkle in the Kingdom of Magic. + +And that's how Daisy and Mark were introduced to the magical Kingdom of Magic! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Clara. She was three years old and loved crayons. One day, Clara was in her bedroom and found a filthy crayon at the bottom of her toy chest. She was so excited and quickly called for her mom. + +"Mom!" she shouted. "Look what I found!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "What lovely crayon, Clara. You should mind it." + +Clara nodded, although she did not understand why. But still, she made sure to take care of the crayon and was careful not to lose it. + +Days later, Clara went to a birthday party at her best friend's house. When she got there, she noticed that everyone was coloring. Clara remembered the crayon from her toy chest and quickly took it out of her bag. + +To Clara's surprise, everyone was amazed at how beautifully the crayon worked. Clara beamed with pride and realized that her mom had been right. She should have minded the crayon. +Once upon a time, there was a clever rabbit. He lived on the earth with lots of other animals. Each day, he liked to stand on his feet and stretch in the sunshine. + +One day, he noticed something different. The earth seemed to be shaking. He was very scared. He tried to keep standing, but he kept stumbling! + +Just then, he heard a loud voice. It said, 'Do not be afraid! I am here to help.' The voice belonged to a friendly elephant. She was very clever and always knew what to do. + +The elephant explained that the earth was shaking, because it was happy. She said that the earth wanted everyone to feel safe and strong. Then, she showed the rabbit how to stand on the earth, no matter how much it was shaking. + +The rabbit was so happy and grateful! He thanked the elephant for her help. From then on, no matter how much the earth shook, he always stayed standing. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy who loved to dream. One night she had a very special dream—a dream of a musician in a very dark room. + +In her dream, the musician was playing a beautiful tune on the violin. The music was so lovely that it filled the room and Lucy felt like she was soaring in the night sky. + +Suddenly, she heard a voice call out to her. It was the musician! "What do you think of my song?" he asked. + +Lucy smiled and replied, "It's wonderful! I love it!" + +The musician smiled back at her and said, "Thank you for listening. Would you like to join me in my dark room and play along with me?" + +Lucy nodded, and in a flash, she was standing in the dark room with the musician. She picked up her own violin and began to play along with him, creating beautiful music together. + +When the dream was over, Lucy was still smiling. She was so happy that she had gotten the chance to play music with the musician in the dark room. +Once upon a time there were two birds. One bird was yellow and the other bird was blue. They were the best of friends and they loved to spend the days singing together. + +One day the yellow bird said to the blue bird, "I will marry you!" The blue bird was so happy and excited to hear this. + +The blue bird laughed and said, "Let’s go build our nest together." + +So the two birds went to the wood and started collecting colorful pieces to make a nest. They found colorful feathers, green leaves, and pieces of wood. + +When the nest was finally ready, the two birds hopped into it and hugged each other tightly. They both knew that they would be together forever. +Little Jane was so excited to carry her baby brother around. She had waited a long time for him, and now she was finally able to help her mom and dad. She made sure that the baby was comfortable in her arms and then carefully started to carry him outside. + +Jane thought of all the places the two of them could go together. She could take him to the park and help him discover the funny grass and the interesting bugs, or to the beach where he could play with the sand. She was so happy. + +But first, Jane was carrying her brother back to the house. Then suddenly she heard a loud noise! Jane was so scared, and she almost dropped the baby! But her mom rushed outside and explained to her that it had only been thunder and that there was nothing to worry about. Jane sighed with relief and then continued carry her brother. She was glad that he was safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Charlie. Charlie wanted to go exploring, and he headed to the bush near his house. The bush was so big, Charlie knew he would have lots of fun! + +But when Charlie started walking, he noticed something strange. The ground was really bumpy and he couldn't go very fast. Charlie thought he would have to delay his exploration until the ground was smoother. + +Charlie decided to wait a few days for the ground to get smooth. He was excited to explore the bush! + +Finally, the ground was smooth and Charlie was able to go exploring in the bush. He was very excited! He had a wonderful time playing and discovering things in the bush. He saw lots of birds and bugs, and even found a secret area deep in the bush! + +Charlie learned lots of things in the bush, and he was so happy he didn't delay exploring it! The end! +Mum and Matt wanted to go out and play in the park. They put on their shoes and Matt ran to the door. He was in a big hurry to get outside and find the swings. + +Mum smiled. She watched Matt carefully. Then, she remembered something important. She ran back upstairs to her room and grabbed a doll. Matt was polite and waited by the door. + +“Let’s go!†Mum said as she carried the doll. They strode out the door and down the street. Matt was in a big hurry to get to the park but Mum said they needed to be polite. + +When they reached the park, Matt ran to the swings. He was so excited. But before he could climb in, Mum said, “Don’t forget to take the doll with you.†+ +Matt put the doll in the swing beside him and smiled. Then he said, “Let’s hurry and have lots of fun!†Mum laughed and pushed him higher and higher. What a nice day in the park with his mum and doll! +Once upon a time there were two best friends: Sam and Jenny. Sam was very excited to visit the famous museum of his town. +He asked Jenny to come with him. Jenny smiled at him and agreed. + +When they arrived at the museum, Sam was so happy. He was jumping around, looking at all the famous exhibits. Jenny watched him with a smile on her face. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sam exclaimed as he looked at a dinosaur skeleton. + +Jenny chuckled and said, "This place is amazing! It includes so many cool things!" + +Sam smiled back and the two of them continued exploring the museum. They went from exhibit to exhibit, until they left feeling very happy and excited. They had a wonderful visit! +Once upon a time, there was a fair little girl who lived in the forest. Her name was Sophie and she loved to explore all the trees and patches of grass in the forest. + +Sophie was playing one day and she came across a big dirty patch. She tried to clean the patch by wiping it, but the dirt wouldn't go away. + +Then, an old lady appeared. Her name was Joanne. Joanne said, "Sophie, if you want to make the patch look fairer, you must keep wiping it until it's clean". + +So Sophie kept wiping the patch and eventually it did look much fairer. But then Joanne began to laugh. + +"Ha ha, now that you have worked so hard, I am taking all the dirt away with me! Goodbye, Sophie" Joanne said as she walked away with the dirt. Sophie started to cry because she was so sad. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how hard you try, sometimes things don't always end up the way you want them to. +Once upon a time there was a wild cookie. The cookie was very silly and it wanted to go everywhere! It hopped, skipped and jumped all over the place. One day, the wild cookie went to the park. It saw some flying birds and decided to go up and catch one. As it went higher, it could see more and more. But then, all of a sudden, the wild cookie got too close to the sun and started to melt! + +The cookie slowly dripped to the ground. When it got there, it saw a little girl. She was very sad and said she was looking for her lost cookie. The wild cookie saw this and ran up to the little girl. She was so excited to see her cookie again! She thanked the wild cookie for bringing the cookie back to her and threw the wild cookie in the sky. + +The wild cookie went very high this time, but it didn't get too close to sun! It flew around, higher and higher, until eventually it saw a big yellow moon. The wild cookie rested in the moon, safe and happy! The end. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Mimi and Jack. They were walking in the forest, looking for something fun to do. Suddenly, Mimi saw something interesting. It was a root sticking out of the ground. She picked it up and asked Jack, "What is this?". + +Jack smiled and said, "It's a root. We can part it in two and play a game." Mimi smiled and they started to part the root. They divided the root into two parts and kept playing. After a while, they heard a voice saying, "Stop! That's not normal". + +They both looked around and saw a friendly fairy. She was the one who spoke. She said, "You should not part the root like that. It's not normal and you can injure the root. Put it back together so it can stay healthy and happy". + +Mimi and Jack smiled and did as the fairy said. Immediately, the root was back to normal. They thanked the fairy and ran away. From that day on, they never parted any root in the forest. +Once upon a time there was a dog named Rocky. Rocky was always so happy. He had the prettiest and most colorful fur that you ever did see! + +One day, Rocky was playing with his toy plane when he accidently broke it. He felt so sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then he heard a voice say, "Don't worry, I can teach you how to repair it." Rocky looked up and saw an old man in a plaid shirt smiling down at him. + +The old man showed Rocky how to take the pieces of the plane and piece them back together. After a few hours, Rocky had the plane repaired and working again. + +The old man said, "You learned that it's never too late to repair something, no matter how tough and messy it looks." Rocky nodded and smiled. Then Rocky and the old man played with the plane until the sun went down. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how complicated it might seem, we can all learn how to repair things with a little help. +Once upon a time there was a small pond. In the pond lived a frog. + +The frog liked to jump high and splash in the water. One day, the frog saw a stone by the edge of the pond. It looked heavy and the frog wanted to push it into the pond. + +So, the frog jumped and pushed the stone but it was too heavy. The frog was sad. Then, a butterfly flew by and said, "Let me help you, little one!" + +The frog smiled and said, "Yes, please!" Together, they pushed and pushed until they rolled the stone into the pond. The frog was so excited that it jumped high, splashing all around. + +The frog thanked the butterfly and said, "Now, I can splash all I want!" +Once there was a hairy cow. The cow was standing in a field, counting the blades of grass under his feet. He found one, two, three, four and then five. He wanted to find more, so he started counting again. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. + +The hairy cow was so curious about what was under the grass that he started to dig. He found a worm, a beetle and some other small animals too. He kept counting as he dug to see what he could find. + +Finally, the hairy cow came to an end. He had counted over ten things so far. He was so happy that he celebrated with a moo. He was glad he could find so many things under the grass. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Cara. She was only three years old, but she was very obedient. + +Cara's mum asked her to be a good girl, and to close the door. Cara smiled and did what her mum asked. She went to the door and closed it, and locked it too. + +Cara's mum said, "Good job, Cara! You are very obedient." Cara smiled even bigger, and gave her mum a hug. + +Cara's mum said, "Let's go and find something special for Cara." Cara's eyes lit up and she smiled again. + +They went outside, explored the garden and looked for a special surprise. Finally, they found it - a shiny new bike with blue and yellow streamers! + +Cara smiled, hugged her mum and thanked her for her special gift. She was so excited to take it for a ride! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sarah. She was a very hard worker, and she was always striving to do her best. + +One day, Sarah started on a very big and powerful work. She wanted to make the world better for everyone. She worked hard for many days and nights. + +Eventually, Sarah was very tired and wasn't sure if she was able to finish the work. Just then, her friend Jack came to help. + +Sarah said, "Jack, I can't finish this work. It's too big." + +Jack replied, "No, you can do it. You're very powerful. Let's keep going!" + +So they did. They worked together and finally finished the powerful work. Sarah was so happy and said, "Thank you Jack!" + +The end. +Once upon a time there was an elderly man walking through the forest. He saw an unusual object glimmering in the sun and decided to investigate. As he got closer, he noticed it was the skull of a wild animal. + +He had never seen anything like it and he decided to take it home. He said to himself, "Shine, skull, shine!" + +He continued walking surrounding himself with the sunny summer warmth. On his way, he bumped into a little girl. She was three years old and she was playing with her dolls. He asked her: +"What are you doing little one?" + +The little girl looked back at him and said, +"Look, I am giving my dolly a ride in my toy car." + +The elderly man smiled and said to her, +"That's beautiful! Shine, skull, shine! May your toys give you much joy!" + +He gave her a friendly nod and went back on his journey, with the shimmering skull in his arms. + +The little girl watched him as he walked away, astonished by the shining skull. +Joey was playing in his backyard. He saw something very unusual in the grass. It was round and white, and it was called a cauliflower. Joey had never seen one before. He didn't know what it was or what to do with it. He didn't like it very much. He hated the strange cauliflower. + +Suddenly, something big and furry came running into the yard. It was a big, fluffy cat! Joey was surprised, but he wasn't scared. He thought it was so funny that the cat was running around with the cauliflower in its mouth. The cat was trying to chew it, but it was too hard. + +Joey laughed as the cat batted at the cauliflower with its paw. Eventually, the cat gave up and walked away, leaving the cauliflower in the grass. Joey thought the cauliflower looked even more unusual now. He still hated it and wanted nothing to do with it. + +He quickly ran back inside, happy to leave the strange cauliflower behind. +One gloomy day, Mom and Dad took Mia to a bee farm. Mia was so excited. Everywhere Mia looked, she saw bees buzzing around the farm. Mom and Dad paid the farmer for a basket of honey and some bee pollen. Mom said to take one step closer and Mia would be able to see the bees for herself. + +Suddenly, a bee flew right up to Mia's face. Mia started to cry and ran to Mom and Dad for protection. Dad said, "Mia, don't worry, the bee won't hurt you. If you stay close to us and don't move, the bee will fly away". Sure enough, the bee soon flew away and everything was okay. + +Mia asked, "Mom, do bees ever feel sad or gloomy?" Mom laughed and said, "No sweetie, bees are too busy collecting nectar and pollen to feel gloomy. Now let's go home!" With that, Mia grabbed the basket of honey and followed Mom and Dad out of the bee farm. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Max and Milo. Max was always telling Milo he could do anything and Milo was always excited to try it. + +This morning they were playing in Max's backyard. Milo pointed to a big tree and said, "I want to climb that tree, Max." + +Max scratched his chin. He was worried that Milo might not be able to climb the tree. Then he looked his friend in the eye and said, "You can do it, Milo. I trust you." + +Milo felt brave, he smiled and took a deep breath. He started to climb but he soon slipped and fell down. + +Max ran over to Milo. He said, "That's okay. You can try again, but this time you can use a stamp. It will help you to climb." + +Milo was a little confused, but he trusted Max. He looked around and saw a regular round stamp. He smiled, picked it up and placed it on the tree. Then he climbed, one step at a time, until he finally made it to the top. + +Max shouted, "Way to go, Milo! You did it!" + +Milo laughed and waved down at Max. He was so proud of himself. He had learned to trust Max and his advice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play on the ground. One warm summer day, she was playing her favourite game, balancing rocks on top of one another. The girl carefully puts one rock after the other, carefully making sure that the rocks all balance together. + +Suddenly, a gust of wind startled the little girl, making her careless and causing the rocks to tumble down in all directions. The girl was upset with herself and cried out to the wind, "Why did you have to be so careless?" + +But, instead of a response, the little girl heard a voice. "That's ok," laughed the wind to the girl, "I'm here to help you. Balance your rocks together again and remember to be more careful this time!" + +The little girl was surprised to hear the wind talking to her, but she was grateful for the advice. She carefully balanced the rocks one by one, this time taking more care to ensure that the rocks wouldn't suddenly fall over again. + +The little girl thanked the wind for helping her and the two friends laughed together. From that moment, the little girl would take more care to ensure that her games on the ground were balanced. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer who was very generous. He lived on a farm and everyday, he gave away a portion of his crops to the other people living nearby. + +One day, he heard a knock on the door. He opened the door and saw a little boy on the doorstep. A voice from the back of the house said "It's okay, he can come in". + +The farmer asked the boy who he was. The boy said he was a traveler and he was passing through. + +The farmer was touched by the boy's story and he said: "You are welcome in my home. Come, I will share some of my crops with you." + +The generous farmer and the little boy spent the night talking, eating, and laughing until it was time for the boy to go on his journey. + +The next morning, the little boy thanked the farmer and said: "You have been so generous to me. I am deeply grateful." + +The farmer smiled and said "It was my pleasure. Have a safe journey and remember that you are always welcome here." +Max was excited for his first day picking squash in the farmer's field. As he walked around, the farmer smiled, pointing to the white squash nestled in the green stalks of grass. + +"That one looks like a beauty! Pick it up, my boy!" said the farmer. + +Max shrugged, not knowing what the farmer meant. + +"Just grab hold of it and pull it, like this," the farmer said, squatting down to demonstrate. + +Max smiled and quickly grabbed the white squash. But suddenly, the squash broke apart in his hands, squashing all over the ground. + +The farmer's face grew angry. "You've ruined the crop!" he shouted. "Maybe you're too young to be helping me here!" + +Max shrugged again and walked away, feeling sad. His first day in the fields had not gone as he'd hoped. The white squash was ruined, and he had nobody to help him now. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Bella. She loved playing dress-up and always had on a costume. One day, she decided to settle down inside the house because it was cloudy and dull outside. + +“Bella, let’s go to the park!†her parents said. + +“No, I’d rather stay home and play,†she said. + +Her parents smiled and said, “If you stay at home today, tomorrow we can go to the carnival!†+ +Bella jumped up and down with excitement. She quickly changed into her costume and set up all of her toys in the living room. + +The next day, her parents took her to the carnival. There was a lot of fun and surprises! She went on lots of rides and won a prize. When she got home, she was smiling from ear to ear. + +Her parents were confused and asked, “Why didn’t you want to go to the carnival yesterday?†+ +“I knew it was going to be fun today, so I wanted to settle down and get ready!†Bella said. + +Her parents laughed and hugged her. Bella had figured out how to make the most out of a dull day. +One day, in a bright and sunny day, two children were playing in the park. + +The first child, who was a three-year-old, had short curly hair and he was wearing a yellow dress. He felt very excited and he ran to the playground. + +The second child was a little older and had a gentle face. She was wearing a gray dress and she was walking slowly. She was admiring the lovely park. + +Suddenly, the little boy paused and he said, "Hey, can I play in the sandbox?" + +The girl smiled and replied, "Sure, of course you can! I permit you to play in the sandbox." + +The little boy was happy and he jumped into the sandbox. He was delighted to find that the sand was very soft and gentle. He began to build castles and play with his toys. + +The little girl watched the boy happily playing in the sand. She smiled, knowing that she had made the little boy so content. +Once upon a time, there was a small frog that lived in a dark pond. Every day the frog stayed in the pond and explored the dark water. One day it saw something outside of the pond that was brightly colored. + +The little frog hopped out of the pond and slowly creeped across the damp grass. When the frog reached the bright thing, it realised that it was a ball! The frog politely asked the ball: "May I play with you?" + +The ball replied: "Yes, of course!" The frog stayed there, hopping and jumping along with the brightly coloured ball. + +The frog and the ball remained happy, playing together until they heard a loud noise. It was the sound of someone coming! The frog quickly hopped back into the dark pond and remained there, as quiet as a mouse. + +The little frog never came back to play again, but the dark pond always remained its home. +One day, there was a little boy named Jack who loved to sing. He loved to make up songs and he often sang to himself as he walked down the street. One day Jack saw a shop that sold prints. Excited, he hurried inside and began to look around. He saw so many beautiful prints with beautiful colors and he just wanted to pick them all up. + +The shopkeeper told him: "You can have any five of them! Put them in your pocket and take them home!" +Jack was so happy, he wanted to sing a song but he didn't know one. He thought and thought and then he remembered! His mom had sung him a song when she helped him put on his tight shoes. + +He started singing his mom's song and was soon dancing and singing around the shop. The shopkeeper's eyes lit up and a big smile grew on her face. She said, "You have such a beautiful voice. Would you like to put one of your prints on the wall for me?" + +Jack said yes, and the shopkeeper grabbed a hammer and nail and hung up one of his prints on the wall. It was a tight fit but eventually it went up, and when it did, the shopkeeper clapped her hands and said, "Now that is a perfect fit for this shop." + +Jack was so proud of himself, he sang even louder and he knew that from now on, every time someone came into +The big sun was shining in the sky. The warm light made everyone want to take a nap. +That's exactly what the bear did. He yawned and stretched his arms. He was looking for a spot to take a nap. +Then he spotted something big and soft. It was the perfect spot! He crawled up onto it and sighed happily. + +He closed his eyes and was soon fast asleep. He dreamed happily until the sun went down. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was coming from above him. +"Why don't you wake up? It's time to play!", the voice said. + +The bear opened his eyes and looked up. It was his mom! He smiled, yawned one last time, and got up from the big spot. It was time for another adventure. +Rosa was so excited when her mama gave her a special pink sweater. She ran to show her oldest brother Josh, who was playing in the garden. + +"Look at my new sweater!" shouted Rosa. + +Josh looked at the sweater and smiled. "Wow! That sweater is really pretty!" he said. + +Rosa felt so proud and happy wearing her special sweater. She ran to show her grandpa, who was sitting in the living room. + +But grandpa refused to look at her. He said, "Rosa, go to your room and take off that sweater." + +Rosa was confused. Why did grandpa not like her new sweater? She ran to her bedroom, took the sweater off and left it lying on her bed. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from the living room. Rosa ran out to find out what was happening. She saw that grandpa was standing in the middle of the living room, wearing the pink sweater. Everyone in the room was laughing and smiling, and grandpa winked at her. + +Rosa had figured it out. Grandpa had refused to look at her earlier because he had wanted to surprise her with the special pink sweater. +Once upon a time there was a funny door. It made everyone laugh when they saw it. One day, an elephant walked up to the door and knocked on it. When the door opened, the elephant said thank you. Inside the door, there was a tree with lots of apples. The elephant was so excited. He thanked the door again and ate lots of apples. + +He was so happy that he decided to share his apples with his friends. He invited a bear and a squirrel to come and eat apples with him. They all thanked the door for providing them with the yummy apples. + +The friends had so much fun celebrating their big yummy feast together that they decided to thank the door again. They gave it a big hug before leaving. + +The friends said thank you one last time, before leaving the funny door behind. They knew that the door was always there to provide them with yummy apples. +Once there was a spoiled little girl. She was so spoiled that she never wanted to do anything she didn't want to. One day, her parents took her to an amazing maze that had lots of different paths. The little girl was so excited and marched straight through the maze. + +But then, the maze started to get tricky. The pathways got shorter and shorter. Every time the little girl hit a wall, she would frown and get cross. She didn't realize that she had to go slow, to think carefully and not be so impatient. + +The little girl became so angry and frustrated that she was about to give up. But then, the maze got wider and she was able to figure out the secret to getting out. + +At long last, the little girl reached the end. When her parents saw her, they were so proud yet reminded her that success doesn't come through being spoiled, but with patience and hard work. + +The little girl learned an important life lesson that day. Patience and hard work are the keys to success. She remembered this valuable lesson, and the little girl smiled. +Once upon a time there was a big bag of presents. It was so big that nobody could see what was inside. Everyone was very excited to open the presents. One special present was very interesting. + +Everyone began to open the presents, but when they opened the special present, something strange happened. The present started to increase in size! Everyone ran away from the special present in fear. It kept increasing until it filled the whole room. + +Nobody knew what to do. That's when someone had a great idea. They took out other presents from the big bag and added them to the increasing present. When the last presents were added, the increasing stopped! Everyone was so happy. + +The special present was now even more interesting than before. When it was opened, everyone was surprised to see so many more presents! It turned out that the special present was really a toy chest full of many fun presents. Everyone celebrated and thanked the person who had such a great idea. +Once upon a time, there was a young girl and her dog. Every day, the girl's parents would take her for a walk to the park. Whenever the girl wanted to go to the park, the dog would bark and wag its tail. + +One day, the girl and her dog got to the park and the girl wanted to play on the swings. Her parents disagreed. They said it was too harsh to let her play on the swings. The girl and her dog were very sad. + +The young girl began to cry and the dog barked and whined in agreement. The girl's parents could tell this was very important to the girl, so they changed their minds. + +The little girl was so happy. She hopped onto the swing and smiled. The dog barked playfully, showing he was happy too. From that day on, the girl and her dog agreed never to disagree when it came to the park. +Once there was a little girl named Jenny who loved to laugh and play. She had a toy rabbit that she loved very much. One day, she hugged her rabbit and said, "Let's go for a walk." So she and her rabbit set off on their walk. + +The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. But soon, Jenny's rabbit stopped moving. Jenny asked, "Why are you not moving?" Her rabbit just sat there and did not reply. + +Jenny got worried and checked the bottom of the rabbit. She saw that the battery was out. Jenny said, "The battery must be dead! That's terrible!" + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Jenny. I will get a new battery for the rabbit and it will be like new again!" Jenny was happy and gave her mom a big hug. And soon enough, Jenny's rabbit was back in action with a brand new battery! +Once upon a time, there was an old man. He had a special bracelet. The bracelet could record everything he said. One day, the old man was playing in the park, when he started to feel very hurt. He began to cry, and the bracelet recorded every word he said. + +A little girl was nearby, and she ran over to help him. She was only three years old. She looked up at the old man and said, "Why are you hurt?" + +The old man smiled through his tears. He said, "I don't know, but thank you for asking." + +The little girl smiled back and hugged the old man. Then the old man stopped crying and the bracelet stopped recording. The little girl and the old man hugged each other until they both felt better. They smiled, said goodbye, and went on their way. +Once, there was a little boy who was getting ready to bury his mother's old handle. He had been successful in finding it after weeks of searching. He was happy to have it back. + +It was time for the little boy to bury the handle. He said goodbye to the handle and put it into the ground. He carefully filled the hole with dirt and smoothed the area with a shovel. + +Once he was done, the little boy stepped back and looked at the spot where he had buried the handle. He smiled and was happy that he had been successful. + +The little boy left the area and went to share the news with his family. They were happy that the little boy had been successful and found the old handle. + +The end. +The sky was bright and birds were singing. The sun was shining and there was a gentle breeze in the air. It was a perfect day. + +Billy was 3-years-old and was very enthusiastic. He couldn't wait to go outside and play. He put on his shoes, grabbed his hat and ran towards the door. + +Just as he was about to open the door, his mom stopped him. She looked at him with a smile on her face. + +"Billy, where are you going?" + +Billy's eyes lit up. "I'm going to play in the park!" + +"I have a surprise for you first." + +Billy was excited. "What kind of surprise?" + +His mom gestured for him to come with her. She led him to his bedroom and pointed to his bed. + +"Look under your bed." + +Billy ran to his bed and bent down. He pulled out a bright red box with a big bow on top. + +"Open it!" said his mom with a mischievous smile. + +Billy opened the box and found a brand new toy car. He was so excited he couldn't contain himself. + +"I'm going to race my new car in the park!" he exclaimed with enthusiasm. + +His mom laughed and said, "I thought you might like that surprise. Now go have fun!†+ +Billy couldn’t wait +Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was only three years old and he loved to rock. He would rock in his favourite rocking chair all day long. +One day, Jack's mom and dad gave him a special present. It was a tiny pistol. Jack was so excited and he wanted to show his friends. But mom said, "Jack, this pistol is empty so don't play with it." + +Jack nodded and said, "Yes mom, I won't." + +He kept the empty pistol by his rocking chair and he would play with it while he rocked back and forth. He would make whizzing noises and pretend to shoot it. He had a lot of fun playing with his empty pistol while rocking away. +Once upon a time there was a sheep called George. Every day George liked to play in the meadow, but one day it was very messy. George felt unhappy and wished the meadow was clean. + +Then one day, George decided he wanted to do something to make the meadow clean. He tried and tried to clean up, but it was too hard for him to do it all by himself. + +Suddenly, George had an idea! He ran to find his friend the farmer. When he found him, the farmer was very surprised to see George. George asked the farmer for help, so the farmer decided to help George clean up the meadow. + +At last, the meadow was clean! George was so happy - now he could play in the meadow every day. The farmer was happy too and gave George a big hug. After that, George always remembered to keep the meadow clean. +A young boy named Jake was in the park with his friends. He wanted to make sure he was popular so he asked a lot of questions and listened carefully to what everyone said. + +Everyone was having a great time until one of his friends noticed a trap covered in grass by the side of the playground. Jake immediately became excited and wanted to investigate. He bent down and tried to open it. + +Jake's friends warned him that it did not belong to anyone and that it could be dangerous. But Jake didn't listen. He opened the trap and found nothing inside. + +Suddenly, a big dog appeared and began to bark at Jake. He was so scared that he shouted and ran away. But the dog followed him until they both disappeared in the distance. + +Jake never returned to the park because he was so scared of the dog. His friends missed him and they all agreed it was not a good idea to play with things that did not belong to them. +Once upon a time there was a barber who was very busy. Everyday he had to clean his shop because it was very messy. One day, a little boy came into the barber's shop. He looked around and said, "It's very messy here!" + +The barber stopped what he was doing and said,"I know it's very messy. I'm trying my best to clean it for you." + +The boy smiled and said, "I can help you clean if you need help." The barber smiled and said, "Thank you, that's very kind of you." + +So the boy and the barber worked together to clean the shop. After a while, the shop was sparkling clean! Everyone was so happy with the results. The barber thanked the boy and said, "I couldn't have done it without you!" +Once there was a boy who was feeling very worried. He was not sure what he was worried about, only that he was afraid and he felt sad. He wanted to find help, so he went to the hospital to talk to the nurse. But when he got there the nurse was very busy and he felt embarrassed. He did not want to bother her, so he just left. + +He tried to talk to his friends, too. But none of them could help him or explain why he was so worried. He started to cry, as he felt so sad and helpless. + +That night, the boy's parents were so worried about him. They called a psychologist to try and help him. But the boy was scared and wouldn't talk to the psychologist. He was so embarrassed, he just ran away. + +Now the boy was really alone and scared. He had no one to help him with his worries and he felt like he was all alone in the world. He never found out what was making him so scared, and he never got the help he needed. + +The end. +Once there was a boy who was called Tom. He was feeling a little bit bored, so he decided to take a ride on his bicycle. He was feeling so free and happy, he felt like he could ride forever. + +He soon came across a wide bridge that looked very inviting so he decided to cycle over it. As he was riding, he started to feel a bit strange. Suddenly he realised that he was going much faster than normal. He tried to slow down, but it felt like he had no control over his bike and was going faster and faster! + +Tom shouted out to his mum, but it was too late. He fell off his bike and into the river. His mum quickly ran over, but Tom had already gone under the water. + +It was a sad day when Tom passed, but everyone was thankful for the happy memories he had made. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane who was three years old. She was very brave and liked to try new things. + +One day, Jane saw some mud by the river and decided to try it out. She walked over and picked up some mud in her hands. She was a little bit nervous, but still excited to see what would happen. + +Just then, her mom came over and said, "What are you doing?" + +Jane smiled and told her mom, "I'm trying the mud!" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, but be careful not to get too dirty." + +Jane smiled and said, "I won't!" She was still a little nervous, but she was also excited to see what the mud felt like. + +She scooped up the mud and squished it between her fingers. She laughed and smiled as she played in the mud. Jane had so much fun trying the mud that day. +Once there was a little boy called Jack who was very excited to show his dad something special he had found. Jack had discovered something unique in the garden - an avocado! + +Jack ran inside to show his dad: "Daddy, surprise! Look what I found!" + +His Dad's eyes lit up with excitement "Oh wow! You did great. That's an avocado! + +Jack felt so happy and proud. He had never seen an avocado before and thought it was especially cool. + +Later in the day Jack took the avocado out to show his friends. They all said it looked yummy and wanted to eat it right away. Jack decided it would be a special treat for his family. + +When Jack's mom arrived home, he presented her with the unique avocado and said, "Mommy, Surprise! This is for you." + +Jack's mom smiled, thanked him and said, "Thank you, Jack! This avocado is going to make a very delicious dinner tonight." + +They all felt so happy and excited to sit down together and enjoy Jack's surprise. It was a unique and special evening for the entire family to share. +Harry and his dad went for a walk one day. Harry took his special teddy bear and his dad took a brown umbrella. + +They went over to the park, and Harry saw the hedge. "Look!" he said. "Let's go watch the hedge." + +So they walked over to it and they started to watch the hedge. It was so still and quiet. + +Then, suddenly, an angry wasp flew out from inside the hedge! Harry's dad quickly covered his head with the brown umbrella, but it was too late. The wasp flew into Harry's face and he started to cry. + +His dad took him home and put a cold cloth on his face. Then, he put Harry to bed. + +Harry and his dad never went back to watch the hedge again. +Little Johnny was feeling very anxious. He was standing on the porch of his house, looking at the garden. Suddenly he noticed something strange: a small pipe in the garden was slowly changing shape! + +Curious, Little Johnny ran over to the pipe and reached out to touch it. But just before his fingers made contact with the pipe, a deep voice called out from behind him: "Hey there, Johnny!" + +It was Johnny's grandpa. He was standing at the door, smiling at his grandson. "Did you know that your garden can actually change shape?" asked Grandpa. + +Little Johnny shook his head eagerly. Grandpa explained to him that whenever it rained or a strong wind blew, the garden changed shape. Little Johnny was amazed, and full of questions. He noticed that the pipe was still changing shape, ever so slightly, and became a little anxious. + +Grandpa noticed his grandson's fear and chuckled. He let his hand rest gently on Little Johnny's shoulder. "Relax Johnny, the garden changing like this simply means the earth is alive and full of surprises. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Abby. She was having a great time playing in the garden with her friends. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the sky. "What is that noise?" asked Abby. Her friends were so scared that they quickly ran away. + +But Abby was brave. She looked up and saw a march of birds flying across the sky. They were so alert! Abby was so excited to see them and she soon started marching like them. + +Abby had no idea that this march of birds was a sign that something bad was about to happen. + +The next day, it started to pour rain and the thunder roared like a dragon. Abby was scared but she remembered how brave she had been the day before. She marched around the house singing and soon the storm had passed. + +Abby now knew that she was brave enough to face anything that was going to scare her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maisy. Maisy was three years old and always full of energy. Every day she would run around the street, bouncing as she went. + +One day, Maisy was running as usual when she spotted something big and colourful in the middle of the street. "What is that?" she thought. When she went closer, she saw it was a trampoline. + +Maisy couldn't wait to try out the trampoline. She jumped right on and started to bounce. She bounced higher and higher until she felt a bit dizzy. She decided to take a break and looked around to see who had put it there. But there were no people in sight. + +Maisy was just about to jump back on the trampoline when she heard someone's voice behind her. + +"Maisy! Look out!" shouted the voice. + +Maisy felt scared and turned around, but she quickly realised it was her mum. Her mum had been watching her the whole time, but Maisy had been too busy bouncing to notice her. + +Mum laughed and said, "I see you found the trampoline we bought for you. Now you can bounce whenever you want." + +Maisy grinned and hopped back on the trampoline. This time, she felt even more excited and bounced even higher, feeling the dizzy fun of being up in the air. +John and his dad were in the jeep and they drove to the beach. It was a terrible day and it started to rain. So they had to leave the beach quickly. They hopped back in the jeep and drove away. They were sad because they couldn't stay and play. But then they had a great idea- they decided to go get some ice cream. John and dad were very happy. So they drove off in the jeep and went to get some yummy ice cream. +Jim was sitting in the living room watching a film. He was enjoying it very much. Suddenly, his little three-year-old sister Jenny came into the room. + +"Jim, can I watch a film too?" asked Jenny. + +Jim looked around the room but he couldn't find any films suitable for Jenny's age. + +"Sorry, Jenny," he said. "I don't have any films for you." + +Jenny smiled and insisted. "Please, Jim. Can I watch a slow film?" + +Jim thought for a moment and then remembered his favourite slow film. He got it for Jenny and put it in the DVD player. + +Jenny was very happy. She sat still and enjoyed the film. Jim watched her from the side and smiled. He was glad that he found a film for his little sister's request. +It was a beautiful summer day and Alice wanted to go out and explore the world. She opened the door and stepped out of her house. She looked around, and then she saw something exciting in the bottom corner of the garden: it was a big red box! + +Alice quickly ran to the box and said, "What's this?" She saw that it was sealed with tape, so she asked her mom for help. + +"What's in it?" Alice's mom said, smiling. + +Alice tugged at the tape and said, "Let's find out!" As they began to unpack the box, Alice was so excited. Inside, there was a new dress! The dress was a beautiful, shiny red color and it had lots of pretty fashion details. + +Alice's mom smiled and said, "This is the perfect dress for you, Alice!" Alice smiled back and hugged the dress. She was thrilled with her new find and quickly changed into it. She looked amazing, and she couldn't wait to show her new dress off to her friends. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tommy. Tommy was three years old and loved to play. Today Tommy was playing in the park with his friends. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise. Everyone looked up to see an ambulance arrive. Tommy was very scared so he hid behind a tree. + +Tommy watched as the ambulance stopped and two people got out. They were talking and looking around. Tommy realized that they were looking for him. + +Tommy slowly came out from his hiding place. He was very relieved to see his Mum and Dad. His Mum and Dad told him not to be scared and that they had come in the ambulance to take him home. + +Tommy smiled and was happy to go home with his Mum and Dad. They talked the whole way home, and it was easy to understand them even though they were using big words. + +When they arrived home, Tommy gave his mum and dad a big hug. He had realized that his parents would always be there to help him when he needed them. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Lucy. She was very eager to go outside and play. She was always looking for something fun to do. + +One day Lucy heard a whistle. She didn't know where it was coming from. She looked around to try and find it. She kept on looking and then she saw a man with a red hat. She went up to him and asked what he was doing. He said he was calling for his dog. + +Lucy was excited to help the man find his dog. She asked him, what does it look like? The man said it was a brown and white spotted dog. He also told her it had a collar with a bell on it. + +With that Lucy began to search around. She was so eager to find the man's dog. She yelled out 'here pooch pooch' and soon enough the funny little dog came running towards her. + +The man was so happy to see his dog he thanked Lucy and gave her a big hug. They all laughed and Lucy was happy that she was able to help the man find his puppy. The man and his dog walked away holding hands and Lucy was glad that she was able to do a nice thing. + +The End! +Mum had been looking for a new toy for Anna for weeks and was getting quite frustrated. She had seen a really nice toy in the store window but it was expensive. + +At the store, Mum asked the shopkeeper if he could suggest anything else. He smiled, and went to get something from the back of the store. + +When the shopkeeper came back, he handed Mum a toy. It had bright colours and a little plastic handle. + +Mum asked the shopkeeper how much it was and he replied, “It’s very cheap.†+ +Mum was delighted and quickly bought the toy for Anna. + +When they got home, Anna couldn’t wait to start playing with it. She grabbed the handle and swung the toy around. She had never had so much fun! +Jack was a little boy who liked to jump. He would jump over the tall rocks, over the yellow flowers and even over the puddles of water. + +But today Jack was feeling scared. It was getting dark and he didn't know what to do. He was alone and he felt nervous. + +Jack heard someone talking to him from behind a big tree. + +"Hey little boy, why don't you come jump with me?", the voice said. + +Jack was scared, but he stepped out from behind the tree and saw it was a pretty bird. + +"I'm scared of the dark," Jack said. + +"That's okay little one," the bird said. "Come and jump with me, it'll make you feel better." + +Jack smiled and stepped forward and the bird took off. Jack followed the bird, jumping and twirling in the air. After a while, Jack forgot all his worries and the dark seemed to disappear and he felt happy. + +When the sun started coming up, Jack realised he was back home. He thanked the bird for helping him have such a pretty jump. +Once there was a friendly little duck who liked to swim in a pond near her home. She loved to splash around and make big splashes in the water. One day, the duck was paddling around the pond when she noticed a pesky eraser bobbing on the surface of the pond. She was curious and she decided to swim over, but the eraser kept moving and she could not catch it. + +So the duck decided to ask a friendly frog, who lived by the pond, for help. "Excuse me, Mr. Frog," the duck quacked, "Can you help me catch the eraser?" The frog happily agreed and said, "Yes, I think I can help you." + +The frog hopped over to the eraser and gobbled it up. When the eraser was gone, the duck thanked the frog. The frog said, "You’re welcome. It’s important to help each other so we can all be happy." + +The duck thought about the frog’s words and decided that he was right. She realized that if everyone helped each other, things would be better. So, the friendly duck splashed away and said goodbye to the friendly frog. +Little Luke was sitting on the back porch, and he saw something very interesting. In the sky was a big brown bird with big wings. + +Luke's mommy saw the bird too and said, "That's a silly bird!" + +The bird started to fly away and it's wings went flapping up and down in the sky. + +Luke wanted to follow the bird and see what it was up to. So, he started running across the backyard, trying to keep up. + +His mommy said, "Luke, you can't catch the bird. It's too silly and fast. Just watch it in the sky and let it be free." + +So Luke watched as the bird flew away. He waved his arms in the air and shouted, "Bye, bye silly bird!" +It was time for the operation. The little girl was scared, but she was brave. She put on her gray dress and went to sit in her seat in the doctor's office. + +"Are you ready?" The doctor asked. + +The little girl shook her head, but she nodded too. She was so scared. + +The doctor smiled and patted her head. "It will be alright," the doctor said. + +But when the operation was over, the little girl was still scared. She looked down at her arm and saw a big gray scar. She was so sad that she cried. + +The doctor tried to comfort her, but she was too sad. +She didn't understand why she had to go through the operation. No matter how hard the doctor tried, the little girl still felt scared and sad. +Mia was loading up the family car. Dad was putting the last of the bags in the trunk when Mia asked, "Where are we going?" + +"We're going to the stadium," said Dad. + +Mia was excited but also confused. "But why?" + +"I have to play in a big game," said Dad. + +Mia couldn't believe it. The stadium was huge and full of screaming people. When they arrived, Dad told her that things were going to get a little messy. Mia laughed and told Dad she was ready. + +The game was so exciting and the stadium was so loud. Mia cheered and clapped with the crowd. In the end, Mia's team won the game and she was so proud of her Dad. + +They all drove home, feeling happy and tired from the fun day. Mia had learnt that a messy situation can turn into something special. +Once upon a time, there was a kind bird called Billy. Billy was warm and cozy in his nest near the fireplace. One day, he saw something strange. A tiny magic fairy was hovering by the fireplace. The fairy waved her wand and said to Billy, "I'm sending a kind gift for you!" + +Excited, Billy waited and soon a beautiful chest appeared on the floor. When he opened it, he was delighted to see a golden egg. He thanked the fairy and asked what the egg was for. The fairy smiled and said, "It's a magic egg. If you keep it near you, it will keep you warm and safe." + +Billy was so happy and thanked the fairy again. From then on, the egg stayed close to the fireplace, keeping Billy warm. And whenever he needed a kind friend, he would just look at the egg and think of the magical fairy who'd sent it. +Annie and her mom were walking home from the library. Everything was quiet until they heard a loud twist outside. Annie and her mom went to investigate and found a dusty old box. Annie was curious and she asked if she could open it. Her mom said yes and when Annie opened the box, out jumped a small puppy. Annie was so happy and hugged the puppy. + +Annie's mom was compassionate and said that the puppy must have been lost so she offered to take it home. They started walking back home and Annie was so happy that she had found a new best friend. + +Suddenly, the puppy made a loud twist. All of a sudden, Annie's mom stepped back and her face had turned pale. Annie started to panic and asked what was wrong. Her mom explained that the puppy was actually a wild fox. + +Annie's mom could not keep the fox so they sadly had to leave it behind. Annie was so sad that she cried all the way home. Annie learnt a valuable lesson that day; it's important to be compassionate but also use caution. +Mia was a 3 year old girl who loved to draw with crayons. She was in the living room and had made a big mess. Her mom saw it and said, "Mia, clean your crayons." + +Mia started to pick up the crayons very slowly. She put them in a box one by one. As she was cleaning, she started humming a song. After some time, she was done. + +Mia's mom smiled and said, "Good job cleaning, Mia!" + +Mia smiled. She was proud of herself for cleaning the crayons all by herself. From now on, she would be careful and make sure to clean up her messes quickly! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. Today, Emily had to go to the store to get some groceries with her mom. + +At first, Emily was excited to go to the store. But as they arrived, Emily saw something that made her very sad. The store was full of little boxes of broccoli and all of them were broken. + +Emily's mom told her it was ok and asked her if she could help. Emily said "Yes, and I can repair the broccoli too." + +Emily's mother smiled and gave her a big hug. Together, they started to repair the little boxes of broccoli one by one. + +When they were finished, Emily's mom told her that she should always be kind and help in any way she can. Emily smiled and said, "Yes, mom. I'll try to help repair whenever I can." + +The moral of the story is that being kind, helping others and repairing what we can is an important part of life. +Once there was a little girl who was called Amy. She was three years old. + +One morning Amy got out of bed and looked out of door. To her surprise there was a beautiful rainbow in the sky! She ran outside and said, "Cool! Look at the rainbow!" + +Amy couldn't resist the urge to find the end of the rainbow. She ran as fast as her little legs would carry her. + +When she arrived at the end of the rainbow she found a magical lake. It was sparkling and full of life. Amy jumped into the lake and swam around. She felt like she was in a dream! + +As she swam around she saw a little fish. The fish came up to her and said, "Amy, you are so cool!" The fish gave Amy a kiss on the cheek. + +Amy was so happy. She knew that the fish had given her luck. She smiled and ran back home. She couldn't wait to tell everyone about the magical rainbow and the kiss from the fish. +Once there was a small girl named Sarah who loved learning new things. She was always asking questions and trying to discover the world around her. + +One day, Sarah was playing in the garden when she spotted a butterfly. She was so excited that she ran to the butterfly, opened her mouth, and tried to catch it. + +Sarah's dad saw her chasing the butterfly and called out, "Sarah, don't do that! Butterflies are very delicate and it's not nice to try and catch them like that." + +Sarah looked very upset and said, "But daddy, why not? I just want to learn about them." + +Her dad smiled and replied, "Sometimes it's more important to just appreciate something from a distance. We don't always need to get too close to something to learn about it!" + +Sarah thought about what her dad said and tried to take it in. She eventually understood, and stayed away from the butterfly, watching it flutter away happily. She smiled and felt proud of the new thing she had just learned. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a port which she used to play in and explore. Each day she would go outside, say hello to all the kind animals and listen to all the beautiful sounds of nature. + +One day, Lucy stumbled upon a strange and unfamiliar place. She wanted to accept it, but the unfamiliar creatures in the area made her feel scared. She heard voices around her. + +Suddenly, one of the creatures stepped forward and said, "Welcome to my kingdom little one! We accept you here, but only if you stay forever." Lucy was terrified and ran away as fast as she could. + +Unfortunately, Lucy never made it back home to her port. No one ever heard of her again, and it was a sad ending to the story of a very kind little girl. +Once upon a time there was a lazy bear named Benny. He liked to sleep all day long in his cozy bed. One weekday morning, he was sleeping in his bed. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise outside. + +“What is that noise?†said Benny. He got out of bed and looked out the window. + +He saw a car speeding down the street. It was going very fast! Benny was curious. + +He grabbed his box from under his bed and went outside. He saw a truck by the side of the street with an open box on it. Benny was so excited! + +He went closer to look inside the box. It was full of toys! There was a toy car that looked just like the one he saw speed down the street. + +Benny was so happy that he decided to take one of the toy cars home. As he carried the box back home, he sang, + +“I’m not lazy, I’m just dreaming. I’m carrying this box of toys. I’ll keep them forever and ever and never be lazy anymore!†+ +And he never was lazy again. +One day, Jack and Jane were walking in the park. Jack saw a wide pot and wanted it. He asked Jane to request the pot from a nearby old man. + +Jane was scared, but she agreed to Jack's request. She approached the old man and said, "Hello sir, my brother would like to have the wide pot please." + +The man frowned and said, "No! I cannot give you the pot. It does not belong to me." + +Jack was very disappointed and started to cry. He wanted the pot very badly, but his request was refused. + +Jane and Jack sadly left the park without the wide pot. They didn't have the pot, but at least they still had each other. +One day two siblings found an old glove in the park. The glove was scary, so they were afraid. The elder one said bravely, "Let's take a look inside." His younger sister was scared, but she agreed. Carefully, they opened the glove. + +Inside the glove, there was light. It shone brightly, lighting up the park. The siblings gazed which awe. They had never seen anything like it. + +Suddenly, they heard a voice. It was friendly and asked, "Do you want to come explore?" The siblings were a little scared, but they nodded bravely. The voice guided them on a magical journey they could never have imagined. + +The next day, the siblings returned to the park but the glove was gone. They looked in amazement, wondering what the voice wanted them to explore. They smiled at the thought of the exciting journey they had taken the previous day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He liked to zoom around like he was a car. His mum and dad always watched him because they were worried he might get too fast and hurt himself. + +One day, the little boy was zooming around the house and his favourite place was jumping on the mattress. His dad told him that it was not safe to zoom on the mattress, but the little boy did not care and kept zooming on it. + +One day, the mattress broke and the little boy felt sad. He looked around the room and noticed a very pink mattress in the corner. His mum told him this was a special mattress and it should be used only for special occasions. + +The little boy felt happy that he had found another mattress to zoom on, but this time he was careful not to break it. He understood the moral that some things are special and should be treated with respect. He learnt his lesson and zoomed around the house carefully. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jake and Emma. Emma was always cheerful and she loved to play outside. + +One day, Jake wanted to show Emma something special. He took her to the car shed, and opened the door. Inside, was a big, shiny car. + +"Look Emma!" said Jake, "This is the driver's car!" + +Emma was amazed. She ran around the car, admiring it. + +"Can we take it for a drive?" asked Emma, her eyes wide and cheerful. + +Jake smiled. "Yes, if you like!" + +He opened the door and they both got in. Jake grabbed the key and gave it a snap. Suddenly, the car roared to life and they set off on their adventure. + +They drove around the city, looking at all the sights. They waved at people as they passed, and felt very happy and cheerful. + +After a while, it was time to head back to the car shed. "Bye bye driver! Thank you for the fun ride!" said Emma, waving goodbye. + +And from that day forward, Jake and Emma became the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a mommy bird and a daddy bird. They wanted to make a nest for their little baby bird, so they went looking for the perfect spot. + +They found just what they wanted! It was a big nest in a tree with lots of leaves. The baby bird was so excited about his new home. + +That night, mommy bird and daddy bird tucked their little one into bed. Mommy bird said, "Good night, our precious little bird. We love you very much". + +The next morning, the birds were in for a surprise! When they woke up, they found someone had spoiled their little bird's nest. + +The baby bird giggled and said, "Look, mommy bird! Someone put funny things in my nest!" Daddy bird frowned and said it was not very nice of that person to spoil their nest. + +But mommy bird just laughed and gave their baby bird a big hug. She said, "It's alright. We still love you very much". + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was a very naughty boy, and his mom always warned him to be nice. But, he never listened. + +The boy found a whip and he liked to push it around. The boy would pretend that the whip was a horse. He would make galloping noises as he pushed it around. + +One day, the boy's mom asked him to stop pushing the whip. But, the boy kept going. He pushed it around and around. His mom sighed and said that he was going too fast. + +The boy started giggling and started going even faster. He pushed the whip around like a crazy person. His mom warned him that he was going to break something. But he didn't listen. + +Suddenly, the whip flew off the ground and went straight through the window! The glass shattered, and the pieces flew everywhere. + +The boy's mom was so mad. She told him that he should have listened to her warnings and that he had to be more careful. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to listen to your parents. They know what's best! +Yesterday, Mark was very excited because his parents had gotten him something new. He wanted to know what it was. He had to wait for his parents to come home before he found out. + +Finally, his parents arrived with a gift. When he opened it up, he saw it was a new toy car! He was so happy, he could barely contain his excitement. + +"Can I try it out now?" he asked his parents. + +"Of course you can," they answered. + +Mark quickly jumped out of his chair and got ready to play with his new toy. He pushed the car around the room and made sound effects. Then he realized he had been playing with it all day! + +He was so happy that he had gotten a new toy yesterday. He thanked his parents for the fun surprise and hugged them both. + +"I'm so glad you liked it," said his parents, smiling. + +Mark nodded excitedly and went back to playing with his new toy car. +Once upon a time, there was a family with two small children. Their names were Mike and Sarah. One day, their mom said, "Let's go to the market to buy some furniture." The kids were so excited, so they quickly ran to the car. + +When they arrived at the market, Mike and Sarah saw a huge and colorful furniture store. They were both so excited that they ran around the store, picking out all the chairs and tables they wanted. + +After awhile, the family chose two chairs and a simple table. Mike and Sarah ran to the chairs and sat down. + +Sarah smiled and said, "This looks comfortable." But Mike shook his head and said, "This feels uncomfortable." + +Their mom then said, "Welcome to your new furniture. I think it'll look great in your room." Mike and Sarah smiled and thanked their mom. They welcomed their new furniture into their home and enjoyed sitting in it. +Once there was a little girl who was very brave. She liked to go sailing on the sea with her Dad. She was never fearful, though, and always loved to go sailing! One day, her Dad asked her to help him sort all the things in the boat. She happily agreed. + +She began to arrange everything in neat piles. The first pile was of all the ropes, the second of poles and the third of sails. She worked happily to help her Dad. + +When she had finished sorting, she looked up with a big smile on her face. "I'm done, Daddy," she said. + +"That's great, sweetheart," said her Dad. "Now all we need are some sails to make the boat go faster." + +The little girl's eyes lit up. "Let's go sailing!" she cried, clapping her hands. + +Her Dad chuckled. "Sure, just remember to stay close to me and not be fearful, okay?" He said, ruffling her hair. + +The little girl nodded and smiled. She was so excited to go sailing that she forgot all about being fearful. + +And so, they sailed away into the sunset, with the little girl waving goodbye to all her fears. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Max and Mare. One day, they were very hungry and decided to go in search of food. + +Suddenly, they spotted a big, juicy turkey. Max was tempted to steal the turkey and he said to Mare, "Let's steal the turkey, it looks so yummy!" + +Mare was worried, because she knew that stealing was wrong. "It's too tough," she said. + +But Max was determined. So he grabbed the turkey, and ran as fast as he could. He and Mare laughed as they ran away with their delicious prize. + +They ran so far and for so long that the turkey grew cold. But Max and Mare didn't care, because they had food to eat. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Ben. Ben had a silly idea, he wanted to grab all the stars in the sky! He got out of bed and ran outside to the night sky. He started to jump and stretch for the stars. + +Ben's mom saw him and said, “What are you doing, Ben?†+ +Ben replied “I'm trying to grab all the stars!†+ +“Oh, Ben, that's a silly idea,†his Mom said, but she couldn't help smiling. + +Ben kept trying to reach the stars with all his might, but he just couldn't grab them. After a while, he got tired and gave up. + +“It's bedtime now, Ben,†his Mom said. + +Ben knew his silly idea hadn't worked, but he couldn't help feeling happy. He knew that even though he couldn't grab them, he could always look up to them and dream. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had a big dream. He wanted to be a cricket champion. One day, his dad asked him, "What would make you happy, son?". The little boy replied, "I want to be an organized cricket champion!". His dad smiled and said, "I will help you make your dream come true!". + +The dad started taking the little boy to cricket practice every day. He was so organized and made sure that the little boy was learning everything he needed to know. Their hard work was paying off and the little boy was finally getting better at playing. + +Soon, the little boy was invited to participate in a big cricket tournament. The day of the tournament arrived, and the little boy was so nervous! His dad saw how scared he was, so he told him, "You got this! Just remember to stay organized and you'll do great!". + +The little boy took his dad's advice and ended up winning the tournament! Everyone was cheering and congratulating him. The little boy had finally fulfilled his dream of becoming a cricket champion. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Emma. She was three years old and liked to explore. One day, she went walking in the woods near her house. + +As she walked, she heard a strange noise. It sounded like singing. She followed the noise through the woods and soon she discovered a small house. She knocked on the door. + +"Come in," said a voice from inside the house. Emma opened the door and saw a witch. She was wearing a big hat and had a long nose. The witch said, + +"What brings you to my house, little girl?" + +Emma said, "I heard you singing so I came to see who it was." + +The witch smiled and said, "My singing was a spell. I cast it on these woods, so I could discover what was lost here many years ago. Would you like to help?" + +Emma was excited and said, "Yes please!" + +The witch gave Emma a cup with a bitter drink inside and said, "Drink this and it will help you find what is lost." + +Emma drank the drink and soon she was able to find the lost thing. It was a beautiful necklace! The witch said, + +"Thank you, Emma. You have been very helpful!" + +Then the witch gave Emma a small gift, which was a bracelet. Emma was very happy and +Once upon a time, there was a foolish little cactus. He lived in a dry desert, with not much else around. He had never seen an animal before, or even someone to talk to. One day, he heard some laughter and chatter coming from nearby. He looked around and saw two people walking towards him. + +"Welcome!" said the first person. "My name is Sarah and this is my friend, John!" + +The cactus was so surprised! He had never seen people before and couldn't believe they had welcomed him! He waved back and said hello in the best way he knew how. + +"Where did you come from?" asked Sarah. + +The cactus blinked, not knowing how to answer. He had never thought about that before. He was just glad to have found some friends. + +John stepped forward and put his hand on the cactus's small head. "Welcome to the desert. We will keep you safe." + +The cactus smiled, feeling very happy. From that day forward, he always felt welcomed in the desert and made lots of new friends in all kinds of interesting places. +Once upon a time, there was a tough shape. His name was Mr. Square. He liked to shout and yell at everyone. + +One day, while shouting at everyone, a small child came up to him. The child asked, "Why are you yelling, Mr. Square?" + +Mr. Square looked angry and yelled, "I'm yelling because I'm tough!" + +The small child then said, "You don't have to yell. I think you can be tough without yelling." + +Mr. Square then thought for a moment before replying, "You're right. I can be tough without yelling." + +Then Mr. Square smiled at the small child. From that day on, Mr. Square was no longer tough with his yelling. Instead, he just smiled at everyone. +Mia and her family went to the store. Mia was very excited. She wanted to pick something she liked. As they went inside, she spotted a dishwasher. "Mommy, can I pick the dishwasher?" pleaded Mia. Her mom smiled and said "Yes, Mia, you can pick the dishwasher". + +Mia was so happy that she wanted to pick the dishwasher right away, so she ran towards it. Her mom said "Wait! Before you pick the dishwasher, why don't we make something delicious with it?" Mia nodded excitedly. She wanted to pick something delicious that her family could enjoy. + +The next day, Mia did just that. She picked the best ingredients, and put them into the dishwasher. Then the whole family gathered around the dishwasher, and watched it do its work. After a few minutes, the dishwasher finished making something delicious. The family was so pleased with what Mia had done. + +Mia was so proud of her accomplishment. She had picked something delicious for the entire family that they could enjoy. She could hardly wait for all the fun she would have with them! +Izzy and Max had a disagreement about what to do for their pet parrot. Izzy wanted to take it to the veterinarian, but Max thought the parrot just needed some rest. Max was worried about the vet bill, but Izzy was firm in her belief that the parrot was sick. + +"I think it needs help from the veterinarian," Izzy said. + +"Nope," Max replied. "It just needs some rest." + +But Izzy was worried about the parrot and refused to agree. "The vet can help it get better," she said. + +Finally, Max conceded. "We can take it to the vet," he said. + +Izzy and Max took their parrot to the veterinarian, who checked the parrot and determined it needed some medicine. After getting the medicine, the parrot was feeling better in no time. + +Izzy and Max were both glad they had disagreed and gone to the vet. They knew they had done the right thing and the parrot was doing much better now. +Once upon a time in the hot hot sun, there was a powerful elephant walking through the field. He was feeling so hot and miserable that he decided to take a dip in the nearby lake. + +But when he tried to cool down the lake started to melt! It almost was gone! + +The elephant was very scared because he now had no way to cool down. Then he started to cry out loud, “Help me! Is anyone there?†+ +Just then, a small but powerful voice sounded from behind him. It was a little bird. The bird said, “I have an idea! If you blow your trunk into the lake it will cool it down and make it big again!†+ +The elephant scrambled up and followed the bird’s advice. In no time at all, the lake was big and cool once again. + +The moral of the story is that no matter how small you are, you can always find ways to help. Even the little bird had a powerful idea that saved the day! +Once upon a time there was a curious little girl. She liked to explore the world around her. One evening she was playing in the garden with her plastic toys. Suddenly, she yawned! She had been playing for a while and was getting tired. + +Just then, her dad came out of the house and said, “Time for bed, dear!†The little girl was disappointed but she knew it was the right thing to do. + +As she lay down in her bed, she was still curious. She asked her dad, “Why do I have to go to bed when I’m still wide awake?†+ +Dad smiled and said, “Getting enough rest is good for your body and mind. That’s why it’s important to get enough sleep.†+ +The little girl nodded and snuggled up under the blanket, happy in the knowledge that she was doing the right thing. + +Moral of the story: Getting enough rest is good for your health and wellbeing, so it's important to go to bed early. +John and his mom went out to the park. "Be careful, John," said his mom, "the ground is icy and slippery." John ran ahead and saw the board. He was excited and wanted to try it out. + +John ran up the board to slide down. But his mom shouted, "Wait, John!" But it was too late. John slid down and crashed! + +John was hurt and his mom felt sad. She said, "That's why I told you to delay, John. Now, let's go home." John was sad and started to cry. + +The next morning, John found out that he had broken his arm. His mom said, "I told you to delay, John. I'm sorry that this happened." John felt bad and wished he had listened to his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little fairy in the forest. He was feeling very grumpy because he was very hungry and had nothing to eat. He stayed at home all alone and felt really sad. + +One day, he spotted a little girl walking in the forest. He flew up to her and said, "Hello! Please, could you feed me? I haven't eaten anything for so long!" The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, of course! I will get you something to eat." + +The little girl invited the fairy over to her house and fed him some yummy cookies. After he finished his meal, the little fairy was so happy and feeling much better. He thanked the little girl for being so kind to him. + +The little girl smiled and said, "It was very nice to meet you! We should always be kind and help those around us in need. That is the best way to make the world a better place." + +The little fairy thanked her again, and as he flew away, he waved and said goodbye. The little girl waved goodbye back, knowing that a grumpy fairy had become a happy one because of her kindness. +Once there was a mighty museum. It had everything a museum could have - a big building, lots of things to see, and lots of places to explore. + +One day, a little girl went to the museum with her mom. The girl saw a big rope and asked her mom what it was. Her mom said it was a rope, and it was used to play a game called 'tying'. + +The girl was very excited to play and asked her mom to show her how to tie the rope. The mom showed her how to make a big loop and a small loop and how to tie them together. + +The girl kept tying the rope around and around until it was completely tied up. She told her mom that she had made the mightiest museum rope she ever saw. + +The girl was so proud of her new creation she wanted to show everybody. She ran around the museum, showing off her mighty rope. Even the museum guards were impressed. + +The little girl's mom was so proud of her daughter. She thought the rope was a masterpiece. From that day on, the rope hung outside the museum as a reminder of the little girl's mighty rope tying skills. +Once upon a time, there was an animal. It was very hairy with long fur. Its name was Oliva. Oliva was very energetic. + +One day, Oliva walked up to a nearby hill that overlooked its home. Oliva noticed a strange sound coming from down below. It was a loud, high-pitched sound. It wasn't music, it was a request. + +Oliva wondered what this request was. It was too far away to make out the words. Oliva had to find out more. + +Oliva quickly raced down the hill and ran towards the sound. Suddenly Oliva saw who was making the noise. It was a small girl who was begging her parents for something. + +The girl said, "Please, can I have an ice cream, please? I would really like it." + +The parents said, "No, sweetie, we don't have any ice cream here." + +The girl kept requesting and the pitch of her voice kept getting higher. Oliva could understand the girl's pleas and so it decided to help the girl. + +Oliva ran off, searching for an ice cream. Oliva was successful and soon enough it came back with a big, cold, creamy ice cream for the girl. The girl was so happy and thanked Oliva for its help. + +Oliva had made the girl's request a reality. It was a very happy day indeed. +Once upon a time there was a big house with lots of cats. They were very restless and liked to run around. One day, the cats saw something strange outside the house. It was a big, dark cloud. The dark cloud started to get bigger and bigger, and the cats wondered what it was. + +Soon, the cats noticed a strong wind blowing the cloud closer and closer to the house. The cats started to get scared and meowed very loudly. But the wind was too strong and the cloud continued to increase. + +The cats were so afraid that they ran up to the top of the house. From there, they could see the dark cloud was much bigger now. It was so big it covered the whole house and the cats were starting to feel very restless. + +Suddenly, the sky started to clear up and the sun came out. With the sun, the wind stopped and the cloud disappeared. The cats were so excited that their fear instantly disappeared. + +The cats were so relieved and happy that they ran out of the house and starting to play with each other. From that day on, the cats never forgot how to have fun and the house was always full of joy. +Once there was a little girl named Sally. Sally loved to watch the clouds in the sky. She would sit in the grass and name all the different shapes she saw. She had always dreamed of being able to fly and soar up with the clouds. One day, Sally had a plan. + +Sally carefully looked around to make sure no one was watching, and then she closed her eyes and began to flap her arms like wings. After a few minutes, Sally opened her eyes to find that she had not flown any higher. + +"That's ok," Sally thought. "I will plan something else." + +Sally stepped out into the yard and looked up at the sky. The clouds were beautiful. Some were small and fluffy, while others spread across the sky like a wide blanket. She could almost see the shapes she's seen before in the regular clouds. + +Suddenly, Sally had an idea. She took a few running steps and then she jumped. To her surprise, she actually flew up into the clouds. Soon she was soaring up above the trees. Sally felt like she was flying on clouds. + +Sally loved it and she continued to fly around for hours. In the end, Sally was sure she could fly just about anytime she wanted to. Her plan had been a success! +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She was very alert and loved to explore the big world. She was brave and never worried about anything. + +One day, when Sarah was playing in the garden, she noticed something strange. All of a sudden, she began to shrink! It was like magic! Sarah was shrinking really fast, so she started to worry a bit. + +The little girl rushed to her mummy and asked, "Mummy, why am I shrinking?" + +Her mummy smiled and explained, "Oh, my sweet Sarah! You are shrinking because you are growing up! Don't worry, little one." + +Sarah was so relieved and smiled. She felt brave again and she knew that no matter how much she shrank, she would always be brave and alert and never worry. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy. His name was James and he was three years old. James loved to build things. + +One day, he was outside building with some blocks. All of a sudden, he noticed a cherry tree nearby. He wanted to build something with the cherries! + +He asked his mom, "Can I pick some cherries and build with them?" + +His mom smiled and said, "Sure, but be careful. It's cold outside!" + +So, James carefully picked some cherries and found a spot back on the lawn. He used the cherries to build a big cherry tower. When he was finished, he was very proud. + +James beamed and said, "Look, mom, I built a cherry tower!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's fantastic! It looks great, James!" +Once upon a time, there was a very silly girl named June. June loved to design things. One day she decided to design a very special birdcage. + +June went to the store and bought the supplies she needed. Then she started to work. She used paint, glitter and glue to make the birdcage look very special. + +When June was finished, she was very proud of her design. June went outside to show off her birdcage. + +When June's mom saw the birdcage, she said, "That is silly looking! Who would want that?" + +June looked at her mom and said, "I designed it and I think it's beautiful!" +Once, there was a little boy named Mark. Mark was the happiest person around, and he always wanted to share his happiness with the world. + +One day, Mark was sitting on his dad's knee, telling stories and laughing. When he suddenly heard a noise outside. He asked his dad what it was, and his dad said, "It's nothing. Don't worry." + +But Mark was curious. He jumped off his dad's knee and ran outside to check. He saw a dead bird on the ground, and he was scared. He ran back inside and told his dad what he saw. His dad tried to comfort him and said, "It's ok, it's gone now." + +Mark thought about the dead bird for days afterwards, and it made him really worried. Whenever something else loud or unexpected happened, he would always become scared again. + +Finally, one night, Mark was walking in the woods. He heard a loud noise and it startled him so much that he tripped and fell. He felt a sharp pain in his knee and the pain was so intense he couldn't move. Mark was stuck and the loud noise he heard was a bear coming to get him. +Mark had no way of escaping, and he was never seen again. +Once there was a little girl called Anna who was three years old. Every day her mommy would ask her to do her chores. One day, her mommy asked Anna to search the garden for beans. She was excited and so she put on her hat and went to the garden. + +Anna searched and searched, but she couldn't find any beans. Then she saw something behind the bush. She carefully stepped closer and was so excited when she saw the beans! She was even more excited that they were bright and yummy looking. + +Anna picked the beans with excitement and went inside to show mommy. When she showed her mommy the beans, her mommy said, “These look so yummy! I'll cook them for dinner. Thank you for searching for them.†+ +Anna smiled and was proud that she found the beans. She was super happy because now she knew that she would be having yummy beans for dinner. +Once upon a time, there was a unique bird called Bobo. Bobo could do something amazing: he could reverse! Every day, he would fly backward and forward, up and down, in a way no other bird could. + +One day, Bobo flew near to a house. He saw a little boy standing out in the garden, just staring at the sky. + +The little boy said, “What are you doing?†+ +Bobo answered, “I am reversing!†+ +The little boy was so surprised. He smiled and said, “Can you show me how to reverse?†+ +Bobo showed him. The little boy copied him and flew backward, smiling as he went. It was so much fun! + +From then on, Bobo and the little boy were the best of friends. They would spend hours flying around the garden, each of them realizing just how unique Bobo was. +One day, Susie was playing with her toys. But after a while, she started to get bored. That's when she had an idea. She decided to take a walk. + +As she hopped and skipped around the corner, she saw an orange. It was lying on the ground, all by itself. She picked it up and smiled. + +“What a lucky find!â€, said Susie. + +She decided to take the orange home with her. When her mom saw the orange, she said “That’s nice sweetheart, but why did you take the orange home?†+ +“Because it was so boring at homeâ€, Susie said. + +Her mom laughed and said “How about we make some orange juice together? That sounds like a lot of fun!†+ +Susie beamed with excitement. She had really enjoyed taking the orange home with her, but making juice together was even better! +Sam saw the fire and ran towards it. He was so excited! He couldn't wait to touch the brilliant flames. His mum yelled "stop, Sam!". But it was too late. Sam didn't listen and he stepped into the fire. It burned him and he ran away quickly. + +"Help! Help me!" he cried. His mum was so scared and she ran to him. But the fire had hurt Sam too much and he couldn't move. + +"I'm sorry, Sam," his mum said. She hugged him and wiped away her tears. + +When the ambulance came, Sam was carried away and the fire stopped. But sadly, the brilliant fire had done too much damage and Sam never got to play with it again. +Once upon a time, there was a brave boy named Joey. Joey wanted to explore a far away land, so he got on a boat and sailed away. + +The next day, Joey arrived on the shore of the new land. As he jumped off the boat, he heard a loud voice call out, "Where do you think you're going?" + +It was an old man standing at the edge of the water. Joey was a little scared, but he was brave and he answered, "I want to explore this land." + +The old man smiled and said, "You must be careful my boy, this land is full of danger. You mustn't forget the most important thing!" + +Joey asked, "What's the most important thing?" + +The old man then said, "Always remember to never forget your way home, that way you'll always find your way back to safety." + +Joey thanked the old man for his wise advice and he began his journey. Joey enjoyed exploring the new land he found and he never forgot the old man's wise words. +Once upon a time, there was an ant and a bee. The bee asked the ant to come and play with him, so the ant invited him over. The two were having fun, hopping and jumping around in the fields. + +Suddenly, the ant found a big, tough brush. He picked it up and asked the bee, "Where can I put this?" The bee said, "Let's take it home with us. We can use it to sweep our house." The ant agreed and the two of them carried the brush back to the ant's house. + +When the ant's mom saw the brush, she became very angry. She said, "You are not allowed to bring things to the house without asking me first!" The ant was very sad, but he knew his mom was right. + +The ant learned an important lesson that day. He realized that it is important to ask before inviting something into your life. We must always think carefully before we make a decision. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lila. She was very curious and always asked lots of questions. + +One day, Lila was playing outside when she saw something in the bushes. It was very small, like a bug. She carefully moved closer to the bushes to see what it was. + +When Lila got close enough, she was surprised to find a tiny mosquito! It was very real, but still seemed kind of fake. + +Lila asked the mosquito, "What are you doing here?" + +The mosquito answered, "Come closer and I will reveal something special." + +Lila cautiously came closer and the mosquito began to hum a magical tune. Suddenly, the bush glowed with a bright light and then, it revealed a tiny but dazzling rainbow. + +Lila gasped in amazement. "What a magical surprise!" she exclaimed. + +The mosquito smiled and buzzed away. Lila learned that you should never judge something just by looking at it, because sometimes what seems fake can actually be very special and magical. +Once there was a soldier who was very generous. He often gave away his food, clothes and toys to anyone who needed them. One day, the soldier was out walking and he met a small child. The soldier saw that the child was hungry, so he decided to help. He filled his pockets with food and went to give it to the child. + +The child was so excited and thanked the soldier for his generous gift. But as the soldier walked away, he heard a loud noise behind him. The noise got louder and louder and he knew it was trouble. + +The soldier turned around and saw a crowd of angry people. They shouted and accused him of giving away all the town's food. The people were so mad that it looked like the soldier would never get out of the situation alive. + +Despite the soldier's generous act of kindness, it ended with a bad outcome. His generosity was not enough to save him from the angry crowd. They filled him with stones and left him to die in the field. +Once upon a time there was a bald man called Tom. Tom was walking in the woods one day, when he heard something. It sounded like a loud pitch. He started to move closer to find out what the sound was. + +As he moved closer to the sound, he saw a big green frog. The frog was making the loud pitch. Tom wanted to pick up the frog, but the frog was resisting. It would not let him take it. + +Tom tried to gently push the frog in his hands, but it still resisted. He tried to tell the frog that he just wanted to take him home, but the frog wouldn't budge. + +Tom then had an idea. He asked the frog, “Do you want to come home with me? I promise I will take care of you!†The frog looked up at Tom and nodded its head. + +Tom was so happy and the frog went along with him. From that day onwards, Tom and the frog were best friends. They even celebrated birthdays together! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She was very enthusiastic about making things. Every day, she looked for something new to create. + +One day, Jenny found a box of blocks in the garden shed. She quickly got to work, stacking the blocks one on top of the other. When she was finished, she had created a pond with her blocks. She was so proud. + +Jenny's mom saw what she had done and said, “That's wonderful Jenny! What do you think you will create next?†+ +Jenny smiled and said, “I'm going to create a bridge for the ducks to swim across the pond.†+ +Jenny's mom smiled and said, “That sounds like a great plan! You are so enthusiastic about creating things. I'm sure you'll do a great job!†+ +Jenny was excited to get to work on her new project. She quickly got to work, stacking the blocks and arranging them into a bridge. Soon, she had created a beautiful bridge over the pond. Jenny was so proud of her work. + +From that day onwards, Jenny was always finding new things to create. No matter what she tried, she was always enthusiastic about the process. +Once upon a time there was a gifted girl called Chloe. She lived in the city. She had a special ability - she could close her eyes and imagine anything she wanted to. + +One day, Chloe was exploring the city with her family. She closed her eyes and imagined that she was standing in the middle of a beautiful garden with colourful flowers and a bright blue pond. + +Her father asked her, "What do you see, Chloe?" + +Chloe smiled and replied, "I'm standing in a garden full of flowers and the pond is blue!" + +Everyone was amazed that she could picture this place so clearly. Chloe was a very special and gifted girl, indeed. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Molly. Molly loved the sea and spending time by the beach. One day, Molly was walking along the beach when she heard a noise. She looked up and saw a big, clear sea turtle. He was stuck and was making a sad, urgent noise. She knew the turtle needed her help. + +Molly stayed with the turtle, and after a while, the turtle made a happy sound. She quickly realised that he was hungry. Molly went to the nearest shop and bought some tuna. She fed it to the turtle, who gobbled it up eagerly. + +The turtle thanked Molly and flapped its flippers. Molly smiled and waved goodbye as the turtle made its way back to the sea. Molly was delighted that she had been able to help the clear, friendly turtle. +Nina and her dad were at the park. Nina was excited to see a cop set up a booth on the path. +"What is the cop doing, Dad?" asked Nina. +"He is going to help us find something hidden," Dad replied. +Nina's dad then set off and told Nina to stay close behind him. The cop showed them a map and told them the hidden object was somewhere along the path. + +Dad and Nina set off, looking carefully. Whenever they saw something that looked interesting, Daddy asked Nina to stop and observe. + +Soon enough, Nina saw something hidden in a bush. She ran over to the bush and lifted out a toy car. + +"What a great find, Nina!" dad said. "Well done, you did it!" + +Nina and her dad thanked the cop and went off to play with Nina's new toy. +Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was three years old and loved to play pretend. +One day Sarah decided to dress up in Mommy's makeup. She opened up Mommy's makeup box and found lots of colorful things inside. +She started to play and put some of the fake makeup on her face and arms. + +Suddenly, Sarah heard her mom in the hallway. Quickly she opened the bathroom door and ran out. +But when Mommy saw, she stopped and said "Sarah, why did you open my makeup and put it on? That makeup is not for little children and it's very fake." + +Sarah looked down and said "I'm sorry Mommy. I won't do it again." + +Mommy smiled and said "That's okay Honey. Just remember that real makeup looks different than the fake makeup." + +Sarah smiled and nodded. She hugged Mommy and together they went to make some real makeup. +Once there was a three year old girl named Rose. Rose was playing outside in the snow when she found an old jacket in the yard. She was so surprised and immediately put it on. + +Rose wore the jacket inside to show her mommy. Her mommy was very angry when she saw the jacket. She said, “Rose, why did you bring this jacket inside? Do you know how dirty it is?†Rose was very sad and didn't know what to say. + +Suddenly, the front door opened. It was Rose's dad. He was surprised to see the jacket and asked where Rose got it from. Rose was happy to tell him about the jacket and the snow outside. Her dad was so proud of her and ran outside with the jacket on. + +Rose was so happy and ran outside too. Her mommy was still angry but couldn't help but laugh at the sight of Rose's dad playing in the snow with the jacket on. +Xavier and Leema were very excited. They were going to have an adventure in the garden. They would go and pick a bunch of sunflowers. + +Xavier said to Leema, "Let's race to see who can pick the most sunflowers." Leema smiled and replied, "Ok, let's fight!" + +They rushed to the garden and started picking sunflowers. This was really fun. They were running around the garden and laughing. The sun was shining and the sunflowers made everything so bright and cheerful. + +After a while, Xavier and Leema stopped picking. Xavier had picked eight sunflowers and Leema had picked nine. Both were very proud of themselves. They took the sunflowers back home and showed them to their parents. It was a great adventure. +"Run, Bob!" shouted Mom. + +Bob was a 3-year-old boy and he was playing in the park. He heard Mom and started to rush. + +"Why are we rushing, Mom?" Bob asked, "What's wrong?" + +"Quickly, a cop is coming!" said Mom. + +Bob was surprised and a little scared. He had never seen a cop before. He thought it was very interesting. + +Mom and Bob rushed around the corner. The cop was following them. + +"Faster, Bob!" said Mom. + +Bob ran as fast as he could. He didn't want to get caught by the cop. + +Finally, Mom and Bob reached their house. They were safe! + +"That was close!" said Mom, breathing heavily. + +Bob was very happy and proud of himself. He had seen a cop and survived! He thought it was an exciting and interesting adventure. +Jake was a busy boy. He loved to go for adventures by himself. One day, he decided to explore by the river. + +When Jake got to the river, he saw a big crocodile. It was sitting in the water and Jake was curious, so he got closer. + +The crocodile was sleepy, but it woke up when Jake got close. It opened up its big mouth and got ready to bite Jake! Jake was scared, so he jumped away from the crocodile. + +Jake was very lucky that day. The crocodile did not catch him. But he was still scared and he never went near the river again. +Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was only three years old. One day, Jane was playing in the garden when a rude caterpillar crawled up to her. Jane became very scared. She started to weep. + +Her mom saw her and ran over to her. She asked Jane why she was crying. Jane pointed at the caterpillar and said, "He's so rude!". + +Her mom gave her a big, warm hug and wiped away her tears with a soft towel. She said, "It's okay, sweetheart. That caterpillar can't stay here any longer". She then took the caterpillar away. + +Jane smiled through her tears and she hugged her mom tightly. The little girl was no longer afraid and she knew she was safe. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She loved playing outside, especially in the big field next to her house. Jane's mom always came with her to play, and they had a lot of fun together. + +One day Jane asked her mom, "Mommy, what do you do at work?" + +Her mom replied, "I work in a competitive field. My job is to help and support people." + +Jane nodded and thought for a moment. With a big smile she said, "That sounds like fun mommy!" + +Her mom nodded in agreement. "It is fun Jane, just like when I support you at the field!" + +Jane's face lit up. "Yes!" she said, "Let's stay and play at the field as long as we can!" + +And so they did, playing together and supporting each other. They were happy and full of joy for the rest of the day. +"Let's go try the new game!" said Johnny, who was 3 years old. He was excited to see what it was all about. + +He and his mom went over to the game area and Johnny saw all the colorful buttons, knobs and levers. He was so excited and started to press, pull and push them. + +"Johnny, you have to perform the instructions on the side to play the game," his mom explained. But Johnny didn't want to listen, he just kept pushing and pulling the buttons. + +Then Johnny's mom saw him getting into trouble. She tried to help him but Johnny was too excited to pay attention. Suddenly, Johnny punched one of the biggest buttons and the game came alive! + +The lights were flashing, the characters moving and the music was playing. Everyone in the room was astonished by Johnny's impressive performance! +Once upon a time there was a young boy called John. John had been wanting to learn basketball for a while but he wasn't sure how to start. Then one day he saw a basketball court near his house and he excitedly asked his mum if he could go play basketball. + +Mum said: "Yes, John, that sounds interesting! You can go part there with your friends and have fun." + +John was so happy and he got ready quickly. He grabbed his playing shirt and basketball and ran out to the court. He couldn't believe his luck when he saw his friends at the court and they started playing. + +John had the most amazing time. He learnt about all the different parts of the basketball court, how to dribble the basketball and even hit a couple of shots. It was so much fun and he couldn't wait to go part there again. + +The End. +Mom saw that Tim playing. He was running around in the backyard with his watch in his hands. He was smiling and having a lot of fun. + +Mom walked outside and said, "Tim, why do you have Grandpa's watch?" + +Tim looked up and said, "I was curious to see what it was." + +Mom's face softened and she said, "That was a very cute thing to do Tim. But, if you want to take something, always ask first. It's important to remember that. Can you forgive me for scolding you?" + +Tim smiled and replied, "Yes Mommy, I forgive you." + +Mom gave him a hug. She said, "I'm so proud of you for understanding and for giving me another chance. Let's go inside and get some snacks." + +Tim clapped his hands and happily followed his mom inside. +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. She was very scared because she had to sell the grocery. She was scared because she had never done it before. + +She put the grocery in a basket and went outside. She saw a man and asked him, “Can you buy my grocery?†The man looked at her and said, “What do you have?†Sarah said, “I have apples, oranges, and carrotsâ€. + +The man said, “I will buy the apples and oranges.†Sarah was so happy. She said, “Thank you!†The man took the groceries and gave Sarah some money. She thanked him and went back inside her house. + +Sarah was no longer scared of selling the grocery. She had learned a brand new skill and had earned some money. She was very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, two friends were playing together. One of them had a brand new aeroplane. The other child was very envious as he didn't have one. + +"Can I add my plane to yours?" asked the second child. + +"No, this is my plane. Go get your own," replied the first. + +So the second child walked away sadly. He was determined to have an aeroplane and wasn't going to give up. The next day, the second child went back to the first one's home, but this time he had a pocket full of thumbtacks. + +He tried to add the thumbtacks to the aeroplane but it was no use. So he angrily took out his knife and started to chop and slice at the plane. Suddenly, the aeroplane broke into pieces. + +The first child was so angry and sad. He couldn't believe what happened. He yelled at the second child, "Why did you do that?" + +The second child just shrugged and walked away, leaving the first child with a broken aeroplane and a sorrowful heart. +The sun was bright and the wind was cool. Anna and her friends were walking through town. They saw a giant holding something. + +"What are you holding?" Anna asked. + +"It's a popular toy," the giant said. "Do you want to hold it?" + +The three children all agreed that they wanted to hold the toy. They each held it and started running around the town. Everyone was looking at them, amazed by how popular the toy was. + +After a few minutes, the giant called out to the children. + +"Time to put the toy back," he said. + +The children did as they were told and put the toy back in the giant's hands. He thanked them and went on his way. + +Anna and her friends were happy. They had held a popular toy and had a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a tall flower who wanted to bake a cake. She was so excited to find some ingredients and start baking. + +The flower went looking for the things she needed. Finally, she found some eggs, flour, and butter. She carefully measured out the ingredients and started to mix them together. + +While the flower was mixing, she heard a voice. It was a little girl who said, "Can I help you bake your cake?" + +The flower said, "Yes, you can help me." So the little girl started to mix the ingredients too. + +But soon, something went terribly wrong. The flower realised that the little girl had added too much flour. The cake was ruined. + +The flower was so disappointed. She shouted at the little girl, making her cry. The flower had to start all over again, and she never got help from the little girl again. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there were two frogs that were best friends. One day, they were playing in the pond near their home. Suddenly, one frog said to the other, "Let's go for a swim!" The other frog replied, "But I can't swim..." The first frog was determined and said, "Don't worry, I'll teach you!" The second frog was stubborn and said, "No, I don't want to learn." + +The first frog smiled and said, "Come on, it will be fun! I'll teach you how to swim." Then, the second frog agreed, and the two set out to practice. After the first frog taught the second frog certain swimming skills, the second frog eventually learned how to swim! + +The two friends were happy and soon, the second frog was swimming around the pond with ease. He was so proud of himself and smiled every time he made his way around the pond. After that, when the second frog needed help, he knew that he could ask his friend. + +The moral of the story is: Never give up, even if you think something is too hard. With some help and determination, you can find a way to the exit. +Sam was a little boy who was very anxious. He felt like he always wanted to join in, but was too scared to. He wanted to do something fun, but he was so afraid of not being able to do it. + +One day, his family was having a picnic in the park. His mom set out lots of food - carrots, chips, and celery. Sam hesitated to join in with them at first, but then he realized that all the other kids were eating the same food. + +He started picking up the celery, feeling a little bit less anxious. “Do you want to join in?â€, his mom asked him. Sam smiled and nodded. He felt cheery and excited as he happily chomped on the celery. + +He’d done it! He’d joined in and he was so proud of himself. From that day on, he was never too anxious to join in the fun! +Once upon a time, there was a fair princess who lived in an enchanted castle far away. + +The princess loved to skip around the castle, and one day she noticed a special piece in an alcove. It looked like a magical treasure and she decided to take it. + +So she picked it up and continued to skip throughout the castle. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. + +"That's my piece," said the voice. + +The princess turned around to see a fair fairy standing there. "Oh I'm sorry," said the princess. "I didn't know it was yours." + +The fairy smiled. "That's ok. We can share it. Let's have a fair skip together." + +The princess and the fairy skipped around the castle together with the magical piece. They laughed and smiled and spent a day having a lot of fun. + +In the end, the princess was happy to find a new friend in the fair fairy and they promised to meet again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird, who lived in a tidy house. One day, the bird wanted to get away so she flew to the window and tried to escape. But the window was shut tight with an iron latch and the bird was stuck! + +The bird was scared but she was determined to be free. She flapped her wings as hard as she could, but the iron wouldn't move an inch. + +Then, she heard a voice from outside. It was her best friend, a mosquito. The mosquito said, "Hey bird, why don't you use your beak to push the iron latch open, then you can escape." + +The bird thought about it for a moment and then she tried. Sure enough, the iron latch opened and the bird flew away with joy in her heart. From that day forward, the bird explored the world and never felt stuck in one place ever again. +Once upon a time there was a bear named Phil. He was small and cuddly and loved to explore the woods. One day Phil was walking through the woods and he stumbled upon a tall pine tree. He thought it was beautiful. + +Phil decided to climb up the tree and when he got to the top he noticed the leaves were so soft that he could hang from them. He happily hung from the leaves for a few minutes but soon felt very uncomfortable. It was hard for his little paws to hold on to the leaves so he decided to come down. + +When he got back to the ground he heard a voice calling him. It was his friend, Birdy. Birdy asked him why he had climbed the tree and Phil explained why he wanted to hang from the leaves. Birdy said to him, “It's good that you wanted to explore but it's important to know your limits. If something feels too uncomfortable, it's better to stop.†Phil thought about what Birdy said and agreed with him. + +Phil thanked Birdy for reminding him of the importance of knowing his limits and even though he loved exploring, he knew it was better to stay safe. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and liked to explore her garden. As she was walking around, she saw a bright pear lying on top of the grass. She was so excited that she shouted, "Look! A bright pear!" She felt brave and wanted to pick it up. + +She put out her hand and as soon as she was about to touch the pear, she started to tremble. She was scared of what she could not see. She thought that something might be inside the pear. + +Just then, her mom came out of the house and shouted "Amy, what's going on?" Amy told her mom that she wanted to pick up the pear but was scared. Her mom came over and said, "Don't worry, it's just a little pear. Nothing bad will happen." + +Amy got a little bit of courage and she picked up the pear. She found out that there was nothing inside the pear and felt really happy. She ran back to her mom and shouted, "It was empty! It was just an empty pear!" +Once upon a time there was a boy who liked to drive his toy car around town. One day, he drove his car to the local store to get some cheese. + +When he got to the store, he saw that a rude man was pushing his way to the front of the line. The boy felt mad and sad at the same time. + +The boy tapped the rude man on the shoulder and said, "That's not nice - please wait your turn like everyone else". + +The rude man started to get angry, but after the boy reminded him kindly a few more times, the man smiled and apologized. + +The boy learned that being polite and standing up for what's right can be powerful. He learned that it's important to treat others the way you want to be treated. He got his cheese and drove home with a big smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a furry cat named Mittens. Mittens was always very lazy. Every day, Mittens just sat around and didn't do anything. + +One day, Mittens noticed something strange on the wall. There was a big score and Mittens was very curious. He wanted to fix the score, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't. Mittens was very sad and he started to cry. + +A kind dog named Lucky was passing by and he heard Mittens' cries. He asked Mittens why he was crying so hard. Mittens told him about the score on the wall and Lucky said, "Don't worry, I can try and fix it!" + +So Lucky went to work trying to fix the score. But he wasn't able to. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't do it. So Lucky and Mittens sadly walked away. + +Mittens never saw the score on the wall again and he was very sad. He learned an important lesson that day, some things can't be fixed. +Andy was a three year old who loved to play outside. He saw many different animals and plants, and loved to learn about them. One day Andy went outside and saw a bunny. He asked his Dad, "Can I shoot the bunny?" His Dad laughed and said, "No, Andy, we don't shoot animals." + +Andy was disappointed at first, but then he saw a dandelion and said, "Can I shoot the dandelion? It has such beautiful hair!" His Dad smiled and said, "Yes, you can shoot the dandelion!" So Andy got a stick and carefully aimed it at the dandelion. He was so glad when it flew through the air and landed on the ground. + +Andy's dad laughed and said, "See, you can shoot certain things, but never animals." Andy was glad he had figured this out and said, "Yes, I won't ever shoot animals, only dandelions with beautiful hair." +A club was in the park. It was made of wood and had a rope on one end. Two kids wanted to join. One was fast, one was not so fast. + +The first kid asked, "Can I join?" The club smiled and said, "Yes, you can!" The fast kid was so happy. They ran around the park with the club. + +The other kid was a bit slower and questioned, "Can I join too?" The club said, "Yes, of course!" The club made the slow kid faster, and they ran together with the club. + +Now, the club had two new members and they ran faster and faster together. It was so much fun. They ran to the park every day and played with the club. +One day, Bob and his mom were walking through the forest. Suddenly, Bob stopped and said: "Mom, look! An animal!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Yes, what kind is it?" + +Bob replied, "It's smelly!" + +His mom laughed and said, "I think it's a skunk. Let's watch it for a bit." So Bob and his mom watched the animal as it moved around. + +Bob said, "Mom, it doesn't smell so bad here!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Well, that's because we're far away from it. Let's keep watching." + +So they watched the skunk until it moved out of sight. Then they went on their way. Bob and his mom both enjoyed watching the smelly animal. +Once there was a brother and sister who loved to play together. They played outside in the sun and had lots of fun. + +Late one afternoon, the brother was feeling very tired. He wanted to rest. He asked his sister to find a nice spot for him to lay down. + +His sister found a perfect spot under a big tree. The grass was very soft and it was nice and cool in the shade. The brother rested and soon fell asleep. His sister made sure he was nice and snug. She found a tall, fuzzy blanket and tucked it around him so it was tight and cozy. + +The brother had a long and peaceful sleep. The next morning he woke up feeling refreshed and ready to play again. He thanked his sister for finding him such a nice spot to rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl who lived in a big house. All day she would play in the garden. One day, she saw a black bird sitting in the tree. She asked the bird, "What's your name?" + +The bird looked at her and said, "My name is Pippa." She said it in a very clear voice. + +The little girl smiled and said, "That's a very nice name! What do you like to do Pippa?" + +Pippa said, "I like to talk to the other birds and chirp in the trees." + +The little girl was amazed. She said, "Can I talk like you?" + +Pippa nodded and said, "Sure, it's easy. Just open your mouth and speak in a clear voice, like this." + +The little girl opened her mouth and spoke in a clear voice. She spoke like Pippa and the other birds, and soon she was talking away with all the birds in the tree. + +The little girl was very happy and so was Pippa! +One sunny day, mummy and her young son went for a walk. He was so excited to explore. As they walked, he noticed a sailor in a big boat! The sailor called out to them, "Would you like to come for a sail?". Suddenly his eyes widen and he shouted "Yes please!" + +Mummy and her son got onto the boat. The sailor smiled and started to sail. They sailed for a while and then the sailor revealed a surprise. He had prepared a yummy picnic! Mummy and son were so excited. He loved the sandwiches and cake. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud splash and the sailor chuckled. He revealed a pond full of chocolate fish! They were so surprised! Mum and son chased after the fish. He soon caught one and it was the yummiest fish he had ever tasted. + +The sailor smiled and said, "That's why I'm the best sailor around". +Bob loved to explore and discover new things. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the countryside. He came across a big, warm and inviting mill. He peered up at the mill and wondered what was inside.