But the next day, something wonderful happened. A family of squirrels had come to the rod and made their home there, and the rod looked happy again! The big, shiny machine had given the rod a new family, and everyone was very pleased and happy.

And they all lived happily ever after!
Once there was a little girl. Her name was Lily. She wanted to collect masks. Every day, she would look for masks. Then one day, she found a broken mask. She was sad. But she was so happy when she found that she could fix it! She got out her glue and carefully glued the broken parts of the mask back together. When she was done, the mask was perfect. She added it to her collection and she was happy! She was so proud of her collection and she loved it.
One day there was a girl. She was fit and strong. Every week she would add something to her exercise routine. She would add running, jumping and playing. She even made up her own games to play. 

One day she asked her mom if she could add swimming to her exercise routine. Her mom said yes, so the girl was so excited. The girl practised swimming in the pool every week. She got stronger and stronger with each lap she swam. 

The girl was now fit and happy. She added swimming to her routine and she was getting better and better. The girl's mom was so proud of her and the girl was very proud too. She kept doing this every week and got fitter and fitter. Finally, she was a great swimmer!
Once there was a little boy called Bob. He loved to go to the park every day. One day Bob saw something really strange at the park. It was a very gentle shadow. He had never seen anything like it before. 

Bob was very curious so he asked his mom if he could buy the gentle shadow. His mom smiled and said yes. Bob was so happy! He carefully scooped the gentle shadow with his hands and took it home. 

Once home Bob put the gentle shadow on the floor and watched it. He saw the gentle shadow move and smiled. From then on, the gentle shadow followed Bob everywhere. Whenever Bob was sad, the gentle shadow made him happy. 

Bob and the gentle shadow had so much fun together. Bob was so glad he bought the gentle shadow.
Once upon a time there were two friends, a bird and a bee. The bird was building a nest in a tall tree. The bee flew around the tree, looking for something to help the bird.

Suddenly, the bee spotted a shiny can. She flew over to take a closer look and saw it said 'spray'. She was so happy to find it and flew back to the bird to show her.

The bird was very grateful. She thanked the bee and took the can. She started to shake it and then sprayed the inside of the tree. The spray made the tree strong and it became the perfect shelter.

The bird quickly built her nest inside the tree and she felt safe and secure. The bee had really helped her friend and she was pleased to have been able to do it.

The bird and the bee lived happily ever after.
Molly flew up to the top of the tree. She could see everywhere! She felt so high and free.

Suddenly, Molly heard a loud noise and something landed near her. It was a doctor! The doctor smiled and said, "Hello, Molly."

Molly was so surprised! She had never seen a doctor before. The doctor told Molly that he wanted to check her to make sure she was healthy. He told her that it was normal for a doctor to check children.

Molly was a bit scared, but the doctor was very kind. He checked her eyes and nose and listened to her heart. Then the doctor said, "You look very healthy, Molly!"

Molly was relieved! She thanked the doctor and flew away. She was happy to know that she was normal.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Emma. She was three years old and she loved to visit new places.

One day, Emma asked her mummy if she could go on a visit. Her mummy said yes and gave her a big hug. Emma was so excited!

On the morning of the visit, Emma was dressed and ready to go. She waited for her mummy and daddy to take her away. As she waited, Emma felt a bit nervous.

When they finally arrived, Emma couldn't wait to explore. She was so excited to see what the new place was like. She ran around, giggling and exploring the new place.

When the visit was over, they loaded up the car and went home. Emma felt happy, but also a little bit sad, too. She had had lots of fun and it was time to go home.

The next morning, Emma woke up, happy and excited. She couldn't wait to go on another visit soon!
Once upon a time, there was a boy who had a toilet all of his own. He was so happy to have it. He thought it was the best thing ever.

One day, the boy had an idea. He decided he would try and make his own special toilet. He got lots of things and started to make it.

The boy worked on his special toilet all day. When it was evening, his toilet was finally ready. He was so excited to try it out.

But when he tried it out, the toilet made him wet. Water was all over the floor! The boy was so unhappy.

He looked at his wet toilet and knew he had made a mistake. He needed to find a better way to make his special toilet. He thought and thought, until he finally had an idea.

The next day he started again and this time his toilet worked perfectly! Now he had a very special toilet that only he owned.
The bunny looked around. He wanted to find his friends. He was very quiet as he started to crawl. He was so small, but he was sure he could find them.

He looked up and down. He saw an orange butterfly flying in the air. The bunny watched it fly in the sky. He loved to watch the butterfly.

He kept crawling until he reached a grassy field. He heard the birds chirping loudly. He also heard other animals making their sounds. He started to crawl faster and faster.

He finally found his friends. They were playing in the tall grass. The bunny was so happy to see them. He ran as fast as he could and he joined them in their fun.
Once upon a time, there was a bad medicine. It caused people to feel so sick and yucky. Everyone was so scared.

One brave boy decided to try the bad medicine. He passed it to his best friend, but it made them both feel very ill. Everyone was so worried.

But then two friendly nurses came and gave the boys some good medicine. It made them feel so much better! The brave boy and his best friend were happy again.

The nurses told them not to ever pass the bad medicine to anyone else. And everyone lived happily ever after.
Once upon a time, there was a furry caterpillar. He wanted to go on an adventure. So he started to crawl. On his journey, he found a long and thin thread. He grabbed it and started to crawl up the thread. But the thread was so thin, it swayed in the wind. Up and down the caterpillar went. People saw him and cheered. Then, the caterpillar reached the end of the thread - a bright and beautiful flower. He decided that this was the perfect place to stay and have fun. He crawled around the flower and enjoyed his adventure. And they all lived happily ever after!
Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was very naughty and was always getting into trouble. One day his mom got very angry with him, so she took away his jacket as a punishment. 

Jack was sad, he wanted his jacket back. In his heart he knew he had to be sorry and he had to ask his mom to forgive him.

So Jack went to his mom and said, "Mommy, I am sorry. Please forgive me". His mom looked at him with a big smile and said, "Yes, I forgive you".

Jack was so happy, he hugged his mom and she gave him his jacket back. From that day on Jack never got into trouble again because he knew that his mom would forgive him if he was sorry.
Once upon a time, there was a hard golf ball. It felt so lonely rolling around on the ground that it wanted to find a home. 

One day, the ball saw a big hole in the ground and thought it would be the perfect place to settle. So, the ball rolled itself into the hole. 

The ball was happy in its new home and decided to never leave. It was very comfortable in the hole and had lots of friends come to visit. 

The ball and its friends had a lot of fun together. They would practice hard so they could be good golf players and play golf together. 

The ball was so happy that it would never have to be lonely again. It was happy to have found its forever home.
Once there was a little girl called Anna. She lived in a small house with her mom, dad and brother. One day Anna decided to go exploring outside. She picked up her bag, put on her hat and started walking.

Soon Anna saw something unusual! She ran over to where she had seen it. It was a huge piece of lumber that was bigger than Anna! She couldn't believe how big it was.

Anna decided to try and move the lumber. She pulled, she pushed and she tugged. It was too heavy! Then Anna had an idea. She ran inside and asked her Dad for help.

Together Anna and her Dad managed to move the lumber. Then Anna discovered something amazing! Underneath the lumber was a dirt path that led to a secret garden. It was full of beautiful flowers and pretty butterflies.

Anna felt so happy. She had made a special discovery! She had found something amazing and unusual. Best of all she could explore the secret garden whenever she wanted.
Once, there was a little girl named Jenny. She was very strong, and she could stand very tall. Every morning, Jenny would get ready and go stand on the golf course. It was a big, green field, and it was always very tight.

Jenny loved to practice golf on the course. She would stand on the green grass and swing her golf club. She was very good, but she had to practice to stay sharp. Every day, she would try to hit the ball farther and farther.

Finally, one day, Jenny hit the ball as far as she could. It was amazing! She had been trying for so long and it was a tight shot. Jenny was so proud and she smiled from ear to ear.

So, every day from then on, Jenny stood on the golf course and practiced her golf. She got better and better every day, and pretty soon she was the best golfer in town.
Once upon a time there was a parade. Every day the parade would come down the street and everybody would laugh and smile. One day the parade was different. Every truck and every float was decorated with purple. Everyone was so surprised to see the purple because usually it was all different colors so it made it look very special.

The kids in the parade had purple on too. They had purple ribbons on their hats and purple feathers on their shirts. And they all had big, big smiles on their faces. They were really excited to be in the purple parade. It was the first time they had ever seen a purple parade.

After the parade was over everyone said it was the best parade ever. Even the grown-ups said it was the best one they had ever seen. They said they would never forget the purple parade.
Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl named Hanna. She was so adorable. Hanna wanted to go to the beach so that she could see the beautiful ocean.

When she arrived, she stared at the ocean in awe. She couldn't believe how big and blue it was. She couldn't stop looking at it.

Suddenly, she noticed there were playful dolphins jumping in the waves. It was so much fun to watch them. It made her giggle. She wished that she could swim with them.

Hanna stared at the ocean until the sun went down. She loved it so much that she knew she would be back soon to play in the bright blue water.
Once there was a little girl named Polly. She was only three years old.

One day Polly was feeling scared. She didn't know why. She looked around, but didn't see anything that could be making her feel scared.

Suddenly, a giant appeared! He was big and loud. The giant said, "Surrender your sandwich, or else!"

Polly was so scared she almost cried. But then she remembered she had a sandwich in her pocket. She gave the sandwich to the giant.

The giant looked happy. He said, "Thank you!" Then he smiled and disappeared.

Polly had surrendered her sandwich, and now she felt brave again. She went outside and had lots of fun.
Once upon a time, there lived a kind man who was a firefighter. He wore a special uniform which made him look brave. On all his days off, the man would rescue animals that were stuck or lost.

One day, he got the call to rescue a cat that had been stuck in a tree. The man jumped into his uniform and rushed off in his big red truck! He soon spotted the cat in the tree and was able to carefully bring it down.

The man was generous with his time and even built the cat a safe place to stay in his backyard. From then on, the cat would wait for the man and his kind heart to come by each morning.

The grateful cat would rub against the firefighter's uniform and meow happily whenever it saw him. The man never stopped showing how generous he was with the cats he rescued. This made him an even bigger hero in the eyes of his neighbours.
Once there was a swan. It was a very patient swan. It always waited for its friends to come to the lake to play. One day, it was very excited to see something matching its feathers. It saw a boat with the same yellow and white stripes. The swan started to quack, telling its friends quickly about the boat. Everyone came over to match the boat with the swan. They were so happy and excited to find the match. They spent the whole day playing and swimming together. The swan was the happiest of them all to find its match.
Once there was a bossy rabbit. The rabbit was called Jumper and she was very, very bossy. She would boss the other rabbits around and even tried to boss the birds and other animals, too! One day, Jumper decided that she wanted to go exploring. She hopped out of her burrow and decided to go for a walk. Suddenly, the sky turned grey and it started to rain. Jumper ran for cover under a tree. She heard a noise and peeked out - and there was a beautiful surprise! A rainbow had appeared in the sky. Suddenly, Jumper sprang away, hopping from one end of the rainbow to the other. She kept on hopping until she reached the end. Jumper looked around - the grass was so green and full of life. Jumper was so happy that she wanted to stay here forever. And so that is what Jumper did - she stayed in her new home and lived out her days, still bossing the other animals but never forgetting that magical day when she first sprang away into the rainbow.
Jack was a very sleepy little boy. He had been playing all day long and now wanted to rest. He got on his motorcycle and started to ride.

Jack rode his motorcycle to the park. He wanted to sit in the sun for awhile and let his tiredness yield. As he rode, the wind blew in his face, and Jack felt more awake. 

When Jack reached the park, he felt much better. The sun was shining brightly, and birds were singing. Jack parked his motorcycle and lay down in the grass.

Jack soon fell asleep in the sunshine. His dream was an adventure with his motorcycle. He could feel the wind in his hair and the sun on his face.

After a while, Jack woke up. He felt happy and refreshed. He waved goodbye to the park and mounted his motorcycle. Then, Jack rode off towards his home feeling content and joyful.
Once upon a time, there was a chubby dog named Spot. Spot loved to walk outside. He liked to walk in the morning when the sun was just starting to come up. This time was called sunrise.

One morning, Spot went for a walk at sunrise. He saw a small bird and a big tree. The bird sang a pretty song. Spot wagged his tail and walked on. The sky was pink and orange.

Soon, Spot found a nice hill. He ran up the hill and looked at the sunrise. The sun was now big and bright. Spot was happy. He walked back home, ready to start his day.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved the color pink. She had a pink dress, pink shoes, and even a pink room. One day, Mia found a tiny pink bug in her room. She was so excited!

"Bug, you are so pink and pretty!" Mia said. The bug looked at her and smiled. Mia wanted to be friends with the bug, but the bug was scared. The bug said, "I'm too small! I might get hurt." But Mia insisted, "I will be very gentle, I promise!"

Mia picked up the bug with her finger and placed it on her hand. They played together all day long. Mia showed the bug her pink toys and her pink bed. The bug was happy to have a new friend. At the end of the day, Mia put the bug back in the garden so it could go home.

The next day, Mia went outside to see if the pink bug was still there. The bug was waiting for her, ready for another day of fun. Mia and the pink bug became the best of friends, and they played together every day.
One day, a little boy named Tom saw a pale dog near his house. The dog had a point on its tail. Tom wanted to know why the dog looked like that. So, he went to his mom to ask her.

Tom's mom tried to explain to him. She said, "The dog is pale because it has less color on its fur. And the point on its tail is just how it was born." Tom listened to his mom carefully.

Tom was happy to learn about the pale dog with the point on its tail. He went outside and played with the dog. They became good friends and had lots of fun together.
Once upon a time, there was a small cat. The cat was not feeling well. It needed medicine to feel better. The cat was frightened because it did not want to take the medicine. But the cat's friend, a kind dog, wanted to help.

The dog had an idea. It would replace the medicine with something nice. The dog found a sweet treat and put it in the medicine bottle. The dog thought the cat would like the treat more than the medicine.

The cat ate the treat from the bottle. But the cat did not get better. It got more sick. The cat needed the medicine, not the treat. The cat and dog were very sad. The cat was still frightened and sick, and the dog's idea did not work.
Once upon a time in a small village, there lived two friends, Tim and Tom. They both liked to play with their toy trucks. They would load their trucks with sand and race each other to see who was the fastest. They were very competitive.

One day, Tim and Tom had a big race. They loaded their trucks with sand and started to race. Tim's truck was a little faster, and he started to win. Tom didn't like this, and he felt sad.

Tom thought of a plan. He asked his big sister to help him make his truck faster. She helped him, and the next day, Tom's truck was faster. They raced again, and this time, Tom won. Tim didn't like this, and he felt sad too.

The two friends talked and decided that winning wasn't everything. They decided to play together and help each other, instead of always trying to win. From that day on, Tim and Tom played happily in their village, loading their trucks with sand and having fun together.
Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat. His name was Tom. Tom did not like to play with other animals. He would sit under a tree all day.

One day, a little girl named Emma came to play. She had a flute. Emma played the flute for Tom. The music made Tom feel happy. He started to dance.

Tom and Emma became best friends. Sometimes, Tom would be grumpy again. But Emma would forgive him and play the flute. They would dance and laugh together. And they lived happily ever after.
One day, a little girl named Sue wanted to organize her room. She looked around and saw her toys all over the floor. She thought it was a terrible mess. Sue put on her soft, pink bathrobe and started to pick up her toys.

Sue put her dolls in a box and her cars in another box. She hung her bathrobe on a hook when she was done. Sue's room looked nice and clean now. She was happy that she organized her room all by herself.

Her mom came in and saw the clean room. She was so proud of Sue. She gave Sue a big hug and said, "Good job organizing your room! Now it's time for a fun story before bed." Sue smiled and felt happy that she made her mom proud.
Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was good at running with speed. He loved to run and play in the park with his friends. They would chase balls and jump high in the air.

One day, Max met a little cat named Luna. Luna was not as fast as Max, but she was very good at climbing trees. Max and Luna became good friends. They played together, and Max would help Luna when she was stuck in a tree.

One sunny day, Max and Luna were playing together when Max let out a big yawn. He was very tired from running and playing. Luna knew it was time for Max to take a nap. So they both found a nice, soft spot under a tree and lay down. Max and Luna slept happily, dreaming of more fun days to come.
One day, a large cat named Tom went to the store. He saw a big freezer with many cold treats. He wanted to eat them all. Tom thought, "I will take the freezer home and eat all the treats."

Tom found a little mouse named Jerry at the store. Jerry said, "Tom, do not take the freezer home. It is not good to be greedy." But Tom did not listen. He took the freezer home and ate all the treats.

In the end, Tom got a big belly ache. He was sad and in pain. Jerry came to see Tom and said, "I told you not to eat all the treats. Now you have a big ache." The moral of the story is to listen to your friends and not be greedy.
Once upon a time, there was a little pig. The pig had a very soft bed. He loved to play on his soft bed all day.

One day, the pig heard a noise. He did not know what it was. He said, "I will find out what is making the noise." So, the pig went outside to look.

The pig saw a big box. He said, "I think the noise is coming from the box." The pig opened the box. Inside, he found a soft toy just like his bed. The pig was so happy. He played with his new toy all day long.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She lived on a farm with her old dog, Max. They loved to play in the fields of wheat that grew near their house.

One day, Sally and Max were playing near the wheat when they saw a tiny bug. "Look, Max!" said Sally. "A bug!" Max looked at the bug and wagged his tail. Sally wanted to touch the bug, but she was scared it might pinch her.

Sally and Max decided to watch the bug from a distance. They saw it crawl on the wheat and it didn't pinch anyone. Sally felt braver and said, "I think it's a nice bug, Max!" Max barked in agreement. They played with the bug until it was time to go home, and they all lived happily ever after.
Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play ball with his friends. They would kick the ball and try to make a goal. Tim was very good at making goals, and he was happy.

One day, a new kid came to play with them. His name was Sam. Sam was a harmless boy, but he was not very good at making goals. When Sam tried to make a goal, he would miss it, and the other kids would laugh. This made Sam very sad, and he would cry.

Tim saw Sam cry, and he felt bad. He decided to help Sam get better at making goals. Tim and Sam practiced together every day, and soon Sam could make goals too. The other kids stopped laughing, and they all played happily together. The moral of the story is to be kind and help others when they need it.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a friend named Tim. They liked to play together every day. One day, they went for a walk in the park.

As they walked, Amy saw a pale butterfly. She wanted to step closer and look at it. Tim and Amy took small steps to get near the butterfly. They were very quiet so they would not scare it away.

The pale butterfly flew away, but Tim and Amy were still happy. They stepped and played in the park with their new butterfly friend. They had a fun day together.
Once upon a time, there was a big ranch. On the ranch, there were many animals. There was a cow, a pig, and a horse. They all lived happily together.

One day, the cow said to the pig, "I am thirsty. Can you request some water for me?" The pig said, "Yes, I can help you." So, the pig went to the horse and said, "The cow is thirsty. Can you help us find water?"

The horse said, "Of course! Follow me." They walked to a big pond. The cow drank the water, but it tasted bitter. The cow said, "This water is not good. Can we find better water?"

The horse said, "I know a better place." They walked to a small stream. The cow drank the water, and it was not bitter. Everyone was happy. From that day on, they always drank water from the small stream.
Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little boy named Tom. Tom was an eager boy who loved to learn new things. One day, he found a shiny copper coin on the ground.

Tom showed the copper coin to his friend, Sam. "Look what I found," Tom said. Sam looked at the coin and smiled. "Let's cover it with dirt and see if we can find it again," Sam suggested. They both agreed and covered the copper coin with dirt.

The next day, Tom and Sam went back to the spot where they had hidden the coin. They searched and searched, but they could not find it. They felt sad and realized that they should have kept the coin safe instead of hiding it. The moral of the story is: take good care of the things you have, so you don't lose them.
One day, a big, reliable dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a strip of grass and decided to play on it. Max was very happy.

Max saw a little girl named Lily. Lily looked sad. She had lost her ball. Max wanted to help her. He said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will find your ball." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Max."

Max looked everywhere for the ball. He looked under a tree, by a bush, and near a pond. Finally, he found the ball behind a big rock. Max picked up the ball with his mouth and ran back to Lily.

Max gave the ball to Lily. She was very happy. She said, "Thank you, Max. You are a very good dog." Max wagged his tail and sighed. He was happy he could help his friend. They played together on the strip of grass until the sun went down.
Once upon a time, there was a little cricket named Tim. Tim was an intelligent cricket who loved to play all day. He had many friends in the garden where he lived.

One day, Tim was playing with his friend, a butterfly named Bella. They were having so much fun that they did not see the rain coming. The rain started to fall, and Tim said, "Bella, we need to delay our playtime and find a place to hide from the rain."

Bella agreed, and they found a big leaf to hide under. As they sat under the leaf, they watched the rain fall and talked about their day. Tim and Bella were happy to be safe and dry.

When the rain stopped, Tim and Bella went back to playing in the garden. They were very glad that they had delayed their playtime to stay safe. And from that day on, Tim and Bella always made sure to watch the sky for rain, so they would know when to delay their fun.
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful park. In the park, there was a big swing. Every day, a little boy named Tim would go to the park to play on the swing.

One day, Tim found a small pebble on the ground. He thought it was very pretty. He put the pebble in his pocket and went to play on the swing. Tim would swing up high in the sky, and the pebble would stay in his pocket.

After playing on the swing, Tim took the pebble home. He showed it to his mom and dad. They all thought the pebble was very beautiful. From that day on, Tim always carried the pebble with him when he went to the park to swing.
Once upon a time, there was a little boat. The boat loved to sail on the water. Every day at noon, the boat would go out to the big sea.

One day, the sea was difficult. The waves were big and the wind was strong. The little boat was scared, but it wanted to sail. So, the boat tried its best to go through the difficult water.

The little boat sailed and sailed, and soon the water was calm again. The boat was happy it did not give up. From that day on, the boat knew it could sail through difficult times. And every day at noon, the boat continued to sail and have fun on the water.
Once upon a time, there was a jolly little dog named Spot. Spot liked to listen to the birds sing. One day, Spot found a big frame. It was on the ground under a tree. Spot thought it was fun to look through the frame.

Spot saw a little bird on a branch. The bird said, "Tweet, tweet! Spot, do you like my singing?" Spot said, "Yes, little bird! I like to listen to you sing. It makes me happy. I found a big frame. What can I do with it?"

The little bird said, "Tweet, tweet! Spot, you can use the frame to make a pretty picture. Put it on the wall and look at it every day. It will make you smile." Spot liked this idea. He picked up the frame and went home.

Spot put the frame on the wall. He looked at it every day and it made him smile. The little bird came to visit Spot. They sang and played together. Spot was happy he found the frame. It made his days jolly and full of fun.
Once upon a time, in a big space, there was a generous girl named Lily. She loved to scatter seeds for the birds. Every day, she would go outside and throw the seeds all around. The birds would come and eat the seeds. They loved Lily for giving them food.

One day, a little bird came to thank Lily. The bird said, "Thank you for being generous and giving us food." Lily was happy to help the birds. She wanted to make sure they always had enough to eat.

So, Lily kept scattering seeds for the birds every day. More and more birds came to eat the seeds. They were all very happy. Lily felt good that she could help her bird friends. And the birds always remembered the kind and generous girl who fed them.
Once upon a time, there was a thin lizard named Lizzy. Lizzy lived in a small house with her friend, Tom. Tom wanted to sell things to help Lizzy have a better home. One day, Tom found a big box in the house. He did not know what was inside the box, but he thought it could be something good to sell.

Tom and Lizzy went to the market to sell the big box. They carried the box together, as it was very heavy. People at the market looked at the box, but no one wanted to buy it. Tom and Lizzy were sad, but they did not give up. They knew that someone would want the big box.

Later that day, a kind man came to the market. He saw the big box and wanted to buy it. Tom and Lizzy were very happy. The kind man gave them a lot of money for the box. Tom and Lizzy went back to their small house, and with the money, they made their home better. They were very glad that they did not give up on selling the big box. And they lived happily ever after.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a daddy who was very adventurous. Lily and her daddy loved to do fun things together.

One day, Lily and her daddy went to the park. They had so much fun playing on the swings, the slide, and the seesaw. Lily's daddy would push her high on the swings and catch her at the bottom of the slide.

After playing at the park, Lily and her daddy had a picnic. They ate yummy sandwiches, crunchy apples, and sweet cookies. They laughed and talked as they enjoyed their time together.

At the end of the day, Lily and her daddy went home. They were tired but happy. They had an adventurous day together, and Lily knew she had the best daddy in the whole world.
Once upon a time, there was a huge elephant named Ellie. Ellie lived in a big forest with her friends. Ellie was very kind and always helped her friends when they needed her.

One day, Ellie and her friends found a big box. They were very excited to see what was inside. They all gathered around the box and tried to open it together. With a big push, they finally opened the box.

Inside the box, they found many colorful balloons. They were so happy and excited to play with the balloons. Ellie and her friends played with the balloons all day long, and they had so much fun together.
Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat named Tom. Tom lived in a small house with his best friend, a little girl named Sue. Sue loved ice-cream and Tom loved to play outside.

One sunny day, Sue got a letter in the mail. It was an invitation to a birthday party! Sue was so happy. She told Tom, "We are going to a party! There will be ice-cream!" Tom was excited too, but he was still a little grumpy.

At the party, Sue and Tom had lots of fun. They played games, ate ice-cream, and sang songs. Tom even forgot to be grumpy. When it was time to go home, Sue said, "Tom, we should mail a thank you card to our friend for inviting us to the party." Tom agreed, and they went home with big smiles on their faces.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to study. He would study all day. He loved to learn new things. Tim had many books in his room. They were in a nice order on his shelf.

One day, Tim met a foolish cat. The cat liked to play tricks on Tim. The cat would jump on Tim's books and mess up the order. Tim would laugh and try to fix his books.

Tim would study with the foolish cat by his side. They became good friends. The cat learned not to mess up Tim's books. They would study and play together every day. And they lived happily ever after.
One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a large lizard on the ground. The lizard was green and had a long tail. Tim was very excited and wanted to talk to the lizard.

"Hi, lizard!" Tim said. "Why are you so large?" The lizard looked at Tim and started to explain. "I eat a lot of bugs," said the lizard. "Eating bugs makes me grow big and strong."

Tim thought about what the lizard said. He wanted to be big and strong too. So, he asked the lizard, "Can I eat bugs too?" The lizard laughed and said, "No, Tim. You should eat your fruits and vegetables to grow big and strong."

Tim smiled and thanked the lizard. He went home and told his mom about the large lizard. From that day on, Tim always ate his fruits and vegetables, so he could grow big and strong just like the lizard.
Once upon a time, there was a big chair. It was a very special seat. The seat was on a big green pitch. The pitch was in a park. The park was always full of kids.

One day, a little girl named Lucy went to the park. She saw the big chair on the pitch. The sky was very clear. The sun was shining bright. Lucy wanted to sit on the seat.

Lucy walked to the seat. She climbed up and sat on it. She felt so happy. The seat was big and fun. Lucy played on the seat all day. She loved the big chair on the pitch.
Once upon a time, there was a fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim all day. One day, while swimming, he saw a hockey game. The fish were playing hockey in the water. Fin wanted to play too.

"Can I play?" Fin asked. The other fish said, "Yes, but you need an expensive stick." Fin didn't have an expensive stick, so he went to look for one.

Fin swam all around the water. He found a shiny, expensive stick. He took it back to the hockey game. "I found a stick!" he said. The other fish were happy.

Fin played hockey with his new friends. They swam and played all day. Fin was very happy. He loved to swim and play hockey with his friends.
Once upon a time, there was a kind old man. He lived in a small house with an attic. The man loved to number his toys. He had many toys in the attic.

One day, the kind man went to the attic to play with his toys. He started to number them. One toy car, two toy dolls, three toy bears, and more. He was very happy.

Then, a little bird flew into the attic. The bird was lost and scared. The kind man saw the bird and wanted to help. He gave the bird some food and a warm place to rest. The bird was happy and thanked the man. They became good friends and played with the toys together. The kind man and the little bird were very happy in the attic.
Once upon a time, there was a big, strong dog named Max. Max was very reliable. He always helped his friends when they needed him. One day, Max and his friend, a small, fluffy cat named Bella, found a big red ball in the park.

Max and Bella both wanted to play with the ball. Max wanted to play fetch, but Bella wanted to roll it around. They could not agree on what to do with the ball. They started to disagree and argue. As a result, they both became very sad.

Then, Max had an idea. He said, "Let's take turns playing with the ball. First, we can play fetch, and then we can roll it around." Bella agreed, and they both played happily with the ball. The moral of the story is that when we share and take turns, everyone can be happy.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tom. Tom had a big, deep pool in his backyard. He liked to swim in it every day. One day, Tom saw a small leak in his pool. He was sad because the water was coming out.

Tom went to his mom and said, "Mom, there is a leak in the pool. The water is coming out." His mom told him, "Don't worry, Tom. I will help you fix it."

Tom and his mom went to the pool. They saw a big rock near the leak. Tom's mom said, "We need to pull the rock away from the leak." Tom and his mom pulled and pulled. The rock moved away from the leak.

Tom's mom put a patch on the leak. The water stopped coming out. Tom was happy. He said, "Thank you, Mom, for fixing the leak." Now, Tom could swim in his deep pool again.
One day, a little boy named Tim found a toy gun in his room. He thought it was fun to play with, but he did not know that it was a dangerous toy. Tim decided to show his friend, Sam, the toy gun.

Tim went to Sam's house and said, "Look, I found a fun toy gun!" Sam looked at it and said, "That looks dangerous. We should not play with it."

Tim and Sam decided to play with other toys instead. They played with cars, balls, and dolls. They had so much fun that they forgot all about the toy gun. When it was time for Tim to go home, he left the toy gun at Sam's house.

The next morning, Sam's mom saw the toy gun and knew it was dangerous. She took it away and told the boys, "This is not a safe toy. You should not play with it." Tim and Sam promised not to play with dangerous toys again. They were happy to wake up and play with safe toys every day.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Mark. Mark was very restless. He liked to jump, run, and play all day.

One day, Mark went to the store with his mom. Mark saw a toy he wanted. It was a big, red ball. He asked his mom, "Can I have the ball, please?"

His mom said, "Yes, but you must pay for it." Mark found some coins in his pocket. He gave the coins to the store man. The store man smiled and said, "Thank you for paying!"

Mark was happy to have his new ball. He played with it all day. After playing, Mark was not restless anymore. He was tired but happy.
One day, a boy named Tim went to a big building with his mom. They needed to go up to see the doctor. Tim saw a big box with a door. It was an elevator. They needed to use it to go up.

Inside the elevator, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue had a long, flexible toy snake. Tim said, "Hi! Can I play with your snake?" Sue said, "Yes, you can play with it. But we must share and be nice."

As they went up, the elevator stopped and the door opened. A man came in. He was carrying a big cake. Tim and Sue looked at the cake and knew they should not touch it. The man said, "Thank you for not touching my cake. It is for a party."

When they got to the doctor's office, Tim and Sue said goodbye. Tim learned that it was good to share and be nice. He also learned not to touch things that did not belong to him. He was happy to make a new friend and learn important lessons.
One day, a sad squash was in the garden. It was sad because it was very small. The other vegetables were big and strong. The sad squash wanted to be big and strong too. It would often complain, "I am too small! I want to be big like the others!"

One day, a little girl came to the garden. She saw the sad squash and asked, "Why are you sad, little squash?" The squash said, "I am too small! I want to be big like the others!" The little girl smiled and said, "Don't worry, little squash. You will grow big and strong soon. You just need some love and care."

The little girl took care of the sad squash every day. She gave it water and made sure it got sun. Soon, the squash started to grow bigger and stronger. It was very happy. The other vegetables in the garden were happy too. They all learned that with love and care, everyone can grow big and strong.

The moral of the story is to be patient and give love and care to those who need it. With time, they will grow big and strong.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a pencil that he loved very much. One day, Tim and his mom went to the park to play.

At the park, Tim saw a big tree with high branches. He wanted to see how high his pencil could go. So, he threw his pencil up into the tree. The pencil got stuck in the branches.

Tim was sad. He didn't know how to get his pencil back. Then, a nice bird saw Tim and the pencil. The bird flew up and took the pencil from the tree. The bird brought the pencil back to Tim. Tim was very happy and said thank you to the bird. Tim and his mom went home, and Tim never threw his pencil again.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to eat spaghetti. One day, his mom made him a big plate of mild spaghetti. It was not too hot, not too cold, just right for Tim.

"Mom, I love this spaghetti!" said Tim. "It is so yummy and not hot at all!" His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Tim. But remember, you must sleep well tonight, so you can play with your friends tomorrow."

That night, Tim went to bed and had a good sleep. The next day, he was full of energy and played with his friends all day long. They had so much fun!

The moral of the story is: Always listen to your mom and have a good sleep, so you can be happy and play with your friends.
Once upon a time, there was a big tree with a big trunk. The tree had many branches and leaves. One day, a little girl named Sally went to the park. She saw the tree and wanted to climb it. 

Sally said, "I want to climb that tree!" She started to climb the tree by leaning on the trunk. But she couldn't climb very high. A squirrel saw her and came to help. The squirrel said, "I can help you climb the tree!"

The squirrel showed Sally how to lean on the trunk and climb higher. Sally was happy and said, "Thank you, squirrel!" They climbed the tree together and found a big, expensive-looking box. Sally opened the box and found many colorful toys inside. 

Sally and the squirrel played with the toys all day. They had so much fun. Then, they climbed down the tree and went back to their homes. Sally will always remember the day she leaned on the trunk and found the expensive toys with her new squirrel friend.
Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was a restless girl who always wanted to play and run around. One day, she saw a tiny shelter made of sticks and leaves near her house. Inside the shelter, there was a small bird with a broken wing.

"Hello, little bird," said Lily. "Why are you in this shelter?" The little bird replied, "I have a broken wing and I can't fly. I need to rest here until I get better." Lily felt sad for the little bird and wanted to help it.

Every day, Lily brought food and water to the little bird in the shelter. She took care of it with love and patience. Slowly, the bird's broken wing started to heal. One day, the bird was able to fly again. "Thank you, Lily," said the bird. "You helped me get better with your kindness."

The moral of the story is that patience and love can heal even the most broken things.
One day, a little girl named Lily found an open box. Inside the box, there was a video. Lily put the video in the TV and pressed play. On the screen, there was a funny clown. The clown was trying to balance on a big ball.

Lily laughed as the clown wobbled and almost fell. She wanted to try to balance too. She found a small ball in her room and tried to stand on it. It was hard, but she kept trying.

Lily's mom saw her and said, "Be careful, Lily!" Lily smiled and showed her mom the video. They both laughed at the funny clown. Lily kept practicing her balance, and soon, she could stand on the ball for a little bit. She was so happy and proud of herself.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She was fearful of the big tree in her backyard. One day, her mom told her that the tree had yummy apples.

Mia wanted to eat an apple. She was still scared, but she took a deep breath and went to the tree. She saw a big, red apple up high. Mia jumped and grabbed the apple.

Mia held the apple and started to rub it on her shirt. It became shiny and clean. She took a big bite and smiled. The apple was very good. Mia was not scared of the tree anymore.
Once upon a time, there was a big amazing bridge. The bridge was over a deep blue river. Many animals lived near the bridge and loved to play there.

One sunny day, a happy frog named Tim hopped to the bridge. Tim wanted to dive into the river. He saw his friend, a little yellow duck named Daisy, swimming in the water.

Tim jumped off the bridge and made a big splash. Daisy and Tim swam and played in the water all day. They had lots of fun under the amazing bridge. The end.
One day, a little girl named Lucy went to play outside. She saw a pretty, quiet bird sitting on a tree. The bird had a crack in its wing. Lucy wanted to help the bird, so she went to her mom.

"Mom, can I help the bird with a crack in its wing?" Lucy asked. Her mom said, "Yes, but be gentle. Squeeze this soft cloth on the wing."

Lucy went back to the bird with the cloth. She was very careful and slowly squeezed the cloth on the bird's wing. The bird seemed to feel better.

But then, a big, mean cat saw the bird and wanted to catch it. Lucy knew she had to protect the bird. She stood in front of the bird and said, "No, cat! You can't hurt my friend!"

The cat went away, and the bird was safe. Lucy was happy that she could help the bird and make a new friend.
Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a little mushroom. The mushroom was not like the other mushrooms. It was spicy. One day, a big ant came to the mushroom. The ant wanted to carry the mushroom to his home.

The big ant tried to carry the spicy mushroom, but it was too big. So, he called his ant friends to help him. The ants worked together to carry the spicy mushroom. They were very happy.

When they got to their home, the ants shared the spicy mushroom with all their friends. They all ate the mushroom and it made them feel warm and happy. The spicy mushroom was the best thing they ever had. The ants thanked the big ant for finding the spicy mushroom and they all lived happily ever after.
Once upon a time, in a small house with a big porch, there lived a little boy named Tim and his dog, Max. They loved to play hide and seek together. One day, Tim had a great idea to play a game.

"Max, let's play hide and seek!" said Tim. Max wagged his tail and barked, excited to play. Tim started to count while Max ran off to find a hidden spot.

Tim counted to ten and then yelled, "Ready or not, here I come!" He looked all around the house and the yard, but he could not find Max. Finally, Tim saw Max's tail sticking out from under the porch. "I found you!" Tim laughed.

Max came out from under the porch, wagging his tail. "Good job, Tim!" said Max. "Let's play again!" Tim shook his head and said, "No, Max. I want to quit now. Let's play another game." Max barked happily, ready for a new game with his best friend.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to mix colors to make new ones. One day, she found a big box of paint. She was very happy.

Sue wanted to make a pretty sweater for her mom. She took red paint and blue paint and mixed them together. The mix turned into a pretty purple color. Sue painted the purple on the sweater. It looked very nice.

When Sue's mom saw the sweater, she was very happy. She put it on and went outside. The sky was clear and blue. They played in the park all day. Sue and her mom had a great time.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to enjoy playing with his toys all day. One day, Tim found a shiny gold rock in his backyard. He was very happy and showed it to his friend, Sam.

"Wow, Tim! That gold rock is so pretty!" said Sam. But Sam felt frustrated because he did not have a gold rock too. So, Tim and Sam looked for more gold rocks together. They dug and dug, but they could not find any more gold rocks.

At last, they went to Tim's mom and told her about their problem. Tim's mom said, "Boys, sharing is caring. If you share your gold rock with each other, you both can be happy and enjoy it." Tim and Sam learned that sharing is good. They played with the gold rock together and were both very happy.
One day, a little boy named Tim found a flag. It was a big, pretty flag with many colors. Tim wanted to carry the flag to show his friends.

On his way, Tim saw a small, frightened dog. The dog was scared of the big flag. Tim wanted to help the dog feel better. He put the flag down and went close to the dog.

Tim talked to the dog in a soft voice. The dog stopped being frightened and became Tim's friend. They played together and had fun. Then, Tim and his new dog friend carried the flag to show his friends. They all laughed and played together.
Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a soft deer named Dee. Dee had many friends, like the birds, the rabbits, and the squirrels. They played together every day and had lots of fun.

One day, while they were playing, Dee found a baby bird on the ground. The baby bird was crying. Dee asked, "Why are you crying, little bird?" The baby bird said, "I fell from my nest, and I can't fly back up."

Dee wanted to help the baby bird. So, she asked her friends to help her raise the baby bird back to its nest. The rabbits and squirrels found a long stick. They put the stick next to the tree, and Dee used her soft body to push the baby bird up the stick.

Finally, the baby bird was back in its nest. The baby bird thanked Dee and her friends. They all felt very happy and continued to play together. From that day on, they were even better friends than before.
Lily liked to look at things with her microscope. She had a big microscope that her dad gave her for her birthday. She could see tiny bugs and hairs and dots on things. She felt happy and curious when she used her microscope.

One day, she wanted to show her friend Tom her microscope. She invited him to her house after school. She said, "Tom, do you want to see my microscope? It is very fun and cool."

Tom said, "Yes, I want to see it. What is a microscope?"

Lily said, "A microscope is a thing that makes small things look big. You can see things that you cannot see with your eyes. Come, I will show you."

They went to Lily's room, where she had her microscope on her desk. She put a leaf under the microscope and turned it on. She said, "Look, Tom, this is a leaf. It has green parts and brown parts and veins. Can you see them?"

Tom looked through the microscope and saw the leaf. He said, "Wow, Lily, this is amazing. The leaf looks like a map. I can see the veins and the colors. It is very pretty."

Lily said, "Yes, it is. Do you want to see something else?"

Tom said, "Yes, please. What else can we see?"

Lily said, "We can see anything we want. We can see a hair, or a bug, or a crumb, or a flower. We can see how they are different and how they are normal. Do you have something you want to see?"

Tom thought for a moment. He said, "Can we see your nose?"

Lily laughed. She said, "My nose? Why do you want to see my nose?"

Tom said, "Because I like your nose. It is cute and normal. I want to see it bigger."

Lily smiled. She said, "Okay, Tom, you can see my nose. But you have to be careful. Don't touch the microscope or it will move. And don't laugh or it will shake. Just look and enjoy."

She moved her face close to the microscope and let Tom see her nose. He saw her skin and her pores and her freckles. He said, "Lily, your nose is beautiful. It is normal and special. I like it very much."

Lily felt happy and shy. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are very nice. I like you too."

They looked at each other and smiled. They felt normal and happy. They liked to look at things with their microscope. They liked to look at each other too.
Sara liked to create things with her crayons and paper. She made pictures of flowers, animals, and her family. She always gave her pictures to her mother, who smiled and hugged her. Sara loved her mother very much.

One day, Sara came home from school and saw her mother lying on the couch. She looked very pale and still. Sara ran to her and called her name, but her mother did not answer. Sara felt scared and sad. She did not know what was wrong with her mother.

Sara's father came home and saw them. He cried and hugged Sara. He told her that her mother was very sick and that she was dead. He said that dead meant that her mother could not breathe, talk, or move anymore. He said that her mother loved Sara and that she was in a better place now.

Sara did not understand what dead meant. She did not want her mother to be dead. She wanted her mother to smile and hug her again. She missed her mother very much. She felt angry and lonely.

Sara did not want to create anything anymore. She did not want to use her crayons and paper. She threw them away and hid in her room. She did not want to talk to anyone. She did not want to go to school. She did not want to do anything. She just wanted her mother back.
Lily and Max were eager to play outside. They saw their dad in the backyard, making food on the grill. They ran to him and asked if they could help.

"Sure, you can help me set the table," dad said. "But be careful, the grill is very hot. Don't touch it or you will get hurt."

Lily and Max nodded and went to get the plates and cups. They put them on the table and then looked at the grill. They saw the food sizzling and smelling good. They wanted to taste it.

Max had an idea. He urged Lily to follow him. He said they could sneak a bite when dad was not looking. Lily was not sure. She remembered dad's warning. But she was also hungry and curious.

They crept closer to the grill. Max reached for a piece of chicken. But he was too fast and clumsy. He knocked over a bottle of sauce. The sauce spilled on the grill and made a big flame. Dad heard the noise and turned around. He saw Max and Lily near the grill. He was angry and scared.

"Max! Lily! What are you doing?" he shouted. "Get away from the grill! You could have burned yourselves!"

He grabbed them and pulled them away. He checked them for injuries. They were fine, but they felt bad. They said they were sorry. They knew they had been naughty and foolish.

Dad hugged them and said he was glad they were okay. He said he understood they were eager to eat, but they had to wait and be patient. He said he would finish the food soon and they could all enjoy it together. He said he loved them.

Lily and Max said they loved him too. They said they would never touch the grill again. They learned their lesson. They helped dad clean up the mess and then waited for the food. They smelled it and smiled. It looked yummy. They were eager to eat, but they were also happy to be safe.
Lily loved to paint. She had many colors and brushes and papers. She liked to paint the land, the sky, the trees, the flowers, and the animals. She was gifted at painting. She could make her paintings look like real things.

One day, she wanted to paint a big land with mountains and rivers and forests. She asked her mom for a big paper. Her mom gave her a big paper and said, "You can paint on this, but be careful. This is the paper I use for my work. Don't make a mess."

Lily said, "Thank you, mom. I will be careful." She took the paper and the colors and the brushes and went to her room. She started to paint the land. She used blue for the sky, green for the trees, brown for the mountains, and yellow for the sun. She was happy with her painting.

But then, she wanted to add some water to the rivers. She took a cup of water and a brush and dipped the brush in the water. She tried to paint the water on the paper, but the water made the paper wet and the colors run. The paper started to tear and the painting was ruined.

Lily was sad and scared. She had made a mess and she had wasted her mom's paper. She didn't know what to do. She heard her mom coming to her room. She hid under the bed.

Her mom opened the door and saw the mess. She saw the torn paper and the runny colors. She was angry and disappointed. She said, "Lily, what have you done? You have ruined my paper and your painting. You were not careful. You were careless. You have to clean this up and say sorry."

Lily came out from under the bed. She had tears in her eyes. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to paint a big land. I was gifted at painting. But I made a mistake. I used water and the paper got wet and the colors run. I didn't mean to ruin your paper and your work. Please don't be mad at me."

Her mom looked at her and saw that she was sorry. She felt sorry for her too. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you didn't mean to do it. But you have to be more careful next time. Painting is a good thing, but you have to use the right materials and tools. And you have to respect other people's things. Here, let me help you clean this up. And then, I will give you a new paper and some watercolors. You can paint a new land with them. They are better for painting with water. And you are still gifted at painting. I love your paintings. They make me happy."

Lily smiled and hugged her mom. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love painting. I will be more careful next time. And I will paint a new land for you. A beautiful land."
Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they had a big lunch of pasta and cheese. Their mom gave them each a plate with a lot of food. She said, "Eat well, my loves. You need to grow strong and healthy."

Lily and Ben started to eat, but soon they got bored. They wanted to go outside and play with their toys. Lily said, "Ben, let's leave our plates and go. Mom won't notice." Ben said, "No, Lily. We have to finish our food. Mom said so. It is not nice to waste food."

Lily did not listen to Ben. She put her plate on the table and ran outside. Ben remained at the table and ate his food. He liked the pasta and cheese. He felt full and happy.

After a while, mom came to the table. She saw Ben's empty plate and smiled. She said, "Good job, Ben. You ate all your food. You are a good boy. You can go and play now." She gave him a hug and a kiss.

Then she saw Lily's plate. It was still full of food. She frowned. She said, "Where is Lily? Why did she not eat her food? She is a naughty girl. She wasted food and disobeyed me." She went outside and called Lily.

Lily heard mom's voice and felt scared. She knew she did something wrong. She ran to mom and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not eat my food. I wanted to play." Mom said, "Lily, you have to eat your food. It is good for you. And you have to listen to me. I know what is best for you. You have to be like Ben. He is a good boy. He ate his food and remained at the table."

Lily felt ashamed. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I will eat my food now. And I will be like Ben. He is a good boy. He is my brother. I love him." Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. But you have to learn from your mistake. Come, let's go inside and eat your food. Then you can play with Ben."

Lily and Ben ate their food and played together. They had a lot of fun. They learned that they have to eat their food and listen to their mom. They also learned that they have to be kind and respectful to each other. They were happy twins.
Ben and Lily were playing with paper. They cut and folded and glued the paper to make animals and hats and boats. They had a lot of fun with their paper.

But then they heard their mom call from downstairs. "Ben and Lily, hurry up! It's time to go to the park!" Mom said.

Ben and Lily loved the park. They wanted to go on the swings and the slide and the sandbox. They wanted to see their friends and play games. They did not want to miss the park.

They quickly put their paper in a big bag and ran to the stairs. They wanted to be fast and not make mom wait. But as they ran, they did not see the paper that fell out of the bag. It was a paper boat that Lily had made. It landed on the floor near the stairs.

Ben and Lily did not see the paper boat. They ran down the stairs and to the door. They grabbed their coats and shoes and followed mom to the car. They were happy and excited to go to the park.

But when they got to the car, they saw something that made them sad. It was their dad. He was holding the paper boat. He looked angry and sad. He had stepped on the paper boat and slipped on the stairs. He had hurt his leg and his arm. He had to go to the hospital and not to the park.

"Ben and Lily, what is this?" Dad asked, showing them the paper boat. "Why did you leave this on the floor? You know you have to clean up your paper after you play. You could have hurt someone. You hurt me."

Ben and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They did not mean to hurt dad. They did not mean to leave the paper boat on the floor. They were in a hurry to go to the park. They forgot to check their bag.

They hugged dad and said they were sorry. They said they loved him and hoped he would get better soon. They said they would be more careful with their paper next time.

Dad hugged them back and said he loved them too. He said he was not too hurt and he would be fine. He said he was proud of their paper creations and he liked the paper boat. He said he would go to the park with them another day.

Mom took dad to the hospital and Ben and Lily stayed with grandma. They did not go to the park that day. They played with their paper and made a new paper boat for dad. They learned to be more careful and not to hurry too much. They learned that paper can be fun and dangerous.
Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They want to see what is inside.

"Can we open it?" Tom asks Mia.

"I don't know. Mom and Dad may not permit us," Mia says.

"Let's ask them. Maybe they will say yes," Tom says.

They run to the kitchen, where Mom and Dad are making lunch. They hold the box and show it to them.

"Mom, Dad, can we open this box? We found it in the garage," Tom says.

"What is in the box?" Mom asks.

"We don't know. We want to see," Mia says.

Mom and Dad look at the box. They see a label that says "Fragile. Handle with care."

"Sorry, kids, you can't open this box. It has something very delicate and special inside. It is a gift for Grandma. She will come to visit us next week. We don't want to break it," Dad says.

"Please, can we just peek?" Tom begs.

"No, you can't. It is a surprise. You have to wait until Grandma comes. Now, put the box back in the garage and come to eat lunch," Mom says.

Tom and Mia are sad. They want to see the gift. They carry the box back to the garage. But Tom has an idea.

"Look, there is a small hole in the box. Maybe we can see something through it," he says.

He puts his eye to the hole and tries to look inside. He sees something shiny and round.

"Wow, it is a big clock. It has numbers and hands and a bird," he says.

"Really? Let me see," Mia says.

She pushes Tom away and puts her eye to the hole. She sees the clock too. She thinks it is pretty.

"Can I touch it?" she asks.

"No, you can't. It is fragile. You may break it," Tom says.

But Mia does not listen. She puts her thumb through the hole and tries to touch the clock. She feels something hard and sharp.

"Ow, ow, ow!" she cries.

She pulls her thumb out of the hole. It is bleeding. She has cut it on the broken glass of the clock.

"Look what you did! You broke the clock! Mom and Dad will be angry!" Tom says.

He sees the blood and the glass. He is scared.

"Let's go to Mom and Dad. They will help you. They will not be angry if we tell them the truth," he says.

He takes Mia's hand and runs to the kitchen. They show Mom and Dad what happened. Mom and Dad are shocked and worried.

"Oh, Mia, are you okay? Let me see your thumb. You need a band-aid," Mom says.

She cleans and wraps Mia's thumb. She gives her a hug and a kiss.

"Tom, what happened? How did you break the clock?" Dad asks.

Tom tells Dad everything. He says he is sorry. He says he was curious.

Dad sighs and shakes his head.

"Tom, Mia, you should have listened to us. We told you not to open the box. We told you it was a gift for Grandma. We told you it was fragile. You did not permit us. You disobeyed us. You broke the clock. You hurt Mia. You made a mess. You were not careful. You were not respectful. You were not honest," he says.

He is not happy. He is disappointed.

"Mom, Dad, we are sorry. We did not mean to break the clock. We did not mean to hurt Mia. We did not mean to make a mess. We were curious. We wanted to see the gift. We made a mistake. We will not do it again. We will be careful. We will be respectful. We will be honest," Tom and Mia say.

They are not happy. They are ashamed.

Mom and Dad look at Tom and Mia. They see their sad faces and their sorry eyes. They love them very much.

"We know you are sorry. We know you did not mean to do it. We know you were curious. We know you made a mistake. We know you will not do it again. We know you will be careful. We know you will be respectful. We know you will be honest. We forgive you. We love you," they say.

They give them a hug and a kiss.

"Thank you, Mom and Dad. We love you too," Tom and Mia say.

They smile and hug them back.

They learn a lesson. They learn to listen to Mom and Dad. They learn to permit them. They learn to be careful with things. They learn to be respectful of gifts. They learn to be
Lily and Max were twins. They liked to play with their toys in the morning. But one morning, Lily saw a purple ball in Max's room. She wanted to play with it.

"Max, can I have your purple ball?" Lily asked.

"No, it is mine. Go away," Max said. He ignored Lily and played with his cars.

Lily was sad. She went to her room and cried. She did not have a purple ball. She only had a yellow ball and a green ball.

Mom heard Lily cry. She came to her room and hugged her.

"Why are you crying, Lily?" Mom asked.

"Max has a purple ball and he won't share. He ignored me," Lily said.

Mom smiled. She had an idea.

"Come with me, Lily. I have a surprise for you," Mom said.

She took Lily to the kitchen. There was a big cake on the table. It was purple and had sprinkles on it.

"Happy birthday, Lily and Max!" Mom said. "This is your birthday cake. You can have the first slice, Lily. And you can share it with Max if you want."

Lily was happy. She forgot about the purple ball. She hugged Mom and said thank you.

She took a slice of cake and went to Max's room.

"Max, look what Mom made for us. It is our birthday cake. It is purple and yummy. Do you want some?" Lily asked.

Max looked at the cake. He was surprised. He forgot it was their birthday.

He smiled and said sorry to Lily.

"Sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. You can have my purple ball. And yes, I want some cake. Thank you, Lily," Max said.

Lily and Max hugged and shared the cake. They were happy. They played with the purple ball and the cars. Mom was happy too. She loved her twins.
Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big truck with many colors and stickers. They want to see it closer.

"Mom, can we go to the truck?" Anna asks.

"Sorry, sweetie, we can't. The truck is on the other side of the road. There is too much traffic. It is not safe to cross," Mom says.

"But we want to see the truck!" Ben says.

"I know, honey, but you have to listen to Mom. Maybe the truck will come back another day," Dad says.

Anna and Ben are sad. They look at the truck and wish they could touch it. They see the driver of the truck. He is friendly. He smiles and waves at them. He sees that they like his truck.

He stops the truck and gets out. He walks to the park and says hello to Anna and Ben and their parents.

"Hi, kids. I see you like my truck. Do you want to see it closer?" he says.

"Yes, please!" Anna and Ben say.

"Okay, but you have to hold my hand and be careful. There is a lot of traffic. We have to wait for the green light and look both ways," he says.

He holds their hands and walks with them to the truck. He shows them the stickers and the colors and the horn. He lets them sit in the driver's seat and reach for the steering wheel. He tells them stories about his truck and his travels. Anna and Ben are happy. They thank him for his kindness.

"Thank you for showing us your truck. It is very cool," Anna says.

"Thank you for being friendly and nice," Ben says.

"You're welcome, kids. I'm glad you like my truck. But remember, never cross the road without an adult. Traffic can be dangerous. You have to be safe and smart," he says.

He walks them back to the park and says goodbye. He gets in his truck and drives away. He honks his horn and waves at them. Anna and Ben wave back. They hug their mom and dad.

"We learned something today," Anna says.

"What did you learn?" Mom asks.

"We learned that traffic is not safe and we have to listen to you. And we learned that some people are friendly and kind and they can make us happy," Ben says.

Mom and Dad smile and kiss them.

"That's right, sweeties. You learned a very important lesson. We are proud of you," Dad says.

They play in the park some more and have a fun day. They hope to see the friendly truck driver again.
One day, Lily and Ben were playing outside 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.

"Look, our snowman is so happy!" Lily said.

"Yes, he is. He likes the cold and the snow," Ben said.

But then, a big cloud came and covered the sun. The wind started to blow hard. The snowman felt very cold and scared.

"Brrr, I'm freezing!" the snowman said. "I wish I had some heat to warm me up."

He saw Lily and Ben's coats and gloves on the ground. They had taken them off to play. The snowman was very selfish. He did not think about Lily and Ben. He only thought about himself.

He reached out his stick arms and grabbed their coats and gloves. He put them on and wrapped them around him.

"Ah, that's better. Now I have some heat," the snowman said.

But Lily and Ben saw what he did. They ran to him and tried to get their coats and gloves back.

"Hey, that's not fair! Those are ours!" Lily said.

"Give them back, you mean snowman!" Ben said.

But the snowman did not listen. He held on to their coats and gloves tightly. He did not care if Lily and Ben were cold and sad.

"Go away, you little pests! These are mine now!" the snowman said.

But then, something happened. The sun came out from behind the cloud. It shone brightly and warmly. The snow started to melt. The snowman felt his nose, his eyes, his arms, and his body getting smaller and smaller.

"Oh no, what's happening to me?" the snowman said.

He realized he had made a big mistake. He had been too selfish and greedy. He had taken Lily and Ben's coats and gloves, but he had lost his own snow and ice.

He tried to say he was sorry, but it was too late. He melted away into a puddle of water, leaving only the hat and the scarf behind.

Lily and Ben picked up their coats and gloves. They were wet and dirty, but they were happy to have them back. They put them on and hugged each other.

"That was a bad snowman. He was very selfish," Lily said.

"Yes, he was. He did not share or care. He got what he deserved," Ben said.

They decided to make a new snowman, a nice one, who would be their friend. They used the hat and the scarf, and gave him a new nose and eyes. They also gave him a smile and a hug.

"Hello, new snowman. We are Lily and Ben. We will play with you and keep you company," they said.

The new snowman was very happy. He liked Lily and Ben. He was not selfish. He was grateful for the cold and the snow, and for the heat of their friendship.
Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. They had a big plan for today. They wanted to go to the sea and build a sand castle. They packed their buckets, shovels and hats and asked their moms to take them to the beach.

When they got to the sea, they saw many waves and shells and birds. They ran to the sand and started to dig and pile. They made a big wall and a tower and a door. They were very happy with their castle.

But then, a big wave came and washed away their castle. Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They cried and shouted.

"Why did the sea do that?" Lily asked.

"The sea is tough and strong. It does not care about our castle," Ben said.

"Can we make another one?" Lily asked.

"Maybe, but we have to be tough and strong too. We have to find a better spot and work harder," Ben said.

They wiped their tears and looked around. They saw a big rock near the water. They decided to build their castle behind the rock. They hoped the rock would protect their castle from the waves.

They worked hard and made a new castle. It was bigger and better than the first one. They decorated it with shells and seaweed. They were very proud of their castle.

They smiled and hugged each other. They had a good plan and they were tough and strong. They had fun at the sea.
Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play and swim in the pond near their house. One day, Ben fell and hurt his knee. It was red and sore and he cried.

"Ben, don't cry," Lily said. "I will help you heal. I have a band-aid and a kiss for you."

She put the band-aid on his knee and gave him a kiss. Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind and charming. You are my favorite friend."

They hugged and walked back to the pond. They saw a frog sitting on a lily pad. It was green and shiny and it croaked.

"Hello, frog," Lily said. "Do you want to swim with us?"

The frog nodded and jumped into the water. Lily and Ben followed him. They splashed and laughed and had fun. They forgot about Ben's knee and were happy. The frog was happy too. He had made new friends.
Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, the sun is mild and the sky is blue. Sara and Ben run and laugh on the grass.

"Look, a big hill!" Sara says. "Let's go up!"

"OK!" Ben says. "But I'm thirsty. Can you carry my water bottle?"

"Sure!" Sara says. She takes Ben's water bottle and puts it in her backpack. They hold hands and climb the hill.

They reach the top and see a beautiful view. They see the park, the trees, the flowers, and the pond. They also see a big slide.

"Wow!" Ben says. "A slide! Let's go down!"

"OK!" Sara says. "But be careful. It looks fast."

They run to the slide and wait for their turn. Sara goes first. She sits on the slide and slides down. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She smiles and shouts, "Whee!"

Ben goes next. He sits on the slide and slides down. He feels the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He smiles and shouts, "Whee!"

But then, he feels something wet in his backpack. He looks and sees his water bottle. It is open and leaking. The water is all over his clothes and his backpack.

"Oh no!" Ben says. "My water bottle! It's broken!"

He stops at the bottom of the slide and looks sad. He is wet and cold.

Sara sees him and runs to him. She takes off her backpack and opens it. She takes out her water bottle and gives it to Ben.

"Here, Ben," Sara says. "You can have my water bottle. I'm sorry yours is broken."

"Thank you, Sara," Ben says. "You are a good friend."

They hug and smile. They drink some water and feel better. They decide to play some more in the park. They are happy. They are friends.
Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pool. It has blue water and many toys.

"Let's go swim!" Lily says. She runs to the pool. She likes water.

"Wait!" Tom says. He is scared. He does not know how to swim. He stays on the grass.

Lily jumps in the pool. She splashes and laughs. She sees a duck. She swims to the duck. She says hello.

Tom watches Lily. He feels sad. He wants to swim too. But he is afraid. He thinks water is scary.

Lily sees Tom. She swims back to him. She says, "Tom, why don't you swim? It is fun!"

Tom says, "I don't know how to swim. I might sink. I might drown."

Lily says, "Don't worry. I can teach you. It is easy. You just have to kick and move your arms. Come on, I will help you."

Tom says, "Are you sure? Will you hold me?"

Lily says, "Yes, I will hold you. Trust me. You will like it."

Tom says, "Okay, I will try. But be careful."

Lily and Tom go in the pool. Lily holds Tom. She shows him how to swim. Tom kicks and moves his arms. He feels the water. He feels happy.

"Look, I am swimming!" Tom says. He smiles.

"Yes, you are!" Lily says. She claps. "You are a good swimmer!"

Lily and Tom swim together. They play with the toys. They chase the duck. They have fun.

They forget about the park. They forget about the grass. They forget about being scared. They only think about swimming.

They think swimming is not boring. They think swimming is the best.
Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a cat on the fence. The cat was black and white and had green eyes. The cat looked serious.

"Hello, cat!" Sara said. "Do you want to play with us?"

The cat did not answer. It just stared at Sara and Ben.

"Maybe the cat is shy," Ben said. "Or maybe it is hungry. Do you have some food for the cat, Sara?"

Sara nodded. She ran to the house and came back with a bowl of milk. She put the bowl on the ground near the fence.

"Here, cat," Sara said. "This is for you. We want to be your friends. You are welcome to our garden."

The cat looked at the bowl of milk. It jumped down from the fence and walked slowly to the bowl. It sniffed the milk and then licked it. It made a purring sound.

"Look, Ben," Sara said. "The cat likes the milk. And it likes us too. It is not serious anymore. It is happy."

Ben smiled. He and Sara sat on the grass and watched the cat drink the milk. They felt happy too. They had a new friend. The cat was welcome.
One day, a little girl named Anna went to the park with her mom. She liked to play on the swings and the slide, but she also liked to explore the grass and the flowers. She saw a big bush with many red berries on it. She wondered if they were tasty.

She walked to the bush and reached out her hand to pick a berry. But then she heard a loud noise from inside the bush. It sounded like a growl. She was scared and moved back quickly. She looked at the bush and saw two bright eyes and a furry nose. It was a fox!

The fox came out of the bush and looked at Anna. He was not angry, but curious. He had a red coat and a long tail. He was charming. He wagged his tail and sniffed the air. He saw the berries and licked his lips. He was hungry.

Anna was not scared anymore. She smiled and said, "Hello, Mr. Fox. Do you want some berries?" She picked a handful of berries and offered them to the fox. The fox nodded and came closer. He took the berries from Anna's hand and ate them. He made a happy sound and licked his mouth.

Anna and the fox became friends. They played together in the park. They chased each other, rolled on the grass, and shared more berries. Anna's mom watched them and smiled. She was glad that Anna found a charming friend in the bush.
Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a ball, a doll, a car and a dinosaur. Lily liked the ball and the doll. Ben liked the car and the dinosaur.

"Let's play catch with the ball!" Lily said. She threw the ball to Ben. Ben caught it and threw it back. They had fun.

"Let's play doctor with the doll!" Ben said. He took the doll and pretended to check her ears and nose. Lily took the car and pretended to drive it to the doctor. They had fun.

"Let's play roar with the dinosaur!" Lily said. She took the dinosaur and made a loud noise. Ben took the ball and pretended to throw it at the dinosaur. They had fun.

But then, something incredible happened. The dinosaur came to life! It moved its head and tail and opened its mouth. Lily and Ben were scared.

"Help! Help!" they shouted. They ran to the house and told their mom.

"Mom, the dinosaur is alive!" Lily said.

"Mom, the dinosaur is scary!" Ben said.

Mom looked out of the window and saw the dinosaur. She was surprised.

"Don't worry, kids. It's not a real dinosaur. It's a robot dinosaur. Your dad bought it for you as a surprise. He can control it with a remote. See?" Mom said. She pointed to dad, who was hiding behind a tree. He waved and smiled.

Lily and Ben looked at the dinosaur again. They saw that it had a button on its back. They realized that it was not a real dinosaur. They felt silly.

"Can we play with the robot dinosaur, mom?" Lily asked.

"Sure, but be careful. And don't throw anything at it. It might break." Mom said.

Lily and Ben nodded. They went back to the garden and played with the robot dinosaur. They had fun.
Anna and Ben were bored. It was a gloomy day and they could not go outside to play. They looked around the house for something fun to do, but they could not find anything. They only had some old toys, some books and a radio.

"Can we listen to the radio?" Ben asked Anna.

"OK, maybe there is a good song," Anna said. She turned on the radio and searched for a station. But all she heard was noise and talk. She did not like it.

"This is boring too," she said. She turned off the radio and sighed.

Ben had an idea. He picked up the radio and shook it. He heard something rattle inside.

"Hey, what's that?" he said. He opened the back of the radio and saw some wires and batteries.

"Wow, look at this!" he said. He pulled out a wire and touched it to a battery. He saw a spark and heard a pop.

"Ben, stop!" Anna shouted. "You are breaking the radio!"

But Ben did not listen. He pulled out more wires and touched them to different batteries. He made more sparks and pops. He thought it was fun.

Anna was scared. She saw smoke coming out of the radio. She smelled something burning.

"Ben, please, stop!" she cried. "You are making a fire!"

But Ben did not listen. He pulled out the last wire and touched it to the biggest battery. He made a big spark and a loud bang. The radio exploded.

Anna and Ben screamed. They dropped the radio and ran away. They saw flames and smoke in the room. They smelled something bad.

"Help! Help!" they shouted. "Fire! Fire!"

Their mom and dad heard them and came running. They saw the fire and grabbed a bucket of water. They threw the water on the fire and put it out. They saw the broken radio and the burned wires.

"What happened here?" their mom asked.

Anna and Ben were quiet. They were ashamed. They knew they did something wrong.

"We were bored," Anna said.

"We wanted to have fun," Ben said.

"We played with the radio," they said together.

Their mom and dad were angry and sad. They hugged Anna and Ben and made sure they were not hurt.

"You should never play with the radio," their mom said. "It is dangerous. You could have hurt yourself or the house."

"You should never break things that are not yours," their dad said. "It is wasteful and disrespectful. The radio was a gift from your grandma."

Anna and Ben felt sorry. They realized their mistake.

"We are sorry, mom and dad," they said. "We were silly and curious. We did not mean to cause trouble."

They apologized to their mom and dad. They promised to be more careful and respectful. They helped to clean up the mess.

Their mom and dad forgave them. They understood that Anna and Ben were still learning. They loved them very much.

They decided to do something fun together. They turned on the TV and watched a funny show. They laughed and clapped. They forgot about the gloomy day and the broken radio. They were happy.

The moral of the story is: Do not play with things that are not toys. Do not break things that are not yours. Listen to your parents and be safe. Have fun with your family and be grateful.
Tommy loves to read books about animals. He has many books with pictures and words that he can read by himself. His favorite book is about a panda who lives in a big forest. The panda is very clumsy and always falls down or bumps into things.

One day, Tommy decides to read his panda book to his teddy bear. He sits on his bed and opens the book. He points to the pictures and says the words out loud. "This is a panda. He is black and white. He likes to eat bamboo. He is very clumsy."

As he reads, he hears a noise outside his window. He looks up and sees a real panda climbing on a tree. The panda looks at Tommy and waves. Tommy is very surprised and happy. He waves back and says, "Hello, panda! Do you want to hear my story?"

The panda nods and jumps down from the tree. He comes to Tommy's window and sits on the sill. Tommy shows him his book and reads to him. The panda listens and smiles. He likes the story and thinks the clumsy panda is funny.

They read and laugh together until it is time for dinner. Tommy says, "Thank you, panda, for being my friend. You can come back anytime." The panda says, "Thank you, Tommy, for reading to me. You are a good reader. I will come back soon." They hug and say goodbye. Tommy closes his window and goes to eat. He is very happy. He has a new friend who loves to read.
Tim and Lily went to see a big game with their dad. They liked to watch the players run and kick the ball. They were in a huge place with many seats and a green field. Dad said it was a stadium. He said people played games there for a long time. He said it was ancient.

Tim and Lily wanted to eat something. They saw a man with a cart. He had hot dogs and popcorn and drinks. He was serving the people in the seats. Tim and Lily asked dad if they could have some. Dad said yes and gave the man some money. The man gave them hot dogs and popcorn and drinks. They said thank you and smiled.

They ate their food and watched the game. They cheered for their team. They saw their team score a goal. They clapped and shouted. They were happy. They liked the stadium. They liked the game. They liked the man who served them. They had a fun day.
Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train set that had a cord to make it go. They would spend hours making the train go around the tracks and making noises.

One day, a man came to their house and asked their mom if she wanted to sell some things. He said he would pay a lot of money for things he liked. Mom said yes and showed him some old clothes and books. The man looked at them and said they were not expensive enough. He wanted something more.

Then he saw the train set in the twins' room. He smiled and said, "What about this? This is a very expensive toy. I will give you a lot of money for it." Mom looked at the train set and thought it was a good deal. She said, "OK, you can have it. But you have to ask the twins first. It is their toy."

The man went to the twins and said, "Hello, little ones. I like your train set very much. Can I buy it from you? I will give you a lot of money for it. You can buy new toys with it." Tom and Lily looked at the man and then at their train set. They loved their train set and did not want to sell it. They said, "No, thank you. We do not want to sell our train set. It is our favorite toy. We have fun with it. Money is not fun."

The man was angry and said, "But this is a very expensive toy. You are silly to keep it. You can have more toys with the money. Don't you want more toys?" Tom and Lily shook their heads and said, "No, we do not want more toys. We have enough toys. We want our train set. It makes us happy. You are silly to want it. You cannot play with it. You only want money."

The man left in a huff and said, "Fine, keep your train set. You are missing a great opportunity. You will regret it." Mom was surprised and said, "I'm sorry, I thought you would like to sell your train set. It is a very expensive toy. You could have had a lot of money for it." Tom and Lily hugged their mom and said, "We love you, mom. We do not need a lot of money. We have you and our train set. That is enough for us. Money cannot buy happiness."

The moral of the story is: Money cannot buy happiness. It is better to value what you have and enjoy it than to sell it for something you do not need or want. Happiness comes from love and fun, not from money and things.
Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the farm. They loved to see the animals and the plants. One day, they saw a big field of corn. They were curious about the corn. They wanted to touch it and smell it.

"Let's go to the corn field," Sara said.

"OK, but we have to be careful," Ben said. "Mom and Dad told us not to go too far."

They ran to the corn field and entered it. They felt the green leaves and the yellow ears. They smelled the sweet corn. They heard the wind and the birds. They were happy.

They forgot about Mom and Dad. They forgot about the time. They forgot about the way back. They went deeper and deeper into the corn field. They got lost.

"Where are we?" Sara asked.

"I don't know," Ben said. "I can't see the house or the barn."

They were scared. They started to cry. They called for Mom and Dad. But no one heard them.

They hugged each other and hoped someone would find them. They wished they had not been so curious. They wished they had not forgotten.
Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They saw a big spider on a web. It had eight legs and many eyes.

"Wow, look at the spider!" Tom said. "It is so big and scary!"

"I like the spider," Lily said. "It is not scary. It is pretty and makes a nice web."

Tom wanted to touch the spider. He reached out his hand. The spider moved fast and bit him. Tom cried out loud. It hurt a lot.

"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom said. "The spider bit me! It is mean and bad!"

Lily ran to get the scissors. She wanted to help Tom. She cut the web with the scissors. The spider fell to the ground. It was heavy and hard.

"Go away, spider!" Lily said. "You are not nice. You hurt my brother!"

She picked up the spider with the scissors and threw it over the fence. Then she hugged Tom and kissed his hand.

"It is okay, Tom," Lily said. "The spider is gone. You are brave and strong."

Tom stopped crying. He smiled at Lily. He was glad she was his sister.

They went inside to show their mom. She put a band-aid on Tom's hand. She gave them cookies and milk. They told her about the spider and the scissors.

"You did a good job, Lily," Mom said. "You were kind and smart. But next time, be careful with the scissors. They are sharp and can cut you too."

Lily nodded. She understood. She was happy to help Tom. She loved him very much.
Lily and Ben were playing in the attic. They liked to find old things and make up stories about them. Lily saw a big box with a picture of a bulb on it. She opened the box and found many bulbs inside. Some were big, some were small, some were round, some were long.

"Look, Ben, bulbs!" Lily said. "Let's see if they work."

She took a bulb and tried to fit it into a lamp that was on a table. But the bulb was too big and did not fit. She tried another bulb, but it was too small and fell out. She tried another bulb, but it was the wrong shape and did not go in.

"None of these bulbs work, Lily," Ben said. "They are all wrong."

Lily did not give up. She kept trying different bulbs, hoping to find one that would make the lamp light up. She was curious and wanted to see what the bulbs could do.

She reached for the last bulb in the box. It was a strange bulb. It was not round or long, but had many spikes and wires sticking out of it. It looked scary and dangerous.

Lily was fearful of the bulb, but she was also brave. She wanted to try it anyway. She held the bulb in her hand and moved it closer to the lamp.

"Wait, Lily, don't!" Ben shouted. "That bulb is bad. It will hurt you. Put it down."

But Lily did not answer. She was too busy trying to fit the bulb into the lamp. She pushed and twisted the bulb, until it snapped into place. She smiled and turned the switch.

Suddenly, there was a loud bang and a bright flash. The bulb exploded and sparks flew everywhere. The lamp broke and the table caught fire. Lily and Ben screamed and ran out of the attic.

They ran downstairs and told their mom what happened. Their mom was angry and scared. She called the firemen and they came and put out the fire. They said the bulb was not a bulb, but a bomb. Someone had put it in the box as a joke or a trap.

Lily and Ben were sorry and sad. They learned a lesson. They should not play with things they do not know. They should listen to their brother and their mom. They should be careful and not fearful.
Ben likes to help his mom in the kitchen. He thinks he is very useful. He can put the plates and cups in the cupboard. He can stir the soup with a spoon. He can wipe the table with a cloth.

One day, mom asks Ben to get a bowl from the cupboard. Ben is happy to help. He opens the cupboard and looks for a bowl. He sees many things in the cupboard. He sees a big pot, a small pot, a frying pan, a colander, a grater, a whisk, a ladle, and a measuring cup. He thinks they are all very interesting.

He wants to try them all. He takes out the big pot and puts it on his head. He takes out the small pot and bangs it with a spoon. He takes out the frying pan and pretends to cook an egg. He takes out the colander and pours water through it. He takes out the grater and rubs a carrot on it. He takes out the whisk and makes bubbles in the soup. He takes out the ladle and scoops up the soup. He takes out the measuring cup and fills it with water.

He is having so much fun. He forgets about the bowl. He forgets about mom. He makes a big mess in the kitchen. He spills water and soup and carrot bits everywhere.

Mom comes back to the kitchen. She sees the mess. She sees Ben with the big pot on his head. She is not happy. She says, "Ben, what are you doing? Where is the bowl? Why did you take out all these things from the cupboard? You are not being useful. You are being naughty."

Ben feels sad. He says, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to try them. I think they are fun. I forgot about the bowl."

Mom sighs. She says, "Ben, I know you like to help. But you have to listen to me. You have to put things back where they belong. You have to be careful with the things in the cupboard. They are not toys. They are tools. They have a purpose. Do you understand?"

Ben nods. He says, "I understand, mom. I will help you clean up. I will get the bowl. I will be useful."

Mom smiles. She says, "Thank you, Ben. I love you. You are a good boy. But next time, please don't make such a mess."
Tom and Mia were playing in the yard when they saw dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud noise like a drum. It was thunder.

"Let's go inside, Tom. It will rain soon," Mia said.

But Tom wanted to stay and watch the lightning. He liked how it made bright flashes in the air. He leaned on the fence and looked up.

"Come on, Tom. It is not safe. Lightning can hurt you," Mia said.

She grabbed his hand and tried to pull him away. But Tom was stubborn. He did not want to go.

"Let go, Mia. I want to see the lightning. It is pretty," Tom said.

He jerked his hand free and leaned more on the fence. But he was clumsy. He lost his balance and fell over the fence. He landed on the wet grass with a thud.

"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Tom cried.

Mia ran to him and helped him up. He had scratches on his knees and elbows. He was dirty and wet.

"Are you okay, Tom?" Mia asked.

Tom nodded, but he was sad. He did not see the lightning anymore. He only saw the rain.

"Let's go inside, Mia. I don't like the lightning. It is scary," Tom said.

Mia hugged him and said, "Okay, Tom. Let's go inside. We can play with your toys. They are not scary."

They ran to the house and left the lightning behind. They were happy to be safe and warm.
Anna likes to go to school. She learns new things and plays with her friends. She has a backpack with her books, pencils and snacks. She is very organized. She knows where everything is in her backpack.

But today, Anna has a problem. She wakes up late and does not have time to bathe. She feels dirty and smelly. She does not want to go to school like this. She thinks her friends will laugh at her or stay away from her.

She tells her mom that she is sick and cannot go to school. Her mom feels her forehead and says she is not sick. She says she has to go to school and learn. She says she can bathe when she comes back home.

Anna is sad and scared. She does not want to lie to her mom, but she does not want to go to school either. She cries and hugs her mom. She says she is sorry and asks for help.

Her mom understands and hugs her back. She says she loves her and wants her to be happy. She says she has an idea. She says they can go to school together and bathe there. She says the school has a bathroom with a shower and soap. She says she can help her wash her hair and body and make her feel clean and fresh.

Anna likes this idea. She smiles and thanks her mom. She gets her backpack and puts on her clothes. She holds her mom's hand and walks to school. She feels better and more confident. She is ready to learn and play. She is glad she has a mom who helps her and cares for her. She is a good and organized girl.
Lila and Sam were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. They also liked to watch the big waves and the birds.

One day, they saw something very big and dark in the water. It was moving slowly and making a loud sound. "What is that?" Lila asked Sam.

Sam shrugged. He did not know. He had never seen anything like that before. They ran closer to the water to get a better look.

They saw a huge animal with a long tail and a big mouth. It had a hole on top of its head. It was blowing water and air out of the hole. It was a whale!

The whale looked at them with its small eyes. It seemed friendly. It made another sound. It sounded like a hello.

"Hello, whale!" Lila and Sam said. They waved at the whale. The whale waved back with its tail.

The whale came closer to the shore. It was very cold. It had ice on its back and fins. It was an icy whale!

"Are you cold, whale?" Lila asked. She felt sorry for the whale. She wanted to help it.

The whale nodded. It was cold. It had come from a far place where there was a lot of ice and snow. It had lost its way and ended up here.

Lila and Sam thought of a way to help the whale. They ran to their mom and dad. They told them about the whale. They asked them to call someone who could help the whale find its way back home.

Mom and dad agreed. They called a number on their phone. They said they had found an icy whale on the beach. They said they needed help.

Soon, a big truck came. It had a big tank on the back. Some people came out of the truck. They had special clothes and tools. They said they were from the whale rescue team.

They went to the whale. They talked to it. They checked if it was okay. They said they would take it to a place where it could be warm and safe. They said they would help it find its way back to its family.

Lila and Sam said goodbye to the whale. They thanked it for being their friend. They gave it a hug and a kiss.

The whale thanked them for being kind and brave. It gave them a smile and a wink.

The whale rescue team lifted the whale with a big net. They put it in the tank. They drove away with the whale.

Lila and Sam watched the truck go. They felt happy and sad. They hoped the whale would be happy and find its home.

They had made a new friend. They had discovered an icy whale.
Anna and Ben are happy. Today is their mom's birthday. They want to celebrate with her. They make a card with crayons and stickers. They write "We love you, Mom" on the card.

Mom comes home from work. She sees the card and smiles. She hugs Anna and Ben. "Thank you, my sweeties. This is the best gift ever. You are so thoughtful and kind."

Mom says, "I have a surprise for you. We are going to a restaurant for dinner. It is a special place. They have pizza and ice cream and balloons. Do you want to go?"

Anna and Ben cheer. They love pizza and ice cream and balloons. They say, "Yes, yes, yes. Let's go, Mom. We are hungry and excited."

They put on their coats and shoes. Mom puts on a pretty dress and a necklace. She looks beautiful. They get in the car and drive to the restaurant. The restaurant is bright and colorful. There are many people and noises. They find a table and sit down. A waiter comes and gives them menus. He says, "Welcome to the restaurant. What can I get for you?"

Mom says, "We are here to celebrate my birthday. Can we have a large pizza with cheese and pepperoni, three glasses of juice, and three scoops of ice cream with sprinkles and candles?"

The waiter says, "Of course. That sounds delicious. Happy birthday, ma'am. I will be right back with your order."

Anna and Ben say, "Happy birthday, Mom. We love you. You are the best mom in the world."

Mom says, "Thank you, Anna and Ben. I love you too. You are the best children in the world. This is the best birthday ever."
Lily loved to sing. She sang all the time, at home, at school, and in the car. She sang about the sun, the moon, the stars, and her cat, Mimi. Mimi was her best friend. She was soft and warm and liked to cuddle with Lily.

One day, Mimi got sick. She did not eat, she did not play, she did not purr. She only slept and made sad noises. Lily was very worried. She hugged Mimi and sang to her, but Mimi did not get better.

Lily's mom took Mimi to the veterinarian. The veterinarian was a nice lady who helped animals. She looked at Mimi and said, "Mimi has a deep cut on her paw. It hurts and it is infected. I need to clean it and give her some medicine. She will be okay, but she needs to stay here for a few days."

Lily was sad. She did not want to leave Mimi. She said, "Can I sing to her? Maybe she will feel better if she hears my voice."

The veterinarian smiled and said, "That is very sweet of you, Lily. You can sing to her for a little while, but then you have to go home and let her rest. She will be back with you soon, I promise."

Lily nodded and went to Mimi's cage. She held Mimi's paw and sang her favorite song. Mimi opened her eyes and licked Lily's face. Lily felt happy. She knew Mimi would be okay. She said, "I love you, Mimi. I will see you soon. Be a good girl and listen to the veterinarian. She will make you better."

Mimi meowed softly and closed her eyes. Lily kissed her and said goodbye. She thanked the veterinarian and went home with her mom. She missed Mimi, but she was glad she could sing to her. She hoped Mimi would remember her song and feel her love.
Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with their dogs in the park. Tom has a big dog named Max. Lily has a small dog named Dot.

One day, Tom and Lily see a lady with a very expensive coat and shoes. She also has a tiny dog in her arms. The lady walks past them and does not say hello.

"Look at her dog, it is so small and cute!" Lily says.

"I don't like her dog, it is too small and noisy!" Tom says.

Max and Dot see the lady's dog too. They want to play with it. They run after the lady and bark.

"Hey, stop that! Go away!" the lady shouts. She is scared of Max and Dot. She tries to walk faster, but she trips on a stone and falls down. Her expensive coat and shoes get dirty. Her tiny dog jumps out of her arms and runs away.

"Are you okay, lady?" Tom and Lily ask. They run to help her.

"No, I am not okay! You have bad dogs! They made me fall and lose my dog!" the lady cries.

Tom and Lily feel sorry for the lady. They look for her dog. They see it hiding under a bench. They call it gently.

"Come here, little dog. We won't hurt you. We want to help you," Lily says.

The tiny dog is scared, but it is also lonely. It comes out of the bench and sniffs Lily's hand. Lily picks it up and hugs it.

"Here is your dog, lady. We found it for you," Lily says. She offers the dog to the lady.

The lady takes the dog and holds it tight. She looks at Lily and Tom. She sees that they are kind and friendly. She feels bad for being rude to them.

"Thank you, kids. You are very nice. I am sorry for yelling at you. You have good dogs. They just wanted to play," the lady says.

She smiles at Tom and Lily. She gives them a hug. She also pets Max and Dot. They wag their tails.

"Can we be friends?" Lily asks.

"Of course, we can. What are your names?" the lady asks.

"I am Lily and this is Tom. And these are our dogs, Max and Dot," Lily says.

"I am Sue and this is my dog, Coco. He is a chihuahua. He likes to wear expensive clothes, but he also likes to play," Sue says.

Tom and Lily laugh. They think Coco is funny. They invite Sue to play with them in the park. Sue agrees. She takes off her expensive coat and shoes. She puts them in a bag. She does not care if they are dirty. She only cares about having fun with her new friends. She runs with them and plays with the dogs. She feels happy.

The end.
Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They saw a big mushroom under a tree. It was brown and round and had spots on it.

"Look, a mushroom!" Tom said. "Can we eat it?"

Mia shook her head. "No, no, no. Mommy said mushrooms can be bad. They can make you sick."

Tom frowned. He wanted to try the mushroom. It looked yummy. He reached out his hand to pick it.

"Stop, Tom!" Mia shouted. "Resist! Don't touch it!"

But Tom did not listen. He pulled the mushroom from the ground. It was cold and wet in his hand. He brought it to his mouth.

"Tom, no!" Mia cried. She ran to him and slapped the mushroom away. It fell on the grass.

Tom felt a sting on his hand. He looked and saw a red spot. It hurt. He started to cry.

Mia hugged him. "I'm sorry, Tom. I had to stop you. The mushroom was bad. It bit you."

Tom sniffed. "It bit me?"

Mia nodded. "Yes, it bit you. But don't worry. Mommy will make it better. Come on, let's go inside."

They ran to the house. Mommy saw Tom's hand and put some cream on it. She gave him a kiss and a cookie.

"Thank you, Mommy," Tom said.

"Thank you, Mia," Mommy said. "You were very brave and smart. You saved your brother from the bad mushroom."

Mia smiled. She was happy. She loved her brother. She loved her mommy. She did not love mushrooms.
Tom and Anna liked to play in the woods near their house. They made a fort with sticks and leaves and pretended to be brave explorers. One day, they found a big pile of lumber that someone had left behind. They decided to use some of it to make their fort stronger.

"Look, Anna, this lumber is very good for our fort. It is hard and long and flat. We can put it on top of the sticks and make a roof," Tom said.

"Yes, Tom, that is a good idea. But be careful, some of the lumber has sharp nails and splinters. They can hurt you if you touch them," Anna said.

Tom nodded and picked up a piece of lumber. He tried to lift it, but it was too heavy for him. He dropped it on his foot and cried out in pain.

"Ow, ow, ow! Anna, help me, it hurts so much!" Tom said.

Anna ran to him and saw blood on his sock. She was scared and worried. She remembered what her mom had told her to do when someone was hurt.

"Tom, don't cry, I will help you. We need to clean your wound and wrap it with something. Come, let's go to the stream and wash it with water," Anna said.

She helped Tom to stand up and limp to the stream. She took off his sock and saw a small cut on his toe. She rinsed it with water and dried it with a leaf. Then she tore a piece of cloth from her shirt and wrapped it around his toe.

"There, Tom, it will heal soon. You are very brave. Let's go back to the house and tell mom. She will give you a warm hug and a cookie," Anna said.

Tom smiled and thanked Anna. He felt better already. He put on his sock and shoe and held Anna's hand. They walked back to the house, leaving the lumber behind. They decided to play something else tomorrow.
Tom and Mia were playing with blocks in the playroom. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from.

"Look at my tower, Mia!" Tom said, proud of his tall and straight creation. "It is the highest in the room!"

Mia looked at Tom's tower and felt a little jealous. She wanted to make a tower too, but hers always fell down. She thought Tom was showing off and being mean. She decided to poke his tower and make it fall.

She sneaked behind Tom and reached out her hand. She poked one of the blocks at the bottom of the tower. The block wobbled and then slid out. The tower shook and then crashed to the floor. Blocks flew everywhere.

"Hey!" Tom shouted, turning around and seeing Mia. "Why did you do that? You ruined my tower!"

Mia felt a surge of anger and satisfaction. She stuck out her tongue and said, "Because your tower was stupid and ugly!"

Tom felt hurt and angry. He picked up a block and threw it at Mia. Mia dodged and threw one back. They started to have a block fight, throwing and dodging and yelling.

Their mom heard the noise and came to the playroom. She saw the mess and the angry faces of Tom and Mia. She was not happy.

"Stop it, both of you!" she said, sternly. "What is going on here? Why are you fighting?"

Tom and Mia stopped throwing blocks and looked at their mom. They felt embarrassed and ashamed. They knew they had done something bad.

"We were playing with blocks and Mia poked my tower and made it fall," Tom said, pointing at Mia.

"I poked his tower because he was bragging and being mean," Mia said, pointing at Tom.

Their mom sighed and shook her head. She said, "That was not nice of either of you. You should not poke or throw blocks at each other. You should share and play nicely. Blocks are for building, not for breaking. Now, say sorry to each other and help me clean up this mess."

Tom and Mia looked at each other and felt sorry. They said, "Sorry, Mia." "Sorry, Tom." They hugged and then helped their mom pick up the blocks. They learned their lesson and decided to play with blocks together, not against each other.
Lila and Ben are playing with blocks. They make a big tower of squares. Lila likes the red squares and Ben likes the blue squares. They are happy.

But then, Sam comes. Sam is mean. He wants to play with the blocks too. He pushes Lila and Ben and takes their squares. He says, "These are mine now. Go away!"

Lila and Ben are sad and angry. They want their squares back. They try to grab them from Sam, but he is stronger. He hits them and laughs. He says, "You are silly and weak. I am smart and strong."

Lila and Ben run to their mom. They tell her what Sam did. Mom is mad. She goes to Sam and says, "You are very naughty. You cannot take things that are not yours. You have to share and be nice. Say sorry to Lila and Ben and give them their squares back."

But Sam does not listen. He does not say sorry. He does not give the squares back. He sticks out his tongue and says, "No! You are not my mom. You cannot tell me what to do. I do what I want."

Mom is very mad. She grabs Sam by the arm and says, "You are going to time out. You have to sit on this seat and think about what you did. You cannot play with the blocks or anything else. You have to stay here until you are sorry."

She puts Sam on a seat in the corner. Sam does not like the seat. It is hard and cold and uncomfortable. He does not like the corner. It is dark and lonely and boring. He does not like time out. It is long and hard and sad.

He cries and cries. He wants to play with the blocks. He wants to have fun. He wants to be free. But he cannot. He is stuck on the seat. He is sour. He is sorry. But it is too late. He has no friends. He has no squares. He has a bad ending.
Lily and Max were at the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings and slide, but they also wanted to see the fountain. The fountain was big and shiny, and it made water go up and down like a dance.

"Can we go to the fountain, mom?" Lily asked.

"Sure, sweetie, but be careful not to get wet," mom said.

Lily and Max ran to the fountain, holding hands. They watched the water and laughed. They saw a coin at the bottom of the fountain.

"Look, a coin!" Max said. "Maybe someone made a wish."

"I want to make a wish, too," Lily said. "Can I have the coin, Max?"

Max shook his head. "No, it's mine. I saw it first."

Lily frowned. "That's not fair. You have to share."

Max stuck out his tongue. "No, I don't. It's mine, mine, mine!"

Lily tried to grab the coin from Max, but he pulled it away. They started to fight over the coin, and they got closer to the fountain. They did not see the big boy who was watching them. He was spoiled and mean, and he hated to see other kids happy. He had a plan to make them sad.

He sneaked behind them and pushed them into the fountain. Lily and Max screamed as they fell into the cold water. They dropped the coin and it sank to the bottom. The big boy laughed and ran away.

Lily and Max were wet and cold, and they cried. Mom heard them and came to help them. She took them out of the fountain and wrapped them in a towel. She hugged them and kissed them.

"I'm sorry, mom," Lily said. "We were fighting over a coin."

"I'm sorry, too, mom," Max said. "We were not nice to each other."

Mom smiled. "It's okay, my loves. I'm glad you're safe. But you know, a coin is not worth fighting over. The best thing to wish for is to be kind and happy."

Lily and Max nodded. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They learned their lesson, and they never fought over a coin again.
Sara and Ben are friends who like to play with animals. One day, they go to the farm with their parents. They see cows, pigs, chickens and horses. Sara loves horses. She wants to pet one.

"Can I go to the stable, Mom?" Sara asks.

"Yes, but be careful. Some horses are not friendly. And don't mention the word 'carrot' to them. They get very excited and might bite you," Mom says.

Sara and Ben walk to the stable. They see a big brown horse with a white spot on its nose. Sara thinks he is cute. She reaches out her hand to touch him.

"Hello, horse. You are very pretty. Do you want to be my friend?" Sara says.

The horse snorts and moves his head. He smells Sara's hand. He thinks she has a carrot. He likes carrots. He opens his mouth and tries to grab Sara's hand.

"Ow! He bit me!" Sara cries. She pulls her hand back. It is red and hurt.

"Are you okay, Sara?" Ben asks. He is scared.

"Mom! Mom! The horse bit me!" Sara shouts.

Mom hears Sara and runs to the stable. She sees Sara's hand and hugs her.

"I'm sorry, Sara. You are very brave. Let me see your hand. It is not bad. Just a little scratch. We will put some cream on it and it will be fine," Mom says.

Sara feels better. She is not angry at the horse. She knows he did not mean to hurt her. He just wanted a carrot.

"Can I still pet him, Mom?" Sara asks.

"Yes, but only on his neck. And don't say the word 'carrot' again. He might think you are teasing him," Mom says.

Sara and Ben pet the horse on his neck. He likes it. He makes a soft sound. He is sorry he bit Sara. He wants to be her friend too.

The end.
Tom and Lily were playing in the park with their toy animals. They liked to pretend they were in the jungle and make noises like the animals. Tom had a lion and Lily had a monkey.

"Roar!" Tom said, holding his lion up. "I am the king of the jungle. All the animals are afraid of me."

"Ooh-ooh-ah-ah!" Lily said, swinging her monkey from a branch. "I am not afraid of you. I am a jolly monkey. I like to jump and play."

Tom and Lily looked at each other and laughed. They liked to make each other happy.

Then they heard a loud roar from behind a bush. They stopped laughing and looked scared. Was there a real lion in the park?

They peeked behind the bush and saw a big dog. The dog had a mane of fur around its neck and a tail that wagged. It was not a lion, but it looked like one.

"Roar!" the dog said, licking its lips. "I am a friendly dog. I like to play with you. Can I join your jungle game?"

Tom and Lily smiled. They were not scared anymore. They liked the dog. They gave it some of their snacks and petted its fur.

"Sure, you can join us," Tom said. "You are a jolly dog. You can be our lion friend."

"Ooh-ooh-ah-ah!" Lily said. "You can be our monkey friend too. We can all jump and play together."

The dog wagged its tail and roared again. Tom and Lily roared and ooh-ooh-ah-ahed with it. They had a lot of fun in the park with their toy animals and their new friend.
Tom and Lily were playing in the forest. They liked to pretend they were explorers and find new things. They saw a big tree with many branches and leaves. They wanted to climb it and see what was on top.

"Let's go up there!" Tom said. "Maybe we can see the whole forest!"

"OK, but be careful!" Lily said. "We need to supply ourselves with something to hold on to."

They looked around and found a small axe that someone had left behind. It was not very sharp, but it had a long handle. Tom took the axe and gave it to Lily.

"Here, you can use this to help you climb," he said. "I will go first and make a path for you."

Tom started to swing the axe and chop some of the branches. He made a way for Lily to follow him. They climbed higher and higher, until they reached the top of the tree. They were very happy and proud of themselves.

"Wow, look at that!" Lily said. "We can see everything from here!"

They saw the other trees, the flowers, the birds, and the animals. They also saw a cute squirrel that was sitting on a nearby branch. It was eating a nut and looking at them curiously.

"Hello, squirrel!" Tom said. "Do you want to be our friend?"

The squirrel nodded and came closer. It gave them a nut and took a bite of the axe. It liked the taste of the metal. Tom and Lily laughed and shared their nut with the squirrel. They became friends and enjoyed the view together. They had a lot of fun in the forest.
Sara and Ben were very excited to see the parade. They put on their hats and coats and followed Mom and Dad to the street. They saw many people waving flags and balloons. They heard loud music and drums.

"Look, Sara, there are horses and clowns!" Ben said, pointing at the parade.

"What are they doing?" Sara asked.

Mom smiled and said, "They are having fun and celebrating. They want to make people happy and share their joy. Do you understand?"

Sara nodded. She liked the parade. She saw a big float with a princess and a dragon. She waved at them and they waved back.

"Wow, they are so pretty and brave!" Sara said.

Ben agreed. He liked the parade too. He saw a fire truck with sirens and lights. He saw firefighters throwing candy and stickers. He caught some and shared with Sara.

"Thank you, Ben!" Sara said.

They both ate the candy and put the stickers on their hats. They felt very happy and proud.

The parade lasted a long time. Sara and Ben saw many more things. They saw dancers and singers, cars and bikes, animals and puppets. They clapped and cheered and laughed.

But soon they started to feel sleepy. Their eyes were heavy and their legs were tired. They yawned and rubbed their eyes.

"Mom, Dad, can we go home now?" Sara asked.

"Of course, sweetie. The parade is almost over. Did you enjoy it?" Dad asked.

"Yes, we did. It was very fun and nice. But we are sleepy now." Ben said.

Mom and Dad hugged them and said, "We are glad you liked it. You were very good and brave. Now let's go home and rest. You can tell us more about the parade tomorrow."

Sara and Ben nodded. They held Mom and Dad's hands and walked back to the car. They fell asleep on the way. They dreamed of the parade and smiled.
Sara and Sam are twins. They look the same and like the same things. They have amazing fun together. They play with toys, read books, and sing songs.

One day, Sara and Sam go to the park with Mom. They see a big slide. Sara wants to go first. She runs to the slide and climbs up. Sam wants to go too. He runs after Sara and tries to climb up. But Sara does not let him. She says, "No, Sam, this is my slide. You have to wait."

Sam is sad. He does not like to wait. He wants to slide with Sara. He says, "Please, Sara, let me slide with you. We are twins. We can share."

Sara thinks for a moment. She loves Sam. She does not want him to be sad. She says, "Okay, Sam, you can slide with me. We are twins. We can have fun together."

Sara and Sam slide down the slide. They laugh and scream. They have amazing fun together. Mom smiles and claps. She is proud of Sara and Sam. She says, "You are good twins. You share and care."
Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. But they also liked to find things. They saw a bottle on the grass. It was shiny and red and had a picture of a bear on it.

"Look, a bottle!" Ben said. He ran to get it. He wanted to drink from it.

"No, it's mine!" Lily said. She ran after him. She wanted to drink from it too.

They both grabbed the bottle and pulled. They did not want to share. They shouted and cried. They did not see the big rock in front of them.

They tripped over the rock and fell. The bottle flew out of their hands and broke. The liquid inside spilled everywhere. It was not water. It was soda. It was sticky and fizzy and made them cough.

They felt wet and dirty and hurt. They looked at the bottle. It was not a bear. It was a clown. It was a stupid bottle. They wished they had not found it. They wished they had played nicely. They wished they had listened to their mom. She had told them not to touch things that were not theirs. She had told them to be careful and kind.

But it was too late. They had made a big mess. They had no bottle. They had no fun. They had only tears.
Tom is a boy. He likes to learn new things. He is intelligent. He can read and write and count. He has many books and toys.

One day, Tom goes to visit his grandma. His grandma lives in a big house with a garden. She is happy to see Tom. She gives him a hug and a cookie. She says, "You are very intelligent, Tom. You know so much."

Tom and his grandma go to the garden. They see many flowers and birds and bugs. Tom tells his grandma the names of the flowers and the birds and the bugs. He says, "This is a rose. It is red and smells good. This is a robin. It is brown and red and sings. This is a ladybug. It is black and red and has spots." His grandma listens and smiles. She says, "You are very intelligent, Tom. You are curious and observant."

Tom and his grandma have fun in the garden. They play and talk and laugh. They are happy. They love each other. They are a family.
Lily and Ben were very happy. They were going to the stadium with their dad. The stadium was a big place where people played games and cheered. Lily and Ben liked to watch the games and cheer too.

They got in the car and drove to the stadium. On the way, they saw many tall buildings and trees. Lily and Ben pointed at them and said their names. Dad smiled and said they were very smart.

When they got to the stadium, they had to attach their tickets to their clothes. The tickets were small pieces of paper that showed they could go inside. A man at the gate looked at their tickets and said hello. He gave them each a sticker with a star on it. Lily and Ben thanked him and put the stickers on their shirts.

They followed their dad to their seats. They were high up and they could see the whole stadium. They saw the players, the grass, the ball, and the flags. They also saw many other people who came to watch the game. They all wore different colors and made a lot of noise.

The game started and Lily and Ben clapped and shouted. They had a lot of fun. They saw the players run, kick, pass, and score. They cheered when their team did well and booed when the other team did bad. They ate popcorn and drank juice. They laughed and hugged their dad.

Lily and Ben had a great day at the stadium. They learned new words and saw new things. They were very happy. They told their dad they loved him and he said he loved them too. They went back to the car and drove home. They fell asleep on the way, dreaming of the game.
Ben likes to play with his rubber ball. He throws it and catches it and bounces it on the floor. He has fun with his rubber ball.

One day, he sees a big puddle outside. He wants to play with his rubber ball in the puddle. He thinks it will make a big splash. He runs to the puddle with his rubber ball.

But he does not see the mud near the puddle. His foot steps on the mud and he slips. He falls down and drops his rubber ball. His rubber ball rolls into the puddle and sinks. He cannot see his rubber ball anymore.

He feels sad and wet and dirty. He cries for his rubber ball. He does not understand why his rubber ball is gone. He is confused.

His mom hears him cry and comes to help him. She picks him up and hugs him. She tells him she is sorry he lost his rubber ball. She says she will get him a new rubber ball. She takes him inside and cleans him up. She gives him a warm drink and a cookie. She makes him feel better. She loves him.
Tom and Lily were excited to go to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also liked to watch the birds, the squirrels and the flowers.

When they got to the park, they saw something new. It was a big cable that went from one tree to another. It had a metal thing that looked like a seat hanging from it. Some big kids were taking turns to sit on it and slide across the cable. They looked like they were having fun.

"Mom, what is that?" Tom asked, pointing at the cable.

"That is a zip line, Tom. It is a game for older kids. They wear a helmet and a harness and they slide on the cable. It is like flying in the air," mom explained.

"Wow, that looks cool. Can we try it, mom?" Lily asked.

"No, Lily, you are too little for that. Maybe when you are older, you can try it. But for now, you can play on the swings or the slide or the sandbox. There are many other fun things to do in the park," mom said.

Tom and Lily nodded. They understood that the zip line was not for them. But they still wondered what it felt like to slide on the cable. They imagined that it was like being a bird or a superhero. They decided to play pretend and make their own zip line with a rope and a bucket. They had fun with their mom in the park.
Lily liked to read books with her mom. She liked to look at the pictures and hear the stories. Mom would turn the pages and Lily would point at the things she saw.

One day, they were reading a book about animals. Lily saw a bird with a long tail and bright colors. She asked mom, "What is that?"

Mom said, "That is a parrot. Parrots can talk and whistle. They can copy the sounds they hear."

Lily wanted to hear the parrot talk and whistle. She said, "Can we make it talk, mom?"

Mom said, "We can try. Let's whistle and see if it whistles back." Mom whistled softly and waited.

Lily heard a weird sound from the book. It was not a whistle. It was a loud snore. She looked at the page and saw the parrot was sleeping. It had a bubble coming out of its beak.

Lily and mom laughed. They said, "Shh, don't wake the parrot. Let's read another page."
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside with their bicycles. Anna has a bright red bicycle. Ben has a bright blue bicycle. They ride fast and zoom around the park.

One day, they see a big hill. Anna says, "Let's go up the hill and zoom down!" Ben says, "OK, that sounds fun!" They pedal hard and go up the hill. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces.

When they reach the top, they look down. They see the park, the trees, the flowers, and the people. They smile and say, "Wow, what a nice view!" They hold their handles and get ready to zoom down.

But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a siren. They see a bright yellow fire truck. It is coming to the park. It has a big ladder and a hose. They see smoke and flames. There is a fire in the park!

Anna and Ben are scared. They say, "Oh no, what do we do?" They see the fire truck stop near the fire. They see the firefighters get out. They wear helmets and coats. They use the ladder and the hose to put out the fire.

Anna and Ben watch from the hill. They hope everyone is safe. They hope the fire goes away soon. They say, "Thank you, firefighters, for saving the park!" They wait until the fire is out and the smoke is gone. Then, they zoom down the hill and go home. They hug their bicycles and say, "We are glad we have our bicycles. They are bright and fast and fun!"
Lia and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lia wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared.

"Can you lend me your hand?" Lia asks Ben. "We can go on the slide together."

Ben shakes his head. "No, I can't. The slide is too high. And it is dark under the slide. There might be monsters."

Lia laughs. "There are no monsters, silly. It is just a shadow. And the slide is not too high. It is fun. Come on, don't be weak."

Ben looks at Lia. He wants to be brave like her. He takes a deep breath. He lends her his hand. They climb up the stairs. They sit on the slide. They slide down fast. They feel the wind in their hair. They scream with joy.

They reach the bottom. They look at each other. They smile. They hug.

"That was fun!" Lia says.

"Yes, it was!" Ben says. "Thank you for lending me your hand. You are a good friend."

They run to the slide again. They go on the slide many times. They are not scared of the dark or the high. They are happy.
Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They had a big bottle of bubble soap and a wand. They took turns to blow bubbles in the air. The bubbles were shiny and round. They floated and popped.

"Look, Lily, I made a big bubble!" Max said. He blew hard on the wand and a huge bubble came out. It was bigger than his head.

"Wow, Max, that's amazing!" Lily said. She clapped her hands. She wanted to make a big bubble too. She took the wand from Max and tried to blow. But she blew too hard and the bubble soap splashed on her face.

"Oops, sorry, Lily!" Max said. He giggled. He took a tissue and wiped Lily's face. "Are you OK?"

Lily nodded. She was not hurt. She was just wet. She smiled. "It's OK, Max. It was funny. Can I try again?"

"Sure, Lily. Here, let me show you." Max said. He held the wand with Lily and helped her blow gently. They made a big bubble together. It was mild and soft. They watched it fly away.

"Yay, we did it!" Lily and Max said. They hugged each other. They were happy. They loved playing with bubbles.
Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Brownie. Brownie had a hairy coat and loved to play with his toys. One day, Brownie's toy car stopped moving. Brownie asked his friend, Bunny, "Can you please help me fix my car?"

Bunny looked at the car and saw that the battery was dead. Bunny said, "I don't have a new battery, but I have an idea. Let's ask Squirrel if he has one."

Brownie and Bunny went to Squirrel's house and asked him if he had a battery. Squirrel said, "I do have a battery, but I need it for my flashlight. I can give it to you if you help me collect some nuts."

Brownie and Bunny agreed to help Squirrel and collected lots of nuts. Squirrel was happy and gave them the battery. Brownie put the battery in his car and it started moving again. Brownie said, "Thank you, Bunny and Squirrel. You are my best friends!"
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was her teddy bear. One day, Lily wanted to play with her teddy bear but she couldn't find it anywhere. She looked under her bed, in her toy box, and even in the closet, but she couldn't find it. 

Finally, Lily remembered that she had left her teddy bear outside in the garden. She quickly ran outside and found her teddy bear lying on the ground. She picked it up and noticed that its leg was hurt. Lily felt sad and didn't want her teddy bear to be in pain. 

So, she decided to use a band-aid to make her teddy bear feel better. She carefully put the band-aid on the teddy bear's leg and stood it up on the grass. Lily felt happy that she could help her teddy bear and they continued to play together all day long.
Once upon a time, there was a big family. They all lived in a cozy house with a garden. One day, the family decided to have a picnic in the park. They packed sandwiches, fruits, and juice in a basket and went to the park. 

While they were eating, a big dog came running towards them. The dog was very serious and barked loudly. The family got scared and tried to run away, but the dog chased them. Suddenly, the youngest member of the family, a little girl, sprang up and started to dance. 

The dog was confused and stopped barking. The little girl continued to dance and the dog started to wag its tail. The family realized that the dog was friendly and they all started to play with it. The family had a great time in the park and they made a new friend. From that day on, they visited the park every week and played with the friendly dog.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy snacks. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends.

At the park, Lily saw a boy playing with a ball. She wanted to play too, but the boy didn't want to share his ball. Lily said, "Please can I play with your ball?" The boy shook his head and said, "No, it's mine."

Lily felt sad and didn't know what to do. Then, she saw a bean on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to the boy. "Look, this bean is really flexible. We can play catch with it instead of your ball," she said. The boy nodded and they played together with the bean. They had so much fun and became good friends.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go outside and play in the grass. One day, she found a feather on the ground. It was so pretty and soft, she decided to keep it.

Lily's mom came outside and asked, "What do you have there, Lily?" 

"I found a feather! Look how pretty it is," Lily said.

Her mom smiled and said, "That's a wild feather. It must have come from a bird."

Lily listened to the birds singing and wondered which one the feather belonged to. She decided to keep it safe and listen for more birds in the wild.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to talk to everyone she met. One day, Lily saw her mom getting the mail. She asked her mom if she could help. Her mom said yes and gave her the mail to carry. 

Lily was feeling adventurous and wanted to explore the neighborhood. She saw her neighbor and went to talk to her. Her neighbor was happy to see Lily and they had a nice chat. Then, Lily saw a bird and wanted to talk to it too. But the bird flew away.

Lily went back home and gave the mail to her mom. Her mom thanked her and asked her about her adventure. Lily told her about talking to the neighbor and wanting to talk to the bird. Her mom smiled and said, "You are such an adventurous little girl!"
Once upon a time, there was a big, strong dog named Max. Max loved to run and play outside with his owner, Sarah. One day, Sarah told Max that they had to hurry because they were going to a special event.

Max didn't know what an event was, but he could tell by Sarah's tone that it was something important. He wagged his tail and barked happily, excited to go on an adventure with his best friend.

As they walked to the event, Max sniffed the air and wagged his tail even more. He could smell lots of other dogs and knew that he was going to have a great time.

Finally, they arrived at the event and Max saw all of the other dogs. He barked and wagged his tail, happy to be there. Sarah smiled and patted him on the head, knowing that Max was going to have a great time.
Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They saw lots of flowers, but Lily liked the blue ones the best.

"Look, mommy! Blue flowers!" she said, pointing at them.

"Yes, those are very pretty," mommy replied.

As they walked, they saw a sign that said there would be an exam in the park the next day. Lily didn't know what an exam was, but she knew it sounded important.

The next day, Lily and her mommy went back to the park. They saw lots of people taking the exam, but Lily was too young to take it. Instead, she ran around and played.

Later in the day, Lily saw something amazing. The blue flowers she loved so much had bloomed even more! She was so happy and told her mommy all about it. Her mommy smiled and said, "I think you have a green thumb, Lily. Maybe one day you can take that exam and become a great gardener." And Lily knew that's what she wanted to be when she grew up.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brown dog named Lucky. One day, Lily's mom said, "Let's cook some cookies together!" Lily was so happy and ran to the kitchen. They mixed the flour, sugar, and eggs in a bowl. Then, they put the cookies in the oven to cook. While they waited, Lucky chewed on Lily's shoe. "Bad dog!" Lily said, but she still loved him. Finally, the cookies were ready and they were so yummy! Lily and her mom ate them all up. It was a fun day of cooking and playing with Lucky.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his guitar. He would play it every day and sing songs to his friends.

One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's guitar and asked if he could play it. Timmy said, "Sure!" and handed the guitar to Billy.

Billy played the guitar, but he didn't know how to play it very well. He accidentally broke one of the strings. Timmy sighed and said, "It's okay, accidents happen."

Later that day, Timmy's mom noticed the broken string on the guitar. She asked Timmy what happened, and Timmy told her about Billy. Timmy's mom said, "It's not honest to break someone else's things."

Timmy learned that it's important to be careful with other people's things. He also learned that it's okay to forgive accidents, but it's not okay to break things on purpose. From that day on, Timmy was more careful with his guitar and his other toys.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to whistle. He had a modern whistle that made a loud sound. Timmy would blow his whistle all day long.

One day, Timmy's mommy explained to him that he needed to stop blowing his whistle so much because it was hurting people's ears. Timmy didn't listen and kept on whistling.

One day, Timmy was walking down the street blowing his whistle when a big truck came around the corner. Timmy didn't hear the truck because he was blowing his whistle so loud. The truck hit Timmy and he got hurt very badly. Timmy's mommy was very sad because she had explained to him not to blow his whistle so much.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was eating a lollipop and it was very yummy. But then, she accidentally dropped it on the ground and it got dirty. 

Lily's mommy saw what happened and said, "Oh no, your lollipop is dirty. Let's wash it off." So, they went to the sink and washed the lollipop with soap and water. 

After they washed it, Lily tried to eat it again, but it tasted bitter. She made a face and said, "Mommy, my lollipop tastes funny now." 

Mommy explained, "Sometimes when we wash things, they can taste different. But don't worry, I'll get you a new lollipop that will taste just as yummy as the first one." And with that, they went to the store to get a new lollipop for Lily.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to stand on her tiptoes and reach for the sky. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw her friend Timmy passing by. 

"Hi Timmy!" Lily shouted. 

"Hi Lily," Timmy replied. 

But then, Timmy accidentally knocked over Lily's ice cream cone. Lily felt angry and sad. 

"Why did you do that?" she asked, tears in her eyes. 

"I'm sorry," Timmy said, feeling bad. "Let me buy you another one." 

Lily forgave Timmy and they walked to the ice cream truck together. They both stood in line and got their ice cream. Lily felt happy again, and she knew that sometimes accidents happen and it's important to forgive your friends.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read books, but he had too many books and not enough space. His mommy said they needed a bookshelf to put all of his books on. 

One day, Timmy was feeling very hungry. He decided to go get a snack, but he forgot to close the bookshelf. Suddenly, all of the books fell on him! Timmy was stuck under the books and couldn't get out. 

His mommy heard the noise and came to help, but it was too late. Timmy was hurt and couldn't move. From that day on, Timmy always made sure to close the bookshelf and be careful around things that could fall.
Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her blocks and stack them up high. One day, she was stacking her blocks when her mommy came in and asked if she wanted to go to the park.

Lily shrugged her shoulders because she was having so much fun with her blocks. But her mommy said they could come back and play with the blocks later, so Lily agreed to go to the park.

At the park, Lily played on the swings and went down the slide. She had so much fun that she forgot about her blocks. But when they got back home, Lily saw that her little brother had knocked over her stack of blocks. She was sad at first, but then she remembered how much fun she had at the park and shrugged her shoulders. She knew she could always build another stack of blocks.
Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy was very eager to explore the beach. He wanted to see all the pretty shells and play in the sand.

As he was walking along the beach, he saw a big crab named Sammy. Sammy was blocking the way and wouldn't let Timmy pass. Timmy said, "Excuse me, can I go by?" Sammy replied, "No, you cannot. This is my spot."

Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He wanted to be able to explore the beach, but he couldn't because of Sammy. Suddenly, Timmy had an idea. He said, "If we share the spot, we can both be happy." Sammy thought about it and agreed. Timmy was happy to be able to explore the beach and Sammy was happy to share the spot. And they both lived happily ever after.
Once upon a time, there was a little train named Timmy. Timmy was very reliable and always on time. He would chug along the tracks every day, carrying passengers and freight.

One day, as Timmy was chugging along, he saw some steam coming out of his engine. "Oh no!" said Timmy. "Something's happening to me!"

Timmy stopped at a station and a mechanic came to look at him. "Don't worry, Timmy," said the mechanic. "This happens sometimes. I'll fix you up in no time."

After the mechanic fixed Timmy's engine, he was back to chugging along the tracks, reliable as ever. "Thank you, mechanic!" said Timmy. "Now I can keep carrying passengers and freight without any problems."
Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He had a shiny shield that he loved. One day, he went to the forest to look for treasure. But he didn't know that there was a big dragon in the forest. The dragon was very angry and wanted to hurt the knight. 

Suddenly, a wise old owl saw the dragon and warned the knight. The knight quickly held up his shield to protect himself. The dragon breathed fire, but the shield was so strong that it didn't break. The knight was safe. 

After a while, the dragon got tired and went away. The knight was happy that he had his shield to keep him safe. He looked around and saw that the forest was clear and beautiful. He decided to explore it more, but this time, he would be more careful.
Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Max who loved eating bananas. One day, Max found a big banana tree but all the bananas were sour. Max was sad because he couldn't eat any bananas. 

Then, it started to rain. Max didn't like the rain because it made him wet and cold. He saw a little girl walking by with an umbrella. Max asked the girl if he could share her umbrella. The girl said, "Sure, you can share my umbrella." 

Max was happy because he wasn't getting wet anymore. The little girl asked Max why he looked sad. Max told the girl about the sour bananas. The girl said, "Don't worry, I have some sweet bananas at my house. You can come and eat them with me." Max was excited and followed the girl to her house. They ate sweet bananas together and Max was no longer sad.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun, but he always forgot to drink water. One day, Timmy was very thirsty and felt tired. He went inside to get a drink of water, but the cup was empty. Timmy was sad.

Timmy's mommy saw him and asked what was wrong. Timmy said he was thirsty but there was no water. Mommy told Timmy to fill up his cup from the sink. Timmy was excited to fill up his cup and drink the water. He went to the sink and filled up his cup with water.

From that day on, Timmy remembered to drink water when he played outside. He learned that it's important to stay hydrated and take care of his body.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the sand at the beach. One day, she went to the beach and saw that the sand was empty. There were no toys or people playing. But the sun was shining bright and it made the sand look pretty. 

Lily decided to make a sandcastle all by herself. She used her hands to dig and shape the sand. She made a big castle with a tower and a moat. When she was done, she looked at it and smiled. The sun was still shining and it made her sandcastle sparkle. 

Lily was happy that she made something beautiful all on her own. She knew that even when things seem empty, there is always something fun to do. And when the sun shines, everything looks better.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside with his friends all day long. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his knee really bad. He cried and cried until his mom came to help him.

"Let's go inside and put you in bed, Timmy," said his mom. "I have a special cream that will heal your boo-boo."

Timmy's mom put the cream on his knee and he felt much better. "Can I go back outside and play now?" he asked.

"Not yet, Timmy," said his mom. "You need to rest in bed for a little while until your knee is all better. But don't worry, your friends will be available to play with you tomorrow."

Timmy was happy to hear that his friends would be back to play with him soon. He snuggled up in bed and fell asleep, knowing that he would be all better soon.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved cheese very much. One day, Lily went to the store to buy some cheese. She met a kind man there who helped her find the cheese she wanted. 

"Thank you, sir," said Lily. "You are very dependable."

The man smiled and said, "You're welcome, little one. Now, don't forget to pay for your cheese."

Lily paid for her cheese and walked away. As she walked, she saw a cat staring at her cheese. "No, no, kitty," said Lily. "This cheese is for me!" 

The cat meowed and ran away. Lily laughed and continued on her way home, excited to eat her yummy cheese.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very restless because he couldn't sleep. He walked around his room and looked at the wall. Suddenly, he saw a little bug on the wall. 

"Hello, little bug! What are you doing on my wall?" Timmy asked. 

"I'm just resting," the bug replied. 

Timmy watched the bug for a while and then he got an idea. He took a ball and rolled it towards the wall. The bug quickly crawled away and Timmy laughed. "That was fun!" he said. 

After playing for a while, Timmy felt tired and decided to lay down. He closed his eyes and soon he fell asleep. When he woke up in the morning, he saw the little bug on the wall again. "Good morning, little bug!" he said. 

"Good morning, Timmy!" the bug replied. They became friends and played together every night. From then on, Timmy wasn't restless anymore because he had a new friend to play with. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden, but her mom always told her to be careful. One day, Lily found a pretty flower and picked it up. But her mom saw it and said, "Lily, put that down! It's poison and it can make you very sick."

Lily was sad that she couldn't keep the flower, but she listened to her mom and put it back. Later that day, Lily's friend Tim came over to play. They decided to make mud pies, but the mud was tough and hard to mix. Lily said, "Let's clean it with some water!" They went to get some water and saw that the hose was tangled up. Tim said, "This is tough, how will we clean the mud?"

Lily remembered what her mom said about the poison and replied, "We have to be careful and not touch the poison hose. Let's use the clean one instead." They used the clean hose to wash the mud and had a fun time playing together. Lily was happy that she listened to her mom and kept herself safe from the poison.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, she went outside and saw a big puddle. She jumped in it and splashed all around. 

Her mom came outside and said, "Lily, be careful! You don't want to get sick." 

Lily said, "But mom, splashing is so much fun!" 

Mom smiled and said, "I know, but it's important to stay healthy." 

Later that day, Lily went inside and saw her grandma knitting with yarn. Lily asked, "What are you making, grandma?" 

Grandma replied, "I'm making a scarf for you, Lily. It's very important to keep warm in the winter." 

Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, grandma. I love you." 

And they all lived happily ever after. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens had big, green eyes that would blink when she was sleepy. One day, Mittens saw a bird outside her window. The bird started to dance on the branch of a tree. Mittens thought it looked weird but she couldn't stop watching. 

Mittens decided to go outside and join the bird. She started to dance too! Mittens didn't know how to dance, but she had fun trying. The bird chirped and sang a song while they danced together. 

After a while, Mittens got tired and went back inside to take a nap. As she closed her eyes, she blinked one last time and dreamed of dancing with the bird again. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tutor named Miss Sarah who helped her learn new things. Miss Sarah always brought healthy snacks for Lily to eat during their lessons. 

One day, Lily was very thirsty and asked Miss Sarah for something to drink. Miss Sarah gave her a glass of water and reminded her how important it is to drink water to stay healthy. 

Lily drank the water and felt much better. She thanked Miss Sarah for the drink and the yummy snacks. Lily loved having Miss Sarah as her tutor because she was always so kind and helpful.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a fancy dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play. She saw a boy playing with a ball.

"Hi, my name is Lily. Can I play too?" she asked.

"Sure, my name is Max," the boy replied.

Lily and Max played together for a while. Then, Lily said, "Imagine if we could fly like birds!"

Max looked up at the sky and said, "I wish we could. But we can use our eyes to watch the birds fly."

Lily looked up at the birds and said, "That's true. I love using my eyes to see things."

Max smiled and said, "Me too. Let's keep playing and using our eyes to see all the fun things around us."
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write in her journal. One day, she went to her room to write about her day, but she couldn't find her journal. She asked her mom, "Mommy, where is my journal?"

Her mom replied, "I'm sorry, Lily. I think your brother took it."

Lily's face twisted in frustration. She went to her brother's room and saw him playing with her journal. "Why did you take my journal?" she asked.

Her brother said, "I wanted to draw in it too, but I accidentally spilled juice on it. I'm sorry, Lily. I spoiled your journal."

Lily was sad that her journal was ruined, but she forgave her brother. She decided to start a new journal and make sure to keep it safe from her brother's mischief.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink belt when she went outside to play. One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, you need to be a dependable girl and ask me before you go outside." 

Lily nodded her head and said, "Okay, Mommy." The next day, Lily put on her pink belt and went to ask her mom if she could go outside. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, Lily, you can go play outside now." 

Lily was so happy that she ran outside to play with her friends. She knew that if she was a dependable girl and asked her mom, she could wear her pink belt and have fun outside every day. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mommy. One day, they decided to make a chocolate cake. Lily's mommy gave her a big bowl and some ingredients. Lily put the ingredients in the bowl and mixed them all up. She mixed and mixed until the batter was smooth.

But then, Lily started to worry. She thought the cake was going to take too long to bake. She asked her mommy, "Mommy, is the cake going to take a long time?" Her mommy said, "Yes, sweetie. The cake will take a while to bake, but it will be worth the wait." So, Lily stopped worrying and waited patiently for the cake to bake.

Finally, the cake was done and it smelled delicious! Lily and her mommy took the cake out of the oven and let it cool. They decorated the cake with frosting and sprinkles. Lily was so happy that she mixed the ingredients and didn't worry too much about how long it took to bake. She knew that the cake was going to be yummy!
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run and play outside. One day, he found a microphone in his backyard. It was shiny and looked fine. Timmy picked it up and started singing into it, pretending he was a famous singer.

As he was singing, his mom came outside and heard him. She was surprised to hear how good he sounded on the microphone. She told Timmy that he had a talent for singing and should practice more. Timmy was happy to hear that and ran inside to tell his dad.

From that day on, Timmy practiced singing with his microphone every day. He ran around the house, singing and having fun. And even though he was still little, he knew that one day he would become a famous singer.
Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Fred. Fred loved to jump and play in the pond all day long. One day, he met a little rabbit named Benny. Benny was sad because he lost his juice box.

Fred asked Benny, "What's wrong? Why are you sad?" 

Benny replied, "I lost my juice box. It was my favorite one." 

Fred said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it." 

Fred and Benny searched everywhere, but they couldn't find the juice box. Then, they saw a group of animals playing together happily. Fred said, "Let's unite and ask them if they found your juice box." 

The animals were kind and helpful, and they found the juice box. Benny was happy and grateful. Fred taught Benny that when we unite and help each other, we can solve problems together.
Once upon a time, there was a bald man who lived in a big house with a big yard. One day, he was sitting in his yard when he saw a little boy walking by.

"Hello there," said the bald man. "What's your name?"

"My name is Timmy," replied the little boy.

"Well, Timmy, would you like to play in my yard?" asked the bald man.

"Yes, please!" said Timmy.

So, the bald man and Timmy played in the yard for a while. Timmy had so much fun that he asked the bald man if he could come back and play again.

"Of course, you can come back and play anytime you want," said the bald man. "I love having visitors in my yard. It makes me happy to see it increase with laughter and joy."
Once upon a time, there was a frog named Fred. Fred lived in a pond with his friends. The pond was big and had lots of plants and bugs for the frogs to eat. One day, Fred found a delicious bug to eat. He was so happy and he shared it with his friends. They all said it was the most delicious bug they had ever tasted! From that day on, they called it the "yummy bug". Fred was proud to have named it.
Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny was very fast and loved to run. One day, Benny saw a carrot field far away and he wanted to get there. He started to run very fast and soon he was in a race with his bunny friends. Benny was glad to be running so fast. 

Benny was leading the race and he could see the carrot field getting closer. But then, he saw his friend who was very tired and couldn't keep up. Benny slowed down and let his friend catch up. Together, they both reached the carrot field and they were both very glad. They shared the carrots and became the best of friends. From that day on, Benny knew that leading wasn't just about winning, it was also about helping others.
Once upon a time, there was a small spider who lived in a big house. The spider loved to spin cobwebs in the corners of the rooms. One day, a little girl came to visit the house. She saw the cobwebs and questioned the spider, "Why do you make these webs?"

The spider replied, "To catch flies and bugs to eat."

The little girl smiled and said, "That's clever!"

But later that day, the little girl accidentally knocked over a lamp and started a fire. The spider tried to escape, but got caught in its own cobweb. The little girl was sad to see the spider trapped and tried to help, but it was too late. The spider and its cobweb were burned in the fire.

The little girl learned a lesson that day, to always be careful and not play with fire. She never forgot the small spider and its cobweb.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys in her room. One day, she accidentally knocked over her toy box and all of her toys fell out. She tried to put them back in the box, but it was too heavy for her to lift.

Her mom came in and saw what happened. "Do you need help, Lily?" her mom asked. "Yes, please," Lily replied. Her mom helped her lift the box and put the toys back inside. "Thank you for supporting me, Mommy," Lily said.

Later that day, Lily and her mom went to the park. While they were playing, a big dog ran up to them. Lily got scared and wanted to escape, but her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, I'll keep you safe." The dog's owner came over and apologized, and Lily's mom said it was okay.

After playing at the park, they went home and had dinner. Lily spilled some food on the table, but her mom quickly wiped it clean with a napkin. "Thanks for cleaning up, Mommy," Lily said. Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily."
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily was worried about her drawing. She thought it wasn't good enough and she felt sad. 

Her mommy noticed that Lily was sad and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her mommy that she was worried about her drawing. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. Your drawing is original and beautiful. It's okay to dream and create something new." 

Lily felt better and continued to draw. She realized that it's important to believe in yourself and not worry about what others think. From that day on, Lily always remembered to dream and create things that were original and true to herself.
Once upon a time, there was a brave knight. He wore a shiny uniform that sparkled in the sun. His armor was strong and protected him from harm. 

One day, the knight went on an adventure to find a treasure. He walked through a forest and climbed up a steep hill. Suddenly, he heard a sharp sound! It was a dragon! 

The knight bravely fought the dragon with his strong sword. He swung it back and forth until the dragon was defeated. The knight found the treasure and returned home to his castle, proud of his bravery and strong spirit.
Once upon a time, there was a lazy rat named Ratty. Ratty didn't like to do anything except eat and sleep. One day, Ratty's friends came to visit him. They asked him to play, but Ratty didn't want to. His friends started to worry about him.

Ratty's friends knew that he needed to exercise and have fun. They decided to take him on an adventure. They went to the park and played on the swings and slide. Ratty had so much fun that he forgot about being lazy.

After the adventure, Ratty's friends told him that they were worried about him being so lazy. Ratty promised to be more active and have fun with his friends. From that day on, Ratty was no longer a lazy rat.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved the color pink. She had a pink dress, a pink bow, and even a pink purse that she carried with her everywhere she went. One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to play.

While they were playing, Lily saw a group of kids playing with a ball. She asked her mom if she could join in, but her mom said she had to ask the other kids if it was okay. Lily walked over to the kids and asked if she could play. They said yes and Lily was so happy.

After playing for a while, Lily realized she had lost her pink purse. She looked everywhere for it but couldn't find it. She started to cry and the other kids felt bad for her. One of the kids said, "Don't worry, we'll help you find it." They all searched and searched until finally, one of the kids found the pink purse in the bushes.

Lily was so happy and thanked the other kids for helping her. She realized that sometimes it's okay to ask for permission to join in and that it's always good to have friends who will help you when you need it.
Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max had a fluffy paw and he loved to jump around in the park. One day, Max saw a pretty ball that was very attractive to him. He wanted to jump and play with the ball, but it was too high for him to reach. Max tried and tried, but he couldn't get the ball. Then, a little girl came to the park and saw Max trying to jump for the ball. She picked up the ball and threw it for Max. Max was so happy and grateful that he licked the little girl's hand with his fluffy paw. From that day on, Max and the little girl played together every day in the park.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy box that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's friend came over and saw the toy box. She liked it very much and wished she had one too.

Lily said, "You can have one too! Just ask your mommy to buy you one."

Her friend said, "I can't. My mommy doesn't have enough money."

Lily thought for a bit and then said, "I have an idea! Let's open my toy box and share all the toys inside. Then you can play with them too!"

Her friend was very happy and they played together for hours. Lily's mommy saw what they were doing and was very proud of her daughter for being such a kind owner and sharing with her friend. 

The moral of the story is that it's always better to share with others and make them happy, rather than being envious of what others have.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden. One day, she saw a cute caterpillar crawling on a leaf. 

"Hello little caterpillar! You're so cute!" said Lily. 

The caterpillar smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily! I'm looking for some yummy leaves to eat." 

Lily wanted to help the caterpillar find some leaves to eat, so she showed it some of her favorite plants. But then, her big brother came outside and started to tease her. 

"Ha ha, Lily is playing with a bug!" he said. 

Lily didn't like being teased, so she picked up the caterpillar and said, "I'm going to take my cute caterpillar friend inside where we can play without being teased." 

And that's exactly what she did. Lily and the caterpillar had a great time playing together inside, and Lily learned that it's important to stand up for her friends.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who didn't like to eat her vegetables. Her mom would always insist that she eat them, but Lily was very impatient and just wanted to play. One day, her mom made her a plate of carrots and broccoli for dinner. Lily didn't want to eat them, but her mom said she had to. 

Lily started to pout and complain, but her mom insisted that she eat at least a few bites. Lily finally gave in and took a small bite of the broccoli. To her surprise, it wasn't as bad as she thought it would be! She took another bite and then another, until she had eaten all of her vegetables. 

From that day on, Lily wasn't as impatient about eating her vegetables. She knew that they were good for her and that her mom only wanted her to be healthy. Whenever her mom insisted that she eat her vegetables, Lily didn't complain anymore. She knew that they were important and she didn't want to be a picky eater anymore.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved the color green. He had a green shirt, green pants, and green shoes. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's green toy car and asked to borrow it. Timmy said yes, but he felt uncomfortable because he loved that toy car very much.

After a while, Billy brought back the green toy car, but Timmy noticed something was different. The wheels were missing! Timmy felt sad and uncomfortable because his favorite toy car was broken. Billy said sorry and promised to fix it. Timmy forgave him and felt happy that his friend was honest.

The next day, Billy returned the green toy car with new wheels. Timmy was so happy and thanked his friend. From that day on, Timmy learned that it's okay to borrow things, but it's important to take care of them and be responsible.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a rug in her room that was very special to her. She loved to play on it and read books on it. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. They were having so much fun, but then Lily's friend accidentally spilled juice on the rug. Lily was very upset and didn't know what to do.

Her mom came in and saw what happened. She told Lily that accidents happen, but it's important to always tell the truth and ask for help when we need it. Together, they cleaned the rug and it looked amazing again. Lily learned that even when things don't go as planned, there's always a way to fix it. And it's always better to be honest and ask for help when we need it.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the pretty rainbow in the sky. One day, Lily's mom told her they were going on a trip to see her grandma. 

Lily was excited and asked, "Can I pack my toys?" 

"Of course, you can pack your toys," her mom said with a smile. 

As they were driving, it started to rain. Lily looked out the window and saw the rainbow in the sky. "Look, Mommy! A rainbow!" she shouted. 

Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, it's very pretty." 

Lily was happy to see the rainbow, but she didn't like the rain. "Rain is stupid," she said. 

Her mom laughed and said, "Well, we need the rain for the flowers to grow." 

Lily nodded and continued to play with her toys in the car as they drove to see her grandma.
Once, there was a little boy called Jake who loved to go and play at the beach. One day, Jake was at the beach with his mum and dad, playing in the sand. He looked out towards the shore and noticed something glimmering in the deep sea.

"What's that, mum?" Jake asked, pointing out towards the glimmer.

Mum squinted her eyes and said, "I think that's a pirate's treasure, Jake! We need to pay it a visit."

Jake couldn't believe it. He had never seen a pirate's treasure before and was very excited. So they all got in the boat and sailed towards the shore.

When they arrived, they saw a large golden chest. Jake was amazed. His mum and dad opened the chest and it was full of treasure.

Jake and his parents smiled at each other. They had found a real pirate's treasure and weren't going to leave without it. So they loaded the treasure onto the boat and sailed away.

From then on, Jake and his family paid many happy visits to the deep shore and enjoyed their newfound wealth.
Sam had a horse named Tim. She was so excited to feed him some apples, carrots and hay.

Sam's mom said, "Sam, why don't you take Tim outside in the paddock, he will be so happy to see that big, open space." Sam excitedly agreed.

When Sam and Tim got outside, Sam noticed something was missing. What could it be? She looked around but couldn't find it. Finally, she noticed a sad look on Tim's face and realized the paddock was empty. Sam said, "Oh no, where are all the horses?"

Sam and Tim decided to take a walk and search for them. Sam was beginning to get a little tense. Suddenly, she heard the sound of neighing. At the end of the path, they found a beautiful field full of horses!

Sam was so excited! She ran over to Tim and hugged him. Then, she called out to the horses, "Come on, let's all play together!" And they did. For the rest of the day, Sam and Tim had so much fun with the other horses. The two were the happiest they've ever been!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mandy. She was three years old and liked to wander around the park.

One day, Mandy was wandering around the park with her mom. They were looking for a nice place to sit and play. Suddenly, they heard some loud noises.

Mandy got scared, so her mom said, "Let's go and see what's going on."

When they got closer, Mandy could see some white police cars. A few police officers with big hats were running around and talking. 

Mandy asked, "Mommy, what are the police doing?"

Her mom replied, "They are keeping us safe! Let's go away from here so they can work."

So, Mandy and her mom wandered away to find a nice place in the park for them to play. And they all lived happily ever after.
John and his mom were in the bedroom. His mom was getting ready for an important event. She grabbed her makeup. John watched her as she began to put it on. 

John said, "Mommy, why you have all that stuff?" His mom smiled, "I'm putting it on so I look beautiful tonight." 

John felt scared of the strange looking makeup. He started to tremble a little bit. "Mommy, are you a monster?" he asked. His mom laughed, "No, I'm just being normal."

The night came, and John's mom shined bright. He looked in awe as he watched her get out of the car. Everyone at the event was staring at her, and she looked more beautiful than ever. 

John realized that all the makeup on her face was normal. He smiled, feeling relieved. He still felt a bit of the tremor from earlier, but now he knew that he didn't have to be scared of his mom.
John was playing in his back yard when he saw something flying high in the sky. He squinted his eyes and saw a huge kite, making circles and dancing to music in the wind. John felt an urge for flying the kite too and he started to run towards it.

John ran until he reached the kite and he grabbed the string firmly. He smiled and he pulled the string to make it fly higher. He admired the beauty of the kite while he was holding it. Suddenly, a noisy car drove past him. John felt scared, he closed his eyes, he held the string even tighter and he sighed.

John's mum saw him and rushed to give him a hug. "What's wrong my love?", she asked and stroked his head.
John told her how scared he was but also how happy he felt while he was flying the kite.

Mum smiled and said:"Let's fly the kite together, now that you don't feel so scared". She took the string and they smiled and shared the joy of flying the kite together.
Once upon a time, there lived a little girl with her pet gorilla. Every day, the little girl and her gorilla would spend time playing together. One day, the gorilla said, "Let's go for a walk in the park."

The little girl happily agreed and soon they were walking in the park. All of a sudden, the sky grew dark and it started to rain. The little girl was sad but the gorilla said, "Don't worry! I will stop the rain."

The gorilla started to use his magic powers and the rain soon melted away into the sky. The little girl was so happy and grateful. She hugged the gorilla and said, "Thank you so much! You are such a great friend."

The gorilla smiled and they continued on their walk. They were so happy together and the little girl knew that her and her gorilla were the best of friends.
Once there was a little girl named Sally. She was always excited for Halloween, dressed up in her favorite costume. She put a lot of thought into her outfit and was very proud of it.

On Halloween, Sally and her family went out to the carnival. While they were there, Sally wanted to try some of the delicious treats they sold. She wanted cotton candy, a giant cookie and some popcorn.

But her mom said no. She said that buying those treats would cost too much money.

Sally was very disappointed and started to cry. She looked up at her mom with big, sad eyes and demanded to have her snacks.

Mom said, "Oh, sweetheart. Let me get you a delicious popcorn and you can wait until we get home to eat your other treat."

Sally smiled and nodded. She was so excited to have her snack that she forgot all about her costume.

The end.
Once there was a car. Its paint job was so shiny, so popular! Everybody wanted to take a ride in it.

One day, a very strong man wanted to take a ride. He sat in the car and tried to make it move, but it wouldn't go. He got mad and tried to snap the steering wheel off, but it wouldn't break.

The man tried other things until finally, he decided to try the key. He turned the ignition, and the car started with a snap. Everyone in the neighborhood was surprised!

The popular car had roared to life, and the man went for a ride. He waved to all of his friends as he drove away and never looked back.
It was a sunny day and Rebecca was outside playing. She was having lots of fun when all of a sudden, she saw a puddle on the ground. She wanted to jump in it, but her mom told her not too.

"A puddle is no place for a little girl," Rebecca's mom said. "It's too cheap." 

Rebecca didn't understand. She thought a puddle could be a fun place to splash around. She asked her mom why she couldn't jump in it.

"Well," said Mom.  "If you jump in the puddle, you'll get soaking wet and then you'll have to change your clothes!"

Rebecca knew her mom was right. She decided to wait until she had old clothes on and a big towel. 

Sure enough, a few days later, a big rainstorm came through. After it ended, a big puddle was in the same spot as before. Rebecca quickly changed into her old clothes and grabbed her towel and ran outside. She jumped into the puddle, splashing and laughing. 

She realized that sometimes it's alright to jump into a puddle as long as you have an old outfit to change into and a big towel for after!
Once upon a time there was a giant who loved to hold competitions. He invited all the creatures from the land to come and compete for the prize. 

One day a little 3 year old named Ann decided she would like to join the competition. So the giant called out to the crowd and Ann stepped forward. 

The giant said, "What is it you'd like to do?"

Ann replied, "I want to hold something for as long as I can".

The giant smiled and said, "A competitive little one! I like it! Let's get started." 

The giant gave Ann a heavy bag of sand to hold as long as she could. Ann held it tight and before long she won the competition! The giant was very impressed with Ann's strength and gave her a prize.

The little 3 year old Ann went home with a smile on her face, holding her prize in her hands. She had learned that by being competitive, even the smallest creatures can do great things.
Once there was a hairy bear. The bear loved to rub his feet in the grass and take long naps. Every day, he would wander around the forest and explore.

One day, while the bear was walking, he heard someone calling his name. He stopped to listen and the voice called out, "Hey there, hairy bear!" The bear looked around, but he couldn't see anyone.

The voice continued, "Don't be afraid, hairy bear. I'm your friend. Would you like to play a game?" The bear thought for a moment, and then he said, "Yes, I would!"

The voice said, "Let's rub our feet together! On the count of three, start rubbing!" The bear counted to three and then he rubbed his feet with the voice. The voice laughed and said, "That was fun!"

The bear had a new friend and they would play the "rub game" every day. The bear was happy that he had made a new friend!
Once upon a time there was a chubby bunny. She lived in the west and she wanted to hop across the big field. But she was too scared. Then one day the sun was shining, birds were singing and the grass was green. The bunny decided it was time to try something new. She took a deep breath, jumped up and sprung across the field! She hopped so fast and she felt so free, she even made it all the way to the other side! The bunny was so happy she had sprung across the field all by herself. From that day on she was no longer scared and she spent all her days hopping around the west.
Jenny was playing in the park with her cart. She was very impatient, wanting to win a race against her friends. 

Jenny's friends were eager to start the race. "Ready, set, go!" they shouted. 

Jenny ran as fast as she could, pushing her cart in front of her. She was the fastest in the group. As she looked back she saw her friends were far behind her. She knew she was going to win!

But then something bad happened. Suddenly Jenny noticed the wheels of her cart were wobbling strangely. She tried to steady them, but they were getting worse. One of the wheels fell off! Jenny tried her best to keep going but her cart was too heavy and she couldn't go any further.

Jenny watched in dismay as her friends crossed the finish line without her. She tried not to cry as she realized she was going to lose. 

Jenny had been too impatient. If she had taken her time, she would have noticed that her cart was broken, but now it was too late.
Once upon a time, there was a boy called Jack. He was very naughty. One day, he was playing in the garden and he wanted to pick some flowers. But, instead of flowers, he picked a piece of toilet. It was rough and Jack was very scared.

Jack ran upstairs and said to his mum, 'Mum, I picked a toilet!' His mum said, 'No Jack, you must never, ever pick a toilet!'

Jack promised never to pick a toilet again but one day he forgot his promise. He was playing in the garden and saw another piece of toilet. He thought it looked fun, so he tried to pick it.

Unfortunately, it was too heavy and he dropped it. The toilet smashed into a million pieces and the noise scared Jack so much that he ran away and never dared to pick a toilet again.
Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Sam and Tina. Every day they liked to play together and had a lot of fun.

One day, Sam and Tina were feeling a bit bored. So, they decided to go to the park. 

“Look at that case over there!†exclaimed Tina.

Sam looked over and saw a big, boring case. “What do you think’s inside it?†asked Sam.

“I don’t know,†said Tina, “let’s open it and see!â€

The two friends opened the case and found lots of fun toys inside. Both of them jumped for joy and decided to play with the toys for the rest of the day.

And ever since then, Sam and Tina always go to the park to look for new exciting things.
Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tony. He loved to travel and one day he wanted to go to a very special place. So Tony packed his bags, kissed his mum and set off.

He walked for a long time until he saw a big, wide river. He thought he had never seen anything so beautiful. Tony wanted to have a closer look and so he walked to the side of the river.

Suddenly he spotted a fat frog sitting by the water. Tony said, "Hello! Can I ask you a question?"

The frog said, "Yes, of course!"

Tony said, "Do you know where I can find a special stamp?"

The frog smiled. "Of course I know. Follow the river and you will find what you are looking for!"

So Tony followed the river and eventually he arrived at a little shack. Inside were hundreds of stamps of all different colours and shapes. He found the perfect stamp he was looking for and he was so happy.

He took a big drink from the river to celebrate his new find and set off on his journey home. When he arrived home his mum was so proud of him and the wide smile on his face.
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and loved playing with her toys. Every day, Lucy's mum would bring her a few coins to play with. 

One day, Lucy's mum said, "Lucy, I want you to learn how to support yourself with these coins. Can you do that?"

Lucy looked up at her mum. She didn't understand. "What's support?" she asked. 

Mum smiled and said, "It means that you can use the coins to buy things. For example, if you want a candy, you use the coins to buy it."

Lucy was very excited. She collected the dull coins and started counting them. Then she went off to the store and bought her first candy with her own coins. 

That was the day Lucy learned how to support herself. She never forgot how dull the coins looked or how important it was to know how to support herself.
The sun was shining brightly in the sky. A little girl named Emily was skipping through the park when she noticed something about a tree nearby. She saw a delicate shadow coming from it. She walked up to it and asked "What's that?"

"That's my friend," said the tree. "He's a shadow, and he likes to remain here with me whenever it is sunny."

"Why does he stay here?" asked Emily.

"He likes to help me keep cool," replied the tree, "He follows me around and gives me a gentle and delicate shade." 

Emily smiled at that, and said, "That's a nice friend you have there."

The tree smiled back, and said, "Yes, he is. He's been here with me for a while now, and he will always remain here." 

Emily thanked the tree and went back to playing in the park. But every time she walked past the tree, she could feel the delicate shadow of her new, special friend.
Once upon a time, there lived a bunny called Bop. Bop was fast; he could run very quickly! In the morning, he would wake up early and hop across the dewy grass at breakneck speed. He loved to feel the wind upon his fur as he swooshed past.

One chilly morning, Bop was feeling particularly adventurous. He decided to take a longer route than usual; over the stream and through the trees. As he ventured through the forest, the air got colder and Bop started to shiver. 

Suddenly, he heard a gentle voice calling out: "Bop, my little friend, where are you off to?". Bop looked up and saw a big majestic owl perched on a tree branch. 

The owl said kindly: "It's getting cold out here and you really need to stay warm. Why don't you come sit with me? You can take things at a gentler speed". Bop hopped up beside the owl and snuggled up in his feathers; safe and warm. 

The bunny and the owl remained good friends ever after. Whenever Bop felt the cold, he would take things at a gentler speed and spend time with his feathered friend. And they both lived happily ever after!
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Olive. She always hoped to find something special. One day she saw something black. She wondered what it was and with a great deal of hope, she went over to find out.

As soon as she got closer, she realized it was a black bird! It looked friendly so Olive dared to reach out and touch it. The bird was so gentle and it made a sweet sound.

"Hello little birdie," said Olive. The bird answered her with a chirp.

Olive was so excited and could not stop smiling. She decided to take the bird home with her. Later that day, Olive showed the bird to her mom and said, "I found it, mommy! I hope it can be my forever friend."

Her mom smiled and said, "He sure is special, Olive. It looks like his name is going to be 'Blackie' " 

Olive was delighted and gave the bird a friendly hug. She had found her forever friend, just like she had hoped.
Once there was a colorful van. It belonged to a friendly family. One day, the van was parked near their home. The father of the family said to his little daughter, "We need to go out. Get in the van."

The little girl happily followed his instructions and went to the van. Suddenly, a big storm started to strike. The wind was so strong and it destroyed the van. The father shouted angrily, "Why didn't you stay inside the house?!"

The little girl was sad and scared, she started to cry. The father felt regret as he had yelled at his daughter. He said in a gentler voice, "It's okay. Let's go, we can find another van."

The moral of the story is that bad things can happen without warning and it's important to pay attention to potential dangers. Never put yourself in dangerous situations or take risks without thinking, because it usually ends in a bad way. Taking risks and being brave are important, but so is being smart and safe.
Once upon a time, there was a wealthy fox. He lived in a large house and had a lot of nice things. One day he went for a walk in the woods.

He came across a log and noticed it was starting to rot. He was disappointed and wondered what he could do.

Suddenly, he saw a rabbit. "Hello there!" said the fox. "Can you help me? This log is rotting and I don't know what to do".
The rabbit thought for a moment. "Rabbits like to eat rot," he said. "I'll eat it - it'll taste nice".

The fox was so grateful. He thanked the rabbit and wished him luck. Rabbit hopped away, happy to have a tasty meal in store.

The fox was amazed by the rabbit's kindness. He was thankful for the rabbit's help and went on his way, feeling wealthier than ever.
Once upon a time, there were two best friends, John and Susan. They loved playing in nature together. One day, they went on a special adventure.

John spotted a bell hanging from a tree. He tugged on the string and it made a loud ringing noise. Susan was so excited!

"Let's go see what it is!" she said. 

They followed the ringing noise until they found a smelly old shed. The ringing was coming from inside.

John opened the door and saw a surprise: the most beautiful singing bird they had ever seen! 

They were so excited they wanted to keep the bird, so they asked the farmer if they could have it. The farmer said yes and they named the bird Ringo. They took Ringo home and they all lived happily ever after.
Once upon a time there lived a small turkey, who liked to spend all of his mornings and days running around in the sun. One day, he spotted a dead animal in the meadow and he decided to take a closer look. As he peered closer, he heard a loud voice. It was the voice of Bird, a wise old owl who lived in the nearby tree.

Bird said: “My little turkey, be careful of death! It takes away the life of any living thing, and there is no coming back.â€

The turkey thought to himself, how sad it would be to be dead. He wanted to grow old and not be taken away.

The moral of this story is that it’s important to cherish life and grow old. We must respect life and appreciate every moment we have.
Mama and Baby were walking down the street on Tuesday morning. It was a gray day outside and not too many people were around.

Mama stopped at the corner and said to Baby, "Let's cross the street." But Baby didn't want to cross. He yelled, "No! No way! I don't want to cross the street."

Mama laughed and said, "Don't worry Baby. I'm here with you. I won't let anything bad happen." Baby stayed close to Mama and they crossed the street together.

They kept walking until they reached the park. Baby was so excited. He yelled, "Let's play here!" Mama smiled and said, "Yes, let's play!" They had so much fun and before too long, it was time to go home.
Once there was a boy named Tom, who loved to find rare things. He was very excited one day, when he found a rare table in the park. Tom started to touch the table and it made a special noise. He wanted to keep it, so he started to carry it away. Suddenly, a policeman saw him and told him to put the table down. Tom started to run away, but the policeman started to chase him. Eventually, the policeman caught him and put him in jail because the table was too rare and valuable. Tom was very sad and had to stay in jail for a long time.
One night, the sky turned dark. Thunder was rolling and lightning was flashing. Emily watched the storm from inside. She was scared, but her momma said it was alright.

Mommy said the lightning was like nature's fireworks. Emily was allowed to watch through the window, but not to go outside.

Suddenly, there was a loud boom. Emily jumped and screamed. Her mommy said it was just thunder, so Emily pushed her fear away.

The next day, Emily told her friend about the storm. She thought it was exciting, but her friend was rude. He said it was scary and said he was glad he didn't have to see it.

Emily felt confused and angry. She knew the storm was beautiful, and she felt like her friend was being too mean.

That night, the storm returned. This time, Emily's mommy allowed her to go outside and watch it. It was magical. Emily watched in awe as the lightning lit up the sky. She was glad her mommy let her have this experience.
There was a family that had a special breakfast every morning. Every morning Dad made breakfast for the whole family. It always included toast which was yellow and yummy. 

One morning, Mom asked three year old Jane what she would like for breakfast. She replied, “I want yellow toast please!â€

“That’s a great choice,†Dad said as he put the toast in the toaster. 

When Dad took the toast out of the toaster, it was the most perfect shade of yellow. Jane was so excited to eat it that she said, “Yum! I love my yellow toast!â€

Everyone else agreed that it was the best toast they had ever had. From that day on, Dad always made sure to include yellow toast when making breakfast.
Once there was boy named Alan who liked to play outdoors. One day, he spotted a friendly apple tree. He went to inspect the tree. He tapped on it and then jumped back in surprise when he heard a voice coming from the tree! 

The voice said, "Hi Alan! Would you like to play with me?"

Alan was a bit nervous, but he plucked up the courage to reply, "Yes please!"

The friendly tree then said, "Let's have a race and see who can pick the most apples!"

So Alan and the friendly apple tree raced each other to pick the sweetest apples. They had lots of fun and at the end, Alan had the most apples. He thanked the tree for the lovely game and went on his merry way.
Once upon a time there was a beautiful palace. There lived a princess who was very happy in her home. One day she was playing in the courtyard when she noticed that something had changed. All the people in the palace had disappeared. 

The princess was very sad and scared. She ran around the palace shouting "where have all my friends gone?". Nobody seemed to answer her. She searched everywhere, but they had all disappeared. 

Suddenly the door to the palace opened and a wizard appeared. He was very tall and had a long grey beard. He said to the princess, "Your friends have been taken away by a wicked witch. I must go and confront the witch and bring your friends back home."

The princess was very scared but the wizard said, "Do not be afraid, for I shall lay my magic upon her and your friends will return to you." 

The wizard left the palace and the princess waited until he returned. When he came back, her friends were with him. Everyone celebrated and the princess was so happy. 

The princess then saw that the wizard had a beautiful gift for her. It was a shining silver bracelet. He said, "This is my gift to you. Wear it so that the wicked witch can never take away your friends again!"
Once upon a time there was a white piano in a beautiful room. One day, a girl named Lucy went to the room to pick the piano.

As she entered, she saw something strange. A little piano stool was moving around the white piano! She blinked in surprise.

"What are you doing?" Lucy asked the little stool.

The piano stool stopped in its tracks and turned to face Lucy. "I want to pick the piano," it said in a small voice.

Lucy smiled and knelt down next to the piano stool. "All right, let's pick the piano together."

So, Lucy and the piano stool set out to pick the white piano. Lucy plucked the strings with her fingers and the stool rolled around the piano, helping to turn the pages of the music book. Together, they created a beautiful sound.

When they had finished, Lucy thanked the piano stool for its help. Then she gave it a big hug and off it went, rolling down the hallway as if it had never been there.

Lucy smiled as she watched the piano stool go. Picking the piano with a stool had been so much fun!
Once upon a time, there was a girl called Jane. One day, Jane found an ornament in her garden. The ornament shone brightly in the sun and Jane decided to keep it. She made sure to put it somewhere safe. 

The following day, Jane woke up to a beautiful surprise. The ornament had sprung to life! Jane was so excited. She played with her new friend all day. 

But then, Jane went to bed that night feeling a bit guilty. She hadn't told her mum and dad about the ornament. Jane knew she should tell them so she decided to do it the next morning. 

When Jane showed her parents the ornament, they were so proud of her for being honest. Jane was happy about this and she kept the ornament as a special reminder of the day she learned to always tell the truth. 

The end.
Once upon a time there was a family. They were a happy family and each day they did thoughtful things. One day the family decided it was time to sort things out. 

The first thing they sorted was the toys. They put all the green blocks together and all the soft dolls in one big pile. Then they sorted the clothes. They folded the socks and hung up all the jumpers. 

After that, the family sorted out their boxes and bags. They put all the books in one bag and all the games in another. Finally, the family sorted out the food cupboard. They put all the tins in one box, all the cans in another and all the packets in one big jar. 

When the family had finished sorting, they all felt very proud. They had done a nice, thoughtful job.
Once upon a time, there was a family who lived in a sunny city. One day, they all went to the park and saw a pigeon. They were very excited. The pigeon was so clear and white, and it sat right in front of them. 

The dad said "Hey kids, let's share some food with the pigeon". So they did! They gave the pigeon some delicious bread and watched it enjoy the snack. 

The kids then said to their dad, "Dad, will the pigeon come back again?" To this, their dad smiled and said "Maybe it will, and maybe it won't. But it was nice to share some food with the pigeon today!" 

The family was very happy and exited the park with big smiles on their faces.
Once there was a little boy called Ben. He was only 3 years old, but he was very adventurous. One day he decided to go for a walk.

He said to his mum, "I'm going for a good walk mum!"
Mum smiled and said, "Ok Ben, have a good time!"

Ben started walking and as he did, he noticed a big green seat by the side of the road. He liked the seat and stopped to take a closer look.

He said to himself, "This is a good seat! I'm going to sit on it!"

So he hopped up on the seat, and he felt very comfortable. He felt like he could sit there forever.

Suddenly, a voice called out from behind him, "Hey friend, why don't you go for a good walk instead?"

Ben turned around and saw an old man smiling at him. He knew the old man was right, so he got down from the seat, waved goodbye to the old man and started walking away.

He thought to himself, "A good walk is much better than a good seat!"

So Ben happily continued his walk, feeling very content as he explored the world around him.
Once upon a time there was a robot who loved to splash in the lake. He was tall and shiny and had wires and buttons all over. Every morning he would go to the lake and splash around, splashing his wires and buttons and twirling around in the water.

One day, some kids noticed the robot splashing and decided to join in the fun! They laughed and splashed about together, having a great time. The kids were grateful that the robot had let them join in the fun.

Afterwards, the kids thanked the robot for a great day. The robot replied, “I’m happy you had fun. Splash around again soon!â€

The kids smiled and waved goodbye as they went on their way. From then on, the robot and the kids splashed in the lake together. They were all happy and grateful.
Poppy was skipping down the street. She was happy and carefree, not a worry in the world. As she skipped, she sang a simple tune that she had made up. Suddenly, the sound of clapping could be heard. She stopped and looked around. A few houses down the street someone had stepped out onto their porch. They were clapping their hands.

Poppy ran over and waved. The person on the porch waved back and said, "That was such a beautiful melody! You must have worked hard on it."

Poppy was grateful for the kind words and smiled wide. Then the person said, "Let me show you a trick. I need your help, though." They asked her to stand a few feet away.

Poppy did so, curious to see the trick. The person on the porch began to clap and suddenly, poppies began to appear all around! Poppy was amazed and clapped along with the person until the poppies had disappeared, leaving her with a smile. She was amazed and thanked the person, who smiled and waved goodbye.

That night, Poppy went to bed thinking about the wonderful trick. She was so grateful that she would never forget the kind person who had showed her the magic of poppies.
One day, Jack and his family went outside to play. Jack was so excited because they were going to have an orange exercise.

Jack asked, "Mama, what is an orange exercise?"

Mama replied, "That means when we do our special exercises, and we make them as orange as possible! Put on your bright orange shirt and we can start!"

Jack put on his bright orange shirt and tried to do the exercise. After a few tries, Jack was having trouble. He couldn't make his exercises orange. He was getting so frustrated!

Mama saw Jack getting upset and asked, "Is something wrong?"

Jack said, "I can't do the orange exercise! I don't know how!"

Mama smiled and said "That's okay, sweetie. We can practice together until you get it. Just remember to have fun!"

Jack smiled and continued trying to do the orange exercise. With a little help from Mama, he was able to do it perfectly! Jack was so proud of himself. He had conquered the orange exercise!
Once upon a time there was a poor little girl named Sally. All she did was care. One day she decided to take a walk in the hall. 

Sally knocked on every door she passed but no one answered. Then, she heard a voice from the third door she knocked on. 

The voice said, "Who's there?"

Sally replied, "It's me, Sally! Can I come in?" 

The voice said, "Yes, come in."

When Sally entered the room, she saw an old woman who was also poor. The woman said, "Child, why were you knocking?"

Sally replied, "Because I wanted to know if anyone cares." 

The old woman smiled and said, "Yes, my dear! There are many people in this world who care." 

Sally smiled and said, "Thank you. That makes me so happy!" 

The old woman smiled and said, "You're welcome, my dear!" 

And from then on, Sally was no longer alone. She had found someone who cared.
One day, a mommy and a baby went for a jog. Mommy had some fuel in her bag, so the baby was very happy. They ran for a long time until Mommy said it was time to stop.

The baby did not want to stop, so he said, "No, Mommy, I want to jog more!"

Mommy smiled and said, "It is time to go home, baby. We can jog more tomorrow." 

But then, something bad happened. The fuel ran out and Mommy could not jog anymore. The baby was very sad. 
 
At home, the baby said, "Mommy, why did the fuel run out?" 

Mommy replied sadly, "I forgot to buy more fuel for our jog. We won't be able to jog anymore." 

The baby was very sad. He wished he could go for a jog with Mommy, but it was too late. 

The end.
Once there was a brave little girl called Jenny. She lived in a big and bright house. One night, Jenny heard a noise and got scared. She quickly looked outside her window and saw a tall man. He was holding a flame in his hands. 

Jenny got scared and ran upstairs to hide. But the man followed her. The tall man grabbed Jenny and said, "You must come with me and be quiet!". 

Jenny started to cry and said, "Please don't send me away!". But the man was too strong and was not calm. He sent Jenny away to a scary place.

Jenny was never seen again.
Once there was a little girl who loved to look at the moon in the night sky. Every night she would look up and wave to the bright white moon, and she was happy.

One night, when she was looking up at the sky, something strange happened. The moon started to move closer and closer to the little girl. She couldn't believe her eyes.

"Hello moon!" she said. 
"Hello little girl," the moon replied. 

The little girl was so excited - she had never talked to the moon before. She asked why the moon was so near to her. 

The moon said, "I'm looking for someone to help me. I'm very unusual - I need to break free. Will you help me?"

The girl nodded eagerly, and together, she and the moon worked and worked until the moon was free. She waved goodbye to the moon and thanked it for the unusual and wonderful night.
Once upon a time there was a small boy who loved to search. Every evening, he would look around and search for something new to explore. One night he decided to search further away than usual. He walked and walked until he was deeper in the forest than he had ever been. 

The small boy was excited to find something new, but he soon realized that he had become lost. He searched and searched, but he couldn't find the way home. He was scared and alone. 

The small boy soon learned his lesson - it's important to always be careful when searching. Even if something seems exciting and new, it's important to always remember to be careful, because bad things can happen.
Bob was a brave and curious little boy. He loved the ocean, and wanted to learn all he could about it. One day, his grandad took him to the beach to see some sharks. At first, Bob was anxious. But when the sharks came close, he was so excited! 

Grandad smiled down at him and said, "We have to learn about all kinds of creatures, Bob. Sharks have a lot to teach us." Bob nodded and watched the sharks carefully. He followed them for a while, and was amazed by their gracefulness.

Suddenly, Grandad said, "You see, Bob? Even if things seem scary sometimes, when you learn more about them you realize there's nothing to be anxious about." Bob smiled and looked back at the sharks, feeling brave and strong. They had taught him something really important that day!
Once upon a time, there was a special girl. She was very brave and strong. She could do amazing things!

One day, the girl wanted to take a adventure. She decided to take a walk in the park. She brought her best toy with her.

The girl went to the highest hill in the park. She wanted to have a great view. When she got to the top, she saw something amazing!

It was a rainbow! She couldn't believe her eyes. She ran to get a better look. The girl was so happy she jumped up and down.

Back at home, the girl told everyone about her amazing adventure. She said taking a walk in the park was the best thing ever!
Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily was serious about her life and wanted to sail the high seas. One day, she asked her mom for permission to sail away. Her mom thought it was too dangerous, so she told Lily no.

Lily was sad but she kept thinking of her dream. She looked out the window and saw a beautiful palace in the distance. Lily asked her mom if they could sail there.

Her mom said she could take the boat and sail there. Lily quickly got ready and waved at her mom before she sailed away.

On her way to the palace she saw a lot of interesting things and she learned a lot. When she reached the palace she was welcomed and was learning many things. But soon enough, it was time for her to go back home.

On her way back home Lily was sad, she didn't want the journey to end. Then she realized, she can continue the journey but at home. She learned that the journey of life is not about reaching the palace, it's about learning the lessons at home.

Lily felt much better after her realization and reached home safe and sound. From then on, she sailed her journey of life with the same excitement and seriousness.
One day, a child was playing alone in the forest near his home. He was a very curious child and was determined to explore every inch of the forest. Suddenly, he stumbled upon a small, still pond. He wanted to see what was in the pond, so he approached it cautiously. 

The child wanted to reach the pond, but he was too scared to do so. It was getting late, and the sun was beginning to set. Suddenly, he noticed an old, stubborn turtle. The turtle slowly moved towards the pond and the child desperately followed.

The child asked the turtle why he was so stubborn and why he was so determined to get to the pond. The turtle said, "In life, we must carry our burdens. Even though it is difficult, our willingness to carry these burdens will make us stronger." 

The child didn't understand what the turtle meant, but he felt determined and brave. He slowly carried himself to the pond and was amazed with what he saw. The moral of the story is that courage, strength, and resilience will always help us overcome our fears.
Once upon a time there was a little girl, named Lucy. Lucy loved to explore in different places and have fun adventures.

One day, Lucy was walking through the woods when she heard an alarming noise. She stopped and said, "Who is making that noise?"

Suddenly, she heard a voice say, "It's me - the fan in the tree!" Lucy was scared and wanted to know why it was there.

The fan said, "I'm here to make the woods different. I like to make the leaves flutter in the breeze." Lucy was intrigued and asked the fan to show her what it could do.

The fan started to spin and the wind was loud. She felt the breeze and saw the leaves twirling in the air. Lucy was amazed and said, "That was cool!"

The fan laughed and said, "Come back anytime. I will always scare you in the most different and delightful way!" Lucy thanked the fan and ran home, with lots of happy memories from her adventure.
Once upon a time, there was an ugly lollipop. Every day, the lollipop would ask the other things in the room to play with it. But no one wanted to play; instead, they would all close the door on it.

One day, the lollipop asked a three-year-old child to play with it. The child said, "I will play with you, ugly lollipop!" The lollipop was so excited. The two of them sang songs and laughed together.

At the end of their playtime, the child picked up the lollipop and said, "I have to go now. I have to close the door." The lollipop was very sad, but it said, "That's ok. You can come back and play again soon."

The child smiled and said, "I will! Don't worry; here, have a lollipop!" With that, the child gave the lollipop a big hug and left. The lollipop was very happy and knew that it would never be alone again.
Once there was a little girl who loved to go for walks. One morning, she put on her gray coat and went outside. As she walked along the street, she saw a big hole in the ground. She stopped and peered inside.

“What’s down there?†she asked.

Someone answered from far away, “Be careful! Don’t go in!â€

The little girl ignored the warning and jumped into the hole. Suddenly, she heard a loud rumble and the ground began to shake. She screamed and tried to get out, but it was too late. The ground had already closed up and she was stuck!

The little girl shouted for help, but no one could hear her. She was trapped forever in the deep, dark hole. Her gray coat was her only companion. 

The End.
Once upon a time, there were two friends, Joe and Daisy. They were very excited because today a famous steel truck was arriving in town. 

"Will it be here soon?" Joe asked. 

"Yes, it'll be here soon enough!" Daisy said, smiling.

They ran around the corner and saw the truck. It was very big, with sparkling steel all over it. Joe and Daisy cheered. 

The famous truck stopped so Joe and Daisy could take a closer look. Joe wanted to touch the steel, but Daisy said they should just take a picture. 

They ran over to take the picture when a voice called out behind them, "Hello there! Would you like to see inside the truck?" 

Joe and Daisy looked around and saw a friendly face. It was the driver of the famous truck! He showed them around the truck and even let them sit in the driver's seat.

Joe and Daisy thanked the driver before running back home to tell their parents about their amazing adventure with the famous steel truck.
Once upon a time, a clever hippo called Rover decided to take a nap by the lake. Rover settled down comfortably in the warm sun and soon began to doze off. As he was almost asleep, he heard a noise nearby. It was Frog, who was hopping around and splashing in the lake.

"Why are you so noisy?" asked Rover.

Frog stopped and replied, "I just wanted to have some fun in the lake."

Rover thought for a moment and said, "Playing is important, but you must remember to be respectful and quiet too. That way we all share the lake in peace."

Frog nodded and said, "You are so clever, Rover! From now on I will remember to be more quiet and settle down near the lake.

Rover smiled and said, "That sounds like a very good plan."

From that day onwards, Frog and Rover shared the lake together peacefully. They both had fun, but always remembered to settle down and be respectful of each other. They had learned that being clever and showing respect is the best way to share any place.
Once upon a time there lived a little girl who wanted to explore the world. She was very eager to try new things and she wanted to have fun.

One day, she found an old, worn-out shoe. She was so excited that she wanted to try it on straight away. She put it on and then she dared herself to go exploring in the neighborhood.

She went outside and she was amazed by all the new things she saw. She saw a big tree and a big hill. She even saw a rabbit hopping by.

The girl was very excited by her newfound adventure, but she was also a little scared. She asked her mom if it was okay to explore. 
Her mom smiled and said "Yes, of course. Be careful, okay?"

The girl was so excited by her mom's response. She ran outside, feeling brave and eager to explore. She had a great time exploring and having fun in her old shoe.
Mommy was busy in the kitchen when something made a loud noise in the living room. She ran in and saw her 3 year old son Timmy playing with his toy car. Then she noticed that he was crying.

"What happened? Are you okay?" Mommy asked.

"He slapped me," Timmy said, pointing at his toy boot.

Mommy looked at the boot and said, "Why did you do that, boot?"

The boot didn't answer, but Mommy could tell that it was sorry. She was compassionate. "It was wrong to slap," Mommy said, "Let's not do it again."

That night, Timmy was afraid of the boot, so Mommy tucked him in and hugged him. She said, "Don't worry. The boot won't hurt you because we taught it to be nice." Timmy nodded, feeling relieved.

The next morning, Timmy went to take his boot and carry it around. Mommy watched him, smiling with content. Timmy smiled too, knowing he had a friend who was kind and compassionate.
Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Joe, playing in the park. Bob was pushing Joe on the swing, when suddenly Joe wanted to stop. 

Bob asked, “Why don’t you want to swing more?†

Joe replied, “I want to look at the yummy ice cream stand!â€

So the two friends looked at the ice cream stand and Joe said, “Let’s fight for the best ice cream!â€

Bob and Joe started to fight over the best ice cream when suddenly Bob said, “Let’s just get two ice creams and share them.†

So Bob and Joe each got their own yummy ice cream and shared them together. They laughed and ate their ice creams until they were all gone. 

The end.
Once there was a little girl named Anna who liked to dance. One day, Anna's mommy asked her if she wanted to go to a dance lesson. Anna was so excited and said yes!

Anna went to the dance lesson and she was amazed by all the things she saw. There was music, colorful decorations, and people all around her dancing. Anna felt a little bit scared, but she knew she could do it.

Suddenly, Anna heard a loud roar and saw a giant monster. Everyone screamed and ran away, but Anna refused to give up. She decided to be brave and started dancing.

The monster saw Anna and stopped roaring. It watched her while she was moving her feet and spinning around. After a few seconds, Anna noticed the monster was also moving its feet and joining the dance!

Anna continued to dance and the monster followed her. She didn't know what to think, but eventually she realized that the monster was harmless. Anna kept dancing and the monster followed, making everyone laugh and smile.

At the end of the lesson, the monster said goodbye to Anna, and Anna was so happy to see that the monster was friendly. She was now sure that nothing was impossible and you can always imagine something magical and special.
John and James were playing in their sandbox. They liked to pretend their sand pile was a big mountain that they had to climb. They grabbed buckets and shovels and started to roll the wet sand around, making funny shapes.

Suddenly it started to rain and everything got wet. James and John started to fight against each other because they wanted their sand to be the best.

"James, don't be mad," said John. "It's just a game. Let's roll the sand again and make a really big mountain together!"

James stopped and thought about it for a minute. He smiled and said, "OK, I'm in!" 

John and James started to roll the wet sand around, making shapes and laughing together. They soon forgot all about their fight and had a lot of fun making the mountain. They were so happy that the rain had come, and it was even better that they could have some fun together!
Mum and Dad had a surprise for little Maisie. They were taking her to the hospital to get an x-ray!
Maisie looked confused. “What’s an x-ray?†she asked.
Mum smiled. “It’s like a test,†she said. “It will look inside your body and tell the doctors if everything is OK.â€
Maisie nodded and smiled. “That sounds pretty,†she said.

At the hospital, Maisie was taken to a room with a big machine. “This is an x-ray machine,†said the doctor. “We’ll need to take some pictures inside of you.â€
Maisie looked a little scared. “Will it hurt?†she asked.
The doctor smiled. “No, it won’t hurt at all,†he said. “It’s just like a test.â€

Maisie was relieved and the x-ray was soon over. When it was done, the doctor showed her the pictures. They were really pretty. Maisie smiled. She was so glad that the x-ray didn’t hurt.
Once upon a time, there was a peach tree that grew in a garden. One day, a little boy walked up to the tree and asked: "Can I have a peach?" The peach tree said nothing, so the little boy asked again. However, the peach tree still didn't reply. The little boy was very sad. 

The little boy stayed under the peach tree for a few minutes. Then, the peach tree shook and said: "Yes, you can." The little boy smiled and jumped for joy. 

The little boy plucked a nice ripe peach from the tree and tasted it. It was so sweet! The little boy thanked the peach tree and said: "You have the best peaches!" The peach tree replied with a giggle: "Thank you." 

The little boy and the peach tree laughed and smiled together. The little boy said goodbye to the peach tree, and ran off to show his family the delicious peach.
Jill was feeling very brave and hungry. She wanted to try something different and exciting. She stumbled upon a staff and a big hole in the ground. She reached in and felt something dry. So she gave it a pull and out came a big carrot. She smiled and started to tear off pieces and eat them.

“Jill!†yelled her mom. “You shouldn’t be eating carrots from the ground!â€

“But it was dry and yummy,†pleaded Jill cheerfully.

“Come inside,†her mom said, “There’s plenty of dry carrots waiting for you at the table.â€

Jill looked forlornly at her staff before skipping back into the house.
Once upon a time there was a king who liked to spin. He spun around so fast he looked like a hurricane! The king's subjects watched in amazement as he twirled around the castle. 

One day, one of the king's loyal servants came to the castle to ask for help. He said, "My sheep keep getting out of the fence! I am so persistent but I can't stop them from escaping!" 

The king knew how to help and so he said, "Wait here," and he ran off to the barn. He came back with a spool of wire and said, "Spin this around the fence". The servant tried it and it worked! The fence stayed strong and the sheep stayed in their pasture.

The king smiled and flew off again into the sky, spinning in joy. The servant watched in awe as he twirled around the castle, a glimmer of hope for everyone.
Once upon a time there lived a frog named Fred. Fred was very sad one day because it was raining and he couldn't go outside and play. He wanted to make lots of noise, so he hopped over to the kitchen to find something interesting. Suddenly, he noticed a faucet. Fred got very excited because he had never seen a faucet before. 

He leaped up and touched the faucet and it made a loud sound. Fred was so surprised that he screamed. His scream was so loud that it echoed throughout the house. Just then, Fred's mom came in and asked him what was wrong. Fred felt scared and said nothing.

Then, his mom gave him a hug and said, "I'm sorry you're scared, but it's ok to scream sometimes when you're scared or excited". She explained that it was ok to express himself and that screaming can help us release our energy. 

From that day onwards, Fred was more open to expressing himself and his emotions. He learnt the valuable lesson that it's ok to scream whenever he felt scared or excited.
Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who was very charming. She lived in a green valley with a magical tree at the center. Anytime somebody wanted something from the tree, they had to blow a special horn to make their wishes come true. 

One day, the girl was playing in the garden when he heard the horn blowing. She quickly ran to the tree and saw a magical printer. It could print anything she wished for! She asked for a new dress and the printer printed a beautiful dress for her. 

The little girl was so excited that she wanted to share her joy with her friends. She thought to herself, "What if everyone had a printer like this? We can all make our wishes come true!"

So the little girl gathered all the children in the village and taught them how to print from the magical tree. Everybody was so grateful to the little girl for her kind gesture and everyone praised her for teaching them the power of sharing. 

From then on, everyone worked together to make their wishes come true by blowing the magical horn and printing whatever they wanted. 

This is a charming story that teaches us the importance of sharing and working together to achieve our wishes.
Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He was three years old and very clever. One day Jack wanted to go to university so he asked his Dad for help. His Dad said he would take him.

When they arrived at the university it looked very grand and grand. The buildings were tall and the gardens were charming. Jack was so excited that he wanted to stay there forever.

Jack asked his Dad if he could stay at the university to learn. His Dad said yes, but he had to get permission first. So, they went to the big office to ask.

The grown-ups in the office were very kind. They said Jack could stay and study if he wanted. Jack was so happy that he started to jump and clap with joy.

So, Jack started learning at the university and had a wonderful time. He was so clever and charming that everyone said he was a special boy. He never forgot the day his Dad took him to the university.
Molly and her uncle were sitting in the living room. Molly's uncle was reading through a wide file of music and Molly was clapping along. Suddenly, Molly's uncle asked her to stop clapping. 

Molly frowned, "Why can't I applaud?"

"Because," her uncle replied, "the music here is special. It should not be applauded this way."

Molly felt a little sad. She looked at the wide file of music on her uncle's lap. "Please," she said, "may I applaud one more time?"

Her uncle shook his head. "It's not for us to disturb this music," he said.

Molly sighed. After a few moments, her uncle set the file of music aside. He smiled and said, "This is a special kind of music. It's best to show our appreciation in a different way. Let's try clapping in our hands instead."

Molly grinned and clapped her hands softly. Her uncle joined in too, and they smiled at each other. Together, they applauded the music in their own special way.
Once there was a happy family. They were always together, having lots of fun. Every week their family would join with their neighbour's family. They would go to the park and play games or go for a picnic. Today it was a very special day.

At the park, everyone was excited. There was a big flag in the middle surrounded by a lot of people. "Let's join them!" said Mama, so off they went. When they reached the flag, Papa said, "This is a race. We have to join hands and run together when I say Go!" Everyone was surprised and excited. They put their hands together and Papa said, "I think the flag is flexible. We have to be very flexible too and team up to make it across the finish line."

The group started to run. They ran faster and faster, and soon, they crossed the finish line together! Everyone was so proud of themselves, and they couldn't stop smiling.

The moral of the story is that it's important to be flexible and work together. It's more fun to work as a team and enjoy activities together. The whole family realized this and it made them much happier.
Once upon a time there was a restless boy named Joe. Joe had lots of energy and never liked to stop moving.

One day Joe's mum said, "You need to take a break Joe, it's time to lie down for a nap."

"No!" Joe said. "I want to keep playing!"

But Joe's mum was adamant and said, "Joe, you need to take your rest. If you don't, you'll be too tired tomorrow."

Joe grumbled as he lay down on the sheet. Just as he was about to fall asleep, he jumped back up and said, "I'm not tired, I want to play!"

This happened a few more times, with Joe's mum getting ever-more frustrated. Finally, she said, "Joe, if you don't stop trying to get up and take a rest, it will be a problem. You'll feel very tired and have no energy. That's why it's important to stop and rest."

Joe stopped and listened to his mum's words. He lay down again and soon fell asleep.

The moral of this story is that it's important to stop and take a rest when you feel restless and tired. Taking a break will help you to feel more energetic and ready to go again.
Once upon a time, there was a lively green bird. The bird loved to fly around the garden and sing sweet melodies. One day, the bird was in the garden enjoying his daily song, when he fell into the pond.

The bird was scared and flapped his wings in a panic, but he could not fly out. Suddenly, a boy came running into the garden. He saw the bird and knew he had to save him. With a kind smile, he reached into the water and carefully lifted the bird out of the pond.

The bird thanked the boy with a chirp. As he flew away, the bird said, "Thanks for saving me! I'm so lucky you came to help. You're the best, boy!" The bird flew away and the boy smiled with pride. 

The bird and the boy were now good friends, and the bird often came back to visit. Together they enjoyed the garden's lively colors and sang songs together.
Once upon a time, there were two friends, Trina and Jake. They were always together and loved playing together in the garden. One day, they decided to design something special. Trina had an idea, "Let's make a mushy avocado!"

Jake had all the ingredients ready - avocados, tomatoes and onions. He cut up the vegetables into tiny pieces and mashed them all together in a bowl. It looked 
messy, but smelled delicious.

Trina smiled, "Yummy! Let's try it!"

They both scooped some of the mushy avocado onto their plates and tasted it. They both agreed - it was their favourite meal ever!

Trina hugged her friend and said, "We designed something really yummy, Jake!"
Mandy was walking along the beach with Mom and Dad. She saw a crab scurrying around and pointed excitedly. Dad got a net and wrapped it around the crab, trapping it in. Mandy was fascinated by its movements as Dad brought it back to show her.

Mandy asked, “Is it normal?â€

Mom laughed. “Yes, sweetie, it’s a normal crab. It’s just out of its normal environment.â€

Dad smiled and put the crab back on the beach. Mandy watched as the crab scuttled away. She laughed. She was so happy to have seen such a special creature in its natural environment. 
 
Mandy hugged her mom and dad. “Let’s go home,†she said. 
 
They all wrapped their arms around each other, and walked home together.
Once there was a boy who wanted to go to the ocean. He had heard about the vast ocean and how it was full of exciting things to explore.

But his parents would not let him. Every time he asked, they would frown and say no. He was sad and he wanted to go so badly.

One day, he saw a boat. Its sails were all folded up and the boat was still, like it was waiting. He asked his parents if they could take him on the boat to the ocean.

His parents frowned again. They said the boat wasn't useful and he had to stay home. The boy felt disappointed and angry.

He still wanted to go to the ocean and his parents just wouldn't let him. He had to stay home and never got to explore the big ocean and its wonderful things.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Molly. She had a family and she was loved very much. Her family had a big bookcase that she was never allowed to touch. But she wanted to know what was inside the bookcase.

One day, she asked her mom if she could open it. "No, Molly," her mom said. "That bookcase is just for us adults."

Molly persisted. She asked her dad, but he said no too. She begged and pleaded, but her mom and dad didn't give in. They were so sure.

Molly got so mad. She was angry and irritated. She was so bitter that her mom and dad didn't listen to her.

But then, something magical happened! Her mom and dad said yes! Molly was so excited and had the biggest smile on her face. She opened the bookcase and there were so many books inside! She was so happy to read them all.

Molly learned that it's important to listen to her mom and dad, but it's also ok to insist once in a while.
Once upon a time, there was an old man by the sea. He loved oysters and spent his days in search for the best. One day, he stumbled upon the largest oyster he had ever seen. He said to the oyster, "I'd like to manage you for my dinner tonight". The oyster answered, "No way! I'm too big for you to manage". The old man thought for a moment and said, "You're right! I wouldn't be able to manage you on my own. Can you help?". The oyster thought for a moment and replied, "Yes, I will help you manage me." The old man smiled and said, "Thank you!" He managed to get the oyster home and feast on its delicious meat. The End.
Once upon a time, there was a little penguin. The penguin was very playful and would skip about the cold icebergs near the sea. One day, the penguin saw something that made it very happy. The penguin spotted something glowing!

The penguin went to investigate and when it got closer, it realized that it was a magical treasure chest! The penguin hopped around and waddled excitedly.

Unfortunately, penguin had a problem. There was a big, mean sea monster guarding the treasure chest. The sea monster wanted to keep it all to himself and wouldn't let anyone else near! The penguin tried to trick the sea monster but it wouldn't work.

The playful penguin was determined to get the treasure chest and had an idea. It began to dance, spinning and hopping around. The sea monster became so mesmerized by the beautiful glow that it let the penguin get close enough to grab the treasure chest. With a hop and a skip, the penguin grabbed the treasure chest and ran away with it!

The penguin had won! It was now filled with joy and gleefully skipped with the treasure chest on its back. The playful penguin was now the proud owner of the magical treasure chest!
It was the first day of school. Tommy was very excited. He was neatly dressed in his new uniform and his backpack was nicely organized.

When they arrived at school, there was a big assembly in the playground. Everyone clapped as the head teacher made an announcement. After the assembly, the teachers guided each class to their new classrooms.

Tommy was so happy. He waved goodbye to his mom and skipped toward his classroom.

Inside the class, the teacher was clapping to the rhythm of the music. Tommy joined in and clapped along with the others.

Suddenly, the teacher said "Time to sit down". Tommy didn't stop clapping.

The teacher shouted, "Tommy! Stop clapping now!" 

Tommy didn't listen. He kept on clapping and smiling.

The teacher became angry and shouted, "STOP!" 

Tommy burst into tears and ran out of the classroom, leaving the school in tears.

The end.
Once there was a boy named Tom who liked to take walks. He loved going for walks in the park and watching the steam come from the ground.

One day, Tom was walking past a pond when he noticed something was wrong. The steam was getting bigger and bigger and it was making a loud noise. Suddenly, an angry dragon appeared!

Tom was so scared, he wanted to hide, but the dragon was too fast. He wanted to run away, but the dragon was blocking the way.

Tom didn't know what to do, so he slowly backed away from the dragon and started to walk in the other direction. He was relieved when the dragon didn't follow him.

When Tom got home, he was so excited to tell his mom about what had happened. She laughed and said "Tom, you were so brave". Tom was happy that the dragon hadn't eaten him, and then he went inside and had a well-deserved nap.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Amy. She was three years old and loved to explore. One day, Amy saw an old, dull rug that was sitting outside her house. She decided to set it down in her bedroom. 

At first, the rug looked very plain and boring, and Amy didn't like how dull it looked. But then, she decided to add some of her old, colourful toys and games to the rug. 

Amy had lots of fun playing on the rug and it soon became her favourite place to spend time. Every day she would play on it with her toys and games. 

The moral of this story is that nothing is ever too dull to be improved upon. Even the simplest of things can be turned into something amazing when you use your creativity.
One day, Mommy, Daddy and their three year old son, Sam, were walking in the park. Sam was feeling sleepy so Mommy and Daddy sat under a tree, and Sam lay down and fell asleep.

Mommy and Daddy thought it was so peaceful, they decided to take a little break. Suddenly, Sam started to move and said, "It's so cold! I'm freezing!" Daddy looked up into the sky and saw dark, grey clouds rolling in. "Hurry," Daddy said, "We need to get home before the rain comes!"

Dad ran to pick Sam up and carried him in his arms. As they were running, Daddy said, "You know Sam, it's important that when Mommy and Daddy say it's time to go, it's important to listen". Sam nodded, and said, "I understand, I'll always listen when you tell me it's time to go".

The family ran quickly, but it was too late - the skies opened up and the rain started to pour. They made it back home just in time and when they opened the door they were so happy to be safe and dry.

Sam had a lesson to remember. When Mommy and Daddy say it's time to go, he should always listen, because if he doesn't he might just freeze!
Once upon a time, there was a little dog called Tiny. Tiny loved chewing on everything. One day, Tiny found something on the ground. It was very thin and had the word "under" on it. Tiny decided to chew it to see what it was. 

When Tiny finally finished chewing the thing, he noticed somebody was watching him. It was his neighbor, Bill. Bill was amazed and asked, "What did you find, Tiny?"

Tiny wagged his tail and said, "I found something thin with the word 'under' on it!"

Bill smiled and said, "That's a bone for dogs! If you chew on it some more, it will taste even better!" 

And so Tiny kept on chewing the bone until it was nothing but pieces on the ground. He enjoyed himself very much!
Once upon a time there was a lake. In the middle of the lake was a statue. One day a young girl called Daisy decided to go for a swim.

"I'm going to swim to the statue," said Daisy.

She jumped into the lake and started swimming.

As she swam closer to the statue, she felt a little bit nervous. When she arrived, Daisy decided to splash around in the water.

"Splash! Splash!" Daisy giggled.

Just then, a fish swim past her.

"Oh, fishy!" said Daisy.

She kept splashing around for a while longer until she was too tired and decided to go home.

"Bye bye, statue!" she said as she waved and started to swim back.
Once there was a famous animal that lived in the jungle. His name was Roar and he was always making a lot of noise. He would walk and jump around in the motion and sometimes he would roar.

One day, Roar was walking through the jungle when he heard a loud screaming sound. He was scared and wondered where it was coming from. He followed the noise and it got louder and louder.

Finally, he arrived in a clearing and saw a tiny monkey. The monkey was very scared and was screaming loudly. Roar approached the monkey and asked what was wrong.

The monkey explained that a big tiger had been chasing him and he was scared. Roar laughed and said that the tiger was no match for him. Then, he roared very loudly and the tiger ran away in fear.

The monkey thanked Roar for his help and Roar continued on his way. As he walked, he noticed that all the animals in the jungle were looking at him with admiration. He was now the most famous animal in the jungle!
Mia yawned and looked out the window to see how the sky looked. It was gloomy, grey and cloudy. She sighed and turned away, not wanting to stay by the window. She walked to the living room and saw her daddy playing with a super cool power drill. Mia was fascinated by it and wanted to see what it could do.

Mia: "Daddy, can I try the power drill? Pleaseeee!"

Daddy: "Sure. But be careful with it, ok?"

Mia grabbed the drill and pushed the button. It roared and Mia was filled with joy and excitement. She started drilling away and a big smile came over her face. Daddy watched with a smile too and begged Mia to stop after a while. Mia reluctantly stopped, yawned and went to bed. It had been an amazing day with lots of power!
Once upon a time, there was a prince who loved to travel and explore the world. One day, the prince was walking in the woods when he saw a bright light coming from a small clearing. He walked over to see what it was and there he saw a harmless little laser. 

The prince spoke to the laser and asked, "What are you doing here in the woods all alone?". 
The Laser replied, "I want to marry someone and have a family." The prince smiled and said "I'm sorry, I cannot marry you as I am married to the kingdom." 

The prince and the laser talked for some time and the prince explained to the laser the importance of family and being kind to one another. 

The laser understood and replied, "Thank you for your kind words and advice prince. I will remember that family and kindness are both important in life."

The prince smiled and said his goodbyes, knowing that the laser had learnt a valuable lesson. From then on, the prince always remembered the small friends he made in the woods. 

The moral of this story is that family is important and so is being kind to those around you.
Once there was a boy named Tom. He was only three years old. One day, Tom wanted to try something special. So he went to the kitchen and opened the oven. Inside it, he found a sour-looking pot of something. So he tasted it with his finger. 

It was so sour! "Yuck!" said Tom. He was about to spit it out when he heard a voice. It was his Mom. 

"Tom, what are you doing?" she asked. 

Tom said, "I was tasting the things inthe oven. It was sour!" 

His Mom said, "That was something special I made for lunch. It was too sour for you to eat!" 

Tom said, "Ok, I won't taste it again." And so Tom went outside and played instead. He never tasted the sour meal again.
Once upon a time, there was a wealthy family. The father and mother had a three-year-old son they loved very much. 

One day, the parents asked their son if he wanted to go to the park. The son lit up with excitement and said, “Yes, I want to go!†

The parents smiled and took the son to the park. The son was having a great time; playing on the swings, going down the slide and chasing the ducks. 

Suddenly, the son ran away from his parent's watchful eyes. The parents started to panic, looking in every direction but they still couldn't find him. 

The son went further and further, until he reached a large, tall fence. The fence was too high for the son to climb. He started to cry and shout for help. 

The parents heard the son's distressed cries and ran towards him. The father said, “Don't worry, son. We are here now.†

The parents hugged their son, grateful for finding him. The son said, “Don't ever let me go again.†

The parents smiled and assured him, “We won’t, it’s a promise.†From this day on, the son felt even safer and more secure with his loving parents.
Once there was a boy who wanted to build something. He went to the shop and bought some wood and saws. With these, he made a big box. He asked his friends to help him fill it with fruit. So they went to the orchard and picked apples, pears, oranges and all kinds of delicious fruits. Then, they put the fruits into the box. 

When they were done, the boy felt guilty. He thought something bad must have happened. He thought maybe he had taken too many fruits from the orchard. So the next day, he went back to the orchard and planted more fruit trees. He made sure there were enough fruits for everyone. Everyone was happy and the boy was no longer guilty.
Once upon a time there was a peach tree. The tree was eager to show off its delicious peaches, so it spread its branches to show them off. Two hungry birds saw the peaches and couldn't wait to eat them.

They flew over to the tree and carefully grabbed each juicy peach. The birds were delighted with their find and flew away with the peaches. The poor peach tree was left with nothing and was very sad.

The moral of the story is that it is not good to be too eager or to give away too much too soon. Although the peach tree wanted to share, it should have been more careful.
Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear. His name was Joe and he loved to spend his days sleeping and relaxing in the sun. One morning, however, Joe's peaceful day was disturbed by a loud rushing sound. Curious, he opened his eyes and saw a big barrel rolling down the hill. Joe watched as it headed straight for a tree.

Joe yelled out, "Stop, barrel!" But the barrel kept on rushing. Joe knew he had to do something to stop the barrel. He quickly ran to the hill and pushed it away from the tree so it stopped safely.

Joe smiled, happy to have saved the tree. He was about to take a nap when he suddenly heard the rushing again. He looked up and saw the barrel racing back down the hill. Joe could hardly believe his eyes.

He groaned and said, "That lazy barrel!" Joe quickly ran back to the hill, and pushed the barrel to make it stop. Joe hoped the lazy barrel would stay put this time.
Once upon a time there was an old man and his daughter. They lived together in a small, noisy house. The daughter was always talking to her father and asking him lots of questions.

One day, the daughter asked her father why it was so noisy in their house. He thought for a moment and then said, "Noisy is the sound of life. As our family grows, the noise will increase."

The daughter looked puzzled. Her father explained, "Every morning you wake up, you are one day older and our family is one day bigger. This brings more joy and more noise to our house."

The daughter smiled as she realized the value of her father's words. As the days passed, more and more sisters, brothers and cousins were added to the home. It became noisy, but it became more and more full of love.

The old man watched his daughter grow older and wiser with each passing day. She was thankful for her noisy, but loving, home. In the end, the daughter learned that life is always full of noise, and the noise is a sign of a life that is full of love.
One day a little boy wanted to go outside and play. He waved to his parents and went to the park. 

When he got to the park he was really excited to see a flag waving in the breeze. He went up close to the flag and noticed that it was an elderly man waving the flag. 

The little boy was so curious he went over to the elderly man and said, "Hello! What are you doing?" 

The elderly man smiled and said, "I'm waving the flag to celebrate! Would you like to help me?"

The little boy was overjoyed and happily helped the elderly man to wave the flag. They waved the flag together and had so much fun. The little boy learned an important lesson and felt very proud. 

When the little boy went home he felt so happy. He was so proud that he helped the elderly man wave the flag.
Once upon a time there were two friends, Lila and Dale. They were both chubby and loved having races.
Today was their big race, and they were both feeling excited. But then something bad happened. As they were running down the street, they heard a loud noise. It was a car. Lila and Dale froze, until the car was gone.

When the car was gone, Lila and Dale started running again. But Lila was so scared that she forgot to watch her feet. She tripped over a rock and fell. Dale stopped to help Lila, but she was already getting up. Despite her fall, Lila was still determined to finish the race.

The two friends finished the race together. Even though Dale had crossed the finish line first, Lila was just as happy. Everyone cheered for them and celebrated their bravery and determination.

In the end, Lila and Dale both felt proud of themselves for overcoming the bad thing that happened during their race. From then on, they both remembered to be careful when running near the street.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was so adventurous. She loved to explore her surroundings. One day, she went to play outside with her toy. She saw a knob on the ground and she picked it up.

The little girl looked closely at the tiny knob in her hands. She gave it a snap to see what it would do. Suddenly, the knob started to shake and spin. 

The little girl jumped with joy and shouted, "Wow! Look what I found!".

Her mom heard her call and asked, "What did you find, sweetheart?".

"Mom, I found this knob and it moves when I snap it!" The little girl said with excitement.

Her mom smiled and said, "That's amazing! Let's keep it safe so you can keep playing with it."

The little girl was so happy to have her knob and she was looking forward to more adventures with it.
Once upon a time there lived a 3 year old boy named Pat. One afternoon, Pat wanted to have an olive. He saw a big tree in his backyard with lots of olives on it, but they all looked very smelly.

Pat asked his mom, "Can I have an olive?" His mom replied, "No, Pat. Olives are very smelly and may not be very nice for you to eat." Pat felt disappointed and went away.

He then noticed a small basket near the tree. Pat opened the basket and saw a shiny, green olive inside. He thought, "I want this olive! It looks so tasty." So, he took the olive and ate it.

Pat enjoyed the olive very much. But soon, he realized it was the smelly olive he had seen earlier. Pat wrinkled his nose and shouted, "Ew! This olive is so smelly!"
Mama and Papa took their three-year-old daughter, Maria, to the field. The field was big and tough. Maria was amazed at the sights and sounds of the field. She saw birds flying in the sky, and heard animals chirping happily. 

Mama saw some old tools left behind in the field. She said, "Maria, can you help Papa and me restore this field?" Maria excitedly nodded her head. 

Papa handed Maria a shovel. He said, "This will help us restore the field." Maria worked hard with Mama and Papa. She shoveled soil and cut grass. Mama and Papa worked just as hard as she did.

After a few hours of hard work, the field began to look softer. "We did it!" Maria cheered. Mama and Papa smiled proudly. The trio embraced, knowing that they had restored the field.
Carol was walking in the park when she spotted an unusual thing repeating the same motion, over and over again. She stopped to take a closer look.

"Hi," said the thing. Carol was amazed. A talking thing!

"What are you?" She asked.

"Repeat," the thing said.

"Can you tell me what you repeat? What do you do?" Carol asked.

"No. You must wait and see," the thing replied.

Carol wondered what could be so important that the thing must repeat it. She sat and watched the thing repeating its motions every few minutes. She waited and waited.

Suddenly, the thing began to glow. It was a beautiful light that shimmered and sparkled. Carol saw hundreds of little stars twinkle and glow in the night sky. The unusual thing had created the night sky!

Carol thought the thing was wonderful and thanked it for creating such a beautiful sight. She could now understand why it needed to keep repeating its motions - to create a new starry night every night.
One day, Mommy and Tommy went for a walk. Tommy wanted to go the playground, so Mommy said, \"OK, we can go and do some fun!\" 

As soon as they got to the playground, Tommy ran to the slide. He climbed up the ladder and slid all the way down. He laughed and clapped his hands. 

Suddenly, Tommy felt something wet. He looked down and saw that he was standing on something dirty. His shoes had fallen in a puddle of mud! 

\"Oh no!\" said Mommy. \"Let's get you to the bathroom to wash your shoes so they don't stay dirty.\" Tommy nodded and followed Mommy to the bathroom. 

Once his shoes were washed and dried, Tommy and Mommy went back to the playground and continued their fun day.
Once upon a time, there lived a brave little girl. She had a lovely axe and she wanted to use it to make something special.

One day, she went to the forest and she decided to cut down a tree.

The little girl raised her axe and shouted: "I'm going to succeed!" She swung her axe and was determined to do it.

All of a sudden, a voice shouted out: "What do you want to succeed at?"

The little girl looked around and saw a lovely little bunny. "I want to make something beautiful," she said.

The bunny smiled and said: "With your axe, you can do it! Just believe in yourself and you will succeed."

So, the little girl got to work. She carefully chopped away at the tree and soon had a lovely little sculpture! 

The little girl was so proud of herself. She had achieved something amazing, and all with the help of her lovely axe. 

The bunny hopped round her and said: "You have done it. You have succeeded." 

The little girl smiled and said: "I knew I could do it." And they both shared a lovely hug.
Once upon a time, there was a cute little girl. She was adorable, and always had a big smile on her face. Every day, she woke up, played with her toys and sung beautiful songs.

One day, she noticed something strange. Her parents were together in the living room, but they weren't playing. Instead, one was rubbing the other's back. The girl asked, "Mommy, what are you doing?"

Her mother explained, "Daddy tired. I give massage".

The girl was so excited that she wanted to try it too. Her parents taught her how to do it, and soon she was giving massages to all the dolls and stuffed animals in her room.

The girl learned that massage is not only about giving and having fun, but it's also about helping others out when they're in need. She learnt this lesson in a very adorable way. She now knows that it's important to move in and out of helping others with kindness. 

The moral of the story is that it's important to help others out, and massage is a great way to show kindness and compassion.
Once upon a time, there was a fast pipe. It seemed to have a mind of its own.

One day, three-year-old Julie saw the pipe in her backyard and was very curious. She asked her mom, "What is that?"

Her mom smiled and said, "It's a pipe, sweetheart, and it looks like it's moving very fast." 

"That seems strange," Julie said in awe.

Her mom said, "That's very true, Julie. Pipes don't usually move that fast. Let's go and take a closer look, shall we?" 

Julie and her mom went to the pipe and when they got close, they saw that it was actually a little animal who was running inside of it. Julie squealed with delight and said, "Mom, it's a bunny!"

The bunny stopped and looked at Julie and her mom, and then went on his way. Julie and her mom watched in wonder as the bunny hopped away. 

Julie said to her mom, "I guess that's why the pipe seemed so fast. It was a bunny running inside!" 

Her mom smiled and said, "You're right Julie. Fast pipe indeed!"
Once there was a little bear named Bob. Bob was very small, but he was very brave. He was walking through the woods one day, when he noticed a little oat on the ground. He picked it up and started to follow it.

He followed the oat through the woods, over muddy patches and through tall grass. Bob was so excited because the oat kept changing direction. He followed it for hours and hours until finally he came to a wide river. He knew he had to cross it.

Bob was a little bit scared, but he decided to be daring so he stepped carefully into the river. He heard a voice in the water. It was a fish!

"Why are you so careless, little bear?" said the fish.

Bob explained that he was following an oat and he wanted to see where it was going.

The fish smiled. "Come closer," said the fish. "I can help you across the river safely."

Bob was very grateful. He followed the fish to the other side of the river and when he got there, sure enough, the oat was waiting for him.

Bob thanked the fish and continued on his journey. He was sure to be a bit more careful in the future.
John was a happy little boy. He loved to play with his toys. One day he noticed something special on the wall. It was a frame filled with colorful pictures. John was very glad. He liked looking at the pretty pictures.

John walked over to the frame and tried to peek inside. He realized the pictures were pictures of him and his family. He was so excited!

John felt so happy that he didn't know what to do. He ran around the room and occasionally stopped to look at the frame and smile.

John was so glad to have this frame with pictures of his family in it. He loved it and would never forget it. It made him feel so happy and special.
Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Tim. All of his friends had normal names, like Tom and Ben, but Tim's name was different. He wished his name was like the other boys so he would fit in.

One day, Tim asked his mom why his name was so different. She smiled and said, "You were special when you were born, so I gave you a special name." Tim was happy knowing he was unique.

At school, some of the other kids called him weird names instead of Tim. Tim felt sad and troubled. He thought of a plan.

At his next birthday, Tim asked his mom if he could change his name. She said, "you can pick any name you want." Tim thought for a long time and finally decided on Ben.

The next morning, Tim told all his friends that his name was Ben now. They all cheered. Tim was so happy, and he never felt troubled about his name again.
Once there was a curious little bear named Pat. Pat was always exploring and looking for adventure. One day, Pat saw something in the distance, it looked like a big white igloo! Pat couldn't believe his eyes. He had to find out what was inside.

Pat got closer and he discovered it was an igloo. However, he wasn't sure if he should go inside. He heard a voice and he knew he needed to do something. "Don't do it.", the voice said. Pat was scared, the voice sounded very serious. 

Pat decided to ask the voice if it was dangerous to go inside the igloo. "Yes, it can be dangerous. You should stay away.", the voice warned. With that, Pat decided not to go inside and he turned around. Pat thanked the voice, but no one was there. Pat stayed away from the igloo, it was much too dangerous!
Once there was a restless little girl who saw a flag blowing in the wind. She liked the way it moved and she wanted to bring it home. She quickly ran over and grabbed the flag.

The flag felt so special in her hand, so she kept running. As she ran, she saw some other kids playing and she wanted to join them.

The kids were throwing a ball to each other and the little girl wanted to join in. She shouted out to the kids, “Can I play?â€.

The kids said no and told her to go away. The little girl was so angry and she decided to reverse the flag around and show it to the other kids.

The kids were so scared of the reversed flag and they screamed and ran away. The little girl was so excited and she waved the reversed flag around with glee. 

Just then, a policeman came running down the street. He saw the reversed flag and shouted at the little girl to stop. The little girl was too frightened to move and the policeman arrested her.

The moral of this story is to never do anything without thinking it through. The little girl should have thought about the consequences of her actions before she decided to reverse the flag.
Once upon a time, there were two little friends, named Lily and Tommy. Tommy was a lazy boy, so one day Lily asked him to come outside and play. 

But Tommy was feeling too lazy. "I can't come out today," he said.

"Let's gather zigzags for the fun!" suggested Lily, seeing Tommy's disappointment.

So Tommy agreed and went outside with Lily to gather zigzags. "Where should we start?" asked Tommy. 

Lily looked around and found that there were zigzags all over the place. She pointed and said, "Let's start there!"

So the two little friends started gathering zigzags. They gathered as many as they could, until their hands were too full. 

When they finished gathering the zigzags, they were too tired and went to sleep. And when they woke up, they had fun playing with the colorful zigzags. 

The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a favourite pear tree. The pear tree grew in her garden and was always full of juicy pears. One day, the little girl went to pick a pear and it was the most beautiful one yet. It was bright and clear and perfect.

As she reached up to pluck the pear, her mum appeared.

"What are you doing?" Her mum asked. 

"I'm picking this pear," the little girl said, feeling a little guilty.

"Ah, so you value this pear, do you?" her mum said.

The little girl nodded.

"It's ok, my love," her mum said, giving her a hug. "You can keep the pear, but remember, everything in life has value."


The little girl smiled and hugged her mum back. She was so grateful for such a clear reminder that all things should always be valued. Even a very simple pear.
Once there was a duck. The duck was charming, and it loved to splash around in the pond. One day, the duck was looking for something new to explore. So it decided to open the door of the abandoned house that was near the pond.

The duck was curious to see what was inside the house. When it opened the door, it was a surprise to the duck. Inside there was a family of cats. The cats were quite unhappy with the duck.

The cat mother said, "What are you doing here, duck? You should not be in our home! Leave now!"

The duck was scared, but it refused to leave. It thought that the cats were being too harsh and it refused to back down.

The cats were growing more and more angry, and the duck knew that something bad was going to happen. It was a tense moment, until suddenly, the duck had a clever idea. It said, "Let's all play a game together!"

The cats hesitated at first, but they agreed to play. The duck organized a game to see who could collect the most coins from the pond.

The cats had fun, and the duck proved to be a charming host. The cats saw that the duck could be quite helpful. As a result, the cats let the duck stay in the house.

The duck's courage and cleverness had paid off. It was a happy ending!
Once there was a little girl who loved math. Her name was Emma. Every day she would take her math book and go out to the park to practise. This made her very happy. 

One day, when Emma was in the park she heard a noise coming from behind her. She felt a little scared and looked around. She couldn't see anyone. 

Then, from behind a big tree, a voice said, "Hey, Emma! I'm broken and I need your help!" 

Emma was surprised. She asked, "Who are you?" 

There was a pause, then the voice said, "I'm Math." 

Emma wasn't sure what to do. She asked, "How can I help you?" 

Math replied, "We need to use math to fix me. Will you help?" 

Emma was excited to help, so she agreed. She opened her math book and started working on the problems. After a while, Math said, "I'm fixed! Thank you, Emma!" 

Emma was very proud of herself for helping Math, and now she enjoyed going to the park even more.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He wanted to build something large and special! So he went to the store to get all of the things he needed to make it. 

When he arrived at the store, he found lots of fun things he could use. He picked out a large box and all the pieces he would need to put it together. 

Timmy brought his supplies home and he worked very hard to build it. After a few hours, he had made something big and amazing! 

Timmy's mom saw what he made and was very surprised. She smiled and said, "Wow, Timmy, you built a really large treat box! That looks great!" 

Timmy was very excited to show his mum what he made. He smiled and said, "Can I put yummy treats inside it?" 

His mum nodded and said, "Of course you can. Let's go get some treats to put inside it." 

So they went to the store to get all the treats they needed and they put them inside the large box. 

Timmy was very happy with all of the treats in the box and he said, "This will be a great treat for everyone!" 

And that's how Timmy built a large and special treat box!
One day, a little boy called Jack wanted to explore the world. He looked around his room and fantasized of having a magical adventure. He felt very excited and looked around to find something that could take him on an adventure. All of a sudden, he spotted a fancy, red ball in the corner of the room. It looked like it was calling his name!

Jack took the ball and started to roll it around. He felt joy as it moved around his room, faster and faster. All of a sudden, the ball rolled out of the open window and he followed it. Jack rolled and rolled down the street. He stopped when he reached a beautiful and vibrant land. A loud voice called out to him, "Come and explore my magical land".

Jack gasped in amazement as he kept rolling around the land. As he kept rolling he could see beautiful butterflies, rainbows and forests. Every where he looked there were new and exciting things to explore. 

Jack gasped with delight as he rolled and rolled around. Suddenly, he stopped next to an old, wise tree and it said, "You have been so brave and adventurous, Jack. Now, you must go back home". 

Jack thanked the tree, and rolled back to his house. He felt so special, like nothing in the world could beat that fancy adventure!
One day, Bob the Cat set out to find a whale. He wanted to show it to his friends. Bob was excited and had everything he needed. He was ready to go. 

Bob went to the beach. He looked out at the water, but he couldn't see a whale. He became frustrated.

Just then, a friendly dolphin swam up to him. She said, "Hi Bob! Looking for a whale?" 
Bob was surprised. He asked the dolphin, "Do you know where one is?" 
The dolphin replied, "Yes, I do! Follow me!"

Right away, Bob followed the dolphin. In no time, they reached a large whale swimming in the ocean. Bob was amazed. He waved at the whale, and it waved back. 

Bob thanked the dolphin for helping him find the whale. Then Bob was ready to go back and show his friends. He was glad he'd set out to find a whale!
Once upon a time, there was a robot called Bob. Bob was a very special robot, because he liked to bake! Every day, he would bake cakes and cookies and other delicious treats.

One day, Bob decided to get creative. He wanted to make something he had never made before. So, he mixed all sorts of crazy ingredients together and put them in the oven to bake.

When the timer went off, Bob opened the oven. What he saw surprised him! He had made a cake bigger than he was!

He asked his friend, Fred, to check it out. Fred said, "That looks really crazy! You need to eat it before it gets cold!"

So Bob and Fred ate the delicious cake and had a party! Bob was so proud of himself for baking such a crazy treat.
The fog rolled in, covering the town in a mysterious blanket of grey. Dreamsville seemed to surrender to the mist, leaving its inhabitants to wander about, their faces barely visible.

Katie and her older brother, Thomas, were walking down the street when the fog arrived. Thomas grabbed Katie's hand and said, "Come on! Let's explore!" 
Katie smiled, feeling a little bit nervous.

They ventured further, the fog enveloping them in a misty embrace. Only silhouettes of buildings were visible. Katie's heart raced with excitement.

Suddenly, there was a loud cry coming from a nearby alley. Katie stopped abruptly, her feet frozen in fear. Thomas placed his hand gently on her shoulder and said, "Let's go see what happened." 

The two bravely ventured deeper into the alley, the fog thick around them. Finally, they saw a white rabbit, trembling and scared. Thomas stepped forward and said, "It's okay, little buddy. No need to be scared." 

The rabbit looked up at Thomas and hesitated, before finally surrendering to Thomas's outstretched hand. Katie smiled as the rabbit snuggled up in Thomas's arms. Moments later, the fog lifted, revealing the streets of Dreamsville with its buildings again.  Katie and Thomas walked away, the white rabbit happily in tow.
Once upon a time there lived a loyal dog. He loved to roam around and have fun. One day he found a special door. He wondered what might be behind it. He sniffed and then pushed it open. 

It was a wonderful bedroom. He looked around and saw lots of exciting things. He was so happy. He started playing with the toys and running around in excitement. 

Suddenly he stopped! He heard a voice from the corner 'Who's there?' he turned and saw a little girl in the bedroom. He was so scared he didn't know what to do. The little girl smiled and said 'It's ok, come here'. 

The loyal dog walked closer to the girl and she gave him a big hug. From that day on they were the best of friends. They would play together in the bedroom and everywhere else. The dog was very loyal and never left her side. 

The end.
Once upon a time, a boy named Jack wanted to get a trumpet. He went outside and saw a parade with lots of people. He peeked at the huge instruments and saw a shiny trumpet. It was so pretty! Jack was so envious of the people in the parade who got to carry a trumpet.

He went back home feeling sad. Inside, mom was in the kitchen, cooking. "Mommy, what is that?" Jack asked.

Mom was surprised and said, "That? It's a trumpet. Do you like it?"

Suddenly Jack's eyes lit up. He had an idea. He asked, "Can I have one too?"

Mom smiled and said, "Yes, I think we can get you one, if you really want it."

Jack was so happy. He couldn't wait to get a trumpet of his own!
Once there was a flea who was very available. He wanted to take an adventure, so he started jumping around. He jumped on a flower, a leaf and a snake, but he still wanted more. So he started jumping higher and higher. He soon disappeared from sight.

The air was so fresh up there, he didn't want to come down. He kept jumping and jumping until he reached the sun. But he soon realized he was too hot and had to get out of there. He started to hurry away, but it was too late. He ended up disappearing into the sky.

The flea was gone, but he certainly had an adventure. He found out that being available meant he could jump high and explore the world around him. But it also meant he had to be careful, or he could disappear forever.
Mummy and Daddy took Sarah to the park. It was a lively place, with lots of birds chirping. They sat on a bench and watched the children, who were playing on the swings. 

"C'mon Sarah," Daddy said, "Let's go to the slide." He took her hand and they ran to the slide. As she climbed to the top, Sarah looked excited. 

"Ready?" said Mummy and Sarah nodded. Then she went down the slide and landed in front of Daddy. He gave her a big hug. 

On the way home they stopped at the ice-cream parlor. "Sarah, would you like a treat?" asked Daddy. 

Sarah grinned. "Yes!" she said, her eyes twinkling. They got ice-cream and sat on a bench to eat it. 

It was a lovely day and Sarah felt so lucky. Mummy and Daddy smiled, knowing that Sarah had enjoyed her treat and the lively park.
Once there was a girl called Emily. She was three years old and very excited for Halloween. She dressed up as a witch and went out trick-or-treating with her mom and dad.

Emily knocked on the first door, and a distant voice from inside said, "Trick or treat!" Emily shouted, "Trick!" Then, mom and dad both said, "No, Emily, it's 'Treat!'" They gave Emily a big bag of candy and she smiled with delight.

The next house was very distant, and Emily was getting tired. But when they arrived, they saw the door was open and there were lots of people inside. One of the people saw Emily in her costume and gave her a huge bowl of candy.

Emily said, "Thank you, Halloween person" and ran back to her mom and dad. They were so proud of her, even though she was so distant. They knew she had been so brave to knock on the door and say, "Trick or treat!"
Max was a little bear. He was strong and he delighted in helping others. One day, he set off to find some special yarn. He wanted to use it to knit something for his best friend.

On his way, he met a sly fox. The fox said, "I have the yarn you need! It is very strong and bright. You can have it for free!"

Max was so excited. He said, "Thank you! I will take it!"

The fox laughed. "Now, I need something from you. Give me one of your ears and it is yours."

Max was very confused. He thought for a moment and then he said, "No, I cannot do that. That would not be fair. I will find another way to get what I need."

Max set off again and soon the fox was forgotten. After a while, he found a wonderful little shop. There, he could buy the beautiful yarn he wanted.

Max learned a valuable lesson that day. He realized that he should never take anything that was not his, not even if it was offered for free. He should always choose to do the right thing, no matter what.
The girl was troubled. She didn't know what to do. She was so sad and her friends couldn't help. Then a helper came along. He asked the girl what was wrong. The girl just wanted to act.

"What do you mean?" The helper asked.

The girl explained it was her dream to be an actress when she grows up. 

The helper smiled. "I know just what to do. Let's head to the theatre! We can watch a play and then try some acting of your own."

The girl felt hopeful. Together they went to the theatre, and soon enough the girl was on the stage. With some practice, she could really act! 

In the end, the girl wasn't troubled anymore. The helper had given her a way to express her feelings through acting, and she was grateful.
Sandy was playing in the park. She saw a bright slide with all sorts of colors. She wanted to go down the slide! 

"Let's go on the slide," Sandy said excitedly.

Sandy and her mom walked over to the slide. Sandy's mom gave her a big kiss and said, "Be careful on the slide and have fun!"

Sandy was so excited that she ran right to the top of the slide. She held onto the sides tightly and glided all the way down. 

As she came to the bottom Sandy was so bright and happy. She put her hands up and shouted, "I did it!" 

Sandy's mom ran over and gave her a big kiss again. Sandy smiled and they went to go play on the swing.
Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He wasn't used to luxury like the other children around him. One day, Jack wanted to try out the luxury of the beach. He asked his dad if he could go.

"No, Jack," his dad said, embarrassed. "Luxury beach is not for us."
Jack shivered. He was disappointed and sad.

The next day, Jack decided he could try one more time. He asked his dad again. His dad was still embarrassed, but he eventually said yes.

Jack was so excited! He put on his swimming trunks, grabbed his beach towel and ran outside. He felt the warm sand and the cool ocean breeze. Jack was so happy to finally experience luxury!

But then, he noticed that all of the other kids were dressed nicely and he was only wearing swimming trunks. Jack started to shiver with embarrassment.

But his dad was there to make him feel better. He told Jack, "Don't be embarrassed. Enjoy your luxury day."

Jack smiled and ran towards the waves. He had a great day of splashing around in the warm ocean and feeling the luxury of the beach.
Once upon a time, there was a boy called Luke. Luke was only three years old. One day, he wanted to show everyone something special. So, he set off to search for something unique. 

He searched in the garden, he searched in the house, but he couldn't find what he was looking for. He became very frustrated and sat down on the chair. His mother noticed him and asked him, "What are you looking for, Luke?" 

Luke said, "I'm looking for a needle - a unique needle." His mother replied, "Oh, don't worry. I have something unique for you. It's something very special." 

She went inside the house and came back with an old needle. It had a pink ribbon around it and it was very unique. 

Luke was so happy he jumped for joy! He hugged his mum and thanked her for the unique needle. He knew he could now show everyone his special needle.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mia. She lived in a nice house with her family. One day, Mia was playing in her bedroom when she accidentally spilled some shampoo. It spread all over her fluffy carpet! She was very sad because she knew her mom wouldn't be happy.

Suddenly, her brother came into the bedroom and saw what had happened. He was very angry and said, "Why did you do such a stupid thing! Now we have to clean it!" Mia was sad, but she knew she had to do something. So she grabbed a cloth and got to work.

Mia slowly cleaned and scrubbed the carpet, and eventually the shampoo was gone. She was so relieved and she learned that she had to be more careful next time.
Once upon a time, there was a mommy and daddy. They had a three-year-old daughter called Linda.

One day, mommy went to the shop to buy Linda some broccoli. She brought it home and put it on the kitchen counter.

Mommy smiled at Linda, who was very excited.

"What is it, mommy?" Linda asked.

"It is broccoli," replied Mommy.

Linda was not sure what to do with it. It looked a bit difficult.

Mommy knew. "I will deliver it to you," she said.

Mommy took the broccoli and chopped it into smaller pieces. Then she cooked it in the oven until it was nice and soft.

Linda ate it all up! She said it was delicious and that mommy had delivered it perfectly.
Once there was a little boy named Mike. Mike was three years old and always very excited.
Today, Mike was out shopping with his mom. He saw something that he wanted very much. Mike rushed to his mom and said, “Mommy, can I please have that snack?â€
Mike’s mom looked at the snack, and then shook her head. “No, Mike. We can’t buy that right now. Maybe next time.†
Mike was so disappointed. He felt ashamed and ran away to hide in a corner. 
But then Mike’s mom had an idea. She said, “Mike, can you run to the store and get me some oranges? I’ll give you a snack when you get back.†Mike’s eyes lit up and he rushed to the store. 
When Mike got back with the oranges, his mom handed him a yummy snack. Mike was so happy! He couldn’t wait to eat it. 

The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Clara who liked to choose the best things for her.

One day, she saw a plane flying in the sky and she wanted to go for a ride. She asked her mummy if she could choose a plane, but her mummy said no. 

Clara was very sad and started to argue with her mummy. "But I want to choose a plane!" said Clara with a pouty face. 

Mummy laughed and explained that planes weren't weird like Clara thought; they could actually take people to wonderful places. 

Clara thought about it and then she realized that flying in a plane was the best choice! She knew she wouldn't regret the decision. She was so excited and thanked her mummy for helping her choose. 

The next day, Clara went to the airport and took a ride in a plane. She smiled with joy as she looked out her window and saw the weird clouds moving slowly in the sky. Clara knew it was the best choice she could have ever made!
Once there was a kangaroo who was very fancy. He wore a top hat and carried a cane.

One day, the kangaroo was eating his lunch in the park when a little girl joined him. She wanted to be friends but he refused. "I don't want to play with you," he said.

The little girl was upset and ran away. The kangaroo had a change of heart, so he ran after her. He chased her all around the park, but she was too fast. 

Eventually, the kangaroo caught up with the little girl and asked her to be friends. He apologized for refusing her earlier. The little girl happily accepted and the two of them happily played together. They even took a ride on his cane!
Jane was trying to help her father with the groceries. She wanted to be reliable and do it all herself, so she asked her father for some help.
He gave her a big seal and asked her to add it to the bag. Jane was confused; she asked her father how this was going to help. He said it was so strong and reliable that it would keep things from spilling out of the bag. 
Jane was doubtful; she had never seen a seal like that before. But her father insisted, so Jane decided to give it a try. She added the seal to the bag, and it worked perfectly! She was so relieved that she hugged her dad, and they both laughed.
Once upon a time there were two friends: a little girl called Emily, and a rag doll she called Daisy.

Emily was always very happy when she played with Daisy. She would take Daisy everywhere with her and dress her up in different clothes.

One day, though, Emily began to complain. She wanted to take Daisy to the park, but Daisy did not want to go. 

Emily sat down on the floor and put her hands on her hips. "Why won't you come with me to the park?" she asked Daisy.

Daisy was quiet for a moment. Then she said, "I'm tired. Why don't you stay here with me and play a game instead?" 

Emily stopped complaining and smiled. "Okay, Daisy. That sounds like fun!" 

The two friends played together all afternoon, and Emily was very happy.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. He wanted to find the most special country in the world. He asked his mom where the country was, but she said it was 'unknown'.

Sam was frustrated. He decided to take a long journey to find the unknown country. He made a plan, packed his bag and set off on his adventure.

One day, while walking, Sam saw a beautiful river. He smelled the sweet scent of the flowers and heard the birds chirping. He decided to take a swim in the river. He jumped in and started to wash himself.

Suddenly, a voice called out to him. He looked around and saw a fairy. The fairy said, “Young man, you are in the most special country in the world. Congratulations!â€

Sam thanked the fairy, then looked around the unknown country. He discovered a land full of beauty that he had never seen before. Sam was now sure that he had found the most special country in the world!
Once upon a time, there was a poor man who lived in a small house. He had to work very hard all week to make enough money to feed his family. One day he decided to go for a drive in his car. He sped down the road, faster and faster.

He was going so fast that he didn’t see a pothole and all of a sudden, his car stopped! The poor man was very upset. He started to bang his steering wheel, “What am I going to do?â€

Just then, a little girl passing by stopped to ask if he was okay. She said, “Sir, why don’t you try going slower? That way you won’t have any accidents.â€

The poor man thanked her and took her advice. From then on, he drove more slowly and carefully throughout the week.
Once there was a little boy named Tom. Tom was a courageous explorer who liked going on adventures. 

One day Tom set out to explore the park. As soon as he stepped outside, the sky darkened and rain started to fall! Tom was undeterred and he kept on walking. 

Suddenly, Tom spotted an amazing puddle. He was so excited at the sight of it that he exclaimed: "Wow, this puddle looks amazing!" 

Tom decided to jump into the puddle. But, when he did, a frog came out and said: "Hey, no jumping in my puddle!" Tom was startled but he soon realized that the frog wanted to play. 

The two of them began to fight like two boxers in the ring! They both tumbled and frolicked around in the puddle; they had so much fun! 

Eventually, the sky cleared up and the sun smiled down at them. Tom and the frog were so happy that they promised each other to be friends forever.
Sue was an adventurous 3 year old. She liked to explore new places and discover new things. One day, she saw a small frame on the ground. She picked it up and looked closely at it. She saw that it contained a beautiful picture of two people and a house. She wanted to take the frame home with her.

Sue asked her dad if she could take it home. Dad said "No, sweetie. We should leave it here. It's not ours to keep."

Sue didn't want to leave it. She wanted to keep it and discover more about it. Dad said firmly, "We need to leave it here. Let's go home now."

Sue was disappointed and angry. She threw the frame to the ground and angrily said, "No! This is mine!"

Dad was angry too. He said "Sue, that's not how you treat things that don't belong to us." Sue looked at the small frame sadly and reluctantly followed her dad home. They never discovered who the people in the picture were or why the frame was left there.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. She wanted to explore in the forest, but her mum insisted she brought a friend with her. So Lily invited her friend, Sam, to join her. 

At first, they had so much fun in the forest. They played the games, picked beautiful flowers and laughed. But soon, Sam started to get scared. He said he saw a wolf in the forest and he started to feel uncomfortable. 

Lily said she was sure there was no wolf and they should keep exploring. But Sam was so afraid and he insisted on going home. Lily felt disappointed, but she took Sam back home. 

The next day, Lily went to explore the forest by herself. She was careful but she had a great time. She never saw a wolf and she was happy she listened to her mum and didn’t go alone. 

The End.
Jack was very excited. He had something new to see. At first, he couldn't see what it was. But then he looked up and saw it. He couldn't believe it--it was a big balloon in the sky! He could only see it in the sky because it was so high up.

Jack stared up in awe. He couldn't take his eyes off of it. He wanted to get closer to the balloon. He grabbed onto the fence and started climbing. As he climbed, he saw a nail stuck in the fence. It was very shiny! He touched it and felt excited.

When Jack reached the top of the fence, he continued gazing at the balloon. He felt so excited! He wanted to touch it but he knew he couldn't. He just closed his eyes and wished he could have it.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was three years old. She loved to hug her stuffed animal. She called the stuffed animal "Number".

The little girl was so proud of her hugable friend, so she spent all her time playing with him. One day, Number accidentally fell off the table. 

The little girl was hurt and so was Number. She hugged him and stroked his ears and said, "It's ok Number. We'll be alright". 

But as the little girl continued to hug Number, she heard a loud crack. Number had been broken. 

The once-huggable friend was now hurt and would never be able to play again. The little girl was so sad and there was nothing she could do to make him better. All she could do was softly whisper, "Goodbye, my hugable friend".
Colin was out playing in the park with his friends. He was splashing in the puddles and having a great time, until something unexpected happened. Suddenly, they heard a loud splash coming from behind a bush. Colin and his friends were very frightened.

"What was that?" asked Colin.

"Let’s go find out!" said his friend.

The group carefully crept over to the bush and peeked behind it. To their amazement, they saw a beautiful picture of a lake with fish and boats, all made out of coloured stones. Colin's friend picked up the picture and said, 

"It must have been the stones making the noise as they hit the ground."

The group admired the picture for a few moments, then Colin said,

"Let's take it back to the park and hang it from a tree. Then everyone can see it and enjoy it."

The friends pressed the precious picture close to their hearts and ran back to the park. When they arrived, they were so happy to see that their plan worked. Everyone in the park was admiring the picture and commenting on how beautiful it was from the branches of the trees. 

Colin and his friends smiled in delight, safe in the knowledge that they had discovered a beautiful work of art. No more frightened splashes!
Once there was a girl called Jane. She loved to play with her toys. One day she found a special skirt in her toy box. It had colourful patches on it! She was very excited. She wanted to match her shirt to the skirt.

Jane went to her closet and found the perfect shirt. It had blue stars on it and it matched the skirt perfectly. She knew that this was an important thing to do because it made her look pretty.

Jane went to school wearing her new skirt and shirt. Her friends said "Wow, Jane! You look really nice today!" Jane was happy and she smiled proudly.

Jane felt important wearing her matching skirt and shirt. She learned an important lesson that day - take time to match your clothes, it is very important!
John was a three year old boy who had lots of energy. He liked to run everywhere. One day, he went into the kitchen and saw a jar of jam on the table. He was happy and said to his mom, "I want jam!" She answered, "That's a good idea, John. But you must run to the store to get it." So John ran to the store and got the jam. He brought it back to his mom who said, "This jam looks very good. Let's have it on toast!" So they had toast with the jam, and it was delicious! John smiled and said, "Jam is so good. Can we have it again tomorrow?"
Once upon a time there was a loyal wolf. He loved to pour water on a log. One day, he asked his friend, the rabbit, “Do you want to help me pour the water on the log?â€

The rabbit said, “Sure! What should I do?â€

The wolf said, “Just pick up the bucket and pour the water on the log.â€

So, the rabbit picked up the bucket and began pouring the water on the log. The water quickly filled up and the log began to float. The rabbit smiled.

The wolf said, “That was great work! You’re so loyal and helpful!â€

The rabbit blushed and said, “I’m just glad to help.â€

The wolf and the rabbit smiled and hugged each other. They had done a great job pouring the water on the log.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mandy. One day, Mandy went to dress for a special trip. She put on her favourite pink dress and could not wait to go out.

Suddenly, there was a loud noise outside. The sky had turned grey and Mandy's mum said it was a tornado. Mandy was scared, so she hugged her mum and they went to hide.

Mandy was sorry that the trip had been cancelled because of the tornado. When the tornado had gone away, her mum said they could go on the trip tomorrow.

Mandy was very happy and she quickly ran to her room to dress for the trip. She put on a pretty yellow dress and was ready to go. 

Mandy's mum was so proud of her. She was glad that Mandy was not scared and was able to dress for the trip again. They went on their special trip the next day and had a wonderful time!
Once upon a time there was a little boy named Jack. Jack was a very young boy, only three years old. One day he was playing in the kitchen when he saw the big stove. He was so curious that he decided to touch it.

Suddenly, the stove started to ring! Jack was so scared that he started to cry. He ran to find his mom for help. His mom came and asked him why he was crying.

Jack told her that the stove had started to ring. His mom just laughed. "That's because you were so stupid," she said. "Now never touch the stove again!"

So Jack learned his lesson and never touched the stove again. From that day on, he remembered to always be careful when he was near the stove.
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Anna. She lived in a big city, but she loved to explore. One day, she put on her favourite yellow dress, her pink shoes and her favourite hat. She wanted to explore something new.

"Let's go for a walk!" Anna said to herself.

So she marched through the streets of the city. Everywhere she looked, Anna saw vehicles, big and small. Some were shiny and new, others old and rusty. But it wasn't until Anna turned a corner that she saw the most fancy vehicle of all. It was a bright orange car with sparkly wheels. It looked like it had come straight out of the sky!

Anna stopped to look at the car. She had never seen anything like it before. Suddenly, the window of the car opened and an old lady poked her head out.

"Are you a fan of fancy things?" the old lady asked.

Anna smiled. "Yes I am!" she said.

The old lady grinned. "This car is very special," she said. "Come, let me show you!"

Then the old lady opened the door and motioned for Anna to get in. Anna couldn't believe it! She was about to go for a ride in the most fancy car she had ever seen.

Anna climbed in and the old lady closed the door. They drove around the city, and Anna watched as
The sun shone brightly, and Marla was feeling very happy. She was in the kitchen with her mom and thinking about the yummy pasta they would be having for dinner. Her mom had a plan to make it extra special and Marla couldn't wait! 

They set to work; Marla stirred the sauce while her mom got the pasta boiling. Marla thought it was looking really delicious and she was feeling excited. Just then, her mom asked Marla to get the wooden spoon. Marla jumped down from her seat and went to get it. 

But when Marla grabbed the wooden spoon, it felt funny. It was all bendy and not at all rigid, like usual. She thought it was strange, but didn't want to tell mom because she was too busy cooking. 

Marla returned to the kitchen, spoon in hand. But when her mom stirred the pasta it was not coming off the spoon. Marla watched in horror as the kitchen became a big mess!

It turned out the spoon was too flexible, so the pasta remained stuck. Marla and her mom had to start all over again, but this time Marla was sure to bring mom a rigid spoon!
Alice was a little girl who loved to dream. She especially loved to dream about the gym.

Alice was excited because the gym was bright and orange. She dreamed about going to the gym every single day.

One day, Alice asked her mom, "Mommy, can I go to the bright orange gym today?"

Her mom smiled and said, "I'm sorry Alice, but the gym is closed today. But you can come back tomorrow and have fun dreaming about the gym."

Alice was disappointed, but she knew she could still dream about the gym. That night, she curled up in bed and began to dream.

Before she knew it, Alice was soaring through the sky, flying above the orange gym. She was having the best dream ever! 

When she woke up the next morning, Alice was already eager to go to the gym and make her dreams come true.
Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They both lived in a nice big garden. Jack told Jill about a secret he knew. He said, “Jill, I am going to marry the fierce lion.†Jill was surprised and said, “What? But why?†Jack answered, “He is the king of the garden. He will make it much nicer than before.†Jill thought about it and then said, “Okay, I will help you marry the lion.â€

So the next day, Jack and Jill went to the lion’s house. The lion was very fierce, but Jack and Jill talked nicely to him. The lion asked, “Why do you want to marry me?†Jack answered, “Because we want you to be the king of this garden. We need you to look after it and make it even nicer than before.â€

The lion was impressed and said, “That sounds nice. I will marry you.â€

So Jack and Jill got married to the lion and he was the king of the garden. He looked after it and made it so beautiful that everyone wanted to come and visit. And Jack and Jill lived happily ever after.
Tommy and Mandy were best friends. They were playing in the park one day. Suddenly, Mandy got an idea. She wanted to make a video. 

Tommy thought it was a great idea, but he wasn't sure how to do it. Mandy said it was easy and she was willing to help him. She encouraged Tommy to get some of his toys and make a video together. 

Tommy was excited and quickly grabbed his toys. He thought of a story they could make while they set up the camera. Mandy was very thoughtful and she helped Tommy come up with ideas for the video. 

They recorded the video and when it was done, both Tommy and Mandy had big smiles on their faces. They were proud of the video they had made. 

Tommy asked Mandy if she would come to his house the next day and watch the video together. Mandy said she would love to and encouraged Tommy to go show it to his family as well.
Once upon a time, there was a silly bird. One day it thought, “I want to be bigger!†

The silly bird stretched its wings and its feathers started to grow and grow. Soon it was so big its head almost touched the sky. It was so proud. It said, “I am the biggest bird ever!â€

But then the bird started to shrink. Its feathers were getting smaller and smaller. The bird began to panic. It shouted, “Help me! I want to be big again!â€

It didn’t know what to do, so it kept shrinking until it was the same size as the ground. The silly bird was so small, it couldn’t do anything. 

And that was the bad end of the silly bird. It stayed on the ground, too small to ever fly again.
Once upon a time there were two friends: Gill and Jay. Gill was very poor but Jay was very rich. One day Gill asked Jay to borrow his station. Jay was happy to lend it, so he went to his station and gave it to Gill.

As Gill was leaving, Jay asked him: "Why do you need it? Do you have some special plans?"

Gill said "I have a plan, but I can't tell you. It's a secret."

So Jay just told Gill to be careful.

After a few days, Jay asked Gill again: "Did you use my station according to your plan?"

Gill smiled and handed him a small sack of coins. "I borrowed it and used it to make some money. Now I'm not so poor anymore!"

This story teaches us a valuable lesson: be generous and help others when you can. It's better to give than to receive. And sometimes, what you give can bring unexpected rewards.
Once upon a time, there were two friends, Daisy and Luke. Daisy was very small and Luke was very big. 

One day, Luke found an enormous glove. He was so excited and wanted to show it to Daisy. When Daisy saw the glove, she said: "Wow! It looks so cool!"

Luke then said: "Let's go examine the glove together so we can understand how big it really is." Daisy agreed and followed Luke to examine the glove. 

When they finally reached the glove, Daisy was amazed! It was indeed enormous! But it was torn to pieces.

"That's too bad," Luke said sadly. "It's such a shame we can't use the glove now."

Daisy smiled and said: "It's ok. We can still try to mend it and make it better. Then it can be useful again."

The moral of the story is that friendship is important and we should try to take care of things that we own.
Once upon a time there was a huge deer. It lived in the deep woods, surrounded by trees and animals. It was happy there, with its friends and its family. Every day it would stay in the woods, playing and eating with them.

One day, a hunter came to the woods. The deer stayed very still, so the hunter didn't see it. But it was so scared that it wanted to run away!

Just then, a huge deer appeared! It was so tall and strong that the hunter was scared. He ran away, leaving the woods safe and quiet.

The huge deer watched the hunters go and then stayed with the other deer. It stayed with them, protecting them and keeping them safe. The deer were grateful, and even though the huge deer was huge, it was also kind.
Once upon a time, there was a bald man. He loved to swing in his backyard. Every day he would swing for hours until he got very tired.

One day, the man brought a new swing to his backyard. He hung it up near the fireplace and he was ready to go! He sat down on the swing and started swinging back and forth.

Suddenly, a voice spoke from the fireplace. It said, "Stop swinging, Please!"

Surprised, the bald man said, "Who said that?" 

The voice answered, "It's me, the fireplace. I'm scared of swinging!" The man couldn't believe it. 

The man laughed and said, "No need to be scared. I'll just be gentle." 

The man continued to swing slowly back and forth. Now the man and the fireplace were best friends, and they both enjoyed swinging together in the backyard. 

The End.
Once upon a time there was a young horse living on a farm. He had a wonderful life; lots of grass to munch and friends to play with. One day he was horsing around with the other horses when a rainstorm started. He started to shiver as the icy raindrops hit him. His friends were able to take shelter from the rain, but the young horse was too small to fit in the stable. 

As he shivered in the rain, he heard a voice calling out to him. It was an old man who was passing by in his cart. 

"Come here," said the old man. "You'll get too cold if you stay there!" 

The young horse trusted the old man and jumped into his cart, which was warm and dry. The old man smiled as he watched the young horse snuggling up beside him. 

The old man drove the horse slowly home and from that day on, the young horse knew he had a real friend. He never shivered in the rain again.
Once upon a time, there was a car. It had been going for a long time and was getting tired. It needed some fuel to keep going.

The car stopped at the side of the road. It made a loud noise as it stopped and the driver looked around.

Suddenly, a friendly gas station man came over with a big can of fuel.

"Where did you get this from?" asked the driver.

"This fuel will help your car go," said the gasp station man.

The driver was so pleased with the fuel and said, "Thank you so much!"

The driver put the fuel in the car and started off again. It drove off slowly and the driver thanked the gas station man again as he drove away.

The car drove happily and continued on its journey. It was slow but it kept going thanks to the kind gas station man and his fuel.
Once there was a little girl named Mary. Mary wanted to see a butterfly, so she decided to go outside. She waited and waited but there were no butterflies around. She started to get sad.

Suddenly, she heard a voice. "Why don't you try singing?" it said. So she started to sing a song about a butterfly. 

Mary looked up and saw a soft, yellow butterfly. He was fluttering in the air and it was so beautiful. She smiled and reached out her hand.

The butterfly landed on Mary's hand. She was so happy and said, "Thank you, butterfly!" 

The butterfly smiled back and said, "You're welcome! I wanted to see your pretty smile and wanted you to be happy, too!" 

Mary and the butterfly went back and forth in the air until they both had to fly away. Mary waved and said goodbye as the butterfly flew away. She would always remember how soft and kind the butterfly was.
One day, a boy named Tom was playing in his garden when he noticed something unusual. Tom saw a tutor attaching a thick rope between two trees. Tom wondered what the tutor was doing and decided to find out. He went over and asked why she was attaching the rope to the trees.

The tutor nodded and explained she was holding a tug of war competition with her students. She told Tom that she wanted to educate them about the importance of teamwork and how it can help people accomplish things together.

"If everyone pulls on the rope," the tutor said, "it becomes easier to pull the rope because it becomes thicker."

Tom thought the tutor was right and wanted to be part of the competition. The tutor smiled and said he could join in, so everyone grabbed hold of the rope and pulled together. After some effort, the rope moved off the ground as the team pulled together.

Tom and the others cheered when the rope moved, because they had all worked together. Tom decided he would always remember the lesson he had learned that day: when people work together, anything is possible, no matter how thick the rope!
It was a gloomy day and Toby decided he was going to have a picnic outside. He was so excited he went to get the blanket, some juice and sandwiches. He was running to the grass when he saw another boy his age outside with a blanket just like his.

Toby stopped and asked the boy what he was doing.

“I want to have a picnic tooâ€, the boy said.

Toby felt a bit angry he replied “This is my picnic spotâ€

The boy started to disagree, Toby thought for a moment and then remembered he had an extra blanket at home.

He said “Why don’t we share the picnic spot? We can both have a blanket and you can use my juice and sandwichesâ€

The boy smiled and replied “That's a great ideaâ€.

The boys shared the picnic spot and made labels for each blanket so they would remember which one was theirs. They had a great time and even if it was a gloomy day they laughed and played.
During his visit to the market, Rudi saw a pot that he liked. He wanted to buy it, but he was not sure if it was cheap or not. 

He asked the seller, "Is it a cheap pot?"

The seller smiled and said, "Yes, it is a very cheap pot."

Rudi was very happy. He thought he had solved the problem of finding a good pot. He thanked the seller and paid for the pot. 
Rudi brought the pot back and was very proud of his new acquisition. He knew that he had solved a difficult problem and that he had found a cheap pot.
Once upon a time, there was an empty oasis. All around the oasis, everything looked hot and dry, with no other animals or people nearby.

Then one day, whilst the sun was shining, a little boy arrived at the oasis and said, "I'm so thirsty! Is there anybody here?" 

Suddenly, a kind voice said, "Welcome to the oasis! Follow this path and you'll find plenty of water to drink". 

The little boy followed the path and found that at the oasis there were lots of trees and plenty of water. There were also huge rocks, so the little boy decided to park his car on one and have a picnic. 

He felt very lucky and so he said, "This is like an empty paradise!" and then he enjoyed his picnic and cooled off in the shade of the trees.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally who had a disgusting shoe. Every day she wore the shoe, and it made her sad. Her best friend Sam noticed this and asked her why. Sally said, “My shoe is so disgusting I want to throw it away.â€

Sam was so mad. She said, “That’s not nice! You shouldn’t throw away a shoe. Let’s make it special!â€

Sally wasn’t sure. She didn’t want to wear something that was disgusting. But Sam had an idea. “What if we find some glitter, pompoms, and buttons and decorate it? Then it wouldn’t be gross anymore!â€

Sally thought about it for a bit, then excitedly said, “Yes! That would be great!†

So that’s what they did. Sam found all the supplies and they worked together to make a beautiful, sparkly shoe. When they were finished, Sally looked down at her feet and smiled. She was so happy. Sam hugged her and said, “I knew it could be special!â€

Sally was comforted and never threw away her shoes again.
Once upon a time, there was a pretty girl who loved to watch her favorite videos. Every day she would put on her headphones and sit in front of the television to watch her precious movies.

One day, the girl was playing hide and seek with her friends and she hid a little too well. When it was time to go home, she couldn't find her way back and she was very scared.

Suddenly, she heard someone calling her name. She saw her mom standing there with her arms wide open! But the girl noticed something: her mom was holding her video!

The mother hugged the girl and said, "I was so worried when I couldn't find you! I'm so happy that you're safe. I knew where to look for you because I found this video that you had lost."

The girl tried her best not to cry and she said, "That's my favorite video, mom! It's so pretty!"

The mother smiled and said, "Yes, it is. I'm so glad that we found it again."
As the sun came up, a little mouse was getting ready for the day. She was so happy. She loved playing in the garden and exploring. She enjoyed finding new things to do. 

The first stop of the day was the lemon tree. She loved the tart, juicy fruits. With her prickly paws, she quickly picked a large lemon, feeling excited to try it. She bit into the lemon, but it was too sour to enjoy. The little mouse improved her idea. She knew if she added sugar to the lemon slices, it would taste much better!

So she gathered some sugar from the cupboard, sliced the lemon, and mixed it together. Taking a bite, she was overjoyed by the sweet and tart flavor. She ate the entire bowl in one sitting, and smiled with her happy tummy. From then on, the little mouse always mixed sugar in with her lemons!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to peek. Everywhere she went, she peeked around, looking for something special. One day she was peeking in her backyard and she noticed an empty shoe. She thought it looked interesting and so she decided to pick it up.

"Whose shoe is this?" she asked.

No one answered and she suddenly felt a bit scared. She decided to take the shoe and take it home.

When she got back home, she peeked inside the shoe, but it was empty. No matter how much she peeked, nothing was inside. She asked her mom what it was, but her mom said she didn't know. The little girl was so sad.

The next day, she ran outside and peeked around the backyard again. Suddenly, she saw a monster hiding behind a tree! She quickly ran inside and hid in her room, but the monster followed her.

The monster was so angry that the girl had taken his shoe, that it chased her around the house. Terrified, she ran out of the house and down the street, but the monster was still after her!

Eventually, the little girl was too tired to run anymore and the monster caught up to her. The monster was so mad that he ate the little girl up and the girl was never seen again.
Once upon a time, there was a man who wanted to marry. He looked around but couldn't find anyone to marry. Then, one day, he saw a truck. It was big and dirty. He thought it looked nice, so he decided to marry the truck! He was very happy, and they were together ever since. Every day, they drove around together and had lots of fun. The man was very happy to have found his special truck to marry. And they all lived happily ever after.
Once upon a time, there was a three year old girl named Lucy. She was very curious and always asked questions about the world. One day, she had asked her mom if she could have her own opinion.

Her mom said: "That's a wonderful idea, Lucy! But you need to be sure it is important."

Lucy immediately thought about the opinion she wanted to have and began to write it down. Then, she took the paper and put it in her printer.

When she was finished, she held some colorful paper in her hand that had her opinion written on it. She was feeling so proud of it.

But, suddenly, a gust of wind came into the house and blew the paper away. Lucy chased after it, but it flew out of her reach.

"Mom, can we reprint it?" Lucy shouted, but it was too late. The paper was gone.

Sadly, Lucy had to accept that her important opinion was no longer with her.
Once upon a time, there was a man who was married to a kind, loving wife. One day, the man decided to go fishing. He backed his truck up to the lake, loaded the boat on, and packed his fishing gear. 

His wife came outside to say goodbye. She said, "Be careful and have fun. Please don't be gone too long."

The man nodded and waved goodbye to his wife. He carefully drove the truck down to the edge of the lake, and loaded his boat onto the water. He hopped in and took off.

The man started to fish, and he was doing quite well. He had a bucket full of big, fat fish. After two hours, he decided it was time to head back. But the wind had picked up and the current was strong. Despite all his efforts, the man couldn't reach the shore.

He shouted for help, but his voice was drowned out by the harsh wind. Suddenly, his wife appeared out of nowhere. She had decided to come looking for him when he hadn't returned.
 
She held out her arm and shouted, "Take my hand and I will pull you in!"

The man grabbed tight, and with a powerful tug, his wife pulled him into shore. She wrapped her arms around him and said, "I'm so glad you are safe." They hugged, and the man thanked his wife for her courage and strength
Once upon a time there was a gifted little girl named Amy. She was 3 years old and already loved learning. Every day she would look forward to studying new things and was especially excited to learn about math. 

One day she was playing in the garden when her mother called out to her.

"Amy, time to do your math homework!"

Amy groaned and complained. She didn't want to do her math. She wanted to keep playing. 

Her mother answered: "I know it's not fun doing homework but you're so gifted! You can do it! You can even impress me with your answers!"

Amy thought for a moment and then smiled. She was clever and she knew her mother was right.

She grabbed her notebook and sat down to do her math homework. In the end, even though she had complained at first, Amy enjoyed solving the math problems and showing her mother the solutions.
Once upon a time there were two chubby kittens named Felix and Mitzie. One day, Felix was feeling a bit lonely so he decided to explore his neighbourhood. He scampered along the network of streets and paths, hoping to find someone to play with. 

Suddenly, he heard a small meow and on a nearby porch, Felix found his best friend Mitzie. 

“I’m so glad you’re here!†said Felix.

“Me too!†said Mitzie. “I was bored and lonely, so I decided to go looking for you.â€

Felix and Mitzie spent the rest of the day playing and chasing each other around the network. When the sun began to set, it was time for them to return home. Felix and Mitzie said good-bye and promised to see each other again soon.
Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog. His name was Spot. Spot barked and spoke softly to everyone who passed by on the street. One day, Spot saw a little girl. She had long hair and looked very scared. Spot's eyes shone with kindness and he walked up to her.

The girl was so surprised to see a dog talking to her. She stopped and asked Spot, "What do you want?" 

Spot smiled and said, "I want to be friends. Used to be so lonely and I want someone to keep me company."

The little girl was very happy and said, "Yes. Let's be friends."

The little girl and Spot started playing and running around the park together. Spot was so happy that he had such a friendly friend. When the girl got tired, she asked Spot if he wanted her to give him a rub.

Spot rolled on the ground and said, "Yes. Please rub my belly!"

The little girl gently rubbed Spot's belly and he made a happy noise. They continued to play together until it was time to go home. From that day on, Spot and the little girl were the best of friends.
There was a mom and a daughter. The daughter was three years old. 

The daughter said, "Mommy, can I go to the park?"

The mom said, "Let me look at the calendar. It looks like today is a difficult day. I don't think I can permit you to go to the park."

The daughter was sad and replied, "Aw, Mommy? Can I go tomorrow?" 

The mom said, "Maybe. Let me check the calendar again before I can permit it."
Ben and his mom were going to the theater. Ben was very excited and impatient. When they got to the theater, Ben started to walk very quickly inside.

His mom called out, "Ben, slow down, please!" But Ben had already entered the theater.

Ben looked up at a huge, red curtain. He felt even more impatient, and he wanted to see what was behind the curtain.

"Mom, when can I gain inside?" he asked.

His mom smiled patiently. "Not yet, Ben," she said. "We have to wait for the show to start."

But Ben was so eager to see what was inside. He started to pout and he began to cry.

His mom gave him a hug. "It's alright, Ben," she said. "We'll gain inside very soon. Just be patient."

Ben smiled, and waited patiently. When the curtains opened, Ben jumped with joy, and saw that the theater was filled with wonders!
Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. He liked to run and play. One day, he was running, but he came to a wall. It was too big for him to jump over.

Spot looked around and saw a pass. He sniffed at it and decided to try it. He stepped on the pass and suddenly, he started to shrink. He kept getting smaller and smaller until he fit through the little pass.

On the other side, Spot saw a beautiful meadow. He ran and played all day, until it was almost time for dark. He wanted to make sure he could get back through the pass, so he ran up and tried to go through.

The pass was too small! Spot was stuck. He looked around and saw a fair man. Spot barked and the man came over. The man smiled and said, "Let me help you Spot! I can get you through the pass. All you have to do is take my hand and I'll make you big again!" Spot was so happy and together they both went through the pass.

Spot was back home and happy. From that day on, Spot always kept an eye out for fair people that could help him.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Hannah. She was three years old and loved to read. Every day, Hannah would go to the park with her mom and dad. It was Hannah's favorite place.

One day, when they were at the park, Hannah saw a broken sink. She pointed to it and said, "Mommy, what's that?" Her mom explained that it was an old sink that was broken now. "That's too bad," said Hannah.

Hannah decided she wanted to read about broken things, so her mom put her in her stroller and they went to the library. They found a book about broken things and Hannah read the whole book!

When they got home, her mom read her a bedtime story. Hannah was so happy, she fell asleep with a smile on her face. 

The next day, they went back to the park and Hannah showed her mom the broken sink. She said, "Mommy, I read about broken things so I know how to fix it!" Her mom was so proud and told her to keep on reading!
Ben and his mom walked through the forest together. All of a sudden, Ben saw something in the distance that made him stop. He saw a big, furry bear. His mom said "It's okay, Ben. We just need to watch the bear and make sure to keep a safe distance". Ben felt safe and dependable with his mom.

Ben and his mom watched the bear as it walked around the forest. They followed the bear but made sure to keep a safe distance. Ben was amazed at how beautiful and gentle the bear looked.

After some time, Ben got tired and asked his mom if they could take a rest. His mom said, "Sure, but let's still keep an eye on the bear, okay?" Ben nodded and they rested on a nearby log.

When they were done resting, Ben and his mom watched the bear walk a little further away into the forest. Ben smiled and said, "Thanks for watching the bear with me, mom!" His mom smiled and said, "Remember that whenever you need to, I'm here and I'll always be dependable for you".
Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They were playing outside when suddenly Jack decided to be naughty. He picked up a big round rock and threw it at Jill! 

Jill was shocked and said, “Jack why did you do that? That was so naughty!â€

But Jack just laughed. He thought playing a game of strike was fun. 

Jill was very angry and shouted, “No! That was not nice at all! You must not throw things!â€

Jack understood and put down the round rock. He apologized and they continued playing together, but this time without throwing rocks. 

The end.
In the yard there was a tall tree. Every day, the sun shone on it and kept it warm and strong. Every day, a boy would run around the tree and laugh. The boy was never afraid, he was always persistent.

One day, the boy told his mom that he wanted to own the tree. His mom thought it was a silly idea, but the boy was very determined. He wanted to own it so much that he started coming back each day to play around it.

The boy kept coming back each day. Months went by and he had gotten to know the tree very well. One day, the boy was running around it and he stopped. He knew that this tree was his. He stomped on the ground, determined not to leave. His mom knew that the boy had owned that tree all along.
Once there was a purple eraser. It was small and round and very shiny.

Little Sarah found it and was so excited! She bounced up and down and shouted for joy. 

Her mum came over and said, "What have you found, Sarah?" 

Sarah said, "It's a purple eraser, mummy!"

"That's great sweetie!" said mummy. 

Sarah loved her purple eraser and enjoyed playing with it everyday. Whenever she was writing, she used it to rub away her mistakes. She even used it when she was playing shop and was counting out fake coins. 

It was so fun! Sarah enjoyed spending time with her purple eraser and always made sure it was near her.
Once there was an elephant who was feeling bored. He had been standing in the same spot for hours and nothing was happening. He wondered if the day would ever come alive. All of a sudden a gust of wind came and stirred up the dirt around him. He felt something tickling his trunk. The elephant opened his eyes to discover something pale on the ground. He bent down to pick it up and found a feather! With the feather he decided to stir up the day. He waved it around and shouted, “Let’s have some fun!â€

The animals all gathered around him. They had never seen an elephant so happy. The elephant instructed them to swirl around the feather. They twirled and spun in circles, letting their laughter fill the air. The elephant’s pale feather floated and swayed in the breeze. The feather stirred everyone up and they all played together until the sun went down.
Nina was playing in her bedroom. She looked around and remembered the heavy carpet beneath her feet. She felt it with her toes and thought it felt so soft.

Suddenly, she heard the door open and saw her mom. "Mommy!" she said. 

"Hello, Nina!" her mom said with a smile. "Do you remember when we bought this carpet?"

Nina nodded. "We got the heavy carpet for my room," she said.

Her mom smiled and nodded. "That's right," she said. "It was so heavy when we carried it to your room. I'm glad we got it."

Nina smiled and nodded. She loved the carpet in her room and she would always remember it.
Once upon a time, there lived two best friends, Jack and Jill. They lived together in a small house by a lake. 

One day they went out to the lake to have a picnic. Jack brought a big bag of food with him and they started to eat. Suddenly, it got very hot.

The friends felt very hot, so Jill said: "HOLD, let's go for a swim in the lake! That should help us cool down!"

Jack smiled and said: "Sure, let's go!"

They jumped into the lake. It felt so nice and cool. But then they heard a voice.

It was the local policeman who shouted: "Hey, you can't swim in this lake! You need a license!"

The friends hurried to the shore and said sorry.

The policeman smiled and said: "That's alright, just remember to always get a license when swimming in this lake!"

The friends agreed and thanked the policeman. After that, they always made sure to hold a license before going for a swim.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She wanted to sing a song to show everyone how happy she was. But when she started to sing, she was so scared and embarrassed that she stopped.

The little girl looked around and saw her mum standing nearby. Mum smiled and said, "Do not be afraid. I will deliver the song for you."

The little girl smiled and nodded. Then Mum started singing the song. Everyone started to clap and smile. Even though the little girl was still a bit embarrassed, she was also very happy.

When Mum finished, the little girl gave her a big hug and said, "Thank you for delivering the song for me."

Mum smiled and said, "Any time." Then she gave the little girl a kiss. They hugged each other tightly and laughed.

The End.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lisa. She loved to play with her toys and make new friends.

One day, Lisa decided to test out the wall she saw in front of her. She touched it gently but the wall was too hard. Lisa became angry and stomped her feet.

Suddenly, a big voice boomed from above. "What are you doing?" the voice shouted.

Lisa backed away from the wall. She felt scared and confused. She slowly looked up and saw a large man looking down at her. "Why are you so angry?" he asked.

Lisa squeaked, "I wanted to test the wall, but it was too hard."

The man smiled. "That's okay, Lisa. It's important to test things out to see how they work."

Lisa nodded and thanked the man. She promised to be more careful next time when she decided to test something.
Once upon a time, there was a little puppy. He was small and scared but he always looked so cute in his collar. He liked to play and explore, but when it was all too much he would curl up and go to sleep.

One day, the puppy heard a gentle noise. He opened his eyes and saw a kind face. It was his person, there to comfort him. His person's hand reached out and petted him with a gentle touch.

The puppy felt much better knowing his person was there with him. He wagged his tail and cuddled into his person's lap. Whenever he felt scared or alone, his person's gentle touch and kind voice always filled him with warmth.

The puppy and his person were best friends. Together, they would go on walks and explore the world. Whenever the puppy felt lost, his person was always there to point him in the right direction.

The gentle touch and comforting words of his person always made the puppy feel safe. His collar was a reminder that someone loved him and was always there to care for them.
Once upon a time, there was a duck who wanted to swim in the pond. He asked his parents if he could go, but they said he was too little. The duck was sad and soon he saw a swan gracefully swimming in the water nearby. He asked the swan for help. 

The swan smiled and agreed to teach him how to swim. She told the duck to start with small movements, and soon she was teaching him how to paddle his feet and move his arms. 

The duck was so proud when he finally learnt how to swim! He thanked the swan for her help and told his parents about it. They were so proud of him and said he was growing up so fast.

The duck learnt an important lesson - even if we are little, we can still do big things! With help and practice, we can all learn something new.
One day the sun was shining, and Sammy was out in the garden. He was looking for something to do. Suddenly, he saw something interesting. There was a thin, flexible seat tucked away behind a bush. Sammy thought it looked like a great spot for a secret hiding place. So he ran over to take a closer look.

When he got up to it, he saw it was a special seat. It was made out of thin sticks, and was so flexible that Sammy could bend it all around. Sammy loved how bendy it was, so he decided to make it his hiding place.

He hopped up onto the seat and called out to his mom. “Mom! Look what I found! I’m going to hide on my new seat!†His mom smiled and said “That’s great Sammy, but don’t forget to come out eventually!†
 
Sammy grinned and he said “I won’t! Just wait and see.†Then he curled up on the seat and stayed there for a long time. He loved the feeling of being hidden from view, and he always found something new to explore. 

Finally, after a few hours, Sammy got off the seat and came out from his hiding place. He called out for his mom and when she came out of the house, she said “Sammy! I knew you’d be
Once upon a time there were two friends, Fran and Jack, who lived on different planets far away from each other. One day Fran decided to fly to Jack's planet to visit him.

When Fran arrived to Jack's planet, she saw that the sky was full of stars, but no other planets. She asked Jack: "Where are the rest of the planets?"

Jack smiled and said: "We decided to get rid of the other planets because we wanted the sky to be friendly and bright. Also, now that you are here, it's even more beautiful!"

Fran was surprised, but she insisted that other planets should be there too.

Jack listened to Fran and thought carefully. He finally agreed and they built other planets just like his. Passionate about his new project, Jack devoted all his energy to the task and soon enough the sky was filled with friendly and beautiful planets.

The moral of the story: Every voice can make a difference. If we use our resources and connect with each other, we can make the world a better and more friendly place.
Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom was very alert. One day he was playing with his toys in the garden when he felt unwell. He told his mum he didn't feel so good. So his mum called the doctor.

The doctor came and Tom was very scared. The doctor smiled at Tom. He asked him how he was feeling. Tom said his tummy hurt. The doctor spoke softly and said he would help him to feel better. He told Tom not to be scared.

The doctor looked at Tom and checked his temperature. He listened to his heart and checked his eyes. The doctor said that Tom was very alert and he would be okay. He said he should rest for the day and he gave his mum some medicine for him.

Tom felt better after a few days and his mum was very happy. She thanked the doctor for helping her son. Tom was very relieved and happy to be feeling better!
Once upon a time there were two best friends, John and Lillie. They both lived in the same neighbourhood and liked to do lots of things together. 

One day, John asked his mom if he could bring Lillie to their house to sleep. His mom said he could, but she did not want Lillie to sleep in John's bed.

John and Lillie thought and thought until they had a great idea: they decided to move the mattress from the guest bedroom to the living room, where they could sleep together on it.

John's mom was unsure at first but she allowed them to sleep on the mattress in the living room. 

The two friends had a wonderful sleep on the mattress and they were ready to learn the next day. John's mom was also very proud that her son had shown such responsibility and respect to his friend by helping her find a comfortable place to sleep.

The moral of this story is that friendship is about showing respect and being ready to share your home with those you care about.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was very impatient and wanted to do something new. She saw a magnet on the kitchen table and decided to pick it up. She immediately became excited. She kept lifting the magnet up and down, marveling at what it could do.

Suddenly, her mom called her. "What are you doing, sweetheart?" 

The little girl replied, "I was lifting this magnet, Mommy! It's so cool!"

Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, but remember to be patient. Now, why don't you try lifting something else?" 

The little girl thought for a moment, and then brightened up. She said, "I know! I'm going to lift the sofa cushions to find a surprise!" 

Holding the magnet in one hand, she went over to the sofa cushions and started lifting them up one by one. She was very patient and diligent about it, and eventually, she found a hidden surprise underneath! 

The little girl smiled proudly, holding the surprise in her hands. She looked down at the magnet in the other hand and laughed. With the help of this wondrous magnet, she had found something amazing!
The sun was shining in the sky and Joey was very excited. He was outside his house playing with his ball. Joey's mommy came out from the kitchen and said, "Joey, would you help me clean the freezer?"

Joey said, "Yes, mommy!" and ran into the kitchen. His mommy showed him which drawer to clean and he began taking out the food and putting it in a pile on the kitchen table.

He took the food to the sink and started to clean it. He saw a big box of ice-cream and he could not help but get even more excited! He quickly put the box back in the freezer and closed the drawer. He said, "Mommy look, I cleaned the freezer!"

His mommy smiled and said, "Great job, Joey. Now let's get this food back in the freezer so we can have it later." 

Joey said, "Yay!" and put the food back in the drawer, nice and neat. His mommy thanked him and Joey went back to playing with his ball, excited and proud of the job he had done.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Melissa. Melissa wanted to play games with her friends, but when she went to the park, her friends had already left. She was very sad and started to cry. Suddenly, a compassionate man came up to Melissa and asked why she was sad.

Melissa told him that she was sad because she couldn't play with her friends. The man had an idea and said, “Let’s play a game! I will push the melon and then you can catch it!â€

Melissa was excited but the man said, “No, you must only catch the melon if it is thrown gently. If I throw it too hard, you must let it go.†Melissa agreed and they started to play.

The man threw the melon gently and Melissa caught it every time. Even though Melissa couldn’t play with her friends, she was happy that she was still able to play.

The moral of the story is that it is important to be compassionate to those around us. With kindness and understanding, we can help those who are in need.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Kayla. She went to the park with her mom. When they got to the park Kayla saw something fly by. She said to her mom, "What was that?" Her mom replied, "It was an insect." Kayla's eyes widened with delight. She asked, "Can I catch it?" Her mom said, "Sure, but be careful. Insects are fragile." So, Kayla gently tried to catch the insect in her hands. She wasn't able to catch it, but she enjoyed watching it fly around. 

After spending some time at the park, Kayla and her mom went home. Kayla liked visiting the park. She liked seeing the different insects and learning that they are fragile. Kayla even kept a few of the insects in jars when she got home.
One day, Sally and her dad went to the beach. It was an enormous beach. Sally thought it was amazing. 

"Wow, dad! Look how big this beach is," Sally said, eyes open wide. 

"Yes, the beach is enormous," her dad said. 

The sun was shining and the water was sparkling. Sally and her dad wanted to have some fun. 

"What should we do first?" her dad asked.

"Let's go for a walk," Sally said with a smile.

So they started walking. Then, after a few minutes, they came to a bend in the beach. They both stopped and Sally couldn't believe her eyes. 

"Dad, look! It's a forest!" she said, pointing.

"Let's turn here and explore it," her dad said. 

So they turned and followed the path through the forest. It was so exciting! Sally had so much fun with her dad.
Once upon a time there was a fierce dragon who lived deep in a dark forest. The dragon hoarded all kinds of jewelry and never let anyone come near.

One day, a brave knight decided to take a walk in the forest. As he got close to the dragon's cave, he noticed a sparkling necklace. He wanted to take it, so he started to climb up the hill.

Suddenly, the dragon emerged from the cave, blocking the knight's way. With a loud voice, the dragon spoke.
"I will not let you near my precious jewelry."

But the brave knight did not want to give up. He answered firmly,
"I won't steal your jewels, I only want to look at it."

The dragon seemed to be thinking, and then reluctantly nodded in agreement.
The dragon revealed a big chest where all the Jewelry was hidden. The knight admired the colorful gems and jewels. With a smile, the dragon quickly closed the chest.

The dragon had finally revealed his treasure to the brave knight. He was happy he could share it with someone.The knight thanked the dragon and continued on his way.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Polly. One day, Polly went out to play but she hurt herself and there was a big boo-boo on her knee. She started to cry.

Mummy saw Polly and knew she needed a bandage for her boo-boo. She went and got a bandage. She opened it up and carefully put it on Polly's knee. 

Polly was very happy! She said "Thank you Mummy!" Mummy said "You're welcome!"

Polly wanted to pay Mummy back for the bandage, so she gave her a big hug and smiled. Mummy smiled too and they gave each other a big open-armed hug!

The end.
Bob and his mom were walking in a park. They stopped to watch a little bird in a cage. The bird was so beautiful and its colour was stunning. Bob thought it looked sad and wanted to get it out of the cage. He asked his mom to buy it for him. 

"I don't think that's a good idea," said the mom. "That bird needs to be free. It's not lucky to be caged in like this." 

Bob thought for a moment, and then showed his mom he knew what was right. He said, "Okay, we won't buy it," and they walked away from the cage. 

After a few days, Bob and his mom went back to the same park. They were so surprised to see that the bird was no longer in the cage. Bob asked the owner what had happened and the owner said a family had bought the bird. 

The moral of this story is that freedom is worth much more than money. We should never show or give up our freedom.
One day, Little Jack was walking in the park. He saw a lime and called to it, "Hey, Lime!" But the lime didn't answer. He called to it again and again, but still the lime stayed quiet.

Jack started to get serious. He put his hands on his hips and said, "Come over here, Lime! I want to talk to you!" Again, the lime stayed quiet. 

Little Jack was getting angry. He started to shout, "Why won't you talk to me? I said come over here!"

Suddenly, a voice from behind him said, "That's because limes can't talk!"

Little Jack spun around and saw an old man standing there. He was smiling.

The old man said, "That's why I'm here. I want to talk to you about something important."

Little Jack realized he had been trying to talk to a lime all this time. He was embarrassed and smiled shyly.

The old man had come to this place to talk to Little Jack about something very important. Little Jack was now even more serious. What did the old man want to tell him?
Jack and his sister were playing in their backyard one evening. The sun had set, and the sky was lit up with a powerful orange glow.

Jack said to his sister, `Let's play hide-and-seek!` His sister smiled and said, `OK! You count, and I'll hide!`

So Jack started counting. He counted up to ten very slowly, and then shouted out, `Ready or not, here I come!`

He started searching around the backyard for his sister. Suddenly, he heard a voice from a nearby bush. It was his sister, who had asked him for a difficult challenge. She said, `Find me before sunset and you win!`

Jack was worried, because the powerful orange light of the sunset was already fading. He knew he had to hurry. He looked around and eventually found his sister, just in time.

He hugged her tightly and thanked her for giving him such a fun challenge. His sister smiled and said, `That was a powerful game!`
Andy and his grandad were walking through the park on a sunny day. Grandad stopped and said, "Andy, can you see that big, thick tree over there? I believe it has a treasure hidden somewhere in its trunk."

Andy was very excited. He ran to the tree and searched around its trunk. But he couldn't find anything. "I don't see anything grandad," he said.

Grandad smiled, "That's okay Andy, maybe we can come back later and look again. For now, let's go and get some ice cream!"

So they went off and enjoyed some ice cream before heading back to the thick tree. Andy started searching the trunk again, with a bit more determination this time. Suddenly, his hand felt something. He pulled out a box filled with shiny coins!

Andy was overjoyed. "Grandad, I found it! We have a treasure!" Grandad was over the moon. He gave Andy a big hug and said, "I told you to believe! The treasure was there all along."
Yesterday, little Bobby was feeling very weak. His mommy noticed and asked him what was wrong. He told her he was feeling sad because he hadn't seen his friends in a whole day. 

Momma knew exactly what to do. She said, "Let's put on some good music and have a little dance party. That always makes you feel better!" Bobby smiled and clapped with excitement. 

Momma put on their favorite song and the two of them danced around the living room. Momma twirled and Bobby clapped. Soon they were both laughing, and any sadness was gone. 

After the dance, Bobby felt better and hugged his mommy. She said, "I know that yesterday was a tough day, but music can make us all feel so much better." Bobby smiled and clapped his hands, happy that his mommy had found a way to make him feel better.
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful cat named Fluffy. One day, Fluffy was walking near a pond when she saw a camera floating in the water. She knew the camera needed rescuing!

Fluffy tapped her paws together and thought of a plan. She decided to ask some friends for help.

When Fluffy told her friends what she wanted to do, they were very excited and agreed to join her in the rescue. First, Fluffy and her friends found a long stick. Then, they used the stick to reach into the water and pull the camera up out of the pond. Afterwards, they scurried away to safety!

Fluffy and her friends had saved the camera from the pond. They were very proud of the rescue they had done.

The moral of the story is that when you work together with your friends, you can accomplish great things.
Once upon a time, there was a wealthy shark who lived by the sea. She spent her days swimming and having fun.

One day, her best friend came over. The friend was a little scared of the water and asked if she'd come to the beach with her. The wealthy shark agreed and they went together.

Once they arrived at the beach, the wealthy shark's friend spotted an old pirate ship. She ran over to it and started to explore. Suddenly she tripped over a big rock and started to weep.

The wealthy shark rushed over to her and asked why she was crying. The little girl responded, “I wanted to find treasure on the pirate ship. Now I won't be able to find any!â€

The wealthy shark comforted her and said, “Come on, let's search together. I'm sure we'll find something nice.†The wealthy shark and her friend searched and searched, but finally they found a chest of jewels and coins.

The little girl was so happy, she ran to the wealthy shark and hugged her tight. They smiled and laughed and went home for the night with their treasure.
Once upon a time, there were two friends - a bear and a chick. They were walking in the woods, when they heard a noise. "What is that?" said the bear. The chick started to panic.

Suddenly, they saw a pirate. He was very big and scary. "Ahoy!" he cried. The bear was so frightened, he ran away!

The pirate asked the chick why she was so sad. She told the pirate that she was feeling guilty about something, and he said he could help.

The pirate said, "Maybe if you take me to your friend's house, I can help him feel better." 

The chick was scared, but she didn't want her friend to feel guilty. So, she agreed to take the pirate with her.

When they got to the bear's house, they found him hiding under his bed. But, the pirate had brought some presents and the bear felt much better. In the end, everybody was happy!
Once upon a time, there was a little bird that lived in a tall tree. The little bird loved eating peanuts, and it had found a good spot in the tree to settle in.

One day, the little bird was looking for some peanuts in the grass below the tree. It found a big pile of peanuts, but the little bird was a bit scared to eat them.

Just then, a friendly dog stepped up and said, “You can have these peanuts! I think they will be very good for you!â€

The little bird smiled and settled down on the pile of peanuts. It munched away on the delicious peanuts, feeling happy and content.

The dog smiled and said, “You look very happy eating those peanuts! I’m glad they are good.â€

The little bird thanked the dog and finished eating the peanuts. After that, it flew back up to its cozy spot in the tree, to settle in and take a nap.
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Liza. She loved to play in the park with her friends. 

One day, Liza wanted to win a game but she was feeling really tired. Her friends asked her, “Do you want to take a nap?â€

Liza said, “Yes please!†So the friends found a comfy spot in the park to lay down.

When Liza woke up, she was feeling energised and ready to win the game. But when she looked around, she noticed that her friends had all gone home.

Liza was feeling sad and disappointed. Then she looked down and noticed that her favourite toy was lying next to her. It was broken.

Liza decided to fix the toy, so she spent the rest of the day giving it lots of love and care. When she had finished, the toy was all better! 

Liza smiled and said, “I may not have won the game today, but I won at fixing my toy!â€
Once upon a time, there was an enormous lime. It was so big that it wound up rolling away on its own. As it rolled, it started to become more and more exciting. First, it became bigger and bigger. Then, it became more colorful. The more it rolled, the more it changed. Soon, it was an enormous, bright green, bouncing lime! 

The lime just kept on rolling. It rolled through the forest, over hills, and through the fields. No matter how far it went, it always had a smile on its face. Eventually, it rolled into a big city. Everyone stopped to watch the enormous lime bounce around the streets. 

The children of the city loved their new big green friend. They all chased after it, laughing and yelling. After a while, the enormous lime stopped rolling and sat in the middle of the street. The children laughed and hugged it. All of the people cheered, and it seemed like the lime was happy, too. 

From that day on, the enormous lime became a part of the city. Everywhere it went, it brought smiles and laughter. And it all started with just a small, ordinary lime.
Sam and Sophie were in the park. They had gone to fly their kite, but they were nervous. Suddenly, a big storm was coming. "Oh no!", Sophie said. She was very scared.

Sam looked up at the sky. He saw the dark clouds. "Let's attach the kite to the park bench," he said.

Sophie was very nervous. She was worried about the storm. "It will be safe there," Sam said. "Then we can go home."

So Sam and Sophie carefully attached the kite to the park bench. They ran home, just as the storm started to rain. Later, when the storm was over, the kite was still attached to the park bench, safe and sound.
Once upon a time there was a lovely flute. It was yellow and shiny and made a beautiful sound that made everyone happy.

One day a three year old called Timmy went on an adventure and found the flute. He was very excited and ran back home to show his mom. 

When Mom saw the flute, she said "Oh my goodness! Where did you find this lovely flute Timmy?" 

Timmy replied "I found it in the park! It was hidden under the bush".

Mom smiled and said "That's such a magical flute. Let's sign it up in our name so that no one else will ever find it".

So they both signed on the flute and kept it safe in their home. They both agreed that this was a lovely thing and would bring lots of joy and happiness. Timmy then went and played the flute every morning and everyone in the house would listen and smile. 

The end.
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful blue bird. He lived in a tall, green tree. He was very happy there and had lots of friends.

One day, a big, scary monster came to the tree. He wanted to catch the bluebird and hurt him. But the bluebird flew away, higher and higher into the sky.

The bluebird escaped, but he was scared and couldn't find a safe place to hide. Then he saw a bright, shining star up in the sky. It was so beautiful! He flew up and tucked himself inside the star.

The star kept the bluebird safe. No monster could ever find him, and the beautiful star protected him from all harm.

He stayed there until morning, and when he came out, his friends were all safe and happy. The monster had gone away in the night and the bluebird was happy he was safe and sound.

From then on, the bluebird always felt safe, because he knew the beautiful star was always looking out for him and protecting him from harm.
Grandma was smiling at little Sam one day to show her love. She was holding a photo and said, "I have something for you, Sam!"

Sam was very curious and asked, "What is it?"

Grandma smiled again and said, "It's a photo of me and your mommy when she was little, just like you".

Sam's eyes lit up as he saw the photo. Grandma gave it to him and said, "This photo is a present from me and your mommy. We love you very much".

Sam was so happy and hugged Grandma. He said, "Thank you so much! I love it". He then ran off to show the photo to his mommy.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. She wanted to go on an adventure but she was scared. It was a gloomy day, and the sea was rough with big waves and a reef. 

Jane's mother saw her daughter and asked, "What are you afraid of, Jane?" 

Jane answered, "I'm scared of the reef and the big waves, mommy". Her mother smiled and said, "Don't worry, Jane. If you put your trust in me, I will help you explore what's beyond the reef". 

So, Jane took a deep breath and put her trust in her mother. With her mom's help and guidance, Jane ventured beyond the reef.

She discovered new places, creatures, and experiences that brought her joy and adventures. Jane learned that when you put your trust in someone, you can venture beyond your fears and discover new experiences. 

The moral of this story is to never let your fears stop you from exploring the unknown.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Izzy. She was very thoughtful and always wanted to do nice things for others. One day she decided to paint a picture for her mom. She opened the box and took out the paint and the brush. She was so excited to get started! 

She decided to paint a sword and had so much fun painting it all different colors. All of a sudden she had an idea - Izzy thought it would be really thoughtful if she put some sparkles on the sword. So, she carefully painted the sparkles and it made the sword look so beautiful!

When she finished, Izzy's mom was so impressed by her thoughtful painting! She hung the painting on the wall and everyone admired it. Izzy was proud and excited to have made something special for her mom. 

The End.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emily. She was three years old and she loved to play in her garden.

One day, Emily decided to pick some apples from the tree in her garden. She put on her apron and ran outside to pick the apples. She filled up her bucket with apples.

Suddenly, a scary-looking dog appeared. Emily was so nervous she dropped the bucket and all of the apples rotted right away. She started to cry when the dog came closer.

"Don't worry," the dog said. "I just want to play with you. My name is Rusty".

Emily smiled and took off her apron. She and Rusty played together for the rest of the afternoon.
Once upon a time there was a restless little girl named Jean. One day she decided to go exploring in her backyard. 

She noticed a colourful thread lying on the ground. She picked it up and decided to play with it. She stretched it out in her hands and started to display it. 

Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye she saw a bright green caterpillar walking along the fence. 

Jean smiled and called out to the caterpillar, "What's your name?" 

The caterpillar stopped and replied in a soft voice, "My name is Phil and what is your name?" 

"My name is Jean" said Jean. 

"Hi Jean! What have you got there?" asked Phil pointing to the thread.

Jean smiled and proudly displayed the thread, “It’s a very pretty thread!†

Phil agreed, “I think so too. Would you like to come on an adventure and see what other treasures we can find?†

Jean was very excited and agreed to the plan. Together they hopped, skipped and jumped throughout the garden, discovering all sorts of wonderful things!
Once upon a time there was an intelligent little girl called Lola. She lived in a small house with her mom and dad. One day, her mom said, "Lola, it's a beautiful night! Let's go outside and look at the starry sky."

So, Lola and her parents went outside to the backyard. When they looked up, they saw a big comet in the sky. Lola was so excited, she started to jump and shake with joy.

But then, out of nowhere, a grumpy old man jumped out from behind a bush. He said, "That comet belongs to me and I'm not going to let you have it!" Lola was so scared.

Lola's dad was very angry. He stepped in front of the old man and said, "We don't want to take your comet, we just want to look at it. Please let us be."

The old man was stuck, but he was still mad. He wanted to do something. Suddenly he had an idea. He said to Lola, "I'll tell you what. You are such an intelligent little girl, I'm sure you can think of something."

Lola thought and thought and then came up with a plan. She said calmly, "How about we both shake hands and be friends. We can look at the comet together!"

The old man was happy and agreed. So, Lola
Once upon a time, there were two friends: Tammy and Brad. Tammy was very excited because today was her birthday. She was turning three years old!

Brad thought of the perfect present for Tammy so he went to the store to buy it. After a few moments, he came back with a big, colorful box. It was filled with pastels.

Tammy's eyes lit up. She squealed with delight and said, "Thank you, Brad!" She opened the box and was eager to hold the pastels and draw a colorful picture.

Brad smiled at her as she held the pastels in her hands. He was so excited to see how happy she was with his present.

The two of them spent the rest of the day drawing colorful pictures with the pastels. Tammy had the best day ever.
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sue. Sue was very excited one day because her mother told her they were going to have a picnic.

Before they went, Sue’s mother gave her a medicine. “It will help you feel better,†her mother said. Excitedly Sue took the medicine but she was a bit anxious.

When they got to the picnic, there were lots of people and fun things to do. Suddenly Sue felt funny in her tummy. Her mother looked worried and said calmly, “I need to replace your medicine, Sue. Come with me.â€

Sue followed her mother to the doctor’s office. But when they got there, the doctor said the medicine was out of stock. Sue looked sadly at her mother, feeling very anxious. Her mother hugged her tightly and said, “It’s ok, Sue. We’ll try again tomorrow.â€

But the next day, the medicine was still not in stock. Sue was very sad and worried. After many days of trying, her mother still couldn’t find the medicine and Sue had to suffer with her tummy ache without relief. It was not a happy ending.
Once upon a time there was a kind daddy monster and his brave little baby monster.

One day, the brave little baby monster wanted to offer his daddy monster a surprise. He thought and thought until he had an idea. He asked, "Daddy, can I start a difficult thing?"

His daddy monster said, "Sure, what is it?"

The brave little baby monster smiled and said, "I want to offer you a hug!"

The daddy monster smiled back and said, "That would be a wonderful surprise!"

So the brave little baby monster gave his daddy monster a huge hug. His daddy monster was so happy and proud that his brave little baby monster could offer him a difficult challenge. He hugged him back and said, "I love you, my brave little monster!"
Mike and Sam were brothers. They liked to pretend and play together. One day, Mike wanted to have a nap. But Sam wanted to keep playing. He said Mike should pretend like he was sleeping. Mike wanted to have a real nap and asked Sam to stop pretending. 

Sam didn't listen to Mike and kept pretending. Mike got cross and shouted very loud at Sam. But Sam still kept pretending. Mike was really angry and shouted louder.

Eventually, Mike realised that the only way he could have a nap was if he did it himself. He tried to rest but he was too cross with Sam. He eventually realised that pretending was not always the best thing to do.

The story had a bad ending with Mike not getting the nap he wanted. The moral of the story is that sometimes, pretending is not available when you need things to be real.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Abby. She lived in a quiet village close to the woods. Every day, she loved to play in the forest.

One day, she decided to go for a walk in the forest. But it was getting dark, so Abby was scared. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. As soon as she got to the top, she saw something strange. It was an old, rusty door with a sign next to it.

The sign said, "Do not enter! Danger! Stay away!"

Abby felt it was an escape. She opened the door and went inside. But when she got inside, the door closed behind her. It was dark and she was all alone.

Suddenly, she heard a noise. It was rats. They were eating the door and it started to rot.

Abby was so scared. She was thinking about how to escape. But then she remembered something her mom had said - be quiet and the rats will go away.

So Abby stayed very quiet. The rats stopped eating the door and ran away.

Once the rats were gone, Abby opened the door and ran out. She was so happy to be back in the forest.

From that day on, Abby was careful not to go too near the old tree with the rusty door. She knew it was a dangerous escape!
Once upon a time, there was a farmer who lived in a small village. One day, he decided to move to a new place. As he was walking through the woods, he found something rare. It was a skull! He was so excited and he picked it up.

The farmer went to the village market and showed his discovery to the villagers. "Wow!" everyone said. "This is a very rare skull!"

The farmer smiled and asked, "Would anyone like to buy it?" An old man stepped forward and said, "I'll take it. How much do you want for it?"

The farmer thought for a moment and said, "I'll give it to you for free."

The old man was very happy and thanked the farmer. The farmer smiled and said, "You are very lucky to find such a rare skull."

The old man thanked the farmer again and gave him a big hug before he moved on with his new treasure. Everyone was very happy and they waved goodbye as the farmer moved away.
One day, there was a lady who wanted to play with a pig. She asked the pig if it would like to come outside, but the pig refused.

The lady was very sad that the pig did not want to come play with her. So, she decided to take a soft pillow outside instead.

She laid the soft pillow on the ground, and asked the pig again if it wanted to come out and play. But the pig still refused.

The lady was very sad, but she wasn't giving up! She put the soft pillow back inside and found a fluffy toy pig.

She put the toy pig on the pillow and asked the pig again if it wanted to come out and play. This time, the pig said yes! The lady was so happy, and the pig and lady played together all day long.
Once upon a time, there lived a curious little bird named Sarah. She had bright blue wings and loved to spend her days exploring the nearby fields. One day, Sarah was sitting atop a tall tree when she noticed something strange in the distance. 

Sarah flew closer to investigate and soon discovered that it was a bright yellow door. She tried the handle but it didn't open. Sarah was very disappointed, but then decided to knock on the door. 

Suddenly, the door opened and a friendly voice said: "Hello, Sarah! I was expecting you. Would you like to come in?" Sarah was surprised and said, "Yes, please." The voice replied, "of course, now come in."

Sarah happily stepped in and saw that the room was beautiful. There were streamers and colorful balloons everywhere. The voice explained, "I wanted to allow you to have some fun! I noticed how curious you were and wanted you to have this special treat."

Sarah was overjoyed, and spent the rest of her day playing and having a great time. Whenever she wanted to fly, she spread her wings and soared through the sky. In the end, she thanked the voice for allowing her to have such a fun time.
Once upon a time, there was a honest farmer. He had a lot of soil where he grew vegetables and fruits. One day, he decided to go to the market to sell his vegetables and fruits.

At the market, he met a friendly lady.

"Hello there, kind sir. Would you like to sell me some of your vegetables and fruits?" said the lady.

"Yes, of course," said the honest farmer.

The lady bought lots of the farmer's vegetables and fruits. The farmer was very happy and thanked the lady for her purchase.

The honest farmer went home with a light heart, feeling glad and proud that he could sell his vegetables and fruits so honestly.
Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sarah. She was walking in the park and she saw something that made her very happy. It was a big muffin on the ground. She quickly picked it up, and decided to take it home with her. 

When she arrived back home, Sarah excitedly turned the muffin over in her hands. She loved how it looked and how it smelled. She couldn't wait to eat it. 

But as she was about to take a bite, something very strange happened. The muffin suddenly started to move! Startled by this unknown event, Sarah said to the muffin "What are you doing?"

The muffin replied in a soft, muffin-y voice: "I am turning into a butterfly. I have been stuck inside this muffin for too long, and now I am free. Goodbye Sarah, and thank you for freeing me."

The muffin then curled itself up into a ball and flew away. Sarah smiled, feeling very happy she had helped such a small creature. She also felt strangely sad that she had not gotten to eat her muffin. But Sarah knew that there would be many more delicious muffins in the future.
The bright sun shone across a huge green field. Lilly was excited as she skipped around. She heard the sound of a chain dragging behind her. She looked back and saw a big, white dragon lumbering towards her.

Lilly shouted, "What do you want?" The dragon roared and said, "I have been chained up for a long time. Release me and I will let you go free." Lilly pondered for a moment, she did not know what to do.

Lilly nodded and did as the dragon said. She opened the huge metal chains around the dragon. Immediately, the dragon flew into the sky, making a loud noise that echoed all around. Lilly assumed she was free - until the dragon suddenly released a huge flame and set the field alight.

Lilly ran for her life as the dragon disappeared from view. She was scared, frightened and sad. She had made a mistake and she knew it - by releasing the dragon she had a bad ending.
Once upon a time, there was a big tree. Under the tree two children, Polly and Joe, were playing together. Polly had a nice toy monkey and Joe was looking at it with a big smile.

Suddenly, Polly started to stare at the sky. Joe said, "Polly, what are you looking at?" 

Polly said, "Look, there's a point in the sky." Joe looked up, but he couldn't see anything.

"What point are you talking about?" he asked. 

Polly said with a smile, "Just wait and you will see."

So they waited and after a while, something nice appeared in the sky. It was a beautiful rainbow! Polly and Joe were so excited. They stared at the rainbow in awe. 

Joe then said "You were right Polly, the point was the beginning of something nice!"
Once upon a time, there was a little girl, who loved playing with her toys. On that day, she was playing with her red toy car. She drove the car on the floor and watched the dust flying up in the air.

But then the little girl heard a strange noise. She stopped her car and looked around. Suddenly, she realized it was coming from a basket in the corner of the room. She walked over and opened the lid and saw that it was full of red dust.

The little girl touched the dust and said, "What is this?"

But there was no response. She then peered inside the basket and yelled, "Who is there?"

The basket suddenly started shaking and a little mouse appeared. The mouse said, "Hi! I'm a red dust mouse. I like to play in the dust and hide from people."

The little girl smiled and said, "That's so cool! I've never seen something like that before." She then looked around the room and said, "Wow, there's so much dust here. I'm glad I found you!"

The mouse smiled and nodded. From that day onwards, the little girl and the red dust mouse became good friends. Whenever she played with her toys, the mouse was there to join in the fun.
Once there was a bow. It was bright and shiny. 

The bow belonged to a little boy named Jack. Jack was successful like no other. He was a great bowler.

One day Jack went to the subway. He wanted to try a different kind of bow. He put it on the track and it went far, far away. 

Then his bow came back. It came back so fast and was even shinier than before. Jack was so excited. He knew he had been successful.
Once upon a time there was a girl named Jenny. She was three and loved to play with her dolls. 

One day, Jenny saw something in her living room. It was an ashtray and it was very shiny. She liked it because it was very shiny and she wanted to pick it up.

Jenny asked her Mom if she could take the ashtray. Her Mom said no and told Jenny that it belonged to someone else. 

Jenny asked her Dad and he said yes, she could have the ashtray. Jenny was so happy and thanked her Dad.

The next day, Jenny went to play with her friends in the park. She wanted to show them her ashtray. 

But when she got to the park, she realised that someone else was already playing with it – her friend Bruce. Bruce had seen the ashtray too and decided to take it. Jenny was very unhappy.

Jenny said, "Bruce, why did you take my ashtray?"

Bruce answered, "I saw it first and I chose to take it. I'm sorry but I'm being selfish."

Jenny did not like this and said, "That's not very nice!". 

In the end, Jenny and Bruce decided to share the ashtray so they could both play with it. They both agreed that it was better to share than to be selfish.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Anna who was very gifted. She had a picture frame that she kept near her bed and it had a photo of her and her family when she was only one year old.

Every morning, when Anna woke up, she would lift up her picture frame and look at it. She was so happy thinking about how much fun she and her family had in that photo.

One day, Anna went to show her picture frame to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "You’re so gifted, Anna. You have the most beautiful frame." 

Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. I love to lift it up every morning and look at all the happy memories." Her mom smiled and gave Anna a big hug. 

The end!
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. She liked to explore the world around her. One day, she found a diamond on the ground at the park. It was bright and sparkly. 

Jane said to herself, “Wow! This is so different from the other rocks I’ve seen.â€

Just then, Jane heard someone shouting from across the park. It was her best friend Bill. He was running up to her and shouting.

When he finally arrived, he shouted, “Jane, I just found a treasure map! It says if we strike the diamond with a hammer, we’ll find a secret treasure!â€

Jane said, “Let’s strike the diamond and see what happens!â€

They both took the hammer and struck the diamond. Suddenly a hidden door opened up in the ground!

Inside they found a secret chest full of gold and jewels!

Jane and Bill found a big treasure with the different diamond they struck. They were very happy. And they had an adventure they would always remember.
Once upon a time there was a grumpy old man. He loved painting and drew beautiful designs with his paints. One day he took paints outside. He spread them on the ground and began to zip around, spreading paint on all the rocks.

The old man was so happy that he started to laugh. Suddenly, he heard a small voice which said, "What are you doing?"

The old man looked around and saw a little boy in the nearby bushes. The boy had green eyes and tousled brown hair.

The old man smiled and said, "I'm painting the rocks. Would you like to join me?"

The boy smiled and said, "Yes, I'd love to."

The old man was so pleased that he zipped around, spreading paint on the rocks with the little boy. After they were done, they both had big smiles on their faces. The old man waved goodbye to the little boy and said, "It was so nice to meet you!"

The little boy waved back and said, "It was nice to meet you too!"

The old man zipped away, feeling much happier now than when he had first arrived.
Once upon a time there was a girl who was very fast. She could rush around almost like the wind! She was so fast that everyone wanted to be like her.

One day she was showing off her running style to her friends. They were all amazed at how quickly she could rush through the park.

Suddenly they heard someone cheering her on. It was her mom! She was so proud of her daughter that she couldn't help but cheer.

"Go girl! Run your best!" shouted her mom.

The girl smiled and kept on rushing with her good style. She ran faster and faster until she made it to the end of the park and back again.

The girl was thrilled - she had done it! Finally, she could tell everyone that she was the fastest runner in town.
Once upon a time, there was a kind family that went camping. The parents got out the tent and the sleeping bags and managed to set up camp. 

"Wow!" said the little 3-year-old girl. "This looks like so much fun!" 

Her dad smiled. "Do you think you could manage to help us put up the tent?" 

The little girl nodded eagerly. She was very excited to help. She started collecting stones while her dad and mum staggered the tent poles. With the kind help of the girl, the family managed to make a cozy camp. 

After everything was set up, the girl's mum smiled. "We couldn't have done it without your help! You were a great manager." 

The little girl beamed with pride. She knew that thanks to her hard work and kindness, the family had managed to create the perfect camp.
Molly was walking in the park with her mom. She saw a cow, and it made her laugh. It was so big and calm. Suddenly, Molly saw a man with a big basket of beef. He was trying to give the beef to the cow.

Molly's mom quickly stepped in to prevent the man from feeding the cow. She explained to the man that cows shouldn't eat beef because it's not good for them.
 
The man was very angry and tried to push Molly's mom away. Molly got scared and started to cry. Her mom quickly reassured her and hugged her tight.

Molly's mom used calm words in an effort to explain the situation to the man. After a while, he finally agreed not to feed the cow any beef. Molly was relieved. She hugged her mom and thanked her for protecting the cow.
Once upon a time, there was a dog named Patch. Patch loved to go for walks, but one day he got lost. He was so scared and didn't know where to go!

Luckily, a kind boy saw Patch and decided to rescue him. He told Patch not to worry and said he would help him find a way back home. The boy looked around and found a successful way to get Patch back home! 

He brought Patch home and the family was very excited to see him. They all hugged Patch and thanked the boy for rescuing him. Now Patch and the family are very happy to be reunited.
Once upon a time, there was a sweet little puppy named Spot. Spot loved to explore the world outside her house, even when it was a bit scary. One day, she ventured too far away from her home and got lost. 

As she was wandering around, Spot heard a voice calling her. It was a bird. "Come play with me, little puppy!" the bird said. Spot wanted to play, but was scared. The bird noticed, and it made a promise. "I won't scare you. I'm just here to be your friend," it said.

Spot smiled and hopped over to the bird. Together, they played for hours. When the sun got low in the sky, the bird knew it was time for Spot to go and find her way home. 

Spot waved goodbye and started walking, but the thought of getting lost again made her a bit scared. So, the bird made her a promise - "Just look up in the sky. I'll be there every day and will give you a sign so you don't get lost again." 

Spot felt much better now and smiled. Sweetly, she thanked the bird and ran all the way home. Spot would never forget the bird's promise and each day she looked up at the sky, just in case.
Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Sam. He was very curious, and he liked to explore new places and make friends. He was always happy and liked to think about big adventures he could have. 

One day, he was walking around in the park when he saw something shiny and metallic on the ground. He bent down to take a closer look, and noticed that it was a zip. He was really excited, and couldn't wait to tell his friends what he had found. 

Sam started to walk towards his friends, but then he heard a terrible noise. It was a loud zipper sound and it was getting closer and closer. He was so scared that he wanted to run away, but he was too curious to leave. 

Suddenly, a huge creature with wings came flying over and snatching the zip from the ground. Sam's friends yelled and ran away, but Sam stood there in shock. He started to think that it was a terrible idea to take the zip. 

The End.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to go to the store. But one day, when she went to the store, she forgot something important. She had forgotten the price of the toy she wanted to buy. She looked around but she couldn't remember how much it cost. 

The girl got very sad. She didn't have enough money to buy the toy and she felt embarrassed. Suddenly, a friendly cashier came over to her. He was very pale. He asked her what was wrong. She told him about forgetting the price. 

The cashier smiled and told her it was ok. He handed her the toy and said it was free. The cashier said that if she ever needed help to remember prices, he would be there to help. 

The little girl was so happy. She thanked the cashier and ran out of the store with her new toy. She never forgot the cashier's kindness.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jane. Jane looked up at the night sky and saw the big black moon. She decided she wanted to touch it. 

So she climbed out of the window, flew up high and reached for the moon. Just as her finger was about to touch the moon, a big black bird flew past her and cawed loudly. Startled, Jane quickly flew back down to the window. 

The bird circled her a few more times and cawed again. Jane decided she wasn't going to touch the moon anymore. She decided she would just look at it from her window. 

The bird flew away, leaving Jane alone with the big black moon. She often looked at it through her window. Whenever she saw it, Jane was reminded to always be brave and overcome her fears.
Once upon a time there was a boy named Jack. He wanted a pet so he went to the pet store. When he got there he saw a cute penguin! 

The pet store worker introduced the penguin to Jack. "Hi there. This is a loyal penguin. Would you like to take him home with you?" 

Jack was so excited that he shouted, "Yes!" 

Jack and the penguin spent lots of time together. They would play games and tell each other secrets. The penguin was very loyal to Jack and he never left his side. 

One day, Jack's mom asked, "Jack, who is this loyal penguin?" 

Jack beamed and said, "This is my best friend, Penguin!" 

And from that day on, Jack and his loyal penguin were inseparable.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tommy. He loved to play outside in the rain. One day, he asked his daddy if they could go outside together and play in the rain.

His daddy said, “Sure, we can go out and play in the wet rain!â€

So they went outside and Tommy was so happy. He jumped and laughed as the rain poured down on him. His daddy watched and smiled as Tommy laughed and twirled in the pour of life. 

Suddenly, Tommy slipped and fell on the wet grass. He started to cry and his daddy came over to help him. He said, “It’s all right, Tommy. The wet rain is part of life, and you’ll learn what to do so that you don’t slip again.â€

Tommy nodded and got up, and he was more careful as he played in the rain. From then on, he remembered his daddy’s words and enjoyed playing in the pour of life without slipping.
Once upon a time there was a boy called Dan. One day, Dan found a funny, round thing in the garden. He picked it up and wondered what he'd found. It was round and smooth. He decided to roll it! 

Dan rolled it along the grass and it went faster and faster. Soon it was going so fast that Dan was frightened. He shouted in surprise,

"What is this thing? Where is it going?"

Suddenly there was an answer. A voice called out, "It is my way home!"

Dan looked around but he couldn't see anyone. He became even more frightened.

Then he saw a tiny frog appear from behind a tree.

"It's my way home", it said. "I can't jump very high, so I use rolling to get where I need to go."

Dan smiled and said, "It's a funny way to travel. Can I join you?"

The frog nodded happily. Together they rolled across the garden, laughing as they went. Dan wasn't frightened anymore.
Once there was a little rabbit named Jack. He was very happy, as he loved to hop around. Jack ate rice for lunch every day, and whenever he thought about eating rice he got so excited that he would hop even faster.

One day when Jack was very hungry and ready for lunch, he hopped over to the kitchen to get his bowl of steaming hot rice. But when he opened the cupboard, he realized the rice was all gone!

He let out a sad groan and then he hopped over to his mother. "Mom, there's no rice in the cupboard," he said, looking up at her with sad eyes.

His mother smiled down at him. "Don't worry sweetie, I'll go to the store and buy more rice," she said. She hopped as fast as she could to the store, and when she got back she brought a big bag of delicious, fluffy white rice.

Jack was so excited. He hopped up and down and clapped his hands. He knew that lunch would be yummy now!
The boy was very excited. He was going to go on a jog with his friend. He put on his gray sneakers and a gray hoodie, and walked out of the house. 

The two friends started to jog together around the block, and the boy felt a little out of breath. But he kept jogging and soon felt better. When they made it all the way around the block, the boy was happy. 

Then his friend said, "Let's take a quiz to see who can jog the fastest!". So the two of them raced each other around the block. The boy ran as fast as he could. He won the quiz! 

The two friends were happy and continued to jog around the block together. They were both out of breath, but it was a lot of fun. They laughed as they crossed the finish line and completed the jog. 

The boy and his friend were very proud. They had a great jog!
Once upon a time, there was a very intelligent bear. He lived in a small wooden hut in the forest. Every day, he would go outside his hut and look for something adventurous to do. 

One day, as he was wandering around, he saw a small duck poking its head into a hole in the ground. The bear was curious, so he decided to poke his own head into the hole in the ground to see what the duck was doing. 

The duck saw the bear, and said in a friendly voice, "Hi there! Are you here to play?" The bear smiled, and said "Yes! What kind of game do you want to play?" The duck replied, "Let's play tag! I'll be 'it', and you try to catch me." 

So the bear set off running around the forest, chasing after the duck. The duck was very fast, and the bear could barely keep up. But the bear was clever, and he used his intelligence to find shortcuts and figure out where the duck was heading. 

Finally, after a long chase on a sunny afternoon, the bear caught the duck! He was delighted and they both laughed. The duck thanked him, and they agreed to play again the next day. 
 
They became great friends, and they would often play together in the forest. The bear felt very happy in his new hut, with his new duck friend!
Once upon a time, there were two friends called Little Bear and Bunny. Every day, Little Bear and Bunny would play together in the meadow. Little Bear was very bossy and always liked to be the boss of the games.

One day, the farmer came to the meadow and saw Little Bear and Bunny playing together.

"Where do you want to go today, Little Bear?" asked Bunny.

Little Bear said with a bossy voice: "Let's go to the top of the hill and reach as far as we can!"

Little Bear and Bunny climbed the hill, but when Little Bear climbed too high, he slipped and he started to fall. Bunny saw Little Bear falling and quickly reached out his paw to help him. He grabbed hold of Little Bear and pulled him back up.

The farmer smiled and said, "Well done, Bunny! Always remember to look out for your friends and help them when they need it". 

Little Bear thanked Bunny for helping him, and from then on he was less bossy and more grateful for all the nice things Bunny did for him. 

Moral: Be kind and generous to your friends, and don't be bossy.
Sam was a 3 year old boy who loved rockets. One day, he saw an incredible rocket in the sky. He ran to his dad and said, "Dad, look at the rocket!"

His dad smiled and said, "That's amazing, Sam. Do you want to help me build our own rocket?"

Sam was thrilled. "Yes, please!" he exclaimed.

Together, they worked for days building a beautiful rocket. When the rocket was finished, Sam's dad took him outside. He smiled and said, "Let's send our rocket up into the sky."

The two of them counted down from 10, then launched the rocket. Sam watched in amazement as it rose higher and higher. He felt so proud that he had helped build an incredible rocket.
Timmy and his mom were playing in the park on a beautiful day. Timmy loved to spin around in circles. His mom pretended to spin with him, but she was too dizzy to keep up. 
Suddenly, a playful black puppy came running up to them. The puppy was yelping and wagging it's tail. 
Timmy's mom said, "Let's take the puppy to the veterinarian - it looks like she needs some help." 
So they drove to the veterinarian's office, and the veterinarian checked the puppy over. She said the pup was ok and she could go home with them. 
Timmy was so excited, he spun around the room with the little pup chasing behind him. They were both so happy to have found each other.
Once upon a time there lived an elephant. He was always frustrated because no one seemed to want to play with him. One day, he came across a round thing that he didn't recognise. It was a red and blue ball. He decided to pick it up and take it with him.

The elephant then went to the jungle to meet his elephant friends. His friends were very excited when they saw the round ball. 

"Let's play with this round ball," they said.

The elephant felt happy, so he shared the round ball with his friends. They kicked it around and chased after each other. The elephant was delighted. 

Suddenly, a big crocodile appeared and was about to eat the round ball. The elephant became very frustrated and wanted to save the round ball. 

He quickly grabbed the round ball and ran away with it. His elephant friends cheerfully laughed and they continued to play.

The elephant felt relieved. He was very happy that he was able to save the round ball.
The sun was shining brightly and Kiki wanted to go outside and play. Kiki's mom and dad agreed and so she ran outside.

Kiki saw a friend she wanted to meet so she went over and said hello. Her friend was all wet. Kiki was surprised and asked what had happened.

Her friend explained that he had been playing a crazy game of hide and seek and had fallen into the lake. He was sad and Kiki tried to cheer him up but it didn't work.

The two of them said goodbye and Kiki started to head home. But then she remembered how wet her friend had been and she stopped and looked around. Kiki started to worry. Where had her friend gone?

Kiki searched everywhere but she couldn't find her friend. She was disappointed and started to cry.

Kiki's mom and dad heard her crying and came out to see what was wrong. Kiki told them the crazy story about her friend and how she had lost him. 

Kiki's mom and dad hugged her and told her it would be okay. But Kiki knew it wouldn't be okay. She had lost her friend and was sad that she would never meet him again.
One day, a little girl named Sarah woke up with a big smile on her face. She knew it was a special day. She quickly dressed and ran downstairs.

When Sarah got downstairs, she saw a big tide of colorful paper, markers, and paint! "Mommy, what is it?" she asked.

"It's for decorating, Sarah! You will be decorating your walls with these things!" her mom replied.

"Yay! I'm going to decorate my walls!" Sarah was so excited that she started running around and collecting all the things.

When all the decorating was done, Sarah stepped back and admired her walls. They were covered with beautiful and colorful art that only Sarah could create. She was so proud of her work.

To top it off, Sarah's mom made the most delicious snacks to enjoy while they looked at the decorations. The two were so happy in their beautiful home.
Once upon a time there was a famous bird named Sky. Sky loved flying in the big blue sky above. Every day Sky dove into the clouds and flew around. 

One day Sky got lost and his wings were too tired to fly any longer. He saw a spot on the ground and dove down to land. 

He couldn't believe it. He had landed in a big open park full of children playing. Sky heard a little boy crying and hopping around. Sky hopped over to the boy and said, "What's wrong?"

The little boy said, "I can't find my favorite toy, it must have gotten lost. Can you help me find it?" 

Sky searched everywhere on the ground and was just about to give up when he saw a red toy car! He swooped down and grabbed the car in his beak and brought it over to the little boy. 

The little boy was so happy to have his beloved toy back. He said to Sky, "Thank you so much, you are a very famous bird now!" 

Sky was happy, he had found the little boy's toy and was now famous! He flew away into the sky and dove back down into the clouds, never to be forgotten.
Once upon a time there was a boy named Timmy. He loved playing with puzzles. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a yummy surprise - a special puzzle to put together. Timmy found the puzzle pieces and set to work. 

"What kind of puzzle is this?" He asked.

"It's an animal puzzle," said his mommy. "Once you put it together it will restore the image of a beautiful fox!"

Timmy was so excited that he couldn't stop playing with it. He worked hard until he finally put all the pieces together and the puzzle revealed the beautiful fox.

Timmy was so pleased with himself. He couldn't believe he had done it all by himself! He proudly showed it to his mommy and she said, "That's wonderful, Timmy. You did it! You restored the image of the fox!"

Timmy and his mommy enjoyed the puzzle all day. They smiled, laughed and had yummy snacks while they worked on the puzzle together. It was a very happy day!
Once upon a time, a mom and her three year old daughter were visiting a modern hotel. The mom was really excited to show her daughter around. As they entered the lobby, she kneeled down and said, “Isn’t this place beautiful?â€

The daughter replied, “Yes, it's very nice.†She looked around and saw the huge marble floor and the fancy furniture. Everything was so modern!

Mom said, “Come on, let’s explore!†They wandered around and looked at the grand chandeliers and tall ceilings. Everywhere they went, the daughter held her mom’s hand.

Finally, they reached the pool. “Oh wow!†said the daughter. “It's so big!†The mom kneeled down and said, “Yes, and I bet it feels really nice and hot too.â€

The daughter smiled and nodded. She was so happy to explore the modern hotel with her mom. They stayed for a few days and had the best time ever.
Cindy was a 3 year old girl who loved to walk. Every day, she went outside to explore the world around her. One day, she noticed a stair and wanted to explore it. She slowly walked up the stair, pausing to admire how tall it was.

As she was walking up, she noticed a woman coming down the stair. The woman had a warm, compassionate smile on her face. She stopped and said, "Hello, little one. Where are you going?"

Cindy looked up and smiled. She said, "I'm exploring the stair and I wanted to see what it was like up here."

The woman smiled and said, "That's wonderful. I'm sure you'll find all sorts of interesting things on the stair. Have fun!"

Cindy thanked the woman and kept walking. She kept exploring the stair and eventually made it to the top. She felt very proud of herself for conquering the stair and happy that she had met the compassionate woman.
Once upon a time there was a three year old called Lucy. She went to the shops with her mum and tasted some delicious ice cream. She thought it was fantastic and wanted some more. The next day, Lucy's mum decided to take her to the university. "What do you think of this place?" asked Lucy's mum, pointing to the big building.

"I want to taste it," said Lucy.

Her mum laughed. "No, darling, you can't eat a university," she said. Lucy looked very sleepy, so her mum said "Let's go home and have some dinner. You can go back to the university another day."

On the way home, Lucy remembered how sleepy she felt at the university. "I feel so sleepy when I am there," she said.

"That's because universities are full of smart and busy people," said her mum. "They can make you feel a bit tired sometimes!"
Once upon a time, there lived a little boy called Bob. He was three-years-old and loved playing all day long. 

One day, when Bob was playing near his bookshelf at home, he noticed something strange. He was sure the bookshelf had been pointing one way the day before, but now it seemed to be pointing the other way!

Bob went to his mum to ask what had happened. His mum smiled and said,
"I reversed the bookshelf this morning, Bob. It was a cheap one - so I just flipped it over and put it back in its place."

Bob was very curious, so he asked his mum if he could try reversing it too. His mum said he could, so Bob grabbed the bookshelf and turned it around. He was so happy with his achievement that he cheered and did a little dance! 
 
Bob smiled up at his mum. She said, 
"Well done, Bob! You're a book shelf-reversing master!"
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Hannah. She was so happy and excited to be visiting the zoo with her mom. She was having so much fun looking at the animals in their cages. 

Suddenly, something strange happened. A stranger walked up to them. Hannah was scared of the stranger, so she held onto her mom's hand tightly.

Her mom said "It's ok Hannah. It's good to be careful around strangers, but we don't need to be scared."

Hannah looked the stranger over carefully. He had a friendly smile, so she tried her best to be brave. She said "Hi! I'm Hannah."

The stranger smiled and shook her hand. "It's very nice to meet you Hannah, I'm Tom. It's important to behave when you meet strangers. Can you show me how perfect your manners are?"

Hannah smiled and said "Yes! Please watch". She began to say please and thank you, and was very polite. 

Tom said "Wow Hannah, you were very well behaved. I'm very impressed!"

Hannah smiled proudly and then went back to looking at all the animals with her mom.
Once upon a time there was a little bird named Jack. Jack was a brave bird, but he had one thing he was scared of. That thing was music! Jack heard the loud music coming from his neighbor's house and it made him feel very uncomfortable.

He wanted to make the music go away. He flew around trying to find out how he could make it stop, but nothing seemed to work.

Jack decided to speak to his neighbor. He said, "Hi neighbor! Please stop playing the music. It scares me!" 

His neighbor replied, "I'm sorry Jack. I like to listen to music, but I don't want you to be scared. How about I turn it down a little?" 

Jack was so happy! He thanked his neighbor and flew away, happy now that the music wasn't so loud and scary anymore.
Once, there was a little girl who liked ice-cream very, very much. She loved the sweet, delicious flavour of all the different kinds. One day, she was eating her favourite ice-cream when something unusual happened. 

Just then, a sharp sound like a loud crack filled the room. It made the little girl jump, and she nearly dropped her ice-cream. She looked around and saw that it was coming from outside.

"What was that noise?", She asked worriedly. 

Her mom smiled and said, "It's nothing to worry about, sweetie. That was just a thunderstorm outside. You don't need to be scared." 

But the little girl was still curious, so she decided to go outside to take a look. And what she found there was truly unusual. Instead of rain, there were thousands of little ice-creams falling from the sky! They looked like miniature snowflakes, and she couldn't believe her eyes. 

The little girl couldn't resist and she opened her mouth to catch one. It was the sweetest and most delicious ice-cream she had ever tasted! She knew that this must be a magical moment and she laughed as she ate the falling treats. 

The little girl was so happy, and she smiled as she watched the unusual rain of ice-creams. She thanked the sky for this special treat, and enjoyed every delicious minute of
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Susan. She was very curious and loved to explore. On a sunny day, Susan went for a walk with her mom. As they went along, Susan observe a big cardboard box by the side of the road. 

Susan asked her mom what it was. Her mom said, "It looks like a box with some items inside it. Maybe it belongs to someone."

Susan thought that would be so much fun to play with it. She said to her mom, "Can I open it?" But her mom said, "No, we don't want to make things worse for someone."

So the two kept walking. When they passed the box the second time, Susan saw that it was even drier than before. 

She felt sad. She told her mom, "See, when we don't take things that don't belong to us,we are being kind and considerate." 

The moral of the story is that it is important to observe the things around us and respect what doesn't belong to us.
Sammy was so excited when he got a new radio for his birthday. He looked at it for a long time and wanted to know how it worked. His mom smiled and said it was easy. She showed him how to turn it on and how to find new songs. Sammy couldn't believe how the music came out of the small box. He was so excited he started dancing. His mom laughed and said, "It looks like you like your new radio." Sammy was so happy. He was excited to find new songs every day and listen to all of his favorite music. He knew he would never be bored again.
Suzie was a cheerful little girl who loved to measure all sorts of things. One day, she saw a trade market in the distance, and she wanted to go see it. She begged her mom to take her to the market, and her mom finally relented.

When they arrived, Suzie was mesmerized. Everywhere she looked, people were exchanging things. She wanted to join in the trade, so she asked her mom if she could.

Her mom said no. "The people here are trading things, Suzie. We don't know what they are trading or if it's safe."

Suzie was disappointed, but she understood her mom's concern. She decided to measure all of the trades instead. Suzie was able to learn a lot from simply observing.

The moral of this story is that although it's sometimes tempting to join in the action, it's better to observe and learn from a safe distance. This way, we can measure the situation and decide if it's safe to get involved.
John and Sally were best friends. They both loved bubbles! Every day, they would go outside and make colorful bubble crafts.

One day, John wanted to lean on a tall tree. He asked Sally to help him. She agreed and held his hand as he leaned on the tree. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew fiercely and their bubble craft flew away!

John and Sally ran after it, but it flew so fast that they had no chance of catching it. They were so sad!

In the end, they had to go home without their bubble craft. But they both made a promise to try to make a new one very soon!
Jane was walking in the park. She stumbled upon a chain while walking in the grass. It was very pretty, so she picked it up to admire it.

As Jane was admiring the pretty chain, she heard a voice behind her. She turned and saw a small boy.

"It's my chain," the little boy said.

"It's so pretty," Jane said, smiling.

The little boy smiled back and said, "It's my mom's, I admire it too."

Jane gave the chain back to the little boy and said, "You can keep admiring it then. It is so pretty."

The little boy thanked Jane and continued admiring his mom's pretty chain. Jane smiled, feeling happy that she had made the little boy happy.
Once upon a time there was a man who was very lucky. He had a special job - he would go out and sign things, like a special kind of writing.

One day, the man was walking around looking for things to sign. Then he got to a place he had never seen before! The man thought he was lucky to have stumbled onto this new place. But then something bad happened. The man noticed he had forgotten the special pen he needed to sign the things!

The man was really cross so he sat down to think. Then he got an idea - he took out some chalk from his pocket and started writing with it! He wrote the special signs with chalk and finished sign the things. After that, the man was very happy because he had been able to do his job. He was lucky after all!
Once upon a time, a 3-year-old named Peter wanted to be mighty. His parents decided to get him a tutor to help him become big and strong.

"Mommy," Peter asked, "Why do I need a tutor?"

"To help you learn," Mommy answered.

So, Peter and his tutor started to work together. They played wonderful games that taught Peter many new and exciting things. Peter practiced hard, and soon he started to become mighty.

At the end of the day, Peter said good-bye to his tutor and smiled. "Thank you," Peter said.

His tutor smiled back. "You're welcome!", the tutor said. And Peter went home feeling mighty and happy.
Once upon a time, there was a bear named Sammy. He was walking through the woods, when he came upon a huge obstacle. It was a tall tree with many branches. Sammy wanted to get to the other side, but he didn't know how. He thought and thought, until he finally decided to try and climb the tree. 

He began to climb, when suddenly he heard a voice. "Hey! What are you doing?" it said. 

Startled, Sammy peered down and saw a small yellow bird. The bird said, "I know an easy way to get to the other side. I'll help you get there!" 

Sammy was hesitant, but the bird reassured him. "It's really easy. Just answer my questions and I'll help you to the other side," he said with a smile. 

Sammy agreed and the bird began to ask him questions. Though some of them were tricky, Sammy answered them all the best he could. After the last one, the bird fluttered up to the highest branch and shouted, "Climb down and I'll help you to the other side!" 

Sammy climbed down and sure enough, the bird made it easy for him. The tree now seemed much shorter and soon enough Sammy was on the other side. He thanked the bird for his help, then continued on his way. 

The end.
Once upon a time there was a small baby bunny called Buster. Buster had a big day planned - he was going to explore the big, wide forest for the first time!

He started walking through the forest and soon noticed something strange. There were lots of little spikes sticking out of the ground! Buster had never seen such things before and it made him feel very confused.

Buster's mom had always told him that if he ever felt confused he should find someone to ask. So that's exactly what he did. Buster spotted an old wise owl sitting in a nearby tree.

Buster hopped over to the owl and asked, “What are these spikes?"

The owl smiled kindly at little baby bunny, "Those are called thorns. They are very sharp, so you need to be careful not to touch them."

Buster thanked the owl for his advice and carried on exploring the forest from a safe distance. 

The moral of the story is that it's always important to ask for help when you're feeling confused about something. That way, you can stay safe when exploring the world around you!
One day, Mommy was taking Sammy to the zoo. Sammy couldn't wait to see the animals! He asked Mommy, 
"What kind of animals am I going to see?" Mommy answered,
"We'll find out soon, let's go!"

When they arrived, Sammy saw a lot of animals. One of them started moving around and it was so clumsy. Sammy asked, 
"What kind of animal is that?" Mommy replied,
"It's an elephant! Do you want to go closer to take a look?" Sammy excitedly answered,
"Yes please!"

Mommy and Sammy walked closer to the elephant but then saw a funny looking animal with a trunk. Sammy asked,
"What's that?" Mommy smiled and said,
"That's a rhinoceros! It looks different from the elephant. Let's go closer and take a look!" Sammy nodded in agreement.

Mommy and Sammy spent the day at the zoo and answered lots of questions. Sammy had so much fun learning about the animals. He even got to pet an elephant! Clumsy and funny animals made the day at the zoo more enjoyable.
Once upon a time there was a boy called Tom. Tom was three years old and he loved ice-cream. 

One day, Tom and his mum went to the shop to buy some ice-cream. When Tom saw all the ice-creams he started jumping up and down. 'Ice-cream! Ice-cream!' he shouted happily. 

His mum smiled. 'What flavour would you like, Tom?' she asked. 'Sour!' exclaimed Tom.

Tom's mum laughed. 'Ah, I don't think so, Tom. You don't like sour things.'

Just then, a big tub of sour ice-cream lay on the shelf. Tom's eyes lit up. 'Look! Sour ice-cream!' he cried. 

Tom's mum smiled and bought it for him. Tom was so happy that he couldn't stop jumping.

Tom ran back home and lay on the sofa with his sour ice-cream. 'Yum, yum!' he said with a big smile.
Once upon a time, a child was playing in the park. She heard a noise coming from the lake. She went to take a look and saw a duck trying to get out of the water. The duck had become stuck in the mud. 

The child tried to help the duck. She grabbed a nearby stick and put it into the mud. She tried to push the duck out but it was no use. 

Then the child had an idea. She got some smooth stones and placed them in the mud so the duck would have something to step on. The duck then hopped on the stones and was able to get out! The duck thanked the child and flew away. 

The child smiled and felt happy that she had been able to help the duck.
Once upon a time, there was a famous farmer. He always worked very hard in his farm, and always made sure he had the best meals.

One day the farmer was in his farm and he stopped to take a rest. Suddenly, he heard a small voice speaking to him. He looked around, and saw a small child standing near him. 

The child asked the farmer, "Why do you work so hard?"

The farmer smiled. "The reason I work so hard is so that I can have nice, yummy meals," he said.

The child smiled, too. "That's nice," the child said. "So, if I work hard, then I can have yummy meals, too?"

The farmer nodded. "Yes, that's right. Hard work makes everything special. Not only will you have yummy meals, but you can have nice things and become famous!"

The moral of this story is that hard work can help make good things happen in your life. So, don't forget to work hard every day!
Once there was a little boy. His name was John and he lived with his mom. One day he asked his mom if he could go for a drive with his uncle. His mom said yes, so Uncle and John got in the car and drove away. 

John asked his uncle, "Where are we going?" Uncle said, "We are going to a very special place." John was so excited he could hardly wait! 

Eventually they arrived at a farm. Uncle pointed to a group of animals and said, "Look, this is a kind place. Here the animals are cared for and loved."

John said, "That's so nice, Uncle. That's what I want to do too when I grow up. I want to be kind to all the animals just like you."

Uncle said, "It makes me so happy to hear that, John. Kindness is so important. Kindness is always rewarded. Keep that in mind and you will do great!"

John smiled and said, "I will, Uncle. I promise!"

The moral of the story is that kindness is an important virtue. It is important to show kindness to all living things, for it will be rewarded in the end.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Rob. Rob was three years old and he really liked to explore.

One day he decided to go for a walk. He walked until he reached a big black river. It was very deep and the water was very rough. 

Rob wanted to go close to the river, so he tried to find a way to manage. He looked around and finally he spotted a log. He decided to walk on the log to get close to the river. It was a bit tricky but he managed.

Rob was so proud of himself. He looked around and saw lots of exciting things. He was having so much fun! He was very brave and he was happy he managed to get close to the river. 

The end!
Once upon a time there was a girl who was so sleepy. She lay in her bed in the morning and didn't want to wake up. Her mom came in and asked her why she wasn't getting up. 

The girl replied, "I don't have my sunglasses yet."

Her mom smiled and said, "Ok, where did you put them?"

The girl answered, "I don't know. I can't remember."

Her mom said, "Well, let's go look for them. Maybe we can find them outside."

The girl was still sleepy, but she agreed to look for her sunglasses. When they reached the yard, she looked around for a minute before she saw her sunglasses under the tree. She smiled with delight and ran to grab them.

Sunglasses on, she was suddenly feeling less sleepy and ready to start the day. She put on a sunhat to go with her sunglasses and happily answered her mom, "Yes, let's go do something fun!"
Once there was a bird named Joe. Joe wanted to soar high in the sky. He flapped his wings and off he went. Joe flew back and forth, ooh-ing and aah-ing as he passed fluffy clouds.

Joe's friend, a caterpillar called David, saw him flying away.
"Where are you going, Joe? You look so happy" David said.
"I'm going to soar up high in the sky. Come with me!" Joe replied.

So the two of them set off, soaring through the air. Joe felt the wind on his feathers which tickled and made him laugh. Eventually the duo spotted a bottle on the ground, lying on the rough ground.

"Should we go down and get it?" Joe asked.
David nodded and together, they flew down and grabbed the bottle. With that, they soared back into the sky, leaving the bottle behind. 
The two friends enjoyed their day, soaring above the clouds and having lots of fun.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very curious and loved to explore the world. One day, Lucy was walking around the park with her family when she spotted a radio. She was so excited that she stopped in her tracks. 

"Mommy, what is that?" asked Lucy, pointing at the radio.

"That's called a radio," said her mom. "You can use it to listen to music and stories."

Lucy was so excited she wanted to know more about it. She asked her dad if she could listen to it. 

"Sure," her dad said with a smile.

Lucy and her family gathered around the radio and listened to a beautiful story about friendship and compassion. They all felt a warmth in their hearts. 

"I love stories like this," said Lucy with a smile.

Her parents smiled back and said, "We know you do, sweetheart. That's why we made sure to gather around the radio with you."
Once upon a time there was a charming pumpkin. It sat proudly amongst the other vegetables in the field. 

Suddenly, a small boy wearing a green jumper appeared. He had a wide smile and twinkling blue eyes. "Hello pumpkin!" he cried out, "What a fantastic colour. I love it!" 

The pumpkin felt very special. It smiled back and winked at the boy. 

The boy said to the pumpkin, "Let me restore your beauty. Would you like that?" 

The pumpkin replied, "Oh yes, that would be wonderful". 

So the boy began to take care of the pumpkin. He watered it every day and spoke to it kindly. Soon, the pumpkin was restored and even more charming than before. 

The boy said with a smile, "Now you're the prettiest pumpkin I've ever seen." 

And they both lived happily ever after. The end.
Once upon a time, there were three friends: Jimmy, Jack and Jill. They wanted to have a picnic and asked their mum if they could have coffee. She said yes, so they went off to the park. 

It was a bright and sunny day and they spread out a blanket to sit on. Jimmy opened the coffee thermos, and each of them had a small cup.

They all tried the coffee, and Jack said it was yucky but Jill liked it. Jimmy said that it was nice. 

They all lay back and looked up at the bright blue sky above them. They felt happy and content. 

They talked about the coffee and talked about their happiness. Jill said coffee is like friendship and happiness. It makes you feel good.

The moral of the story is that coffee can be share with friends to make the world brighter.
Once upon a time, there was a playful cub. One day, the cub was walking down by the river and saw a faucet. The cub wanted to explore it and see what it was all about. 

The cub asked the faucet, "What is this thing?" 

The faucet replied, "It is a faucet. You can dive in and have fun!"

The cub was so excited to hear that it could dive in the faucet. The cub quickly jumped in and started to swim around. The cub was having lots of fun! It was diving up and down, splashing around and playing with the other animals around the faucet.

The cub was having so much fun that it didn't want to leave. Eventually, the cub had to go home, but it promised the faucet that it would come back soon to play.
Henry and his mom had a big day planned. Before they could even get started, Henry's mom suggested they take a break to complete a task on the computer. Henry liked playing on the computer, so he was excited. 

On the screen, there was a colorful game. "We need to complete this game to help us with our plans today," Henry's mom said, smiling. Henry was eager to play and learn about this helpful game. 

As Henry played the game, his mom guided him through the levels. At first, he had difficulty understanding some of the instructions. But with the help of his mom, Henry completed the game. 

At the end, Henry's mom congratulated him. "Now that we have completed our task," she said, "let's go outside and have some fun!"  Henry was so happy to have helped his mom with the task that he couldn't wait to get started.
Once upon a time, there was an animal who was quite frustrated. He had been given a large puzzle to solve but struggled to figure out the solution. Suddenly he had an idea.

He went to a nearby pond and watched as the fish swam and splashed about. He realized that the movements of the fishes could help restore the puzzle! He quickly jumped into the water and started to imitate the fish’s movements, trying to figure out the solution.

After a few minutes, one of the fishes swam up to him and said, “What are you doing, little one?â€

The animal, prideful of his idea, said, “I am trying to restore the puzzle using the fish’s movements!†The fish, very impressed, replied “Let me help!â€

For the rest of the day, the animal and the fish worked together to restore the puzzle, and eventually succeeded. The animal was so happy and thankful for the fish’s help, and the fish was delighted to help the animal solve his problem. This was the start of a beautiful friendship!
Molly and her brother, Tom, were so excited. Mom had bought them a new swing! Tom and Molly couldn't wait to get outside and try it out. 

Molly ran outside first and hopped onto the swing. She swung back and forth delightedly. Tom, however, wasn't as thrilled. He said that it was Molly's turn and that he wanted a turn too. Molly yelled back that she was never going to give it up. 

Mom heard the commotion from inside the house. She came out and saw the two siblings - one in the swing and one standing angrily by the side. She knew they were both so excited and wanted to play with the swing together. 

Mom smiled and said, "I have an idea. Let's unite and both play together!" She helped them both get on the swing, one in front and one in back. Together they flew back and forth, much more delightedly than before. 

Tom and Molly smiled. They were so happy that they figured out how to unite and play together with the new swing!
Once upon a time, there was a small mule who lived on a farm. Each day the mule could be found grazing near the barn, always looking for something tasty to eat. But the mule had a secret - it loved to twist around in circles.

One day the mule spotted a small bunny. As the bunny hopped away, it made the mule twist even faster! The small mule was happy and excited.

But little did the mule know that its twirling was leading it towards a big pond. Soon, the small mule started to slip and slide; it was getting close and closer to water. All of a sudden, the mule had twisted too far - SPLASH! The small mule had fallen right into the pond.

The mule was wet and cold but it had learned an important lesson - not to twist too far away!
Once upon a time there were two friends called Jack and Teddy. They loved to play together. One day they watched a plane zoom above them in the sky. Jack said to Teddy, "I wish I could zoom like the plane!" Teddy said, "I know, it looks so much fun. Let's go in that boat over there and let's row". 

So they jumped in the boat and started rowing, but then a grumpy old crab came to scold them. He said, "What are you two doing, rowing in my river? This is my space and I want you to be gone!" Jack thought for a minute, then said, "We just wanted to have fun, but maybe you don't want us here, so we should go away". Teddy agreed, and they started to row away. 

The moral of the story is that sometimes we must share our space and be kind to others, even if we don't always agree. Together we can all find ways to have joy, even if it means going somewhere else.
One day, a boy wanted to play football. He picked up the football and kicked it in the air. He was so excited and wanted to have fun. He kicked the ball over and over, but he kept missing. He kept trying and tried kicking it harder. He was persistent. But, no matter how much he tried, the ball just wouldn't go where he wanted it to go. Suddenly, the ball rolled into the river! He tried to run and get it, but he couldn't reach it. The ball was gone. The boy was sad. He had lost his football because he was too persistent.
Dave loved minty things. Whenever he found something that was mint flavoured he would get really excited. Today his mom had bought him a spicy mint ice cream. Dave was so excited he practically danced in the kitchen.

“Hey Mom, do you think I’ll like this?†Dave asked.

“I’m sure you will,†she said. “But let’s find out, shall we? Give it a try!â€

Dave ran outside with the ice cream and sat in his favourite spot in the front lawn. He bit into it.

"Mmmm! It’s great!†Dave exclaimed. “It is sweet and spicy at the same time, just like mint! I think I succeeded!†Dave proudly declared. 

His mom came out and smiled. “I knew you would like it.†she said. 

Dave nodded, his mouth full of the tasty, minty, spicy ice cream.
Once upon a time, there were two friends called Jack and John. They were both very wealthy. One day, John was out playing with Jack and he saw a spider. He became very scared and didn't want to go near the spider.

Jack smiled and said to John, "Don't worry! I will prevent the spider from bothering you. Let me handle it."

John thanked his friend and stepped back. With one swift movement, Jack scooped up the spider and set him free outside in the garden.

John was very relieved and said, "Thank you so much! I was really scared of that spider. You saved me!"

Jack smiled and said, "It's my pleasure! We are friends and that's what friends do - they help each other."

The two friends smiled and gave each other a high-five, relieved that the spider was gone and that they had prevented any further trouble.
Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Mike. Mike was always very careful and liked to stay away from traps. One day while Mike was running around, he heard a loud noise coming from the grass. He looked around, but couldn't tell where it was coming from.

He went closer carefully and saw a trap. He backed away quickly, but then he noticed that the trap didn't seem dangerous. It was big, but it wasn't snapping shut. He felt safe and curious, so he stepped closer.

"Hello," he said. Suddenly, a tiny mouse poked it's head out of the trap. "What are you doing in that trap?" Mike asked. "I'm stuck," the mouse said sadly.

Mike thought for a moment, and then he had an idea. "Maybe I can help you," Mike said. He grabbed a stick and slipped it through the gap. Slowly and carefully, he opened the trap so the mouse could escape.

The mouse was so happy! She thanked Mike and said, "You're so kind and harmless! You saved me!" Mike smiled and said, "It's what friends do."
Max was in the park with his toy seal when his friend Ben arrived. Ben was jealous of Max's seal and wanted it for himself. He saw a chance to escape with it by grabbing it as he ran past.

Max shouted, “No!â€

Ben stopped in his tracks and said, “Why? I want to play with it.â€

Max replied, “It's mine, it doesn't belong to you.â€

Ben became angry and said, “I'm jealous and I want it!â€

Max held the seal tightly and said, “You can't have it. I won't let you escape with it.â€

Ben knew he couldn't win and sadly walked away. Max was happy to keep his seal and played with it in the park until it was time to go home.
Once upon a time, there was a boy. He was named Jack. Jack wanted to tell a special message to his Mommy.

He ran quickly to his Mommy's room. She was very sleepy, so he had to whisper the message in her ear. He said, "Mommy, can I have a cookie?".

His Mommy was surprised by his request and said, "No Jack, not right now". Jack was sad and he ran away.

Jack returned to his room and thought about his special message. He decided to wait until tomorrow to ask his Mommy again. 

The next day, Jack returned to his Mommy's room. He said to her, "Mommy, please can I have a cookie?". 

His Mommy felt sorry for him and said, "Okay Jack, if you promise to do your chores, I will give you a cookie". Jack was pleased and he smiled. 

Jack ran away with a happy heart. He knew he could return to his Mommy with a special message and it was okay.
Once upon a time there were two bears, one called Pat and the other called Chris. Pat and Chris were best friends.

One morning, they both woke up feeling grumpy. Pat said “Let’s have a fight.†Chris said “Okay!â€

So the two bears started to fight. They rolled around and roared, making a very messy fight. Pat was getting madder and madder. He started to hit Chris harder and harder until he screamed “Ouch!â€. Pat didn't stop fighting.

Suddenly there was a flash of lightning, then it started to rain. The fight ended and Pat and Chris both looked very sad. Pat had hurt his friend and things would never be the same again.
Jack and Jill were playing in the snow. Jack was wearing his big blue mittens. He was very comfortable and warm. Jill looked at Jack’s mittens and said, “I wish I had mittens like that!â€

 Jack was a generous friend. He said, “You can use my mittens for a while.â€

Jill smiled as she put on the mittens. She said, “Thank you, Jack. I will watch them carefully!â€

They played in the snow together. Jack and Jill had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, Jack gave Jill the mittens.

Jill said, “Thank you, Jack. You are very generous. These are the warmest mittens ever!â€

Jack smiled and they hugged goodbye. They promised to play together in the snow again soon.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to explore. One day she decided to go for a walk in the woods. As she walked, she came to a big cave. She was a little scared, but she entered anyway.

Inside the cave it was very dark. Suddenly, out of the darkness she heard a song. The song was soft and gentle, and it filled the cave with peace. The little girl felt brave, so she began to explore further and further.

The little girl followed the song until she came to a small pool. The water was dark, but when the little girl looked closely she could see a sparkle in the water. Then, the song started again, and the sparkle began to twinkle, just like a little star.

The little girl was enchanted. She stayed in the cave, listening to the song and watching the sparkles. She was so happy that she stayed for hours, but eventually the night grew dark and it was time for the little girl to go home. She will never forget that beautiful song in the dark cave.
Once upon a time there was a group of friends, who loved to dream. They were all very hungry.

One day, the group of friends all went to the park to sit in the sun and dream. They began to whisper about the amazing things they could do, the places they could go, and the adventures they would have. 

Suddenly, a young girl named Sarah spoke up. 

"I am so hungry," she said, "Can someone please find me something to eat?"

The group of friends were very kind. They all worked together to find Sarah something to eat. They ran to the store and came back with lots of snacks. 

As they all enjoyed the snacks, they continued to dream. They imagined they were exploring new places, meeting new friends and having the most wonderful adventures ever.

The group of friends kept dreaming until the sun went down. Eventually, they all bid each other farewell and went their separate ways. Each of them had food in their bellies and a pocket full of dreams to last them until the next day.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was very excited for bed time. She went to her bedroom, which was full of colorful toys, dolls, and stuffed animals.

The little girl skipped around the room, picking up different items to play with. She paused when she saw a bright, new ball. It was so colorful! She skipped to the ball, picked it up, and hugged it close.

The little girl was so excited that she danced around and said to herself, "I can play catch in the morning, yay!"

She put the ball down, gave it a kiss, and skipped over to her bed. She snuggled into her blankets, feeling very happy and content. 

The little girl said a prayer before going to sleep, and then closed her eyes. She was dreaming of playing catch with her colorful ball the next morning.
Once upon a time, there was a pretty bird named Bella. Bella liked to play with thread. She had many colors of thread: red, blue, and yellow.

One day, Bella met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy was a small dog. Bella showed Timmy her thread. "Look, Timmy! I have pretty thread!" said Bella. Timmy liked the thread too.

Bella and Timmy played with the thread all day. They did not quit playing. They made a big mess. But they were happy. Bella and Timmy were good friends.
Once upon a time, there was a humble potato named Pippa. Pippa lived in a little garden with her potato friends. They liked to play and have fun in the sun.

One day, Pippa and her friends were playing a game. They wanted to see who could run the fastest. Pippa said, "Let's run to the big tree and back!" All the potatoes lined up and got ready to race.

"Ready, set, go!" Pippa shouted, and they all started to run. Pippa ran as fast as she could, but her friend Timmy was even faster. Timmy got to the big tree first and won the race. Pippa was happy for her friend and said, "Good job, Timmy! You are very fast!"

Even though Pippa did not win, she was still happy. She knew that it was just a fun game and that being a good friend was more important than winning. Pippa and her friends played all day long and had a great time together.
Once upon a time, there was a thoughtful gorilla named Gigi. Gigi liked to change her clothes every day. She had many colors of shirts and pants. Gigi always looked nice.

One day, Gigi met a little bird named Bobo. Bobo said, "Gigi, I like your red shirt and blue pants. You look good." Gigi smiled and said, "Thank you, Bobo. I change my clothes every day."

The next day, Gigi wore a yellow shirt and green pants. Bobo saw Gigi again and said, "Wow, Gigi! You changed your clothes again. You look nice." Gigi said, "Thank you, Bobo. I like to change my clothes to look good."

Gigi and Bobo became good friends. They played and talked every day. Gigi always changed her clothes, and Bobo loved to see what Gigi would wear next. They were happy friends.
One day, a little sheep went for a walk. The sheep had mild, soft wool. It liked to look at all the things around it. The sun was shining, and the sky was blue. The little sheep was very happy.

The sheep saw a big tree. It looked up and saw a bird in the tree. The bird said, "Hello, little sheep! What are you doing?" The sheep said, "I am going for a walk and looking at all the things around me."

The bird flew down and walked with the sheep. They looked at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a big, green frog by a pond. The frog said, "Hello, little sheep and bird! Want to play with me?" The sheep and the bird said, "Yes, we do!" So, they all played together until the sun went down, and the little sheep went home, feeling happy and tired.
Once upon a time, there was a new trumpet. It was shiny and pretty. A little boy named Tim found the trumpet under a big tree. Tim was very happy.

Tim wanted to play the trumpet, but he didn't know how. He asked his mom for help. "Mom, how do I play the trumpet?" he said. His mom showed him how to blow into the trumpet. Tim tried, and a loud sound came out. It was so much fun!

One day, Tim saw a small plant near the tree. It was starting to grow. Every day, Tim played his trumpet for the plant. The plant grew bigger and bigger. Tim was proud of his new friend, the plant. They were happy together, and they loved the sound of the trumpet.
Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to play with his big, round basketball. Tim played with his basketball every day in his yard.

One sunny day, Tim saw a girl named Sue walking by. Sue looked at Tim's basketball and said, "Can I play too?" Tim was happy to have a new friend to play with. They played with the basketball all day long.

After a while, Tim started to feel tired. He told Sue, "I want to take a break." Sue didn't want to stop playing. She said, "No, keep playing!" Tim didn't like that Sue was being bossy. He said, "I need to rest." Sue finally agreed, and they both sat down under a tree. They talked and laughed until it was time for Sue to go home. Tim and Sue became regular friends and played basketball together every day.
Once upon a time, in a small house, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a magic thing. The magic thing was round and shiny. Sue loved her magic thing very much.

One day, Sue found out that the magic thing could turn things. She turned her old, ugly toy into a pretty new toy. Sue was very happy. She wanted to show her friends her magic thing.

Sue went to her friends and showed them the magic thing. They all took turns turning ugly things into pretty things. They had so much fun! Sue and her friends loved the magic thing and played with it all day.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play outside in the park. One day, he saw a big tree with many leaves. Tim saw one leaf that was very pretty. He wanted to give this leaf to his mom.

Tim walked to the tree and said, "Hello, tree. Can I have this pretty leaf for my mom?" The tree was very nice and said, "Yes, Tim. You can take the pretty leaf." Tim was very happy and said, "Thank you, tree!" Tim took the leaf and was alert as he walked home.

When Tim got home, he gave the leaf to his mom. His mom was very happy and said, "Thank you, Tim! I accept your pretty leaf." Tim and his mom smiled and hugged each other. They put the leaf in a special place in their home.
One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big gray animal. It was an elephant! Tim and his mom watched the elephant play with its friends.

"Look, Mom!" said Tim. "The gray animal is so big and fun to watch!" Tim's mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim. The elephant is a very special animal."

They watched the elephant splash water with its long nose. Tim laughed and clapped his hands. He was so happy to see the gray animal play. The elephant looked at Tim and waved its big ears. Tim waved back and said, "Bye, gray animal! See you soon!"
Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to build tall towers with his colorful blocks. One day, he wanted to build the tallest tower ever.

As Tim was building, his friend, Sam, came over to play. Sam saw the tall tower and said, "Wow, Tim! You are good at building. Can I help?" Tim said, "Yes, Sam! Let's build together!" They both started to build the tower higher and higher.

Suddenly, a spoiled cat jumped on the table and knocked down the tower. Tim and Sam were sad. But then, Tim had an idea. He wrote a note and put it near the tower. The note said, "Please, cat, don't knock down our tower." The cat read the note and did not bother the tower again. Tim and Sam were happy, and they built the tallest tower in the town.
One day, a large bear wanted to cook a meal. He put on his wrap and went to the kitchen. He looked at his big pot and thought, "I will make a soup!" 

He called his friend, the small bird, and said, "Small bird, will you help me cook my soup?" The small bird said, "Yes, large bear! I will help you!" They were very happy to cook together.

They put water, carrots, and peas into the pot. They stirred the soup and waited for it to cook. When the soup was ready, they ate it together. The large bear and the small bird smiled and said, "Yummy! We made a good soup!" They were very proud of their cooking.
Once upon a time, there was a modest boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toy skull. One day, while playing, he saw a big dog. The big dog wanted to get Tim's toy skull. Tim did not like that.

Tim said to the big dog, "No, you can't get my toy skull!" The big dog barked and tried to take it. Tim held the toy skull tight. He did not want the big dog to get it.

Tim's mom came out and saw the big dog. She said, "Shoo, big dog!" The big dog ran away. Tim was happy. He hugged his mom and played with his toy skull. The big dog did not get it.
One day, a bald man named Tim went for a walk. He wanted to see all the life around him. Tim saw a big tree and a red bird. The bird was singing a pretty song.

"Hello, bird," said Tim. "You sing a nice song."

"Thank you, Tim," said the bird. "But I am sad. My friend, the cat, is mad at me."

Tim wanted to help. He walked to the cat and asked, "Why are you mad at the bird?"

The cat said, "The bird took my toy. I want it back."

Tim went back to the bird and asked, "Did you take the cat's toy?"

"Yes, I did," said the bird. "I was playing with it. I will give it back."

The bird gave the toy back to the cat. The cat was happy, and they were friends again. Tim felt good for helping and went home with a smile.
One day, a little boy named Tim went to his room. He saw his bookshelf in the dark corner. The bookshelf was full of books and toys. Tim wanted to find his favorite toy, so he walked to the bookshelf.

As he got closer to the bookshelf, he heard a soft sound. "Achoo!" said someone. Tim looked around, but he could not see who sneezed. He looked at the bookshelf and saw a small toy mouse. The mouse looked at Tim and said, "Hi! I am the one who sneezed. The dark corner makes me sneeze a lot."

Tim smiled and said, "Hi, Mouse! Let's move you to a new place where you won't sneeze." Tim picked up the mouse and put him on the window sill. The sun was shining and Mouse was happy. Now, Mouse did not sneeze anymore, and Tim found his favorite toy.
Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Spot. Spot liked to play outside in the mud. One day, he saw a drain in the ground. Spot was very curious about the drain.

Spot asked his friend, a little bird named Tweet, "What is this drain for?" Tweet said, "The drain helps take away water when it rains. We can learn about it together." Spot and Tweet decided to watch the drain when it rained.

The next day, it rained a lot. Spot and Tweet saw the water go into the drain. They learned how the drain worked. They were happy to learn something new. Now, Spot and Tweet always watched the drain when it rained.
Once upon a time, a little girl named Lucy loved to visit her grandma. Grandma lived in a small house in the woods. Lucy was always enthusiastic when she went to see her grandma.

One day, Lucy found a shiny star on the ground. She picked it up and made a wish. She wished for a new friend to play with. The shiny star twinkled and a little kitten appeared.

Lucy and the kitten played all day. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. When it was time to go home, Lucy thanked the shiny star for her new friend. Then, she took the kitten home to visit her grandma. Grandma was so happy to meet the new friend, and they all lived happily ever after.
One day, a dog and a cat sat under a tree. They wanted to discuss something. The dog said, "I have a flea on me. It is very small and itchy." The cat was patient and listened to the dog.

The cat said, "I can help you. Let's find the flea and take it off." They looked and looked, but the flea was very good at hiding. The dog and the cat did not give up. They kept looking for the flea.

Finally, they found the flea on the dog's tail. The cat was very careful and took the flea off. The dog was happy and said, "Thank you, cat! We did it together!" They were both happy and played under the tree all day.
Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very enthusiastic. He loved to run and play all day long. One day, Max saw a big red ball. He wanted to play with the ball, so he ran after it.

As Max was playing with the ball, he saw a snack on the ground. It was a yummy bone. Max wanted the bone, so he had to stop playing with the ball. He picked up the bone and started to eat it. Max was very happy to have the snack.

After Max finished the snack, he went back to play with the ball. He was still enthusiastic and wanted to play all day. Max's friend, a little cat named Lucy, came to play with him. They both played with the ball until it was time to go home. Max and Lucy were very happy and tired after a fun day of playing.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had an original toy. It was a small violin. She loved to play it every day.

One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She brought her violin with her. At the park, Lily met a boy named Sam. "What is that?" Sam asked. "It's my violin!" Lily said. They played together all day.

When it was time to go home, Lily could not find her violin. She was sad. Sam helped her look for it. They found it under a big leaf. The leaf had covered the violin. Lily was happy again. She and Sam became best friends.
Once upon a time, in a colorful town, there was a nice mechanic named Tom. Tom loved to fix cars and bikes for his friends. He had a big shop where he worked all day.

One sunny day, a little girl named Lily came to Tom's shop. She had a small, red bike with a flat tire. "Please, can you help me?" Lily requested. Tom smiled and said, "Of course! I will fix your bike."

Tom worked hard to fix Lily's bike. He put air in the tire and made sure it was safe to ride. When he was done, he gave the bike back to Lily. She was very happy and said, "Thank you, Tom!" Then, she rode her bike all the way home.
One day, a big red ambulance was driving down the street. The ambulance had a big job to do. It needed to help people who were hurt or sad. The ambulance liked to make people feel better.

One sunny day, the ambulance saw a little girl who was sad. She was crying because she lost her toy. The ambulance wanted to help the girl. So, it stopped and opened its doors. Inside, there was a funny clown who liked to laugh.

The clown came out and started to laugh. He made funny faces and did silly dances. The little girl started to laugh too. Her sad face turned into a big, happy smile. The ambulance and the clown had helped the girl feel better. Then, they went on their way to help more people who were sad or hurt.
One day, a big dog named Max went to a picnic with his friend, a little cat named Lily. They had a lot of fun playing with a ball and eating yummy food. After a while, they both felt tired and sat down under a big tree.

Max said, "I like this picnic, Lily. Do you like it too?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Max, I like it a lot. We should have picnics more often." Max agreed with a big smile.

Just then, a bird flew down from the tree and said, "Hello, friends! Can I join your picnic?" Max and Lily looked at each other, then Max said, "Of course, you can join us!" The bird bowed and said, "Thank you!" They all shared their food and had a great time at the picnic.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim who lived on a ranch. Tim loved to play with his toy animals. One day, he noticed that his favorite toy cow was missing. He looked everywhere, but he could not find it.

Tim asked his friend, Sam, "Do you know where my toy cow is?" Sam said, "I saw a cow in the barn. Maybe it's your toy cow!" They went to the barn and saw a cow. But it was a fake cow, not Tim's toy cow. They knew it was fake because it was made of wood.

Tim and Sam decided to keep looking for the toy cow. They looked under the bed, in the closet, and even in the kitchen. Finally, they found the toy cow in the garden. Tim was so happy! He hugged Sam and said, "Thank you for helping me find my cow!" The moral of the story is that friends are always there to help you when you need them.
One day, a little dog named Max went to the office with his mom. The office was very big and empty. Max liked to run and play in the empty office. He found a red ball on the floor and picked it up with his mouth.

Max saw a friendly man named Tom. Max wanted to play with Tom, so he ran to him with the red ball. Max dropped the ball at Tom's feet and wagged his tail. Tom smiled and said, "Do you want to play, Max?"

Tom picked up the ball and threw it across the empty office. Max ran as fast as he could to catch the ball. He caught it and brought it back to Tom. They played together until it was time for Max and his mom to go home. Max was very happy he made a new friend at the office.
Once upon a time, there was a big, red couch. It was a very dependable couch. Everyone loved to sit on it.

One day, a little girl named Mia and her dog, Max, came into the room. Mia said, "Max, let's sit on the couch!" Max wagged his tail and jumped on the couch. Mia sat down next to Max, and they both felt very happy.

Mia and Max loved to play on the couch. They would read books, play with toys, and take naps together. The couch was always there for them, and they knew they could count on it. The end.
One day, a little yellow bird was flying in the sky. The bird saw a big tree with a nest on top. The bird thought, "I want to live in that nest."

But there was a problem. In the nest, there was a big egg. The egg had the number zero on it. The bird did not know what to do. It thought, "Do I move the egg or do I find a new nest?"

The little yellow bird asked a red bird for help. The red bird thought, "Let's find a new nest for you." They looked and looked, but no new nest was found.

The little yellow bird thought, "Maybe the egg with zero on it needs a friend." So, the yellow bird went back to the nest with the egg. The bird sat on the egg to keep it warm. After some time, the egg hatched. A cute baby bird came out. The little yellow bird and the baby bird lived happily in the nest.
One day, a little girl named Mia found a pretty bracelet in her room. It was shiny and had many colors. Mia was so happy and put the bracelet on her wrist. She didn't know where it came from, but she loved it.

Mia went outside to show her friend, Tom. Tom looked at the bracelet and said, "Wow! That's so pretty! Where did you find it?" Mia told him, "I just woke up and found it in my room!" Tom didn't know where it came from either, but they both liked it a lot.

They played all day with the pretty bracelet, pretending it had magic powers. Mia and Tom didn't know who the bracelet belonged to, but they had so much fun playing with it. At the end of the day, they decided to give the bracelet back to Mia's mom, just in case someone was looking for it.
One day, a little sheep named Lucy was playing in the field. She had unique wool that was very soft and fluffy. Lucy liked to jump and run in the grass.

Lucy saw a big tree and went to examine it. She found a little bug on the tree. The bug said, "Hi, I like your wool. It is very nice." Lucy smiled and said, "Thank you, bug. I like your spots."

Lucy and the bug became friends. They played together every day. They were happy because they had each other. And Lucy's unique wool kept them warm when it was cold.
One day, a bald man named Tom was walking in the park. He heard a sound. It was a little bird. The bird was sad. Tom wanted to help the bird.

Tom asked the bird, "Why are you sad?" The bird said, "I lost my mom. I can't find her." Tom said, "I will help you find your mom."

They looked all around the park. They heard a sound. It was the bird's mom. The bird was happy. Tom said, "Goodbye, bird!" and went home with a smile.
One day, a little dog named Max went for a walk. He saw a big tree and thought it would be a nice place to take a nap. So, Max lay down under the tree and closed his eyes.

While Max was napping, a pale cat named Lucy came by. Lucy saw Max and said, "Hi, dog! Why are you napping here?" Max woke up in shock and looked at Lucy. "I was just tired, so I decided to nap under this tree," Max replied.

Lucy thought it was a good idea and decided to join Max. They both lay down under the tree and took a nice, long nap together. When they woke up, they played and became good friends. From that day on, Max and Lucy would meet under the tree to nap and play together.
One day, a little girl named Lily went for a walk. She saw a beautiful rock on the ground. It was a shiny mineral. Lily picked it up and put it in her pocket.

As she walked, she met a sweet bird. The bird said, "Hello, Lily! What do you have in your pocket?" Lily showed the bird the shiny mineral. The bird loved it and wanted to see it closer.

That night, Lily went to sleep with the shiny mineral next to her bed. In the morning, the sweet bird came to wake her up. The bird said, "Good morning, Lily! Can I see the shiny mineral again?" Lily smiled and showed the bird the mineral. They played together all day, and they became the best of friends.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat spaghetti. One day, he went to his mom and said, "Mom, can we have spaghetti for dinner?"

His mom smiled and said, "Yes, Tim! We can have spaghetti tonight." Tim was very happy. He helped his mom cook the spaghetti. They put a rich sauce on it. The sauce was red and smelled good.

At dinner, Tim's dad came home. He saw the spaghetti and said, "Wow! This looks yummy!" They all sat down and ate the spaghetti. They talked and laughed. Tim loved to speak with his family. They had a great time eating the yummy spaghetti.
Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a man with a big mustache. He liked to play outside in the cold. One day, the wind was harsh and it started to snow.

The man went outside to play. He saw a little girl who was cold. The girl said, "I don't like the harsh wind. It makes me freeze." The man with the mustache wanted to help the girl.

He took off his big, warm scarf and wrapped it around the girl. She smiled and said, "Thank you! Now I won't freeze." The man with the mustache was happy to help. They played in the snow together and had a fun day.
Once upon a time, there was a big blue bear named Bobo. Bobo lived in a forest with many friends. One day, Bobo met a little red bird named Ruby. They wanted to play together, but they did not know how.

Bobo said, "Let's unite and find a fun game to play!" Ruby agreed, and they went to ask their friends for ideas. They talked to a green frog, a yellow duck, and a brown rabbit. Each friend gave them a new game to try.

Bobo and Ruby played all the games their friends told them about. They had so much fun! At the end of the day, they found out that playing together was the best game of all. And from that day on, Bobo the blue bear and Ruby the red bird were the best of friends.
One day, a little boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They needed to buy some things for their home. Tim's mom gave him a number. She said, "Tim, be careful with this number. It is very important. We need to return it to the store man."

Tim held the number in his hand and walked with his mom. He was very careful not to drop it. When they got to the store, Tim saw a big, colorful ball. He wanted to play with it. He put the number down for just a second to touch the ball.

Suddenly, a dog came and took the number in his mouth. Tim tried to chase the dog, but it was too fast. The dog ran away with the number. Tim started to cry. His mom said, "I told you to be careful, Tim. Now we can't return the number to the store man."

They went back home feeling sad. Tim learned that he should always be careful with important things.
Once upon a time, there was a brown dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to pack his toys in a big bag. One day, Buddy wanted to learn a new word. He asked his friend, a little bird named Chirpy, to help him.

"Chirpy, can you teach me a new word?" Buddy asked. Chirpy thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I can teach you the word 'happy'." Buddy liked the word 'happy' and said it over and over again.

Buddy and Chirpy played together all day. They packed Buddy's toys and ran around the yard. They were very happy. At the end of the day, Buddy thanked Chirpy for teaching him a new word. They hugged and said goodnight. Buddy went to sleep with a big smile on his face, feeling very happy.
One day, a big dog and a small cat were playing near a creek. They liked to run and jump together. But today, they found something disgusting in the water. It was a big, dirty, smelly sock!

The dog said, "Eww, that sock is disgusting! We should fight to see who can take it out of the creek!" The cat agreed and said, "Okay, let's fight!"

They started to fight, but they were only playing. They pushed and pulled each other, trying to get to the sock first. The dog was strong, but the cat was fast.

In the end, the cat jumped on the dog's back and reached the sock. The cat pulled the disgusting sock out of the creek. The dog and cat were happy that they had cleaned the water.

After the fight, they continued to play together near the clean creek. They knew that they had done a good job, and they were the best of friends.
One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park. He saw a rough tree with something yellow on it. He looked closer and saw that it was a banana. Tim wanted to eat the banana, but it was too high for him to reach.

Tim saw a sharp rock on the ground. He had an idea. He said to himself, "I can use the sharp rock to cut the banana off the tree." So, Tim picked up the rock and threw it at the banana.

The sharp rock hit the banana and it fell to the ground. Tim was so happy. He picked up the banana, peeled it, and took a big bite. "Yum!" he said. "This is the best banana ever!" And from that day on, Tim knew that sometimes, a little problem-solving could lead to a tasty treat.
Once upon a time, there was a popular shop. Many people went to the shop. The shop had many toys and treats. The shop was in a big town. The town was happy.

One day, a little boy went to the shop. The boy wanted a toy car. The boy asked his mom, "Can I have the toy car?" His mom said, "Yes, I will allow you to have the toy car." The boy was very happy.

The boy played with the toy car all day. He showed his friends the toy car. They liked the toy car too. The boy was happy. The popular shop made many kids happy.
Once upon a time, there was a noisy dog named Max. Max loved to play and run around outside. One day, Max got very dirty from playing in the mud. His mom said, "Max, you need to bathe!"

Max went inside and started to bathe. As he splashed in the water, he heard a loud noise outside. He looked out the window and saw a cop car. The cop car had bright lights and made a loud siren sound. Max wanted to see what was happening.

Max went outside and saw a cop talking to his neighbor. The cop said, "Your car is too noisy. Please fix it." The neighbor said, "Okay, I will fix it." Max was happy that the noisy car would be fixed. Then, Max went back inside to finish his bath.
One day, a little human named Tim went to play in the park. He saw a cat stuck in a tree. The cat was weeping because it was scared. Tim felt terrible for the cat and wanted to help.

Tim called out, "Don't worry, cat! I will get you down!" He tried to climb the tree, but it was too high. Then, Tim had an idea. He ran to his house and got a long stick.

He came back to the tree and used the stick to help the cat. The cat climbed down and stopped weeping. Tim was happy he could help, and the cat said, "Thank you, Tim!" They became good friends and played together in the park every day.
Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was a patient dog who liked to wait for his treats. One day, Max decided to go on a big adventure to find a new place to play.

Max walked and walked until he found a big place with many big buildings. It was a university! Max was so happy to find a new place to play. He ran around and played with the leaves and the trees. 

But then, Max saw a big cat. The cat wanted to play too, but Max was scared. Max decided to surrender and let the cat play with him. They played together in the university and became best friends. From that day on, Max and the cat played together every day, and they were always happy.
Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a boy named Tim. It was a very icy year, and Tim wanted to play outside in the snow. He put on his warm clothes and went out to have fun.

Tim saw his friend, Sam, making a big snowball. "Hey Sam, can I play too?" Tim asked. Sam said, "Yes, I accept you to play with me!" They laughed and played together, making snowballs and snowmen.

As the icy year went on, Tim and Sam became best friends. They played together all the time, even when it was not icy. They were happy to have each other, and they knew they would be friends for many years to come.
Once upon a time, in a big, loud factory, there lived a little robot named Robby. Robby loved to choose things to do with his friends. They played games, sang songs, and had fun all day long.

One day, Robby met a new friend named Timmy. Timmy was a tiny mouse who was scared of the loud noises in the factory. Robby said, "Don't be scared, Timmy. The loud noise is just the machines working."

Robby and Timmy chose to play hide and seek in the factory. But the factory was very big, and they got lost. They looked and looked for their way back, but they could not find it. The loud noises made it hard for them to think.

Robby and Timmy were very sad. They could not find their way home, and they missed their friends. They sat down and cried together. The loud factory was not fun anymore.

In the end, Robby and Timmy stayed lost in the factory. They never found their way back to their friends, and they were very sad. The loud factory was not a happy place for them anymore.
Once upon a time, in a pretty little house, a girl named Lily and her cat, Mimi, lived. They loved to play in their big yard. One sunny day, Lily had an idea. She wanted to make something fun.

Lily called Mimi and said, "Let's make foot art with paint!" Mimi meowed happily. They got some paint and paper. Lily dipped her foot in the paint and stepped on the paper. Mimi did the same with her paw.

They made many pretty foot and paw prints on the papers. Lily and Mimi laughed and had so much fun. When they were done, they showed their art to Lily's mom. "Wow! Your foot art is so pretty!" said her mom. Lily and Mimi smiled, proud of their beautiful art.
One day, a charming little girl named Lily was playing in her room. She saw a photo of a big, yummy cake on the table. Lily wanted to eat the cake, but she knew she should resist.

Lily went to her mom and showed her the photo. "Mom, can we make this cake?" she asked. Her mom looked at the photo and said, "Yes, we can make it, but first you must help me clean the house."

Lily agreed and they cleaned the house together. When they were done, Lily and her mom made the yummy cake from the photo. They had a fun time making the cake, and it tasted very good.
Once upon a time, there was a thin cat named Tom. Tom lived in a big city with lots of traffic. He liked to play and jump around. One day, Tom saw a big truck on the road. The truck had a hose that could spray water.

Tom wanted to play with the water. He waited for the truck to stop at a red light. When the truck stopped, Tom ran to the hose. He jumped up and down, trying to make the hose spray water.

Tom's friend, a little bird named Sue, saw him playing. Sue flew down to help Tom. She used her beak to turn the hose on. The water started to spray! Tom and Sue laughed and played in the water. They had so much fun, even in the busy traffic.
Once upon a time, in a lonely nation, there was a big bear. The bear lived in a big cave. One day, the bear woke up very late. He was very hungry. He walked out of his cave and saw a little bird.

"Hi, little bird," said the bear. "I just woke up and I am so hungry. Can you help me find food?"

"Sure, big bear!" said the little bird. "I know where to find yummy berries. Follow me!"

The bear and the little bird walked together. They found a big bush with lots of berries. The bear was very happy. He ate the berries and his tummy was full.

"Thank you, little bird," said the bear. "You are a good friend."

From that day on, the bear and the little bird were best friends. They played together every day and the lonely nation was not lonely anymore.
Once upon a time, there was a lively dog named Spot. Spot was very good at teaching other animals how to play. He loved to run, jump, and play with his friends. One day, Spot saw a big building. It was a hospital.

In the hospital, there were many people and animals who needed help. Spot wanted to teach them how to have fun and feel better. He went inside and saw a little girl named Lily. Lily was sad because she was not feeling well.

Spot went to Lily and started to play with her. Lily started to laugh and feel better. Spot taught her how to play fun games. Soon, all the people and animals in the hospital were playing and laughing with Spot. They all felt much better because of the lively dog who taught them how to have fun.
Once upon a time, in a small garden, there lived a little worm named Wiggly. Wiggly loved to wrap himself in the warm soil. He had many friends in the garden, like the butterfly, the bee, and the ladybug.

One day, Wiggly saw a bad cat come into the garden. The cat was very big and scary. Wiggly was afraid the cat would hurt him and his friends. So, he decided to talk to his friend, the butterfly.

"Help! There is a bad cat in the garden," Wiggly said to the butterfly. "What can we do?"

The butterfly thought for a moment and said, "Let's talk to the ladybug and the bee. Maybe they have an idea."

So, Wiggly, the butterfly, the ladybug, and the bee all came up with a plan. They would work together to scare the bad cat away. The butterfly and the bee would fly around the cat's head, while the ladybug would crawl on the cat's back. Wiggly would wrap himself around the cat's tail.

The plan worked! The bad cat got scared and ran away from the garden. Wiggly and his friends were safe again. They all went back to their homes in the soil, happy that they had worked together to save their garden.
Sara was a tall girl who liked to play outside. She liked to run, jump, and climb trees. She did not like to wash her hands or face. She said it was boring and made her skin dry.

One day, Sara saw a big red ball in the park. She wanted to play with it. She ran to the ball and kicked it hard. The ball flew in the air and landed in a puddle of mud. Sara did not care. She ran after the ball and picked it up. She was happy.

But then, she saw a boy crying near the swings. He was holding a blue balloon. Sara asked him what was wrong. He said, "That was my ball. You took it and made it dirty. Now I can't play with it anymore. It was a gift from my grandma. She is very sick and can't come to see me. She said the ball would make me happy. But you ruined it."

Sara felt bad. She did not know the ball was his. She did not know his grandma was sick. She did not know the ball was a gift. She said, "I'm sorry. I did not mean to hurt you. Here, take your ball back. I will wash it for you."

She took the ball to a fountain and washed it with water. She rubbed it with her hands and tried to make it clean. She saw that the ball had a picture of a rainbow and a star on it. It was a pretty ball. She wondered why she did not see it before.

She brought the ball back to the boy and gave it to him. He smiled and said, "Thank you. You are very kind. Do you want to play with me and my balloon?" Sara nodded and said, "Yes, I do. But first, I have to wash my hands and face. They are very dirty. I don't want to make your balloon dirty too."

She went to the fountain and washed her hands and face. She felt good. She learned that washing was not boring or bad. It was good and nice. It made things clean and happy. She also learned that she should not take things that are not hers. She should ask first and be careful. She should think of others and not only of herself.

She joined the boy and they played with the ball and the balloon. They had fun. They became friends. Sara was happy. She was a tall girl who liked to play outside. And she also liked to wash.
Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play in the garden. They have a big tree with a swing. They also have a small hut. The hut is old and brown. It has a door and a window.

One day, Tom and Jen see a big hole in the hut. They are nosy. They want to see what is inside. They open the door and go in. They see a lot of things. They see a box, a lamp, a doll, a book and a ball. They also see a big bag. The bag is heavy. It has a weight on it.

Tom and Jen are curious. They want to see what is in the bag. They lift the weight and open the bag. They see a lot of food. They see bread, cheese, apples, bananas and cookies. But the food is not good. The food is old and bad. The food is rot.

Tom and Jen are scared. They do not like the rot food. They think it is yucky and smelly. They drop the bag and run out of the hut. They close the door and the window. They do not want to go in the hut again. They go to the swing and play. They are happy. They forget about the rot food.
Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have a big rug on the floor. The rug has many colors and shapes.

One day, Tom finds a toy plane in the closet. He shows it to Lily. "Look, Lily, a plane! Let's play with it!" he says.

Lily nods. She likes planes. They take the plane to the rug. Tom pretends to be the pilot. He makes the plane soar in the air. He makes noises like vroom and zoom.

Lily pretends to be the passenger. She sits on the rug and watches the plane. She claps and cheers. She says, "Wow, Tom, you are a good pilot! The plane is so fast and high!"

Tom smiles. He likes to make Lily happy. He flies the plane over the rug. He makes it loop and dive. He says, "Thank you, Lily, you are a good passenger! The plane is so fun and cool!"

They play with the plane for a long time. They forget about their other toys. They are not lazy. They are busy and happy. They have a lot of fun with the plane and the rug.
Lily and Max were playing in the yard with their toys. They liked to pretend they had power to make things happen. Lily said, "I have power to make rain. Watch!" She waved her hand and made a sound like water. Max laughed and said, "No, you don't. That's not rain. That's just noise."

Lily felt angry and said, "Yes, I do. You are just jealous. I can make real rain. You wait and see." She waved her hand again and again, hoping for rain. But nothing happened. The sky was blue and the sun was bright. Max said, "See? You have no power. You are just ordinary. Like me."

Lily felt sad and said, "No, I'm not. I'm special. I have power. I just need to try harder." She closed her eyes and wished for rain with all her heart. She opened her eyes and saw a cloud in the sky. It was dark and gray. She smiled and said, "Look! I did it! I made rain!"

Max looked up and saw the cloud. He felt scared and said, "No, you didn't. That's not your cloud. That's a storm. It's going to rain hard. We have to go inside. Come on!" He grabbed his toys and ran to the house.

Lily felt proud and said, "Yes, I did. That's my cloud. I made rain. I have power. I'm not ordinary. I'm special." She stayed in the yard and watched the rain fall. She felt happy and wet. She didn't care about the storm. She had power.
Tom and Lily liked to play in the big park. They saw many trees and flowers and birds. They ran and laughed and had fun.

One day, they found a new place in the park. It was a small house with a broken door. It looked very old and dirty. Tom and Lily were curious. They wanted to see what was inside.

They went into the house. It was dark and smelly. They saw many things on the floor and on the shelves. Some things were shiny and some things were dull. Some things were round and some things were pointy.

Tom saw a pointy thing that looked like a pen. He picked it up and said, "Look, Lily, I found a pen. I can write with it." He tried to write on the wall, but nothing came out.

Lily saw a round thing that looked like a bottle. She picked it up and said, "Look, Tom, I found a bottle. I can drink from it." She opened the cap and smelled it. It smelled bad.

Tom and Lily did not know that the pointy thing was a needle and the round thing was a poison. They were ancient things that people used to hurt other people. They were not for playing.

A voice said, "Hey, you kids, get out of here. This is not a place for you. This is a place for secrets and dangers. Leave now or you will be sorry."

Tom and Lily were scared. They dropped the needle and the poison and ran out of the house. They did not look back. They ran to their mom and dad and told them what they saw. Their mom and dad hugged them and said, "You are very brave, but you are also very lucky. You could have been hurt by those ancient things. They are not for kids. They are for history. Next time, stay away from places like that. They are not safe."

Tom and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom and dad. We are sorry. We will not go there again. We will play in the nice part of the park. We will have fun with the trees and the flowers and the birds."

Their mom and dad smiled and said, "That's good. We love you. Now, let's go home and have some cookies and milk." They walked together, holding hands, and left the park. They did not see the voice that watched them from the house. It was an ancient voice that knew many secrets and dangers. It was not a voice for kids. It was a voice for history.
Lily and Sam were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They had a big bucket full of worms and beetles. They were very happy.

Then they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck. The truck had a hose and a ladder. It was a fire truck. The fire truck stopped in front of their house. Lily and Sam ran to see what was happening.

"Mommy, mommy, what is going on?" they asked.

"Shh, my loves, there was a fire in the kitchen. But don't worry, the firemen are here. They put out the fire. We are safe," Mommy said. She hugged them tight.

Lily and Sam looked at the kitchen. It was black and smoky. There was ash everywhere. The firemen were carrying out some things. They saw their toaster, their kettle, and their teddy bear. They were all burned and dirty.

"Oh no, our teddy bear!" Lily cried. She was very upset. She loved her teddy bear. She slept with it every night.

"I'm sorry, sweetie, the fire was too fast. We couldn't save everything," Mommy said.

"Can we get a new teddy bear?" Sam asked.

"Maybe, but not today. Today we have to find a new place to stay. The kitchen is not safe. We have to go to Grandma's house," Mommy said.

"Can we take our bucket of bugs?" Lily asked.

"Sure, why not. They are your friends. Maybe Grandma will like them too," Mommy said.

Lily and Sam smiled. They were still sad about their teddy bear, but they were glad they had their Mommy, their bucket of bugs, and their Grandma. They got in the car and drove away. They hoped the fire truck would arrive soon at another house and help someone else.
Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the bath. They splash water and make bubbles. They have a lot of fun.

But Mom says they have to get out soon. She says they have to dry with a towel and put on pajamas. She says it is bedtime.

Anna and Ben do not want to get out. They want to play more. They say no to Mom. They hide under the bubbles.

Mom is not happy. She says they have to listen. She says she will not permit them to play more. She says they have to get out now.

Anna and Ben are not happy. They say no again. They splash water at Mom. They make her wet and angry.

Mom is very angry. She turns off the water. She grabs Anna and Ben. She pulls them out of the bath. She wraps them in a towel. She carries them to their room. She puts them in their beds. She does not read them a story. She does not give them a kiss. She says they are naughty. She says they have to go to sleep.

Anna and Ben are very sad. They cry and hug each other. They wish they had listened to Mom. They wish they had been cheerful and good. They wish they had a story and a kiss. They do not like the bad ending.
Sara and Tom are playing in the garden. They have a big bucket of water and some cups. They like to pour water on the flowers and on each other.

"Look, Sara, I can make a fountain!" Tom says. He holds his cup high and pours water in the air. The water falls down like rain.

"That's fun, Tom! Let me try!" Sara says. She takes her cup and pours water too. But she pours too much and the water splashes on her face. She laughs and wipes her eyes.

"Hey, watch out!" Tom says. He sees a wild cat running towards them. The cat is black and white and has a long tail. It looks angry and hungry.

"Run, Sara, run!" Tom says. He drops his cup and grabs Sara's hand. They run to the house as fast as they can. The cat chases them and hisses.

"Help, help!" Sara and Tom shout. They reach the door and bang on it. Their mom opens the door and lets them in. She sees the cat and scolds it.

"Shoo, shoo, go away, you bad cat!" she says. She waves her finger at the cat. The cat stops and runs away.

"Are you okay, Sara and Tom?" mom asks. She hugs them and kisses them.

"We're okay, mom. We were playing with water and the cat came. It was wild and scary!" Sara says.

"You were very brave, Sara and Tom. But next time, be careful with water and wild animals. Come on, let's have some cookies and milk." mom says.

Sara and Tom smile and follow mom. They are happy and safe. They love mom and they love each other.
Sam and Max are friends. They like to play with their dogs. Sam has a big dog named Spot. Max has a small dog named Fluffy. Spot and Fluffy are very different, but they are also friends.

One day, Sam and Max go to the park with their dogs. They see a big hill. They want to have a race. They say to their dogs, "Ready, set, go!" Spot and Fluffy run up the hill. Spot is very fast. He speeds up the hill. Fluffy is not so fast. He tries to catch up with Spot. He is very enthusiastic. He barks and wags his tail.

Spot reaches the top of the hill first. He is happy. He waits for Fluffy. Fluffy is almost there. He sees Spot. He jumps and tries to lick Spot's face. But he is too small. He only reaches Spot's heel. Spot laughs. He licks Fluffy's head. Fluffy is happy too. He snuggles with Spot.

Sam and Max reach the top of the hill. They see their dogs. They smile. They say to their dogs, "Good job, Spot and Fluffy! You are both winners!" They hug their dogs. They play together on the hill. They have fun. They are friends.
Sara liked to go to the park with her mom and dad. She liked to swing and slide and run on the grass. She also liked to see the animals in the park. There were ducks and squirrels and birds.

One day, Sara saw a big dog in the park. It was brown and furry and had a long tail. Sara wanted to pet the dog, but her mom said no. She said the dog was not theirs and it might bite. Sara was stubborn. She did not listen to her mom. She ran to the dog and tried to touch it.

The dog did not like Sara. It growled and barked and showed its teeth. Sara was scared and cried. The dog's owner came and took the dog away. He was angry and said sorry to Sara's mom. He said the dog was his staff. He worked in the park and the dog helped him. He said the dog was not friendly to strangers and Sara should not have bothered it.

Sara's mom hugged Sara and said it was okay. She said Sara was brave, but she should always listen to her mom and dad. She said they knew what was best for her and they loved her. Sara said sorry to her mom and dad. She said she learned her lesson and she would not be stubborn again. They went back to the swing and slide and had fun in the park.
Sara was sick. She had a hot head and a sore throat. She did not want to play or eat. Her mom was worried. She used a thermometer to check Sara's temperature. The thermometer was a stick that showed how hot or cold something was.

"Your temperature is very high, Sara. You have a fever. You need to rest and drink water. I will call the doctor," mom said.

Sara felt sad and scared. She did not like the doctor. The doctor had a white coat and a stethoscope. The stethoscope was a thing that listened to your heart and lungs. The doctor sometimes gave Sara shots. Shots were needles that hurt.

"Mom, I don't want to see the doctor. Please don't call him. I will get better soon," Sara said.

Mom hugged Sara and said, "I know you don't like the doctor, Sara. But he is here to help you. He cares about you and wants you to be healthy. Sometimes we have to do things that are different or hard for our own good. Trust me, Sara. It will be okay."

Sara nodded and tried to be brave. She knew mom was right. Mom always cared about her and wanted the best for her. Sara closed her eyes and hoped the doctor would come soon and make her feel better.

The end.

Moral value: The story teaches that sometimes we have to face our fears and do things that are good for us, even if they are different or hard. It also shows that caring for someone means helping them when they are sick or in need.

Foreshadowing or setup and payoff: The story uses the thermometer as a foreshadowing of Sara's fever and the need for the doctor. It also uses the stethoscope and the shots as a setup for Sara's fear of the doctor. The payoff is when Sara learns to trust mom and the doctor and realizes they care about her.
Tom and Mia liked to play by the lake. They saw a big boat with a wide sail. They wanted to go on the boat and see the water.

They ran to the boat and climbed on. They saw a rope and pulled it. The sail went up and the wind pushed the boat. The boat moved fast on the lake.

Tom and Mia were happy. They laughed and waved to the ducks and the fish. They did not see the dark clouds in the sky. They did not hear the thunder.

Soon, the wind became stronger and the water became rough. The boat rocked and splashed. Tom and Mia were scared. They wanted to go back to the shore.

They tried to pull the rope and lower the sail, but it was too hard. They shouted for help, but no one heard them. They hugged each other and shivered. They hoped someone would find them and save them.
Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the pool. One day, Tim wants to swim in the deep end. He says to Sam, "Come on, let's swim in the deep end. It's fun."

Sam is scared. He says, "No, Tim, it's too deep. We can't swim there. We need to stay in the shallow end. It's safe."

Tim is angry. He says, "You are stupid, Sam. You are a baby. I can swim in the deep end. Watch me." He insists on swimming in the deep end. He jumps into the water.

Sam tries to stop him. He says, "Tim, don't do it. You can't swim in the deep end. You will drown." He cries and calls for help.

But it is too late. Tim can't swim in the deep end. He sinks to the bottom. He can't breathe. He can't get out. He dies.

Sam is sad. He says, "Tim, why did you do it? Why didn't you listen to me? You were not stupid, Tim. You were my brother. I love you." He cries and cries.
Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. They have a big bed in their room. They sleep in the bed at night.

One morning, Sara wakes up early. She sees the sun in the sky. She wants to play. She looks at Ben. He is still sleeping. She thinks he is funny. He snores like a bear.

She goes to his side of the bed. She pokes him with her finger. She says, "Ben, Ben, wake up! Let's play!"

Ben opens his eyes. He rubs them with his hands. He sees Sara. He smiles. He says, "Hi, Sara. What do you want to play?"

Sara says, "I want to play with the blocks. We can build a castle or a tower. It will be fun!"

Ben says, "OK, Sara. That sounds good. But first, let's ask Mom and Dad if we can go downstairs. They might have breakfast for us."

Sara says, "Yes, Ben. Let's ask them. Maybe they have pancakes or cereal. I like pancakes and cereal. Come on, let's go!"

Sara and Ben jump out of the bed. They run to the door. They open it and go downstairs. They find Mom and Dad in the kitchen. They say, "Good morning, Mom and Dad! Can we play with the blocks?"

Mom and Dad hug them and say, "Good morning, Sara and Ben! Of course you can play with the blocks. But first, have some breakfast. We have pancakes and cereal for you. You can eat them on the table."

Sara and Ben say, "Yay! Thank you, Mom and Dad! You are the best!" They go to the table and eat their breakfast. They are happy. They can't wait to play with the blocks. They think it will be a fun day.
Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They collect rocks and leaves and sticks. They make a big pile of them.

One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees the pile of rocks and leaves and sticks. He wants to take them. He says, "These are mine now. Go away."

Lily and Tom are sad and angry. They say, "No, these are ours. We collected them. You are mean."

The big boy laughs. He kicks the pile and scatters the rocks and leaves and sticks. He says, "Now they are nobody's. Ha ha ha."

Lily and Tom cry. They feel poor. They have nothing to play with. They hug each other.

A lady sees them. She is kind. She says, "What happened, children? Why are you crying?"

Lily and Tom tell her about the big boy and the pile. The lady says, "That is not nice. He should not do that. I have an idea. Come with me."

The lady takes them to her car. She opens the trunk. She has many toys and books and clothes. She says, "These are for children who have no toys and books and clothes. You can have some. Pick what you like."

Lily and Tom are happy. They thank the lady. They pick some toys and books and clothes. They say, "You are very nice. You make us feel rich."

The lady smiles. She says, "You are welcome. You are very sweet. You make me feel happy."

Lily and Tom go back to the park. They play with their new toys and books and clothes. They forget about the big boy and the pile. They have fun. They are friends.
Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big dog with black fur and a long tail. The dog was barking and running around. Tom and Lily were scared of the dog.

"Let's go away from the dog," Tom said. "He might bite us."

"No, he won't," Lily said. "He is harmless. He just wants to play."

Lily walked towards the dog. She held out her hand and said, "Hello, dog. What is your name?"

The dog stopped barking and wagged his tail. He licked Lily's hand and sniffed her. He liked Lily. He became friendly.

Tom saw that the dog was not mean. He joined Lily and petted the dog. The dog licked Tom's hand too. He liked Tom. He became happy.

A lady came to the park. She was looking for the dog. She saw Tom and Lily with the dog. She smiled and said, "Thank you for playing with my dog. His name is Max. He ran away from home. I was worried about him."

Tom and Lily said, "You're welcome. Max is a nice dog. He is harmless. He just wants to play."

The lady put a leash on Max and said, "Come on, Max. Let's go home. Say goodbye to your new friends."

Max barked and wagged his tail. He said goodbye to Tom and Lily. Tom and Lily said goodbye to Max and the lady. They waved and smiled. They became friends.
Lily liked to play with her toy car. She made it zoom and beep on the floor. She pretended it was a hero car that helped people. She said, "Hero car, hero car, you are so fast and brave!"

Her big brother Sam heard her and laughed. He said, "That's not a hero car, that's a silly car. You are too little to play with cars. You should play with dolls." He took her toy car and threw it on the couch.

Lily was sad and angry. She said, "Give it back, give it back, that's my car!" She ran to the couch and tried to get her car. But Sam was taller and stronger. He held the car over his head and said, "No, no, you can't have it. You are a baby. You can only repeat what I say. Repeat after me: I am a baby. I am a baby."

Lily did not want to repeat that. She did not think she was a baby. She thought she was a big girl. She said, "No, I am not a baby. I am a big girl. You are a meanie. You are a meanie."

Sam was surprised. He did not expect Lily to say that. He said, "What? No, I am not a meanie. You are a meanie. Repeat after me: You are a meanie. You are a meanie."

Lily did not want to repeat that either. She did not think she was a meanie. She thought Sam was a meanie. She said, "No, you are a meanie. You are a meanie. Give me my car. Give me my car."

Sam was annoyed. He did not like Lily to talk back to him. He said, "Fine, fine, here is your car. But you are still a baby. And a meanie. And a silly car lover."

He gave her the car and walked away. Lily was happy to have her car back. She hugged it and said, "Thank you, thank you, you are my hero car. You are my hero car. You are so fast and brave."

She did not care what Sam said. She liked her car and herself. She was not a baby. She was not a meanie. She was not a silly car lover. She was a big girl. And a hero car lover.

She played with her car and smiled. She did not repeat Sam's words. She repeated her own words.
Lily and Tom like to play with their cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make noises like vroom and beep as they move them on the floor.

One day, they find an old car in the garage. It is blue and white and has a sign that says police. It is dusty and has a broken wheel. Lily and Tom want to play with it.

"Can we roll the police car?" Lily asks.

"Let's try!" Tom says.

They push the police car on the floor. It goes very slowly and makes a squeaky sound. The broken wheel makes it go in circles.

"This is fun!" Lily says.

But then they hear a loud voice.

"Hey, what are you doing with my car?" It is Grandpa. He comes into the garage. He looks angry.

"Sorry, Grandpa, we just wanted to play," Tom says.

Grandpa picks up the police car and dusts it off. He smiles.

"This is my old car. I used to be a police officer. I have many stories about this car. Do you want to hear them?" He asks.

Lily and Tom nod. They sit down with Grandpa and listen to his stories. They learn about how he helped people and caught bad guys with his car. They forget about their other cars and enjoy Grandpa's stories. They think Grandpa is very cool.
Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big cable on the ground. It is long and black. They think it is a snake.

"Let's jump over the snake!" Tom says. He is brave and fast. He runs and jumps over the cable. He lands on the other side. He feels great.

"Your turn, Sam!" Tom says. He smiles and claps. Sam is scared and slow. He walks to the cable. He tries to jump over it. But he is too late. The cable is not a snake. It is a wire. It has power. It shocks Sam. He falls and cries. He feels bad.

Tom runs to Sam. He tries to help him. But he can't. The wire is too strong. It shocks Tom too. He falls and cries. He feels bad.

No one hears them. No one sees them. No one helps them. They stay on the ground. They don't play anymore. They don't smile anymore. They don't feel great anymore. They feel bad. The end.
Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. They also liked to help their mom and dad with chores. One evening, mom and dad had a surprise for them. They said, "We have a gift for each of you. But you have to wrap it for your twin. It is a secret. Do you want to do it?"

Lily and Ben nodded and smiled. They loved surprises and gifts. Mom and dad gave them some paper, tape, and ribbons. They showed them how to wrap the gifts. Lily and Ben went to their rooms and closed the doors. They worked hard to wrap the gifts. They wanted to make them look nice and pretty.

When they were done, they came out of their rooms. They held the gifts behind their backs. They said to each other, "Are you ready to swap?" They nodded and swapped the gifts. They opened them and gasped. Lily got a smart dress with flowers. Ben got a smart shirt with cars. They hugged each other and said, "Thank you! I love it! You are the best twin ever!"

Mom and dad clapped and cheered. They said, "You did a great job wrapping the gifts. You are very kind and thoughtful. We are proud of you. Now, let's have some cake and ice cream. It is a special evening." Lily and Ben agreed. They put on their smart clothes and went to the kitchen. They had a yummy cake and ice cream. They had a lot of fun. They were happy.
Sara was a little girl who liked to wonder about many things. She wondered why the sky was blue, why the grass was green, and why the faucet made water come out. She liked to play with the faucet in the bathroom and watch the water change from hot to cold, from fast to slow, and from clear to bubbly.

One day, Sara saw something new in the bathroom. It was a furry thing that moved and made noises. It had four legs, a tail, and two ears. Sara wondered what it was and where it came from. She got closer to the furry thing and touched it gently. The furry thing licked her hand and purred. Sara smiled and said, "Hello, furry thing. Are you a friend?"

The furry thing was a kitten that Sara's mom had brought home as a surprise. Sara's mom came into the bathroom and said, "Sara, this is your new pet. His name is Fluffy and he is very friendly. He likes to play with you and cuddle with you. Do you like him?" Sara nodded and hugged Fluffy. She said, "I like him very much. He is soft and warm and cute. Thank you, mom. Can I play with the faucet and Fluffy?" Sara's mom said, "Yes, you can, but be careful not to wet him too much. He doesn't like water as much as you do." Sara said, "OK, mom. I will be gentle and have fun." Sara turned on the faucet and watched Fluffy chase the water drops. She wondered what other things Fluffy liked and what other surprises her mom had for her. She was very happy and curious.
Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big balloon in the sky. It was red and yellow and blue. It looked amazing.

"Wow, look at that balloon!" Sam said. "I want to grab it!"

"Me too!" Lily said. "But how can we reach it?"

They thought for a moment. Then they had an idea. They ran to the slide and climbed up. They hoped the balloon would come closer.

They waited and waited. The balloon was still far away. They felt sad.

Then they heard a loud noise. It was a bird. The bird flew towards the balloon. It had a sharp beak. It cut the balloon with its beak. The balloon popped. It made a loud sound. The air came out. The balloon fell down.

Sam and Lily saw the balloon falling. They got excited. They slid down the slide. They ran to the balloon. They grabbed it. It was soft and wrinkled. They laughed.

"Yay, we got the balloon!" Sam said.

"It's not amazing anymore, but it's still fun!" Lily said.

They played with the balloon. They threw it and caught it. They had a good time. They were happy.
Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make sounds like vroom and beep when they move the cars.

One day, they have a race with their cars. They want to see who has the fastest car. They line up their cars on the floor and say "ready, set, go!" They push their cars with their hands and watch them zoom.

Tom's car is red and shiny. It is very fast. It goes ahead of Sam's car, which is blue and old. Tom is happy. He thinks he will win the race. He says "my car is the best! It has a lot of speed!"

Sam's car is slower, but it is smart. It knows how to avoid the obstacles on the floor, like the books and the toys. It finds a shortcut and catches up with Tom's car. Sam is hopeful. He thinks he can still win the race. He says "my car is clever! It knows the way!"

The race is very close. Tom's car and Sam's car are almost at the finish line, which is a pillow. They are both very excited. They shout "come on, car! You can do it!"

But then, something unexpected happens. A cat jumps on the pillow and knocks both cars off the floor. The cat is curious. It wants to play with the cars. It picks up Tom's car with its paw and bites it. It scratches Sam's car with its claw and kicks it.

Tom and Sam are shocked. They run to their cars and try to save them. They say "no, cat! Stop! Leave our cars alone!" But the cat does not listen. It thinks the cars are fun. It runs away with the cars in its mouth.

Tom and Sam are sad. They look at their cars. They are broken and dirty. They cannot race anymore. They say "our cars are ruined! They have no speed!"

They hug each other and cry. They wish they had not raced. They wish they had been more careful. They wish they had been lucky.
Ben and Mia like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see something new in the grass. It is long and thin and has no legs. It moves like a worm, but faster.

"What is that?" Ben asks.

"I don't know," Mia says. "Let's go and see."

They walk closer to the thing in the grass. It has a head with two eyes and a mouth. It looks at them and makes a hiss sound.

"It is a snake!" Ben says. "I saw one in a book. They can bite and hurt you."

Mia is scared. She wants to run away. But Ben is curious. He wants to touch the snake. He thinks it is cool.

"Ben, don't!" Mia says. "It is dangerous. Come back!"

But Ben does not listen. He reaches out his hand to the snake. The snake does not like that. It opens its mouth and shows its teeth. It bites Ben's finger.

"Ow!" Ben cries. "It bit me! It bit me!"

Mia runs to Ben and hugs him. She is sorry for him. She is also angry at the snake. She thinks it is mean and stupid.

"Bad snake!" she shouts. "Go away! Leave us alone!"

The snake hisses again and slithers away. It does not want to play with them. It wants to be alone.

Ben and Mia run to their mom. She sees Ben's finger and puts a band-aid on it. She tells them to be careful and not to touch snakes. They can be dangerous and hurt you.

Ben and Mia nod. They learned their lesson. They do not want to touch snakes again. They wonder why snakes are so mean and stupid. They prefer to play with nice and fun things. Like swings, slides and balls.
Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. They saw a big green plant with many leaves. Lila wanted to smell it.

"Can I smell this plant?" she asked Tom.

"I don't know. Maybe it is a herb. Herbs are good for cooking and medicine," Tom said.

Lila picked a leaf and brought it to her nose. She sniffed it. It smelled nice and fresh. She smiled.

"Can I taste it?" she asked Tom.

"I don't know. Maybe it is not a good herb. Some herbs are bad for eating. They can make you sick or hurt you," Tom said.

Lila did not listen to Tom. She put the leaf in her mouth and bit it. It tasted bitter and spicy. She made a face and spit it out.

"Yuck! This herb is not good. It is tough and hot. It hurts my tongue and my throat," she cried.

Tom ran to get some water for Lila. He gave her a cup and helped her drink it. He was worried about Lila.

"Are you okay, Lila? I told you not to eat the herb. You should examine things before you try them. Examine means to look at them carefully and learn about them. Then you can know if they are good or bad," he said.

Lila nodded. She felt sorry for not listening to Tom. She learned a lesson.

"I'm sorry, Tom. You are right. I should examine things before I try them. Thank you for helping me. You are a good friend," she said.

Tom hugged Lila. He was glad that she was okay. They decided to play with something else. They learned to be careful and curious in the garden.
Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had a picture of an island on it. Sara and Ben wanted to see the island, so they opened the box and climbed inside.

"Wow, look at all the colors!" Sara said, pointing at the green trees, the blue water, and the yellow sand. "And there are animals too! I see a bird, a monkey, and a turtle!"

"Let's go explore!" Ben said, grabbing a backpack. He put some snacks, a bottle of water, and a flashlight inside. He zipped the backpack and put it on. "Come on, Sara, let's go!"

Sara and Ben walked out of the box and onto the island. They felt the warm sun on their skin and the soft sand under their feet. They heard the sounds of the waves and the animals. They were very happy and curious.

They followed a path that led them to a cave. It was dark and cool inside. Ben turned on the flashlight and shone it around. He saw something shiny in the corner. He walked towards it and picked it up. It was a necklace with a big red jewel.

"Look what I found, Sara!" Ben said, holding up the necklace. "It's so pretty! Can I keep it?"

Sara looked at the necklace and felt a strange feeling. She remembered the picture on the box. It showed a man wearing the same necklace. He had a mean face and a big sword. He was fighting with other people who wanted the necklace.

"Ben, I don't think that's a good idea," Sara said, feeling scared. "I think that necklace belongs to someone else. Someone who might be angry if we take it. Maybe we should put it back and leave the cave."

But Ben didn't listen. He liked the necklace too much. He put it around his neck and zipped his backpack. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, Sara. No one will find us here. We're on an island, remember? Come on, let's go have some fun!"

Sara and Ben walked out of the cave and back to the path. They didn't notice the shadow that followed them. It was the man from the picture. He had seen them take his necklace. He was very angry. He wanted his necklace back. He had a mean face and a big sword. He was ready to fight.
Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their fan. The fan has four blades and makes a cool wind. They take turns to hold the fan and feel the wind on their faces.

One day, Tim wants to hold the fan for a long time. He does not want to share with Sam. Sam gets angry and tries to grab the fan from Tim. They pull and push the fan. The fan falls on the floor and breaks. One of the blades comes off and hits Sam on the leg. Sam cries out loud.

"Ow! Ow! Ow! You hurt me, Tim! You are a bad brother!" Sam says.

"I'm sorry, Sam. I didn't mean to hurt you. I just wanted to play with the fan." Tim says.

"But you lose the fan. Now we can't play with it anymore. It's your fault." Sam says.

Tim feels sad and sorry. He hugs Sam and says, "I'm sorry, Sam. I love you. Can we be friends again?"

Sam stops crying and hugs Tim back. He says, "I love you too, Tim. We can be friends again. But we need a new fan."

They go to their mom and tell her what happened. Mom is not happy. She says, "You boys should not fight over toys. You should share and be nice to each other. Fighting can hurt you and break things. Do you understand?"

Tim and Sam nod their heads. They say, "We understand, Mom. We are sorry. Can we have a new fan, please?"

Mom sighs and says, "Maybe. But first, you have to help me clean up the mess. And then, you have to promise to play nicely with the new fan. Deal?"

Tim and Sam agree. They help Mom clean up the broken fan. They say, "Deal, Mom. We promise to play nicely with the new fan. Thank you, Mom."

Mom smiles and says, "You're welcome, boys. I'm glad you learned your lesson. Now, let's go and find a new fan."
Sara and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They saw a mop in the corner. Sara wanted to play with the mop. She said to Tom, "Let me have the mop. I want to pretend to clean the floor."

Tom said, "No, I want the mop. I want to pretend to be a pirate. The mop is my sword." He held the mop in his hand and waved it around.

Sara was impatient. She did not want to wait for her turn. She tried to grab the mop from Tom. Tom did not let go. They both pulled the mop hard. The mop broke in half. They heard a loud snap.

Mom came into the kitchen. She saw the broken mop and the mess on the floor. She was angry. She said, "What did you do? You broke the mop. You made a big mess. You did not share. You did not play nicely. You are in trouble."

Sara and Tom felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were impatient. We did not share. We did not play nicely. We will clean up the mess. We will be good."

Mom said, "Thank you for saying sorry. I forgive you. But you have to learn to share and play nicely. Sharing is caring. Playing nicely is fun. Next time, take turns and use your words. Do you understand?"

Sara and Tom said, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We will share and play nicely. We love you, Mom."

Mom said, "I love you too, Sara and Tom. Now, let's clean up the mess together." She gave them a hug and a smile. They all worked together to clean up the mess. They learned their lesson. They were happy.
Lily liked to play in the pool with her big brother Tom. They had a lot of fun splashing, kicking and blowing bubbles. Sometimes, Tom would dive under the water and make funny sounds. Lily would laugh and try to copy him.

One day, Tom had a new idea. He told Lily to close her eyes and count to ten. Then he would dive and make a sound, and Lily had to guess what it was. Lily agreed and closed her eyes. She counted slowly: one, two, three...

She heard a loud splash and then a sound like a lion roaring. She opened her eyes and saw Tom's head pop up from the water. He had a messy mane of wet hair and a big grin. "Did you guess it?" he asked. "Yes, you were a lion!" Lily said. She clapped her hands and smiled.

They played the game for a while, and Tom made sounds like a car, a bird, a cow and a drum. Lily guessed most of them, and they both had a lot of fun. Then Tom said he had one more sound for Lily. He told her to close her eyes and count to ten again. Lily did as he said, and waited for the splash and the sound.

But this time, she heard nothing. She opened her eyes and looked around. She did not see Tom anywhere. She felt scared and called his name. "Tom, where are you?" she shouted. She looked at the pool, but it was still and quiet. She wondered if Tom had gone away or was hiding from her.

Then, she heard a sound behind her. It was a sound like a duck quacking. She turned around and saw Tom standing on the edge of the pool. He had a towel around his shoulders and a rubber duck in his hand. He was making the sound with his mouth. He saw Lily's face and laughed. "Did you guess it?" he asked. "No, you were not a duck!" Lily said. She felt angry and threw a ball at him. He dodged it and jumped back into the pool. He splashed Lily and said, "Sorry, I was just joking. Do you want to play some more?" Lily was still mad, but she also wanted to play. She nodded and jumped into the pool too. They hugged and made up, and then they played some more. They had a lot of fun, even when they were messy and silly.
Ben and Mia like to pretend they are animals. They have masks and tails that they wear when they play. Ben likes to be a lion, and Mia likes to be a tiger. They roar and run and jump in the garden.

One day, they see a big dog in the garden. The dog has a long tail and a loud bark. Ben and Mia think the dog is fierce and scary. They hide behind a bush and whisper to each other.

"What do we do?" Mia asks.

"We have to scare the dog away," Ben says. "We are lions and tigers, remember?"

"But the dog is bigger than us," Mia says.

"That's okay. We have masks and tails, and we can roar louder than the dog," Ben says.

They put on their masks and tails, and come out of the bush. They roar as loud as they can, and wave their tails in the air. The dog is surprised and confused. He does not know what to make of the strange animals. He barks back, but then he runs away.

Ben and Mia cheer and hug each other. They have chased the dog away. They are brave and fierce. They are lions and tigers. They are happy.
Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside with their bikes. One day, they see a big road near their house. The road has many cars and trucks that go very fast.

"Let's go on the road and race our bikes!" Ben says. He thinks it will be fun.

"No, Ben, that is foolish!" Sam says. He knows the road is dangerous. "The cars and trucks can hit us and hurt us. We should stay on the sidewalk."

Ben does not listen to Sam. He wants to be brave and have fun. He rides his bike on the road. He does not see a big truck coming behind him. The truck honks its horn very loud.

Sam is scared for Ben. He yells, "Ben, come back! The truck is coming! Come back!"

Ben hears Sam and the truck. He is afraid. He tries to turn his bike and go back to the sidewalk. But he is too late. The truck hits his bike and knocks him down.

Sam runs to Ben. He sees Ben is bleeding and crying. He feels sad and sorry. He hugs Ben and says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I should have encouraged you to stay with me. I love you, Ben."

The truck driver stops and gets out. He sees Ben and Sam. He feels bad and sorry. He calls for help. He says, "I'm sorry, boys. I didn't see you. Are you okay?"

Ben and Sam are not okay. They have to go to the hospital. They have to get stitches and bandages. They have to stay in bed for a long time. They learn a lesson. They learn the road is not a place to play. They learn to listen to each other and be careful. They learn to encourage each other to be safe and smart.
Tom and Lily are on a big boat with their mom and dad. They are going to a new place far away. The boat is white and has many windows. Tom and Lily like to look out the windows and see the water and the sky.

One day, they see a port. A port is where boats stop and people get off and on. The port has many other boats, some big and some small, some white and some red or blue. Tom and Lily want to count the boats. They point at each boat and say a number.

"One, two, three, four, five..." Tom says.

"Six, seven, eight, nine, ten..." Lily says.

They keep counting until they reach twenty. They are very happy. They have counted so many boats!

"Look, mom and dad, we counted twenty boats!" they say.

Mom and dad smile and hug them. They are proud of Tom and Lily. They say they are very smart and good at counting.

"Can we count more things?" Tom asks.

"Sure, you can count anything you want," dad says.

Tom and Lily look around and see many things to count. They see birds, flags, cars, people, and more. They start counting again. They have so much fun counting. They do not want to stop. They love counting.
Lily liked to play with her violin. It was a small violin that her mom gave her. She liked to make sounds with it and pretend she was a big singer. Sometimes she sang happy songs, and sometimes she sang sad songs.

One day, Lily saw a big violin in her dad's room. It was on a high shelf. Lily wanted to play with it. She thought it would make louder and prettier sounds than her small violin. She climbed on a chair and tried to reach the big violin. But it was too high for her. She stretched her arm and her fingers, but she could not touch it.

Lily was sad and angry. She wanted the big violin so much. She did not see the smelly sock that was on the floor. She stepped on it and slipped. She fell off the chair and bumped her head. She cried very loud.

Mom and dad heard Lily cry and ran to her. They saw her on the floor with a bump on her head. They hugged her and kissed her and asked her what happened. Lily told them she wanted the big violin, but she could not reach it. She said she was sorry for being naughty.

Mom and dad smiled and said it was okay. They said the big violin was not for playing, but for looking. They said it was very old and fragile and belonged to dad's grandpa. They said Lily could play with her small violin, which was perfect for her. They said they loved her and her music.

Lily felt better and said she was sorry again. She said she loved them too and her small violin. She asked if they could sing a song together. Mom and dad said yes and picked up their guitars. They sang a happy song with Lily and her small violin. Lily forgot about the big violin and the smelly sock. She was happy.
Lily liked to talk to her friend Ben. They both loved music and wanted to be musicians when they grew up. They often played with their toy instruments and sang songs together.

One day, they decided to go to the park and make music for the people there. They packed their toys and some snacks and walked to the park. It was a cold day, so they wore their hats and scarves and gloves.

They found a nice spot under a big tree and set up their instruments. Lily had a toy guitar and Ben had a toy drum. They started to play and sing loudly and happily. Some people stopped to listen and smiled at them. Some even gave them some coins or candies.

"Wow, we are good musicians!" Lily said to Ben. "Maybe we can buy real instruments with these coins!"

"Or maybe we can buy more candies!" Ben said. "I like candies more than instruments!"

They laughed and played some more. They had so much fun that they did not notice how cold it was getting. They only stopped when the sun was setting and their fingers were numb.

"Maybe we should go home now," Lily said. "It is too cold to play music."

"OK, let's go," Ben said. "But we can come back another day, right?"

"Of course!" Lily said. "We are friends and musicians forever!"

They packed their toys and their coins and their candies and walked back home. They held hands and sang all the way. They were happy and warm in their hearts.
Lily liked to do yoga with her mom. Yoga was fun and made her feel good. She learned to stretch and bend and breathe. Sometimes, she pretended to be an animal, like a cat or a dog or a snake.

One day, Lily and her mom went to the park to do yoga. They found a nice spot under a big tree. They laid down their mats and started to do some poses. Lily was a happy dog, wagging her tail and barking. Her mom was a graceful swan, lifting her neck and wings.

Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She looked up and saw a big truck coming fast. The truck was out of control. It was going to hit the tree. Lily was fearful. She screamed, "Mom, look out!"

Her mom saw the truck too. She grabbed Lily and tried to run away. But it was too late. The truck crashed into the tree. The tree fell down on them. They were trapped under the branches and leaves.

Lily cried and cried. She was hurt and scared. She called for help. "Help, help, someone rescue us!"

But no one came. The truck driver ran away. The park was empty. Lily and her mom were alone. They could not get out. They could not do yoga anymore. They could only wait and hope. But hope was fading. The end.
Lily and Tom were twins who loved candy. They wanted to get more candy from the big house at the end of the street. They heard that the old lady who lived there gave out the best candy on Halloween. But they also heard that she had a big dog that could scare them.

They decided to go anyway, because they were brave and curious. They put on their costumes and masks and walked to the big house. They rang the bell and waited. The old lady opened the door and smiled. She had a bowl of candy in her hand.

"Hello, little ones. What are you dressed as?" she asked.

Lily and Tom said, "We are a princess and a pirate. Trick or treat!"

The old lady said, "You look very cute. Here, take some candy. But be careful, my dog might come out and scare you. He doesn't like strangers."

Lily and Tom thanked her and took some candy. They were about to leave when they heard a loud bark. They turned around and saw a big dog running towards them. He had black fur and sharp teeth. He looked angry and hungry.

Lily and Tom screamed and dropped their candy. They felt helpless and scared. They ran back to the door and knocked. The old lady came out and saw the dog. She shouted, "Bad dog! Go back to your kennel! Leave the children alone!"

The dog stopped and obeyed. He went back to his kennel and whimpered. The old lady apologized to Lily and Tom. She said, "I'm so sorry. He's usually very friendly, but he gets excited on Halloween. He thinks you are playing with him. He doesn't mean to scare you."

Lily and Tom said, "It's okay. Thank you for the candy. And thank you for saving us. You are very nice."

The old lady said, "You're welcome. You are very brave. Happy Halloween!"

Lily and Tom said, "Happy Halloween!" They picked up their candy and walked back to their home. They decided to share their candy with their friends. They also decided to never go to the big house again. They had enough scare for one night.
One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to play with her toys. She had a lot of toys, but her favorite was a soft bear. She called him Brownie, because he was brown and fluffy. She always brought Brownie with her wherever she went.

She went to the living room, where her mom was reading a book. She said, "Mom, can I play with Brownie here?" Her mom smiled and nodded. "Yes, you can, Lily. But be careful not to make too much noise, okay?"

Lily said, "Okay, mom." She put Brownie on the couch and started to make him talk. She pretended that he was a king, and she was his princess. She gave him a crown and a cape, and made him say, "I am King Brownie, and this is my castle. You are my princess, Lily, and you have to do what I say."

Lily said, "Yes, King Brownie. What do you want me to do?" She made him point to a pillow. "Bring me that pillow, princess. It is my throne. I need to sit on it and rule the land."

Lily said, "Okay, King Brownie." She brought him the pillow and put it under him. She said, "Here you go, King Brownie. Is this good?"

But Brownie was not happy. He said, "No, this is not good. This pillow is too small and too soft. I need a bigger and harder pillow. Bring me another one, princess. And hurry up!"

Lily said, "But, King Brownie, this is the only pillow I have. There are no more pillows in the living room. Can't you use this one?"

Brownie said, "No, I can't. I am the king, and I need the best pillow. You are a bad princess, Lily. You don't listen to me. You make me grumpy."

Lily felt sad. She said, "But, King Brownie, I am trying to make you happy. I love you, and I want to play with you. Why are you so grumpy?"

Brownie said, "I don't care. You are a silly princess, Lily. You don't know how to play. Go away and leave me alone."

Lily started to cry. She said, "But, King Brownie, you are my favorite toy. You are my friend. Don't you love me?"

Brownie said, "No, I don't. You are a boring princess, Lily. You are not my friend. I don't want to play with you anymore."

Lily felt very hurt. She picked up Brownie and hugged him. She said, "Please, King Brownie, don't say that. You are hurting my feelings. Please, be nice to me. Please, be my friend."

But Brownie did not say anything. He was still grumpy and silent. Lily did not know what to do. She looked at her mom, who was watching her with a sad face. She said, "Mom, what's wrong with Brownie? Why is he so mean to me? Does he not like me anymore?"

Her mom put down her book and came to her. She said, "Oh, Lily, I'm sorry. Brownie is not mean to you. He is just a toy. He can't talk or feel or think. He only says what you make him say. He only does what you make him do. He is not real, Lily. He is not your friend."

Lily was confused. She said, "But, mom, he is real to me. He is my friend. I love him. He loves me. He always plays with me. He always makes me happy. He is not just a toy, mom. He is Brownie."

Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "I know, Lily. I know. You have a very big imagination, and that's wonderful. You can make Brownie say and do anything you want. You can make him be your friend. But you can also make him be grumpy or mean or silly. You can make him be anything you want. He is your toy, Lily. He is your creation. He is your story."

Lily thought about what her mom said. She looked at Brownie, who was still in her arms. She said, "So, I can make Brownie be nice to me again?"

Her mom said, "Yes, you can, Lily. You can make Brownie be anything you want. You can make him be happy or sad or funny or brave. You can make him be the best friend you ever had. You can make him be your story, Lily. And you can make your story be beautiful."

Lily
Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They like to dig in the sand with their shovels and buckets. They make castles and bridges and tunnels.

One day, they hear a strange sound under the sand. It sounds like a bell. They dig faster and faster to find out what it is.

"Look, Lily, look!" Ben says. He holds up a shiny thing. It is round and has a hole in the middle. It is gold.

"Wow, Ben, what is it?" Lily asks. She is confused. She has never seen anything like it before.

"I don't know, Lily. Maybe it is a ring. Maybe someone lost it here. Maybe it is magic." Ben says. He puts it on his finger. It is too big for him. It falls off.

"Let me try, Ben. Maybe it fits me." Lily says. She picks up the gold thing and puts it on her finger. It is too big for her too. It falls off.

They hear the sound again. It is louder and closer. They look around. They see a man running towards them. He has a big hat and a long coat. He looks angry.

"Hey, you kids, give me back my gold coin! That's mine! I buried it here for safekeeping!" He shouts. He reaches for the gold thing.

Lily and Ben are scared. They don't know who he is. They don't know why he wants the gold thing. They run away. They leave the gold thing in the sand. They run to their mom and dad. They tell them what happened.

Mom and dad hug them and tell them they are safe. They say they are proud of them for being brave and smart. They say they don't need the gold thing. They say they have something better. They have each other.
Tim liked to deliver mail with his dad. His dad was a mailman and he had a big truck with many letters and boxes. Sometimes, Tim could help his dad put the mail in the mailboxes or knock on the doors.

One day, Tim and his dad had a mystery box. It was big and heavy and had no name or address on it. Tim and his dad did not know who it was for or what was inside. They tried to find out, but no one knew.

Tim was very persistent. He wanted to solve the mystery. He asked his dad many questions. He looked at the box from all sides. He shook it gently and listened. He smelled it and touched it. He guessed what could be inside. Maybe it was a toy, or a cake, or a puppy.

His dad said they had to take the box to the post office and let them figure it out. Tim was sad. He wanted to keep the box and open it. He begged his dad to let him have it. His dad said no. He said it was not theirs and they had to follow the rules.

Tim was not happy, but he obeyed his dad. He helped his dad load the box on the truck and drive to the post office. He hoped they would find out who it was for and what was inside. He wondered if he would ever see the box again. He thought it was the most interesting mail he ever delivered.
Tim and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have a big box of toys, but they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight over the same toy.

One day, Tim finds a telephone in the box. It is a brilliant telephone. It has many buttons and sounds. Tim wants to play with it. He carries it to his bed and pretends to call his friends.

Lily sees the telephone and wants it too. She thinks it is her turn to play with it. She goes to Tim's bed and tries to take it from him. Tim says no and holds it tight. Lily says yes and pulls it hard. They start to yell and tug.

Mom hears the noise and comes to their room. She sees Tim and Lily fighting over the telephone. She is not happy. She takes the telephone from them and puts it on the shelf. She says they have to learn to share and be nice. She says they can play with the telephone later, but only if they can agree.

Tim and Lily are sad and sorry. They do not want to make Mom angry. They say they are sorry to Mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They decide to play with other toys and wait for their turn. They hope Mom will let them play with the brilliant telephone soon.
Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with their toys in their big house. Their house is rich. It has many rooms, many windows, and many things. Tim and Kim have a mom and a dad who love them very much.

One day, Tim and Kim want to go outside. They ask their mom if they can. Their mom says yes, but they have to be careful. She says the street is sharp. It has cars, bikes, and rocks. They can hurt Tim and Kim if they are not careful. She says they have to hold hands and look both ways before they cross the street.

Tim and Kim say okay. They put on their shoes and their coats. They hold hands and go outside. They see the street. It is long and wide. It has many cars and bikes. They hear the cars and bikes make loud noises. They see the rocks on the street. They are small and hard. They look sharp.

Tim and Kim want to cross the street. They look both ways. They see no cars and no bikes. They think it is safe. They start to cross the street. But they do not see a big rock on the street. Tim steps on the rock. He slips and falls. He hurts his knee. He cries.

Kim sees Tim fall. She is scared. She runs to him. She hugs him. She says, "Are you okay, Tim? Does it hurt?"

Tim says, "Yes, it hurts. The rock is sharp. It cut my knee. I want mom."

Kim says, "Don't cry, Tim. I will help you. We will go back to mom. She will make it better."

Kim helps Tim stand up. She holds his hand. They go back to their house. They see their mom. She sees Tim's knee. She says, "Oh, Tim, what happened? Did you fall on the street?"

Tim says, "Yes, mom. I fell on a sharp rock. It hurt my knee. I'm sorry, mom."

Mom says, "Don't be sorry, Tim. It's not your fault. Accidents happen. Come here, let me see your knee. I will clean it and put a band-aid on it. It will feel better soon."

Mom takes Tim and Kim inside. She cleans Tim's knee and puts a band-aid on it. She kisses Tim and Kim. She says, "You are brave, Tim. And you are kind, Kim. You helped your brother. I'm proud of you both. Do you want some juice and cookies?"

Tim and Kim say yes. They smile. They drink some juice and eat some cookies. They feel better. They hug their mom. They say, "We love you, mom."

Mom says, "I love you too, Tim and Kim. You are my sweet twins."
Sara liked pink. She had a pink dress, a pink hat, and a pink bike. She wanted to teach her little brother Tom how to ride a bike. She said, "Tom, come with me. I will teach you how to ride a bike. It is fun."

Tom was scared. He did not like bikes. He said, "No, Sara. I do not want to ride a bike. It is hard. I will fall and hurt myself." He ran away to his room.

Sara was mad. She said, "Tom, you are a baby. You are not brave. You are silly." She took his toy car and threw it in the trash. She said, "You do not deserve this car. You do not like fun things."

Tom heard a loud noise. He came out of his room and saw his car in the trash. He cried. He said, "Sara, why did you do that? That is my car. I love my car. You are mean. You are not my sister."

Sara did not care. She said, "I do not care. You are a baby. You do not love me. You do not want to learn new things. Go away." She got on her bike and rode away.

Tom was sad. He did not have his car. He did not have his sister. He did not have anyone to play with. He wished he had a bike. He wished he had a pink bike. He wished he had a sister who would teach him how to ride a bike. He wished he had Sara.
Tom and Lily wanted to play with the flashlight. They liked to turn it on and off and make shadows on the wall. But there was only one flashlight and they both wanted it.

"Give me the flashlight!" Tom said.

"No, it's mine!" Lily said.

They started to pull and tug on the flashlight. It was not fun. They were not happy.

Then they heard a noise. It was Mom. She was coming to check on them. They knew they had to be quiet or Mom would be angry.

"Let's race!" Tom whispered. "The first one to hide under the bed gets the flashlight!"

"Okay!" Lily whispered.

They let go of the flashlight and ran to the bed. They tried to be quiet, but they bumped into the toys and the chair. The flashlight rolled on the floor and turned on. It made a bright light.

Mom saw the light and opened the door. She saw Tom and Lily under the bed. She saw the flashlight on the floor.

"What are you doing?" Mom asked.

Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not know what to say. They felt sorry.

"We were playing with the flashlight," Tom said.

"We were racing to the bed," Lily said.

Mom picked up the flashlight and turned it off. She smiled.

"Playing with the flashlight is fun, but you have to share and be careful," Mom said. "And you have to be quiet when it's bedtime. Do you understand?"

Tom and Lily nodded. They said sorry to Mom and to each other. They hugged and said good night.

Mom gave them each a kiss and tucked them in. She left the flashlight on the nightstand.

"Maybe we can play with the flashlight tomorrow," Tom said.

"Maybe we can take turns," Lily said.

They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of shadows and light.
Lila was a girl who liked to read. She had many books in her room, but her favorite was a novel about a princess and a dragon. She read it every night before she slept.

One day, her mom said, "Lila, you need to go outside and play. Reading is good, but you also need to be healthy. You need to run and jump and have fun with your friends."

But Lila did not want to go outside. She wanted to read her novel. She said, "No, mom, I want to stay here. I love my novel. It is very exciting and beautiful."

Her mom was sad, but she let Lila stay in her room. She hoped Lila would change her mind later.

Lila read her novel for a long time. She did not hear the wind blowing or the rain falling. She did not hear the thunder or the lightning. She did not hear the roof breaking or the tree falling. She only heard the words in her novel.

The tree was very big and heavy. It weighed a lot. It crashed on Lila's room and smashed her bed and her books. Lila was scared and hurt. She cried for help, but no one heard her. She was trapped under the tree and the roof.

Her mom came home and saw the mess. She ran to Lila's room and tried to lift the tree, but it was too heavy. She called for help, but it was too late. Lila was gone.

The moral of the story is: Reading is good, but you also need to balance it with other activities. You need to be aware of your surroundings and listen to your parents. You never know when a disaster might happen.
Ben and Lily were playing with their toy trains. They liked to make long tracks with loops and bridges. They had many trains of different colors and sizes.

"Look, I made a big loop!" Ben said, showing his track to Lily. "My red train can go very fast on it."

"That's nice, Ben," Lily said. "But I need more tracks to finish my bridge. Can you supply me some?"

"OK, Lily, I can share with you," Ben said. He took some tracks from his pile and gave them to Lily. "Here you go. Now we both have enough tracks."

"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend," Lily said. She used the tracks to make her bridge higher and stronger. "Now my blue train can cross the bridge."

Ben and Lily were happy with their tracks. They put their trains on them and watched them go around. They made train noises and waved to their trains. They were calm and having fun.
Tom and Mia were playing in the garden. They saw a big bunch of grapes on the vine. They wanted to taste them.

"Can we have some grapes, please?" Tom asked his mom.

"Sure, but wash them first. They might be dirty," his mom said.

Tom and Mia ran to the tap. They washed the grapes and put them in a bowl. They each took a grape and put it in their mouth.

"Mmm, they are sweet and juicy," Mia said.

"I have an idea. Let's squeeze them and make juice," Tom said.

They squeezed the grapes with their hands. The juice squirted out and dripped on the table. They laughed and squeezed more grapes.

"Look, we made grape juice. Let's drink it," Tom said.

They picked up the bowl and drank the juice. It was sour and made their faces pucker.

"Yuck, this is not good juice. It is too sour," Mia said.

They drank more juice anyway. They drank too much juice. They felt dizzy and sick.

"Mom, we don't feel well. We drank too much grape juice," Tom said.

Mom came and saw the mess. She saw the squeezed grapes and the sour juice. She saw Tom and Mia's pale faces.

"Oh, you silly kids. You should not squeeze the grapes. You should eat them whole. And you should not drink too much juice. It is bad for your tummy. Come on, let's go inside and rest. I will make you some tea and toast," she said.

She took Tom and Mia inside. She gave them tea and toast. She hugged them and kissed them.

"Next time, be careful with the grapes. And ask me before you make juice. I love you, my sweet kids," she said.

Tom and Mia felt better. They learned their lesson. They said sorry to mom. They said they love her too. They ate their toast and drank their tea. They were happy and cozy.
Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big pile of leaves. They wanted to jump in it.

"Let's go!" Tom said. He ran to the pile and jumped in. He laughed and threw leaves in the air.

Lily followed him. She jumped in too. But she did not laugh. She made a face. "Yuck!" she said. "This pile is smelly!"

Tom smelled the leaves. He did not like it. He saw a sign next to the pile. It said: "Do not touch. These leaves are for compost."

"What is compost?" Tom asked.

Lily knew. She learned it in school. "It is when old things turn into dirt. But they are smelly first. We should not play with them."

Tom and Lily felt bad. They got out of the pile. They were dirty and smelly. They regretted jumping in.

They saw a man coming. He was holding a rake. He looked angry. He saw the mess they made.

"Hey, you two! What are you doing? You ruined my compost pile!" he shouted.

Tom and Lily were scared. They said sorry. They ran away.

They went home. They told their mom what happened. She was not happy. She made them take a bath. She said they were welcome to play in the park, but not in the compost pile.

Tom and Lily learned their lesson. They never jumped in a smelly pile again.
Tom and Lily like to watch movies. They have a big TV and many movies. They can choose what they want to watch. Sometimes they watch funny movies, sometimes they watch scary movies, sometimes they watch sad movies.

One day, they watch a sad movie. The movie is about a dog and a boy. The dog and the boy are best friends. They do everything together. They play, they run, they sleep. But one day, the dog gets sick. The boy tries to help the dog, but the dog does not get better. The dog dies. The boy is very sad. He cries and cries.

Tom and Lily are sad too. They feel sorry for the boy and the dog. They hug each other and cry. They wish the dog did not die. They wish the boy was happy.

But then, something happens. The movie is not over. The boy goes to the park. He sees a new dog. The new dog is friendly and playful. The new dog likes the boy. The boy likes the new dog. They become friends. They play, they run, they sleep. The boy smiles. He is happy again.

Tom and Lily are happy too. They are glad the boy has a new friend. They are glad the boy is not sad anymore. They stop crying and smile. They learn something from the movie. They learn that sometimes you lose something, but sometimes you gain something. They learn that life is not always sad. They learn that life is also happy. They hug each other and say thank you to the movie. They are happy.
One day, a duck went to the pond with his friends. He liked to swim and play in the water. He saw a big rock near the shore. He thought it would be fun to hide behind the rock and surprise his friends.

He swam to the rock and hid behind it. He waited for his friends to come near. He heard them talking and laughing. He wanted to tell them he was there, but he did not. He wanted to make them wonder where he was.

Soon, his friends noticed he was gone. They looked around the pond. They did not see him. They called his name. They asked if he was OK. They were worried. They did not know he was hidden.

The duck heard them. He felt bad. He did not want to make them worry. He wanted to tell them he was OK. He wanted to play with them. He came out from behind the rock. He said, "Quack! Quack! Here I am!"

His friends saw him. They were happy. They were not worried anymore. They said, "There you are! We were looking for you! Why did you hide? Why did you not tell us?"

The duck said, "I wanted to surprise you. I wanted to have fun. I did not mean to make you worry. I am sorry."

His friends said, "It's OK. We are glad you are OK. But next time, please tell us if you hide. We do not like to worry. We like to play with you."

The duck said, "OK. I will tell you next time. I like to play with you too. Can we play now?"

His friends said, "Yes, let's play. But no more hiding, OK?"

The duck said, "OK. No more hiding. Let's swim and play."

They all swam and played in the pond. They had fun. They were happy. They were friends.
Anna likes to bounce on her bed. She jumps up and down and makes funny noises. She thinks it is fun and funny. But her big sister, Mia, does not like it. Mia likes to play her violin. She plays nice songs that make her happy. She thinks bouncing is loud and silly.

One day, Anna and Mia have to share a room. Anna wants to bounce on the bed, but Mia wants to play her violin. They start to argue.

"Stop bouncing, Anna! You are making too much noise! I can't hear my violin!" Mia says.

"No, you stop playing, Mia! Your violin is ugly and boring! I can't have fun!" Anna says.

They get angry and sad. They don't want to share the room. They don't want to play together.

Then, their mom comes in. She sees them fighting. She is not happy.

"What is going on here? Why are you two not getting along?" she asks.

"Anna is bouncing on the bed and ruining my violin!" Mia says.

"Mia is playing her violin and ruining my bouncing!" Anna says.

Mom shakes her head. She has an idea.

"Why don't you try to do both? Maybe you can bounce and play at the same time. Maybe you can make a new song together. Maybe you can have fun and be happy." she says.

Anna and Mia look at each other. They think about it. They decide to try it.

Anna bounces on the bed and sings along with Mia's violin. Mia plays her violin and smiles at Anna's bouncing. They make a new song together. They have fun and be happy.

They stop arguing. They start to share the room. They start to play together.

They learn that bouncing and playing the violin are not ugly and boring. They are fun and funny. They learn that they can be different and still be friends. They learn that they can bounce and play the violin.
Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play and laugh together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and run to it. They are ready to have fun.

Lily goes first. She climbs up the steps and sits on the slide. She smiles at Tom and says, "Watch me!" She slides down fast and lands on the grass. She giggles and says, "That was fun!"

Tom goes next. He climbs up the steps and sits on the slide. He looks at Lily and says, "I have a joke for you!" He slides down slowly and stops in the middle. He says, "Why did the chicken cross the slide?" Lily waits for the answer. Tom says, "To get to the other slide!" He laughs and slides down the rest of the way.

Lily does not laugh. She stares at Tom and says, "That is not a joke. That is silly." Tom says, "It is a joke. It is funny." Lily says, "No, it is not. It is dumb." Tom says, "Yes, it is. It is smart." They start to argue.

Their moms hear them and come over. They say, "What is wrong? Why are you not playing nicely?" Lily and Tom tell them about the joke. Their moms say, "That is not a good joke. It does not make sense. But you do not have to fight about it. You can agree to disagree. You can still be friends."

Lily and Tom look at each other. They say, "Sorry." They hug and say, "We are still friends." They go back to the slide and take turns. They do not tell jokes anymore. They just have fun.
Anna did not like school. She thought it was boring. She had to sit and listen to the teacher talk and talk. She had to write and draw things that she did not care about. She had to do exams that were hard and scary.

One day, Anna had a big exam. She had to read and answer questions about a story. She did not like the story. It was about a boy who went to the moon. Anna thought the moon was cold and dark and lonely. She wanted to go to the park and play with her friends.

When the teacher gave her the exam, Anna looked at it and felt sad. She did not want to do it. She looked at the door and had an idea. She raised her hand and said, "Teacher, I need to go to the bathroom."

The teacher nodded and said, "Okay, Anna, but hurry back. You only have ten minutes to finish the exam."

Anna got up and walked to the door. She did not go to the bathroom. She went to the hall and ran to the exit. She wanted to leave the school and go to the park. She thought she would have more fun there.

But when she got to the park, she saw that it was empty. There were no other children there. They were all in school, doing their exams. Anna felt lonely and bored. She wished she had stayed in school and done her exam. She realized that the exam was not so bad. It was better than being alone in the park.

She decided to go back to school and finish her exam. She hoped the teacher would not be angry with her. She ran back to the school and knocked on the door. The teacher opened it and looked at her.

"Anna, where have you been?" the teacher asked. "You missed most of the exam. Why did you leave?"

Anna felt sorry and ashamed. She did not know what to say. She looked at the teacher and said, "I'm sorry, teacher. I was bored and I wanted to play. But I made a mistake. I want to do the exam. Can I still do it?"

The teacher sighed and said, "Anna, I'm glad you came back. But you should not have left without telling me. That was wrong and dangerous. You could have gotten lost or hurt. And you wasted your time and missed your chance to do the exam. You have to learn to follow the rules and do your best in school. It is important for your future."

Anna nodded and said, "I understand, teacher. I'm sorry. I will try to do better next time."

The teacher smiled and said, "That's good, Anna. I forgive you. But you still have to face the consequences of your actions. You will have to do the exam another day, and you will have to stay after school for an hour to make up for the time you lost."

Anna felt sad, but she knew it was fair. She said, "Okay, teacher. I will do that."

She went back to her seat and waited for the exam to end. She looked at the story about the boy who went to the moon. She thought maybe it was not so boring after all. She wondered what he saw and did there. She decided to read it later and find out. She hoped she would do well on the exam. She learned a lesson that day. She learned that leaving school was not a good idea. She learned that school was not so boring. She learned that she had to work hard and respect the teacher. She learned that she could have fun and learn at the same time.
Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide on the big metal slide. It was shiny and fast. Anna went first. She slid down and laughed. "That was fun!" she said.

Ben wanted to try too. He climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. But he was scared. The slide was too high and too steep. He started to cry. "I don't want to slide!" he said.

Anna heard him cry. She ran to the bottom of the slide. She looked up and saw Ben. He was holding on to the sides of the slide. He was shaking and sobbing. "Ben, it's okay!" she said. "The slide is not scary. It's fun. You can do it!"

Ben looked at Anna. She was his friend. She was pretty and kind. She wanted to help him. But he was still scared. He didn't want to let go. He cried louder. "No, no, no!" he said.

Anna felt sad. She wanted to play with Ben. She wanted him to be happy. She had an idea. She climbed up the ladder again. She sat behind Ben on the slide. She put her arms around him. She whispered in his ear. "Ben, I'm here. I'm with you. We can slide together. It will be fun. Trust me."

Ben felt Anna's arms. He felt her breath. He felt her warmth. He felt a little better. He looked at Anna. She smiled at him. She nodded. He nodded back. He took a deep breath. He let go of the sides. He and Anna slid down the slide. They laughed. They did it! They were brave. They were happy. They hugged each other. They slid again and again. They had fun.
Tom and Lily love to race. They race with their bikes, their cars, their feet. They race to the park, to the store, to the school. They race every day.

One day, they want to race with their parents. They ask their mom and dad to race with them. Their mom and dad say yes. They are happy.

They go to the park. There is a big path. Tom and Lily have their bikes. Their mom and dad have their bikes too. Their bikes are modern. They have gears, lights, bells.

Tom and Lily say, "Ready, set, go!" They start to race. They pedal fast. They want to win. Their mom and dad pedal fast too. They want to have fun.

Tom and Lily are ahead. They see the end of the path. They smile. They think they will win. But then, their mom and dad catch up. They pass them. They reach the end first.

Tom and Lily are surprised. They stop. They say, "Wow, you are fast! How did you do that?"

Their mom and dad laugh. They say, "We have modern bikes. They help us go faster. But you did great too. You are fast and strong. We are proud of you."

Tom and Lily smile. They hug their mom and dad. They say, "Thank you. We love you. Can we race again?"

Their mom and dad say, "Of course. We love you too. Racing is fun. Let's race again."
Anna liked to help her mom with the flowers. She would pick the prettiest ones from the garden and put them in a vase. She would fill the vase with water and carry it to the table. She felt happy when she could serve her mom and make the house look nice.

One day, Anna saw a big vase in the living room. It was shiny and had many colors. Anna wanted to use it for her flowers. She climbed on a chair and reached for the vase. But the vase was too heavy and slippery. It fell from her hands and broke on the floor. Anna heard a loud noise and felt scared.

Mom came running and saw the mess. She was angry and sad. She shouted at Anna and told her to go to her room. Anna felt bad and ran away. She cried on her bed and felt helpless. She did not mean to break the vase. She just wanted to help.

After a while, mom came to Anna's room. She saw Anna's tears and felt sorry. She hugged Anna and said she was sorry too. She said she loved Anna and the vase was not important. She said Anna could help her clean up and find a new vase. Anna felt better and said she loved mom too. They went to the living room and worked together. Anna learned to be careful and mom learned to be patient. They both learned to forgive.
Sam and Lily are twins who love to play with their dog, Max. Max is a big, brown dog who likes to run and jump and lick their faces. Sometimes, Sam and Lily take Max for a walk with a leash. A leash is a long, thin thing that they hold in their hands and attach to Max's collar. The leash helps them keep Max safe and close to them.

One day, Sam and Lily decided to have a race with Max. They wanted to see who was the fastest. They put on their shoes and coats and got the leash. They went outside and found a big, open space. They agreed to start at one end and run to the other end. They said, "Ready, set, go!" and began to run.

Sam and Lily were very competitive. They both wanted to win the race. They ran as fast as they could, but Max was faster. He pulled the leash and dragged them along. He was having fun and did not know they were racing. He saw a squirrel and chased it. He ran in circles and zigzags. He made Sam and Lily dizzy and confused.

"Max, stop!" Sam shouted. "You're ruining the race!"

"Max, come back!" Lily cried. "You're going the wrong way!"

But Max did not listen. He was too excited. He caught the squirrel and tasted it. It was furry and salty and squeaky. He liked it. He let go of the leash and played with the squirrel. He forgot about Sam and Lily.

Sam and Lily stopped running and looked at Max. They were tired and out of breath. They were also a little angry and a little sad. They wanted to finish the race. They wanted to win. They walked over to Max and the squirrel. They picked up the leash and called his name.

"Max, bad dog!" Sam said. "You made us lose the race!"

"Max, naughty dog!" Lily said. "You left us behind!"

Max looked at Sam and Lily. He saw their faces. They were not happy. He felt sorry. He dropped the squirrel and wagged his tail. He licked their faces and said, "Woof, woof!"

Sam and Lily smiled. They forgave Max. They hugged him and said, "Max, good dog! You're still our best friend!"

They decided to forget about the race. They played with Max and the squirrel. They had fun. They were happy.
Lily and Ben were at the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. Sometimes they saw fish and crabs in the water.

"Look, Ben, a crab!" Lily said, pointing to a small red creature on a rock. "Can we catch it?"

Ben nodded and ran to the water. He was not afraid of the cold. He wanted to see the crab up close. He dived into the water and reached for the crab.

But the crab was faster. It pinched Ben's finger and ran away. Ben cried out and came back to the shore.

"Ow, ow, ow!" he said, holding his finger. "The crab bit me!"

Lily ran to him and hugged him. She felt sorry for him. She gave him a kiss on his finger.

"It's okay, Ben," she said. "The crab was scared of you. He didn't mean to hurt you."

Mom and Dad came to see what happened. They saw Ben's finger and put some cream on it. They told him he was brave and gave him a hug.

"Let's go get some ice cream," Dad said. "That will make you feel better."

Lily and Ben smiled and followed Mom and Dad. They still liked the beach, but they decided to leave the crabs alone.
Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play and learn together. One day, Tom wanted to teach Lily how to make jelly. He said, "Jelly is yummy and wobbly. I know how to make it. Do you want to learn?"

Lily nodded. She liked jelly too. She followed Tom to the kitchen. Tom showed her a big pot and a box of jelly powder. He said, "First, we need to boil some water. Then, we need to pour the jelly powder into the pot and stir it. Then, we need to pour the jelly into a bowl and put it in the fridge. Easy, right?"

Lily thought it sounded easy. She wanted to try. She said, "Can I do it, Tom? Please, please, please?"

Tom smiled. He was a reliable friend. He said, "Okay, Lily. You can do it. But be careful. The water is hot and the pot is heavy. I will help you."

Tom and Lily turned on the stove and waited for the water to boil. When the water was bubbling, Tom said, "Now, Lily. You need to hold the pot with both hands and pour the water into the bowl. I will hold the bowl for you. Ready?"

Lily nodded. She was excited. She grabbed the pot with both hands and lifted it. But the pot was too hot and too heavy for her. She dropped the pot and spilled the boiling water on herself and Tom. They screamed and cried. The water burned their skin and clothes. They were in pain.

Their mom heard the noise and ran to the kitchen. She saw the mess and the children. She was shocked and angry. She said, "What have you done? How could you be so careless? You could have hurt yourself badly. You are not allowed to play with the stove and the pot. You are in big trouble. Go to your room. Now!"

Tom and Lily felt sorry and scared. They ran to their room and sobbed. They wished they had never tried to make jelly. They learned a hard lesson. They were not friends anymore.
Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with Tom's camera. It is a big camera with a flash and a strap. Tom likes to take pictures of Mia and Mia likes to make silly faces.

One day, they go to the park with Tom's mom. Tom's mom says they can play with the camera, but they have to stay close to her. Tom and Mia say okay and run to the swings. They take turns swinging and taking pictures.

"Look at me, Tom!" Mia says. She swings high and sticks out her tongue. Tom laughs and snaps a picture. "You are so silly, Mia!" he says.

"Your turn, Tom!" Mia says. She gives him the swing and takes the camera. Tom swings high and makes a funny noise. Mia giggles and snaps a picture. "You are so silly, Tom!" she says.

They have fun with the camera until Tom's mom calls them. "Time to go, kids!" she says. "Let me see your pictures!"

Tom and Mia run to Tom's mom and show her the camera. Tom's mom smiles and looks at the pictures. She sees Mia's tongue and Tom's noise. She laughs and hugs them. "You are both so silly and cute!" she says. "You have a good eye for pictures, Tom. Maybe you can lead me to some more beautiful things to photograph next time!"

Tom and Mia beam and hug her back. They are happy with their camera and their pictures. They are happy with their mom and their friend. They are happy with their silly and fun day.
Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play games. Sometimes they are competitive. They want to win.

One day, they play a game with potatoes. They have to roll the potatoes on the floor and see who can get them to the other side first. They have a line to show the start and the end.

"Ready, set, go!" Sam says. He and Ben roll their potatoes as fast as they can. Sam's potato is ahead. Ben's potato is behind.

"Come on, potato!" Ben says. He tries to catch up with Sam. But Sam's potato is too fast. It reaches the end first.

"Yay, I win!" Sam says. He jumps up and down. He is happy.

"Aw, I lose!" Ben says. He is sad. He looks at his potato. He has an idea.

"Sam, can I request something?" Ben says.

"What is it?" Sam says.

"Can I eat your potato?" Ben says. He is hungry.

Sam thinks for a moment. He likes his potato. But he also likes his brother.

"Okay, you can eat my potato," Sam says. He gives his potato to Ben.

"Thank you, Sam!" Ben says. He smiles. He bites the potato. It is yummy.

"You're welcome, Ben!" Sam says. He smiles too. He hugs Ben.

They are brothers. They are competitive. But they are also kind.
Lily was a little girl who liked to climb. She climbed on chairs, on tables, on beds, and on shelves. She wanted to see everything and touch everything. But her mom and dad did not like it when she climbed. They said it was dangerous and messy. They told her to play on the floor with her toys.

One day, Lily saw a big box in the living room. It was brown and had a picture of a teddy bear on it. Lily wondered what was inside. She wanted to open it and see. She tried to pull the box, but it was too heavy. She tried to push the box, but it did not move. She had an idea. She climbed on the sofa, then on the coffee table, then on the box. She reached for the tape that held the box closed.

But the box was not very strong. It made a loud noise and broke. Lily fell down with the box and the teddy bear. She hit her head on the floor and started to cry. Her mom and dad heard the noise and came running. They saw Lily and the mess. They were angry and worried. They picked up Lily and checked her head. They said she was lucky she did not get hurt more. They said she was naughty and had to go to her room.

Lily felt sad and sorry. She did not mean to break the box and the teddy bear. She just wanted to see what was inside. She did not like to make her mom and dad angry and worried. She went to her room and lay on her bed. She hugged the teddy bear and said sorry to it. She felt sleepy and closed her eyes. She dreamed of climbing on clouds and stars.
Sara 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 soft shoes. Sara liked to brush Lily's hair and make her dance.

One day, Sara's mom said they had to go to the store. Sara wanted to bring Lily with her, but mom said no. "You have to leave Lily at home," mom said. "She might get lost or dirty at the store. You don't need her yet."

Sara was sad. She hugged Lily and said, "I'll be back soon, Lily. I love you." She put Lily on her bed and went with mom to the store.

At the store, Sara saw many things. She saw fruits, vegetables, bread, milk, and cookies. She saw toys, books, clothes, and shoes. She saw other people, some big and some small. She saw a lot, but she did not see Lily.

Sara missed Lily. She wanted to hold her and talk to her. She wanted to feel her soft shoes and hear her laugh. She thought, "I do need Lily. I need her now."

Sara told mom, "Mom, I want to go home. I want Lily." Mom looked at Sara and saw her sad face. She said, "Okay, Sara. We can go home. We have everything we need from the store. Let's go find Lily."

Sara smiled. She was happy. She and mom went back to the car and drove home. Sara ran to her room and saw Lily on her bed. She picked her up and hugged her. She said, "Lily, I'm back. I missed you. You are my best friend." Lily smiled and said, "I missed you too, Sara. You are my best friend too." Sara and Lily played together and were happy. They did not need anything else. They had each other.
Lila was a bird who had different wings. One wing was big and strong, and the other wing was small and weak. Lila could not fly like the other birds, and she felt sad and lonely.

One day, Lila met a mouse who was hiding under a leaf. The mouse was scared of a big cat who was hunting for food. Lila wanted to help the mouse, so she said, "Don't be afraid, I will lie on top of you and keep you safe. The cat will not see you under my wing."

The mouse was grateful and said, "Thank you, Lila. You are very kind and brave. But what if the cat sees your other wing? It is different from your wing that covers me."

Lila said, "Don't worry, my other wing is not a problem. It is my special wing. It can do something that the cat cannot do."

The mouse was curious and said, "What can it do?"

Lila said, "You will see. Just stay quiet and still."

Soon, the cat came near the leaf and sniffed the air. He smelled the mouse and licked his lips. He lifted the leaf and saw Lila lying on the ground. He saw her big wing that covered the mouse, and he saw her small wing that stuck out. He thought, "What a strange bird. She has one good wing and one bad wing. She must be sick and weak. She will be an easy meal for me."

He reached out his paw to grab Lila, but Lila was ready. She lifted her small wing and flapped it hard. The small wing made a loud noise, like a whistle. The noise scared the cat and hurt his ears. He jumped back and ran away, yowling in pain.

Lila and the mouse were safe. They came out from under the leaf and smiled at each other. The mouse said, "Wow, Lila, you were right. Your small wing is special. It saved us from the cat. You are not different, you are amazing."

Lila said, "Thank you, mouse. You are amazing too. You are my friend. And friends help each other."

They hugged and decided to play together. Lila was happy. She learned that her different wings were not a bad thing. They were a good thing. They made her unique and strong. And they helped her find a true friend.
Ben and Lily were twins who liked to watch television. They watched different shows. Ben liked to watch cars and trucks. Lily liked to watch princesses and fairies. They had one television in their room, so they had to take turns.

One day, Ben was watching his favorite show about cars. He admired the big and fast cars on the screen. He wanted to be a driver when he grew up. Lily was bored. She wanted to watch her favorite show about fairies. She said to Ben, "Can I watch now? Your show is silly. Fairies are better than cars."

Ben said, "No, you can't. My show is cool. Cars are better than fairies. You always watch your show. It's my turn now."

Lily said, "No, it's not. You always watch your show. It's my turn now."

They started to argue and fight. They pulled the remote from each other. They pushed and shouted. They did not listen to each other.

Their mom heard the noise and came to their room. She saw them fighting over the television. She was angry and sad. She said, "Stop it, both of you. You are being rude and selfish. You should share and respect each other. You should not fight over the television. It's just a thing. It's not important. You are important. You are twins. You should love and help each other."

Ben and Lily felt sorry. They realized they were wrong. They said, "We're sorry, mom. We're sorry, twin. We love you. We will share and respect each other. We will not fight over the television."

Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "That's good, my darlings. I'm proud of you. You can watch your shows together. You can learn from each other. You can admire what the other likes. You can find something in common. You can have fun and be happy."

Ben and Lily nodded and smiled. They thanked their mom. They turned on the television. They watched their shows together. They admired what the other liked. They found something in common. They had fun and were happy. They were popular twins who liked to watch television.
Tim and Sam were friends. They liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big maze in the park. It was yellow and had many paths.

"Let's go in the maze!" Tim said. He was excite. He wanted to find the way out.

"OK, but be careful. We might get lost," Sam said. He was not so excite. He was a little scared.

They went in the maze. They ran and turned and laughed. They saw flowers and birds and bugs. They had fun.

But soon, they could not find the way out. They tried many paths, but they all led to dead ends. They got tired and hungry and thirsty. They started to cry.

"Help! Help!" Tim shouted. "We are lost in the maze!"

"Help! Help!" Sam shouted. "We want to go home!"

But no one heard them. No one came to help them. They were alone in the maze. They were sad and afraid. They wished they never went in the maze.
Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find things. Sometimes they found worms, sometimes they found stones, sometimes they found nothing.

One day, they found a shiny thing. It was round and red and had a hook on it. Lily said, "It is an ornament. It is for a tree. We can hang it on our tree."

Tom said, "No, it is not an ornament. It is a ball. We can play with it. We can throw it and catch it."

They both wanted the shiny thing. They started to pull it and tug it. They made angry noises. They did not share.

Then, they heard a loud bark. It was Spot, the dog. He saw the shiny thing. He wanted it too. He ran to Lily and Tom. He jumped on them. He grabbed the shiny thing in his mouth. He ran away.

Lily and Tom were sad. They lost the shiny thing. They followed Spot. They saw him digging a hole. He put the shiny thing in the hole. He buried it. He wagged his tail. He was happy.

Lily and Tom were not happy. They wanted the shiny thing back. They tried to dig the hole. But Spot growled at them. He did not let them. He guarded the hole.

Lily and Tom gave up. They went back to the garden. They found another thing. It was yellow and soft and had a peel. Lily said, "It is a banana. It is for eating. We can share it."

Tom said, "OK, it is a banana. We can share it. You can have the first bite."

Lily peeled the banana. She took a bite. She made a sour face. She spit it out. She said, "Yuck, it is not a banana. It is a lemon. It is sour. I do not like it."

Tom laughed. He said, "It is a lemon. It is sour. I like it. I can have it."

He took the lemon. He took a bite. He made a sour face too. He spit it out. He said, "Yuck, it is too sour. I do not like it either."

They both threw the lemon away. They looked for something else. They hoped to find something nice. They hoped Spot would not take it. They hoped to have fun.
Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. They were happy.

"Look, Lily, a bird!" Tom said, pointing to a tree. "It is singing a song."

"Yes, Tom, it is a pretty bird. I like its colors." Lily said, smiling. "Can we go and see it?"

They ran to the tree and looked up. The bird was sitting on a branch. It had red, yellow and green feathers. It looked at them and chirped.

"Hello, bird!" Tom and Lily said. "You are very nice. Do you want to play with us?"

The bird nodded and flew down. It landed on Tom's shoulder and pecked his ear. Tom giggled. Lily reached out her hand and the bird hopped on it. Lily tickled its belly. The bird laughed.

They were having fun. But then, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder. They looked at the sky and saw dark clouds. It was going to rain.

"Oh no, we have to go home!" Tom said. "We don't want to get wet."

"Bye, bird, thank you for playing with us!" Lily said. "We hope to see you again."

The bird waved and flew back to the tree. Tom and Lily ran to their bikes. They put on their helmets and started to pedal. But before they could leave the park, they felt something on their faces. It was rain.

The rain was light and soft. It was not cold or hard. It was like a gentle shower. It made their skin and hair wet. It also made the flowers and grass wet. They sparkled in the sun.

Tom and Lily stopped and looked around. They saw a rainbow in the sky. It had many colors, like the bird. It was beautiful.

"Wow, look, Lily, a rainbow!" Tom said. "It is a surprise!"

"Yes, Tom, it is a surprise. It is a gift from the rain." Lily said. "It is amazing."

They smiled and hugged. They were not sad or scared. They were happy. They liked the rain and the rainbow. They were a surprise.
Lily likes music very much. She likes to sing and dance and play with her toy piano. She has a music book with many songs and pictures. She wants to learn how to read the music and play the songs.

One day, she asks her mom to help her. "Mom, can you hold the book and show me the music?" she says. "I want to play like you and dad."

Mom smiles and hugs Lily. "You are very smart, my dear. I will help you, but you have to listen and practice. Music is fun, but also hard. Do you want to try?"

Lily nods and runs to get her toy piano. She puts it on the table and sits on a chair. Mom holds the book and opens it to the first page. She points to the notes and says their names. "Do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti, do. These are the sounds of music. Can you say them with me?"

Lily repeats the sounds after mom. She tries to find them on the piano. She presses the keys and makes some noise. She laughs and claps her hands. "This is fun, mom. I like music."

Mom laughs too and kisses Lily. "You are doing great, my dear. Let's try to play a song together. How about 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'? Do you know that song?"

Lily nods and smiles. She knows the song and likes to sing it. She listens to mom and follows her fingers. She plays the song with mom and sings along. She feels happy and proud. She loves music and mom.
Lily liked to watch videos on her tablet. She watched videos of animals, songs, and stories. She was curious about many things and learned new words from the videos.

One day, she saw a video of a girl who could do magic tricks. The girl made things disappear and reappear, changed colors, and pulled rabbits out of hats. Lily was amazed and wanted to do magic too. She asked her mom to buy her a magic kit.

Mom said no. She said magic was not real and Lily should play with her toys instead. Lily was sad and angry. She thought mom was mean and did not understand her.

She decided to sneak into mom's room and look for something to use as a magic wand. She found a long stick with a shiny star on the end. She did not know it was mom's hairbrush. She took it and ran to her room.

She tried to do magic with the hairbrush. She waved it at her teddy bear and said "Abracadabra!" Nothing happened. She waved it at her doll and said "Hocus pocus!" Nothing happened. She waved it at her tablet and said "Alakazam!" The tablet turned off.

Lily was scared. She thought she broke the tablet. She did not want to lose her videos. She cried and hugged the tablet. She wished she could make it work again.

Mom heard Lily crying and came to her room. She saw the hairbrush and the tablet. She understood what happened. She was not angry. She was sorry for Lily.

She hugged Lily and said "It's okay, sweetie. The tablet is not broken. You just turned it off by accident. Let me show you how to turn it on again." She pressed a button and the tablet came to life. Lily saw her videos again. She was happy and relieved.

Mom said "You know, magic is not real, but it can be fun to pretend. How about we watch a video of a magic show together? Maybe you can learn some tricks that don't need a wand." Lily nodded and smiled. She liked that idea.

They watched the video and saw the girl do more magic tricks. They clapped and applauded. They had fun. Lily learned that mom was not mean. She was kind and helpful. She loved mom and mom loved her.
Sara and Tom were playing hide and seek in the park. Sara was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Sara counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around and saw a big tree, a slide, a bench and a pond. Where could Tom be?

She ran to the tree and looked behind it. No Tom. She ran to the slide and looked under it. No Tom. She ran to the bench and looked on it. No Tom. She ran to the pond and looked in it. No Tom. She was tired and sad. She could not find Tom.

She called out, "Tom, where are you? I give up. You win. Come out, come out, wherever you are!"

She heard a giggle from behind a bush. She ran to the bush and pulled it aside. She revealed Tom, who was hiding there. He smiled and said, "You found me, Sara! You are a good seeker. That was fun!"

Sara smiled and said, "You are a good hider, Tom. That was fun!"

They hugged and laughed. They were happy.

But then they heard a loud siren. They saw a police car coming to the park. They saw a police officer getting out of the car. He looked angry and serious. He walked towards them and said, "What are you doing here, kids? This park is closed. You are not allowed to be here. You are in trouble."

Sara and Tom were scared and sorry. They did not know the park was closed. They did not want to be in trouble. They said, "We are sorry, officer. We were just playing hide and seek. We did not see any sign. We did not mean to break the rule."

The officer looked at them and said, "Well, you should have paid more attention. This park is closed because there is a big hole in the ground. It is dangerous. You could have fallen in and hurt yourself. You are lucky I found you. Now, come with me. I will take you to your parents. They will not be happy."

Sara and Tom followed the officer to his car. They were sad and ashamed. They wished they had played somewhere else. They learned a lesson. They would never play in a closed park again.
Sara loved her new bedroom. It was charming, with pink walls, a soft bed, and many toys. She had a big window that looked at the garden, where she could see birds and flowers. She was happy to move to this house with her mom and dad.

But Sara was also a little scared. She did not know anyone in this town. She missed her old friends and her grandma, who lived far away. She wondered if she would make new friends at school. She hoped they would be nice and play with her.

One day, Sara heard a knock on the door. She ran to see who it was. She saw a girl with curly hair and a big smile. She was holding a basket with cookies and a card. "Hi, I'm Lily," the girl said. "I live next door. I came to say hello and welcome you to the neighborhood. Do you want to be my friend?"

Sara felt a warm feeling in her heart. She smiled back and said, "Yes, I do. Thank you for the cookies and the card. They look yummy and pretty. Do you want to see my bedroom?"

Lily nodded and followed Sara to her charming bedroom. They ate the cookies, played with the toys, and looked at the garden. They talked and laughed and had fun. Sara felt happy and not scared anymore. She had found a new friend.

The end.
Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. But they did not like to share. They always wanted to keep the toys they liked for themselves. They were stubborn and did not listen to their mom and dad.

One day, mom and dad gave them a new toy. It was a clock that made funny sounds and had colorful buttons. Ben and Lily both wanted to play with the clock. They grabbed it from each other and shouted, "It's mine! It's mine!"

Mom and dad heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. They saw Ben and Lily fighting over the clock. They were sad and angry. They said, "Stop fighting! You have to share the clock. It is not nice to keep it for yourself. If you don't share, we will take it away."

Ben and Lily did not listen. They were still stubborn and kept pulling the clock. They did not notice that the clock was breaking. The buttons fell off and the sounds stopped. The clock was ruined.

Ben and Lily looked at the broken clock and felt sorry. They realized they had been selfish and foolish. They said, "We're sorry, mom and dad. We should have shared the clock. We should have listened to you. Can you fix it?"

Mom and dad said, "We're sorry too, Ben and Lily. We can't fix the clock. It is too broken. You have to learn to share and be kind. That is more important than any toy. Maybe next time, you will remember this lesson."

Ben and Lily nodded and hugged their mom and dad. They said, "We love you, mom and dad. We will try to share and be kind. Thank you for teaching us."

The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. Being stubborn and selfish can ruin things. Listening to your parents is wise.
Lily was a daughter who liked to help her mom. She wanted to make a cake for her dad's birthday. She asked her mom, "Can I help you, please?"

Her mom smiled and said, "Of course, you can. You are a good helper. But you have to be careful, okay? The oven is hot and the mixer is fast."

Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. I will be careful."

They went to the kitchen and got the ingredients. Lily helped her mom measure the flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. She also helped her mom stir the batter with a big spoon. She liked to see the batter change color and smell sweet.

Then, her mom poured the batter into a pan and put it in the oven. She set the timer and said, "Now, we have to wait for the cake to bake. It will take about half an hour. Do you want to play with your toys while we wait?"

Lily said, "Yes, mom. I will play with my toys. But can I also watch the cake?"

Her mom said, "Sure, you can. But don't touch the oven, okay? It is very hot. And don't open the door, either. It will make the cake fall."

Lily said, "Okay, mom. I won't touch the oven or open the door. I will just watch the cake."

She went to her room and got her favorite toys. She brought them to the kitchen and played on the floor. She also looked at the oven from time to time. She saw the cake rise and turn golden. She smelled the yummy aroma. She felt excited and happy.

Soon, the timer beeped and her mom took the cake out of the oven. She put it on a rack and said, "Wow, Lily, you did a great job. The cake looks perfect. You are a wonderful helper."

Lily clapped her hands and said, "Thank you, mom. I am glad I helped you. Can we decorate the cake now?"

Her mom said, "Yes, we can. But we have to let the cake cool down first. It is still hot. Why don't we go to the living room and read a book while we wait?"

Lily said, "Okay, mom. That sounds good. I like to read books with you."

They went to the living room and picked a book. They sat on the couch and read the book together. They enjoyed the story and the pictures. They also talked about the cake and how they would surprise dad.

Lily felt proud and happy. She managed to help her mom make a cake for her dad's birthday. She hoped he would like it. She loved her mom and dad very much.
One day, a boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. He liked to observe the animals and plants there. He saw birds, squirrels, flowers and trees. He was happy and curious.

He also saw a big house near the park. It had a tall fence, a green lawn and a shiny car. Tom wondered who lived there. He thought they must be very rich. He wanted to see inside the house.

He saw a small hole in the fence. He crawled through it and entered the yard. He looked around and saw a pool, a swing and a slide. He wanted to play with them, but he was afraid someone would see him.

He heard a noise behind a bush. He went to check it out. He saw a rat. It was brown and furry, with a long tail and sharp teeth. It looked at him and squeaked. Tom was scared and ran away.

He ran back to the hole in the fence. He crawled through it and found his mom. She was looking for him and was worried. She hugged him and asked him where he had been. Tom told her he had seen a rat in the rich house. She told him he should not go there again. He agreed and said he was sorry. He learned his lesson and never went to the rich house again.
Sara and Ben were brother and sister. They liked to play outside and explore new places. One day, they saw a big hill with a hole in it. They wanted to see what was inside.

"Let's go to the cave!" Sara said.

"OK, but we have to be careful. It might be dark and scary," Ben said.

They walked to the hill and entered the hole. It was a cave. They saw rocks and bats and spiders. They felt brave and independent. They did not need anyone to help them.

They walked deeper and deeper into the cave. They did not notice that the hole behind them was getting smaller and smaller. They did not hear their mom calling them.

"Where are you, Sara and Ben? It's time to go home!" their mom shouted.

Sara and Ben heard a loud noise. It was a rock falling from the ceiling. It blocked the hole. They were trapped in the cave.

"Help! Help!" they cried.

Their mom heard their cries. She ran to the hill and saw the rock. She was scared and worried. She called for help.

Soon, some people came with tools and flashlights. They worked hard to move the rock. They made a hole big enough for Sara and Ben to get out.

Sara and Ben were happy to see their mom. They hugged her and said they were sorry.

"We're sorry, mom. We were foolish and independent. We did not listen to you. We did not think of the danger," they said.

"It's OK, my loves. I'm glad you're safe. I know you were curious and adventurous, but you have to be careful and responsible. You have to stay close to me and tell me where you go. You have to obey the rules and respect the nature," their mom said.

Sara and Ben learned their lesson. They never went to the cave again. They still played outside and explored new places, but they always followed their mom's advice. They were smart and independent, but also careful and respectful.
Ben likes to play with string. He has many strings of different colors and sizes. He can make shapes and patterns with them on the floor. He can also tie them to things and pull them.

One day, Ben finds a new string in his toy box. It is very long and thin and shiny. It looks like a snake. Ben wants to play with it. He takes it out and wraps it around his arm. It feels harsh and scratchy. It hurts his skin.

Ben tries to take it off, but it is too tight. He pulls and pulls, but it does not come off. He starts to cry. He feels scared and angry. He does not like this string. He wants his mom.

Mom hears Ben crying. She comes to his room and sees the string on his arm. She knows it is not a toy. It is a wire. It is dangerous. She quickly cuts it off with scissors. She hugs Ben and kisses his arm. She says sorry and throws the wire away.

Ben feels better. He says thank you to mom. He does not want to play with the wire anymore. He picks up his soft and colorful strings. He makes a heart with them and gives it to mom. Mom smiles and says she loves him. Ben smiles too. He loves mom and his strings.
Tim had a duck toy that he loved very much. He played with it every day in the bath, in the garden, and in his bed. The duck toy was yellow and soft and made a quack sound when Tim squeezed it.

One day, Tim's mom said they were going to visit his grandma, who lived far away. Tim was happy, because he liked his grandma and she had many cookies and books. He packed his duck toy in his bag, along with his clothes and his toothbrush.

But when they got to grandma's house, Tim forgot his bag in the car. He was so excited to see grandma and the cookies and the books, that he did not remember his duck toy. He had a lot of fun with grandma, and stayed there for three days.

When Tim and his mom went back to the car, Tim saw his bag and remembered his duck toy. He opened the bag and took out his duck toy. But it did not look like before. It was brown and smelly and had holes in it. Tim was very sad and cried. His mom said that his duck toy had rotted, because it was wet and hot in the car. She said that they could buy a new duck toy, but Tim did not want a new duck toy. He wanted his old duck toy.

Tim's mom hugged him and said that she was sorry. She said that his duck toy was very famous, because it had made Tim happy for a long time. She said that they could keep his duck toy in a special box, and remember the good times they had together. Tim nodded and wiped his tears. He put his duck toy in a special box, and said goodbye to it. He said that he loved his duck toy, and thanked it for being his friend. He said that he would never forget his duck toy, even if he got a new one. He said that his duck toy was the best duck toy in the world.
Sam and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big band in the park. The band had drums and horns and flags. The band was going to march in a parade.

"Wow, look at the band!" Sam said. "They make loud sounds and wear bright clothes. Can we march with them?"

Lily nodded. "Yes, let's march with them. It looks like fun. Maybe they will give us flags too."

Sam and Lily ran to the band. They asked a man with a big hat if they could march with them. The man smiled and said yes. He gave them each a small flag. He said they were important helpers.

"Thank you, sir!" Sam and Lily said. They waved their flags and followed the band. They marched to the beat of the drums. They felt happy and proud. They saw many people watching and clapping. They smiled and waved to them too.

Sam and Lily had a great time marching with the band. They felt like they were part of something big and special. They made new friends and learned new sounds. They decided to march again next time.
Ben and Mia went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and elephants. But Ben's favorite animal was the ostrich. He liked its long neck and big eyes.

"Mom, can I feed the ostrich?" Ben asked.

"Sure, honey. Here, take some seeds from this bag. But be careful, they can peck hard," mom said.

Ben and Mia walked to the fence where the ostrich was. Ben held out his hand with some seeds. The ostrich came closer and ate the seeds. Ben giggled.

"More, more!" he said.

He gave more seeds to the ostrich. The ostrich ate them all. Then it looked at Ben and opened its mouth.

"More!" the ostrich said.

Ben was surprised. He did not know that ostriches could talk.

"Did you hear that, Mia? The ostrich said more!" he said.

Mia shook her head.

"No, Ben. That was not the ostrich. That was a man behind you. He was making a joke," she said.

Ben turned around and saw a man with a funny hat and a big nose. He was holding a microphone and a speaker. He was laughing.

"Hello, kids. I'm Bob, the zoo clown. I like to make funny sounds and voices. Did you like my ostrich impression?" he said.

Ben and Mia did not like Bob. They thought he was mean and silly. They did not like his hat and his nose. They did not like his microphone and his speaker.

"Go away, Bob. You are not funny. You are rude. You scared the ostrich. And you are deaf. You did not hear us say no," Mia said.

She grabbed Ben's hand and pulled him away. They ran to their mom.

"Mom, can we go home? We don't like the zoo clown. He is deaf and he demands seeds," Ben said.

Mom hugged them and nodded.

"Of course, sweeties. Let's go home. The zoo clown is not nice. He should not bother the animals and the people. He should learn some manners," mom said.

They left the zoo and went home. They never wanted to see Bob the zoo clown again. They liked the ostrich better.
Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. They also like to sing songs. They know many songs, but they have a favorite one. It is a popular song that they hear on the radio.

One day, they are playing in the park and they see a big truck. The truck has a crane. The crane can lift things. Lily and Ben are curious. They want to see what the truck is doing.

They go near the truck and they see a man. The man is driving the truck. He is wearing a helmet and a vest. He sees Lily and Ben and he smiles.

"Hello, kids. Do you like my truck?" he asks.

"Yes, we do. It is a big truck. What are you doing with the crane?" Lily asks.

"I am lifting some boxes. They are heavy. I need to move them to another place. Do you want to see?" the man says.

"Yes, please. Can we?" Ben says.

"Sure, but you have to be careful. Stay behind the fence. Don't touch anything. And listen to me. OK?" the man says.

"OK. We will be good." Lily and Ben say.

The man shows them how he uses the crane. He pushes some buttons and pulls some levers. The crane moves and lifts a box. The box swings in the air. Lily and Ben clap their hands. They think it is fun.

The man lifts another box and another. He puts them on a trailer. He is almost done. He looks at Lily and Ben and he says:

"Do you want to hear a song?"

"Yes, we do. We love songs." Lily and Ben say.

"OK. I have a radio in my truck. I will play a song for you. Do you know this song?" the man says.

He turns on the radio and a song starts. It is Lily and Ben's favorite song. It is the popular song that they hear on the radio. They are happy. They start to sing along.

The man smiles. He likes the song too. He sings with them. They have a good time. They sing the song until it ends. Then they say thank you and goodbye to the man. They go back to their play. They are still singing the song. They are happy.
Lily and Ben like to pretend. They pretend to be different people. Sometimes they are pirates, sometimes they are doctors, sometimes they are astronauts.

One day, they pretend to be spies. They wear hats and sunglasses and hide behind the sofa. They whisper to each other.

"Shh, we have to find the secret code," Lily says.

"Where is it?" Ben asks.

"Maybe in the bookshelf," Lily says. "You go and look. I will watch for the bad guys."

Ben nods and crawls to the bookshelf. He looks at the books and tries to find the code. He sees a book with numbers and letters on the cover. He thinks it is the code. He grabs it and runs back to Lily.

"I found it, I found it!" he says.

"Good job, you are very clever!" Lily says. "Let me see it."

She opens the book and looks at the pages. She sees many words and pictures. She does not understand them.

"What does it say?" Ben asks.

"I don't know," Lily says. "It is a very hard code. Maybe we need a decoder."

"Or maybe we need a snack," Ben says. "I am hungry."

"Me too," Lily says. "Let's go to the kitchen and ask Mom for a snack. Then we can pretend some more."

They put the book back on the shelf and run to the kitchen. They tell Mom they are spies and they need a snack. Mom smiles and gives them some cookies and milk.

"You are very good at pretending," Mom says. "You are very clever people."

Lily and Ben smile and eat their snack. They are happy. They like to pretend.
Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they find a big balloon. They want to fill it with water. They look for a tap.

"Here is a tap!" Mia says. She turns it on. Water comes out. She holds the balloon under the water. The balloon gets bigger and bigger.

"Can I hold it?" Ben asks. He wants to fill the balloon too.

"OK, but be careful!" Mia says. She gives the balloon to Ben. Ben holds the balloon under the water. The balloon gets bigger and bigger.

"Wow, it is so big!" Ben says. He feels the balloon. It is wet and heavy. He sees a string on the tap. He has an idea. He ties the string to the balloon. He lets go of the balloon. The balloon flies up in the air.

"Look, it is flying!" Ben says. He laughs. He thinks it is fun.

But Mia is not happy. She is sad. She wanted to play with the balloon too. She did not want to lose it.

"Ben, why did you do that?" Mia asks. She cries. She feels bad.

"I'm sorry, Mia. I did not think. I was silly." Ben says. He feels sorry too. He hugs Mia. He wants to make her happy.

"Let's find another balloon. We can fill it together. We can share it." Ben says. He smiles. He hopes Mia will smile too.

Mia wipes her tears. She nods. She smiles. She forgives Ben. She still likes him.

They go to look for another balloon. They learn to be careful and to share. They are good friends.
Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and books. But they did not like to share. They always fought over who got what.

One day, it was their birthday. Mommy baked a big cake with four candles. Two for Anna and two for Ben. She put the cake on the table and said, "Happy birthday, my sweeties! You can each make a wish and blow out your candles."

Anna and Ben ran to the table. They looked at the cake and the candles. They both wanted to blow out all the candles. They did not want to share.

"I want to blow out all the candles!" Anna said.

"No, I want to blow out all the candles!" Ben said.

They started to pull and push each other. They did not listen to Mommy, who told them to stop and be nice. They did not see the cat, who jumped on the table and knocked over the cake.

The cake fell on the floor. The candles went out. The cat ran away. Anna and Ben stopped fighting. They looked at the cake and the candles. They felt sad and sorry.

They looked at Mommy, who was not happy. She said, "Look what you did. You ruined your birthday cake. You were not kind and you did not share. Now you have no cake and no candles. And no wishes."

Anna and Ben started to cry. They hugged Mommy and said, "We are sorry, Mommy. We were bad. We did not thank you for the cake. We did not share the candles. We did not make good wishes. Can you forgive us?"

Mommy hugged them back and said, "Of course I forgive you, my sweeties. I love you very much. But you have to learn to share and be kind. And to thank people for what they do for you. And to make good wishes for others, not just for yourself."

Anna and Ben nodded and said, "We will, Mommy. We will."

Mommy smiled and said, "Good. Now, let's clean up this mess. And then, I have a surprise for you."

She went to the kitchen and came back with a small cake. It had one candle on it. She said, "This is a special cake. It is for all of us. We can share it and enjoy it together. And we can make one wish for our family. A wish that will make us happy and grateful."

Anna and Ben clapped and said, "Thank you, Mommy! Thank you for the cake! Thank you for the candle! Thank you for the surprise!"

They hugged Mommy and said, "We love you, Mommy!"

Mommy said, "I love you too, my sweeties. Happy birthday!"

They all sat around the table and looked at the cake and the candle. They closed their eyes and made a wish. A wish that came from their hearts. A wish that was not empty. A wish that was full of love.
Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big box on a bench. They wondered what was inside.

"Let's open it!" said Tom.

"No, we can't. It's not ours. Maybe it's a gift for someone," said Sam.

Tom did not listen. He ran to the bench and tried to rip the paper. Sam followed him and tried to stop him.

"Stop, Tom! You're being bad!" said Sam.

But Tom was too strong. He pushed Sam away and tore the paper. He opened the box and saw a toy car. He smiled and grabbed it.

"Ha! Look what I found! A mighty car! It's mine now!" said Tom.

He turned on the car and made it zoom around. He did not care about the paper or the box. He did not care about Sam.

Sam was sad and angry. He saw a card on the paper. He picked it up and read it. It said: "To Sam, from Grandma. Happy birthday! I hope you like this mighty car. I love you."

Sam felt tears in his eyes. He looked at Tom and said: "Tom, you're very mean. That car was for me. It was my birthday gift from Grandma. You ruined it. You hurt me. You hurt Grandma."

Tom heard Sam and felt ashamed. He looked at the car and the card. He realized what he had done. He felt sorry and scared.

"Sam, I'm sorry. I didn't know. I was greedy and foolish. Please forgive me. Please don't tell Grandma. Please let me give you the car," said Tom.

Sam looked at Tom and saw that he was sincere. He felt sorry for him too. He decided to forgive him. He said: "Tom, I forgive you. But you have to learn to be good. You have to respect other people's things. You have to share and care. You have to wrap the car again and say thank you to Grandma."

Tom nodded and hugged Sam. He said: "Thank you, Sam. You're a good brother. I love you. I will wrap the car again and say thank you to Grandma. I will be good from now on."

They wrapped the car again and put it back in the box. They left the bench and went home. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be honest and kind. They learned to be happy with what they have. They learned to love each other.
Lily and Max were playing in their room. They liked to jump on the big mattress that was on the floor. It was soft and warm and made them laugh.

But Mommy had warned them not to jump too much. She said it was dangerous and they could fall and hurt themselves. She said they had to be careful and listen to her.

Lily and Max did not listen. They jumped higher and higher, pretending to be rabbits and frogs. They had so much fun that they did not hear Mommy calling them for dinner.

Suddenly, the mattress slipped and Lily and Max fell off. They bumped their heads on the floor and started to cry.

Mommy heard them and ran to their room. She saw them lying on the floor, holding their heads. She was angry and worried.

"What did you do?" she asked. "I warned you not to jump on the mattress. Why didn't you listen to me?"

Lily and Max looked at Mommy with tears in their eyes. They felt sorry and scared.

"We're sorry, Mommy," they said. "We just wanted to play. We didn't mean to be bad."

Mommy hugged them and kissed their heads. She said she loved them and she was glad they were not hurt badly. She said they had to be more careful and obey her next time.

She helped them get up and took them to the kitchen. She gave them some soup and bread and milk. They ate quietly and thanked Mommy.

They learned their lesson and never jumped on the mattress again.
Lily and Ben were playing with blocks in the garden. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks.

"Look at my tower, Lily!" Ben said. "It is very tall and strong. It is the most powerful tower in the world!"

Lily looked at Ben's tower. She was not happy. She wanted to have the most powerful tower, too. She had an idea. She picked up a ball and threw it at Ben's tower.

"Hey!" Ben shouted. "What are you doing? You broke my tower!"

The ball hit Ben's tower and made it fall down. The blocks scattered all over the garden. Some pieces flew into the bushes and some pieces landed on the grass.

"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily said. "I just wanted to play with you. I didn't mean to break your tower."

Ben was angry and sad. He liked his tower very much. He worked hard to build it. He did not want to play with Lily anymore.

"Go away, Lily!" Ben said. "You are a bad friend. You ruined my tower. I don't want to play with you anymore."

Lily felt sorry and sad, too. She liked Ben very much. She wanted to be his friend. She did not want to make him angry.

"Please, Ben," Lily said. "Don't be mad at me. I'm sorry. Can we play together again? Can we build a new tower together?"

Ben looked at Lily. He saw that she was sorry. He remembered that she was his friend. He felt a little better.

"Okay, Lily," Ben said. "I forgive you. We can play together again. We can build a new tower together. But this time, let's not throw balls at it, okay?"

"Okay, Ben," Lily said. "Thank you. You are a good friend. Let's build the best tower ever!"

Lily and Ben hugged and smiled. They picked up the blocks and pieces and started to build a new tower. They had fun and played nicely. They made a powerful tower together.
Tom and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls, books and more. They have a lot of fun with their toys.

One day, Mom tells them to clean their room. She says it is important to keep their room tidy. She says they have to put their toys back in the box. She says she will check on them later. She gives them a kiss and leaves.

Tom and Mia look at their toys. They do not want to clean their room. They want to keep playing. They have an idea. They decide to fill the box with other things. They fill the box with pillows, blankets, clothes and shoes. They think Mom will not notice. They think they are very clever.

They hide their toys under the bed, behind the curtains, in the closet and on the shelves. They think they have more space to play. They are happy. They start to play again.

Mom comes back to check on them. She sees the box. She sees it is very full. She thinks Tom and Mia have done a good job. She is proud of them. She says, "Well done, Tom and Mia! You have cleaned your room very well. You have filled the box with all your toys. You are very good children."

She opens the box. She is surprised. She sees the pillows, the blankets, the clothes and the shoes. She does not see any toys. She is confused. She says, "Tom and Mia, where are your toys? Why did you fill the box with these things? These are not your toys. These are your bed things and your wear things. You need these things. You cannot put them in the box."

Tom and Mia are scared. They know they have done something wrong. They do not know what to say. They look at each other. They look at Mom. They feel sorry.

Mom is not happy. She is not angry. She is sad. She says, "Tom and Mia, you have lied to me. You have not cleaned your room. You have made a mess. You have hidden your toys. You have not been honest. You have not been respectful. You have not been responsible. You have not been good children."

She says, "You have to learn to tell the truth. You have to learn to do what I ask you to do. You have to learn to take care of your things. You have to learn to be good children. These are important things. These are things that make me happy. These are things that make you happy. These are things that make us a family."

She says, "Now, you have to clean your room properly. You have to take out the things from the box. You have to put them where they belong. You have to find your toys. You have to put them back in the box. You have to do it by yourselves. You have to do it now. You have to show me that you are sorry. You have to show me that you can be good children."

Tom and Mia nod. They say, "Yes, Mom. We are sorry, Mom. We will clean our room, Mom. We will be good children, Mom. We love you, Mom."

They start to clean their room. They work hard. They work together. They do what Mom says. They fill the box with their toys. They switch the things from the box to their places. They make their room tidy. They make their Mom happy. They make themselves happy. They learn their lesson. They learn to be good children.
Tom and Anna are going to visit their grandma. They have to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Tom likes to pack his cars and his ball. Anna likes to pack her dolls and her books.

"Tom, can you help me pack this book?" Anna asks. She holds a big book with pictures of animals. "It is too high for me to reach."

Tom nods and climbs on a chair. He takes the book from Anna and puts it in her bag. He sees a blackboard on the wall. He likes to draw on the blackboard with chalk. He takes a piece of chalk and writes his name. He also draws a smiley face.

"Look, Anna, I made a picture for grandma!" Tom says. He shows Anna his drawing.

"That is very nice, Tom!" Anna says. She claps her hands. "But we have to hurry. Mom and dad are waiting for us in the car."

Tom and Anna take their bags and run to the car. They say goodbye to their room and their blackboard. They are happy to see their mom and dad. They are excited to visit their grandma. They hope she will like their picture.
Tom and Lily are playing with their toy cars in the garden. They make vroom-vroom noises and pretend to drive around. Tom has a yellow car and Lily has a blue car.

"Look, Lily, my car is faster than yours!" Tom says. He zooms his car past Lily's car and makes a loud beep.

"No, it's not, Tom! My car is better than yours!" Lily says. She chases Tom's car and tries to bump it.

They play like this for a while, until they see their dad coming home from work. He drives a big truck that carries fuel. The truck is red and shiny and has a long hose.

"Dad, dad, look at our cars!" Tom and Lily say. They run to their dad and show him their toy cars.

"Wow, those are nice cars, kids!" Dad says. He smiles and picks them up. "Do you want to see my truck?"

"Yes, yes, please!" Tom and Lily say. They are very excited.

Dad takes them to his truck and lets them sit in the front seat. He shows them the buttons and the steering wheel and the horn. He also shows them the hose that he uses to fill up other cars with fuel.

"Can we help you, dad?" Tom asks.

"Sure, you can. But first, you have to wave to mom. She is watching us from the window." Dad says.

Tom and Lily look at the window and see mom smiling and waving. They wave back and say, "Hi, mom!"

Then they help dad with his truck. They have a lot of fun. They love their dad and his truck. They love their mom and their cars. They are a happy family.
Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. One day, they saw a big bowl of cake mix on the table. Sara said, "Let's stir the cake mix and make a yummy cake!" Tom said, "Yes, let's do that! But we have to be quiet, or Mom will hear us."

They climbed on the chairs and took the big spoon. They started to stir the cake mix, but it was very thick and sticky. They used all their strength, but the spoon did not move much. They got bored and decided to add some things to the cake mix. They looked around and saw a jar of pine nuts on the shelf. Sara said, "Let's put some pine nuts in the cake mix. They are crunchy and tasty!" Tom said, "Good idea! And let's also put some chocolate chips and sprinkles and marshmallows!"

They opened the jar and poured some pine nuts into the bowl. Then they added the other things they liked. They stirred the cake mix again, and it became very colorful and lumpy. They smiled and said, "This is the best cake ever!"

But they did not know that Mom was watching them from the door. She was very angry and said, "Sara and Tom, what are you doing? You are very naughty! You ruined the cake mix! It was for Grandma's birthday! Now I have to make a new one! And you made a big mess in the kitchen! Go to your room right now and think about what you did!"

Sara and Tom felt very sorry and sad. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We just wanted to make a cake. We did not mean to be naughty." Mom said, "I know you like to help, but you have to ask me first. And you have to follow the recipe. Cake mix is not for playing. Now go to your room and wait for me. I will talk to you later."

Sara and Tom went to their room and sat on their beds. They wished they had not stirred the cake mix. They wished they had not put pine nuts and other things in it. They wished they had not been naughty. They hoped Mom and Grandma would forgive them. They learned a lesson that day.
Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a gun in the park. It is big and black and shiny. Lily and Ben do not know what it is.

"Look, a new toy!" Ben says. He picks up the gun and points it at Lily. "Bang, bang, you are dead!"

Lily is scared. She does not like the gun. She thinks it is loud and bad. She runs away and hides behind a tree. She cries.

"Hey, Lily, come back!" Ben says. He does not understand why Lily is sad. He thinks the gun is fun. He follows Lily and sees her crying. "What is wrong, Lily?"

"I do not like the gun, Ben. It is not a toy. It is dangerous. It can hurt us. Please put it down." Lily says.

Ben feels sorry. He does not want to hurt Lily. He wants to be her friend. He drops the gun and hugs Lily. "I am sorry, Lily. I did not know. I miss you. Do you want to play with something else?"

Lily nods. She wipes her tears and smiles. She misses Ben too. She sees a soft teddy bear on the grass. She picks it up and gives it to Ben. "Here, Ben. This is a toy. It is soft and nice. We can play with it."

Ben takes the teddy bear and hugs it. He likes it. It is soft and nice. He thanks Lily and gives her a kiss. "You are right, Lily. This is a toy. It is better than the gun. We can play with it. You are my friend."

Lily and Ben are happy. They forget about the gun. They play with the teddy bear. They are friends.
Sara and Ben were twins who hated summer. They did not like the hot sun, the dry grass, and the bugs. They wanted to play in the snow, make snowmen, and throw snowballs.

One day, they saw a big truck with a sign that said "Ice". They ran to the truck and asked the man, "Can we have some ice, please?"

The man smiled and said, "Sure, kids. You can have as much ice as you want. But be careful, it's very cold."

Sara and Ben thanked the man and took two big blocks of ice. They dragged them to their backyard and started to carve them with sticks. They made a small snowman and a small igloo. They were very happy.

But soon, the sun came out and shone on their ice. The ice started to melt and drip. Sara and Ben tried to save their ice, but it was too late. The snowman and the igloo turned into water and soaked the ground. Sara and Ben cried and cried.

The man came back and saw them. He said, "I'm sorry, kids. Ice doesn't last long in summer. You should have enjoyed it while you could."

Sara and Ben learned a lesson. They learned that they should not hate summer, but find ways to have fun in it. They learned that they should not waste things, but appreciate them. They learned that they should not cry over spilled water, but look for new adventures.
Sam and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. Sam found a glove on the ground and put it on the snowman's hand.

"Look, now he has a glove!" Sam said.

Lily did not like the glove. She thought it was ugly and dirty. She wanted to take it off.

"No, leave it there!" Sam said. "It's his glove!"

Lily did not listen. She pulled the glove hard and it came off. But she also broke the snowman's arm.

"Hey, you broke him!" Sam cried. "You are stupid!"

Lily felt bad. She did not mean to break the snowman. She wanted to say sorry, but Sam was angry. He picked up some snow and threw it at her.

Lily dodged the snowball and threw one back. They started a snowball fight. They threw snow at each other and shouted.

A man was walking by. He saw the children fighting and the broken snowman. He whistled loudly to get their attention.

"Hey, hey, stop that!" he said. "What are you doing?"

Sam and Lily stopped throwing snow. They looked at the man. He was wearing the same hat and scarf as the snowman.

"That's my glove!" he said. "You took it from my snowman!"

Sam and Lily realized they had made a mistake. They felt ashamed. They gave the glove back to the man and apologized.

"Sorry, mister," Sam said.

"Sorry, mister," Lily said.

The man smiled and forgave them. He helped them fix the snowman and gave them a candy each.

"Next time, be nice to each other and to other people's things," he said.

Sam and Lily nodded. They thanked the man and hugged each other. They learned their lesson and played nicely. They even whistled a happy song.
Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of fun figures, like a bear, a cat, a dog, and a princess. They made them talk and run and jump and dance.

But then Lily saw a new figure on the grass. It was a big, green, scary dragon. It had sharp teeth and claws and wings. Lily wanted to play with it. She ran to get it and said, "Look, Ben, a dragon! It's mine!"

Ben did not like that. He wanted to play with the dragon too. He said, "No, Lily, it's not yours. It's mine! Give it to me!" He tried to grab it from her, but she held it tight.

They started to fight over the dragon. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They did not see that the dragon was filthy. It had mud and dirt and bugs on it. It was not a toy. It was a trash.

A man was watching them from the window. He was the owner of the dragon. He had made it from old things he found in the garbage. He was not happy to see the children fighting over his dragon. He said, "Hey, you two, stop that! That's not a toy, that's my art!"

He came out of the house and walked to the garden. He was angry and scary. He looked like the dragon. He said, "Give me back my dragon, or I'll throw you in the trash!"

Ben and Lily were scared. They let go of the dragon and ran away. They did not want to play with the dragon anymore. They learned their lesson. They said, "Sorry, mister, we won't touch your dragon again. We'll play with our own toys."
Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. Lily saw a caterpillar on a leaf. It was green and smooth. She wanted to touch it.

"Look, Ben, a caterpillar!" she said. "Can I hold it?"

Ben shook his head. "No, Lily, you can't. Caterpillars are not for holding. They are for watching. They are preparing to become butterflies. If you hold them, you might hurt them."

Lily pouted. She did not like Ben's answer. She wanted to hold the caterpillar. She thought it would be soft and tickly. She waited until Ben was not looking. Then she reached for the leaf.

But the caterpillar was not happy. It felt Lily's hand and got scared. It curled up and stuck out its spiky hairs. Lily felt a prick on her finger. She cried out and dropped the leaf.

"Ow, ow, ow! The caterpillar bit me!" she wailed.

Ben ran to her. He saw her finger was red and swollen. He felt sorry for her. He also felt angry at her.

"I told you not to hold the caterpillar, Lily. You did not listen to me. Now you are hurt and the caterpillar is scared. You should say sorry to the caterpillar and to me."

Lily sniffed. She looked at the caterpillar. It was still curled up on the leaf. She looked at Ben. He was frowning at her. She felt bad. She knew she did something wrong.

"I'm sorry, Ben. I'm sorry, caterpillar. I won't hold you again. I will watch you from far away. I hope you become a beautiful butterfly."

Ben smiled. He hugged Lily. He put a band-aid on her finger. He said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. Caterpillars are amazing. They change into something new. Maybe we can see them fly one day."

Lily nodded. She smiled too. She said, "Yes, Ben. That would be nice. Let's go find some more bugs and flowers."

They held hands and walked away. The caterpillar uncurled and went back to eating its leaf. It was preparing for a big change.
Lily and Tom were playing in their room. They liked to pretend they were brave knights who had to protect the castle from bad dragons. They used pillows, blankets and toys to make a fort and a sword.

"Roar! I am a big, mean dragon! I will burn your castle and eat you!" Tom said, making a scary face and holding a stuffed animal.

"No, you won't! I am a strong, brave knight! I will protect the castle and my sister!" Lily said, waving her sword and hiding behind the fort.

They had a lot of fun, but they did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. She came to their room and saw the mess they had made.

"Lily, Tom, what are you doing? It's time for lunch. Come to the hall, please. And clean up this room later," she said, shaking her head.

"OK, mom. We are coming," Lily and Tom said, dropping their game and running to the hall.

They smelled something smelly when they got there. It was a big pot of soup on the table. Their mom smiled and said, "I made your favorite soup. It has carrots, potatoes, and cheese. Do you want some?"

Lily and Tom looked at each other. They did not like soup. They thought it was yucky and smelly. They wished they could go back to their room and play.

"Mom, can we have something else?" they asked, making a sad face.

"No, you can't. This is what we have for lunch. You have to eat it. It's good for you. And it's not smelly, it's yummy," their mom said, putting a bowl of soup in front of them.

Lily and Tom did not want to make their mom angry. They knew she loved them and wanted them to be healthy. They decided to try the soup. They took a small spoonful and tasted it.

They were surprised. The soup was not smelly. It was warm and creamy and tasty. They liked the carrots, potatoes, and cheese. They ate their soup and asked for more.

"Wow, you really like the soup. I'm glad. You see, sometimes things are not what they seem. You have to try them before you judge them," their mom said, smiling and hugging them.

Lily and Tom learned a lesson that day. They learned to not be afraid of new things. They learned to protect their castle and their taste buds. They learned to love soup.
Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the land near their homes. The land had grass, trees, flowers and a pond. They had fun running, climbing, picking and splashing.

One day, a man came to the land. He had a big truck and a sign. The sign said: "This land is mine. I will build a house here. Go away." Tom and Sam were scared and sad. They did not want to lose their land.

They ran to the man and said: "Please, do not take our land. We love it. We play here every day. Can we pay you to keep it?" The man laughed and said: "Pay me? With what? You have no money. You are just kids. This land is not yours. It is mine. I bought it. I am proud of it. Now go away or I will call the police."

Tom and Sam did not know what to do. They had no money. They had no other land. They only had each other. They hugged and cried. They said: "We are sorry, land. We will miss you. You were our friend."

The man did not care. He started his truck and drove over the grass, the trees, the flowers and the pond. He crushed everything. He made a lot of noise and dust. He ruined the land. Tom and Sam watched in horror. They felt angry and helpless. They wished they could stop him. But they could not. They had to go away. They had to find a new place to play. But they knew it would not be the same. They had lost their land. They had lost their happiness. The end.
Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big puddle. They want to jump in it.

"Let's go, Tim!" Kim says. She runs to the puddle and jumps. Splash! She is wet and happy.

"Wait for me, Kim!" Tim says. He runs after her and jumps. Splash! He is wet and happy too.

They jump and splash and laugh. They do not see the black dog. The black dog is humble. He does not bark or bite. He just wants to play.

The black dog runs to the puddle and jumps. Splash! He is wet and happy. He shakes his fur and sprays water. Tim and Kim are wetter and happier.

They play with the black dog. They are friends. They soak in the puddle. They have fun.
Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. But Sara was selfish and did not like to share. She always took the best toys and hid them in her room. Tom was sad and lonely.

One night, Sara heard a noise in her room. She got up and saw a big shadow on the wall. She was scared and ran to Tom's room. She knocked on the door and said, "Tom, Tom, please let me in. There is a monster in my room."

Tom opened the door and saw Sara crying. He felt sorry for her and said, "Don't worry, Sara. I will help you. Come in and we will find a flashlight." He gave Sara a hug and took her hand.

They went back to Sara's room with the flashlight. They turned it on and pointed it at the wall. They discovered that the shadow was not a monster, but a teddy bear. Sara had forgotten that she had put it on a shelf. She felt silly and ashamed.

She looked at Tom and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. I was selfish and mean. I took your teddy bear and hid it in my room. I did not share with you. Can you forgive me?"

Tom smiled and said, "Of course, Sara. I forgive you. You are my sister and I love you. But can we share our toys from now on?"

Sara nodded and said, "Yes, Tom. We can share our toys. And we can play together. Thank you for being brave and kind."

They hugged each other and put the teddy bear in the middle of the bed. They snuggled with it and fell asleep. They had a good night.
Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play together. One morning, they wake up early. They see the sun is yellow and bright. They want to go outside.

They put on their shoes and coats. They tell Mom and Dad they are going out. Mom and Dad say, "Be careful and have fun."

Lily and Ben run to the park. They see many flowers and birds. They see a big tree. They want to climb the tree.

They find a branch that is low and strong. They help each other to climb up. They sit on the branch and look around. They feel happy and proud.

They hear a noise. They look down. They see a dog. The dog is black and white. The dog is barking and wagging its tail. The dog wants to play.

Lily and Ben smile. They climb down the tree. They say, "Hello, dog. What is your name?" The dog licks their faces. They laugh and pet the dog.

They find a new friend. They play with the dog until Mom and Dad come to get them. They say, "Bye, dog. See you soon." The dog barks and wags its tail. Lily and Ben go home with Mom and Dad. They have a good morning.
Lily and Max were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. One day, they saw a big truck parked next to their fence. The truck had a ladder and a hose and a shiny badge. It was a fire truck.

Lily and Max wanted to see the fire truck up close. They thought it was impressive and cool. They ran to the fence and looked at the truck. They saw some firemen wearing helmets and boots. They waved at them and said hello.

One of the firemen saw them and smiled. He walked to the fence and said, "Hi, kids. Do you like our truck?" Lily and Max nodded and said yes. They asked him what he was doing. He said, "We are here to check the fire hydrant. We need to make sure it works well in case there is a fire."

He pointed to a big metal thing on the sidewalk. It had a cap and a valve and a spout. He said, "That's the fire hydrant. We use it to get water for our hose. We can spray the water on the fire and put it out."

Lily and Max thought that was amazing. They wanted to see how the fire hydrant worked. They asked the fireman if they could help him. He said, "Sorry, kids. This is not a toy. It is very powerful and dangerous. You have to stay away from it. It is not safe for you."

Lily and Max felt sad and curious. They wanted to touch the fire hydrant and see the water. They did not listen to the fireman. They waited until he was busy with his tools. Then they sneaked to the sidewalk and ran to the fire hydrant.

They tried to turn the valve and open the cap. They used all their strength and pushed and pulled. They did not know that the fire hydrant was very strong and tight. They did not know that the firemen had a special wrench to open it.

Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and felt a splash. The cap flew off and the water gushed out. The water was very fast and hard. It hit Lily and Max and knocked them down. It soaked their clothes and hair and shoes. It flooded the street and the yard and the truck.

Lily and Max screamed and cried. They were scared and wet and cold. The fireman heard them and ran to them. He turned off the valve and stopped the water. He picked them up and carried them to the fence. He checked them for injuries and wrapped them in blankets.

He was angry and worried. He said, "What were you thinking, kids? You could have been hurt or worse. You did not listen to me. You did not stay safe. You were very naughty and foolish."

Lily and Max felt sorry and ashamed. They said, "We're sorry, mister. We wanted to see the water. We thought it would be fun. We did not mean to cause trouble."

The fireman sighed and said, "I know, kids. But you have to learn to follow the rules. The rules are there to protect you and others. You have to respect the fire hydrant and the fire truck. They are not for playing. They are for saving lives."

He gave them a hug and said, "I'm glad you're okay. But don't ever do that again. Promise me." Lily and Max nodded and said, "We promise, mister. We learned our lesson. We will be good and safe from now on."

The fireman smiled and said, "That's good. Now go inside and get dry and warm. And say sorry to your mom and dad. They must be worried about you." Lily and Max said, "Okay, mister. Thank you for saving us. And sorry for making a mess." They ran to their house and said goodbye to the fireman.

The fireman waved and said, "You're welcome, kids. And goodbye. Be careful and have fun." He went back to his truck and finished his job. He hoped that Lily and Max would remember their mistake and never repeat it. He hoped that they would grow up to be smart and brave and kind. He hoped that they would always be safe.
Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with paper and crayons. They make cards for their friends. Lily draws flowers and hearts. Ben draws cars and stars. They write their names and their friends' names.

"Look, Mommy!" Lily says. "We made cards!"

"They are very pretty, Lily," Mommy says. "Who are they for?"

"This one is for Anna, and this one is for Sam," Lily says.

"And who are yours for, Ben?" Mommy asks.

"This one is for Tom, and this one is for Mia," Ben says.

Mommy smiles. "You are very kind, Ben. Do you want to mail them?"

"Yes, please!" Lily and Ben say.

Mommy helps them put the cards in envelopes. She writes the addresses. She gives them stamps. They stick the stamps on the envelopes.

"Let's go to the mailbox!" Mommy says.

They put on their coats and shoes. They walk to the mailbox. It is big and blue. They take turns to put their cards in the mailbox.

"Bye, cards!" Lily and Ben say. "Have a nice trip!"

Mommy hugs them. "You have a very impressive style, Lily and Ben. Your friends will love your cards."
Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They see a dove on a tree. The dove is white and pretty. Sara and Ben want to touch the dove.

They run to the tree and try to catch the dove. But the dove is fast and smart. The dove flies away and lands on another tree. Sara and Ben follow the dove. The dove flies away again and again. The dove teases Sara and Ben. Sara and Ben get angry and tired.

It is a hot day. Sara and Ben are thirsty and sweaty. They see a fountain in the park. They run to the fountain and drink some water. They splash some water on their faces and laugh. They feel cool and happy.

They look at the dove. The dove is still on a tree. The dove looks at Sara and Ben. The dove coos and flaps its wings. Sara and Ben smile and wave at the dove. They do not want to catch the dove anymore. They just want to be friends with the dove. The dove is happy too. The dove flies down and lands on Sara's shoulder. Sara and Ben giggle and pet the dove. The dove is soft and warm. They all play together in the park.
Lily and Tom were playing with their toy trucks in the backyard. They liked to load the trucks with sand, rocks, and leaves, and drive them around the grass. Sometimes they pretended to be builders, and sometimes they pretended to be explorers.

"Look, Lily, I found a big rock!" Tom said, holding up a gray stone. "It's heavy, but I can load it on my truck."

"Wow, Tom, that's a good rock!" Lily said, admiring his find. "Can I see it?"

"Sure, Lily, here you go." Tom handed her the rock. "Be careful, it's heavy."

Lily took the rock and felt its weight. She looked at it closely and saw some shiny bits on it. She wondered what they were. She was thoughtful.

"Tom, what are these shiny bits?" she asked, pointing to the rock.

"I don't know, Lily. Maybe they are treasure. Maybe they are magic. Maybe they are stars." Tom said, making up stories.

"Maybe they are stars," Lily repeated, liking the idea. She imagined the rock was a piece of the night sky, and she held it close to her chest.

They were silent for a moment, looking at the rock and thinking about stars. They felt happy and curious.

"Let's load it on your truck, Lily, and take it to our fort," Tom said, breaking the silence. "We can keep it there and look at it when it's dark."

"Okay, Tom, let's do that," Lily said, smiling. She put the rock on her truck and followed Tom to their fort. They drove their trucks carefully, not wanting to lose their special rock. They felt like explorers.
Ben and Lily liked to help their mom cook. They put on aprons and hats and stood on stools. Mom gave them spoons and bowls and told them what to do. Ben stirred the eggs and Lily poured the milk. They made a lot of motion with their arms and hands.

But then mom said they had to wait. She put the pan on the stove and turned on the fire. She said it was hot and they had to be careful. She said they had to watch the eggs and not touch anything. Ben and Lily did not like to wait. They thought it was boring.

They looked around the kitchen and saw many things. They saw a big knife, a shiny fork, a red apple, a yellow banana, a green pepper, a blue cup, a brown cookie, a white plate, and a black cat. They wanted to play with them. They forgot about the eggs and the fire.

They reached for the knife and the fork and the apple and the banana and the pepper and the cup and the cookie and the plate and the cat. They made a lot of noise and a lot of mess. The cat ran away and the cookie broke and the pepper rolled and the cup spilled and the apple and the banana flew and the knife and the fork clanged and the plate shattered.

Mom heard the noise and the mess and turned around. She saw Ben and Lily and the things. She was angry and scared. She turned off the fire and took the pan. She said they were naughty and dangerous. She said they had to clean up and say sorry. Ben and Lily were sad and sorry. They did not like to cook anymore.
Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play together. One day, they decided to go on a trip to the park. They packed some snacks and toys in a bag.

"Can I include my teddy bear?" Sue asked.

"Of course, you can. He is your friend too," Tom said.

They walked to the park, holding hands. They saw many things on the way. They saw cars and buses and bikes. They saw dogs and cats and birds. They saw flowers and trees and grass.

When they got to the park, they found a nice spot to sit. They opened their bag and took out their snacks and toys. They ate some cookies and drank some juice. They played with their teddy bear and a ball.

But Tom had a hidden surprise for Sue. He had put something else in the bag. Something shiny and pretty. Something that made a sound when you shook it.

"Hey, Sue, I have something for you," Tom said.

"What is it?" Sue asked.

Tom reached into the bag and pulled out a small box. He gave it to Sue.

"Open it," he said.

Sue opened the box. Inside, there was a necklace with a bell. It was pink and silver. It jingled when she moved it.

"Oh, Tom, it's beautiful! Thank you!" Sue said.

She put the necklace around her neck. She hugged Tom.

"You're welcome, Sue. I'm glad you like it. It's for our trip. Now we can always hear each other," Tom said.

They smiled at each other. They were happy. They had a good trip. They had a good friend. They had a good day.
Sara and Tom are young. They like to play in the park. There is a big slide in the park. Sara wants to slide, but Tom is scared.

"Come on, Tom. Slide with me. It is fun!" Sara says.

"No, Sara. The slide is too high. I will fall. I will hurt." Tom says.

Sara slides by herself. She goes fast and laughs. She feels happy. She wants Tom to feel happy too.

"Tom, look at me. I am fine. The slide is not scary. It is safe. You can do it!" Sara says.

Tom looks at Sara. He sees her smile. He wants to smile too. He takes a deep breath. He walks to the slide. He holds the rail. He sits down. He slides.

"Wow, Sara. You are right. The slide is fun!" Tom says.

Sara and Tom slide together. They go fast and laugh. They feel happy. They are not scared. They are brave.
Lena likes to wear hats. She has many hats of different colors and shapes. She has a red hat, a blue hat, a yellow hat, and a green hat. She likes to wear a different hat every day.

One day, Lena wants to wear a new hat. She looks around her room and sees a bunch of celery on her table. She thinks celery is a good hat. She puts some celery on her head and ties it with a ribbon. She looks in the mirror and smiles. She thinks she looks very pretty.

She goes downstairs to show her mom and dad her new hat. They are in the kitchen, making lunch. They hear Lena coming down the stairs. They hear a loud crunch, crunch, crunch. They wonder what that sound is.

They see Lena enter the kitchen, wearing her celery hat. They are very surprised. They say, "Lena, what are you wearing on your head?" Lena says, "It's my new hat. It's made of celery. Do you like it?" They look at each other and try not to laugh. They say, "It's a very... unique hat, Lena. But don't you think it's a bit... loud?" Lena says, "No, I think it's a nice sound. It makes me happy."

They hug Lena and tell her they love her. They say, "You can wear whatever you want, Lena. You are very creative. But maybe you should save some celery for lunch. We are having soup and salad." Lena says, "OK, mom and dad. I will share my hat with you. But can I wear it for a little while longer? I want to show it to my friends." They say, "Sure, Lena. You can wear your celery hat for a little while longer. But be careful not to drop any on the floor. The dog might eat it." Lena says, "OK, mom and dad. I will be careful. Thank you for letting me wear my celery hat. I love you." They say, "We love you too, Lena. You are our special girl."
Tom had a robot toy that he loved very much. He played with it every day and made it do funny things. He liked to make it beep and dance and light up.

One day, Tom's sister Lily wanted to play with the robot too. She asked Tom if she could have a turn, but Tom said no. He said it was his robot and he did not want to share. Lily felt sad and angry. She tried to grab the robot from Tom, but Tom held it tight. They both pulled and tugged, and then they heard a loud snap.

The robot's arm broke off and fell to the floor. Tom and Lily looked at the robot and then at each other. They both felt very sorry. They had broken Tom's favorite toy. They both started to cry.

Mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken robot and the crying children. She asked them what happened and they told her the truth. Mom was not happy, but she was not very angry either. She said they both made a mistake and they both had to say sorry.

Tom and Lily hugged each other and said sorry. They said sorry to the robot too. Mom said she would try to fix the robot later, but for now they had to play with something else. She gave them some books and puzzles and told them to be nice to each other. Tom and Lily nodded and smiled. They learned their lesson and they did not fight over the robot again.
Lily and Ben were playing with their toys on the sand. They had a big truck, a shovel, a bucket and some blocks. They were making a road and a bridge for the truck to drive on.

"Look, Lily, I made a bridge with the blocks!" Ben said, showing his sister his work.

"That's nice, Ben, but my road is longer and smoother!" Lily said, pointing to her sand road.

They both wanted to have the best road and bridge, so they started to argue.

"No, mine is better!"

"No, mine is!"

They were so busy fighting that they did not see a big wave coming from the sea. The wave crashed on the sand and washed away their road and bridge. Their toys were wet and messy.

"Oh no, our road and bridge are gone!" Lily cried.

"Our toys are broken!" Ben sobbed.

They felt very sad and sorry. They wished they had not fought.

"Ben, I'm sorry I said my road was better. Your bridge was very nice," Lily said.

"Lily, I'm sorry I said my bridge was better. Your road was very smooth," Ben said.

They hugged and said they were sorry. Then they decided to work together to repair their toys and make a new road and bridge.

They used the shovel and the bucket to scoop up some dry sand. They used the blocks to make a stronger bridge. They used the truck to flatten the road. They were very careful and gentle with their toys.

"Look, Lily, we made a new road and bridge! They are even better than before!" Ben said, smiling.

"Yes, Ben, we did! They are very good! And we had more fun working together!" Lily said, smiling too.

They were very happy and proud of their work. They drove the truck on the road and over the bridge. They were playful and friendly. They learned to share and cooperate. They had a great time on the sand.
Ben and Mia were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and flowers. They had a big toy microscope that their dad gave them. They could see things very close with it.

"Look, Mia, I found a ladybug!" Ben said. He put the ladybug on a slide and looked through the microscope. "It has red and black spots. It is very pretty."

"Can I see?" Mia asked. She took the microscope from Ben and looked at the ladybug. "Wow, it is pretty. And it has tiny legs and wings. How does it fly?"

"I don't know. Maybe it has magic," Ben said. He looked around for more bugs. He saw a big ant crawling on a leaf. He wanted to catch it and see it close too.

He reached for the ant, but he did not see the bee that was on the same leaf. The bee buzzed and stung Ben on his finger. Ben cried out loud. He dropped the ant and the microscope. He ran to Mia, holding his finger.

"Ow, ow, ow! A bee stung me! It hurts!" Ben said. He was very sad and scared.

Mia hugged Ben and tried to make him feel better. She saw the bee fly away. She picked up the microscope and the ant. She did not want them to get lost or broken.

"Don't cry, Ben. It will be okay. Let's go to mom. She will help you. She has medicine and ice. She will make it stop hurting," Mia said. She took Ben's hand and led him to the house.

"Okay, Mia. Thank you. You are a good sister," Ben said. He sniffed and wiped his tears. He was still sad and scared, but he felt a little better with Mia.

They went to the house and found their mom. She saw Ben's finger and knew what happened. She hugged Ben and Mia and took them to the kitchen. She put some medicine and a band-aid on Ben's finger. She gave him some ice to hold. She kissed him and told him he was brave.

"Does it still hurt, Ben?" Mom asked.

"A little bit. But not so much. The ice helps. And the band-aid is cool. It has a dinosaur on it. It can roar," Ben said. He smiled a little. He liked dinosaurs. He made a roaring sound with his mouth.

"That's right, Ben. You are a strong dinosaur. And you have a smart sister. She brought your microscope and your ant. They are safe. You can play with them later, when you feel better," Mom said. She smiled too. She was proud of Ben and Mia.

"Thank you, Mom. And thank you, Mia. You are the best," Ben said. He hugged Mia and Mom. He felt much better. He was not sad and scared anymore. He was happy and safe.
Ben and Sam liked to play with boats. They had many boats of different colors and sizes. They liked to make them sail in the pond or the bathtub. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They thought it would be fun to make a boat out of the box.

They asked their mom if they could use the box. She said yes, but they had to be careful with the scissors. She gave them some scissors and some tape. They took the box to the backyard and started to cut it. They cut a hole in the middle for them to sit in. They cut some flaps for the sides and the back. They taped them together to make a boat shape.

They were very proud of their boat. They wanted to try it in the pond. They dragged the boat to the pond. It was difficult to move the boat. It was heavy and big. They had to push and pull hard. They finally reached the pond. They put the boat in the water. They climbed inside the boat. They pretended to be pirates and sailors.

They had fun for a while. But then, they noticed something. The boat was leaking. Water was coming in through the holes and the tape. The boat was sinking. They tried to get out of the boat. But it was difficult to get out. The boat was stuck in the mud. The water was rising. They started to cry. They called for help.

Their mom heard them. She ran to the pond. She saw them in the boat. She was scared. She tried to pull the boat out. But it was difficult to pull the boat out. The boat was heavy and big. She had to cut the boat with the scissors. She cut the flaps and the sides. She made the boat smaller and lighter. She finally pulled the boat out. She took Ben and Sam out of the boat. They were wet and cold. They hugged their mom. They were sorry. They said they would never play with scissors and boxes again. Their mom was angry and sad. She said they were very naughty and foolish. She said they could have drowned. She said they had to go inside and change. She said they had to throw away the boat and the scissors. She said they had to go to bed early. They had no more fun that day. They had a bad ending.
Tom and Sam were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big ball on the grass. They ran to get it.

But another boy was faster. He took the ball and ran away. He was a youth. He was bigger than Tom and Sam.

Tom and Sam were sad. They wanted the ball. They chased the youth. They shouted, "Give us the ball!"

The youth did not listen. He laughed. He kicked the ball far away. He was angry. He did not like Tom and Sam.

Tom and Sam did not give up. They ran after the ball. They reached it before the youth. They hugged the ball. They were happy.

The youth was mad. He ran to Tom and Sam. He tried to take the ball. He pushed Tom and Sam.

Tom and Sam fell down. They were hurt. They cried. They held the ball tight.

A lady saw what happened. She was in the park. She was kind. She walked to Tom and Sam. She helped them up. She said, "Are you OK?"

Tom and Sam nodded. They wiped their tears. They thanked the lady.

The lady looked at the youth. She was stern. She said, "Why did you do that? That was not nice. You should share the ball."

The youth was ashamed. He bowed his head. He said, "I'm sorry. I was selfish. I wanted the ball for myself."

The lady said, "You should say sorry to Tom and Sam. And you should give them the ball. They found it first."

The youth nodded. He walked to Tom and Sam. He said, "I'm sorry. I was mean. You can have the ball."

Tom and Sam looked at the youth. They were surprised. They said, "It's OK. We forgive you. You can play with us."

The youth smiled. He said, "Thank you. That would be nice. Can I be your friend?"

Tom and Sam smiled back. They said, "Yes. You can be our friend. We can share the ball."

The lady smiled too. She said, "That's good. You are all friends now. You can have fun together."

Tom, Sam, and the youth nodded. They thanked the lady. They ran to the grass. They played with the ball. They were happy.
Tom and Lily are twins. They live in a big house with their mom and dad. They are wealthy. They have many toys and books and clothes. They also have a big garden with a swing and a slide.

Every night, before they go to bed, they watch a show on TV. They like to watch stories about animals and adventures. They laugh and clap and ask questions. Their mom and dad watch with them and hug them.

After the show, they brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. They go to their room and get into their beds. Their mom and dad read them a story and kiss them good night. They turn off the light and say "I love you".

Tom and Lily close their eyes and fall asleep. They have dreams. Tom dreams that he is a lion and he roars and runs in the jungle. Lily dreams that she is a fairy and she flies and sprinkles magic dust on the flowers. They are happy and free in their dreams.

In the morning, they wake up and smile. They remember their dreams and tell each other. They get out of bed and run to their mom and dad. They hug them and say "Good morning". They are ready for a new day.
Sara and Ben like to play with matches. They know they are not for kids, but they think they are fun. They find a box of matches in the garage and sneak out to the backyard. They light some matches and watch them burn.

"Look, Sara, the match makes a bright flame!" Ben says.

"Yes, Ben, but be careful. Don't touch the flame or you will get hurt," Sara says.

They throw the matches on the ground and light more. They do not see that the grass is dry and brown. The matches start a fire in the grass. The fire grows bigger and bigger. It makes a lot of smoke and noise.

"Oh no, Sara, the fire is too big! We have to stop it!" Ben says.

"I don't know how, Ben! We have to get help!" Sara says.

They run to the house and tell their mom. Their mom is very angry and scared. She calls the firemen. The firemen come with a big truck and a hose. They spray water on the fire and put it out. The grass is black and rot. The matches are gone.

"Sara and Ben, you are in big trouble. You could have burned the house or hurt yourself or someone else. Matches are not toys. They are very dangerous. You have to listen to me and never play with matches again. Do you understand?" their mom says.

"Yes, mom, we understand. We are sorry. We did not know the fire would be so big. We will never play with matches again," Sara and Ben say.

Their mom hugs them and says, "I'm glad you are safe, but you have to be more careful and responsible. Matches are important tools, not games. You have to respect them and use them only when you need them and with an adult. Do you promise?"

"Yes, mom, we promise," Sara and Ben say.
Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play and learn together. Today, they are in the garden with their teacher, Miss Lee. Miss Lee has a big basket of apples. She gives one apple to each child.

"Look at your apples," Miss Lee says. "What color are they?"

Tom and Mia look at their apples. They see red, green, and yellow. They say the colors out loud.

"Good," Miss Lee says. "Now, can you study your apples? Can you find something else about them?"

Tom and Mia study their apples. They touch them, smell them, and roll them. They see different things.

"Miss Lee, Miss Lee," Tom says. "My apple has a brown spot. What is it?"

"That is a bruise, Tom," Miss Lee says. "Sometimes, apples get hurt when they fall from the tree. But it is okay. You can still eat it. It is sweet and juicy."

"Miss Lee, Miss Lee," Mia says. "My apple has a brown stem. What is it?"

"That is where the apple was attached to the tree, Mia," Miss Lee says. "It is how the apple got water and food from the tree. But you don't need to eat it. You can break it off and throw it away."

Tom and Mia learn new things about their apples. They are happy and curious. They thank Miss Lee for the apples. Then, they take a big bite and enjoy their snack.
Ben and Lily were playing in the yard. They had a big box and some blankets. They pretended the box was a spaceship and the blankets were stars. They had a lot of fun.

But then, Lily saw something in the grass. It was a small bird. It was gray and had a broken wing. It looked very sad and hurt. Lily ran to the bird and picked it up gently.

"Ben, look! I found a bird! It needs our help!" Lily shouted.

Ben came over and looked at the bird. He saw its wing was bent and its eyes were closed. He felt sorry for the bird.

"Maybe we can rescue it," Ben said. "Let's take it to the house and show Mom."

They carried the bird to the house and knocked on the door. Mom opened it and saw the bird in Lily's hands.

"Oh, poor thing! What happened to it?" Mom asked.

"We found it in the yard. It has a broken wing. Can you fix it?" Lily asked.

Mom took the bird and wrapped it in a towel. She brought it to the kitchen and put it on the table. She got a thermometer and checked the bird's temperature.

"It's very cold. It needs some warmth and water. And maybe a vet," Mom said.

"Can we keep it, Mom? Please?" Ben asked.

Mom smiled and hugged Ben and Lily.

"We'll see, sweeties. But first, we have to make sure it's okay. Let's call the vet and see what we can do," Mom said.

Ben and Lily nodded. They hoped the bird would be okay. They wanted to be its friends. They stayed by the table and watched the bird. They talked to it softly and gave it some water. They wished it would open its eyes and sing. They wanted to rescue it.
Tom and Anna were twins who liked to play with their toy cars. They had a big loop that they could make their cars go fast and fly in the air. They always had fun with the loop, but sometimes they did not behave. They would fight over who got to use the loop first, or who had the best car, or who made the loudest noise. Their mom and dad were not happy when they did not behave.

One day, mom and dad told them they had a surprise for them. They said they had to be polite and wait until after dinner to see the surprise. Tom and Anna were curious and excited. They wondered what the surprise could be. Maybe it was a new toy, or a cake, or a trip to the park. They decided to behave and be polite, so they could see the surprise sooner.

They ate their dinner without making a mess or complaining. They said please and thank you and helped clear the table. They brushed their teeth and put on their pajamas. They did everything mom and dad asked them to do. They were very polite and behaved very well.

Mom and dad smiled and said they were proud of them. They said they had a special surprise for them in the living room. They led them to the couch and told them to close their eyes. Tom and Anna closed their eyes and waited. They heard a soft sound, like a purr. They opened their eyes and saw a small, fluffy kitten on the couch. It had orange fur and green eyes and a pink nose. It looked at them and meowed.

Mom and dad said they had adopted the kitten from the shelter. They said they wanted to give them a new friend and a new responsibility. They said they had to take good care of the kitten, feed it, play with it, and love it. They said they had to be polite and behave with the kitten, too. They said they could name the kitten whatever they wanted.

Tom and Anna were overjoyed. They hugged mom and dad and thanked them. They cuddled the kitten and stroked its fur. They decided to name it Loop, because it reminded them of their toy loop. They said they would be the best owners for Loop and share him nicely. They said they would be polite and behave with Loop and with each other. They said they loved Loop and mom and dad and each other. They were very happy.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with chalk on the sidewalk. They draw shapes, animals and letters with different colors. They have fun and laugh a lot.

One day, they see a big truck on the street. The truck has a high ladder and a hose. The truck stops near a house. Anna and Ben are curious. They run to the truck and look at it.

"Wow, look at the truck!" Ben says. "It is so big and high!"

"Yes, it is!" Anna says. "But what is it for?"

They see a man come out of the truck. He wears a yellow hat and a coat. He smiles at them and says hello.

"Hello, kids!" he says. "Do you know what I do?"

Anna and Ben shake their heads. They do not know.

"I am a firefighter," he says. "I help people when there is a fire. I use the ladder and the hose to put out the fire and save people."

"Wow, that is cool!" Ben says. "You are a hero!"

"Thank you," he says. "But you know what? You can be heroes too. Do you know how?"

Anna and Ben nod. They know.

"We can be heroes by being safe and smart," Anna says. "We do not play with fire or matches. We do not touch hot things. We listen to our parents and teachers. We help each other and be kind."

"That is right!" he says. "You are very smart kids. I am proud of you."

He gives them a sticker with a fire truck on it. They say thank you and stick it on their shirts. They are happy.

They go back to their chalk drawings. They draw a fire truck and a firefighter. They write their names and the word "hero". They recognize the letters and the sounds. They are proud of themselves too.
Anna was sick. She had a sore throat and a hot head. She did not want to play or eat. She only wanted to lie on her bed with her pillow and her teddy bear.

Her mommy came to see her. She brought a glass of water and a spoon. She said, "Anna, you need to take this medicine. It will help you heal and feel better."

Anna made a face. She did not like the medicine. It was bitter and yucky. She said, "No, mommy, I don't want it. It is bad."

Her mommy smiled. She said, "I know, sweetie, but it is good for you. How about this? If you take the medicine, I will read you a story. And then you can have a sweet treat. Do you like that?"

Anna thought for a moment. She liked stories and treats. She nodded. She said, "OK, mommy, I will try."

Her mommy gave her the medicine. Anna swallowed it quickly. She made a funny noise. She said, "Blech!"

Her mommy hugged her. She said, "Good girl, Anna. You are very brave. Now, let me read you a story. It is about a princess and a dragon. Do you want to hear it?"

Anna smiled. She said, "Yes, mommy, please. I love stories."

Her mommy opened the book. She began to read. Anna listened. She snuggled with her pillow and her teddy bear. She felt a little better. She hoped she would heal soon.
Tom and Lily were playing in their room. They had a big calendar on the wall with pictures of animals. Tom liked the lion, Lily liked the bunny. They took turns pointing at the animals and making sounds.

"Roar!" Tom said, pointing at the lion. "He is big and strong and has sharp teeth. He can bite anyone he wants."

"Hop, hop!" Lily said, pointing at the bunny. "She is small and soft and has long ears. She is gentle and does not bite anyone."

Tom wanted to tease Lily. He grabbed the calendar and tore off the page with the bunny. He crumpled it in his hand and threw it on the floor.

"Hey, that's not nice!" Lily cried. "You broke the calendar and the bunny. Give it back to me!"

Tom laughed and ran away with the calendar. Lily chased him around the room. She was angry and sad. She wanted her bunny back.

Tom ran to the door and tried to open it. But it was locked. Mom had locked it when she went to the kitchen. She did not want them to go out and make trouble.

Tom banged on the door and shouted. "Mom, mom, let me out! I have the calendar!"

Lily caught up with him and grabbed his arm. She bit him hard on his hand. She did not care if it hurt. She wanted to make him pay.

"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom screamed. "Lily, stop it! You bit me! You are a bad sister!"

Mom heard the noise and came back to the room. She saw Tom crying and bleeding, and Lily holding the calendar. She was shocked and angry.

"What happened here?" she asked. "Why did you bite your brother, Lily? And why did you tear the calendar, Tom? You are both in big trouble!"

She took the calendar and threw it in the trash. She took Tom and Lily and put them in separate corners. She did not give them any toys or books or hugs. She left them alone and went to call the doctor.

Tom and Lily felt sorry and scared. They wished they had not fought over the calendar. They wished they had been gentle and nice. They wished they had a new bunny. But it was too late. The end.
Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They like to go down the slide and swing on the swings. Sara has a pretty dress with flowers on it. Ben has a blue jacket with a zip.

"Look, Sara, I can zip my jacket up and down," Ben says. He shows Sara how he moves the zip up and down.

"That's cool, Ben," Sara says. "Can I try?"

"Sure, Sara, here you go," Ben says. He gives Sara his jacket.

Sara puts on Ben's jacket. She tries to zip it up and down, but she can't. The zip is stuck.

"Oh no, Ben, the zip is stuck," Sara says. "What do we do?"

Ben thinks for a moment. He has a question.

"Maybe we can ask the lady over there for help," Ben says. He points to a lady sitting on a bench. She has a book and a hat.

"OK, Ben, let's go," Sara says. She holds Ben's hand.

They walk to the lady. They say hello and ask her for help.

The lady smiles and says, "Sure, I can help you. Let me see the zip." She takes Ben's jacket and looks at the zip. She pulls it gently and it moves.

"There you go, the zip is not stuck anymore," the lady says. She gives Ben's jacket back to Sara.

"Thank you, lady, you are very nice," Sara says.

"You're welcome, Sara, you are very pretty," the lady says.

"Thank you, lady, you are very smart," Ben says.

"You're welcome, Ben, you are very brave," the lady says.

Sara and Ben say goodbye to the lady. They go back to playing in the park. They are happy. They like to zip and unzip Ben's jacket. They have fun.
Tom and Lily liked to play in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two stones for eyes. They named him Sam and said he was their friend.

But the sun was very bright and warm. It made the snow start to melt. Sam's hat and scarf fell off. His carrot nose got smaller and smaller. His stone eyes dropped to the ground. Tom and Lily were sad. They did not want to lose their friend.

They saw a small animal in the bushes. It was a rabbit. It was white like the snow. It looked hungry and cold. Tom and Lily felt sorry for the poor animal. They decided to share their snacks with it. They gave it some bread and cheese. The rabbit was happy. It ate and hopped around.

Tom and Lily had an idea. They took Sam's hat and scarf and put them on the rabbit. They said he could be their new friend. They named him Bob and said he was very cute. The rabbit liked his new clothes. He snuggled with Tom and Lily. They played and laughed together.

They did not mind that Sam had melted. They knew he was still in the snow. They said they would make him again when it was cold. They were glad they had found Bob. They said he was a good animal. They hugged him and thanked him for being their friend.
Sara and Tom are going to the zoo with their mom and dad. They are very happy to see the animals. They pack some snacks and drinks in a big trunk and put it in the car.

But when they are on the road, they see a lot of cars and trucks. They are not moving fast. They are stuck in a jam. Mom says they have to delay their trip. Sara and Tom are sad and bored. They want to see the lions and the monkeys.

"Can we play a game?" Sara asks.

"OK, what game?" Tom says.

"Let's guess what animals we will see at the zoo. I will start. I will see a big animal with a long nose and big ears. It can spray water with its nose. What is it?" Sara says.

Tom thinks for a moment. He knows the answer.

"It is an elephant!" Tom says.

"Good job, Tom! Your turn now," Sara says.

"I will see a small animal with a fluffy tail and a black mask. It can climb trees and eat nuts. What is it?" Tom says.

Sara thinks hard. She remembers the animal from a book.

"It is a raccoon!" Sara says.

"Right, Sara! You are smart," Tom says.

They keep playing the game until the jam clears. They see the sign for the zoo. They are happy again. They thank their mom and dad for taking them to the zoo.

They get out of the car and take the trunk with them. They find a nice spot to have their picnic. They eat their snacks and drink their drinks. They feel warm and full.

Then they go to see the animals. They see the elephant and the raccoon and many more. They have a lot of fun. They learn new things. They make new friends.

They have a wonderful day at the zoo.
Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They were having fun, but they also wanted to see what the other had.

"Can I see your doll?" Ben asked Lily.

"OK, but be careful. She is very pretty and has a lot of value," Lily said.

She gave her doll to Ben and took his car. She looked at the car and pressed a button. The car made a loud noise and moved by itself. Lily was surprised and happy.

"Wow, this car is cool! How does it work?" Lily asked Ben.

Ben was holding the doll and poking her eyes and nose. He did not like the doll very much. He thought she was boring and normal.

"It's easy. You just press the button and the car goes. The doll is not cool. She does nothing. She is just normal," Ben said.

Lily did not like what Ben said. She loved her doll and thought she was special and not normal. She wanted her doll back.

"Give me my doll! She is not normal, she is my friend. And you are poking her and hurting her. That is not nice!" Lily said.

She grabbed the doll from Ben and hugged her. Ben grabbed the car from Lily and pushed the button. The car made a loud noise and moved by itself. Lily and Ben were angry and did not want to play with each other anymore. They turned away and played with their own toys. They did not talk or share. They did not have fun.
Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new boy sitting on a bench. He has a big hat and a red shirt.

"Who is that?" Sara asks Tom.

"I don't know. Let's go and say hello," Tom says.

They walk to the bench and smile at the boy.

"Hi, I'm Sara and this is Tom. What is your name?" Sara says.

"Hi, I'm Ben. I'm new here. I moved from the west," Ben says.

"Wow, the west! What is it like there?" Tom asks.

"It's very big and sunny. There are many animals and plants. But I miss my old friends," Ben says.

"We can be your new friends. Do you want to play with us?" Sara asks.

"Yes, please. That would be nice. Thank you," Ben says.

They introduce Ben to their favorite games and toys. They have a lot of fun. Ben is happy. He likes his new friends. They are kind and humble. He thinks he will like it here.
Lila and Ben were playing on the sand. They had a bucket and a spade. They made a big castle with shells and sticks. They were happy.

"Look, Lila, I found a starfish!" Ben said. He held it in his hand. It was red and bumpy.

"Wow, Ben, it's so pretty!" Lila said. She touched it gently. It felt soft and wet. "Can I have it?"

"OK, Lila, you can have it. But we have to put it back in the water later. It needs to breathe," Ben said. He was kind. He gave the starfish to Lila.

Lila smiled. She put the starfish in her bucket. She wanted to keep it for a while. She liked the starfish.

They played some more. They did not notice the tide. The tide was coming in. The water was getting closer and closer to their castle.

Suddenly, a big wave came. It washed away their castle. It knocked over their bucket. It took their spade. It took the starfish.

Lila and Ben cried. They lost their things. They lost the starfish. They were sad.

They ran to their mom. She hugged them. She tried to make them feel better. But they were still sad. They wished they had noticed the tide. They wished they had put the starfish back in the water. They wished they had a happy ending.
Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were explorers in the jungle. They made a hut with sticks and leaves. They put their toys and snacks inside the hut.

"Look, we have a cozy hut!" Lila said. "We can have a picnic here."

"Yes, and we can hide from the wild animals!" Ben said.

They were having fun, until they heard a loud growl. They saw a big, grumpy dog coming towards them. The dog had a collar, but no leash. It looked hungry and angry.

"Uh-oh, it's a lion!" Ben shouted. "Run, Lila, run!"

They ran out of the hut, leaving their toys and snacks behind. The dog followed them, barking and snarling. It reached the hut and started to sniff around. It saw the toys and snacks and decided to take them. It grabbed a teddy bear, a ball, and a sandwich in its mouth. It wagged its tail and trotted away.

Lila and Ben hid behind a fence. They were scared and sad. They had lost their hut and their things.

"That's not fair!" Lila cried. "That dog took our stuff!"

"I know, Lila, I know," Ben said. "But at least we are safe. Maybe we can make another hut later."

They hugged each other and waited for the dog to go away. They hoped their mom would come soon and help them. They learned a lesson: never leave your hut unguarded in the jungle.
Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. They have many toys in their room. They have cars, trains, planes, and ships. They like to make noises with their toys.

One day, Tom and Sam want to play with their ships. They have big ships and small ships. They have red ships and blue ships. They have ships that can float and ships that can sink. They have ships that can make sounds and ships that can light up.

They take their ships to the bathtub. They fill the bathtub with water. They put their ships in the water. They pretend they are captains. They say, "Ahoy, matey! Where are you going?" They say, "To the island, to find treasure!" They say, "Watch out for the sharks, they are hungry!" They splash and laugh.

But soon, the water gets cold. And the ships get wet. And the floor gets messy. Tom and Sam hear their mom calling. She says, "Time to get out, boys! Time to dry off and clean up!"

Tom and Sam get out of the bathtub. They wrap themselves in towels. They look at their ships. They are all mixed up. They don't know which ship belongs to whom. They don't know where to put them. They feel sad.

But then, Tom has an idea. He says, "Let's organize our ships! Let's sort them by size and color and type. Let's put them in boxes and baskets and shelves. Let's make labels and stickers and signs. Let's make our room look nice!"

Sam likes the idea. He says, "Yes, let's do that! Let's organize our ships! Let's make our mom happy! Let's have fun!"

So, Tom and Sam organize their ships. They work together. They help each other. They talk and sing and smile. They make their room look neat and tidy. They make their mom proud. They make themselves happy. They love their ships. They love their friend. They love to organize.
Lila wanted to play in the snow with her big brother Sam. She put on her coat, hat, boots and gloves. She asked her mom, "Can I go outside with Sam?"

Mom said, "Yes, you can, but only for a little while. It is very cold today. And don't go too far from the house."

Lila nodded and ran outside. She saw Sam making a big snowman. He had a carrot for the nose, a scarf for the neck and a hat for the head. Lila thought it was impressive. She wanted to help him.

She said, "Sam, can I help you with the snowman?"

Sam said, "No, you can't. You are too small. You will ruin it. Go away."

Lila felt sad. She wanted to play with Sam. She looked around and saw a big hill. She thought it would be fun to slide down the hill. She said, "Fine, I will go slide down the hill. Bye, Sam."

Sam did not care. He kept working on his snowman. He did not look at Lila.

Lila walked to the hill. She saw a big sled. She thought it was someone's sled. She did not ask if she could use it. She did not think anyone would mind. She got on the sled and pushed herself down the hill.

She felt the wind in her face. She felt the snow under her feet. She felt happy. She did not see the big rock in her way. She did not see the sharp branch sticking out. She did not hear Sam calling her name.

She hit the rock. She flew off the sled. She landed on the branch. It cut her glove. It cut her hand. It hurt a lot. She screamed.

Sam heard her scream. He ran to the hill. He saw Lila on the ground. He saw the blood on her glove. He saw the branch in her hand. He felt scared. He felt sorry. He said, "Lila, Lila, are you okay?"

Lila cried. She said, "No, I'm not okay. It hurts, it hurts. Why did you not let me play with you? Why did you not watch me?"

Sam did not know what to say. He did not know what to do. He wished he had been nicer to Lila. He wished he had played with her. He wished he had watched her. He wished he had not let her go to the hill. He wished he had not let her use the sled. He wished he had not let her get hurt. He wished he had not let her down.
Bee was a chubby little bug who loved to fly. She liked to buzz around the flowers and make honey with her friends. But she was not happy with her horn. She thought it was too small and weak. She wished she had a big and strong horn like Ant, who could dig and fight.

One day, she saw Ant working hard in the dirt. She flew over and said, "Hi, Ant. You have a nice horn. Can I try it?"

Ant looked up and frowned. He did not like Bee. He thought she was lazy and noisy. He said, "No, you can't. This is my horn. It is for digging and fighting. You have a horn too. It is for stinging and flying. Go away and leave me alone."

Bee felt sad and angry. She said, "Fine. I don't need your horn. I have a better horn. I will show you." She flew away and looked for something to sting.

She saw a big red flower. She thought it was a good target. She flew closer and closer. She did not notice that the flower was not a flower. It was a nose. A nose that belonged to a bear.

The bear was sleeping under a tree. He did not like to be disturbed. He felt a sharp pain in his nose. He woke up and roared. He saw Bee and her horn. He was very angry. He swatted at her with his paw.

Bee was scared. She tried to fly away. But it was too late. The bear caught her and squashed her. Her horn broke and her honey spilled.

Ant heard the roar and the buzz. He looked up and saw what happened. He felt sorry for Bee. He said, "Oh, Bee. You should have been happy with your horn. It was not too small and weak. It was just right for you. But you were too proud and foolish. And now you are gone."
Tim and Sue were friends who liked to play on the farm. They saw many animals, like pigs, sheep, and chickens. But their favorite animal was the cow. The cow was enormous and had black and white spots. She gave them milk and let them pet her.

One day, Tim and Sue wanted to do something fun with the cow. They decided to ride on her back, like a horse. They climbed on the fence and jumped on the cow. The cow did not like this. She mooed loudly and shook her head. She ran across the field, trying to get them off.

"Help! Help!" Tim and Sue cried. They were scared and held on tight. They wished they had not done this. They saw the farmer coming with his dog. He looked angry and shouted at them.

"What are you doing, you naughty children? Get off my cow, now!" he said. He whistled and the dog ran after the cow. The dog barked and bit the cow's tail. The cow kicked and bucked. Tim and Sue flew off her back and landed on the ground. They hurt themselves and cried.

The farmer came and picked them up. He scolded them and took them to their parents. He told them what they had done and how they had hurt his cow. Their parents were very disappointed and punished them. They had to stay in their rooms and had no dessert.

Tim and Sue learned their lesson. They never did that again. They said sorry to the cow and the farmer. They learned to respect the animals and not to do silly things. They realized that the cow was not a toy, but a living creature.
Lily and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They used a map that Lily drew with crayons and followed the clues.

"Look, Ben, the map says the treasure is under the sofa!" Lily said.

They lifted the sofa cushion and saw a shiny box. They opened it and found a large vase inside. It was blue and had flowers painted on it.

"Wow, this is a pretty vase!" Ben said. "Maybe it belongs to Mommy."

"Or maybe it belongs to the pirates!" Lily said. "Let's take it to our ship!"

They carried the vase to their cardboard box that they used as a ship. They put it inside and pretended to sail away.

Just then, they heard the door open. Mommy and Daddy arrived home from work. They saw Lily and Ben in their box and smiled.

"Hello, pirates!" Mommy said. "What have you found today?"

Lily and Ben showed them the vase. Mommy gasped.

"Oh, no, that's Grandma's vase! She gave it to me for my birthday. It's very old and special. You can't play with it, it might break!"

Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not know the vase was Grandma's. They did not want to make Mommy sad.

"We're sorry, Mommy," they said. "We thought it was treasure. We'll put it back where we found it."

Mommy hugged them and thanked them. She told them they could keep the box as their ship. She also gave them some cookies and milk as a real treasure.

Lily and Ben were happy. They learned to be careful with other people's things. They also learned that Mommy and Daddy loved them very much. They ate their cookies and milk and shared their stories. They had a fun day as pirates.
Lily was a girl who liked to question everything. She always asked her mom and dad why the sky was blue, why the grass was green, why the dog barked, and why the cat meowed. She wanted to learn about the world and how it worked.

One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a boy playing with a ball. She ran up to him and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. What's your name?"

The boy looked at her and said, "I'm Max. Do you want to play with me?"

Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. Can I ask you a question?"

Max shrugged and said, "Sure, what is it?"

Lily pointed at his ball and said, "Why is your ball red?"

Max frowned and said, "Because it's red. That's the color of my ball. Why do you ask?"

Lily said, "Because I like to question things. I want to know why things are the way they are."

Max said, "That's silly. You don't need to question everything. You just need to play and have fun."

Lily felt embarrassed. She thought Max was mean and did not like her. She said, "Sorry, I didn't mean to bother you. I'll go now."

She ran back to her mom and hugged her. She told her what happened and asked, "Mom, why did Max say that? Why didn't he like my question?"

Her mom smiled and said, "Lily, don't be embarrassed. You're a curious and smart girl. You have a lot of questions and that's okay. Some people don't like questions because they don't know the answers or they don't care. But that doesn't mean you should stop asking. You should keep questioning and learning and finding out new things. That's how you grow and discover the world. Maybe someday you'll meet someone who likes questions as much as you do."

Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can I ask you another question?"

Her mom laughed and said, "Of course, my dear. What is it?"

Lily said, "Why do you love me?"

Her mom hugged her and said, "Because you're my girl. And that's the best answer of all."
One day, a shy cat named Fluffy was playing with a ball of yarn in her home. She liked to stay inside and be cozy, because she was afraid of the big and loud world outside. She did not have many friends, only her owner, who loved her very much.

But one day, her owner had to go away for a while, because of an emergency. He told Fluffy to stay in the house and be good, and he would be back soon. He gave her a hug and a treat, and left. Fluffy felt sad and lonely, and wished he would come back soon.

She decided to play with her ball of yarn again, to cheer herself up. But as she was rolling it around, she accidentally pushed it out of the window. She saw it bouncing on the street, and felt a sudden urge to chase it. She forgot her owner's words, and ran out of the door.

She soon regretted it. The street was full of scary things: cars, dogs, people, noises. She felt lost and frightened, and did not know where to go. She wished she had stayed in the house, where it was safe and quiet.

She ran around, looking for her ball of yarn, but she could not find it. She also could not find her way back home. She started to cry, and wished someone would help her.

Luckily, a kind boy saw her, and heard her meow. He recognized her, because he lived in the same street, and had seen her in the window before. He knew she was shy, and did not want to scare her. He gently approached her, and spoke to her softly.

"Hello, Fluffy. I know you. You are my neighbor's cat. Are you lost? Don't worry, I will help you. Come with me, I will take you home."

He picked her up, and carried her in his arms. He was warm and gentle, and Fluffy felt a little better. He walked to her house, and knocked on the door. He hoped her owner would be back soon.

He was. Her owner had just returned from the emergency, and was looking for Fluffy. He was so happy to see her, and thanked the boy for bringing her back. He gave him a reward, and invited him to come and play with Fluffy anytime.

Fluffy was so happy to see her owner, and gave him a lick. She also felt grateful to the boy, and gave him a purr. She realized that he was not scary, but friendly. She decided to be more brave, and make friends with him. She also decided to listen to her owner, and stay in the house, unless he said it was okay to go out.

She learned a valuable lesson: that staying safe is important, but so is being kind and open to others. She also learned that the world is not so bad, if you have good people to help you. She was still shy, but not so much. She was happier, and so was her owner.
Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a cute dog with gray fur. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail.

"Can we pet the dog?" Lily asked Tom.

"Sure, let's go!" Tom said.

They walked to the dog and said hello. The dog licked their hands and let them touch its ears. Tom and Lily were happy.

But then, a loud noise scared the dog. It was a big truck that honked its horn. The dog barked and jumped. It ran away from Tom and Lily.

"Come back, dog!" Tom and Lily shouted. They chased the dog, but it was too fast. They lost sight of it.

They felt sad and worried. Where did the dog go? Was it safe? Did it have a home?

They looked around and saw a man. He was wearing a hat and a coat. He had a leash in his hand.

"Are you looking for this?" he asked. He showed them the dog. The dog was calm and happy. It wagged its tail again.

"Is this your dog?" Lily asked.

"Yes, he is. His name is Max. He ran away from me when he heard the truck. I'm sorry he scared you. He is a good dog, but he doesn't like loud noises." the man said.

Tom and Lily smiled. They were glad the dog was okay. They petted Max and said goodbye.

"Thank you for finding him. He is a cute dog." Tom said.

"You're welcome. He likes you too. Maybe we'll see you again in the park." the man said.

Tom and Lily waved and went back to their play. They hoped to see Max again. They liked him a lot.
Lila was a gifted girl who loved to sign. She learned sign from her mom, who was deaf. Lila could talk with her hands and make different shapes and motions. She liked to sign with her mom, her friends, and even her cat.

One day, Lila went to the park with her mom. She saw a big bush with red flowers. She ran to the bush and smelled the flowers. She saw a bee buzzing near the bush. She wanted to sign with the bee. She made a sign for hello and waved her hand.

The bee saw Lila and flew closer. It made a sign for hello and waved its antenna. Lila was happy and surprised. She made a sign for bee and pointed at the bee. The bee made a sign for girl and pointed at Lila. They smiled and nodded.

Lila and the bee became friends. They signed about the flowers, the sun, and the park. They played hide and seek behind the bush. They laughed and had fun.

Lila's mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of her gifted girl who could sign with anyone. She made a sign for love and hugged Lila. Lila made a sign for love and hugged her mom. She also made a sign for love and waved at the bee. The bee made a sign for love and waved back. They said goodbye and flew away. Lila and the bee were happy. They hoped to see each other again.
Anna loved to go to the zoo with her mom. She liked to see all the different animals and learn their names. Her favorite animal was the gorilla. She thought they were big and strong and funny.

One day, she saw a sign that said: "Gorilla Talk. Learn how to communicate with our gorillas using sign language. 10 a.m. at the gorilla enclosure." Anna was very excited. She wanted to talk to the gorillas. She asked her mom if they could go.

"Sure, honey. That sounds like fun. But we have to hurry. It's almost 10 o'clock." Mom said.

They ran to the gorilla enclosure and joined a group of people who were waiting for the show. A lady with a microphone and a clipboard came out. She said: "Hello, everyone. Welcome to Gorilla Talk. My name is Lisa and I'm a gorilla trainer. I'm going to teach you some basic signs that you can use to communicate with our gorillas. They are very smart and they can understand some words and gestures. But please remember, they are not pets. They are wild animals and they deserve respect and care. So please don't tease them or throw anything at them. OK?"

The people nodded and said: "OK."

Lisa pointed to a big glass window where they could see the gorillas. There were three of them: a male, a female, and a baby. Lisa said: "This is Sam, the male. He is the leader of the group. He is very protective of his family and he likes to show off his strength. This is Lola, the female. She is the mother of the baby. She is very gentle and nurturing. She likes to groom and cuddle with her baby. And this is Max, the baby. He is very curious and playful. He likes to explore and learn new things. He is also very cute, don't you think?"

The people said: "Yes, he is very cute."

Lisa said: "OK, let's start with some simple signs. Can you all raise your hand and wave like this?" She waved her hand at the window. "This means hello. Let's say hello to the gorillas."

The people raised their hands and waved. The gorillas looked at them and waved back. Anna was amazed. She waved harder and smiled. She felt like she was making new friends.

Lisa said: "Good job, everyone. Now, can you all point to your nose like this?" She pointed to her nose. "This means me. Let's tell the gorillas who we are."

The people pointed to their noses. The gorillas pointed to their noses too. Anna giggled. She pointed to her nose and said: "I'm Anna."

Lisa said: "Very good, Anna. You are a fast learner. Now, can you all point to the gorillas like this?" She pointed to the gorillas. "This means you. Let's ask the gorillas who they are."

The people pointed to the gorillas. The gorillas pointed to themselves and then to each other. Lisa said: "That's right. They are Sam, Lola, and Max. They are telling us their names. Can you all say their names?"

The people said: "Sam, Lola, Max."

Lisa said: "Wonderful. You are doing great. Now, let's try something more fun. Can you all clap your hands like this?" She clapped her hands. "This means good. Let's praise the gorillas for being good."

The people clapped their hands. The gorillas clapped their hands too and made happy noises. Anna clapped her hands and said: "Good, good, good."

Lisa said: "Excellent. You are making the gorillas very happy. They like to be praised and rewarded. Sometimes, we give them treats like fruits or nuts. But we can't do that today, because they are very expensive and we have to save them for special occasions. But we can still show them our love and appreciation. Can you all blow a kiss like this?" She blew a kiss at the window. "This means love. Let's tell the gorillas we love them."

The people blew kisses. The gorillas blew kisses too and made kissing noises. Anna blew a kiss and said: "I love you, gorillas."

Lisa said: "Aww, that's so sweet, Anna. You are very kind and loving. The gorillas love you too. They can feel your emotions and they respond to them. They are very sensitive and intelligent. They are not so different from us, are they?"

The people said: "No, they are not."

Lisa said: "Well, that's all the time we have for today. Thank you all for joining me for Gorilla Talk. I hope you
Ben and Lily were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from.

"Look, I made a lady with a hat and a dress!" Lily said, showing Ben her block lady. She had used a round block for the head, a long block for the body, and two small blocks for the arms and legs.

"That's not a lady, that's a silly thing!" Ben said, laughing. He grabbed Lily's block lady and threw it on the floor. The blocks scattered and made a loud noise.

"Hey, that's not nice! Give me back my lady!" Lily said, angry. She tried to pick up the blocks, but Ben pushed her away.

"No, it's mine now! I can do what I want with it!" Ben said, holding the blocks in his hands.

Lily started to cry. She remembered how her mom had given her the blocks for her birthday. She remembered how her mom had told her to share and be kind to her brother. She remembered how her mom had hugged her and kissed her and said she loved her.

"Mommy, mommy, help me!" Lily shouted, running to the kitchen. She hoped her mom would hear her and come to her rescue.

Mom heard Lily's cry and came to the living room. She saw Ben and Lily fighting over the blocks. She saw the mess on the floor. She saw Lily's tears and Ben's smirk.

"What's going on here?" Mom asked, sternly. She took the blocks from Ben and gave them back to Lily. She made Ben sit on the couch and Lily sit on the chair. She looked at them with a hard face.

"Ben, why did you take Lily's blocks and throw them on the floor?" Mom asked.

"Because they were stupid and ugly and I wanted to play with them!" Ben said, defiantly.

"That's not a good reason, Ben. That's a very bad reason. You hurt Lily's feelings and you broke her toy. You need to say sorry to Lily and help her clean up the mess. And you need to remember to be nice and respectful to your sister. She is your family and you should love her, not hurt her." Mom said.

Lily nodded and sniffed. She hoped Ben would say sorry and be nice to her. She liked to play with him when he was not mean and rude.

"Sorry, Lily. I was wrong. I shouldn't have taken your blocks and thrown them on the floor. I will help you clean up and we can play together again." Ben said, softly.

He looked at Lily and saw her smile. He felt sorry for making her cry. He remembered how his mom had given him the blocks for his birthday, too. He remembered how his mom had told him to share and be kind to his sister. He remembered how his mom had hugged him and kissed him and said she loved him.

"Thank you, Ben. I forgive you. I love you, brother." Lily said, happily.

She gave Ben a hug and they started to pick up the blocks. They decided to make a new lady with a hat and a dress, and a new man with a hat and a coat. They used many colors and shapes of blocks to make them. They showed them to Mom and she smiled.

"That's very good, Ben and Lily. I'm proud of you. You are very creative and smart. And you are very sweet and caring. I love you, both." Mom said.

She hugged them and kissed them and said they could have a snack. They went to the kitchen and ate some cookies and milk. They were happy and they remembered to be nice and respectful to each other.
Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the pool. The pool is big and blue. It has toys and floats. Tom and Mia have fun in the pool.

One day, Tom sees a new toy. It is a big shark. It has teeth and fins. Tom wants to play with the shark. He runs to the shark and grabs it. He pulls it to the pool.

"Tom, can I play with the shark too?" Mia asks. She likes sharks. She thinks they are cool.

"Sorry, Mia. This is my shark. You can play with something else." Tom says. He is not very nice. He does not want to share.

Mia is sad. She looks for another toy. She sees a dolphin. It is pink and soft. It has a smile and a tail. Mia likes dolphins. She thinks they are cute. She picks up the dolphin and goes to the pool.

"Look, Tom. I have a dolphin. It is very nice. Do you want to play with the dolphin?" Mia asks. She is very kind. She wants to share.

"No, thank you, Mia. I have the shark. The shark is better than the dolphin. The shark is strong and fast. The dolphin is weak and slow." Tom says. He is very rude. He does not care.

Mia is hurt. She does not like what Tom says. She thinks Tom is mean. She does not want to play with him anymore.

She turns around and walks away. But Tom does not let her go. He reaches out and grabs the dolphin. He pulls it hard. He wants to take it from Mia.

"Hey, give me that dolphin. I want to play with it now." Tom says. He is very greedy. He wants to have both toys.

"No, Tom. This is my dolphin. You have the shark. You cannot have both." Mia says. She is very brave. She does not want to give up.

They tug and tug. They do not listen to each other. They do not stop.

Then, something bad happens. The dolphin tears. It rips in half. It makes a loud noise. It loses its air. It goes flat.

Tom and Mia are shocked. They look at the dolphin. It is broken. It is not nice anymore. It is sad.

They feel sorry. They feel guilty. They feel bad.

They look at each other. They do not know what to say. They do not know what to do.

They wish they had been more reliable. They wish they had been more friendly. They wish they had been more careful.
Tom and Lily were playing with marbles in the park. Tom had a big bag of marbles of different colors and sizes. Lily had only a few marbles, but one of them was very rare. It was shiny and blue, with a star inside. Lily loved her rare marble very much.

"Can I see your rare marble?" Tom asked Lily. "It looks so pretty."

"OK, but be careful," Lily said. She gave Tom her rare marble and watched him hold it in his hand.

Tom looked at the rare marble and smiled. He liked it too. He wanted to have it for himself. He thought of a plan. He said to Lily, "Do you want to play a game? If you win, you can have any of my marbles. If I win, I can have your rare marble."

Lily thought for a moment. She was good at playing marbles, and she wanted to have more marbles. She said, "OK, let's play."

Tom and Lily played the game. Tom was very sneaky. He cheated and made Lily miss her shots. He won the game easily. He said, "Ha ha, I win! Give me your rare marble."

Lily felt sad and angry. She knew Tom cheated, but she had no proof. She had to give him her rare marble. She said, "No fair, you cheated!"

"I did not cheat, you are just bad at playing marbles," Tom said. He took the rare marble from Lily and put it in his bag. He said, "Bye bye, loser!" He ran away, leaving Lily alone.

Lily felt very embarrassed. She had lost her rare marble, and Tom had made fun of her. She wanted to cry, but she did not. She was brave. She said to herself, "I don't need Tom or his marbles. I can find new friends and new marbles. Maybe I can find another rare marble someday."

She picked up her other marbles and walked away. She saw a group of kids playing with marbles nearby. They looked friendly and nice. She decided to join them. She said, "Hi, can I play with you?"

The end.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. But today it is raining. Anna and Ben are sad.

"Can we play with your umbrella?" Ben asks Anna. Anna has a big yellow umbrella. It has ducks on it.

"OK, you can borrow my umbrella. But be careful. It is my favorite umbrella," Anna says. She gives Ben her umbrella.

Ben is happy. He opens the umbrella and runs around. He jumps in the puddles. He makes splashes. He laughs.

But then he trips and falls. The umbrella breaks. Ben is sorry. He looks at Anna. Anna is angry.

"Ben, you broke my umbrella! That was not nice. You did not take care of it. Now I have no umbrella," Anna says. She cries.

"I'm sorry, Anna. I did not mean to break it. I was having fun. Please don't be mad at me," Ben says. He feels bad.

He gives Anna a hug. He says, "I will get you a new umbrella. A better one. With more ducks. And a rainbow. Will you forgive me?"

Anna thinks. She is still sad. But she is also Ben's friend. She says, "OK, Ben. I forgive you. But next time, be more careful. And share your toys with me."

Ben nods. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. And I will share my toys with you. Do you want to play with my truck?"

Anna smiles. She says, "Yes, I do. Let's go inside. It is too wet outside."

They go inside. They play with the truck. They are friends again.
Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they discover a big frame behind the shed. It is brown and has many holes.

"What is this?" Sara asks.

"I don't know. Maybe it is a door to another place," Ben says.

They go closer and look through the holes. They see many colors and shapes. They are curious.

"Let's go inside," Sara says.

They push the frame and it moves. It is not heavy, but it is slow. They make a loud noise.

"Shh, don't wake up Mom and Dad," Ben says.

They move the frame until they see a big hole. They crawl through it. They are in another garden. It is different from theirs. It has many flowers and animals. They are amazed.

"Wow, this is so pretty," Sara says.

"Look, a butterfly," Ben says.

They chase the butterfly. It is fast and shiny. They laugh and have fun. They don't see the frame anymore. They are lost.
Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They found some chocolate in the cupboard and decided to melt it in a bowl.

"Let's put the bowl in the microwave," Ben said. "That will make the chocolate soft and gooey."

"OK," Lily agreed. "But we have to be careful. The bowl might be hot."

They put the bowl in the microwave and pressed some buttons. They watched as the chocolate turned from hard and brown to soft and shiny. They smelled the sweet aroma.

"Wow, it looks so good!" Lily exclaimed. "Can we eat it now?"

"Not yet," Ben said. "We have to wait for it to cool down a little. Let's get some spoons and plates."

They opened the drawer and took out some spoons and plates. They also found some clear plastic wrap. They thought it looked like a magic sheet.

"Look, Lily, I can see through this!" Ben said, holding the wrap in front of his face.

"Me too!" Lily said, taking another piece. "It's like a window. Let's make some glasses with it."

They cut out some circles from the wrap and taped them to a string. They put the string around their heads and pretended they had glasses.

"We look so funny!" Lily giggled. "Let's show Mom and Dad."

They ran to the living room, where Mom and Dad were reading on the couch. They showed them their glasses and their chocolate.

"Wow, you two are very creative!" Mom said, smiling. "Did you make the chocolate yourself?"

"Yes, we melted it in the microwave," Ben said proudly.

"That's very impressive," Dad said. "But you know you have to ask us before you use the microwave, right? It can be dangerous if you don't know how to use it properly."

"We're sorry, Dad," Lily said. "We just wanted to make something yummy."

"It's OK, sweeties," Mom said. "We're not mad. We're glad you had fun. But next time, please ask us first. And be careful with the hot bowl."

"OK, Mom," Ben said. "Can we eat the chocolate now?"

"Sure, you can," Dad said. "But only a little bit. Too much chocolate is not good for you."

"OK, Dad," Lily said. "Thank you for the chocolate."

They ate some chocolate with their spoons and plates. They shared some with Mom and Dad. They thought it was the best chocolate ever. They were happy.
Anna and Ben are young. They like to play at the beach. They hold hands and run on the sand. They see the big blue water. They hear the loud sound of the waves.

"Look, Anna, look!" Ben says. "The waves are so big and fun!"

"Yes, Ben, they are!" Anna says. "Can we go in the water?"

"OK, but we have to be careful," Ben says. "The water can be cold and strong. We have to stay close to Mom and Dad."

They go in the water. They feel the wet and cold on their feet. They jump and splash and laugh. They see Mom and Dad sitting on a towel. They wave to them and smile.

"Hi, Mom, hi, Dad!" they shout. "We are having fun!"

Mom and Dad wave back and smile. They are happy to see Anna and Ben having fun. They love their young children very much.
Tom and Lily wanted to play in the river. They saw a big raft made of wood and rope. They were eager to get on it and float away.

"Can we use the raft, please?" Tom asked the man who owned it.

"Sure, but be careful. The wood is sharp and you might get hurt," the man said.

Tom and Lily thanked the man and climbed on the raft. They used sticks to push the raft into the water. They felt the sun on their faces and the breeze in their hair.

"This is fun!" Lily said.

"Yes, it is!" Tom agreed.

They saw ducks and fish and frogs in the river. They waved to other people on the shore. They sang songs and told jokes.

But then they saw a big rock in the water. It was too late to avoid it. The raft hit the rock with a loud bang. The wood broke and the rope snapped. The raft fell apart.

Tom and Lily screamed. They grabbed each other and tried to swim. The water was cold and fast. They were scared.

"Help! Help!" they shouted.

The man who owned the raft heard them. He ran to the river with a rope. He threw the rope to Tom and Lily. They caught it and held on tight. The man pulled them to the shore.

"Are you okay?" he asked.

"Yes, thank you," Tom and Lily said.

They were wet and shivering. They had cuts and bruises from the sharp wood. They were sorry for breaking the raft.

"We're sorry, mister. We didn't mean to break your raft," Tom said.

"It's okay, kids. I'm glad you're safe. But next time, be more careful and listen to me," the man said.

He gave them a blanket and a hug. He told them to go home and tell their parents what happened. He said he would fix the raft later.

Tom and Lily nodded. They said goodbye to the man and walked home. They learned a lesson that day. They still liked the river, but they respected it more. They never used the raft again.
Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They had a toy gun and a toy bow and arrow. They pretended to be cowboys and Indians.

"Bang! Bang! I shoot you!" Tom said, pointing his gun at Lily.

"No, you miss! I shoot you!" Lily said, shooting her arrow at Tom.

They ran around the garden, shooting and dodging. They had fun, but they also made a mess. They knocked over the flower pots, tore the leaves, and threw the dirt.

Mom came out and saw the garden. She was not happy. She frowned and said, "What are you doing? Look at the garden! It is not tidy at all!"

Tom and Lily stopped playing. They felt sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mom. We were playing cowboys and Indians. We did not mean to make a mess."

Mom said, "I know you were playing, but you have to be careful. The garden is not a playground. It is a place where we grow plants and flowers. They are alive and need water and sun. You have to respect them and not hurt them."

Tom and Lily nodded. They said, "We understand, Mom. We will respect the plants and flowers. We will help you tidy the garden."

Mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Tom and Lily. That is very kind of you. Come on, let's tidy the garden together. Then we can have some juice and cookies."

Tom and Lily put the toy gun and the toy bow and arrow away. They helped Mom pick up the flower pots, fix the leaves, and sweep the dirt. They made the garden tidy again. They felt proud and happy. They had some juice and cookies with Mom. They hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom. And we love the garden."
Jill liked to play with her dolls and have tea parties with them. She had a big doll named Rose, who wore a white dress and a veil. Jill wanted Rose to marry her teddy bear, Tom, who wore a bow tie and a hat. She thought they would be very happy together.

But Tom did not like Rose. He thought she was dull and bossy. He liked to play with his cars and trucks, not with tea cups and cakes. He did not want to marry Rose. He wanted to marry his friend, Lily, who was a soft bunny with pink ears and a fluffy tail.

One day, Jill decided to have a big wedding for Rose and Tom. She invited all her other toys and made them sit in rows. She put a ring on Rose's finger and a ring on Tom's finger. She said, "Now you are married. You have to love each other and be nice to each other."

But Tom did not want to be married to Rose. He wanted to be married to Lily. He saw Lily sitting in the back, looking sad. He had an idea. He whispered to Rose, "Let's go and have some tea in the kitchen. I have a surprise for you."

Rose was happy. She thought Tom was being sweet. She followed him to the kitchen. But when they got there, Tom pushed Rose into the trash can and ran away. He went back to the living room and found Lily. He gave her his ring and said, "Will you marry me, Lily? You are the best toy ever."

Lily was happy. She said yes. She put on his ring and hugged him. They kissed and danced. They did not care about Rose or Jill or the tea party. They only cared about each other.

Jill came back to the living room and saw what Tom had done. She was very angry. She shouted, "Tom, you are a bad teddy bear! You broke Rose's heart! You ruined the wedding! You are not my friend anymore!"

She grabbed Tom and Lily and threw them into the closet. She locked the door and said, "You can stay there forever. You are not invited to my tea parties anymore."

She went to the kitchen and took Rose out of the trash can. She said, "I'm sorry, Rose. Tom is a mean teddy bear. You don't need him. You have me. I will always love you and play with you."

She took Rose to her bed and cuddled with her. She said, "You are the prettiest doll ever. You are my best friend ever."

They fell asleep and dreamed of happy tea parties.
Tom and Lily woke up early. They wanted to see the sunrise. They put on their coats and hats and went outside. The sky was pink and orange and purple. They saw the big sun come up slowly.

"Wow, it is so pretty!" Lily said.

"Yes, it is. And it is warm too," Tom said.

They smiled and hugged each other. They liked the sunrise.

They went back inside. They were hungry. They decided to cook breakfast for their mom and dad. They got some eggs and bread and cheese. They used a pan and a knife and a fork. They were careful not to burn themselves.

They cooked the eggs and the cheese. They toasted the bread. They put everything on a plate. They carried the plate to their parents' bedroom.

"Surprise!" they shouted.

Their mom and dad opened their eyes. They saw the plate of food. They smelled the eggs and the cheese and the bread.

"Wow, thank you, Tom and Lily!" their mom said.

"Yes, thank you, you are very sweet!" their dad said.

They hugged and kissed their children. They ate the breakfast. It was delicious.

They all went to the living room. They played with their toys. They had a rough and tumble game. They laughed and had fun.

They were happy. They loved each other. They loved the sunrise. They loved to cook.
Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog is hungry. He smells meat in Anna's bag.

The dog runs to Anna and Ben. He barks loud. Anna and Ben are nervous. They do not like the dog. They hold each other's hands.

"Go away, dog!" Anna says. "This is our meat. We want to eat it later."

But the dog does not listen. He jumps on Anna and tries to grab her bag. Anna screams. Ben kicks the dog. The dog growls.

"Help, help!" Anna and Ben shout. "There is a bad dog here!"

A man hears them. He is the dog's owner. He comes to the park. He sees the dog and the children. He is angry.

"Bad dog, bad dog!" he says. "Come here, now!"

He pulls the dog by the collar. He says sorry to Anna and Ben. He gives them a new bag of meat. He takes the dog away.

Anna and Ben are happy. They thank the man. They go to a bench. They open the new bag of meat. They share it. They are not nervous anymore. They smile.
Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with cars. One day, their mom takes them to the toy store. She says they can buy one new car each.

Anna picks a red car. It is shiny and fast. Ben picks a blue car. It is big and strong. They are happy with their new cars. They say thank you to their mom.

They go home and play with their cars in the yard. They make noises like vroom and beep. They have fun racing and crashing their cars.

But then, Ben crashes his car into a rock. His car breaks. It has a big dent and a missing wheel. It is a wreck. Ben is sad. He cries.

Anna sees Ben crying. She feels sorry for him. She says, "Don't cry, Ben. You can play with my car. It is still new and good. We can share."

Ben stops crying. He smiles. He says, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good sister. I will be careful with your car. We can take turns."

They hug and play with Anna's car. They are happy again. Their mom sees them and smiles. She is proud of them. She says, "You are good twins. You are kind and generous. I love you."
Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite one was a hairy bear. She called him Bobo and hugged him every night.

One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Bobo. She saw some other kids playing with a ball. She wanted to join them, but she was shy. She held Bobo tight and watched them from a bench.

"Hi, can I play with you?" a boy asked her. He had a big smile and a red cap. He looked friendly.

Lily nodded and smiled back. She put Bobo on the bench and ran to the boy. They kicked the ball and laughed together. They had fun.

But when Lily came back to the bench, she saw that Bobo was gone. She felt sad and scared. She looked around and saw a big dog running away with Bobo in his mouth. The dog was hairy and fast.

"Bobo!" Lily cried. She ran after the dog, but she could not catch him. She fell down and scraped her knee. She cried louder.

The boy saw what happened and ran to Lily. He helped her up and hugged her. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That was a bad dog. He took your doll. I'll help you find him."

Lily said, "Thank you. You are a good friend. But I miss Bobo. He was my best doll."

The boy said, "I know. But maybe we can find another doll for you. Or maybe we can share my toys. I have a lot of toys at home. You can come and play with me anytime."

Lily smiled and wiped her tears. She said, "That's very nice of you. You are very kind. Can we be friends?"

The boy said, "Of course. My name is Tom. What's yours?"

Lily said, "My name is Lily. And I'm happy to meet you."

They held hands and walked to Lily's mom. Lily learned that sometimes bad things happen, but good friends can make you feel better. She also learned that sharing is caring, and that playing with others is more fun than playing alone.
Lily was a lonely girl. She had no friends to play with at school. She only had her doll, Anna, to talk to at home. Lily loved Anna very much. She always gave her hugs and kisses and told her stories.

One day, Lily came home from school and ran to her room. She wanted to see Anna and tell her about her day. But when she opened the door, she saw something terrible. Anna was not on the bed, where Lily left her. She was on the floor, with her head and arms torn off. Lily screamed and cried. She picked up Anna's pieces and hugged them.

"Who did this to you, Anna? Who hurt you?" Lily sobbed.

She heard a voice from behind her. It was her big brother, Tom. He was holding a pair of scissors and smiling wickedly.

"I did it, Lily. I did it because you are a baby and you still play with dolls. You are so stupid and boring. I hate you and your doll. You deserve to be lonely."

Lily was shocked and scared. She tried to run away, but Tom grabbed her by the hair and pulled her back. He raised the scissors and said, "Now it's your turn, Lily. I'm going to make you look like your doll. Then no one will ever answer you or love you again."

Lily screamed and cried louder, but no one heard her. No one came to help her. Tom was too strong and mean. He cut Lily with the scissors until she stopped moving. Then he threw her and Anna on the floor and left the room.

Lily and Anna were both dead. They were both lonely. They never talked or played again. The end.
Lila was a princess who lived in a big castle. She liked to play with her dolls and her dog, but she was lonely. She wanted to have a friend who could talk to her and understand her.

One day, a prince came to visit the castle. He was gentle and kind, and he had a big smile. He saw Lila playing in the garden and he said hello.

"Hello, princess. What is your name?" he asked.

"Lila. What is your name?" she answered.

"I am Leo. Do you want to play with me?" he offered.

Lila nodded and smiled. She took his hand and showed him her dolls and her dog. They played together for a long time, and they had fun. They talked about their favorite things and their dreams.

"You are very nice, Leo. You understand me," Lila said.

"You are very sweet, Lila. You understand me too," Leo said.

They hugged and became friends. Lila was not lonely anymore. She had a friend who could talk to her and understand her. And Leo was happy too. He had a friend who was gentle and kind. They played together every day, and they lived happily ever after.
Sara and her mom were going to the park. They had to take a taxi, because the park was far away. Sara liked to look out the window and see the cars and the trees and the people.

When they got to the park, Sara saw a big slide. She wanted to go on it. She ran to the slide and waited for her turn. She saw a boy with a soft toy. It was a bear. Sara liked bears. She wanted to play with the toy.

She went to the boy and said, "Can I see your bear?" The boy said, "No, it's mine." Sara was sad. She tried to grab the bear from the boy. The boy shouted, "Stop! That's not nice!" He pulled the bear away from Sara.

Sara's mom saw what happened. She came to Sara and said, "Sara, you can't grab other people's toys. That's rude. You have to ask nicely and share." Sara felt sorry. She said, "I'm sorry, boy. I like your bear. Can we be friends?" The boy said, "OK, but don't grab my bear again." He let Sara hold the bear for a little while. Sara smiled. She gave the bear back to the boy. They played together on the slide.

Sara and her mom had a fun time at the park. They took a taxi back home. Sara told her mom about the boy and the bear. Her mom said, "I'm proud of you, Sara. You learned to say sorry and to make friends." Sara hugged her mom. She said, "I love you, mom. And I love bears."
Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play and learn new things. Mama says they have to study for school. They have to know the colors, the shapes, and the numbers.

Sara and Ben sit on the floor with their books and crayons. Sara likes to draw and color. Ben likes to count and match. They study hard and have fun.

"Look, Sara, I can count to ten!" Ben says, pointing to his toes. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!"

"Wow, Ben, you are so smart!" Sara says, clapping her hands. "Can you count my toes too?"

"Sure, Sara, let me see your toes!" Ben says, crawling to his sister. He grabs her foot and starts to count. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten!"

But Ben does not stop at ten. He tickles Sara's toes and makes her laugh. "Eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen!" he says, giggling.

"Ben, stop, stop, that tickles!" Sara says, squirming and laughing. "You are so silly!"

Mama hears them and smiles. She is proud of her twins. They study well and they play well. She comes to the floor and hugs them. "You are doing great, Sara and Ben!" she says, kissing their heads. "You are ready for school!"

She picks up their books and crayons and puts them away. She says it is time for bed. She takes them to their room and tucks them in. She gives them each a warm blanket and a soft toy. She turns off the light and says good night.

Sara and Ben snuggle in their beds. They are happy and sleepy. They close their eyes and dream of school. They know they will do well. They have each other. And they have their toes.
Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to pretend they were rich and had a big house and a car. They put their toys on a bench and ran around the grass.

"Look, Ben, I found a shiny coin!" Lily said, holding up a penny.

"Wow, Lily, you are so rich!" Ben said. "Can I see?"

Lily gave him the coin and he looked at it. He saw a face and some words on it.

"Who is this?" he asked.

"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe he is someone from history. Maybe he was a king or a hero."

"Maybe he was," Ben said. "Do you think he had a lot of coins like this?"

"Maybe he did," Lily said. "But maybe he lost them all. Maybe they disappeared."

They wondered what happened to the coin's owner and his coins. They imagined he had a big adventure and had to hide his coins from bad people. They made up stories about him and his coins.

They were so busy talking that they did not notice a man walking by the bench. He saw the toys and the coin and smiled. He thought they were abandoned and decided to take them. He put them in his bag and walked away.

Lily and Ben finished their stories and ran back to the bench. They wanted to play with their toys and the coin. But when they got there, they saw nothing. The bench was empty.

"Where are our toys?" Lily asked.

"Where is the coin?" Ben asked.

They looked around and saw no one. They felt sad and confused. They did not know what happened. They did not know that their toys and the coin had disappeared.
One day, a boy and a girl went to the forest with their dad. They wanted to see the animals and the trees. They were very excited. They saw birds, squirrels, rabbits and deer. They also saw a big, scary wolf. The wolf had sharp teeth and a loud growl. It wanted to eat the children.

The dad told the children to run to the car. He said he would split a big stick and scare the wolf away. The boy and the girl ran as fast as they could. They heard the wolf chase them. They were very afraid.

They reached the car and got inside. They locked the doors and waited for their dad. They saw their dad split the stick and wave it at the wolf. The wolf was angry and tried to bite the stick. But the dad was brave and hit the wolf on the nose. The wolf ran away and did not come back.

The dad came to the car and hugged the children. He said they were safe and he was proud of them. The children said they were sorry for the wolf. They said they did not want to hurt it. They just wanted to see it. The dad said he understood. He said the wolf was just hungry and scared. He said they should leave the forest and let the wolf be. The children agreed. They drove away and went home. They were happy and relieved. They learned a lot from their adventure.
Tommy was a young boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but his favorite was a red car with a zipper on the back. He could open the zipper and put his small things inside the car. He liked to pretend that the car was his and he could go anywhere he wanted.

One day, Tommy's friend Lily came to visit. She saw the red car and wanted to play with it too. She asked Tommy if she could borrow it for a while. Tommy said no. He did not want to share his car. He said it was his and only his. Lily felt sad and angry. She said that Tommy was not a good friend. She said that he was selfish and mean.

Tommy and Lily started to argue. They raised their voices and said hurtful words. They did not listen to each other. They did not have fun. They did not play.

Tommy's mom heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tommy and Lily fighting over the red car. She asked them to stop and calm down. She asked them why they were so upset. Tommy and Lily told her their sides of the story. She listened and nodded.

She said that she understood how they felt. She said that the red car was a special toy for Tommy, but it was also nice to share with friends. She said that Lily was a guest and a friend, and it was polite to let her play with the car too. She said that they could take turns or play together. She said that sharing was caring. She said that spending time with friends was more important than spending time with things.

Tommy and Lily thought about what she said. They realized that she was right. They felt sorry for what they said and did. They apologized to each other and hugged. They decided to share the red car and play together. They had fun. They played.

Tommy learned that sharing was not so hard. He learned that he could still enjoy his car and make his friend happy. He learned that spending time with friends was more valuable than spending time with things. He learned to be a good friend.
Tim and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in their room. But their room was very messy. There were toys and clothes and papers everywhere. Their mom was not happy.

"Tim and Sam, you need to clean your room now!" she said. "It is filthy! Put your toys in the box and your clothes in the file. And throw away the papers. I will check on you in ten minutes."

Tim and Sam did not want to clean their room. They wanted to keep playing. They pretended not to hear their mom. They kept playing with their cars and trucks and trains.

"Vroom, vroom, choo, choo!" they said. They made loud noises and crashed their toys together. They had fun.

But their mom came back in ten minutes. She saw that their room was still filthy. She was very angry.

"Tim and Sam, you did not listen to me!" she said. "You did not clean your room at all! You are very naughty boys! You have to go to bed now. No more toys, no more stories, no more snacks. Just sleep."

Tim and Sam were sad. They did not want to go to bed. They wanted to play more. They wanted to have stories and snacks. They cried and begged their mom.

"Please, mom, please, we are sorry, we will clean our room, we promise, please, please!" they said.

But their mom did not listen to them. She took away their toys and put them in the box. She took away their clothes and put them in the file. She took away their papers and threw them away. She made them brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. She tucked them in their beds and turned off the light.

"Good night, Tim and Sam," she said. "Maybe tomorrow you will be good boys and do what I say."

Tim and Sam did not say good night. They were too upset. They lay in their beds and yawned. They were tired from playing. But they could not sleep. They missed their toys and their stories and their snacks. They wished they had cleaned their room. They were sorry. But it was too late. They had a bad ending.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big, beautiful butterfly. It has many colors on its wings. Anna and Ben want to catch the butterfly.

"Look, Ben, a butterfly!" Anna says. "Let's take it home!"

"No, Anna, we can't take it home," Ben says. "The butterfly is not ours. It is free. It likes to fly and find flowers."

"But I want to have it," Anna says. "It is so pretty. I can put it in a jar and show it to Mommy and Daddy. They will say I am rich."

"That is not nice, Anna," Ben says. "The butterfly will be sad in a jar. It will not have air and food and friends. It will die. Mommy and Daddy will not be happy. They will say you are mean."

Anna thinks for a moment. She does not want to be mean. She does not want the butterfly to die. She wants to be nice. She wants Mommy and Daddy to be happy.

"OK, Ben, you are right," Anna says. "We will not take the butterfly home. We will let it fly and find flowers. We can watch it and say hello. Maybe it will come back and visit us."

Anna and Ben smile. They wave to the butterfly. The butterfly flaps its wings and flies away. It looks happy. Anna and Ben are happy too. They are friends. They are nice.
Lily and Ben were twins who loved pie. Their mom made the best pie in the world. She made apple pie, cherry pie, and pumpkin pie. Lily and Ben liked all kinds of pie, but their favorite was apple pie.

One day, mom said she had a surprise for them. She took out a big apple pie from the oven. It smelled so good. Lily and Ben clapped their hands and cheered.

"Can we have some pie now, mom?" Lily asked.

"Not yet, sweetie. The pie is very hot. We have to wait until it cools down a little. Why don't you go and play for a while?" mom said.

Lily and Ben nodded and ran to their room. They played with their toys and books, but they could not stop thinking about the pie. They wanted some pie so much.

"Ben, do you think the pie is ready?" Lily asked.

"I don't know, Lily. Maybe we should go and check," Ben said.

They tiptoed to the kitchen and peeked at the pie. It looked so yummy. They saw mom in the living room, reading a magazine.

"Let's take a little piece, Lily. Mom won't notice," Ben whispered.

He reached for a knife and cut a small slice of pie. He gave it to Lily and took another one for himself. They put the knife back and ran to their room with the pie.

They took a big bite of the pie. But it was still very hot. They burned their tongues and mouths. They cried out loud.

"Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, it hurts!" Lily and Ben shouted.

Mom heard them and came to their room. She saw the pie in their hands and the crumbs on their faces. She knew what they had done.

"Oh, Lily and Ben. What have you done? You should have waited for the pie to cool down. Now you have hurt yourselves. And you have been naughty and sneaky. That's not nice," mom said.

She took the pie from them and put it on the table. She gave them some water and ice to soothe their tongues and mouths. She hugged them and kissed them.

"I'm sorry, mom. We were very hungry and we wanted some pie. We didn't mean to be bad," Lily and Ben said.

"I know, my loves. But you have to learn to be patient and obedient. And you have to say sorry to God, too. He doesn't like it when you do wrong things. You have to pray and ask Him to forgive you and help you to be good," mom said.

Lily and Ben nodded. They closed their eyes and folded their hands. They prayed to God and said sorry. They asked Him to forgive them and help them to be good. They thanked Him for the pie and for mom.

Mom smiled and said, "That's good, my loves. God loves you and He forgives you. And I love you, too. And I forgive you, too. Now, let's go and have some pie. It's cool enough now. But only a little bit, okay?"

Lily and Ben smiled and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you, mom. We love you, mom."

They followed mom to the kitchen and had some pie. It was delicious. They enjoyed it very much. They learned their lesson and never took pie without asking again.
Sam had a furry toy bear that he loved very much. He took it everywhere with him, even to bed. One day, he was playing with his bear in the garden, when he saw a big hole in its tummy. He was very sad and scared. He ran to his mom and showed her his bear.

"Mom, look! My bear is broken! Can you fix it?" he cried.

Mom hugged him and looked at his bear. She saw the hole and the stuffing coming out. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Sam. I can fix it. I just need some rubber and a needle and thread. Rubber is a thing that can stretch and bend. It can help close the hole. Come, let's go inside and find some rubber."

Sam followed his mom inside the house. They looked in the drawers and the boxes until they found some rubber bands. Mom took one and cut it with scissors. Then she took a needle and thread and sewed the rubber band over the hole. She made small stitches that looked like dots. She was very careful not to hurt the bear.

"There, all done!" she said. "Now your bear is fixed. See, the rubber band covers the hole and keeps the stuffing inside. It's like a band-aid for your bear."

Sam looked at his bear and smiled. He hugged it and thanked his mom. He felt happy and relieved. He said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. I love you and I love my bear. Can I go back to the garden and play with it?"

Mom nodded and said, "Yes, you can. But be gentle with your bear, okay? And don't forget to wash your hands before dinner."

Sam agreed and ran back to the garden with his bear. He played with it and told it stories. He was glad that his bear was fixed and that his mom was so nice. He thought that his bear was the most furry and the most special toy in the world.
Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is unknown. They do not know his name or where he lives.

The dog runs to them and wags his tail. He looks happy and friendly. Lila and Tom are scared. They do not know if the dog is nice or mean. They hold hands and back away.

The dog stops and sits. He tilts his head and makes a soft sound. He wants to play with them. He does not want to hurt them. He wants to be their friend.

Lila and Tom look at each other. They wonder what to do. They like animals, but they are careful. They remember what their mommies and daddies told them. They do not touch unknown dogs. They ask the owner first.

They look around. They do not see anyone. The dog is alone. He has no collar or leash. He has no owner. He is lost and lonely.

Lila and Tom feel sorry for the dog. They want to help him. They nod to each other. They decide to be brave and kind. They slowly walk to the dog. They talk to him in a soft voice. They pet him gently. The dog licks their faces. He is happy and grateful. He loves them.

Lila and Tom love him too. They decide to take him home. They hope their mommies and daddies will let them keep him. They think of a name for him. They call him Spot. They are happy. They have a new friend.
Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and their dog, Spot. One day, they hear a loud noise from the kitchen. It sounds like a big sneeze.

"Who is that?" Anna asks.

"Maybe it is Mommy or Daddy," Ben says.

They run to the kitchen to see. They find their family there. Mommy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa are all there. They all have red noses and wet eyes. They all sneeze a lot.

"What is wrong?" Anna and Ben ask.

"We are sick," Mommy says. "We have a cold. We need to rest and drink water."

Anna and Ben feel fearful. They do not want to be sick. They do not want their family to be sick. They want to hug them and make them feel better. But Mommy says they cannot.

"Stay away from us," Mommy says. "We do not want you to catch our cold. Go to your room and play with Spot. He will keep you company."

Anna and Ben are sad. They do not like to be away from their family. They do not like to see them sneeze. They go to their room and play with Spot. But they do not have fun. They miss their family.

They hope their family will get well soon. They hope they can hug them and play with them again. They hope they will not sneeze anymore.
Ben and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favourite was the big aeroplane. It was red and blue and had wings and wheels. They pretended to fly it around the room and make noises.

One day, they had a fight. Ben wanted to fly the aeroplane, but Lily wanted to fly it too. They both pulled the aeroplane and shouted. "It's mine!" "No, it's mine!" They did not want to share.

Their mum heard the noise and came to see. She was not happy. She said, "Stop fighting, you two. You are being ignorant. You have to share your toys and play nicely. If you don't, I will take the aeroplane away."

Ben and Lily did not want to lose the aeroplane. They looked at each other and felt sorry. They said, "Sorry, mum. Sorry, Ben. Sorry, Lily." They decided to surrender the aeroplane to each other and take turns. They hugged and smiled.

Their mum was proud of them. She said, "That's better. You are being kind and smart. You can keep the aeroplane and play together. But remember to share and be nice." She gave them a kiss and left them to play. Ben and Lily flew the aeroplane happily and had fun.
Sara loves to play the violin. She has a small violin that her mom gave her for her birthday. She likes to make music with it and sing along.

Today, Sara has a special show. She will play the violin for her friends at school. She is very excited and happy. She wants to do her best.

She wakes up early and gets ready. She puts on her pretty dress and her shiny shoes. She combs her hair and brushes her teeth. She packs her violin in a case and puts it in her backpack.

She goes to the kitchen and sees her mom. Her mom smiles and hugs her.

"Good morning, Sara. Are you ready for your show?" her mom asks.

"Yes, mom. I am ready. I practiced a lot. I will play a song for you and dad and my friends. It is a happy song." Sara says.

"That's wonderful, Sara. I am very proud of you. You worked hard to prepare for your show. I am sure you will do great. I can't wait to hear your song." her mom says.

They have breakfast together and then go to the car. Sara buckles her seat belt and holds her backpack. She looks out the window and sees the sun shining. She feels alert and eager. She hums her song softly.

She can't wait to play the violin and share her music. She knows it will be a fun and special day.
Sam and Ben love to play baseball in the park. They have a bat, a ball and a glove. They take turns to hit and catch. They have a lot of fun.

One day, they see a big dog running towards them. The dog is barking and showing its teeth. Sam and Ben are scared. They panic. They drop the bat and the ball and run away.

"Help! Help!" they shout. "The dog is chasing us!"

They see a man sitting on a bench. He is eating a sandwich. He hears them and looks up. He sees the dog and the boys.

"Hey, stop!" he yells at the dog. "Leave them alone!"

He throws his sandwich at the dog. The dog stops and sniffs the sandwich. It is tasty. The dog forgets about the boys and eats the sandwich.

Sam and Ben reach the man. They are out of breath. They thank him for saving them.

"Thank you, mister!" they say. "You are very brave and kind!"

The man smiles and pats their heads.

"You're welcome, boys," he says. "Are you okay?"

"Yes, we are okay," they say. "But we lost our bat and our ball."

The man looks at the park. He sees the bat and the ball lying on the grass. He walks with the boys to get them.

"Here you go," he says. "Your bat and your ball. Be careful next time. Some dogs are not friendly."

Sam and Ben nod. They take their bat and their ball. They say goodbye to the man. They go home. They are happy. They still love to play baseball. But they also love sandwiches.
Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play and learn new things. They are very intelligent. They can count to ten, name many animals and colors, and sing many songs.

One day, their mom and dad tell them they are going on a trip. They are going to visit their grandma and grandpa in another country. They are very excited. They pack their bags with their favorite toys and clothes.

Before they go, their mom and dad give them each a passport. A passport is a small book with their name and picture on it. It tells who they are and where they are from. They need it to go on the plane and to enter the other country.

Tom and Lily look at their passports and smile. They feel very grown-up. They spring to the car and buckle their seatbelts. They are ready for their adventure.

"Are we there yet?" Tom asks.

"Not yet, sweetie. We have to drive to the airport first. Then we have to check in, go through security, and board the plane. It will take some time, but it will be fun," their mom says.

"Can we watch a movie on the plane?" Lily asks.

"Sure, honey. They have many movies to choose from. You can also read a book, play a game, or take a nap. The flight is long, but it will be worth it," their dad says.

Tom and Lily nod. They can't wait to see their grandma and grandpa. They wonder what they will do with them. Maybe they will go to the park, bake cookies, or read stories. They know they will have a lot of fun. They hug their mom and dad and say thank you for the trip. They are very happy.
Lily liked to fold paper. She could make hats, boats, and planes with paper. She liked to give them to her friends and family. One day, she found a big sheet of yellow paper in her room. She wanted to make something new with it.

She asked her mom, "Mom, what can I make with this paper?"

Her mom smiled and said, "How about a trumpet? You like to make noise, right?"

Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I like to make noise. How do I make a trumpet?"

Her mom showed her how to roll the paper into a cone and tape the end. Then she made a small hole at the tip of the cone. She said, "There, you have a paper trumpet. You can blow into the hole and make sounds."

Lily was very happy. She took the paper trumpet and ran to the living room. She saw her dad reading a book on the couch. She said, "Dad, look what I made! A trumpet!"

She blew into the hole and made a loud honk. Her dad jumped and said, "Wow, that's a very loud trumpet. Where did you get it?"

Lily said, "I made it with paper and tape. Mom helped me. Do you want to try it?"

Her dad said, "Sure, I'll try it. But first, let me finish this page. It's very interesting."

Lily said, "Okay, I'll wait. But hurry up, dad. The trumpet is only available for a little while. I want to show it to everyone."
Ben and Lily like to play with toys. They have many toys in their room. Some toys are big, some toys are small. Some toys are soft, some toys are hard. Some toys are cheap, some toys are expensive.

Today, Ben and Lily want to play with the expensive toy. The expensive toy is a big train. It has many cars and tracks. It can make sounds and lights. Ben and Lily love the expensive toy. But the expensive toy is not theirs. It is their cousin's toy.

Their cousin is away. He went to grandma's house. He left the expensive toy in his room. Ben and Lily sneak into his room. They see the expensive toy on the shelf. They want to play with it. They take it down and set it up on the floor.

They have fun playing with the expensive toy. They make the train go fast and slow. They make it stop and go. They make it honk and whistle. They make it flash and glow. They are happy playing with the expensive toy.

But then they hear a noise. It is their mom. She is coming upstairs. She will see them playing with the expensive toy. She will be angry. She will say they are naughty. She will say they are not allowed to play with the expensive toy. She will say they have to give it back to their cousin.

Ben and Lily are scared. They quickly put the expensive toy back on the shelf. They run out of the room. They hope their mom will not find out. They hope their cousin will not notice. They hope they will not get in trouble. They decide not to play with the expensive toy again. They decide to play with their own toys instead.
Lily liked books very much. She liked to look at the pictures and hear the stories. She had many books in her room, but her favorite book was about a princess and a dragon. She always wanted to read that book before bed.

One night, Lily asked her mom if she could read the princess book. Her mom said no. She said Lily had to read a different book. She gave Lily a book about a smelly skunk. Lily did not like the skunk book. She thought it was boring and stinky.

"Mom, please, can I read the princess book?" Lily begged.

"No, Lily, you have to read the skunk book. You read the princess book too many times. You need to learn new things. And you have to be quiet. Your dad is sleeping." Her mom said.

Lily was sad and angry. She did not want to learn new things. She wanted to read the princess book. She did not care if her dad was sleeping. She threw the skunk book on the floor and screamed.

"NO! NO! NO! I WANT THE PRINCESS BOOK! I HATE THE SKUNK BOOK! I HATE YOU!"

Her mom was shocked and mad. She grabbed Lily and took her to the corner. She said Lily was very naughty and rude. She said Lily had to stay in the corner until she said sorry. She took away all of Lily's books and put them in a closet. She said Lily could not read any books for a week.

Lily cried and cried. She felt sorry, but she did not say it. She wanted her books back, but she did not get them. She stayed in the corner all night, alone and unhappy. She wished she had read the skunk book. She wished she had been nice to her mom. She wished she had the princess book.
Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big box of toys, but they also liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. One day, they saw a red thing poking out of the ground. It looked like a big red ball.

"What is that?" Tom asked.

"Let's find out!" Lily said. They pulled on the red thing and it came out. It was a radish, a vegetable that grew in the garden.

"Wow, it's so big and red!" Tom said. "Can we eat it?"

"I don't know," Lily said. "Maybe we should ask Mom first."

But Tom was too curious. He took a big bite of the radish. It was spicy and bitter. He made a face and spit it out.

"Yuck, it's awful!" he said.

Lily laughed. "You should have listened to me," she said. "Mom always says we should not eat things we don't know."

Just then, Mom came out of the house. She saw the radish on the ground and the dirt on Tom's mouth.

"What are you doing?" she asked.

"Mom, we found a radish in the garden," Lily said. "Tom tried to eat it, but he didn't like it."

Mom shook her head. "That radish was for dinner," she said. "You should not pick things from the garden without asking. And you should not eat things that are not washed and cooked. You could get sick."

"I'm sorry, Mom," Tom said. "I was curious."

"I'm sorry, too, Mom," Lily said. "I should have stopped him."

Mom smiled. "It's okay, I'm not angry," she said. "But next time, be more obedient and careful. The garden is not a toy. It is a place where we grow food and flowers. We should respect it and take care of it."

Tom and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They hugged Mom and said they loved her. They helped her wash the radish and put it in a pot. They ate it for dinner and it was delicious. They were happy and grateful. The end.
Ben and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a giant in the park. The giant was very big and loud. He had a big bag and he was putting things in it.

Ben and Mia were scared of the giant. They hid behind a tree and watched. The giant was taking toys, balls and bikes from the park. He was very organized. He put the same things together in his bag. He did not see Ben and Mia.

Ben and Mia wanted to stop the giant. They had a plan. They waited until the giant was busy. Then they ran to his bag. They opened it and took out some things. They threw them on the ground and made a lot of noise.

The giant heard the noise and turned around. He saw Ben and Mia with his things. He was angry and he roared. Ben and Mia panicked. They dropped the things and ran away. They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench.

Mom and dad saw the giant and the mess. They were surprised and worried. They took Ben and Mia and left the park. They told them not to play with giants. Ben and Mia agreed. They learned their lesson. They were happy to be safe.
Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play with chalk on the sidewalk. They draw flowers, stars, and animals. But one day, they have a quarrel. Ben wants to draw a big dragon, but Mia wants to draw a big unicorn. They both want the same spot on the sidewalk.

"Move, Mia! I want to draw here!" Ben says.

"No, Ben! I want to draw here!" Mia says.

They push and pull each other. They break the chalk. They make a mess. They are very loud and angry.

Mom hears them and comes outside. She sees the broken chalk and the mess. She is not happy.

"Ben and Mia, what are you doing? Why are you quarreling?" Mom says.

"Mom, Ben is mean! He wants to take my spot!" Mia says.

"Mom, Mia is mean! She wants to take my spot!" Ben says.

Mom shakes her head. She picks up the broken chalk and the mess. She says, "This is disgusting. You are not being good friends. You need to share and be kind. No more chalk for today. Go inside and say sorry to each other."

Ben and Mia feel bad. They know they were wrong. They go inside and hug each other. They say sorry. They promise to share and be kind. They are friends again.
Tom and Jen were twins who liked to play with tubes. They had many tubes of different colors and sizes. They used them to make tunnels, towers, and slides for their toys. They always shared their tubes and had fun together.

One day, they found a big tube in the park. It was red and shiny and had a hole at each end. They were very happy and ran to get it. But when they got there, they saw another boy who wanted the tube too. He was bigger and meaner than them.

"Give me that tube! It's mine!" he shouted.

"No, it's ours! We saw it first!" Tom and Jen said.

They all pulled the tube and tried to take it. The tube was strong and did not break. But the boy was stronger and pushed Tom and Jen away. He grabbed the tube and ran away with it.

Tom and Jen were sad and angry. They wanted the tube back. They followed the boy to his house. They saw him put the tube in his backyard. He did not play with it. He just left it there and went inside.

Tom and Jen waited until it was dark. They sneaked into the boy's backyard and took the tube. They were very careful and quiet. They did not want the boy to see them or hear them.

They ran back to the park with the tube. They were very happy and proud. They had their tube back. They decided to hide it in a safe place. They found a big bush and put the tube under it. They covered it with leaves and branches.

They smiled at each other and hugged. They said, "We value our tube. It is our favorite toy. We will always share it and play with it. We will never let anyone take it from us again."

They went home and slept well. They dreamed of the fun they would have with their tube the next day.
Ben and Lily are playing with their toy cars in the living room. They make noises and pretend to drive around the sofa and the table. They have fun and laugh a lot.

"Look, Lily, I have a license!" Ben says, showing her a card with his name and picture on it. He got it from his dad, who works at the car shop. "I can drive any car I want!"

"Wow, Ben, that's cool!" Lily says, admiring the card. "Can I see it?"

"Sure, here you go!" Ben says, handing her the card. "But be careful, don't lose it or rip it. It's very important."

Lily takes the card and looks at it. She likes the shiny letters and the smiley face of Ben. She wants to have a license too. She thinks of a way to make one.

"I have an idea, Ben!" Lily says, putting the card on the floor. "Let's make a license for me too! We can use this paper and these crayons. Come on, it will be fun!"

"OK, Lily, let's do it!" Ben says, following her to the table. They find some paper and crayons and start to draw. Lily tries to copy Ben's card, but she makes some mistakes. She writes her name with a B instead of an L, and she draws a cat instead of a picture of herself.

"Look, Ben, I'm done!" Lily says, showing him her license. "Now I can drive too!"

Ben looks at her license and giggles. He sees the mistakes and thinks they are funny. He doesn't mind that Lily's license is different from his. He likes that she is happy and creative.

"That's a great license, Lily!" Ben says, hugging her. "You are a good driver and a good friend. Let's play some more with our cars. But remember, we have to be safe and follow the rules. OK?"

"OK, Ben, let's play!" Lily says, smiling. She picks up her license and her car and joins Ben on the floor. They drive around the living room, making noises and having fun. They are safe and happy. They don't want their playtime to end.
Tim and Mia are friends who like to play outside. They have a big yard with many trees and flowers and grass. Sometimes they play hide and seek, sometimes they play tag, and sometimes they make up their own games.

One day, they decide to play a game called "dare". They take turns daring each other to do something silly or scary. Tim dares Mia to touch a worm, Mia dares Tim to hop on one foot, and so on. They have a lot of fun and laugh a lot.

But then, Tim dares Mia to do something that makes her angry. He dares her to eat a blade of grass. Mia does not like grass. She thinks it is yucky and dirty and bitter. She says no, she will not eat grass. Tim says she has to, because it is a dare. He says she is a chicken if she does not do it.

Mia is stubborn. She does not like to be called a chicken. She does not like to lose. She thinks Tim is mean and rude. She says she is not a chicken, she is brave. She says she will do the dare, but only if Tim does it first. She thinks Tim will not do it, because he does not like grass either.

Tim is stubborn too. He does not like to back down. He does not like to admit he is wrong. He thinks Mia is silly and bossy. He says he will do the dare, because he is not afraid of anything. He says he will eat a whole handful of grass, not just one blade. He thinks Mia will not do it, because she is too scared.

They both go to the grass and pick some. They look at each other and make faces. They hold the grass near their mouths and count to three. They are both ready to eat the grass, but they do not really want to. They wonder if the other one will do it or not. They wonder if the grass will taste bad or make them sick. They wonder if the game is worth it or not.

They both open their mouths and put the grass in. They both chew and swallow. They both make a face and spit out the rest. They both say "yuck" and "bleh" and "gross". They both run to the hose and drink some water. They both look at each other and laugh. They both say "sorry" and "that was a bad dare" and "let's play something else". They both agree and hug. They are still friends who like to play outside. They have a big yard with many trees and flowers and grass. Sometimes they play hide and seek, sometimes they play tag, and sometimes they make up their own games. But they never play "dare" again.
Mia and Ben were having breakfast with their mom. They liked to eat cereal with milk and fruit. Mia had a pink spoon and Ben had a blue spoon. They were happy and hungry.

But then, something strange happened. Mia's spoon vanished! She looked around and saw nothing. She was confused and sad. "Mom, where is my spoon?" she asked.

Mom looked at Mia and smiled. She knew who took the spoon. She saw Ben hiding under the table. He was creative and liked to play tricks. He had Mia's spoon in his hand. He thought it was funny.

"Ben, did you take Mia's spoon?" Mom asked.

Ben giggled and came out of his hiding place. He showed Mia her spoon. He said, "Surprise! I have your spoon. It was a joke."

Mia was not amused. She was angry and wanted her spoon back. She said, "Ben, that was not nice. Give me my spoon. I need it to eat."

Ben felt sorry and gave Mia her spoon. He said, "I'm sorry, Mia. I won't do it again. I was just having fun."

Mia took her spoon and forgave Ben. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I love you. But don't take my things without asking."

Mom hugged them both and said, "I'm proud of you, Mia and Ben. You are good siblings. Now, finish your breakfast and we can go to the park."

Mia and Ben nodded and ate their cereal. They were happy and hungry again. They learned to share and respect each other's things. They were ready for a new day.
Sara and Ben are twins. They have a big wardrobe in their room. The wardrobe has many clothes and toys inside. Sara and Ben like to play with the clothes and toys. But sometimes they fight over them.

One day, Sara wants to wear a pink dress and a hat. She opens the wardrobe and takes them out. Ben sees her and says, "No, Sara, that is my hat! Give it back!"

Sara says, "No, Ben, it is my hat! I found it first!"

They pull the hat and shout at each other. Their mom hears them and comes to their room. She sees them fighting and says, "Stop, Sara and Ben! That is not nice! You have to share your clothes and toys. Sharing is good. Fighting is bad."

Sara and Ben look at their mom. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Sara. Sorry, Ben."

Their mom smiles and says, "That's OK. I love you both. Now, why don't you try to find something you both like to wear and play with?"

Sara and Ben nod and hug their mom. They look at the wardrobe and see a big box. They open the box and find a lot of costumes and masks. They say, "Wow, look at these! They are so fun!"

They take out the costumes and masks and try them on. They pretend to be different animals and people. They laugh and have fun. They share their clothes and toys. They are happy.
Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a secret place under a big tree. They name it their fort. They bring toys and snacks to their fort.

One day, a big boy comes to the park. He sees Ben and Lily go to their fort. He follows them. He wants to see their secret place. He is not quiet. He makes noise.

Ben and Lily hear the noise. They are scared. They hide in their fort. They hope the big boy will go away. But he does not. He finds their fort. He says, "What is this? Can I play with you?"

Ben and Lily say, "No, this is our fort. You cannot play with us. You are not our friend. Go away!"

The big boy is angry. He says, "Fine, I don't want to play with you. But I will take your toys and snacks. They are mine now!"

He grabs their toys and snacks. He runs away. He laughs.

Ben and Lily are sad. They cry. They lost their secret place and their things. They wish the big boy would give them back. They hug each other. They are still friends.
Lily and Tom were very happy to go on vacation with their mom and dad. They packed their bags, got in the car, and drove to the big lake. They saw many trees, birds, and flowers on the way. They sang songs and played games in the car.

When they got to the lake, they found a nice spot to set up their tent. They helped their mom and dad with the poles and the ropes. They put their bags inside the tent and ran to the water. They splashed and swam and had fun. They saw some fish and frogs and ducks.

At night, they made a fire and cooked some food. They had hot dogs and corn and beans. They also had some salsa that their dad made. He said it was spicy and good. Lily and Tom wanted to try it. They each took a bite and then made a face. It was too spicy for them. It burned their mouths and made them cough. They drank some water and ate some bread, but it still hurt. They started to weep.

Their mom and dad hugged them and said they were sorry. They said they should have warned them about the salsa. They said they could have some ice cream to make them feel better. They got some ice cream from the cooler and gave it to Lily and Tom. They licked the ice cream and smiled. It was cold and sweet and made their mouths feel better. They stopped weeping and said thank you.

They finished their food and ice cream and then sat by the fire. They told stories and jokes and sang some more songs. They looked at the stars and the moon. They felt happy and cozy. They said good night and went to their tent. They snuggled in their sleeping bags and fell asleep. They dreamed of the lake and the fish and the frogs and the ducks. They did not dream of the salsa.
Lila and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park and pretend they were in space. They had a big box that they made into a rocket. They put stickers and drawings on it to make it look original.

One day, they decided to fly to a new planet. They put on their helmets and got into the rocket. They counted down from ten and then shouted, "Blast off!"

They zoomed through the sky and saw many stars and moons. They looked for a planet that they liked. They saw one that was purple and green. It had flowers and trees and animals. "That's the one!" Lila said. "Let's land there!"

They steered the rocket towards the planet and landed softly. They got out and explored. They saw a big lake and a waterfall. They saw a bird with rainbow feathers and a lion with stripes. They saw a cave with shiny rocks and a hill with a slide. They had so much fun.

They found a sign that said, "Welcome to Planet Zee. We are happy to share our home with you." They saw some friendly aliens waving at them. They looked like frogs with antennas. They said, "Hello, we are the Zees. Do you want to play with us?"

Lila and Max smiled and nodded. They said, "Hello, we are Lila and Max. We came from Earth. We like your planet. It is very original."

The Zees were happy. They said, "Thank you. We like your rocket. It is very original too. We can be friends and share our things. We don't own anything. We only enjoy them."

Lila and Max agreed. They said, "That's a good idea. We don't own anything either. We only enjoy them too. We can be friends and share our things."

They played and laughed and learned. They had a wonderful time on Planet Zee. They decided to come back again soon. They said goodbye to the Zees and got into their rocket. They waved and said, "Thank you for having us. See you soon!"

They flew back to Earth and landed in the park. They hugged and said, "That was the best adventure ever. We are so lucky to have each other and our original rocket."

They went home and told their parents about their trip. They drew pictures and wrote stories. They dreamed of Planet Zee and their new friends. They were happy and grateful.
Lily and Tom were playing outside in the snow. They made a snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two coal eyes. They were very happy with their snowman.

"Look, our snowman is so tall!" Lily said.

"Yes, he is taller than you and me!" Tom said.

They wanted to make a house for their snowman. They looked around for something to use. They saw some bricks near the wall. They decided to use the bricks to make a house.

They carried the bricks one by one and stacked them around the snowman. They left a small space for a door. They worked very hard and soon they finished the house.

"Wow, our snowman has a nice house!" Lily said.

"Yes, he does. He will be warm and cozy inside!" Tom said.

They went inside the house to see their snowman. They saw him smiling at them. They smiled back and gave him a hug.

"Hello, Mr. Snowman. We are your friends. We made you a house. Do you like it?" Lily asked.

"Hello, Lily and Tom. I am your friend too. I love your house. Thank you very much!" Mr. Snowman said.

They were very surprised and happy to hear Mr. Snowman talk. They talked and played with him for a while. They did not feel cold or shiver at all. They felt warm and happy in their snowman's house.
Sara and Tom are playing in the snow. They make a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They want to give him a present. They look around and see a boot.

"Look, Tom, a boot! Let's wrap it and give it to the snowman!" Sara says.

"OK, Sara, but how do we wrap it?" Tom asks.

They think for a moment. Then they see a thick branch on the ground. They break it into pieces and use them to make a box. They put the boot inside the box and close it with more branches.

"Wow, Sara, you are so smart! Now we have a box to wrap the boot!" Tom says.

They find some leaves and berries and use them to decorate the box. They make a bow with a long grass. They carry the box to the snowman and put it next to him.

"Happy winter, Mr. Snowman! We hope you like your present!" Sara and Tom say.

They hug each other and smile. They are happy to share their gift with the snowman. They hope he will keep his foot warm with the boot. They wave goodbye and go home.
Tom is a little boy who likes to play with his toy sheep. He has a big sheep, a small sheep and a baby sheep. He pretends they are a family and he is their friend. He gives them names and hugs them every day.

One day, he decides to taste their wool. He thinks it might be soft and sweet like candy. He picks up the baby sheep and puts its ear in his mouth. He bites down and spits it out. Yuck! The wool is not soft and sweet. It is rough and bitter. He makes a face and says, "Blech! This is bad!"

The baby sheep is not happy. It feels a pain in its ear and a wetness on its fur. It thinks Tom is a fierce animal that wants to eat it. It cries out, "Baa! Baa! Help me, Mommy! Help me, Daddy!"

The big sheep and the small sheep hear the baby sheep. They run to help it. They see Tom holding the baby sheep and making a face. They think Tom is a fierce animal too. They baa loudly and charge at Tom. They knock him down and try to push him away.

Tom is scared. He drops the baby sheep and covers his head. He says, "Sorry! Sorry! I was just playing! I don't want to eat you!"

The sheep stop and look at Tom. They see he is not a fierce animal. He is a little boy who made a mistake. They feel sorry for him. They baa softly and lick his face. They say, "It's okay. We forgive you. But don't taste our wool again. It's not good for you or for us."

Tom nods and smiles. He says, "Thank you. I'm sorry. I won't taste your wool again. I love you, sheep. You are my friends."

He hugs the sheep and they hug him back. They are happy again. They play together and have fun. Tom learns a lesson. He never tastes wool again. He only tastes candy and fruits and other good things. He and the sheep are friends forever. The end.
Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play together every day. They like to play with dolls, cars, blocks and books. They have fun and share their toys.

One day, Sara and Ben decide to play marry. They find a white dress and a black suit in the closet. They put them on and pretend they are grown-ups. They ask their teddy bears to be their guests. They hold hands and say "I marry you, you marry you".

Then they have a party. They eat cake and drink juice. They dance and sing. They are happy and laugh a lot. They say "We are married, we are married".

Sara and Ben play marry in every season. In spring, they play in the garden with flowers. In summer, they play in the park with swings. In fall, they play in the yard with leaves. In winter, they play in the snow with snowmen. They always have fun and love each other.

Sara and Ben are not regular friends. They are special friends. They are married friends. They are the best friends ever.
Tom and Lily are twins. They like to watch television after lunch. They sit on the soft couch and turn on the television. They see a funny show with animals.

"Look, Tom, a monkey!" Lily says. She points at the screen. The monkey is chewing a banana.

"Monkey, monkey!" Tom says. He laughs. He likes monkeys. He pretends to chew a banana too.

Lily sees a bowl of grapes on the table. She gets up and takes some grapes. She brings them to the couch. She gives some to Tom.

"Here, Tom, grapes!" Lily says. She smiles. She likes grapes. They are sweet and juicy.

"Thank you, Lily, grapes!" Tom says. He takes a grape and puts it in his mouth. He chews it slowly. He makes a happy sound.

They eat the grapes and watch the television. They see more animals. They see a lion, a giraffe, a penguin, and a turtle. They say the names of the animals and make noises like them. They have fun. They are happy.
Tom and Anna were playing in the park with their toy cars. They liked to pretend they were racing and chasing each other. Sometimes they made loud noises like vroom and beep.

"Look, Anna, I have a new car!" Tom said, showing her a shiny red car with a big missile on the back. "It can shoot and fly and make a big boom!"

"Wow, Tom, that's a cool car!" Anna said, admiring the missile. "Where did you get it?"

"My dad gave it to me. He is very wealthy. He works with missiles and rockets and planes. He says they are important for the country." Tom said, feeling proud.

Anna felt a little sad. Her dad was not wealthy. He worked at a store and sold bread and milk and eggs. He did not have missiles or rockets or planes. He did not give her a new car.

"Can I play with your car, Tom?" Anna asked, hoping he would share.

"Sorry, Anna, this is my car. You can't touch it. It is too special and expensive. You can play with your old car." Tom said, holding his car close to his chest.

Anna felt angry. She thought Tom was mean and selfish. She did not want to play with him anymore. She grabbed her old car and ran away.

"Anna, wait!" Tom called, feeling sorry. He did not mean to hurt her feelings. He liked Anna. He wanted to be her friend. He wanted to share his car.

But Anna did not hear him. She did not look back. She did not mention him again.
Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden with their dog, Spot. One day, they find a new plant in the garden. It has green leaves and purple flowers. It smells good.

"What is this?" Anna asks.

"I don't know. Maybe it is a herb," Ben says.

"A herb? What is a herb?" Anna says.

"A herb is a plant that you can eat or use for medicine. Mommy uses herbs sometimes when she cooks or when we are sick," Ben says.

"Can we eat this herb?" Anna says.

"I don't know. Maybe we should ask Mommy first," Ben says.

They pick some of the leaves and flowers and run to the house. Spot follows them, wagging his tail. He is restless. He wants to play.

Mommy is in the kitchen. She is making lunch. She sees Anna and Ben with the plant.

"What do you have there, my darlings?" Mommy says.

"We found a herb in the garden. Can we eat it?" Anna says.

Mommy takes the plant and gazes at it. She smiles.

"This is lavender. It is a herb, but not for eating. It is for smelling and relaxing. It can help you sleep better and feel calm," Mommy says.

"Wow, lavender. It smells nice. Can we keep it?" Ben says.

"Of course. You can put some in your pillows or in your bath. It will make you happy and cozy," Mommy says.

"Thank you, Mommy. You are the best," Anna and Ben say.

They hug Mommy and give her a kiss. They take some lavender and go to their room. They put some in their pillows and some in a vase. They lie down on their beds and smell the lavender. They feel sleepy and peaceful. Spot jumps on the bed and snuggles with them. He is not restless anymore. He is happy. They all fall asleep.
Anna liked to be creative. She liked to draw, to sing, to make things with her hands. One day, she found a big box of bulbs in the garage. They were shiny and round and had wires at the end. Anna wondered what they were for.

She took one bulb and poked it with her finger. It did not do anything. She took another bulb and poked it harder. It still did not do anything. She took a third bulb and poked it very hard. It made a loud pop and broke. Anna was scared and dropped the bulb.

"Anna, what are you doing?" her mom asked, coming into the garage. She saw the broken bulb and the other bulbs on the floor. She was not happy. "Anna, these are not toys. These are bulbs for the lights. You could have hurt yourself. You need to be careful."

"I'm sorry, mom," Anna said. "I wanted to see what they do. I wanted to be creative."

"Being creative is good, but you need to be safe too," her mom said. "There are other things you can be creative with. How about we go inside and make some cookies? You can help me decorate them."

Anna nodded. She liked cookies. She liked to be creative with them. She followed her mom inside and left the bulbs behind. She learned not to poke them again.
Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play near the river. They threw stones and sticks and watched them splash in the water. Sometimes they saw fish and frogs and birds. They laughed a lot and had fun.

One day, they saw a big log floating in the river. It looked like a boat. They wanted to ride on it and have an adventure. They ran to the log and climbed on it. "Let's pretend we are pirates!" Tim said. "Aye, aye, captain!" Sam said.

They sailed on the log and waved to the animals. They sang pirate songs and made pirate noises. They laughed even more and had more fun. They did not see the waterfall ahead. It was very high and very loud.

The log went faster and faster. It reached the edge of the waterfall. Tim and Sam screamed. They fell with the log and the water. They hit the rocks and the water. They did not laugh anymore. They did not have fun anymore. They were dead.
Lily loved her puppy, Spot. He was black and white and very soft. She liked to play with him in the garden and give him hugs and treats. One day, Lily and Spot were playing fetch with a ball. Lily threw the ball and Spot ran after it.

But Spot was careless. He did not look where he was going. He ran across the road without stopping. A big car was coming fast. It honked its horn and tried to stop, but it was too late. It hit Spot with a loud bang.

Lily heard the noise and ran to the road. She saw Spot lying on the ground. He was not moving. He was not breathing. He was not alive. Lily cried and cried. She hugged Spot and said sorry. She wished she had been more careful.

A man got out of the car. He was sad and sorry too. He said he did not see Spot until it was too late. He said he would help Lily and Spot. He called a vet and a police officer. They came and took Spot away. They said they would try to make him better, but they did not sound hopeful.

Lily went home with her mom and dad. They hugged her and said they loved her. They said it was not her fault. They said Spot was a good puppy and he loved her too. They said they would always remember him. They said they would get a new puppy someday, but not right now. Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She missed Spot. She hoped he was happy in heaven. She learned a hard lesson. She would never be careless again.
Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tap near the pond. They want to turn it on and make water come out.

"Let's play with the tap!" Tom says.

"OK!" Jen says.

They run to the tap and try to turn it. But it is too hard. They push and pull, but nothing happens.

"Maybe we need a tool," Tom says.

He looks around and sees a big rock. He picks it up and hits the tap with it. Bang! Bang! Bang!

"Stop it, Tom! You will break the tap!" Jen says.

But Tom does not listen. He hits the tap harder and harder. Crack! The tap breaks and water sprays everywhere. Tom and Jen get wet and cold.

"Look what you did, Tom! You are bad!" Jen says.

She is upset and runs away. Tom is upset too. He tries to fix the tap, but he can't. He lies on the ground and cries. He has no friend and no fun. He is sorry, but it is too late. The tap is broken and so is their friendship. The end.
Lily liked to collect mints. She had a big jar of them in her room. She liked to smell them and taste them and share them with her friends. She had all kinds of mints: red ones, green ones, pink ones, and even blue ones. But her favorite mints were the white ones with stripes. They were very sweet and made her mouth feel cool.

One day, Lily wanted to complete her mint collection. She only needed one more white mint with stripes. She asked her mom to buy her some, but her mom said no. She said Lily had too many mints already and they were bad for her teeth. Lily was sad and angry. She decided to sneak out and go to the store by herself. She took some coins from her piggy bank and put on her coat and shoes.

Lily walked to the store, but she did not know the way very well. She got lost and ended up in a dark and scary alley. She saw some big dogs barking and growling at her. She was fearful and wanted to go back home. She tried to run, but the dogs chased her. She screamed and cried for help.

Then, she saw a bright light at the end of the alley. It was a police car. The police officer saw Lily and the dogs and came to rescue her. He scared the dogs away and picked up Lily. He asked her what she was doing there and where she lived. Lily told him the truth. She said she was sorry and she just wanted to complete her mint collection. She showed him the coins in her hand.

The police officer smiled and hugged her. He said he understood, but he also said it was very dangerous to go out alone. He said he would take her home and talk to her mom. He also said he had a surprise for her. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a white mint with stripes. He said it was his last one and he wanted to give it to her. Lily was happy and thanked him. She said it was the best mint ever. She put it in her jar and completed her mint collection. She learned her lesson and never sneaked out again.
Ben and Lily were on a trip with their mom and dad. They were staying in a big hotel with many rooms and a pool. Ben and Lily liked the pool. They liked to splash and swim and play with their toys.

One day, mom and dad said they had to go to a meeting. They said Ben and Lily had to stay in the hotel room with a babysitter. Ben and Lily did not like that. They wanted to go with mom and dad. They were sad.

The babysitter was nice. She said she would read them a story and play with them. She said they could also write a letter to mom and dad. Ben and Lily liked that. They liked to write.

They got some paper and crayons and wrote their names. They also drew pictures of the pool and the hotel and their toys. They wrote "We miss you" and "We love you". They put their letter in an envelope and gave it to the babysitter.

The babysitter said she would give the letter to mom and dad when they came back. She said they would be very happy to see it. Ben and Lily smiled. They were still sad, but they felt a little better. They hoped mom and dad would come back soon.
Anna liked to play with her toys in the kitchen. She had a doll, a car, a ball and a fork. She pretended the fork was a magic wand that could make things shrink or grow. She waved the fork at the doll and said, "Shrink, shrink, shrink!" The doll became very small and fit in her hand. She waved the fork at the car and said, "Grow, grow, grow!" The car became very big and filled the table. She was having fun.

But then her mom came in and saw the mess. She was not happy. She took the fork from Anna and said, "No, no, no! This is not a toy. This is for eating. And you made the car too big. How will we put it away?" She tried to lift the car, but it was too heavy. She tried to push the car, but it was too big. She did not know what to do.

Anna felt sorry. She wanted to help her mom. She had an idea. She remembered the ball. The ball was flexible. It could change shape. She ran to the ball and squeezed it. It became flat and thin. She put it under the car and said, "Roll, roll, roll!" The car rolled on the ball like a wheel. She rolled the car to the door and said, "Shrink, shrink, shrink!" The car became small again and fit in her pocket. She gave the car and the ball to her mom and said, "Sorry, mom. I was playing. I fixed it."

Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "Thank you, Anna. You are very clever and kind. But please, do not play with the fork again. It is not a magic wand. It is a fork." She gave the fork and the doll to Anna and said, "Here, you can play with these. But be careful. And do not make anything shrink or grow again. OK?"

Anna nodded and said, "OK, mom. I love you." She took the fork and the doll and went to her room. She played with them nicely. She did not make anything shrink or grow again. She was happy.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big bus. The bus is red and shiny. It has many windows and seats.

"Wow, look at the bus!" Anna says. "It is so mighty!"

"Can we go on the bus?" Ben asks. "I want to see where it goes."

Anna nods. They run to the bus stop. They wait for the bus to stop. The bus driver opens the door. He smiles at them.

"Hello, little ones. Do you have tickets?" he asks.

Anna and Ben shake their heads. They do not have tickets. They do not have money.

"I'm sorry, but you need tickets to ride the bus," the bus driver says. "Maybe next time."

Anna and Ben feel sad. They want to ride the bus. They look at the bus driver. He has a big sandwich in his hand. It smells good.

"What is that?" Anna asks.

"It's my lunch," the bus driver says. "It's a cheese and ham sandwich. Do you want a bite?"

Anna and Ben nod. They are hungry. The bus driver breaks his sandwich in half. He gives one half to Anna and one half to Ben.

"Thank you, mister," Anna says.

"Thank you, mister," Ben says.

They taste the sandwich. It is yummy. They smile.

"You're welcome, little ones," the bus driver says. "Maybe next time you can ride the bus. But for now, you have to go back to the park. Be careful and have fun."

Anna and Ben wave goodbye to the bus driver. They run back to the park. They are happy. They have a new friend. And they have a mighty sandwich.
Tom and Anna like to play in the sand near the sea. They make castles and bridges and dig holes. One day, they find a shiny white thing in the sand. Tom picks it up and shows it to Anna.

"What is this?" he questions.

Anna looks at it and says, "I don't know. Maybe it is a rock."

Tom puts it in his mouth and makes a face. "Yuck! It is not a rock. It is very salty!"

Anna laughs and says, "Maybe it is salt. Salt comes from the sea. The sea is very deep and has many fish and plants and shells."

Tom spits out the salt and says, "How does salt come from the sea? The sea is wet and salt is dry."

Anna thinks and says, "Maybe the sun makes the sea water dry and leaves the salt behind. Or maybe the fish and plants make the salt. I don't know. It is a mystery."

Tom and Anna decide to keep the salt as a treasure. They put it in a small bag and hide it under their castle. Then they go back to playing in the sand and the sea. They have fun and learn new things.
Ben likes to collect soldiers. He has many soldiers in his room. He plays with them every day. He makes them march and fight and talk.

One day, Ben goes to the park with his mom. He sees a big box on a bench. He runs to the box. He opens it. He sees many soldiers inside. He is very happy. He wants to take them home.

"Mom, look! Soldiers!" he shouts.

But then, a boy comes to the bench. He is bigger than Ben. He is angry. He says, "Hey, those are my soldiers! Give them back!"

Ben is scared. He holds the box tight. He says, "No, they are mine! I found them!"

The boy tries to grab the box. Ben and the boy pull and push. They yell and cry.

Mom hears the noise. She comes to the bench. She sees Ben and the boy. She is not happy. She says, "Stop it, both of you! What is going on?"

The boy says, "He took my soldiers! They are mine!"

Ben says, "No, they are mine! I found them!"

Mom says, "Ben, did you ask the boy if you can have his soldiers?"

Ben says, "No, I did not."

Mom says, "Ben, that is not nice. You cannot take things that belong to someone else. You have to ask first. And you have to share. How would you feel if someone took your soldiers?"

Ben thinks. He feels bad. He says, "I would feel sad. I am sorry, boy. I did not know they are yours. Can we play with them together?"

The boy thinks. He feels better. He says, "Okay, I forgive you. We can play with them together. But you have to be careful. They are very special to me."

Ben says, "Okay, I will be careful. They are very nice soldiers. What are their names?"

The boy says, "This one is Jack. This one is Sam. This one is Bob. And this one is..."

Ben and the boy sit on the bench. They talk and play with the soldiers. They are quiet and happy. Mom smiles and watches them. She is proud of Ben. He learned to say sorry and to share. He made a new friend.
Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play with toys and books. One day, they found a big box of colors. They were happy. They wanted to make pictures with the colors.

Tom took a red color and made a car. Sue took a blue color and made a sky. They showed each other their pictures. They smiled. They liked their pictures.

Then, Tom saw a yellow color. He wanted it. He said to Sue, "Give me the yellow color. I need it for my car."

Sue said, "No, Tom. I want the yellow color. I need it for my sun."

Tom and Sue stared at each other. They were angry. They did not want to share the yellow color.

Tom grabbed the yellow color from Sue. Sue screamed. She grabbed it back. They pulled and pulled. The yellow color broke in half. They both fell down.

Tom and Sue cried. They looked at the broken color. They were sad. They had no yellow color. They had no sun. They had no car. They had no pictures. They had no friends.
Jill and Ben were friends who liked to play together. One day, they decided to create a spa in Jill's room. They used pillows, blankets, towels and toys to make a cozy place. They also found some lotion and perfume in Jill's mom's drawer.

"Let's give each other massages," Jill said. "It will be fun and relaxing."

"OK," Ben agreed. "You go first. Lie down on the blanket and I will rub your back."

Ben squirted some lotion on his hands and started to massage Jill's back. He was gentle and polite. He asked her if she liked it and if he was doing it right. Jill nodded and smiled. She felt happy and calm.

"Your turn," Jill said after a while. She got up and let Ben lie down. She took some lotion and rubbed it on her hands. But instead of massaging Ben's back, she tickled him. She thought it was funny and laughed.

"Hey, stop that!" Ben said. He squirmed and tried to get away. He did not like being tickled. He felt annoyed and tense.

"That's not a massage, that's a prank!" he said. "That's not nice or polite!"

Jill stopped and looked at Ben. She saw that he was not happy. She felt sorry and ashamed.

"I'm sorry, Ben," she said. "I was just joking. I didn't mean to upset you."

Ben looked at Jill. He saw that she was sorry. He felt better and forgave her.

"It's OK, Jill," he said. "I know you were joking. But next time, please don't tickle me. I don't like it."

"OK, Ben," Jill said. "Next time, I will give you a real massage. And you can give me one too."

They hugged and made up. They learned to respect each other's feelings and preferences. They continued to play and have fun in their spa. They were good friends.
Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big box of toys in the park. They were very happy.

"Look, Lily, a doll!" Tom said. He picked up the doll and hugged it.

"I want the doll, too!" Lily said. She tried to take the doll from Tom.

"No, it's mine!" Tom said. He pulled the doll back.

They both wanted the doll. They did not share. They started to fight.

Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. They looked up and saw a fat dog. The dog was barking and running towards them. The dog wanted the toys, too.

Lily and Tom were in shock. They were scared of the dog. They dropped the doll and ran away.

The dog picked up the doll and ran away, too. He was happy.

Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They should share. Sharing is good. Fighting is bad. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They looked for other toys to play with. They were friends again.
Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big elephant in the park. The elephant is heavy and gray. It has a long nose and big ears.

"Wow, look at the elephant!" Lily says. "It is so big and strong!"

"Can we go and say hello?" Ben asks. "Maybe it can speak to us."

Lily and Ben run to the elephant. They are not afraid. They think the elephant is nice. They want to be its friend.

"Hello, elephant!" Lily says. "What is your name?"

The elephant does not speak. It is busy eating peanuts. It likes peanuts a lot. It has a big bag of peanuts.

"Can we have some peanuts?" Ben asks. "We are hungry."

The elephant does not like to share. It is greedy and mean. It does not want to give any peanuts to Lily and Ben. It makes a loud noise and swings its nose.

"Go away, you little pests!" the elephant says. "These are my peanuts! You can't have any!"

Lily and Ben are scared. They did not know the elephant can speak. They did not know the elephant is rude. They try to run away, but it is too late.

The elephant is angry. It throws peanuts at Lily and Ben. The peanuts are hard and hurt. They hit Lily and Ben on their heads and faces. They make them cry and bleed.

Lily and Ben are hurt. They are sad and sorry. They wish they never saw the elephant. They wish they never asked for peanuts. They wish they stayed away from the heavy, gray, mean elephant.
Tom and Lily like to play in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They have cars, dolls, balls and books. But their favorite toy is a shovel. They use the shovel to dig holes in the dirt.

One day, they find a shiny ring in the dirt. It is small and round and has a red stone. Lily puts it on her finger. It fits very well. She shows it to Tom. Tom likes it too. He wants to try it on his finger. But Lily says no. She says it is her ring. She does not want to share.

Tom is sad and angry. He wants the ring. He thinks of a plan. He says to Lily, let's play a game. Let's bury our toys and then find them again. Lily thinks it is a fun game. She agrees. They start to bury their toys in different holes. They laugh and have fun.

Tom waits for a quiet moment. He sees Lily bury her doll. He runs to her and grabs her hand. He pulls the ring off her finger. He runs to another hole and buries the ring. He says, I buried your ring. Now you have to find it. Lily is shocked and mad. She cries and shouts. She says, give me back my ring. It is mine.

Tom does not listen. He says, it is a game. You have to dig and find it. He runs away. Lily chases him. They fight and yell. Their mom hears them. She comes to the garden. She sees them fighting. She sees the holes and the toys. She is not happy. She says, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? Where is your ring, Lily?

Lily tells her mom what Tom did. She says, he took my ring and buried it. He is mean. I want my ring back. Tom says, it is a game. She has to find it. It is fair. Mom says, no, it is not fair. It is not nice. You have to give her back her ring. Where did you bury it?

Tom does not want to tell. He says, I don't know. I forgot. Mom says, you have to remember. You have to help Lily find it. It is her ring. She found it first. It is not yours. Tom feels bad. He knows he did wrong. He says, I'm sorry. I buried it over there. He points to a hole.

Mom says, thank you for telling the truth. Now, help Lily dig it out. Tom and Lily go to the hole. They use the shovel to dig. They find the ring. It is still shiny and red. Lily is happy. She puts it back on her finger. She says, thank you, Tom. I'm sorry I did not share. Do you want to try it on?

Tom says, yes, please. He tries it on his finger. It is too small. He says, it does not fit me. It is your ring. You can keep it. Lily says, thank you, Tom. You are nice. Do you want to play with me? Tom says, yes, I do. They hug and smile. They pick up their toys. They fill the holes. They go to their mom. They say, we are sorry, mom. We love you. Mom says, I love you too. She hugs them and kisses them. She says, let's go inside and have a snack. They say, yes, please. They go inside. They are happy. They are friends. The end.
Ben did not like math. He thought math was hard and boring. He liked to play with his cars and trucks and make wild noises. He did not want to do his math homework.

"Ben, it is time to do your math homework," his mom said. "You have to practice your numbers and shapes."

"No, no, no!" Ben said. He refused to do his math homework. He ran to his room and slammed the door. He took out his cars and trucks and started to play.

His mom followed him to his room. She knocked on the door and opened it. She saw Ben playing with his cars and trucks on the floor.

"Ben, you cannot play until you do your math homework," his mom said. "Math is important. You need to learn math to do many things in life."

"I don't care!" Ben said. He refused to listen to his mom. He made wild noises with his cars and trucks. He pretended they were racing and crashing.

His mom was sad and angry. She took away his cars and trucks and put them in a box. She gave him his math homework and a pencil.

"Ben, you have to do your math homework now," his mom said. "You can have your cars and trucks back when you finish. If you don't do your math homework, you will have no toys and no TV."

Ben was sad and angry too. He did not want to do his math homework. He did not want to lose his cars and trucks and his TV. He looked at his math homework. He saw numbers and shapes. He did not know what to do.

He started to cry. He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had done his math homework. He wished he could play with his cars and trucks and make wild noises. He wished he liked math.
Tom and Mia were playing with their toys in the living room. Tom had a laser that made a loud noise and a bright light. Mia had a doll that could talk and sing. Tom liked his laser a lot, but he did not like Mia's doll. He thought it was boring and silly.

"Your doll is no fun," Tom said to Mia. "My laser is much better. It can zap and flash and make a loud noise. Your doll can only talk and sing. That is easy. I can do that too. Watch me!" Tom pointed his laser at Mia's doll and pressed the button. The laser made a loud noise and a bright light, and Mia's doll stopped talking and singing.

"Tom, what did you do?" Mia cried. "You broke my doll! She was my favorite toy! She was a gift from grandma! How could you be so mean?"

Tom felt bad. He did not mean to break Mia's doll. He just wanted to show her how cool his laser was. He did not value Mia's toy or her feelings. He was sorry.

"I'm sorry, Mia," Tom said. "I did not know your doll was so special to you. I was just playing. I did not think it would break. I was wrong. Can you forgive me?"

Mia was sad and angry, but she also loved her brother. She knew he did not do it on purpose. She decided to forgive him.

"I forgive you, Tom," Mia said. "But you have to be more careful with your toys and mine. You have to value what we have and what we like. Not everyone likes the same things, and that is okay. But we have to respect each other and our toys. Do you understand?"

Tom nodded. He understood. He hugged Mia and said he was sorry again. He also said he would help her fix her doll or get a new one. Mia smiled and thanked him. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to value their toys and each other.
Sara wanted a puppy very much. She asked her mom and dad every day. "Please, can I have a puppy? I will take care of it and love it."

One day, her mom and dad said yes. They took Sara to a place where there were many puppies. Sara saw a brown puppy with white spots. She liked it a lot. She picked it up and hugged it.

"Can I have this one?" she asked.

"Yes, you can," her mom said. "But you have to promise us something."

"What do I have to promise?" Sara asked.

"You have to promise to feed the puppy, to play with it, to keep it clean, and to keep it safe," her dad said.

"I promise, I promise!" Sara said.

They took the puppy home and gave it a name. They called it Spot. Sara was very happy. She fed Spot, played with Spot, cleaned Spot, and kept Spot safe.

One day, Sara and Spot went to the park. They saw a big dog. The big dog barked at Spot. Spot was scared. Sara was scared too.

"Go away, big dog!" Sara said. "Leave us alone!"

But the big dog did not go away. It came closer and closer. Sara did not know what to do.

Then, she remembered her promise. She had to keep Spot safe. She picked up Spot and ran to a bench. She put Spot on the bench and stood in front of him. She shouted at the big dog.

"Go away, big dog! You can't hurt my puppy! I promised to keep him safe!"

The big dog stopped. It looked at Sara and Spot. It saw that Sara was brave and that she loved her puppy. It felt sorry for being mean. It turned around and walked away.

Sara and Spot were safe. They hugged each other. They were glad that the big dog was gone.

Sara's mom and dad came to the park. They saw Sara and Spot on the bench. They were proud of Sara.

"You did a good job, Sara," her mom said. "You kept your promise. You kept Spot safe."

Sara smiled. She was happy. She had a puppy and she had a promise. She knew that promises are important and that they should be kept. She learned a lesson that day. She learned to be responsible and courageous. She learned to love and protect her puppy. She learned to be a good friend.
Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big bed with a blue cover.

One night, they hear a loud noise outside. They are scared. They see a bright light in the sky. It is a firework. It makes a boom sound.

"Ben, what is that?" Mia asks.

"I don't know. It is a big light. It is very loud," Ben says.

They hide under the cover. They hold each other. They feel safe.

The light and the noise go away. They peek out of the cover. They see the moon and the stars. They are light and quiet.

"Look, Mia. The sky is pretty. It has many lights. They are not scary," Ben says.

"Yes, Ben. The sky is pretty. I like the lights. They are nice," Mia says.

They smile at each other. They go back to sleep. They dream of the sky.
Lily and Ben are in school. They like to play with the letters on the blackboard. The teacher gives them a game. She says, "Can you match the letters that sound the same? For example, B and D, or M and N."

Lily and Ben are happy. They take turns to pick a letter and find its match. They use a chalk to draw a line between them. They say the sounds out loud. "B, D. M, N. S, Z. F, V."

But then, Ben picks a letter that Lily does not know. It is X. Ben says, "X, X. What sounds like X?" Lily thinks hard. She looks at the blackboard. She does not see any letter that sounds like X. She feels cold. She says, "I don't know, Ben. X is hard."

Ben smiles. He says, "Don't worry, Lily. X is hard for me too. But I know one word that has X. It is fox. Fox sounds like X. Can you say fox?"

Lily nods. She says, "Fox, fox. Yes, I can say fox. Fox sounds like X. But where is fox on the blackboard?"

Ben points to a picture on the wall. It is a picture of a red animal with a long tail. He says, "That is fox. Fox is not a letter, but it has X. Let's draw a line from X to fox. Then we match X and fox."

Lily and Ben draw a line from X to fox. They are proud. They say, "X, fox. We match X and fox." The teacher claps. She says, "Well done, Lily and Ben. You are very smart. You match all the letters." Lily and Ben hug. They are happy. They like to play with the letters on the blackboard.
Lily and Max were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a doll that she loved very much. She called her doll Anna. Max had a truck that he liked to zoom around. He called his truck Bob.

"Anna is so adorable," Lily said, hugging her doll. "She has a pretty dress and a bow in her hair."

"Bob is so cool," Max said, making his truck go vroom. "He has big wheels and a loud horn."

Lily and Max were happy with their toys. But then they saw something on the table. It was a cake. A big, round, chocolate cake. It had white frosting and sprinkles on top. It looked yummy.

"Wow, look at that cake!" Lily said, dropping her doll. "Can we have some?"

"I don't know," Max said, leaving his truck. "Mom said we have to wait until after dinner."

"But I'm hungry now," Lily said, walking towards the table. "And it smells so good."

Lily reached for the cake. She wanted to take a bite. But she did not know that the cake was hot. Mom had just taken it out of the oven. It was very, very hot.

"Ow!" Lily cried, as she touched the cake. "It burns!"

She quickly removed her hand from the cake. But it was too late. Her hand was red and sore. She started to cry.

Max ran to Lily. He saw her hand. He felt sorry for her.

"Are you okay?" he asked, holding her hand.

"No, it hurts!" Lily sobbed. "I want Mom!"

Mom heard Lily's cry. She came to the living room. She saw the cake. She saw Lily's hand. She was angry.

"What did you do?" she asked, in a stern voice. "You know you are not supposed to touch the cake. It is hot. You could have hurt yourself badly."

"I'm sorry, Mom," Lily said, sniffling. "I was hungry. And the cake looked yummy."

Mom sighed. She took Lily to the sink. She ran cold water over her hand. She wrapped a bandage around it. She gave her a kiss.

"It's okay, Lily," she said, softly. "But you have to be careful. And you have to listen to me. No cake for you tonight. You have to go to bed early."

Lily nodded. She felt sad. She wanted some cake. She wanted to play with her doll. She wanted to have fun with Max. But she had to go to bed. She had to learn her lesson.

She looked at Max. He looked at her. He felt sad too. He wanted some cake. He wanted to play with his truck. He wanted to have fun with Lily. But he had to wait. He had to be good.

They said goodbye to each other. They hugged. They went to their rooms. They had a bad ending.
One day, a young boy named Ben went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and wanted to try it. He ran to the slide and climbed up the ladder. He was very happy and excited.

"Mom, look at me!" he shouted. "I'm going to slide down fast!"

His mom smiled and said, "Be careful, Ben. Remember to hold on to the sides and sit down."

But Ben did not listen. He thought he was brave and strong. He stood up on the slide and tried to jump. He did not see the flame.

The flame was from a candle that someone had left on a bench near the slide. The wind had blown the candle over and the flame had touched the slide. The slide was made of plastic and it started to melt.

Ben felt the heat and the pain. He screamed and fell off the slide. He hurt his leg and his arm. His mom ran to him and hugged him. She called for help.

"Mom, I'm sorry. I was silly. I should have listened to you." Ben said, crying.

His mom kissed him and said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm glad you're safe. But you have to remember to be careful and follow the rules. They are there to protect you and others. The flame can be pretty, but it can also be dangerous."

Ben nodded and said, "I understand, Mom. I will remember. Thank you for loving me."

The end.
Lily and Tom like to collect things. They collect rocks, shells, leaves and bugs. They have a big box to keep their things in.

One day, they go to the park with Mom. They see a big pond with ducks and fish. Lily and Tom want to collect some pond things. They ask Mom if they can.

"OK, but be careful. Don't go too close to the water. And don't touch anything that looks sick or hurt," Mom says.

Lily and Tom nod and run to the pond. They see a lot of things to collect. They see green plants, brown sticks, shiny stones and colorful feathers. They also see some bugs that swim and fly.

They fill their pockets and hands with pond things. They are very happy. They want to show Mom what they found.

But then, Tom sees something else. He sees a big body on the grass. It is blue and has wings and a long tail. It looks like a bird, but bigger and different.

"Look, Lily! A blue body! Let's collect it!" Tom says.

Lily looks at the blue body. She feels scared. She remembers what Mom said. She thinks the blue body looks sick or hurt. She shakes her head.

"No, Tom. We can't collect the blue body. It is not a pond thing. It is a sky thing. Maybe it fell from the sky. Maybe it needs help. We should tell Mom," Lily says.

Tom looks at Lily. He thinks she is right. He drops the pond things he has. He takes Lily's hand. They run to Mom.

"Mom, Mom! We found a blue body! It is a sky thing! It is on the grass! Come and see!" Tom says.

Mom looks surprised. She follows Lily and Tom to the pond. She sees the blue body. She gasps.

"Oh, my! That is not a bird. That is a kite. Someone must have lost it. It is very pretty, but we can't collect it. It belongs to someone else. Maybe we can find the owner and give it back," Mom says.

Lily and Tom look at the blue body. They see it is a kite. They feel silly. They also feel sorry for the owner. They help Mom to pick up the kite. They hope they can find the owner and make them happy. They also hope they can fly the kite with them. They think it would be fun.
Tim and Sue like to play in the park. They have a lot of fun on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But their favorite thing is to lean on the fence and watch the guard dogs.

The guard dogs are big and strong. They have shiny fur and loud barks. They live in a big house with a tall gate. They work for a man who has a lot of money and cars. He is not very nice. He does not let anyone come near his house.

One day, Tim and Sue see a new dog. He is not like the other guard dogs. He is small and thin. He has dull fur and a soft whimper. He looks sad and scared. He does not have a collar or a name.

Tim and Sue feel sorry for the new dog. They want to be his friends. They wait until the man and the other guard dogs are gone. Then they sneak to the gate and open it a little. They call the new dog and give him some bread and cheese. The new dog is hungry and happy. He wags his tail and licks their hands.

Tim and Sue decide to name the new dog Max. They think he is a modest dog. He does not want a lot of money or cars. He just wants some food and love. They promise to come back and visit him every day. They hope the man and the other guard dogs will not find out. They lean on the fence and smile at Max. Max smiles back. He has found new friends.
Sam and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for worms. Worms were slimy and wiggly and fun to touch.

"Look, I found a big worm!" Sam said, holding up a long brown worm. "It's so long and fat!"

"Wow, let me see!" Lily said, reaching for the worm. "Can I hold it?"

"Okay, but be gentle," Sam said, handing her the worm. "Don't squeeze it too hard."

Lily took the worm and felt it wriggle in her hand. She smiled and giggled. "It tickles!" she said. "It's a funny worm. I like it."

She looked up and saw a bird flying in the sky. The bird was black and white and had a yellow beak. It was a magpie. It saw the worm in Lily's hand and wanted to eat it.

The magpie flew down and swooped at Lily. It opened its beak and grabbed the worm. Lily screamed and let go of the worm. The magpie soared away with the worm in its mouth.

"Hey, that's my worm!" Sam shouted, running after the magpie. "Give it back!"

But the magpie was too fast and too high. It flew to a tree and ate the worm. Sam and Lily watched in horror as the worm disappeared.

They were very sad and angry. They had lost their original worm. They cried and hugged each other. They hated the magpie. It was a mean and greedy bird. It had ruined their fun. They wished they had never found the worm.
Sara and Ben were fish who lived in a big reef. They liked to swim and play with their friends. One day, they saw a shiny thing near the reef. It looked like a big ball of light.

"Wow, what is that?" Sara asked.

"I don't know, let's go and see!" Ben said.

They swam closer to the shiny thing. It was a big bubble with a human inside. The human had a mask and a tube. He was looking at the reef.

"Hello, human!" Sara said. She was not afraid of humans. She thought they were funny.

The human saw Sara and Ben. He smiled and waved. He made some noises with his mouth.

"Hello, fish!" he said. He could not talk like fish. He sounded silly.

Ben yawned. He was bored of the human. He wanted to play with his friends.

"Come on, Sara, let's go. The human is not fun. He is foolish. He can't swim well. He needs a bubble and a tube," he said.

Sara nodded. She agreed with Ben. The human was foolish. She liked her reef better.

"Bye, human!" she said.

They swam away from the shiny thing. They joined their friends and had fun. They forgot about the human. They were happy fish.
Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big bird on the fence. The bird is black and white. It has a long beak and a red crest.

"Look, Lily, a bird!" Tom says.

"Wow, it is pretty!" Lily says.

They run to the fence to see the bird. The bird looks at them. It makes a loud noise. It sounds like a laugh.

"Ha ha ha!" the bird says.

Lily and Tom laugh too. They think the bird is funny. They want to be friends with the bird.

"Hello, bird!" Lily says.

"Hello, hello!" the bird says.

"Can we play with you?" Tom says.

"Play, play!" the bird says.

Lily and Tom are happy. They climb on the fence. They try to touch the bird. The bird moves away. It flaps its wings. It makes another noise. It sounds like a scream.

"Raaah!" the bird says.

Lily and Tom are scared. They fall off the fence. They hurt their knees. They cry.

Mama hears them. She runs to the garden. She sees the bird. She knows what it is. It is a cockatoo. It is not a nice bird. It is a naughty bird. It likes to bite and steal.

"Oh, no, Lily and Tom!" Mama says. "That is a bad bird. It can hurt you. You should not play with it. I told you to stay away from it."

Mama hugs Lily and Tom. She takes them inside. She puts a band-aid on their knees. She gives them some rice and milk. She kisses them.

"I'm sorry, Mama," Lily says.

"Me too," Tom says.

"It's okay, my loves," Mama says. "But you have to listen to me. I warn you because I care about you. I want you to be safe and happy."

Lily and Tom nod. They understand. They eat their rice and milk. They feel sleepy. They say goodnight to Mama. They go to bed. They dream of nice birds.
Lily and Ben love to watch cartoons on TV. They like the funny animals and the silly jokes. Sometimes they laugh so hard that they spill their juice on the floor. Mom does not like that. She says they have to be careful and not make a mess.

One day, Lily and Ben are watching a cartoon about a frog and a duck. The frog is very serious and the duck is very silly. The duck always tries to make the frog laugh, but the frog never does. The duck does funny things like wearing a hat, making faces, and jumping in the pond. The frog just says "quack quack" and looks bored.

Lily and Ben think the duck is very funny. They giggle and clap their hands. They want the frog to laugh too. They have an idea. They go to the kitchen and fill two cups with water. They sneak back to the living room and stand behind the couch. They wait for the right moment.

When the duck jumps in the pond again, Lily and Ben throw the water at the TV. They shout "splash splash" and laugh. They think they are making the frog wet and happy. But they are not. They are making the TV wet and broken. The cartoon stops and the screen goes black. Mom hears the noise and comes to see what happened.

Mom is very angry. She sees the water and the broken TV. She sees Lily and Ben with wet cups in their hands. She says "What did you do? You ruined the TV! You are very naughty! No more cartoons for you!" Lily and Ben are very sad. They say "sorry sorry" and cry. They wish they did not splash the TV. They wish they watched the cartoon quietly. They wish the frog laughed with the duck.
Tom and Lily like to play soccer in the park. They have a small ball and two goals. They take turns to kick the ball and try to score. Tom is older and stronger than Lily, so he can kick the ball harder and faster. Lily is younger and smaller than Tom, so she can run faster and dodge better.

One day, they play soccer with some other kids. Tom and Lily are on the same team. They play hard and have fun. But Tom wants to score all the goals. He does not pass the ball to Lily or the other kids. He insists that he is the best and he can score by himself. Lily and the other kids are sad and angry. They do not like to play with Tom.

The other team is smarter and nicer. They pass the ball to each other and work together. They score many goals and win the game. Tom is the only one who does not score. He is sad and angry. He thinks the other team is terrible and he is the best.

Lily goes to Tom and tries to cheer him up. She tells him that soccer is more fun when you share the ball and play with your friends. She asks him to play again and be nicer. Tom thinks for a while and says sorry. He agrees to play again and be nicer. He passes the ball to Lily and the other kids. They score some goals and have fun. Tom and Lily are happy and hug each other. They learn that soccer is not about who scores the most, but who plays the best.
Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to help Mom in the kitchen. One day, Mom made a big pie with apples and sugar. It smelled very good.

Mom said, "The pie is hot. We have to wait for it to cool down. Then we can eat it." She put the pie on the table and went to the living room.

Lily and Ben looked at the pie. They wanted to taste it. They climbed on the chairs and reached for the pie. But the pie was too big. It slipped from their hands and fell on the floor.

The pie broke into pieces. The apples and sugar spread all over the floor. Lily and Ben were sad. They made a big mess.

Mom heard the noise and came back to the kitchen. She saw the pie and the twins on the floor. She was not angry. She hugged them and said, "It's okay. Accidents happen. We can clean up the mess and make another pie. But first, let's have some ice cream."
Lily and Ben were playing in the backyard. They liked to run, jump and swing on the big tree. They saw their dad cooking on the grill. He was making hot dogs and corn for lunch.

"Can we have some, dad?" Lily asked.

"Sure, sweetie. They are almost ready. Just wash your hands first," dad said.

Lily and Ben ran to the sink and washed their hands. They smelled the yummy food and their tummies growled. They sat at the table and waited for dad to bring the plates.

"Here you go, kids. Enjoy your lunch," dad said. He gave them each a hot dog, a corn and a glass of lemonade.

Lily and Ben took big bites of their hot dogs. They were hot and juicy. They liked the ketchup and mustard on them. They also nibbled on their corn. They were sweet and crunchy. They liked the butter and salt on them.

They drank their lemonade. It was cold and sour. They made funny faces and giggled.

"Dad, why is the lemonade sour?" Ben asked.

"Because it has lemons in it, buddy. Lemons are sour fruits. But they are good for you. They have vitamin C," dad explained.

"Oh, I see. I like lemons, but they make my mouth pucker," Ben said.

Lily and Ben finished their lunch. They thanked their dad and gave him a hug. They were full and happy.

"Dad, can we play some more?" Lily asked.

"Sure, honey. But don't forget to take a nap later. You need to sleep and rest your body and mind," dad said.

"OK, dad. We will sleep after we play," Lily said.

Lily and Ben ran back to the backyard. They played some more until they felt tired. They went to their room and lay down on their beds. They closed their eyes and fell asleep. They dreamed of hot dogs, corn and lemons.
Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a big box of toys. They like to dig holes and bury their toys. Then they try to find them again.

"Look, I buried my car here," Ben says. He points to a circle of dirt. "Can you find it?"

Anna nods. She takes a shovel and starts to dig. She likes to play with Ben. He is her best friend.

But as she digs, she hears a loud noise. It sounds like a growl. She looks up and sees a big dog. The dog has black fur and sharp teeth. It is scary.

"Ben, Ben, there is a dog!" Anna cries. She drops the shovel and runs to Ben. Ben sees the dog too. He grabs Anna's hand and they run to the house.

"Mom, mom, there is a scary dog in the garden!" they shout. Mom comes out and sees the dog. She is not afraid. She knows the dog. It is her friend's dog. His name is Rex.

"Rex, Rex, come here, boy," Mom says. She calls the dog and gives him a hug. "He is not scary, he is friendly. He just wants to play."

She introduces Rex to Anna and Ben. She lets them pet him and feed him a treat. Rex wags his tail and licks their faces. He is not scary anymore. He is nice.

Anna and Ben are happy. They like Rex. They invite him to play with them. They show him their toys and their holes. They have fun together.

The end.
Sara and Ben were playing with their new toys. Sara had a furry bear that could talk and sing. Ben had a big truck that could move and honk. They were having fun, but Sara wanted to show Ben her bear.

"Look, Ben, look at my bear!" Sara said. "He can display his name on his tummy. See? It says 'Buddy'."

Ben looked at Sara's bear, but he was not very interested. He liked his truck more. He made his truck go fast and honk loud.

"That's nice, Sara, but my truck is better," Ben said. "It can go anywhere and make noise. Watch!"

Ben made his truck zoom across the floor and hit Sara's bear. Sara's bear fell down and stopped talking. Sara was upset. She picked up her bear and hugged him.

"Ben, you are mean!" Sara said. "You hurt my bear! He is my friend!"

Ben did not care. He kept playing with his truck. He did not see the little bug that crawled on his arm. The bug bit Ben and made him itch. Ben felt a sting and scratched his arm.

"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben said. "What is that? It hurts!"

Sara saw the bug on Ben's arm. She knew it was a bad bug. She had seen it before. It made her itch too.

"Ben, that is a flea!" Sara said. "It is a bad bug that likes furry things. It came from your truck. Your truck is dirty!"

Ben looked at his truck and saw more fleas on it. He was scared. He dropped his truck and ran away. He did not want to play with it anymore.

Sara felt sorry for Ben. She knew how it felt to itch. She put her bear down and went to Ben.

"Ben, are you okay?" Sara said. "Do you want some cream? It will make you feel better."

Ben nodded. He was still itching. He wanted some cream. He also wanted a hug.

"Thank you, Sara," Ben said. "You are nice. I am sorry I hurt your bear. He is your friend."

Sara smiled. She gave Ben some cream and a hug. She also gave him her bear.

"Here, Ben, you can play with my bear," Sara said. "He is your friend too. He can display his name on his tummy. See? It says 'Buddy'."

Ben smiled too. He took Sara's bear and hugged him. He liked Sara's bear. He also liked Sara.

"Thank you, Sara," Ben said. "You are my friend too. Can we play together?"

Sara nodded. She was happy. She took Ben's truck and cleaned it. She also found a new toy for him. It was a furry dog that could bark and wag its tail.

"Look, Ben, look at this dog!" Sara said. "He can display his name on his collar. See? It says 'Spot'."

Ben looked at Sara's dog and was amazed. He liked Sara's dog. He also liked Sara's truck.

"That's awesome, Sara, but your truck is better," Ben said. "It can go anywhere and make noise. Watch!"

Sara and Ben played together with their toys. They had fun. They did not itch anymore. They were friends.
Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play together. Today, they are playing dress-up. They have many masks to choose from. They have a lion mask, a princess mask, a pirate mask, and a clown mask.

Tom picks the lion mask. He puts it on his face. He roars like a lion. He says, "I am the king of the jungle. Hear me roar!"

Lily picks the princess mask. She puts it on her face. She smiles like a princess. She says, "I am the most beautiful princess in the world. Everyone loves me!"

They pretend to be a lion and a princess. They have fun. They run around the room. They make noises. They laugh.

Then, they see a big cake on the table. It is Mom's cake. It smells good. It looks good. It has chocolate and cream and cherries on top.

Tom and Lily are hungry. They want to taste the cake. They sneak to the table. They take off their masks. They each grab a fork. They dig into the cake.

They taste the cake. It is amazing. It is sweet and soft and yummy. They say, "Mmm, this is the best cake ever!"

They eat more and more. They forget about their masks. They forget about Mom.

Mom comes into the room. She sees the cake. She sees Tom and Lily. She sees their faces. They are covered with chocolate and cream and cherries. She is angry. She says, "What have you done? This is my cake! You are not supposed to eat it!"

Tom and Lily are scared. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were playing dress-up. We were a lion and a princess. We saw the cake. It looked amazing. We wanted to taste it. We did not mean to make a mess."

Mom sighs. She says, "I know you were playing. I know you were hungry. But you should have asked me first. You should have waited for me. You should have shared the cake. Now, there is not enough for everyone."

Tom and Lily feel bad. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will not do it again. We will help you clean up. We will make you a new cake. We love you, Mom."

Mom smiles. She says, "I love you too, Tom and Lily. You are my amazing kids. But next time, please keep your masks on. They are much easier to wash than your faces."
Tommy liked to open things. He opened his toys, his books, his clothes. He opened everything he could find. But there was one thing he could not open. It was a jar of olives. His mom said olives were good for him, but Tommy did not like them. He thought they were yucky and sour.

One day, Tommy saw the jar of olives on the kitchen table. He wanted to open it. He tried to twist the lid, but it was too tight. He tried to bang it on the floor, but it was too hard. He tried to bite it, but it hurt his teeth. He got very angry and frustrated. He started to cry and scream.

His mom heard him and came to see what was wrong. She saw Tommy with the jar of olives. She said, "Tommy, why are you so stubborn? You don't have to open the jar of olives. You don't have to eat them. They are not for you. They are for me. I like them. They are tasty and healthy."

She took the jar from Tommy and opened it easily. She gave him a hug and a kiss. She said, "Tommy, I love you. You are a good boy. But you don't have to open everything. Some things are better left closed. Why don't you open something else? How about this book? It has a lot of pictures and words. You can learn from it. You can have fun with it."

Tommy stopped crying and smiled. He liked books. He liked pictures and words. He took the book from his mom and opened it. He saw a big red car on the first page. He said, "Car! Vroom vroom!" He was happy. He forgot about the jar of olives. He opened the book and read with his mom.
Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. They saw a big truck with a picture of ice cream on it. They wanted some ice cream.

"Can we have ice cream, Mom?" Tom asked.

"Sure, but only one each, okay?" Mom said.

They ran to the truck and looked at the flavors. There were many colors and shapes. Tom liked chocolate and Mia liked strawberry.

"I want chocolate, please," Tom said to the man in the truck.

"I want strawberry, please," Mia said.

The man smiled and gave them their ice cream. They paid him with Mom's money and said thank you.

They sat on a bench and licked their ice cream. It was cold and sweet and yummy. They were happy.

But then they heard a loud noise. It was like a roar. They looked up and saw a giant. He was very tall and big and dark. He had long hair and a beard and a big mouth. He looked angry and hungry.

He saw the truck with the ice cream and walked towards it. He shouted, "I want ice cream too!"

The man in the truck was scared. He tried to drive away, but the giant was faster. He reached the truck and lifted it up. He opened his mouth and bit the truck. He ate the truck and the ice cream and the man.

Tom and Mia were shocked. They dropped their ice cream and ran to Mom. Mom hugged them and said, "Don't worry, it's just a story. It's not real. It's a puppet show."

They looked again and saw that the giant was not real. He was made of cloth and wood and strings. There were people behind him who made him move and talk. They were making a show for the children.

Tom and Mia felt silly. They laughed and said, "It's a puppet show!"

They watched the show and enjoyed it. They learned that the giant was not really bad. He was just lonely and wanted a friend. The man in the truck became his friend and gave him some ice cream. They all lived happily ever after.

The end.
Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and eat snacks. One day, their mom gave them a big cake. She said, "This is a cheap cake. I got it from the store. It is not very good, but we can eat it anyway."

Lily and Ben were happy. They loved cake. They ran to the table and grabbed their forks. They wanted to cut the cake and eat it. But they did not know how to cut. They pushed their forks into the cake, but it did not work. The cake was too hard and sticky. They made a big mess.

Their mom saw the mess and was angry. She said, "What are you doing? You can't cut the cake with forks. You need a knife. And you need to wait for me. You are not careful. You could hurt yourselves."

Lily and Ben were sad. They did not mean to make a mess. They did not mean to make their mom angry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We just wanted to eat the cake. We did not know how to cut. Can you teach us how to cut?"

Their mom sighed. She said, "Okay, I will teach you how to cut. But first, we need to clean up this mess. And then, we need to find a better cake. This cheap cake is not tasty. It is too hard and sticky. We deserve a better cake. A cake that is soft and sweet. A cake that we can cut and eat with forks."
Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play catch with a ball. They throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they miss and the ball falls on the ground. They laugh and pick it up.

One day, they see a boy with a big red balloon. He is holding it by a string. Tom and Lily think the balloon is pretty. They want to play with it. They ask the boy if they can trade. They offer him their ball for his balloon.

The boy says yes. He gives them his balloon and takes their ball. Tom and Lily are happy. They let go of the string and watch the balloon fly up in the air. They try to catch it, but it is too high. They jump and reach, but they cannot touch it. The balloon goes away with the wind.

Tom and Lily are sad. They want their ball back. They look for the boy, but he is gone. He ran away with their ball. He tricked them. He did not trade fair. Tom and Lily are ashamed. They wish they did not trade their ball for a balloon. They miss their ball. They hug each other and cry.
One day, Lila and her mom went to the beach. Lila loved the sand and the water. She saw many things that she liked: shells, crabs, seagulls. She also saw something that she did not like: a jellyfish. It was pink and shiny, but it had long tentacles that looked scary.

"Mom, what is that?" Lila asked, pointing at the jellyfish.

"That is a jellyfish, Lila. It is an animal that lives in the sea. But you have to be careful, because it can sting you if you touch it. It is very delicate, and it can break easily," her mom explained.

Lila nodded. She did not want to touch the jellyfish. She wanted to hug something soft and warm. She looked around and saw a big fluffy towel on the sand. She ran to it and wrapped it around herself.

"Mom, can I hug this?" Lila asked, holding the towel.

"Of course, Lila. You can hug anything you want, as long as it does not hurt you or anyone else," her mom said, smiling.

Lila smiled too. She felt happy and cozy. She hugged the towel and said, "I love you, towel. You are my friend."

The end.
Sara and Tom were eager to go to the party. They wanted to wear their best clothes. Sara had a new dress with flowers and Tom had a new shirt with cars. They felt like they had luxury.

"Look at us, we are so pretty and handsome!" Sara said to Tom.

"Yes, we are!" Tom said. "Let's go show everyone!"

They ran to the door, but their mom stopped them.

"Wait, you two. You need to wear something else too. It's cold outside. You need to wear your coats and hats and gloves."

Sara and Tom did not like that. They did not want to cover their best clothes. They wanted to show them off.

"But mom, we don't need them. We are not cold. We are warm and happy!" Sara said.

"Sorry, sweeties. You have to wear them. It's for your own good. Trust me, you will thank me later." Mom said.

She helped them put on their coats and hats and gloves. They felt bulky and heavy. They did not feel like they had luxury anymore.

They went to the party, but they were not happy. They wanted to take off their coats and hats and gloves. But mom said no. She said they had to keep them on.

They saw their friends at the party. They saw their friends' clothes. They saw their friends' smiles. They felt sad and jealous.

"Why do they get to wear their best clothes and we don't?" Sara asked Tom.

"I don't know. It's not fair." Tom said.

They sat in a corner, feeling sorry for themselves. They did not play. They did not have fun.

Then, something happened. It started to snow. Big, white flakes fell from the sky. They covered the ground and the trees and the roofs. They made everything look like a fairy tale.

The children at the party got excited. They ran outside to play in the snow. They made snowballs and snowmen and snow angels. They laughed and shouted and had fun.

Sara and Tom watched them from the window. They saw their friends' clothes get wet and dirty. They saw their friends' faces get red and cold. They saw their friends' smiles turn into frowns.

They looked at each other. They looked at their coats and hats and gloves. They felt warm and dry. They felt cozy and comfortable. They felt like they had luxury.

They smiled at each other. They ran outside to join their friends. They played in the snow. They had fun.

They thanked their mom later.
Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Sara had a big doll that she loved very much. Tom had a small car that he liked to zoom around.

"Can I play with your doll, Sara?" Tom asked. He wanted to see how the doll's hair and clothes felt.

"No, Tom, this is my doll. You have your car," Sara said. She hugged her doll and turned away from Tom.

Tom felt angry and sad. He wanted to play with the doll too. He saw a button on the wall that said "shrink". He did not know what it meant, but he thought it might do something fun. He pushed the button.

Suddenly, Sara and Tom felt very dizzy. They looked around and saw that everything was very big. The toys, the sofa, the table, the lamp, everything was huge. They had shrunk to the size of ants.

"Help! Help!" Sara and Tom cried. They were scared and confused. They did not know how to get back to normal.

They heard a loud noise. It was their mom coming home. She opened the door and walked into the living room. She did not see Sara and Tom. She only saw their toys on the floor.

"Hello, kids, I'm home. Where are you?" she called. She picked up the toys and put them on a shelf. She did not notice that Sara and Tom were on the doll and the car.

"Mom! Mom! We're here! We're here!" Sara and Tom shouted. But their mom did not hear them. She went to the kitchen to make dinner.

Sara and Tom felt very sad and lonely. They did not know how to get their mom's attention. They did not know how to push the button again. They did not know how to fix their mistake. They wished they had shared their toys and played nicely. They hoped their mom would find them soon. They hugged each other and waited for the evening to end.
Lily liked to play with clay. She could make shapes and animals with her hands. She liked the soft texture of the clay. It felt nice and smooth.

One day, she wanted to make a big snake. She took a lot of clay and rolled it on the table. She made it long and thin. She gave it eyes and a tongue. She was proud of her snake.

She wanted to show it to her mom. She picked up the snake and tried to carry it. But it was too heavy and floppy. It slipped from her hands and fell on the floor. It broke into pieces. Lily was sad and angry. She cried and said, "Stupid snake!"

Her mom heard her and came to see what happened. She saw the broken snake and the clay on the floor. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, honey. You can make another snake. Or something else. Clay is fun to play with. You don't have to be mad at it."

Lily sniffed and wiped her tears. She looked at the clay and said, "Can I make a turtle instead?"

Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, you can make a turtle. Or anything you want. Let me help you clean up the mess first."

Lily nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. I love you."

They cleaned up the clay and put it in a box. Then they sat down and played with it together. Lily made a turtle and her mom made a bird. They had fun and forgot about the stupid snake.
Sara and Ben were twins who liked to go on tours with their mom and dad. They liked to see new things and learn new words. One day, they went on a tour of a farm. They saw cows, pigs, chickens, and horses. They also saw a big pile of poop.

"Yuck!" Sara said. "That poop is so smelly!"

Ben laughed. "It's not so bad. It's good for the plants. The farmer said so."

Sara made a face. "I don't care. I don't want to be near it. Let's go see the other animals."

Ben nodded. "Okay. But don't run away. Stay close to mom and dad."

They walked away from the poop and saw a goat. The goat was friendly and let them pet its fur. Sara and Ben liked the goat. They gave it some grass and some water.

"Hello, goat," Sara said. "You are not smelly. You are nice."

The goat bleated. "Thank you, Sara. You are nice too."

Ben smiled. "Can we take the goat home, mom?"

Mom shook her head. "No, Ben. The goat belongs to the farm. We can't take it home. But we can visit it again."

Sara and Ben were sad. They wanted to keep the goat. They hugged the goat and said goodbye.

"Bye, goat," Ben said. "We will miss you."

"Bye, Sara and Ben," the goat said. "I will miss you too."

They walked back to the car with mom and dad. They saw the poop again. Sara and Ben held their noses.

"Can we go now, dad?" Sara asked. "The poop is too smelly."

Dad nodded. "Yes, Sara. We can go now. But remember, the poop is not bad. It helps the farm grow. And the farm gives us food and animals. We should be thankful for the farm."

Sara and Ben thought about it. They realized that dad was right. The poop was not bad. It was part of the farm. And the farm was good.

"Okay, dad," Sara said. "We are sorry. We are thankful for the farm."

"Me too, dad," Ben said. "We are thankful for the farm. And for the goat."

They got in the car and drove away. They waved to the farm and the goat. They learned a new word: thankful. And they learned a new lesson: don't judge things by how they smell.
Lily and Tom are on a trip with their mom and dad. They stay in a big hotel with many rooms and a pool. Lily and Tom like to swim and splash in the water. They also like to play with the toys and books in their room.

One day, mom and dad say they want to cook something special for dinner. They ask Lily and Tom if they want to help. Lily and Tom say yes. They go to the hotel kitchen with mom and dad. The kitchen is very big and has many pots and pans and spoons and knives. Mom and dad show Lily and Tom how to wash and cut and mix and stir the food. They make a salad, a soup, a pasta and a cake.

Lily and Tom have fun cooking with mom and dad. They also make a mess. They spill some flour, some sauce, some cheese and some sprinkles. They laugh and say sorry. Mom and dad say it's okay. They clean up the mess together.

When the food is ready, they take it to their room. They set the table and sit down to eat. They say thank you and enjoy the food. They say it is very yummy and tasty. They also say it is funny, because they made it themselves. They are proud and happy. They hug mom and dad and say they love them. Mom and dad say they love them too. They have a nice dinner in the hotel.
Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with books. They have many books in their room. Some books have pictures, some books have stories, and some books have hard words.

One day, they find a big book on the shelf. It is a dictionary. It has many pages and many letters. Lily and Ben are curious. They open the book and look inside.

"What is this book?" Lily asks.

"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe it is a story book."

They try to read the book, but they do not understand the words. They see words like "abacus", "bicycle", and "caterpillar". They do not know what they mean.

They ask their mom for help. Mom comes to their room and sees the dictionary.

"Wow, you found the dictionary!" Mom says. "This is a special book. It helps you learn new words. It tells you what they mean and how to say them."

"Can you read it to us?" Lily and Ben ask.

"Sure, I can read some words to you," Mom says. "But you have to listen carefully and repeat after me. This is how you learn new words."

Mom picks a word from the dictionary and reads it to them. She tells them what it means and how to use it in a sentence. Lily and Ben listen and repeat. They have fun learning new words.

They learn words like "apple", "ball", and "cat". They learn words like "happy", "sad", and "angry". They learn words like "listen", "speak", and "write".

They learn many words from the dictionary. They feel smart and proud. They thank their mom for reading to them.

They put the dictionary back on the shelf. They hug each other and smile. They are happy and peaceful. They love books and words.
Lily and Ben like to play in the yard. They have many toys and books. But they do not like to organize them. They leave them everywhere. Mom is not happy.

One day, Mom says, "Lily and Ben, you have to organize your toys and books. Or you cannot play in the yard."

Lily and Ben do not want to organize. They want to play. They say, "Mom, can we play first? Please?"

Mom says, "No, you have to organize first. Then you can play. It will not take long."

Lily and Ben sigh. They start to organize. They put their toys in a big box. They put their books on a shelf. They are almost done.

But then they see something. They see a big pile of mud. It is high and wet. It looks fun.

Lily and Ben forget about organizing. They run to the mud. They jump in it. They make mud pies. They throw mud at each other. They laugh and scream.

Mom hears them. She comes out. She sees the mud. She sees the toys and books. She is not happy.

She says, "Lily and Ben, what are you doing? You did not organize. You made a mess. You are dirty. You have to clean up. Now!"

Lily and Ben stop playing. They look at Mom. They look at the mud. They look at the toys and books. They are sorry.

They say, "Mom, we are sorry. We wanted to play. We forgot to organize. We will clean up. We will organize. We promise."

Mom says, "OK, but you have to hurry. It is almost time for dinner. And you have to take a bath. A big bath."

Lily and Ben nod. They get out of the mud. They pick up their toys and books. They organize them. They go inside. They take a bath. A big bath.

They are clean and organized. Mom is happy. They are happy. They hug Mom. They say, "We love you, Mom."

Mom says, "I love you, too. But next time, please organize before you play. OK?"

Lily and Ben say, "OK, Mom. We will."
Sara and Ben are twins. They like to watch TV after school. But mom says they have to do their homework first. Homework is hard and boring. Sara and Ben do not want to do it.

One day, mom has to go out for a while. She tells Sara and Ben to promise her that they will do their homework before they watch TV. Sara and Ben nod and say yes. Mom gives them a kiss and leaves.

As soon as mom is gone, Sara and Ben run to the TV. They turn it on and find their favorite show. They laugh and clap and forget about their homework. They think mom will not know.

But mom comes back sooner than they expect. She sees them watching TV and not doing their homework. She is angry and sad. She turns off the TV and says, "Sara and Ben, you broke your promise. You lied to me. That is very bad. You have to do your homework now and no TV for a week."

Sara and Ben feel sorry and ashamed. They cry and say they are sorry. They do their homework and go to bed early. They learn that promises are important and that lying hurts. They decide to be honest and do their homework first next time.
Sam and Mia are playing with blocks. They are making a big tower. Sam wants to put a star on top of the tower. He finds a star in the toy box. But the star is sharp. It hurts his hand.

"Ow!" Sam says. "This star is sharp. It is not good for the tower."

Mia looks at the star. She likes the star. She thinks it is pretty. She wants to put it on the tower.

"Give me the star, Sam," Mia says. "I want the star. It is good for the tower."

"No, Mia," Sam says. "The star is sharp. It will make the tower fall. And it will hurt you."

Sam and Mia start to pull the star. They are both hungry. They are not happy. They are angry.

"Stop!" Mom says. She comes into the room. She sees Sam and Mia fighting over the star. She sees the blocks on the floor. She is not happy.

"What are you doing?" Mom says. "Why are you fighting? Why are you making a mess?"

Sam and Mia stop pulling the star. They look at Mom. They are scared.

"Mom, we are sorry," Sam says. "We were playing with blocks. We wanted to make a big tower. But the star is sharp. It hurt my hand. And Mia wanted the star. And we were hungry."

Mom picks up the star. She feels the sharp edges. She understands.

"I see," Mom says. "The star is sharp. It is not good for the tower. It is not good for your hands. It is not good for playing. It is good for hanging on the wall. Look, there is a hook on the wall. Let's hang the star on the hook. Then it will be pretty and safe."

Mom hangs the star on the hook. Sam and Mia look at the star. They smile.

"Thank you, Mom," Mia says. "The star is pretty on the wall. It is good for looking."

Mom smiles. She hugs Sam and Mia.

"You are welcome, Mia," Mom says. "Now, let's clean up the blocks. And then we can have a snack. You are hungry, right?"

Sam and Mia nod. They are hungry. They help Mom clean up the blocks. They are happy. They are not angry. They follow the law. The law is: no fighting, no making a mess, no playing with sharp things. The law is good. Mom is good. Sam and Mia are good. The end.
Ben and Lily were playing in their room. They had many toys and books, but they liked to make their own games. They decided to build a fort with their blankets and pillows. They used chairs and boxes to hold up the blankets. They made a door with a zipper.

"Zip, zip, zip!" Ben said as he opened and closed the door. "This is our secret fort. No one can come in without the password."

"What is the password?" Lily asked.

"Banana!" Ben said.

"Banana!" Lily repeated. She liked bananas. They were sweet and yellow.

They crawled inside the fort. It was dark and cozy. They had a flashlight and some snacks. They felt comfortable and safe.

They were having fun until they heard a knock on the wall.

"Knock, knock, knock!" It was their mom.

"Ben, Lily, time for dinner!" she said.

"Go away!" Ben shouted. "This is our fort. You don't know the password."

"Yes, I do," mom said. "It's banana."

"How did you know?" Ben asked.

"I heard you," mom said. "Now, come out and eat. You can play later."

Ben and Lily did not want to leave their fort. They liked it there. They did not want to eat.

"No, thank you," Lily said. "We are not hungry."

"Yes, you are," mom said. "You need to eat to grow and be healthy. And you need to be polite and listen to me. I'm your mom."

Mom was right. Ben and Lily knew they had to obey her. But they were still sad. They wanted to stay in their fort.

"Can we take our fort to the table?" Ben asked.

Mom smiled. She understood how they felt.

"Okay," she said. "But only for today. And you have to zip it open when you eat. Deal?"

"Deal!" Ben and Lily said.

They zipped open their door and crawled out. They carried their blankets and pillows to the table. They made a small fort around their chairs. They zipped it closed.

"Zip, zip, zip!" Ben said.

"Banana!" Lily said.

They giggled. They ate their dinner inside their fort. They were happy. Mom was happy too. She loved her children. She knew they had big imaginations. She was proud of them.
Lily and Ben were playing with balloons in the park. They liked to blow them up and let them go. The balloons made funny noises as they flew away. Lily and Ben laughed and clapped.

"Look, Lily, I have a big red balloon!" Ben said. He blew it up very big and held it tight.

"Wow, Ben, that's a nice balloon!" Lily said. She had a small yellow balloon. She wanted to see Ben's balloon. "Can I touch it, please?"

Ben nodded and gave Lily his balloon. Lily felt the balloon with her fingers. It was smooth and soft. She liked how it felt on her skin.

"Can I let it go, Ben?" Lily asked. She was enthusiastic. She wanted to see the big red balloon fly.

Ben shook his head. He wanted his balloon back. He liked his balloon. He did not want to lose it.

"No, Lily, don't let it go!" Ben said. He reached for his balloon.

But Lily was faster. She let go of the balloon. The balloon flew away very fast. It made a loud noise. Lily and Ben watched it go.

"Bye-bye, balloon!" Lily said. She waved at the balloon.

"Hey, Lily, that was my balloon!" Ben said. He was angry. He stamped his foot. "You took my balloon and let it go! That was not nice!"

Lily looked at Ben. She saw his angry face. She felt sorry. She did not mean to make Ben angry. She wanted to make him happy.

"I'm sorry, Ben, I didn't know you wanted your balloon," Lily said. She hugged Ben. "Can we still be friends?"

Ben looked at Lily. He saw her sorry face. He felt sad. He did not want to lose his friend. He wanted to play with her.

"It's okay, Lily, I forgive you," Ben said. He hugged Lily back. "We can still be friends."

Lily and Ben smiled. They were friends again. They went to look for more balloons. They played together happily.
Tim and Mia liked to play on the swings in the park. They would push each other and go higher and higher. They felt the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They laughed and shouted with joy.

One day, they saw a new swing in the park. It was enormous. It had a big seat and a long chain. It looked like a lot of fun. Tim and Mia ran to the new swing and climbed on. They asked a big kid to push them.

The big kid pushed them hard. The new swing went very fast and very high. Tim and Mia felt scared. They wanted to stop. They cried out, "No more! No more!"

But the big kid did not hear them. He pushed them harder and harder. The new swing went faster and faster. Tim and Mia felt sick. They wanted to get off. They screamed, "Help! Help!"

But no one came to help them. The new swing did not end. It kept going in motion. Tim and Mia wished they had stayed on the old swings. They learned a lesson. Sometimes, bigger is not better.
Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big kangaroo with a baby in her pouch. Anna wants to act like a kangaroo and hop around. Ben wants to act like a baby and sit in the pouch.

"Let me be the baby!" Ben says. "You are too chubby to fit in the pouch!"

"No, you be the kangaroo!" Anna says. "You are too tall to hop around!"

They start to fight and pull each other's hair. The kangaroo hears them and gets angry. She hops over to them and makes a loud noise.

"Stop fighting!" the kangaroo says. "You are scaring my baby!"

Anna and Ben are scared and sorry. They say sorry to each other and to the kangaroo.

"Can we play with you?" Anna asks.

"Only if you are nice and gentle," the kangaroo says.

Anna and Ben nod and smile. They take turns to act like a kangaroo and a baby. They have fun and make a new friend.
Sam and Tom are brothers. They live on a big ranch with many animals. They like to play with the horses, the cows, and the dogs. Sometimes they wander too far from the house and get lost.

One day, they wander to the other side of the ranch. They see a big fence with a sign. The sign says "Keep Out". They are curious. They want to see what is behind the fence. They climb over the fence and enter a field.

"Wow, look at those sheep!" Sam says. "They are so fluffy and white. Can we touch them?"

"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe they are not friendly. Maybe they belong to someone else."

They walk closer to the sheep. The sheep see them and start to run away. They make loud noises. "Baa, baa, baa!" They sound scared and angry.

Suddenly, a man comes out of a small house. He has a hat and a stick. He looks angry too. He shouts at the boys. "Hey, you! Get out of here! This is my ranch! You are not fit to be here! You are trespassing!"

The boys are scared. They run back to the fence. They climb over it and run away. They hear the man and the sheep behind them. They run until they reach their house. They tell their mom what happened.

Their mom is not happy. She says, "You should not wander to places you don't know. You could get hurt or in trouble. You should stay on our ranch. It is big enough for you to play and have fun. And you should respect other people's property. You should not climb over fences or touch their animals. That is not nice."

The boys are sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We were just curious. We won't do it again. We love our ranch and our animals. We don't need to go to other places."

Their mom hugs them. She says, "I love you, boys. I'm glad you are safe. But you have to be careful and listen to me. Now, go and wash your hands. It's time for dinner."
Sam likes math. He likes to count and add and take away. He has a math book with smooth pages and colorful pictures. He likes to do math with his mom or dad or big sister.

One day, Sam wants to do math with his friend Ben. He takes his math book and goes to Ben's house. He knocks on the door and Ben's mom opens it.

"Hi, Sam. What do you have there?" Ben's mom asks.

"It's my math book. Can I do math with Ben?" Sam says.

"Sure, Sam. Ben is in his room. You can go and play with him. But remember to be quiet. Ben's baby brother is sleeping." Ben's mom says.

Sam says thank you and goes to Ben's room. He sees Ben playing with his cars on the floor. He shows him his math book.

"Hi, Ben. Do you want to do math with me?" Sam asks.

"Math? What is math?" Ben says.

"Math is fun. You can count and add and take away. Look, this is one, this is two, this is three." Sam says, pointing to the numbers in his book.

"I don't like math. I like cars. Cars are fast and loud and cool. Math is boring and hard and silly." Ben says.

"No, math is not boring and hard and silly. Math is easy and fun and smart. You can learn a lot from math. Math can help you with cars. You can count how many cars you have, or how many wheels, or how fast they go." Sam says.

"I don't care. I don't want to do math. I want to play with my cars. Go away, Sam. You are not my friend." Ben says.

Sam feels sad and angry. He likes Ben, but he doesn't like how Ben talks to him. He doesn't want to go away. He wants to do math with Ben. He thinks Ben is not nice. He thinks Ben is not smart.

He picks up his math book and says, "Fine. I will go away. But you are wrong, Ben. Math is good. Math is better than cars. Math is my friend. You are not." He turns around and walks out of Ben's room.

He goes to Ben's mom and says, "I'm sorry, Ben's mom. I have to go. Ben doesn't want to do math with me. He doesn't want to be my friend."

Ben's mom looks surprised and sad. She says, "Oh, Sam. I'm sorry to hear that. I don't know why Ben is acting like that. He usually likes to play with you. Maybe he is having a bad day. Maybe he is tired or hungry or grumpy. Maybe he doesn't know what math is. Maybe he needs to learn more about math. Maybe you can teach him someday. Maybe you can be friends again."

Sam nods and says, "Maybe. But not today. Today I want to do math with someone who likes math. Someone who is nice and smart and fun. Do you know anyone like that, Ben's mom?"

Ben's mom smiles and says, "I do, Sam. I do. I like math. I think math is nice and smart and fun. I have a math book too. It's not as smooth as yours, but it has some interesting problems. Do you want to do math with me, Sam?"

Sam smiles and says, "Yes, Ben's mom. I do. I want to do math with you. You are my friend."

They sit down on the couch and open their math books. They start to count and add and take away. They have a lot of fun. They forget about Ben and his cars. They only think about math and each other. They are happy.
Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had a big box of toys in their room, and they often made up stories with them. One day, they decided to pretend they were chefs and make dessert for their mom and dad.

They took out some plates, spoons, cups, and napkins from the box. They also found some pretend food, like fruits, cookies, and cake. They arranged everything on a tray and carried it to the kitchen, where their mom and dad were reading.

"Hello, hello!" Lily said in a loud voice. "We are the best chefs in the world, and we made you a yummy dessert!"

"Wow, thank you!" their mom said, smiling. "What do we have here?"

Ben pointed to each item on the tray and said their names. "We have bananas, apples, grapes, cookies, and cake. And we have juice and milk to drink. You can choose what you want!"

Their dad looked at the tray and recognized something. He picked up a small brown ball and asked, "What is this?"

Lily and Ben looked at each other and giggled. They had made the ball from some mud and grass in the backyard. They thought it looked like a chocolate truffle.

"That is a special surprise!" Lily said. "You have to taste it and guess what it is!"

Their dad was a good sport and took a bite of the ball. He made a funny face and spit it out. "Blech! That is not dessert, that is dirt!"

Lily and Ben laughed and said, "We tricked you, we tricked you!"

Their mom and dad laughed too and hugged them. They said, "You are very clever and funny, but also very naughty. Next time, please use only real food for dessert, OK?"

Lily and Ben nodded and said, "OK, OK. We are sorry. We love you!"

Their mom and dad said, "We love you too!" and gave them each a gentle kiss. Then they all enjoyed the real dessert and had a happy time.
Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play in their room. They had many toys and books and photos of their family. One day, they found a big photo of their mom and dad in a drawer. They wanted to see it better, so they took it out and put it on the floor.