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+"But how can a little girl like you help me get more money?" asked Mom.
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+The little girl smiled. "Mommy, I can do chores around the house! Then, you won't have to do them and you can use the money you would've spent to get the things you need!" 
+
+Mom was so proud of her daughter for being so helpful. She hugged her and said, "That's a wonderful idea! I'm very lucky to have such a smart daughter."
+
+From then on, Mom and her daughter worked together to make their lives more comfortable. And with a little help from the little girl, mom never had to struggle again!
+One hot summer day, Jimmy and his Dad went for a drive in their new jeep. They had lots of fun! The jeep was shiny, yellow, and easy to drive. "Whee!" Jimmy shouted with glee.
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+When they got to the park, Dad said they were going to rest. They sat down on a bench and Dad pulled out a snack. They ate and talked, then Daddy said it was time to rest again. Jimmy stretched out on the grass and closed his eyes. 
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+Daddy was tired too and said, "Let's rest together, Jimmy." So they both lay down and looked up at the clouds in the sky. Daddy said, "What do you see, Son?"
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+Jimmy said, "I see a big yellow jeep driving across the sky!" 
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+"That's a good one, Son," Daddy said and smiled. They both laughed and then closed their eyes and enjoyed the warm sunshine. It was the perfect afternoon for a rest.
+Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lily. She was only three years old but she had already seen a lot of things.
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+One day Lily was walking in the woods and saw a big mist all around her. She was a bit scared and called out "Hello?"
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+Then a big voice answered "hello, who's there?". Lily didn't know what to say so she just said her name.
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+The voice said "Nice to meet you Lily. I'm an old wizard living in the mist. Would you like to come with me?".
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+Lily was a bit scared but thought it was a crazy adventure and said yes.
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+So she followed the wizard into the mist and had the most magical adventure ever. They flew on a broomstick, saw little fairies and made magical potions.
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+In the end, after saying goodbye to the wizard, Lily was sure she had learned lots of new crazy things!
+Once upon a time, there was a leopard. He was living in a forest, alone. One day, he was walking and heard something. He looked around and saw a little girl. She seemed scared.
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+"Are you lost?" said the leopard.
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+"Yes," said the girl, holding back a sob. "I think my mommy is dead."
+
+The leopard felt sorry for the little girl. He wanted to help her. 
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+"Come with me," he said. "I'll help you find your mommy."
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+They began walking together, the leopard leading the way. Soon enough, they came across a dead leopard on the ground. 
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+The little girl started to cry. "Mommy!" she wailed.
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+The leopard nodded sadly. He knew the little girl had found what she was looking for.
+Once upon a time there was a fairy who liked to crawl. She was very fast and was always getting to her destinations quickly. One day, she was crawling in a garden when she noticed a little girl watching her.
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+The fairy stopped and said "Hello! What's your name?" The little girl looked up at the fairy and shyly replied "My name is Violet".
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+The fairy smiled and replied "Oh, that's a lovely name. I'm a fairy and I'm crawling in this garden. Would you like to join me?"
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+Violet's eyes lit up and she said "Yes! I'd love to join you!" With that, they both started to crawl around the garden together. Violet laughed with glee as the wind blew her hair and the fairy zoomed by her. She couldn't believe it! 
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+As they played, they soon noticed the sun was setting. Violet looked up and said "Oh no! It's getting dark. I must go home now". The fairy replied "I understand. It was so nice to meet you, Violet!"
+
+Violet smiled and waved goodbye as she left the garden. As she walked away, she thought to herself, "I'll never forget my magical adventure with the fairy who liked to crawl".
+Once upon a time there was a skeleton named Bone. He wanted to be original and be like no other skeleton. One day, he noticed a big box up ahead. He stopped and shrugged. What could be inside it, he wondered. He tiptoed closer, and he saw something shiny. He nudged it and it moved. He started to get scared, so he backed away. 
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+Suddenly, a voice said, "Hello Bone. I'm Pingle, a 3 year old fairy. I'm here to help make your wish come true." 
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+Bone shrugged and said, "I want to be original."
+
+Pingle smiled and waved her wand. Suddenly Bone noticed that he was wearing a colorful cape and had a jazzy hat. "Well," Pingle said, "Now you are the most original skeleton in the world. What do you think?"
+
+Bone looked at himself and nodded happily. He was so happy he wanted to do a dance. He hopped around the room and said, "Thank you Pingle!" 
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+Pingle giggled. She said, "You're very welcome Bone. Now, you can go about your day and show off your original style." 
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+Bone thanked Pingle again and waved goodbye. He strutted away, feeling more special than ever before.
+Once upon a time, there were two little boys. One was named Jack and the other was named Tom. Tom was excited about riding his bike with pedals, so he asked Jack to join him for a ride. Jack was enthusiastic about the idea, so both boys put on their helmets and separated to their bikes.
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+Jack hopped on his bike and started to spin the pedals. He was very eager but he was having some trouble balancing on the bike. Then, Tom helped Jack out by guiding him as he pedaled his bike.
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+Jack said, "Thank you, Tom!"
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+Tom smiled and said, "No problem, buddy!"
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+The boys peddled their bike until the sun went down. They had a wonderful time riding together and were eager to go again the next day!
+Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted to sail. He asked his mom for a boat and she said no. The boy was very sad.
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+Then his mom said, "I have an idea. We can make a boat out of wood and paint it blue. That way you can sail, even if it's not a real boat."
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+The boy was so excited! He and his mom got to work building the boat. They even found a ladder in the garage to make the boat look like a real boat.
+
+When they were done, they went to the lake. The boy's boat sailed in the water. He was so happy. He put his hands up in the air and shouted, "I am a sailor!"
+
+His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you are!"
+Candy was a young girl. She had long hair, and liked to play outside. One day, Candy was in the park. Suddenly, she heard a whistle. It was very high-pitched and loud.
+
+"What's that noise?" asked Candy.
+
+A bird sitting on a tree replied, "It's my whistle. I can lift it high in the sky!" Candy thought that was very cool and wanted to try it too. 
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+She asked the bird, "Can you teach me how to do it?" 
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+The bird said, "Of course! It's very easy. Just try to lift it up with your mouth." 
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+Candy was excited to try. She lifted the whistle up and down and made music. The bird was happy to hear him. 
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+They played together for hours until Candy's mom called her home. Candy said goodbye to the bird and went home, still carrying the whistle in her hand.
+Once upon a time, there lived a monkey named Sammy. Sammy loved to bathe in the bright lake every morning. One day, a big flood came to Sammy’s lake. The water started to swell, and looked a bit scary.
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+Sammy was worried, so he went and asked his best friend, the alligator, for help. “What should I do?†asked Sammy.
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+“Just hold on tight and don’t bathe for a few days,†said the alligator, “the flood will pass soon and you can have your morning bath again.â€
+
+So Sammy waited until the water level went down. After a few days, the lake was as bright and clean as ever. Sammy was so happy he jumped into the lake and enjoyed a nice warm bath. He promised himself that he would never forget to be careful near water.
+Once upon a time there was a kind dragon. He lived in a cave on top of the tallest mountain. Every day he would look down on the land below. 
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+One day, the dragon saw that people were suffering from the heat. So he flew down from the mountain and began to help them. He used his wings to create a cool breeze and the people were so thankful.
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+“Thank you kind dragon,†they said.
+
+The dragon smiled and said, “I am grateful I could help. I hope you are no longer suffering.†
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+The dragon turned around to leave and the people shouted, “Thank you!â€
+
+The dragon nodded and flew back up to the mountain, where he continued to look down and help people in need.
+Once upon a time there was a small girl called Molly. She was three years old and very brave. 
+
+One day, Molly decided to visit the beach. As soon as she saw the sea, she was so excited! She looked around and saw a big jellyfish. 
+
+Molly shouted to her mom, "Mommy, look! There is a jellyfish!" Molly's mom smiled and said, "Yes, it looks very modern!"
+
+Molly stared at the jellyfish and relaxed. She could feel the sun on her skin and the cool sea breeze. She was so happy!
+
+Suddenly, the jellyfish swam towards her. Molly was scared but she was still brave. She looked at the jellyfish and watched as it passed by. 
+
+Molly smiled, relaxed and waved goodbye to the jellyfish. Then she ran back to her mom and said, "Mommy, I saw the jellyfish!" 
+
+Molly and her mom were both very happy. After spending some time at the beach, they went back home. Molly was happy and relaxed. She had had a wonderful day!
+Mummy and Daddy were at the park with little Jack. 
+Mummy said to Daddy, "Let's suggest to Jack that he wear his new shirt."
+So Daddy said to Jack, "Hey, buddy! Why don't you put on your new shirt?
+Jack replied, "No!"
+Mummy said, "Come on, Jack. Put on the shirt and join us in the park!"
+
+Jack looked at the dead grass and the dead trees and he said, "Ok. I will put on the shirt." 
+So Jack took off his old shirt and put on his new shirt. 
+Daddy smiled and said, "Good job, Jack!" 
+Mummy and Daddy hugged Jack and they all went to the park to have fun.
+Once there was a boy. He was an ordinary boy with an ordinary house. In the house there was a toilet. One day, the boy wanted to rest. So he went to the toilet and sat down.
+
+The boy said to himself, "I'm so tired. I'm sure I can rest here."
+
+Then a funny thing happened. He felt his body get all tingly and he looked around the room. To his surprise, there were toys on the bathroom wall and they were talking to him. 
+
+Toy 1: "We can help you to rest. Just relax and imagine what you'd like to be doing when it's time to rest."
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+Toy 2: "You can imagine that you're on a beach, or anywhere else peaceful."
+
+The boy knew that this was a great idea. So he took a deep breath and imagined himself on a beach with the sun shining down. He felt so relaxed and soon he was fast asleep. 
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+When he woke up, he knew he had found the perfect place to rest!
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He wanted to try something different and go to school. So one day, he calmly grabbed his bag and set off.
+
+Jack arrived at a new classroom. He was a bit scared, but he took a deep breath and entered. The teacher welcomed him and Jack quickly settled into the room.
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+He wanted to learn lots and be careful. At first he found it a little hard, but with the help of the teacher, Jack soon got the hang of things. 
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+At the end of the day, Jack hugged his teacher tightly. He was so proud of himself.  Then he said, “I'm so glad I came here today!â€
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+The teacher smiled at Jack and said, “I'm proud of you too. You were so careful and did a great job.â€
+
+Jack beamed with pride and felt excited for the next day of school.
+Tommy was so excited - he was going to the museum with his mommy and daddy. He had never been to a museum before, and he was curious to find out what was there.
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+When they got to the museum, Tommy spotted a big pond. There were lots of ducks swimming around in it, and it looked like they were having the best time!
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+Tommy asked his mommy if he could splash in the pond too. She said yes, so he put one foot in the water and started to splash about.
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+The ducks enjoyed watching him, and even joined in a game of splash. It was so much fun!
+
+Soon it was time to go home, but Tommy knew he could come back and play at the museum again - that made him happy. His mommy said they could come back on a regular basis, so that made Tommy smile even more.
+Once upon a time there was a small girl named Sara who loved to play. Every day she would visit a big park by the sea.
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+One day while playing with her friends, Sara spotted a big yellow bird. She was so excited that she started to shout and clap her hands.
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+The bird flew down and Sara couldn't believe it when it landed on her knee.
+
+"Tweet tweet!" it said.
+
+Sara was thrilled and she reached out to hug it. But the bird still had her arm in a tight grasp.
+
+Sara asked the bird, "What do you want?"
+
+The bird said, "Can you buy me some peanuts from the store? I'll really like it."
+
+Sara was so excited that she ran to the store and brought back the peanuts. When she returned, the bird was happy and flew away. 
+
+Sara smiled as she watched the bird disappear in the horizon. Her day was filled with excite and adventure!
+The day was sunny and bright. Mimi and her mom were out walking in the park. They listened to the birds singing in the trees and the dogs playing in the grass. Mimi smiled at all the animals.
+
+Suddenly, Mimi stopped walking and said, "Mommy, what's that?" pointing at a little cell on the ground.
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+"It's a cell, darling," said her mom. "It can make amazing things happen."
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+Mimi picked up the cell. "What can it do?"
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+"It can take pictures and calls people. It can do many other things too."
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+Mimi smiled. "Can I keep it?"
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+"Yes, but make sure you take care of it. You need to keep it safe and make sure it doesn't get broken."
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+Mimi held the cell close. "I'll care for it forever."
+Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. He loved to play outside. One day, he was playing in the garden when he heard a loud sound. It was loud and scary. Jack ran inside to find his mom.
+
+Jack's mom saw him and said, “Jack, it's just a harsh storm. I will get you an umbrella.â€
+
+She gave him a big red umbrella and said,  “Now stay safe and don’t get wet!†
+
+Jack was so excited. He waved the umbrella around and said, “Mom, I can play in the rain with my umbrella!†His mom smiled and said, “Yes you can!â€
+
+So Jack went outside, with his red umbrella. He heard the loud loud rain and the thunder, but he felt safe, because his umbrella was bigger than the rain.
+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She loved books and was always very excited to read. Every day she went to the library to read a new book.
+
+One day when she went to the library, she found a book about volcanoes. She was so enthusiastic to learn about them. She opened the book and started to read.
+
+Suddenly, the librarian came over and said: "Would you like to come on a special trip? It's a trip to an active volcano!"
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+Lucy was so excited to go. She said: "Yes! Yes!"
+
+So the librarian took her on the special trip to the volcano. They looked at the big red mountain and watched it every for a long time. She was so excited and could not believe it was real.
+
+When she came back from the trip, she kept reading about volcanoes and was still very enthusiastic about them. She never stopped learning new things!
+Once upon a time there was a brave little girl named Anne. Anne had a special power, she could show people amazing things with her brain.
+
+One day, Anne wanted to show her friends something special, so she used her brain to make bad things turn into happy things. Anne's friends watched in amazement as clouds turned into sunshine and rainbows appeared in the sky. Even though Anne was only three years old, she had a very special power.
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+Anne's friends were so excited that they cheered and shouted, "Anne, you're the best!"
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+"Thank you," said Anne smiling. "You're all the best too!"
+
+Anne's friends hugged her and thanked her for showing them such amazing things with her brain. From that day on, Anne and her friends knew they could always count on her to show them amazing things with her brain.
+Once upon a summer, a family went on a picnic. The little girl, who was quite stubborn, wanted to help her parents feed the animals. But her parents said "no, it's too dangerous".
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+The little girl pouted, but then she had an idea. She said, "maybe I can feed the birds instead". Her parents said, "yes, that's a much better idea".
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+So the little girl brought some bread crumbles and scattered them onto the grass. The birds flocked to the food, chirping happily. 
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+The little girl giggled with delight and said, "look, I fed the birds!".
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+Her parents smiled. They were so proud of their stubborn little girl.
+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sam. She was naughty and liked to have lots of fun.
+
+One day, Sam wanted to meet a dragon. She knew that dragons live in the clouds so she asked her mum if she could try and fly high in the sky.
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+Mum said: "No, it is too dangerous! You must stay here with me."
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+But Sam was naughty. She didn't want to stay and she wanted to fly. So she ran away and flew up high into the clouds.
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+When she got to the top she met a big friendly dragon.
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+The dragon asked: "Why did you come to meet me?"
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+Sam smiled and said: "Because I wanted to have some fun!"
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+The dragon laughed and said: "Okay, then let's have some fun!" So they played tag in the sky all day.
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+When it was time to go home, the dragon said: "Remember to stay where your mum said, and don't be too naughty!"
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+Sam said goodbye, flew down and went home. She was very happy to have met a dragon.
+Once upon a time, there was a big house. Inside the house, there was a family. The family had two children.
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+One day, the children were playing in the living room. Suddenly, there was a loud noise. Smoke was everywhere!
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+The mother ran into the living room. She saw the smoke and started to yell. She said to the children, "What did you do? That was so stupid!"
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+The children said, "We didn't do anything! We were just playing!"
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+The father ran into the room. He saw the smoke too. He looked at the children and said, "Don't worry. I will serve the smoke." He opened all the windows and the smoke went away.
+
+The family was safe again. They all hugged and were very happy.
+Once there was a little girl who loved to explore. She was an adventurous 3 year old and was always looking for exciting new places to explore. One day, the little girl came across a pebble. She picked it up and went home to show her mommy.
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+When she got home, the little girl held out the pebble and said, "Mommy! Look what I found! It's a pebble!" 
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+Her mommy took a look and said, "That pebble looks a bit smelly. Where did you find it?"
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+The little girl smiled and said, "At the park! I saw it peeking out from between the rocks." 
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+Her mommy smiled and said, "That must be where it got so smelly! Let's forget about the pebble. I'll mention it to your daddy when he gets home from work."
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+The little girl nodded, and put the pebble back in the park. She had a great day exploring the park and didn't give the pebble another thought.
+Once upon a time there was a tall tower. It sparkled in the sunlight and was very tough. You see, the tower wasn't just any old tower, it was magical. 
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+One day a small boy named John came to visit the tower. He wanted to climb it and play, but wasn't able to. 
+John asked the magical tower, "Why can't I climb you?"
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+The tower smiled and said, "John, I am too strong for you. But zip around me and you will see why I am so special."
+
+The little boy was very excited. So he zipped around the tower, going faster and faster - until something magical happened. 
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+He noticed a ladder appear in front of him! Shocked, he asked the tower, "Is this ladder for me?"
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+The tower laughed. "Yes, John. This ladder is here for you to climb. Now ascend my tower and you will see something very special."
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+John was thrilled! He grabbed the ladder tightly and climbed the tower. When he reached the top, he saw a beautiful rainbow and knew this was the tower's magical surprise.
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+He thanked the tower and said, "You are so tough, thank you!" The tower smiled and said, "You're welcome, John. I'm glad you enjoyed my surprise!"
+Once upon a time, there was a wise old man. He had lots of time to spend with his family and friends. He would always bring the greatest gifts for them to enjoy.
+
+One day, the wise old man took his family out for a special treat. They went to the store to get a delicious ice cream cone. The old man's grand-daughter was so excited.
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+"Grand-dad, can I get the strawberry flavour?" She asked with a big smile.
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+The old man smiled back and said, "Of course you can, sweetheart. We are going to have the best taste ever!"
+
+Everyone got whatever flavour they wanted and soon they were all enjoying their cool, delicious treat. They all smiled as they ate, knowing that the wise old man had made the sweetest treat possible.
+Once upon a time, there was a very special bird named Peter. Peter had bright blue feathers and a big yellow beak. Every morning Peter would wake up early and sing a song about the start of a new day. All the birds in the forest knew how special Peter was and they would come to listen to him sing. 
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+One morning, Peter was singing a song about spring when a small dinosaur walked up to him. The dinosaur said, "What is this you are singing about?" Peter answered, "Spring! It is a very special time of year. Everything is so new and alive. Nature is changing and it's very unique!" 
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+The small dinosaur smiled and said, "It's so lovely. Can I come with you and see spring?" Peter nodded and said, "Yes! We can explore together and enjoy all the wonders of spring!" 
+
+And they did just that. Together they explored the forest, finding new flowers and animals everywhere. Spring was amazing and Peter was glad to have such a unique friend to experience it all with.
+Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Sam. Sam wanted to find a new friend, so he went to the park. As soon as he arrived, he saw a skull in the park. It was a little scary but also very cool!
+
+Sam said, “Hi there! Do you want to be my friend?â€
+
+The skull said, “Sure! What can we do?â€
+
+Sam thought for a moment and then said, “Let’s go and play on the swing!†The skull agreed and so they went to the swing. Sam was having so much fun that he wanted to send the skull home with a special surprise. He ran to the store to buy a chocolate bar. 
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+When he got back, he said “Here you go! I got you this special chocolate bar.†
+
+The skull was so happy and said, “Thank you so much! I'm going to enjoy this at home!†
+
+Sam and the skull played together all day and were the best of friends. Then, when it was time to go, they said goodbye with big smiles on their faces.
+Once upon a time there was a nice little girl called Rainbow. She was enthusiastic and loved to play. She was especially happy when she had her little wooden flute.
+
+Rainbow was really proud of her flute and wanted to play with it every day. She often shared her music with her family and friends.
+
+One day, Rainbow's mom was worried. She asked Rainbow to be careful and to protect the flute. But Rainbow said the flute was strong and she did not need to take care of it.
+
+Right away, her mom said: "No, Rainbow. You must protect it. The flute can break and if that happens, it will be very sad. Can you make sure it is kept safe and sound?"
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+Rainbow said: "Ok mom. I will protect it so it never breaks."
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+So Rainbow kept her flute safe and made sure no one ever touched it without her permission. Rainbow and the flute were very happy together.
+Once upon a time, there was an enormous ranch in a sunny field. Every day, the sun would shine and make the ranch sparkle. One day, a 3-year-old girl named Abigail was riding her bike around the ranch. She saw a big tractor and stopped to take a closer look.
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+Abigail: “Wow! It’s so big! What is it?â€
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+Her mom: “That’s a tractor, baby. It helps with the farm work.â€
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+Abigail smiled when she heard her mom’s explanation. She thought that tractors were so cool! The sun kept shining and soon Abigail felt warm and happy. With the sun on her face, Abigail felt like she could ride her bike around the ranch forever. 
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+Suddenly, a loud noise cut through the air. It was the sound of a tractor turning on its engine! Abigail was so excited to see it shine in the sunlight as it drove away. She waved goodbye as it got smaller and smaller until it finally disappeared.
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+Abigail smiled as she continued her ride around the ranch in the bright sunshine. She was so happy in that very moment.
+Once there was a big march. Hundreds of people were coming together. But it was getting late. One quick look and the people could tell that something was not right.
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+Suddenly an old man stepped forward. He said, "I can help. I can repair the march."
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+The March leader smiled and said, "Thank you so much. We can use your help."
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+So, the old man went to work. He was very strong. He tightened the strings, he mended the rips, he fixed the holes. Soon, the march was as tight as a drum.
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+The people cheered and clapped. "Thank you!" they shouted to the old man.
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+He smiled and waved. "It was my pleasure," he said. 
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+Everyone thanked the old man for his hard work. With the march now repaired, they could continue on with their march.
+Tina was so excited! She was going to a meeting. Before she went inside, the shop owner showed Tina a colorful drawing he had designed.
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+"Wow! That looks so pretty! What is it?" Tina asked.
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+The shop owner smiled. "It's a boat. I designed it for our meeting today."
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+Tina clapped with glee. "Let's go see the meeting!"
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+They entered the meeting room, and it was filled with colorful decorations. Everyone was talking about the boat design. Everyone seemed to like it.
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+Tina was so happy. She smiled and looked around. "It's so pretty and colorful," she said.
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+The shop owner nodded. "Yes, it is. I'm glad everyone likes it!"
+Once upon a time, two little girls were out in their garden. They were twins; their names were Rachel and Sarah. Rachel was playing with a flower while Sarah sat in the sun. Suddenly, Rachel noticed something that made her very happy. She shouted to her sister, "Look Sarah, look!"
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+Sarah saw it too! It was a beautiful butterfly! Both sisters were enchanted by the beautiful colours of its wings. Rachel asked Sarah, "Do you recognize it?" Sarah said, "Yes, I think I do. It looks like a Monarch butterfly." Rachel was envious of Sarah's knowledge.
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+The sisters kept watching the butterfly until it flew away. Even when it was out of sight, they still felt its beauty. Rachel turned to Sarah and said, "I'm so glad we are twins. We can share beautiful things like this Monarch together." Sarah smiled and nodded her agreement.
+Once upon a time there was a chubby little girl called Abby. She wanted to be healthy, so she asked her mom if she could try eating a vegetable. 
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+"Mom, can I eat a vegetable?" asked Abby. 
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+Her mom smiled and said "Yes, honey. Eating vegetables can help you improve your health."
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+Abby was excited and ran to the kitchen to get a vegetable. She chose a carrot and started nibbling on it. It didn't taste very good, but Abby was determined to eat it. 
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+She kept trying different vegetables and before long, she was eating lots of different healthy foods. She was feeling much better and her mom was so proud of her for improving her eating habits.
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+The End.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah who loved to decorate. Every day, she would open her toy box and pick out something that she could use to make her room look extra special.
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+One day, Sarah decided she wanted to decorate her bookshelf. She opened her toy box, and rummaged around until she found some warm colors. She then grabbed the paintbrush and started painting.
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+Soon, Sarah's bookshelf was covered with the colors of the rainbow! She was so proud of her work that she wanted to show her mom.
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+When Sarah's mom saw the bookshelf, she asked Sarah, "Did you decorate this all by yourself?"
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+Sarah nodded with a big smile on her face and said, "Yes, I did it all by myself!"
+Once upon a time, there were two tiny cats named Ben and Bob. They were special cats because they could talk. 
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+One day, Bob said it was time for lunch and offered to get some milk for them. Ben was so excited and watched as Bob filled two big cups with delicious milk.
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+When Bob was done filling the cups, he made a mistake. All of the milk spilled on the floor! Ben was helpless and felt bad for Bob.
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+Bob said not to worry. He offered to get more milk. Ben waited patiently for Bob to come back, but it seemed like forever. After a few minutes, Bob reappeared carrying the same cups he had left with.
+
+He said that he had taken too long, so he had to start all over again! Ben smiled and they both drank the fresh milk. When they were done, they were happy, full and content.
+Once upon a time there was a family. Dad, Mom and two kids. They lived happily together in a big yellow house.
+
+One special day, when the sun was smiling brightly, they decided to go on a trip to a far away place! All together!
+
+They jumped in the car and drove a long way. When they arrived, they discovered a beautiful beach.
+
+The family were so happy! The two kids ran to the water and started playing in the sand. Dad and Mom smiled at each other. They knew this was going to be a really fun day.
+
+"Let's build a sand castle!" shouted one of the kids.
+
+"Yes! That will be great" replied Mom.
+
+Everyone worked together to build the tallest sand castle ever. It took a long time, but it was worth it. As soon as they finished, Dad said:
+
+"Look! We united and made something amazing! We are a great family!"
+
+Everyone hugged and laughed, knowing that it would be a day that they remembered for a long time.
+Once upon a time there was a jolly old man named Tom. Tom enjoyed gardening and playing with his dog, Max. 
+One day, Tom went to the park. He saw a big statue in the middle of the park. He wanted to take it home to his garden. 
+Tom smiled and said: "I want to take this statue home and put it in my garden. It will look nice there".
+But Max shook his head and said: "No Tom. That statue stays here in the park".
+Tom frowned and insisted: "But I can take the statue home and it will look nice in my garden".
+Max smiled and said: "No Tom. We can't take the statue. Let's go home and play with the ball instead".
+Tom was disappointed, but he agreed. He smiled and thanked Max for being a good friend. 
+They both left the park and had a great time playing and laughing together.
+Once upon a time there were two friends, a rabbit and a bear. They both loved to play in the woods and have lots of fun. 
+
+One day, the rabbit had an urge to find the other animals and ask them to play together. The bear was excited and agreed to join.
+
+They met a squirrel, a bird and a frog who happily joined in the game. They were having loads of fun until the frog started to shout about a war. 
+
+The friends were terrified at the mention of war. "What is war?" asked the rabbit. The frog replied, "War is when two sides fight each other with guns. It is not fun and usually very dangerous."
+
+The friends discussed what to do. The bear said, "Let's go see the wise old turtle. He will know what to do." 
+So off they went, the fat rabbit hopping, the bear walking and the others scampering behind. 
+
+When they reached the turtle, he said, "Friends, war is wrong. The best way to stop it is to find peaceful solutions and talk through your differences."
+
+The friends thanked the turtle and headed back home, determined to always find peaceful solutions when they faced tough times.
+Once upon a time there were two brothers. The first brother, Jack, was smart. The other brother, Tom, was foolish.
+
+One day, Tom was playing with a lamp. He thought it was really cool. Then Jack said, "Tom, don't touch that lamp. It's very dangerous!" But Tom didn't listen. He released the lamp and it crashed onto the ground.
+
+Jack shook his head and said, "Tom, why did you do that? That was so foolish!" Tom looked away and said, "I'm sorry. I won't do it again."
+
+And from that day forward, Tom was more careful with his actions. He learned the lesson that careless behavior would bring nothing but trouble.
+Once upon a time there was a sailor. He had a big ship and liked to explore. One day, he decided to go on a big adventure. 
+
+He was on the boat for a very long time, so he decided to tie the boat to a pole. He climbed up the pole and said, “I can see everything from up here!â€
+
+Just then, he saw a bossy little seagull. The seagull said, “What are you doing? Get down from there!â€
+
+The sailor laughed and said, “I wanted to see my boat and the ocean better.â€
+
+The seagull said, “You should have asked me! I can show you around the ocean. I know everything!â€
+
+The sailor said, “Wonderful! Let’s go!â€
+
+So they went on an adventure and saw so many wonderful things! 
+
+When the sailor got back to his boat, he was so happy and said to the seagull, “Thank you for being my guide.â€
+
+The seagull smiled and said, “You’re welcome! Now tie your boat back up—we don’t want it to drift away.â€
+
+So the sailor tied his boat up and the two of them said goodbye. The sailor thanked the seagull one last time
+Once there was a jolly little girl named Sally. She loved to explore the world around her. Every day she would take off in her little toy vehicle to go on an adventure.
+
+One day, Sally's adventure took her to a big hill. She hopped into her vehicle and began to go up the steep hill. But no matter how much she tried to go up, the vehicle kept going down the other side.
+
+Finally, Sally had an idea. She grabbed a big rock and placed it in front of the vehicle's wheels. When she stepped on the gas the rock kept the vehicle in place and she was able to seat up the hill without any problems.
+
+When she got to the top she was filled with joy. She hugged her vehicle and said "Thank you for helping me seat up that hill"! 
+
+Sally drove happily all the way home, basking in the glory of her adventure.
+Rosy was sad. She wanted to play at the pool, but it was very hot and far away. She sighed and looked out her window at the distant pool.
+
+Just then Mum came in with a smile on her face. “Let’s go to the pool, Rosy!†she said.
+
+Rosy cheered with joy and put on her swimming clothes. She gave her mum a big hug and ran out the door.
+
+When Rosy reached the pool she was happy. She splashed and played until the sun went down. When Mum said it was time to go home, Rosy sighed with content.
+
+It had been a happy day at the pool.
+Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jill who loved to read. She had books everywhere in her room. One day, Jill was feeling adventurous and decided it was time to go on a new journey. She grabbed her favorite book, opened the pages and read a story about a magical bracelet. 
+
+The bracelet was smooth, with bright colors and sparkling stones. She loved the story so much that she wished she could find the bracelet and make it hers. 
+
+Jill looked around her house, but the bracelet was nowhere. She asked her mom, “Where can I find the bracelet?†Her mom said, “I have a surprise for you.†Jill opened her hands and there was a smooth, colorful bracelet just like the one from her book. She was so excited that she put the bracelet on and ran around the house.
+
+The bracelet was the perfect start for Jill’s new adventure!
+Once there was a bear who lived in a hut in the forest. He liked to play with his toys and one day he found a box full of colorful matches. He had never seen such a thing before and thought they were very exciting.
+
+The bear took the box and began to match the pieces together. He tried to make buildings, animals, cars and even some funny hairstyles.
+
+As he was playing a little fox appeared by the door. She looked at the bear and said, “What are you doing? Those matches look pretty ugly!†The bear laughed and said, “It’s not ugly, it’s fun!†
+
+The fox laughed and said to the bear, “Maybe you can build me a hut?†The bear was excited and began to match the pieces together to make a hut. Eventually he had made a perfect little hut which the fox loved.
+
+The fox thanked the bear for the hut and said, “Now you have made something beautiful.†The bear smiled and knew that even something ugly could be beautiful, when it was made with enough love.
+Mama Bear and Baby Bear were walking through the woods. Everywhere they went, it was so peaceful and still. 
+
+Mama Bear said, "Let's find a stream so we can get some water."
+
+So, they walked a bit further and soon spotted a stream. Baby Bear was so excited. He started running towards it.
+
+Mama Bear called out, "Not so fast, Baby Bear. We can get water from a faucet over there."
+
+So, Baby Bear slowly walked over to the faucet, and Mama Bear showed him how to turn the handle. Water started flowing from the faucet, and Baby Bear squealed with delight. He reached out to cup some of the water in his hands. But Mama Bear said, "No, release the faucet first, Baby Bear. That way, the water doesn't spill."
+
+Baby Bear giggled, then he reached up to twist the handle and release the faucet. Mama Bear gave him a hug and said, "You did it! See, that wasn't so hard."
+
+Then they drank the fresh, cold water and enjoyed the beautiful day in the woods together.
+Once upon a time, there was a boy in a boat. He had a sail on his boat and was so excited to go on a journey! He peeped around to make sure everything was in order before he set sail. 
+
+Suddenly, he heard a loud quack coming from behind the boat. He peeped around and saw a playful duck. The silly duck kept quacking and swimming around the boat. 
+
+The boy laughed and smiled at the duck. He said, “Hello there, duck! Are you ready to go on an adventure?â€
+
+The duck kept quacking and the boy laughed again. He was so persistent and determined to have the duck join his journey. Without waiting any longer, he put his sail up and said, “Let’s go, duck!â€
+ 
+The troublemaker duck hopped into the boat and the boy began his journey. Every once in a while, he would peek around to make sure the duck was happy and having fun. 
+
+And so, the boy and his duck friend completed the journey full of laughter and adventure!
+Once there was a little boy named Tom. He loved to play with his baseball. 
+
+One day, he came across a big park. Inside the park there was a baseball field! Tom was so excited! He asked his mom if he could play on the field.
+
+Mom said, "You need to be patient, Tom. You will have to wait your turn, okay?"
+
+Tom nodded his head and said, "Okay, Mom."
+
+Tom cheered as he watched the other kids play. He wanted so badly to join them!
+
+Finally, it was his turn. He picked up his bat and made his way to the pitcher's mound. He swung the bat and hit a home run! Everyone cheered and Tom was so proud. 
+
+He felt like he had won the whole game. He ran to home plate, triumphant. Everyone clapped for him and he smiled widely. 
+
+Tom had learned that being patient was the key to winning the game!
+Once upon a time, there were two friends, Toby and Amy. Toby was a beetle and Amy was a little girl. One day, they went to the park to play.
+
+"Let's pick flowers!" exclaimed Toby. 
+So the two friends looked for the prettiest flowers in the park. Meanwhile, Toby noticed a spicy red flower with many petals.
+
+"How about this one, Amy?" Toby questioned. 
+
+"That looks delicious," Amy replied. She reached out to grab the flower and Toby sensed something was wrong.
+
+"Wait! That's not a flower! That's a chili pepper!" Toby demanded. 
+
+Amy was stunned. She had been fooled by the chili pepper! 
+
+"Oh my! It smells so spicy," she told Toby.
+
+Toby laughed. "Let's look for a beetle now. You can have that chili pepper for a snack!" 
+
+So they continued looking, until they eventually found a small, brown beetle. Toby caught the beetle and let it crawl on his arm.
+
+"This beetle looks so cute!" Amy said with a smile.
+
+And so Toby and Amy spent the rest of the day playing with the beetle and eating the spicy chili pepper.
+Once upon a time, there were two young friends, John and Sarah. One sunny day, John said to Sarah, "Let's go on a safari to explore and have fun!" Sarah nodded, "Yes, let's do it!"
+
+So off they went, searching for adventures. After a while, they came across a small, cute animal. It was a baby monkey, who was stuck in a tree. Poor little thing!
+
+John and Sarah knew they had to help. So they worked together to solve the problem. Sarah held the ladder while John climbed up. He grabbed the smiling monkey and set it free. The monkey ran off and John and Sarah cheered. 
+
+John said, "That was a great safari. Let's go do something else now!" Sarah nodded, "Let's go!" 
+
+The two friends hugged and went off to explore something new. They had a fun day and were so proud of their problem solving adventure. 
+
+The lovely friends never forgot the day that they went on a safari and solved a problem together.
+One day in the park, a little girl named Daisy was playing. She looked up and saw a bright, beautiful flower blooming in the sunlight. Daisy swooped in and picked the flower. She then ran over to a nearby park bench and sat down. 
+
+She looked at the flower closely. It was yellow and smelled so sweet. She smiled and she said to the flower, "You're so pretty!" 
+
+Then she heard a voice. It was coming from the flower. The flower said softly, "Thank you!" 
+
+Daisy couldn't believe it! She said, "Are you talking to me?" 
+
+The flower nodded and said, "Yes! I'm talking to you. Would you like to eat me? I'm very tasty." 
+
+Daisy was so excited she laughed. She said, "Yes, I would love to eat you!" She bit into the flower and it had the sweetest taste of all. 
+
+Daisy was so happy and she thanked the flower for the tasty treat. She said goodbye and ran off to play with her friends. It was a day she would never forget.
+Polly was a little girl. She was three years old. One day she went outside and saw a truck. The truck was big and shiny. It looked very good.
+
+Polly stared at the truck. She liked it very much. She wanted to play with it. "Can I play with the truck? Please can I?" she asked.
+
+Mommy looked at her. She smiled. "Yes, you can play with the truck," she said.
+
+Polly was happy. She ran over to the truck and started pushing it around. She played with the truck all day long. She was so happy and smiled all the time.
+
+At the end of the day, Polly was tired. But she was still happy. She had had a good day playing with the truck.
+Once there were two friends, Tom and Max. They lived on a farm near a small village. 
+
+One day, Tom said to Max, "Let's go to the village to raise some oats!" 
+
+Max was excited and he said, "Yay! I love raising oats!" 
+
+So the two of them set off to the village with their cart. They went to the market, where they found lots of bags of hard oats. 
+
+Tom said, "We need to raise this hard oats to feed the animals at the farm." 
+
+Max nodded and said, "OK. Let's get to work!" 
+
+So the two friends worked together to raise the oats. They loaded the cart with bags and bags of oats. Then they drove back to the farm and shared the oats with all the animals. 
+
+Finally, everyone was happy and well fed. Tom and Max had done a great job!
+Once there was a blue dress that belonged to a really cool girl. Every day the girl would take it out and wear it. She looked very beautiful in her blue dress. One day, she wanted to go out, so she quickly went and put on her dress. 
+
+As she was about to leave the house, she heard a strange noise coming from the bedroom. She couldn't help but go in and investigate. Suddenly, she noticed that her blue dress had vanished! All she could find was a switch.
+
+The girl became so sad and couldn't understand what had happened, until a small voice said, "I can help you find your dress."
+
+The girl turned around and saw a little fairy with glittery wings. She asked, "What can you do to help me find my dress?"
+
+The fairy explained that she had the magic power to return lost things, like the blue dress. She pointed her wand to the switch and, with a little 'pew' sound, the girl's blue dress magically appeared!
+
+The girl thanked the fairy and, just as quickly as she had appeared, the fairy vanished. The girl put on her dress and went out, feeling very happy that the fairy had used her magic to help her out.
+Once upon a time, there was a shy beetle. The beetle lived in a big apple tree. 
+
+The beetle was so quiet that nobody knew it was there. One day, a young girl, who was only three years old, was playing in the backyard, when she spotted the beetle crawling up the tree trunk. 
+
+The girl looked at the beetle and said, "Hello, beetle!" The beetle was scared, so it stayed quiet. 
+
+The girl then said, "Don't be too shy. I just want to be friends!" The beetle was still scared, but eventually it scurried closer to the girl. 
+
+The girl smiled and said, "I'm so happy we can be friends!" From that day on, the beetle and the girl had fun playing together every day. They laughed and played games and had lots of fun. 
+
+The girl and the beetle lived happily ever after.
+Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was only three years old.
+
+One day her mommy wrapped her in a warm scarf. She smiled and said, "This scarf is perfect for you."
+
+The little girl was so excited! She had a goal - she wanted to play outside in the snow.
+
+She said to her mommy, "Can I go now?"
+
+Her mommy said "Yes, but wrap up very tight. You don't want to get too cold!"
+
+So, the little girl found her hat, scarf and mittens and put them on. She hugged her mommy goodbye then ran outside.
+
+The snow was perfect! The little girl was so happy. She ran and skipped and twirled around. She felt so warm and cozy in her scarf.
+
+The little girl could not believe how perfect her day was. She felt so happy that she shouted out, "Mommy, I love my perfect scarf."
+Once upon a time there were two sisters, named Ali and Maria. They were walking together in the rain, and it was very wet. Maria had a plan and she told it to Ali.
+
+"Let's play a game," said Maria.
+
+"What kind?" asked Ali.
+
+"We'll design a spell that will make it stop raining," said Maria.
+
+So the two sisters started to design the spell. They got a piece of paper and wrote down the words for the spell. Then, Maria said the words and the rain slowly stopped. The sky became blue and the sun began to shine.
+
+Ali and Maria smiled at each other and clapped their hands. Maria had designed a spell that stopped the rain. They had never done something like this before and they were really proud of themselves. 
+
+When they went home, they told their parents all about the spell they had designed. They were so excited to show them, and their parents were very impressed with the spell. 
+
+And that's how Ali and Maria designed a magical spell to make the rain stop.
+Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She wanted to search for something. So, Lucy went to the park to look around. 
+
+She saw a big bench and ran over to it. She sat down on the bench and started searching. 
+
+Suddenly, she saw a healthy apple on the ground. She was very excited and shouted, "Mommy, look at me! I found an apple!"
+
+Mommy came over and said, "That's great, Lucy! That apple looks very healthy. Let's take it home and have it for dessert!"
+
+So Lucy and her mommy picked the apple up and took it home. Lucy was happy that she had found something special in the park.
+Clara looked out the window and saw a furry animal. It was standing there, looking up at her. She ran to the back door and opened it.
+
+"Hello!" she shouted.
+
+The furry animal said hello back.
+
+"What's your name?" Clara asked.
+
+"My name is Fluffy," said the furry animal.
+
+Clara smiled.
+
+"Do you like candy?" she asked.
+
+"Yes I do!" said Fluffy.
+
+Clara excitedly ran into the house and grabbed a bag of candy. She came back out and handed it to Fluffy.
+
+"Thank you!" Fluffy said.
+
+Fluffy stood up, waved goodbye, and ran off into the woods. Clara waved back and watched until Fluffy was out of sight.
+
+She smiled, then turned and went back into her house, clutching the bag of candy close to her chest.
+Once there were two people, Jack and Sarah. They went for a walk in the forest. Jack was feeling nervous. 
+
+Sarah said, "Let's go a bit deeper into the forest, Jack."
+
+Jack was nervous, but he said, "Ok, let's go." 
+
+They went further into the forest and suddenly Jack realized he had lost Sarah. He called out, "Sarah! Sarah!" But Sarah did not answer. 
+
+Jack was so scared and he started to cry. Then, from behind a bush, Sarah said,"Jack, I'm here! I was looking for some flowers."
+
+Jack was glad and he hugged Sarah tight. He said, "Let's never get lost again!" And they walked out of the forest, hand in hand.
+One day a young girl was walking with her mom in the park. It was a bright, sunshiny day. As they walked, the young girl spied a little butterfly fluttering around. She looked up at her mom and said, "Look at that pretty butterfly!" Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it is very pretty." 
+
+Suddenly, the sky grew dark and the wind started to pick up. Rain began to fall and thunder rumbled in the distance. The young girl felt scared. "Mama, let's go home!", she cried out.
+
+Her mom grabbed her daughter's hand and they started running towards their house. Suddenly, a loud lightning strike pierced the sky near them. The young girl screamed and started crying. After a few moments, they arrived home and ran inside. 
+
+The young girl's mom hugged her tight and tucked her into her warm and cozy crib. After a few moments, the little girl's tears were gone, and she was fast asleep. 
+
+Outside, the rain was still coming down, but it was gentle and peaceful now. The thunder had passed and the dark sky was beginning to clear away. A few stars emerged from the evening sky, and the moon shone brightly, bringing a gentle, sweet peace to the night.
+Once there were two friends, Jack and Sam. Together they wanted to find potatoes for dinner.
+
+"Let's go," said Jack. "I know where there are some potatoes."
+
+The two friends ran off to find the potatoes. It was an easy job, since they both knew where to look.
+
+After a while, they found the potatoes. The potatoes were big and round, just like ones they had seen before.
+
+"These are perfect!" said Sam.
+
+"Yes they are," Jack replied. "Let's take them home and cook them for dinner."
+
+The two friends gathered as many potatoes as they could carry and headed back home. Soon, they had a delicious meal of potatoes for dinner. It was easy and yummy!
+Once upon a time there was a young boy named John. John wanted to play outside in the sunshine, so he put on his shoes and went out in to the bright day. 
+
+John soon discovered a big lake. He looked at the lake and saw a beautiful image of the sun reflecting off the rippling water. John wanted to get closer, to get a better look at the pretty picture.
+
+John started to walk towards the lake, when suddenly he heard a loud voice. It was his Mom, warning him to stay away.
+
+John's mom said: "John, do not go too close to the lake. It's very deep and it can be dangerous." 
+
+John listened to his Mom and decided to have a picnic instead. His Mom packed him a delicious lunch and they both sat down in the grass.
+
+John thought it was much safer to stay on dry ground. He took a big bite of his sandwich and smiled. He knew his Mom was just trying to keep him safe.
+Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Pat. Pat really loved carrots! One day he was hopping outside looking for a carrot.
+
+He saw a big, long carrot in the ground and he was so excited! He hopped over to the carrot and reached out to grab it. Pat tried to use his sharp teeth to bite it out of the ground, but it was stuck.
+
+Nearby, he saw his friend Tommy the squirrel. Pat said, "Hi Tommy! I'm trying to get this carrot out of the ground, but it's too hard. Can you help me?"
+
+Tommy smiled and said, "Sure thing Pat! Let me get my sharp claws and try to pull it out."
+
+Tommy started to use his claws to dig around the carrot and after a few minutes, he was able to pull it out!
+
+Pat thanked Tommy and said, "Yay! Now I can have a yummy treat!"
+
+With a happy hop, Pat and Tommy shared the long, juicy carrot together.
+Once there was a nice boy named Tim. He loved to go to the beach and play in the sand. One day, he discovered a special rock near the edge of the gray tide. He picked it up and started stirring the water around it.
+
+Tim thought the water was so much fun and quickly created a little pond. He looked around him, with the sun shining brightly and the birds chirping in the sky.
+
+Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was coming from deep inside the water! "What are you doing?" it said. It was a baby fish!
+
+Tim was so surprised and excited. He said, "I'm stirring the water to make a pond."
+
+The baby fish smiled and said, "That's a wonderful idea. Let me help you!"
+
+So Tim and the baby fish worked together to make a big, beautiful pond. They both smiled, happy with their work. They waved goodbye to each other and said, "See you soon!"
+Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was three years old and very independent. She loved to explore and find new places.
+
+One day she went exploring and opened a door. Inside was a big chamber. Lucy had never seen such a place before! She was curious and wanted to see what was inside.
+
+Lucy asked the chamber, “What is here?†The chamber didn’t answer. Lucy asked again, “Can I come inside?â€
+
+Suddenly the chamber began to glow and a voice spoke, “Yes, you may come in.â€
+
+Lucy was excited and stepped inside. She found lots of wonderful things and made new friends. She stayed in the chamber all day, playing and exploring.
+
+At the end of the day, Lucy said goodbye to her new friends and thanked the chamber for letting her in.
+
+“I had a wonderful time,†she said. “Thank you for being so independent!†The chamber smiled and waved goodbye as Lucy stepped through the door.
+Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to go on adventures. One snowy day she put on her warm mittens and stepped outside. She saw huge snowflakes falling and thought “This is perfect! I will make the best snowman ever!â€
+
+So she began to gather the snow and squeeze it all together until it was just right. She used some pieces of coal to make the eyes and buttons and a big red carrot for the nose.
+
+The little girl was so happy with her snowman. She stepped back and said “It’s perfect!â€
+
+Just then, from behind the snowman, a voice called out. “Hello!†the voice said, “Can you help me? I’m so cold!â€
+
+The little girl looked down and saw a small snowball that was shaking. She smiled and said “Of course! I’ll help you.†She gently picked up the snowball, gave it a big squeeze and tucked it into her mitten. The little snowball felt so much warmer and said “Thank you! You’re very kind.â€
+
+And they all lived happily ever after!
+Once upon a time there was a little boy named Joe. He loved playing in his backyard. One day, Joe saw something shiny in his backyard. He looked closer and there were gears all around. He wondered what the gears were for.
+
+Joe asked his mom, "Mommy, what does this shiny stuff do?"
+
+His mom said, "That's gear. It helps things work."
+
+Joe was excited. He asked, "Can I play with it?"
+
+His mom said, "Yes, you can. Just be careful, it needs to stay in one piece and work just fine."
+
+Joe carefully picked up the gear and started playing. He made it spin and move around. Then Joe gathered more gears and made himself a big wheel that he rode on. He was having lots of fun.
+
+When Joe was done playing, he put the gears away safely and ran inside. His mom smiled when she saw him and said, "That gear looks like it worked just fine."
+
+Joe smiled and said, "It did! I had a lot of fun."
+One morning, Jack woke up feeling calm. He looked out the window and saw that the sun was shining.
+
+He hopped out of bed and ran to the couch. He jumped on it, wanting to have some fun.
+
+He asked his mom, "Can we reverse the couch?"
+
+His mom smiled and said, "Yes, we can! Let's turn it around."
+
+Jack helped his mom move the couch. They reversed it so that the back was now in the front.
+
+Jack smiled and said, "It looks different!" He jumped on the couch and laughed.
+
+The couch was now in the reverse and Jack felt satisfied. He had turned the couch around and now it looked very different. It was a fun way to start the day!
+Once upon a time there was a brave girl named Sue. One day Sue looked up at the sky and saw a deep blue eye. It was so big! It was like nothing Sue had ever seen before.
+
+Sue knew she was brave and she wanted to take a closer look. She looked around for something to help her, and saw a long, tall ladder. She asked her Mom if she could borrow it and her Mom agreed.
+
+Sue put the ladder up against the sky and began to climb. When she reached the top, she found herself directly underneath the giant eye. She was so close she could almost touch it.
+
+But still, she was scared. She looked up into the deep blue eye and called out to it. "Hello? Do you dare me to touch you?"
+
+Suddenly the eye blinked and spoke back. "Yes Sue, I dare you. See how brave you are!"
+
+She smiled and reached up to touch the deep blue eye. When she did, a wonderful thing happened. Sue found herself soaring through the air on the back of a magical bird. Sue had never felt so free!
+
+Sue and the bird flew around the clouds and marveled at the beauty of the world from up in the sky. Finally, the bird dropped Sue back off back safely on the ground, and Sue thanked it for the daring adventure.
+Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were Jack and Jill. One day, Jack and Jill decided to go for a walk on a special trail.
+
+As they walked, the trail began to twist and turn. The trail was so long that the friends got very tired.
+
+Jack said to Jill, "I want to stop. I can't walk any more!"
+
+Jill replied, "It's okay. We can rest for a bit. This trail is flexible. We can always come back later."
+
+So Jack and Jill took a break. After a while, they were feeling rested and ready to carry on exploring the trail. It wasn't long before they reached the end of the trail and they were very happy. 
+
+The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a city. It seemed so big and strange to a girl named Jamie. She wanted to explore it but her mommy said it was too dangerous. 
+
+One day, Jamie peeked out her window and saw a calm city far below.
+
+"Mommy, can I go out and explore the city?" she asked.
+
+"No, Jamie. It's too dangerous for a little girl like you," her mommy replied.
+
+Jamie sighed, but she knew if she waited, she'd see the city in a new way. 
+
+The next morning, Jamie peeked from her window and it seemed calmer. She begged her mommy to let her go explore, and this time she said yes. 
+
+Jamie was so excited as she wandered around the city. She no longer felt scared. She felt brave, and calm in the city's embrace.
+The big jazz band was all ready to play. The horns blew and the drums beat, but the band couldn't start. The conductor had one simple request - to delay the show for just a few moments.
+
+The children in the audience were getting impatient. One little three year old shouted out, "Why do we have to wait?" 
+
+The conductor smiled and said, "Well the performers need just a few minutes to get ready for you. We don't want to give a bad show and so we need to delay the show a bit."
+
+The little three year old nodded and said, "That's okay." 
+
+And so the big jazz band played and they played very well! Everyone was very pleased. The little three year old clapped along and smiled. 
+
+The show was a success, thanks to that little three year old's understanding of a simple request to delay.
+Once there was a car that liked to move. It was a red car and it zoomed around the street. It made a loud noise when it moved.
+One day a different car stopped next to it. It was blue. The blue car said, "Hey! Why are you making that loud noise?"
+The red car said, "Because I like to move and zoom around the street. It's fun!"
+
+The blue car said, "That sounds like fun. Can I come with you?"
+
+The red car replied, "I'd love that! Let's go!"
+
+So the red car and blue car zoomed around the street together. They made a loud noise and had lots of fun. At the end of the day they said goodbye to each other and promised to do it again soon.
+Mommy had a little comb. She used it every day to comb her hair. One day while she was combing her hair, she dropped the comb.
+
+“Oh no!†Mommy said.
+
+The comb had fallen on the other side of the sofa. Mommy tried to reach for it but she couldn’t.
+
+“Mommy, let me help,†said the little child.
+
+He crawled under the sofa and stretched out his arm. He grabbed the comb with his tiny fingers and handed the comb back to Mommy.
+
+Mommy smiled at her little helper. “Thank you, sweetheart,†said Mommy.
+
+The little child beamed with pride. He had helped his Mommy and he couldn’t wait to tell his friends.
+Mum and Dad took Max on a fun vacation. They had a great time on the beach, eating yummy treats and playing in the sunshine. 
+
+When it was time to go back home, Max was sad. Mum cuddled Max and said thoughtfully, "We got to do so many fun things. Don't be sad, we can have a little nap and then it will seem like the vacation isn't over!" 
+
+Max smiled, and asked if he could bring his beach blanket back home to snuggle with. Mum smiled and said, "Of course you can!" 
+
+Max was so happy. He curled up on his blanket with his favourite toy and had a nap. When he woke up, he still felt like he was on vacation!
+The farmer walked down the road. He was in search of a vendor to help him. He made a request to each one that he saw but none of them seemed to have what he wanted.
+
+At last he found a vendor who was very curious. He asked the farmer what he was looking for. The farmer was very excited and he happily said that he wanted some fruits.
+
+The vendor said, "Yes, I have lots of fruits. Do you have any specific kind in mind?" The farmer smiled and said, "Yes, I'm looking for apples, oranges and pears!"
+
+The vendor nodded and said, "I can get those for you. How many would you like?"
+
+The farmer was very pleased and said, "Can I have three apples, two oranges and four pears please?"
+
+The vendor smiled and said, "Yes, I can do that for you. That will be all for now?"
+
+The farmer thanked the vendor and said, "Yes, that will be all. Thank you so much!"
+
+The vendor smiled and said, "You're welcome! Have a great day!"
+Once upon a time, there were two boys, Pete and Jay. They were best friends. Every day, they would play together.
+
+One day, Pete and Jay were counting numbers. Pete said, "I can count up to ten!" Pete was so proud.
+
+Jay wanted to show how smart he was too. He said, "I can count higher than that!"
+
+Pete was surprised. He asked, "How high can you count, Jay?"
+
+Jay smiled. He said, "I can count higher than the stars in the sky! I can count up to one hundred!"
+
+Pete was amazed. He had a big, round nose and he felt so rich because his best friend was so smart.
+
+The two friends hugged and then went off to play. Pete was happy and Jay was proud. They both felt so rich.
+One day, three friends, Tom, Max and Ann, were having some fun in the park. Tom had a toy car but he didn't have anyone to play with him. So, he asked Max to lend it to him.
+
+Max said, “Yes! I will lend you my car. But can you do something for me?â€
+
+Tom thought for a moment and then replied, “Yes, I can do something for you. What do you want me to do?†
+
+Max said, “I want you to write a special poem for me. It should be very thoughtful and make me feel happy.â€
+
+Tom said, “That's a great idea! I'll work on it soon.â€
+
+So, Tom worked hard on his poem and Max worked on his toy car. Then, when they were done, they showed each other their creations. Max was very impressed with Tom's poem and they both enjoyed spending the day together.
+Once upon a time, there was a tall man. He wanted to try something new, so he decided to enter the forest. As he entered, he heard a sound. It was a loud and strange noise. The man was scared, so he stopped and asked, "What was that sound?"
+
+Suddenly, a giant appeared in front of him. The giant was very tall. He said, "I made that sound. It is my loud roar."
+
+The man was still scared, but he was also curious. He asked, "Why did you roar?"
+
+The giant said, "I wanted to scare you away because this is my home. I live in the forest and I don't want anyone entering without my permission."
+
+The man was so sorry and he said, "I'm sorry. I will never enter the forest again without asking first."
+
+The giant smiled and said, " That's ok. You can come and visit, but always remember to ask first."
+
+The man thanked the giant and left the forest. He learned his lesson and from then on always remembered to ask before entering the forest.
+Once there was a strong girl. She was playing in the park with a hoop. She was having lots of fun but then it started to rain.
+
+The girl looked around, feeling sad. Then an old man saw her. He was walking with a big umbrella.
+
+The old man smiled and said, "Would you like to borrow my umbrella so you can finish playing with your hoop?"
+
+The girl smiled and said, "Thank you! I would love that very much."
+
+The girl finished playing with her hoop. When she was done the old man gave her back the umbrella.
+
+The girl thanked the old man and ran off, laughing. She was so happy to finish her fun in the park.
+Timmy was an intelligent bunny. He loved to explore the world around him.
+
+One day, he hopped up high into the sky. Timmy looked around, admiring the beauty of the clouds. 
+
+As he hopped far away, Timmy noticed a strawberry. He wanted to taste it.
+
+He hopped closer and said, "Hello, Strawberry. Can I taste you?" 
+
+The strawberry replied, "Yes, please do, Timmy! I would love it if you tasted me!"
+
+Timmy smiled and said, "Yummy!" as he nibbled away.
+
+The strawberry was sweet and juicy. Timmy had a wonderful time tasting the strawberry and admiring the sky. It was a special day for him!
+Once upon a time, a brave cop was walking through the woods. Suddenly, they heard a loud roar.
+
+"What was that noise?" wondered the cop.
+
+Just then, they spotted a big, grey tiger! The brave cop was scared, but they stayed brave and stepped closer.
+
+The tiger said. "I am just looking for a snack and I can't find anything to eat!"
+
+The cop smiled and said, "Don't worry, I know a place where food is always available. Follow me!"
+
+So, the cop and the tiger began walking through the woods together. As they walked, the cop showed the tiger lots of different plants and animals they could eat.
+
+At the end of their journey, the cop and the tiger both said goodbye with a friendly roar and the tiger went off in search of food.
+
+And they all lived happily ever after.
+Once upon a time, two friends, Grandma and Timmy, were getting ready for a picnic. Grandma packed a basket with food and she provided Timmy with his special blanket. Grandma said to Timmy, "Let's go, the picnic will be fun!"
+
+Timmy nodded excitedly. So the two of them headed off to the park. But when they got there, it was cold and windy. Grandma said, "It's too cold for a picnic. Let's go home." 
+
+But Timmy didn't want to go home. He said, "Let's have a picnic anyway!" Grandma smiled and said, "Ok, let's give it a try!" 
+
+They sat down on Timmy's blanket and shared their picnic. They ate sandwiches and cakes and told each other stories. Grandma even made Timmy laugh with her funny jokes. They had a wonderful picnic despite the cold weather. 
+
+When the picnic was over, Grandma gave Timmy a big hug. Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you for providing a picnic for us, Grandma." 
+
+Grandma smiled and said, "You're welcome. Anytime, Timmy!"
+Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl named Dylan. She lived in a happy home with her mom and dad. Every day, Dylan liked to take a walk along the beach. She would look for shells and marvel at the waves.
+
+One day, Dylan asked her mom to come with her on her walk. Her mom said yes, so off they went. As they walked along the beach, they found lots of things that were different colours and shapes. Dylan liked to pick up the things and giggle at them.
+
+Mom and Dylan eventually sat down at the edge of the beach. They looked out towards the sea and enjoyed the sunshine. Then, Dylan brought out a delicious treat. It included yummy apples and oranges. "Taste this," Dylan said to her mom. Mom took a bit and said "Mmm, this is very tasty!"
+
+Just then, they heard somebody calling out their names from the shore. It was Dylan's dad coming to join the walk! Dad smiled and said "Let's go for a walk together. It'll be fun!" So off they went, the three of them, hand in hand. As they walked along the beach, Dad pointed out all the different things they could see. And of course, he tasted the tasty fruits too. 
+
+It was a marvelous walk and a wonderful day. Everybody had a smile on their face. When they reached the end of the walk, Dylan,
+Once upon a time there was a mommy and her little girl. The mommy wanted to take her daughter to a cafe to have some yummy treats. When they got there, the daughter saw a big glass window filled with delicious colourful cookies. She asked her mommy for one. Her mommy said OK and ordered a cookie for her. 
+
+When it arrived, it was covered in sprinkles and had smiley faces too. The little girl was so excited and said "Cookie looks crazy!" Her mommy said "Yes, it's so pretty!"
+
+Munching happily on the cookie, the little girl and her mommy had a wonderful time.
+Once upon a time, there was a furry, fashion loving kitty called Coco. She lived with her friend, a little puppy called Patch, in a small house.
+
+One day, Coco and Patch decided to have a special lunch. Coco ordered food from a cafe, while Patch ordered a new dress from a shop.
+
+When the orders arrived Coco said, “Oooh, my food looks yummy!â€.
+
+“And my dress is so pretty,†Patch said. “It has lots of furry parts and it’s in my favorite colors. I love it!â€
+
+Coco and Patch had a fun day, eating lunch and trying on their new clothes. They were very happy with their orders and enjoyed the rest of the day.
+Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a baby. The mommy was getting ready for a meeting. She said to the baby, "I am going to the meeting now. Don't forget to clean your toys!" But the baby didn't listen. He was too busy playing with his blocks.
+
+Mommy left, and soon it was time for the meeting to start. But mommy had forgotten something at home. She realized that she had forgotten her important papers, so she hurried back.
+
+When she got home, the baby was still playing with his toys. He had forgotten all about cleaning them. Mommy said to him, "That was a foolish thing to do! I told you to clean your toys before the meeting, but you didn't listen." The baby was very sorry, and promised to be better next time. 
+
+The mommy smiled and said,"It's alright, sweetheart. Just remember to listen next time I tell you something important." The baby nodded and gave her a hug. Then they both said goodbye and mommy was off to the meeting.
+Once upon a time there was a special dancer. She was very unusual but loved to dance all day long.
+
+One day, the dancer was walking in the forest and noticed something unusual ahead. As she got closer, she realized it was a magical fairy! The fairy had rainbow wings and a sparkly dress.
+
+The dancer stepped closer and said "Hi! What are you doing in the forest?". But instead of answering, the fairy just smiled and started to whisper something. The dancer couldn't understand what the fairy was saying.
+
+Eventually, the dancer heard the fairy say "Follow me!" She was so excited and started to follow the fairy. "Where are we going?" she asked, but the fairy just kept on whispering.
+
+They walked to an old, abandoned house in the middle of the forest. The dancer was surprised that the fairy wanted her to come here. Through the window, she could see lots of other fairies dancing inside. The dancer couldn't believe her eyes!
+
+The fairy said "We have been expecting you. Welcome to the unusual fairy dance!". The dancer realized that the strange whispers she had heard were invitations to a magical fairy party. She smiled and happily joined the dance.
+Once upon a time, there was a brave boy. His name was Sam. One day, Sam was walking in the wild woods and he saw something in the river. It was an alligator! The alligator looked very scary. Sam was scared but he did not run away.
+
+He just looked at the alligator and said, "Hi, little alligator. Are you okay?" Suddenly, the alligator started to cry. It was stuck in the water and could not get out.
+
+Sam knew he had to help the alligator. He said, "Don't cry, little alligator. I will rescue you!" Sam got in the water and pulled the alligator out.
+
+The alligator was happy and said, "Thank you, Sam, for rescuing me. I feel much better now". 
+
+Sam smiled and said, "My pleasure. Be careful next time. The wild woods can be dangerous!" 
+
+The alligator waved at Sam and ran away. Sam was happy that he helped the alligator. He continued to explore the wild woods.
+Once upon a time, there was a boy called Sam. He was a very big boy and he loved to whistle. Everywhere he went, he would whistle a happy tune.
+
+One day, Sam decided to go for a walk. He whistled as he walked along the path. Suddenly, he heard a noise in the bushes. It was a bird, chirping away. Sam was so excited. He started to whistle back at the bird.
+
+The bird started to fly out of the bush and towards Sam. It landed on his shoulder. Sam thought he was dreaming. He whispered to the bird, "hello there! What's your name?"
+
+The bird said in a cheerful voice, "My name is Wake. I love to whistle too. Let's whistle together!"
+
+So Sam and the bird Wake whistled a happy tune, and they both laughed. Sam was so excited that he had made a new friend. From that day on, they were the best of friends. Everywhere Sam went, Wake was sure to follow. Together, they whistled the happiest tunes anyone had ever heard.
+Once upon a time, there was a furry, hairy paw. It belonged to a nice little kitten.
+
+The kitten loved to play games. It could chase a ball, hide in a box, and climb up a tree. Every day was a special day for the little paw. 
+
+One day, the paw wanted to try something new. So, it hopped onto the couch and said, "I'm going to jump!"
+
+The paw tried and tried but it couldn't jump. It was getting tired and frustrated. Then a kind voice said, "Maybe I can help."
+
+It was a friendly bear. The bear offered the paw a hand and said, "Let's play together."
+
+The paw was so happy! It jumped onto the bear's furry back and they played all day! The paw had so much fun with its new friend. 
+
+At the end of the day, they hugged goodbye. The paw gave the bear a big smile and waved to it as it hopped away. 
+
+The little paw was so glad that it had made a new friend. It was the best day ever!
+Fred and his mom were at the park. Fred was wearing his favourite shirt. It was green with a silly pattern.
+
+Fred said to his mom, "I like my shirt!"
+
+His mom replied, "Me too, it looks nice on you!"
+
+Suddenly, they heard a voice. It was coming from a nearby tree. They looked up and saw a bird with a bright yellow shirt. Its shirt was exactly the same as Fred's!
+
+Fred was amazed. He said, "Hey, the bird has my shirt!"
+
+His mom said, "That's right! That's why it recognized you!"
+
+Fred smiled and waved at the bird. The bird waved back with its wing. Then, it flew away.
+
+Fred felt very happy. It was nice to be recognized by the bird. He liked his silly shirt even more now.
+There were two little kids named Jake and Maggie. Jake wanted to play baseball. He picked up the ball and ran to the backyard. Maggie followed him. She was very excited. 
+
+When they got to the backyard, Jake threw the ball high up in the sky. He yelled "Go catch it, Maggie!" Maggie looked and saw the ball way up in the air. She thought it was too high, so she started to cry.
+
+Maggie said, "I'm too cold!"
+
+Jake said, "No, don't cry! I'll help you. Come on, yell with me!"
+
+So Jake and Maggie both yelled, "Catch the ball!" And Maggie jumped up and caught the ball. It was cold, but she was so happy.
+One day, Jim was playing in the garden with a blue magnet. He wanted to make something exciting with it. Suddenly, he had an idea. He asked his mum, "Mum, can I sack the magnet?"
+
+Mum replied, "Yes, Jim, you can."
+
+Jim was so excited. He grabbed the blue magnet and found a sack. He put the magnet inside the sack and started to swing it above his head. He swung it round and round, till it flew far away. 
+
+Jim ran after it and was so pleased to see it. He ran back to show his mum. 
+
+Mum gasped, "Where did you find it?"
+
+Jim grinned, "Inside the sack!"
+Mum and Dad took Tim to the big park. Tim was so excited. Mum and Dad said he could get in a huge pool of water. Tim ran over to the pool. It was so wide and big. 
+
+Mum said she had to measure how deep the pool was. She measured it with her long stick. The stick went right into the water very deep. She said it was very deep and safe.
+
+Tim was so happy. He asked if he could get in the pool. Dad said yes, but he had to be careful and not go too deep. Tim said he would be careful. So Mum and Dad let him get in the pool. 
+
+The water felt cool and nice. He splashed around with his arms and legs. Mum and Dad said he was doing a great job! 
+
+Tim was very happy. He had lots of fun swimming in the big pool.
+Once there was an elephant named Elle. Elle really wanted to use the toilet, so she asked her friend Joe if she could use his. Joe said, “Yes, Elle, you can use my toilet.â€
+
+So Elle began walking towards his house when she noticed a gray toilet sitting in a field. She had never seen a gray toilet before. She waddled over and it was just the right size for her. She was so excited to use it!
+
+She sat down and let out a big sigh. But, when she tried to flush it, nothing happened. She called out to Joe, “Joe, I can’t get this gray toilet to flush!â€
+
+Joe came over and he saw that Elle was sitting on a rock that looked like a toilet. He chuckled and explained, “Elle, that’s not a real toilet. It’s just a rock that looks like a toilet. Come on, I’ll show you to my real toilet.†
+
+So Elle and Joe walked to Joe’s house and Elle was finally able to use the real toilet. She was so glad to have a safe and comfortable place to go. From then on, Elle only used real toilets and stayed away from gray rocks in the field.
+Tommy was walking around a big building when he saw something that made him very excited. It was a brown office, the best kind. He knew exactly what he wanted to do, he had to go inside. He insisted on it and began running towards the door.
+
+Tommy opened the door and went inside but it was very quiet. He looked all around but there was nobody inside. He could not understand why the office was so still and empty. He shouted, "Hello, is anyone here?"
+
+He soon heard a voice. It was coming from behind the desk. "Yes, I'm here. What are you doing in my office?" Tommy was delighted to find someone and he explained that he was looking for a place to play. The man behind the desk had a big smile and said, "Well, you must work very hard if you want to play. Shall we get started?"
+
+Tommy nodded and set to work. The man showed him how to do the work and together they worked until it was time for Tommy to go home. He thanked the man for his help and insisted on one more thing - he was allowed to come back as often as he wanted. The man agreed and sent him off with a smile.
+One day, a little girl was walking around the park. She saw a very big spot on the grass. She ran over to it and reached out her hand. When she touched it, she felt something heavy in the spot. She pulled it out and saw an old coin. She was so excited and thanked the spot for giving her the coin. 
+
+The girl ran home and showed her mom the old coin. Her mom smiled and said, "It's a very old coin! It must be valuable." 
+
+The little girl was happy and thanked her mom. She put the heavy coin in her pocket and held onto it tightly. From then on, the little girl and her mom went to the park every day, hoping to find more coins. 
+
+The end.
+Once there was a judge who was very sorry. He was always sad, no matter how hard he tried to be happy. One day an idea sprung to him. 
+
+The judge went and bought a huge trampoline and put it in the middle of the park for everyone to use. He was so excited to see the kids bouncing on it and smiling. 
+
+When the kids saw the judge, they ran up to him, asking why he had been so sad. 
+
+The judge smiled and said, "I was just feeling sorry, but seeing you all have fun on the trampoline makes me very happy." 
+
+The kids were so happy and thanked the judge for the trampoline. They bounced the entire day and found joy in the simplest things.
+
+The judge was so glad that he had been able to make people happy and from then on, he was no longer sad.
+Once there was a little boy named Joe. He was three-years-old and he loved to smile. He smiled all the time. Even when he was sad, or mad, he would still smile.
+
+Joe's mom was happy he was always so cheerful, so one day she decided to make him something special. She asked Joe what he wanted and he said 'cheese'.
+
+So his mom went to the store and bought some cheese for Joe. When she came home, Joe gave her a big smile. He was so happy!
+
+On the dinner table, his mom sliced some of the cheese and Joe ate it with a smile. It was so easy and super yummy.
+
+After dinner, Joe's mom asked him "Did you like it, Joe?"
+
+Joe smiled, "Yes I did, Mommy!"
+Once upon a time there were two best friends. One was called Emma, and one was called Sarah. Emma and Sarah did everything together, and were always very happy.
+
+The two of them decided to go for a picnic one day. They packed a basket and went to the park. Emma brought a blanket and Sarah brought a ball. 
+
+It was a warm, sunny day, and the two of them laughed and acted silly. At noon, the two of them stopped their playing and shared a picnic lunch. The food was very tasty, and the day was so pretty. 
+
+Emma turned to Sarah and said, "We should do this every day! It's so fun!" Sarah smiled, and nodded her head. 
+
+And so, every day, Emma and Sarah went to the park, had their picnic and acted silly. They were the best of friends and always had such a wonderful time together.
+Once upon a time, there was a brave little boy. His name was Paul. He was three years old, and he lived with his mom.
+
+One day, Paul wanted to be independent. So, he wanted to go visit the subway. He asked his mom if he could go.
+
+"Mom, can I go visit the subway?" Paul asked.
+
+"Yes, you can go," said his mom.
+
+Paul was so excited. He grabbed his coat and went out the door to visit the subway.
+
+When he arrived, Paul was so happy. There were so many things to see and explore in the subway. He saw a mouse, a train, and lots of interesting people.
+
+Paul had a great time visiting the subway. He even made a new friend. His name was Bill and he had the same passion for exploring.
+
+At the end of the day, Paul was very proud of himself. He had been brave and independent, and had had a wonderful day.
+Once upon a time, there was a tired little girl. She was very tired and wanted to take a nap.
+
+But the little girl was eager to play too. She saw an old, round blanket in the corner. She picked it up and held it close.
+
+The little girl decided to fold it up and make a fort. She ran here and there, folding and tucking, until a little fort stood in the middle of the room.
+
+The little girl smiled and said, "It's perfect!" She crawled inside her fort and closed her eyes.
+
+Just then, the little girl's mom came in the room. She saw the fort and said, "What have you done?"
+
+The little girl smiled and said, "I made this so I could take a nap. I'm so tired mommy."
+
+The mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea! You can rest here for a while and when you wake up we can play. Rest up!"
+
+The little girl laid her head down and soon fell fast asleep, dreaming of adventure.
+Once there was a little boy named Tom. He wanted to measure a field. His father told him, "Don't be foolish, Tom. You can't measure a field all by yourself!" But Tom was determined. He thought he could if he tried hard enough.
+
+So, Tom got a ruler and started to measure the field. He ran around with his ruler and thought he was measuring it. But the ruler was too small and it was just impossible to measure the whole field!
+
+After a few moments, Tom's father came out and said, "What are you doing, Tom?" Tom said, "I'm trying to measure the field, Daddy!" Tom's father laughed and said, "That's too big for you, son. But I can help you measure it."
+
+Tom and his father worked together to measure the field. Tom soon realised his father was right - measuring a field was too big of a job for just one person! Tom was glad he had his father with him. Together, they managed to measure the whole field.
+Once upon a time, there was a mommy and baby. The mommy was so happy to have the baby. She gave him lots of hugs and rubs.
+
+Every day, the mommy thought of ways to make her baby happy. One day, she had an idea. She offered the baby an ice cream cone. She told him, “Look what Mommy has for you!â€
+
+The baby smiled. He was so excited! He asked, “What kind of cone is it?â€
+
+The mommy laughed and said, “It's a pale cone with lots of sprinkles!â€
+
+The baby reached for it and took a big lick. It was sweet and cold. He was very pleased. He said “Yummy! I love it.â€
+
+The mommy smiled and offered the baby a big hug. She said, “I love you, sweetheart!â€
+
+The baby felt so warm and cozy. He said, “I love you too! Can I have another rub?â€
+
+The mommy gave her baby a big hug and lots of rubs. They were both so happy!
+Once there was a little girl named Maria. One day Maria's kind mommy said to her "Hey Maria, let's wrap this picture in a special frame!" Maria was so excited but she wasn't sure what her mommy meant.
+
+So Maria asked her mommy "What does wrap mean?"
+
+Mommy smiled and said "It means that we are going to put this picture in something that looks like a box!" 
+
+So Mommy and Maria got to work. First, they put the picture inside the frame. Then, they wrapped it in some special wrapping paper. Finally, they put a ribbon around the frame and tied a big bow. 
+
+Mommy said "Now it looks very pretty, doesn't it?" 
+
+Maria smiled and said "Yes, it looks beautiful. Thanks, Mommy!" 
+
+Mommy and Maria hugged and Maria knew that Mommy was always very kind to her.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jacob. He loved to play with his friends in the park. One day, Jacob and his two friends, Bill and Tara, were discussing what to do at the park. 
+
+Jacob wanted to play in the bamboo forest, but Tara disagreed. "I don't think it's a good idea," she said. 
+Jacob replied, "But I have such fond memories of walking through the bamboo forest. It's always so beautiful and blue".
+
+Bill then spoke up. "I agree with Tara," he said. "The bamboo forest is too dangerous. We should play something else". 
+
+Jacob wanted to stay and play in the bamboo forest, but he could see that his friends disagreed, so he decided to agree too. Instead, they decided to play hide and seek on the grass. Jacob made a new memory and the three of them had lots of fun.
+Once there was a happy family of 4. They lived near the ocean and the parents were very loyal to each other and the children.
+
+One day, there was a storm coming. The parents told the children that it was a hurricane and that it was important to be safe. The father hugged the children and said, "It will be OK. Don't be scared."
+
+The children wanted to feel safe, so the mother squeezed them tight. "Let's all hold hands," said the father.
+
+As the hurricane came closer, the wind got louder and louder. The family stayed close and squeezed each other. It was a scary time, but the family sticked together and was loyal to each other.
+
+After a few hours, the wind stopped and the kids looked out the window. Everything was a mess, but the family was safe. Then the father said, "See? We're all still together." The kids smiled, knowing that they had a strong, loyal family.
+Once upon a time there was a clever pigeon. He flew around looking for food and people to give it to. He was very fast and adding things to his basket was very easy. 
+
+One day, he found a little boy. The pigeon flew down to the boy and said, "Hello! Can I have some food?" 
+
+The little boy said, "Yes, take this bread," and handed the bread to the pigeon. The clever pigeon thanked the little boy then flew away.
+
+With the boy's bread added to the basket, the pigeon flew off. He was happy. He wanted to bring lots of food in his basket so he could help more people. 
+
+The clever pigeon started to look for more food and people to help. He found another boy and asked, "Hello! Can I add some of your food to my basket?" 
+
+The little boy smiled and said, "Yes! Take this apple. I have enough food for me." 
+ The pigeon was very happy. He thanked the boy and added the apple to his basket. 
+
+The clever pigeon was very pleased with his basket. He was full and he had enough food to help many people. He flew off with a happy heart, knowing he had done a good deed.
+Once there was a young girl named Jane. She was graceful and full of life.
+
+One day while she was playing, Jane tripped and bumped her knee. She started to cry.
+
+Her mom noticed and ran over to give her a hug. She said, “It’s ok sweetheart, don’t worry. I can set it for you.â€
+
+Jane nodded her head, still sniffling. Her mom then carefully set the bumped knee and put a bandage on it.
+
+“There, all better.†She said with a smile.
+
+Jane smiled too, feeling much better already. She felt graceful again and her mom's love shone through.
+Once upon a time there was a boy named John. He was three years old and one day he needed a lamp. His mom said to him, "John, I can show you the lamp." 
+
+He was very excited and followed his mom to the lamp. She said, "This is a regular lamp and it will show you the way in the dark." 
+
+John asked, "Can I turn on the lamp?" 
+
+His mom smiled and said "Yes, you can turn it on. Just press this button here and it will show you the light." 
+
+John was so excited and pushed the button. Suddenly, the room was filled with light. This was the best day ever!
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Laura. She was very curious and wanted to explore the world around her.
+
+One day, she went out into the garden. She saw something shiny and round in the grass - it was a black marble! She picked it up and asked it "Where did you come from?".
+
+The black marble didn't answer her. It stayed silent.
+
+Laura decided to find out what the marble wanted, so she carried it over to her friend Lucy's house. She showed the marble to Lucy, who said "That's a very nice marble! Maybe it just wants to be played with".
+
+Laura and Lucy got out their game of marbles and started playing. The black marble joined in the game and seemed very happy.
+
+At the end of the game, Laura asked the black marble "Where do you want to go now?", but still it didn't answer. Laura then said "Maybe the black marble just wanted us to be happy and have fun. That's why it answered our questions with play!"
+
+The two friends smiled and said goodbye to the black marble, letting it fly away with a wave of goodbye.
+Jill went on a boat ride with her parents. As they sailed, they saw a dolphin in the water. Jill was so excited to see the dolphin. She asked her parents what the dolphin was doing.
+
+"It looks like it's doing flips in the water," her mom said.
+
+Jill started jumping and shouting, "It's so crazy!"
+
+Then, the dolphin swam closer and started to do some special flips in the water. It was reversing in the water! Jill and her parents all looked on in awe.
+
+"Wow," her dad said, "that's amazing!"
+
+Jill bounced up and down excitedly. She was so happy that she had seen the crazy dolphin doing its flips. She was sure that she was going to remember this special moment for a long time.
+Once upon a time, there were two brothers named Tom and Jerry. They went out for a walk.
+
+Tom said, " Let's go to the subway station. I think it will be fun."
+Jerry said,"Yes, okay."
+
+When they got to the subway station, it was green. Tom was excited and said, " Let's get on the subway and ride around."
+
+Jerry said, "Okay, but we don't have any money. How can we get on the subway?"
+Tom said, "I have some money. Let's use it to get on the subway."
+
+So they did, and they rode the subway all around. They had so much fun.
+
+When they got back home, they both said, "We had a great day! Let's do it again tomorrow!"
+One morning, Milly woke up and was filled with excitement. Today was the day she was going to ride her scooter for the first time! She quickly ran out to the yard, and saw her scooter sitting there in the sun, looking perfect.
+
+Milly couldn't help but break into a smile. She hopped onto the scooter and began to ride round in circles. As she rode, she started to sing an old nursery rhyme.
+
+Suddenly, Milly's mom called out. "Where are you going, Milly?"
+
+"I'm riding my scooter, mommy!" Milly replied.
+
+"Well, the orange trees need watering," her mom said.
+
+Milly hopped off her scooter, grabbed the water jug, and ran over to the orange trees. She began to water them, singing all the while. When she was finished, the orange trees were all happy and healthy. 
+
+Milly was happy too. "That was a perfect ride!" she said to herself.
+Once upon a time there was a mother who went on a journey. She decided to go to a mysterious place. She wanted to explore it and find out what she could discover.
+
+Mother asked her friends if they could recommend anyplace she should visit. Everyone said that the mysterious place was the best choice. So she packed her bags and set off on her adventure.
+
+When she arrived, she was so excited to explore. As she walked through the forest, she came upon a big lake. She heard a noise. It sounded like music coming from the lake.
+
+She walked closer to find a beautiful swan swimming in the lake. She noticed that it was playing a song. Mother asked the swan why it was playing music.
+
+The swan replied, "I'm playing the song to make the lake more mysterious! I think it gives it a special feeling." 
+
+Mother was so surprised and happy that she thanked the swan. She said she would recommend it to all her friends.
+
+The swan smiled and wished her a good journey. Mother thanked the swan once more and continued onwards. She'll never forget the mysterious lake and the beautiful song of the swan!
+Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a brave girl. Her name was Rose, and she was only 3 years old. Rose had a big wish: she wanted a bicycle. 
+
+One day, her grandma told her that if she polished her shoes for a week, her wish would come true. So Rose started to polish her shoes every day. 
+
+But she soon realised that it was too hard. She was feeling tired and fearful, so she went and told her grandma that she wanted to quit. Grandma said to her, "If you keep polishing, your wish will come true. You can do it!" 
+
+So Rose kept polishing, and on the seventh day, her wish came true. A brand new beautiful bicycle was waiting in front of her. She was so happy and excited, she jumped and hugged her grandma. Now Rose was so proud to ride her bicycle around the village.
+Once upon a time there was a puppy called Ruffles who was very curious. He liked to explore everywhere and try new things. 
+One day, he was out on his adventure when he found an old newspaper lying on the ground. He picked it up and shook it off. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew it away! Ruffles watched it fly away and he was very sad. 
+
+He knew he had to do something, so he ran and ran until he caught up with the newspaper. But now it was very tattered and torn. Ruffles was so determined to restore the newspaper that he worked very hard, piece by piece. 
+
+Eventually, he managed to put it all together and when he was done, it looked brand new! Ruffles was so proud of himself and looked up to the sky and shouted, "I did it!"
+
+Just then a friendly voice called out from behind him, "What did you do?"
+
+Ruffles turned around and saw an old man looking at him, so he replied, "I have restored the newspaper!" 
+The old man smiled and said, "Well done, young pup! You have done a great job!" Ruffles smiled and thanked him before running off with his restored newspaper. 
+
+And that's how Ruffles managed to restore the newspaper.
+Once upon a time there was a boy who was walking in the park. He was looking for something special. He wanted to find a melon.
+
+Suddenly, he saw something yellow and round on the floor. He ran to it and picked it up. He was so excited to find it.
+
+The boy said, "Look Mama! I found a melon!"
+
+But Mama said, "That's not a melon! It's a fake melon."
+
+The boy was sad and put the fake melon down. He kept walking, looking for a real melon.
+
+Then, he saw a big green melon lying in the grass. He ran to it and picked it up. He held it in his hands and smiled.
+
+He said, "Look Mama! I found a real melon!"
+
+Mama said, "Yes, that's a real melon! Let's take it home and eat it!"
+
+The boy was very happy and he hugged the melon tight. Together, they took the melon home and enjoyed it. 
+
+THE
+Mum and Dad had a terrible surprise waiting for them when they came home. Sitting on the floor in the living room was a little girl eating a huge chunk of butter!
+
+Mum said, “Oh my goodness, who are you?â€
+
+The little girl smiled and said, “Hi I’m Lucy. I like butter.â€
+
+Mum said, “But Lucy, why did you sit on the floor and eat all that butter?â€
+
+Lucy said sheepishly, “Well, it looked so yummy I couldn’t help myself.â€
+
+Dad chuckled and said, “That was a very naughty thing to do. Please don’t do it again. Now why don’t you come and sit with us on the sofa?â€
+
+Lucy smiled and hopped up from the floor to join Mum and Dad on the sofa to watch television. They all had a fun evening together, but no more butter!
+Once there was a little girl called Sue. She stared at the sky and noticed that there were two fluffy clouds floating by. Sue was filled with curiosity. She asked her mom, "What are the clouds doing?"
+
+Her mom smiled. "They're floating in the sky, Sue. What do you think?"
+
+Sue thought for a moment. Then she said, "Maybe they are looking for something hidden."
+
+Her mom laughed. "That's an interesting thought. Let's go for a walk and see what we can find!"
+
+Sue skipped outside with her mom. They walked across the grass and Sue noticed a bright green frog sitting in the bushes. She carefully reached out and rubbed its back. The frog jumped away and Sue giggled.
+
+Suddenly, a bright red bird flew by and Sue's eyes lit up. She stared at the bird in awe, amazed by its beauty. Her mom smiled and said, "See, Sue? All kinds of things can be found if you just look!"
+Once there was a little girl named Molly. She was jolly and loved to play outside. One day, it was sunny and warm. Molly was excited to go outside and have fun. She went to the beach to find her friends and they all set off to play together.
+
+As they were playing, they noticed they were getting a bit hot. Molly suddenly had an idea. "Let’s go swimming," she said. Everyone thought it was a great idea and they made their way to the edge of the beach.
+
+Molly was the first to jump in the water. She started to paddle and laugh. Before long, she realized she was actually swimming. Her friends were also in the water and it was so much fun. Swimming made them all very happy.
+
+They stayed in for ages; jumping, paddling, and laughing. When it was time to stop, Molly was sad. She hugged her friends and thanked them for a great day. She was so happy she had realized she could swim. Molly couldn't wait to come back and play soon.
+Once upon a time, there were two friends who liked to roll around together. 
+One day, they found a big box with something inside. It looked very interesting and they both wanted to see what was inside.
+
+“Let’s open it!†said one friend.
+
+The other replied, “Yes, let’s! I wonder what it is.â€
+
+When they opened the box, they saw lots of big, green mints. It smelled so yummy and the mints felt so powerful.
+
+The first friend said, “We should take some of these mints home!â€
+
+The second friend smiled and said, “Good idea!â€
+
+So they each picked up some of the mints and rolled them home. They had a great time and enjoyed their mints. The two friends stayed together forever and never forgot the powerful mints.
+Henry liked to look at the pine tree. Whenever he went for a walk with his mom, he liked to watch it sway in the breeze. One day, Henry and his mom looked out of the window and saw something strange. There was an animal standing on the pine branch, looking straight at them.
+
+"What is it?" Henry asked.
+
+"It looks like an eagle," his mom replied. "It's a very powerful bird."  
+
+Henry watched in awe. He had never seen a bird so big and so beautiful. He wanted to get closer to the bird, but his mom said no.
+
+The eagle moved closer and they could see its powerful wings. Soon, it flew away. Henry waved goodbye to the eagle, feeling a powerful connection.
+
+He looked up into the sky, hoping to see the eagle again soon.
+Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Bob. Bob loved to eat carrots and was always happy. One day, he was walking in the forest and he spotted a big carrot!
+
+Bob started to discuss with the carrot about his day. The carrot told Bob about his experiences. Bob was so excited to hear about the carrot's adventures.
+
+Then, Bob's best friend came hopping by. His friend was a turtle named Tim. Bob introduced Tim to the carrot. They all discussed how they could have a reliable friendship.
+
+The next day, Bob and Tim took the carrot home with them. They shared the carrot between them and they were all very happy. Bob and Tim took care of the carrot, and they all continued to discuss and share their friendship. 
+
+The end.
+The sun was shining brightly in the sky and it was a beautiful day. 
+
+John was a very happy little boy, but he was very tired. He wanted to take a nap.
+
+So, John found a comfy spot in the grass and laid down. He closed his eyes and started to drift off to sleep.
+
+Suddenly, he heard a loud bark! John opened his eyes and saw that a big, friendly doggy had come to join him. 
+
+John said "Hi doggy! Are you the owner?"
+
+The doggy replied "Yes. I'm an independent dog. I'm just out for a walk and I saw you sleeping in the grass."
+
+John smiled and said "Hi Independent Doggy! Can I take a nap with you?"
+
+The doggy barked happily and snuggled up next to John. He was so happy to have a new friend.
+
+The two of them lay there together, napping in the warm sunshine. And they were very happy.
+Once upon a time there was a great hero. He was brave and strong. 
+One day, the hero promised to help his friend. His friend was a little scared but the hero promised to stay with him. 
+The hero said, "Don't worry, I will stay here. I promise. I will protect you." The friend was so happy and said, "Thank you, Hero! You are very brave and strong." 
+The hero smiled and said, "Yes, I am. I am here to help. Let's get started." 
+They smiled at each other and went on their way. The hero kept his promise to help his friend and they were both very happy. 
+The end.
+Molly was walking in the park when she saw a little porch. It was in the corner of the park and it looked so peaceful.
+
+Molly said to herself, "I think I'll sit on the little porch and relax." So Molly sat on the porch and looked at all the trees and the birds. She felt so peaceful and happy.
+
+Suddenly she heard a voice behind her. "Hi Molly, what are you doing?"
+
+Molly turned around and saw her friend George. She said, "Hi George. I am sitting on this porch and thinking."
+
+George said, "That's a good idea. I think I'll sit down and think too!" So George sat down next to Molly and they both started to think.
+
+They thought about the birds and the trees and how peaceful it was to just sit on the little porch and relax. It was so nice that they decided to come back and sit on the porch every day.
+Once upon a time there was a child who loved to play in the park. One day, while she was playing, she saw something very special. It was a beautiful flower, blooming in all its glory!
+
+She ran over to it and said, "Oh, what a pretty flower!" She looked closer and noticed that this was no ordinary flower. It had a petal shaped like a weapon!
+
+The little girl was amazed and asked the flower, "What are you?". The flower spoke very slowly and replied, "I'm a blooming weapon". She looked closer and noticed that it was shining brightly, so then she asked, "Are you magical?".
+
+The flower nodded and said, "Yes, I am magical. I will grant you one wish". The child was so excited and she thought of the best wish she could make. "I wish for peace and happiness for all".
+
+The flower granted the wish and said, "Your wish is my command". The little girl thanked the flower and went off to explore the park. She felt so fortunate to have been able to witness such a magical bloom.
+Once upon a time there was a nurse. She had lots of colorful things in her room. One day, a boy called Jake went to visit the nurse.
+
+“Hello nurse,†said Jake.
+
+“Hello Jake,†the nurse replied. “Do you want to play?â€
+
+Jake smiled and nodded his head. 
+
+The nurse and Jake played for hours. The nurse had lots of colorful toys, and they laughed and laughed as they shared them.
+
+When it was time to go home, the nurse gave Jake a big hug and said goodbye. 
+
+Jake smiled and said, “I had so much fun! Can I come back soon?â€
+
+The nurse smiled and said, “Of course you can. Now go home and have a nice rest.†
+
+Jake waved goodbye and ran home, with lots of happy memories of his visit to the nurse.
+Once upon a time, there was a naughty boy named Tim. He always loved to explore the world around him.
+
+One day he went to the park, and saw a machine! He thought it was so cool! He wanted to bring it home with him.
+
+Tim asked his mom “Mom, can I bring the machine home?†His mom replied “No Tim, that would be naughty! You can’t take things that don’t belong to you.â€
+
+So Tim carefully put the machine back where he found it, and went home. 
+
+When he got home, Tim made a pretend machine out of boxes, and he was very proud of it! He had lots of fun playing with it the rest of the day.
+
+The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a dragon living in a cave. He was scared and lonely, so he decided to take a walk. He passed lots of animals and plants which were very strange to him. 
+
+He came across a little girl who was playing in the meadow. He stopped and watched her. Suddenly, he sneezed and the little girl was scared. 
+
+"What are you?" the little girl asked.
+
+"I'm a sorry dragon," he said. "I'm very sorry I scared you." 
+
+The little girl smiled and asked the dragon if he wanted to play with her. So they passed their time playing tag and catch. 
+
+The dragon had a wonderful time playing with the little girl and soon he wasn't lonely anymore. He knew he'd always be welcome in the meadow with the little girl. They said goodbye and the dragon happily passed back to his cave.
+Little Jimmy was walking in the park with his mom and dad. "Look," said Mom, pointing at the huge tree. "It's so tall!" Jimmy smiled and reached out to touch the tree's bark. Suddenly, something on the tree caught his eye. 
+
+"It's a zipper!" Jimmy exclaimed. He reached up and touched it. The zipper felt cold and bumpy. Jimmy was so amazed. He had never seen anything like it before.
+
+Mom came over and looked up at the tree. "Wow," she said, "the squirrels must have made this. It must be a really huge zipper for them to make it all the way up here!"
+
+Jimmy smiled and touched the zipper again. He couldn't believe something so big was made by little squirrels. He knew that they must be very clever. 
+Jimmy and his family left the park with a smile on their faces. He was so happy that he had seen such a special thing.
+John and his mom were at the playground. John wanted to climb up the ladder to the slide so he asked his mom.
+
+"Mom, can I climb?"
+
+"Yes, John, but you be safe," his mom said.
+
+John climbed up the ladder and then he looked down. His mom waved to him and said, "Hi John, I'm watching you."
+
+John smiled at his mom and continued to the top of the slide. He climbed down and he ran to his mom.
+
+"Mom, did you see me? I climbed so high!" he exclaimed.
+
+"Yes, I saw! You were very safe and I'm proud of you," his mom said.
+
+John smiled, hugged his mom, and ran off to explore the playground again.
+Once there was a little girl called Ella, who loved watching aeroplanes fly in the sky. She would often run up and down the meadow, pretending she was a pilot. 
+One day, when Ella was playing in the meadow, she heard a loud noise. She looked up to the sky and saw an aeroplane! It was so beautiful and colourful and made a loud buzz as it scattered across the sky.
+
+Ella was so excited and shouted "I wanna fly an aeroplane!"
+
+But a friendly voice called out from behind her: "You need to wait a bit longer before you can fly an aeroplane, Ella!"
+
+Ella turned around to see Mummy standing there with a smile. Mummy said "But in the meantime, you can keep watching the aeroplanes scatter across the sky."
+
+Ella smiled and held Mummy's hand as they watched together. "Yes, let's do that!" she said.
+
+And so the two of them watched in awe as the aeroplanes scattered across the sky.
+Once upon a time there were two brothers. They loved to play together, but they were very playful.
+
+One day, the brothers were in the kitchen. They were looking for something to eat. One brother wanted to eat some rice, while the other wanted to have something else. 
+
+The brothers began to quarrel.
+
+"No!" shouted one brother. "I want rice!"
+
+"No!" shouted the other brother. "I don't want rice!"
+
+Their mother heard them quarreling. She came into the kitchen and said, "Boys, why are you quarreling?"
+
+The brothers looked at each other, then back at their mother.
+
+"Let's both have some rice," she said. "That way everyone will be happy."
+
+The brothers smiled, and both agreed. Together, they shared a big bowl of delicious rice. 
+
+The quarrel was over, and the brothers were happy to be friends again.
+Mommy and Daddy had a talk. Daddy was angry because Mommy was eating the last of the cereal.
+
+"Why did you eat the cereal?" asked Daddy.
+
+"I was hungry," said Mommy.
+
+"But now there is none left," said Daddy. He was still angry.
+
+They discussed it for a while and talked about how to make sure everyone had a fair share of the cereal.
+
+Finally, Mommy said, "I will go to the store and get some more cereal so you won't be angry anymore."
+
+So Mommy went to the store and they both had as much cereal as they wanted. Mommy and Daddy hugged and knew that everything was okay.
+Once there was a boy who loved to help around the house. One morning he saw his mummy cleaning the kitchen and asked if he could help. His mummy smiled, picked up her staff, and pointed it at the cupboard.
+
+The boy said, "What can I do?"
+
+Mummy replied, "Can you lift the cupboard and put it back in the good spot?"
+
+The boy eagerly said, "Yes!"
+
+He bent down and used all his might to lift the cupboard. When it was all in the right spot, Mummy smiled and said, "Good job!" The boy was so proud of himself.
+
+Then mummy said, "Let's clean together. Do you want to dust or sweep?"
+
+The boy was so excited to help. He picked up the duster and said, "I will dust!"
+
+Mummy said, "Good! You are so helpful."
+
+Together, mummy and the boy cleaned until the kitchen was sparkling clean.
+Once upon a time, there was a tiny fish who was very restless. She wanted to escape her small bowl in the living room and explore the world. One day, she saw a big stage outside her window. It was like something out of a dream!
+
+The fish quickly swam up to the edge of the bowl and tried to jump out onto the stage. But just as she was about to escape, a big gust of wind came and blew her back into the bowl.
+
+The little fish was very scared, but she refused to give up. She tried again and again, but each time the same thing happened— she was almost out, but then the wind blew her back into the bowl.
+
+Finally, after what felt like forever, the fish jumped out and landed on the stage. She was so happy she had finally escaped!
+
+The fish looked around and saw a crowd of people, who were all smiling and clapping. She was so excited to be a part of the show!
+
+The little fish swam around and around the stage, and everyone cheered and laughed. She felt so free and was so happy that she had escaped her bowl.
+Sunny had been walking in the forest all day. He was getting tired and decided to have a rest. The sun was setting and the air smelled of pine. Sunny laid down on the soft, green grass and fell asleep.
+
+When Sunny woke up, he was in a different part of the forest. He felt a little scared and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he heard a noise and he stumbled over to a clearing.
+
+In the clearing he saw a deer. He wasn't sure if it was real or not, but it looked so polite! He wanted to say hello, but he didn't know how.
+
+Just then the deer spoke. It said, "Hello! I am a friendly deer, you can call me Snowflake. What's your name?"
+
+Sunny was so excited to meet Snowflake! He said, "I'm Sunny. It's nice to meet you, Snowflake!"
+
+Snowflake said, "It's lovely to meet you too! I think you should go home now, the sun is setting and it's time to go to bed."
+
+Sunny said his goodbye to Snowflake and stumbled back through the forest. He could still smell the pine and he couldn't believe his adventure! He was so happy he had been polite to Snowflake.
+One day, Mom and her daughter were in the garden. The leaf was very big and Mom smiled at her daughter.
+
+"Let's print this leaf!" said Mom.
+
+The daughter was excited. She clapped her hands and smiled.
+
+Mom took out a piece of paper and put it on the leaf. Then Mom pressed down and the paper took the shape of the leaf.
+
+The daughter was amazed. She touched the paper and said, "It looks like the real leaf, Mommy!"
+
+Mom smiled and said, "Yes, and now the leaf will be calm forever." She took the paper leaf and put it away in a safe place. 
+
+The daughter was happy. She liked the idea that the leaf would stay calm forever.
+
+The End.
+Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to rub her red chain. She liked the way it felt against her fingers, the smooth metal cool to the touch. One day, the little girl was rubbing her chain and her mom asked, “What are you doing sweetie?†
+
+The little girl replied, “I’m rubbing my red chain. It feels so nice.†
+
+Her mom smiled and said, “That’s very nice. But you should be careful because that chain is very long and could get tangled up.†
+
+The little girl said, “Yes mommy, I will be careful.†And she kept on rubbing her red chain, enjoying the smooth feel of the metal against her fingers.
+Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Lisa. Lisa loved to go for walks in the city with her mommy. They always stopped at the subway station. 
+
+On one of their walks, Lisa saw something very impressive. It was a big bow on top of the subway station. 
+
+"What is that mommy?" Lisa asked.
+
+"That's a bow," her mommy replied. "It's very impressive, isn't it?"
+
+Lisa was amazed. She wanted to touch the bow. So, she ran up to the bow, stretched out her hand, and gave it a gentle pat. Then, Lisa stood up tall, bowed her head to show her respect, and smiled. 
+
+From that moment on, Lisa loved to bow her head every time she walked past the subway station.
+Once upon a time, there was a clever earthworm called Wilma. She lived in a small patch of earth underneath an old oak tree. 
+
+One day, Wilma decided she wanted to explore the world around her. She set off on an adventure. After many hours, she came across a new creature. 
+
+"Who are you?" Wilma asked. 
+
+"I'm a bird," the creature answered. 
+
+Wilma shrugged. "Where do you live?"
+
+"I live in a nest," the bird chirped. "Would you like to visit?"
+
+Wilma smiled and nodded yes. So, the bird showed Wilma her home and taught her how to soar in the sky.
+
+They became friends and spent much time together. Wilma had an incredible adventure and learned a lot about the world around her. 
+
+When it was time to go back home, Wilma hugged the bird tightly and promised to always be friends. Satisfied, Wilma waved goodbye and made her way back to her patch of earth.
+Once upon a time, there were two friends who lived near each other. Her name was Lily and her friend's name was Max.
+
+One day, Lily had an idea. She said to Max, "Let's fill my room with furniture!" Max thought it was a great idea, so they ran off to the store.
+
+Lily and Max found some harmless furniture. They got chairs and a table and a bed. They took it back to Lily's house.
+
+When they got there, Lily and Max filled her room with the furniture. They put the chairs and the table and the bed in the right places. Then, they sat down on the chairs.
+
+Lily said, "Now my room is filled with good furniture!†Max said, "Yes, now let's do some fun activities!"
+
+The two friends had lots of fun together. They played games and read stories. Soon it was time for Max to go home. 
+
+Lily said goodbye to Max with a wave. "Thanks for helping me fill my room with furniture," she said.
+
+Max smiled and waved. "It was lots of fun," he said. "See you tomorrow!"
+Once there was a little boy named John. He was only three and he liked to play games. One day, he decided to play a game of pretend. He told his mom he wanted to play pretend.
+
+His mom said, "Okay, sounds like fun! What will you play?"
+
+John answered, "I want to be the boss and you have to do what I say. And I need fuel to fuel my car."
+
+His mom thought this was a funny game, so she found some fuel for him. She told him, "Okay, you need to be careful with this fuel. And I will do what you say if it's not too bossy ok?"
+
+John nodded and said, "I'll be careful, Mom. I promise!"
+
+He played with his fuel and made all sorts of pretend things like roads and buildings. His mom watched and laughed. She was so proud of her son. After a while, John said he was tired and his mom said it was time to rest. 
+
+John smiled. He was happy to have had such a good time playing pretend.
+One morning, Anna and her mommy arrived at the subway station. Anna's eyes sparkled with excitement as she looked around. Everything was so beautiful!
+
+Mommy took out the money and bought two tickets. Then they went down the stairs and waited on the platform.
+
+Suddenly, a big, loud train arrived. Anna and her mommy stepped in and the train started to move. They were on the way to the city.
+
+Anna looked out the window and waved to the people they passed. After a while, they arrived at their destination.
+
+Mommy took Anna's hand and they stepped out of the subway. Ahead of them was an amazing park with lots of green grass, trees and flowers. Anna smiled and said, "Mommy, it's so beautiful!"
+Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sarah. She lived next to a big, tall mountain. One day, Sarah wanted to go to the top of the mountain. 
+
+She started walking and soon there was a strong wind. It blew her hair around and made it very cold. But Sarah kept going. 
+
+When she was nearly at the top, Sarah heard something. It was a very loud ringing noise. She looked around, but she could only see the wind. 
+
+"What is that?" Sarah asked. That's when the wind answered. 
+
+"I'm ringing the bell," the wind said. "It's warning people when there is a rough storm coming." 
+
+Sarah smiled. She said thank you to the wind and then she went back down the mountain. 
+
+The wind watched her go and smiled too.
+Once there was a little girl. She was just 3 years old. She was playing in her bedroom when she saw something weird. It was a zipper! She had never seen a zipper before, so she was curious.
+
+The little girl walked up to the zipper and touched it with her small hands. Suddenly, the zipper came to life! It started to move around the room.
+
+The girl was so excited. She wanted to play with the zipper. She chased after it, and it led her to another room. It was a small room with a long table. On the table was a big paper.
+
+The zipper stopped at the paper and waited for the little girl. She approached it and the zipper pointed with one of its teeth at the paper. The little girl could see words written on it. At the bottom of the paper was a row of blank spaces and a big stylus!
+
+The little girl quickly knew. It was time to sign her name. She picked up the stylus and made her mark.
+
+The zipper jumped and began to cheer! "You did it!" it shouted.
+
+The little girl smiled. She had made a new friend, and it was fun to learn something weird and new.
+Lily was a little girl who loved animals. She wanted to see an otter at the zoo. She asked her mom to take her there. Her mom said yes, but she had to do her chores first. She said, "Lily, promise me you will clean your room and help me with the dishes before we go." Lily said, "I promise, mom."
+
+But Lily did not keep her promise. She played with her toys and watched TV instead. She forgot about her chores. When her mom came to check on her, she was angry. She said, "Lily, you broke your promise. You did not do your chores. Now we cannot go to the zoo. You have to stay home and finish them." Lily was sad and sorry. She cried and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I really wanted to see the otter."
+
+The next day, Lily did her chores without being asked. She wanted to make up for her mistake. She said, "Mom, can we go to the zoo today? I did all my chores. I promise I will not break my promise again." Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, Lily. I'm proud of you. Let's go to the zoo."
+
+At the zoo, Lily saw many animals. She saw lions, monkeys, elephants, and penguins. But her favorite was the otter. The otter was brown and furry. It swam and played in the water. It slid on its belly and made funny noises. Lily thought the otter was weird, but cute. She said, "Mom, look at the otter. It's so weird and fun. Can I pet it?" Her mom said, "No, Lily. You cannot pet the otter. It's a wild animal. It might bite you. You have to respect the animals and keep a safe distance." Lily said, "Okay, mom. I promise I will not pet the otter."
+
+But Lily did not keep her promise. She was curious and brave. She wanted to touch the otter. She waited until her mom was looking at another animal. She sneaked closer to the otter's pool. She reached out her hand and tried to pet the otter. But the otter did not like it. It felt scared and angry. It snapped at Lily's hand and bit her finger. Lily screamed and pulled back her hand. It was bleeding and hurting. She cried and said, "Ow, ow, ow. The otter bit me. It hurts so much."
+
+Her mom heard her scream and ran to her. She saw her hand and said, "Oh, Lily. What did you do? You broke your promise. You tried to pet the otter. You did not listen to me. You did not respect the animal. Now you are hurt and the otter is upset. You have to go to the nurse and get a band-aid. You have to say sorry to the otter." Lily was sad and sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, otter. I was wrong. I should have kept my promise. I learned my lesson."
+
+The moral of the story is: Keep your promises and respect the animals.
+Tommy was a painter. He liked to make pictures with colors on paper. He had many colors: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. He also had a big brush and a small brush.
+
+One day, Tommy saw a fancy wall in his house. It was white and smooth. He thought it would be fun to make a picture on it. He took his colors and his brushes and went to the wall. He started to paint a big sun, a blue sky, and some green grass.
+
+But his mom saw him. She was very angry. She said, "Tommy, what are you doing? You are not allowed to paint on the wall. That is very bad. You have to punish you. You have to clean the wall and say sorry. And you have to go to your room with no toys."
+
+Tommy felt sad. He did not mean to be bad. He just wanted to make a picture. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I like to paint. But I will not paint on the wall again. I will only paint on paper. Please don't punish me."
+
+His mom said, "I'm glad you are sorry, Tommy. But you still have to clean the wall and go to your room. That is how you learn to not do bad things. Maybe later, I will give you some paper and you can paint a nice picture for me."
+
+Tommy nodded. He took a cloth and some water and cleaned the wall. It was hard work. He wished he had not painted on the wall. He learned his lesson. He went to his room and waited for his mom. He hoped she would forgive him and let him paint again. He loved to be a painter. But he also loved his mom. He wanted to make her happy.
+Tom and Mia are playing in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a carrot nose. They are having fun.
+
+"Look, our snowman is so nice!" Mia says.
+
+"Yes, he is. But I am cold and thirsty. Can we go inside?" Tom says.
+
+"OK, let's go. But first, let's give our snowman a hug." Mia says.
+
+They run to the snowman and hug him. But he is very cold and wet. They feel a freeze on their faces and hands.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow! He is too cold!" Tom says.
+
+"Let go, let go, let go!" Mia says.
+
+They let go of the snowman and run to the house. They open the door and go inside. They see their mom in the kitchen.
+
+"Mom, mom, we are cold and thirsty!" they say.
+
+"Hello, my little snowflakes. Come here, I have something for you." Mom says.
+
+She gives them each a cup of hot chocolate. They sip it and feel warm and happy.
+
+"Thank you, mom. This is yummy." Tom says.
+
+"Yes, thank you, mom. This is sweet." Mia says.
+
+They finish their hot chocolate and go to the bathroom. They wash their faces and hands with warm water. They feel better.
+
+"Can we play some more?" Tom asks.
+
+"Sure, but put on your gloves and scarf. And don't hug the snowman again." Mom says.
+
+"OK, mom. We won't." Mia says.
+
+They put on their gloves and scarf and go outside. They see their snowman. He still has his hat and carrot nose. But he also has something else.
+
+He has a big lemon in his mouth.
+
+"Who did this?" Tom asks.
+
+"I don't know. Maybe someone wanted to make him sour." Mia says.
+
+They look at the snowman. He looks funny. They laugh.
+
+"Ha, ha, ha! He is a sour snowman!" Tom says.
+
+"Yes, he is. But we still like him." Mia says.
+
+They play with the snowman. They make him a friend. They give him an orange in his mouth.
+
+They are having fun.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to draw and color. They have many crayons and papers. They keep their crayons and papers in folders. Anna has a blue folder and Ben has an orange folder.
+
+One day, they want to draw a big picture together. They need a lot of crayons and papers. Anna opens her blue folder and takes out some crayons and papers. Ben opens his orange folder and does the same. They put their crayons and papers on the floor.
+
+"Look, I have a red crayon and a green crayon. I can draw a flower," Anna says.
+
+"I have a yellow crayon and a brown crayon. I can draw a sun and a tree," Ben says.
+
+They start to draw and color. They are happy.
+
+But then, Anna sees that Ben has a purple crayon. She likes purple. She wants to use the purple crayon. She reaches for the purple crayon.
+
+"Hey, that's my purple crayon. Give it back," Ben says.
+
+"No, I want it. It's mine now," Anna says.
+
+They pull the purple crayon. They are angry.
+
+"Stop it. You are not nice. You have to share," Ben says.
+
+"No, you stop it. You are not nice. You have to share," Anna says.
+
+They keep pulling the purple crayon. They are not happy.
+
+Then, they hear a voice.
+
+"What are you doing, Anna and Ben? Why are you fighting?" the voice says.
+
+It is their teacher, Miss Lily. She sees the purple crayon in their hands.
+
+"Miss Lily, Anna took my purple crayon. She won't give it back," Ben says.
+
+"Miss Lily, Ben won't let me use his purple crayon. He is mean," Anna says.
+
+Miss Lily shakes her head. She is sad.
+
+"Anna and Ben, you are friends. You have to be kind and share. You have many crayons and papers. You can use them together. You can make a beautiful picture together. But if you fight, you will break the crayon and tear the paper. You will make a mess. You will not have fun. Do you want that?" Miss Lily says.
+
+Anna and Ben look at each other. They look at the purple crayon. They look at the floor. They see their crayons and papers. They see their picture.
+
+They feel sorry. They shake their heads.
+
+"No, Miss Lily. We don't want that. We want to be friends. We want to be kind and share. We want to make a beautiful picture together," Anna and Ben say.
+
+They let go of the purple crayon. They smile.
+
+"Here, Anna. You can use my purple crayon. I can use your red crayon," Ben says.
+
+"Thank you, Ben. You are nice. Here, you can use my red crayon. I can use your yellow crayon," Anna says.
+
+They swap their crayons. They hug.
+
+"Thank you, Anna and Ben. You are nice. You are good at sharing. I am proud of you. Now, let's finish your picture. It will be wonderful," Miss Lily says.
+
+She helps them with their picture. They use their crayons and papers. They use their blue folder and their orange folder. They draw and color. They are happy.
+Here is one possible story, but there are many other ways to write it.
+
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+
+Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big cage. Inside the cage, there was a lion. The lion was thin and sad.
+
+"Look, a lion!" Lily said. "Can we keep him?"
+
+"No, we can't," Tom said. "He is not a pet. He is wild. He can hurt us."
+
+"But he is so thin. He needs food and love," Lily said. "Maybe we can give him some bread and water."
+
+Tom was scared, but he wanted to make Lily happy. He said, "OK, but we have to be careful. We have to open the cage a little bit. And we have to run away fast."
+
+They found some bread and water in their backpacks. They went to the cage. They opened the cage a little bit. They threw the bread and water inside. The lion saw the food. He was hungry. He came to the cage door.
+
+Lily and Tom were happy. They thought the lion liked them. They said, "Hello, lion. We are your friends. Do you want more food?"
+
+The lion did not answer. He did not want more food. He wanted to get out of the cage. He pushed the cage door with his paw. The cage door opened more. Lily and Tom did not see it. They were too close to the cage.
+
+The lion jumped out of the cage. He roared. He was angry. He saw Lily and Tom. He did not see friends. He saw food. He ran to them. He bit them. They screamed. They could not run away. They could not keep the lion. The lion kept them.
+Lily was a rich girl who had many toys and clothes. She liked to play with her dolls and dress them up in her coat. She had a big coat that was red and soft. She liked to pretend that she was a queen and her dolls were her soldiers.
+
+One day, she decided to march with her dolls around the house. She put on her coat and gave each doll a hat and a stick. She said, "We are going to march and show everyone how great we are. Follow me, soldiers!" She marched out of her room and down the hall.
+
+She saw her brother Tom playing with his cars on the floor. He looked up and saw Lily and her dolls. He said, "What are you doing, Lily? You look silly in that coat. And your dolls are not soldiers, they are toys. You can't march with them."
+
+Lily was angry. She said, "I can march with them if I want to. They are my soldiers and I am their queen. You are just jealous because you are not rich like me. Go away, Tom!" She marched past him and into the living room.
+
+She saw her mom sitting on the couch reading a book. She smiled and said, "Hello, Lily. What are you doing with your dolls? Are you having fun?" Lily said, "Yes, mom. I am marching with my soldiers. We are rich and powerful. We are going to take over the world." Mom said, "That sounds exciting, Lily. But remember, being rich is not the most important thing in life. Being kind and loving is more important. And you should share your toys and clothes with others who don't have as much as you do."
+
+Lily thought about what mom said. She felt a little ashamed. She said, "You are right, mom. Being rich is not everything. Being kind and loving is better. I am sorry, Tom. I was mean to you. Do you want to play with me and my dolls?" Tom said, "Sure, Lily. I forgive you. You can be the queen and I can be the king. And we can share our toys and clothes with our friends." Lily said, "That sounds like a good idea, Tom. Let's do that." She took off her coat and gave it to Tom. She said, "Here, you can wear my coat. It is warm and cozy. And I can wear your hat. It is cool and fun." They hugged and smiled. They played with their dolls and cars together. They marched and laughed and had a good time. Mom watched them and was happy. She said, "That's my children. They are rich in love."
+Lily was sick. She felt hot and tired. Mom said she had to test her with a thermometer. Lily did not like the thermometer. It was long and hard and went in her mouth.
+
+Mom put the thermometer in Lily's mouth and said, "Wait a minute, Lily. Don't bite it." Lily waited. She wanted to spit it out. She saw a red light on the thermometer. She wondered what it meant.
+
+Mom took the thermometer out and looked at it. She frowned. She said, "Oh, Lily, you have a fever. You need to rest and drink water. And take some medicine." Lily did not want to rest or drink water or take medicine. She wanted to play and eat candy.
+
+Lily cried. She said, "No, Mom, no! I don't want to be sick. I don't want to test. I don't want to see the red light. I want to be well." Mom hugged Lily and said, "I know, Lily, I know. But you have to do what I say to get better. I love you, Lily. You will be well soon." Lily sniffed and said, "OK, Mom. I love you too. But I don't like the thermometer." Mom smiled and said, "Me neither, Lily. Me neither."
+Sara was sad. She did not have any friends to play with. She only had her doll, Lily. Lily was nice, but she could not talk or run or laugh. Sara wished she had a real friend.
+
+One day, Sara saw a new girl in the park. She had long hair and a red dress. She was playing with a ball. Sara wanted to join her, but she was shy. She did not know how to say hello. She watched the girl from behind a tree.
+
+The sky was gloomy. It looked like it was going to rain. Sara felt cold and lonely. She hugged Lily and wished the sun would come out. She wished the girl would see her and smile.
+
+Suddenly, the girl's ball rolled towards Sara. It stopped near her feet. The girl ran after it. She saw Sara and Lily. She smiled. She said, "Hi, I'm Mia. What's your name?"
+
+Sara was surprised. She felt a warm light in her heart. She smiled back. She said, "I'm Sara. This is Lily. She's my doll."
+
+Mia said, "She's very pretty. Do you want to play with me and my ball?"
+
+Sara nodded. She said, "Yes, please. I want to join you."
+
+Mia said, "Great. Come on, let's go. Maybe the sun will come out soon."
+
+Sara and Mia ran to the grass. They played with the ball. They laughed and talked. They became friends. Sara was happy. She did not feel sad anymore. She thanked Lily for helping her find a friend. She thanked the ball for rolling to her. She thanked the light for shining in her heart.
+Mia likes to watch television. She likes to see the animals and the songs. But sometimes her mom says no. She says Mia has to play with her toys or read a book. Mia does not like that. She wants to be independent. She wants to watch what she likes.
+
+One day, Mia has a plan. She sees her mom is busy in the kitchen. She sees her dad is working on his laptop. She sees the television is in the living room. She thinks, "I can bring the television to my room. Then I can watch it alone. No one will know."
+
+She goes to the living room. She tries to lift the television. It is very heavy. She cannot move it. She tries to push it. It does not budge. She tries to drag it. It makes a loud noise. She hears her mom say, "What is that?"
+
+Mia stops. She is scared. She thinks, "Maybe this was not a good plan. Maybe I should ask for help. Maybe I should not be so independent."
+
+She runs to her mom. She says, "Mom, I'm sorry. I wanted to bring the television to my room. But it is too heavy. Can you help me?"
+
+Her mom smiles. She says, "Mia, I'm glad you told me. I know you like to watch television. But you cannot bring it to your room. It is not safe. It can fall and hurt you. And you need to share it with the family. How about we watch something together later? And now you can help me make some cookies. Do you like that?"
+
+Mia nods. She says, "Yes, mom. I like that. I like to watch television. But I also like to help you. And I like to share. Maybe I don't need to be so independent. Maybe I can be happy with you."
+Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big hill in the east. They wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side. They asked their mom if they could go, and she said yes, but they had to be back before dark.
+
+They put on their hats and shoes and ran to the hill. It was very high and steep, but they were brave and strong. They helped each other up and up, until they reached the top. They were very happy and proud. They looked around and saw a lot of trees and flowers and birds. They also saw a big cave. They wondered what was inside.
+
+"Let's go and see!" said Tom.
+
+"OK, but be careful!" said Lily.
+
+They walked to the cave and peeked inside. It was dark and cold and quiet. They heard a low growl. They were scared. They turned around and saw a big bear. The bear was angry and hungry. It had been sleeping in the cave, and they had woken it up. It roared and ran towards them.
+
+"Run!" shouted Lily.
+
+They ran as fast as they could, but the bear was faster. It caught up with them and grabbed Tom with its paw. Tom screamed and cried. Lily tried to help him, but the bear was too big and strong. It bit Tom and dragged him into the cave. Lily was alone and sad. She wished they had never gone to the hill. She wished they had listened to their mom. She wished she could see Tom again. She sat down and cried. The sun went down and it was dark. She was cold and hungry and sleepy. She was also very afraid. She did not know what to do. She hoped someone would find her and save her. But no one came. She was lost and alone. The end.
+Tom and Mia like to play in the garden. They see a big tree with many vines. The vines are long and green. They look like ropes.
+
+Tom and Mia want to swing on the vines. They hold the vines and jump. They swing back and forth. They feel happy and free.
+
+But one vine is not strong. It breaks when Tom swings on it. Tom falls to the ground. He hurts his leg. He cries.
+
+Mia hears Tom cry. She stops swinging. She runs to Tom. She speaks to him. She says, "Don't cry, Tom. I will help you. I will get Mom."
+
+Mia runs to the house. She finds Mom. She tells Mom what happened. Mom follows Mia to the garden. She sees Tom on the ground. She speaks to him. She says, "It's okay, Tom. I will make you feel better. I will put a bandage on your leg."
+
+Mom puts a bandage on Tom's leg. She hugs him. She says, "You are brave, Tom. You will be fine. But don't swing on the vines anymore. They are not safe."
+
+Tom nods. He says, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Mia. You are good to me. I love you."
+
+Mom and Mia smile. They say, "We love you too, Tom. Let's go inside. We can have some juice and cookies."
+
+Tom, Mia, and Mom go inside. They have some juice and cookies. They talk and laugh. They feel happy and warm.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun.
+
+But they also get tired. They need to relax. They find a bench under a big tree. They sit down and breathe. They look at the sky and the birds. They feel calm.
+
+They also get hungry. They need a snack. They open their bags and take out their food. Tom has a banana and Mia has a cookie. They share with each other. They say thank you and smile. They taste good.
+
+They also see a cat. The cat is black. It has green eyes and a long tail. It walks near them and meows. They like the cat. They pet the cat gently. The cat purrs and rubs against them. They feel happy.
+
+Tom and Mia are friends. They relax, snack and play with the cat. They have a good day.
+Tom and Anna like to play with sand. They have a big bucket and a small shovel. They want to make a castle with sand. They go to the beach with their mom.
+
+They find a good spot near the water. They start to load sand into the bucket. They pack it hard with their hands. They turn the bucket over and lift it up. They have a sand castle!
+
+"Look, mom, we made a castle!" Tom says.
+
+"It's very nice, well done!" mom says.
+
+But then a big wave comes. It washes away the castle. Tom and Anna are sad. They cry.
+
+"Hey, don't cry, it's okay," mom says. "We can make another castle. Or we can do something else. Do you want to swim or collect shells?"
+
+Tom and Anna think. They like to swim and collect shells. They wipe their tears and smile.
+
+"Okay, mom, let's swim and collect shells," Anna says.
+
+"Me too, me too!" Tom says.
+
+They hold mom's hand and go to the water. They have fun. They forget about the castle. They are happy.
+Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play together and share their toys. But they also liked to get presents on their birthday. Today was their birthday and they were very excited.
+
+"Mom, when can we open our presents?" Lily asked.
+
+"Soon, my dear. But first we have to eat breakfast and get ready. Then we can go to the park and meet your friends. They have a surprise for you," Mom said.
+
+Lily and Ben nodded. They ate their breakfast quickly and put on their clothes. They did not know what the surprise was, but they hoped it was something fun.
+
+"Come on, let's hurry. We don't want to be late," Ben said. He grabbed his backpack and ran to the door.
+
+"Wait for me," Lily said. She followed him, but she also took her favorite doll. She always brought her doll with her. She was reliable and never left her side.
+
+They got in the car and Mom drove them to the park. They saw their friends waiting for them with balloons and hats. They also saw a big box wrapped in colorful paper.
+
+"Happy birthday, Lily and Ben!" their friends shouted.
+
+"Wow, thank you!" Lily and Ben said. They ran to hug their friends and thank them for coming.
+
+"Are you ready to open your present?" one of their friends asked.
+
+"Yes, yes, yes!" Lily and Ben said. They tore the paper and opened the box. Inside was a big teddy bear. It had a red bow and a tag that said: "To Lily and Ben, from your friends. We hope you like it."
+
+Lily and Ben gasped. They loved teddy bears. They took the bear out of the box and hugged it.
+
+"It's so soft and cuddly," Lily said.
+
+"It's so big and fluffy," Ben said.
+
+They looked at each other and smiled. They had the best present ever. They decided to share it and take turns holding it.
+
+"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" they said to their friends.
+
+"You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome!" their friends said.
+
+They all played together and had a wonderful birthday. Lily and Ben were happy. They had each other, their friends, and their new teddy bear. They did not need anything else.
+Tim and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They found some celery in the fridge and decided to use it for their dish.
+
+"Let's imagine this celery is a magic wand," Tim said. "We can make anything we want with it."
+
+"OK," Lily agreed. "What do you want to make?"
+
+Tim thought for a moment. He wanted to make something fair, something that everyone would like. He waved the celery and said, "I want to make a big cake with lots of frosting and sprinkles."
+
+Lily clapped her hands. "That sounds good. Can I have a piece?"
+
+"Sure," Tim said. "But first, we have to cut the celery and put it in the oven."
+
+They took a knife and started to chop the celery. They were very careful not to hurt themselves. They put the celery pieces in a baking tray and slid it into the oven. They set the timer for ten minutes and waited.
+
+"Wow, I can't wait to see our cake," Lily said.
+
+"Me too," Tim said. "It will be the best cake ever."
+
+They heard a beep. The timer was done. They put on oven mitts and opened the oven door. They expected to see a big, fluffy, colorful cake. But instead, they saw a tray of burnt, smelly, black celery.
+
+They gasped. They felt sad and angry. They had wasted their celery and their time. They had no cake to eat or share.
+
+"This is not fair," Tim said. "This is not what we imagined."
+
+He threw the celery on the floor and stomped his feet. Lily started to cry. She hugged the celery and said, "I'm sorry, celery. We didn't mean to hurt you."
+
+They heard their mom coming. She smelled the smoke and saw the mess. She was not happy. She scolded them for playing with the knife and the oven. She told them to go to their rooms and think about what they had done.
+
+Tim and Lily felt even worse. They had no cake, no celery, and no fun. They had made their mom mad. They wished they had never imagined anything.
+Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the big house. They had many toys and books, but they also liked to explore the rooms and find new things. One day, they found a small door in the wall of the hall. It was locked, and they wondered what was behind it.
+
+"Maybe it's a secret room with treasure!" Tom said.
+
+"Or maybe it's a scary place with monsters!" Lily said.
+
+They looked for a key, but they could not find one. They asked their mom and dad, but they said they did not know about the door or the key. They said it was part of the old house, and they should not touch it.
+
+Tom and Lily were curious, and they did not give up. They searched the house every day, hoping to find the key. They looked under the beds, in the drawers, on the shelves, and in the closets. They did not find the key, but they found many other things. They found old clothes, pictures, toys, and books. They had fun playing with them, and they gained more knowledge and stories.
+
+One day, they found a box in the attic. It was dusty and old, and it had a lock. Tom and Lily thought it might have the key inside. They tried to open it, but it was too hard. They needed something to break the lock. They looked around, and they saw a hammer. Tom took the hammer, and he hit the lock. It broke, and the box opened.
+
+"Look, Lily, we did it!" Tom said.
+
+They looked inside the box, and they saw a key. It was shiny and small, and it had a star on it. They knew it was the key for the door. They were happy and excited. They took the key, and they ran to the hall. They put the key in the lock, and they turned it. The door opened.
+
+"Let's see what's inside!" Lily said.
+
+They went inside the door, and they saw a room. It was empty. There was nothing in it. No treasure, no monsters, no anything. Just a window, a wall, and a floor. They were disappointed and confused.
+
+"Is this it?" Tom said.
+
+"Maybe there's something hidden!" Lily said.
+
+They looked around, but they found nothing. They felt sad and bored. They had gained the key, but they had lost the mystery. They wished they had not opened the door. They wished they had kept the key as a secret. They wished they had kept playing with the things they had found.
+
+They went out of the room, and they closed the door. They put the key back in the box, and they took the box to the attic. They did not want to see the door or the key again. They wanted to forget about them. They wanted to play with their toys and books, and to explore the house again. They wanted to find new things, and to have fun. They learned that some doors are better left locked, and some secrets are better left unknown.
+Sam and Ben were friends who liked to play soccer. They had a big net to kick the ball into. One day, they went to the park to play, but they saw another boy using their net. He was bigger and meaner than them.
+
+"Hey, that's our net!" Sam shouted. "Give it back!"
+
+The boy laughed and said, "No, it's mine now. You can't have it. Go away, you little babies."
+
+Sam and Ben felt angry and sad. They tried to get their net back, but the boy pushed them and kicked the ball at them. He hurt them and made them cry.
+
+"Quit it! Quit it!" Ben sobbed. "You're a bully!"
+
+The boy didn't quit. He kept hurting them and laughing. Sam and Ben felt miserable. They had no net, no ball, and no fun. They ran away from the park, holding each other's hands. They wished they had never met the boy. They wished they had their net back. They wished they had a better friend.
+Jenny was playing with her dolls in her room. She liked to dress them up in different clothes and pretend they were her friends. She had a pink blouse that she loved very much. It was soft and shiny and had a bow on the front.
+
+One day, her brother Tom came into her room. He was bored and wanted to play with her. He saw the pink blouse on the bed and grabbed it. He thought it would be funny to put it on his head and run around.
+
+"Hey, that's mine!" Jenny yelled. She ran after him and tried to get her blouse back. "Give it to me, Tom! It's not for you!"
+
+Tom laughed and ran away. He ran down the stairs and into the living room. He saw their elderly grandma sitting on the couch. She was knitting a scarf and watching TV.
+
+"Look, grandma, I'm a princess!" Tom yelled. He waved the blouse around and made a silly face.
+
+Grandma looked up and saw Tom. She was not amused. She frowned and shook her head.
+
+"Tom, that's not a nice way to play. That's Jenny's blouse. You should give it back to her and say sorry. And take that off your head. It's not a hat, it's a blouse."
+
+Tom felt ashamed. He realized he had been mean to Jenny and grandma. He took off the blouse and ran back to Jenny's room. He gave her the blouse and hugged her.
+
+"I'm sorry, Jenny. I was just joking. I won't take your things again. Do you forgive me?"
+
+Jenny smiled and hugged him back.
+
+"I forgive you, Tom. You're my brother and I love you. But don't touch my blouse again. It's my favorite."
+
+They both laughed and went back to playing. Grandma smiled and continued knitting. She was glad they made up. She loved her grandchildren very much.
+Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a bottle of wine in the kitchen. They did not know what it was, but it looked pretty and shiny.
+
+"Let's drink it!" said Ben. "It must be yummy!"
+
+"No, we can't!" said Lily. "It is not for us. It is for grown-ups. It can make us sick!"
+
+But Ben did not listen to Lily. He disagreed with her. He opened the bottle and took a sip. He made a face. It was not yummy. It was sour and bitter.
+
+"Yuck!" he said. "This is bad!"
+
+He threw the bottle on the floor. It broke into pieces. The wine spilled everywhere. It made a big mess.
+
+Lily was scared. She knew they did something wrong. She ran to get help. She found their mom and dad. They were angry and worried.
+
+"What did you do?" they asked. "Why did you touch the wine? It is not for you. It is dangerous!"
+
+They took Ben to the doctor. He had a tummy ache. He felt sorry. He wished he listened to Lily.
+
+Lily was sad. She missed her friend. She felt lonely. She wished Ben was okay.
+
+The next day, Ben came back. He was better. He hugged Lily. He said he was sorry.
+
+"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "You were right. I was wrong. I should have listened to you. You are a good friend."
+
+Lily smiled. She forgave Ben. She was happy. She said he was a good friend too.
+
+They played together again. They did not touch the wine anymore. They learned their lesson. They learned to respect each other and to be careful.
+Ben loves animals. He likes to play with his dog, Spot, and his cat, Fluffy. He wants to be a veterinarian when he grows up. A veterinarian is a person who helps animals when they are sick or hurt.
+
+One day, Ben and his mom go to the veterinarian with Spot. Spot has a sore paw and needs a check-up. Ben is nervous. He does not want Spot to be in pain. He holds Spot's leash and tries to calm him down.
+
+"Hello, Ben and Spot," the veterinarian says. She is a nice lady with a white coat and a stethoscope. "What's the matter with Spot today?"
+
+"Spot has a sore paw," Ben says. "He stepped on a thorn and it made him yelp."
+
+"I see. Well, let's take a look at his paw, shall we?" the veterinarian says. She lifts Spot onto a table and examines his paw. She finds the thorn and gently pulls it out with a pair of tweezers. She puts some medicine and a bandage on his paw. "There you go, Spot. You're a brave boy. This will make your paw feel better."
+
+Spot wags his tail and licks the veterinarian's face. He looks happy and relieved. Ben smiles and hugs Spot. He is not nervous anymore. He is proud of Spot and thankful to the veterinarian.
+
+"Thank you, veterinarian," Ben says. "You are very good at helping animals. Can I be a veterinarian like you when I grow up?"
+
+"Of course you can, Ben," the veterinarian says. "You have a big heart and a curious mind. You just need to learn a lot and practice a lot. Do you want to see some of the other animals I help?"
+
+"Yes, please," Ben says. He follows the veterinarian to the back room, where there are cages with different animals. He sees a rabbit, a parrot, a turtle, and a hamster. He asks the veterinarian questions about each animal and how she helps them. He is fascinated and happy. He thinks being a veterinarian is the best job in the world.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. Sometimes they are pirates, sometimes they are doctors, sometimes they are teachers. Today they want to be lawyers.
+
+They find some paper and pens. They write some rules for their game. They call them laws. They plan what to say and do. They make a court in the living room. They use pillows for chairs and a book for a gavel.
+
+Lily is the judge. She wears a hat and glasses. Ben is the lawyer. He wears a tie and a coat. They have a case. The case is about a teddy bear. The teddy bear belongs to Lily, but Ben wants to borrow it. Lily says no, Ben says yes.
+
+Ben is the lawyer for himself. He tells the judge why he should have the teddy bear. He says he is kind and he will take good care of it. He says he will give it back soon. He says he has no other toys to play with.
+
+Lily is the judge and the lawyer for herself. She tells the judge why she should keep the teddy bear. She says it is hers and she loves it. She says she needs it to sleep and to hug. She says Ben has many other toys to play with.
+
+The judge listens to both lawyers. She thinks hard. She makes a decision. She says Ben can borrow the teddy bear, but only for one hour. She says Lily can have another toy from Ben's room. She says they have to share and be nice.
+
+Lily and Ben agree. They hug and say sorry. They swap toys and play some more. They are happy. They are good lawyers and good friends.
+Ben and Lily are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys, but sometimes they quarrel. They want the same toy or they do not want to share.
+
+One day, they quarrel over a big truck. Ben says, "It is mine! I saw it first!" Lily says, "No, it is mine! I like it more!" They pull and tug and shout.
+
+Mom hears them and comes to their room. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, both of you! You are a family. You should be kind and gentle to each other. The truck is for both of you to play with. You can take turns or play together."
+
+Ben and Lily feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, brother. Sorry, sister." They hug and make up. They decide to play together with the truck. They have fun and laugh.
+
+Mom smiles and says, "That is better. I am proud of you. You are a strong family. You love and help each other." She hugs them and kisses them. They say, "We love you, Mom." They are happy.
+Lily likes to draw with ink. She has many colors of ink and many papers. She draws flowers and birds and stars. She is happy when she draws.
+
+But one day, Lily spills ink on her dress. The ink is blue and makes a big stain. Lily is sad and scared. She thinks her mom will be angry. She tries to wash the ink off with water, but it does not work. The ink is still there and the dress is wet and dirty.
+
+Lily hears her mom coming. She hides under the bed with her dress. She hopes her mom will not see the ink. But her mom sees the papers and the ink on the floor. She calls Lily's name.
+
+Lily comes out from under the bed. She shows her mom the dress. She says she is sorry. She says she likes to draw with ink, but she did not mean to spill it.
+
+Her mom hugs her and says it is okay. She says she is not angry, but she is not happy either. She says ink is not for clothes, but for papers. She says Lily has to be careful when she draws with ink. She says she will help Lily wash the dress and make it clean again.
+
+Lily says thank you and says she will be careful. She says she loves her mom and her mom loves her. They go to wash the dress together. Lily is happy again.
+Tim and his uncle went to the park. Tim liked the park. He liked the swings and the slide and the sandbox. He saw a big balloon man. The balloon man made animals from balloons. He made a dog, a cat, a monkey and a snake. Tim wanted a snake. He asked his uncle for a snake.
+
+His uncle gave him some money. He went to the balloon man. He said, "Please, can I have a snake?" The balloon man smiled. He took a long green balloon. He blew it up. He twisted it and bent it. He made a snake. He gave it to Tim. Tim said, "Thank you!" He was very happy. He had a snake.
+
+He ran back to his uncle. He showed him his snake. His uncle said, "Wow, that's impressive! What a nice snake!" Tim said, "Yes, it is! I like it!" He hugged his uncle. He hugged his snake. He squeezed it too hard. The snake popped. It made a loud noise. Tim was scared. He dropped the snake. He cried.
+
+His uncle hugged him. He said, "It's okay, Tim. It was just a balloon. It's not a real snake. Don't cry." He wiped his tears. He said, "Do you want another balloon?" Tim shook his head. He said, "No, thank you. I don't want a balloon. I want a hug." His uncle smiled. He said, "Okay, I'll give you a hug. A big hug. But not too big. We don't want to pop." He hugged him gently. Tim smiled. He hugged him back. He said, "I love you, uncle." His uncle said, "I love you, too, Tim." They went to the swings. They had fun.
+Lila and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were hunters in the jungle. They had sticks that they called spears. They used them to poke the bushes and the trees.
+
+"Look, Sam, I see a lion!" Lila said, pointing to a big yellow dog. "Let's feed it with our spears!"
+
+Sam was scared of the dog. He thought it might bite them. He said, "No, Lila, that's not a lion, that's a dog. Dogs don't like spears. They like bones and balls and hugs."
+
+But Lila did not listen. She ran towards the dog with her spear. She wanted to feed it and make it her friend. She said, "Here, lion, have some food!"
+
+The dog saw Lila coming with the stick. It did not know what she wanted. It thought she was going to hurt it. It barked and growled and showed its teeth.
+
+Lila was scared of the dog. She dropped her spear and ran back to Sam. She said, "Sam, you were right, that's not a lion, that's a mean dog. Let's go away!"
+
+Sam hugged Lila and said, "It's okay, Lila, the dog is gone now. Next time, let's feed the birds or the ducks. They like bread and seeds and water."
+
+Lila nodded and said, "Okay, Sam, let's do that. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. You are a good hunter and a good friend."
+
+They held hands and walked to the pond. They saw some ducks and some bread. They smiled and said, "Let's feed the ducks!"
+Lily was a lazy cat. She liked to sleep all day on the sofa. She did not like to play with her toy mouse or chase the birds outside. She only woke up when she was hungry or thirsty.
+
+One day, Lily saw a new toy on the floor. It was a ball of yarn. It was red and soft and shiny. Lily felt curious. She got up from the sofa and walked to the toy. She touched it with her paw. It rolled away. Lily followed it.
+
+Lily started to play with the toy. She batted it, bit it, and chased it. She had fun. She forgot about being lazy. She felt happy and energetic.
+
+But soon, Lily got tired. She had played too much. She yawned. She looked for a cozy place to nap. She saw the sofa. It was empty and warm. Lily jumped on the sofa and curled up. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. She dreamed of the toy. She smiled.
+Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide. Tom is scared.
+
+"Come on, Tom. It is fun. You can go fast," Lily says.
+
+"No, Lily. It is too high. I do not want to go," Tom says.
+
+Lily does not listen. She runs to the slide. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the slide. She goes down very fast. She laughs.
+
+Tom watches Lily. He thinks maybe it is not so bad. He wants to try. He runs to the slide. He climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide. He goes down very fast. He screams.
+
+But the slide is wet. Lily and Tom do not stop. They slide off the slide. They land on the grass. They get dirty and wet. They cry.
+
+A lady comes. She is the park keeper. She is angry. She sees Lily and Tom. She sees the slide. She sees the water.
+
+"Who did this? Who made the slide wet? You are in trouble," she says.
+
+Lily and Tom are sorry. They say they are sorry. They say they did not know. They say they will not do it again.
+
+The lady is still angry. She tells Lily and Tom to go home. She tells them to tell their moms and dads what they did. She tells them to be good.
+
+Lily and Tom go home. They are sad. They tell their moms and dads what they did. They say they are sorry. They say they will be good.
+
+Their moms and dads are not happy. They say Lily and Tom should not play on the wet slide. They say it is dangerous. They say they could get hurt. They say they should listen to their friends.
+
+Lily and Tom nod. They say they understand. They say they will listen. They say they will be careful.
+
+Their moms and dads hug them. They say they love them. They say they can play in the park again. But only on the dry slide. And only with their friends. And only if they are good.
+Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see a big barn. The barn has many animals. They want to see the animals.
+
+They go inside the barn. They see cows, pigs, sheep and chickens. They are happy. They say hello to the animals. The animals make noises.
+
+But one animal is bad. It is a goat. The goat has horns. The goat likes to tease. The goat sees Tom and Lily. The goat runs to them. The goat tries to push them with his horns.
+
+Tom and Lily are scared. They run away from the goat. They shout for help. The farmer hears them. The farmer comes to the barn. The farmer sees the goat. The farmer is angry.
+
+The farmer says to the goat: "Bad goat! Stop teasing Tom and Lily! They are nice. They are my guests. You are naughty. Go to your corner!"
+
+The goat stops. The goat is sorry. The goat goes to his corner. The farmer says to Tom and Lily: "I'm sorry. The goat is sometimes bad. He likes to tease. But he is not mean. He just wants to play. Do you want to pet him?"
+
+Tom and Lily are brave. They say yes. They go to the goat. They pet him. The goat is happy. He licks them. He makes a soft noise. Tom and Lily smile. They are friends with the goat. They are friends with the farmer. They are friends with the animals. They have fun on the farm.
+Sara and Tom were twins who liked to help their mom bake pies. One day, mom made a big apple pie and put it on the table to cool. She told Sara and Tom not to touch the pie until after dinner.
+
+But Sara and Tom were very hungry and curious. They wanted to taste the pie. They waited until mom went to the garden and then they sneaked to the table. They each took a fork and poked the pie. It was warm and sweet and yummy. They ate some more and more until they made a big hole in the pie.
+
+"Oh no!" Sara said. "We ate too much pie! Mom will be mad at us!"
+
+"What can we do?" Tom said. "We can't fix the pie!"
+
+They looked around and saw some apples in a bowl. They had an idea. They took the apples and cut them into pieces. They put the pieces in the hole and tried to make the pie look whole again. They hoped mom would not notice.
+
+They were very busy and did not see mom come back from the garden. Mom saw them and smiled. She knew what they had done. She was not mad. She was amused.
+
+"Hello, my little pie makers," she said. "What are you doing?"
+
+Sara and Tom looked at mom and felt shy. They did not know what to say.
+
+"We are sorry, mom," Sara said. "We ate some of the pie. We wanted to restore it. We used the apples."
+
+Mom hugged them and kissed them. She was proud of them for trying to fix their mistake.
+
+"That's very sweet of you, my darlings," she said. "But you don't have to restore the pie. I made it for you. You can eat it as much as you want. But next time, please ask me first. And don't be lazy. Help me clean the table and wash the dishes."
+
+Sara and Tom nodded and smiled. They were happy that mom was not angry. They helped her clean the table and wash the dishes. Then they ate the rest of the pie with mom. It was the best pie ever.
+Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to play near the lake. They saw a fisherman with a big boat and many nets. He looked very organized and busy. Sam and Ben wanted to see his boat and his fish.
+
+They waited until the fisherman went away for a while. Then they ran to the boat and climbed inside. They saw many fish in the nets. They were shiny and colorful. Sam and Ben touched them and laughed.
+
+"Look at this one, Ben. It has a long nose and a big mouth." Sam said.
+
+"Wow, it's funny. Can we take it home?" Ben asked.
+
+"Maybe. Let's hide it in our bag." Sam whispered.
+
+They put the fish in their bag and looked for more. They did not hear the fisherman coming back. He saw them on his boat and got very angry.
+
+"Hey, you little thieves! What are you doing with my fish?" He shouted.
+
+He grabbed Sam and Ben by their arms and dragged them out of the boat. He threw their bag into the water. The fish swam away.
+
+"Go away and never come back. Or I will call the police." He said.
+
+Sam and Ben ran away, crying. They lost their fish and their bag. They were scared and sorry. They wished they had not gone to the boat.
+Tom and Lisa are playing in the park. They have a toy car and a toy phone. Tom wants to be the driver and Lisa wants to be the police.
+
+"Stop, stop!" Lisa says into the phone. "You are driving too fast. You need a license."
+
+Tom does not stop. He likes to drive fast. He does not want a license.
+
+"I don't need a license," Tom says. "I am the driver. You are not the boss of me."
+
+Lisa is angry. She is bossy. She wants to order Tom to stop. She runs after him and tries to catch him.
+
+"Stop, or I will give you a ticket!" Lisa says.
+
+Tom laughs. He thinks Lisa is silly. He drives faster and faster. He does not see the big rock in front of him.
+
+Crash! The toy car hits the rock and flips over. Tom and Lisa fall to the ground. They are not hurt, but they are scared.
+
+"Are you okay?" Lisa asks.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow," Tom says. "That hurt. I'm sorry, Lisa. You were right. I need a license."
+
+Lisa hugs Tom. She is not angry anymore. She is glad that Tom is okay.
+
+"It's okay, Tom," Lisa says. "I'm sorry, too. I was too bossy. You don't need a license. You just need to be careful."
+
+Tom and Lisa smile. They are friends again. They pick up the toy car and the toy phone. They decide to play something else.
+Tom and Lily were friends who liked to hop. They hopped at home, at school, and at the park. They hopped like frogs, like rabbits, and like kangaroos. They had fun hopping together.
+
+One day, they went to the park to hop. They saw a big slide, a swing, and a seesaw. They wanted to try them all. They hopped to the slide first. Tom went up the stairs and Lily waited at the bottom. Tom slid down fast and said, "Whee! That was fun!"
+
+"Let me try!" Lily said. She hopped up the stairs and slid down too. She smiled and said, "That was fun too!"
+
+They hopped to the swing next. Lily sat on the swing and Tom pushed her. Lily swung high and low and said, "Wow! I feel powerful!"
+
+"Me too!" Tom said. He stopped pushing Lily and sat on the other swing. They swung together and felt powerful.
+
+They hopped to the seesaw last. Tom sat on one end and Lily sat on the other. They pushed with their feet and made the seesaw go up and down. They laughed and said, "This is fun!"
+
+They hopped on the seesaw for a while, then they heard their moms calling them. They hopped off the seesaw and ran to their moms. They hugged their moms and said, "We had fun at the park!"
+
+Their moms smiled and said, "We're glad you had fun. Now let's go home and have some snacks."
+
+Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Okay!" They waved goodbye to each other and said, "See you tomorrow!"
+
+They went home with their moms, happy and tired from hopping. They had a good day at the park.
+Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with sand and shells on the beach. One day, they see a big boat on the water. The boat has a flag with a skull and bones.
+
+"Look, pirates!" Ben says. "They are going to the island. Maybe they have treasure."
+
+Lila and Ben want to see the treasure. They find a small boat and paddle to the island. They are very quiet and careful. They do not want the pirates to see them.
+
+On the island, they see a big chest. It is shiny and has a lock. Lila and Ben think it is the treasure. They try to open it, but it is too hard.
+
+"Let me try," Ben says. He takes a big rock and hits the lock. The lock breaks and the chest opens. Lila and Ben are happy. They look inside the chest.
+
+But there is no treasure. There are only old clothes and shoes and books. Lila and Ben are sad and angry.
+
+"What a bad joke!" Lila says. "The pirates tricked us. They took the treasure and left this junk."
+
+Suddenly, they hear a loud voice. It is the pirate captain. He is on the boat and he sees them.
+
+"Hey, you little rats!" he shouts. "What are you doing with my chest? That is my stuff. Give it back!"
+
+Lila and Ben are scared. They drop the chest and run to their boat. They paddle as fast as they can. But the pirate boat is faster. It chases them and gets closer and closer.
+
+"Help, help!" Lila and Ben scream. "The pirates are coming. They want to take us!"
+
+But then, something happens. The pirate boat hits a big rock. It makes a loud noise and a big hole. Water goes inside the boat. The boat sinks and the pirates fall into the water.
+
+"Oops!" the pirate captain says. He is very wet and angry. "Who put that rock there? That was very clumsy!"
+
+Lila and Ben are safe. They laugh and cheer. They go back to the beach and tell their parents what happened. They are very brave and smart. They do not like pirates. They like sand and shells. They are happy. The end.
+Sam and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big sack. It is brown and soft.
+
+"Look, a sack!" Sam says. "What is in it?"
+
+"I don't know. Let's open it!" Ben says. They pull the sack to a bench. They open it.
+
+Inside the sack, there are many vests. They are different colors and sizes. Some are red, some are blue, some are green. Some are big, some are small, some are thin.
+
+"Wow, vests!" Sam says. "They are pretty. Can we try them on?"
+
+"Sure, why not?" Ben says. They take out the vests. They put them on. They look at each other.
+
+Sam wears a red vest. It is big and loose. Ben wears a blue vest. It is small and tight.
+
+"You look funny, Sam!" Ben says. "Your vest is too big for you. It covers your arms and legs."
+
+"You look funny, too, Ben!" Sam says. "Your vest is too small for you. It barely covers your chest."
+
+They laugh. They try on different vests. They find a green vest. It is thin and soft. It fits both of them.
+
+"This vest is nice," Sam says. "It is not too big or too small. It is just right."
+
+"I like it, too," Ben says. "It is not too loose or too tight. It is comfortable."
+
+They share the vest. They take turns wearing it. They play in the park. They are happy. They forget about the sack. They leave it on the bench.
+Lily liked to be independent. She did not want to hold her mom's hand when they walked to the park. She wanted to run and jump and explore by herself. Mom said, "Be careful, Lily. The ground is wet and slippery. You might fall and hurt yourself." But Lily did not listen. She said, "I'm a big girl, Mom. I can do it."
+
+Lily saw a big puddle on the grass. She thought it would be fun to splash in it. She ran towards it and jumped with both feet. But the puddle was deeper than she thought. She sank into the cold water and mud. She felt wet and dirty and scared. She started to cry.
+
+Mom heard Lily's cry and ran to help her. She lifted her out of the puddle and hugged her. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm here. You're safe." She wiped the water and mud from Lily's face and clothes. She said, "Let's go home and get you dry and warm. You can have a hot chocolate and a cookie."
+
+Lily nodded and snuggled into Mom's arms. She said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I should have listened to you. I don't want to be independent anymore. I want to be with you." Mom smiled and kissed Lily's head. She said, "I love you, Lily. You can be independent when you're ready. But you can always count on me to be there for you." They walked home together, holding hands.
+Lily and Ben were twins who liked to visit their grandma every week. Grandma lived in a big house with many rooms and things to see. She also had a big garden with flowers and birds.
+
+One day, Lily and Ben went to grandma's house and saw a new thing in the living room. It was a lamp with a shiny glass ball on top. The ball had many colors and sparkles inside. Lily and Ben wanted to touch it and see what it did.
+
+"Can we play with the lamp, grandma?" they asked.
+
+"No, my dears, you can't," grandma said. "The lamp is very delicate and expensive. It was a gift from your grandpa before he went to heaven. You have to be careful with it and not touch the switch. The switch turns the lamp on and off, but it can also break the glass ball."
+
+Lily and Ben nodded and said they understood. They went to play with their toys in another room. But after a while, they got bored and curious. They sneaked back to the living room and looked at the lamp.
+
+"It's so pretty," Lily whispered. "I wonder what it looks like when it's on."
+
+"Let's find out," Ben said. He reached for the switch and turned it.
+
+Suddenly, the lamp lit up and the glass ball started to spin and make noises. Lily and Ben gasped and clapped their hands. They watched the colors and sparkles dance in the air.
+
+But then, they heard a loud crack. The glass ball shattered and fell to the floor. Pieces of glass flew everywhere. Lily and Ben screamed and ran away.
+
+Grandma heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the broken lamp and the mess. She was very sad and angry.
+
+"Who did this?" she asked. "Who touched the lamp?"
+
+Lily and Ben came back and looked at grandma with tears in their eyes. They knew they had done something very bad.
+
+"We're sorry, grandma," they said. "We wanted to see the lamp, but we didn't mean to break it."
+
+Grandma sighed and hugged them. She was still sad, but she loved them very much.
+
+"I know you didn't mean to, but you have to learn to listen and obey," she said. "The lamp was very special to me, but you are more special. Next time, please don't touch things that are delicate and dangerous. And don't lie to me or hide from me. Do you understand?"
+
+Lily and Ben nodded and said they understood. They said they were sorry again and helped grandma clean up the mess. They promised to be good and not touch the lamp switch ever again.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with their bicycles in the park. One day, it is very wet outside. The rain makes the grass and the mud slippery.
+
+"Let's go to the park and ride our bicycles!" Lily says to Ben.
+
+"OK, but be careful. It is wet and we can fall," Ben says.
+
+They put on their coats and their boots and go to the park. They ride their bicycles on the path. They see some puddles. Lily wants to splash in the puddles. She rides her bicycle fast and goes into a big puddle. She laughs and gets wet.
+
+"Look at me, Ben! I am having fun!" Lily says.
+
+Ben does not want to splash in the puddles. He thinks it is dirty and cold. He rides his bicycle slowly and stays away from the puddles. He sees Lily get wet and muddy. He does not laugh.
+
+"Lily, stop it. You are making a mess. You will get sick. Let's go home," Ben says.
+
+Lily does not want to go home. She wants to play more. She sees another puddle and goes into it. She splashes more water and mud. She gets wetter and muddier.
+
+"Ben, come on! It is fun! Don't be scared!" Lily says.
+
+Ben is scared. He does not like the wet and the mud. He does not like Lily's game. He quits. He stops his bicycle and gets off. He walks to the park gate. He calls Lily.
+
+"Lily, I am going home. I don't want to play with you. You are wet and dirty. You are not a good friend," Ben says.
+
+Lily is sad. She does not understand why Ben is angry. She likes the wet and the mud. She thinks it is fun. She thinks Ben is a good friend. She quits too. She stops her bicycle and gets off. She runs to Ben. She tries to hug him.
+
+"Ben, please don't go. I am sorry. I am a good friend. I like you. Can we play again?" Lily says.
+
+Ben pushes Lily away. He does not want to hug her. He does not want to play with her. He is wet and dirty too. He is unhappy.
+
+"No, Lily. You are not sorry. You are not a good friend. You are wet and dirty. I don't like you. Go away," Ben says.
+
+He turns around and walks away. He leaves Lily alone in the park. He leaves his bicycle behind. Lily cries. She is wet and dirty and lonely. She does not have a friend. She does not have a bicycle. She does not have fun.
+Lily likes to bake with Mom. They make cakes and pies and cookies. Lily helps Mom stir and pour and mix. She likes to lick the spoon and smell the yummy things in the oven.
+
+One day, Lily and Mom bake a big cake for Dad's birthday. They put icing and sprinkles and candles on it. Lily is very excited to surprise Dad when he comes home. She puts the cake on the table and waits.
+
+But then, a bad cat jumps on the table. He wants to eat the cake. He scratches the icing and knocks off the candles. Lily sees the cat and shouts, "No, bad cat! Go away!"
+
+Lily runs to the kitchen and gets a net. She throws the net over the cat and catches him. She takes him outside and lets him go. She hopes he will not come back.
+
+Lily goes back to the table and sees the cake. It is messy and ruined. She feels sad and cries. Mom hears her and comes to see. She hugs Lily and says, "It's okay, sweetie. We can bake another cake. The cat did not eat it all. We can fix it with some more icing and sprinkles and candles. Dad will still love it."
+
+Lily smiles and wipes her tears. She helps Mom fix the cake. They make it look nice and pretty again. They put it in the fridge and wait for Dad. When Dad comes home, they sing happy birthday and give him the cake. He is very happy and says, "Thank you, Lily and Mom. This is the best cake ever. You are the best bakers ever." He gives them a big hug and a kiss. Lily feels happy and proud. She likes to bake with Mom.
+One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big tree with many birds on it. She wanted to talk to the birds, so she asked her mom, "Mom, how can I talk to the birds?"
+
+Her mom smiled and said, "You can try to clap your hands and make some sounds. Maybe the birds will answer you."
+
+Lily clapped her hands and said, "Hello, birds! Hello, hello!" She hoped the birds would say hello back.
+
+But the birds did not say hello. They flew away from the tree and made loud noises. Lily was sad and confused. She asked her mom, "Mom, why did the birds fly away? Did I scare them?"
+
+Her mom hugged her and said, "No, you did not scare them. The birds are just very busy and serious. They have to find food and build nests and take care of their babies. They do not have time to talk to us. But they have a lot of wisdom. They know how to live in the wild and how to survive. We can learn from them, but we cannot bother them."
+
+Lily nodded and said, "I see. The birds are very wise and serious. I respect them, but I wish they could be my friends."
+
+Her mom said, "Maybe one day, you will find a bird that will be your friend. But for now, let's go and play on the swings. Maybe we will meet some other kids who want to play with us."
+
+Lily agreed and said, "Okay, mom. Let's go and play on the swings. Maybe we will have fun and make new friends."
+
+They walked to the swings and saw some other kids who were smiling and clapping their hands. Lily and her mom joined them and had a good time. Lily learned that there are many ways to talk and make friends. She was happy and grateful.
+Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big box and some cups and spoons. They pretend they are having a tea party.
+
+"Would you like some tea, Ben?" Anna asks. She holds a cup and a spoon.
+
+"Yes, please, Anna," Ben says. He sits on the grass and smiles.
+
+Anna dips the spoon in the box and pretends to fill the cup. She gives it to Ben. "Be careful, it is very hot," she says.
+
+Ben takes the cup and blows on it. He pretends to sip the tea. "Mmm, this is very good, Anna," he says. "Thank you."
+
+Anna and Ben hear a noise. They look up and see a big dog. The dog is running towards them. He looks friendly, but he is very fast.
+
+"Hello, doggy," Anna says. She puts down her cup and stands up. She wants to touch the dog.
+
+"Wait, Anna, don't touch him!" Ben says. He is afraid of the dog. He thinks the dog might bite.
+
+But Anna does not listen. She runs to the dog and holds out her hand. The dog licks her hand and wags his tail. He is very happy.
+
+"See, Ben, he is nice," Anna says. She hugs the dog and laughs.
+
+Ben is still scared. He holds his cup and watches. He does not want to touch the dog. He wants to finish his tea.
+Lily wanted to make a gift for her mom. She found some cloth, some thread and a needle in a box. She wanted to sew a heart on the cloth. She liked to sew, but she had to be careful with the needle. It was sharp and could hurt her.
+
+She started to sew, but she did not see her little brother Tom coming. Tom was curious and wanted to see what Lily was doing. He reached for the needle, but Lily saw him and shouted.
+
+"Tom, no! Don't touch the needle! It will poke you and make you cry!" Lily warned him.
+
+Tom stopped and looked at Lily. He did not understand why she was angry. He just wanted to play with the shiny thing.
+
+"But I want the needle, Lily. It is pretty and fun. Give it to me!" Tom said.
+
+"No, Tom. The needle is not for playing. It is for sewing. It is dangerous for you. You can have something else to play with. Look, here is a ball. You like balls, right?" Lily said.
+
+She gave Tom the ball and hoped he would leave her alone. She wanted to finish her gift for mom. She worked hard and made a nice heart on the cloth. She was proud of her gift. She thought it was perfect.
+
+She showed it to Tom and said, "Look, Tom. This is for mom. I made it with the needle and the thread. Do you like it?"
+
+Tom looked at the gift and smiled. He liked the heart. It was red and soft. He said, "Yes, Lily. I like it. It is pretty and nice. Mom will love it. You are good at sewing, Lily."
+
+Lily smiled and hugged Tom. She was happy that he liked her gift. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good brother. I love you."
+
+They went to find mom and gave her the gift. Mom was surprised and happy. She thanked Lily and Tom and kissed them. She said, "This is the best gift ever. You are both so sweet and thoughtful. I love you very much."
+
+Lily and Tom felt warm and happy. They loved mom and each other. They had a perfect day.
+Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They jog and jump and slide and swing. They have fun.
+
+But then Sara feels sleepy. She yawns and rubs her eyes. She says to Tom, "I want to go home. I am sleepy."
+
+Tom is not sleepy. He wants to play more. He says to Sara, "No, don't go home. Let's play more. Look, I have grapes. Do you want some?"
+
+Sara likes grapes. They are sweet and juicy. She says to Tom, "OK, I will have some grapes. But then I want to go home."
+
+Tom gives Sara some grapes. They sit on a bench and eat them. They are good. Sara smiles and says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend."
+
+Tom smiles and says, "You are welcome, Sara. You are a good friend too."
+
+They finish their grapes and throw the stems in the trash. Then they hold hands and jog to Sara's house. Sara says bye to Tom and goes inside. She hugs her mom and dad and goes to bed. She is sleepy and happy. Tom jogs to his house. He is not sleepy, but he is happy too. He had a good day with Sara.
+Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with paint. They had many colors of paint and brushes and paper. They liked to make pictures of animals and flowers and cars.
+
+One day, they decided to paint their dog, Max. Max was a big, hairy dog who liked to run and bark and chase balls. Ben and Lily thought he would look funny with paint on his fur.
+
+They took some paint and brushes and went to the backyard, where Max was sleeping under a tree. They tiptoed quietly and started to paint Max's tail, ears, and paws. They used red, blue, yellow, and green paint. They giggled as they painted.
+
+Max woke up and felt something wet and sticky on his fur. He shook his head and wagged his tail. He saw Ben and Lily with paint and brushes. He thought they wanted to play with him. He jumped up and ran towards them, barking happily.
+
+"Max, no! Stay!" Ben shouted. "You have paint on you!"
+
+But Max did not listen. He ran past Ben and Lily and into the house. He left paint marks on the grass, the door, the floor, and the couch. He jumped on Mom and Dad, who were reading on the sofa. He licked their faces and wagged his tail.
+
+"Max, what have you done?" Mom asked. "You are all covered in paint!"
+
+Ben and Lily ran into the house. They saw the mess Max had made. They felt sorry and scared. They knew they had done something bad.
+
+"We are sorry, Mom and Dad," they said. "We wanted to paint Max, but he did not stay. He ran away and made everything dirty."
+
+Mom and Dad looked at Ben and Lily, then at Max, then at each other. They were angry, but they also saw how funny Max looked with his colorful fur. They could not help but smile.
+
+"It's okay, Ben and Lily," Dad said. "We know you did not mean to make trouble. But you should not paint the dog. Paint is for paper, not for fur. And you should always ask us before you use the paint."
+
+"Yes, Dad," Ben and Lily said. "We are sorry. We will not paint the dog again."
+
+They hugged Mom and Dad and said they loved them. Mom and Dad hugged them back and said they loved them too. They also hugged Max, who licked their faces and wagged his tail.
+
+They all went to the bathroom and washed the paint off Max. He was happy to be clean and hairy again. He did not mind the paint, but he liked his fur better. He hoped Ben and Lily would play with him with a ball instead of paint next time.
+Anna and Lily are sisters. They like to play with dolls and dress up. They have a big box of clothes and hats and shoes. They can be princesses or fairies or doctors or anything they want.
+
+One day, they find a photo in the box. It is a photo of their mommy and daddy when they were young. They look happy and pretty. They wear pink clothes and hold hands. Anna and Lily smile. They want to be like their mommy and daddy.
+
+They put on pink dresses and shoes. They find a pink hat and a pink scarf. They wrap the scarf around their hands. They look at each other and giggle. They are ready to take a photo.
+
+They go to the living room. They see their mommy and daddy on the couch. They are reading a book. They look bored and tired. Anna and Lily have an idea. They run to them and show them the photo.
+
+"Look, mommy, daddy, this is you!" Anna says.
+
+"You are so pink and happy!" Lily says.
+
+Mommy and daddy look at the photo. They smile and remember. They hug Anna and Lily. They thank them for the photo.
+
+"Can we take a photo with you?" Anna asks.
+
+"Of course, sweeties, let's unite and smile!" Daddy says.
+
+He takes his phone and puts it on a table. He sets a timer. He joins mommy and the girls on the couch. They wrap the scarf around their hands. They look at the phone and smile.
+
+Click! The phone takes a photo. It is a photo of a happy family. They wear pink clothes and hold hands. They love each other. Anna and Lily are happy. They made their mommy and daddy happy too. They are like their mommy and daddy.
+Tom and Sue were hungry. They wanted to eat breakfast. They saw a big plate of sausages on the table. They smelled good.
+
+"Can we have some sausages, Mom?" Tom asked.
+
+"No, not yet. They are for Dad. He will rise soon. He worked hard all night. He needs a big breakfast," Mom said.
+
+"But we worked hard too. We played and cleaned and helped you. We need a big breakfast too," Sue said.
+
+"That's fair, but you have to wait. Dad will share with you when he wakes up. You can have some toast and jam for now," Mom said.
+
+Tom and Sue were not happy. They did not want toast and jam. They wanted sausages. They looked at the plate. They looked at each other. They had an idea.
+
+They waited until Mom went to the bathroom. Then they ran to the table. They grabbed some sausages. They stuffed them in their mouths. They were hot and juicy and yummy.
+
+They heard Mom coming back. They ran to their room. They hid under the bed. They thought they were clever.
+
+But they were not clever. They were naughty. They did not know that Dad had a special sauce on his sausages. The sauce was spicy and strong. It made their mouths burn and their eyes water. It made them cough and cry.
+
+Mom heard them. She went to their room. She saw them under the bed. She saw the sausages. She was angry.
+
+"What did you do? You ate Dad's sausages. You did not listen to me. You were selfish and greedy. You are in big trouble," Mom said.
+
+She took them out of the bed. She made them drink some water. She made them say sorry. She made them go to the corner. They had no breakfast. They had no fun. They had a bad day.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and watch cartoons. But they also like to help their mom and dad in the kitchen. Every Sunday, they request to make pancakes with their mom. They think pancakes are very tasty and fun to make.
+
+One Sunday, mom tells them that they have a surprise. She says they will make pancakes with a special ingredient. Anna and Ben are curious and excited. They wonder what the ingredient is. Mom says they will find out soon.
+
+They help mom mix the flour, the eggs, the milk and the sugar in a big bowl. They stir and stir until the batter is smooth. Then mom takes out a small jar from the cupboard. She says this is the special ingredient. She opens the jar and shows them. It is chocolate chips!
+
+Anna and Ben are very happy. They love chocolate chips. They say thank you to mom and help her sprinkle some chocolate chips on the batter. Then mom pours the batter on a hot pan and flips the pancakes. They smell so good.
+
+Mom puts the pancakes on a big plate and gives them to Anna and Ben. They put some butter and syrup on their pancakes and take a big bite. They smile and say yum. They think these are the best pancakes ever. Mom smiles too. She says she is glad they like the surprise. She says she loves them very much. Anna and Ben say they love her too. They hug and kiss her. They enjoy their tasty Sunday breakfast together.
+Lily and Max were twins who liked to go to school. They learned many things and played with their friends. But sometimes they felt very tired after school. They wanted to nap, but they had to wait for the bus.
+
+One day, the bus was late. Lily and Max sat on a bench and yawned. They looked at the sky and the trees and the cars. They felt their eyes getting heavy.
+
+"Can we nap here?" Lily asked Max.
+
+"No, we can't," Max said. "Mommy will be worried. We have to stay awake until the bus comes."
+
+"But I'm so sleepy," Lily said. "And the bus is taking too long."
+
+"Me too," Max said. "But we have to be brave and patient. Maybe we can sing a song to keep us awake."
+
+They tried to sing their favorite song, but they forgot some of the words. They sang louder and louder, hoping the bus would hear them and come faster.
+
+Finally, they saw the bus coming. They jumped up and waved their hands. The bus stopped and opened the door. The driver smiled at them.
+
+"Hello, Lily and Max," he said. "You are very successful today. You waited for the bus and did not nap on the bench. You are good children."
+
+"Thank you, Mr. Bus Driver," Lily and Max said. They climbed on the bus and found their seats. They were happy to see the bus driver and to go home. But they were also very sleepy. They decided to nap on the bus, holding each other's hands. They dreamed of school and friends and songs. They were successful and sleepy twins.
+Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play on the farm. The farmer is nice. He lets them use his big red truck. But he says, "Be careful. Do not go too fast. Do not go too far."
+
+One day, Tim and Jen see a big hill. They want to go up the hill. They think it will be fun. They forget what the farmer says. They drive the truck very fast. They go very far.
+
+But the hill is not a hill. It is a pile of dirt. The farmer was making it for his plants. The dirt is wet. It is sticky. The truck gets stuck in the dirt. Tim and Jen try to get out. But they cannot. They are scared. They are dirty. They are wet.
+
+They hear the farmer coming. He is angry. He says, "What have you done? You did not listen to me. You made a big mess. You broke my truck. You are in trouble."
+
+Tim and Jen are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, farmer. We made a mistake. We did not mean to. Please help us. Please do not be mad."
+
+The farmer is still angry. But he is also kind. He helps them out of the dirt. He cleans them up. He fixes his truck. He says, "You are lucky. You are not hurt. But you must learn. You must listen. You must be careful. You must not do this again."
+
+Tim and Jen nod. They say, "We will learn. We will listen. We will be careful. We will not do this again."
+
+They hug the farmer. They thank him. They go home. They do not play on the farm for a long time. They do not use the big red truck ever again.
+Anna and Ben like to play in the garden. They see many bugs and flowers. They also see a cricket. It is green and jumps fast.
+
+"Look, a cricket!" Anna says. "Let's catch it and keep it as a pet."
+
+Ben nods. He runs after the cricket with a jar. But the cricket is too quick. It jumps over the jar and hides under a leaf.
+
+"Come on, cricket, don't be shy," Ben says. "We will be nice to you."
+
+But the cricket refuses to come out. It likes to be free and hop around. It does not want to live in a jar.
+
+Anna and Ben are sad. They want a pet. They look around for another bug. They see a snail. It is slow and slimy.
+
+"Maybe we can keep the snail as a pet," Anna says. "It won't run away."
+
+Ben shakes his head. He does not like the snail. He thinks it is boring and icky.
+
+"No, thank you," he says. "I want a pet that is fun and reliable. Like a dog or a cat."
+
+Anna and Ben decide to leave the bugs alone. They go back to the house and ask their mom for a real pet. Maybe she will say yes.
+Ben and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Ben had a big gorilla toy that he liked to roar with. Mia had a small doll that she liked to hug and dress up.
+
+"Look at my gorilla, Mia!" Ben said. "He is so strong and scary! He can smash anything!"
+
+"Look at my doll, Ben!" Mia said. "She is so pretty and adorable! She can dance and sing!"
+
+They showed each other their toys and tried to make them play together. But the gorilla and the doll did not get along. The gorilla was too rough and the doll was too delicate. The gorilla knocked over the doll and made her cry. The doll slapped the gorilla and made him angry.
+
+"Stop it, gorilla!" Mia shouted. "You are mean to my doll!"
+
+"Stop it, doll!" Ben shouted. "You are rude to my gorilla!"
+
+They started to argue and pull their toys away from each other. They did not want to share or be friends.
+
+Suddenly, they heard a loud noise from the kitchen. It was their mom, who was baking a cake. She had spilled some flour and made a mess.
+
+"Oops!" Mom said. "I need some help here. Can you two come and help me clean up?"
+
+Ben and Mia looked at each other. They felt bad for fighting and making noise. They decided to put their toys aside and go to help their mom. They ran to the kitchen and saw the flour everywhere.
+
+"Wow, what happened here?" Ben asked.
+
+"I was trying to make a cake, but I dropped the flour bag," Mom said. "Can you help me sweep it up?"
+
+"Sure, Mom!" Mia said. "We are sorry for being loud. We were playing with our toys."
+
+They grabbed a broom and a dustpan and started to sweep the flour. They worked together and made it into a pile. They were about to throw it away, when they noticed something strange.
+
+"Hey, what's that?" Ben asked, pointing to the pile.
+
+They looked closer and saw their toys. The gorilla and the doll were in the pile, covered in flour. But they were not the same size as before. They were much smaller. They had shrunk!
+
+"Wow, how did that happen?" Mia asked.
+
+"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe the flour made them shrink."
+
+They picked up their toys and brushed off the flour. They were amazed by how tiny they were. They looked at each other and smiled.
+
+"They are so cute!" Mia said.
+
+"They are so funny!" Ben said.
+
+They held their toys in their hands and felt a new love for them. They realized that they did not have to be strong or pretty to be fun. They could be friends and play together.
+
+"Can we keep them like this, Mom?" Ben asked.
+
+"Can we, please?" Mia asked.
+
+Mom looked at them and laughed. She saw how happy they were and how they had learned to share and be kind.
+
+"Sure, why not?" Mom said. "They are adorable, just like you two."
+Lily liked to swing on the big swing in the park. She felt happy when she went up and down and felt the wind in her hair. She liked to swing with her friend Ben, who was in her class at school. Ben was a good pupil and always listened to the teacher. He also shared his toys and snacks with Lily.
+
+One day, Lily and Ben went to the park after school. They ran to the big swing and took turns to push each other. They laughed and had fun. But then, a big boy came and said he wanted the swing. He pushed Ben off the swing and made him fall. He hurt his knee and started to cry. Lily was angry and scared. She shouted at the big boy and told him to go away. But the big boy did not listen. He said he was stronger and older and he could have the swing if he wanted. He grabbed Lily's arm and tried to pull her off the swing.
+
+Lily felt miserable. She did not want to leave the swing or her friend. She wished someone would help them. She looked around and saw a lady walking a dog. The lady saw what was happening and came over. She told the big boy to stop being mean and to leave Lily and Ben alone. She said she would tell his parents if he did not behave. The big boy was afraid of the lady and the dog. He let go of Lily's arm and ran away. He said he did not care about the swing or the lady or the dog.
+
+Lily and Ben were happy. They thanked the lady and the dog for saving them. The lady said they were welcome and gave them a band-aid for Ben's knee. She said they were brave and kind pupils and she was proud of them. She said they could swing as long as they wanted. Lily and Ben smiled and hugged the lady and the dog. They went back to the swing and pushed each other. They felt happy again. They liked to swing on the big swing in the park.
+Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have a big map on the floor. The map shows roads and buildings and parks. They pretend to drive their cars on the map.
+
+"Look, Tom, I have a red car. It can speed very fast. Vroom, vroom!" Lila says.
+
+"I have a blue truck. It can carry many things. Beep, beep!" Tom says.
+
+They zoom their cars and trucks on the map. They have fun.
+
+But then, Lila's car crashes into Tom's truck. They both stop and look at each other.
+
+"Hey, you hit my truck! That's not nice!" Tom says.
+
+"Sorry, Tom, I did not see your truck. I was looking at the park. It has a slide and a swing. Do you want to play there?" Lila says.
+
+Tom shakes his head. He is angry. He does not want to play with Lila. He picks up his truck and walks away.
+
+Lila feels sad. She does not want to lose her friend. She follows Tom.
+
+"Tom, wait, please. I said I was sorry. Can we be friends again?" Lila says.
+
+But Tom does not hear her. He is deaf. He can not hear any sounds. He only sees Lila's mouth moving. He does not know what she is saying.
+
+Lila does not know that Tom is deaf. She thinks he is ignoring her. She tries to touch his shoulder. But Tom turns around and pushes her away.
+
+"Go away, Lila! You are mean! You broke my truck!" Tom says.
+
+He shows her his truck. It has a dent and a scratch. He is very sad.
+
+Lila sees his truck. She sees his face. She understands. She feels sorry.
+
+"Tom, I did not know you are deaf. I did not mean to break your truck. I can fix it. Look, I have some tape and some stickers. Can I help you?" Lila says.
+
+She shows him her tape and her stickers. She smiles. She hopes he will smile too.
+
+Tom looks at her. He sees her tape and her stickers. He sees her smile. He thinks. He nods.
+
+"Okay, Lila. You can help me. Thank you. You are a good friend." Tom says.
+
+He smiles. He gives her his truck. He points to his ear. He shows her how to say "sorry" and "friend" with his hands. He teaches her some signs.
+
+Lila learns. She says "sorry" and "friend" with her hands. She fixes his truck. She gives him a hug.
+
+They are happy. They go back to the map. They play with their cars and trucks. They speed and beep and vroom. They use their hands and their eyes to talk. They are friends.
+Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play together. Today, they want to go to the park with Mom. Mom says they have to dress first.
+
+Lily picks a green dress with flowers. She likes green. It is her favorite color. She puts on the dress and a hat. She looks in the mirror and smiles.
+
+Tom picks a green shirt and blue pants. He likes green too. It is his favorite color. He puts on the shirt and pants and a cap. He looks in the mirror and makes a funny face.
+
+Mom comes to see them. She says they look very nice. She gives them a hug and a kiss. She says they can go to the park now. But first, they have to eat some food.
+
+Lily and Tom go to the kitchen. They see a plate of food on the table. There are eggs, toast, and fruit. Lily and Tom like eggs, toast, and fruit. They sit down and eat. They say thank you to Mom.
+
+Mom says they are welcome. She says they can go to the park now. She takes a bag with some water and snacks. She says they might get thirsty or hungry later.
+
+Lily and Tom are happy. They hold Mom's hand and go to the park. They see the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They see other kids playing. They say hello to them. They have fun at the park. They are glad they dressed in green.
+Ben and Tom were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in the yard. One day, they found a big rope. They wanted to make a swing with it.
+
+"Let's tie a knot here," Ben said, holding one end of the rope. He tried to make a loop, but it was hard. The rope was too thick and stiff.
+
+"I can do it," Tom said, taking the rope from Ben. He twisted and pulled the rope, but he could not make a knot either. He got angry and threw the rope on the ground.
+
+"Look, it's Dad!" Ben said, pointing to the house. He saw their dad coming out of the door. He was bald and had a big smile on his face. He was holding a pair of scissors.
+
+"Hi, boys," Dad said, walking towards them. "What are you doing with that rope?"
+
+"We wanted to make a swing, but we can't tie a knot," Ben said, looking sad.
+
+Dad picked up the rope and looked at it. He nodded and said, "I have an idea. Follow me."
+
+He led them to a big tree in the yard. He climbed up the tree and tied the rope to a branch. He made a strong and neat knot. Then he cut off the extra rope with the scissors.
+
+"Here you go," he said, lowering the rope to the ground. "A swing for you."
+
+Ben and Tom cheered and ran to the rope. They took turns to swing on it. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and shouted with joy.
+
+Dad watched them from the tree. He was happy to see them having fun. He smiled and said, "That's my boys."
+Lily was a little dog who loved to play with her bone. She would chew it, toss it, and bury it in the yard. One day, she saw an elderly dog walking by the fence. He looked sad and tired.
+
+"Hello, old dog," Lily barked. "Do you want to play with me?"
+
+The elderly dog stopped and looked at Lily. He wagged his tail slowly.
+
+"Thank you, young dog, but I can't play. I have a sore leg and a bad tooth. I can only walk and rest."
+
+Lily felt sorry for the elderly dog. She wanted to make him happy. She had an idea.
+
+"Wait here, old dog. I have something for you." She ran to the yard and dug up her bone. She brought it to the fence and raised it with her mouth. "Here, old dog. This is my bone. You can have it. It will make your tooth feel better."
+
+The elderly dog was surprised and touched. He took the bone gently and smiled.
+
+"Thank you, young dog. This is very kind of you. This is the best bone I ever had. You are a good friend."
+
+Lily and the elderly dog shared the bone and talked for a while. They became friends and played together every day. Lily was happy to give her bone to the elderly dog. She knew he needed it more than she did. She learned that sharing is caring.
+Lily had a parrot named Max. Max was a very loud parrot. He liked to talk and sing and make noises all day. Lily loved Max, but sometimes he was too noisy. She wanted to read her book or play with her dolls, but Max would not stop talking.
+
+One day, Lily decided to ignore Max. She put her book on the table and her dolls on the floor. She did not look at Max or talk to him. She pretended he was not there. Max did not like this. He felt lonely and sad. He tried to get Lily's attention. He said, "Hello, Lily. I love you, Lily. Please talk to me, Lily." But Lily did not answer. He sang, "Twinkle, twinkle, little star. How I wonder what you are." But Lily did not sing along. He made noises, "Beep, beep. Woof, woof. Meow, meow." But Lily did not laugh.
+
+Max was troubled. He thought Lily did not love him anymore. He thought he had done something bad. He did not know what to do. He flew to the window and looked outside. He saw a big tree with many birds. He thought, "Maybe I can find a friend there. Maybe they will talk to me and play with me." He opened the window and flew away.
+
+Lily did not notice Max was gone. She was busy with her book and her dolls. She was happy and quiet. She thought, "This is nice. Max is not bothering me anymore." She did not hear Max's voice or his noises. She did not see him fly away.
+
+After a while, Lily finished her book and her dolls. She felt hungry and thirsty. She went to the kitchen to get a snack and a drink. She passed by the window and saw the empty cage. She realized Max was not there. She felt scared and sad. She cried, "Max, where are you? I miss you, Max. I'm sorry, Max. Please come back, Max." But Max did not hear her. He was far away in the tree with the other birds. He was happy and loud. He did not miss Lily. He did not want to come back. He had found a new home.
+Sara likes to draw with crayons. She has many colors and she makes pretty pictures on paper. She draws a big sun, a blue sky, a green tree and a red house. She is happy with her picture.
+
+But then, her brother Tom comes. He is naughty and he wants to play with Sara's crayons. He takes them from her and he starts to draw on the wall. He makes a mess and he laughs. Sara is angry and she cries. She wants her crayons back and she wants Tom to stop.
+
+She runs to Mom and she tells her what Tom did. Mom is not happy and she goes to the wall. She sees the crayons on the floor and the marks on the wall. She scolds Tom and she tells him to say sorry to Sara. She gives Sara a hug and she tells her to calm down.
+
+Mom takes a cloth and some water and she wipes the wall. She tries to clean the crayon marks but they are hard to remove. She tells Tom to help her and to learn to share. She tells Sara to be careful with her crayons and to use them only on paper.
+
+Sara and Tom help Mom to wipe the wall. They say sorry to each other and they hug. Mom smiles and she gives them a sweet treat. She tells them to be good and to love each other. Sara and Tom are happy and they thank Mom. They go back to their room and they draw together on paper. They make a new picture with crayons and they show it to Mom. Mom likes it and she puts it on the fridge. She tells them they are good artists and she is proud of them.
+Lily wanted to help Mom make lemonade. Mom gave her a big jug and some lemons. Lily had a task. She had to squeeze the lemons and pour the juice in the jug. Then she had to add water and sugar.
+
+Lily tried to squeeze the lemons, but they were hard and slippery. She pushed and twisted, but only a little juice came out. She felt frustrated. She wanted to do a good job, but it was too hard. She looked at Mom, who was smiling and stirring the sugar.
+
+Lily decided to pour the juice in the jug. She picked up a lemon and held it over the jug. She squeezed with all her might. But the lemon squirted in her eye. Lily dropped the lemon and cried. It hurt and it was sour. Mom came and hugged her. She wiped her eye and gave her a kiss.
+
+Mom said, "It's okay, Lily. You tried your best. Pouring juice is not easy. You are a good helper. How about you stir the lemonade with me?" Lily nodded and smiled. She took the spoon and stirred the lemonade. It looked yummy and sweet. She felt happy. She did a good task.
+Lila was a princess who could not hear. She lived in a big castle with her father, the king. She liked to play with her dolls and read books with pictures. She was lonely because she had no friends.
+
+One day, a prince came to visit the castle. He saw Lila and thought she was pretty. He wanted to talk to her, but he did not know how. He tried to say hello, but Lila did not hear him. He tried to wave, but Lila did not see him. He tried to touch her, but Lila did not feel him. He was sad and angry.
+
+He decided to kiss her and make her his wife. He thought that would make her happy and love him. He waited until Lila was asleep in her bed. He sneaked into her room and leaned over her. He kissed her on the lips.
+
+But Lila woke up and was scared. She did not know who he was or what he was doing. She screamed and pushed him away. She ran to her father and told him what happened. The king was very angry. He called his guards and told them to catch the prince and lock him up. He said the prince was bad and mean and tried to hurt Lila.
+
+The prince was caught and thrown into a dark and cold dungeon. He cried and begged for mercy, but no one heard him or cared. He wished he had never kissed Lila. He wished he had tried to be her friend. He wished he had learned how to talk to her. But it was too late. He was alone and unhappy. The end.
+Mia has a cat named Fluffy. Fluffy has soft fur and likes to play with Mia. Mia likes to talk to Fluffy and tell him stories.
+
+One day, Mia and Fluffy are playing in the garden. Mia throws a ball and Fluffy runs after it. Fluffy catches the ball and brings it back to Mia. Mia says, "Good job, Fluffy! You are very fast and smart!"
+
+Fluffy meows and rubs his head on Mia's leg. Mia picks up Fluffy and hugs him. She says, "I love you, Fluffy! You are my best friend!"
+
+Mia and Fluffy go inside the house. Mia's mom gives them some milk and cookies. Mia shares her cookies with Fluffy. Fluffy licks the crumbs and purrs.
+
+Mia and Fluffy go to Mia's room. They play with Mia's toys and books. Mia reads a book to Fluffy. Fluffy listens and nods.
+
+Mia and Fluffy get tired and sleepy. They lie down on Mia's bed. Mia says, "Good night, Fluffy! Sweet dreams!"
+
+Fluffy says, "Good night, Mia! Thank you for playing with me!"
+
+Mia and Fluffy close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of more fun and games. They are happy and cozy.
+Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park and share their toys. One day, they saw a big slide in the park. It was very high and shiny. Lily and Ben were excited. They wanted to try the slide.
+
+They ran to the slide and waited for their turn. Lily went first. She climbed up the steps and sat on the slide. She looked down and felt scared. The slide was too high for her. She wanted to go back, but there were other kids behind her. She did not know what to do.
+
+Ben saw that Lily was troubled. He wanted to help her. He climbed up the steps and sat next to her. He smiled and said, "Don't be scared, Lily. I am here with you. We can slide together. It will be fun." He winked at her and held her hand. Lily felt better. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend." They slid down the slide together. They laughed and felt happy. They liked the slide. They wanted to try it again.
+Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw some white clouds in the sky. They wondered what they were.
+
+"Look, Ben, clouds!" Anna said. "They are so big and fluffy. Do you think we can touch them?"
+
+"Maybe," Ben said. "Let's try. Maybe they are soft and cool."
+
+They ran to a hill and climbed up. They reached out their hands to the clouds. But they could not touch them. Instead, they felt some wet drops on their faces and hands.
+
+"What is this?" Anna asked. "It is not rain. It is not snow. It is like water, but very tiny."
+
+"It is mist," Ben said. He had learned that word from his mom. "Mist is when the clouds are very close to the ground. It is like a shower, but very gentle."
+
+Anna and Ben smiled. They liked the mist. It made them feel fresh and happy. They closed their eyes and opened their mouths. They tasted the mist. It was sweet and clean.
+
+"Let's relax here," Anna said. "It is so lovely. We can pretend we are in the clouds."
+
+"OK," Ben said. He lay down on the grass. Anna lay down next to him. They felt the mist on their skin and hair. They listened to the birds and the wind. They relaxed and dreamed. They were in the clouds.
+Ben and Mia were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they decided to have a picnic. They brought some bread, cheese, fruit and juice. They found a nice spot under a big tree and spread a blanket on the grass.
+
+"Let's eat!" Ben said. He took a piece of bread and put some cheese on it.
+
+"Wait!" Mia said. "We have to say thank you first. Thank you for the food and the sun and the park."
+
+"Okay, okay," Ben said. He put his bread down and folded his hands. "Thank you for the food and the sun and the park."
+
+They ate their picnic and drank their juice. They were happy and full.
+
+"Let's play now!" Mia said. She picked up a ball and threw it to Ben.
+
+"Okay!" Ben said. He caught the ball and threw it back.
+
+They played catch for a while. Then, they saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was black and brown and had sharp teeth. It looked fierce.
+
+"Look out!" Ben shouted. He dropped the ball and ran behind the tree.
+
+"Help!" Mia cried. She grabbed the blanket and wrapped it around her.
+
+The dog reached the picnic spot and sniffed the food. It liked the smell of cheese. It took a bite of Ben's bread and cheese. Then, it saw the ball. It liked the ball too. It picked up the ball and ran away.
+
+"Hey!" Ben said. "That's my ball! Give it back!"
+
+He came out from behind the tree and chased the dog.
+
+"Ben, no!" Mia said. "The dog is fierce! It might bite you!"
+
+She followed Ben and tried to stop him.
+
+The dog ran faster and faster. Ben and Mia ran after it. They ran across the park and out of the gate. They ran into the street and saw a car coming.
+
+"Stop!" Mia screamed. "The car!"
+
+Ben and Mia stopped and jumped back. The car honked and passed by. The dog kept running and disappeared.
+
+Ben and Mia looked at each other. They were scared and sad. They had lost their ball and their picnic.
+
+They hugged each other and cried.
+
+A lady saw them and came over. She was kind and gentle.
+
+"What's wrong, children?" she asked.
+
+"A dog took our ball and our picnic," Ben said.
+
+"It was a fierce dog," Mia said.
+
+"Oh, I'm sorry," the lady said. "That's not nice. Do you want to come with me? I have some cookies and milk at home. And I have a ball too. You can play with it if you want."
+
+"Really?" Ben asked.
+
+"Really," the lady said. "I don't own the ball. It belongs to my son. But he's at school now. He won't mind if you play with it. He likes to share."
+
+"Thank you," Mia said.
+
+"Thank you," Ben said.
+
+They took the lady's hand and walked with her. They felt better. They had found a new friend. And they still had each other.
+Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. Lily has a blue ball. Max has a red bike.
+
+"Let's play catch with my ball!" Lily says. She throws the ball to Max.
+
+Max catches the ball. He likes the ball. But he likes his bike more. He puts the ball on the ground. He gets on his bike.
+
+"Let's ride my bike!" Max says. He pedals fast.
+
+Lily runs after him. She wants her ball back. She does not like the bike. She is sad.
+
+"Max, stop!" Lily says. "Give me my ball!"
+
+Max does not stop. He thinks the bike is more fun. He urges Lily to get on the bike.
+
+"Come on, Lily!" Max says. "The bike is fun! You can sit behind me!"
+
+Lily shakes her head. She does not want to sit behind Max. She wants her ball. She is angry.
+
+"Max, you are not nice!" Lily says. "You took my ball! I don't want to play with you!"
+
+Max stops. He sees Lily's face. She is crying. He feels sorry.
+
+"I'm sorry, Lily," Max says. "I didn't mean to make you cry. Here is your ball. You can have it."
+
+He gives the ball to Lily. Lily wipes her tears. She smiles.
+
+"Thank you, Max," Lily says. "You are nice. Do you want to play catch with me?"
+
+Max nods. He likes Lily. He likes the ball. He likes the bike. He likes to play.
+
+"OK, Lily," Max says. "Let's play catch. But can we ride the bike later?"
+
+Lily nods. She likes Max. She likes the ball. She likes the bike. She likes to play.
+
+"OK, Max," Lily says. "Let's play catch. And we can ride the bike later."
+
+They play catch. They have fun. They are friends.
+Lily and Sam went to the zoo with Mom and Dad. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. Lily liked the elephants best. They were big and gray and had long noses.
+
+"Can I feed the elephants, Mom?" Lily asked.
+
+"Sure, honey. Here, take this apple and hold it in your hand. Then lean over the fence and reach out to the elephant. He will take it gently with his nose," Mom said.
+
+Lily did as Mom said. She leaned over the fence and held out the apple. She saw a clear eye and a long nose coming closer. She felt a soft touch on her hand and the apple was gone. She heard a happy sound from the elephant.
+
+"Wow, that was fun! Thank you, elephant!" Lily said.
+
+Sam wanted to try too. He took another apple and leaned over the fence. But he leaned too far and lost his balance. He fell over the fence and landed on the ground. He was scared and cried.
+
+"Help, help! I'm in the elephant cage!" Sam shouted.
+
+Mom and Dad ran to the fence and called for help. The zookeeper came and opened the gate. He picked up Sam and brought him back to his parents. He checked if Sam was hurt. He was not, but he was dirty and wet.
+
+"Are you okay, Sam?" Mom asked.
+
+"I'm okay, Mom. But I don't like the elephants. They are too big and wet and scary," Sam said.
+
+Lily hugged Sam and said, "Don't worry, Sam. The elephants are nice. They just wanted to say hello. Maybe you can try another animal, like the monkeys. They are small and funny and cute."
+
+Sam nodded and smiled. He liked the monkeys. He and Lily went to see the monkeys with Mom and Dad. They had a good time at the zoo.
+Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have a big truck with a motor. It can make loud noises and move fast.
+
+One day, they find a lot of rocks in the yard. They decide to load the rocks on the truck. They take turns to put the rocks on the back of the truck. They are careful not to drop them.
+
+"Look, we have a lot of rocks!" Tom says. "We can make a mountain with them!"
+
+"Or we can make a castle!" Lily says. "Or a bridge!"
+
+They are very happy with their rocks. They want to drive the truck to a new place. They get on the truck and turn on the motor. The truck starts to make loud noises and move fast.
+
+But then they see a dog. The dog is big and black. It has sharp teeth and a loud bark. It runs after the truck and tries to catch it.
+
+Lily and Tom are scared. They do not like the dog. They want to get away from it.
+
+"Go faster, Tom!" Lily says. "The dog is coming!"
+
+"I am going faster, Lily!" Tom says. "But the truck is heavy!"
+
+They look for a place to hide. They see a big tree. They drive the truck under the tree. They hope the dog will not find them.
+
+But the dog is not mean. The dog is shy. It does not want to hurt Lily and Tom. It only wants to play with them. It sees the rocks on the truck. It thinks they are toys. It wants to have some.
+
+The dog stops barking. It starts to wag its tail. It gently takes a rock from the truck and drops it on the ground. It looks at Lily and Tom with friendly eyes.
+
+Lily and Tom see the dog. They see that it is not mean. It is shy. They feel sorry for it. They think it is lonely.
+
+"Maybe the dog is nice," Lily says. "Maybe it wants to be our friend."
+
+"Maybe you are right," Tom says. "Maybe we can share our rocks with it."
+
+They get off the truck. They walk slowly to the dog. They smile at it. They give it a rock. The dog wags its tail. It licks their hands.
+
+Lily and Tom are happy. They have a new friend. They play with the dog and the rocks. They forget about the truck and the motor. They have a lot of fun.
+Tim and his mom went to the store to buy some food. Tim saw a big cake with red and white frosting. He wanted to eat the cake very much. He asked his mom, "Mom, can we buy the cake, please?"
+
+Mom looked at the cake and said, "Sorry, Tim, we don't have enough money to buy the cake. We only have enough money to buy the things we need, like bread and milk and eggs."
+
+Tim felt sad. He wished he had more money to buy the cake. He looked around the store and saw a man drop his wallet on the floor. The man did not notice and walked away. Tim ran to the wallet and picked it up. He saw many green papers and shiny coins inside. He thought, "Maybe I can use this money to buy the cake."
+
+But then he remembered what his mom taught him. She said, "Tim, you should always be honest and helpful. If you find something that does not belong to you, you should give it back to the owner. That is the right thing to do."
+
+Tim decided to listen to his mom. He ran after the man and said, "Excuse me, sir, you dropped your wallet. Here it is."
+
+The man was surprised and happy. He said, "Thank you, young man, you are very helpful. You saved me a lot of trouble. How can I thank you?"
+
+Tim said, "You're welcome, sir. I don't need anything. I'm just happy to help."
+
+The man smiled and said, "Well, you are very kind and generous. I want to give you a reward. Here, take this money and buy yourself something nice."
+
+He gave Tim some of the green papers and coins from his wallet. Tim thanked him and ran back to his mom. He showed her the money and said, "Mom, look, the man gave me this money for being helpful. Now we can buy the cake!"
+
+Mom hugged Tim and said, "I'm so proud of you, Tim. You did the right thing. You were honest and helpful. And you were lucky, too. The man was very nice to give you a reward. Let's go buy the cake and share it with our family."
+
+Tim and his mom bought the cake and went home. They had a delicious dessert and a happy day. Tim learned that being helpful can provide good things. He also learned that cake tastes better when you share it with the ones you love.
+Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play with boats. They have a big tub of water and some toy boats. They pretend the tub is a port and the boats are going to different places.
+
+"Look, my boat is going to the island!" Sam says. He makes his boat sail across the water.
+
+"That's funny, my boat is going to the island too!" Tom says. He makes his boat follow Sam's boat.
+
+They reach the island and put their boats on the sand. They see a big shell on the island. They want to see what is inside.
+
+"Maybe there is a pearl in the shell!" Sam says. He picks up the shell and opens it.
+
+"Ow!" Sam cries. He drops the shell and holds his finger. There is a crab in the shell and it pinched Sam's finger.
+
+"Are you okay?" Tom asks. He looks at Sam's finger. It is red and sore.
+
+"No, it hurts!" Sam says. He starts to cry.
+
+"I'm sorry, Sam. I didn't know there was a crab in the shell." Tom says. He tries to hug Sam and make him feel better.
+
+But Sam is angry. He pushes Tom away and says, "Go away! You don't care about me! You only care about your boat!"
+
+He picks up his boat and runs away from the island. He leaves Tom alone with the crab and the shell.
+
+Tom feels sad. He doesn't understand why Sam is mad at him. He didn't do anything wrong. He just wanted to have fun with Sam and the boats.
+
+He picks up his boat and the shell and goes back to the port. He hopes Sam will come back and be his friend again. But Sam doesn't come back. He goes home and doesn't talk to Tom anymore.
+
+The end.
+Lena and Sam were playing hide and seek in the big house. Lena was the seeker and Sam was the hider. Sam ran upstairs and looked for a good spot. He saw a room with a big bed and a closet. He opened the closet and went inside. He closed the door and lay down on the floor. He was very quiet and hoped Lena would not find him.
+
+Lena counted to ten and then started to look for Sam. She checked the kitchen, the living room, the bathroom, but she could not see him. She decided to go upstairs and look there. She opened the door to the room with the big bed and the closet. She saw the bed was messy and the closet was closed. She thought Sam might be hiding there. She walked to the closet and opened the door.
+
+She screamed when she saw Sam. He was not moving or breathing. He was very pale and cold. He had a big red stain on his chest. He had found a gun in the closet and played with it. He did not know it was real and dangerous. He had shot himself by accident.
+
+Lena ran out of the room and called for help. She cried and cried. She did not understand what had happened. She wanted Sam to wake up and play with her again. But he did not. He was gone forever.
+
+The big house belonged to their elderly uncle. He was away on a trip. He had forgotten to lock his closet and his gun. He had not told anyone about it. He had broken the law and the rules. He had caused a tragedy. He would never see his niece and nephew again. He would never forgive himself.
+Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. One day, she saw a purple spider on a leaf. She thought it was pretty and wanted to hug it.
+
+She reached out her hand and said, "Hello, spider. You are so purple and shiny. Can I hug you?"
+
+The spider did not like Lily. It did not want to hug her. It wanted to bite her. It was a mean spider. It had a big fang and a red spot on its back.
+
+The spider jumped at Lily and bit her hand. Lily screamed and dropped the spider. Her hand hurt a lot. It was red and swollen. She ran to her mom and cried.
+
+Her mom saw the bite and said, "Oh no, Lily. That was a bad spider. It was a black widow. We have to go to the doctor right now."
+
+Lily was scared and sad. She wished she had not hugged the spider. She wished she had hugged her teddy bear instead. She learned a hard lesson. Not all bugs are nice. Some bugs are dangerous.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box under a tree. They open the box and see many shiny things inside.
+
+"Wow, look at this!" Tom says. He picks up a necklace with a blue stone. "This is treasure!"
+
+Mia nods. She sees a ring with a red stone. She puts it on her finger. "This is treasure too!"
+
+They take out more things from the box. They find bracelets, earrings, coins, and a crown. They feel very happy.
+
+But then, a man comes to the tree. He looks angry. He sees the box and the children.
+
+"Hey, what are you doing?" he shouts. "That is my treasure! Give it back to me!"
+
+Tom and Mia are scared. They drop the shiny things and run away. They hide behind a bench.
+
+The man takes the box and walks away. He mutters to himself.
+
+Tom and Mia peek from the bench. They see the man is gone.
+
+"Are you okay?" Tom asks Mia.
+
+Mia nods. She holds Tom's hand. "I'm fine. Are you?"
+
+Tom nods. He hugs Mia. "I'm fine too. That was scary."
+
+They look at each other and smile. They are still friends. They do not need treasure. They have each other.
+Anna and Ben are playing in the hall. They have many toys and books. They make a lot of noise and mess. They do not hear Mom call them for lunch.
+
+Mom comes to the hall and sees the toys and books everywhere. She is not happy. She says, "Anna and Ben, why are you making so much noise and mess? It is time for lunch. You have to clean the hall first."
+
+Anna and Ben do not want to clean the hall. They want to play more. They say, "No, Mom, we are not hungry. We want to play more. Cleaning is boring."
+
+Mom says, "No, Anna and Ben, you have to clean the hall now. If you do not clean the hall, you will not get any dessert. And you will not play with your toys and books until tomorrow."
+
+Anna and Ben do not like this. They love dessert. They love their toys and books. They do not want to wait until tomorrow. They say, "OK, Mom, we will clean the hall. But can we have dessert and play after lunch?"
+
+Mom says, "Yes, Anna and Ben, you can have dessert and play after lunch. But only if you clean the hall well. I will check the hall when I hear the bell ring. The bell will ring when the lunch is ready. Hurry up and clean the hall."
+
+Anna and Ben start to clean the hall. They put their toys and books in the boxes and shelves. They throw the trash in the bin. They sweep the floor with the broom. They work fast and hard. They want to have dessert and play.
+
+Soon, they hear the bell ring. The bell is loud and clear. It means the lunch is ready. Anna and Ben finish cleaning the hall. They look at the hall. The hall is clean and tidy. They are proud of their work.
+
+They run to the kitchen. They see Mom waiting for them. Mom sees the hall. She is happy and proud. She says, "Well done, Anna and Ben. You cleaned the hall very well. You are good children. You can have lunch and dessert now. And you can play with your toys and books later."
+
+Anna and Ben say, "Thank you, Mom. We are sorry for making noise and mess. We will clean the hall again next time. We love you, Mom."
+
+They hug Mom and sit at the table. They eat their lunch and dessert. They are hungry and happy. They enjoy their food. They talk and laugh. They have a good time. They are a happy family.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and make things. One day, they find a big roll of tape in the closet. They think it is great.
+
+They take the tape and run around the house. They tape things together. They tape a pillow to the wall. They tape a spoon to the door. They tape a hat to the lamp. They laugh and laugh.
+
+Mom and Dad come home. They see the tape everywhere. They are not happy. They tell Tom and Mia to clean up. They help them take off the tape. Some things are hard to untape. They make a big pile of tape.
+
+Tom and Mia say sorry to Mom and Dad. They hug them. They say they were just having fun. Mom and Dad smile. They say they love them. They say they can play with tape again, but only in one room. They give them some paper and scissors. They say they can make art with tape.
+
+Tom and Mia are happy. They go to the playroom. They cut the paper and tape it together. They make animals and flowers and stars. They show Mom and Dad. They say they are great. Mom and Dad say they are great too. They laugh and laugh.
+Anna was a very intelligent child. She liked to learn new things and ask many questions. She also liked to help her mom and dad with chores around the house.
+
+One day, her mom asked her to put away her toys in her room. Anna said, "OK, mom, I will do it." She went to her room and saw that there were many toys on the floor, on the bed, and on the shelves. She thought, "How can I manage to put all these toys away?"
+
+She decided to make a plan. She said to herself, "First, I will put the dolls in the dollhouse. Then, I will put the cars in the garage. Next, I will put the books on the shelf. Last, I will put the puzzles in the box." She started to follow her plan and put each toy in its place.
+
+She worked hard and fast. Soon, her room was tidy and neat. She felt happy and proud. She called her mom and said, "Mom, come and see. I managed to put away all my toys."
+
+Her mom came and saw her room. She smiled and hugged her. She said, "Wow, Anna, you did a great job. You are a very intelligent and helpful child. I am so proud of you." Anna smiled and hugged her back. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you."
+Tom and Anna like to play with trains. They have many trains and rails. They make long and short rails. They make bridges and tunnels. They make noises like trains.
+
+One day, they play in the living room. Mom is in the kitchen. She is making lunch. She tells them, "Be careful with the rails. Don't leave them on the floor. Someone can trip and fall."
+
+Tom and Anna say, "OK, Mom. We will be careful." But they forget. They are too busy playing. They leave many rails on the floor.
+
+Mom comes to the living room. She sees the rails. She is not happy. She says, "Tom and Anna, I told you to be careful with the rails. Look at this mess. You have to clean it up. Now."
+
+Tom and Anna are sad. They don't want to stop playing. They don't want to clean up. They say, "But Mom, we are having fun. Can we play a little more?"
+
+Mom says, "No, you can't. You have to clean up. Or I will shut the box with the trains and rails. And you won't be able to play with them for a long time."
+
+Tom and Anna are scared. They love their trains and rails. They don't want Mom to shut the box. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We will clean up. Please don't shut the box."
+
+Mom says, "OK, then. Hurry up. And next time, listen to me. Or you will lose your big and fun trains and rails."
+
+Tom and Anna nod. They start to pick up the rails. They put them in the box. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will listen to you. We love our trains and rails. Thank you for letting us play with them."
+
+Mom smiles. She says, "You're welcome. I love you. And I love your trains and rails, too. But only when they are not on the floor."
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toy automobiles. They have many different automobiles: big, small, red, blue, fast, slow. They pretend to drive them on the floor and make noises.
+
+One day, they see a new sign in the park. The sign has a picture of an automobile and a red circle with a line. The sign says: "No automobiles here. Only people and animals." Lily and Ben are curious. They want to know why.
+
+They ask their mom. She says: "The sign is to keep everyone safe. Automobiles are too big and loud for the park. They can hurt people and animals. They can also make the grass and flowers dirty. The park is for walking, running, playing, and having fun."
+
+Lily and Ben nod. They understand. They say: "We like the park. We don't want to hurt anyone or anything. We will play with our automobiles at home or on the sidewalk."
+
+They put their automobiles in their backpacks and go to the park. They see many people and animals. They see dogs, cats, birds, squirrels, and ducks. They say hello to them. They also see swings, slides, sand, and water. They have fun with them. They are happy and safe.
+Lily and Anna were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and dress them up. One day, they found a beautiful pink dress in Lily's closet. It had flowers and ribbons on it.
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+"Wow, this dress is so pretty!" Anna said. "Can I try it on?"
+
+"Sure, you can try it on," Lily said. "But you have to be careful. It is my favorite dress."
+
+Anna put on the dress and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt like a princess. She twirled and danced around the room.
+
+Lily watched her and felt angry. She wanted to wear the dress too. She thought Anna looked better than her in the dress. She felt jealous and mean.
+
+"Give me back my dress!" Lily shouted. "It is mine, not yours!"
+
+"No, I want to wear it!" Anna said. "You said I could try it on!"
+
+Lily ran to Anna and tried to pull the dress off her. Anna held on to the dress and pushed Lily away. They fought and yelled at each other.
+
+Lily was so mad that she slapped Anna on the face. Anna cried out and slapped Lily back. They both started to cry.
+
+Their moms heard the noise and came to the room. They saw the girls slapping and crying. They were shocked and sad.
+
+"What are you doing?" Lily's mom asked. "Why are you hurting each other?"
+
+"She took my dress!" Lily said.
+
+"She slapped me first!" Anna said.
+
+The moms looked at the dress and saw that it was torn and dirty. They sighed and shook their heads.
+
+"Girls, this is not how you treat your friends," Anna's mom said. "You should share and be kind to each other. The dress is not as important as your friendship."
+
+"Are you sorry for what you did?" Lily's mom asked.
+
+Lily and Anna looked at each other. They felt ashamed and sorry. They nodded and hugged each other.
+
+"I'm sorry, Lily," Anna said. "I should have asked you before I wore your dress."
+
+"I'm sorry, Anna," Lily said. "I should have let you wear my dress. You are my best friend."
+
+The moms smiled and hugged the girls. They helped them fix the dress and clean up the room. They told them they were proud of them for saying sorry and making up.
+
+Lily and Anna learned a lesson that day. They learned that friendship is more beautiful than any pink dress.
+Tim and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big store with many toys and candy. They wanted to go inside and look at everything. But their mom said no. She said they had to go home and do their homework.
+
+Tim and Lily were angry. They did not want to do homework. They wanted to have fun. They waited until their mom was busy talking to a friend. Then they ran away from her and went to the store. They did not hear their mom calling them.
+
+The store was very noisy and crowded. Tim and Lily got lost and could not find each other. They were scared and sad. They tried to ask for help, but no one listened to them. They did not know that the store owner was deaf. He could not hear them either.
+
+Soon, the store closed and the lights went off. Tim and Lily were still inside. They cried and hugged each other. They wished they had listened to their mom. They learned that running away was a bad idea. They hoped their mom would find them and forgive them. But they did not know if she would.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. Today is their birthday. They are very happy.
+
+Mom and Dad have a big surprise for them. They wrap two big boxes with colorful paper and ribbons. They put the boxes in the living room.
+
+"Come here, Anna and Ben!" Mom calls. "We have something for you!"
+
+Anna and Ben run to the living room. They see the boxes. They are very curious.
+
+"Can we open them?" Anna asks.
+
+"Yes, you can!" Dad says. "But first, you have to do something for us."
+
+"What is it?" Ben asks.
+
+"You have to march around the room and sing a song!" Mom says.
+
+Anna and Ben giggle. They like to march and sing. They hold hands and march around the room. They sing a song they learned at school.
+
+"Happy birthday to us, happy birthday to us, we are three years old, happy birthday to us!"
+
+Mom and Dad clap and cheer. They are very proud of their twins.
+
+"Good job, Anna and Ben!" Mom says. "Now you can open your boxes!"
+
+Anna and Ben tear the paper and ribbons. They open the boxes. They gasp. They see two new bikes. One is pink and one is blue. They have bells and baskets.
+
+"Wow, bikes!" Anna says.
+
+"Thank you, Mom and Dad!" Ben says.
+
+"You're welcome, Anna and Ben!" Mom and Dad say. "We love you very much!"
+
+Anna and Ben hug Mom and Dad. They are very happy. They don't care if the bikes are cheap. They are the best birthday gifts ever. They can't wait to ride them outside. They are the happiest twins in the world.
+Tom was a boy who liked to have many things. He had many toys, many books, many clothes, and many snacks. He thought he was very happy with his luxury. He did not like to share with his friends or his sister. He wanted to keep everything for himself.
+
+One day, he went to the park with his mom. He brought a big bag of his favorite things. He wanted to play with them and show them off. He did not care about the other kids who had less. He did not want to join them or let them play with his things.
+
+But as he walked to the bench, he stumbled on a rock. He fell down and hurt his knee. He cried out loud. His bag flew open and his things spilled out. Some of his things broke or got dirty. Some of the other kids ran over to help him. They picked up his things and gave them back to him. They asked him if he was okay and if he needed a band-aid.
+
+Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He realized that his things did not make him happy. He realized that he was selfish and rude. He realized that he needed friends and kindness. He thanked the other kids and apologized to them. He asked them if they wanted to play with him and share his things. They smiled and said yes. They played together and had fun.
+
+Tom learned a lesson that day. He learned that luxury is not important. He learned that friendship and generosity are important. He learned that being comfortable is not just having many things, but having a good heart. He learned that sharing is caring. He was happier than ever.
+Tom and Sue like to play with their wagon. They put their toys and books in the wagon and pull it around the yard. Sometimes they pretend the wagon is a train or a boat or a car.
+
+One day, they see a big dog in the street. The dog is brown and furry and has a long tail. The dog sees the wagon and runs towards it. Tom and Sue are scared. They think the dog wants to take their wagon or bite their toys.
+
+"Go away, dog!" Tom speaks. "This is our wagon. You can't have it!"
+
+But the dog does not listen. He barks and jumps and tries to grab the wagon. Tom and Sue pull the wagon harder, but the dog is stronger. The wagon is heavy and Tom and Sue are weak.
+
+"Help, help!" Sue speaks. "We need help!"
+
+A man hears Sue and comes out of his house. He sees the dog and the wagon and the children. He speaks to the dog in a loud voice.
+
+"Bad dog! Leave them alone! Go home!"
+
+The dog hears the man and stops. He looks at the man and then at the wagon and then at the children. He is not angry anymore. He is sorry. He wags his tail and licks the children's faces.
+
+"I'm sorry, kids," the man speaks. "He is my dog. His name is Spot. He likes to play, but he doesn't know how to share. He thought your wagon was a toy for him."
+
+Tom and Sue are not scared anymore. They are happy. They like Spot. They speak to the man and the dog.
+
+"It's okay, mister," Tom speaks. "We like to play, too. Can Spot play with us and our wagon?"
+
+"Sure, kids," the man speaks. "But only if you let him. He needs to learn how to be nice and gentle."
+
+Tom and Sue nod. They let Spot play with them and their wagon. They share their toys and books with him. They have fun. They are friends.
+Sam and Lily were playing with their toy trucks in the yard. They liked to load the trucks with sand, rocks and leaves and drive them around. Sam had a big red truck and Lily had a small yellow truck.
+
+"Look, Sam, I can load my truck with more sand than you!" Lily said. She used her shovel to fill her truck to the top. The sand was heavy and made her truck sink in the ground.
+
+"No, you can't, Lily, my truck is bigger and stronger!" Sam said. He used his hands to load his truck with rocks and leaves. The rocks were hard and made his truck rattle.
+
+They drove their trucks to the other side of the yard, where there was a big pile of dirt. They wanted to dump their loads on the pile and make a mountain.
+
+But when they got there, they saw something hairy on the pile. It was a big, black dog. The dog was sleeping on the dirt and did not see them.
+
+"Wow, look at that hairy dog!" Sam said. He stopped his truck and stared at the dog.
+
+"Shh, don't wake him up!" Lily said. She stopped her truck and whispered to Sam.
+
+They were curious about the dog, but they were also scared. They did not know whose dog it was or if it was friendly.
+
+They decided to leave their trucks and go back to the house. They hoped the dog would not eat their loads or their trucks.
+
+They ran to the house and told their mom about the hairy dog. Their mom said it was their neighbor's dog and that he was very nice. She said they could go back and play with him if they wanted.
+
+Sam and Lily smiled. They liked the idea of playing with the hairy dog. They grabbed some treats and ran back to the yard. They called the dog's name and he woke up. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was happy to see them.
+
+They gave him some treats and petted him. They asked him if he wanted to play with their trucks. He barked and nodded. He helped them load and unload their trucks. He even let them ride on his back.
+
+They had a lot of fun with the hairy dog. He was their new friend. They named him Rocky.
+Ben liked to look at tiny things with his microscope. He had a book with pictures of bugs and plants that he could find in his garden. He wanted to show his friends what he saw.
+
+He brought his microscope and his book to school. He asked his teacher if he could share them with his class. His teacher said yes, and gave him some time after lunch.
+
+Ben set up his microscope on a table and invited his friends to come and see. He showed them a leaf, a feather, a hair, and a fly. His friends were amazed by the details and colors. They asked him questions and he answered them with his book.
+
+But not everyone was nice. Sam was a mean boy who liked to tease and bully others. He saw Ben and his microscope and decided to ruin his fun. He pushed his way to the table and grabbed the microscope. He said it was his now and he would not give it back. He laughed and ran away with it.
+
+Ben was very sad and angry. He wanted his microscope back. He asked his teacher for help. His teacher saw what Sam did and followed him. She caught him and took the microscope from him. She scolded him for being rude and selfish. She told him to apologize to Ben and to share with others.
+
+Sam felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he was wrong. He went back to the table and said he was sorry to Ben. He asked him if he could look at the microscope with him. Ben was surprised, but he forgave him. He said yes, and they looked at the microscope together.
+
+The other children saw what happened and learned a lesson. They learned to be kind and respectful to each other. They learned to appreciate Ben's microscope and his knowledge. They learned to enjoy learning new things. They all applauded Ben for his good work and his good heart. Ben smiled and thanked them. He was happy to have his microscope and his friends.
+Tim and Mia are friends who like to play games. They are very competitive and always want to win. One day, they play a game of hide and seek in the park. Tim is the seeker and Mia is the hider.
+
+Mia runs and finds a good hiding spot behind a big tree. She waits and waits for Tim to find her. She thinks she is very clever and Tim will never find her. She smiles and giggles to herself.
+
+Tim looks and looks for Mia. He checks behind the swings, under the slide, and in the sandbox. He cannot find Mia anywhere. He starts to feel frustrated and sad. He thinks Mia is too good at hiding and he will never find her. He frowns and sighs to himself.
+
+Then, he sees something shiny near the exit of the park. He walks closer and sees it is Mia's necklace. He remembers Mia likes to wear her necklace when she plays. He follows the necklace and sees it is hanging from a branch of the big tree. He peeks behind the tree and sees Mia hiding there. He shouts, "I found you, Mia! I win!"
+
+Mia is surprised and scared. She jumps and drops her necklace. She sees Tim smiling and laughing. She realizes he followed her necklace and found her. She feels silly and embarrassed. She says, "Oh, Tim, you are too smart! You win!"
+
+Tim and Mia hug and laugh together. They are happy and proud. They say, "That was a fun game! Let's play again!" They run to the exit of the park and look for a new hiding spot. They are still competitive, but they are also good friends.
+Anna liked to do yoga with her mom. Yoga was when they made shapes with their bodies, like a cat, a tree, or a star. Anna liked to stretch and breathe and feel calm.
+
+One day, Anna wanted to try a new shape. It was called a bridge. She had to lie on her back, bend her knees, and lift her hips. She tried to do it, but it was hard. She felt her arms and legs shake. She almost fell down.
+
+"Keep trying, Anna," her mom said. "You can do it. I am here to help you."
+
+Anna did not give up. She tried again and again. She pushed with her feet and hands. She looked at the ceiling. She smiled. She did it! She made a bridge!
+
+"Wow, Anna, you did it!" her mom said. "You succeeded! You are amazing!"
+
+Anna felt happy and proud. She liked to learn new things. She liked to do yoga with her mom. She was cheerful. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love yoga."
+Lily and Ben were bored. They had no toys to play with. Their mom said they had to stay inside because it was raining. She was busy in the kitchen. She said they could watch television, but the television was broken.
+
+"Let's try to fix the television," Ben said. He was older than Lily and liked to fix things. He found a screwdriver and some wires in the garage. He opened the back of the television and looked inside.
+
+"What are you doing?" Lily asked. She was curious and followed Ben. She saw many colors and shapes inside the television. They looked weird.
+
+"I'm trying to restore the television," Ben said. He thought he knew what was wrong. He moved some wires and tightened some screws. He hoped it would work.
+
+"Be careful," Lily said. She was worried. She remembered what mom said. "Don't touch the wires. They can hurt you."
+
+Ben did not listen. He touched a wire that was loose. He felt a shock. He screamed and dropped the screwdriver. The television made a loud noise and a bright flash. Then it went quiet and dark.
+
+Lily and Ben were scared. They ran to mom. She heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the television. It was smoking and burned. She was angry and sad.
+
+"What did you do?" she asked. She looked at Ben. He was crying and holding his hand. He had a red mark on his finger. She looked at Lily. She was shaking and hiding behind her.
+
+"We tried to restore the television," Lily said. She was sorry. She did not mean to break it.
+
+Mom sighed. She hugged them both. She was glad they were not hurt. She said they should never play with wires. She said they would have to buy a new television. She said they could read some books instead. They had many books with pictures and stories. They were not weird. They were fun.
+Anna and Ben were going to have a picnic with Mom and Dad. They packed some bread, cheese, apples and juice in a big basket. They also took a ball and a blanket to play and sit on.
+
+They walked to the park, where they saw many flowers, trees and birds. Anna and Ben liked to run and chase each other, but they had to be careful not to drop the basket. Mom and Dad followed them with a smile.
+
+"Look, there is a nice spot under that big tree!" Mom said. "Let's put the blanket there and have our picnic."
+
+They spread the blanket on the grass and opened the basket. They shared the bread, cheese, apples and juice. They were very hungry and happy.
+
+"Can I have some more juice, please?" Ben asked.
+
+"Sure, here you go," Dad said. He poured some juice into Ben's cup. The juice was orange and sweet.
+
+"Thank you, Dad," Ben said. He took a sip and then put the cup on the blanket. He saw the ball and wanted to play with it.
+
+"Anna, do you want to play ball with me?" Ben asked.
+
+"OK, let's play ball," Anna said. She finished her apple and threw the core in the basket. She picked up the ball and threw it to Ben.
+
+Ben caught the ball and threw it back to Anna. They had fun throwing and catching the ball. Sometimes the ball went too far and they had to run after it.
+
+One time, the ball rolled under the big tree. Ben ran to get it, but he did not see a root sticking out of the ground. He tripped over the root and stumbled. He fell on the grass and scraped his knee.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. He held his knee and tears came out of his eyes.
+
+"Ben, are you OK?" Anna asked. She ran to him and hugged him.
+
+"Ben, what happened?" Mom and Dad asked. They came to him and looked at his knee.
+
+"I stumbled over a root and hurt my knee," Ben said. He sniffed and wiped his tears.
+
+"Let me see your knee," Mom said. She took a napkin and cleaned his knee. She kissed it and said, "There, there, it's not so bad. It will heal soon."
+
+"Thank you, Mom," Ben said. He felt better.
+
+"Do you want to play some more, or do you want to rest?" Dad asked.
+
+"I want to rest," Ben said. He was tired and sore.
+
+"OK, let's rest," Dad said. He picked up Ben and carried him to the blanket. He put him down and covered him with another napkin.
+
+Anna joined them and cuddled with Ben. Mom and Dad sat next to them and smiled.
+
+They had a nice picnic, even though Ben stumbled. They loved each other very much.
+Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many roots. The roots are like arms that hug the ground.
+
+"Look, Tom, a root!" Sue says. She picks up a small root that is loose. She throws it in the air and catches it. "This is fun!"
+
+"Let me try, Sue!" Tom says. He takes the root from Sue and throws it higher. But he does not catch it. The root flies over the fence and lands in a pond.
+
+"Oh no, Tom, you lost the root!" Sue says. She is sad. She liked the root.
+
+"Sorry, Sue, I did not mean to!" Tom says. He is sorry too. He looks at the pond. He sees a big frog on a lily pad. The frog has the root in its mouth. It croaks loudly.
+
+"Ribbit, ribbit, this is my root!" the frog says. It sounds happy. It likes the root.
+
+"Hey, frog, give us back our root!" Tom says. He is angry. He wants the root.
+
+"No, no, this is my root!" the frog says. It is stubborn. It does not want to share.
+
+Tom and Sue do not know what to do. They cannot reach the pond. They cannot get the root. They are sad and angry.
+
+But then they see a mighty bird in the sky. The bird is big and strong. It has sharp claws and a long beak. It sees the frog and the root. It swoops down and grabs them both.
+
+"Help, help, this is my root!" the frog says. It is scared. It does not like the bird.
+
+"Wow, wow, look at that!" Tom and Sue say. They are surprised. They see the bird fly away with the frog and the root.
+
+They do not have the root anymore. But they are not sad or angry. They are glad. They are glad that the frog is gone. They are glad that the bird is mighty. They are glad that they are friends.
+
+They hug each other and smile. They go to find another root to play with. They have fun.
+Lily was a girl who liked to play in the woods. She was not afraid of the dark or the animals. She liked to listen to the sounds of the night, like the crickets and the frogs. But there was one sound she did not like: the owl.
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+The owl lived in a big tree near Lily's house. Every night, he would hoot and hoot, making a loud noise. Lily could not sleep because of the owl. She would cry and cry, and ask her mom to make him stop. But her mom said, "The owl is just doing what owls do. He is not trying to bother you. He is just talking to other owls. You have to be kind and let him be."
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+One night, Lily had an idea. She decided to sneak out of her bed and go to the owl's tree. She wanted to tell him to be quiet. She climbed up the tree, and found the owl sitting on a branch. He looked at her with his big eyes, and hooted.
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+"Hello, owl," Lily said. "I am Lily. I live in the house over there. I want to ask you something. Can you please stop hooting so loud? You make me cry. You make me not sleep. You make me sad."
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+The owl tilted his head, and hooted again.
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+"Did you hear me, owl?" Lily said. "I said, please stop hooting so loud. Why do you hoot so much? Don't you know you are annoying me?"
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+The owl shook his feathers, and hooted louder.
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+Lily was angry. She yelled at the owl, "You are a bad owl! You are a mean owl! You are a deaf owl! You don't listen to me! You don't care about me! You don't deserve to live in this tree!"
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+The owl was scared. He flew away from the tree, and hid in another one. He did not hoot anymore.
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+Lily was happy. She climbed down the tree, and went back to her bed. She slept well, and did not cry.
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+The next day, Lily told her mom what she did. Her mom was not happy. She said, "Lily, you did a wrong thing. You hurt the owl's feelings. You made him leave his home. You were not kind. You were not fair. You were not deaf. You just did not listen to the owl. You did not try to understand him. You did not respect him. You have to say sorry to the owl. You have to be his friend."
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+Lily felt bad. She realized she was wrong. She said, "Mom, you are right. I was wrong. I was mean. I was not deaf. I was not listening. I will say sorry to the owl. I will be his friend."
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+Lily and her mom went to the woods, and looked for the owl. They found him in another tree, looking sad. Lily called him, and said, "Owl, I am sorry. I was mean to you. I did not listen to you. I did not understand you. I did not respect you. I want to be your friend. Can you please come back to your tree? Can you please hoot again? I like to hear you hoot. You are a good owl. You are a nice owl. You are not deaf. You are just different."
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+The owl looked at Lily, and smiled. He flew back to his tree, and hooted. Lily smiled, and clapped. She said, "Thank you, owl. You are my friend. I am your friend. We are different, but we are kind."
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+Lily and the owl became friends. They learned to listen to each other, and to understand each other. They learned to be kind, and to be fair. They learned to respect each other, and to enjoy each other. They learned that being different is not bad. It is good.
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+The moral of the story is: We should not judge others by their sounds, but by their hearts. We should not be mean, but be kind. We should not be deaf, but listen. We should not be sad, but happy. We should be friends.
+Lily liked to play with her dolls in her room. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna, who had long yellow hair and a blue dress. Lily liked to comb Anna's hair and make her talk.
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+One day, Lily wanted to find a new dress for Anna. She opened her closet and saw a big box on the shelf. She wondered what was inside. She pulled the box down and opened it. She saw many shiny things that looked like stars and flowers. They were made of glass and had different colors.
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+"Wow, these are so pretty!" Lily said. She took one of the glass stars and held it in her hand. She wanted to put it on Anna's dress.
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+But then she heard her mom's voice. "Lily, what are you doing with that box?" Mom asked. She came into the room and saw Lily with the glass star. "Oh, no, Lily, those are not for playing. They are fragile. They can break and hurt you. You have to remove them from your hand and put them back in the box."
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+"But why, Mom?" Lily asked. "They are so pretty. I want to make Anna look pretty too."
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+Mom sighed. She took the glass star from Lily and put it back in the box. She closed the box and put it back on the shelf. "Lily, these are not toys. They are ornaments for the Christmas tree. We only use them once a year, when we decorate the tree. They are very old and special. They belonged to your grandma. She gave them to me before she went to heaven. They are very fragile. If you play with them, they can break and make you sad. Do you understand?"
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+Lily nodded. She felt sorry for touching the glass star. She did not want to break it or make Mom sad. She hugged Mom and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I didn't know. I won't touch them again. I love you, Mom."
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+Mom smiled and hugged Lily back. She said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good girl. Now, why don't you play with your dolls? I'm sure Anna would love a new dress. Maybe you can find one in your closet that is not fragile."
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight and make a mess. Mommy and Daddy are not happy when they do that.
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+One day, Mommy and Daddy have to go to a meeting. They ask Grandma to come and watch Anna and Ben. Grandma is very nice and brings cookies and milk. She says, "Hello, Anna and Ben. I am happy to see you. Please be polite and behave while I am here. Do you understand?"
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+Anna and Ben nod and say, "Yes, Grandma. We will be polite and behave." They want to make Grandma happy. They show her their toys and books. They share and take turns. They do not fight or make a mess.
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+Grandma smiles and says, "You are very good children. I am proud of you. You are polite and behave. Do you want to hear a story?" Anna and Ben say, "Yes, please, Grandma. We love stories." Grandma picks up a book with a white cover. She says, "This is a story about a white rabbit who goes on an adventure. Do you want to hear it?" Anna and Ben say, "Yes, yes, yes!" They sit on the couch with Grandma and listen to the story. They are happy and quiet.
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+Mommy and Daddy come back from the meeting. They see Anna and Ben on the couch with Grandma and the book. They say, "Hello, Anna and Ben. Hello, Grandma. How was your day?" Grandma says, "We had a wonderful day. Anna and Ben were polite and behaved. They played nicely and listened to a story. They are very good children." Mommy and Daddy hug Anna and Ben and say, "We are glad to hear that. We are very proud of you. You are polite and behave. Thank you, Grandma, for watching them." Grandma says, "You are welcome. I enjoyed spending time with them. They are very sweet." Anna and Ben say, "Thank you, Grandma, for the cookies and milk and the story. We love you." Grandma says, "I love you too." They all smile and hug.
+Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books on their bookcase. One day, they saw snow falling outside their window. They wanted to go out and make a snowman.
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+"Can we go out, Mom?" Ben asked.
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+"Not now, sweetie. It's too icy and cold. You might slip and hurt yourself. Why don't you play inside for a while?" Mom said.
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+Ben and Lily were sad. They wanted to have fun in the snow. They looked around their room and tried to find something to do. They saw their bookcase and had an idea.
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+"Let's change our bookcase into a snowman!" Lily said.
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+"How?" Ben asked.
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+"Look, we can use these white pillows as the body, these buttons as the eyes, this scarf as the scarf, and this hat as the hat!" Lily said.
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+They took the pillows, buttons, scarf, and hat from their bed and closet and started to stack them on the bookcase. They made a big snowman with a smiley face.
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+"Wow, it looks great!" Ben said.
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+"Let's name him Frosty!" Lily said.
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+They hugged their bookcase snowman and pretended he was their friend. They sang songs and told stories to him. They had fun in their room.
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+Mom came to check on them and saw their bookcase snowman. She smiled and said, "What a creative and cozy way to play! You made a wonderful snowman, Ben and Lily!"
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+"Thank you, Mom! His name is Frosty!" Ben and Lily said.
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+Mom hugged them and said, "I'm proud of you, my little snowflakes. How about we have some hot chocolate and cookies to warm up?"
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+"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said.
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+They followed Mom to the kitchen, leaving their bookcase snowman behind. They hoped he would not melt.
+Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big gray cat under a tree. The cat looked lazy and sleepy, but Lily and Ben wanted to pet it.
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+They walked slowly and quietly to the cat, and Lily whispered to Ben, "Don't scare it, Ben. Be nice and gentle." Ben nodded and whispered back, "OK, Lily. I want to touch its fur. It looks soft and warm."
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+They reached the cat and reached out their hands. But the cat was not lazy and sleepy at all. It was only pretending. It opened its eyes and hissed and scratched at Lily and Ben. They screamed and ran away, crying and bleeding.
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+The cat jumped out of the tree and ran after them, angry and hungry. It wanted to catch them and bite them. But Lily and Ben were faster and smarter. They ran to the swings and climbed up. The cat could not reach them there.
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+They looked down at the cat and shouted, "Bad cat! Go away! You are mean and nasty!" The cat growled and spat, but it could not do anything. It gave up and ran away, looking for another prey.
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+Lily and Ben hugged each other and smiled. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that some things are not what they seem, and that they should be careful and brave. They also learned that they had each other, and that they were a good team.
+Tom and Lily like to play in the sand. They have a spade and a bucket. They dig and fill and make a big hill. They are happy.
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+But then a big dog comes. He runs and jumps and knocks down the hill. He makes a mess. Tom and Lily are sad.
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+The dog sees the spade. He likes it. He grabs it with his teeth and runs away. Tom and Lily are angry.
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+They run after the dog. They shout and wave. But the dog is fast. He goes to the park. He sees a pond. He drops the spade and jumps in the water. He splashes and swims and barks. He is happy.
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+Tom and Lily see the spade. They are clever. They have a plan. They find a stick. They throw it in the water. The dog sees the stick. He likes it. He swims to get it. He drops the spade.
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+Tom and Lily run to the spade. They grab it and run away. They go back to the sand. They dig and fill and make a new hill. They are happy.
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+The dog sees the stick. He likes it. He plays with it. He is happy.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. Today is their birthday. Mommy makes a big cake for them. It has chocolate and cream and candles.
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+"Wow, look at the cake!" Anna says. "It is so yummy!"
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+"Yes, it is!" Ben says. "Can we eat it now, Mommy?"
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+Mommy smiles. "Not yet, my loves. You have to wash your hands first. And your faces. You are very dirty from playing outside."
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+Anna and Ben run to the bathroom. They wash their hands and faces with soap and water. They dry them with a towel. They are very quick.
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+"Good job, Anna and Ben!" Mommy says. "You are very clean now. Come on, let's go to the living room. Daddy and Grandma are waiting for you. They have a surprise for you."
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+Anna and Ben follow Mommy. They are very excited. They wonder what the surprise is. They see Daddy and Grandma sitting on the couch. They have a big box with a bow.
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+"Happy birthday, Anna and Ben!" Daddy and Grandma say. "We have a gift for you. Open it and see what it is."
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+Anna and Ben open the box. They gasp. Inside the box, there are two teddy bears. One is brown and one is white. They are very soft and cuddly.
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+"Wow, thank you, Daddy and Grandma!" Anna and Ben say. "We love the teddy bears!"
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+They hug the teddy bears. They hug Daddy and Grandma. They are very happy.
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+Mommy brings the cake to the table. She lights the candles. She sings "Happy Birthday" with Daddy and Grandma. Anna and Ben blow out the candles. They make a wish.
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+They wish to be always lucky and happy. They wish to share the cake and the teddy bears. They wish to have more fun and more love.
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+They are very lucky and happy. They have a wonderful birthday. They eat the cake and play with the teddy bears. They are very grateful. They are very sweet.
+Sara loved to play the piano. She learned from her dad, who was a musician. He taught her how to make beautiful sounds with the keys. Sara liked to play songs that made her happy, sad, or excited.
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+One day, Sara found a yellow piano in the attic. It was very old and dusty. Some of the keys were broken or missing. Sara wondered if it could still make music. She asked her dad if she could try it.
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+"Sure, Sara, but be careful. This piano was my grandma's. She was also a musician. She played it when she was young, but then she had to leave it behind when she moved. I found it in her old house and brought it here. It needs a lot of work to restore it."
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+Sara climbed on the stool and touched the keys. She heard some squeaks and cracks, but also some notes. She tried to play a song, but it sounded wrong. She felt sad. She wanted to make the piano happy again.
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+"Dad, can we fix the piano? Can we make it sound like yours?"
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+Dad smiled and hugged her. "Of course, Sara. We can restore the piano together. It will take some time and effort, but it will be worth it. The piano has a lot of stories to tell. Maybe it will teach you some new songs. And maybe you will teach it some of yours."
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+Sara nodded and smiled. She was happy to help her dad and her grandma's piano. She learned that old things can have value and beauty. She learned that music can connect people and memories. She learned that restoring something can be a way of showing love.
+Ben and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. Ben had a big truck and Mia had a doll. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving or talking.
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+"Vroom, vroom, my truck is fast and strong!" Ben said.
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+"My doll is pretty and nice, she likes to sing and dance!" Mia said.
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+They were having fun, but then Ben saw something shiny on the floor. It was a button that had fallen off his mom's coat. He picked it up and looked at it.
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+"Wow, look at this, Mia! It's a button, but it's also a coin! I can buy candy with it!" Ben said.
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+He showed the button to Mia, who was curious. She reached out to touch it, but Ben pulled it away.
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+"No, it's mine, you can't have it!" Ben said.
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+He put the button in his pocket and ran away. Mia was sad and angry. She wanted to see the button too.
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+"Ben, that's not nice, you have to share!" Mia said.
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+She got up and chased him around the room. Ben was faster, but he was also careless. He bumped into the table and knocked over a vase. The vase broke and made a loud noise. Ben and Mia stopped and looked at the mess. They saw pieces of glass on the floor. Some of them were sharp and pointy.
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+"Uh-oh, we're in trouble!" Ben said.
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+He felt something wet on his hand. He looked and saw blood. He had cut himself with a sharp piece of glass. He started to cry.
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+"Ow, ow, ow, it hurts!" Ben said.
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+Mia felt sorry for him. She ran to him and hugged him.
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+"I'm sorry, Ben, are you okay?" Mia said.
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+She took the button out of his pocket and gave it to him.
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+"Here, you can have the button, it's yours. But we have to tell mom what happened. She can help you and make it better." Mia said.
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+Ben nodded and held the button. He felt dizzy and scared. He wished he had shared the button with Mia. He learned that being greedy was not good. He hoped mom would not be too mad at them. He and Mia walked to the kitchen to find mom. They held hands and said they were sorry.
+Lily liked to gaze at the models in the shop window. They wore pretty dresses and shiny shoes. She wanted to be like them when she grew up.
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+One day, she saw a new model in the window. She had long hair and a blue dress. Lily had never seen her before. She was unknown to Lily.
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+"Who is that?" Lily asked her mom, pointing at the model.
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+"That's Anna. She's a friend of mine. She works as a model for the shop. She's very nice and smart," her mom said.
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+"Can I meet her?" Lily asked.
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+"Sure, let's go inside and say hello," her mom said.
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+They walked into the shop and saw Anna standing near the counter. She smiled when she saw Lily and her mom.
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+"Hi, Lily. Hi, mom. I'm so happy to see you. You look very pretty today," Anna said.
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+"Hi, Anna. You look very pretty too. I like your dress. Can I try it on?" Lily said.
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+"Of course, you can. There's a dressing room over there. You can also try on some shoes and accessories. Have fun," Anna said.
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+Lily ran to the dressing room with her mom. She put on the blue dress and looked at herself in the mirror. She felt like a model. She was very happy. She thanked Anna and gave her a hug. She decided that she wanted to be a model and a friend like Anna when she grew up.
+Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a big box in the park. They want to see what is inside.
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+"Let's open it!" Tom says. He pulls the lid hard.
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+"Wait!" Lily says. "Maybe it is not ours. Maybe someone is looking for it."
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+Tom does not listen. He opens the box and sees a small cat. The cat is scared and hisses.
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+"Wow, a cat!" Tom says. He tries to grab the cat.
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+"Stop!" Lily says. "You are hurting it. Be gentle. Look at its eyes. It is afraid."
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+Tom does not understand. He wants to play with the cat. He pulls harder.
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+The cat scratches Tom's hand. Tom cries. He drops the cat. The cat runs away.
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+Lily hugs Tom. She is sorry for him. She says, "I'm sorry, Tom. The cat did not want to play. It was not happy in the box. It wanted to be free. Do you understand?"
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+Tom nods. He says, "I understand. I was not nice to the cat. I should have been gentle. I'm sorry, Lily."
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+Lily smiles. She says, "It's okay, Tom. We can still be friends. We can play with our dolls and cars. Maybe we can find another cat that likes us."
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+Tom smiles too. He says, "Yes, Lily. We can do that. You are a good friend."
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+They hold hands and walk away. They leave the box behind. They hope the cat will find a good home.
+Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big box under a tree. They ran to the box and opened it. Inside, they found many toys and books and candies. They were very happy and excited.
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+"Wow, look at all these things!" Tom said. "Let's take them home and share with our friends!"
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+Lily nodded. She agreed with Tom. They started to put the things in their backpacks. But then, they heard a voice.
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+"Hey, what are you doing with my stuff?" The voice belonged to a boy who was sitting on a bench. He looked sad and angry.
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+Tom and Lily were scared. They dropped the backpacks and said sorry.
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+"We didn't know it was yours," Lily said. "We thought it was a surprise for someone."
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+The boy shook his head. He said, "No, it was a surprise for me. My mom gave it to me for my birthday. But I had to go to the bathroom and I left it here for a minute. And then you came and took it."
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+Tom and Lily felt bad. They realized they had done something wrong. They gave the boy his stuff back and apologized again.
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+The boy was still upset, but he saw that Tom and Lily were sorry. He decided to be kind and forgive them. He said, "It's okay. I accept your apology. But next time, don't take things that don't belong to you. Ask first, or leave them alone."
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+Tom and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They thanked the boy and said goodbye. They went home and told their mom what happened. She was glad that they were honest and said sorry. She gave them a hug and a mild smile. She said, "I'm proud of you for doing the right thing. Remember, sharing is good, but stealing is bad."
+Once upon a time, there was a monkey. The monkey was very nosy. He liked to do things that he wasn't supposed to do. One day, the monkey saw a banana on a table. He wanted to eat the banana, but it wasn't his banana. The monkey was very curious, so he took the banana and ran away. 
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+The monkey ran fast and climbed up a tree. He sat on a branch and started to eat the banana. But then, the monkey saw a person looking for the banana. The monkey felt bad for taking the banana, so he decided to give it back. He climbed down the tree and gave the banana to the person. The person was happy and thanked the monkey. 
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+From that day on, the monkey learned that it's not nice to do things that aren't his. And he also learned that it's better to be kind and helpful to others. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very curious and always asked lots of questions. One day, Lily and her mom went to a big building. They got into an elevator to go up to the top floor. Lily thought the elevator was very cool and useful because it took them up so high.
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+As they were going up, Lily saw a man in the elevator who looked sad. She asked her mom why he was sad. Her mom told her that sometimes people have bad days and it's important to be kind and ask if they need help. 
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+When they got to their floor, Lily asked the man if he needed anything. He told her that he had lost his phone and was feeling very upset. Lily's mom helped the man find his phone and he was very grateful. Lily learned that it's always useful to ask if someone needs help and be kind to others.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars at night. One day, she saw a comet in the sky. It was so pretty! She wanted to touch it, but she couldn't. 
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+Lily had a toy bear named Teddy. She loved him very much. But one day, she left him outside in the rain. Teddy got wet and Lily felt very sad. She had spoiled her favorite toy. 
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+Lily's friend, Timmy, came over to play. He saw Teddy and felt jealous. He wanted a toy like Teddy. But Lily shared her toys with Timmy and they had fun playing together. They even saw another comet in the sky that night!
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big stamp with a heart on it. She liked to use it to make pictures for her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily met a poor dog. The dog was hungry and sad. Lily felt bad for the dog and wanted to help. She gave the dog some food and a hug. The dog felt better and licked Lily's face. Lily was happy and thought the dog was cute. She gave the dog a stamp on his paw to make him feel special. From that day on, the dog followed Lily everywhere she went. They became best friends and had lots of fun together.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to stand up and look at the world around him. He would stand on his tiptoes and reach up high to touch the sky. 
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+One day, Timmy's mom had an urge to bake some cookies. Timmy loved cookies, so he helped his mom mix the ingredients together. As they were mixing, Timmy noticed that the batter was very smooth. 
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+After they finished baking the cookies, Timmy's mom put them on a plate and they sat down to eat. Timmy stood up in his chair to reach the cookies on the table. He took a bite of the smooth, delicious cookie and smiled. It was a good day. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her rug in the living room. The rug was soft and cozy, but it was starting to look old and worn out. 
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+One day, Lily's mom brought home a big box. She told Lily that it was a surprise and she couldn't open it yet. Lily was so excited to find out what was inside the box. 
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+The next day, Lily's mom opened the box and pulled out a brand new rug. It was so pretty and colorful, and it fit perfectly in the living room. Lily was so happy and grateful that her mom supplied her with a new rug to play on. From that day on, Lily played on her new rug every day, feeling happy and cozy.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny rock and showed it to her mom. Her mom said, "That's not a rock, that's a diamond! It's very valuable." Lily was so happy and said, "Please can I keep it?"
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+Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can keep it, but remember, it's important to always tell the True." Lily promised to be honest and took the diamond to show her friends.
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+But when she got to her friends, they were all playing with their new toys and didn't want to see the diamond. Lily felt sad and thought the diamond was dull compared to their toys. She realized that True friends are more important than things. She went back to her mom and said, "I don't need the diamond, I have True friends." Her mom was proud of her and gave her a big hug.
+Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat salad, especially carrots and lettuce. One day, Benny's mommy asked him to go outside and search for some fresh vegetables to make a salad for dinner.
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+Benny hopped outside and searched and searched for the perfect veggies. He found some delicious carrots and some crispy lettuce. He was so excited to bring them back to his mommy.
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+But on his way back home, Benny tripped on a rock and all the veggies fell out of his basket. He was so sorry that he couldn't bring the veggies back to his mommy.
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+Benny went back to search for more veggies, but it was getting dark and he couldn't find any. When he got back home, his mommy was sad that there was no salad for dinner. Benny felt even more sorry that he couldn't help his mommy.
+Once upon a time, there was a man who was very tired. He walked a long way and his feet hurt. He saw a big tree and decided to rest under it. 
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+A little boy came by and said, "Hi! What are you doing?" 
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+The man replied, "I'm resting because I'm tired." 
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+The boy said, "Do you want me to pick some apples for you?" 
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+The man smiled and said, "Yes, please. That would be very kind of you." 
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+The boy climbed the tree and picked some apples. He gave them to the man and said, "Here you go! I hope you feel better soon." 
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+The man thanked the boy and ate the apples. He felt much better and continued on his journey.
+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play basketball with his friends. One day, Timmy found a dull basketball in his backyard. He didn't like it because it wasn't shiny and new like his other basketball. Timmy's mom asked him if he knew why the basketball was dull. Timmy didn't know, so his mom told him that it was because it was old and had been used a lot. Timmy didn't care about the dullness anymore and started playing with the basketball. He had so much fun that he forgot all about it being dull. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They sat down on a bench and watched the birds fly by. Suddenly, Lily's tummy grumbled. She knew she was hungry.
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+Her mommy took out a sandwich from the bag and gave it to Lily. Lily took a bite and smiled. It was so tasty! She ate the whole sandwich and felt happy.
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+After a while, Lily's mommy said it was time to go home. Lily felt sad because she was having so much fun. But then she heard a quiet rustling in the bushes. She knew it was a squirrel! She had seen one before in her backyard. Lily was excited to go home and tell her daddy about the squirrel. She knew he would be happy too.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and write stories. He had a big bookcase in his room where he kept all his books and drawings.
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+One day, Timmy's friend came to visit him. His friend saw all the books and drawings on the bookcase and said, "Wow, Timmy, you must be really tough to write and draw so much!"
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+But Timmy knew that being tough wasn't the most important thing. He said, "No, it's not about being tough. It's about having fun and using your imagination."
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+Timmy's friend thought about what he said and realized that he didn't have to be tough to do the things he loved. From that day on, he started to draw and write too, and they had lots of fun together. Timmy learned that it's not about being tough, it's about doing what you love and having fun.
+Once upon a time, there was a funny clown named Bobo. Bobo loved to play his trumpet and make people happy. One day, Bobo went to the circus to see his friends. He saw a big elephant and wanted to lift it up with his strong arms. But the elephant was too heavy, so Bobo just tickled it instead.
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+Later, Bobo went to the stage to play his trumpet. The audience clapped and cheered as he played a funny tune. Suddenly, a little boy in the crowd started to cry. Bobo knew just what to do. He lifted the boy up in his arms and danced around the stage with him. The boy stopped crying and started to laugh.
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+After the show, Bobo went home and put his trumpet away. He was tired from all the lifting and playing. But he was happy because he knew he had made people smile. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play catch with his dad. They would throw a ball back and forth in the park. One day, Timmy's dad threw the ball too far and it landed on a pillow in front of an organized picnic. Timmy ran to get the ball and saw a family having a picnic. They invited Timmy and his dad to join them. They all played catch together and had a great time. Timmy learned that sometimes catching a ball can lead to new friends and fun adventures.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but his room was always messy with lots of junk on the floor. One day, Timmy's mom came in and said, "Timmy, we need to clean up all this junk!" Timmy didn't want to clean up, but his mom said they needed to make his room nice and tidy. Together, they picked up all the toys and put them away. Then, Timmy's mom took out a cloth and started to polish the furniture. Timmy watched her and wanted to help, so his mom gave him a cloth too. They worked together and soon everything was shiny and clean. Timmy felt proud of himself and his mom was happy too. Later that day, Timmy's friend came over and saw how clean his room was. His friend felt jealous because his own room was messy. Timmy told him that they could clean his room together next time.
+Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily saw a rainbow in the sky. She was very happy and ran to tell her mommy. But when she got home, her mommy looked troubled. Lily asked her mommy what was wrong, but she didn't want to talk about it. 
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+So, Lily decided to make her mommy feel better. She went to the kitchen and got an orange. She squeezed the orange and made some juice for her mommy. Her mommy was surprised and happy. 
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+Lily felt proud of herself for making her mommy feel better. She looked out the window and saw the rainbow again. She smiled and said, "Look, mommy! It's a rainbow! It's so pretty!" And they both looked at the rainbow and felt happy together.
+Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was very happy and loved to play with his ball. One day, Max got sick and his owner took him to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was famous and helped Max feel better. Max was so happy that he started to wag his tail and laugh. His owner was happy too and they went home together. From that day on, Max made sure to always eat his food and take his medicine so he wouldn't have to go back to the veterinarian again.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived on a street with her family. One day, Lily saw a sad puppy on the street. The puppy looked lost and scared. 
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+Lily felt sad for the puppy and wanted to help him. She picked him up and brought him home. Her family was happy to see the puppy, but her brother was not. He was angry because he didn't want a puppy in the house. 
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+Lily talked to her brother and asked him to forgive the puppy. She explained how sad he was on the street and how much he needed a home. In the end, her brother forgave the puppy and they all lived happily ever after.
+Once upon a time, there was a huge elephant named Ellie. Ellie liked to peek at her friends and play games with them. One day, Ellie was feeling very thirsty, so she decided to make some tea. 
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+Ellie was so excited to drink her tea, but she accidentally spilled it all over her friend, a little mouse named Mimi. Mimi was very upset and started crying. Ellie felt so bad that she apologized and offered to make it up to her. 
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+Ellie learned that it's important to be careful and think about others' feelings. She also learned that sometimes accidents happen, but it's important to take responsibility and make things right. From that day on, Ellie made sure to be extra careful when making tea and always checked to make sure her friends were okay.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. Jack loved to eat spaghetti. His mom made it for him all the time. One day, Jack's mom made him a big bowl of spaghetti for lunch. It was warm and smelled delicious. Jack took a big bite and said, "Yum!" 
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+After lunch, Jack went outside to play. He had a toy car that he loved to play with. Jack made his car zoom all around the yard. It was so much fun! Jack's little sister came outside to play too. She wanted to play with Jack's car. Jack let her play with it and she made it zoom all over the place. 
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+Suddenly, it started to rain. Jack and his sister ran inside. They were soaking wet! Jack's mom gave them both warm towels to dry off with. They snuggled up on the couch and watched a movie while it rained outside. Jack was happy to be inside where it was warm and cozy.
+Once upon a time, there was a small bird. The bird liked to go on adventures. One day, the bird saw a big tree and wanted to go to the top. The bird flew and flew until it reached the top. There, the bird saw a small mouse. The mouse winked at the bird and they became friends. They went on many adventures together, always exploring and having fun. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a silly leopard who liked to shout very loudly. He would shout all day long and disturb the other animals in the jungle. The other animals didn't like it and they would try to tell him to stop, but he wouldn't listen.
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+One day, the silly leopard got into trouble. He was stuck in a trap and couldn't get out. He shouted for help, but no one came. The other animals heard him, but they didn't want to help him because he had been so loud and annoying before.
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+Finally, a kind monkey came to help the silly leopard. The leopard realized that shouting wasn't the best way to get attention and that being kind to others was important. From that day on, he stopped shouting and became friends with all of the other animals in the jungle. The moral of the story is that being kind to others is always the right thing to do.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in the park. One day, she met a boy named Jack who also loved to play. They played together for a while and became friends.
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+But then, Jack took Lily's favorite toy without asking. Lily was upset and told Jack to give it back. Jack did not want to give it back and said mean things to Lily. Lily felt sad and did not want to play with Jack anymore.
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+Later that day, Jack came back to Lily and said he was sorry. He gave her toy back and said he was grateful for their friendship. Lily forgave Jack and they played together again. From that day on, they always made sure to ask each other before taking toys and they never had a problem again.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved strawberries, especially the dark ones. One day, she went to the garden to pick some strawberries. She found a big, dark strawberry and wanted to show it to her mommy.
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+"Mommy, look at this big strawberry!" said Lily.
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+"That's a very nice strawberry, Lily," said her mommy.
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+Lily wanted to poke the strawberry to see if it was soft. She poked it gently with her finger and it was very soft.
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+"Mmm, this strawberry is so yummy!" said Lily.
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+And from that day on, Lily always looked for the big, dark strawberries in the garden.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They found an empty bench to seat on and eat their snacks.
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+Lily saw a butterfly and ran after it. She didn't notice a big dog coming towards her. The dog was not friendly and it chased her. Lily tried to run back to her mommy but she tripped and fell. The dog caught her and bit her leg.
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+Lily's mommy called for help and they took her to the hospital. The doctor said that her leg was badly hurt and she needed many stitches. Lily was very sad and scared. She wished she had never left the empty bench.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to take baths and wash her hair with her favorite shampoo. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to visit her grandma's house. 
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+Lily was so excited to see her grandma, but she was also worried about how messy her grandma's house might be. Lily's mom reassured her that her grandma always keeps her house organized and clean. 
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+When they arrived at her grandma's house, Lily was surprised to see how tidy everything was. "Wow, grandma! Your house is so organized!" exclaimed Lily. "Thank you, dear. I hope you enjoy your stay," replied her grandma. 
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+Later that day, Lily and her grandma were playing a game when Lily accidentally spilled shampoo all over the floor. "Oh no, grandma! I'm so sorry!" cried Lily. "Don't worry, dear. It's just a little spill. We'll clean it up together," said her grandma with a smile. 
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+Lily was relieved and grateful to have such a kind and organized grandma. She knew that she would always be taken care of whenever she visited her.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the rain. She liked to jump in puddles and feel the wet drops on her face. One day, Lily went outside to play and it started to rain. She was so happy! She ran around and got very wet.
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+After a while, Lily's mom called her inside. She told Lily to take off her wet clothes and put on some dry ones. Lily went to her room and saw that her clothes were all mixed up. She decided to sort them by color. She put all the red ones together, all the blue ones together, and all the green ones together.
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+When Lily was done sorting her clothes, she felt very proud of herself. She put on a nice, dry outfit and went back outside to play in the rain some more. It was a very nice day!
+Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a very happy dog who loved to play with his toys and run around in the park. One day, Max noticed a kind man walking towards him. The man had a big bone in his hand and Max was very excited to see it.
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+The man walked up to Max and said, "Welcome, Max! I have a special treat for you." Max wagged his tail with excitement and the man gave him the bone. Max was so happy and he ran around with the bone in his mouth.
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+Later that day, Max saw a squirrel running up a tree. He started to chase after the squirrel, forgetting about the bone. When he returned to where he left the bone, it was gone! Max was sad and didn't know what to do.
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+But then, he remembered the kind man who gave him the bone. Max went back to the park and saw the man sitting on a bench. The man saw Max and said, "Welcome back, Max! Did you enjoy the bone?" Max barked and wagged his tail, showing the man that he lost the bone. The man smiled and pulled out another bone from his bag. Max was so happy and grateful to the kind man. From that day on, Max always remembered to keep his special bones safe.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. But when she climbed up the ladder, she got scared and didn't want to slide down. Her mommy told her it was normal to be scared and that she could try again later.
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+After playing on the swings and the sandbox, it was time to go home. Lily and her mommy walked towards the exit, but they saw a little boy crying because he couldn't find his mommy. Lily's mommy told her to stay with the boy and try to calm him down while she went to look for his mommy. Lily felt scared because she didn't know the boy, but she tried to be brave and comfort him.
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+Finally, the boy's mommy came and thanked Lily for helping her son. Lily's mommy was proud of her for being kind and brave. The moral of the story is that it's normal to be scared, but we should always try to be brave and help others when we can.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. One day, they had a big game and Timmy wanted to score a goal. He tried his best, but he missed every shot. He became very troubled and sad.
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+His friend Johnny noticed that Timmy was upset and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told him that he couldn't score a goal and felt like a failure. Johnny said, "Don't worry, Timmy. You will score a goal one day. Just keep practicing and never give up."
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+Timmy listened to his friend's advice and practiced every day. A few weeks later, they had another game and this time, Timmy scored the winning goal! He was so happy and proud of himself. Johnny smiled and said, "I knew you could do it, Timmy. You never gave up and that's what made you a winner." The moral of the story is to never give up and keep trying, even when things become tough.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play but it was very cold. She started to shiver and her teeth chattered. So, she went back inside to get her warm coat.
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+Lily's mommy gave her a big hug and told her to drink some hot cocoa to warm up. Lily felt much better and decided to go outside again. This time, she built a snowman and it was very successful. She was so happy that she forgot all about being cold and didn't shiver anymore.
+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going on adventures in the forest near his house. One day, he found a shiny gem on the ground. It was so pretty! Timmy wanted to keep it safe, so he put it in his pocket and continued his adventure.
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+Suddenly, Timmy tripped and fell. His pocket broke open and the gem fell out. Timmy was so sad! He looked around but couldn't find the gem anywhere. Just then, he saw a squirrel holding the gem in its mouth.
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+"Hey, that's my gem!" Timmy said to the squirrel.
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+"No, it's mine now," the squirrel replied.
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+Timmy didn't want to fight with the squirrel, so he thought of a plan. "I'll trade you something for the gem," Timmy said.
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+"What do you have?" the squirrel asked.
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+Timmy looked in his bag and found a shiny rock. "I have this pretty rock. It's not as nice as the gem, but it's still cool," Timmy said.
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+The squirrel thought about it and decided to trade. Timmy was so happy to have his gem back! From then on, he made sure to hold onto it tightly so it wouldn't break again.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to jog around her yard and play with her toys. One day, she found an inchworm crawling on the ground. "Hello little inchworm, what are you doing?" Lily asked. "I'm looking for a leaf to eat," the inchworm replied.
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+Lily picked up the inchworm and put it on a leaf. "Here you go, little inchworm. Enjoy your lunch!" she said. The inchworm was grateful and said, "Thank you, Lily. You're so kind. I've never met someone as original as you."
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+Lily smiled and continued to play with her toys. She was happy to have made a new friend. From that day on, Lily would always stop to say hello to the inchworm whenever she went for a jog.
+Once there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and get dirty. One day, his mom put on his favorite shirt, a blue one with a dinosaur on it. Timmy was so happy and ran outside to play.
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+While he was playing, he saw a group of older kids coming towards him. They were mean and would always make fun of Timmy. Timmy was scared and didn't know what to do. But then he remembered what his dad had told him. "If someone is being mean to you, just ignore them."
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+So Timmy managed to ignore the older kids and kept playing. They tried to make fun of his shirt, but Timmy didn't care. He knew it was his favorite shirt and that's all that mattered.
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+Later that day, Timmy's mom noticed a big stain on his shirt. She asked him what happened, and Timmy told her about the mean older kids. His mom was proud of him for managing the situation and not letting the ignorant comments get to him. She washed the stain out of his shirt and Timmy wore it proudly again the next day.
+Once upon a time, there was an old lady who lived in a big house. She was very old, and her hair was as white as snow. One day, she found a small bird outside her window. The bird was very happy and it started to whistle a sweet tune. The old lady loved the sound of the bird's whistle.
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+The next day, the old lady went to the store to buy some bread. While she was walking, she saw a symbol on the ground. It was a circle with a star in the middle. She didn't know what it meant, but she thought it was pretty. She picked it up and put it in her pocket.
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+When the old lady got home, she saw the bird again. It was still whistling its sweet tune. She took the symbol out of her pocket and showed it to the bird. Suddenly, the bird stopped whistling and flew away. The old lady was sad, but she didn't know why the bird had left.
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+The next day, the old lady went to the park. She saw a little boy playing with a whistle. She remembered the bird's whistle and thought it might be a good idea to buy a whistle too. She went to the store and bought a whistle. When she got home, she blew the whistle and the bird came back! The old lady was so happy and she knew that the symbol was the bird's way of telling her to buy a whistle. From that day on, the old lady and the bird were the best of friends.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys, especially her plastic dolls. One day, Lily's mommy told her to be careful with her toys so she wouldn't break them.
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+Lily played with her dolls for a while, but then she accidentally dropped one and it broke. She started to cry because she was sad that her favorite doll was broken.
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+Her mommy came over and comforted her, saying "It's okay to cry, Lily. Let's see if we can fix your doll together." They got some glue and carefully put the doll back together.
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+Lily was happy again and hugged her mommy, saying "Thank you for being careful with my toys." From then on, Lily made sure to be extra careful with all of her toys so they wouldn't break again.
+Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. He loved to collect things like rocks and leaves. One day, Timmy found a small boot on the ground. He thought it was very cool and decided to collect it too. 
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+Timmy took the small boot home and showed it to his mom. She thought it was cute and asked him where he found it. Timmy told her he found it on the sidewalk. 
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+From that day on, Timmy kept the small boot in his collection with his other treasures. Every time he looked at it, he smiled and remembered the day he found it. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect things. She had a big box where she kept all her treasures. One day, she decided to go on an adventure to find something new to add to her collection.
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+Lily walked and walked until she saw something shiny in the distance. She ran towards it and found a beautiful yellow flower. She picked it up and added it to her box.
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+As she continued on her journey, she saw something even more amazing. It was an oasis, a place with lots of water and trees. Lily was so happy to have found such a special place. She sat down to rest and eat her lunch.
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+After her lunch, Lily decided to explore the oasis. She found a shiny yellow rock and added it to her collection. She knew that her adventure had been a success and she couldn't wait to tell her family about all the amazing things she had collected.
+Once upon a time, there was a clever vendor who sold sweet treats. He had a big cart full of candy and ice cream. One day, a little girl came up to him and asked for a lollipop. The vendor said, "Sure, but mind the stick, it's pointy!" The little girl was happy and thanked the vendor. 
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+As she walked away, the little girl saw a puppy running towards her. She didn't mind the puppy's muddy paws and played with him for a while. When she turned around, she saw that the vendor had given her an extra lollipop for being so kind to the puppy. She was very happy and thanked the vendor again. 
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+From that day on, the little girl always went to the clever vendor for her sweet treats. She didn't mind waiting in line because she knew he always had something special for her. The vendor was happy to see her every time and always gave her a little extra treat. The little girl and the clever vendor became good friends and had many happy days together.
+Once upon a time, there was a happy family. The mommy and daddy were always busy, but they loved their little girl very much. One day, they decided to celebrate her birthday with a big party. The little girl was very excited and helped her parents decorate the house with balloons and streamers.
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+All of the little girl's friends came over and they played games and sang songs. The mommy and daddy were so busy making sure everyone was having fun, they didn't notice that the little girl had wandered off. She went outside to look at the stars and make a wish.
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+Suddenly, a big storm came and the little girl got scared. She tried to run back inside, but the wind was too strong. A tree fell on her and she got hurt very badly. The mommy and daddy were very sad and wished they had been paying more attention to their little girl. They learned that celebrating is important, but so is keeping your child safe.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her stuffed animals. One day, she was playing with her teddy bear when her big brother, Max, came into the room.
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+Max said, "Hey Lily, do you want to play a game with me?"
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+Lily nodded her head excitedly and asked, "What game?"
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+Max replied, "Let's see who can squeeze the stuffed animal the hardest! I bet I can do it with my powerful muscles."
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+Lily giggled and said, "Okay, I'll try too!" They both took turns squeezing the stuffed animal as hard as they could. After a few tries, Max said, "Wow, Lily! You have a lot of number one power! You almost beat me!"
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+Lily smiled proudly and hugged her teddy bear tightly. She loved playing games with her big brother.
+Once upon a time, there was a big gray wall. It was very tall and had no windows. A little boy named Timmy liked to play near the wall. One day, he found a small hole in the wall. He peeked through the hole and saw a bird singing on a tree. Timmy wanted to record the bird's song, so he ran back home to get his toy recorder. When he came back to the wall, he put the recorder close to the hole and pressed the red button. He listened to the recording and was very happy. From that day on, Timmy visited the wall every day to record different sounds he heard.
+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pet parrot named Polly. Polly was very pretty and had red feathers. 
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+One day, Lily wanted to play with Polly, but Polly was sitting on a high perch. Lily couldn't reach her. So, she decided to kneel down and call Polly. 
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+Polly heard Lily's voice and flew down to her. Lily was very happy to play with her red parrot friend. They played together for a long time and had lots of fun. 
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+From that day on, whenever Polly was on a high perch, Lily would kneel down and call her. Polly would always come down to play with her best friend. The end.
+Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved animals and wanted to go on a safari. He asked his mom if they could go on a safari. His mom said they could go on a safari when they had enough money.
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+Timmy was patient and waited for a long time. Finally, they had enough money to go on a safari. Timmy was very excited! They went on a safari and saw lots of animals like lions, zebras, and giraffes. Timmy was happy to be on a safari and see all the animals.
+Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks. He had a red toy car that he played with all the time. One day, Timmy's toy car broke. 
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+Timmy's mom took him to a mechanic to fix the car. The mechanic was a big man with a beard. Timmy thought he looked crazy. 
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+The mechanic looked at the car and said, "I need to seat the wheels back on." Timmy didn't know what that meant, but he watched as the mechanic fixed the car. 
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+After the mechanic finished, Timmy's car was as good as new. He was so happy and thanked the mechanic. From that day on, Timmy made sure to take good care of his car so it wouldn't break again.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily saw a butterfly and she wanted to catch it. She ran after the butterfly but she couldn't catch it. Suddenly, she felt very tired and she couldn't breathe properly. 
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+Lily's friend, Tommy, asked her what was wrong. Lily said she needed oxygen. Tommy didn't know what oxygen was, but he wanted to help his friend. He gave her a big hug and said, "I'll help you feel great!" 
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+Lily felt better after Tommy's hug. She realized that a hug can be like a kiss. It can make you feel better and happy. From that day on, Lily knew that even if she couldn't catch a butterfly, she could always count on her friends to make her feel great.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite one was a teddy bear. One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to the store to buy some things. Lily was excited because she loved going to the store. 
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+When they got to the store, Lily saw a big jar filled with candy. Her mommy said that they could guess how many candies were in the jar and if they guessed the right number, they would win a prize. Lily was determined to win the prize, even though her mommy told her it was a difficult game. 
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+Lily guessed the number of candies in the jar and she was right! She won the prize, which was a shiny sticker. Lily was so happy and proud of herself for not giving up. Her mommy said that Lily was a stubborn little girl, but that it was a good thing because it meant she never gave up on what she wanted. From that day on, Lily kept her shiny sticker on her teddy bear and she always remembered the time she won it at the store.
+Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big field near her house. One day, she saw a big flash of lightning in the sky. It was very bright and made her a little scared. But then, she saw a rainbow and it made her happy again.
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+Lily liked to explore the field and she found an old rock. It looked very ancient and she wondered how long it had been there. She tried to reach it, but it was too high for her. So, she asked her big brother to help her. He lifted her up and she touched the ancient rock.
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+After that, Lily went back home and told her mom about the lightning and the ancient rock. She was very excited and couldn't wait to go back to the field and explore more.
+Once upon a time, there was a furry little rabbit named Bunbun. One day, Bunbun saw a big aeroplane in the sky. "Wow!" said Bunbun, "That's so cool!"
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+Bunbun's friend, a little bird named Tweet, flew down to talk to him. "Do you like the aeroplane?" asked Tweet.
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+"Yes!" said Bunbun, "I accept that it's really neat."
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+Tweet smiled. "I like the aeroplane too," she said. "Maybe one day we can fly in one together."
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+Bunbun's eyes widened. "That would be amazing!" he said. "I can't wait!"
+Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty blouse with flowers on it. Lily wore her blouse every day because it was her favorite. One day, Lily's friend Bella came to visit her. Bella said, "I like your blouse, Lily. Can I borrow it?"
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+Lily thought about it and said, "Sure, you can borrow it. But please be careful with it. It's my regular blouse."
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+Bella was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! I will take good care of it." 
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+A few days later, Bella invited Lily to her house. When Lily arrived, Bella was wearing her blouse. Lily said, "You look nice in my blouse, Bella. It fits you well."
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+Bella smiled and said, "Thank you for letting me borrow it. I wanted to wear it to our picnic today."
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+Lily was happy that Bella liked her blouse and they had a fun picnic together. From that day on, they shared clothes and invited each other to their houses often.
+Sara did not like the woman who came to her house. The woman had a big nose and a loud voice. She was ugly. The woman was the friend of Sara's mom. Sara's mom said the woman was nice, but Sara did not think so.
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+One day, the woman brought a gift for Sara. It was a doll. The doll looked like the woman. It had a big nose and a loud voice. It was ugly. Sara did not want the doll. She said, "No, thank you."
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+The woman was angry. She said, "Why are you so rude? This is a beautiful doll. You should be happy."
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+Sara said, "I do not like the doll. It is ugly. You are ugly. Go away."
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+The woman was very angry. She said, "How dare you? You are a bad girl. You need a lesson."
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+The woman grabbed the doll and threw it at Sara. The doll hit Sara in the face. Sara cried. The doll cried too. It said, "Ow, ow, ow. You are mean. You hurt me."
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+Sara's mom heard the noise. She ran to the room. She saw Sara and the doll crying. She saw the woman looking mad. She said, "What is going on here?"
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+Sara said, "Mom, the woman is mean. She gave me an ugly doll. She threw it at me. It hurt me."
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+Sara's mom said, "I'm sorry, Sara. The woman is not nice. She is ugly. She has to go."
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+Sara's mom took the doll and gave it back to the woman. She said, "Please leave. You are not welcome here. You are not my friend."
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+The woman left. She was sad. She said, "No one likes me. No one likes my doll. I am ugly. I am alone."
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+Sara's mom hugged Sara. She said, "I love you, Sara. You are not bad. You are good. You are beautiful. You are not alone."
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+Sara smiled. She said, "I love you too, mom. You are good. You are beautiful. You are not ugly. You are my friend."
+Sara and Ben are curious twins. They like to explore new things and ask many questions. One day, they see a big boat with two seats and paddles near the lake. It is a kayak.
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+"Wow, look at that boat!" Sara says. "Can we go inside?"
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+"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is not ours. Maybe someone else will be angry."
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+They discuss what to do. They want to try the kayak, but they also want to be good. They decide to ask their mom first.
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+They run to their mom, who is sitting on a blanket with a book. They point to the kayak and say, "Mom, mom, can we go in that boat? Please, please, please!"
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+Their mom looks at the kayak and smiles. She says, "That is a kayak. It is a special boat for the lake. You can go in it, but only with me. I will teach you how to paddle and be safe."
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+Sara and Ben are very happy. They hug their mom and say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" They follow her to the kayak and put on life jackets. They climb in the kayak and sit in the seats. Their mom gives them each a paddle and shows them how to move it in the water.
+
+They start to kayak on the lake. They see ducks, fish, and flowers. They feel the wind and the sun. They laugh and sing. They have a lot of fun. They are curious twins who love to learn new things.
+Lila and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to run and jump and slide on the big toys. They also liked to look for animals in the trees and the grass.
+
+"Look, Ben, a deer!" Lila said, pointing to a brown shape behind a bush. "It is hidden, but I can see it."
+
+Ben ran to the bush and tried to see the deer. He was very quiet and careful, but the deer saw him and ran away.
+
+"Zip, zip, zip!" the deer said, as it ran to the other side of the park. "You can't catch me!"
+
+Lila and Ben laughed and chased the deer. They wanted to say hello and touch its soft fur. But the deer was too fast and too shy. It jumped over a fence and disappeared.
+
+"Bye, deer!" Lila and Ben said, waving. "Maybe we will see you again."
+
+Mom came and hugged them. She said it was time to go home. Lila and Ben were happy. They had fun playing and seeing a deer. They hoped to come back to the park soon.
+Lily and Max were very tired after playing all day. They wanted to relax and have a treat. They asked their mom if they could watch a movie and eat some cookies.
+
+"Sure, you can watch a movie and have some cookies, but only if you brush your teeth and put on your pajamas first," their mom said.
+
+Lily and Max nodded and ran to the bathroom. They brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. Then they went to the living room and picked a movie. They chose an old movie that their mom liked when she was a kid. It was about a dog and a boy who had adventures.
+
+Their mom gave them each a plate of cookies and a glass of milk. She sat with them on the couch and wrapped them in a blanket. They snuggled and watched the movie. They laughed and smiled at the funny parts. They felt warm and cozy.
+
+Lily and Max relaxed and enjoyed their treat. They were happy and sleepy. They thanked their mom for the movie and the cookies. They gave her a hug and a kiss. Then they went to their bed and fell asleep. They dreamed of dogs and boys and adventures.
+Lily was sick. She had a hot head and a sore throat. She did not want to play or eat. She only wanted to sleep. But she could not sleep well. She was restless. She tossed and turned in her bed.
+
+Mom came to check on her. She had a thermometer in her hand. She put it under Lily's tongue. "Beep, beep," the thermometer said. Mom looked at the number. "Oh, Lily, you have a fever. You need to drink some water and take some medicine," she said.
+
+Lily did not like medicine. It tasted bad. She made a face. She did not want to drink water either. She wanted juice. She reached for the glass of juice on the nightstand. But Mom stopped her. "No, Lily, juice has too much sugar. It will not help you get better. You need to drink water. It will make you feel cooler and less thirsty," she said.
+
+Lily pouted. She did not want to listen to Mom. She wanted to do what she liked. She reached for the juice again. But Mom was faster. She took the juice away and gave Lily the water. "Please, Lily, drink some water. It is good for you. I love you and I want you to get well soon," she said.
+
+Lily looked at Mom. She saw that Mom was worried and sad. She did not want to make Mom unhappy. She loved Mom too. She took a sip of the water. It was cold and fresh. She felt a little better. She smiled at Mom. "I love you, Mom. Thank you for taking care of me," she said. Mom hugged her and kissed her forehead. "You are welcome, Lily. You are a good girl. Now try to rest and sleep. I will be here with you," she said. Lily nodded and closed her eyes. She felt Mom's hand on her hair. She felt safe and warm. She fell asleep.
+Lily and Tom were playing outside with their toys. They liked to make houses with blocks and cars with cans. They had a lot of fun together.
+
+But then, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They looked at the sky and saw dark clouds. They felt drops of water on their faces. It was rain. They did not like rain. It made them wet and cold.
+
+They ran to their house. They knocked on the door. Their mom opened it. She smiled and said, "Come in, my darlings. It's time for dinner."
+
+They went inside. They took off their shoes and coats. They smelled something good. It was soup. They liked soup. It made them warm and full.
+
+They sat at the table. Their mom gave them bowls and spoons. They said, "Thank you, mom." They ate their soup. They felt better.
+
+They looked out the window. They saw the rain. It was still raining. But they did not feel fearful anymore. They felt safe and happy. They had their mom and their dinner. They had each other.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big ball and a small kite. They take turns to carry the ball and the kite.
+
+One day, they see a thin cat in the park. The cat is sad and hungry. It has no home and no food. Lily and Ben feel sorry for the cat. They want to help it.
+
+"Can we carry the cat to our house?" Lily asks Ben. "We can give it some milk and some fish. We can make it happy."
+
+Ben nods. He likes cats. He picks up the cat and holds it gently. The cat purrs and rubs its head on his chest. Lily carries the ball and the kite. They walk to their house.
+
+At their house, they give the cat some milk and some fish. They make a soft bed for it in a box. They play with it and pet it. The cat is happy and full. It sleeps in the box.
+
+Lily and Ben are happy too. They have a new friend. They name the cat Peace. They say, "We love you, Peace. You are our cat now. We will take care of you."
+
+The end.
+Lily and Tom were very happy. They were going to the park with Mom and Dad. They liked the park. There were swings and slides and flowers and birds. They also liked ice-cream. Mom and Dad said they could have ice-cream after they played.
+
+They ran to the swings and took turns. They pushed each other and laughed. Then they went to the slides and slid down fast. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They had fun.
+
+They saw a big dog near the ice-cream truck. The dog was black and brown and had a long tail. It looked friendly. Lily and Tom wanted to pet the dog. They walked towards it.
+
+"Stop!" Mom and Dad shouted. "That dog is dangerous. It might bite you. Stay away from it."
+
+Lily and Tom stopped. They were scared. They did not want to be bitten by the dog. They ran back to Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad hugged them and said they were brave.
+
+"Sorry, kids. That dog is not nice. It is not safe to touch it. You have to be careful with animals you don't know. They might hurt you."
+
+Lily and Tom nodded. They understood. They did not want to be hurt. They wanted to be happy.
+
+"Can we have ice-cream now?" Lily asked.
+
+"Of course, you can. You deserve it. You were good kids. Come on, let's go to the ice-cream truck. What flavor do you want?"
+
+Lily and Tom smiled. They forgot about the dog. They thought about the ice-cream. They liked ice-cream. They said what flavor they wanted. Mom and Dad bought them ice-cream. They licked their ice-cream and said thank you.
+
+The ice-cream truck man smiled. He said, "You're welcome. Enjoy your ice-cream. Have a nice day."
+
+Lily and Tom said, "You too. Bye."
+
+They ate their ice-cream and felt happy. They liked the park. They liked Mom and Dad. They liked ice-cream. They had a good day.
+Lily and Ben are good friends. They like to play in the forest near their home. They find many things in the forest: sticks, stones, leaves, flowers, and bugs. They store them in a big box under a tree. They call it their treasure box.
+
+One day, they go to the forest to play. They see a new thing in their treasure box. It is a shiny ball. It is red and blue and green. It sparkles in the sun. Lily and Ben are very happy. They want to play with the ball.
+
+"Wow, look at this ball!" Lily says. "It is so pretty! Where did it come from?"
+
+"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe someone left it here. Can I hold it?"
+
+"Okay, but be careful. Don't drop it," Lily says. She gives the ball to Ben.
+
+Ben holds the ball in his hands. He feels its smoothness. He sees its colors. He smiles. He throws the ball in the air. He wants to catch it.
+
+But the ball is too fast. It flies over Ben's head. It lands in the bushes. Lily and Ben hear a loud roar. They see a big bear. The bear has the ball in its mouth. The bear looks angry.
+
+"Uh-oh," Lily says. "That is our ball. We want it back."
+
+"Me too," Ben says. "But the bear is scary. What do we do?"
+
+Lily and Ben are scared. They run away from the bear. They run back to their home. They tell their mom and dad what happened. Their mom and dad hug them. They say they are glad they are safe.
+
+"Maybe we can find another ball," Lily says.
+
+"Maybe," Ben says. "But we will not store it in the forest. We will store it in our room."
+
+Lily and Ben agree. They are still good friends. They still like to play in the forest. But they are careful of the bear. They hope the bear likes the ball. They hope the bear is good.
+Ben and Lily were playing with their new paper dolls. They had many dolls with different clothes and hats. They liked to make them talk and act like they were friends.
+
+"Hello, I am Anna. I like your pink dress. It is very pretty," Lily made her doll say to Ben's doll.
+
+"Thank you, I am Tom. I like your blue hat. It is very impressive," Ben made his doll say to Lily's doll.
+
+They smiled and made their dolls hug. They were having fun.
+
+But then, Ben saw a big hole in his doll's dress. He did not know how it happened. He felt sad and angry.
+
+"Who did this? Who tore my doll's dress?" he shouted.
+
+Lily looked at him and saw the hole. She did not know how it happened either. She felt sorry and scared.
+
+"I don't know, Ben. I did not tear your doll's dress. Maybe it was an accident," she said.
+
+Ben did not believe her. He thought she was lying. He was very mad. He grabbed her doll and tore her hat.
+
+"Ha! Now your doll has no hat. How do you like that?" he said.
+
+Lily gasped and cried. She loved her doll and her hat. She felt hurt and angry.
+
+"That's not fair, Ben. You are mean. You tore my doll's hat on purpose. Give it back!" she said.
+
+They started to fight and pull each other's dolls. They yelled and cried. They made a lot of noise.
+
+Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw the torn dolls and the angry children. She felt sad and disappointed.
+
+"Ben, Lily, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why did you tear your dolls?" she asked.
+
+They stopped and looked at her. They felt ashamed and sorry.
+
+"We were playing, mom. But then, Ben saw a hole in his dress. He thought I tore it. He tore my hat. I cried. He cried. We fought," Lily said.
+
+"I'm sorry, mom. I was mad. I thought Lily tore my dress. I tore her hat. I was mean. I made her cry. I made you sad," Ben said.
+
+Mom sighed and hugged them. She felt glad and hopeful.
+
+"I'm glad you are sorry, Ben and Lily. But you should not tear your dolls. They are your toys. You should take care of them. And you should not fight with each other. You are siblings. You should love each other. And you should be quiet. You made a lot of noise. You disturbed the neighbors," she said.
+
+Ben and Lily nodded and hugged her back. They felt sorry and grateful.
+
+"We're sorry, mom. We love you. We love our dolls. We love each other. We will be quiet. We will not tear our dolls again," they said.
+
+Mom smiled and kissed them. She felt proud and happy.
+
+"That's good, Ben and Lily. I love you too. You are my children. You are very impressive. Now, let's fix your dolls. Maybe we can sew the hole and the hat. And then, you can play nicely again," she said.
+
+They agreed and followed her. They felt happy and excited.
+
+They fixed their dolls and played nicely again. They made them talk and act like they were friends. They smiled and laughed. They were having fun.
+Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big ball. They kick the ball to each other. They laugh and run.
+
+One day, they see a big hole in the ground. They go to look. They see a worm. The worm is brown and long. It moves in the dirt.
+
+"Hello, worm," Lila says. "Do you want to play with us?"
+
+The worm does not answer. It does not have a mouth. It only has a head and a tail.
+
+Ben has an idea. He lifts the worm with his hand. He puts it on the ball. He rolls the ball to Lila.
+
+"Look, Lila," he says. "The worm is on the ball. It is our new friend."
+
+Lila is scared. She does not like the worm. She thinks it is icky. She screams and runs away.
+
+Ben is sad. He does not understand. He likes the worm. He thinks it is cool. He picks up the worm again. He puts it back in the hole.
+
+"Bye, worm," he says. "You are a loyal friend. You do not run away. You stay on the earth. Maybe we can play again another day."
+Ben and Mia liked to play with shapes. They had a box with many shapes: circles, squares, triangles, stars, and more. They liked to make pictures with the shapes on the floor.
+
+One day, they found a new shape in the box. It was black and had many sharp points. It looked scary. Ben and Mia did not know what it was.
+
+"Look, Mia, a scary shape!" Ben said.
+
+"Where did it come from?" Mia asked.
+
+"I don't know. Maybe it is a monster shape. Let's put it back in the box. I don't like it," Ben said.
+
+They tried to put the scary shape back in the box, but it did not fit. It was too big and too pointy. It stuck out of the box and hurt their fingers.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben and Mia cried.
+
+They heard a voice from the box. It was a friendly voice.
+
+"Hello, Ben and Mia. I'm sorry I scared you. I'm not a monster shape. I'm a star shape. I came from the sky. I fell down by mistake. Can you help me return to the sky?" the voice said.
+
+Ben and Mia looked at the scary shape. It was not so scary anymore. It was a star shape. It had a smile and eyes.
+
+"Hello, star shape. We're sorry we hurt you. How can we help you return to the sky?" Ben and Mia asked.
+
+"Thank you, Ben and Mia. You are very kind. You can help me by throwing me up in the air. Then I can fly back to the sky and join my friends. Can you do that?" the star shape asked.
+
+Ben and Mia nodded. They picked up the star shape carefully and threw it up in the air. The star shape flew up and up and up. It sparkled and waved goodbye.
+
+"Bye, bye, star shape. Thank you for playing with us. Have fun in the sky!" Ben and Mia said.
+
+"Bye, bye, Ben and Mia. Thank you for helping me. You are very brave and smart. Have fun with your shapes!" the star shape said.
+
+Ben and Mia watched the star shape disappear in the sky. They smiled and hugged each other. They were happy. They returned to their shapes and made more pictures on the floor.
+Lily liked to create with her brush and paints. She made pictures of flowers, trees, and animals. She was happy when she saw her colorful paintings.
+
+One day, she wanted to create a picture for her mom. She took her brush and paints and went to the living room. She saw a big white wall and thought it was a good place to create.
+
+She dipped her brush in red paint and started to make a big heart on the wall. She smiled and said, "Mom will love this!"
+
+But then, she heard a loud voice. It was her mom. She came into the living room and saw the red heart on the wall. She was very angry. She said, "Lily, what did you do? This is bad! You can't paint on the wall! That is naughty!"
+
+Lily felt scared and sad. She did not mean to be naughty. She wanted to make her mom happy. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to create a picture for you. I love you."
+
+Mom sighed and hugged Lily. She said, "I love you too, Lily. But you can't create on the wall. That is not the right place. You can create on paper or canvas. I will show you how. And we will clean the wall together. OK?"
+
+Lily nodded and said, "OK, mom. I'm sorry. I will create on paper next time." She hoped her mom was not too mad at her. She still liked to create with her brush and paints.
+Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play and sing together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. He has a collar with a name tag. It says "Rocky".
+
+"Hi, Rocky!" Ben says. He likes dogs. He wants to pet Rocky.
+
+"Wait, Ben!" Lily says. She is scared of dogs. She thinks they are tough and loud. She hides behind her mom.
+
+Rocky's mom sees Ben and Lily. She smiles. She walks over to them with Rocky.
+
+"Hello, kids. This is Rocky. He is my dog. He is very friendly. Can he say hello to you?" Rocky's mom says.
+
+Ben nods. He holds out his hand. Rocky sniffs it. Then he licks it. Ben laughs. He pets Rocky's head.
+
+"See, Lily? Rocky is nice. He is not tough. He is soft and sweet. Do you want to pet him too?" Ben says.
+
+Lily looks at Rocky. He wags his tail. He looks happy. Lily feels a little brave. She steps out from behind her mom. She touches Rocky's ear. Rocky nuzzles her hand. Lily smiles. She pets Rocky's back.
+
+"Good girl, Lily. You are very brave. Rocky likes you. Do you like Rocky?" Rocky's mom says.
+
+Lily nods. She likes Rocky. He is not scary. He is friendly.
+
+"Can we play with Rocky?" Ben says.
+
+"Sure, you can. Rocky loves to play. He also loves to sing. Do you want to hear his song?" Rocky's mom says.
+
+Ben and Lily nod. They want to hear Rocky's song.
+
+Rocky's mom takes out a whistle. She blows it. Rocky barks. He barks loud and high. He barks low and soft. He barks fast and slow. He barks a song.
+
+Ben and Lily clap. They like Rocky's song. They think it is funny and fun. They try to sing with Rocky. They bark too. They bark loud and high. They bark low and soft. They bark fast and slow. They bark a song.
+
+Rocky's mom laughs. She likes Ben and Lily. She thinks they are cute and smart. She introduces herself to their moms. They chat and smile.
+
+Ben and Lily play and sing with Rocky. They have a lot of fun. They make a new friend. They are happy.
+Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they find a big puddle of mud. They think it is fun to splash and make mud pies.
+
+"Look, I made a mud cake!" Tom says. He holds up a lump of mud with a stick on top. "Do you want some?"
+
+Anna shakes her head. "No, thank you. I do not like mud. It is dirty and wet."
+
+Tom shrugs. He likes mud. He thinks it is soft and cool. He offers his mud cake to a bird. The bird flies away.
+
+Anna sees a flower. It is yellow and pretty. She picks it and smells it. It has a mild scent. She likes flowers. She thinks they are nice and sweet. She offers her flower to Tom.
+
+"Look, I found a flower!" Anna says. She holds out the flower to Tom. "Do you want it?"
+
+Tom nods. He likes flowers. He thinks they are bright and happy. He takes the flower and smells it. He smiles.
+
+"Thank you. I like your flower. It is mild and pretty."
+
+Anna smiles too. She is glad Tom likes her flower. She thinks he is a good friend. They hug and share their flower and mud cake. They are happy.
+Sam and Tom are twins. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build towers, bridges, houses and cars with their blocks.
+
+One day, they find a big block that is red and blue. It is a special block. It can split into two smaller blocks. One is red and one is blue. Sam and Tom are happy. They want to split the block and share it.
+
+"Let's split the block!" Sam says.
+
+"OK, how do we split it?" Tom asks.
+
+They look at the block. It has a line in the middle. The line is wide. They think they can split the block along the line.
+
+"Maybe we can pull it apart," Sam says.
+
+"Or maybe we can push it together," Tom says.
+
+They try both ways. They pull and push. They pull and push. But the block does not split. It is too strong. Sam and Tom are sad. They want to split the block and share it.
+
+They think of other ways to split the block. They try to cut it with scissors. They try to hit it with a hammer. They try to bite it with their teeth. But nothing works. The block does not split. It is too hard. Sam and Tom are mad. They want to split the block and share it.
+
+They start to fight. They tug and shout. They tug and shout. They want the block for themselves.
+
+"Give me the block!" Sam says.
+
+"No, it's mine!" Tom says.
+
+They tug and shout. They tug and shout. They make a lot of noise.
+
+Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Sam and Tom fighting over the block. She is not happy. She takes the block from them.
+
+"Stop fighting!" Mom says. "Why are you fighting over this block?"
+
+"It's a special block. It can split into two smaller blocks. One is red and one is blue. We want to split it and share it. But we can't. It's too strong and hard," Sam and Tom say.
+
+Mom looks at the block. She sees the line in the middle. She sees a button on the side. She presses the button. The block makes a click sound. It splits into two smaller blocks. One is red and one is blue.
+
+"Look, it's easy. You just have to press the button. Then the block splits into two smaller blocks. One is red and one is blue. You can share them," Mom says.
+
+Sam and Tom are surprised. They did not see the button. They did not know how to split the block. They feel silly.
+
+"Wow, you are smart, Mom. You know how to split the block. Thank you, Mom," Sam and Tom say.
+
+They take the smaller blocks. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They are happy. They can split the block and share it. They can play with their blocks. They can build towers, bridges, houses and cars with their blocks. They are twins. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes.
+Sara and Tom like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make roads with blocks and tape. They pretend to be drivers and go fast.
+
+One day, Sara has a new car. It is red and shiny. It has a button that makes it speed. Sara wants to show Tom her new car. She says, "Look, Tom, this is my new car. It can go very fast. Do you want to try?"
+
+Tom likes Sara's new car. He has an urge to press the button and see how fast it can go. He says, "Yes, please, can I try?" Sara gives him her new car. Tom presses the button and the car speeds away. It zooms past the blocks and the tape. It goes out of the door and into the hall.
+
+Sara and Tom run after the car. They are afraid to lose it. They see the car go down the stairs. They hear a loud crash. They go down the stairs and find the car broken. It hit the wall and its wheels came off.
+
+Sara and Tom are sad. They look at the broken car. Sara says, "Oh, no, my new car is ruined. Why did you press the button so hard?" Tom says, "I'm sorry, Sara, I had an urge to see how fast it can go. I didn't mean to break it."
+
+Sara and Tom hug each other. They say they are sorry. They go back to their room. They find their old cars. They play with them gently. They learn to be wise and careful with their toys. They are still friends.
+Tom and Sue like to play with trains. They have a big train set with tracks and bridges and tunnels. 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 mighty train with a big engine and many cars. It has a whistle that goes whoo-whoo and it sends steam into the air. Tom and Sue are very excited and want to see the train up close.
+
+They ask their mom if they can go to the train station. Mom says yes, but they have to hold her hand and be careful. They put on their coats and shoes and go outside. They walk to the train station and see the mighty train. It is very big and loud and shiny.
+
+Tom and Sue wave to the train driver. He waves back and smiles. He says, "Do you like my train? It is a steam train. It runs on coal and water. The coal makes fire and the fire makes steam. The steam makes the engine go."
+
+Tom and Sue say, "Wow, that is amazing! We like your train. It is a mighty train. Can we ride on your train?"
+
+The train driver says, "Sure, you can ride on my train. But you have to ask your mom first. And you have to be back soon. The train has to go to another town and send mail and people and things."
+
+Tom and Sue ask their mom if they can ride on the train. Mom says yes, but they have to be back in half an hour. They thank the train driver and climb on the train. They sit in a car with windows and seats. They see the train station and the houses and the trees and the fields go by. They feel the train go fast and slow and make noises like choo-choo and whoo-whoo. They see the steam go into the air. They have a lot of fun.
+
+After half an hour, the train stops at another station. Tom and Sue say goodbye to the train driver and thank him for the ride. They get off the train and go back to their mom. They tell her all about the mighty train and the steam and the things they saw. Mom says she is glad they had a good time. They walk back to their home and play with their train set. They pretend they are the train driver and the passengers and the mail and the things. They send steam into the air and make noises like choo-choo and whoo-whoo. They are very happy.
+Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the garden. They dig with their shovels and find many things. They find rocks, worms, and roots.
+
+"Look, I found a big root!" Tim says. He holds up a brown and dirty root. "It is long and thick. I can use it as a sword."
+
+"I found a root too!" Sam says. He shows a small and clean root. "It is short and thin. I can use it as a wand."
+
+They both run to the grass and pretend to fight. Tim swings his root-sword and Sam waves his root-wand. They make noises and laugh.
+
+"Stop, stop!" Mom calls from the door. "It is time for lunch. Come inside and wash your hands."
+
+Tim and Sam drop their roots and run to the door. They are hungry and thirsty.
+
+"Can we keep our roots, Mom?" Tim asks.
+
+"Sure, you can keep them. But you have to choose one each. You can't have both. And you have to put them in a box. They are dirty and might have bugs." Mom says.
+
+Tim and Sam look at their roots. They both like them. They are hard to choose.
+
+"I want the big root. It is a good sword." Tim says.
+
+"Then I want the small root. It is a good wand." Sam says.
+
+They are happy with their choice. They put their roots in a box and wash their hands. Then they go to the table and eat their lunch. They can't wait to play with their roots again.
+Sam and Mia like to play with their toys in the garden. They have a big box of toys with cars, dolls, animals and more. One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a helicopter. It has a long tail, a big fan on top and a small fan at the back. It is red and yellow and shiny.
+
+"Wow, look at this!" Sam says. "It is a helicopter. It can fly in the sky."
+
+"Can I see?" Mia asks. She takes the helicopter from Sam and looks at it. She likes the colors and the fans. She makes a sound like a helicopter. "Vroom, vroom, vroom!"
+
+Sam and Mia take turns to play with the helicopter. They pretend to fly it around the garden, over the flowers, the trees and the fence. They have a lot of fun.
+
+But then, they hear a loud noise. It is their dog, Max. Max is a big, hairy dog. He likes to run and jump and bark. He sees the helicopter and thinks it is a bird. He wants to catch it. He runs towards Sam and Mia.
+
+"Uh-oh, Max is coming!" Sam says. "He will take our helicopter. We have to hide it."
+
+"Where can we hide it?" Mia asks. She looks around the garden. She sees a big pile of leaves. She has an idea.
+
+"Quick, cover the helicopter with the leaves!" she says. She and Sam put the helicopter under the leaves. They hope Max will not find it.
+
+Max arrives at the garden. He sniffs the air. He smells the helicopter. He looks for it. He sees the pile of leaves. He thinks there is something under it. He digs the leaves with his paws. He finds the helicopter. He grabs it with his mouth. He shakes it. He makes a sound like a dog. "Woof, woof, woof!"
+
+Sam and Mia are sad. They see Max with their helicopter. They want it back.
+
+"Max, no!" Sam says. "That is our helicopter. Give it back!"
+
+"Max, bad!" Mia says. "That is not a bird. Drop it!"
+
+But Max does not listen. He runs away with the helicopter. He thinks it is a fun toy.
+
+Sam and Mia chase him. They try to get their helicopter back. They have a new game. It is called "catch the helicopter".
+Anna and Ben like to play with their toy horses. They have many horses of different colors and sizes. They pretend that the horses are running and jumping in a big field.
+
+One day, they hear a loud noise outside. They look out the window and see a real horse. The horse is brown and has a white spot on its nose. The horse is pulling a cart with a man and some boxes. The cart is going very fast on the road.
+
+Suddenly, a big dog runs out of a house and barks at the horse. The horse gets scared and runs away from the dog. The cart hits a rock and breaks. The man falls off the cart and the boxes scatter on the road. Some of the boxes have apples and carrots inside. The horse stops and eats some of the apples and carrots.
+
+Anna and Ben run outside to see what happened. They see the man lying on the ground. He looks hurt. They see the horse eating the apples and carrots. They see the dog running away.
+
+"Are you okay, mister?" Anna asks the man.
+
+"I think so, little girl. Thank you for asking. That was a bad dog. He made my horse run away and break my cart. Now I have to fix it and pick up my boxes." The man says.
+
+"Can we help you, mister?" Ben asks the man.
+
+"That's very kind of you, little boy. You can help me by giving some more apples and carrots to my horse. He is a good horse. He just got scared. His name is Spot." The man says.
+
+Anna and Ben nod and smile. They pick up some apples and carrots and walk to the horse. The horse sees them and neighs. He lets them pet his nose and feed him. He likes Anna and Ben. They like him too.
+
+They help the man fix his cart and load his boxes. They say goodbye to the man and the horse. They wave as they leave. They go back to their house and play with their toy horses. They pretend that one of their horses is Spot. They are happy.
+Sara was lonely. She had no friends to play with. She lived on a big farm with her mom and dad, but they were always busy. Sara liked to look at the animals, but they did not talk to her.
+
+One day, Sara saw a new animal on the farm. It was big and brown and had a long mane and tail. It was a horse. Sara wanted to pet the horse, but she was afraid. She did not know how to talk to a horse.
+
+She asked her mom, "Mom, can I pet the horse?"
+
+Her mom said, "Yes, you can, but you have to be careful. The horse is new here and he is scared too. You have to learn how to be gentle and friendly with him."
+
+Her mom showed her how to hold out her hand and let the horse sniff it. She showed her how to stroke his neck and say nice words. She showed her how to give him a carrot and a hug.
+
+Sara did what her mom said. She was gentle and friendly with the horse. The horse liked Sara. He nuzzled her and whinnied. He let her sit on his back and walk with him. He was not scared anymore.
+
+Sara was happy. She had a new friend to play with. She learned how to talk to a horse. She was not lonely anymore.
+Sam and Lily were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things in the water, like fish, crabs, and shells. But they had never seen a jellyfish before.
+
+One day, they saw a big, clear, wobbly thing floating near the shore. It looked like a balloon with strings. Sam was curious and wanted to touch it. He ran towards it and said, "Look, Lily, a jellyfish!"
+
+Lily was scared and shouted, "No, Sam, don't touch it! It can sting you and hurt you! Mom said so!"
+
+But Sam did not listen. He reached out his hand and touched the jellyfish. He felt a sharp pain and pulled back his hand. He started to cry and ran back to Lily.
+
+Lily hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Sam. Are you okay?"
+
+Sam nodded and said, "It hurt a lot. Why did it sting me?"
+
+Lily said, "Maybe it was scared of you. Or maybe it was competitive and wanted to win the game of who can touch it first."
+
+Sam said, "That's not a nice game. I don't like jellyfish. They are mean."
+
+Lily said, "Maybe some jellyfish are nice. Maybe we can introduce ourselves to them and be friends. But we have to be careful and not touch them."
+
+Sam said, "Okay. Maybe next time. But now let's go to mom and dad and get some ice cream."
+
+Lily said, "Yes, let's go. Ice cream is much better than jellyfish."
+Lily was nervous. She had a new pink bike, but she did not know how to ride it. She wanted to learn, but she was afraid of falling and hurting herself. She asked her big brother Sam to help her.
+
+Sam smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will teach you how to ride your bike. It is fun and easy. You just need to unlock your bike, put on your helmet, and follow me."
+
+Lily nodded and followed Sam to the garage. She saw her bike locked to a pole. She took the key from her pocket and tried to unlock it. She turned the key left and right, but nothing happened. She felt frustrated and sad.
+
+Sam saw her struggle and said, "Let me help you, Lily. You need to turn the key this way, and then pull the lock. See? It is open now. You can take your bike and put it on the ground."
+
+Lily thanked Sam and did as he said. She put on her helmet and sat on her bike. She felt nervous again. She did not know how to balance or pedal. She looked at Sam and said, "What do I do now, Sam?"
+
+Sam said, "Don't be nervous, Lily. I will hold your bike and run with you. You just need to pedal and look ahead. You can do it, Lily. You are brave and smart. Ready? One, two, three, go!"
+
+Lily pedaled and felt the wind in her hair. She felt happy and excited. She saw Sam running next to her and holding her bike. She said, "Thank you, Sam. You are the best brother ever. I love you."
+
+Sam said, "I love you too, Lily. You are doing great. You are riding your bike. You are amazing."
+Lily was a wise cat. She knew how to find the best spots to nap, the tastiest food to eat, and the nicest people to cuddle. She lived in a big house with many rooms and many toys, but she had a special place that she loved the most. It was a soft bed with a pink blanket and a pillow with her name on it. It was her bed, and it belonged to her.
+
+One day, Lily was sleeping on her bed when she heard a noise. She opened her eyes and saw a small dog standing on her blanket. The dog had brown fur and a wagging tail, and he looked very happy. He said, "Hi, I'm Spot. I'm new here. Can I play with you?"
+
+Lily was not happy. She did not like dogs, and she did not like strangers on her bed. She said, "No, you can't. This is my bed, and it belongs to me. You have to go away."
+
+Spot did not go away. He said, "But I don't have a bed. I don't have a place to sleep. Can I share your bed? Please?"
+
+Lily was very angry. She said, "No, you can't. This is my bed, and it belongs to me. You have to find your own bed. Go away, or I will scratch you."
+
+Spot was very sad. He said, "But I don't have a friend. I don't have anyone to play with. Can I be your friend? Please?"
+
+Lily was very surprised. She said, "You want to be my friend? But you are a dog, and I am a cat. We are not the same. We can't be friends."
+
+Spot said, "But we are both animals. We both have fur and tails and ears and eyes. We can be friends. Please?"
+
+Lily thought for a moment. She looked at Spot and saw that he was lonely and scared. She remembered how she felt when she first came to the house, and how she wished for a friend. She said, "Well, maybe we can be friends. But you have to be nice and quiet and gentle. And you have to respect my bed. It is my bed, and it belongs to me. But I can let you sleep on it sometimes, if you ask me nicely."
+
+Spot was very happy. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a wise cat. And a kind cat. And a good friend. Can I sleep on your bed now?"
+
+Lily said, "Yes, you can. But only on the edge. And don't snore."
+
+Spot said, "OK, I won't. Good night, Lily."
+
+Lily said, "Good night, Spot."
+
+And they both slept on the bed, and they both felt warm and safe and happy. And they both belonged.
+Tom and Lily were playing in the park when they saw a big, dark cloud in the sky. They heard a loud boom and felt some drops of water on their faces.
+
+"Uh-oh, it's going to rain!" Lily said. "We should go home."
+
+But Tom saw something bright and colorful in the sky. It was a rainbow, with red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple stripes.
+
+"Look, Lily, a rainbow!" Tom said. "It's so pretty! Let's go and see it!"
+
+Tom ran towards the rainbow, but Lily was scared of the rain and the thunder. She stayed under a tree and called to Tom.
+
+"Tom, come back! It's not safe!" Lily said. "You can't touch the rainbow, it's too far away!"
+
+But Tom did not listen. He wanted to see the rainbow up close. He ran and ran, but the rainbow seemed to move away from him. He did not notice that he was leaving the park and going into the street.
+
+Lily saw a big car coming towards Tom. She was very worried. She urged Tom to stop and come back.
+
+"Tom, stop! There's a car!" Lily said. "Please, come back to me!"
+
+Tom heard Lily's voice and turned around. He saw the car and the park and Lily. He realized that he was in danger. He was very scared. He ran back to Lily as fast as he could.
+
+The car honked and braked, but it was too late. It hit Tom and knocked him down. Tom felt a lot of pain and saw blood on his leg. He cried out loud.
+
+Lily ran to Tom and hugged him. She was very sad and scared. She cried too.
+
+The driver of the car got out and called for help. He was very sorry and said he did not see Tom. He said he would take Tom to the hospital.
+
+Soon, an ambulance came and took Tom and Lily and the driver. Lily held Tom's hand and told him it would be okay. She said she loved him and he was her best friend.
+
+Tom looked at Lily and smiled a little. He said he loved her too and he was sorry for running away. He said he learned his lesson and he would never chase a rainbow again.
+
+The ambulance drove away, with its lights and sirens on. The rain stopped and the sun came out. The rainbow faded and became pale. It was gone.
+Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside. They have a big kayak. It is red and yellow. They put it on the grass.
+
+"Let's march to the lake!" Tom says. He is older and serious. He likes to be the leader.
+
+"Okay!" Sam says. He is younger and happy. He likes to follow Tom.
+
+They march to the lake. They hold the kayak. They make loud noises. They pretend they are soldiers.
+
+They reach the lake. They put the kayak in the water. They climb inside. They paddle with their hands.
+
+"Look, a duck!" Sam says. He points to a bird. It is white and brown. It swims on the water.
+
+"Shh, be quiet!" Tom says. He is serious. He wants to catch the duck.
+
+They paddle closer to the duck. The duck sees them. It quacks. It flaps its wings. It flies away.
+
+"Aw, we missed it!" Tom says. He is sad. He wanted to catch the duck.
+
+"It's okay, Tom!" Sam says. He is happy. He likes to see the duck.
+
+They paddle back to the shore. They march to the grass. They put the kayak away.
+
+They hug each other. They are brothers. They like to play outside.
+Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a dog. The dog is big and brown. His name is Rex.
+
+One day, Sam and Mia go to the park with Rex. They throw the ball and Rex runs to get it. He brings it back and drops it. Sam and Mia laugh and clap. They throw the ball again and again.
+
+But then, something bad happens. A big car comes to the park. It is loud and fast. It does not see Rex. Rex does not see the car. He runs to get the ball. Sam and Mia scream. They are scared.
+
+"Rex, stop!" Sam shouts. "Come back!"
+
+But Rex does not hear him. He is too close to the car. The car is too close to Rex. Sam and Mia close their eyes. They wait. They hope.
+
+They hear a honk and a screech. They open their eyes. They see Rex. He is not hurt. He is safe. He has the ball in his mouth. He jumps and wags his tail. He is happy.
+
+The car stops. The driver gets out. He is angry. He yells at Sam and Mia.
+
+"Are you crazy? You could have killed your dog! You should not throw the ball near the road! You should be careful!"
+
+Sam and Mia are sorry. They did not mean to be bad. They hug Rex. They say sorry to the driver. They say thank you to Rex. They are lucky. Rex is lucky. They love Rex. Rex loves them. They go home. They do not play near the road anymore. They play in the yard. They are happy.
+Sara was hungry. She wanted to eat some bread and cheese. But there was no bread and cheese in the house. Mama said they had to wait for Papa to come back from the market.
+
+"When will Papa come back?" Sara asked.
+
+"Soon, my dear. Soon." Mama said. She hugged Sara and kissed her hair. "Let us pray that Papa finds some good food for us."
+
+Sara and Mama closed their eyes and prayed. They thanked God for their love and asked Him to help Papa. They prayed for a long time.
+
+Then they heard a knock on the door. It was Papa! He had a big smile on his face and a big basket in his hands.
+
+"Look what I found!" Papa said. He opened the basket and showed them. There was bread and cheese and apples and carrots and eggs and milk. Sara and Mama clapped their hands and cheered.
+
+"How did you find so much food, Papa?" Sara asked.
+
+"Well, I met a kind man at the market. He said he had too much food and he wanted to share. He gave me this basket and told me to measure it with my heart. He said the more I give, the more I receive. He was very generous and wise." Papa said.
+
+Sara and Mama hugged Papa and thanked him. They thanked the kind man and they thanked God. They were very happy and grateful. They set the table and ate the food. It was delicious and filling. They were not hungry anymore. They were full of joy.
+Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big dog with black fur and sharp teeth. The dog is barking and running around. Tom and Lily want to pet the dog. They think the dog is cute and friendly.
+
+"Come on, Lily, let's go and touch the dog!" Tom says. He runs towards the dog.
+
+"No, Tom, stop!" Lily says. She is scared of the dog. She remembers what Mommy told her. "Some dogs are dangerous. You need to ask the owner before you touch them. They might bite you or hurt you."
+
+But Tom does not listen to Lily. He gets closer to the dog. The dog sees Tom and growls. The dog does not like strangers. The dog thinks Tom is a threat. The dog jumps on Tom and knocks him down. Tom screams and cries. He feels pain in his arm. The dog bit him.
+
+Lily runs to Tom and tries to help him. She is very sad and sorry. She wishes Tom listened to her. She sees a man running to them. The man is the owner of the dog. He is angry and worried.
+
+"Get away from my dog!" the man shouts. He pulls the dog away from Tom. He looks at Tom's arm and sees blood. He feels sorry for Tom. He says to Lily, "I'm sorry, little girl. My dog is not used to kids. He is dangerous. You should not touch him without asking me. Is he your brother? Do you need help?"
+
+Lily nods and says, "Yes, he is my brother. He is hurt. We need help. Please call Mommy. She is over there." She points to Mommy, who is sitting on a bench. She does not know what happened.
+
+The man takes out his phone and calls Mommy. He tells her what happened and asks her to come. He says he will pay for the doctor. He says he is sorry again.
+
+Mommy comes and sees Tom and Lily. She is shocked and scared. She hugs them and says, "Oh, my babies, what happened? Are you OK?" She sees Tom's arm and says, "Oh, no, Tom, you are bleeding. We need to go to the hospital. Come on, let's go."
+
+She thanks the man and takes Tom and Lily to the car. She drives to the hospital. She hopes Tom will be OK. She is angry and sad. She says to Tom and Lily, "You should never touch a dog you don't know. Some dogs are dangerous. You need to be careful and listen to me. I love you and I don't want you to get hurt."
+
+Tom and Lily say, "We are sorry, Mommy. We love you too. We learned our lesson. We will never touch a strange dog again." They hug Mommy and say, "Thank you for helping us."
+Lily likes to bathe with her toys. She has a duck, a frog, a fish and a lime. The lime is her favorite. It smells good and makes bubbles when she squeezes it.
+
+One day, Lily's mom says, "Lily, it's time to bathe. Come on, let's go to the bathroom." Lily runs to the bathroom with her toys. She puts them in the tub and fills it with water. She says, "Yay, bath time!"
+
+Lily's mom helps her get in the tub. She says, "Lily, you are such a pretty girl. I love your curly hair and your big eyes. You look like a princess." Lily smiles and says, "Thank you, mom. You are pretty too. I love your long hair and your nice smile. You look like a queen."
+
+Lily's mom washes her hair and her body with soap. She says, "Lily, you have to be clean and healthy. Soap helps you get rid of dirt and germs. Do you know what germs are?" Lily says, "No, mom. What are germs?" Lily's mom says, "Germs are tiny things that can make you sick. They are not good for you. That's why you have to bathe every day."
+
+Lily says, "Oh, I see. I don't like germs. I like to bathe. Can I play with my toys now?" Lily's mom says, "Sure, honey. You can play for a little while. But don't forget to rinse off the soap. And don't forget to use your lime. It makes your skin soft and fresh." Lily says, "Okay, mom. I love my lime. It's my best toy. It's green and round and juicy. It's fun to bathe with a lime." Lily's mom says, "I'm glad you like it, Lily. You are a smart and sweet girl. I love you very much." Lily says, "I love you too, mom. You are the best mom in the world." They hug and kiss and laugh. Lily has a happy bath time with her toys and her lime.
+Anna and Ben were playing in the pool with their mom. They liked to splash and swim and pretend they were fish. Anna wanted to show Ben how she could dive under the water and touch the bottom. She took a big breath and went down.
+
+"Wow, Anna, you are so good at diving!" Ben said when she came up. He wanted to try too, but he was a little scared. He did not like to get water in his nose and eyes.
+
+"Come on, Ben, you can do it!" Anna said. She gave him a wink and a smile. "It is fun and easy. Just hold your nose and close your eyes."
+
+Ben was not sure, but he saw that Anna was having fun. He was persistent and brave. He held his nose and closed his eyes and dived under the water. He felt the cold and the bubbles and the pressure. He touched the bottom and came up.
+
+"Yay, Ben, you did it!" Anna said. She hugged him and clapped. "You are a great diver!"
+
+Ben felt happy and proud. He liked diving. He winked at Anna and said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a great sister!"
+Lily was a famous cat. She had a shiny diamond collar that her owner gave her. She liked to wear it and show it to other cats. She felt proud and happy.
+
+One day, she went for a walk in the park. She saw a big dog. The dog saw her diamond collar and wanted it. He ran after her and barked. "Give me your collar, cat! It is mine now!"
+
+Lily was scared. She ran away from the dog. She looked for a place to hide. She found a big tree and climbed up. She hoped the dog would not find her.
+
+The dog looked for Lily. He smelled her collar. He followed the smell to the tree. He saw Lily on a branch. He jumped and tried to reach her. "Come down, cat! Give me your collar!"
+
+Lily was angry. She hissed and scratched the dog. "No, dog! Go away! This is my collar! It belongs to me! You are bad and greedy!"
+
+The dog was hurt and surprised. He yelped and ran away. He did not want to fight with Lily. He learned his lesson.
+
+Lily was safe and relieved. She stayed on the tree until her owner came. He saw her and called her name. He climbed up and took her in his arms. He praised her and kissed her. He said, "You are a brave and smart cat, Lily. I love you and your diamond collar. You are my famous cat."
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big orange box in the park. They wonder what is inside.
+
+"Let's open it!" Ben says.
+
+"Maybe it is a gift!" Lily says.
+
+They lift the lid and see a shiny silver thing. It has a round face and two hands. It also has numbers and a bell.
+
+"What is it?" Ben asks.
+
+"It is a clock!" Lily says. She remembers her mom has a clock at home. "It tells the time!"
+
+They hear a loud noise. The clock starts to ring. The bell makes a ding-dong sound. Lily and Ben jump and laugh.
+
+"It is ringing!" Ben says.
+
+"Why is it ringing?" Lily asks.
+
+They look at the face of the clock. The hands point to twelve. They see a word on the clock. It says "New Year".
+
+"It is a new year!" Lily says.
+
+"What is a new year?" Ben asks.
+
+Lily thinks for a moment. She remembers her mom told her about new year. "It is when the old year ends and a new year begins. It is a special day. People celebrate and make wishes."
+
+"Wow!" Ben says. "That sounds fun!"
+
+They smile and hug. They make a wish for the new year. They wish to be happy and healthy and have more fun together. They put the clock back in the box and say thank you. They run back to their homes and tell their moms about their adventure. They are very excited for the new year.
+Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play soccer in the backyard. They had a big ball that they could kick hard and fast. Sometimes they kicked the ball over the fence and had to ask the neighbor to give it back.
+
+One day, they were playing soccer when their mom called them for lunch. She had made them sandwiches and soup, and a rare treat: cookies! Tim and Sam ran inside, hungry and happy. They washed their hands and sat at the table.
+
+"Thank you, mom, for the cookies!" Tim said.
+
+"Yes, thank you, mom, they look yummy!" Sam said.
+
+Mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, boys. Enjoy your lunch, but be careful with the soup. It's very hot. Don't touch the stove, it's hot too."
+
+Tim and Sam nodded and started to eat their sandwiches and soup. They blew on the soup to cool it down. They were very careful not to touch the stove.
+
+But then, Tim saw something shiny on the stove. It was a spoon. He wondered what it was for. He reached out his hand to grab it.
+
+"Tim, no!" Mom shouted. "Don't touch the stove!"
+
+But it was too late. Tim touched the stove and burned his hand. He screamed and dropped the spoon. He kicked the stove with his foot, angry and hurt.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim cried.
+
+Mom ran to him and hugged him. She took him to the sink and ran cold water over his hand. She put a bandage on it and gave him a kiss.
+
+"I'm sorry, Tim, I'm sorry," Mom said. "Are you okay?"
+
+Tim sniffled and nodded. He looked at his hand and saw the bandage. He felt sorry for kicking the stove.
+
+"I'm sorry, Mom, I'm sorry," Tim said. "I was curious about the spoon. I didn't mean to kick the stove."
+
+Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Tim, I know you didn't mean it. But you have to be careful with the stove. It's very hot and dangerous. You could get hurt."
+
+Tim nodded and said, "I know, Mom, I know. I won't touch the stove again."
+
+Mom hugged him and said, "I love you, Tim. You're a brave boy."
+
+She gave him a cookie and said, "Here, this will make you feel better."
+
+Tim smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you too."
+
+He ate his cookie and felt better. He looked at Sam and said, "Do you want to share my cookie?"
+
+Sam smiled and said, "Sure, Tim. Thank you. You're a nice brother."
+
+They shared the cookie and finished their lunch. They thanked Mom again and went back to the backyard. They played soccer with their ball and had fun. They were careful not to kick the ball over the fence. They were happy.
+Anna and Ben like to play with their toy boat. They sail it in the bathtub, in the pool, and sometimes in the pond. They pretend they are pirates or explorers, and have many adventures.
+
+One day, they go to the store with their mom. They see a big boat in the window. It is red and shiny, and has a sail with a picture of a dragon on it. Anna and Ben want the boat very much.
+
+"Mom, can we have the boat?" they ask.
+
+Mom looks at the boat and shakes her head. "No, sweeties, that boat is too expensive and too big. And it is a weird boat. It is not for sailing in the water, it is for flying in the air."
+
+Anna and Ben are confused. How can a boat fly in the air? They look at the boat again, and see a small button on the side. They wonder what it does.
+
+"Mom, can we just look at the boat?" they ask.
+
+Mom sighs and nods. "Okay, but be careful. Don't touch anything."
+
+Anna and Ben run to the boat and climb inside. They see many buttons and levers and dials. They are curious and excited. They want to see what they do.
+
+Ben sees the button that they saw from the window. He thinks it is the button that makes the boat sail. He pushes it.
+
+Suddenly, the boat starts to make a loud noise and shake. The sail with the dragon on it flaps and fills with air. The boat lifts off the ground and flies out of the window.
+
+Anna and Ben scream. Mom screams. The people in the store scream.
+
+The boat flies over the roofs and trees and cars. Anna and Ben are scared and hold each other. They don't know how to stop the boat.
+
+They see a big lake in front of them. They hope the boat will land on the water and sail like a normal boat.
+
+But the boat does not land on the water. It flies over the lake and keeps going.
+
+Anna and Ben wonder where the boat will take them. They wish they had never pushed the button. They wish they had listened to their mom. They wish they had their old toy boat. They think the boat is very weird.
+Sara liked to draw in her notebook. She had many colors and shapes to make pictures. She drew her family, her friends, her toys and her dreams. She was very happy with her notebook.
+
+One day, she took her notebook to the park. She wanted to show her pictures to her friend Lily. Lily liked to draw too. They sat on a bench and opened their notebooks. They said nice things about each other's pictures.
+
+But then, a big boy came and snatched Sara's notebook. He said it was his and he laughed. He started to wipe Sara's pictures with his hand. He made them dirty and messy. Sara was very sad and angry. She wanted her notebook back.
+
+She ran after the big boy and shouted, "Stop! Give me my notebook! You are mean and bad!" Lily ran after her too. She said, "Sara, be careful! He is bigger than you!"
+
+The big boy stopped and turned around. He saw Sara and Lily coming. He said, "What do you want? Go away! This is my notebook now!"
+
+Sara said, "No, it is not! It is mine! You took it from me! You have to give it back!"
+
+The big boy said, "No, I don't! I like it! It has nice pictures! I will keep it!"
+
+Sara said, "No, you won't! You can't have it! You can't wipe my pictures! They are mine! They are special!"
+
+She reached for her notebook and pulled it hard. The big boy pulled it too. They both pulled and pulled. The notebook tore in half. Sara and the big boy fell to the ground. Sara cried. The big boy cried too.
+
+Lily came and helped Sara up. She said, "Sara, are you okay? You are very brave. You stood up to the big boy. You tried to get your notebook back."
+
+Sara said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my friend. You helped me too. But my notebook is broken. My pictures are gone. I am very sad."
+
+Lily said, "Don't be sad, Sara. I have an idea. We can share my notebook. We can draw new pictures together. We can make it our notebook."
+
+Sara smiled. She said, "That is a good idea, Lily. You are very kind. I like to draw with you. We can make it our notebook."
+
+They hugged and walked away. They left the big boy alone. He was still crying. He wished he had a friend. He wished he had a notebook. He wished he had been nice.
+Ben and Lily wanted to play outside. It was winter and there was snow on the ground. They put on their hats, coats, gloves and boots. They said bye to Mom and went out the door.
+
+They saw a big hill near their house. They wanted to slide down the hill. They looked for something to slide on. They found an old pitch in the garage. A pitch is a thing you can throw or hit with a bat. They thought it would be fun to slide on the pitch.
+
+They carried the pitch to the top of the hill. They put the pitch on the snow and sat on it. They pushed with their feet and started to slide. Whee! They went very fast down the hill. The snow was icy and made the pitch go faster. They laughed and screamed.
+
+They reached the bottom of the hill. They were happy and excited. They wanted to do it again. They got up and looked for the pitch. But they could not find it. The pitch had slid away from them. It was under a big pile of snow.
+
+"Where is the pitch?" Ben asked.
+
+"I don't know. It is gone." Lily said.
+
+They felt sad and angry. They liked the pitch. They wanted to slide on it again. They looked around for the pitch. They dug in the snow with their hands. They called for the pitch.
+
+"Pitch, where are you?" Ben shouted.
+
+"Come back, pitch!" Lily cried.
+
+They did not give up. They kept looking and digging and calling. They hoped to find the pitch. They wanted to play with it again. They did not want to lose it. They loved the pitch.
+Ben was nervous. He had a big day at school. He had to sing a song with his friends in front of everyone. He wanted to look nice, so he asked his dad to help him with his tie.
+
+"Can you make a knot, dad?" Ben said.
+
+"Sure, buddy. I can make a knot. You just have to follow the steps. Look, first you cross the tie over like this. Then you tuck it under like this. Then you pull it through like this. And then you tighten it like this. See? A nice knot." Dad said.
+
+Ben watched his dad carefully. He tried to remember the steps. He wanted to know how to make a knot by himself. He thought it was a cool skill.
+
+"Can I try, dad?" Ben said.
+
+"Of course, buddy. Here, let me loosen the knot a bit. Now you try. Cross, tuck, pull, tighten. You can do it." Dad said.
+
+Ben took the tie in his hands. He felt nervous again. He crossed the tie over. He tucked it under. He pulled it through. He tightened it. He looked at his dad.
+
+"Did I do it, dad?" Ben said.
+
+Dad smiled. He hugged Ben.
+
+"You did it, buddy. You made a knot. I'm so proud of you. You look very nice. And you're going to sing very well. I know it." Dad said.
+
+Ben smiled too. He felt happy. He knew how to make a knot. He was ready for his big day. He thanked his dad.
+
+"Thank you, dad. I love you. You're the best." Ben said.
+Lily was a shy girl who did not like to talk to many people. She liked to play with her dolls and read her books in her room. She did not have many friends at school, and sometimes she felt lonely.
+
+One day, it was her birthday, and her mom and dad gave her a big present. It was wrapped in shiny paper and had a red bow on top. Lily was curious and excited. She opened the present and saw a beautiful dress with flowers and ribbons. She loved it and hugged her mom and dad.
+
+"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" she said.
+
+"You're welcome, sweetie. You look so pretty in it. Why don't you wear it to the party?" her mom said.
+
+Lily nodded and put on the dress. She felt happy and special. She went to the party with her mom and dad. There were many kids there, and they had cake and balloons and games. Lily was a bit scared at first, but then she saw a boy who was also shy. He had a blue shirt and a toy car. He smiled at her and said:
+
+"Hi, I'm Ben. I like your dress. It has a nice bow."
+
+"Hi, I'm Lily. Thank you. I like your car. It looks fast." she said.
+
+They started to talk and play. They shared their cake and their toys. They had fun and laughed. They became friends. Lily was not lonely anymore. She was glad she received the dress and the bow. She was glad she met Ben. She had a happy birthday.
+Lily and Ben like to play with their toys. They have a lot of toys, but they always want more. One day, they see a big shop with many toys in the window. They ask their mum if they can go inside.
+
+"No, we have to go home now. You have enough toys," mum says.
+
+But Lily and Ben do not listen. They run away from mum and go into the shop. They see dolls, cars, balls, and books. They want them all. They take some toys and hide them in their pockets.
+
+"Stop! You are naughty children! You have to pay for the toys!" a man in the shop calls.
+
+But Lily and Ben do not stop. They run out of the shop with the toys. Mum sees them and is very angry.
+
+"Lily and Ben, how could you do that? You are stealing! That is very bad!" mum says.
+
+She takes them back to the shop and makes them give back the toys. She says sorry to the man in the shop. She also calls dad and tells him what Lily and Ben did.
+
+Dad is very sad and disappointed. He says Lily and Ben have to go to their room and think about what they did. They have no toys to play with. They are very sorry and wish they had listened to mum. They learn their lesson and never steal again.
+Lily and Tom were playing with marbles in the park. They had many marbles of different colors and sizes. Lily liked the shiny ones and Tom liked the big ones. They rolled them on the grass and tried to hit each other's marbles.
+
+"Look, I have a new marble!" Tom said. He showed Lily a marble that was black and white and had many spots. "It is very special. It is a print marble. My dad gave it to me."
+
+Lily looked at the marble and made a face. She did not like it at all. She thought it was ugly. "It is not special. It is silly. It looks like a cow. I have a better marble. It is pink and sparkly. It is a princess marble. My mom gave it to me."
+
+Tom felt angry. He did not like Lily's marble either. He thought it was boring. He wanted to keep his print marble. He did not want to share it with Lily. "Your marble is not better. It is dumb. It looks like a candy. I do not want to play with you. You are mean."
+
+Lily felt sad. She did not want to make Tom angry. She wanted to play with him. She liked his marbles too. She did not want to hurt his feelings. "I am sorry, Tom. I did not mean to be mean. Your marble is not silly. It is nice. It is different. Can we be friends again?"
+
+Tom looked at Lily and saw that she was sorry. He felt sorry too. He did not want to lose his friend. He liked her marbles too. He did not want to be rude. "I am sorry, Lily. I did not mean to be rude. Your marble is not dumb. It is pretty. It is bright. Can we share our marbles?"
+
+Lily and Tom smiled at each other and hugged. They decided to share their marbles and play together. They rolled them on the grass and tried to hit each other's marbles. They had fun with their print marble and their princess marble. They were happy.
+Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide and swing. They saw a big green thing with spikes. It was a cactus.
+
+"Look, a cactus!" Ben said. "I want to touch it."
+
+"No, Ben, don't touch it!" Mia said. "It will hurt you. The spikes are sharp."
+
+But Ben did not listen. He ran to the cactus and reached out his hand. He felt a prick on his finger. He cried out in pain.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben said. "The cactus bit me!"
+
+Mia ran to Ben and hugged him. She saw a drop of blood on his finger. She felt sad for Ben.
+
+"I'm sorry, Ben," Mia said. "Let me help you. We can go to the water fountain and wash your finger. Then we can put a band-aid on it."
+
+Ben nodded. He held Mia's hand and they walked to the water fountain. He washed his finger and Mia put a band-aid on it. She gave him a kiss.
+
+"Thank you, Mia," Ben said. "You are a good friend. I will not touch the cactus again."
+
+They smiled at each other and went back to play. They had fun in the park. They did not touch the cactus again.
+Lily liked to learn about history. She had many books with pictures of old things and people. She wanted to know more about them. She asked her mom and dad many questions.
+
+One day, Lily went to the museum with her mom. There were many things to see and touch. Lily was very happy. She saw a big dinosaur bone, a shiny sword, a colorful dress and a funny hat. She wanted to try them all.
+
+"Mom, can I wear the hat?" she asked.
+
+"No, Lily, that hat is very old and fragile. It belongs to the museum. You can look at it, but not touch it," her mom said.
+
+"But I want to wear it! It is so pretty!" Lily said. She was very noisy. She did not listen to her mom. She tried to grab the hat from the glass case.
+
+"Lily, stop! You are being very rude and naughty. You have to respect the history. These things are not toys. They are important and valuable. You can't demand to have them," her mom said. She was very angry. She pulled Lily away from the hat.
+
+Lily was very sad. She did not understand why she could not wear the hat. She cried and cried. She made a big scene. The other people in the museum looked at her and shook their heads.
+
+"Mom, I'm sorry. I just wanted to have fun. I like history. Please don't be mad at me," Lily said.
+
+Her mom sighed. She hugged Lily and wiped her tears.
+
+"I know, Lily, I know. I'm sorry too. I love you. But you have to learn to be polite and careful. History is fun, but it is also serious. You can enjoy it, but you have to respect it. Do you understand?" her mom said.
+
+Lily nodded. She said sorry to the museum lady who watched the hat. She said thank you to her mom for taking her to the museum. She learned a lesson that day. She still liked history, but she was more quiet and gentle. She was a good girl.
+Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One morning, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big hill. They want to roll down the hill.
+
+"Let's roll down the hill!" Tom says. "It will be fun!"
+
+"OK!" Sue says. "But be careful!"
+
+They run to the top of the hill. They lie down on the grass. They start to roll. They roll faster and faster. They feel the wind on their faces. They laugh and scream.
+
+They reach the bottom of the hill. They are dizzy and happy. They stand up and look at each other. They are covered in dirt and leaves.
+
+"That was fun!" Sue says. "Do you want to do it again?"
+
+Tom shakes his head. He feels weak. His tummy hurts. He wants to lie down.
+
+"No, thank you," he says. "I feel sick. I want to go home."
+
+Sue feels sorry for Tom. She gives him a hug. She helps him walk to his mom.
+
+"Mom, Tom feels sick," she says. "He rolled down the hill too much."
+
+Tom's mom looks at Tom. She sees his pale face and dirty clothes. She feels his forehead. He is warm.
+
+"Oh, poor Tom," she says. "You need some rest and water. Come on, let's go home."
+
+She picks up Tom and carries him to the car. She says goodbye to Sue and her mom.
+
+"Bye, Tom," Sue says. "I hope you feel better soon. I had fun with you."
+
+"Bye, Sue," Tom says. "Thank you for being my friend. I had fun with you too."
+
+They wave to each other. They go home. They hope to play again another day.
+Sara and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. Sara liked the swans. They had white feathers and long necks. She wanted to feed them some bread.
+
+"Mom, can I give bread to the swans?" Sara asked.
+
+"Sure, but be careful. Don't go too close to the water. And don't throw too much bread. The swans might get sick," Mom said.
+
+Sara nodded and took a piece of bread from Mom. She broke it into small bits and tossed them to the swans. The swans came closer and ate the bread. They made soft noises. Sara smiled.
+
+Ben saw a swan that was different from the others. It had black feathers and a red beak. It looked sad and lonely. It stayed away from the other swans.
+
+"Mom, why is that swan black?" Ben asked.
+
+"That's a black swan. It's very rare and special. It came from far away. Maybe it lost its family or friends," Mom said.
+
+"Can we help it?" Ben asked.
+
+"I don't know, Ben. Maybe it just needs some time to feel at home," Mom said.
+
+Ben felt sorry for the black swan. He wanted to make it happy. He took a piece of bread and walked slowly to the black swan. He held out his hand and said softly, "Hello, black swan. Do you want some bread?"
+
+The black swan looked at Ben. It was scared at first, but then it saw the bread and the kind smile. It moved closer and took the bread from Ben's hand. It ate the bread and made a soft noise. It looked at Ben with gratitude.
+
+Ben smiled back and said, "You're welcome, black swan. You're very beautiful. Do you want to be my friend?"
+
+The black swan nodded and followed Ben to the edge of the pond. It met Sara and Mom. They gave it more bread and petted it gently. The black swan felt happy and safe. It made friends with the other swans. It felt like it belonged.
+
+Mom said, "Look, Ben. You helped restore the black swan's happiness. You're very kind and brave."
+
+Ben felt proud and happy. He hugged the black swan and said, "I'm glad you're happy, black swan. You're my friend."
+
+The black swan hugged Ben back and said, "Thank you, Ben. You're my friend too."
+
+They all enjoyed the sunny day at the park. They saw the ducks and the swans swim and play in the pond. They felt the warm breeze and the hot sun on their skin. They had a lot of fun.
+Lila liked to wander by the sea. She liked to see the big waves and the birds and the shells. Sometimes she saw big fish that jumped out of the water. They were called whales. Lila wanted to see a whale up close.
+
+One day, Lila wandered too far from her mom and dad. She saw a big rock that looked like a whale. She ran to the rock and climbed on it. She pretended to ride the whale and talk to it. She said, "Hello, whale. You are so big and nice. Can you take me for a ride?"
+
+But the rock was not a whale. It was a rock. And the tide was coming in. The water got higher and higher around the rock. Lila got scared. She cried, "Help! Help! I'm stuck on the rock!"
+
+Her mom and dad heard her cry. They ran to the water and saw Lila on the rock. They waved and shouted, "Lila, stay there! We're coming to get you!"
+
+They found a boat and rowed to the rock. They lifted Lila off the rock and hugged her. They said, "Lila, you are safe now. But you were very foolish. You should never wander away from us. And you should never climb on rocks in the water. They are not whales. They are dangerous."
+
+Lila was sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom and dad. I was foolish. I wanted to see a whale. But I learned my lesson. Rocks are not whales. And I will never wander away from you again."
+One day, a little girl named Mia woke up early. She saw the sun rise in the sky. It was bright and warm. She smiled and jumped out of bed. She wanted to hug her mom and dad.
+
+She ran to their room and opened the door. But they were not there. She saw a note on the pillow. It said: "We went to work. We love you. Be good and have fun. See you soon."
+
+Mia felt sad. She wanted to hug her mom and dad. She missed them. She went to the kitchen. She saw her grandma. She was making breakfast. She had a kind and wise face.
+
+"Good morning, Mia," her grandma said. "You are up early. Do you want some pancakes?"
+
+Mia nodded. She liked pancakes. She walked to her grandma and gave her a big hug. She felt better.
+
+"Thank you, grandma," she said. "You are the best. I love you."
+
+"I love you too, Mia," her grandma said. "You are a sweet and smart girl. Now, let's eat and then we can play. How does that sound?"
+
+Mia smiled. She was happy. She had her grandma. She knew her mom and dad would come back soon. She ate her pancakes and then played with her grandma. She had a good day.
+Tom and Lily are in school. They like to learn new things and play with their friends. But they do not like Mr. Brown, the elderly teacher. He is always angry and shouts at them.
+
+One day, Mr. Brown writes some words on the blackboard. He tells the children to copy them in their books. Tom and Lily do not know some of the words. They ask Mr. Brown for help. But he does not help them. He says they are lazy and stupid.
+
+Tom and Lily feel sad and angry. They want to make Mr. Brown go away. They have an idea. They wait until Mr. Brown turns his back to the blackboard. Then they sneak up behind him. Tom kicks him in the leg. Lily kicks him in the other leg. Mr. Brown falls down and drops his chalk.
+
+The children laugh and clap. Mr. Brown gets up and rubs his legs. He is very angry. He points at Tom and Lily and says:
+
+"You two are very naughty! Go to the head teacher's office right now!"
+
+Tom and Lily run out of the classroom. They are not scared of the head teacher. They are happy. They think they have taught Mr. Brown a lesson. They high-five each other and smile.
+Sam and Mia like to play with rockets. They have many rockets of different colors and sizes. They pretend to fly to the moon and the stars with their rockets.
+
+One day, they find a big rocket in the park. It is red and shiny and has a loud noise. Sam and Mia want to play with it, but they do not know who it belongs to.
+
+"Can we play with this rocket?" Sam asks Mia.
+
+"I do not know. Maybe it is someone else's rocket. Maybe they will be angry if we touch it." Mia says.
+
+Sam and Mia look around, but they do not see anyone. They think the rocket is alone and sad. They decide to play with it and make it happy.
+
+They push the rocket and make it roll on the grass. They climb on the rocket and pretend to be astronauts. They laugh and have fun with the rocket.
+
+But then, they hear a harsh voice behind them.
+
+"Hey, what are you doing with my rocket? Get off it right now!" The voice says.
+
+Sam and Mia turn around and see a big man with a frown. He is wearing a helmet and a suit. He is the owner of the rocket.
+
+Sam and Mia are scared. They jump off the rocket and run away. They say sorry to the man, but he does not hear them. He is too busy checking his rocket for damage.
+
+Sam and Mia go back to their home. They hug their own rockets and say they love them. They do not want to play with big rockets anymore. They are too harsh.
+Mark was a youth who liked to draw. He had many cheap pens and pencils that he used to make pictures on paper. He drew animals, cars, houses, and anything he could think of. He was very happy when he drew.
+
+One day, he went to the park with his mom. He saw a big wall that was white and blank. He thought it would be a good place to draw. He took out his cheap pen and started to make a big picture of a lion on the wall.
+
+"Mark, what are you doing?" his mom asked. She saw him mark the wall with his pen. She was angry and scared. She ran to him and took away his pen. "You can't draw on the wall, Mark. That is bad. You will get in trouble. The wall is not yours. It belongs to someone else. You have to ask before you draw on something that is not yours."
+
+Mark did not understand. He was sad and confused. He liked his picture of the lion. He did not mean to be bad. He just wanted to draw. He said, "But mom, I like to draw. The wall was white and blank. It needed a picture. I wanted to make it pretty. Why is that bad?"
+
+His mom hugged him and said, "I know you like to draw, Mark. And your picture is very pretty. But you can't draw on the wall, because it is not polite. You have to respect other people's things. You can draw on paper, or on a board, or on a canvas, but not on the wall. Do you understand?"
+
+Mark nodded. He understood. He said, "I'm sorry, mom. I won't draw on the wall again. Can I keep my picture?"
+
+His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can keep your picture. But we have to clean the wall. Come on, let's go get some water and a cloth. And next time, ask me before you draw on something, okay?"
+
+Mark agreed. He learned his lesson. He still liked to draw, but he only drew on things that he could. He was a good youth.
+Anna loved to look at the stars. She had a big book with pictures of the stars and planets. She wanted to learn more about the universe. She asked her mom if she could go to the museum. Her mom said yes, but they had to wait for dad to come home.
+
+At the museum, Anna saw many things that made her happy. She saw a big dinosaur skeleton, a colorful fish tank, and a shiny rocket. But her favorite thing was the display of the solar system. It had a big yellow ball for the sun, and smaller balls for the planets. They were hanging from the ceiling with wires. Anna wanted to touch them, but her mom said no.
+
+"Mom, why can't I touch them?" Anna asked.
+
+"Because they are not toys, Anna. They are models. They show us how the universe looks like. They are very delicate and expensive. If you touch them, you might break them or make them fall," her mom explained.
+
+"But I want to see them closer. They are so pretty and interesting," Anna said.
+
+"I know, sweetie. But you have to respect the rules of the museum. You can look at them from here, or use the binoculars. See, there are some on the wall. You can borrow them and see the planets better," her mom suggested.
+
+Anna nodded. She took a pair of binoculars and looked at the display. She saw the red ball for Mars, the ringed ball for Saturn, and the blue ball for Earth. She felt a spark of wonder in her heart. She wished she could go to space and see the real planets. She decided to be an astronaut when she grew up. She wanted to be independent and explore the universe. She smiled and thanked her mom for taking her to the museum. She had a lot of fun and learned a lot. She hoped to come back soon.
+Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They see many trees and flowers and birds. They run and jump and laugh.
+
+"Look, Tom!" Mia says. "I find a big leaf. It is green and yellow and red. It is so pretty!"
+
+Tom runs to Mia and sees the leaf. He likes it too. He says, "Can I have it, Mia? Please?"
+
+Mia thinks for a moment. She says, "OK, Tom. You can have it. But first, you have to count with me. How many leaves do we see on the ground?"
+
+Tom and Mia look around. They see many leaves on the ground. Some are big, some are small, some are brown, some are orange. They start to count.
+
+"One, two, three, four, five..." Tom says.
+
+"Six, seven, eight, nine, ten..." Mia says.
+
+They keep counting until they reach twenty. They are very good at counting. They clap their hands and smile.
+
+"Here, Tom. You can have the big leaf. You count very well," Mia says.
+
+"Thank you, Mia. You are very kind. You count very well too," Tom says.
+
+They hug each other and hold the big leaf. They are very happy. They go to show their leaf to their mom and dad. They are proud of their leaf and their counting.
+Lily and Sam were friends. They liked to play with toys. Lily had a doll and Sam had a car. One day, they wanted to try something new.
+
+"Can I play with your car?" Lily asked Sam.
+
+"OK, but can I play with your doll?" Sam asked Lily.
+
+They agreed to trade their toys. They gave each other their toys and said thank you. They had fun playing with the new toys.
+
+But after a while, they missed their old toys. Lily wanted her doll back and Sam wanted his car back.
+
+"Can we trade back?" Lily asked Sam.
+
+"OK, I like my car more," Sam said.
+
+They accepted to trade back their toys. They gave each other their toys and said sorry. They were happy to have their old toys again.
+
+They hugged and smiled. They were still friends. They learned that trading was cool, but keeping was better.
+Lily and Tom were playing with blocks. They wanted to make a big tower. They put one block on top of another. They were careful not to make the tower fall.
+
+"Look, Lily, we almost complete the tower!" Tom said.
+
+"Yes, Tom, it is very high!" Lily said.
+
+But then, Ben came. Ben was clumsy. He did not see the tower. He bumped into it with his foot. The tower crashed to the floor. The blocks flew everywhere.
+
+"Ben, you are so clumsy!" Lily and Tom shouted.
+
+"Sorry, sorry, sorry!" Ben said. He felt bad. He wanted to help Lily and Tom.
+
+"Let's make the tower again," Lily said. "But this time, let's do it in the corner, where Ben can't reach it."
+
+"OK, Lily," Tom said. "But hurry, it is cold in here. I want to go inside and have some hot chocolate."
+
+Lily and Tom picked up the blocks and moved to the corner. They started to build the tower again. Ben watched them. He wished he could join them. He was cold and lonely. He decided to say sorry again.
+
+"Lily, Tom, can I play with you?" he asked. "I am very sorry for breaking your tower. I will be careful this time. Please, can I be your friend?"
+
+Lily and Tom looked at Ben. They saw that he was sad. They felt sorry for him too.
+
+"OK, Ben, you can play with us," Lily said. "But you have to be very careful. And you have to share the blocks."
+
+"Thank you, Lily, thank you, Tom," Ben said. He smiled. He was happy. He went to the corner and joined them. They gave him some blocks. He helped them to complete the tower. They were careful not to make it fall.
+
+They completed the tower. It was very high. They were proud of their work. They cheered.
+
+"Yay, we did it!" they said.
+
+They hugged each other. They were friends. They were warm. They went inside and had some hot chocolate. They were happy.
+Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a snowman with a hat, a carrot nose and a scarf. The scarf is red and long.
+
+A fat cat sees the scarf. He likes the scarf. He wants to take the scarf. He jumps on the snowman and pulls the scarf with his teeth.
+
+"Hey, stop!" Tom says. He runs to the snowman. He urges the cat to let go of the scarf. "That is our scarf. You cannot have it."
+
+But the cat does not listen. He runs away with the scarf. He is fast and sneaky.
+
+"Oh no!" Sue says. She is sad. She likes the scarf. She made it with her mom. "What can we do?"
+
+Tom thinks. He has an idea. He sees a sled. He says to Sue, "Come on, let's chase the cat. We can use the sled. Maybe we can get the scarf back."
+
+Sue nods. She agrees. They get on the sled. They slide down the hill. They follow the cat. They hope they can catch him. They want their scarf back.
+Lily wanted to print a picture for her mom. She had drawn a big heart with crayons and wrote "I love you" on it. She asked her dad to help her print it on the computer.
+
+"Okay, Lily, let's print your picture. First, we need to scan it with this machine. Then, we need to click on this button. And then, we need to wait for the printer to make your picture on paper." Dad explained.
+
+Lily watched as her dad put her picture on the scanner and clicked on the button. She heard a beep and saw her picture on the screen. She smiled and clapped her hands.
+
+"Good job, Lily! Now, let's go to the printer and get your picture." Dad said.
+
+They walked to the printer, but it was not working. It was making a loud noise and flashing a red light.
+
+"Oh no, what's wrong with the printer?" Dad asked.
+
+He looked at the printer and saw a message on the screen. It said "Paper jam. Open the lock and remove the paper."
+
+Dad tried to open the lock, but it was stuck. He pulled and pushed, but it did not move.
+
+"I'm sorry, Lily, the printer is broken. The lock is not working. We can't get your picture." Dad said.
+
+Lily felt sad and anxious. She wanted to give her picture to her mom. She started to cry.
+
+"Don't cry, Lily. It's okay. We can try something else. How about we take a photo of your picture and send it to mom's phone? She will still see it and love it." Dad suggested.
+
+Lily stopped crying and nodded. She wiped her tears and smiled.
+
+"Okay, dad. Let's do that. Thank you for helping me." Lily said.
+
+Dad hugged Lily and took a photo of her picture. He sent it to mom's phone and showed it to Lily.
+
+"Look, Lily, your picture is on mom's phone. She will see it soon and be very happy. You are a great artist and a sweet daughter." Dad said.
+
+Lily felt proud and happy. She hugged dad and said "I love you, dad. You are the best."
+Tom and Mia were hungry. They wanted to eat rice for lunch. Mom gave them a big bowl of rice and two spoons. She said, "Be careful, the rice is hot. Don't spill it on the floor."
+
+Tom and Mia nodded. They sat on the table and started to eat. Tom liked the rice. He ate it fast. Mia liked the rice too. She ate it slow. She wanted to make it last.
+
+Tom saw that Mia still had some rice in her bowl. He wanted more rice. He reached for Mia's bowl. He said, "Give me some rice. You are too slow."
+
+Mia did not like that. She said, "No, this is my rice. You ate yours already. Go away."
+
+Tom did not listen. He grabbed Mia's bowl. He tried to take it from her. Mia held on to her bowl. She did not let go. They pulled and pulled. The bowl flew in the air. The rice fell out. It landed on their heads, their clothes, and the floor.
+
+Mom heard the noise. She came to the table. She saw the mess. She was angry. She said, "What are you doing? You are so ignorant. You wasted the rice. You made a mess. You have to clean it up. And no more rice for you today."
+
+Tom and Mia felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were hungry. We wanted more rice."
+
+Mom said, "You should have asked nicely. You should have shared. You should have been careful. Now you have to learn your lesson. Go to your room. And take a bath. You are dirty."
+
+Tom and Mia went to their room. They took a bath. They were sad. They wished they had not fought over the rice. They wished they had been nice to each other. They wished they had not been ignorant.
+Sara loves to ride her bike. She likes to go fast and feel the wind on her face. She likes to see the trees and the flowers and the birds. She thinks riding her bike is a wonder.
+
+One day, Sara wants to ride her bike to the park. She asks her mom if she can go. Her mom says no. She says it is too far and too dangerous. She says Sara can ride her bike in the yard or on the sidewalk.
+
+But Sara is stubborn. She does not listen to her mom. She waits until her mom is busy in the kitchen. Then she sneaks out of the house with her bike. She rides on the street, not on the sidewalk. She does not look for cars or stop signs. She only looks for the park.
+
+She rides and rides until she sees the park. She is happy. She sees the swings and the slide and the sandbox. She wants to play with the other kids. She leaves her bike on the grass and runs to the playground.
+
+But then she hears a loud honk. She turns around and sees a big truck. The truck is coming fast. The truck is heading for her bike. Sara is scared. She screams.
+
+"Mommy! Mommy! Help!"
+
+Her mom hears her scream. She runs out of the house and sees the truck and the bike. She is scared too. She runs to the street and waves her arms. She yells at the truck driver.
+
+"Stop! Stop! Please stop!"
+
+The truck driver sees her mom and the bike. He slams on the brakes. He stops just in time. He does not hit the bike. He does not hit Sara or her mom. He is sorry. He says he did not see the bike. He says he is glad no one is hurt.
+
+Sara runs to her mom and hugs her. She is sorry too. She says she did not listen to her mom. She says she was stubborn. She says she will never ride her bike on the street again. She says she loves her mom.
+
+Her mom hugs her back. She is relieved. She says she loves Sara too. She says she is glad Sara is safe. She says she is proud of Sara for telling the truth. She says they can go to the park together, but only if they walk and hold hands.
+
+Sara agrees. She says she likes to walk with her mom. She says walking is a wonder too. She says she still loves to ride her bike, but only in the yard or on the sidewalk. She says she will always listen to her mom.
+
+They walk to the park and play with the other kids. They have fun. They are happy. They are a wonder.
+Lily and Ben are jolly. They like to go to the beach with Mom and Dad. They play in the sand and make castles. They splash in the water and look for shells. They see a big boat and wave to the people.
+
+"Look, Lily, a boat!" Ben says.
+
+"I see it, Ben. It is very big. Do you think they can talk to us?" Lily asks.
+
+"Maybe. Let's say hello to them. Hello, boat people!" Ben shouts.
+
+"Hello, boat people!" Lily shouts too.
+
+The people on the boat hear them and smile. They wave back and shout hello too. They are jolly too.
+
+Lily and Ben are happy. They talk to the boat people for a while. Then they go back to play with Mom and Dad. They have a lot of fun at the beach. They are jolly.
+Lily and Max liked to play with their toy cars. They had many cars of different colors and sizes. They made roads and bridges with their blocks and zoomed their cars on them. They had fun making noises and pretending to be drivers.
+
+One day, they found a big bottle of oil in the garage. They wondered what it was for. They opened the bottle and poured some oil on the floor. It was slippery and shiny. They thought it would make their cars go faster.
+
+They took their cars and dipped them in the oil. Then they zoomed them on the floor. The cars slid and spun and crashed. They laughed and cheered. They made a big mess.
+
+Mom came into the garage and saw the oil and the cars. She was not happy. She said, "What are you doing? You made a big mess. Oil is not for playing. It is for the car engine. It helps the car run well. You need to clean up and put your cars away."
+
+Lily and Max felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We did not know. We wanted to make our cars go faster. We will clean up and put our cars away."
+
+Mom gave them a cloth and a bucket of water. They wiped the oil from the floor and their cars. They put their cars in a box. They tried to be organized and sort them by color and size. They said, "We will not play with oil again. We will be careful with our cars. We love our cars."
+
+Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "I love you, too. You are good children. You learned something new today. Oil is important, but not for playing. Next time, ask me before you use something you do not know. Now, let's go and have a snack."
+Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their bikes. They liked to go fast and make loud noises. They saw a big hill and wanted to go up and down. They pedaled hard and felt the wind in their hair.
+
+But when they got to the top, Lily felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to hold it in, but she could not. She sneezed very loud and very hard. She sneezed so hard that she lost her balance and fell off her bike. She scraped her knee and started to cry.
+
+Ben saw what happened and quickly got off his bike. He ran to Lily and helped her up. He saw the blood on her knee and said, "Oh no, Lily, are you okay? That was a big sneeze!"
+
+Lily sniffled and nodded. She said, "It hurt, Ben. My nose and my knee hurt."
+
+Ben hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. Here, take my tire. You can use it to wipe your nose and your knee. It will make you feel better."
+
+Lily took the tire and did what Ben said. She wiped her nose and her knee with the tire. It was dirty and smelly, but it was soft and warm. She felt a little better. She smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I'm grateful for you."
+
+Ben smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Lily. You are a good friend too. I'm grateful for you too. Come on, let's go down the hill together. But be careful, don't sneeze again!"
+
+They got on their bikes and went down the hill together. They laughed and had fun. They forgot about the sneeze and the scrape. They were happy and grateful.
+Lily was sick. She had a bad cough and a sore throat. Mommy gave her some medicine to make her feel better. But Lily did not like the medicine. It was bitter and yucky.
+
+"Please, Lily, you have to take your medicine," Mommy said. "It will help you get well soon."
+
+Lily shook her head. She did not want to open her mouth. She closed her lips tight. She made a face.
+
+Mommy sighed. She knew Lily was scared of the medicine. She tried to be gentle and patient. She said, "How about this, Lily? If you take your medicine, I will read you a story. Your favorite story, about the modest mouse and the big lion. Do you remember that story?"
+
+Lily loved that story. She nodded. She opened her mouth a little bit. Mommy gave her a spoonful of medicine. Lily swallowed it quickly. She made a face again. But she did not spit it out.
+
+"Good girl, Lily!" Mommy said. "You are very brave and modest. Now, let's go to your bed and read the story. Maybe you will feel better after a nap."
+
+Lily smiled. She hugged Mommy. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you. And I love the story."
+
+Mommy smiled back. She said, "I love you too, Lily. And I love the story too. Come on, let's go." She carried Lily to her bed. She tucked her in. She opened the book. She began to read. Lily listened. She felt sleepy. She closed her eyes. She dreamed of the modest mouse and the big lion.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is red and has a black bow on its head. The dog is very friendly and wags its tail.
+
+"Hello, dog!" Anna says. "You are very pretty. Can I pet you?"
+
+The dog nods and licks Anna's hand. Anna smiles and pets the dog's fur. Ben is not so sure. He thinks the dog's teeth are too big and sharp.
+
+"Anna, be careful!" Ben says. "The dog might bite you!"
+
+The dog hears Ben and barks. He does not like Ben's words. He shows his teeth and growls.
+
+"Ben, don't be scared!" Anna says. "The dog is nice. He just wants to play. Look, he is bowing to you. That means he is sorry and wants to be your friend."
+
+Ben looks at the dog. The dog is bowing his head and wagging his tail. He does not look angry anymore. He looks cute and funny.
+
+"Really?" Ben says. "OK, I will try. Hello, dog. I am sorry too. Can I pet you?"
+
+The dog nods and licks Ben's hand. Ben smiles and pets the dog's bow. Anna and Ben are happy. They have a new friend. The dog is happy too. He has two new friends. They play in the park until it is time to go home.
+Mia and Leo were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with many toys and flowers. Mia liked to make things with her blocks and dolls. She was very organized and always put her toys in the right place. Leo liked to run and jump and explore. He was very curious and always looked for new things.
+
+One day, they saw a big bird in the sky. It was flying east, where the sun came up. Mia and Leo wanted to see where it was going. They asked their mom if they could follow the bird.
+
+"Can we go east, mom?" Mia said.
+
+"Can we see the bird, mom?" Leo said.
+
+Mom looked at the bird and smiled. She nodded and said, "Yes, you can go east, but not too far. Stay where I can see you. And be careful of the road and the cars."
+
+Mia and Leo nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you, mom." They ran after the bird, holding hands. They saw the bird land on a big tree. They wanted to get closer, but they remembered what mom said. They stopped at the edge of the yard and looked at the bird.
+
+The bird was very pretty. It had blue and green feathers and a long tail. It made a loud sound, like a whistle. Mia and Leo tried to whistle back, but they could not. The bird looked at them and tilted its head. It seemed to say, "Hello, little ones. Do you want to play?"
+
+Mia and Leo smiled and nodded. They waved their hands and said, "Hello, bird. We want to play. You are very pretty. What is your name?"
+
+The bird whistled again and said, "My name is Coco. I am a parrot. I can talk and sing and fly. Do you want to hear me sing?"
+
+Mia and Leo nodded and said, "Yes, please. We want to hear you sing. Can you sing a song we know?"
+
+Coco nodded and said, "Yes, I can. I can sing a song you know. Listen to me." Then Coco sang a song that Mia and Leo knew. It was a song about the alphabet. Mia and Leo sang along with Coco. They had fun and learned new words.
+
+Mom watched them from the window and smiled. She was happy that Mia and Leo made a new friend. She was proud that they were so organized and curious. She hoped they would always stay that way.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to observe things. They observe birds, flowers, cars, and stars. They observe with their eyes, ears, and noses.
+
+One day, they go to the market with Mom. They see many things to observe. They see fruits, vegetables, bread, cheese, and fish. They see people, dogs, bikes, and carts. They observe everything with curiosity.
+
+Mom stops at a stall. She buys some olives. Anna and Ben have never seen olives before. They are small, round, and green or black. They have a hole in the middle. Mom says they are tasty and healthy.
+
+"Can we try one?" Anna asks.
+
+"Sure, here you go," Mom says. She gives them each an olive.
+
+Anna and Ben observe the olives. They smell them. They touch them. They put them in their mouths.
+
+Anna makes a face. She spits out the olive. She does not like it. It is sour and bitter.
+
+Ben makes a face too. He spits out the olive. He does not like it either. It is salty and oily.
+
+"Yuck!" they say together.
+
+Mom laughs. She says, "That's okay. Olives are unusual. Some people like them, some people don't. You can observe them, but you don't have to eat them."
+
+Anna and Ben nod. They decide to observe something else. They see a man playing a guitar. They go to listen. They like the music. It is sweet and happy.
+Anna and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat some cake. Mom said they could have some cake after dinner. But dinner was not ready yet.
+
+Anna had an idea. She saw a fork on the table. She said to Ben, "Let's take the fork and get some cake. Mom will not see us."
+
+Ben was not sure. He said, "But Mom said no. She will be mad if we take the cake. We should wait."
+
+Anna said, "Don't be scared. I will be quick. You can trust me. I will get some cake for you too."
+
+Ben wanted some cake. He said, "Okay. But be careful."
+
+Anna took the fork and went to the kitchen. She saw the cake on the counter. It looked yummy. She used the fork to cut a big piece. She put it on a plate. She cut another piece for Ben. She was happy.
+
+But then she heard Mom coming. She said, "Oh no! Mom is here. What do I do?"
+
+She hid the plate under the table. She ran back to Ben. She said, "Here is your cake. Eat it fast. Mom is coming."
+
+Ben took the cake. He said, "Thank you. But where is your cake?"
+
+Anna said, "It is under the table. I will get it later."
+
+Mom came into the room. She saw Anna and Ben. She said, "What are you doing? Are you ready for dinner?"
+
+Anna and Ben said, "Yes, Mom. We are ready."
+
+Mom said, "Good. Let's go to the kitchen. I have a surprise for you."
+
+Anna and Ben followed Mom. They saw the cake on the counter. It had a big hole in it. Mom said, "Look! I made a cake for you. But someone took some of it. Who did that?"
+
+Anna and Ben looked at each other. They felt bad. They said, "We did, Mom. We are sorry. We were hungry. We used the fork to get some cake."
+
+Mom said, "Oh, Anna and Ben. That was not nice. You should not take things without asking. You should wait for your turn. You should not lie to me. You should trust me. I love you and I want to share with you. But you have to follow the rules."
+
+Anna and Ben said, "We are sorry, Mom. We love you too. We will not do it again. Can we still have some cake?"
+
+Mom said, "Yes, you can. But only a small piece. And you have to eat your dinner first. And you have to wash the fork. It is dirty."
+
+Anna and Ben said, "Okay, Mom. Thank you. You are the best."
+
+Mom said, "You are welcome. You are my sweeties. Come on, let's eat. The cake will be available later."
+Anna liked to cook with her mom. They made cakes and pies and cookies. Anna helped to stir and pour and mix. She loved the smell of the oven and the taste of the batter.
+
+One day, mom said, "Anna, today we are going to cook something special. It is a reward for being a good girl. Do you know what it is?" Anna shook her head. She was curious and excited.
+
+Mom smiled and said, "It is a pizza! You can choose what you want to put on it. Cheese, ham, pineapple, mushrooms, anything you like." Anna clapped her hands. She liked pizza very much. She said, "I want cheese and ham and pineapple, please."
+
+Mom nodded and said, "Okay, let's make the dough first. We need flour, water, yeast, and salt. Can you help me measure and knead?" Anna nodded and said, "Yes, mom, I can help." They worked together to make a soft and smooth dough. Then they put it in a bowl and covered it with a cloth. Mom said, "We have to wait for the dough to rise. It will become bigger and fluffier."
+
+Anna waited patiently. She played with her toys and read her books. She checked the dough every now and then. She saw it grow and fill the bowl. She was happy and proud. Mom said, "The dough is ready. Now we can roll it and shape it and put it on a tray. Then we can add the sauce and the toppings." Anna helped to spread the sauce and sprinkle the cheese and ham and pineapple. She made a smiley face with the pineapple pieces. She said, "Look, mom, it is a happy pizza."
+
+Mom said, "It is a very attractive pizza. You did a great job, Anna. Now we have to bake it in the oven. It will be hot and crispy and yummy." They put the pizza in the oven and set the timer. They waited for the beep. They smelled the cheese and the ham and the pineapple. They were hungry and eager.
+
+The timer beeped. Mom said, "The pizza is done. Let's take it out and cut it and eat it. It is our reward for cooking together." Anna said, "Yes, mom, let's eat it. It is our reward and our treat." They took the pizza out and cut it and ate it. It was hot and crispy and yummy. They enjoyed every bite. They smiled and hugged. They said, "We love pizza and we love each other."
+Lily and Ben wanted to bake a cake for their mom's birthday. They asked their dad to help them. He said yes, but they had to be careful and follow the recipe.
+
+They mixed flour, sugar, eggs, and butter in a big bowl. Then they poured the batter into a round pan. Dad put the pan in the oven and set the timer. Lily and Ben waited and watched.
+
+When the timer beeped, Dad took the cake out of the oven. It was golden and smelled yummy. He let it cool on a rack. Then he gave Lily and Ben some jelly and a knife. They spread the jelly on top of the cake. It was red and sticky.
+
+"Now we need to decorate the cake," Dad said. "Do you have any ideas?"
+
+Lily and Ben looked around the kitchen. They saw some sprinkles, some nuts, some raisins, and some candy. They were very creative. They made a face on the cake with the sprinkles, nuts, raisins, and candy. They gave the cake a big smile and two eyes. They also wrote "Happy Birthday Mom" with the candy.
+
+They were very proud of their cake. They put it on a plate and covered it with a cloth. They waited for Mom to come home. When she did, they surprised her with the cake. She was very happy and hugged them.
+
+"Thank you, Lily and Ben," she said. "This is the most beautiful and delicious cake I ever had. You are very sweet and creative. I love you very much."
+Anna and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They found a big cardboard box and some pots and spoons. They decided to make a pretend soup.
+
+Anna put the cardboard box on the floor and said, "This is our stove. We need to stir the soup so it does not burn." She gave Ben a pot and a spoon.
+
+Ben put some water and some toys in the pot. He said, "This is our soup. It has carrots and potatoes and chicken. It is very yummy." He stirred the pot with the spoon.
+
+Anna found some paper and crayons. She said, "We need to make a menu. We can draw what we have in our soup." She took a bright yellow crayon and drew a carrot. She took a bright green crayon and drew a potato. She took a bright red crayon and drew a chicken.
+
+Ben looked at the menu and said, "Wow, that looks good. Can I have some soup, please?" He pretended to taste the soup and said, "Mmm, this is the best soup ever. You are a great cook, Anna."
+
+Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a great helper. We make a good team." They hugged and laughed. They had fun playing in the kitchen.
+Lily and Tom were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. They were having fun and making noises with their mouths.
+
+Suddenly, they felt the floor shake. The blocks fell down and the pictures on the wall moved. Lily and Tom were scared. They did not know what was happening. They ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen.
+
+"Mom, mom, what is that?" Lily asked, holding her mom's leg.
+
+"It's an earthquake, sweetie. It's when the earth moves and makes a big noise. Don't worry, it will be over soon. Come here, let me hug you," mom said, picking up Lily and Tom and holding them close.
+
+They heard a loud clap outside. They looked out the window and saw a flash of light and a dark cloud. It started to rain hard. The sky was gloomy and gray.
+
+"Mom, what is that?" Tom asked, pointing at the window.
+
+"It's thunder and lightning, honey. It's when the clouds make a big noise and a bright light. Sometimes they come after an earthquake. They are not dangerous, but they can be loud and scary. Do you want to sing a song to make them go away?" mom asked, smiling at Tom and Lily.
+
+"Yes, yes, let's sing a song!" Lily and Tom said, nodding their heads.
+
+Mom started to sing a song they knew. It was about a happy sun and a rainbow. Lily and Tom joined in. They sang louder and louder, until they could not hear the thunder and lightning anymore. They felt better and happier. They hugged their mom and thanked her for making them feel safe. Mom kissed them and told them she loved them. They decided to play with their blocks again, but this time, they built a house for their mom. They were glad the earthquake was over. They hoped the sun would come out soon.
+Tom and Lily were bored. They wanted to go outside and play, but it was raining. The rain made a lot of noise on the roof and the windows. They could not hear the TV or the radio.
+
+"Can we have some candy?" Tom asked Mom.
+
+"No, you had enough candy yesterday. Candy is not good for you if you eat too much. You will get a tummy ache," Mom said.
+
+"But we are hungry and bored. There is nothing to do inside," Lily said.
+
+Mom thought for a moment. She had an idea. She went to the kitchen and came back with a big bowl of popcorn and some juice.
+
+"Here, you can have some popcorn and juice. It is a healthy snack. And you can also play a game with me. How about we play I spy?" Mom said.
+
+Tom and Lily smiled. They liked popcorn and juice. They also liked playing I spy. They forgot about the rain and the candy. They sat on the couch with Mom and took turns spying things in the room.
+
+"I spy something red," Tom said.
+
+"Is it the pillow?" Lily guessed.
+
+"No, it is not the pillow," Tom said.
+
+"Is it the book?" Mom guessed.
+
+"Yes, it is the book. You are right, Mom. Your turn," Tom said.
+
+They played I spy until the rain stopped. Then they put on their coats and boots and went outside to jump in the puddles. They had fun and were not bored anymore.
+Tom and Mia love to play with animals. They have a dog, a cat, and a hamster. The dog is big and hairy. The cat is small and soft. The hamster is tiny and fuzzy. They like to pet them and feed them and give them names.
+
+One day, Tom and Mia get a letter from their grandma. She says she has a surprise for them. She says she will send them a new animal to play with. Tom and Mia are very excited. They wonder what kind of animal it will be.
+
+"Maybe it is a bird," Tom says. "I like birds. They can sing and fly and make nests."
+
+"Maybe it is a fish," Mia says. "I like fish. They can swim and splash and have scales."
+
+They wait and wait for the animal to come. They look out the window every day. They ask their mom and dad when it will arrive.
+
+Finally, the doorbell rings. Tom and Mia run to the door. They see a big box with holes in it. They hear a noise inside. They open the box and see a hairy animal. It has long ears, a fluffy tail, and a pink nose. It is a rabbit!
+
+"Wow!" Tom and Mia say. "Thank you, grandma! We love our new animal!"
+
+They take the rabbit out of the box and hug it. It is soft and warm and friendly. They name it Hoppy. They show it to their dog, their cat, and their hamster. They make a home for it in their room. They feed it carrots and lettuce and water. They play with it every day. They are very happy with their new animal.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a purple ball and a purple bike. They take turns to kick the ball and ride the bike.
+
+One day, they are hungry. They want to eat something. They see a man with a big bag. He is selling sandwiches. They run to the man and ask for sandwiches.
+
+"Hello, little ones. What kind of sandwiches do you want?" the man says.
+
+"I want a cheese sandwich, please," Lily says.
+
+"I want a ham sandwich, please," Ben says.
+
+The man smiles and gives them their sandwiches. They pay him with their coins. They thank him and go to a bench. They sit down and open their sandwiches.
+
+But something is wrong. Lily's sandwich is not cheese. It is peanut butter and jelly. And Ben's sandwich is not ham. It is tuna and cucumber. They do not like these sandwiches. They make faces and say, "Yuck!"
+
+They look at each other and have an idea. They swap their sandwiches. Lily gives her peanut butter and jelly sandwich to Ben. Ben gives his tuna and cucumber sandwich to Lily. They take a bite and smile. They like these sandwiches. They say, "Yum!"
+
+They finish their sandwiches and drink some water. They are happy and full. They go back to their purple ball and purple bike. They play some more in the park. They have fun. They are friends.
+Lily and Sam were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman.
+
+"Let's measure how tall he is!" Sam said. He ran to the shed and got a long stick. He brought it back to the snowman. "Can you hold this, Lily?" he asked.
+
+Lily took the stick and put it next to the snowman. Sam looked at the stick and the snowman. He frowned. "He is too short!" he said. "We need more snow!"
+
+Lily and Sam started to roll more snowballs. They piled them on top of the snowman. They made him taller and taller. They laughed and had fun.
+
+Suddenly, they heard a loud voice. It was their mom. "Lily! Sam! Come inside! It's time for lunch!" she called.
+
+Lily and Sam dropped their snowballs and ran to the house. They were hungry and cold. They waved goodbye to their snowman.
+
+"Don't worry, Mr. Snowman!" Lily said. "We will come back and play with you later!"
+
+"Yes, we will!" Sam said. "And you will not melt! You will freeze and stay here!"
+
+They smiled and went inside. They had a new friend in the snow.
+Sara liked to skip. She skipped to school, she skipped in the park, she skipped at home. She skipped when she was happy, she skipped when she was sad, she skipped when she was bored. She skipped all the time.
+
+One day, she saw a bright red drum in a shop window. She stopped skipping and looked at the drum. She wanted to play the drum. She wanted to make loud noises with the drum. She wanted to have the drum.
+
+She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, mom, can I have the drum? Please, please, please?"
+
+Her mom looked at the drum and said, "No, Sara, you can't have the drum. The drum is too big, too loud, and too expensive. You have many toys at home. You don't need the drum."
+
+Sara felt sad and angry. She did not want to hear her mom. She wanted the drum. She cried and screamed and kicked. She said, "I want the drum, I want the drum, I want the drum!"
+
+Her mom was not happy. She said, "Sara, stop crying and screaming and kicking. You are being naughty and rude. You need to calm down and say sorry. Or we will go home and you will have no toys at all."
+
+Sara did not want to go home and have no toys. She did not want to be naughty and rude. She wanted to be good and nice. She took a deep breath and wiped her tears. She said, "Sorry, mom. I was wrong. I don't need the drum. I have many toys at home. I love you, mom."
+
+Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "I love you too, Sara. You are a good girl. Now, let's go and have some ice cream. How does that sound?"
+
+Sara nodded and smiled. She said, "That sounds great, mom. Thank you, mom."
+
+She took her mom's hand and skipped away. She forgot about the drum. She was happy again. She skipped all the way to the ice cream shop.
+Tom and Sue were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big hole in the ground. It was a well. They wanted to look inside.
+
+"Can we go near the well?" Sue asked Tom.
+
+"No, we can't," Tom said. "Mom said we have to mind the well. It is deep and dark and dangerous. We can fall in and get hurt."
+
+"But I want to see what is in the well," Sue said. "Maybe there is water or fish or treasure."
+
+Sue did not mind Tom. She ran to the well and looked over the edge. She saw nothing but gray. She leaned closer and closer. She lost her balance and slipped.
+
+"Help!" Sue cried. "I'm falling!"
+
+Tom heard Sue's scream. He was scared. He ran to the well and grabbed Sue's hand. He pulled and pulled. He saved Sue from the well.
+
+"Thank you, Tom," Sue said. "You are a good friend. I'm sorry I did not mind you. The well is not fun. It is scary and cold and gray."
+
+Tom hugged Sue. He was happy. He said, "You are welcome, Sue. You are a good friend, too. I'm glad you are safe. Let's go back to the garden and play. And let's always mind the well."
+Sara was very happy when she saw the fancy tray that Mommy brought for her. It had a pink cup, a yellow plate, and a lot of yummy things to eat. Sara liked the cheese, the grapes, and the crackers. She also liked the juice that Mommy poured for her.
+
+"Thank you, Mommy, this is a nice tray!" Sara said, smiling.
+
+"You're welcome, Sara, you are a good girl. Enjoy your snack, and then we can play with your dolls," Mommy said, kissing Sara on the head.
+
+Sara started to eat her snack, but then she saw something that made her sad. It was a big, black ant that crawled on her tray. Sara did not like ants. They were scary and icky. Sara screamed and pushed the tray away. The tray fell on the floor, and the cup, the plate, and the yummy things broke and spilled.
+
+"Oh no, Sara, what happened?" Mommy said, running to Sara.
+
+"Ant, ant, ant!" Sara said, pointing at the tray. She started to cry. She was scared of the ant, and she was sorry for the tray.
+
+Mommy hugged Sara and wiped her tears. She also picked up the tray and the mess.
+
+"It's okay, Sara, don't cry. The ant is gone, and the tray is not hurt. We can clean this up, and I can make you another snack. Do you want that?" Mommy said, trying to calm Sara.
+
+Sara nodded and sniffed. She felt better with Mommy's hug. She said sorry for the tray and the snack.
+
+"It's okay, Sara, I know you didn't mean to. You are still a good girl. How about we have some cookies and milk instead?" Mommy said, smiling.
+
+Sara smiled too. She liked cookies and milk. She said yes, please, and followed Mommy to the kitchen. She hoped there were no more ants on the way.
+Sara and Ben were playing with paper and scissors. They liked to cut out shapes and make pictures. Sara cut out a star and a heart. Ben cut out a circle and a square. They were having fun.
+
+Then Sara had an idea. She said, "Let's play a game. I will cut out something and you will guess what it is. OK?" Ben nodded. He liked games. Sara took a big piece of paper and started to cut. She made some long cuts and some short cuts. She smiled and said, "I am done. Can you guess what it is?"
+
+Ben looked at the paper. He saw many pieces. He did not see anything. He was confused. He said, "I don't know. What is it?" Sara laughed and said, "It is nothing. I just cut the paper into pieces. It is a joke. Ha ha ha."
+
+Ben did not laugh. He felt sad. He liked his paper. He did not like Sara's joke. He said, "That is not a nice joke. That is a mean joke. You wasted the paper. You ruined my circle and my square. I don't want to play with you anymore."
+
+Sara stopped laughing. She saw Ben's face. He was angry and hurt. She felt bad. She realized she was wrong. She was ashamed. She said, "I am sorry, Ben. I did not mean to hurt you. I thought it was funny. But it was not. It was silly and rude. Please forgive me. Can we be friends again?"
+
+Ben looked at Sara. He saw she was sorry. He was still sad, but he was not angry anymore. He said, "It is OK, Sara. I forgive you. But don't do that again. It is not fun. It is wasteful and mean. Let's be nice to each other. Let's be friends again."
+
+Sara nodded. She said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I am sorry I was a bad friend. Let's be nice to each other. Let's be friends again."
+
+They hugged and smiled. They picked up the pieces of paper and threw them in the trash. They found some new paper and scissors. They cut out new shapes and made new pictures. They were having fun.
+Ben likes to play dress up. He has a big box of clothes from his mom and dad. He finds a suit and a tie. He puts them on and looks in the mirror. He feels very smart and important.
+
+He goes to the kitchen and sees his sister Lily. She is making tea with her toy cups and plates. She has a hat and a scarf on. She looks very pretty and warm.
+
+"Hello, Lily," Ben says. "Can I play with you?"
+
+"Sure, Ben," Lily says. "You can be my guest. I will serve you tea and cookies."
+
+Ben sits down at the table. Lily pours some water from the teapot into a cup. She gives it to Ben. She also gives him a cookie from a plate.
+
+"Thank you, Lily," Ben says. He takes a sip of the water. He pretends it is tea. He bites the cookie. It is very sweet and crunchy.
+
+"You're welcome, Ben," Lily says. She smiles. She likes to play with her brother.
+
+Ben tries to eat the cookie and drink the water at the same time. He is not very careful. He spills some water on his suit. He drops some crumbs on his tie. He looks very clumsy and messy.
+
+"Oh, no!" Ben says. "I ruined my suit!"
+
+Lily laughs. She is not mad. She thinks it is funny.
+
+"Don't worry, Ben," she says. "It's just a game. You can change your clothes later. Come on, let's play some more."
+
+Ben laughs too. He is not sad. He thinks it is funny too.
+
+"Okay, Lily," he says. "Let's play some more."
+
+They play together until mom calls them for dinner. They have a lot of fun. They love each other very much.
+Tom and Mia are friends who like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. Tom has a big red car that can make loud noises and go very fast. Mia has a small blue car that can turn easily and fit in small spaces.
+
+One day, they decide to race their cars on the street. They line up their cars and say "Ready, set, go!" Tom's car zooms ahead and makes a loud noise. Mia's car follows behind and tries to catch up. Tom feels happy and proud of his car. Mia feels envious and sad of Tom's car.
+
+They reach a corner and have to turn. Tom's car is so fast that he turns too late and hits a wall. His car breaks and stops making noise. Mia's car turns just right and passes Tom's car. She sees Tom's car and says "Oh no, Tom, are you okay?"
+
+Tom gets out of his car and looks at it. He sees that his car has a big dent and a leak. He says "My car is broken. It needs fuel and a fix. I can't race anymore." He feels sad and angry at his car.
+
+Mia gets out of her car and goes to Tom. She sees that he is sad and angry. She says "I'm sorry, Tom, your car is broken. But you can play with my car. It can turn and fit and it has fuel. We can share and be friends." She feels sorry and kind for Tom.
+
+Tom looks at Mia and her car. He sees that she is sorry and kind. He says "Thank you, Mia, you are a good friend. Your car is nice and fun. We can share and be friends." He feels better and grateful for Mia.
+
+They hug and smile and play with Mia's car. They take turns and have fun. They are happy and friendly. They forget about the race and the broken car. They are friends who like to play with cars.
+Tom likes to make things. He has many toys and tools. He can make cars, planes, houses, and animals. But his favorite thing to make is a robot. He thinks robots are very interesting.
+
+One day, he finds a big box in the garage. He asks his mom, "Can I use this box, mom?"
+
+"Sure, Tom. What are you going to make?" his mom says.
+
+"I'm going to make a robot, mom. A big robot!" Tom says.
+
+He takes the box to his room. He cuts out holes for the eyes, nose, and mouth. He draws buttons and wires on the box. He finds some cans and bottles for the arms and legs. He sticks them to the box with tape. He puts a hat on the box for the head. He is very proud of his robot.
+
+He shows his robot to his mom. "Look, mom. This is my robot. His name is Bob. He can talk and walk and do tricks. He is very interesting."
+
+"Wow, Tom. You did a great job. Your robot is very interesting. Can you show me what he can do?" his mom says.
+
+"Sure, mom. Watch this." Tom says. He pushes a button on the box. The robot makes a beep sound. He pulls a string on the hat. The robot moves its arms and legs. He whispers in the robot's ear. The robot says, "Hello, mom. I am Bob. I am Tom's friend. I like to make things too."
+
+"Hello, Bob. I am Tom's mom. I am happy to meet you. You are very smart and funny. You and Tom make a good team." his mom says.
+
+Tom and his mom smile. They hug the robot. They have fun playing with the robot. Tom thinks his robot is the best thing he ever made.
+Tom was a shy boy. He did not like to talk to new people. He liked to play with his toys in his room. One day, his mom said they had to go to a party. Tom did not want to go. He said, "No, mom, no party. I want to stay here."
+
+Mom said, "Tom, you have to go. It is your cousin's birthday. He will be happy to see you. There will be cake and games and balloons. You will have fun."
+
+Tom did not believe mom. He was scared of the party. He hid under his bed. Mom looked for him. She found him and said, "Tom, come out. We have to go now. Don't be shy. You can bring your teddy bear with you."
+
+Tom came out, but he was not happy. He held his teddy bear tight. He followed mom to the car. They drove to the party. Tom saw many people. He heard loud music. He saw colorful decorations. He felt nervous. He clung to mom's hand.
+
+Mom said, "Tom, look, there is your cousin. He is waving at you. Go say hello to him. He has a present for you."
+
+Tom looked at his cousin. He saw a big smile. He saw a wrapped box. He felt curious. He let go of mom's hand. He walked to his cousin. He said, "Hi, I am Tom. Happy birthday."
+
+His cousin said, "Hi, Tom. I am glad you came. Thank you for saying hello. This is for you." He gave Tom the box.
+
+Tom opened the box. He saw a book. It was a book about dinosaurs. Tom loved dinosaurs. He said, "Wow, thank you. This is a great book. Do you like dinosaurs too?"
+
+His cousin said, "Yes, I do. They are cool. Do you want to see my dinosaur toys? They are in my room. Come with me."
+
+Tom nodded. He followed his cousin to his room. He saw many dinosaur toys. He played with them. He had fun. He forgot to be shy. He made a new friend.
+
+Mom watched Tom from the door. She smiled. She was proud of Tom. She was happy he tried something new. She hoped he would not regret missing the cake.
+Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They see many things in the park. They see birds and dogs and flowers and trees.
+
+One day, they find a big twig on the ground. It is brown and hard and long. Sara picks it up and says, "Look, Ben, I have a stick!"
+
+Ben says, "Can I have it?"
+
+Sara says, "No, it is mine!"
+
+Ben says, "Please, Sara, I want to play with it!"
+
+Sara says, "No, Ben, you can't have it!"
+
+They start to pull the twig from each other. They tug and tug and tug. They are not happy. They are angry.
+
+Then, they hear a loud snap. The twig breaks in two. Sara and Ben fall on the grass. They look at the two pieces of the twig. They are sad. They are sorry.
+
+They say, "Oh, no, we cut the twig!"
+
+They say, "We are sorry, twig!"
+
+They say, "We are sorry, Sara!"
+
+They say, "We are sorry, Ben!"
+
+They hug each other. They are friends again. They say, "Let's share the twig!"
+
+They play with the twig. They make shapes and sounds and games with it. They have fun. They are happy.
+
+They see their mom and dad. They wave and smile. They run to them. They show them the twig. They say, "Look, mom and dad, we have a twig!"
+
+Mom and dad say, "Wow, what a nice twig!"
+
+They say, "We found it in the park. We cut it by mistake. But we shared it and played with it. We are sorry, twig!"
+
+Mom and dad say, "That's okay, Sara and Ben. You are good kids. You learned to share and to say sorry. You are kind to the twig. You are kind to each other. We are proud of you!"
+
+They hug mom and dad. They are happy. They are safe. They love the park. They love the twig. They love mom and dad. They love each other. The end.
+Lily and Ben were happy. They had finished their dinner and Mom said they could have dessert. Mom brought a big cake with chocolate and cream. It looked rich and yummy.
+
+"Wow, Mom, thank you!" Lily and Ben said. They took their plates and forks and sat at the table. Mom cut a big slice of cake for each of them.
+
+"Be careful, it's heavy," Mom said. "Don't drop it."
+
+Lily and Ben nodded. They lifted their plates and moved them closer to their mouths. They wanted to taste the cake.
+
+But then, Ben sneezed. He sneezed so hard that he dropped his plate. The cake fell on the floor. It made a big mess.
+
+"Oh no!" Ben said. He felt sad and sorry. He looked at Mom.
+
+Mom smiled. She was not angry. She hugged Ben and said, "It's okay, Ben. It was an accident. Don't worry. We can clean it up."
+
+She got a cloth and a broom and started to wipe and sweep the floor. She gave Ben another plate and another slice of cake.
+
+"Here you go, Ben. Try again. And don't forget to cover your mouth when you sneeze."
+
+Ben smiled. He said, "Thank you, Mom. I'm sorry, Mom. I love you, Mom."
+
+He covered his mouth and ate his cake. It was rich and yummy. Lily ate her cake too. They both enjoyed their dessert. They were happy.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing high and slide fast. They saw a big truck with a picture of ice-cream on it. They ran to the truck and asked for ice-cream.
+
+"Sorry, kids, I have no more ice-cream," the man in the truck said. "I sold it all today. Maybe tomorrow I will have some."
+
+Lily and Ben were very sad. They wanted ice-cream so much. They sighed and walked away.
+
+"Let's go to the pond and feed the ducks," Ben said. "Maybe that will make us happy."
+
+They went to the pond and saw some bread on a bench. They took some bread and threw it to the ducks. The ducks came closer and quacked. They ate the bread and splashed in the water.
+
+Lily and Ben smiled and laughed. They liked the ducks. They forgot about the ice-cream.
+
+"Look, there's a rainbow in the sky!" Lily said. "It's so pretty and high!"
+
+They looked at the rainbow and saw many colors. They felt happy and warm.
+
+"Maybe the rainbow is a sign that we will get ice-cream tomorrow," Ben said.
+
+"Maybe," Lily said. "But today we have ducks and bread and a rainbow. That's enough for me."
+Tom and Ann were playing cowboys and robbers in the garden. Tom had a hat and a pistol. Ann had a scarf and a bag. Tom pretended to be a cowboy and chased Ann, who pretended to be a robber.
+
+"Stop, robber! Give me back the money!" Tom shouted, pointing his pistol at Ann.
+
+"No, cowboy! I need the money to buy food. I am very hungry!" Ann said, running away with the bag.
+
+Tom ran after her, but he tripped on a rock and fell down. His pistol flew out of his hand and landed in the grass. Ann saw him fall and stopped running. She felt sorry for Tom.
+
+"Are you okay, cowboy?" Ann asked, going back to Tom.
+
+Tom rubbed his knee and nodded. He looked for his pistol, but he could not see it.
+
+"Where is my pistol?" Tom asked, feeling sad.
+
+Ann looked around and saw the pistol in the grass. She picked it up and gave it to Tom.
+
+"Here is your pistol, cowboy. I am sorry I took your money. Do you want to share it with me?" Ann asked, holding out the bag.
+
+Tom smiled and took his pistol. He opened the bag and saw some cookies and candies inside.
+
+"Wow, this is not money. This is food! You are not a robber. You are a friend!" Tom said, happily.
+
+Ann smiled too and nodded.
+
+"Yes, I am a friend. And you are a friend too. Do you want to play with me?" Ann asked, kindly.
+
+Tom nodded and hugged Ann.
+
+"Yes, I want to play with you. You are very nice. You are welcome to my garden!" Tom said, warmly.
+
+They sat down on the grass and shared the cookies and candies. They were not cowboys and robbers anymore. They were friends.
+Lily liked to collect things. She had a box full of shells, rocks, feathers, and buttons. She liked to look at them and make patterns with them. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a pond with many ducks. She wanted to collect a duck.
+
+She ran to the edge of the pond and tried to catch a duck. But the ducks were too fast and too scared. They quacked and swam away from her. Lily was sad. She asked her mom, "Why can't I collect a duck?"
+
+Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Ducks are not things, Lily. They are animals. They have feelings and families and homes. They don't like to be taken away from their pond. They are unique and special, just like you."
+
+Lily thought about it. She said, "I'm sorry, ducks. I didn't mean to scare you. You are unique and special, too. Can I be your friend?"
+
+She sat down on the grass and threw some bread crumbs to the ducks. The ducks came closer and ate the bread. They quacked and wagged their tails. Lily was happy. She said, "I don't need to collect a duck. I can just watch them and enjoy them. They are more fun than things."
+Sara was sad. She did not want to bathe. She wanted to play with her toys and watch TV. But Mom said she had to bathe before bed. She said it was good for her skin and hair.
+
+Mom took Sara to the bathroom. She filled the tub with warm water and bubbles. She put a lime on the edge of the tub. She said it was for Sara to smell and squeeze. She said it was fun and fresh.
+
+Sara looked at the lime. She did not know what it was. She picked it up and sniffed it. It smelled sour and strong. She made a face. She did not like it. She threw it in the water. It splashed and sank.
+
+Mom laughed. She said it was okay. She said Sara could try again later. She helped Sara get in the tub. She washed her hair and body with soap. She sang a song to make Sara happy.
+
+Sara felt the bubbles and the water. She felt the soap and the song. She felt a little better. She smiled at Mom. She said, "I love you, Mom. Thank you for the lime. Maybe I will like it tomorrow."
+Lily likes to write. She has a yellow pencil and a big book. She writes her name, Lily, and draws a flower. She is happy.
+
+She sees her mom in the kitchen. Mom is making juice. She has a big jug and some oranges. Lily wants some juice. She runs to the kitchen.
+
+"Mom, can I have some juice?" she asks.
+
+"Sure, Lily, but first you have to wash your hands. You have pencil on your fingers," mom says.
+
+Lily goes to the sink and washes her hands. She dries them with a towel. She goes back to mom.
+
+"Here you go, Lily. A glass of juice for you," mom says. She pours some juice from the jug into a glass. She gives it to Lily.
+
+"Thank you, mom. The juice is yummy," Lily says. She drinks the juice. She feels good.
+
+She hugs mom and says, "I love you, mom. And I love to write."
+
+"I love you too, Lily. And I love to read what you write," mom says. She smiles and kisses Lily.
+Lily and Ben liked to jog with their dad every morning. They put on their shoes and hats and went outside. Their dad said, "Let's jog to the park and back. Are you ready?"
+
+Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, dad!" They jogged along the sidewalk, past the houses and the shops. They saw an elderly lady walking her dog. She smiled and waved at them. "Hello, children! What a nice day for a jog!" she said.
+
+Lily and Ben waved back and said, "Hello, lady! We like your dog!" The dog was fluffy and brown. It barked and wagged its tail.
+
+They jogged to the park and played on the swings and the slide. They had fun and laughed. Their dad said, "Time to go back, kids. Let's jog home."
+
+Lily and Ben said, "OK, dad!" They jogged back along the sidewalk, past the shops and the houses. They saw the elderly lady and her dog again. But this time, the dog was running away from the lady. It had a ball in its mouth. The lady was calling, "Stop, Rover! Come back!"
+
+Lily and Ben wanted to help. They jogged faster and caught up with the dog. Ben said, "Rover, drop the ball!" He reached for the ball, but the dog growled and ran faster. Lily said, "Rover, reverse!" She made a funny face and a funny noise. The dog stopped and looked at her. It dropped the ball and wagged its tail.
+
+Lily and Ben picked up the ball and gave it to the lady. She thanked them and hugged them. She said, "You are very kind and clever, children. Thank you for helping me and Rover. Do you want to jog with us tomorrow?"
+
+Lily and Ben said, "Yes, please!" They jogged home with their dad, the lady, and the dog. They were happy and tired. They had a good day.
+Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with snow on it. They wanted to slide down the hill on their sleds.
+
+"Let's go, Lily!" Tom said. He ran to the hill with his sled. He wore a red coat, a hat and boots.
+
+Lily followed him. She wore a pink coat, a scarf and boots. She had a blue sled.
+
+They put their sleds on the snow and sat on them. They pushed with their feet and went down the hill very fast. They laughed and shouted. It was fun.
+
+At the bottom of the hill, they saw a man. He wore a black coat, a hat and boots. He had a big bag. He looked at them and smiled.
+
+"Hello, children," he said. "Do you like the snow?"
+
+"Yes, we do!" Lily and Tom said.
+
+"Would you like a present?" the man asked. He opened his bag and took out two boxes. One was red and one was blue. They had ribbons on them.
+
+Lily and Tom looked at the boxes. They wondered what was inside.
+
+"What are they?" Lily asked.
+
+"They are surprises," the man said. "You can choose one each. But you have to open them at home, not here."
+
+Lily and Tom thought for a moment. They liked surprises. But they did not know the man.
+
+"Who are you?" Tom asked.
+
+The man shrugged. He did not say anything.
+
+Lily and Tom felt a little scared. They did not want to take the boxes from the man. They wanted to go back to their sleds.
+
+"Thank you, but no thank you," Lily said. She took Tom's hand and ran to their sleds.
+
+The man looked sad. He put the boxes back in his bag and walked away.
+
+Lily and Tom went up the hill again. They slid down the hill on their sleds. They forgot about the man and the boxes. They had a brilliant time.
+Lily liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She would grab hangers from the closet and put on the colorful dresses, skirts and hats. She felt like a princess or a fairy or a star.
+
+One day, she saw a shiny necklace on a hanger. It had many beads of different colors and shapes. Lily wanted to wear it, so she grabbed the hanger and pulled it hard. But the necklace was tangled with other hangers and clothes, and Lily could not get it out.
+
+She tried to pull harder, but the hanger broke and the necklace fell to the floor. Lily heard a loud noise and saw some beads roll away. She was scared and sad. She did not mean to break the necklace or the hanger.
+
+She heard her mom coming and quickly hid under the bed. She hoped her mom would not be angry.
+
+"Lily, what happened here?" her mom asked, looking at the mess. She saw the broken hanger and the necklace on the floor. She knew it was Lily's favorite necklace.
+
+She looked under the bed and saw Lily's eyes. She smiled and said, "It's okay, sweetie. I'm not mad. I know you were playing dress-up. But you have to be careful with the hangers and the necklace. They are not toys. They can break and hurt you."
+
+She reached under the bed and took Lily's hand. She hugged her and said, "I love you, Lily. You are my colorful princess. Come on, let's fix the necklace and the hanger together."
+Anna wanted to make a scarf for her mom. She had some wool and a big needle. She asked her dad to help her. He showed her how to make a knot and how to loop the wool around the needle.
+
+"Stir the needle in and out, like this," he said. "Then pull the wool tight. That's how you make a stitch."
+
+Anna tried to do what he said. But it was hard. The wool was slippery and the needle was heavy. She dropped the needle and the wool got tangled. She felt frustrated.
+
+"Dad, I can't do it!" she cried. "It's too hard!"
+
+Dad hugged her and smiled. "It's okay, Anna. You don't have to make a scarf. You can make something else with the wool. How about a pom-pom?"
+
+"A pom-pom?" Anna asked. "What's that?"
+
+"It's a ball of wool that's fluffy and soft. You just need to wrap the wool around a fork and tie it in the middle. Then you cut the ends and fluff it up. It's easy and fun."
+
+Anna liked the idea of a pom-pom. She got a fork and some scissors. She wrapped the wool around the fork and tied it. Then she cut the ends and fluffed it up. She made a pink pom-pom and a blue pom-pom.
+
+"Look, Dad, I made two pom-poms!" she said proudly. "Can I put them on my hat?"
+
+"Sure, Anna. You can put them on your hat. They look great. You did a good job," Dad said.
+
+Anna was happy. She put the pom-poms on her hat and ran to show her mom. She forgot about the scarf. She decided to make more pom-poms with the wool. She liked to stir the wool around the fork and make fluffy balls. She thought they were fun and pretty.
+Lily and Tom were going to have a picnic with Grandma and Grandpa. They helped Mom pack some food and drinks in a big basket. Mom said they had to sort the food into different bags. Lily and Tom liked to sort things.
+
+"Let's sort the apples and the bananas," Lily said. She took an apple and put it in a red bag.
+
+"OK, and I'll sort the cheese and the bread," Tom said. He took a slice of cheese and put it in a yellow bag.
+
+They sorted all the food and drinks until the basket was empty. Then they put the bags back in the basket.
+
+"Good job, Lily and Tom," Mom said. "You sorted everything very well. Now let's go to the park and meet Grandma and Grandpa."
+
+They got in the car and drove to the park. Grandma and Grandpa were waiting for them on a big blanket. They were elderly, but they smiled a lot and hugged Lily and Tom.
+
+"Hello, my darlings," Grandma said. "Are you ready for a picnic?"
+
+"Yes, Grandma," Lily and Tom said. "We sorted the food for you."
+
+"Wow, that's very nice of you," Grandpa said. "Can you show us what you sorted?"
+
+Lily and Tom opened the basket and took out the bags. They showed Grandma and Grandpa what they had sorted.
+
+"Look, Grandma, we sorted the apples and the bananas," Lily said.
+
+"And look, Grandpa, we sorted the cheese and the bread," Tom said.
+
+"That's wonderful," Grandma and Grandpa said. "You are very smart and helpful. Thank you for sorting the food for us."
+
+They all sat down on the blanket and had a picnic. They ate the food and drank the juice. They talked and laughed and had fun. Lily and Tom loved their Grandma and Grandpa. They were happy to have a picnic with them.
+Jenny loved her velvet dress. It was red and soft and had a big bow on the back. She wanted to wear it to the party, but it was too small for her. She tried to put it on, but it was very hard. She struggled to pull it over her head, but it got stuck on her ears. She struggled to push it down, but it was too tight on her tummy. She felt sad and angry.
+
+"Mommy, help me!" she cried. "I want to wear my velvet dress!"
+
+Mommy came to her room and saw Jenny in the dress. She smiled and hugged her.
+
+"Jenny, you are incredible. You have grown so much since last year. You are a big girl now. But this dress is too small for you. It is not comfortable. Let's find another dress for you, okay?"
+
+Jenny sniffed and nodded. She let Mommy take off the velvet dress and put it in a box. Mommy showed her a new dress. It was blue and shiny and had flowers on it. Jenny liked it. It was easy to put on and it fit her well.
+
+"Wow, you look beautiful, Jenny. Are you ready for the party?" Mommy asked.
+
+"Yes, Mommy. Thank you for the new dress. Can I keep the velvet dress, too? I still love it."
+
+"Of course, Jenny. You can keep it as a memory. Maybe you can give it to your doll or your little sister someday. Now, let's go and have fun." Mommy said.
+
+Jenny smiled and held Mommy's hand. She was happy. She forgot about the velvet dress and looked forward to the party. She hoped there would be cake and balloons and games. She hoped she would make new friends. She hoped she would have an incredible time.
+Sam was miserable. He wanted to watch his favorite video, but his mom said no. She said he had to play outside with his sister. Sam did not like his sister. She was bossy and mean. She always took his toys and made fun of him.
+
+Sam followed his sister outside. She had a ball and a bike. She threw the ball at Sam and laughed. "Catch, slowpoke!" she said. Sam did not catch the ball. It hit his face and hurt. He cried. His sister rode away on her bike. "Bye, crybaby!" she said.
+
+Sam was angry and sad. He did not want to play with his sister. He wanted to watch his video. He looked around. He saw a big tree. He had an idea. He ran to the tree and climbed it. He found a branch and sat on it. He felt better. He could see the sky and the birds. He could not see his sister.
+
+He wandered in his mind. He imagined he was in his video. He was a hero. He had a sword and a shield. He fought dragons and monsters. He saved princesses and kings. He was brave and strong. He was happy.
+
+He did not hear his mom calling him. He did not see his sister looking for him. He did not notice the sun setting. He was in his video. He was in his dream. He was in his tree.
+Lily and Tom were twins who liked to play dress-up. One day, they found a big box of clothes in the attic. They saw hats, coats, dresses, shoes, and many other things. They wanted to try them all.
+
+"Look, Lily, I can wear this big hat and this long coat. I am a man who goes to the opera," Tom said.
+
+"And I can wear this shiny dress and this feather boa. I am a lady who sings at the opera," Lily said.
+
+They put on the clothes and pretended to be opera stars. They sang very loud and made funny faces. They had a lot of fun.
+
+But they did not know that their mom was downstairs. She heard the noise and came to see what was going on. She was not happy.
+
+"Lily and Tom, what are you doing? You are being very naughty. You are making a mess and you are ruining these clothes. They belong to grandma and grandpa. They are very old and special. You have to take them off and put them back in the box. Now!"
+
+Lily and Tom felt sorry. They did not mean to be naughty. They did not know the clothes were old and special. They took them off and put them back in the box. They said sorry to their mom.
+
+"It's okay, Lily and Tom. I know you were just playing. But you have to be careful and respectful with other people's things. Next time, ask me before you wear something that is not yours. And maybe I can show you some pictures of grandma and grandpa when they were young and went to the opera. They were very beautiful and talented. Would you like that?"
+
+Lily and Tom nodded. They hugged their mom and said they loved her. They learned a lesson and they still liked to play dress-up. But they only wore their own clothes.
+Lily and Max wanted to play outside. They put on their coats and boots and hats. They saw the snow was bright and white. They ran to the door.
+
+But Mom said, "Wait, my loves. You need to eat first. I made you some pancakes and fruit. Come to the kitchen."
+
+Lily and Max felt sad. They did not want to delay. They wanted to play now. They said, "But Mom, we are not hungry. Can we eat later?"
+
+Mom smiled and said, "No, you need to eat now. It is cold outside. You need energy to play. And the pancakes are yummy. Look, I put some chocolate chips in them."
+
+Lily and Max looked at the pancakes. They saw the chocolate chips. They smelled the syrup. They felt hungry. They said, "OK, Mom. We will eat now. But can we play after?"
+
+Mom said, "Yes, of course. You can play after. But you have to finish your plates. And drink your milk. And wash your hands."
+
+Lily and Max nodded. They sat at the table. They ate their pancakes and fruit. They drank their milk. They washed their hands. They said, "Thank you, Mom. That was good."
+
+Mom said, "You're welcome, my loves. Now you can play. But be careful. And don't go too far. And come back when I call you."
+
+Lily and Max said, "OK, Mom. We will." They put on their coats and boots and hats again. They ran to the door. They opened it. They saw the snow was still bright and white. They smiled. They said, "Yay, let's play!" They went outside. They made a snowman. They threw snowballs. They had fun.
+
+Mom watched them from the window. She was happy. She went to the freezer. She took out some ice cream. She said, "I have a surprise for them. When they come back, they can have some ice cream. They will like that." She put the ice cream on the counter. She waited for them. She loved them.
+Anna and Ben were playing in the park. It was a cold day and they wore hats and coats. They saw a big slide and ran to it. They took turns to go down the slide and laughed.
+
+"Look, a yellow bird!" Ben said, pointing to a tree. He liked birds and wanted to see it better. He left the slide and walked to the tree.
+
+Anna followed him. She saw the yellow bird too. It was small and had a black beak. It was busy looking for seeds in the branches. It made a chirping sound.
+
+"Hello, bird!" Anna said softly. She wanted to be friends with the bird. She reached out her hand to touch it.
+
+But the bird was scared of Anna and Ben. It flew away quickly and hid in another tree. Anna and Ben felt sad. They wanted to play with the bird.
+
+They heard a voice behind them. It was their mom. She had a basket with snacks and drinks.
+
+"Come on, kids, it's time for a break. You must be hungry and thirsty. And cold too. You are shivering!" she said.
+
+Anna and Ben ran to their mom. They hugged her and thanked her for the basket. They ate some cookies and drank some juice. They felt warm and happy. They forgot about the yellow bird. They decided to play on the swings next.
+Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big dollhouse. They pretended the dolls were a family and made up stories for them.
+
+One day, Lily and Tom had a quarrel. Lily wanted the dolls to have a marriage and wear pretty clothes. Tom wanted the dolls to go on adventures and fight bad guys. They both pulled on the dollhouse and shouted at each other.
+
+"Stop it, Tom! You are ruining my marriage!" Lily cried.
+
+"No, you stop it, Lily! You are boring my adventure!" Tom yelled.
+
+They were so angry that they did not notice their moms coming into the room. Their moms saw the mess and the tears and felt sad.
+
+"Lily, Tom, what is going on here?" Lily's mom asked.
+
+"They are not sharing, mom. They are fighting over the dollhouse," Tom's mom said.
+
+The moms looked at each other and sighed. They knew that Lily and Tom were good friends, but sometimes they had different ideas. They decided to help them solve their problem.
+
+"Lily, Tom, why don't you try to listen to each other and take turns?" Lily's mom suggested.
+
+"Maybe you can find a way to make both of your stories work," Tom's mom added.
+
+Lily and Tom stopped pulling and shouting. They looked at their moms and then at each other. They felt sorry for making a fuss. They realized that they both liked the dollhouse and the dolls, and that they could have fun together.
+
+"Sorry, Lily. I did not mean to ruin your marriage," Tom said.
+
+"Sorry, Tom. I did not mean to bore your adventure," Lily said.
+
+They hugged and smiled. They decided to play a new story, where the dolls had a marriage and then went on an adventure. They thanked their moms and invited them to join the game.
+
+The room was no longer gloomy. It was filled with laughter and joy. Lily and Tom were friends again.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to Ben's house. Ben's mom is baking cookies. They smell very good.
+
+"Can we have some cookies, please?" Anna asks Ben's mom.
+
+"Yes, you can, but only after lunch. You have to eat your healthy food first," Ben's mom says.
+
+Anna and Ben nod. They are hungry. They eat their lunch. They have soup, bread, cheese and fruit. They drink water. They say thank you to Ben's mom.
+
+"Now, can we have some cookies, please?" Ben asks Ben's mom.
+
+"Yes, you can. You are very good children. Here are some cookies for you. They are warm and sweet. Be careful, they are hot," Ben's mom says.
+
+She gives them each two cookies. They are chocolate chip cookies. Anna and Ben's eyes are big. They love chocolate chip cookies. They take small bites. They make yummy noises.
+
+"Thank you, Ben's mom. These are the best cookies ever," Anna says.
+
+"You're welcome, Anna. I'm glad you like them," Ben's mom says.
+
+Anna and Ben smile. They are happy. They share their cookies with each other. They hug Ben's mom. They say goodbye. They go outside. They play some more. They are good friends.
+Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They had a big track with ramps and bridges and loops. They liked to make their cars go fast and do tricks. But sometimes they crashed into each other and got angry.
+
+One time, Ben's car hit Lily's car and made it fly off the track. Lily cried and said, "That's not fair! You broke my car!" She grabbed Ben's car and threw it on the floor. Ben yelled, "Hey, stop it! That's my car!" He ran to get it and pushed Lily away.
+
+Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken cars and the angry children. She said, "What happened here? Why are you fighting?" Ben and Lily told her their stories and blamed each other. Mom said, "You both need to calm down and say sorry. Fighting is not nice. It can be dangerous. You can hurt each other or break your toys. You need to share and be kind. You need to forgive and make up."
+
+Ben and Lily looked at each other and felt sorry. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Ben. Sorry, Lily." They hugged and said, "We forgive you. We are friends." Mom smiled and said, "That's good. I'm proud of you. Now, let's fix your cars and play nicely." She helped them glue the broken parts and find the missing wheels. She gave them each a handle to control their cars. They thanked her and went back to the track. They played with their cars and had fun. They did not fight anymore. They were happy.
+Anna and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They had so much fun that they did not see the sun go down and the moon come up.
+
+"Anna, Ben, hurry!" their mom called from the car. "It is time to go home and have dinner."
+
+Anna and Ben did not want to stop playing. They pretended they did not hear their mom. They kicked the ball harder and farther.
+
+"Anna, Ben, hurry!" their mom called again, louder. "It is getting dark and cold. You need to come now."
+
+Anna and Ben still did not listen. They thought they could play for a little longer. They kicked the ball so high that it flew over the fence and landed in the street.
+
+"Oh no!" Anna said. "Our ball!"
+
+"Let's go get it!" Ben said.
+
+They ran to the fence and tried to climb over it. But the fence was too high and sharp. They hurt their hands and knees. They started to cry.
+
+"Anna, Ben, what are you doing?" their mom asked, coming to the fence. She saw their ball in the street and their tears and blood. She was very angry and worried. "You did not hurry when I told you to. You did not listen to me. You were very naughty. You could have been hurt by a car or a dog. You should be ashamed of yourselves."
+
+Anna and Ben felt very ashamed. They knew they had been wrong. They said they were sorry to their mom. They hugged her and asked her to forgive them.
+
+Their mom forgave them. She picked up their ball from the street and put them in the car. She drove them home and gave them dinner and a band-aid. She told them she loved them, but they had to learn to hurry and listen when she called them. She said they could play with their ball again tomorrow, but only when the sun was up and the moon was down.
+Lily loved to help her mom bake pastries in the kitchen. She liked to mix the flour, the butter and the sugar in a big bowl. She liked to roll the dough with a rolling pin. She liked to cut out shapes with cookie cutters. She liked to put the pastries in the oven and watch them turn golden.
+
+One day, her mom let her make her own pastry. She gave her a small piece of dough and some jam. Lily rolled the dough and spread some jam on it. Then she folded the dough over the jam and pinched the edges together. She made a little pocket with jam inside. She put it on a baking sheet with the other pastries.
+
+"Can I eat it now?" Lily asked her mom.
+
+"No, sweetie, we have to bake it first. Then it will be warm and yummy. But you can have a taste of the jam," her mom said. She dipped her finger in the jam jar and licked it. Then she gave Lily a fingerful of jam too.
+
+"Mmm, it's good!" Lily said.
+
+"Good job, Lily. You made a very nice pastry. I'm so proud of you," her mom said. She hugged Lily and kissed her cheek.
+
+Lily smiled. She felt happy and proud too. She couldn't wait to eat her pastry and share it with her dad and her brother. She hoped they would like it as much as she did.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they have a tea party in the garden. They put a cloth on the grass and bring cups and plates. They fill the cups with water and pretend it is tea. They give tea to their dolls and cars and say "cheers".
+
+But then, a big dog comes to the garden. He is loud and fast. He runs to the cloth and sniffs the cups and plates. He knocks them over and spills the water. Anna and Ben are scared and sad. They cry and hug their dolls and cars.
+
+The dog's owner sees what happens. He is sorry and calls the dog. He says "bad dog, no, come here". He takes the dog away and says "I'm sorry, kids, he didn't mean to ruin your tea party. He was just curious and playful. Can you forgive him?"
+
+Anna and Ben stop crying and look at the dog. He wags his tail and licks his lips. He looks sorry too. Anna and Ben nod and say "it's okay, we forgive him". They smile and pet the dog. The dog is happy and gives them a kiss. Anna and Ben giggle and say "eww, dog kiss". They kiss their dolls and cars and say "we love you". They have a new friend.
+Lily likes to draw with crayons. She has a big file with many papers. She draws flowers, animals, houses and stars. She likes to use many colors. She is happy when she draws.
+
+One day, Lily wants to draw a cake. She thinks of a yummy cake with pink frosting and sprinkles. She looks for a pink crayon in her file. But she cannot find it. She only sees red, blue, green, yellow and brown. She is sad. She wants to draw a yummy cake.
+
+She asks her mom for help. Her mom says, "I have an idea. You can change the colors of your crayons. You can mix them and make new colors. Do you want to try?" Lily nods. She likes to try new things.
+
+Her mom shows her how to change the colors. She says, "If you rub a red crayon and a blue crayon together, you can make purple. If you rub a yellow crayon and a blue crayon together, you can make green. If you rub a red crayon and a yellow crayon together, you can make orange. And if you rub a red crayon and a white crayon together, you can make pink. Do you see?"
+
+Lily sees. She is amazed. She tries to change the colors of her crayons. She rubs a red crayon and a white crayon together. She makes a pink crayon. She is happy. She draws a yummy cake with pink frosting and sprinkles. She shows her mom. Her mom smiles. She says, "You are very clever, Lily. You made a beautiful cake. Do you want to eat a real cake?" Lily nods. She loves cake. She hugs her mom. She says, "Thank you, mom. You are the best."
+Sara and Ben are playing in the kitchen. They see a big bottle of wine on the table. Sara wants to drink some. She thinks it is juice.
+
+"Ben, look! Juice!" Sara says. She grabs the bottle and tries to open it.
+
+"No, Sara, that is not juice. That is wine. Wine is for grown-ups. It is difficult to open. Give it to me." Ben says. He takes the bottle from Sara and puts it back on the table.
+
+"But I want juice. I am thirsty." Sara says. She starts to cry.
+
+"Shh, Sara, do not cry. I will get you some juice. Come with me." Ben says. He holds Sara's hand and leads her to the fridge. He opens the fridge and finds a carton of apple juice. He pours some juice into a cup and gives it to Sara.
+
+"Here, Sara, this is juice. It is sweet and yummy. Drink some." Ben says. He smiles at Sara.
+
+"Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. I like juice." Sara says. She drinks some juice and stops crying. She smiles at Ben.
+
+"You are welcome, Sara. You are a good sister. I like juice too." Ben says. He drinks some juice and hugs Sara.
+
+They are happy. They do not want wine. They want juice.
+Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in the yard. One day, they find a big, old steel pot. It is shiny and round. They think it is a fun toy.
+
+"Let's bathe in the pot!" Ben says. He fills the pot with water from the hose. He climbs inside and splashes.
+
+"Me too!" Lily says. She joins Ben in the pot. They laugh and make bubbles.
+
+But then, Mom comes out. She sees the twins in the pot. She is not happy.
+
+"What are you doing?" Mom asks. "That pot is not a toy. It is dirty and rusty. You need to get out and dry off. And then, you need to bathe in the tub with soap and shampoo."
+
+Ben and Lily are sad. They like the pot. They do not want to leave it.
+
+"But Mom, the pot is fun!" Ben says.
+
+"And shiny!" Lily says.
+
+Mom shakes her head. She takes the twins out of the pot. She wraps them in towels. She takes them inside.
+
+"Maybe the pot is fun and shiny, but it is also old and steel. It can hurt you and make you sick. You need to be clean and safe. And then, you can play with your other toys. OK?" Mom says.
+
+Ben and Lily nod. They understand. They love Mom. They follow her to the tub. They bathe with soap and shampoo. They are clean and safe. And they still have fun.
+Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big, ugly dog. The dog had long, dirty hair and sharp teeth. It was barking loudly at them.
+
+"Go away, dog!" Lily said. "You are scary and mean!"
+
+Tom was not afraid. He had a candy in his pocket. He took it out and threw it to the dog. "Here, dog, have some candy. Maybe you will be nice then."
+
+The dog ran to the candy and ate it. It stopped barking and wagged its tail. It licked Tom's hand and looked happy.
+
+"Wow, Tom, you are brave!" Lily said. "You fed the dog and made it friendly."
+
+Tom smiled. "Maybe the dog was just hungry and lonely. Candy can make anyone happy. Do you want some, Lily?"
+
+Lily nodded. "Yes, please. You are a good friend, Tom."
+
+They shared the candy and played with the dog. They had fun in the park.
+Lily was a little girl who liked to grow flowers. She had a small garden with many colors. She watered them every day and sang to them. She was happy when they grew big and pretty.
+
+One day, she saw a new flower in her garden. It was white and fluffy, like a cloud. She wanted to touch it and see how it felt. She ran to the flower and reached out her hand.
+
+"Stop!" a voice said. Lily was surprised. She looked around and saw a small bee on the flower. "This is my flower. You can't touch it. It is old and needs to be careful."
+
+Lily was scared of the bee. She did not want to make it angry. She said, "I'm sorry, bee. I did not know it was your flower. It is very beautiful. Why is it old?"
+
+The bee said, "This flower is a dandelion. It is old because it has finished growing. It is ready to make seeds. If you touch it, the seeds will fly away and make new flowers somewhere else. I like this flower because it gives me food. Please leave it alone."
+
+Lily understood. She said, "I'm sorry, bee. I will not touch your flower. I will let it make seeds. Maybe some of them will grow in my garden. Then we can both have flowers."
+
+The bee said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a nice girl. You can come and visit my flower anytime. But please don't touch it. Just look and smell."
+
+Lily said, "Okay, bee. I will do that. Thank you for telling me about your flower. It is very interesting. Goodbye, bee."
+
+Lily waved to the bee and went back to her garden. She looked at her flowers and smiled. She learned something new today. She was happy.
+Tom and Mia were having breakfast with their mom. They liked waffles with honey and butter. Mom made them hot and crispy in the toaster.
+
+"Can I have more honey, please?" Mia asked.
+
+"Sure, sweetie. Here you go." Mom poured some honey on Mia's waffle.
+
+Tom was about to take a bite of his waffle, when he felt a tickle in his nose. He tried to hold it in, but he couldn't. He sneezed loudly and sprayed his waffle with snot.
+
+"Yuck!" Mia said. "Tom, you sneezed on your waffle!"
+
+"Sorry, Mia. I didn't mean to." Tom said. He wiped his nose with a napkin.
+
+Mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Tom. Sometimes we sneeze when we have a cold or an allergy. Do you want a new waffle?"
+
+Tom nodded. He didn't want to eat his snot waffle. Mom threw away his old waffle and gave him a new one.
+
+"Thank you, Mom. You're the best." Tom said.
+
+"You're welcome, Tom. I love you." Mom said.
+
+Tom and Mia finished their breakfast and got ready for the day. They hoped to have some wild fun in the park later. They loved to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also liked to watch the birds, the squirrels and the flowers. They were happy and healthy kids.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the snow. One day, Lily has a new scarf. It is pink and soft. She puts it on and says, "Look at my scarf, Ben! Do you like it?"
+
+Ben nods and smiles. He says, "Your scarf is very pretty, Lily. Can I touch it?" Lily nods and lets Ben touch her scarf. He says, "It is very soft, too. Where did you get it?"
+
+Lily says, "My grandma made it for me. She is very good at knitting. She made one for you, too. Do you want to see it?" Ben says, "Yes, please. I love gifts from grandma."
+
+Lily says, "Come with me, then. I will invite you to my house. We can have hot chocolate and cookies, too. And we can show grandma our snowman. We made him very big and silly. He has a carrot nose and a hat."
+
+Ben says, "That sounds fun, Lily. Let's go, then. Thank you for inviting me. And thank you, grandma, for the scarf. I can't wait to see it." They hold hands and walk to Lily's house. They are very happy and warm. They love their scarves and their grandma. And they love playing in the snow.
+Tommy liked to play with his pillow. He would hug it, throw it, and pretend it was a big animal. One day, he decided to teach his pillow some words. He held it close to his ear and said, "Hello, pillow. Can you say hello?"
+
+The pillow did not say anything. Tommy was confused. He tried again. "Hello, pillow. Can you say hello? Repeat after me. Hello."
+
+The pillow still did not say anything. Tommy was sad. He thought his pillow did not like him. He put it down and looked for another toy.
+
+But then, he heard a voice. It was his mommy. She had been watching him from the door. She smiled and said, "Hello, Tommy. Can you say hello?"
+
+Tommy looked up and saw his mommy. He was happy. He ran to her and hugged her. He said, "Hello, mommy. Can you say hello?"
+
+Mommy laughed and said, "Hello, Tommy. I can say hello. And I can say I love you. Can you say I love you?"
+
+Tommy nodded and said, "I love you, mommy. Can you say I love you?"
+
+Mommy repeated, "I love you, Tommy. You are a smart boy. You can teach your pillow many words. But pillows cannot talk. They can only listen. And they can be your friends. Do you want to play with your pillow again?"
+
+Tommy smiled and said, "Yes, mommy. I want to play with my pillow. It can listen to me. And it can be my friend. Thank you, mommy."
+
+Mommy kissed him and said, "You're welcome, Tommy. Have fun with your pillow. And remember, I love you."
+
+Tommy picked up his pillow and said, "I love you, pillow. Can you say I love you?"
+
+The pillow did not say anything. But Tommy did not mind. He knew his pillow was listening. And he knew his mommy loved him. He hugged his pillow and played with it. He was happy.
+Lila and Ben are twins. They like to help their mom in the kitchen. Today, mom is making rice for dinner. She asks Lila and Ben to pick some peas from the garden.
+
+Lila and Ben run outside. They see many green peas on the vines. They start to pick them with their hands. They put them in a basket. They sing a song while they pick.
+
+"Peas, peas, we love peas. They are yummy and they are green. We pick, pick, pick them for mom. She will cook them with the rice. Peas, peas, we love peas."
+
+Mom watches them from the window. She smiles. She is proud of Lila and Ben. They are good helpers. They are almost done.
+
+"Look, Ben, we have a lot of peas," Lila says.
+
+"Yes, Lila, we do. Mom will be happy," Ben says.
+
+They carry the basket to the kitchen. They show mom their peas.
+
+"Wow, Lila and Ben, you did a great job. Thank you for picking the peas. They will make the rice more tasty and colorful. You are such good helpers. I am proud of you," mom says.
+
+She hugs them and kisses them. She puts the peas in a pot with water. She adds some salt and oil. She puts the pot on the stove. She turns on the fire.
+
+Lila and Ben help mom set the table. They put plates, spoons, forks, and cups. They put napkins and a pitcher of water. They wait for the rice and peas to be ready.
+
+Soon, they smell the rice and peas. They hear the pot bubbling. Mom turns off the fire. She takes the pot to the table. She spoons some rice and peas on each plate.
+
+"Time to eat, Lila and Ben. Enjoy your rice and peas. You helped make them," mom says.
+
+Lila and Ben sit down. They say thank you to mom. They taste the rice and peas. They are yummy and they are green. They eat them all. They are happy and they are proud.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One morning, they want to eat toast with jam for breakfast. But there is only one jar of jam left.
+
+"Mom, can I have the jam?" Anna asks.
+
+"Me too, me too!" Ben says.
+
+"Wait a minute, children. There is enough jam for both of you. You have to share and be patient," Mom says.
+
+She gives them each a slice of toast and a knife. Then she puts the jam on the table.
+
+Anna grabs the jam and starts to spread it on her toast. She wants to have a lot of jam.
+
+"Hey, that's not fair! You are taking all the jam!" Ben complains.
+
+He tries to take the jam from Anna, but she holds it tight.
+
+"No, it's mine! You are being greedy!" Anna says.
+
+They pull and tug on the jar, making a mess.
+
+"Stop it, stop it!" Mom says. "You are making a big noise and a big mess. You have to share and be patient, remember?"
+
+She takes the jam from them and puts some on Ben's toast. Then she gives the jam back to Anna.
+
+"Here, now you both have some jam. Say sorry to each other and eat your toast nicely," Mom says.
+
+Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel a little sorry for fighting.
+
+"Sorry, Anna," Ben says.
+
+"Sorry, Ben," Anna says.
+
+They smile and eat their toast with jam. They are happy again.
+
+Mom is happy too. She is proud of her twins. They are learning to share and be patient.
+Ben and Lily liked to play in the garden. They liked to dig and find bugs and worms. One day, they found a big jar under a bush. It was empty and had a lid.
+
+"Let's measure the bugs and worms we find," Ben said. "We can put them in the jar and see who has the most."
+
+"Okay," Lily said. "But we have to be careful not to hurt them."
+
+They started to look for bugs and worms. They found ants, beetles, spiders, and snails. They put them in the jar and closed the lid. They used a stick to mark how high the bugs and worms were.
+
+"I have more than you," Ben said. "Look, my stick is higher."
+
+"No, I have more than you," Lily said. "Look, my bugs and worms are bigger."
+
+They argued and pushed each other. They did not notice that the jar was getting hot in the sun. They did not notice that the bugs and worms were moving less and less.
+
+After a while, they got tired and hungry. They decided to go inside and have a snack. They left the jar in the garden.
+
+When they came back, they saw that the jar was not the same. The bugs and worms were not moving at all. They were dead.
+
+"Oh no," Ben said. "What did we do?"
+
+"We forgot to make holes in the lid," Lily said. "They could not breathe."
+
+They felt sad and sorry. They took the jar and buried it under the bush. They said sorry to the bugs and worms.
+
+They learned a lesson. They never measured bugs and worms again. They only looked at them and let them go.
+Sara was lonely. She had no friends to play with. She lived in a big house with her mom and dad, but they were always busy. Sara liked to play with her toys, but sometimes she wished she had someone to talk to.
+
+One day, Sara found a jug in the kitchen. It was big and blue and had a funny shape. Sara wondered what was inside. She shook the jug and heard a sound. It sounded like water. Sara was curious. She opened the jug and poured some water into a cup. She drank the water and felt refreshed.
+
+"Hello, little girl," a voice said. Sara was surprised. She looked around and saw no one. She heard the voice again. "Hello, I'm the jug. Do you want to be my friend?"
+
+Sara was scared. She had never heard a jug talk before. She thought it was a trick. She ran away from the jug and hid behind the sofa. She hoped the jug would not find her.
+
+But the jug was lonely too. He had been in the kitchen for a long time and no one ever used him. He just wanted to have some fun. He rolled after Sara and peeked behind the sofa. He saw Sara's eyes and smiled.
+
+"Don't be afraid, little girl," the jug said. "I'm not going to hurt you. I just want to play with you. You look lonely, like me. Can we be friends?"
+
+Sara looked at the jug. He had a friendly face and a kind voice. He seemed harmless. Sara felt sorry for the jug. She decided to give him a chance.
+
+"Okay, jug," Sara said. "We can be friends. But you have to promise not to scare me again. And you have to be quiet when my mom and dad are around. They might not like a talking jug."
+
+The jug nodded. He was happy. He had found a friend. Sara was happy too. She had found a friend. They played together and had a lot of fun. They were not lonely anymore.
+Tom was a lawyer. He liked to help people with their problems. He was very organized. He had many books and papers in his office. He put them in different boxes and shelves. He knew where everything was.
+
+One day, Tom had a big problem. He drank a strange juice that his friend gave him. The juice made him shrink. He became very small. He was smaller than a mouse. He could not see his books and papers. He could not use his phone or his computer. He was scared.
+
+He heard a loud noise. It was his friend. His friend came to his office. His friend was sorry. He said, "Tom, I am sorry. I gave you the wrong juice. It was a juice for my science project. It makes things shrink. I have the other juice that makes things big again. Where are you?"
+
+Tom tried to shout. He said, "I am here. I am on the floor. Help me!" But his voice was too small. His friend could not hear him. His friend looked around. He could not see Tom. He said, "Tom, where are you? I can't find you. Are you hiding?"
+
+Tom saw a big shadow. It was his friend's foot. His friend was walking towards him. Tom was afraid. He said, "Stop! Don't step on me! I am here!" But his friend could not hear him. His friend was about to step on Tom. Tom closed his eyes. He hoped his friend would see him. He hoped his friend would give him the right juice. He hoped he would be big again. He hoped he would be a lawyer again. He hoped he would be organized again.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big box in the yard. They want to act like pirates.
+
+"Let's make the box our ship!" Tom says. He takes a stick and puts it in the box. "This is our flag!"
+
+"Good idea!" Mia says. She takes a scarf and ties it around her head. "This is my bandana!"
+
+They climb into the box and pretend to sail on the sea. They look for treasure and fight with sharks. They have a lot of fun.
+
+But then, Tom sees something shiny on the ground. He jumps out of the box and runs to pick it up. It is a black eye patch.
+
+"Wow, look what I found!" Tom says. He puts the eye patch on his eye. "Now I look like a real pirate!"
+
+Mia comes to see what Tom has. She likes the eye patch too. She wants to try it on.
+
+"Can I have it for a while?" Mia asks.
+
+"No, it's mine!" Tom says. He holds the eye patch tight. "I found it first!"
+
+Mia feels sad. She thinks Tom is not nice. She goes back to the box. She does not want to play with Tom anymore.
+
+Tom sees Mia's face. He feels sorry. He likes Mia. He does not want to make her sad.
+
+"Hey, Mia, I'm sorry," Tom says. He goes to the box and gives the eye patch to Mia. "You can have it. You are my friend."
+
+Mia smiles. She takes the eye patch and puts it on her eye. She thanks Tom.
+
+"Thank you, Tom. You are my friend too," Mia says.
+
+They hug and make up. They go back to the box and play pirates again. They share the eye patch and the stick and the scarf. They have more fun.
+Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. They make a lot of noise as they zoom, talk, build and read. They are having fun.
+
+Mom is in the kitchen. She is making lunch. She hears the noise from the living room. She thinks it is too loud. She wants Lily and Ben to be quiet. She walks to the living room. She says, "Lily, Ben, you are too noisy. Please play quietly. I need to finish lunch."
+
+Lily and Ben look at Mom. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We will play quietly." They try to make less noise. They whisper, they slow down, they put down their toys gently. They are still having fun.
+
+But then, Ben feels something tickle his nose. He tries to ignore it. He does not want to make noise. He does not want to bother Mom. But the tickle gets stronger. He feels a sneeze coming. He covers his mouth with his hand. He says, "Achoo!"
+
+The sneeze is very loud. It makes the toys move. It makes the books fall. It makes the blocks tumble. It makes Lily jump. It makes Mom come back. She says, "Ben, are you okay? What was that noise?"
+
+Ben says, "Sorry, Mom. I had to sneeze. Something tickled my nose." He rubs his nose with his hand. He smiles.
+
+Mom says, "It's okay, Ben. Sneezing is not noisy. It is healthy. It means you are getting rid of something that bothers your nose. You don't have to be sorry for sneezing. But you do have to say 'excuse me'."
+
+Ben says, "Excuse me, Mom. Excuse me, Lily." He says it politely.
+
+Mom says, "That's good, Ben. Now, why don't you and Lily help me set the table for lunch? It is almost ready."
+
+Lily and Ben say, "Okay, Mom. We will help you." They put away their toys. They follow Mom to the kitchen. They are hungry. They are happy.
+Sara and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a big train. The train is modern. It has lights and sounds and can move on the tracks. Sara and Ben like to make the train go fast and slow and stop and start.
+
+One day, Sara and Ben are playing with the train in their room. They hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She says it is time for lunch. Sara and Ben say okay and put the train on the floor. They go to the kitchen with their mom.
+
+After lunch, Sara and Ben want to play with the train again. They run back to their room. But they cannot find the train. It is not on the floor. It is not on the bed. It is not on the shelf. It is not in the closet. The train is gone. It has disappeared.
+
+Sara and Ben are sad and confused. They look everywhere for the train. They ask their mom if she has seen the train. She says no. She says maybe the train is hiding. She says maybe they can find it if they look harder.
+
+Sara and Ben go back to their room. They look under the rug. They look behind the curtains. They look in the drawers. They look in the boxes. They still cannot find the train. They are about to give up when they hear a sound. It is the train. It is making a whistle noise. Sara and Ben follow the noise. They find the train in the bathroom. It is on the sink. It is next to the toothbrush.
+
+Sara and Ben are happy and surprised. They wonder how the train got there. They think maybe the train wanted to have some fun. They think maybe the train wanted to brush its teeth. They laugh and hug the train. They say they are sorry for losing the train. They say they love the train. They take the train back to their room. They play with the train some more. They do not let the train disappear again.
+Lily was a princess who loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Rose, who had a pink dress and long hair. Lily liked to pretend that Rose was her best friend and they had tea parties and adventures together.
+
+One day, Lily's grandmother came to visit. She was elderly and had white hair and glasses. She brought Lily a gift: a new doll with a blue dress and curly hair. She said, "This is for you, my dear. I hope you like her. She is very pretty and sweet."
+
+Lily thanked her grandmother, but she did not like the new doll. She thought she was ugly and boring. She wanted to play with Rose, not with the new doll. She put the new doll in a corner and ignored her.
+
+Her grandmother noticed and felt sad. She said, "Lily, why don't you play with the new doll? She is lonely and needs a friend. She is very nice and kind. You can have fun with her."
+
+Lily shook her head and said, "No, thank you. I don't want to play with her. I love Rose. She is my best friend. The new doll is not."
+
+Her grandmother sighed and said, "Lily, you are being rude and ungrateful. You should be happy that I gave you a gift. You should share your love with the new doll. She is also a princess, like you. She deserves your attention and care."
+
+Lily felt angry and said, "No, she is not a princess. She is a stranger. I don't like her. I don't want her. You can take her back."
+
+Her grandmother was hurt and said, "Lily, you are breaking my heart. You are being selfish and mean. You should learn to be more friendly and generous. You should give the new doll a chance. She might surprise you and become your friend."
+
+Lily did not listen and said, "No, no, no. I don't care. I only love Rose. She is the only doll I need. Go away and leave me alone."
+
+Her grandmother left the room, feeling sad and disappointed. Lily hugged Rose and said, "Don't worry, Rose. I will never leave you. You are my true friend. I love you more than anything."
+
+But as she said that, she felt a little guilty and sorry. She wondered if she had been too harsh and rude to her grandmother and the new doll. She wondered if she had missed a chance to make a new friend and to make her grandmother happy. She wondered if she had been a good princess or a bad one.
+Tim and Sam are brothers. They share a room and a bed. Tim likes to wake up early and play with his toys. Sam likes to sleep late and cuddle with his teddy bear.
+
+One morning, Tim woke up and saw that the sky was gray. He felt sad because he wanted to go outside and play. He looked at Sam, who was still sleeping. He had an idea. He jumped on the bed and shouted, "Wake up, Sam! Wake up!"
+
+Sam opened his eyes and frowned. He did not like to be woken up. He pulled the blanket over his head and said, "Go away, Tim! I want to sleep!"
+
+Tim did not go away. He pulled the blanket off Sam and said, "No, you have to wake up! It's time to play!"
+
+Sam got angry. He pushed Tim off the bed and said, "You are a spoiled brat, Tim! You always get what you want! You never let me sleep!"
+
+Tim fell on the floor and started to cry. He said, "You are a meanie, Sam! You never play with me! You always hug your teddy bear!"
+
+Sam felt sorry for Tim. He saw that Tim was hurt and scared. He got off the bed and hugged Tim. He said, "I'm sorry, Tim. I didn't mean to be mean. I love you, brother."
+
+Tim stopped crying and hugged Sam back. He said, "I love you too, Sam. I'm sorry I woke you up. Do you want to play with me?"
+
+Sam nodded and smiled. He said, "Yes, I want to play with you. But can we play inside? The sky is gray and it might rain."
+
+Tim agreed and said, "OK, let's play inside. But can we play with your teddy bear too? He looks lonely."
+
+Sam said, "Sure, let's play with my teddy bear. He likes you too."
+
+They took the teddy bear and went to the living room. They played together and had fun. They forgot about the gray sky and the rain. They were happy brothers.
+Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big slide that was very wide. Lily wanted to go first, but Ben said no. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder.
+
+"Wait for me!" Lily shouted. She followed Ben, but he was too fast. He slid down the slide and laughed. "That was fun!" he said.
+
+Lily was angry. She wanted to slide too, but Ben did not share. She pushed him and tried to climb up the ladder. But Ben pushed her back and said, "No, it's my turn again!"
+
+They started to fight and shout. They did not see a man who was walking his dog. The man was old and wise. He saw the twins and shook his head. He walked over to them and said, "Stop, stop, what are you doing?"
+
+Lily and Ben stopped and looked at the man. He had a kind face and a big beard. He said, "Why are you fighting over the slide? There is enough room for both of you. You can slide together and have more fun. Or you can take turns and be fair. But you should not shout and push. That is not nice."
+
+Lily and Ben felt ashamed. They knew the man was right. They said sorry to each other and to the man. They decided to slide together and hold hands. They smiled and thanked the man. He smiled back and said, "You're welcome. Now go and enjoy the slide. And remember, sharing is caring."
+
+The man and his dog walked away. Lily and Ben slid down the slide and laughed. They had fun and learned a lesson. They were happy and wise.
+Sam and Tom are brothers. They like to play and have fun. They are going on holiday with Mum and Dad. They are very happy.
+
+They pack their bags and get in the car. They drive for a long time. They see many things on the way. They see cows and sheep and trees and hills. They sing songs and tell jokes.
+
+They arrive at the holiday house. It is near the sea. They can hear the waves and smell the salt. They run to the beach. They build sandcastles and collect shells. They splash in the water and laugh.
+
+They get very dirty and sandy. Mum says they need to bathe. They go to the bathroom. They take off their clothes and get in the tub. They wash their hair and body with soap and water. They make bubbles and play with toys.
+
+Dad comes to the bathroom. He is bald. He has no hair on his head. Sam and Tom think he is funny. They put bubbles on his head and pretend he has hair. They make different styles and shapes. They giggle and say he looks silly.
+
+Dad laughs too. He says he loves his bubble hair. He says he loves his boys. He hugs them and kisses them. They are a happy family. They enjoy their holiday.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to walk to the park and play. One day, they see a big pond with many fish. The fish are red, blue, yellow and green. They swim and jump in the water.
+
+"Wow, look at the fish!" Lily says. "They are so pretty and happy. I wish I could swim like them."
+
+Ben nods. He likes the fish too. He sees a small boat near the pond. He has an idea.
+
+"Let's go on the boat!" he says. "We can get closer to the fish and say hello."
+
+Lily agrees. They run to the boat and get in. They find two oars and start to row. The boat moves slowly on the water. The fish see them and come closer. They make bubbles and splash.
+
+"Hello, fish!" Lily and Ben say. "We are Lily and Ben. We are your friends."
+
+The fish seem to like them. They swim around the boat and show their colors. Lily and Ben smile and clap.
+
+But not all the fish are happy. One fish is jealous. He is a big fish with a long tail. He thinks he is the best fish in the pond. He does not like Lily and Ben. He thinks they are taking his fish friends away.
+
+He swims behind the boat and waits. He sees a chance and bites the boat. The boat makes a loud noise and shakes. Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the oars and hold each other.
+
+"What was that?" Lily asks.
+
+"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe a shark?"
+
+They look at the water and see the big fish. He has a mean face and sharp teeth. He laughs and bites the boat again. The boat starts to sink.
+
+"Help!" Lily and Ben scream. "Help us!"
+
+The other fish hear them and get angry. They do not like the big fish. He is always mean and rude. They decide to help Lily and Ben. They swim to the big fish and bite him. They pull his tail and fins. They make him let go of the boat.
+
+"Ow! Ow! Ow!" the big fish cries. "Stop it! Leave me alone!"
+
+He swims away as fast as he can. He is sorry and ashamed. He knows he was wrong.
+
+The other fish cheer and clap. They push the boat to the shore. Lily and Ben get out and thank them.
+
+"Thank you, fish!" they say. "You are very brave and kind. We are sorry for the trouble."
+
+The fish smile and wave. They say goodbye and swim away.
+
+Lily and Ben hug each other. They are happy and safe. They walk back to the park and play. They never forget the fish and the boat. They learn a lesson. They learn to be nice and not jealous.
+Jill and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big book in their mom's room. It had many strange words and pictures in it. Jill and Tom wanted to see what the book was about.
+
+"Let's open it and read it," Jill said.
+
+"No, mom said we can't touch her books. They are expensive and old," Tom said.
+
+"But I want to know what it says. Maybe it has stories or games or magic," Jill said. She urge Tom to open the book with her.
+
+Tom was scared, but he also was curious. He agreed to open the book with Jill. They flipped through the pages and saw many weird symbols and drawings. They did not understand any of them.
+
+"Look, this page has a spell," Jill said. She pointed to a word that looked like a star. "Maybe it can do something cool. Let's say it together."
+
+Jill and Tom said the word out loud. As soon as they did, a bright light flashed from the book. They heard a loud noise and felt a strong wind. They dropped the book and ran out of the room.
+
+When they got to the living room, they saw their mom and dad looking at them with surprise and anger. They also saw that their hair and clothes had changed colors. Jill's hair was purple and Tom's hair was green. Their clothes were also purple and green.
+
+"What did you do?" their mom asked.
+
+"We read a spell from your book," Jill said.
+
+"You read a spell from my book? Do you know how dangerous that is? That book is not for children. It is for witches and wizards. You could have hurt yourselves or worse," their mom said.
+
+"We are sorry, mom. We did not know. We were just curious," Tom said.
+
+Their mom sighed and shook her head. She took the book from their room and put it back in her closet. She said she would fix their hair and clothes later. She told them to never touch her book again.
+
+Jill and Tom nodded and said they were sorry. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with their toys instead. They did not want to read any more spells.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with green things on it. They want to know what they are.
+
+"Look, Ben, what are those?" Anna asks.
+
+"I don't know, Anna. Let's go and see," Ben says.
+
+They run to the tree and pick some of the green things. They are small and round and have a hole in the middle.
+
+"Maybe they are balls," Anna says.
+
+"Maybe they are rings," Ben says.
+
+They try to put them on their fingers, but they are too small. They try to throw them, but they are too soft. They try to roll them, but they are too bumpy.
+
+"These are not good toys," Anna says.
+
+"Maybe they are food," Ben says.
+
+He puts one in his mouth and bites it. He makes a funny face and spits it out.
+
+"Yuck, this is not good food," Ben says.
+
+Anna laughs and tries one too. She also makes a funny face and spits it out.
+
+"Yuck, this is not good food," Anna says.
+
+They look at the tree and see a sign. It says "Olive Tree".
+
+"Olive? What is olive?" Anna asks.
+
+"I don't know, Anna. But I don't like it," Ben says.
+
+They throw the olives away and run to the swings. They have more fun on the swings. They forget about the olives.
+
+"Look, Anna, I can swing so high," Ben says.
+
+"Look, Ben, I can swing so fast," Anna says.
+
+They swing and laugh and have an amazing time. They are happy. They are friends.
+Lily and Ben liked to play catch with their ball. They threw the ball to each other and ran after it. Sometimes they missed and the ball rolled away. They laughed and chased the ball.
+
+One day, they saw a big maze in the park. It had tall walls and many paths. They wanted to explore the maze. They took their ball with them and entered the maze.
+
+"Let's play catch in the maze!" Ben said. He threw the ball to Lily. Lily caught it and threw it back. They ran and turned and followed the ball.
+
+But the maze was tricky. It had many dead ends and twists. Lily and Ben got lost. They could not find each other or the way out. They shouted and looked for each other. They felt scared and sad.
+
+Then, Lily saw the ball. It was bouncing on the ground. She ran to the ball and picked it up. She saw a sign that said "Exit". She followed the sign and saw the sun. She also saw Ben. He was waiting for her at the end of the maze. He smiled and hugged her.
+
+"Lily, you found the ball and the way out!" Ben said. "You are so smart and brave!"
+
+Lily smiled and hugged him back. "You are too, Ben! And you are a jolly friend!"
+
+They were happy and proud. They played catch again, but this time outside the maze. They had fun and learned a lesson. They never went into the maze again.
+Lily was a dog who liked to bite. She bit shoes, toys, and even people. She did not listen when her mom said, "No, Lily, bad dog!" She thought biting was fun and made her strong.
+
+One day, Lily saw a big bag on the floor. It was brown and smelled good. Lily thought it was food. She ran to the bag and bit it hard. But the bag was not food. It was a trap. A loud noise came from the bag and a net fell on Lily. She was stuck and scared.
+
+A man came and took the bag and the net. He was not nice. He said, "I got you, you foolish dog. You are going to the pound." He put Lily in a cage and drove away. Lily cried and wished she had not bitten the bag. She wished she had listened to her mom.
+
+The moral of the story is: Biting is bad and can get you in trouble. You should listen to your mom and be a good dog.
+Jill and Ben were playing with their dolls. Jill had a pretty doll with long hair and a pink dress. Ben had a funny doll with a hat and a beard. They liked to act out stories with their dolls.
+
+One day, Jill saw a shiny thread on Ben's doll. She wanted it for her doll's hair. She said to Ben, "Give me that thread. It is mine."
+
+Ben said, "No, it is not. It is part of my doll's hat. You have enough hair for your doll."
+
+Jill did not listen. She pulled the thread hard. Ben pulled back. They started to fight over the thread. The thread snapped. The hat fell off Ben's doll. The hair came off Jill's doll. The dolls looked sad and ugly.
+
+Jill and Ben felt bad. They had ruined their dolls. They had hurt each other. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They tried to fix their dolls with some glue and some dry grass. They learned to share and to be careful with their toys. They played happily again.
+Tom and Sam liked to play in the sand near the water. They made castles and tunnels and bridges. One day, they saw a big fish in the water. It had a long tail and a pointy nose. It was a shark!
+
+"Look, a shark!" Tom said. "Let's go and see it!"
+
+"No, Tom, that's a bad idea!" Sam said. "Sharks are rude. They can bite you and hurt you. We should stay away from it."
+
+But Tom did not listen to Sam. He ran to the water and waved at the shark. He wanted to be its friend. The shark saw Tom and swam closer. It opened its mouth and showed its sharp teeth.
+
+"Hello, shark!" Tom said. "Do you want to play with me?"
+
+The shark did not answer. It did not want to play. It wanted to eat. It moved faster and faster towards Tom. Tom did not see the danger. He smiled and reached out his hand.
+
+"Tom, come back!" Sam shouted. "The shark is rude! It will bite you!"
+
+Sam was right. The shark was rude. It bit Tom's hand and pulled him into the water. Tom screamed and cried. He was scared and hurt. He wished he had listened to Sam.
+
+Sam ran to get help. He saw a man with a big stick. He told him what happened. The man ran to the water and hit the shark with the stick. The shark let go of Tom and swam away. It was angry and scared. It did not like the stick.
+
+The man pulled Tom out of the water and wrapped his hand with a cloth. He took him to a place where people could help him. Sam followed them. He was sad and sorry. He hugged Tom and said:
+
+"I'm sorry, Tom. I hope you feel better soon. Next time, let's not go near the sharks. They are rude and mean. They are not our friends."
+
+Tom nodded and said:
+
+"I'm sorry, too, Sam. You were right. Sharks are rude. I should have listened to you. Next time, let's play in the sand. It's safer and more fun."
+Sam and Tom were brothers who liked to play with toys. They had many toys, but some were old and broken. One day, their mom said they could sell their old toys at a yard sale and buy new ones. Sam and Tom were happy and excited.
+
+They put their old toys in a big box and carried it outside. They saw many people walking by and looking at their toys. Some people bought their toys and gave them money. Sam and Tom counted their money and smiled. They had enough to buy new toys.
+
+But then, a man came and saw an ancient toy in their box. It was a wooden horse with wheels and a string. It was very old and dirty, but the man liked it. He said, "How much for this toy?"
+
+Sam and Tom looked at the toy. They did not like it. It was boring and ugly. They said, "You can have it for one dollar."
+
+The man smiled and gave them a dollar. He took the toy and left. Sam and Tom were happy. They had sold all their old toys and had a lot of money.
+
+But they did not know that the toy was very special. It was a rare and valuable antique that belonged to their great-grandpa. He had given it to their dad when he was a boy. Their dad had forgotten about it and put it in the attic. He had meant to give it to Sam and Tom when they were older.
+
+When their dad came home and saw the empty box, he asked, "Where is the wooden horse? It was a family treasure. It was worth a lot of money."
+
+Sam and Tom told him what they had done. They said, "We sold it to a man for one dollar. We did not like it. We wanted new toys."
+
+Their dad was very angry and sad. He said, "You made a big mistake. You sold something priceless for nothing. You lost a part of our history. You were not careful and respectful. You were not smart and wise."
+
+Sam and Tom felt bad. They realized they had done something wrong. They wished they could get the toy back. But it was too late. The man was gone and they did not know where he lived. They had no success. They had a bad ending.
+Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They see a big hill with a hole. They want to see what is inside. They hold hands and walk to the hole.
+
+"Is this a cave?" Mia asks.
+
+"Maybe. Let's go in and find out," Ben says.
+
+They go inside the hole. It is dark and cold. They hear a strange noise. They are scared.
+
+"What is that?" Ben whispers.
+
+"I don't know. Maybe a monster," Mia whispers back.
+
+They want to run away, but they can't see the way out. They hug each other and cry.
+
+"Help! Help!" they shout.
+
+A man hears them. He is a park ranger. He has a flashlight and a radio. He is smart and kind. He goes inside the hole and finds Ben and Mia.
+
+"Don't worry, kids. I'm here to help you. You are very brave, but you should not go inside caves without an adult. They can be dangerous," he says.
+
+He takes them by the hand and leads them out of the hole. He gives them a hug and a cookie. He calls their parents and tells them what happened.
+
+Ben and Mia are happy and relieved. They say thank you to the park ranger. They promise to never go inside caves again. They learn a lesson. They go home with their parents and tell them their story.
+Tom and Mia are playing in the kitchen. They hear Mom say, "Lunch is ready!" They run to the table and sit on their chairs. Mom brings a big tray with food. She puts it on the table and says, "Be careful, the tray is hot. Don't touch it with your hands."
+
+Tom and Mia look at the tray. They see soup, bread, cheese, and fruit. They are hungry and want to eat. But they remember what Mom said. They wait for Mom to give them a bowl and a spoon. They say, "Thank you, Mom!"
+
+Mom smiles and says, "You're welcome, my sweeties. Enjoy your lunch!" She sits down and joins them. They eat and talk. They tell Mom what they did in the morning. They played with their toys, read a book, and drew a picture. Mom listens and praises them. They are happy and full. They say, "Lunch was yummy, Mom!"
+
+Mom says, "I'm glad you liked it. Now, who wants to help me clear the table?" Tom and Mia raise their hands. They want to help Mom. They take their bowls and spoons and put them on the tray. They are careful not to touch the tray with their hands. They say, "We can help, Mom!"
+
+Mom says, "Thank you, my helpers. You are very good and kind. I love you very much!" She hugs them and kisses them. They hug and kiss her back. They say, "We love you too, Mom!" They are happy and proud. They help Mom take the tray to the kitchen. They wash their hands and get ready for a nap. They have a good day.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They go to school for the first time. They wear new uniforms. The uniforms are blue and white. Anna likes her uniform. She thinks it is fancy. Ben does not like his uniform. He thinks it is boring.
+
+At school, they meet their teacher. Her name is Miss Lee. She is nice and friendly. She shows them their classroom. There are many toys and books. Anna and Ben are happy. They want to play and learn.
+
+But there is a problem. There is a boy who is mean and rude. His name is Tom. He does not share his toys. He takes them from other kids. He laughs at their uniforms. He says they are ugly and silly.
+
+Anna and Ben do not like Tom. They are sad and angry. They want to tell Miss Lee. But Tom is bigger and stronger. He scares them. He says he will hit them if they tell.
+
+One day, Tom takes Anna's doll. He says it is his now. He throws it on the floor. He steps on it. Anna is very upset. She loves her doll. She starts to cry.
+
+Ben sees what Tom does. He feels sorry for Anna. He is brave. He stands up to Tom. He shouts at him. He says, "Stop it! You are mean and bad! Give back Anna's doll! We will tell Miss Lee!"
+
+Tom is surprised. He is not used to kids shouting at him. He is afraid of Miss Lee. He drops the doll. He runs away.
+
+Anna hugs Ben. She says, "Thank you, Ben! You are my hero! You are kind and good!"
+
+Ben smiles. He says, "You are welcome, Anna! You are my sister! I love you!"
+
+Miss Lee hears the shout. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Anna and Ben. She sees the doll. She understands what happened. She praises Ben for being brave and Anna for being strong. She says, "You are both wonderful! I am proud of you!"
+
+She also talks to Tom. She tells him to say sorry and to be nice. She tells him to share and to respect. She tells him to like himself and to like others.
+
+Anna and Ben are happy. They have a good day at school. They make new friends. They play and learn. They like their uniforms. They think they are fancy.
+Lily and Tom were playing with their toy train in the garden. They liked to pretend they were driving a real train and going to different places. They had a small pile of coal to put in the train's engine, but they did not like how dirty it made their hands and clothes.
+
+"Let's change the coal for something else," Lily said. "Maybe we can use some flowers or leaves instead. They are clean and pretty."
+
+Tom agreed and they went to look for some flowers and leaves. They found some yellow daisies and green ferns and filled the train's engine with them. They were happy with their new fuel and started to play again.
+
+But soon they noticed that the train was not moving as fast as before. It was making strange noises and smoke was coming out of it. They tried to push it harder, but it did not help. The train stopped and did not start again.
+
+"What's wrong with the train?" Tom asked.
+
+"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe the flowers and leaves are not good for the engine. Maybe we need the coal after all."
+
+They looked at the pile of coal, but it was too late. A big bird had seen it and thought it was food. It flew down and picked up the coal with its beak and flew away.
+
+"Oh no!" Lily and Tom cried. "The bird took our coal! Now we have no fuel for our train!"
+
+They felt sad and sorry. They realized that they had made a mistake. They should have used the coal as it was meant to be used, and not changed it for something else. They learned that sometimes things are dirty for a reason, and that they should not judge them by how they look.
+
+The end.
+Lena and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys in Lena's room. Lena has many toys. She has dolls, cars, blocks, books and puzzles. Tom likes to play with cars and blocks. He makes roads and buildings with them.
+
+One day, Lena and Tom want to play with puzzles. Lena has a big box with many puzzles. She opens the box and looks for a puzzle. But the box is messy. The puzzles are mixed up. Lena cannot find the puzzle she wants.
+
+"Tom, can you help me?" Lena asks. "The box is messy. I cannot find the puzzle."
+
+"OK, Lena. I can help you." Tom says. "Let us work together. We can make the box organized."
+
+Lena and Tom work together. They take out the puzzles from the box. They look at the pictures on the puzzles. They put the puzzles that have the same picture together. They make piles of puzzles. They put the piles back in the box. They make the box organized.
+
+"Look, Lena. We did it. The box is organized. Now you can find the puzzle you want." Tom says.
+
+"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. You helped me work. Now we can play with puzzles." Lena says.
+
+Lena and Tom smile. They pick a puzzle they like. They open the puzzle and start to play. They have fun. They are happy.
+Jen and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the garden. Jen has a purple doll that she loves very much. Ben has a red truck that he can push and pull. They also have a big rock that they can sit on and rock back and forth.
+
+One day, Jen and Ben are playing with their toys on the rock. Jen says, "Look, my purple doll can rock with me. She is so soft and pretty. Do you want to hold her?" Ben says, "No, thank you. I like my red truck better. It is so fast and strong. Do you want to try it?" Jen says, "No, thank you. I like my purple doll better. She is my best friend."
+
+They keep playing with their toys, but they do not share. They start to rock faster and faster on the rock. The rock is not very reliable. It is old and cracked. It cannot hold Jen and Ben and their toys for too long. Suddenly, the rock breaks in half and Jen and Ben fall off. Their toys fly in the air and land far away.
+
+Jen and Ben are scared and hurt. They start to cry. They want their toys back. They also want their mom and dad. They look at each other and say, "I'm sorry. I should have shared with you. Can we be friends again?" They hug and nod. They help each other get up and look for their toys. They find their purple doll and red truck in the grass. They are happy. They decide to play together and share their toys. They also decide to find a new and reliable rock to sit on and rock back and forth.
+Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big hill with rocks. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side.
+
+They ask their mom if they can go. Mom nods and says, "Be careful. Don't go too far. Come back soon." Sara and Ben say, "OK, mom. We will." They take their backpacks and water bottles and start to walk.
+
+They climb the hill and see many things. They see birds and flowers and bugs. They see a rabbit and a squirrel. They see a stream and a bridge. They are happy and curious.
+
+They keep walking until they reach the top of the hill. They see a big drop. It is a cliff. They cannot see the bottom. They hear the wind and the waves. They are scared and curious.
+
+They go closer to the edge. They want to see more. But they are not careful. They slip and fall. They scream and cry. They are hurt and scared.
+
+Mom hears them and runs. She sees them on the cliff. She is scared and sad. She calls for help. She says, "Sara, Ben, hold on. Don't move. Help is coming. I love you." Sara and Ben hear her and nod. They say, "We love you, mom. We are sorry. We were curious." They hold on and wait.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play and have fun. One day, they find a map in a book. The map shows a big park with many things to see and do.
+
+"Let's go to the park!" Tom says. "Maybe we can find treasure or animals or flowers!"
+
+"OK!" Mia says. "But how do we get there?"
+
+They look at the map. The map has pictures and words. They can read some words, like "bus" and "stop". They can see some pictures, like "tree" and "pond". They try to follow the map.
+
+They walk and walk. They see many cars and houses and shops. They do not see the park. They are tired and hungry.
+
+"This map is boring!" Mia says. "It does not show us the park. It only shows us the same things we see every day."
+
+"Maybe we should taste the map," Tom says. "Maybe it is a magic map. Maybe it will take us to the park if we eat it."
+
+Mia laughs. "That is silly," she says. "The map is not food. It is paper. It will not taste good. It will not take us to the park."
+
+Tom shrugs. "I want to try," he says. He tears a piece of the map and puts it in his mouth.
+
+He makes a face. He spits out the map. "Yuck!" he says. "The map is bad. It tastes like dirt and glue. It is not magic. It is a lie."
+
+Mia nods. "I told you so," she says. "The map is boring and bad. Let's throw it away and go back home. Maybe we can find a better map or a better book or a better game."
+
+They throw away the map and go back home. They are sad and angry. They do not like the map. They do not want to play with it again. They want to play with something fun and good. They want to play with something that does not taste like dirt and glue.
+Lila and Ben love to play on the beach. They make sand castles, dig holes and look for shells. Sometimes they go into the water and splash each other. They are very happy.
+
+One day, they see a big board on the sand. It is shiny and colorful. Lila and Ben want to try it. They think it is for riding on the water, like a boat. They drag the board to the edge of the water and climb on it.
+
+The board is wobbly and slippery. Lila and Ben try to balance on it, but they fall off. They laugh and try again. They do not see the big waves coming. They do not hear their mom calling them.
+
+A big wave hits the board and pushes it away. Lila and Ben are scared. They lose the board and each other. They are in the deep water. They cry for help.
+
+Their mom sees them and runs into the water. She is angry and worried. She grabs Lila and Ben and brings them back to the shore. She hugs them and scolds them. She tells them they were careless and foolish. They could have drowned. They should never touch the board again. It is not a toy. It is for surfing, a sport for grown-ups.
+
+Lila and Ben are sorry and ashamed. They apologize to their mom and to the owner of the board, who is also on the beach. They promise to never do it again. They gaze at the board and the surf with respect and wonder. They learn a lesson. They are still happy, but more careful.
+Tom and Amy were bored. They wanted to play outside, but it was raining. The sky was blue and the clouds were gray. They heard the rain go pitter-patter on the window.
+
+"Let's do a puzzle!" Amy said. She liked puzzles. They were fun and made pretty pictures.
+
+"OK!" Tom said. He liked puzzles too. He hoped they had a puzzle with cars or animals.
+
+They went to the toy box and looked for a puzzle. They found one with a big red barn and some cows and chickens. They took it to the table and opened the box.
+
+"Oh no!" Amy cried. "Some pieces are missing!"
+
+They looked at the puzzle. It had holes in it. They could not see the whole barn or the cows or the chickens. They felt sad and angry.
+
+"Who took our pieces?" Tom asked. He wanted to find them and put them back.
+
+"I don't know," Amy said. "Maybe Mom or Dad or Max."
+
+Max was their baby brother. He liked to grab things and put them in his mouth.
+
+They went to look for Mom or Dad or Max. They hoped they had their pieces.
+
+They found Mom in the kitchen. She was making cookies.
+
+"Mom, have you seen our puzzle pieces?" Amy asked.
+
+"No, I haven't," Mom said. "Why? What's wrong?"
+
+"Some pieces are missing," Tom said. "We can't do our puzzle."
+
+"That's too bad," Mom said. "Maybe they fell out of the box. Did you check under the table or the couch?"
+
+They shook their heads. They had not checked there.
+
+"Maybe you should," Mom said. "But be careful. Don't make a mess."
+
+They ran back to the table. They looked under the table and the couch. They did not find any pieces. They only found dust and crumbs and a sock.
+
+They felt more sad and more angry. They wanted to do their puzzle. They wanted to see the barn and the cows and the chickens.
+
+They went to look for Dad or Max. They hoped they had their pieces.
+
+They found Dad in the living room. He was watching TV.
+
+"Dad, have you seen our puzzle pieces?" Tom asked.
+
+"No, I haven't," Dad said. "Why? What's wrong?"
+
+"Some pieces are missing," Amy said. "We can't do our puzzle."
+
+"That's too bad," Dad said. "Maybe they got mixed up with other toys. Did you check the toy box or the shelf?"
+
+They nodded. They had checked there.
+
+"Maybe you should check again," Dad said. "But be quiet. I'm watching the news."
+
+They ran back to the toy box and the shelf. They did not find any pieces. They only found blocks and dolls and books.
+
+They felt more sad and more angry. They wanted to do their puzzle. They wanted to see the barn and the cows and the chickens.
+
+They went to look for Max. They hoped he had their pieces.
+
+They found Max in his crib. He was sleeping.
+
+"Max, do you have our puzzle pieces?" Amy whispered.
+
+Max did not answer. He did not hear her. He was snoring.
+
+They looked at Max. They saw something shiny in his mouth.
+
+They gasped. They knew what it was.
+
+It was a puzzle piece.
+
+They tried to take it out. But Max woke up. He bit their fingers. He cried.
+
+They cried too. They felt more sad and more angry. And more hurt.
+
+They could not do their puzzle. They could not see the barn and the cows and the chickens.
+
+They could only see Max and his teeth and his tears.
+
+They hated Max.
+
+They hated the puzzle.
+
+They hated the rain.
+
+The end.
+Shy was a little pig who lived on a farm with many other animals. He liked to eat, sleep and play, but he did not like to talk to anyone. He was afraid of the farmer, the dog, the cow and even the hen. He always hid behind his mother or under a pile of hay.
+
+One day, a new animal came to the farm. It was a big, brown goat with horns and a beard. He looked very strong and loud. He walked around the farm and said hello to everyone. He saw Shy hiding under the hay and went to him.
+
+"Hello, little pig," he said. "What is your name?"
+
+Shy did not answer. He was too scared of the goat.
+
+"Are you shy?" the goat asked. "Don't be shy. I am friendly. My name is Billy."
+
+He poked Shy with his horn gently. Shy squealed and ran away. He ran to his mother and hid behind her.
+
+"Mommy, mommy, there is a scary goat!" he cried.
+
+His mother looked at the goat and smiled.
+
+"He is not scary, Shy. He is just curious. He is new here. He wants to be your friend. Why don't you go and say hello to him?"
+
+Shy shook his head. He did not want to go near the goat.
+
+The goat followed him and said, "Please, don't run away. I just want to play with you. You look like a fun pig. I like fun pigs. Do you like to jump, to roll, to dig?"
+
+Shy peeked from behind his mother and saw the goat smiling. He did not look so scary anymore. He looked kind and funny. Shy felt a little curious too. He liked to jump, to roll and to dig.
+
+He came out from behind his mother and said, "I like to jump, to roll and to dig. But I don't like to poke."
+
+The goat nodded and said, "OK, I won't poke you anymore. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. Can we be friends?"
+
+Shy nodded and said, "OK, we can be friends. My name is Shy."
+
+The goat said, "Nice to meet you, Shy. I'm Billy. Do you want to play with me?"
+
+Shy said, "Yes, I want to play with you."
+
+They ran to the field and played together. They jumped, they rolled, they dug. They had a lot of fun. Shy was not shy anymore. He was happy. He had a new friend.
+Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. Sometimes they met other children and made new friends.
+
+One day, they saw a big dog in the park. It was brown and furry and had a long tail. Tom and Lily loved dogs and wanted to pet it. They ran towards the dog, calling out, "Hello, doggy! Can we play with you?"
+
+But the dog did not look friendly. It growled and bared its teeth. It did not want to play with Tom and Lily. It wanted to be left alone.
+
+"Stop, Tom and Lily!" their mother shouted. "That dog is not nice. It might bite you. Come back here, now!"
+
+Tom and Lily did not listen to their mother. They thought they were intelligent and brave. They wanted to show the dog that they were not afraid. They ignored their mother and kept running towards the dog.
+
+The dog did not like that. It barked loudly and jumped at Tom and Lily. It snapped at their legs and clothes. Tom and Lily screamed and cried. They were scared and hurt.
+
+Their mother ran to them and picked them up. She hugged them and checked if they were okay. She was angry and worried. She scolded them for not obeying her.
+
+"Why did you ignore me, Tom and Lily?" she asked. "I told you to stay away from the dog. It was not safe. You could have been badly hurt. You were not intelligent. You were foolish."
+
+Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they had made a mistake. They apologized to their mother and promised to listen to her next time.
+
+Their mother forgave them and kissed them. She took them home and gave them some cookies and milk. She told them she loved them and wanted them to be safe and happy. Tom and Lily hugged their mother and thanked her. They learned their lesson and never ignored her again.
+Tim and Lily liked to play music. They had a drum, a flute, and a bell. They made sounds with them and tried to keep a rhythm. A rhythm is when you make sounds that go together and have a pattern.
+
+One day, they went to the park with their music toys. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside. They put their music toys on the ground and went to the tree.
+
+But a mean dog saw their music toys. He ran to them and started to bite them. He broke the flute and the bell. He was about to break the drum too.
+
+Tim and Lily heard the noise and came back. They saw the mean dog and their broken music toys. They were very sad and angry.
+
+"Stop it, bad dog!" Tim shouted. "You are ruining our music!"
+
+The dog growled and barked at Tim. He did not want to stop.
+
+Lily had an idea. She picked up the drum and started to hit it. She made a loud and fast rhythm. The dog was scared of the noise. He ran away.
+
+Tim and Lily hugged each other. They were happy that they saved their drum. They learned that music can be powerful and can help them in trouble. They also learned that they should be careful with their things and not leave them alone. They went home and told their mom what happened. She was proud of them and gave them a hug. She also bought them a new flute and a bell. They thanked her and played music together. They kept a good rhythm and had fun.
+Lily and Ben were playing with a long rope in the garden. They wanted to make a swing on the big tree. Lily tried to tie a knot on the branch, but it was too hard. She asked Ben for help.
+
+"Ben, can you use the rope and make a knot?" Lily said.
+
+"OK, I will try," Ben said. He took the rope and wrapped it around the branch. He pulled and twisted and made a knot. He was very proud.
+
+"Look, Lily, I made a knot!" Ben said.
+
+"Wow, Ben, you are very good!" Lily said. She clapped her hands. She wanted to try the swing. She grabbed the rope and sat on it. She pushed with her feet and swung back and forth. She felt very happy.
+
+But the rope was old and fragile. It had many holes and tears. As Lily swung higher and higher, the rope broke. Lily fell to the ground with a thud. She cried out loud.
+
+"Ouch, ouch, ouch!" Lily said.
+
+Ben ran to Lily and hugged her. He was very sorry.
+
+"Lily, are you OK? I'm sorry, I didn't know the rope was fragile," Ben said.
+
+Lily sniffed and rubbed her knee. It was red and sore.
+
+"It's OK, Ben, it's not your fault. The rope was bad. But it was fun to swing," Lily said.
+
+Ben smiled and kissed her cheek. He helped her stand up.
+
+"Come on, Lily, let's go inside and get a band-aid. And maybe we can find a new rope later," Ben said.
+
+Lily nodded and held his hand. They walked inside together. They were still friends.
+Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they saw a big peach tree with many ripe peaches. They wanted to pick some, but the peaches were too high.
+
+"Let's get a ladder," Sara said.
+
+"No, let's use a stick," Ben said.
+
+They argued and fought over what to do. They did not listen to each other or share.
+
+Mama heard them and came out. She saw them pulling and pushing each other.
+
+"Stop, stop!" she said. "What are you doing?"
+
+"We want peaches, but they are too high," Sara and Ben said.
+
+Mama smiled and said, "You don't need a ladder or a stick. You just need to help each other. If you raise each other up, you can reach the peaches."
+
+Sara and Ben looked at each other and felt sorry. They said sorry and hugged.
+
+"OK, let's try," Sara said.
+
+Ben lifted Sara up and she picked a peach. Then Sara lifted Ben up and he picked a peach. They did this until they had enough peaches for everyone.
+
+They ran to Mama and gave her some peaches.
+
+"Thank you, Mama," they said. "You taught us how to work together and be kind."
+
+Mama hugged them and said, "You're welcome, my loves. You learned a good lesson today. When you help each other, you can do anything. And you are safe and happy."
+Lily loved music. She liked to sing and dance and play with her toy piano. She wanted to share her music with her friends at school, but she was shy. She thought they might not like her music, because it was different from theirs.
+
+One day, her teacher had a good idea. She asked Lily to introduce her music to the class. She said, "Lily, you have a unique gift. Your music is special and beautiful. I think your friends would love to hear it. Would you like to show them?"
+
+Lily was nervous, but she nodded. She brought her toy piano to the front of the room and played a song she had made up. She sang with a sweet voice and smiled. The other children listened and clapped. They liked her music very much.
+
+"Wow, Lily, your music is amazing!" said Ben, a boy who liked to draw. "Can you teach me how to play?"
+
+"Sure, Ben, I can teach you," said Lily. "And maybe you can teach me how to draw. I like your pictures, too."
+
+Lily and Ben became friends. They learned from each other and had fun. Lily was happy. She learned that being different is not bad. It is good to share your unique gifts with others. They might like them, too. And you might find new friends who appreciate you.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Anna has a new toy. It is a doll with long hair and a pretty dress. Ben likes the doll too. He asks Anna if he can play with it.
+
+"Can I have your doll for a bit?" Ben says.
+
+"Okay, but you have to return it soon. It is my doll," Anna says.
+
+Ben takes the doll and runs to his room. He plays with the doll and makes her hair into different styles. He forgets about Anna. Anna waits and waits. She is sad and angry.
+
+"Ben, where is my doll? Give it back!" Anna says.
+
+Ben does not want to give the doll back. He likes the doll too much. He thinks of a creative lie.
+
+"I don't have your doll. A big bird came and took it away. I tried to stop it, but it was too fast," Ben says.
+
+Anna does not believe Ben. She knows he is not telling the truth. She sees the doll's hair sticking out of his closet.
+
+"Ben, that is not true. I see my doll in your closet. You are lying to me. That is not nice. Give me my doll now!" Anna says.
+
+Ben feels bad. He knows he did something wrong. He takes the doll out of his closet and gives it to Anna.
+
+"I'm sorry, Anna. I lied to you. I wanted to keep your doll. But it is your doll. You can have it back," Ben says.
+
+Anna takes the doll and hugs it. She is happy to have her doll back. She looks at Ben and sees that he is sorry.
+
+"It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But don't lie to me again. Lying is bad. We can share the doll if you want. Do you want to play with me?" Anna says.
+
+Ben nods and smiles. He is happy that Anna is still his friend. He says sorry again and thanks her for sharing. They play with the doll and other toys. They draw pictures of the doll and the big bird. They are friends again.
+Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play outside. One day, they go with Mom and Dad to a cabin in the woods. The cabin is big and brown. It has a porch and a fireplace.
+
+"Look, Sara, there is a lake!" Ben says. He points to the water. It is blue and shiny. "Can we go swimming?"
+
+"Maybe later, Ben," Mom says. "First, we have to unpack and make lunch. Do you want to help me?"
+
+Sara nods. She likes to help Mom. She follows her inside the cabin. Ben stays outside. He sees a boat by the lake. It is purple and white. He likes purple. He runs to the boat.
+
+"Wow, this is a cool boat!" Ben says. He climbs inside. He pretends to be a captain. He holds a stick and says, "Ahoy, mateys! We are going to sail the seven seas!"
+
+He does not see a man coming out of the cabin next to the lake. The man is angry. He owns the boat. He yells at Ben.
+
+"Hey, kid, get out of my boat! That's not yours! You are trespassing!"
+
+Ben is scared. He drops the stick. He jumps out of the boat. He runs back to the cabin. He cries.
+
+"Sara, Mom, Dad, help me! There is a mean man! He yelled at me!"
+
+Sara, Mom, and Dad hear Ben. They come outside. They see the man and the boat. They understand what happened.
+
+"I'm sorry, sir," Dad says. "Ben did not mean to bother you. He was just curious. He likes your boat. It is very purple."
+
+The man calms down. He sees that Ben is just a little boy. He feels sorry for him.
+
+"It's okay, I guess," the man says. "But you should ask before you touch other people's things. And you should be careful. The boat is old and rusty. It could hurt you."
+
+Ben nods. He says, "I'm sorry, sir. I won't do it again. I like your boat, but I like my cabin more. It is big and brown. And it has a porch and a fireplace."
+
+The man smiles. He says, "Well, thank you, kid. I like your cabin, too. It looks cozy and warm. And it has a nice family. Enjoy your stay."
+
+Sara and Ben hug Mom and Dad. They say, "We love you. And we love our cabin. It is the best place to play."
+Anna liked to play with her toys in her room. She had a doll, a car, a ball and a mirror. She liked to look at herself in the mirror and make funny faces. Sometimes she pretended she was a princess or a superhero.
+
+One day, she saw something strange in the mirror. It was not her face, but a huge lion. The lion had yellow fur, big teeth and a long tail. It looked at Anna and said, "Roar! I am the king of the jungle. Who are you?"
+
+Anna was scared and surprised. She did not know how the lion appeared in the mirror. She wanted to run away, but she was curious too. She said, "I am Anna. I am a girl. I like to play. Why are you in my mirror?"
+
+The lion said, "I don't know. I was sleeping in my den, and then I saw you in my mirror. Maybe it is a magic mirror. Do you want to play with me?"
+
+Anna thought for a moment. She liked to play, but she was afraid of the lion. She said, "Maybe we can play, but you have to be nice and gentle. You can't bite me or scratch me. And you have to share your toys."
+
+The lion nodded and smiled. He said, "OK, I will be nice and gentle. And I will share my toys. I have a ball, a bone and a feather. What do you have?"
+
+Anna said, "I have a doll, a car and a ball too. Maybe we can play catch with the ball, or pretend to drive the car, or tickle each other with the feather."
+
+The lion said, "That sounds fun. Let's play!"
+
+And so, Anna and the lion played together in the mirror, and they became friends. They did not know how the magic mirror worked, but they did not care. They were happy to have each other.
+Anna was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Lily. Lily had long hair, a pink dress and a big smile. Anna took Lily everywhere she went.
+
+One day, Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a truck. He had short hair, a blue shirt and a wide hat. Anna wanted to be his friend, but she was shy. She hugged Lily and whispered, "Do you think he is nice?"
+
+Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I think so. Why don't you introduce yourself?"
+
+Anna took a deep breath and walked towards the boy. She said, "Hi, I'm Anna. This is Lily. She is my doll. What is your name?"
+
+The boy looked at Anna and smiled. He said, "Hi, I'm Ben. This is Rocky. He is my truck. He can make loud noises and go fast. Do you want to play with me?"
+
+Anna nodded and said, "Yes, I do. What do you like to play?"
+
+Ben said, "I like to play with trucks and cars and planes. They are fun and exciting. Do you like them too?"
+
+Anna said, "I like them, but I also like dolls and flowers and books. They are pretty and sweet. Do you like them too?"
+
+Ben said, "I don't know. I never played with them before. Maybe they are boring or scary."
+
+Anna said, "No, they are not. They are fun and nice. Do you want to try?"
+
+Ben said, "Okay, I will try. But you have to try my toys too."
+
+Anna said, "Deal. Let's play together."
+
+They shook hands and smiled. They played with each other's toys and learned new things. They had a lot of fun and became good friends. Anna and Ben introduced Lily and Rocky to each other and they became friends too. They all had a happy day at the park.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. One day, they see a big bus on the street. The bus is yellow and has many windows.
+
+"Look, Ben, a bus!" Anna says. "Can we go on the bus?"
+
+Ben nods. He likes buses. They run to the bus stop and wait for the bus to stop. The bus driver is a nice lady. She smiles at them and opens the door.
+
+"Hello, little ones. Where are you going?" she asks.
+
+"We want to see the park," Anna says.
+
+The bus driver nods. She is helpful. She gives them two tickets and tells them where to sit. The bus is not very full. There are some other people, but they are quiet. Anna and Ben sit near the window and look outside.
+
+The bus starts to move. It goes fast and makes a loud noise. Anna and Ben are excited. They see many things on the street: cars, bikes, shops, trees, birds. They point and name what they see.
+
+"Look, a car!" Ben says.
+
+"Look, a bike!" Anna says.
+
+"Look, a shop!" Ben says.
+
+"Look, a tree!" Anna says.
+
+"Look, a bird!" Ben says.
+
+They see a bird flying in the sky. It is small and black. It has a yellow beak and a red chest. It sings a pretty song.
+
+"Wow, a bird!" Anna says. "I wish I could fly like a bird."
+
+"Me too," Ben says. "Flying must be fun."
+
+They imagine they are birds. They flap their arms and make bird noises. They pretend they are flying over the city. They see the park from above. It is green and has a pond, a playground, and a bridge.
+
+"Look, the park!" Anna says.
+
+"Look, the pond!" Ben says.
+
+"Look, the playground!" Anna says.
+
+"Look, the bridge!" Ben says.
+
+They are happy. They want to play in the park. The bus driver sees them in the mirror. She smiles and speaks to them.
+
+"Are you having fun, little birds?" she asks.
+
+"Yes, we are!" Anna and Ben say.
+
+"Well, we are almost there. The park is the next stop. Get ready to get off the bus," she says.
+
+Anna and Ben stop flapping their arms. They thank the bus driver and get off the bus. They run to the park and play. They have a wonderful day. They are glad they saw the bus and the bird. They are glad they have each other.
+Lila liked to play with her mom's sewing box. She liked the shiny needles and the colorful threads. She liked to make pictures with them on the cloth. But mom said she had to be careful. Needles could hurt and threads could tangle.
+
+One day, Lila found a new thread in the box. It was yellow and shiny, like the sun. She wanted to use it for her picture. She pulled it out of the box, but it was very long and thin. It wrapped around her fingers and her wrist. It felt tight and sticky. She tried to pull it off, but it only got tighter. She started to cry.
+
+Mom heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lila's hand turning red and swollen. She saw the yellow thread around it. She knew what it was. It was not a thread, but a bee's sting. Mom had been stung by a bee yesterday and had left the sting in the box by mistake. She felt sorry for Lila and angry at herself.
+
+Mom quickly took a pair of scissors and cut the sting. She released Lila's hand from the thread. She put some ice and cream on it to make it feel better. She hugged Lila and said she was sorry. She said she would throw away the sting and keep the sewing box away from Lila.
+
+Lila felt her hand getting cooler and less sore. She hugged mom back and said it was okay. She said she did not like the yellow thread. It was sour and mean. She said she liked the other threads better. They were sweet and nice. She said she wanted to make a picture for mom with them. Mom smiled and said she would love that. She said they could sew together when Lila's hand was better. They kissed and went to the kitchen for some cookies and milk.
+Tom and Sue are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals there. They see cows, sheep, horses and pigs.
+
+One day, they see a huge pig in the barn. The pig is bigger than a car. It has pink skin and a curly tail. It makes loud noises. Tom and Sue are scared.
+
+"Look at that pig!" Tom says. "It is huge!"
+
+"Let's go closer!" Sue says. "Maybe it is friendly!"
+
+"No, no, no!" Tom says. "It might bite us! Let's remain here!"
+
+But Sue is curious. She walks towards the pig. The pig sees her and snorts. Sue smiles and reaches out her hand. The pig sniffs her hand and licks it. Sue giggles.
+
+"See, Tom?" Sue says. "The pig is nice! It likes me!"
+
+Tom is still afraid. He remains behind a hay bale. He does not want to touch the pig. He thinks the pig is too big and too noisy.
+
+"Come on, Tom!" Sue says. "Don't be scared! The pig is fun! Come and play with us!"
+
+Tom shakes his head. He does not want to play with the pig. He wants to play with the sheep. He thinks the sheep are smaller and quieter.
+
+Sue shrugs. She stays with the pig. She pets the pig and talks to the pig. She and the pig have a good time.
+
+Tom and Sue are friends. But they like different animals. Sue likes the huge pig. Tom likes the sheep. They are happy in their own way.
+Lily and Ben like to pretend. They pretend to be pirates, doctors, animals and more. Today they pretend to be bakers. They use a big bowl, a spoon, some flour and some water. They mix and stir and make a dough.
+
+"Look, Lily, we made a cake!" Ben says. He puts the dough on a plate and shapes it like a star. "Now we need some sugar to make it sweet."
+
+Lily nods. She looks around the kitchen. She sees a jar on the shelf. It is white and shiny. It looks like sugar. She climbs on a chair and reaches for the jar. She opens it and smells it. It smells good. She pours some on the cake.
+
+"Wow, Lily, you are so clever!" Ben says. He takes a bite of the cake. He makes a funny face. "This is not sugar. This is salt. It is yucky!"
+
+Lily takes a bite too. She spits it out. "Yuck, yuck, yuck!" she says. She looks at the jar. It says "salt" in big letters. She did not see that before. She feels silly.
+
+They laugh and throw away the cake. They wash their hands and faces. They decide to pretend something else. They pretend to be astronauts. They use a cardboard box, some tin foil and some stickers. They have fun. They forget about the cake.
+Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in the mud. They made mud pies, mud castles and mud animals. They had a lot of fun, but they also got very dirty.
+
+"Look at you two!" their mom said when she saw them. "You are covered in mud from head to toe. You need to take a bath right now!"
+
+"But mom, we don't want to take a bath!" Ben and Lily whined. "We want to play more!"
+
+"No, you have to take a bath. Hurry up, or you will miss dinner!" their mom said. She took them to the bathroom and filled the tub with warm water. She gave them a cheap soap that smelled like lemon. "Use this soap to wash off the mud. It will make you clean and fresh."
+
+Ben and Lily did not like the cheap soap. It was hard and rough and made their skin itch. They tried to hide the soap under the water, but their mom saw them.
+
+"Hey, what are you doing?" she asked. "You have to use the soap, not hide it. Come on, scrub your arms and legs and face. And don't forget your ears and neck!"
+
+Ben and Lily sighed and did what their mom said. They used the soap to wash off the mud, but they did not enjoy it. They wished they had a soft and smooth soap that smelled like flowers or candy.
+
+When they were done, their mom dried them with a towel and put them in their pajamas. She hugged them and kissed them and said, "There, now you are clean and beautiful. I love you, my muddy twins."
+
+Ben and Lily smiled and said, "We love you too, mom. But can we play in the mud again tomorrow?"
+Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big, ugly dog with no collar. The dog was barking and growling at everyone. Tom and Lily were scared of the dog, but they also felt sorry for it.
+
+"Maybe the dog is lost and hungry," Tom said. "We should give it some of our bread."
+
+"No, Tom, the dog is mean and bad," Lily said. "It might bite us. We should stay away from it."
+
+Tom and Lily argued for a while, but then they saw the dog wander to a bench where an old lady was sitting. The old lady had a bag of cookies and a bottle of water. The dog sniffed the bag and licked the bottle. The old lady smiled and petted the dog.
+
+"Hello, there, you poor thing," the old lady said. "Are you looking for a home? You can come with me if you want. I have a big yard and a warm bed for you."
+
+The dog wagged its tail and licked the old lady's face. The old lady laughed and hugged the dog. Tom and Lily watched in surprise. The dog did not look so ugly and mean anymore. It looked happy and friendly.
+
+"Wow, the dog likes the old lady," Tom said. "Maybe the dog just needed some love and peace."
+
+"Maybe you're right, Tom," Lily said. "Maybe we were wrong about the dog. Maybe we can be friends with it too."
+
+Tom and Lily walked to the bench and said hello to the old lady and the dog. The old lady gave them some cookies and water, and the dog let them pet it. They all talked and played for a while, and then the old lady and the dog left. Tom and Lily waved goodbye and smiled.
+
+"See, Lily, the dog was not so bad after all," Tom said.
+
+"See, Tom, the old lady was very nice and kind," Lily said.
+
+They hugged each other and went back to their mom, who was waiting for them. They told her about the old lady and the dog, and how they learned not to judge by looks. Their mom was proud of them and gave them a kiss. They felt happy and peaceful.
+Anna loved to read books. She had many books with pictures and words. She liked to read about animals and places. One day, she found a new book in her room. It was a book about gorillas. She opened the book and saw a bright picture of a big gorilla.
+
+"Wow, look at this gorilla!" she said to her teddy bear. "He is so big and hairy. He lives in the forest with his family. He likes to eat bananas and leaves. He can make loud noises and beat his chest. He is very strong and smart."
+
+She turned the page and saw another picture of a gorilla. This gorilla was smaller and had a funny face. He was wearing a hat and glasses. He was holding a book and a pencil. He looked like he was reading and writing.
+
+"Who is this gorilla?" she asked her teddy bear. "He is not like the other gorillas. He is wearing clothes and has things. He is reading and writing. What is he doing?"
+
+She read the words under the picture. They said: "This is George. He is a special gorilla. He learned to read and write from a nice lady. He likes to learn new things and make friends. He is very curious and kind."
+
+Anna smiled and said to her teddy bear: "I like George. He is a special gorilla. He is like me. I like to read and write and learn new things and make friends. Maybe I can meet George one day and read books with him. That would be fun."
+Ben and Mia were playing in the snow. They had a big spade to make a snowman. Ben asked Mia, "Can I have the spade, please?" Mia said, "No, it is my turn. You had it before." Ben was sad. He wanted to help with the snowman.
+
+Then he saw a shiny thing in the snow. He went to pick it up. It was a key. He wondered what it was for. He showed it to Mia. Mia said, "Wow, what a pretty key. Maybe it opens a treasure chest." Ben said, "Maybe. Let's go and look for it."
+
+They left the spade and the snowman and ran to the woods. They looked for a chest or a door or a box that the key could fit. They did not find any. They were cold and tired. The snow was icy and slippery. They wanted to go back to their spade and snowman.
+
+But they could not find them. They had gone too far. They were lost. They were scared. They hugged each other and cried. They wished they had not left their spade and snowman.
+
+Then they heard a voice. It was their dad. He had followed their footprints in the snow. He found them and picked them up. He said, "Don't worry, I'm here. Let's go home and have some hot chocolate." He carried them back to their spade and snowman. They were happy and relieved. They said, "Thank you, dad. We love you." They learned to share their spade and to stay close to their snowman.
+Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play pirates. They had a big cardboard box that they pretended was their ship. They used a paper plate as a steering wheel and a stick as a mast. They also had a map that showed them where to find a treasure on an island.
+
+One day, they decided to sail to the island and look for the treasure. They put on their pirate hats and scarves and climbed into their box. Lily held the map and Tom steered the plate.
+
+"Turn left, Tom, we need to go around that big rock," Lily said, pointing to a boulder in the yard.
+
+"Arr, aye, matey," Tom said, turning the plate. "But watch out for the sharks, they might bite our ship."
+
+Lily giggled. "There are no sharks, silly, only grass and flowers. But maybe there are some monkeys on the island. Do you think they will share the treasure with us?"
+
+Tom shrugged. "Maybe, if we are nice to them. But we have to be careful, they might be tricky. Pirates are not always compassionate, you know."
+
+They sailed for a while, following the map, until they reached a small hill that looked like an island. They jumped out of their box and ran to the top. There, they saw a shiny metal box with a lock on it.
+
+"Wow, we found it, we found the treasure!" Lily exclaimed, clapping her hands.
+
+Tom nodded, excited. He tried to open the lock, but it was too hard. He looked around for something to break it with.
+
+"Look, Tom, there's a hammer over there," Lily said, pointing to a tool that their dad had left on the grass.
+
+Tom ran to get the hammer and came back to the box. He lifted the hammer and was about to smash the lock, when he heard a voice.
+
+"Hey, what are you doing with my box?" the voice said.
+
+Tom and Lily turned around and saw a boy standing behind them. He had curly hair and a freckled face. He looked angry.
+
+"This is our treasure, we found it on the island," Tom said, holding the hammer.
+
+The boy shook his head. "No, it's not, it's mine. My dad gave it to me for my birthday. It has my name on it, see?" He pointed to a sticker on the side of the box that said "Ben".
+
+Tom and Lily looked at the sticker and felt sorry. They realized they had made a mistake. They put down the hammer and the map.
+
+"We're sorry, Ben, we didn't know," Lily said, apologetically. "We were just playing pirates. We thought it was a treasure map, but it was just a drawing."
+
+Ben frowned, but then he smiled. "It's okay, I guess. You can play with me, if you want. I have some toys inside the box. Do you like cars and dinosaurs?"
+
+Tom and Lily nodded, eagerly. They liked cars and dinosaurs. They also liked Ben. He was compassionate, after all.
+
+They followed Ben to his box and opened it together. They found many toys and games inside. They shared them and played happily. They forgot about being pirates and became friends. They had more fun than finding any treasure.
+Tom liked to gather things. He liked to find shiny rocks, soft feathers, and pretty shells. He had a big box where he kept his things. He liked to look at them and touch them.
+
+One day, he saw something new on the ground. It was brown and smooth and had holes in it. He picked it up and felt it. It was leather. He had never seen leather before. He wondered where it came from and what it was for.
+
+He ran to his mom and showed her the leather. She smiled and said, "That's very unique, Tom. You found a piece of a belt. Someone must have lost it. A belt is something you wear around your waist to hold up your pants."
+
+Tom thought that was funny. He did not need a belt. His pants had a button and a zipper. He decided to keep the leather as a new thing for his box. He liked it because it was different from his other things. He thought it was special. He was happy.
+Lily was a baby who liked to play with water. She had a big tub in her bathroom where she could splash and soak. She had many toys that could float and make bubbles. She loved to hear the water go glug-glug.
+
+One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it's time to get out of the tub. You have been in there for a long time. You need to dry off and go to your crib." Lily did not want to get out. She said, "No, no, no! I want to stay in the water. It's fun and warm and deep."
+
+Lily's mom tried to be patient. She said, "Lily, you can play with water again tomorrow. But now you have to get out. You are all wrinkly and wet. You will catch a cold if you stay in the water. Come on, let me wrap you in a towel and take you to your crib."
+
+Lily still did not want to get out. She said, "No, no, no! I want to stay in the water. I don't care if I'm wrinkly and wet. I don't want to go to my crib. It's boring and cold and hard."
+
+Lily's mom had an idea. She said, "Lily, I have a surprise for you in your crib. It's something you will like very much. But you have to get out of the water to see it. Do you want to see the surprise?"
+
+Lily was curious. She said, "What is it? What is the surprise?" Lily's mom said, "You have to get out of the water to find out. Come on, let me help you." Lily agreed to get out of the water. She let her mom wrap her in a towel and carry her to her crib.
+
+When Lily saw her crib, she was very happy. She saw a big, soft, fluffy blanket with her favorite color and animal on it. She also saw a new book with pictures and words about water and fish and boats. Lily's mom said, "See, Lily? I got you a new blanket and a new book. You can snuggle with the blanket and read the book. They are both about water, just like you like. Do you like the surprise?"
+
+Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She said, "Yes, yes, yes! I like the surprise. Thank you, mom. You are the best. Can you read the book to me?" Lily's mom said, "Of course, Lily. I will read the book to you. And then you can sleep and dream about water. Good night, Lily. I love you." Lily said, "Good night, mom. I love you too." Lily got into her crib and cuddled with her blanket and book. She felt warm and cozy and happy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep.
+Zara was a zebra who liked to store things. She had a big box where she kept her toys, her books, and her hats. She was very proud of her box and did not like to share it with anyone.
+
+One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a new zebra. His name was Zack and he had a ball. Zara wanted to play with the ball, so she asked Zack if she could have it.
+
+"Can I have your ball?" she said.
+
+"No, this is my ball. You can't have it," Zack said.
+
+Zara was sad and angry. She thought Zack was mean and selfish. She decided to take his ball when he was not looking. She ran to his ball and grabbed it. Then she ran to her box and put it inside.
+
+Zack saw what Zara did and cried. He ran to his mom and told her what happened.
+
+"Zara took my ball and put it in her box. She is not nice," he said.
+
+Zack's mom went to Zara's mom and told her what happened. Zara's mom was not happy. She went to Zara and asked her why she took Zack's ball.
+
+"Zack did not want to share his ball with me. He is not kind," Zara said.
+
+Zara's mom shook her head. She said, "Zara, that is not right. You can't take things that are not yours. How would you feel if someone took your toys, your books, or your hats?"
+
+Zara thought for a moment. She realized that she would not like it if someone took her things. She felt sorry for Zack. She said, "I would feel sad and angry. I am sorry, mom. I am sorry, Zack. I will give you back your ball."
+
+Zara took the ball out of her box and gave it to Zack. Zack smiled and said, "Thank you, Zara. I am sorry, too. I should have shared my ball with you. Do you want to play with me?"
+
+Zara nodded and said, "Yes, I do. I like your ball. It is fun."
+
+Zara and Zack became friends. They played with the ball and shared their things. They learned that it is better to be kind and generous than to be greedy and selfish. They had a happy day at the park.
+Lily liked to look at things with her microscope. She had a big book with pictures of tiny things that she could find in her garden or in her kitchen. She liked to see how different they were from what she saw with her eyes.
+
+One day, she found a small green leaf on the ground. She took it to her microscope and put it on a slide. She turned on the light and looked through the eyepiece. She saw many small dots and lines on the leaf. She wondered what they were.
+
+She called her mom and asked her to come and see. Her mom came and looked at the leaf with her. She smiled and said, "Those are cells, Lily. They are the building blocks of all living things. They are very small, but very important."
+
+Lily was amazed. She asked her mom, "Are there cells in me too?"
+
+Her mom nodded and said, "Yes, there are. You have many different kinds of cells in your body. They work together to make you healthy and strong."
+
+Lily wanted to see her own cells. She asked her mom, "Can I look at my cells with the microscope?"
+
+Her mom said, "Sure, you can. But you need to be careful. You can't just put any part of your body on the slide. You need to use something that won't hurt you or the microscope."
+
+She gave Lily a cotton swab and told her to gently rub it inside her cheek. She said, "This will collect some of your cheek cells. Then you can put the swab on the slide and look at them."
+
+Lily did as her mom said. She rubbed the swab inside her cheek and put it on the slide. She looked through the microscope again. She saw many round and flat cells. They looked different from the leaf cells. They looked more like the pictures in her book.
+
+She was very happy. She said, "I can see my cells, mom! They are so cool! I'm not ordinary, I'm made of cells!"
+
+Her mom hugged her and said, "You are not ordinary, Lily. You are special and unique. And so is every living thing. That's the beauty of nature. You can discover something new every day with your microscope."
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to share. They often fight and say "I hate you!" to each other.
+
+One day, their mom has to go to the store. She tells them to be good and not to fight. She gives them a big hug and says "I love you!" to both of them. She takes her license and keys and leaves.
+
+Lily and Ben are alone in the house. They see a big box in the living room. It is unknown to them. They are curious. They want to see what is inside.
+
+They run to the box and try to open it. But it is too heavy and hard. They push and pull and tug and kick. They make a lot of noise.
+
+They hear a knock on the door. They stop and look at each other. They are scared. Who is it? They do not know. They do not want to open the door. They hide behind the couch.
+
+They hear a voice. It is their dad. He says "Lily, Ben, are you there? It's me, dad. I have a surprise for you in the box. Open the door, please."
+
+Lily and Ben are happy. They know their dad's voice. They run to the door and open it. They hug their dad and say "We love you, dad!"
+
+Their dad smiles and says "I love you too, kids. Do you want to see what is in the box?"
+
+They nod and say "Yes, yes, yes!"
+
+Their dad helps them open the box. Inside, there are two bikes. One is pink and one is blue. They are new and shiny. They have training wheels and bells and stickers.
+
+Lily and Ben are amazed. They say "Wow, wow, wow!"
+
+Their dad says "These are for you. You can learn to ride them. But you have to share and be nice to each other. Can you do that?"
+
+Lily and Ben look at each other. They smile and say "Yes, dad. We can do that. We are sorry for fighting. We do not hate each other. We are twins. We are friends."
+
+Their dad hugs them and says "That's good. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go outside and try your bikes. Mom will be back soon. She will be happy to see you too."
+
+Lily and Ben take their bikes and follow their dad. They are excited and happy. They forget about the unknown box. They only think about their bikes and their dad and their mom and their love.
+Sara likes to work at her desk. She has many crayons and papers and stickers. She makes pictures and cards for her friends and family. She is happy when she works.
+
+One day, Sara's mom says, "Sara, we have to go to the store. Put your things away and get your coat." Sara does not want to go. She wants to work more. She says, "No, mom. I want to work. Please let me work."
+
+Mom says, "I'm sorry, Sara. We have to go now. You can work later. Come on, it will be fun. Maybe we can buy a new crayon or a sticker for you." Sara is sad. She does not want a new crayon or a sticker. She wants to work. She cries and says, "No, no, no!"
+
+Mom hugs Sara and says, "I know you love to work, Sara. But we have to do other things too. Work is not everything. Sometimes we have to play, or shop, or eat, or sleep. That's how we stay healthy and happy. Can you be a good girl and come with me?"
+
+Sara wipes her tears and nods. She puts her things away and gets her coat. She still feels sad, but she trusts her mom. She hopes she can work again soon. She says, "Okay, mom. Let's go." Mom smiles and says, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good girl. I love you." Sara says, "I love you too, mom." They hold hands and go to the store.
+Sara and Ben were twins who loved to play at the beach. They liked to build sand castles, collect shells and splash in the water. One day, they saw a big boat on the ocean. Sara wanted to go closer and see the boat, but Ben was afraid.
+
+"Come on, Ben, let's go see the boat!" Sara said. She pulled Ben by the hand and ran towards the ocean.
+
+"No, Sara, it's too far and too deep!" Ben said. He tried to pull back and stay on the sand. "The boat is too big and loud. It might hurt us!"
+
+Sara did not listen. She insist that they go see the boat. She thought it was fun and exciting. She dragged Ben along and they got closer and closer to the ocean.
+
+"Stop, Sara, stop!" Ben cried. He was scared and wet. He did not like the ocean. He wanted to go back to the sand.
+
+But Sara did not stop. She wanted to see the boat. She was not scared or wet. She liked the ocean. She wanted to touch the boat.
+
+Suddenly, they heard a loud horn from the boat. It was a warning. The boat was moving and it was coming towards them. Sara and Ben saw a big wave behind the boat. It was coming towards them too.
+
+"Run, Sara, run!" Ben shouted. He let go of Sara's hand and ran back to the sand. He was very fast and very smart.
+
+Sara was not fast or smart. She was still looking at the boat. She did not hear the horn or see the wave. She was still trying to touch the boat.
+
+"Help, Sara, help!" Ben screamed. He saw Sara in danger. He was very worried and very brave.
+
+He ran back to the ocean and grabbed Sara by the arm. He pulled her away from the boat and the wave. He saved her from the ocean.
+
+They ran back to the sand and fell down. They were safe and dry. They hugged each other and cried.
+
+"Thank you, Ben, thank you!" Sara said. She was sorry and grateful. She learned her lesson. She did not want to see the boat anymore.
+
+"You're welcome, Sara, you're welcome!" Ben said. He was happy and relieved. He forgave her mistake. He still loved her.
+
+They looked at the boat and the ocean. They were big and scary. They did not want to go near them again.
+
+They looked at their mom and dad. They were patient and kind. They did not get angry or yell. They smiled and waved.
+
+They looked at each other. They were twins and friends. They liked to play at the beach. They learned to listen and care.
+Anna and Ben like to play with their toys in the living room. They have many toys, like cars, dolls, blocks and books. They are creative and make up stories with their toys. Sometimes they make a lot of noise when they play.
+
+Mom is in the kitchen. She is cooking dinner for the family. She likes to provide good food for Anna and Ben. But she does not like the noise they make. It makes her head hurt and she cannot focus on the food.
+
+"Anna, Ben, please be quiet!" Mom says. "I need to finish the dinner and you are too loud!"
+
+"But Mom, we are having fun!" Anna says. "We are pretending to be pirates and princesses!"
+
+"Yeah, Mom, we are using our imagination!" Ben says. "We are not hurting anyone!"
+
+Mom sighs. She loves her children, but she needs some peace and quiet. She has an idea. She goes to the living room and gives Anna and Ben a big box. "Here, I have something for you," she says. "This is a special box. You can use it to make anything you want. You can be creative and have fun. But you have to be quiet. Can you do that?"
+
+Anna and Ben look at the box. They are curious and excited. They wonder what they can make with the box. They nod and say, "Yes, Mom, we can do that!"
+
+Mom smiles and goes back to the kitchen. She hears Anna and Ben whispering and giggling. She hears them cutting and taping and coloring. She hears them making a castle, a spaceship, a tent and a boat. She hears them playing quietly and happily. She is proud of her children. She is glad she gave them the box. She thinks it was a good way to provide them with fun and creativity, and to reduce the noise. She hopes they will enjoy their dinner, too.
+Lily and Max were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. They were having a lot of fun, but they were also getting hungry. Mom said they could have a snack soon, but they had to wait a little bit.
+
+Lily saw a large tree with red apples on it. She wanted to pick one and eat it. She asked mom if she could go to the tree. Mom said yes, but she had to be careful and not go too far. Lily ran to the tree and reached for an apple. She did not see the bee that was on the apple.
+
+The bee stung Lily on her hand. Lily yelled very loud. She dropped the apple and ran back to mom. Mom hugged her and said it was okay. She took out a band-aid and put it on Lily's hand. She said the bee was gone and it would not hurt her again.
+
+Max heard Lily yell and saw her cry. He felt sorry for her. He wanted to make her feel better. He had a snack in his pocket that mom gave him earlier. It was a granola bar with chocolate chips. He liked it a lot, but he liked Lily more. He went to Lily and gave her his snack. He said she could have it.
+
+Lily smiled and said thank you. She took a bite of the snack and said it was yummy. She gave Max a hug and said he was a good brother. Max smiled and said he was glad she was happy. Mom said they were both very sweet. She said they could have another snack later, but first they had to finish playing in the park. Lily and Max agreed and ran to the swings. They forgot about the bee and the apple. They only remembered the snack and the hug.
+Sara and Ben were playing with their toy soldiers. They had a big battle on the floor. Sara had more soldiers than Ben, so she was winning. Ben did not like that. He wanted to win too.
+
+"Stop, stop!" Ben said. "You have too many soldiers. That is not fair. Give me some of yours."
+
+"No, no!" Sara said. "These are my soldiers. I got them for my birthday. You have your own soldiers. You got them from the cheap store. They are not as good as mine."
+
+Ben was angry. He did not care if his soldiers were from the cheap store. He liked them anyway. He tried to grab some of Sara's soldiers, but she pushed him away. They started to fight.
+
+"Ow, ow!" Ben cried. "You cut me with your nail. That hurts. Let go of my soldier."
+
+"Ow, ow!" Sara cried. "You bit me with your teeth. That hurts. Let go of my soldier."
+
+They both held on to the same soldier. They pulled and pulled. They did not want to surrender. They did not want to lose.
+
+But then, something bad happened. The soldier broke in half. They both fell back. They looked at the broken soldier. They felt sad.
+
+"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Ben said. "I did not mean to break your soldier. I was just mad. Can we be friends again?"
+
+"I'm sorry, I'm sorry," Sara said. "I did not mean to cut you or bite you. I was just mad. Can we be friends again?"
+
+They hugged each other. They said they were sorry. They decided to share their soldiers. They did not fight anymore. They played nicely. They had fun.
+Lily was a frog who liked to hop. She hopped from one leaf to another, from one stone to another, from one flower to another. She liked to hop so much that she sometimes forgot to look where she was going.
+
+One day, she hopped too far and landed in a pond. The pond was deep and cold and full of fish. Lily was scared and wet and wanted to go back to the land. She cried for help, but no one heard her.
+
+Then, she saw a big turtle swimming near her. The turtle had a hard shell and a long neck and a friendly smile. He asked Lily what was wrong. Lily told him that she hopped too far and fell into the pond and did not know how to swim. The turtle said he could help her. He said he was honest and would not hurt her. He said he could carry her on his back to the shore.
+
+Lily was not sure if she could trust the turtle. She had heard stories of turtles who bit frogs and ate them. But she had no other choice. She was too tired and cold to hop anymore. She decided to give the turtle a chance. She climbed on his back and held on to his shell.
+
+The turtle swam slowly and gently to the edge of the pond. He did not bite Lily or eat her. He was honest and kind. He helped Lily get off his back and onto the land. He said goodbye and wished her well. He said he hoped to see her again.
+
+Lily thanked the turtle and said sorry for doubting him. She said he was a good friend and she hoped to see him again too. She learned a lesson that day. She learned to be careful when she hopped and to be grateful when someone helped her. She learned that not all turtles were bad and that some were honest and kind. She learned to hop and swim and trust.
+Tommy likes to play with his cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He likes to make them go fast and loud on the floor. He likes to pretend that he is a famous driver who wins races.
+
+One day, Tommy's mom tells him that they have to go to the hospital. Tommy does not like the hospital. It is big and scary and smells funny. He does not want to leave his cars. He asks his mom why they have to go.
+
+Mom says that his baby sister is coming soon. She says that Tommy will be a big brother and he will have to help and be nice. Tommy does not want a baby sister. He thinks that she will cry and take his toys and his mom's attention. He does not want to share.
+
+Tommy gets angry and throws a tantrum. He kicks and screams and throws his cars around. He says that he hates the hospital and the baby and his mom. He says that he wants to stay home and play with his cars.
+
+Mom tries to calm him down and hug him. She says that she loves him and that he will love his sister too. She says that the baby will be cute and fun and that they will be a happy family. She says that he can bring some of his cars to the hospital and play with them there.
+
+Tommy does not listen. He increases his noise and his tears. He makes a big mess and hurts himself and his mom. He does not care. He just wants to be alone with his cars. He does not want to be a big brother. He does not want to be famous. He just wants to be Tommy.
+Tom and Mia were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a tall man with a big bag of lollipops. He was giving them to the children who were nice and polite.
+
+"Can we have a lollipop, please?" Tom asked the man.
+
+"Of course, you can. But you have to yield to each other and share. Do you know what yield means?" the man said.
+
+Tom and Mia nodded. They knew that yield meant to let someone else go first or have something. They had learned that from their mom and dad.
+
+"Good. Then you can each pick one lollipop from the bag. What flavor do you want?" the man said.
+
+Tom chose a red one. He liked cherry. Mia chose a purple one. She liked grape. They thanked the man and smiled.
+
+They were about to enjoy their lollipops when they saw a little boy crying. He had no lollipop and no friends. He looked sad and lonely.
+
+Tom and Mia felt sorry for him. They decided to yield their lollipops to him. They walked over to him and offered him their treats.
+
+"Hi, we are Tom and Mia. Do you want a lollipop? You can have ours. We don't mind," Tom said.
+
+The little boy looked up and wiped his tears. He smiled and took the lollipops. He thanked Tom and Mia and said his name was Ben.
+
+Tom and Mia felt happy. They had made a new friend and learned to yield. They didn't need lollipops to have fun. They had each other.
+Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they want to go on a long trip. They use their bikes to ride to the big hill.
+
+"Look, Sara, the hill is so high!" Ben says.
+
+"Yes, Ben, it is. Do you want to go down fast?" Sara asks.
+
+Ben nods. He likes to go fast. He pushes his bike and starts to go down the hill. Sara follows him.
+
+But Ben does not see the rock on the road. He hits the rock and falls off his bike. He hurts his knee and cries.
+
+"Oh no, Ben, are you okay?" Sara says. She stops her bike and runs to him.
+
+She helps him get up and hugs him. She sees his knee is bleeding.
+
+"Let's go back to the park. I have a band-aid in my backpack. I can use it to make your knee better," she says.
+
+Ben smiles. He is glad Sara is his friend. He says thank you and holds her hand. They walk back to the park with their bikes. They have a long trip, but they are happy.
+Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with blocks. They build towers and houses and cars. They have fun.
+
+One day, they find a big box of blocks. They are happy. They want to make the biggest tower ever. They start to stack the blocks on top of each other. They make the tower taller and taller.
+
+But then, Tom sees a block that he likes. It is red and shiny. It is on the top of the tower. He wants to have it. He reaches for it. He pulls it out.
+
+"Snap!" The tower falls down. The blocks crash to the floor. Sam is sad. He is angry. He worked hard on the tower. He yells at Tom.
+
+"Tom, you are bad! You broke our tower! You took my block! Give it back!"
+
+Tom is scared. He is sorry. He did not mean to break the tower. He likes the block. He does not want to give it back. He holds it tight. He says "No!"
+
+Sam and Tom are not friends anymore. They are mad at each other. They do not play with blocks. They sit in different corners. They are lonely. They are worried. They miss each other.
+Lily was a girl who liked to draw. She had many colors and papers to make pictures. She drew flowers, animals, houses, and people. She was happy when she showed her pictures to her mom and dad.
+
+One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big tree with many leaves. She wanted to draw the tree. She took out her colors and paper and started to draw. She used green, brown, yellow, and red. She made the tree look very pretty.
+
+A boy came to see what Lily was doing. He looked at her picture and said, "That is not a good tree. Trees are only green and brown. You used too many colors. You should draw like me." He showed Lily his picture. He had drawn a tree with only green and brown. It looked very plain.
+
+Lily felt sad. She liked her picture. She thought it was original and beautiful. She did not want to draw like the boy. She said, "No, thank you. I like my picture. I like to use many colors. They make me happy. You can draw your way and I can draw my way."
+
+The boy frowned. He did not like Lily's answer. He said, "You are silly. Your picture is wrong. You should do what I say." He reached for Lily's picture. He wanted to take it away.
+
+Lily was scared. She did not want to lose her picture. She held it tight. She said, "No, stop! This is my picture. You cannot have it. Go away!" She turned to her mom and called, "Mom, help!"
+
+Her mom heard Lily's cry. She came to see what was wrong. She saw the boy trying to grab Lily's picture. She said, "Hey, what are you doing? Leave Lily alone. She can draw whatever she wants. Her picture is original and lovely. You should be nice and respectful."
+
+The boy let go of Lily's picture. He looked ashamed. He said, "Sorry. I was mean. I will not bother you again." He ran away.
+
+Lily hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you." She smiled and looked at her picture. She was proud of her work. She said, "I like my picture. It is original and beautiful. Just like me."
+Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big hill with a lot of rocks. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side.
+
+"Come on, Lily, let's go!" Ben said.
+
+"OK, Ben, but be careful. The rocks look old and hard," Lily said.
+
+They started to climb the hill, holding on to the rocks. Some of the rocks were loose and wobbly. Some of the rocks had cracks in them. Ben and Lily did not notice the cracks.
+
+They reached the top of the hill and looked around. They saw a lot of trees and flowers and birds. They also saw a big hole in the ground. It looked like a cave.
+
+"Wow, look at that! Maybe there is something cool inside!" Ben said.
+
+"I don't know, Ben. The hole looks dark and scary. Maybe we should not go in," Lily said.
+
+But Ben was curious and brave. He wanted to see the cave. He walked towards the hole and peered inside. He saw some shiny things and some bones.
+
+"Come on, Lily, don't be afraid. There are treasures and fossils in here!" Ben said.
+
+He stepped into the hole and walked deeper into the cave. Lily followed him, but she was nervous and scared. She felt a cold wind and heard a strange noise.
+
+"Ben, I don't like this. Let's go back," Lily said.
+
+But Ben did not listen. He saw a big skull with horns and teeth. He thought it was a dinosaur. He wanted to touch it.
+
+"Look, Lily, it's a dinosaur! It's so cool!" Ben said.
+
+He reached out his hand and touched the skull. But as soon as he did, the skull moved. It was not a dinosaur. It was a dragon. An ancient dragon that had been sleeping in the cave for a long time.
+
+The dragon opened its eyes and saw Ben and Lily. It was angry and hungry. It roared and breathed fire. Ben and Lily screamed and ran. But it was too late. The dragon was faster and stronger. It caught them and ate them.
+
+The end.
+Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big bird in the sky. It was black and white and had a long neck. It was a goose.
+
+"Look, Lily, a goose!" Tim said. "It can fly very high and far. It is incredible!"
+
+"I want to fly like a goose!" Lily said. "How can we fly, Tim?"
+
+Tim thought for a moment. He had an idea. He saw a big hill near the park. It had a lot of grass and flowers. He took Lily's hand and ran to the hill.
+
+"Come on, Lily, we can fly from here!" Tim said. "We just need to run fast and jump hard. Then we will fly like a goose!"
+
+Lily was excited. She followed Tim to the top of the hill. They looked at the sky and the park. They felt the wind in their hair. They were ready to fly.
+
+"Are you ready, Lily?" Tim asked.
+
+"Yes, Tim, I am ready!" Lily answered.
+
+They counted to three and ran down the hill. They jumped as high as they could. They felt like they were flying. They laughed and shouted. They were having fun.
+
+They landed on the grass. They rolled and tumbled. They were happy. They looked at each other and smiled.
+
+"We did it, Lily, we did it!" Tim said. "We flew like a goose!"
+
+"We did, Tim, we did!" Lily said. "It was incredible!"
+
+They hugged each other. They saw the goose fly over them. It made a loud noise. It sounded like it was saying hello. They waved at the goose. They thanked it for showing them how to fly. They felt a pass of love in their hearts. They were the best friends in the world.
+Lila wanted to help her mom with the laundry. She saw a pink blouse on the bed. She liked the blouse. It had flowers and buttons. She picked up the blouse and ran to the closet.
+
+"Mom, look! I can hang the blouse for you!" she said.
+
+Her mom smiled and followed her. She saw Lila trying to hang the blouse on a hanger. But the blouse was too big for the hanger. It slipped off and fell on the floor.
+
+"Oh, no! The blouse is too big!" Lila said. She was confused. Why did the blouse not stay on the hanger?
+
+Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lila. You are very sweet to help me. But the blouse is for me, not for you. It is too big for you and the hanger. Let me show you how to hang it."
+
+Her mom took the blouse and folded it in half. She put it on the hanger and hooked it on the rod. The blouse stayed on the hanger.
+
+"See? Now the blouse is happy. It does not fall off. And it does not wrinkle. Do you want to try with another blouse?" her mom asked.
+
+Lila nodded and smiled. She liked to help her mom. She liked to learn new things. She liked the blouses. She hoped one day she could wear them too.
+Tom and Mia like to play on the beach. They dig in the sand and look for shells. One day, they find a big shell that is closed. Tom says, "What is this? Can we open it?" Mia says, "I think it is an oyster. It has a pearl inside. A pearl is a shiny ball that grows in the oyster. It is very important and pretty."
+
+Tom and Mia try to open the oyster with their hands, but it is too hard. They look for a rock to hit the oyster, but they cannot find one. They see a man walking on the beach with a bucket and a knife. Tom says, "Maybe he can help us. Let's ask him." Mia says, "OK, but be careful. He might want the pearl for himself."
+
+Tom and Mia run to the man and show him the oyster. They say, "Hello, sir. Can you please open this oyster for us? We want to see the pearl inside." The man smiles and says, "Sure, I can help you. I am an oyster farmer. I grow oysters in the water and sell them to people. Sometimes, they have pearls inside, but not always. Let's see if you are lucky today." He takes the oyster and the knife and cuts it open. He shows Tom and Mia the inside of the oyster. There is a small, white pearl in the middle. Tom and Mia gasp and say, "Wow, it is so beautiful! Thank you, sir. Can we keep it?" The man says, "Of course, you can keep it. It is your lucky day. You found a rare and precious pearl. You can make a necklace or a ring with it. But remember, the oyster gave you a gift. You should be kind to the oysters and the sea. They are important for the world." Tom and Mia nod and say, "We will, sir. We love the oysters and the sea. Thank you for teaching us." They take the pearl and the oyster shell and run back to their parents. They are very happy and proud of their treasure. They will never forget the day they found a pearl in an oyster.
+Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. The slide is high and shiny. Lily and Tom want to go on the slide.
+
+"Can we go on the slide, please?" Lily asks her mom.
+
+"OK, but be careful. The slide is high. Hold on tight and wait for your turn," her mom says.
+
+Lily and Tom run to the slide. They see a line of kids. They wait for their turn. They are excited.
+
+"It is our turn now!" Tom says. He climbs up the stairs. He sits on the slide. He slides down fast. He laughs.
+
+"Wow, that was fun!" he says. He gets up and runs to the exit.
+
+Lily follows him. She climbs up the stairs. She sits on the slide. She slides down fast. She screams.
+
+"Help, help! I am scared!" she says. She does not like the slide. She wants to stop.
+
+Her mom hears her. She runs to the exit. She catches Lily. She hugs her.
+
+"It is OK, Lily. You are safe. The slide is over. You do not have to go again," her mom says.
+
+Lily cries. She does not want to go on the slide again. She wants to go home.
+
+"Can we go home, please?" she asks her mom.
+
+"OK, let's go home. Maybe we can play with your dolls. Do you like that?" her mom says.
+
+Lily nods. She likes her dolls. She does not like the slide. She holds her mom's hand. They walk home. Tom waves goodbye. He likes the slide. He wants to go again.
+Lily and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat salad for lunch. But they had a problem. They had no salad in the fridge.
+
+"Let's go to the store and buy some salad," Lily said.
+
+"OK, but we need money," Ben said.
+
+They looked around the house and found some coins in a jar. They counted them and smiled. They had enough money for salad.
+
+They put on their coats and hats and went outside. They saw a big sign that said "Talent Show Today". They were curious.
+
+"What is a talent show?" Lily asked.
+
+"It is when people do things they are good at, like sing or dance or tell jokes," Ben said.
+
+"Can we watch?" Lily asked.
+
+"Maybe, but we have to hurry. The store will close soon," Ben said.
+
+They walked to the store and bought some salad. They were happy. They walked back to the house. But they saw the talent show again. They heard music and laughter. They were tempted.
+
+"Can we watch for a little bit?" Lily asked.
+
+"OK, but only for a little bit. We have to eat our salad before it gets bad," Ben said.
+
+They went to the talent show and sat on a bench. They saw many people perform. They saw a girl sing a song. They saw a boy dance with a dog. They saw a man tell jokes. They laughed and clapped. They had fun.
+
+But they forgot about their salad. They left it on the bench. A hungry cat saw the salad. It smelled good. It jumped on the bench and ate the salad. It was happy.
+
+Lily and Ben did not notice. They watched the talent show until it was over. They got up and looked for their salad. But they saw only an empty bag and a cat licking its paws.
+
+"Where is our salad?" Lily asked.
+
+"Oh no! The cat ate our salad!" Ben said.
+
+They were sad. They were hungry. They had no salad.
+
+They learned a lesson. They should not forget about their salad when they watch a talent show. They should eat their salad first and then watch the talent show. Or they should take their salad with them and not leave it on the bench. Or they should share their salad with the cat and make a new friend.
+Anna loves to read books. She has many books in her room. She keeps them in a big bookcase. The bookcase is brown and tall. It has many shelves.
+
+One day, Anna wants to read a new book. She goes to the bookcase and looks for it. She sees the book on the top shelf. The book is red and shiny. It has a picture of a princess on the cover. Anna wants to read the book very much.
+
+But Anna is too small to reach the top shelf. She tries to jump, but she cannot touch the book. She tries to climb, but she cannot find a place to hold. She tries to use a chair, but the chair is too wobbly. She feels sad and angry.
+
+She sees her brother Tom in the hallway. Tom is older and taller than Anna. He can reach the top shelf easily. Anna calls him and asks for help.
+
+"Tom, can you please get me that book?" she says, pointing to the red book.
+
+Tom looks at the book and smiles. He knows that Anna likes princesses. He walks to the bookcase and reaches for the book. He is very graceful. He does not knock down any other books. He takes the book and gives it to Anna.
+
+"Here you go, Anna. This is the book you want, right?" he says.
+
+Anna is very happy. She hugs the book and thanks Tom. She runs to her bed and opens the book. She sees many beautiful pictures and words. She starts to read the book with a big smile. She thinks that Tom is very nice and helpful. She thinks that the book is the best book ever. She forgets about her trouble with the bookcase. She only thinks about the princess and her adventures.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide.
+
+"Me first!" Anna says. She runs to the slide. She climbs up the ladder. She sits on the slide.
+
+"No, me first!" Ben says. He runs after Anna. He tries to push her off the slide. He is angry.
+
+"Stop it, Ben!" Anna says. She holds on to the slide. She is scared.
+
+They hear a bark. They look down. They see a dog. The dog is small and brown. The dog is adorable. The dog jumps up and down. The dog wants to play.
+
+"Look, a dog!" Anna says. She forgets about the slide. She slides down. She lands on the ground. She laughs.
+
+"Look, a dog!" Ben says. He forgets about the slide. He slides down. He lands on the ground. He laughs.
+
+They run to the dog. They pet the dog. They hug the dog. The dog licks their faces. The dog is happy.
+
+Anna and Ben are friends again. They play with the dog. They have fun. They say sorry to each other. They share the slide. They are happy.
+Sara was a wise girl who liked to learn new things. She had many books and files in her room, where she wrote and drew what she learned. She also had a big map on the wall, where she put stickers of the places she wanted to visit.
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+One day, her friend Ben came to play with her. He saw the map and asked, "What is this?"
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+"This is a map of the world," Sara said. "It shows all the countries and oceans and animals. Do you want to see?"
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+"Yes, please," Ben said. He liked animals a lot.
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+Sara took a file from her shelf and opened it. It had many pictures of different animals, with their names and facts. She showed Ben the pictures and told him what she knew.
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+"This is a lion. It is the king of the jungle. It has a big mane and a loud roar. It can run very fast and hunt other animals. It lives in Africa," Sara said.
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+"Wow, that is amazing. I want to see a lion someday," Ben said.
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+Sara smiled and turned the page. "This is a penguin. It is a bird that cannot fly. It has black and white feathers and a beak. It can swim very well and slide on the ice. It lives in Antarctica," Sara said.
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+"Brrr, that is very cold. I do not want to go there," Ben said.
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+Sara laughed and turned the page. "This is a panda. It is a bear that is black and white. It has round ears and a cute face. It eats bamboo and sleeps a lot. It lives in China," Sara said.
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+"Aww, that is so cute. I want to hug a panda," Ben said.
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+Sara nodded and turned the page. She saw a picture of a family. It was her family. It had her mom, her dad, her brother, and her. They were smiling and holding hands. Sara felt a warm feeling in her heart.
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+"This is my family. They are the best. They love me and I love them. They teach me and help me and play with me. They are always with me," Sara said.
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+Ben looked at the picture and smiled. He felt a warm feeling in his heart too.
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+"This is your family. They are very nice. They are your friends and you are their friend. You are lucky to have them. I am lucky to have you as my friend too," Ben said.
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+Sara hugged Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I am happy to share my files with you. Do you want to see more?"
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+"Yes, please," Ben said. "You have so many files. You are very wise. You remember everything you learn."
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+Sara and Ben looked at more files and learned more things. They had fun and talked and laughed. They were happy and curious and wise. They were good friends.
+Tom and Lily are twins. They like to visit their grandma every week. Grandma lives in a big house with a garden. She has many flowers and birds in the garden. She also has a rare cat. The cat is white and fluffy and has blue eyes.
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+One day, Tom and Lily go to visit grandma with their mom. They knock on the door and grandma opens it. She smiles and hugs them.
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+"Hello, my darlings! I'm so happy to see you!" she says.
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+"Hello, grandma! We missed you!" Tom and Lily say.
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+They go inside and sit on the sofa. Grandma brings them cookies and milk. The cat jumps on the sofa and sniffs them.
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+"This is Snowy, my rare cat. He likes you, I think," grandma says.
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+Tom and Lily pet the cat gently. The cat purrs and rubs his head on their hands.
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+"He's so soft and warm!" Lily says.
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+"He has beautiful eyes!" Tom says.
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+"Yes, he does. He's a very special cat. He was a gift from my friend who lives far away. She found him on the street and took care of him. Then she sent him to me because she knows I love cats," grandma says.
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+"Wow, that's a nice story, grandma. You're lucky to have Snowy," Tom says.
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+"And I'm lucky to have you, my sweet twins. You make me very happy," grandma says.
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+They hug and kiss grandma and the cat. They spend a nice afternoon together, talking, playing and laughing. They love to visit grandma and her rare cat.
+Tom and Lily like to pretend they are pirates. They wear big hats and scarves and say "Arrr!" a lot. They have a big box that they pretend is their ship. They sail on the sea and look for treasure.
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+One day, they find a shiny boot in the yard. They think it is a pirate boot. They take it to their ship and put it in their treasure chest. They are very happy and dance around the boot.
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+But then, they hear a loud noise. It is their dad. He is looking for his boot. He sees Tom and Lily with his boot. He is not happy. He says "That is my boot! Give it back!"
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+Tom and Lily are scared. They say "Sorry, dad. We thought it was a pirate boot. We were just pretending." They give the boot back to their dad. They are careful not to touch his other boot.
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+Their dad is not angry anymore. He smiles and says "It's okay. I like to pretend too. But next time, ask me before you take my things." He hugs them and says "Do you want to pretend with me? I can be a pirate too."
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+Tom and Lily are happy again. They say "Yes, please!" They invite their dad to their ship. They all wear big hats and scarves and say "Arrr!" a lot. They have fun pretending they are pirates. They share their treasure and their boot.
+Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the woods. They have a big tent and a small fire. They pretend to be brave explorers.
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+One day, they find a big axe in the woods. It is shiny and sharp. Tom wants to use it to chop some wood. Sam thinks it is too dangerous.
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+"Let me have the axe, Tom. I can chop wood better than you," Sam says.
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+"No, Sam. The axe is mine. I found it first. You can have this stick," Tom says.
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+They start to fight over the axe. They pull and tug and shout. They do not see the bear behind them. The bear is hungry and angry. It growls and shows its teeth.
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+Tom and Sam hear the bear. They are very scared. They drop the axe and run to the tent. They zip the tent and hide inside. They hope the bear will go away.
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+The bear smells the fire. It sees the axe. It thinks the axe is spicy. It likes spicy things. It picks up the axe and bites it. It hurts its mouth. It spits out the axe and roars. It does not like the axe. It runs away.
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+Tom and Sam peek out of the tent. They see the bear is gone. They see the axe is broken. They feel sorry for the bear. They feel sorry for the axe. They hug each other and say sorry.
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+They decide to share their things and be nice to each other. They also decide to leave the woods and go back home. They do not want to find any more axes or bears. They want to be safe and happy.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to visit their grandma and grandpa on the farm. They see many animals there, like cows, pigs, chickens and horses. They also have a dog named Spot, who is very intelligent and friendly.
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+One day, Anna and Ben decide to play hide and seek on the farm. Anna counts to ten, and Ben runs to find a good hiding place. He sees a big barn and goes inside. He finds a pile of hay and jumps in. He thinks Anna will never find him there.
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+But he does not know that there is a mouse in the hay. The mouse is scared of Ben and runs out. Ben feels something tickle his foot and looks down. He sees the mouse and screams. He is afraid of mice and thinks they are dirty and mean.
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+Anna hears Ben scream and runs to the barn. She thinks he is in trouble and needs help. She sees him jump out of the hay and run to her. He hugs her and tells her about the mouse. Anna laughs and says, "Don't be silly, Ben. Mice are not bad. They are just small and shy. They won't hurt you."
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+Ben feels silly too and stops screaming. He says, "Sorry, Anna. I was just scared. Can we play something else?" Anna nods and says, "Sure, Ben. Let's go and see Spot. He is very intelligent and can do tricks. Maybe he can teach us something new." They hold hands and walk to the dog house, where Spot is waiting for them. They forget about the mouse and have fun with Spot.
+Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with their toys. One day, they decide to perform a show for their moms. They use a box as a stage and some clothes as costumes.
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+Tom wants to be a chicken. He puts on a yellow shirt and a feather hat. He says, "Cluck, cluck, I am a chicken. I lay eggs and peck the ground."
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+Jen wants to be a lion. She puts on a brown dress and a furry mane. She says, "Roar, roar, I am a lion. I am tough and strong and king of the jungle."
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+Tom and Jen start to perform their show. They pretend to meet in the forest. Tom says, "Hello, lion. You are big and scary. Please do not eat me."
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+Jen says, "Hello, chicken. You are small and tasty. I am hungry and I want to eat you."
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+Tom and Jen start to argue. Tom says, "No, no, you cannot eat me. I am your friend. We are playing a show."
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+Jen says, "Yes, yes, I can eat you. I am a lion. I am tough and I do what I want."
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+Tom and Jen get angry. They push and pull each other. They forget they are playing a show. They make a lot of noise.
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+Their moms hear the noise. They come to see what is going on. They see Tom and Jen fighting. They are not happy.
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+They say, "Stop, stop, what are you doing? You are not a chicken and a lion. You are Tom and Jen. You are friends. You should not fight. You should share and have fun."
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+Tom and Jen feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, sorry, we are sorry. We were playing a show. We did not mean to fight. We are friends. We will share and have fun."
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+Their moms smile. They say, "That's good. We are glad you are friends. We want to see your show. Can you perform it again?"
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+Tom and Jen nod. They say, "Yes, yes, we can perform it again. But this time, we will not fight. We will be nice to each other."
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+They hug and make up. They perform their show again. Their moms clap and cheer. They are proud of Tom and Jen. They are good friends. They have fun.
+Lila was a little bird who loved to bathe in the pond. Every morning, she would fly to the water and splash and sing with her friends. She felt happy and clean after her bath.
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+One day, Lila saw a big cloud in the sky. It was dark and scary. She heard a loud noise like thunder. She felt raindrops on her feathers. She was afraid and cold. She wanted to go back to her nest.
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+She said to her friends, "Let's go home! It is going to storm!"
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+But her friends did not listen. They liked the rain. They said, "No, Lila, stay with us! It is fun to bathe in the rain!"
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+Lila did not think it was fun. She did not like the rain. She was eager to get to her nest. She said, "Bye, friends, I have to go!"
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+She flew away from the pond. She looked for her nest. She saw it on a branch of a big tree. She was happy. She flew to her nest. She snuggled in her soft feathers. She felt warm and safe. She said, "I love my nest!"
+Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, their mom made a big cake for their birthday. She put it on the table and told them not to touch it until she came back.
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+But Tom and Lily were very curious and hungry. They wanted to see the cake and taste it. They decided to zip to the table and sneak a bite when mom was not looking.
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+They climbed on the chairs and reached for the cake. It looked yummy and smelled good. They each took a big piece and put it in their mouths. But as soon as they did, they felt a hot and spicy sensation. They spit out the cake and cried.
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+"Ow, ow, ow! This cake is spicy! It hurts our tongues!" they shouted.
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+Mom heard their cries and came back to the table. She saw the cake with two bites missing and the twins with tears in their eyes.
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+"What did you do?" she asked. "This is not a cake for you. This is a cake for dad. He likes spicy food. I made another cake for you in the fridge. It is sweet and soft. But you did not listen to me and you ruined the surprise for dad."
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+Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They realized they had been naughty and greedy. They apologized to mom and dad and promised to be good and patient next time.
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+Mom and dad hugged them and forgave them. They gave them some water and honey to soothe their tongues. Then they took out the other cake and sang happy birthday to them. Tom and Lily smiled and thanked them. They learned their lesson and enjoyed their cake.
+Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys and draw pictures. She also liked to eat dessert, especially cake and ice cream. But she did not like to nap, because she thought it was boring and a waste of time.
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+One day, her mom told her that she had to nap after lunch, because they had a big day ahead. They were going to visit her grandma, who had a surprise for her. Lily was curious about the surprise, but she did not want to nap. She pretended to sleep, but as soon as her mom left the room, she got up and sneaked into the kitchen.
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+There, she saw a big cake on the counter, with pink frosting and sprinkles. It looked delicious, and Lily thought it was the surprise for her. She decided to have a little taste, and climbed on a chair to reach the cake. But she was not careful, and the chair wobbled and tipped over. Lily fell to the floor, and the cake landed on her head.
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+She started to cry, and her mom heard the noise and ran to the kitchen. She saw Lily covered in cake, and the mess on the floor. She was very angry and sad, and scolded Lily for being naughty and greedy. She said that the cake was not for her, but for her grandma, who had a birthday today. She said that Lily had ruined the surprise, and that they could not go to visit her grandma anymore.
+
+Lily felt very bad, and wished she had napped instead of eating the cake. She said she was sorry, but her mom did not forgive her. She sent her to her room, and told her that she would not get any dessert for a week. Lily was troubled, and cried herself to sleep. She had a bad day, and a bad ending.
+Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. It is a pit. They wonder what is in the pit.
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+"Can we go in the pit?" Tom questions Jen. He is curious.
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+"I don't know," Jen says. "It looks dark and deep. Maybe it is not safe."
+
+But Tom wants to see more. He thinks it is easy to go in and out. He says, "I will go first. You wait here."
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+He walks to the edge of the pit. He bends down and looks in. He sees nothing but black. He is scared. He tries to back up, but he slips and falls in.
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+"Tom!" Jen shouts. She runs to the pit. She hears Tom cry. She is scared too. She does not know what to do.
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+She sees a rope near the pit. She thinks it can help. She grabs the rope and throws it in the pit. She says, "Tom, catch the rope! I will pull you up!"
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+Tom sees the rope. He is happy. He grabs the rope and holds on tight. Jen pulls and pulls. She is strong. She pulls Tom out of the pit.
+
+"Are you okay?" Jen questions Tom. She hugs him.
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+"I am okay," Tom says. He is dirty and sore. He says, "Thank you, Jen. You are a good friend. I am sorry I was silly. I will not go in the pit again."
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+They walk back to the park. They play with their toys. They are happy. They learned a lesson. They will not question the pit again.
+Tommy and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big basket on a bench. It had many toys and snacks inside. Tommy and Lily ran to the basket and opened it.
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+"Wow, look at all these things!" Tommy said. "Let's take them and play with them!"
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+"No, Tommy, we can't do that!" Lily said. "These things belong to someone else. Maybe they are a gift for a birthday or a surprise. We should leave them alone."
+
+But Tommy did not listen to Lily. He grabbed a toy car and a candy bar from the basket. He also took a ball and a book. He put them in his pockets and under his shirt.
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+"Come on, Lily, don't be silly!" Tommy said. "No one will notice. These things are for us. We can have fun with them."
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+Lily felt sad and scared. She did not want to take things that were not theirs. She tried to stop Tommy, but he was too fast. He ran away from the bench with the basket things.
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+"Tommy, wait!" Lily shouted. "Please, give them back!"
+
+But Tommy did not hear Lily. He was too busy playing with the basket things. He threw the ball in the air, he drove the car on the ground, he ate the candy bar, he looked at the book. He did not care about anything else.
+
+Soon, a lady came to the bench. She was looking for the basket. It was her basket. She had brought it for her son, who was sick in the hospital. She wanted to cheer him up with some toys and snacks. She had left the basket on the bench for a moment while she went to the bathroom.
+
+But when she came back, she saw that the basket was empty. Someone had taken all the things. She felt angry and sad. She cried and screamed.
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+"Who did this? Who stole my basket things? How could someone be so mean and selfish?"
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+She looked around and saw Tommy. He was still playing with the basket things. He did not see the lady. He did not see the angry and sad look on her face.
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+The lady ran to Tommy and grabbed him by the arm. She took the basket things from him. She scolded him and slapped him.
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+"You bad boy! You spoiled boy! You thief! How dare you take my basket things? How dare you ruin my son's gift? You should be ashamed of yourself!"
+
+Tommy felt a sharp pain in his arm and his face. He felt a cold fear in his heart. He dropped the basket things and cried.
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+"Ow, ow, ow! I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"
+
+But it was too late. The lady did not forgive him. She called the police and told them what Tommy had done. The police came and took Tommy away. They put him in a car and drove him to a place where bad boys go.
+
+Lily saw everything. She ran to Tommy and tried to help him. She told the lady and the police that Tommy was her brother and that he did not mean to do anything wrong. She begged them to let him go.
+
+But they did not listen to Lily. They told her that Tommy had to pay for what he had done. They told her that he had to learn a lesson. They told her that he had to stay away from her.
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+Lily felt a big hurt in her chest. She felt a hot tear in her eye. She hugged Tommy and said goodbye.
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+"I love you, Tommy. I'm sorry, Tommy. Please, come back, Tommy."
+
+But Tommy did not come back. He was gone. He had lost his sister, his basket things, and his fun. He had spoiled everything.
+Tom liked to draw with ink. He had a big bottle of black ink and a small brush. He made pictures of animals, cars, and houses on paper. He was very cheerful when he drew.
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+One day, he wanted to draw a new picture. He looked around his room for something to draw. He saw his toy dinosaur on the shelf. He liked his dinosaur. It was green and had sharp teeth. He decided to draw it with ink.
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+He took his bottle of ink and his brush and went to the table. He put a paper on the table and opened the bottle. He dipped his brush in the ink and started to draw. He made a big circle for the body, a small circle for the head, and four lines for the legs. He added a tail, some spikes, and some eyes.
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+He was happy with his picture. He wanted to show it to his mom. He picked up the paper and ran to the kitchen. He did not see the ink dripping from his brush. He left a trail of black dots on the floor.
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+His mom was in the kitchen. She was making a cake. She saw Tom running with his picture. She smiled and said, "What did you draw, Tom?"
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+Tom said, "Look, mom, I drew a dinosaur with ink!"
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+His mom looked at his picture. She saw the green dinosaur with the black ink. She said, "That's a very nice dinosaur, Tom. You are very good at drawing."
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+Then she looked at the floor. She saw the black dots of ink. She said, "Oh, Tom, what did you do? You spilled ink on the floor!"
+
+Tom looked at the floor. He saw the black dots of ink. He said, "Oh, no, I'm sorry, mom. I did not see the ink."
+
+His mom said, "It's okay, Tom. Accidents happen. But we need to clean it up. Can you help me?"
+
+Tom said, "Yes, mom. I can help you."
+
+His mom gave him a cloth and a bucket of water. She said, "Let's examine the floor and see where the ink is. We need to wipe it off before it dries."
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+Tom said, "Okay, mom. Let's examine the floor."
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+They examined the floor and found all the ink dots. They wiped them off with the cloth and the water. They worked together and made the floor clean.
+
+They were cheerful when they finished. They hugged and said, "We did it!"
+
+Tom said, "Thank you, mom, for helping me."
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+His mom said, "Thank you, Tom, for helping me. And thank you for your dinosaur picture. I love it."
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+She put his picture on the fridge. They looked at it and smiled. They were proud of their work.
+Lily and Ben were very hungry. They wanted to eat something yummy for dinner. Mom said she would serve them steak and salad. Lily and Ben liked steak, but they did not like salad.
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+"Can we have something else, Mom?" Ben asked. "Salad is not good."
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+"Salad is good for you, Ben," Mom said. "It has many colors and vitamins. You need to eat some salad to grow strong and healthy."
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+"But steak is better, Mom," Lily said. "It is soft and juicy and tasty. Can we have more steak and less salad?"
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+Mom smiled and said, "You can have more steak if you eat some salad first. Steak is good for you too, but you need to have a balanced diet. How about we make the salad more interesting?"
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+"How, Mom?" Lily and Ben asked.
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+Mom took out some cheese, nuts, and dried fruits from the fridge. She sprinkled them on the salad and tossed it with some dressing. She put the salad and the steak on plates and served them to Lily and Ben.
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+"Wow, Mom, this salad looks interesting," Lily said. "It has many different things on it. Can I try some?"
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+"Me too, Mom," Ben said. "This salad smells good. Maybe it is not so bad."
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+Lily and Ben took some salad and some steak and ate them. They liked the salad more than they thought. It was crunchy and sweet and cheesy. They also liked the steak. It was tender and savory and filling. They ate until they were full and happy.
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+"Thank you, Mom, for the interesting salad and the yummy steak," Lily and Ben said.
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+"You're welcome, my sweeties," Mom said. "I'm glad you enjoyed your dinner. Now, who wants some dessert?"
+Tom likes to print. He has a printer in his room. He prints pictures of cars and animals and stars. He likes to color them with his crayons.
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+One day, Tom wants to print a picture of a mixer. He likes mixers. They make cakes and cookies and bread. He finds a picture of a mixer on his tablet. He prints it on a paper.
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+But the paper is too thin. The ink makes it wet and soft. Tom is sad. He wants a thick paper. He looks around his room. He sees a cardboard box. He has an idea.
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+He cuts a piece of cardboard. He puts it in the printer. He prints the picture of the mixer on the cardboard. It works! The cardboard is thick and strong. The ink does not make it wet and soft. Tom is happy. He colors the mixer with his crayons. He shows it to his mom.
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+Mom is proud of Tom. She says he is very clever. She gives him a hug and a kiss. She says they can make a cake with the mixer. Tom is excited. He loves cake. He runs to the kitchen with his cardboard mixer. He helps mom to mix the flour and the eggs and the sugar. He has fun. He prints and he bakes. He is a happy boy.
+Anna liked to visit her grandma, who lived in a small house with a big garden. Grandma had a cane that she used to walk, because her legs were old and hurt. Anna liked to play with the cane, pretending it was a sword or a wand, but grandma always told her to be polite and not touch it.
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+One day, Anna and grandma were having tea and cookies in the living room, when they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big dog running in the garden, knocking over the flowers and the pots. Grandma was angry and scared, and she told Anna to stay inside while she went out to chase the dog away.
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+Anna wanted to help grandma, but she also wanted to obey her. She stayed in the living room, but she watched from the window. She saw grandma hobble out with her cane, waving it at the dog and shouting. The dog was not afraid of grandma, and it barked and jumped at her. Anna was worried that the dog would hurt grandma, and she wished she had the cane to protect her.
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+Then, she had an idea. She ran to the closet, where grandma kept her old umbrella. She opened it and held it like a shield. She ran out of the house, and joined grandma in the garden. She shouted at the dog, and waved the umbrella. The dog was confused and scared by the umbrella, and it ran away. Grandma and Anna hugged each other, and went back inside.
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+Grandma thanked Anna for being brave and clever, and she gave her a big kiss. She also said that she was sorry for being angry with her for playing with the cane. She said that the cane was not a toy, but a tool, and that Anna could use it sometimes, if she was careful and polite. Anna was happy, and she said that she loved grandma and her cane. They had more tea and cookies, and they laughed about the silly dog.
+Anna likes to play with her toys in her room. She has many toys: dolls, cars, blocks, books and more. She keeps her toys organized in boxes and shelves. She knows where to find each toy and how to put it back.
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+One day, her mom comes to her room with a letter. She says, "Anna, this is a letter from your grandma. She lives far away and she misses you. Do you want to read it with me?" Anna nods and smiles. She loves her grandma and likes to get letters from her.
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+Anna and her mom sit on the bed and open the letter. Anna kneels on the bed and looks at the paper. She sees some words and some pictures. Her mom reads the words to her and shows her the pictures. The letter says that grandma is happy and healthy. She says that she is proud of Anna and that she loves her very much. She also sends a picture of her and her dog, Spot.
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+Anna is happy to hear from grandma. She says, "Thank you, mom, for reading the letter. Can I write a letter to grandma too?" Her mom says, "Of course, sweetie. We can write a letter together and send it to grandma. She will be very happy to get it."
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+Anna and her mom go to the desk and get some paper and crayons. Anna writes her name and draws some flowers and hearts. She also draws a picture of her and her mom and her toys. She says, "I love you, grandma. I miss you. I hope you and Spot are well. I am organized and I play with my toys. I am happy and I have fun." Her mom helps her fold the paper and put it in an envelope. They write grandma's address and stick a stamp on it. They go to the mailbox and drop the letter inside. Anna waves to the letter and says, "Bye bye, letter. See you soon, grandma."
+Tom and Lily wanted to play with the kayak. It was big and red and shiny. It was on the lake near their house. Their mom said they could not go on the lake. It was too deep and cold and dangerous. But Tom and Lily did not listen. They were bored and curious.
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+They waited until their mom was busy. Then they ran to the lake. They found the kayak and got inside. They had no paddles, but they used their hands. They pushed the kayak away from the shore. They felt happy and brave.
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+"Look at us, we are kayaking!" Tom said.
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+"Yes, we are!" Lily said. "We are so cool!"
+
+They saw a big rock in the water. It was sharp and gray and scary. Tom wanted to go around it. But Lily wanted to go over it.
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+"Let's go over the rock!" Lily said. "It will be fun!"
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+"No, that's stupid!" Tom said. "We will get hurt!"
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+"I dare you to go over the rock!" Lily said. "Are you scared?"
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+"No, I'm not scared!" Tom said. "But you are stupid!"
+
+They argued and fought. They did not see the rock getting closer. They did not hear their mom calling them. They did not feel the kayak tipping over. They only felt the water splashing on their faces. They only heard their screams. They only saw the rock.
+Mia and Leo were hungry. They wanted to eat spaghetti for dinner. Mom said she would make spaghetti for them, but they had to wait. Mom was busy in the kitchen.
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+Mia and Leo did not like to wait. They were bored. They started to play with their toys, but they soon got tired of them. They looked for something else to do. They saw a big box in the corner. They decided to make a fort with the box.
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+They crawled inside the box and pretended it was a castle. They had fun for a while, but then they heard a loud noise. It was Mom. She was shouting.
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+"Mia! Leo! Come out of there! You made a mess!" Mom said.
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+Mia and Leo peeked out of the box. They saw spaghetti sauce all over the floor. They had knocked over the pot when they moved the box. They felt uncomfortable. They knew they had done something bad.
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+"Sorry, Mom," Mia said.
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+"Sorry, Mom," Leo said.
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+Mom was angry, but she was also worried. She did not want them to get hurt. She told them to come out of the box and help her clean up. She said they would still have spaghetti for dinner, but they had to be more careful next time.
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+Mia and Leo nodded. They came out of the box and helped Mom. They said they were sorry again. They hoped Mom would not be mad at them for too long. They still loved Mom, and they still loved spaghetti.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers. They are red, yellow, pink and purple. They smell good.
+
+"Look, Ben, a big flower!" Anna says. She points to a sunflower. It is taller than them.
+
+"Wow, it is big!" Ben says. He wants to touch it. He walks to the sunflower.
+
+"Be careful, Ben!" Anna says. She sees a bee on the flower. It is black and yellow. It makes a loud noise.
+
+Ben does not see the bee. He reaches for the flower. The bee stings him. He cries. It hurts.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben says. He runs to Anna. He shows her his hand. It is red and swollen.
+
+"I'm sorry, Ben!" Anna says. She hugs him. She feels bad.
+
+"It's okay, Anna. It's not your fault." Ben says. He sniffles. He is uncomfortable.
+
+They go to the house. They find Ben's mom. She puts some ice on his hand. She gives him a cookie. She tells him a story. He feels better.
+
+Anna and Ben learn a lesson. They do not touch the flowers. They work to make a card for the bee. They say sorry. They hope the bee is happy. They are still friends. They smile.
+Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play games, but they are very competitive. They always want to win and be the best.
+
+One day, they play a game with pins. They have to stick pins on a board with different shapes and colors. Sara and Ben each have ten pins. They take turns to stick a pin on the board. They have to match the shape and color of the pin with the board.
+
+Sara is good at the game. She sticks her pins quickly and correctly. She has only two pins left. Ben is not so good. He sticks his pins slowly and wrongly. He has six pins left.
+
+"Ha ha, I am winning!" Sara says. "You are bad at this game!"
+
+Ben feels angry and sad. He hates losing. He hates Sara. He wants to make her lose too.
+
+He picks up a pin and throws it at Sara. The pin hits Sara on the arm. It hurts.
+
+"Ow!" Sara cries. "Why did you do that? That is not fair!"
+
+Ben does not care. He feels happy. He thinks he has made Sara lose.
+
+"I did that because you are mean!" Ben says. "You always win and make fun of me!"
+
+Sara and Ben start to fight. They pull each other's hair and scratch each other's face. They drop their pins on the floor.
+
+Mom hears the noise and comes to see. She sees Sara and Ben fighting and the pins scattered. She is angry and shocked.
+
+"Stop it, both of you!" Mom says. "What are you doing? You could have hurt yourselves or each other with those pins! Why are you so competitive? You are twins, you should love each other, not hate each other!"
+
+Sara and Ben stop fighting. They feel ashamed and sorry. They hug each other and say sorry.
+
+"We are sorry, Mom," Sara and Ben say. "We love each other, we don't hate each other. We just got carried away with the game. We won't do it again."
+
+Mom smiles and hugs them. She is glad they have made up.
+
+"Good," Mom says. "Now, let's clean up this mess and find a better game to play. A game where you can have fun and share, not fight and hate."
+Jazz is a cat who likes to sleep a lot. He is very lazy and does not want to play with his friends. One day, his friends come to his house and knock on the door.
+
+"Jazz, Jazz, come out and play with us!" they say. "We have a ball and a string and a mouse toy. It is fun!"
+
+But Jazz does not get up. He stays on his bed and yawns. He says, "No, thank you. I am tired. I want to sleep more. Go away."
+
+His friends are sad. They want Jazz to have fun with them. They think of a way to make Jazz get up. They find a can of tuna and open it. They put it near Jazz's nose and wait.
+
+Jazz smells the tuna and opens his eyes. He sees the can and his friends. He jumps off his bed and runs to the can. He says, "Tuna! Tuna! I love tuna! Thank you, friends!"
+
+His friends smile and say, "You are welcome, Jazz. But you have to share the tuna with us. And then you have to play with us. Deal?"
+
+Jazz nods and says, "Deal. But only for a little while. Then I want to sleep again."
+
+His friends agree and they all eat some tuna. Then they play with the ball and the string and the mouse toy. Jazz has fun with his friends. He is not so lazy anymore. He is happy.
+One day, an elderly lady was baking a cake in her kitchen. She smelled the sweet cake and smiled. She was going to share it with her friends later. She left the cake on the table and went to the living room to watch TV.
+
+Soon, a thief entered her house. He saw the cake and licked his lips. He wanted to eat the cake. He looked around and saw no one. He grabbed the cake and ran to the door.
+
+But the elderly lady heard a noise and came to the kitchen. She saw the thief with her cake and shouted, "Hey, stop! That's my cake! Give it back!"
+
+The thief was scared and dropped the cake. The cake fell on the floor and broke into pieces. The elderly lady was sad and angry. She picked up a broom and chased the thief. "Get out of my house, you bad thief! Go away!"
+
+The thief ran out of the door and did not look back. He was sorry he tried to steal the cake. He wished he had not entered the house. The elderly lady called the police and told them what happened. She hoped they would catch the thief and teach him a lesson. She cleaned up the mess and made a new cake. She still wanted to share it with her friends. She hoped they would like it. She was a kind and brave lady.
+Lily liked to play with her modern toys. She had a robot that could talk and dance, a tablet that could draw and sing, and a car that could zoom and beep. She played with them every day and did not want to share with anyone.
+
+One day, her friend Ben came over to play. He saw Lily's modern toys and wanted to try them. He asked Lily if he could play with her robot, but Lily said no. He asked Lily if he could play with her tablet, but Lily said no. He asked Lily if he could play with her car, but Lily said no. Ben felt sad and angry. He said Lily was not a good friend and he did not want to play with her anymore.
+
+Lily did not care. She kept playing with her modern toys by herself. She did not notice that Ben left and went to the park. At the park, Ben met other kids who had old toys. They had a ball, a doll, a drum, and a book. They asked Ben if he wanted to play with them, and Ben said yes. They played together and had fun. They shared their old toys and laughed and talked.
+
+Lily got bored of her modern toys. She wanted to play with someone else. She looked for Ben, but he was not there. She asked her mom where he was, and her mom said he went to the park. Lily ran to the park to find him. She saw him playing with other kids and their old toys. She wanted to join them, but they did not want her. They said Lily was mean and selfish and they did not like her.
+
+Lily felt sad and sorry. She realized she had been a bad friend to Ben. She wanted to make up with him and share her modern toys. She went to Ben and said she was sorry. She asked him if he wanted to play with her robot, her tablet, and her car. Ben looked at her and smiled. He said he was sorry too. He said he wanted to play with her, but he also liked the old toys. He asked Lily if she wanted to try them. Lily said yes. She gave Ben her robot, and he gave her his ball. They played together and had fun. They shared their toys and laughed and talked.
+
+Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They learned that modern toys are not everything. They learned that old toys can be fun too. They learned that sharing and being kind are more important than having and keeping. They learned that playing with friends is better than playing alone. They learned to quit being mean and selfish, and to march to the park and have fun. They learned to be good friends.
+Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They pretend the park is a jungle. They see many trees and flowers and birds.
+
+One day, they find a big brown box in the park. They wonder what is inside. They open the box and see a toy phone. It is shiny and red.
+
+"Wow, a phone!" Tom says. "We can call the animals in the jungle!"
+
+"Yes, let's try!" Mia says. They pick up the phone and press the buttons. They hear different sounds.
+
+"Roar! That is a lion!" Tom says.
+
+"Quack! That is a duck!" Mia says.
+
+They laugh and have fun. They call many animals. They hear a monkey, a snake, a frog, and a cow.
+
+Suddenly, they hear a loud voice. It is not an animal. It is Tom's mom.
+
+"Tom, Mia, time to go home!" she calls.
+
+Tom and Mia look at each other. They put the phone back in the box. They say goodbye to the jungle.
+
+"Bye, lion! Bye, duck! Bye, monkey!" they say.
+
+They run to Tom's mom. She smiles and hugs them.
+
+"Did you have fun in the park?" she asks.
+
+"Yes, mom, we did!" Tom says. "We called the animals in the jungle!"
+
+The end.
+Sam liked to fly his kite. He had a big kite with a long tail and many colors. He went to the park with his mom and dad. They found a good spot with a lot of wind.
+
+"Look, mom, look, dad, my kite is flying high!" Sam said.
+
+"Wow, Sam, your kite is beautiful!" mom said.
+
+"Good job, Sam, you are a great kite flyer!" dad said.
+
+Sam was happy. He felt lucky to have a kite and a mom and a dad.
+
+Then he heard some music. He looked around and saw a band. They had drums and guitars and horns. They played loud and fun songs. Some people danced and clapped.
+
+"Can we go see the band, mom, dad?" Sam asked.
+
+"Sure, Sam, let's go see the band!" mom said.
+
+"Maybe they will let you play with them, Sam!" dad said.
+
+Sam was excited. He ran to the band with his mom and dad. He left his kite on the ground. He did not see a dog coming. The dog saw the kite and liked it. The dog ran to the kite and grabbed it with his teeth. He ran away with the kite.
+
+"Oh no, my kite!" Sam cried.
+
+He saw the dog running with his kite. He chased the dog. He shouted at the dog. He wanted his kite back.
+
+"Stop, dog, stop! Give me my kite!" Sam said.
+
+But the dog did not stop. He ran faster and faster. He ran out of the park. He ran across the street. He ran into a forest.
+
+Sam was sad. He lost his kite. He felt unlucky. He went back to his mom and dad. They hugged him and comforted him.
+
+"I'm sorry, Sam, your kite is gone," mom said.
+
+"Maybe we can find another kite, Sam," dad said.
+
+"Or maybe we can make one, Sam," mom said.
+
+Sam smiled a little. He liked the idea of making a kite. He still liked to fly. He still liked his mom and dad. He still liked the band. He decided to be happy. He decided to be lucky.
+Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play with stuff. They have dolls, cars, blocks and books. They share their stuff and have fun.
+
+One day, a new boy comes to their class. His name is Ben. He has different stuff. He has a robot, a rocket, a puzzle and a map. He does not share his stuff. He plays alone.
+
+Lily and Sam want to play with Ben. They go to him and say, "Hi, Ben. We are Lily and Sam. Can we play with you?"
+
+Ben looks at them and says, "No. This is my stuff. You have your stuff. Go away."
+
+Lily and Sam feel sad. They go back to their stuff. They think Ben is mean.
+
+But then, they see Ben has a problem. His robot is broken. He tries to fix it, but he can't. He looks angry and sad.
+
+Lily and Sam have an idea. They go to Ben again and say, "Ben, we can help you. We have tools and tape. We can fix your robot."
+
+Ben is surprised. He says, "You can?"
+
+Lily and Sam nod. They say, "Yes, we can. And then, we can play with your stuff and our stuff. We can join and be friends."
+
+Ben thinks for a moment. He says, "Okay. Thank you. You are nice."
+
+Lily and Sam smile. They help Ben fix his robot. Then, they play with his stuff and their stuff. They join and have fun. They are friends.
+Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to play outside with their dog, Spot. One day, they saw a big truck near their house. The truck had a cabin on it. The cabin was brown and old. It had a door and a window, but no lights.
+
+"Who is buying the cabin?" Lily asked Tom.
+
+"I don't know. Maybe someone new is moving here," Tom said.
+
+They ran to the truck and looked at the cabin. It was very dark inside. They could not see anything.
+
+"Can we go in?" Lily asked.
+
+"No, it is not ours. It is rude to go in," Tom said.
+
+But Lily was curious. She opened the door and stepped inside. Spot followed her.
+
+"Come on, Tom. It is fun to explore," Lily said.
+
+Tom was scared. He did not want to go in. He heard a loud noise from the truck.
+
+"Hey, kids! Get out of there! I have to take the cabin away!" a man shouted.
+
+Lily and Spot ran out of the cabin. They were sorry for going in. Tom was glad they were safe.
+
+"Sorry, mister. We were just looking," Lily said.
+
+The man was angry, but he saw they were little. He told them to be careful and not to go in other people's cabins.
+
+Lily and Tom nodded. They learned their lesson. They went back to their house and played with Spot. They did not go near the cabin again.
+Lily and Sam were very happy. They had a picnic with Mom and Dad in the park. They had sandwiches, apples, cookies and juice. They ate on a big blanket under a tree.
+
+After they ate, Lily and Sam wanted to play. They saw some kites in the sky. They were colorful and pretty. Lily and Sam asked Mom and Dad if they could have a kite too.
+
+"Sure, you can have a kite," Mom said. "But we don't have any kites here. We have to make them."
+
+"How do we make kites?" Sam asked.
+
+"We can use some paper, sticks, string and glue," Dad said. "We have them in the car. We can be creative and make our own kites."
+
+Lily and Sam were excited. They ran to the car with Mom and Dad. They got the paper, sticks, string and glue. They cut the paper into shapes. They glued the sticks to the paper. They tied the string to the sticks. They made their own kites.
+
+They ran back to the park with their kites. They waited for a gust of wind. They threw their kites in the air. They held the string and watched their kites soar. They felt the wind on their faces. They saw their kites dance and spin. They laughed and cheered.
+
+"Look at our kites!" Lily said.
+
+"They are amazing!" Sam said.
+
+"You are very creative, Lily and Sam," Mom said.
+
+"We love our kites!" Lily and Sam said.
+
+They had a lot of fun with their kites. They had a wonderful picnic in the park.
+Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sign. The sign says: "Cheap shoes for sale!"
+
+"Look, Tom!" Lily says. "We can buy new shoes!"
+
+Tom nods. He likes shoes. He has old shoes. His old shoes are brown and dirty. He wants new shoes.
+
+They go to the shop. They see many shoes. There are red shoes, blue shoes, yellow shoes, and more. Lily likes the red shoes. They are shiny and pretty. Tom likes the blue shoes. They are cool and fast.
+
+They try on the shoes. They fit well. They are happy. They go to the counter. They want to pay for the shoes.
+
+But the shopkeeper is angry. He says: "These shoes are not cheap! They are expensive! You need more money!"
+
+Lily and Tom are sad. They do not have more money. They only have a few coins. They cannot buy the shoes.
+
+They take off the shoes. They put them back. They go out of the shop. They wear their old shoes. They are brown and dirty.
+
+They walk to the park. They are quiet. They do not want to play.
+
+Then they see a dog. The dog is friendly. He wags his tail. He comes to them. He licks their faces. He likes them.
+
+Lily and Tom smile. They pet the dog. They forget about the shoes. They play with the dog. They are happy.
+
+They do not need new shoes. They have a new friend.
+Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They pretended they were racing on a big road.
+
+"Look at me, I'm so fast!" Lily said, making her car go forward.
+
+"I can catch you, watch this!" Ben said, making his car go backward. He pressed a button and his car made a loud noise. "Beep beep, reverse!"
+
+Lily laughed and turned her car around. She wanted to play reverse too. She pressed a button and her car made a soft noise. "Meep meep, reverse!"
+
+Ben frowned and looked at his sister's car. It was old and dull. It had scratches and dents. It did not make a fun noise. He felt sorry for Lily.
+
+"Hey, Lily, do you want to swap cars?" he asked. "You can have my blue car. It's shiny and loud. I don't mind your red car. It's nice and quiet."
+
+Lily smiled and nodded. She liked her brother's car. It was new and bright. It made a cool noise. She gave him her red car. He took it and smiled back.
+
+"Thank you, Ben, you're very kind," she said. "You're the best brother ever."
+
+They hugged and swapped cars. Then they continued to play reverse. They had a lot of fun.
+
+After a while, their mom called them for a snack. She had sliced some peaches for them. They ran to the kitchen and washed their hands. They sat at the table and ate the juicy peaches. They told their mom about their game.
+
+"That sounds like a fun game," their mom said. "And I'm proud of you for sharing your cars. That was very nice of you."
+
+Lily and Ben smiled and thanked their mom. They finished their peaches and asked if they could play some more.
+
+"Of course, you can," their mom said. "But remember to be careful and not to go too fast. And don't forget to say beep beep when you reverse!"
+
+Lily and Ben nodded and ran back to the garden. They picked up their cars and said beep beep. They played reverse until it was time for dinner. They had a great day.
+Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big gray cloud in the sky. "Look, Lily, it will rain soon!" Tom said. "Let's go home before we get wet!" Lily said. But Tom had a different idea. He wanted to have some fun.
+
+"No, Lily, let's stay and splash in the puddles!" Tom said. He ran to the nearest puddle and jumped in. He made a big splash and laughed. "Come on, Lily, it's fun!" he called. Lily was not sure. She did not like to get dirty or cold. But she saw Tom having so much fun. She decided to join him.
+
+Lily ran to another puddle and jumped in. She made a big splash and laughed too. Tom and Lily splashed each other and giggled. They did not care about the gray cloud or the rain. They only cared about having fun.
+
+But then, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. Tom and Lily stopped splashing and looked up. The gray cloud was darker and bigger. It flashed with lightning. Tom and Lily were scared. They realized they had made a mistake. They should have listened to Lily and gone home.
+
+"Let's go home, Tom!" Lily said. "Yes, let's go home, Lily!" Tom said. They ran to their bikes and pedaled as fast as they could. They hoped to get home before the storm got worse. They learned their lesson. Sometimes, having fun is not worth the risk.
+Sara and Ben like to play in the living room. They have many toys and books and a large rug. The rug is soft and has many colors. Sara and Ben like to sit on the rug and make towers with blocks or read stories.
+
+One day, Sara and Ben are playing on the rug. Sara has a big tower of blocks and Ben has a book. Sara is proud of her tower and wants to show Ben. She says, "Look, Ben, look at my tower. It is so high and strong."
+
+But Ben does not look. He is busy with his book. He says, "Go away, Sara, I am reading. Your tower is not interesting."
+
+Sara is sad and angry. She wants Ben to look at her tower. She thinks Ben is mean. She says, "Ben, look at my tower. Look now or I will push you."
+
+But Ben does not look. He says, "No, Sara, leave me alone. I do not care about your tower. Pushing is bad. Do not push me."
+
+Sara is very sad and very angry. She does not listen to Ben. She runs to Ben and pushes him hard. She pushes him off the rug and onto the floor.
+
+But Ben is not the only one who falls. Sara's tower of blocks falls too. It falls on Sara's head and hurts her. It makes a loud noise and breaks some blocks.
+
+Sara and Ben both cry. They cry loud and long. They cry so loud that their mom hears them. She comes to the living room and sees what happened. She sees Sara and Ben on the floor, the rug messed up, and the blocks broken.
+
+She is not happy. She is very mad. She says, "Sara and Ben, what did you do? Why did you push and break and cry? You are both naughty. You have to go to your rooms and think about what you did. No more playing on the rug today."
+
+Sara and Ben are very sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry we pushed and broke and cried. We will not do it again. We love you, mom."
+
+But mom does not listen. She takes Sara and Ben to their rooms and closes the doors. She says, "You can say sorry later. Now you have to stay in your rooms and be quiet. Maybe tomorrow you can play on the rug again. But only if you are good and nice and share."
+
+Sara and Ben are very sad. They do not like their rooms. They do not like being alone. They do not like being quiet. They miss their mom and their toys and their books and their rug. They wish they did not push and break and cry. They wish they had a good ending.
+Lily and Ben were waiting for their grandma to arrive. They liked to visit her because she had a big television and many toys. They also liked her stories and jokes. She was very funny.
+
+"Grandma will be here soon," Mom said. "She called me and said she was on the bus."
+
+"Can we watch television when she comes?" Ben asked.
+
+"Maybe, but only after we say hello and give her a hug," Mom said.
+
+Lily and Ben nodded. They looked out the window and saw the bus stop. They ran to the door and opened it. They saw their grandma get off the bus. She had a big smile and a big bag.
+
+"Grandma, grandma!" they shouted. They ran to her and hugged her.
+
+"Hello, my darlings!" Grandma said. She kissed them and hugged them back. "I missed you so much!"
+
+"We missed you too, grandma!" Lily and Ben said.
+
+"Let me help you with your bag, Mom," Mom said. She took the bag from Grandma and carried it inside.
+
+"What's in the bag, grandma?" Ben asked.
+
+"It's a surprise," Grandma said. "You'll see later."
+
+Lily and Ben were curious. They followed Grandma inside. They said hello to Dad, who was in the kitchen. They sat on the couch and watched television with Grandma. They laughed at the funny cartoons and the funny animals.
+
+After a while, Grandma said, "Do you want to see your surprise now?"
+
+"Yes, yes!" Lily and Ben said.
+
+"OK, then. Come with me to the bedroom," Grandma said. She got up and took her bag. Lily and Ben followed her.
+
+Grandma opened the bag and took out two things. One was a big book with colorful pictures. The other was a small box with a ribbon.
+
+"This is for you, Lily," Grandma said. She gave her the book. "It's a fairy tale book. You can read it with me or by yourself. It has many stories and pictures."
+
+"Wow, thank you, grandma!" Lily said. She hugged the book and opened it. She saw a picture of a princess and a dragon.
+
+"This is for you, Ben," Grandma said. She gave him the box. "It's a toy car. You can play with it on the floor or on the table. It has lights and sounds."
+
+"Wow, thank you, grandma!" Ben said. He hugged the box and opened it. He saw a red car with black wheels.
+
+Lily and Ben were very happy. They thanked Grandma again and showed her their gifts. They played with them and showed them to Mom and Dad. Grandma smiled and watched them. She was very happy too. She loved her grandchildren very much.
+Anna and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Anna has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun and making noises.
+
+Suddenly, Ben sees a shiny thing on the shelf. He wants to have it. He puts his car down and climbs on the sofa. He reaches for the thing.
+
+"Ben, no!" Anna shouts. "That is Mom's thing. She says we can't touch it. It is not a toy. It is breakable."
+
+Ben does not listen. He grabs the thing. It is a glass ball with snow and a house inside. He shakes it and sees the snow fall. He likes it.
+
+Anna is scared. She runs to Ben and tries to take the thing from him. They pull and push. The thing slips from their hands and falls on the floor. It breaks with a loud sound.
+
+Anna and Ben blink. They see the glass and the snow and the house all over the floor. They feel bad. They know they did something wrong.
+
+They hear Mom coming. They look at each other. They don't know what to say.
+
+Mom sees the mess. She is angry and sad. She asks them what happened. They tell her the truth. They say they are sorry.
+
+Mom sighs. She tells them they should not touch her things without asking. She tells them they could have hurt themselves with the glass. She tells them they have to clean up and go to their rooms.
+
+Anna and Ben nod. They help Mom clean up. They say sorry again. They go to their rooms.
+
+Mom looks at the broken thing. She is sad. It was a gift from her friend. She liked it a lot. But she loves Anna and Ben more. She knows they are just kids. She knows they did not mean to break it. She hopes they learned their lesson.
+
+She goes to their rooms. She hugs them and kisses them. She tells them she is not mad anymore. She tells them she loves them. She tells them they are fine.
+Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. They had cars, dolls, blocks and books. They made a lot of noise and had a lot of fun.
+
+But then Mom came and said, "It's time for your nap, kids. You need to rest and grow. Napping is important for you."
+
+Lily and Max did not want to nap. They wanted to keep playing. They said, "No, Mom, no nap. We are not tired. We want to play more."
+
+Mom smiled and said, "I know you want to play, but you also need to sleep. How about this? If you nap for a little while, I will make you a yummy waffle for a snack. You like waffles, right?"
+
+Lily and Max thought about it. They did like waffles. Waffles were sweet and crispy and warm. They liked to put syrup and butter and berries on them. Waffles sounded good.
+
+They nodded and said, "OK, Mom, we will nap. But only for a little while. And then we want waffles."
+
+Mom hugged them and said, "Good, I'm proud of you. Come on, let's go to your room. I will read you a story and tuck you in. And when you wake up, I will have waffles ready for you."
+
+Lily and Max followed Mom to their room. They picked a story and listened to Mom's voice. They felt cozy and sleepy. They closed their eyes and napped. They dreamed of waffles.
+Lily liked to study books with many pictures and colors. She learned about animals, plants, stars and many other things. She wanted to know more and more every day.
+
+One night, she saw a spark in the sky. It was very bright and pretty. She wondered what it was. She asked her mom, who was tucking her in bed.
+
+"Mom, what is that spark in the sky?" Lily asked.
+
+"That is a star, my dear. It is very far away, but we can see it because it is very hot and shiny. Stars are like big balls of fire in space," her mom explained.
+
+"Wow, that is amazing! Can I study stars more, mom?" Lily said.
+
+"Of course, you can. Stars are very interesting and beautiful. But you have to sleep now, because it is late and you need to rest. Tomorrow, we can go to the library and find some books about stars for you," her mom said.
+
+"Okay, mom. I love you. Good night," Lily said.
+
+"Good night, my sweet star. I love you too," her mom said.
+
+Lily closed her eyes and dreamed of stars. She was happy and curious.
+
+But not all children were like Lily. Tom was a naughty boy who did not like to study. He liked to play games, watch TV and make trouble. He did not listen to his mom or his teacher. He did not care about learning new things.
+
+One night, he saw a spark in the sky too. He thought it was a toy or a candy. He wanted to have it. He did not ask his mom, who was busy in the kitchen. He sneaked out of the house and ran to the park. He thought he could catch the spark and keep it for himself.
+
+But he was wrong. The spark was very high and far. He could not reach it. He got tired and lost. He did not know how to go back home. He was scared and cold.
+
+He cried and cried. He wished he had studied more. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had been a good boy.
+
+Luckily, a kind man saw him and helped him. He called his mom and told her where he was. His mom came and hugged him. She was angry and worried.
+
+"Tom, what have you done? You have been very naughty and foolish. You could have been hurt or lost. You should not run away from home. You should study and learn about the world. You should respect and obey your mom. Do you understand?" his mom scolded him.
+
+"Yes, mom. I am sorry. I was wrong. I will study and be good. I will not run away again. Please forgive me," Tom said.
+
+"I forgive you, but you have to promise me. And you have to apologize to your teacher tomorrow. And you have to go to bed early tonight. No games, no TV, no trouble," his mom said.
+
+"Okay, mom. I promise. I love you. Good night," Tom said.
+
+"Good night, my naughty star. I love you too," his mom said.
+
+Tom closed his eyes and dreamed of sparks. He was sad and sorry.
+Anna and Ben like to play knights and dragons in the park. They have a big shield made of cardboard and a stick for a sword. They take turns being the knight and the dragon. Today, Anna is the knight and Ben is the dragon.
+
+Anna runs after Ben, who roars and breathes fire. She tries to hit him with her stick, but he dodges and runs away. She chases him around the trees and the swings, until she sees an elderly lady sitting on a bench. The lady has a hat and a bag and a cane.
+
+"Help, help!" Anna shouts. "A dragon is coming!"
+
+The lady looks up and smiles. She sees Anna and Ben playing. She thinks they are cute and funny.
+
+"Hello, little knight," she says. "Do you need my help?"
+
+"Yes, please," Anna says. "Can I use your cane as a shield?"
+
+The lady nods and gives Anna her cane. Anna holds it in front of her and runs towards Ben. Ben sees the cane and pretends to be scared. He backs away and trips over a rock. He falls to the ground and rolls over.
+
+"I got you, dragon!" Anna says. "You are defeated!"
+
+Ben laughs and gets up. He dusts off his clothes and hugs Anna.
+
+"You are a brave knight," he says. "But I am a friendly dragon. Can we be friends?"
+
+Anna nods and hugs him back. They run to the lady and thank her for the cane. The lady smiles and pats their heads.
+
+"You are very welcome," she says. "You are good friends. And you have a lot of imagination. Keep playing and having fun."
+Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the kitchen with their mom. Mom is making soup for dinner. She gives Tom and Lily some onions to peel.
+
+"Peeling onions is fun!" Tom says. He peels off the skin and throws it in the trash.
+
+"Peeling onions is not fun!" Lily says. She peels off the skin and rubs her eyes. "Onions make me cry!"
+
+Tom laughs at Lily. "You are silly, Lily. Onions do not make you cry. You are just pretending."
+
+Lily gets angry at Tom. "I am not silly, Tom. I am serious. Onions do make me cry. See?" She shows him her wet eyes.
+
+Tom does not believe Lily. He thinks she is lying. He grabs an onion and puts it close to his face. "Look, Lily. I can peel an onion and not cry. Watch me!"
+
+Tom peels the onion and tries to smile. But soon he feels a sting in his eyes. He drops the onion and covers his eyes. "Ow, ow, ow! Onions do make you cry!"
+
+Lily stops crying and smiles at Tom. "I told you, Tom. Onions do make you cry. You are silly, Tom. Not me."
+
+Mom hears Tom and Lily and comes to see what is wrong. She sees them both with red eyes and onion skins on the floor. She hugs them and wipes their eyes.
+
+"I'm sorry, Tom and Lily. Onions can make you cry. But they also make the soup tasty. Do you want to help me add some carrots and potatoes?"
+
+Tom and Lily nod and smile. They forget their fight and help mom with the soup. They learn that onions are not so bad after all.
+Tom is a deaf boy. He cannot hear sounds. He can see and feel and smell and taste. He likes to play with his toys and his dog. He has a brush for his dog. He brushes his dog every day. His dog is soft and fluffy.
+
+One day, Tom goes to the park with his mom. He brings his brush and his dog. He sees other kids playing. They are making noises. They are laughing and shouting and singing. Tom wants to play with them. He hopes they will be nice to him.
+
+He walks to the kids with his dog. He smiles and waves. He shows them his brush. He wants to brush their hair. He thinks it will be fun. But the kids do not understand. They do not know he is deaf. They think he is weird. They say no and run away. They are mean to him.
+
+Tom is sad. He does not know why they do not like him. He loves his brush and his dog. He goes back to his mom. He hugs her. She hugs him back. She knows he is deaf. She loves him. She tells him he is special and smart and kind. She tells him he will find good friends. She hopes he will be happy.
+Lily is a young girl who likes to exercise. She likes to run, jump, and play with her ball. One day, she goes to the park with her mom and sees a boy with a bike. She wants to meet him and say hello.
+
+"Hi, I'm Lily. What is your name?" she asks the boy.
+
+"I'm Ben. This is my bike. Do you want to try it?" he says.
+
+Lily nods and smiles. She likes bikes too. She gets on the bike and pedals slowly. Ben runs beside her and helps her balance. They go around the park and have fun.
+
+"Wow, you are good at riding a bike. Do you exercise a lot?" Ben asks.
+
+"Yes, I do. I like to exercise. It makes me happy and strong. Do you like to exercise too?" Lily says.
+
+"Yes, I do. I like to bike, swim, and climb. Exercise is fun and good for you. Do you want to be my friend?" Ben says.
+
+"Yes, I do. You are nice and friendly. I want to be your friend. Can we play together again?" Lily says.
+
+They hug and agree to play together again. They say goodbye to each other and go back to their moms. Lily and Ben are happy. They have met a new friend who likes to exercise.
+Lila and Leo are brother and sister. They like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build towers, houses, cars and animals with their blocks.
+
+One day, they find a big gray block in their toy box. It is the biggest block they have ever seen. They both want to play with it. They start to pull it from each other.
+
+"Give me the block!" Lila says.
+
+"No, it is mine!" Leo says.
+
+They pull harder and harder. The block is very strong, but they are stronger. The block makes a loud noise. It splits in two!
+
+Lila and Leo are surprised. They look at the two pieces of the block. They are not the same. One piece has a hole in it. The other piece has a bump that fits in the hole.
+
+They have an idea. They put the pieces together. They make a new shape. It is a heart!
+
+They smile at each other. They are not angry anymore. They hug and say sorry.
+
+They decide to share the block. They take turns to play with it. They can make many things with the heart block. They can make a flower, a butterfly, a star and a face.
+
+They are happy. They love their gray block. They love each other.
+One day, a fox was very hungry. He saw a big hen house with many chickens. He wanted to eat them. He tried to dig under the fence, but it was too hard. He tried to jump over the fence, but it was too high. He tried to break the fence, but it was too strong.
+
+He thought and thought. Then he had an idea. He saw a long and flexible rope hanging from a tree. He climbed the tree and tied the rope to his tail. He swung the rope like a swing and flew over the fence. He landed inside the hen house.
+
+"Hello, chickens!" he said. "I am your new friend. Do you want to play with me?"
+
+The chickens were scared. They knew he was not a friend. He was a fox. They ran away from him. But he was fast and flexible. He caught one chicken and ate it. He caught another chicken and ate it. He caught a third chicken and ate it.
+
+He was full and happy. He wanted to go back to his den. He tried to swing the rope again, but it was stuck. He pulled and pulled, but it did not move. He was trapped inside the hen house.
+
+The farmer heard the noise. He came with his dog. He saw the fox and the chickens. He was angry. He opened the fence and let his dog in. The dog chased the fox and bit his tail. The fox yelped and cried.
+
+"Bad fox!" the farmer said. "You ate my chickens. Now you will pay. I will take you to the zoo. You will never eat chickens again."
+
+He grabbed the fox and put him in a cage. He took him to his truck and drove away. The fox was sad and sorry. He wished he had not eaten the chickens. He wished he had not used the rope. He wished he had been more careful.
+Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a little path that went into the woods. Anna wanted to go and see what was there.
+
+"Come on, Ben, let's go on the path!" Anna said.
+
+Ben looked at the path. He felt scared. He did not know what was in the woods. He did not want to go.
+
+"No, Anna, I don't want to go on the path. It is dark and spooky. There might be bugs or snakes or bears. Let's stay here and play on the swings." Ben said.
+
+Anna was sad. She wanted to go on the path with Ben. She thought it would be fun and exciting. She tried to make Ben change his mind.
+
+"Please, Ben, don't be scared. It is not dark and spooky. It is bright and pretty. There might be flowers or birds or rabbits. It will be fun and exciting. Please, come with me." Anna said.
+
+But Ben refused. He shook his head and ran to the swings. He did not want to go on the path with Anna.
+
+Anna was very sad. She did not want to play on the swings. She wanted to go on the path. She decided to go by herself. She walked on the path into the woods. She saw many things. She saw flowers and birds and rabbits. She also saw a big surprise. She saw a fairy house. It was made of leaves and twigs and stones. It had a little door and a little window and a little chimney. It was the most beautiful thing Anna had ever seen.
+
+She knocked on the door. A fairy came out. She had wings and a dress and a crown. She smiled at Anna.
+
+"Hello, little girl. What is your name?" The fairy asked.
+
+"I am Anna. What is your name?" Anna asked.
+
+"I am Lily. I live in this fairy house. Do you want to come in and see?" Lily asked.
+
+Anna nodded. She was very happy. She went in the fairy house with Lily. They had tea and cookies and played with fairy toys. They became friends.
+
+Anna forgot about Ben and the park. She had fun and exciting on the path. She was glad she went.
+Lily and Tom are in the car with Mom. They are going to the park. But there is a lot of traffic on the road. The cars are not moving fast. They are moving slow. Lily and Tom are bored.
+
+"Mom, when will we get to the park?" Lily asks.
+
+"Soon, honey. We just have to wait a little bit more," Mom says.
+
+Tom looks out the window. He sees a big truck. The truck has a picture of a dog on it. The dog is smiling. Tom likes the dog.
+
+"Look, Lily, a dog!" Tom says.
+
+Lily looks out the window too. She sees the dog. She likes the dog too.
+
+"Can we pet the dog, Mom?" Lily asks.
+
+"No, sweetie. The dog is not real. It is just a picture on the truck," Mom says.
+
+Lily and Tom are sad. They want to pet a real dog.
+
+Suddenly, they hear a loud honk. The truck behind them has bumped into their car. Mom is surprised. She stops the car. She gets out to talk to the truck driver.
+
+Lily and Tom are scared. They think Mom is angry. They think the truck driver is clumsy.
+
+"Are you okay, Mom?" Lily asks.
+
+"Yes, I'm okay. Don't worry. It was just a small bump. The truck driver is sorry. He says he was not looking at the road. He was looking at the dog too," Mom says.
+
+Mom comes back to the car. She gives Lily and Tom a hug. She says they are brave.
+
+"Can we still go to the park, Mom?" Tom asks.
+
+"Of course, we can. The car is fine. We just have to rub the dirt off. And maybe we will see a real dog there," Mom says.
+
+Lily and Tom are happy. They rub the dirt off the car with Mom. Then they drive to the park. They hope to see a real dog. They hope the dog will let them pet it. They hope the dog will not be clumsy.
+Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They bring a big case with their toys.
+
+They have fun in the park. They slide, swing, and run. They share their toys with other kids. They are happy.
+
+But when it is time to go home, they forget something. They forget their case with their toys. They leave it under a tree.
+
+They do not know they forget it. They say bye to their moms and go to their cars. They are tired.
+
+A boy sees the case. He is curious. He opens it and sees the dolls and cars. He likes them. He takes them and runs away.
+
+Lily and Tom get home. They want to play with their toys. But they cannot find their case. They look everywhere. They are upset.
+
+They ask their moms. Their moms say they left it in the park. They are sorry.
+
+Lily and Tom cry. They miss their toys. They are sad.
+
+They hope the boy who took their toys will be nice and give them back. They hope they will see their toys again. They hope they will not forget things again.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. They have bicycles. They ride their bicycles on the street. They are careful. They look left and right before they cross.
+
+One day, Anna and Ben hear a loud noise. It is a big truck. The truck is fast. The truck does not see Anna and Ben. The truck hits Anna's bicycle. Anna falls down. Ben is scared.
+
+"Anna, are you okay?" Ben asks. He runs to Anna. He helps her get up.
+
+Anna is hurt. She has a scratch on her knee. She cries. Her bicycle is broken. She is sad.
+
+"I'm sorry, Anna. It was not your fault. The truck was bad. It did not stop." Ben says. He hugs Anna.
+
+Anna stops crying. She looks at Ben. She smiles.
+
+"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. I'm fine. It is just a scratch. But my bicycle is not fine. It is bent. I can't ride it anymore." Anna says.
+
+Ben looks at Anna's bicycle. He has an idea.
+
+"Don't worry, Anna. We can fix your bicycle. We can ask my dad. He has tools. He can make your bicycle fine again. Come on, let's go to my house. We can take your bicycle with us." Ben says.
+
+Anna nods. She is happy. She takes Ben's hand. They walk to Ben's house. They have their bicycles. They are still friends. They are fine.
+Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bin full of waste. Waste is things that people do not want. Waste can be dirty and smelly.
+
+Tom and Lily are curious. They want to see what is in the waste. They climb on the bin and look inside. They see cans, bottles, paper, and plastic. They also see a small box. The box is quiet and has holes.
+
+Tom and Lily take the box out of the waste. They open it. Inside, they see a kitten. The kitten is scared and hungry. It meows softly. Tom and Lily feel sorry for the kitten. They wonder who put it in the waste.
+
+Tom and Lily decide to save the kitten. They take it to their home. They give it some milk and some food. They make a bed for it with a blanket and a pillow. They pet it and talk to it. The kitten feels happy and safe. It purrs loudly.
+
+Tom and Lily name the kitten Lucky. They love Lucky and Lucky loves them. They play with Lucky every day. They are glad they saved Lucky from the waste. They think Lucky is the best friend ever.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play at school. One day, they play with crayons and paper on the desk. They draw funny pictures of animals and people. They laugh and show each other their drawings.
+
+But then, Ben drops his crayon. He bends down to pick it up. He hits his head on the desk. He cries and holds his head. It hurts a lot. Anna sees blood on his head. She is scared and worried.
+
+She runs to the teacher. She says, "Teacher, teacher, Ben is hurt! He hit his head on the desk! There is blood!" The teacher follows Anna to the desk. She sees Ben crying and bleeding. She says, "Oh no, Ben, you have a cut on your head. Don't worry, I will help you. Come with me to the nurse. She will heal your cut and make you feel better."
+
+The teacher takes Ben to the nurse. The nurse cleans his cut and puts a band-aid on it. She gives him a hug and a sticker. She says, "You are very brave, Ben. Your cut will heal soon. You can go back to play with Anna. But be careful with the desk. It is hard and sharp."
+
+Ben says, "Thank you, nurse. You are very nice. I will be careful with the desk. I want to play with Anna. She is my friend. She helped me when I was hurt." The nurse smiles and says, "You are welcome, Ben. Anna is a good friend. You are lucky to have her. Now go and have fun with your crayons and paper. And show me your funny drawings later." Ben nods and smiles. He goes back to the desk with Anna. They hug and play. They are happy. The end.
+Sara and Ben like to play with their crayons. They make many pictures with different colors. Sara likes to draw flowers and stars. Ben likes to draw cars and rockets. They are happy and proud of their work.
+
+One day, they see a big poster on the wall. It is a contest for the best picture. The winner will get a shiny prize. Sara and Ben want to join the contest. They think their pictures are very good and original.
+
+They take their pictures to the teacher. The teacher smiles and says, "Wow, these are very nice pictures. You both have a lot of talent. But I'm sorry, you can't join the contest. The rules say you have to make a new picture with a pattern. A pattern is when you repeat the same shape or color many times. Like this." The teacher shows them a picture of stripes and dots.
+
+Sara and Ben are sad and confused. They don't understand why they have to make a new picture with a pattern. They like their own pictures better. They think their pictures are more fun and creative. They don't want to copy the teacher's picture.
+
+They go back to their seats and try to make a new picture with a pattern. But they don't like it. They think it is boring and hard. They miss their old pictures. They wish they could join the contest with their old pictures. They start to cry.
+
+The teacher sees them crying and feels sorry for them. She says, "Don't cry, Sara and Ben. I know you worked hard on your pictures. But sometimes you have to follow the rules. Maybe next time you can join a different contest with your own pictures. Now, please finish your picture with a pattern. The contest is almost over."
+
+Sara and Ben wipe their tears and finish their picture with a pattern. But they are not happy. They don't care about the shiny prize. They only want their old pictures back. They look at their old pictures in the trash bin and feel sad. They think they made a big mistake. They wish they could go back in time and keep their old pictures. They think their old pictures are the best. They think their old pictures shine.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big hole in the ground. They wanted to see what was inside.
+
+"Maybe there is a treasure!" Lily said.
+
+"Or a monster!" Ben said.
+
+They got a stick and poked the hole. Something moved inside. They heard a squeak.
+
+"It is a mouse!" Lily said.
+
+The mouse came out of the hole. It was brown and furry. It looked scared.
+
+"Hello, mouse!" Ben said. "Do you want to be our friend?"
+
+The mouse nodded. It sniffed the air. It smelled something tasty.
+
+"What do you like to eat, mouse?" Lily asked.
+
+The mouse pointed to a jar on the table. It was peanut butter.
+
+"Peanut butter?" Lily said. "We like peanut butter too!"
+
+They got some bread and a knife. They spread peanut butter on the bread. They gave some to the mouse.
+
+The mouse nibbled the bread. It smiled. It liked peanut butter.
+
+Lily and Ben nibbled the bread too. They smiled. They liked peanut butter.
+
+They shared the bread and the peanut butter. They became friends with the mouse.
+
+They played in the garden until it was time to go inside.
+
+They said goodbye to the mouse. They promised to come back tomorrow.
+
+The mouse went back to the hole. It was happy. It had new friends and tasty food.
+Tom is a boy who does not like to take a shower. He thinks the water is too cold and the soap is too stingy. He likes to play with his toys and get dirty. But his mom says he has to take a shower every night before bed.
+
+One night, Tom has a plan. He hides his toys under his bed and pretends to be asleep. He hopes his mom will forget about the shower and let him stay in his room. But his mom is not fooled. She comes in and sees his dirty face and hands. She says, "Tom, you have to take a shower. You are very dirty and smelly. Come on, let's go to the bathroom."
+
+Tom does not want to go. He kicks and cries and says, "No, no, no! I don't want to take a shower!" He tries to run away, but his mom holds him. She carries him to the bathroom and turns on the shower. Tom sees the water and screams. He screams very loud and very long. He screams so loud that his dad hears him from the living room. He thinks something is wrong and runs to the bathroom.
+
+He sees Tom screaming and his mom trying to calm him down. He says, "What's going on? What's wrong with Tom?" His mom says, "He doesn't want to take a shower. He hates the shower. He thinks it's too cold and too stingy." His dad says, "Oh, I see. Well, maybe we can make the shower more fun. How about we sing a song while we shower? Do you like songs, Tom?"
+
+Tom stops screaming for a moment. He likes songs. He likes to sing with his dad. He says, "What song?" His dad says, "How about the old song about the spider and the water? Do you know that song?" Tom nods. He knows that song. He likes that song. He says, "Yes, I know that song. It's a funny song." His dad says, "OK, then. Let's sing it together while we shower. Ready? One, two, three. The itsy bitsy spider went up the water spout..."
+
+Tom and his dad start to sing the song. His mom joins them. They sing and laugh and splash. Tom forgets about the cold and the stingy. He thinks the shower is not so bad after all. He thinks the shower is fun. He thinks he likes the shower. He thinks he likes his mom and his dad. He thinks he is happy. He smiles.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to swim in the pool. One day, they go to the pool with their moms. They see a sign near the pool. The sign has a picture of a turtle and some words.
+
+"What does the sign say?" Anna asks her mom.
+
+Her mom reads the sign. "It says, 'Do not be lazy like the turtle. Swim and have fun.'"
+
+"Why does it say that?" Ben asks his mom.
+
+His mom explains. "The turtle is lazy because he does not swim. He just floats on the water. He does not move or play. He is bored and sad."
+
+Anna and Ben do not want to be lazy like the turtle. They want to swim and have fun. They jump into the pool and splash each other. They laugh and smile. They swim fast and slow. They pretend to be fish and sharks. They are happy and not bored.
+
+The turtle sees Anna and Ben. He wishes he could swim and have fun like them. He decides to try. He moves his legs and tail. He swims a little bit. He feels good. He swims a little more. He feels better. He swims to Anna and Ben. He says hello.
+
+"Hello, turtle!" Anna and Ben say. "Do you want to play with us?"
+
+"Yes, please!" the turtle says. "I want to play with you. I do not want to be lazy anymore. I want to swim and have fun."
+
+Anna and Ben are glad. They make a new friend. They play with the turtle. They have more fun. They are not lazy like the turtle. They are happy like the turtle.
+Sara and Ben were hungry. They wanted to eat toast with jam for breakfast. Sara was a big sister. She was thoughtful. She knew how to use the toaster.
+
+"Ben, can you get the bread and the jam?" Sara asked.
+
+"OK, Sara," Ben said. He ran to the cupboard and took out a loaf of bread and a jar of jam. He brought them to the table.
+
+Sara plugged in the toaster and put two slices of bread in it. She pushed the lever down. The toaster made a noise.
+
+"Be careful, Sara. The toaster is hot," Ben said.
+
+"I know, Ben. Don't touch it," Sara said. She waited for the toast to pop up.
+
+Soon, the toast was ready. Sara took it out with a fork and put it on a plate. She spread jam on it with a knife.
+
+"Here you go, Ben. One toast with jam for you," Sara said. She gave him the plate and a napkin.
+
+"Thank you, Sara. You are a good sister," Ben said. He smiled and took a bite of his toast.
+
+Sara made another toast with jam for herself. She sat down next to Ben and ate her toast.
+
+They enjoyed their breakfast. They were happy. They loved toast with jam.
+Lily and Tom are playing with crayons and paper. They like to make marks on the sheet with different colors. Lily makes a sun, a flower and a bird. Tom makes a car, a house and a dog.
+
+"Look at my marks!" Lily says to Tom. "They are pretty and bright."
+
+"Look at my marks!" Tom says to Lily. "They are cool and fast."
+
+They show each other their sheets and smile. They are happy with their marks.
+
+But then, Lily spills her juice on the table. The juice runs over the sheets and makes them wet and sticky. The marks start to fade and mix.
+
+"Oh no!" Lily cries. "My marks are gone!"
+
+"Oh no!" Tom cries. "My marks are ruined!"
+
+They are sad and angry. They do not like the juice on their sheets.
+
+Mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess and the wet sheets.
+
+"I'm sorry, kids," Mom says. "The juice was an accident. But don't worry, we can fix it."
+
+She takes the wet sheets and puts them in the sun. She gives them new sheets and crayons.
+
+"Here you go," Mom says. "You can make new marks on these sheets. And these sheets will stay dry."
+
+Lily and Tom thank Mom and take the new sheets and crayons. They start to make new marks on the sheet with different colors. They forget about the juice and the wet sheets. They are happy again.
+Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play in the yard. One day, they saw a big turkey walking by the fence. They wanted to pet it and feed it, so they ran to the gate and opened it.
+
+"Hello, turkey!" Ben said. "Do you want some bread?"
+
+The turkey looked at them and made a loud noise. It was not a friendly turkey. It was a hungry turkey. It ran towards them and pecked at their legs.
+
+"Ow, ow, ow!" Mia cried. "Go away, turkey!"
+
+Ben tried to stand up and close the gate, but the turkey was too fast and strong. It pushed him down and bit his arm.
+
+"Help, help, help!" Ben shouted.
+
+Mom heard them and came out of the house. She saw the turkey attacking her children and grabbed a broom. She hit the turkey with the broom and chased it away.
+
+"Are you okay, Ben and Mia?" Mom asked.
+
+She saw that they were bleeding and crying. She hugged them and took them inside. She cleaned their wounds and put bandages on them.
+
+"I'm sorry, Mom," Ben said. "We just wanted to play with the turkey."
+
+Mom shook her head. "That was not a good idea, Ben. That was not a pet turkey. That was a wild turkey. It was not used to people. It was scared and angry. You should never open the gate without asking me first."
+
+Mia nodded. "We're sorry, Mom. We won't do it again."
+
+Mom kissed them and said, "I love you, Ben and Mia. But you have to be careful and listen to me. There are some things that are not safe for you. That turkey was not original. It was dangerous."
+Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys and eat yummy food. One day, Mom makes steak for dinner. Steak is meat that is brown and hot. Tim and Sam love steak.
+
+Mom puts the steak on a big plate and says, "Boys, come and get your steak. It is ready." Tim and Sam run to the table. They see the big plate with four pieces of steak. They each take one piece and put it on their small plates.
+
+But then, they see something else. On the counter, there is a cake. The cake is round and white and has red berries on top. It looks very sweet and tasty. Tim and Sam want some cake.
+
+They look at Mom. Mom is busy in the kitchen. She does not see them. They look at each other. They have an idea. They put their steak back on the big plate. They sneak to the counter. They grab the cake and run to their room.
+
+Mom hears a noise. She turns around. She sees the big plate with two pieces of steak. She sees the empty spot where the cake was. She knows what happened. She is angry.
+
+She goes to the boys' room. She knocks on the door. She says, "Tim and Sam, open the door. I know you took the cake. That was very naughty. You have to eat your steak first. The cake was for dessert."
+
+Tim and Sam are scared. They hide under the bed. They hold the cake. They do not want to give it back. They do not want to eat their steak. They want to eat the cake.
+
+Mom opens the door. She sees the boys under the bed. She sees the cake in their hands. She says, "Boys, come out. You have to say sorry. You have to eat your steak. You can have some cake later. But you have to share it with me and Dad. You cannot take the whole cake. That is not fair."
+
+Tim and Sam feel bad. They know they did something wrong. They come out from under the bed. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We were hungry. We wanted the cake. We did not want to eat the steak."
+
+Mom says, "I understand. But you have to eat your steak. It is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy. The cake is only for a treat. It is not good to eat too much cake. It can make you sick. And you have to ask before you take something. You cannot just take it. That is rude. Do you understand?"
+
+Tim and Sam nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We will eat our steak. We will share the cake. We will not do it again."
+
+Mom smiles. She says, "That's good. I love you, boys. Now, let's go to the table and eat our dinner. And then, we can have some cake together."
+
+Tim and Sam hug Mom. They say, "We love you, Mom. Thank you for the steak and the cake. You are the best."
+
+They go to the table. They eat their steak. They enjoy it. They prevent their plates from being empty. They save some room for the cake. They share it with Mom and Dad. They are happy. They learned their lesson. The end.
+Mia and Sam liked to play in the woods behind their house. They liked to climb trees, find bugs, and make forts. But there was one place they never went: the swamp. The swamp was dark and smelly, and their mom said it was dangerous.
+
+One day, they met a new boy named Leo. Leo said he was brave and strong, and he could do anything. He said he had been to the swamp many times, and it was fun. He said there were frogs and snakes and treasures there. He said Mia and Sam were scaredy-cats for not going with him.
+
+Mia and Sam felt frustrated. They were not scaredy-cats. They wanted to show Leo they were brave and strong too. So they said they would go to the swamp with him, but only if he dared them. Leo smiled and said, "I dare you to go to the swamp with me and touch the biggest frog you can find."
+
+Mia and Sam agreed, and they followed Leo to the swamp. They held their noses and walked through the mud and water. They saw frogs and snakes and bugs, but they did not see any treasures. Leo pointed to a big green frog sitting on a log. He said, "There it is. The biggest frog in the swamp. I dare you to touch it."
+
+Mia and Sam looked at each other. They were scared, but they did not want to back down. They walked slowly to the log, and reached out their hands. But before they could touch the frog, it jumped into the air and landed on Leo's head. Leo screamed and ran away, dropping his backpack. Mia and Sam laughed and ran after him. They did not see the backpack open, and the treasures fall out. They were shiny cans and bottles that Leo had taken from the trash. He had lied to them. He had never been to the swamp before. He was the scaredy-cat.
+Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite ones were the cars and trucks. They liked to zoom them around the house and make loud noises.
+
+One day, their mom told them to behave and not make a mess. She had to work on her computer and needed some quiet. She said they could play in the garage, where there was more space and less things to break.
+
+Tom and Lily were happy to go to the garage. They took their cars and trucks and ran outside. They saw a big cardboard box in the corner. They wondered what was inside.
+
+They opened the box and found a big surprise. It was a new bike for them to share. It was red and shiny and had two wheels. It had a sticker that said "Happy Birthday, Tom and Lily!"
+
+Tom and Lily were so excited. They forgot to behave and started to shout and jump. They wanted to try the bike right away. They took it out of the box and put it on the floor.
+
+But there was a problem. The bike was too big for them. They could not reach the pedals or the handlebars. They could not fit on the bike. They tried to push it and pull it, but it did not move.
+
+They were sad and frustrated. They started to cry and fight. They blamed each other for the bike being too big. They made a lot of noise and a big mess.
+
+Their mom heard them and came to the garage. She saw the bike and the box and the tears. She understood what happened. She hugged them and calmed them down.
+
+She explained that the bike was a gift from their grandma and grandpa, who loved them very much. She said they could not ride the bike yet, but they would grow and fit on it soon. She said they could keep the bike in the garage and look at it and touch it until they were ready.
+
+She also said they had to behave and not shout and fight. She said they had to be nice and share their toys. She said they had to clean up the mess and say sorry to each other.
+
+Tom and Lily nodded and did what their mom said. They apologized and hugged each other. They put the bike and the box back in the corner. They picked up their cars and trucks and put them in a basket.
+
+They thanked their mom and said they loved her. They said they loved their grandma and grandpa too. They said they loved the bike and could not wait to ride it.
+
+Their mom smiled and said she was proud of them. She said they were good twins who behaved well. She said she loved them too. She said they could play with their toys in the living room, but quietly.
+
+Tom and Lily agreed and went inside. They played with their toys and made soft noises. They looked at each other and smiled. They were happy and fit.
+Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They were very happy.
+
+But then they saw a shiny coin on the ground. They both wanted it. They said it was their money. They started to quarrel.
+
+"Give me the money! It is mine!" Lily shouted.
+
+"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Tom yelled.
+
+They pulled and pushed each other. They forgot about the snowman. They were very angry.
+
+But they did not see the big dog that was running towards them. The dog liked to chase shiny things. It saw the coin and wanted it too. It barked and jumped.
+
+Lily and Tom were scared. They let go of the coin and ran away. The dog took the coin and ran away too.
+
+They looked at each other. They felt silly. They said they were sorry. They hugged and made up.
+
+They went back to the snowman. But the snowman was gone. The dog had knocked it down. There was only a pile of snow with a hat and a scarf.
+
+Lily and Tom were sad. They wished they had not quarreled. They wished they had played with the snowman instead of the money. They learned a lesson. They decided to share and be nice. They made a new snowman together. They were happy again.
+Lily and Sam liked to play in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, they saw something green and wet near the pond. They went closer to see what it was.
+
+"Look, Lily, it is a frog!" Sam said. He tried to touch it, but the frog jumped away.
+
+"Ribbit, ribbit!" the frog said. It landed on a tall plant. Lily and Sam laughed. They wanted to catch the frog and make it their friend.
+
+They ran after the frog, but the frog was fast and smart. It jumped from plant to plant, and hid behind the leaves. Lily and Sam could not find it.
+
+"Where did it go?" Lily asked. She looked around, but she could not see the frog.
+
+"Maybe it went back to the pond," Sam said. He walked to the edge of the water and looked for the frog.
+
+Suddenly, the frog jumped out of the pond and landed on Sam's head. Sam screamed and fell down. Lily saw the frog and screamed too.
+
+"Surprise!" the frog said. It hopped off Sam's head and back into the pond. Lily and Sam were scared and angry. They did not like the frog's joke.
+
+They ran back to the house and told their mom what happened. Their mom hugged them and gave them some cookies. She said the frog was just playing with them, and they should not be mad.
+
+Lily and Sam felt better, but they decided they did not want to play with the frog anymore. They liked the bugs and flowers and rocks better. They were more fun and friendly.
+Anna and Ben were twins who loved to make noise. They had a big drum that they liked to bang with their hands and sticks. They also had many stickers and crayons that they used to decorate their drum and their room.
+
+One day, their mom said, "I have a surprise for you. We are going to visit Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas. They have a big tree and many presents for you. But you have to be quiet and polite when you are there. Can you do that?"
+
+Anna and Ben nodded and smiled. They were excited to see Grandma and Grandpa and the big tree and the presents. They packed their drum and their stickers and crayons in a bag and got in the car with their mom.
+
+When they arrived at Grandma and Grandpa's house, they hugged and kissed them and ran to the living room. They saw the big tree with many lights and ornaments and a star on top. They also saw many presents wrapped in shiny paper and ribbons under the tree.
+
+"Wow, look at all the presents!" Anna said.
+
+"I wonder what's inside them!" Ben said.
+
+They wanted to open them right away, but their mom said, "No, no, you have to wait until tomorrow morning. That's the rule. Why don't you play with your drum for a while? But remember, be quiet and polite."
+
+Anna and Ben agreed and took out their drum and their stickers and crayons. They decided to decorate their drum with more stickers and crayons to make it look like the big tree. They put stickers of lights and ornaments and a star on the drum. They also drew with crayons some snowflakes and candy canes and bells on the drum.
+
+They were very proud of their drum. It looked very pretty and smooth. They wanted to show it to Grandma and Grandpa and their mom. They also wanted to hear how it sounded. They picked up their sticks and started to bang the drum as loud as they could.
+
+"Boom, boom, boom!" the drum went.
+
+"Look, look, look!" Anna and Ben shouted.
+
+But their mom and Grandma and Grandpa did not look. They did not smile. They did not clap. They looked very angry and surprised. They covered their ears and said, "Stop, stop, stop!"
+
+Anna and Ben stopped. They did not understand. They thought their drum was beautiful and fun. They thought their mom and Grandma and Grandpa would like it too. They felt very sad and sorry.
+
+They learned that sometimes, being quiet and polite is more important than making noise and decorating things. They also learned that some presents are better left unopened until the right time. They said they were sorry and hugged their mom and Grandma and Grandpa. They put away their drum and their stickers and crayons and sat on the couch. They waited for tomorrow morning, when they could open their presents and see what surprises were inside. They hoped they would be quiet and polite presents.
+Lily was a little girl who liked to talk a lot. She talked to her mom, her dad, her brother, her friends, and even her toys. She talked about everything she saw, everything she did, and everything she wanted. She talked so much that sometimes she did not listen to others.
+
+One day, it was Lily's birthday. She was very happy and excited. She wanted to have a big party with cake, balloons, and presents. She talked to her mom about her party all morning. She did not let her mom talk back. She did not hear her mom say that they had to go to the store to buy some things for the party.
+
+When Lily and her mom got in the car, Lily kept talking. She did not see the big truck that was coming fast. She did not hear her mom scream. She did not feel the crash. She only felt a big pain in her head.
+
+Lily woke up in a hospital. She saw her mom and dad crying. She saw a doctor and a nurse. She saw wires and machines. She was very scared. She wanted to talk, but she could not. She tried to move, but she could not. She felt very sad and sorry.
+
+The doctor told Lily's parents that she had a bad injury in her brain. He said that she might not talk or move again. He said that they had to wait and hope. Lily's parents hugged her and prayed for her.
+
+Lily learned a hard lesson. She learned that talking is not always good. She learned that listening is also important. She learned that life is precious and fragile. She learned that she should be grateful and careful. She wished she could tell her mom and dad that she loved them and that she was sorry. She wished she could have her birthday party. She wished she could talk again.
+Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her dolls. She had many dolls of different sizes and colors, and she liked to dress them up and comb their hair. She also liked to bathe them in a big tub of water and soap, and make them smell nice and clean.
+
+One day, Lily was bathing her dolls in the tub, when she heard a loud noise from her tummy. She felt a funny feeling inside, and then she let out a big gas. It was very loud and smelly, and Lily was embarrassed. She looked around and saw that her mom was in the room, watching her play.
+
+Lily felt her face turn red and she wanted to hide. She thought her mom would be angry or laugh at her for making such a noise. But her mom did not do that. She smiled and hugged Lily, and said, "It's okay, sweetie. Everyone makes gas sometimes. It's natural and normal. It doesn't mean you are bad or dirty. You just need to say 'excuse me' and move on."
+
+Lily felt better and said, "Excuse me, mom. I'm sorry for making gas." Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. I love you no matter what. Now, why don't you finish bathing your dolls and then we can have a snack?" Lily nodded and smiled, and went back to her play. She learned that making gas was not something to be ashamed of, and that her mom loved her unconditionally.
+Lily and Ben went to the toy store with their mom. They saw many toys that they liked, but mom said they could only choose one each. Lily saw a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. She wanted it very much. She ran to the doll and picked it up. She looked at the price tag. It was very high. She did not care. She said to mom, "I want this doll, mom. Please buy it for me."
+
+Mom shook her head. She said, "No, Lily. That doll is too expensive. You have to choose a cheaper toy. Put it back, please."
+
+Lily did not listen. She held the doll tight and stared at mom. She said, "No, mom. I want this doll. It is the best. You have to buy it for me. Please, please, please."
+
+Ben saw a small car with four wheels and a horn. He liked it very much. He walked to the car and picked it up. He looked at the price tag. It was low. He smiled. He said to mom, "I want this car, mom. It is very nice. Can you buy it for me?"
+
+Mom nodded. She said, "Yes, Ben. That car is affordable. You can have it. You are a good boy. You chose a cheap toy. Thank you."
+
+Ben hugged mom and thanked her. He put the car in the basket. He looked at Lily and said, "Lily, why don't you choose a cheaper toy too? You can find something else that you like. The doll is too much. Mom can't buy it for you."
+
+Lily did not listen. She still stared at mom and said, "No, Ben. I want this doll. It is the only toy I like. Mom has to buy it for me. I don't care about the price."
+
+Mom was sad and angry. She said, "Lily, you are being very selfish and rude. You are not obeying me. You are not thinking about our budget. You are not being grateful for what you have. You have to learn to be more humble and respectful. If you don't put the doll back, we will leave the store without any toys."
+
+Lily did not believe mom. She thought mom was bluffing. She said, "No, mom. You won't do that. You love me. You will buy me the doll. You always buy me what I want."
+
+Mom sighed. She said, "Lily, I do love you, but I also have to teach you a lesson. You are not listening to me. You are not being a good girl. You are making a scene. You are making me unhappy. Come on, Ben. Let's go. We are leaving the store."
+
+Mom took Ben's hand and walked to the door. Ben followed mom. He felt sorry for Lily, but he also knew that Lily was wrong. He said, "Bye, Lily. I hope you will change your mind and be nice to mom."
+
+Lily was shocked. She saw mom and Ben leaving the store. She realized that mom was serious. She felt scared and sorry. She dropped the doll and ran after them. She cried, "Mom, Ben, wait for me. I'm sorry. I don't want the doll. I want you. Please don't leave me."
+
+Mom and Ben stopped and turned around. They saw Lily running and crying. They felt sorry for her too. They waited for her to catch up. Lily hugged mom and Ben and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Ben. I was bad. I was greedy. I was mean. I love you. Please forgive me."
+
+Mom hugged Lily and said, "I forgive you, Lily. I love you too. But you have to learn to be more obedient and polite. You have to respect me and our money. You have to be happy with what you have. You have to be a good girl."
+
+Lily nodded and said, "I will, mom. I will be a good girl. I will listen to you. I will be happy with what I have. I don't need the doll. I have you and Ben. You are the best."
+
+Mom smiled and said, "That's good, Lily. I'm proud of you. You have learned your lesson. Come on, let's go home. We can play with Ben's car. It is a nice toy. Maybe next time, we can find a cheaper doll for you."
+
+Lily smiled and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother. Can I play with your car too?"
+
+Ben smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. You can play with my car. We can share. We are a family. We
+Sam and Lily are playing in the backyard. They have a big box and some crayons. They make the box look like a spaceship. They draw windows, doors, and stars on it.
+
+"Let's go to the moon!" Sam says. He gets inside the box and pretends to push buttons. Lily follows him and sits next to him.
+
+"Zoom, zoom, zoom!" they say together. They make noises like a rocket. They close their eyes and imagine they are flying in space.
+
+Suddenly, they hear a loud meow. They open their eyes and see a cat on the fence. The cat is scared. A big dog is barking at it from the other side of the fence.
+
+"Help, help!" the cat says. It tries to jump, but it slips and falls. The dog runs towards it.
+
+"Oh no!" Lily says. "We have to rescue the cat!"
+
+She gets out of the box and runs to the fence. She sees a smooth stone on the ground. She picks it up and throws it at the dog.
+
+"Go away, bad dog!" she shouts. The stone hits the dog on the nose. The dog yelps and runs away.
+
+Sam gets out of the box and helps Lily lift the cat over the fence. The cat is happy and purrs. It rubs its head against Lily's hand.
+
+"Thank you, thank you!" the cat says. "You are very brave and kind!"
+
+Lily smiles and hugs the cat. Sam smiles too.
+
+"You're welcome, cat!" they say. "Do you want to play with us?"
+
+The cat nods and follows them to the box. They all get inside and pretend to go to the moon again.
+
+The end.
+Lily and Ben were having lunch at grandma's house. Grandma had made them yummy sandwiches and juice. She gave them each a tray to put their food on and carry to the living room.
+
+"Be careful with the trays, my dears," grandma said. "They are very old and expensive. They belonged to your great-grandma."
+
+Lily and Ben nodded and walked slowly to the living room. They put their trays on the coffee table and sat on the couch. They started to eat their sandwiches and drink their juice.
+
+Suddenly, they heard a loud noise from the kitchen. They looked at each other and wondered what it was. They got up and ran to the kitchen to see.
+
+They saw grandma holding a broken plate and looking very sad. She had dropped it on the floor and it had shattered into pieces.
+
+"Oh no, oh no," grandma said. "This was my favorite plate. It was also very old and expensive. It belonged to your great-grandpa."
+
+Lily and Ben felt sorry for grandma. They wanted to make her feel better. They thought of something funny to say.
+
+"Grandma, don't be sad," Lily said. "You still have the trays. They are very old and expensive too. They belonged to your great-grandma."
+
+"Yes, grandma, don't be sad," Ben said. "You can use the trays to eat your lunch. They are big enough for a sandwich and a juice."
+
+Grandma looked at Lily and Ben and smiled. She saw that they were trying to cheer her up. She hugged them and thanked them.
+
+"You are very sweet and clever, my dears," grandma said. "You made me laugh. You are right, I still have the trays. They are very old and expensive, but they are also very useful. They belong to us now."
+
+Lily and Ben laughed with grandma. They helped her clean up the broken plate and then went back to the living room. They ate their lunch on the trays and enjoyed their time with grandma. They were happy.
+Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her scissors. She liked to cut paper, cloth, and even her hair. She thought cutting was fun and made pretty shapes. But her mom told her to be careful with her scissors, and not to cut things that were not hers.
+
+One day, Lily was playing in the park with her scissors. She saw a chubby man sitting on a bench. He had a big beard and a hat. He was reading a book and did not see Lily. Lily thought his beard looked funny and wanted to cut it. She sneaked behind him and snipped his beard with her scissors.
+
+"Ow! What are you doing, you little brat?" the man shouted. He turned around and saw Lily holding her scissors. He was very angry and scared. He grabbed Lily's arm and pulled her to him. "Give me those scissors, now!"
+
+Lily was scared too. She did not know the man. He was a stranger. She tried to pull away, but he was too strong. She cried and screamed for help. But no one heard her. The man dragged her away from the park. He wanted to hurt her for cutting his beard.
+
+Lily wished she had listened to her mom. She wished she had not cut the stranger's beard. She wished she had not played with her scissors. She learned a hard lesson. Cutting can be dangerous and wrong.
+Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for treasures. One day, they found a big, shiny brush. It had a long handle and many teeth.
+
+"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It is so pretty!"
+
+"Can I see?" Ben asked. He reached for the brush.
+
+"No, it is mine!" Lily said. She pulled the brush away. "I found it first!"
+
+Ben was sad. He wanted to play with the brush too. He thought it was not fair.
+
+"Please, Lily, let me have a turn," he said. "We can share."
+
+Lily thought for a moment. She liked Ben. He was her friend. She did not want to make him sad.
+
+"Okay, Ben, you can have a turn," she said. She gave him the brush. "But be careful. It looks very old."
+
+Ben smiled. He took the brush and brushed his hair. He felt like a king.
+
+"Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are very nice."
+
+Lily smiled too. She was happy to share. She watched Ben play with the brush.
+
+They did not know that the brush was ancient. It belonged to a queen who lived a long time ago. She had lost it in the park when she was young. She had loved the brush very much. She would have been glad to see Lily and Ben enjoy it.
+Tom is a driver. He drives a big truck. He likes to deliver boxes to different places. He has a map to help him find the way.
+
+One day, he has to deliver a box to a house with a red door. He parks his truck in front of the house and gets out. He carries the box to the door and rings the bell.
+
+A woman opens the door. She has a nosy look on her face. She sees the box and asks, "What is in the box?"
+
+Tom says, "I don't know. It is not for me. It is for you. I am just the driver."
+
+The woman says, "But who sent it to me? I don't know anyone who would send me a box."
+
+Tom says, "I don't know that either. It has your name and address on it. See?" He shows her the label on the box.
+
+The woman says, "Hmm, this is very strange. Maybe it is a surprise. Or maybe it is a mistake. Can I open it?"
+
+Tom says, "Sure, go ahead. It is your box. I have to go now. I have more boxes to deliver. Goodbye." He turns to leave.
+
+The woman says, "Wait, don't you want to see what is in the box?"
+
+Tom says, "No, thank you. I am not nosy. I am just a driver. I have to complete my job. Have a nice day." He gets back in his truck and drives away.
+
+The woman opens the box. Inside, she finds a cake with a note that says, "Happy birthday, Mom. Love, Anna." She smiles and says, "Oh, how sweet. My daughter remembered my birthday. What a nice surprise." She takes the cake inside and calls Anna to thank her. She is happy.
+Tom and Lily went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, elephants, and giraffes. But their favorite animal was the monkey. The monkey was brown and furry, and it jumped and swung on the trees.
+
+"Mom, can we ask the monkey a question?" Tom said.
+
+"Sure, you can try, but the monkey might not understand you," Mom said.
+
+Tom and Lily walked closer to the cage. They saw the monkey eating a banana. They waved at the monkey and said hello.
+
+"Hello, monkey! What is your name?" Tom asked.
+
+The monkey looked at Tom and Lily. It made a loud noise and threw the banana peel at them.
+
+"Hey, that's not nice!" Lily said.
+
+The monkey laughed and ran away to another tree.
+
+"Wow, that monkey is tough. He doesn't want to talk to us," Tom said.
+
+"Maybe he is shy, or maybe he is busy," Mom said.
+
+"Can we see another animal, Mom?" Lily asked.
+
+"Sure, let's go see the penguins. They are very friendly and funny," Mom said.
+
+Tom and Lily followed Mom to the penguin pool. They forgot about the tough monkey and had fun watching the penguins slide and splash.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they find a big purse on the street. It is pink and shiny. It has many things inside.
+
+"Wow, look at this purse!" Lily says. "It is so pretty. Can we keep it?"
+
+Ben shakes his head. "No, Lily. This purse is not ours. Someone lost it. We should mail it back to them."
+
+"But how do we know who it belongs to?" Lily asks.
+
+Ben looks inside the purse. He sees a card with a name and an address. He shows it to Lily. "See, this is the owner of the purse. Her name is Anna. She lives in this house. We can mail the purse to her."
+
+Lily nods. "Okay, Ben. You are right. We should mail the purse to Anna. Maybe she is sad and misses it."
+
+They go to the post office. They put the purse in a big box. They write Anna's name and address on the box. They give the box to the mailman.
+
+"Thank you, kids. You are very kind and honest. Anna will be happy to get her purse back." The mailman says.
+
+Lily and Ben smile. They feel good. They did the right thing.
+
+They walk back home. On the way, they see a funny clown. He makes them laugh. He gives them balloons and candy.
+
+"Wow, this is a fun day!" Lily says.
+
+"Yes, it is. And we also helped someone." Ben says.
+
+They hug each other. They are happy. They learned that being good is better than being greedy.
+Lily was a small girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was Anna. Anna had a pretty dress and long hair. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her look nice.
+
+One day, Lily found a sweater in her closet. It was pink and soft, and it had a button on the front. Lily thought it would look good on Anna. She took the sweater and went to her room, where Anna was waiting on the bed.
+
+"Look, Anna, I have a sweater for you!" Lily said. "It is cold outside, and you need to be warm. Let me put it on you."
+
+Lily tried to put the sweater on Anna, but it was too big. The sleeves were longer than Anna's arms, and the button was too high for her chest. Lily was sad. She wanted Anna to wear the sweater, but it did not fit.
+
+"Maybe I can fix it," Lily said. She looked around and saw a pair of scissors on her desk. She had an idea. She took the scissors and cut the sweater. She cut off the sleeves and the button, and made the sweater smaller.
+
+"See, Anna, now it fits!" Lily said. She wrapped the sweater around Anna's body and attached it with a safety pin. She smiled and hugged Anna. "You look so cute, Anna! Do you like your sweater?"
+
+Anna did not say anything, because she was a doll. But Lily thought she liked it. She was happy with her sweater. She did not know that she had ruined her mother's sweater, and that she would be in trouble when her mother saw it.
+Lily and Max were playing hide and seek in the house. Lily was the seeker and Max was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around the room and saw a big gray closet. She thought Max might be hiding inside.
+
+She walked to the closet and reached for the knob. She turned it and pulled the door. But the door did not open. It was locked. Lily wondered why the closet was locked. She knocked on the door and said, "Max, are you in there?"
+
+There was no answer. Lily tried to turn the knob again, but it was still locked. She felt sad and scared. She wanted to find Max and play with him. She started to cry and called for Max.
+
+Max heard Lily's voice from the other room. He was hiding under the bed. He felt bad for making Lily cry. He crawled out from under the bed and ran to the closet. He saw Lily crying and holding the knob. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I'm not in the closet. I was under the bed. I didn't hear you knock. Don't cry, please."
+
+Lily stopped crying and looked at Max. She was happy to see him. She said, "You're not in the closet? Then who is in the closet? Why is it locked?"
+
+Max shrugged and said, "I don't know. Maybe it's a secret. Maybe it's a monster. Maybe it's a treasure. Do you want to search for the key and find out?"
+
+Lily nodded and said, "Yes, let's search for the key. Maybe we can open the closet and see what's inside. Maybe it's something fun. Maybe it's a surprise."
+
+They smiled and held hands. They decided to search for the key together. They looked under the rug, behind the sofa, on the shelf, and in the drawer. They hoped to find the key and open the closet. They wondered what they would find. They were curious and brave. They were friends.
+Sam and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for rocks. They found many rocks of different shapes and colors. Some were big and some were small. Some were smooth and some were rough.
+
+"Look at this rock!" Sam said, holding a shiny black rock. "It is so pretty and shiny. I want to keep it."
+
+"Me too!" Mia said, holding a round white rock. "It is so smooth and round. I want to keep it."
+
+They put their rocks in their pockets and looked for more. They saw a big pile of rocks near the slide. They ran to the pile and started to pick up rocks.
+
+"Hey, what are you doing?" a voice said. It was Tom, a boy from their preschool. He was sitting on the slide, holding a bag of cookies.
+
+"These are my rocks!" Tom said. "I collected them all. You can't have them."
+
+"But we like rocks too!" Sam said. "Can we have some of your rocks? Please?"
+
+"No, you can't!" Tom said. "They are all mine. Go away!"
+
+Sam and Mia felt sad. They wanted to play with the rocks, but Tom was not nice. They looked at each other and had an idea.
+
+"OK, we will go away," Sam said. "But can we have one of your cookies? We are hungry."
+
+Tom looked at his bag of cookies. He had many cookies. He liked cookies, but he liked rocks more.
+
+"OK, fine," Tom said. "You can have one cookie each. But only one. And then you have to leave me and my rocks alone."
+
+He gave Sam and Mia each a cookie. They took the cookies and smiled.
+
+"Thank you, Tom," Mia said. "You are very kind."
+
+They walked away from the pile of rocks, eating their cookies. They saw a bench and sat down. They took out their rocks from their pockets and looked at them.
+
+"These are our rocks," Sam said. "They are very nice rocks. We don't need Tom's rocks."
+
+"No, we don't," Mia said. "We have our own rocks. And we have cookies too."
+
+They ate their cookies and played with their rocks. They were happy. They did not care about Tom and his rocks. They had everything they needed.
+Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park. There is a big pond in the park. The pond has many ducks and fish.
+
+One day, Lily and Tom go to the pond with their mom. They see a big duck with a green head. The duck is swimming in the water. Lily and Tom want to feed the duck. They have some bread in their bag.
+
+"Hello, duck!" Lily says. "Do you want some bread?"
+
+The duck hears Lily. It swims to the edge of the pond. It opens its mouth and quacks. Lily breaks a piece of bread and throws it to the duck. The duck catches the bread and eats it.
+
+"Good duck!" Tom says. "You are very intelligent. You know how to get bread."
+
+The duck quacks again. It wants more bread. Lily and Tom give the duck more bread. The duck is happy. It splashes its wings in the water. The water makes a big noise. Lily and Tom laugh. They like the noise.
+
+Mom watches Lily and Tom. She smiles. She is proud of her twins. They are kind and smart. They love animals. She takes a picture of them with the duck. She thinks it is a beautiful day.
+Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play games. One day, they play a game of dare. Sam says to Ben, "I dare you to eat this worm." Ben looks at the worm. It is brown and slimy. He does not want to eat it.
+
+"No, thank you," Ben says. "That is yucky. You eat it."
+
+Sam laughs. "No, you are the one who has to do it. It is easy. Just put it in your mouth and chew."
+
+Ben shakes his head. "No, no, no. I do not like worms. They will make my stomach hurt. You are a mean brother."
+
+Sam frowns. "I am not mean. You are a scaredy-cat. You are afraid of a little worm. Come on, do it. It is just a game."
+
+Ben thinks for a moment. He does not want to be a scaredy-cat. He wants to be brave. He picks up the worm. He closes his eyes. He opens his mouth. He puts the worm inside. He chews. He swallows. He makes a face.
+
+"Yuck, yuck, yuck," he says. "That was gross. I did it. Are you happy now?"
+
+Sam claps his hands. "Wow, you did it. You are brave. I am proud of you. You are a good brother."
+
+Ben smiles. "Thank you. You are a good brother too. But next time, let us play a different game. A game that does not have worms."
+Tommy loved cars. He had many toy cars that he played with every day. He liked to pretend that he was a mechanic and fix them when they broke. He had a big box where he kept his tools and parts. He was very organized and always put everything back in its place.
+
+One day, Tommy's mom said they had to go to the real mechanic. Their car had a problem and needed to be fixed. Tommy was excited. He wanted to see the real mechanic and learn from him. He took his favorite toy car with him and put it in his pocket.
+
+When they got to the mechanic's shop, Tommy saw many cars and tools. He was amazed. He wanted to touch everything and ask questions. But his mom told him to stay close and not to bother the mechanic. The mechanic was busy and had no time for children.
+
+Tommy was sad. He felt bored and ignored. He decided to explore the shop by himself. He saw a big machine that blew air. He wondered what it was for. He took out his toy car and held it in front of the machine. He thought it would be fun to make his car fly.
+
+But he made a big mistake. The machine was not for fun. It was for drying paint. The air was very strong and hot. It blew Tommy's toy car away. It landed on a wet car that the mechanic had just painted. The paint was ruined. The mechanic was angry.
+
+"Hey, kid, what are you doing?" the mechanic shouted. "You messed up my work. That car was almost done. Now I have to start over. Where is your mom?"
+
+Tommy was scared. He realized he had done something bad. He ran to his mom and hugged her. He told her what happened. He said he was sorry. He hoped the mechanic would forgive him. He learned a lesson. He should not play with things he did not understand. He should listen to his mom and respect the mechanic. He hoped his toy car was not broken. He loved his toy car. It was his best friend.
+Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals. They see cows, pigs, chickens and a big bull. The bull is brown and has horns.
+
+"Look, Sam, a bull!" Ben says.
+
+"Yes, Ben, a bull. He is big and strong," Sam says.
+
+They go near the bull. The bull sees them. He makes a loud noise. He is not happy.
+
+"Go away, kids! This is my place!" the bull says.
+
+Ben and Sam are scared. They run away from the bull.
+
+"Sorry, bull, we did not know," Ben says.
+
+The bull snorts. He does not like kids.
+
+Ben and Sam find a regular cow. The cow is white and black. She has no horns. She is calm and friendly.
+
+"Hello, cow, what is your name?" Sam asks.
+
+The cow moos. She likes kids.
+
+"My name is Daisy. I give milk and cheese," the cow says.
+
+Ben and Sam smile. They like Daisy.
+
+"Can we pet you, Daisy?" Ben asks.
+
+The cow nods. She likes to be petted.
+
+Ben and Sam pet Daisy. They are happy. They forget about the bull. They have a new friend.
+Sam and Mia were going on a safari with their mom and dad. They were very excited to see the animals. They packed their bags with snacks, water, hats and binoculars.
+
+"Are you ready, kids?" Mom asked.
+
+"Yes, Mom!" Sam and Mia said.
+
+They got in the car and drove to the park. They saw many animals on the way. They saw lions, zebras, giraffes, elephants and monkeys. Sam and Mia used their binoculars to look at them closely.
+
+"Wow, look at that lion! He is so big and strong!" Sam said.
+
+"Look at that monkey! He is so funny and smart!" Mia said.
+
+They stopped at a picnic spot to have lunch. They ate their sandwiches and fruits and drank their water. They were very happy.
+
+"Can we feed the monkeys, Mom?" Mia asked.
+
+"No, sweetie, we can't. The monkeys are wild and they might bite or grab your food. We have to leave them alone," Mom said.
+
+But Mia did not listen. She saw a monkey hanging from a tree near their car. She thought he looked hungry and cute. She grabbed a banana from her bag and ran to the monkey.
+
+"Here, monkey, have a banana!" Mia said.
+
+The monkey saw Mia and the banana. He jumped down from the tree and grabbed the banana from Mia's hand. He peeled it and ate it quickly. Then he grabbed Mia's hat and ran back to the tree.
+
+"Hey, give me back my hat!" Mia shouted.
+
+The monkey did not give back the hat. He put it on his head and made a funny face. He threw the banana peel at Mia.
+
+"Ouch!" Mia said.
+
+The other monkeys saw what happened. They thought it was fun. They started to grab more things from the car and the picnic spot. They grabbed the binoculars, the water bottles, the snacks and the bags. They threw them around and made a big mess.
+
+"Stop, stop, stop!" Sam, Mia, Mom and Dad shouted.
+
+But the monkeys did not stop. They kept grabbing and throwing things. They made a lot of noise and laughed.
+
+Sam, Mia, Mom and Dad were very angry and scared. They got in the car and drove away. They left behind a messy safari.
+Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play together. They have a big toy box with many toys. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight.
+
+One day, they want to play with the same toy car. Anna says, "It is mine! I saw it first!" Ben says, "No, it is mine! I like it more!" They pull the toy car from each other. They are very angry.
+
+Then, they hear a loud noise. It is their dog, Spot. Spot is barking and jumping. He has found a ball in the yard. He wants to play with Anna and Ben. He runs to them with the ball in his mouth.
+
+But Spot does not see the toy box. He steps on it. The toy box breaks. All the toys fall out. Some toys are broken. Anna and Ben are very sad. They look at their toys. They look at each other.
+
+They say, "We are sorry. We should not fight. We should be nice. We are twins. We are dependable. We help each other." They hug and smile. They pick up their toys. They find the toy car. It is not broken. They say, "We can share. We can take turns. We can play together." They give the toy car to Spot. He is happy. He wags his tail. He drops the ball. He says, "Woof! Woof!"
+
+Anna and Ben laugh. They play with Spot and the ball. They have fun. They are twins. They are dependable. They are friends.
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and watch videos. One day, they find a new video in the living room. It is about animals in the jungle.
+
+"Look, Lily, a video!" Ben says. He picks up the video and shows it to Lily.
+
+"Wow, Ben, animals!" Lily says. She likes animals. She wants to watch the video.
+
+"Let's watch it, Lily!" Ben says. He crawls to the TV and puts the video in. He turns on the TV and sits on the floor.
+
+Lily crawls after him and sits next to him. They watch the video. They see lions, monkeys, elephants, and snakes. They make noises like the animals.
+
+"Roar!" Ben says, like a lion.
+
+"Ooh-ooh!" Lily says, like a monkey.
+
+They have fun watching the video. They learn about the animals.
+
+But then, the video shows a big snake. It is scary. It has sharp teeth and a long tongue. It hisses and slithers.
+
+"Ah!" Ben says. He is afraid of the snake. He crawls away from the TV.
+
+"Ah!" Lily says. She is afraid too. She crawls after Ben.
+
+They crawl to the sofa and hide behind it. They hug each other.
+
+"Ben, I don't like the snake!" Lily says.
+
+"Me neither, Lily!" Ben says.
+
+They are quiet. They wait for the snake to go away.
+
+They hear a voice. It is Mom. She comes into the living room. She sees the TV and the video.
+
+"Hi, kids, what are you watching?" Mom says. She is not afraid of the snake. She is serious. She knows it is not real.
+
+She looks around. She does not see Lily and Ben.
+
+"Where are you, kids?" Mom says.
+
+Lily and Ben peek from behind the sofa. They see Mom. They are happy.
+
+"Mom, Mom, help!" Lily says.
+
+"Mom, Mom, snake!" Ben says.
+
+They crawl out from behind the sofa. They run to Mom. They hug her.
+
+"Mom, there is a snake on the TV!" Lily says.
+
+"Mom, it is scary!" Ben says.
+
+Mom smiles. She hugs them back.
+
+"Don't worry, kids, it is just a video. The snake is not here. It is in the jungle. It cannot hurt you." Mom says.
+
+She turns off the TV and takes out the video.
+
+"Let's watch something else, okay? Something fun and nice." Mom says.
+
+She puts in another video. It is about puppies and kittens. They are cute and fluffy. They play and cuddle.
+
+"Look, Lily, puppies!" Ben says.
+
+"Look, Ben, kittens!" Lily says.
+
+They like the new video. They sit on the sofa with Mom. They watch the video. They make noises like the puppies and kittens.
+
+"Woof!" Ben says, like a puppy.
+
+"Meow!" Lily says, like a kitten.
+
+They have fun watching the video. They forget about the snake. They are not afraid anymore. They are happy.
+Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big rainbow in the sky after a shower of rain. They wanted to find the end of the rainbow and get the gold.
+
+"Let's go, Ben!" Lily said. "We can spring fast and catch the rainbow!"
+
+"OK, Lily!" Ben said. "But we have to share the gold, OK?"
+
+They ran across the grass, jumping over puddles and flowers. They followed the rainbow as it moved in the sky. They were having fun.
+
+But then, Lily saw something shiny on the ground. It was a coin. She picked it up and put it in her pocket.
+
+"Look, Ben!" she said. "I found a coin! It's mine!"
+
+Ben looked at the coin and felt sad. He wanted to have a coin too.
+
+"That's not fair, Lily!" he said. "You are selfish! You have to share the coin with me!"
+
+"No, I don't!" Lily said. "I found it, so it's mine! Go find your own coin!"
+
+They started to argue and fight. They forgot about the rainbow and the gold. They were not having fun anymore.
+
+The rainbow saw them and felt sorry. It decided to teach them a lesson. It faded away and took the coin with it.
+
+Lily and Ben stopped fighting and looked up. They saw that the rainbow and the coin were gone. They felt sorry too.
+
+They hugged each other and said sorry.
+
+"We were silly, Lily," Ben said. "We should have shared the coin and the rainbow."
+
+"We were silly, Ben," Lily said. "We should have been kind and happy."
+
+They smiled and held hands. They decided to go back home and play with their toys. They learned that being selfish is not good. They learned that being friends is better.
+Tommy liked fish. He liked to look at them in the big tank at the store. He liked to watch them swim and play. He wanted to have a fish of his own.
+
+One day, he went to the store with his mom. He saw a fish that was very pretty. It had blue and yellow stripes and a long tail. He pointed at it and said, "Mom, I want that fish!"
+
+His mom looked at the fish and said, "That fish is very nice, but it is also very expensive. We can't buy it today, Tommy. Maybe another time."
+
+Tommy was not happy. He stamped his feet and shouted, "No, I want it now! Give me the fish, mom! Give me the fish!"
+
+His mom was not happy either. She said, "Tommy, stop that. You are being very rude and loud. You can't demand things like that. You have to be patient and thoughtful. If you are good, maybe we can get a fish later. But not this one."
+
+Tommy did not listen. He kept yelling and crying. He tried to grab the fish from the tank. He made a big mess. He scared the other fish and the people in the store.
+
+The store man came and said, "What is going on here? Who is this boy? He is causing trouble. He has to leave."
+
+His mom was very sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, sir. He is my son. He wanted that fish, but I said no. He threw a tantrum. I'll pay for the damage."
+
+The store man said, "You have to pay a lot. That fish is very special. It is not just a fish. It is a robot fish. It can talk and sing and do tricks. It is worth a lot of money. You are lucky I don't call the police."
+
+Tommy heard that and stopped crying. He looked at the fish with big eyes. He said, "A robot fish? It can talk and sing and do tricks? Wow, that is amazing. I want it more now!"
+
+His mom said, "Too bad, Tommy. You can't have it. You were very bad. You have to learn your lesson. Come on, let's go home. No fish for you today."
+
+Tommy was very sad. He wished he had been good and thoughtful. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had a robot fish. But he had none of those things. He had only a big trouble.
+Sara liked to jump on the couch. She thought it was fun to bounce up and down and make loud noises. She did not listen to her mom, who told her to stop. She said jumping on the couch was bad for the couch and for Sara.
+
+One day, Sara jumped too high and hit her head on the ceiling. She fell down and hurt her arm. She cried and cried. Her mom came and hugged her. She said she was sorry and took her to the doctor. The doctor said Sara had a big bump on her head and a sprain on her arm. He gave her a bandage and a sling. He said she had to rest and be careful.
+
+Sara learned her lesson. She did not jump on the couch anymore. She played with her toys and her books on the floor. She was nice to the couch and said thank you for being soft and deep. She was happy and safe. She became a good girl who listened to her mom.
+Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to do everything together. They liked to play, to read, to sing, and to celebrate. Today was their birthday. They were very happy.
+
+Mom and Dad made a big cake for them. It had four candles on it. Two for Lily and two for Ben. They also had balloons, hats, and gifts. They invited some friends to come over. It was a fun party.
+
+But there was a problem. There was only one seat at the table. It was a special seat. It had a big bow on it. It was the birthday seat. Lily and Ben both wanted to sit on it. They started to fight.
+
+"I want the seat!" Lily said. "I saw it first!"
+
+"No, I want the seat!" Ben said. "I am older by two minutes!"
+
+They pulled and pushed each other. They made a lot of noise. Mom and Dad were not happy. They told them to stop.
+
+"Lily and Ben, you have to share," Mom said. "You are twins. You are both special."
+
+"But we both want the seat!" Lily and Ben said.
+
+Mom and Dad had an idea. They got another seat. They put another bow on it. They put it next to the first seat.
+
+"Look, now you have two seats," Dad said. "You can both sit on them. You can both celebrate."
+
+Lily and Ben looked at the seats. They looked at each other. They smiled. They hugged. They said sorry.
+
+"Thank you, Mom and Dad," they said. "You are the best."
+
+They sat on the seats. They blew the candles. They ate the cake. They opened the gifts. They had a great time. They were happy twins.
+Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play games together. Today, they want to play a game with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes.
+
+"Let's build a castle with the blocks," Anna says. "We can make it big and strong."
+
+"OK," Ben says. "But I want to use the red blocks. They are my favorite."
+
+Anna and Ben start to build the castle. They use blue, green, yellow and red blocks. They make walls and towers and doors. They have fun.
+
+But then, Ben sees that Anna has some red blocks in her hand. He gets angry.
+
+"Hey, those are my red blocks!" he shouts. "Give them to me!"
+
+"No, they are not yours," Anna says. "They are for the castle. The castle needs red blocks too."
+
+Ben does not listen. He tries to grab the red blocks from Anna. Anna does not let him. They pull and push and fight. The castle falls down. The blocks scatter everywhere.
+
+Anna and Ben stop fighting. They look at the broken castle. They feel sad.
+
+"Look what we did," Anna says. "We ruined our game. We were not good friends."
+
+"I'm sorry," Ben says. "I was selfish. I wanted all the red blocks for myself. I did not think about the castle. The castle was important."
+
+"I'm sorry too," Anna says. "I did not share with you. I did not allow you to use some red blocks. You can have some if you want."
+
+Anna and Ben hug. They say sorry again. They pick up the blocks. They decide to build the castle again. This time, they share and allow each other to use any color they want. They make the castle bigger and stronger than before. They are happy. They are good friends.
+Lily and Mom were in the kitchen. Mom was making tea for them. Lily liked tea. It was nice and warm and sweet. Mom put some milk and honey in Lily's cup.
+
+"Here you go, Lily. Be careful, it's hot," Mom said.
+
+"Thank you, Mom. I love you," Lily said. She took a sip of her tea. It was very nice.
+
+Mom smiled. She took a sip of her tea too. She looked at the clock. It was almost time for Dad to come home.
+
+"I have a surprise for you, Lily," Mom said. "Do you want to know what it is?"
+
+Lily nodded. She loved surprises.
+
+"OK, but you have to promise not to tell Dad. It's a secret," Mom said.
+
+Lily put her finger on her lips. She knew how to keep a secret.
+
+Mom opened a drawer and took out a small box. She gave it to Lily.
+
+"What is it, Mom?" Lily asked.
+
+"It's a necklace. It's very pretty. It has a star on it. Do you like it?" Mom asked.
+
+Lily opened the box. She saw the necklace. It was very pretty. It had a star on it. It sparkled in the light.
+
+"I love it, Mom. It's beautiful. Can I wear it?" Lily asked.
+
+"Of course you can, Lily. It's for you. I bought it for your birthday. But don't tell Dad. He doesn't know. He has another surprise for you," Mom said.
+
+Lily put on the necklace. She felt very happy. She hugged Mom.
+
+"Thank you, Mom. You are the best. I can't wait to see Dad's surprise," Lily said.
+
+Mom hugged Lily back. She was happy too. She looked at the window. She saw Dad's car in the driveway.
+
+"Look, Lily. Dad is home. Let's go and say hello. And don't forget your secret," Mom said.
+
+Lily and Mom got up from the table. They left their tea cups behind. They ran to the door. They opened it and saw Dad.
+
+"Hi, Dad. We missed you," Lily said.
+
+"Hi, Lily. Hi, Mom. I missed you too," Dad said. He hugged them. He noticed Lily's necklace.
+
+"Wow, Lily. What a nice necklace. Where did you get it?" Dad asked.
+
+Lily looked at Mom. Mom winked at her. Lily smiled.
+
+"It's a secret, Dad. But I can tell you this. It has a star on it. Just like you. You are my star, Dad," Lily said.
+
+Dad smiled. He felt very happy. He kissed Lily and Mom.
+
+"I love you, Lily. I love you, Mom. You are my stars too. And I have a surprise for you, Lily. But you have to wait until after dinner. It's a secret too," Dad said.
+
+Lily clapped her hands. She was very excited. She wondered what Dad's surprise was.
+
+"OK, Dad. I can wait. But I bet it's very nice. Just like you and Mom and tea and my necklace," Lily said.
+
+They all went inside. They had a nice dinner. They talked and laughed. They were a happy family. And they had nice surprises for each other.
+Tom and Lily like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. They have cars, dolls, blocks, and a rocket. The rocket is red and shiny. It can make noises and lights.
+
+One day, Tom and Lily are playing with the rocket. They pretend to fly it to the moon and back. They make zoom and beep sounds. They have fun. But then, Tom wants to play with the rocket by himself. He says, "It's my turn. Give me the rocket."
+
+Lily says, "No, it's my turn. I want the rocket." They both pull the rocket. They get angry. They start to yell and cry. They do not share.
+
+Then, Tom gets an idea. He pokes Lily with the rocket. He pokes her hard. He thinks it will make her let go. But it does not. It makes her more angry. And it makes her hurt. She says, "Ow! That hurts! Stop poking me!"
+
+Lily pokes Tom back with the rocket. She pokes him hard. She thinks it will make him let go. But it does not. It makes him more angry. And it makes him hurt. He says, "Ow! That hurts! Stop poking me!"
+
+They poke each other with the rocket. They poke and poke and poke. They hurt each other. They do not have fun. They do not play.
+
+Mom hears them. She comes to their room. She sees them poking each other with the rocket. She sees them hurting each other. She sees them crying. She is not happy. She says, "Stop! What are you doing? Why are you poking each other with the rocket? That is not nice. That is not how you play. You have to share. You have to be gentle. You have to be kind."
+
+She takes the rocket from them. She puts it away. She says, "No more rocket for today. You have to say sorry to each other. You have to hug each other. You have to be friends."
+
+Tom and Lily feel bad. They say sorry to each other. They hug each other. They say, "I love you." They are friends. They play with other toys. They share. They are gentle. They are kind. They have fun.
+Tommy was sick. He had a red nose and a sore throat. He did not want to play or eat. He only wanted to sleep.
+
+Mommy gave him some medicine. It was a spoon of sweet syrup. Tommy did not like it. He made a face and spat it out. Mommy was not happy. She said the medicine would make him better.
+
+Tommy did not understand. He said the medicine was yucky. He said it was not fair. He wanted to have candy or juice, not medicine.
+
+Mommy explained. She said the medicine would prevent him from getting worse. She said it would help him fight the germs that made him sick. She said it was fair because she loved him and wanted him to be healthy.
+
+Tommy thought about it. He did not want to be sick. He did not want to make Mommy sad. He decided to try the medicine again. He closed his eyes and swallowed it. It was still yucky, but he did not spit it out. He said thank you to Mommy and gave her a hug. Mommy smiled and kissed him. She said he was a brave and good boy. She said she was proud of him. Tommy felt a little better. He hoped the medicine would work. He hoped he would be well soon.
+Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to try it, but Tom is scared.
+
+"Come on, Tom. It is fun. You can do it," Lily says.
+
+"I don't know, Lily. It is very high. What if I fall?" Tom says.
+
+Lily holds Tom's hand. She smiles at him. "You are brave, Tom. I will go with you. We can raise our arms and shout 'weee!' when we slide down. It will be great."
+
+Tom nods. He trusts Lily. They climb the steps to the slide. They wait for their turn. They sit on the slide together. Lily counts to three. Then they slide down. They raise their arms and shout 'weee!' They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh.
+
+They reach the bottom. They are happy. They hug each other. They did it.
+
+"See, Tom? It was not so bad. It was fun. You are brave," Lily says.
+
+"Thank you, Lily. You are right. It was fun. You are brave, too. And you are a good friend," Tom says.
+
+They run to the slide again. They want to do it more times. They have a lot of fun in the park.
+Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the woods. They pretend to be hunters and look for animals. They have a bow and arrow made of sticks and string.
+
+One day, they see a big deer. They want to catch it. They run after it with their bow and arrow. The deer is scared and runs away. Tim and Sam follow it.
+
+But they do not see the bear. The bear is hungry and angry. It sees Tim and Sam and roars. Tim and Sam are scared. They drop their bow and arrow and run back to the woods.
+
+"Help! Help!" they shout. "A bear! A bear!"
+
+Their mom hears them. She cares for them. She runs to the woods with a big stick. She sees the bear and yells at it. The bear is scared of her. It runs away too.
+
+Mom hugs Tim and Sam. She is glad they are safe. She tells them not to play in the woods alone. She tells them to be careful of wild animals. She tells them she loves them.
+
+Tim and Sam say sorry. They say they love her too. They promise to be good. They go home with mom. They do not play hunters anymore. They play something else.
+Sam and Mia love to swim in the lake. They wear their swim suits and jump in the water. They splash and play and have fun. Sometimes they see fish and frogs and ducks.
+
+One day, they find a big twig on the shore. It is long and brown and smooth. Sam says, "Look, Mia, we can use this twig as a boat. We can pretend we are pirates and sail across the lake." Mia likes the idea. She says, "Yes, let's do that. But we need a flag for our boat. What can we use?"
+
+They look around and see a red scarf on a rock. It belongs to their mom, who is reading a book on a blanket. Sam says, "We can use mom's scarf as a flag. She won't mind. Come on, let's go." Mia agrees. They take the scarf and tie it to the twig. They put the twig in the water and push it with their hands. They swim behind it and say, "Arrr, we are pirates. This is our amazing boat."
+
+But they don't see the big duck that is swimming nearby. The duck sees the twig and the scarf and thinks it is food. It swims faster and faster and catches up with the twig. It opens its beak and bites the scarf. It pulls and pulls and tears the scarf. Sam and Mia hear a loud quack and turn around. They see the duck and the scarf and the twig. They are shocked and scared. They say, "Oh no, the duck is stealing our boat. And mom's scarf. What do we do?"
+
+They swim back to the shore and run to their mom. They tell her what happened. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We used your scarf as a flag for our boat. But a duck came and took it. It was a big and mean duck. We tried to stop it, but we couldn't." Mom looks at them and smiles. She says, "It's okay, my loves. I'm not mad. I'm glad you are safe and had fun. But next time, please ask me before you use my things. And maybe find a different flag for your boat. How about a leaf or a flower?" Sam and Mia nod and hug their mom. They say, "We love you, mom. You are amazing." Mom says, "I love you too, my pirates. You are amazing too."
+Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and drink milk. But sometimes they quarrel over who gets the best toy or the most milk.
+
+One day, they find a new toy in their room. It is a big, soft bear with a red bow. Lily and Ben both want the bear. They run to it and pull it from each other.
+
+"Mine!" Lily shouts.
+
+"No, mine!" Ben shouts.
+
+They tug and tug until the bear rips in half. They both fall down and cry.
+
+Mama hears them and comes to their room. She sees the bear and the tears. She is sad and angry.
+
+"Who gave you this bear?" Mama asks.
+
+Lily and Ben look at each other. They do not know. The bear is unknown to them.
+
+Mama picks up the bear and the twins. She hugs them and says, "This bear was a gift from your grandma. She wanted you to share it and love it. But you quarreled and broke it. That is not nice."
+
+Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mama. We are sorry, Grandma. We love you and the bear."
+
+Mama smiles and says, "It's okay. I can fix the bear. But you have to promise me to be kind and share your toys and milk. Can you do that?"
+
+Lily and Ben nod and say, "Yes, Mama. We promise."
+
+Mama kisses them and says, "Good. Now, let's go and have some milk and cookies. And then you can play with the bear together."
+
+Lily and Ben hug Mama and say, "Thank you, Mama. You are the best."
+
+They go to the kitchen and drink milk and eat cookies. They are happy and do not quarrel anymore. They play with the bear and take turns to hold it. They say, "We love you, bear. You are our friend."
+Lily and Ben wanted to make a paper doll. They found some paper, scissors and crayons in the craft box. They asked Mom to help them.
+
+"First, we need to measure the paper," Mom said. "We want the doll to be as big as your hand. Can you put your hand on the paper and trace it with a crayon?"
+
+Lily and Ben did as Mom said. They traced their hands on the paper. Then they drew a face, hair, clothes and shoes on the paper.
+
+"Now, we need to cut the paper," Mom said. "Be careful with the scissors. They are sharp. Can you cut along the lines you drew?"
+
+Lily and Ben took turns cutting the paper. They followed the lines they drew. They cut out the paper doll.
+
+"Look, Mom, we made a paper doll!" Lily and Ben said. They were very happy.
+
+Mom smiled. "You did a great job, kids. What are you going to name your paper doll?"
+
+Lily and Ben thought for a moment. Then they said, "We are going to name her Cutie. Because she is cute and we cut her out of paper."
+
+Mom hugged them. "That's a lovely name. Cutie is lucky to have you as her friends."
+
+Lily and Ben played with Cutie. They made her dance, sing and jump. They had a lot of fun.
+
+But then, Cutie got a tear in her arm. Lily and Ben were sad. They did not want Cutie to be hurt.
+
+"Mom, Mom, Cutie is torn!" Lily and Ben cried. "Can you fix her?"
+
+Mom looked at Cutie. She saw the tear in her arm. She felt sorry for the poor paper doll.
+
+"Don't worry, kids. I can fix her," Mom said. "We just need some tape. Can you find some tape in the craft box?"
+
+Lily and Ben searched the craft box. They found some tape. They gave it to Mom.
+
+Mom put some tape on Cutie's arm. She smoothed it out. She made sure Cutie was not torn anymore.
+
+"There, Cutie is all better now," Mom said. "She is as good as new."
+
+Lily and Ben thanked Mom. They hugged Cutie. They were happy again.
+
+They continued to play with Cutie. They loved their paper doll. They took good care of her. They never cut her again.
+Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big hill. They wanted to climb it.
+
+"Let's go up there!" Lily said. "Maybe we can see the whole park."
+
+"OK!" Tom said. "But we have to be careful. It looks very high."
+
+They started to climb the hill. It was hard. They had to hold on to rocks and grass. They got tired and dirty. But they did not give up.
+
+They reached the top of the hill. They were happy. They looked around. They saw the trees, the flowers, the swings, the slide, and the pond. They saw the sun and the clouds. They saw the birds and the squirrels.
+
+But they also saw something else. They saw a white cloud coming from the pond. It was not like the clouds in the sky. It was low and thick. It was mist.
+
+"What is that?" Lily asked.
+
+"I don't know," Tom said. "It looks like smoke. Maybe someone is making a fire."
+
+They were curious. They wanted to see the mist. They ran down the hill. They got closer and closer to the pond.
+
+But when they got to the pond, they saw that the mist was not smoke. It was water. The water was very hot. It was boiling. It was making the mist.
+
+They felt the heat. They heard the bubbles. They smelled the steam. They were scared.
+
+"Ouch!" Lily said. "It's too hot! It hurts!"
+
+"Run!" Tom said. "We have to get away!"
+
+They ran back to the hill. They ran as fast as they could. They did not look back.
+
+They got to the hill. They were safe. They were still scared. But they were also fine.
+
+They hugged each other. They breathed hard. They calmed down.
+
+They learned something. They learned that the pond was not a normal pond. It was a special pond. It was a geyser. It was a pond that shoots hot water into the air.
+
+They decided not to play near the pond again. They decided to play somewhere else. Somewhere cooler. Somewhere safer.
+
+They looked at each other. They smiled.
+
+"Let's go to the slide!" Lily said.
+
+"OK!" Tom said. "But we have to be careful. It looks very slippery."
+
+They laughed. They ran to the slide. They had fun. They were friends.
+Lily and Max are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a red collar.
+
+"Hello, dog!" Lily says. She wants to pet the dog. Max is scared. He hides behind Lily.
+
+The dog wags its tail. It comes closer to Lily and Max. It licks Lily's hand. Lily giggles. She pets the dog's head.
+
+"See, Max? The dog is kind. It likes us. Don't be scared." Lily says.
+
+Max peeks from behind Lily. He sees the dog's friendly eyes. He sees the dog's wet nose. He sees the dog's red collar.
+
+"Can we play with the dog?" Max asks.
+
+Lily nods. She takes Max's hand. They walk to the dog. The dog barks happily. It runs around them. It jumps and rolls. Lily and Max laugh. They throw a ball for the dog. The dog catches the ball. It brings it back to them.
+
+They play until the sun goes down. Then they hear a whistle. It is the dog's owner. He is looking for the dog.
+
+"Come, Rover! It's time to go home!" He calls.
+
+The dog hears the whistle. It runs to the owner. It wags its tail. It licks the owner's face.
+
+"Thank you for playing with my dog. He likes you." The owner says to Lily and Max.
+
+"Thank you for letting us play with your dog. He is very kind." Lily and Max say.
+
+The owner smiles. He winks at them. He puts the leash on the dog. He waves goodbye.
+
+"Bye, Rover! Bye, owner!" Lily and Max say.
+
+They wave back. They watch the dog and the owner walk away. They feel happy. They hug each other.
+
+"Let's go home, too. Maybe we can play with Rover again tomorrow." Lily says.
+
+"OK. That sounds fun." Max says.
+
+They hold hands. They walk home. They are friends. They like to play in the park.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a rope. They use the rope to play jump. Lily and Ben take turns to jump over the rope. They count how many times they can jump.
+
+"Your turn, Ben!" Lily says. She holds the rope with her hands. She swings the rope over the ground.
+
+Ben runs to the rope. He jumps over it. He jumps again and again. He is very good at jump. He keeps jumping. He does not stop.
+
+"Wow, Ben, you are cool!" Lily says. She claps her hands. She is happy for Ben.
+
+But Ben is not happy. He is hot and tired. He wants to stop. He wants to drink some water. He wants to rest.
+
+"Stop, Lily, stop!" Ben says. He tries to catch the rope with his feet. He falls to the ground. He is sad.
+
+Lily stops the rope. She runs to Ben. She helps him get up.
+
+"I'm sorry, Ben. Are you okay?" Lily says. She is sorry for Ben.
+
+"I'm okay, Lily. But I'm thirsty. Can we go to the fountain?" Ben says. He is thirsty for water.
+
+"Okay, Ben. Let's go to the fountain. We can drink some water. We can cool down. Then we can play again." Lily says. She is nice to Ben.
+
+Lily and Ben hold the rope. They walk to the fountain. They drink some water. They feel better. They smile at each other. They are still friends. They still like to play.
+Lila and Ben are playing a game. They have a map and a compass. They want to find the treasure. The map has clues and pictures. The compass shows them where is north, south, east and west.
+
+They look at the first clue. It says: "Go to the big tree with the red flowers. Look for a bird's nest. What is the bird's name?" They run to the big tree. They see a nest on a branch. They hear a bird singing. Lila knows the bird's name. She says: "It is a robin. Robins have red chests and sing nice songs." Ben says: "Good answer, Lila. You are very smart."
+
+They look at the second clue. It says: "From the big tree, go west. Count ten steps. Dig under the rock. What do you find?" They use the compass to find west. They count ten steps. They see a rock. They use a shovel to dig under the rock. They find a box. They open the box. They see a key. Ben says: "Wow, a key. This is useful. Maybe it opens the treasure chest."
+
+They look at the third clue. It says: "From the rock, go east. Cross the bridge. Find the blue door. Use the key. What is inside?" They use the compass to find east. They cross the bridge. They see a blue door. They use the key to open the door. They see a treasure chest. They open the chest. They see gold coins, jewels, and toys. Lila says: "Hooray, we found the treasure. This is the best game ever." Ben says: "Yes, it is. You are a great friend, Lila. Let's share the treasure." They hug and smile. They are happy.
+Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a tall man with a big hat and a long coat. He has a book in his hand and a stick in his pocket.
+
+"Who is he?" Lily asks.
+
+"I don't know. He looks strange," Ben says.
+
+They watch the man walk to a bench and sit down. He opens his book and starts to read. He takes out his stick and points it at a bird. He says some words that Lily and Ben do not understand.
+
+"What is he doing?" Lily asks.
+
+"Maybe he is doing a spell," Ben says.
+
+"A spell? What is a spell?" Lily asks.
+
+"A spell is when you say words and make things happen. Like in the stories," Ben says.
+
+"Wow. Can he make the bird fly?" Lily asks.
+
+"I don't know. Let's see," Ben says.
+
+They wait and watch. The man says more words and waves his stick. The bird flaps its wings and flies away.
+
+"Look! He did it! He did a spell!" Lily says.
+
+"That's amazing! He is a wizard!" Ben says.
+
+They clap their hands and cheer. The man hears them and looks at them. He smiles and winks. He closes his book and puts his stick in his pocket. He stands up and walks away.
+
+"Bye, wizard!" Lily and Ben say.
+
+"Bye, kids!" the man says.
+
+Lily and Ben are happy. They think the man is a wizard. They want to see him again and learn more spells. They run to the slide and play some more. They have a fun day in the park.
+Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, their dad brought home a new toy: a red motorcycle that made loud noises. Lily and Ben both wanted to ride it, but there was only one motorcycle.
+
+"Can I go first?" Lily asked.
+
+"No, I want to go first!" Ben said.
+
+They started to argue and pull the motorcycle. Their dad saw them and said, "Stop! You have to share the toy. You can take turns. Lily, you go first for five minutes, then Ben, you go next for five minutes. Repeat until you are both happy."
+
+Lily nodded and got on the motorcycle. She pressed the button and it made a vroom-vroom sound. She rode around the yard, smiling and laughing. Ben watched her and felt jealous. He wanted to ride the motorcycle too. He waited for five minutes, then he said, "My turn! My turn!"
+
+Lily got off the motorcycle and gave it to Ben. Ben pressed the button and it made a vroom-vroom sound. He rode around the yard, smiling and laughing. Lily watched him and felt jealous. She wanted to ride the motorcycle again. She waited for five minutes, then she said, "My turn! My turn!"
+
+They repeated this for a while, but they were not happy. They always wanted the motorcycle when the other one had it. They did not enjoy their turns. They did not play with each other. They did not say thank you or sorry.
+
+Their dad saw them and said, "You are not sharing the toy. You are only fighting over it. That is not nice. How do you think the motorcycle feels? It wants to make both of you happy, but you are making it sad. Why don't you try to ride it together? Maybe you will have more fun that way."
+
+Lily and Ben looked at each other and felt sorry. They realized they were being selfish and mean. They decided to try to ride the motorcycle together. They got on the motorcycle, one behind the other. They pressed the button and it made a vroom-vroom sound. They rode around the yard, smiling and laughing. They held each other and said, "Whee! This is fun!"
+
+They repeated this for a while, and they were happy. They enjoyed their turns. They played with each other. They said thank you and sorry. They made the motorcycle happy too.
+
+Their dad saw them and said, "Good job! You are sharing the toy. You are being nice. I am proud of you. You learned a good lesson today: sharing is caring."
+Lily was restless. She wanted to play, but Mommy was busy in the kitchen. She looked around the living room and saw her teddy bear on the couch. She ran to get it and hugged it tight.
+
+"Teddy, do you want to have a picnic?" she asked. "We can find some yummy food in the refrigerator."
+
+She carried Teddy to the kitchen and opened the refrigerator door. She saw a big bowl of grapes and reached for it. But the bowl was too heavy and it slipped from her hands. It fell on the floor and the grapes rolled everywhere.
+
+"Oh no!" Lily cried. "Mommy, I'm sorry!"
+
+Mommy turned around and saw the mess. She was not happy. She sighed and picked up the grapes.
+
+"Lily, what are you doing?" she asked. "You can't hold the bowl by yourself. It's too big and heavy. You could have hurt yourself or Teddy."
+
+Lily felt bad. She looked at Teddy and saw his fur was wet from the juice. She wiped it with her sleeve.
+
+"I'm sorry, Mommy," she said. "I wanted to have a picnic with Teddy. I wanted to share the grapes with him. He likes grapes."
+
+Mommy softened. She saw Lily's sad face and Teddy's wet fur. She hugged them both.
+
+"I know, sweetie," she said. "But you have to ask me first before you take anything from the refrigerator. And you have to be careful with the bowls and plates. They can break or spill. How about we have a picnic together? I can help you hold the bowl and we can share the grapes with Teddy. Does that sound good?"
+
+Lily nodded. She smiled and kissed Mommy and Teddy.
+
+"Yes, Mommy," she said. "That sounds good. I love you and Teddy. And I love grapes."
+
+Mommy smiled back. She took the bowl and a blanket and led Lily and Teddy to the backyard. They spread the blanket on the grass and had a nice picnic. Lily was not restless anymore. She was happy.
+Tom and Lily were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They were very happy and excited. They had to dress in warm clothes, because it was cold outside. Mom helped them put on their hats, scarves, and gloves.
+
+They had a lot of luggage to take with them. They had bags, suitcases, and backpacks. They had toys, books, and snacks. They had to carry them to the car. Tom and Lily tried to help, but the luggage was heavy and big.
+
+On the way to the car, Tom tripped over a suitcase and fell down. He hurt his knee and started to cry. Lily laughed at him and said, "You are so stupid, Tom! You can't even walk with luggage!" Tom felt angry and sad. He said, "You are mean, Lily! You are not my sister!"
+
+Mom and Dad heard them and came to see what was wrong. They saw Tom's knee and gave him a hug and a band-aid. They saw Lily's smile and gave her a frown and a scold. They said, "You are not nice, Lily! You should not laugh at Tom! He is your brother and you should love him!"
+
+Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I didn't mean to hurt you. You are not stupid, you are smart. You are my brother and I love you!" Tom felt better and smiled. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to yell at you. You are not mean, you are kind. You are my sister and I love you!"
+
+They hugged and made up. They helped each other with the luggage. They got in the car and buckled up. They said, "We are ready, Mom and Dad! Let's go on our trip!" Mom and Dad smiled and said, "We are proud of you, Tom and Lily! You are good children! We love you!" They drove away and had a fun trip.
+Tim and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Tim had a big truck and Lily had a doll. They liked to make noises and pretend they were driving and talking.
+
+"Vroom, vroom, I'm a fast truck!" Tim said.
+
+"Hello, I'm a pretty doll!" Lily said.
+
+They were having fun, but then Tim saw something on the shelf. It was a red cap with a star on it. He wanted to wear it and pretend he was a superhero.