"Well done," called the tree. "You were so brilliant! I'm very proud of you!" Lily gave the tree a big hug and went home, pleased with her brilliant test.
Once upon a time, there were two friends called Tom and Mark. They were playing in the garden when they thought of an exciting goal. Tom and Mark wanted to see who could crawl the fastest.

Mark said, "I know a terrific spot that we can race to - it's over there!"

Tom was excited, he said, "Race you there!"

Tom and Mark started to crawl on their hands and knees as fast as they could.

Tom was making good progress, he seemed to be winning. But then, he got a terrible cramp and had to stop.

Mark, however, kept on going. He quickly passed him and reached the goal first.

Tom was quite sad and shouted, "Oh no! You won!"

Mark laughed and said, "Don't worry, let's try again and you can beat me this time!"
John was very shy. He was only three years old and he didn't like to talk much. One day he was asked to play with some other kids but he refused. He didn't want to join them.

John's mom saw this and felt bad. She wanted to encourage him to be more outgoing. So she bought him a special notebook. She said, "John, here is a notebook. When you are feeling shy, you can draw something inside it. That way you can let the other kids see how you feel."

John wasn't sure if he wanted the notebook, but he took it anyway. He wanted to be friendly, like his mom had asked him.

He went back to the group of kids and showed them his notebook. When they saw what was inside, they were impressed. John had drawn a picture of a happy dolphin swimming in an ocean filled with stars. 

The kids asked John to play with them and he shyly agreed. He had found a way to communicate and make friends without having to talk too much.
Timmy was walking in the park when he noticed a mist. He liked the mist and wanted to explore it more. He started to walk towards the mist and then he heard a loud yell. He was scared and put his hands over his ears.

"Who’s there?" he cried.

"It's me, your mom," yelled the voice.

"Mommy, what are you doing?" Timmy asked.

"I'm here to take you home. Come on, let's go," said his mom.

Timmy followed his mom and they started walking. While they were walking, the mist got thicker and thicker. It was nice but Timmy got scared. He screamed and grabbed onto his mom's leg.

"Mommy, please don't let go!" he yelled.

"Don't worry, sweetheart. I'm here and I won't let go," said his mom.

Timmy smiled and they continued walking until they were out of the mist. Then Timmy breathed a big sigh of relief. 

"That was nice, Mommy!" he said. 

His mom smiled and said, "Yes, it was nice. Let's go home now." So, with that, they both went home happy and safe.
Jimmy was a very thoughtful 3 year old boy who loved to ask questions. Every morning he would stand in front of his mother and say, "What are we doing today?"

His mother always thought about his question for a little bit, then she smiled and answered.

"Today we are going to the beach!" she said.

Jimmy smiled and jumped with joy. He ran to get his beach towel and his sand bucket to get ready for their trip. 

At the beach, Jimmy and his mother played in the sand and built sandcastles. But then, Jimmy asked a thoughtful question.

"Mommy, why does the water stand still?" he asked.

His mother thought for a moment and then said, "Well, Jimmy, the water stands still because the tide comes in and out."

Jimmy smiled and thought about what his mother said. He was grateful for her thoughtful answer and even more excited to be at the beach!
John was outside playing with his truck. He loved his truck. It was yellow and shiny.

His mom called him: "John, time to eat now!" John didn't want to stop playing. So he said "No!"

John's mom said: "Ok but don't miss lunch".

He kept playing, but he was starting to feel hungry. He drove his truck around, imagining he was on a big adventure. He drove for a long time.

John's mom watched from the window. She said: "John, you must have missed lunch. Let's have something to eat".

John looked up at his mom. He was so pale from missing his lunch. But he smiled.

They went inside and had some food. John smiled again. He was very happy.
Once there was a boy named Timmy who really wanted to shoot. Every day he would ask his dad if he could. 

So one day his dad said yes. He took Timmy to the park, and they put on their helmets. His dad was calm, but Timmy was so excited. 

"Let's practice shooting," his dad said.

Timmy began shooting and he was getting better every time. His dad was proud of him. 

After a while, his dad asked, "Do you like shooting?"

Timmy laughed and said, "Yes, I love it!" And he smiled.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old. Lucy loved to play outside.

Today, Lucy was at the park. She saw the slide and it made her very happy. Lucy ran to the slide and looked up. It was very tall and pretty! She wondered how high she could go.

Lucy looked down. The slide was black. She had never seen a black slide before. She wondered if it was slippery.

Lucy asked her mum, "Can I go down the slide?"

Mum smiled and said, "Yes, you can go down, but be careful!"

Lucy ran to the top of the slide and looked down again. She was excited. She took a deep breath and said, "Here I go!"

Then Lucy slid all the way down. She was so happy and excited when she reached the bottom.

The End.
John and Jenny were playing in the park together. They both loved to race, and today they were having a race with a special flag.

John said to Jenny, "Let's race to the flag!"

Jenny smiled and said, "Okay!"

The race began and both of them ran as fast as they could. John was excited and yelled, "Go go go!"

When they crossed the finish line, the flag was there waiting for them. Jenny shouted, "We did it!"

John said, "That was a fun race. Let's do it again!".

Jenny agreed, but then she said, "I'm worried about the flag though. It looks so fragile. We should be careful. We don't want to break it".

John smiled and said, "You're right. We'll be careful with it".

They decided to keep playing, but to be extra careful with the fragile flag.
Molly was a brave little girl. She loved to explore and go on new adventures. One day, when she was out playing, she saw something big and scary. It was a monster! It was covered in filthy fur and gave off a bad smell.

Molly was terrified and wanted to run away. But then she remembered that heroes always save the day. So she ran towards the monster and shouted "Go away!" 

The monster was taken by surprise. He looked back at her and said, "Please don't be scared of me. I just need a friend to talk to!" 

Molly thought about it and then smiled. She knew she could be brave and help the monster. So she invited him over to her house for tea and cake. 

They soon became the best of friends. Molly had saved the day and helped the monster find a new friend.
A little boy named Tommy was playing in the park. He had a big box of crayons with him and he was very organized. "Wow!" said Tommy. "Look at all the colors!" Suddenly, he felt the ground get slippery under his feet. He started to slip and his crayons went flying everywhere.

Tommy smiled and said, "Uh oh!" He carefully got up and started to pick up all of his crayons. When he finally had them all, he put them back in the box, nice and organized.

Just then, Tommy's mom came over to him. She said, " Tommy, you need to be careful when you're walking around. You almost slipped!"

Tommy nodded, "Yes, mommy. I'm careful now." He clutched his box of crayons tightly and skipped off to play again.
Once upon a time there was a big blue car. It was a huge car, much bigger than other cars. One day, the big car stopped working. That made the car's owners, a mom and a dad, very sad.

The dad went to find help. He asked his friend, Mr. Bear, if he knew how to make the big car move again. Mr. Bear knew. He said, “Let me look. I think I can repair the car.â€

The dad smiled. “Can you help us? Please?" 

Mr. Bear said he could. He went to his garage and found a big purple toolbox. He opened the box and took out some tools. Then he fixed the car. 

When Mr. Bear was done, the car was ready to go. The dad hugged Mr. Bear and said thank you. The dad, mom and the car drove away to the park. They were so happy the car was repaired.
There once was a little girl named Kate. She was three years old and full of adventure. She often dreamed of having a pet of her own, but her parents said she was too young.

One day, Kate was playing in her backyard when something caught her eye. At first, it looked like nothing more than a blurry motion, but as she looked closer, Kate realized it was a little puppy! With an excited squeal, she ran over and scooped it up in her arms. 

But as soon as she hugged it, the puppy wiped a single tear off its cheek. Kate was taken aback. She had never seen an animal cry before! "Why are you so sad?" she asked.

The puppy sniffled and said, "I’m not used to the environment here. It’s so different than where I used to live." 

Kate smiled and hugged it closer. "Don’t worry," she said. "I will take care of you here. You will never be alone again."

And so Kate and her puppy lived happily ever after. Whenever the puppy felt down, Kate would cuddle it close and whisper, "You are special, and I will always be here for you."
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Mira. Mira was very tired and wanted to go to sleep. She laid down on her bed and closed her eyes.

But she couldn't sleep. She tossed and turned and tried to get comfortable, but nothing worked.

Mira's mom came into the room and asked, "What's wrong sweetheart?"

Mira answered, "My waist is sore and I just can't get to sleep."

Mira's mom said, "Try this. Close your eyes, take slow deep breaths, and count sheep!"

Mira did as she was told. She closed her eyes and began to count. Before she knew it, she was fast asleep!

Mira had a lovely sleep and was feeling much better when she woke up.

The End.
Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Joe. They both liked adventures and decided to go to the beach. It was hot, bright and sunny!

When they got to the beach, they could see the sea. It was so big and wide! As soon as Jack and Joe arrived, they started to run into the sea. The sea was warm and lovely!

The friends kept running, until Jack suddenly shouted: "Stop! I'm too hot!" But Joe wanted to keep running. He wanted to make it all the way to the end of the sea.

Jack shook his head. "Let's rest," he said. "It's too hot. Let's turn around and go back."

Joe smiled and said, "Okay. Let's go back to the beach. We can still have adventure there!"

So the two friends turned around and ran back to the beach. They had lots of fun exploring and making sandcastles. They were both so happy!
Mommy was teaching Emily how to cross the street. Whenever they came to the traffic, Mommy said,"Look both ways. Make sure you don't go in the large street. We must stay on the sidewalk." 

Emily asked, "Mommy, why can't I go in the big street?" 

Mommy smiled and said, "It's too dangerous. The traffic is too big and fast. When you are older, I'll teach you how to be careful and safe in the large traffic." 

Emily said, "OK, Mommy." Then she crossed the street with Mommy and smiled. She was happy to know that Mommy was teaching her to be careful.
"Come out, little sheep," a kind voice called out. Little sheep was a white fluffy sheep and it was scared. It had got itself stuck in a metal fence, the metal made from iron. Little sheep had a big tear rolling down its cheek, it was starting to weep.

The kind voice was coming from a farmer. The farmer called out again, "It's okay little sheep, I'm here to help you." Little sheep stopped weeping and looked at the farmer with its big eyes.

The farmer had gentle hands, he picked up little sheep and carefully carried it out of the fence. Little sheep was so relieved. The farmer said, "sit down here and take a rest, it's okay now." So little sheep started to nibble on some grass and played with its friends. 

Little sheep was so happy it had not been hurt and that the kind farmer had helped it. From then on, little sheep always looked out for the farmer and followed him around the farm.
Once upon a time, there was a mysterious fireman. He wore a big, red coat and a big, black hat. He was always poking around different places, looking for something.

One day, he came to a park. In the park, there was a little boy. His name was Tommy. Tommy saw the fireman poking around and he wanted to help. He ran up to the fireman and said, "What are you looking for?"

The fireman stopped and looked at Tommy. He put his hand on Tommy's shoulder and said, "I'm looking for something very important. Do you think you can help me?"

Tommy smiled and said, "Yes! I can help!"

The fireman smiled too and said, "Great! Follow me and we'll find it together."

So, Tommy and the mysterious fireman went on a adventure around the park. They poked around in the trees, under bushes and behind benches. After what seemed like forever, they finally found what the fireman was looking for - a beautiful, red firetruck!

The fireman jumped up and down and said, "Thank you for all your help, Tommy!"

Tommy smiled and said, "You're welcome! It was fun!"

And they both lived happily ever after. The end.
One morning, Jack woke up feeling very excited. He remembered that his parents had promised to introduce him to a new puppy in the morning. He quickly put on a warm shirt, then bounded down the stairs to the living room.

When Jack opened the door, he saw something warm and furry sitting in the center of the room. His face lit up with joy as he realized it was the new puppy they had promised him.

“Hi there, little pup," Jack said, gently petting the puppy's head.

The puppy happily wagged its tail and licked Jack's hand in response. It was obvious that the two of them had already formed a special bond.

Jack and the puppy spent the rest of the day having a wonderful time together. The puppy followed Jack wherever he went, playing or just snuggling with him.

Jack knew it was going to be an amazing summer with his new best friend.
Once upon a time, there was a young friend called Mark. He liked to twist and turn as he walked around. One day, he saw a watch on the ground. He picked it up and twisted it in his hands.

"What is this?" he asked.

"It's a watch," said his mom. "You can twist the hands and the numbers will move around."

Mark was amazed. He twisted the watch over and over again. He could watch the hands spin around and around.

"It's so fun!" he said, laughing.

Mark's mom smiled. "Yes, it is!" she said.

Mark loved his new watch. He did not know it yet, but it was special, too. One day he would tell stories about his young watch, and all the fun times he had twisting it.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. She was three years old and she loved scooters. One day, Mia saw someone at the park riding a scooter and she became very envious. 

Mia asked her mom, "Can I have a scooter too?" 
 
Her mom replied, "No, not right now darling. You need to be bigger to ride a scooter safely."

Mia was determined and she kept asking for one. Every day, her mom told her the same thing but Mia just wouldn't resist.

Finally, Mia's mom decided to buy her a scooter. She said to Mia, "I knew you wouldn't resist. Here, this scooter is for you."

Mia was so happy! She thanked her mom, hugged her and ran off to ride her scooter.
Once there was a kind girl named Jane. She was playing in the garden one day when she found a knife. Jane was fascinated by it and decided to pick it up. She looked at the knife and saw it was quite sharp.

At that moment, her mom walked into the garden. She saw Jane holding the knife and told her in a kind voice not to play with it. She said it was very dangerous.

Jane looked up and nodded. She leaned forward and put the knife back in its place with care. 

Then, her mom said: "Let's take a break and have something to drink. Would you like that?".

Jane smiled and said: "Yes, please". 

They both went inside, leaving the knife behind in the garden. Jane had learned an important lesson that day and would never forget to be kind and careful.
It was a sunny day and George and his mom were playing in the garden. George's mom was always very loyal to him and he loved her very much.

Suddenly, George heard a small leak coming from the garden. He ran to find it. There it was! A small puddle of water was playing on the ground.

He shouted "Mommy! Look at this leak!" His mom looked surprised and said "Oh my, George! That is such a big leak! We need to fix it quickly!"

George was so excited to help. He shouted "I will get the bucket!" His mom smiled and said "Good idea George".

Once George had the bucket, he filled it up and carefully put it next to the leak. He began to slowly pour the water on the leak and eventually, it was gone!

When the leak was fixed, George's mom said "Thank you for being so loyal, George!" George smiled, "I was happy to help!"
Once upon a time, a wet cat and a sleepy dog united together. They met at the edge of the pond, where the cat had just finished a cool drink.

The cat said, "Let's be friends!"

The dog replied, "I like that idea. We can play together!"

So, the friendly cat and dog made a deal to always be together. They raced around the pond, played tag, chased squirrels, and had many other fun adventures!

At night, the animal friends went home to rest. They cuddled up together on the cat's cozy bed, dreaming about all their exciting activities.

The cat and dog made a promise to always unite as friends and play forever. And so, they did!
Tommy had a best friend. His name was Bob. They liked to do lots of fun things together.

One day, Tommy asked Bob if they could have a special adventure today. Bob was very loyal to Tommy and said yes. 

So they took a big walk to the park. When they arrived they could see lots of fun things to explore. They had fun running and jumping over things.

They stopped to have a rest and have a snack. It was so tasty. Tommy thanked Bob for coming with him, and Bob replied "You're welcome Tommy. It was nice to have an adventure with you today".
Once upon a time there lived a little boy called Bob. Bob loved to explore the wide world. He went to a nearby park everyday, with his folder full of toys. Every day he looked for something new to discover. 

One day while Bob was walking, he suddenly saw a wide, tall fence. It was taller than him and he couldn't cross it. He got curious and decided he wanted to go over it, but he couldn't. He thought it was unfair.

Bob sighed and said, "I wish I could jump over this fence."

Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was an old man who lived in the park. The man said, "Well, Bob, you can do anything if you really want it. Don't quit, no matter how hard it seems." 

Bob smiled and thought this was great advice. He took a deep breath and tried to jump over the fence again. He jumped and jumped and tried his best. After a few attempts, he finally made it over the tall fence and felt so proud!

Bob was so happy and he waved goodbye to the old man. He couldn't believe how determined he was. From now on, he will never quit and will try his best no matter how hard it is.
Once upon a time, there lived a small girl named Daisy. Daisy was full of wonder about the world around her. She loved watching the world zip by, so she needed something special to help her.

One day, Daisy's mommy gave her a new toy to play with. It was a fragile kite shaped like a butterfly. Daisy was so excited and she couldn't wait to go outside and have a try.

When Daisy went outside, she looked up at the sky and felt the wind blowing in her hair. She ran over the grass and felt the kite tugging in her hands. Daisy bobbed it up and down and the kite started to zip up into the sky.

As the kite flew higher and higher, Daisy started to giggle with delight. She ran around in circles as the kite flew above her head. Daisy had never felt so happy before.

At the end of the day, Daisy said goodbye to her special kite with a smile. She was full of wonder, and it made her day.
Mumma and Poppy went to the park. They put their blanket on the grass and sat down. Then Mumma took something out of her bag.

It was a big purple balloon. Mumma carefully put it in Poppy’s hands. Poppy was so happy, he laughed and laughed.

Mumma said, “Let’s see how long it can stay in the air. Be patient, Poppy, and count to one hundred.â€

And so Poppy started to count, “One, two, three…" But his balloon floated away before he even got to twenty. He was sad. 

But Mumma was patient. She said, “That’s okay, Poppy. We’ll get another oneâ€.

So, Mumma and Poppy went to the store. Poppy put his hand in the basket and pulled out another big purple balloon. He couldn't believe it! He was so happy he jumped up and down. 

“Thank you, Mumma!†said Poppy.

“You’re welcome, my poppy,†said Mumma, and she gave him a big hug.
Once upon a time, there lived a little girl who loved playing in the bright sunshine. She had a toy train and would often go around the garden, making her own tracks. One day, the little girl was playing in the garden when her toy train suddenly stopped moving. She looked up and saw a big bird blinking at her. "What are you doing here?" the little girl asked.

The bird replied, "I am here to help you with your math. I can show you how to count and do simple calculations." The little girl was amazed. She invited the bird inside and the bird began to teach her math.

Every morning, the little girl and the bird would sit together and practice math. The little girl felt safe and never had to worry. She was learning so much and smiling all the time.

One day, the little girl's mom saw the bird in the garden and exclaimed, "I didn't know birds could blink!" The little girl smiled and said, "He is teaching me math and he keeps me safe. I'm so lucky to have him."

The bird blinked and flew away, leaving the little girl with the knowledge of math. She was now able to do calculations and problem solve. The little girl smiled happily, thankful for her feathered friend.
Mandy and her mommy were walking in the park. Mandy was excited to go to the park. Everything was green and pretty. She was looking at all the birds and flowers.

Mandy's mommy said, "Let's swing, it'll be fun!"

Mandy said, "Yes," and ran over to the swing set. She jumped on the swings and started to smile.

Suddenly, an older child approached the swing sets and said, "Get out of my way, I'm going to swing!"

Mandy's mommy was angry at the rude child. She looked up at the child and said, "It's not nice to be so rude. Please share the swings with Mandy."

The child said nothing, but shamefully went to the other end of the swings and started to swing. Mandy and the child made faces at each other, but soon they were both laughing and having fun!
Sam was walking through the park one day and saw a new duck. Sam was so excited and ran to the duck. She said, "Hi little duck!" But the duck didn't answer. Maybe he was too afraid to talk.

Sam wanted to make friends with the duck, so she offered him some bread. But the duck didn't take the bread. He just looked at Sam. She was a bit sad, but that didn't stop her from trying.

Sam then tried to pet the duck. But the duck stepped away. He wasn't interested in being friends with Sam. She said, "Why won't you be my friend? I just want to play with you."

But the duck just kept walking away. Until one day, Sam saw the duck bite another duck! She was very surprised! Even more surprised when the new duck the other duck had bitten flew away! 

Suddenly, Sam understood why the duck didn't want to be friends with her. He was protecting his own kind. And he was just doing what ducks do: looking out for each other. Sam smiled and said, "Thank you, little duck."
Once upon a time, a little girl named Sarah had a very special cooking day with her mom. They wanted to make something special together and Sarah had an idea. She told her mom, "for cooking day, let's make some dough!" They set off to the store to find all the ingredients they might need.

Once home, they began their cooking adventure. The first step was to mix the ingredients together. With mom’s help, Sarah was able to add in the butter, flour, and sugar. But then... Sarah saw the one ingredient she had forgotten – sour cream! 

Although Sarah was a bit sad that she had forgotten, her mom knew just what to do. She looked at Sarah and said, “don’t worry. Let’s just surrender for now and add in some extra butter.â€

So, with a smile from mom, Sarah put away her fear and decided to trust her mom. They added two extra scoops of butter, mixing it all together until the dough felt smooth. Sarah thought the dough was perfect and she was so proud of their cooking day project! After the dough was made, Sarah and her mom put it in the oven to bake. 

Sarah and her mom enjoyed their delicious sour dough. Sarah couldn't believe that all the hard work had paid off and managed to make something so yummy. From that day forward, cooking day with her mom was Sarah
One day, John and Mommy went on a picnic in the park. John was very excited. Mommy packed a big basket with delicious food.

John saw a peach tree and asked, "What are those?"

Mommy smiled and said, "Those are peaches! They are very sweet and juicy. Would you like to try one?"

John nodded and ate the peach. John remembered how sweet and juicy it was. 

John and Mommy enjoyed the picnic. They played games and laughed a lot. It was a very unique and fun day. 

John will always remember the special day with Mommy at the park. He will never forget the yummy peach.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Janey. She was only three years old and loved to explore. One day, she asked her mom if she could go outside and play. Her mom said yes, so Janey went outside with a big stretch.

Janey started walking and soon she came to a big volcano. She had never seen something so deep before. She thought it was so cool! Janey wanted to know what was inside the volcano, so she went closer to have a look. 

Suddenly, a loud rumbling sound came from the volcano! Janey became scared and she ran back to her mom.

"Mom," Janey said with a quivering voice. "I heard something deep and loud coming from the volcano!"

Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry Janey, it's okay. That's just the volcano's way of saying hello!"
Once there was a boy named Sam. He loved exploring and learning about new things. One day, Sam's mom decided to take him to a restaurant. 

When they arrived there, Sam was very excited. He saw lots of different things he had never seen before. He asked his mom what the restaurant was called and his mom told him it was called a Chinese restaurant. 

Sam started to explore around the restaurant. He saw a giant fish tank full of colourful fish. He also saw waiters busily walking around and serving meals to different people. 

When they sat down, Sam noticed a funny picture on the wall. He asked his mom to tell him what it was and she said it was a Chinese dragon. Sam thought it was very funny and wanted to learn more about the dragon. 

His mom explained that the dragon was an important part of Chinese culture. Sam was so excited and asked if he could come back to the restaurant again soon. His mom said yes and they both laughed. 

The End.
Once upon a time there was a small girl who loved to sleep. One night, when she was feeling especially tired, she laid down in her bed. However, after no time at all, something strange happened. The girl's brain felt wet! 

Confused, the girl asked her mom, "Why does my brain feel wet?"

Her mom smiled and said, "It's because you're so sleepy, honey! When you feel like that it's time for bed, so why don't you get some rest and close those sleepy eyes. I'm sure you'll feel better in the morning." 

The small girl thought about her mom's words and decided it was a good idea. She snuggled up in her warm bed, closed her eyes, and quickly fell asleep. In the morning, when she woke up, she felt refreshed and happy! The wetness in her brain had gone, and she was no longer so sleepy.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a pet dog called Sammy.

One day, Lucy and Sammy were walking outside when they saw a castle in the distance.

"I want to go there," Lucy said.

Sammy barked. "Let's go!"

So they started walking towards the castle. It was very tall and there were lots of flowers around it.

When they got to the castle, they saw a door. Lucy knocked on the door.

Suddenly, a magical fairy appeared. She said, "What do you need?"

Lucy smiled, and said, "I need to be happy."

The fairy nodded and said, "I can do that!" She waved her wand and suddenly, the castle and Lucy's clothes changed into pretty pink. Lucy was so happy.

The fairy said, "You'll be happy here. Have fun!" Then she disappeared.

Lucy and Sammy explored the castle and played games. They had a wonderful time and were both very happy. They never forgot about their magical castle.
Once upon a time there was a wealthy bear. He was looking for a special cloth. He searched through the woods for days, but he couldn't find it. Exhausted and disheartened, the bear collapsed on a log. 

Suddenly, a little rabbit appeared from behind a nearby tree. "Why are you searching?" asked the rabbit. The bear replied, "I'm looking for a special cloth, but I can't find it." 

The rabbit said, "Come with me. I know where to find the cloth!" The bear followed the rabbit and eventually they arrived at a grand mansion. "I found the cloth in here!" said the rabbit. The bear thanked the rabbit and together, they searched the mansion until they found a special cloth. 

The bear was so grateful that he thanked the rabbit and gave him a great big hug! As the bear left, he thought to himself, "I'm so lucky to have such a helpful friend. This cloth will surely bring me great wealth!"
One day, a boy named Joe was playing in the snow. He made a snowball and rolled it around on the ground to make a trail. He was having a great time but then the sun came out and started to melt the snow. Joe was a bit sad.

“My snow trail is gone,†said Joe with a bitter face.

Just then, Joe's mommy came over to Joe and said, “Your snow trail doesn't have to be gone, Joe. Here, we can make something even better!â€

Joe's mommy took some ice cubes out of the freezer and put them in a bowl. Then she added a few drops of water and some melted butter. Joe watched with wide eyes as his mommy mixed the ingredients together.

“Look Joe! Now you have something even better than a snow trail – ice cream!â€

Joe smiled. He scooped up some of the ice cream and tasted it. It was sweet and delicious.

“Thanks Mommy!†Joe said happily.
Once upon a time, there was a chubby bunny. He had two big shoes, one yellow and one blue. He liked to hop around with them.

One day, the bunny was hopping in the grass and spotted something far away. He wanted to find out what it was.

He hopped and hopped until he reached the object. When he got there, he saw it was a big pile of carrots. He was so happy!

He reached out and grabbed one, but then he realized something was wrong. His shoes had come off!

The bunny looked all around the carrot pile, but he couldn’t find them anywhere. He started to cry.

Suddenly, a friendly fox appeared. She said, “Don’t worry little bunny, I know just where your shoes are. Come, I will show you.â€

The bunny followed the fox and soon enough, she showed him his shoes. He put them on and thanked the fox.

Now he could hop around happily with his yellow and blue shoes. Hooray!
Once there was a dog named Max. He loved to eat and play all day. One day, he ate something he shouldn't have. Max got really sick and his family had to take him to the veterinarian.

The veterinarian looked at Max, and said, “Max has eaten something careless and now he is not feeling very well. I will have to give him some medicine to help him feel better.â€

Max's family said, “Thank you for taking such good care of our pup!â€

The veterinarian smiled and said, “You are welcome. I'm glad I can help.â€

They brought Max home, gave him his medicine and soon he was feeling better. From then on, Max was much more careful about what he ate.
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Leah. She was three years old and very happy. 

One day Leah was out with her mom and dad. All of a sudden, they passed a shoe shop with some modern shoes in the window. "Mommy, can I have one?" asked Leah. 

Her Mom sighed. "No Leah, we just can't afford it right now."

Leah was disappointed, so she sang a song to try and cheer herself up. It was a silly little song about modern shoes. 

Her Dad smiled. "That was a great song, Leah! You should sing it for your Grandma. I think she'd love to hear it." 

So Leah and her parents went to visit Grandma. When Leah saw her, she gave her a big hug, and then started to sing the song about the modern shoes. 

Grandma was so happy. She said, "That was beautiful! I think I know how you can get one of those shoes - I will buy it for you as a present!" 

Leah was so excited!She hugged her Grandma and thanked her.

Then they all went out to the shoe shop, and Leah picked out the most beautiful modern shoe. She loved it so much and wore it everywhere!
Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Mary and she was very young.

One day, Mary's mom said, "Let's go outside and play."

So they went outside and Mary saw a rake. "What's this?" she asked her mom.

"It's a rake," her mom said. "Let's go follow it!"

So they followed the rake and it led them to the garden. The garden was full of colorful flowers and juicy fruits.

There was a strawberry bush and Mary picked one. She was surprised when she bit into it because it was sour. She spit out the strawberry and said, "That's yucky!"

Her mom laughed and said, "That's why we don't eat sour strawberries. Let's go pick some sweet ones instead."

And so Mary followed her mom and they found some sweet strawberries. Together, they happily ate them and enjoyed the rest of their day.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Billie. Billie was very smart and she loved to spend time with her mom. One day, Billie's mom said, "Let's put some shampoo in your hair. We will make it very pretty". 

So, Billie stood in front of the mirror, while her mom put some shampoo in her hair. But, Billie was too little and she couldn't see very well. "Mom, can you help me and tell me how it looks?" asked Billie. 

"Of course," said her mom. "That's why I'm here. Your hair looks very pretty and shiny". Billie smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You are so intelligent".

Billie was very happy and she couldn't wait to show her friends. 

The End.
One day in the city, a friendly robot started walking through the streets. It had yellow wheels and a yellow body.

Two children, Jack and James, were playing in their front yard when Jack said, "Look, James! A yellow robot!"

James and Jack were very excited to see the robot, so they both ran to the street and followed it.

The robot stopped and James said, "Hi robot!"

The robot smiled and said, "Hello!"

The robot then said, "I can reverse!" 

Jack and James were very surprised. The robot then started to move backwards down the street.

Jack and James were amazed! They ran after the robot and watched it reverse away.
Once upon a time, there were two friends called Sally and Charlie. They were at the beach and wanted to play together.

Sally said, "Let's play tag!" 
Charlie said, "Ok, but let's not run too fast!"

So Sally and Charlie ran on the beach and played tag. Sally was very fast and often struck Charlie. Charlie was very slow and lazy so Sally caught him all the time.
 
After a while, they were both out of breath so they decided to turn and sit down. As they were sitting, Sally said to Charlie, "That was fun! Let's play again soon!" 
Charlie smiled and said, "Yes, let's do that!"
Once upon a time, there was a wise old lady. She had been around for a very long time!

One day, she decided to take a bath. She was feeling a bit tired and wanted to be nice and clean. As she was walking to the bathroom, she wondered if anyone else had used it before.
 
When she got to the bathroom, she noticed a little caterpillar peeking out from behind the door. It was so tiny and cute!

The wise old lady said, “Why hello there little one. What are you doing here?â€

The caterpillar looked up at her with its big black eyes and said, “I am wondering what this room is for.â€

The old lady smiled and said, “This is the bathroom. We come here to take a bath.†The caterpillar seemed to understand and it quickly scurried away.

The old lady laughed and thought to herself, “What a wise little caterpillar!â€
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy was three years old. She was so excited to go on her first trip to the sea.

When Daisy arrived at the beach, she gasped in amazement. “It’s incredible!†she said, looking around in wonder. She couldn’t believe how blue the sea was and how sparkly the sand was.

Daisy wanted to go for a swim, but her mom said it wasn't safe and locked her in the room until it was time to leave.

“It’s not fair!†protested Daisy.

But her mom said, “Don’t worry Daisy, I’m sure you’ll see the sea again soon.â€

And Daisy knew that she would.
John was a brave boy. He always wanted to help people and make things better. One day, he got an interesting idea. He decided to use his courage to help load pages.

John went to his computer and opened the web browser. He clicked on the load button and watched as the pages slowly loaded onto the screen.

John was so proud of himself! After a few moments he heard a voice. It said, "You are so brave for loading those pages!"

John smiled and looked around. He saw that his grandmother had come into the room. She was smiling too. 

John said, "I just wanted to do something to help." 

His grandmother gave him a big hug and said, "You are a kind and brave boy, John!"
Davey was 3 years old. He loved pushing things. He wanted to push an enormous tree. His dad was a very clever man. He had an idea. 

"Let's use glue, Davey" said Dad. 

Davey was excited. He helped his dad put the glue on the tree. 

Dad grabbed one end and said, "Push!"

Davey pushed with all his strength. The tree moved a little bit. They kept pushing, and the tree gradually moved more and more until it was standing up straight. 

"We did it!" said Dad, giving Davey a hug. 

Davey was so proud of himself. He had pushed an ENORMOUS tree!
Once upon a time, there was a pupil called Jack. He was very unhappy and always complained. One day, he saw a strange creature in the forest. It was weird and had long ears and big eyes. 

Jack said to the creature: "What are you?" 

The creature replied: "I am an elf! Why are you so unhappy?" 

Jack replied: "I always complain about everything." 

The elf said: "I can help you. Come with me and I'll show you how to be happy." 

So, Jack followed the elf. The elf took Jack to a magical pond and told Jack to concentrate very hard. Jack was amazed with the magic and laughed and smiled. And from that day, Jack stopped complaining and was happy all the time.
One day, a little girl named Ann went outside to play. She saw a butterfly, gracefully fluttering around the garden. "What beautiful colors!" Ann said with a gasp.

Ann decided to try and follow the butterfly. She ran after it, but every time she got close, the butterfly would turn and fly away. Ann was so frustrated! She wanted to see the butterfly up close.

Just then, the butterfly fluttered down to the ground. Ann quickly ran over and stopped right in front of it. She was very careful to stay still and be quiet.

The butterfly looked at Ann and said, "Good job waiting. Now, if you be very quiet, I will let you come closer."

Ann nodded and stepped closer. She was amazed at how graceful the butterfly moved. She watched it until the sun began to set. When it was time to go home, Ann smiled and waved goodbye to the butterfly. She was so happy she was able to see it up close!
Lola and her mommy were outside. There were lots of people jogging around Lola. Her mommy was jogging too.

Lola was in her mommy's arms. Mommy said, "Do you see all the people jogging? That looks like fun."

Lola smiled and nodded. She loved to move.

Then they saw a big vehicle. Mommy said, "That's not a normal vehicle, that's a bus. See how it's bigger than a car?"

Lola looked at the vehicle. It was definitely bigger than a normal vehicle. "Wow," Lola said.

They continued jogging together. It was an exciting afternoon.
Once upon a time, there was a soldier named Tom. Tom was brave and strong and marched in his shining green uniform. His best friend Sarah was a little bit envious, but she loved Tom all the same. 

One day, Tom asked Sarah to come with him to the park. Sarah was so happy! She jumped for joy and gave Tom a big squeeze. 

At the park, Tom and Sarah played tag and had a picnic. Sarah even got to try on Tom's uniform and march around the park like a real soldier. 

Afterwards, Tom thanked Sarah for joining him. He said "You are an amazing friend. I hope we can come back soon!" Sarah smiled, gave Tom one last squeeze, and said "Me too!" 

The end.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Julie. She was 3 years old and very healthy. One day, Julie decided to go for a walk in the park. As she was walking, she noticed a big, tall chimney in the middle of the park. It was very old and looked like it was made a long time ago.

Julie wondered what the chimney was used for. She asked her Mom and Dad, but they didn't know. So they decided to take a closer look. 

Julie and her family walked closer to the chimney. They saw that there was an old, dusty door at the bottom of it. Julie wanted to go inside, but her Mom said it wasn't safe. 

After thinking for a moment, Julie's Dad said, "You know what, let's open the door and find out what's inside." So Julie and her family opened the door and looked inside the chimney. 

It was full of spider webs, but it was still very interesting to see. Julie and her family explored the chimney and looked at all the ancient artifacts. After a while, they decided it was time to go home. 

Julie had a great time exploring the big old chimney. She learned a lot that day and was very happy.
Once upon a time, there was a man. His name was Joe.Everyday Joe would go on a journey with his cart. He delivered oat for his family's farm.

One day, Joe set off on his journey as usual. But this day, Joe was frightened. He could not see very well in the darkness.

He decided to keep going anyway. Joe suddenly heard a howl in the darkness. It was a frightening howl! Joe was so scared his cart tipped over and the oat spilled all over the ground! 

Joe trembled, "What was that? Who is out there?".

Suddenly a voice spoke up from the darkness. It was the voice of a little boy. 

"Don't be frightened. I am just a small boy. I saw your cart tip over and wanted to make sure you were ok".

Joe laughed with relief. 

"Thank you for being so kind," He said.

The little boy smiled and helped Joe pick up the oat. When they were done, Joe thanked him again and they both went their separate ways. 

Joe made his delivery and was glad the little boy was there to help him. He was no longer frightened.
Once upon a time, there was an ordinary mom and her three year old daughter. One day, the mom asked her daughter if she wanted to learn something new. The daughter said, "What is it?"

The mom smiled and replied, "Let's learn all about snow!"

The daughter eagerly said, "Yes!"

So, the mom took her daughter outside and began to teach her all about snow. She told her that snow is made of tiny ice crystals and how snow flakes can look different and why it was cold. She showed her how to make snow angels and how to make snowballs.

They stayed outside until it was dark and all of the snow had melted. The daughter said, "That was so much fun, mom! Can we do it again soon?"

The mom smiled and said, "Of course! Anytime you want to learn something, just ask me!"
Once upon a time there was a little boy called Joe. Joe was three years old and always very happy.

One day, Joe got very angry, so Mommy wanted to help him feel better. She took him to his special room and told him to sit down.

Joe was still very angry. Mommy told him, "This is your special room to support you when you feel angry. Whenever you come here, your anger will go away."

Joe looked around the room. There were books and colours, toys and puzzles. Joe felt a little better. 

Mommy asked, "How do you feel now, Joe?"

Joe smiled and said, "I feel much better, Mommy. This room really does help me when I'm angry."

Mommy smiled in return. She hugged Joe and said, "I'm glad you feel better. We can come to this room whenever you feel angry, and it will always support you."

Joe nodded and said, "I like this room." 

And they both smiled, knowing Joe was ready to face the world again.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Diana. Diana had a big box filled with sparkly things. She loved to take them out and play with them.

One day, Dianna got out her sparkly green inks and her sparkly gray inks. She also found a brush, so she could polish them.

"What a pretty sparkly green! And what a pretty sparkly gray!" said Diana as she began to polish them. She worked very hard and said out loud, "What a fun job I am doing!"

She polished the inks all day long until they were bright and shiny. When she was all done, they were so pretty that they glowed in the sun!

Diana smiled proudly and said, "I'm the best polisher ever!"
Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was three years old and wanted to climb something. She went to her bedroom and saw her computer. She thought she could climb it and asked her mom. Her mom said, "No, you can't climb your computer. It's not flexible." The little girl thought for a moment and then asked, "What can I climb?" Her mom smiled and said, "You can climb the stairs in the living room. They're nice and flexible." The little girl was so excited. She said "OK!" and ran to the stairs. She climbed up the stairs one by one and soon she was at the top. She was so proud of herself. She shouted, "Mom, look at me, I can climb!" Her mom smiled and said, "I'm so proud of you. That was very brave."  The little girl smiled and said, "I'm so proud of myself too. I can climb!"
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Jenny. She liked to write a lot, and she was very good at it. One day, Jenny went to the park to write something. While she was writing, she noticed something strange in the sky. Jenny looked up and saw something that made her jump. It was scary! She saw a big, hairy monster in the sky, and it was huge.

Jenny was so scared that she dropped her pen and ran back home. She told her mom about the big, scary monster in the sky. Her mom said," Don't worry, Jenny. That monster's not real. It's just a cloud with its hair sticking out. But to be safe, you should write inside the house from now on."

So Jenny did. She went back inside her house and wrote about the monster in the sky. She was never scared to write again!
Once upon a time, there was a fat black cat. The cat would always smile whenever it saw people. One morning, the cat was walking along the street and saw a little girl playing with her mum.

The cat smiled and meowed, "Hello!"

The little girl grinned and said, "Hello, kitty!"

The cat smiled again and said, "I'm so happy to meet you!"

The little girl petted the cat's back and asked, "Will you be my friend?"

The cat smiled and meowed, "Yes, I will!"

The little girl and the cat became best friends. They would play and laugh together all the time. Whenever anyone saw them, the cat would always smile.

The little girl and the fat black cat were very happy together. They were the best of friends.
Once there was a gray squirrel. He was so small that he couldn't even know what an acorn was. One day, the squirrel saw a big, gray acorn. He didn't know what it was, so he asked another animal.

"Do you know what this is?" the squirrel asked.

The animal replied, "That's an acorn! It's a kind of food that's very yummy and good for you!"

The squirrel was so excited to finally know what the gray acorn was. He quickly grabbed it and started nibbling on it. It was full of delicious, moist nuts - just what he needed to give him energy!

The squirrel finished his acorn and ran off to share his new knowledge with the other animals. From that day on, he knew he could always findnuts inside a gray acorn and nothing made him happier.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl in the park. She was having lots of fun playing hide and seek behind the bush. She was laughing and counting to herself, "one, two, three, ready or not here I come!"

But then, suddenly, a clumsy bear came running across the park. The little girl was so surprised that started to run away.

The clumsy bear stopped and called out, "Wait! Why are you running?"

The little girl stopped and said to the clumsy bear, "I am playing hide and seek and I don't want you to find me!"

The clumsy bear said, "Don't worry. It is much more fun if I help you count. Let's start again, one, two...."

So they counted together, "One, two, three, ready or not here I come!" And the little girl laughed with joy as she ran around the bush.
Once there was a farmer who was very hungry. He wanted to sell a razor and looked everywhere, but no one wanted to buy it.

He walked around the village asking everyone, "Do you want to buy a razor?" But everyone said no. Nobody wanted to buy it.

The farmer was feeling very sad, until he came to a small house. Inside he heard a little girl's voice saying, "Daddy, I'm hungry."

The farmer knocked on the door and the girl's father opened it. The farmer said, "Do you want to buy a razor?"

The girl's father replied, "Yes, I'll buy one for my daughter. She's very hungry and I want to make her breakfast."

The farmer smiled and said, "Thank you so much! Here it is." He gave the father the razor and the father gave him some money.

The farmer was very happy and went home with a full stomach. He was so glad he had been able to sell his razor!
Once upon a time there lived a little girl named Kate. She was three years old. Kate had a beautiful pink notebook with sparkles on it. Every day she went to visit her grandpa in the garden and showed him her notebook. They would draw and colour together in the notebook.

One day Kate was feeling very troubled. She did not know why, but knew something was wrong. Grandpa saw this, and wanted to help. He told Kate some stories, but it did not help. So, he gave her a surprise. He gave her a giant hug and whispered that he knew where to hide her notebook, so that no one else could find it.

Kate was excited and said, "Where, Grandpa? Where will you hide it?" Grandpa smiled and said, "I'll hide it in a special place. A place just for your notebook. That way it will be safe. " Kate felt better hearing the news, and asked, "Which place?" Grandpa pointed to the tree and said, "You must look behind the tree and you will find the notebook. No one else can find it there."

Kate went to the tree and looked behind it. Sure enough, she saw her pink notebook with sparkles sparkling in the sun. She took it, gave it a hug and thanked grandpa for knowing just what to do. She was now feeling happy again and knew her notebook was safe.
Once upon a time, there was a brave little girl named Sarah who loved to explore. She wanted to discover all kinds of new things, so one day she went off to find adventure. 

As she explored, she found a special kind of door. It was furry and sparkly, and Sarah knew it was an invitation to adventure. She opened the door and stepped inside. 

It was a classroom full of wonderful things. There were toys, books and furry animals. Sarah was so excited to discover all the wonderful things in the room that she could hardly contain her joy.

Suddenly, Sarah saw a voice in the corner of the class. It said, “Hi Sarah! I’m so glad to meet you!†Sarah was shocked. She saw and heard a furry rabbit standing in the corner of the room, with a friendly smile on its face. 

Sarah smiled at the rabbit and said, “Wow! I never knew rabbits could talk.†The rabbit replied, “That’s what discovering is all about. Come explore with me and see what else you can find!†

Sarah was so thrilled to make this new furry friend. She knew that as long as she kept discovering, new and exciting things would always be around the corner.
One day, Mommy and Marky went for a walk. They had been walking for a while when they heard a strange noise. It sounded like a monster! Mommy said, "Marky, let's hide behind this tree!" 

Marky peered around the tree and saw a big dragon. It was very big, and it was walking very slowly. As it walked, it made a lot of noise, because it was very clumsy. 

Marky asked, "Mommy, can we pet the dragon?" 

Mommy smiled and said, "No, Marky, dragons are very dangerous creatures. We should just admire them from far away!" 

So they kept walking, but whenever they saw a dragon, they always admired it from a safe distance.
Once upon a time, there was a smart little pig named Piggie. Piggie had a goal to find the biggest, juiciest apple she could find. She hopped from tree to tree looking for the perfect apple.

As Piggie was hopping, she quickly forgot about her goal, and started to play instead. She rolled around in the dirt, laughed, and danced all day. But when she looked up, the sun had set and Piggie realized she had forgotten her goal!

Piggie ran home quickly, and when she got there, she told her mom, "Mom, I forgot my goal! What should I do?"

Her mom said, "That's ok, Piggie, because you're a smart little pig and you can figure it out." So Piggie hopped up into the tree again and kept looking – and before long, she found the biggest, juiciest apple she had ever seen. Piggie was so excited and she hopped home, proud of herself for finding her goal.
Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl called Anna. She lived at home with her mummy and daddy.

One day, Anna and her daddy were in the kitchen. He opened the big freezer and showed her something very nice. It was a big, white cake in the shape of a heart!

Anna was so excited and wanted to take it out. Her daddy said, "No, Anna. We need to reverse it."

Anna asked, "Reverse? What's reverse?"

"It means we put it back in the freezer," he replied.

So, Anna and her daddy put the cake back in the freezer and kept it there until it was time for it later. It was nice that Anna got to see the cake and knew that it was waiting in the freezer.
Once upon a time, there were two friends, Jack and Jill. 
They were part of a team and wanted to do something special together. 
So they decided to shrink themselves.

Jack and Jill were so excited that they raced inside and grabbed two big blankets.
Jill giggled and said, "We have to work hard to make our wish come true!"

Jack smiled and nodded. He grabbed a pillow and laid down on the blanket.
He said, "Close your eyes and think about what it will be like to shrink. 
Soon enough, we'll be smaller than bugs!"

Jill closed her eyes and concentrated. 
Suddenly, a loud noise filled the room and the blankets started to shrink around them. 
When they opened their eyes, Jack and Jill were astounded! They were now so small that they were two inches tall. They were so tiny, they could fit in the palm of your hand.

The two friends were so happy that they did a happy dance. They had accomplished something big and were so proud of themselves. 
From then on, Jack and Jill knew that when they worked as a team, anything was possible.
One day, Jack was walking to a park with his mom. As they were walking, Jack started to stumble. His mom smiled and said, "That's ok, Jack. Let's keep going."

So they kept going. Soon enough, they arrived at the park. It was open and looked fun!

Jack saw a puzzle on the ground. He ran over and picked it up. He asked his mom, “What is this?†His mom said it was a puzzle.

Suddenly, Jack had an idea. He said, “Let’s try to put this puzzle together!†His mom smiled and said, “That sounds like a great idea.â€

So they worked together to put the puzzle together. It was fun and it made them laugh! When they finished, Jack felt proud. He said, “We did it!†His mom replied with a big hug and said, “Yes we did.â€
Once upon a time there was a little girl who wanted to pick wisdom. Everybody said it was impossible, but she was determined.

One day she saw an old lady and asked her if she could pick wisdom.

The old lady smiled and said, "Yes, my child. You can pick wisdom, but it will not be easy. You have to look in places you may find disgusting."

The little girl was confused, but she followed the old lady's advice. She looked in smelly garbage cans and dark corners. Finally, she found wisdom in the dirtiest place of all.

When she picked it up, she sat quietly in the sun and smiled. She felt very wise. We can all pick wisdom if we look hard enough and in the right places.
It was a sunny day and there were lots of birds chirping all around. Susan, who was three years old, was playing in her room. She saw something hanging from the ceiling. It was a table! She saw that it was filled with snacks.

"Mommy!" She shouted. "What is this? Is it for me?"

Her mom smiled and replied, "Yes, honey! It's a special table for you!"

Susan was so excited and started to jump around the room. She couldn't believe it. She asked, "Will I get to eat all of these snack myself?"

Her mom laughed and said, "No, you will have to share them with your brothers. Sharing is caring and being selfish is not nice."

Susan nodded and understood. She smiled and said, "Okay, I will share the snacks with my family!"

And that day, Susan and her family enjoyed the snacks together on the hanging table.
Once upon a time there was a boy named Dan. He was three years old and very curious. One day Dan wanted to see how far he could stand. He went to his front door, opened it, and stepped out. His nose seemed to touch the sky!

Suddenly he heard a voice. "Hello there Dan," said the voice. Dan looked up and saw a giant standing in front of him. The giant was deaf so he was talking very loudly. 

"Who are you?" asked Dan. "I'm Dan's friend," said the giant. 

Dan was scared so he took a step back. The giant smiled and reached out his hand. "Let's be friends," he said.

Dan was a brave boy so he stepped back and put his small hand in the giant's giant hand. They shook hands and the giant said one last thing before leaving. 

"Remember, Dan, you can stand taller than you ever imagined!" 

And with that, the giant was gone. Dan smiled and went back inside, proud of himself for standing tall. 

The End.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Kate. Kate liked to have breakfast each morning. One day she asked her mum, "Please can I have toast for breakfast?"

Mum said, "Yes, of course you can have toast. What kind of toast would you like?"

Kate replied, "I would like brown toast, please."

Mum smiled and went to the kitchen to make some toast. She put two slices of bread in the toaster and waited for the toast to become brown.

After a few minutes, Mum took out a warm, brown slice of toast and put it on a plate. She put some butter and jam on it and said, "Here's your brown toast."

Kate hugged Mum and said, "Thank you so much! I love my brown toast!" She quickly started to eat her toast and was very happy.

The end.
Once upon a time, there was a wide boat. It was the biggest boat in the whole world.

One day, the boat was floating on the lake. Suddenly, a strange creature flew close by. It looked like an alien with antennas.

The alien said, “Pinch! I’m going to pinch your boat!â€

The boat was scared. But then a tiny fish swam up to the alien and said, “No! Don’t pinch the boat! That would be a bad thing to do!â€

The alien thought for a moment. Then, it said, “OK. I won’t pinch the boat.â€

The alien flew away. The wide boat was safe.
Once upon a time there was a little girl. She was alone in the park, looking for something to do. A kind man nearby said to the girl, "I offer you a pepper." The girl looked scared. 

The man said, "It's okay. You don't have to be scared. Here, I can show you what to do with the pepper. See?" He took the pepper, showed her how to slice it, and gave it back.

The little girl watched carefully. Then she took the pepper and tried to slice it. It was hard, but she did it! She was so proud, and shared her pepper with the kind man. 

He smiled and said, "Well done! Pepper is a tasty treat." They chatted happily while they ate their pepper. 

The little girl was no longer scared; just full of big joy.
Once upon a time there was a strong jungle filled with animals. One day, a little rabbit called Meg was hopping around when she heard a noise. It sounded like something was disturbing the peace of the jungle.

Meg hopped towards the noise and saw a big lion. He was trying to take over the jungle. Everyone was scared and ran away in fear.

The little rabbit couldn't stand to see the lion upsetting the peace of the jungle, so she decided to speak up.

"Go away," Meg said bravely. "You are disturbing the peace of the jungle."

The lion was surprised to hear such brave words from a little rabbit. He roared loudly and said, "You can't stop me. I am the strongest in the jungle!"

But Meg wouldn't buckle in the face of danger. She said calmly, "You might be strong, but that doesn't give you the right to disturb the peace here. Please leave this jungle in peace."

The lion paused for a moment, realizing that Meg was right. He decided to walk away and leave the jungle alone.

Meg cheered with joy! She had saved the jungle and made sure it stayed peaceful.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue liked to play with a funny pin toy.

One day, when Sue was playing with the pin, it broke! She was very sad, so she went to find her dad for help.

Sue: "Daddy, I need help! My pin is broken."

Daddy: "Don't worry, honey. We can repair it."

Sue: "How?"

Daddy: "I have a heavy hammer. I can use it to hammer the pin back together."

Together, Sue and her Daddy hammered the pin back together until it was fixed. Sue was so happy her pin was working again!

The end.
Once there was a hippo named Bob who lived in a big, green meadow. He had lots of friends, like foxes, squirrels and birds. Bob was a very tidy hippo, who kept his meadow clean.

One day, Bob was feeling sad. So, he asked his friends why he felt that way. His best friend, the fox, said, “You need to trust yourself.â€

Bob thought about it and decided to try it. He stood tall and said, “I can trust myself!†His friends cheered and clapped.

Bob felt brave and strong. He trusted himself to do new things. He learned to swim and do cartwheels. He even tried to fly with the birds. 

Bob knew that if he truly trusted himself, he could do anything. And he was right!
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack who was scared. He and his mom lived in a small, warm house in the country. Every night, the wind blew and Jack got scared. His mom said there was nothing to fear, but he still was afraid. 

One chilly morning, Jack and his mom got into their car and drove to town. Jack was scared because he had never been to town before.

When they arrived, Jack saw a big building with lots of people walking around. He asked his mom what it was and she said, "That's where the lawyers work. They help people when they have a problem." 

As they got closer to the building, the icy wind blew in Jack's face and made him shudder. 

Jack asked his mom, "Are lawyers scary?" His mom smiled and said, "No, they are here to help people, not to scare them. Now, don't be scared. Let's go inside and find out more." 

Jack felt a little better and he and his mom walked into the building. From then on, Jack was no longer scared of lawyers.
Once there was an old pink steel pot that lived in the kitchen. But one day it accidentally caught fire and started to burn up. The kitchen filled with smoke and the old steel pot started to melt away.

The pot shouted, "Help! Someone help me!" 

But there was nobody there to help. So the old pink steel pot kept on burning until there was nothing left but smoke.

Suddenly, a brave firefighter came. He was carrying a big bucket of water. He splashed the water onto the burning pink steel pot and put out the fire.

The firefighter said, "Good job, pink steel pot. You were very brave and you saved the kitchen." 

The old pink steel pot smiled and said, "Thank you for saving me."
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Sam. He was three years old and loved to share.

One day, the weather was cold outside, so Sam put on his warmest sweater. He asked Mom if he could go outside and play.

"We can go, but don't forget your hat and mittens," Mom said.

So Sam grabbed his hat and mittens and they went outside. Everything was so exciting and new, but then it got dark and a little scary.

Out of the corner of his eye, Sam saw something. It was his friend Lily! She was shivering and didn't have a sweater.

"It's cold out here, Lily," said Sam. "I have an extra sweater. Want to share?"

Lily smiled. "Yes, please!" she said.

Sam helped her put on the sweater, and they had lots of fun playing together until it started to get dark again. 

"Time to go home now," said Mom. So Sam and Lily said goodbye, and Sam happily walked home with Mom, knowing he had shared a warm sweater with his friend.
Once upon a time, a furry puppy named Max went to a special place. Max felt so excited to see all the fireworks. He watched as the bright and colourful firework lights filled the night air. 

Max's friend, a small kitten named Mia, was also watching the fireworks with him. When Mia asked him what he thought, Max smiled and said, "Wow! I feel so happy!"

Mia jumped with joy and shouted, "Let's run together!" So, off they ran through the night, chasing and playing in the bright firework lights. 

As the show ended, Max and Mia hugged each other and said goodbye. Max went home feeling very content and happy. The night of the firework show was one he would never forget.
One day, a little boy was playing in the park with his toy airplane. Suddenly, a loud sound came from above him. He looked up and saw an unknown flying object hovering in the sky. He shouted in excitement, "What is it?"

Suddenly, a voice came from the unknown machine. "Greetings! I am an alien from outer space," it said.

The little boy was amazed. "Where did you come from?" he asked.

The alien replied, "I recommend you come find me in the sky tomorrow. I have something to show you."

The next day, the little boy went to the park and looked up in the sky. Sure enough, the unknown machine was still hovering. He waved and it flew down to him. It opened up and out came a toy airplane, exactly like his own.

The alien smiled and said, "I recommend you take this as a gift and enjoy playing with it."

The little boy was overjoyed and thanked the alien. He waved goodbye and happily flew away with his newfound toy.
Once upon a time, there were two best friends. Their names were Sam and Amy. Sam wanted to have a fun day outside, but it was raining so they could not play. 

Amy had a great idea! She said, "Let's build a tent and have a campout inside today!" Sam was delighted with Amy's suggestion and quickly ran outside to get the materials. 

They worked together to build the tent and then took all their toys inside. They spent the rest of the day playing pretend and having lots of fun.

At night, they both felt tired and wanted to sleep inside their tent. Sam said, "Let's snuggle up together and make sure our tent is comfy." Amy was so happy that she demanded one more story before they fell asleep.

Sam read the story in a boring voice, but Amy was still entranced. Finally, when the story was finished, they both fell asleep. They had a wonderful time in their tent, and it was the best campout ever!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Molly. She was three years old and always wanted to explore the world around her.

One day, while playing outside, Molly noticed a pattern on a nearby rock. "What is this?" she asked herself. She looked closer, and then realized that the pattern on the rock was in the shape of a heart! Molly was so happy and excited - she had never seen anything like it before.

Molly wanted to show her pattern to her friends. When she went to her friends, she realized that her pattern was not as neat as the heart one. But she didn't give up. She tried different types of patterns and eventually made one that she was proud of.

Molly's friends were thrilled with her pattern. They all started making their own patterns, too. They were all different, but that was okay. The patterns were all special and unique.

Molly was so proud of herself. She had seen something new and managed to recognize, make, and show it to her friends. It was a true accomplishment!
Once there was a happy little chicken. Every morning he would go out to scratch in the dirt and look for tasty bugs. One day, as he was scratching around, he found an egg. It was big and round and it made the chicken very glad. He knew he could use it to make a nice breakfast.

The little chicken worked hard to get the egg open but it was difficult. He tried pecking at it but it wouldn't open. He struggled and struggled until he finally cracked it. He was so relieved when he saw the yolk inside.

His excitement was quickly replaced with confusion when he found out he had to scramble it!

He thought to himself, "How can I do that? What is scrambling?"

Just then, he heard a voice. "If you want to scramble that egg, you have to move it around in the pan," said the voice.

The little chicken was so glad. He followed the voice's instructions, and soon he had a delicious scrambled egg for breakfast. He felt so proud of himself for succeeding in his struggle.
Mandy and her dad were in the car. They were going on an adventure. Dad drove the car fast and Mandy laughed.

"Where are we going?" asked Mandy.

"To the park," said Dad. "We are going to do some exercise!"

When they arrived, Dad and Mandy ran around the park. They ran, jumped and played together. Dad was so generous - he let Mandy decide what games to play. Mandy enjoyed herself very much.

Then, Dad and Mandy went to the swings. Dad pushed Mandy so high in the air! They had so much fun.

When it was time to go home, Dad drove the car back. Mandy was tired from all the exercise, but she felt happy. She loved spending time with Dad.
Once upon a time there was a silly garden. There were lots of flowers and bugs that lived there. One special day, all the creatures in the garden decided to celebrate.

"Let's have a party!" shouted a tiny ladybug. 
"Yes!" yelled a butterfly. 

The garden friends started to decorate with bright colors and sings. They even made a big cake for everyone to enjoy.

A baby frog hopped around happily, "This is so fun!" he said.

"Let's play some games!" said a slug. They played hide and seek, tag and hopscotch until the sun went down. 

Everyone had a wonderful time celebrating in the silly garden. 

"Let's do this again soon!" said the ladybug. "Let's celebrate!"
Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Emma. One day they decided to play a game together. They looked around for something to play and then Jack said "I have an idea! We can play trust. I'll point at something and you have to come and get it". Emma thought this was a great idea and so they began.

Jack pointed to a big tree. Emma ran over to it and looked up. She saw a special box up high. She asked Jack "How can I get it?" Jack thought for a minute and then he said "Trust me and I'll get it for you".

Emma trusted Jack and he was successful! He reached up and pulled the box down. He handed it to Emma and she opened it. Inside was a wonderful surprise - a special toy for Emma!

The two friends were so happy and hugged each other. They had had a successful game of trust!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. Every day, Sarah would crawl outside and explore the world around her. 

One day, while Sarah was crawling around, she heard a beautiful song coming from the woods. She was so curious that she began to crawl towards the sound.

Sarah soon arrived at the edge of the forest, and there she saw a bird with a pretty blue feather. He was singing the most beautiful song Sarah had ever heard. She listened for a long time, sitting very still and quietly.

When the bird finished singing, Sarah spoke. "Thank you for your song. It was very nice." The bird was surprised and replied, "You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it." Then, the bird flew away over the cold trees.

Sarah smiled to herself and then kept crawling back home.
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Grace. She loved to play in her garden. One day her mum said "Grace, go play in the garden." Grace was very excited!

Grace ran across the grass and saw a little caterpillar. She waved to it and said "Hello!" The caterpillar waved back.

Then she saw a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly flew onto her finger and said "This is my garden. It's very important to me." Grace said "This is my garden too, it's mine!" The butterfly smiled and said "Yes it's yours" and flew away.

Grace watched it fly into the sky and waved goodbye. She was very happy that she and the butterfly were friends.
One day, Mommy and Tom were playing together. Mommy said, "Let's go for a walk!" Tom was excited and said, "Yay!"

He ran outside and started walking. Suddenly, he stepped on a rock. His toe hurt and he said, "Ow!" Mommy asked, "What is it, Tom? Are you okay?"

Tom said, "My toe hurts. It's uncomfortable." Mommy said, "Oh, no! Let's stop and look at it."

Tom stopped and Mommy looked at his toe. She found the rock and said, "Ah, that's what made your toe hurt. Come on, let's go home and put a band-aid on it."

Tom said, "Okay." He held on to Mommy's hand as they went home. Soon, his toe felt better. Tom was happy and went back to playing with Mommy.
Once there was a little boy who liked volcanoes. He had a toy volcano in his room and he would play with it every day.

One day he was playing and he noticed that the volcano was wet. He asked his mom, "Why is the volcano wet? Where did the water come from?"

His mom said, "It was raining outside and some of the rain came into your room."

The little boy said, "But the volcano is wet now. What can we do?"

His mom smiled and said, "That's easy. We just need to dry the volcano. We can use a towel and wipe it until it's dry."

So the little boy got a towel and wiped the volcano until it was dry. He was so happy when he was done. Now his little volcano was back to normal!
Once upon a time, there were two friends named Jake and Katrina. Jake and Katrina wanted to have fun.

One day, Jake and Katrina were playing near the water. They wanted to jump in and dive! So they climbed into the boat and pushed off into the lake.

The lake was icy cold! Katrina was scared, but Jake said "Let's dive!" Katrina took a deep breath and jumped into the icy lake. Jake watched her dive and cheered her on.

Katrina swam around the lake and felt brave. Finally, she swam back to the boat and said, "Yay! I did it!"

Jake felt brave too, so he said, "Let's dive again!" Then he jumped into the icy lake. He dove deep and came up for air. "Whee!" he yelled. 

After a fun day of diving, Jake and Katrina made it back to dry land. Exhausted but happy, they hugged each other and said goodbye. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a monkey who wanted to go outside. But first, he had to unlock the door.

He looked around the house and saw a heavy key on the windowsill. He grabbed it carefully and tried to fit it into the door.

Suddenly, a voice spoke from behind him. "Hey monkey! What are you doing?" the voice said.

The monkey turned around to see a little girl. She was smiling at him.

The monkey replied, "I'm trying to unlock the door so I can go outside!"

The little girl said, "I can help you! Here, give me the key!"

The monkey was so happy and gave the girl the key. "Now, just turn it to the left," she said.

The monkey did as she said and the door opened!

The monkey excitedly jumped down and hugged the little girl. Then he ran outside to explore the world!
Once upon a time, there was a lady who was very thoughtful. She wanted to find a way to relax and enjoy the day. So, she decided to take a bath! 

She stepped into the bathroom and started running the warm water from the faucet. She laid in the tub and breathed in the steam. She closed her eyes and relaxed for quite some time.

Suddenly, she heard a noise. She opened one eye and saw a little mouse peeking around the corner. 

"What are you doing here?" asked the lady. 

"I wanted to come and relax with you!" squeaked the mouse.

The lady laughed and said, "That was very thoughtful of you! You can stay and relax with me for a bit!" 

So, the two relaxed for a while, each enjoying the soothing feeling of the warm water from the faucet and the gentle sounds of the mouse's tiny voice. 

Eventually, the lady and the mouse said their goodbyes and went on their own way. And they both felt relaxed and happy.
Molly was feeling restless. She had nothing to do and wanted to play with her aunt. Molly ran out of her house and ran to her aunt's house. 

When she arrived, she saw her aunt spraying water in the garden. Molly called out "Aunt! Aunt!" 

Her aunt stopped spraying and smiled. She said "Hello Molly! What are you doing here?" 

Molly said "I was feeling restless and wanted to play with you!"

Her aunt smiled and said "I'm glad you came! Let's play with the water! You can help me spray the garden!" 

Molly was so excited! She was happy to help her aunt and she started to spray the garden. 

The two of them had so much fun together, spraying the garden and taking turns. Molly felt so happy and wasn't restless anymore.
Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to jump. Every day she would jump over the trees and swing from the branches. She was so happy that she never needed an excuse to dance and jump.

One day she was jumping on the grass when she stumbled and fell. She looked up to see a big wake of ducks right above her. They flew all around her, with their wings spreading in every direction, and she felt so clumsy.

The ducks cooed and quacked and finally the little girl smiled. "Hi there," she said. 

The ducks all stopped and stared at her before one spoke. "Hello, why are you talking to us?".

The little girl smiled again. "I just wanted to make friends with you".

The ducks all laughed before flying off. And from that day, the little girl and the ducks became good friends. Every day, when the little girl went out to jump, the ducks flew along with her and cheered her on.
One day, mom and dad took Tommy to the park. Tommy looked around and saw a long path winding through the trees. He watched little birds flitting from branch to branch. He asked his mom and dad, "Can I walk down the path?" They nodded and watched as Tommy carefully stepped onto the path.

He investigated a clump of grass near the path and grinned when he found a treasure - a shiny penny! He said to his mom, "Look what I found!"

Suddenly, Tommy heard a rustle in the bushes. A spoiled little puppy ran out and stopped in front of Tommy. Tommy waited and watched as the puppy sniffed his shoes. Tommy carefully stepped closer and giggled as the puppy licked his hands. He said, "You're so cute! What's your name?" Mom and dad smiled as they watched Tommy and the puppy become friends.
Once there was a little girl named Amy. She was only three years old. One day, she was looking around her room and she noticed a strange object. She was very curious and wanted to explore the strange object. She walked over and picked it up.

"What is this?" she asked herself.

As she looked closer, she noticed it was a little toy. She was so proud of her discovery.

Amy showed the toy to her mom and dad.

"Look what I found!" she said happily.

Her mom and dad were so proud of her. They told her that if she took care of the toy, it would become her special friend.

Amy was so excited. She thanked her parents and hugged them tightly. From that day on, she made sure to take very good care of her new friend. She was the proudest she had ever been.
Once upon a time there was a girl named Julie. She was so creative! One day, she decided to make a post. She held it tight in her hands and ran to the post box. As she approached, she heard a loud ringing sound. She stopped, curious about what it was.

"Don't worry, that's just the post box!" said a friendly voice. Julie looked around and saw a lady wearing a funny hat. The lady smiled at Julie and continued, "When you put your post in the box, it rings like a bell - to announce there's new mail!"

Julie smiled and quickly placed her post in the box. The ringing sound grew louder and louder until it faded away. Julie cheered in delight. She had been so creative with her post - and now everyone would get to see it.
Once there was a little girl named Lucy who was very curious. Whenever she wanted to do something, she would insist. One hot summer day, she decided to go outside and explore.

As she wandered, she came across a big fence. She was scared but she was still curious and so she insisted she should climb it, despite her fear.

She managed to make it over the fence, but then there was another surprise waiting for her. In front of her was a giant dog barking at her. Lucy was scared and wanted to turn back.

But the little determined girl insisted on going closer. The dog stopped barking and the little girl was surprised to see the dog's friendly face, much bigger than her own.

The two made friends, and from then on Lucy was not scared of anything. Whenever she faced something new, she insisted to go and find out what was there.
Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Daisy. She was very excited because she was going on a walk with her mom to the park. As they started on their path, Daisy noticed a tree and smiled. She wanted to get to the tree, but the path was too rocky for Daisy. Her mom held her hand and told her it was okay, that she could do it.

"I don't think it's going to fit," said Daisy, feeling frustrated.

"Yes it will fit," said her mom. "We will take it one step at a time."

Daisy tried, and with her mom's help she was able to get over the rocks and get closer to the tree. She smiled happily and they kept walking until they reached the tree. Daisy was relieved that she was able to make it there, and she thanked her mom for helping her. 

The next day when Daisy returned to the park, she was not so scared of the rocky path anymore. She smiled and slowly made it to the tree on her own. Daisy was very proud of herself for fitting the rocks, and now she was not scared at all.
The bald man had a phone in his hand. He was happy.

"I like my phone," he said.

The little girl watched him fold the phone in half.

"What are you doing?" she asked.

"I'm folding my phone so it's neater," the bald man explained.

The little girl didn't understand. "Why?"

"So it fits nicely in my pocket," he said.

The bald man smiled. The little girl smiled too.
Once upon a time there were two friends, a girl name Daisy and a boy name Jack. Daisy and Jack loved to play outside. One day, Daisy and Jack were running around in the park when suddenly they saw something. It was a big round thing with lots of colors! It was rolling towards them!

"Look Jack! It's rolling!" said Daisy. 

Jack smiled and said, "Let's run after it! Quick, come on!" 

So Daisy and Jack ran after the rolling thing. It was so fast that it was hard to catch up! They ran and ran until suddenly they were in a big, open field. 

Then they saw it! It was a big ball of fire!

"Be careful! Fire is messy and can burn you!" said Daisy. 

But Jack wasn't listening. He scrambled towards the ball of fire and tried to catch it. Daisy screamed and ran away, but Jack managed to catch the rolling fire!

He laughed and said, "See Daisy? Didn't I get it?"

Daisy couldn't believe her eyes. "You're so brave!" she said.

Jack smiled. Daisy and Jack ran away from the fiery mess, thankful for such an exciting adventure.
Molly was playing in the park. She had been there a long time, and she was feeling very hungry.

Suddenly, there was a loud noise. Molly ran away to see what it was and found a little baby bird. It had fallen out of its nest and it was trying to fly away.

Molly was so sad. She wanted to help, but she didn't know how.

"Maybe if we stay here with the baby bird, it will be safe," she said.

So Molly stayed with the bird and the bird stayed in the tree. Molly made sure it was safe and then she heard her mother calling her.

"Molly, it's time for dinner!" said her mom. 

"Okay!" said Molly. She hugged the bird goodbye and ran home.

At home, Molly took a warm shower. After she was done, she had dinner with her mom and dad and told them all about the bird. 

"That's so kind of you, Molly!" said her mom.

Molly smiled. She was happy that she had helped the baby bird stay safe.
Once upon a time there was a boy named Jim. He was three years old. He had an attractive igloo. He loved to take it around with him wherever he would go.

One day, Jim decided he wanted to explore with his igloo. He took it out and started to explore. He soon found himself in front of an interesting castle. He felt brave and wanted to explore the castle further.

Right as he stepped into the castle, he met a very old man. The man looked at Jim and said “my child, I have been looking for someone brave like you to lead me on an adventureâ€. Jim smiled and said excitedly “of course, let's go!â€. 

The old man and Jim went on an amazing adventure. They went inside the castle and explored every room. Then they went outside and found an igloo garden. Jim thought it was so attractive and full of colors. 

The old man and Jim were so happy that they decided to make the igloo garden their new home. From then on they would always lead each other on new and exciting adventures.
Mum had a big problem. She was very worried because her guitar had broken. She was worried she couldn't play it any more. 

"What can I do?" She asked. 

"Let's ask Dad," said the little boy. 

They both went to find him. 

"Dad, the guitar is broke," said the little boy. 

Dad thought and thought. Then, his face lit up. 

"Let's go to the shop and get another one," he said. 

So, off they went. When they arrived at the shop, Dad asked for a tasty guitar. The shopkeeper gave them a beautiful one. 

Mum was very excited. She strummed it and it sounded so sweet. 

"Thank you, Dad," the little boy said. 

Mum smiled and said, "Yes, thanks Dad. I'm not worried any more!"
Maggie was a happy and playful girl.  She loved to explore and play in the park. Every day after school she would go there, bringing with her one special penny.

Maggie always enjoyed looking at the penny, turning it over in her hands and feeling the texture. She'd then put it on the ground and watch as it glinted in the sunshine. Maggie never got bored of this game.

Suddenly, a squirrel came hopping over and leaned in to investigate the penny. It seemed to love it too! Maggie giggled as the squirrel hopped around, enjoying the shiny penny.

Maggie spoke to the squirrel, asking it playfully, "What do you think of my penny? Do you like it?" The squirrel nodded and chirped before running away. 

Maggie smiled, happy to have made a new friend. She gave the penny one last look and ran off to continue exploring the park. She was sure she'd have even more fun with her new friend next time!
Max the bear was lying on the grass in the garden, looking at the sky. His friend Sally came over to join him.

"What are you doing, Max?"
Sally asked. "I'm lying here," Max said.

Sally lay down beside Max and rested her arm on her tummy. It felt so nice and cool. Then she said,
"Max, I am feeling difficult. Can you help me?"
Max smiled and said, "Of course! What can I do?"

Sally said, "I need you to lie on my arm, so it feels better." Max happily obliged and lay on Sally's arm. "Ahh, that feels great!" Sally said.

Max and Sally stayed lying on the grass in the garden and enjoyed the nice day.
Tommy was playing with his toys. He had a big eraser and he was having fun. Suddenly, he slipped and the eraser fell on the floor. He was sad and said, "Oh no!" His mom heard him and came running. She asked, "What happened?" 

Tommy said, "I dropped my eraser." Mom said, "It's okay, Tommy. Let me help." She spent a few minutes picking up all the pieces of the eraser. When she was done, she gave it back to him and said, "Here you go, Tommy. I'm sorry it broke." 

Tommy smiled. He thanked his mom and hugged her. He said, "Thank you! I spent lots of time playing with it." Mom said, "I know, pumpkin, but now you can spend lots of time enjoying your other toys, too." 

Tommy nodded his head and continued playing. He was happy to have his eraser back and he was grateful to have such a loving mom.
Once upon a time there was a man called Tom. Tom made a crack in a very special bowl. It was the bowl his Grandma gave him when he was born. He was so sad.

Tom went to his Grandma's house and said sorry.

Tom said, "I'm sorry, Grandma. I made a crack in your bowl and I'm very sorry."

Grandma was very nice to Tom. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I forgive you."

Tom was very happy. He was so glad his Grandma was so kind and forgave him.

At school, Tom's friend Rob was very envious when he found out Grandma had forgiven Tom.

Rob said, "I wish my Grandma was so nice. I want to be forgiven too."

Tom smiled and said, "Why don't you ask her to forgive you? I'm sure she will."

Rob thought about it and finally talked to his Grandma. Just like Tom's Grandma, Rob's Grandma was kind and she forgave him too.

Tom and Rob were so happy they had Grandmas that were so forgiving. They smiled and hugged each other, happy to know they were forgiven.
Once upon a time, there was a small, pale girl called Lucy. She had long golden locks and rosy cheeks. She was always full of energy and she loved to wander around in the garden. One day, Lucy saw a big, old clock in the garden and she wondered what it was. 

"What is that?" Lucy asked her mother.

"That's a clock," her mother replied, smiling.

Lucy was intrigued and she went over to take a closer look. She saw two hands on the clock that moved around and around and at the top, it said the time in numbers. Lucy was fascinated and decided to see where the hands of the clock would lead her. 

So Lucy started to wander. She followed the hands of the clock, going in circles. She went around the garden and then into the woods beyond. She kept wandering for hours. Eventually, the clock hands pointed back to the garden and Lucy returned tired but happy. 

The old clock had helped Lucy find a brand new adventure.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Rose. Rose was very happy. One day she went to the barber. She was a bit nervous but she gained courage when she stepped inside.

The barber said, “Hello Rose! Are you ready for your new hair style?†Rose nodded and said, “Yes.†The barber began to cut her hair. He trimmed the ends and combed it. Then he put some special gel to make it smooth. 

When he was finished, Rose looked in the mirror with a smile. She looked so happy! 

The barber said, “You look lovely Rose.†Rose thanked him and said, “Thank you! My hair looks so nice.†

Rose thanked the barber and then she left. She was very proud of her new hair. She felt like she had gained something special from the barber. 

The happy little girl danced all the way home and never forgot the special experience she had gained at the barber.
Once upon a time there was a mommy, a daddy and a little boy. It was winter time and it was cold outside. Mommy looked out of the window and said to the little boy, "It's chilly outside. Let's go to the porch and play!"

The little boy quickly ran to the porch and said, "Yay! Can I play in the snow?" Daddy said, "No, not now. Hurry and get your coat on." 

The little boy quickly put on his warm coat and grabbed his hat. Then he and Mommy and Daddy ran outside. The little boy laughed and said, "It's so cold!"

Mommy smiled and said, "Let's make a snowman! Hurry and find three big snowballs." 

The little boy quickly looked around and found three big snowballs. Then he, Mommy and Daddy all worked together to make a snowman.

The little boy was so proud of their snowman. He smiled and said, "Wasn't that fun?" 

Mommy nodded and said, "Yes it was! Let's hurry inside now so we don't get too cold." 

The little boy smiled and ran with Mommy and Daddy inside where it was warm. He was so glad he got to play in the cold on the porch before going inside.
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Amy. She was three years old. One summer day, she went to the store with her mom. Amy was so excited to pick out her own snacks. She looked everywhere and eventually found a big sack of sweets that she knew she would like. She asked her mom if she could buy it.

Her mom said no and made Amy put the bag back. Amy was very sad but did what her mom said. She walked to the front of the store feeling guilty and disappointed.

“Why could I not have the sack?†asked Amy.

“Because, sweetie,†said her mom, “Too many sweets aren't good for you.â€

Amy sighed and hugged her mom. She felt better knowing that her mom only wanted to keep her healthy. She knew it was okay to be a little bit guilty from time to time, as long as she remembered that her mom loved her very much.
Once upon a time, there lived a little bird. The bird loved to fly around and chirp. One day, it decided to have an adventure. So, it hopped onto a gust of wind and flew away. 

The wind swept the bird far away to a new place. The bird spotted a big, warm house and flew in. Inside the house was a kind veterinarian who smiled at the little bird. 

The bird asked the veterinarian, "Can I stay here with you?" 

The kind veterinarian replied, "Yes, of course!" 

The bird thanked him and stayed in the warm house with the veterinarian. The bird and the veterinarian became great friends and would fly around together every day. 

And they all lived happily ever after. The End.
One day, Jack was outside playing. He saw a bird and decided to chase it. He ran so fast and soon he was jumping up to try and catch it. All of a sudden, he had an idea - he opened his notebook and quickly wrote down the plan.

Jack went to the store and found a special toy. It was an alert bird that made a sound when it was moved. He took it back home and set it up in his backyard.

The next day, Jack ran back outside with his notebook in one hand and his alert bird in the other. He waved his hands to try and get the other birds to come closer. The alert bird started making the sound, and they all came running. He caught one in his hand and cheered!

Jack ran back inside to show his mom and dad his prize. They were so proud of him and excited to see what he had caught. Jack was so happy, he started to jump with joy!
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Emily. She liked to add things together to make them bigger. One day she had the wonderful idea to add many small pieces and make a medal. She gathered silver and gold pieces and added them together until she had a shiny and fair medal.

Emily was very proud of her medal. She went outside to show it to her friends. Her friends wanted to see it from all different angles. "Let me try it," said one of her friends. Emily said, "No, it's my medal and I don't think it is fair for you to wear it."

Her friends said, "Do not worry, Emily. We will make you a medal too! We have lots of little gold and silver pieces. We can all help each other add them together and we will each have a special and fair medal." Emily was very happy - this was a great idea!

They all worked together and added the pieces until each of them had a special and fair medal. Emily was so proud of her medal. She wore her medal all day long - and each time she looked at it it made her smile.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. One day she was feeling a bit lonely and wanted to find a playmate. She wandered around until she found a furry bear. 

Lucy said, "Hello, Bear. What's your name?"

The bear replied, "My name is Beary." 

Lucy introduced herself and asked Beary if he wanted to play together. Beary said, "Yes. Let's play together!"

They decided to play with Lucy's lollipop. She said, "We can use this lollipop for lots of fun games." 

They played lollipop catch and lollipop tag, giggling and laughing the whole time. Then, at the end of the day, Lucy gave Beary the lollipop as a goodbye gift. 

Before he left, Lucy said, "I'm happy we met and played together, Beary!" 

Beary gave Lucy a big hug and waved goodbye. Lucy was now no longer lonely and was glad she had a furry friend to introduce her to the wonderful world of lollipops.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy who lived in a big house. Every day he liked to go outside and explore. One day he went to the beach.

When he arrived, he saw something glimmering in the sand. He brushed away the sand, and found a treasure. It was a very hot day, but it was much hotter near the treasure. Curious, he stood and looked at it, not sure what it was.

Suddenly, a voice said, "That is my treasure, little boy. Do you want to take it?"

The little boy looked around and saw a man with a big hat. He was sunburned and sweating.

The little boy not sure what to do said nervously, "But you're so far away. How can I bring it to you?"

The man smiled and said, "Just stand there and I will come to you."

The man quickly ran over to the little boy, and said, "Thank you for taking care of my treasure." 

The little boy smiled, happy to help the man. The man gave him a big hug and said, "You are a very brave and kind boy, and you deserve a reward." The man gave him a shiny coin as a reward and said, "This will be your own treaure." 

The little boy thanked the man and ran back home with the treasure and reward. He was
Once upon a time there was a purple train. It liked to zoom around the creek. The creek sparkled in the sun and the train zoomed faster and faster.

One day, a little boy named Jake wanted to catch the train. He ran after it and shouted, "Stop! Stop!" But it kept on zooming around the creek.

So Jake asked a duck for help. The duck said, "Try waving this flag. Maybe the train will see it and stop."

Jake waved the flag and sure enough, the purple train zoomed to a stop. Jake was so happy! He hopped onto the train and it started to zoom again.

As they zoomed around the creek, Jake smiled. He had a lot of fun with the purple train and they both laughed and laughed.
Once upon a time in a faraway land, there was a village. It was empty and all the people had gone away.

One morning, a little girl named Lily woke up and looked out the window, and saw something strange. The village was full of decorations. Everyone had decorated their houses, and bright, colourful strings of lights were everywhere.

"Wow!" exclaimed Lily. "What happened?"

Just then, a magical fairy appeared. She smiled at Lily and said, "I came to decorate the village. Don't you think it looks nice?"

Lily couldn't believe her eyes. She smiled and thanked the fairy for making the village so pretty. 

From then on, the village was never empty again. Whenever Lily looked out the window, she saw the decorations, and it always made her smile.
Once upon a time there was a worm called Sam. Sam was full of enthusiasm and loved to perform. Every day he would wiggle through the grass and leaves and find an exciting show for everyone.

One day he saw two children. They had never seen a worm perform before. Sam decided to put on a show for them. He waved his little body around, making circles and twirling around. The children watched in amazement.

"Wow!" one of the children said. "That looks fun!"

Sam smiled and kept performing. He wiggled and waggled and the children clapped. Then he stopped and the children laughed. They thanked Sam for the show and he wiggled off into the grass.

From then on, Sam was an enthusiastic performer and everyone loved to watch his shows.
Dave was a normal boy who liked to travel. One day, he decided to take a walk in the bush near his home. As he explored, Dave heard a sound. He stopped and said, "Hello?"

He heard a voice from a bush. "Hi," it said.

Dave was excited and moved closer to the bush. He saw a small cat.

"What are you doing here?" asked Dave.

"I'm traveling," said the cat.

Dave smiled. "That's cool!"

The cat smiled back. "Where are you going?"

"I don't know," said Dave. "I'm just exploring."

The cat laughed. "Me too. Let's keep traveling together."

And so Dave and the cat traveled through the bush, exploring and having fun. It was a normal day with a happy ending.
Once upon a time, there was a grumpy little boy named Joey. Joey's mom wanted him to learn how to play the piano, but Joey didn't want to.

"C'mon Joey, let's see how well you can play," said Mom.

Joey shook his head, "No! I don't want to!"

"Please, Joey," said Mom, "I promise you'll have fun!"

But Joey wasn't listening. He ran off to his room and found matches in a drawer. Joey took the matches to the piano and started to burn it!

Mom ran in and saw what Joey was doing. "Joey! Stop that! Put those matches away!"

Joey looked scared, but he put down the matches. Mom hugged Joey and said, "Let's play the piano together, okay?"

Joey smiled and nodded. Joey and Mom had a lot of fun playing their favorite songs on the piano. After that, Joey was happy to practice his piano every day!
Once upon a time, there was a kangaroo, and his name was Jack. Jack was frightened because he heard a rumour that somebody was going to mix him up with a bunch of other animals.

“Who’s going to mix me?†he asked his friend, the rabbit.

“I don’t know,†the rabbit said. “But I heard the rumour too.â€

Jack was scared, so he decided to hide. He hopped into a cave, and stayed there all alone, waiting for the bad thing to come and mix him.

Suddenly, he heard a voice from outside the cave.

“Jack, it’s me,†the voice said. It was his friend, the rabbit. “Come out and see what happened!â€

Jack came out, and he saw a big mix of all sorts of animals, from horses to turtles. Somehow, they were all getting along!

Jack was so happy that he forgot to be scared. He saw that sometimes, when you mix things together, it can turn out to be fun.
Mama and little Tom were walking on a windy day. Tom was so cold he was shivering. Mama had a warm coat on, but Tom was wearing just a t-shirt and some pants.

Mama said, "Don't worry Tom. I have something to make you feel better." She pulled out a furry blanket from her bag and put it around him.

Tom smiled and said, "It feels nice and warm!"

Mama said, "That's because it's made from cozy wool. It will help you stay warm and comfy."

Tom cuddled up in the furry blanket. He felt warm and snug, and the wind stopped bothering him.

Mama laughed and said, "See? I told you I'd make you feel better." She gave him a big hug and then they carried on their way.
Once upon a time there was a very smart kid who loved to play with toys and puzzles. His name was Joe and he was always looking for new challenges. One day, he heard about a special magical toy.

Joe went to the store to buy the toy. It was a spell shooting toy. He was so excited! Joe brought the toy home and started to play with it. He practiced shooting the spells to find out what it could do.

Soon Joe was rolling around on the floor, having a great time shooting his spells everywhere. His mom came in to see what he was up to. She said, "Wow Joe, you're so smart! You must be really good at using the spell shooting toy."

Joe smiled and said, "Yes, but I want to get even better. I'm going to practice every day until I get really good. Then I'll be an expert at spell shooting!"

His mom smiled and said, "That's great, Joe. I'm sure you'll be an expert soon!"

Joe too was sure he'd become an expert soon. He practiced every day and soon, he was the best spell shooter around!
Once upon a time, there was a small bunny. He had a tiny white jacket that he liked to wear. One day, the bunny was playing in the forest when he heard a loud screaming sound. He thought it was a strange thing, so he hopped closer and closer to find out what was happening.

When he got close enough, the bunny saw a fox running away from a bear. The fox was scared and yelling at the bear. The fox said to the bunny, "Help me! The bear wants my jacket!" The bunny was very brave and he screamed "Go away!" The bear was so surprised that he ran away.

The fox was so thankful to the bunny for saving him. He gave the bunny his small jacket and said thank you. The bunny was so happy he hopped around in his new jacket with a big smile on his face.
Jenny was three years old and she loved adventure. She wanted to try something new, so she asked her mum, "Can I try a spell?"

Mum replied, "Of course you can, Jenny. What kind of spell do you want to try?"

Jenny thought for a moment and then told her mum, "I want to do a spell to make me fly!"

Mum smiled and said, "That's a wonderful idea, Jenny. Let's give it a try!"

So Jenny and Mum went outside together and Jenny began to do her spell. She waved her wand and said the words out loud, and soon enough, Jenny was in the air!

Jenny was so happy and she enjoyed flying around the garden. However, after a while she began to feel a little tired and she started to feel hurt.

Mum saw her daughter was tired and she helped Jenny down from the sky. She snuggled up close to Jenny and said, "Did you enjoy your spell?"

Jenny smiled and nodded happily. "Yes, it was wonderful, Mum!"
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to paint. Every day she would grab her paintbrush, pick a pretty color, and dip her brush in the paint.

One day, she came across a cobweb in her room. The cobweb was stretched in every direction and it was so dusty.

The little girl thought it would be fun to paint the cobweb. She dipped her brush in the paint again and started to carefully paint around the cobweb. It didn't take her very long to finish the painting and the cobweb had become so colorful.

The little girl was so excited, she ran to show her Mom her painting.

"Mom, look! I painted the cobweb and it's so useful. I can hang it up and keep all the dust away!" she said.

Her Mom smiled and said, "That's a wonderful idea! You are so clever."

The little girl felt so proud and she hung up the cobweb for everyone to see. From then on, she was very proud of her painting and she always remembered that even something as small as a cobweb could be useful!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a basket and she loved to read. One day, Lucy went outside and the grass felt rough. She put her basket on the ground and opened it. Inside, she found a book!

Lucy was so excited! She opened the book and started to read. All of a sudden, Lucy heard a voice. 

"Hello, Lucy," said the voice. "What are you doing?"

Lucy closed the book and looked around. It was a little bird! "I'm reading," Lucy told the bird.

The bird blinked its eyes and said, "Can I read too?"

Lucy smiled and said, "Of course! We can read together. You can come and sit on the edge of my basket!"

The bird hopped down and settled on the edge of the basket. Lucy opened her book and they both read. They read and read until the sun went down!
Once upon a time there was a girl named Jenny. She was very happy and always looking for new things to do. One day she decided to go on a big adventure! She packed her bag and went outside.

Jenny soon found herself in a big city. Everywhere she looked there were tall buildings and lots of crowds. She wandered around for a while, admiring the sights.

Suddenly, Jenny spotted a big sign that said, "famous pizza". She was very excited and ran towards the store.

When Jenny walked inside, the man behind the counter smiled and said, "Welcome! What can I get you?" Jenny happily said, "I want some of your famous pizza please." 

The man made her a big pizza and then he gave it to her. Jenny thanked him and then she went outside to eat. 

She bit into the pizza and it was the most delicious thing she had ever tasted. She quickly ran home to tell her mom and dad about her amazing adventure.
Once upon a time a daddy and mummy went for a walk in the park with their little girl. The sky was blue and the sun was shining.

As they went deeper in to the park, the little girl became curious and started to wander away. Daddy noticed and called out: "Little one, stay here, it's not safe!"

The little girl could see a pond nearby and quickly separated from her parents. She started to walk near the edge of the pond but suddenly slipped and fell in.

Luckily, the mummy saw what happened and quickly ran over to the pond. She said: "Everything will be fine, I will find you!"

Daddy and mummy both jumped in the cold water and looked for the little girl until eventually mummy spotted her. She scooped her up and carried her back to dry land.

When mummy put her down on the grass she said: "Look little one, please never separate from mummy and daddy again, it's not safe".

The little girl nodded and the three of them hugged. Everything was fine again. Daddy and mummy were happy and the little girl was safe once more.
Teddy saw an exciting new toy in the shop. He shouted with joy, “I need that toy! Mama, I need it!â€

Mama smiled and said, “We will see, Teddy.â€

But alas, they had to go without the toy, because they had no more money.

“But Mama, I need that toy,†Teddy said sadly.

Mama hugged him and said, “It’s ok, Teddy. Let’s go and get something else.â€

Teddy cheered up and went with Mama. At the shop, Mama bought some new sauce for dinner. As Teddy watched her buy it, he said excitedly, “I need new sauce too, Mama!â€

Mama laughed and said, “Yes, we need new sauce for dinner.â€

Teddy was happy and thanked Mama for the new sauce. He was sure dinner would be tasty!
Once upon a time, there were two friends, Zoe and Jack. Zoe loved to dance, but Jack was too fat to dance. One day, Zoe said to Jack "Come on! Let's dance!" But Jack said "No way, I'm too fat."

Then Zoe had an idea. She said "Look, let's turn on the music and dance around the stove." Jack said "What's around the stove?" Zoe laughed and said "It's like a circle."

So Jack and Zoe danced around the stove. Jack was so happy because he was not too fat to dance and Zoe was having so much fun. They twirled and skipped around the stove, and it was so much fun that they didn't stop dancing until it was time for bed.

The end.
Once upon a time there was a monkey, who wanted to do yoga. But he couldn't do it alone.

He asked a little girl, "Please help me do yoga!" The little girl said, "Yes! I love to do yoga!" 

The monkey and the little girl started to do their yoga moves. The monkey made an effort, but his moves were a bit clumsy. The little girl laughed, "You're so cute!" 

The monkey asked, "Can you please show me how to do the poses better?" The little girl said, "Yes, I can help you. Follow me and let's do it together." 

The monkey thanked the little girl. Then, they practiced yoga together and they both had lots of fun! 

The end.
Once upon a time there was a family who could only speak one language. They lived in a wide house and loved to carry things together.

One day, a package arrived in the mail. Mom opened it and found something special inside. She looked at it and then called out, “Daddy, come here! Look what I found!â€

Daddy looked at the package. He smiled and said, “It’s a book. It can teach us a new language!â€

Mom and Dad were so happy! They started reading the book and learned lots of words in the new language. Then they started to carry the language everywhere! They talked with their friends and family in the new language. They even taught it to their 3 year old daughter.

The family was so excited to use the wide language. They loved to learn more and more. They said it was like having a wonderful secret between them.

The end.
Once upon a time, there lived two best friends - Jack and Jill. They were very happy because it was a holiday soon.

Jack had a great idea. He wanted to design a picture. He smiled, and asked Jill if she wanted to help. "Yes!" said Jill excitedly.

The two friends got busy. They drew shapes, trees, and stars. They put colors, and painted with sparkles. It was looking very nice.

But then Jack got a bit sad. He wanted to draw a rainbow, but there was only one problem - he did not have the colors for it.

Jill saw Jack's face and felt sorry for him. She had an idea and shouted,"Let's go outside. I know where to find the colors!"

The two of them jumped with excitement and went outside. They couldn't believe what they saw - a beautiful rainbow in the sky. It was such a magical sight!

Jack was so happy and gave Jill a big hug. He thanked her for taking him outside to find colors. She hugged him back, but with a bitter kiss. 

They were very proud of their design and when they went back home, they showed it to their parents who were very proud too. 

The end.
Once there was a girl who loved to chew. She liked to nibble on tasty treats like candy and gum.

One day, she was walking through a park when she saw a strange tree. It had lots of knobs, so she went closer to take a look. Suddenly, one of the knobs popped off!

The girl was shocked. There seemed to be something inside the knob. She picked it up to take a closer look. Inside was a memory!

"What an amazing thing!" the girl said. She couldn't believe her luck.

Just then, a voice spoke up out of nowhere. "Would you like to learn more about your memory?" it said.

Startled, the girl turned around to see who was talking. There was a fairy standing right in front of her.

"Yes!" the girl said excitedly. "I would love to learn more!"

The fairy smiled. "Come with me," it said, and led the girl to a special garden. There, it showed her all the available memories in the world.

The girl had a wonderful time exploring these memories. Every so often, she would take a bite from one of the tasty treats. To her, it was a way of truly understanding the memories.

Chew, chew, chew!
Once upon a time, there was a pink jungle. There were all sorts of animals living in the jungle. There were monkeys swinging up in the trees and tigers hiding in the tall grass.

One day, a little rabbit was hopping through the jungle when she heard someone laughing. It was the most wonderful laugh she had ever heard!

She hopped closer and closer until she found a little girl. The girl was wearing a bright pink dress and had bright pink hair! The little rabbit was so surprised that she just stared in amazement.

The little girl smiled at the rabbit and said, "Hello, little rabbit. What do you think of my pink jungle?" 

The rabbit hopped from one foot to the other and said, "It's the best jungle ever!"

The little girl beamed and said, "It sure is! Let's laugh together!"

The little rabbit and the little girl laughed and laughed until the whole pink jungle was filled with laughter!
Once upon a time, there lived a girl who loved her pet more than anything else. She was busy with her pet all the time, playing and feeding it. One day, the girl wanted to do something special with her pet, so she decided to take it for a walk. She turned around to take her pet but it had disappeared!

The girl called out for her pet but it didn't reply. Trying to find it, she started walking in the opposite direction. After a while, she saw that her pet had reversed and was running back in the direction she had come from.

The girl was so happy to see her pet and hugged it tightly. From then on, the girl and her pet went for walks every day, but in reverse!
"Mrs Brown had a pet leopard called Spot. Spot was a playful animal, full of energy and mischief. Mrs Brown loved to take Spot out for walks in the woods, and they had lots of fun together.

One day, Mrs Brown and Spot were in the woods when they heard a troubled voice. It was coming from a thick bush nearby. Mrs Brown called out, 'Who's there?'.

From the bush came a timid reply, 'It's me! I'm so scared!'. Mrs Brown came closer and saw it was a little mouse, quivering with fear.

The mouse made a request. It said in a quiet voice, 'Please help me. A big leopard is chasing me and I'm too scared to move!'.

Mrs Brown looked at Spot who was now sitting very still. He was clearly not the leopard the mouse had seen.

Mrs Brown told the mouse, 'Don't worry, Spot won't hurt you'. She scooped the mouse up in her hands, and soon the little creature was safe and sound.

Mrs Brown smiled to herself and, holding the mouse gently in her hands, she and Spot continued their walk through the woods.
Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted to succeed. His nickname was Tim and he was very determined.

One day, he tried to play a game. But it was too hard. He tried and tried, but he couldn't seem to win.

Tim was feeling very disappointed and he started to cry. Suddenly, his mom appeared. She said, "Don't worry Tim. It's okay if you don't win the game. You can try something else."

Tim listened to his mom and he decided to try something different. He tried the game again, but this time he used a different strategy and he succeeded.

He was filled with joy and he said, "Mom, I did it!"

His mom hugged him and said, "That's great! I'm so proud of you for succeeding."

At that moment, Tim noticed a strange smell coming from the game. He said, "Mom, the game smells nasty!"

His mom laughed and said, "That's just what we call a 'disgusting' smell. Let's get rid of the game and try something else!"

Tim agreed and the two of them went off to find a new game that they could both enjoy.
Mommy and daddy took little Tom to visit a shop. Tom was excited! In the shop, Tom saw a lot of different things. He saw shoes and toys and some nice clothes. 

But then, Tom saw something even better—lotion! The lotion was cheap, but it smelled really nice. 

“Mommy, can I have some lotion?†asked Tom.

“Yes, you can have some,†said Mommy with a smile.

So, Tom took some lotion and put it in his pocket. He was so happy! He waved goodbye to the shopkeeper and said thank you. 

As they left the shop, Mommy said, “Remember to use your lotion every day, Tom!†

Tom smiled and said, “I will, Mommy!â€
Once upon a time there lived a brave hero. The hero always helped those in need. One day, a group of people were in trouble. They were very scared and asked the hero to rescue them. The hero thought hard. He asked lots of questions to make sure he could help them the right way. He wanted to do the best he could. 

The hero asked, "What happened to you? How can I help?"
The people said, "We are in safe now, but we are very frustrated. We do not know what to do."

The hero was determined to help the people. He thought and thought some more. Then the hero said, "I think I know what to do. Follow me!"
Everyone was happy and followed the hero. He showed them the way out of their trouble. The people were so thankful. 

The hero had saved the day. As the people said goodbye, they gave the hero a big hug. They were so happy to have a brave hero to turn to.
Once upon a time there was a girl called Alice. She was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Alice was looking around her house when she found the door to the attic. She thought it looked very exciting.

Alice opened the door and went into the large attic. It was filled with boxes and old furniture. As she looked around, Alice saw a big, wooden chest in the corner. She walked over to it and opened it.

Alice gasped. Inside the chest was a beautiful, glittering tiara. "Wow," she said. Then she heard a voice.

"That tiara belongs to me," said the voice.

Alice looked around and saw a big, yellow bird. "Are you the one who owns the tiara?" asked Alice.

The bird nodded. "Yes," it said. "I found it while I was exploring."

Alice smiled. "Well I'm glad you found it," she said. "You can keep it here in the attic so no one else can find it."

The bird thanked Alice and flew away. And so Alice and the bird became friends, and she could always find the tiara whenever she visited the attic.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. Jane was very excited because she was old enough to help her mom fold the rug.

"Can I fold the carpet today, Mommy?" Jane asked.

"Yes, you can!" said Mommy. "But you must be patient and take your time. Folding the carpet can be tricky."

So Jane carefully looked at the carpet and then began to fold it up. She listened to her mom's advice and took her time folding the carpet.

Pretty soon, the carpet was all folded up nicely. Jane was so proud of herself.

"Mommy, I folded the carpet!" Jane said with a big smile on her face.

Mommy was proud of her. "Good job Jane! You did a great job folding the carpet."
Once upon a time there was a brilliant lawyer. She was very brave and clever. One day while she was out, someone broke the law. The lawyer was very angry and wanted to catch the person who had done it.

The lawyer started to look for clues. Everywhere she went, she asked people if they had seen anything. She was very determined to find the person who had broken the law.

Finally she found a witness. The witness told the lawyer that he had seen the person who had broken the law. The lawyer was so happy!

The lawyer went to court and asked the judge to punish the lawbreaker. The judge agreed and the lawbreaker was punished for breaking the law. 

The lawyer was so proud of herself for catching the lawbreaker. She was brilliant!
Billy was a playful boy who loved to explore. Every day he would look around to see what he could cover.

One day, Billy went outside in the morning to find the most wonderful surprise. There was a huge, cuddly bear in the garden.

Billy froze in wonder. He had never seen such a big bear before. So he walked over to the bear and said, "Hi, what are you doing here?"

The bear said, "I'm looking for a new friend to play with."

Billy smiled, as he knew he had found the perfect companion. From then on, the pair would play together every day.

Billy loved being able to cover so much wonder with his new friend.
Once upon a time there was a boy. He was three-years-old and his name was Tom. Tom loved yogurt.

One day Tom went to the supermarket with his mom. They went to the dairy aisle, and Tom saw all sorts of different yogurts.

Tom's eyes widened as he looked around, and he smiled. He pointed at all the yogurts and shouted with glee, "Mom, can I get one?"

His mother smiled and replied, "Sure, choose any one you want, sweetheart!"

Tom was so excited. He carefully looked at all the different yogurts and eventually chose one. He beamed with pride and said to his mom, "I got this one, it's so impressive!"

Tom and his mom went to the checkout and soon they were back home. Tom couldn't wait to eat his yogurt, but he had to take his time because it was still cold. Finally, he finished it and said, "Yay, yogurt is yummy!"
Once upon a time, there were three best friends: Jenny, Matt and Lulu. They loved to play together every day. 

Today, they were looking for something fun to do. Suddenly, they heard a strange noise coming from the bushes. They looked closer and saw a small stage! 

Jenny said, "Let's go there and play!"

The friends felt excited and ran over. They peeked inside and discovered it was a hidden theatre! 

Lulu grinned and clapped her hands. "Let's put on a show!" 

Jenny and Matt agreed, so they got to work. For the next hour, the three of them laughed and giggled as they put on a play. 

At the end, they all hugged and laughed, happy that they had something so much fun to do. 

The End
Once upon a time there was a girl called Lucy who needed to find a path. But wherever she looked, all she could see was a big white snow.

"How strange!" thought Lucy.

She stumbled on the snow, but could not find the path.

Suddenly, she heard a voice.

"Follow me," it said. She looked up to see a white rabbit with a red scarf.

The rabbit beckoned her, but Lucy was afraid.

"It's okay," said the rabbit gently. "I will help you find your path."

So Lucy followed the rabbit and soon enough, she found the path. It was surrounded by a thick white snow and all she had to do was find her way.

And so, with the help of the friendly white rabbit, Lucy found her path.
Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Jane. She was three years old and was very eager to explore the world.

One day, when Jane was with her Mom, she spotted an interesting road. She wanted to go down the road, but her Mom told her "No".

This made Jane mad and she said "Mom, please let me go down the road. I promise I'll be safe". Her Mom replied "No".

So Jane got very upset and she started to stamp her feet and kick the ground. She started to cry and said loudly "I want to go down the road".

Her Mom couldn't bear to see Jane so upset, so she said "Okay, but you have to stay on the path and be careful".

Jane was so excited and she quickly started to run down the road. She was eager to find out what was at the end of it.
Once there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved to make noise. One day her mom gave her a drum and said, "Jane, here is your drum!"

Jane was so excited - she took the drum and banged it with a big smile. "I feel so happy!" she yelled.

But after a few minutes she got bored. She asked her mom, "Mommy, what can I do with this drum?"

Her mom thought for a moment, then smiled. "Let's make a song!"

So Jane and her mom sang and drummed together. The drumming was so much fun - it made Jane feel happy and excited.

The next day, Jane took out her drum and started making music again. She was so glad that her mom had given her something that was so fun to play with.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily who was only 3 years old. She loved to explore and often went on adventures in her garden.

One day, she decided to climb up a big tree. She was careful as she reached out her arms and hands and slowly started to climb up the tree. She reached the very top and looked around.

Suddenly, a tiny giant appeared in front of her. The giant had a big scale in one hand and a ruler in the other. He stepped closer to Lily and said, “You have reached the top of the tree and I am here to measure it! Hold this scale for me, please.â€

Lily carefully held the scale and watched as the giant measured the tree. Suddenly, the scale snapped! The giant and Lily were shocked.

The giant laughed and said, “What big adventures you have had! You must be very careful Lily!†Then he waved goodbye and disappeared. 

Lily stayed at the top of the tree for a while longer before carefully climbing down. She went back home with the broken scale and had a new story to tell.
It was a brilliant day. John and his family were sitting around the table ready to eat. His mommy said, "John, can you get a spoon?". John was so happy, he ran to get a spoon as fast as he could. 

He ran back with the spoon, saying, "Mommy, I got it!" His mommy smiled and said, "You were brilliant, John!" John was so proud; he wanted to get a spoon again. So, he asked, "Mommy, can I get another spoon?". His mommy smiled and said, "Of course you can, John! You are so brilliant!" 

John was so happy; he ran to get another spoon. He came back with the second spoon and said, "Mommy, I got it again!". His mommy smiled and said, "You are the best, John. Now let's all eat our dinner." John was so proud; he was the best spoon getter ever!
Once upon a time, two twins named Jack and Jill were playing in the garden. 

Jill found a big box and wanted to open it.

Jack said, "No Jill, we should leave it alone."

Jill said, "But I want to see what's inside!"

Jack felt guilty and said, "Okay, but let's be careful."

Jill opened the box and found some old bones. She said, "Let's bury these bones in the garden."

Jack said, "It's the right thing to do. We should give the bones a proper burial."

So Jack and Jill dug a hole in the garden and buried the bones. Then they said a prayer and put some flowers on top. After that, they smiled and went back inside. 

The end.
Once upon a time, there was a nice bunny. The bunny wanted to go outside and explore, but she was a bit scared of the unknown.

The bunny took a deep breath, hopped out of her burrow, and started walking. Everything was all new and exciting, but soon she became stuck in a trap!

The bunny said, "Help! Who can get me out of here?". 

Suddenly, a grey mouse scurried over. The mouse said, "Do not be scared, I will help you". The bunny was very glad!

The mouse quickly worked to free the bunny and soon she was free. The bunny hopped away, feeling happy and safe. 

The bunny and the mouse became friends and they stayed together, exploring the world.

The End.
Once, there was a family who had a daughter named Lilly. Lilly was very excited because it was picture day. She was ready to show her best smile and be ready for her picture.

On picture day, Lilly grabbed a colorful slide and raced to the playground. As she was sliding down, she was giggling and squealing with delight. "Wheeeee!" she exclaimed as she slid.

"Lilly!" shouted her mom. "It's time to take our picture!"

Lilly jumped off the slide and ran to her mom. She was so excited to show her friends the picture of her and her family. With her big smile, they were ready to take the picture.

"Say cheese everyone." said Lilly's dad.

"Cheeeeese!" Lilly said, and the picture was taken.

Once the picture was taken, Lilly and her family saw what a beautiful picture it was. And that is the tale of how Lilly took a picture on picture day.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Anna. She was three years old and loved to explore. 

One day, Anna was walking in the forest when she saw something purple. She pointed at it and asked her mom, "What is that?" Her mom replied, "That's a purple flower. It's very pretty, but be careful. Some flowers can be dangerous."

Anna remembered her mom's advice and stayed away from the flower. She saw something else up ahead. It was an animal that Anna had never seen before. It was big and had horns. Anna asked, "What's that?" Her mom pointed at the animal and said, "That's a dangerous bull. We need to stay away."

Anna and her mom continued exploring the forest, but Anna stayed far away from anything dangerous. She looked at all the trees and animals, and pointed out the things she thought were pretty. When they were done exploring, Anna said to her mom, "I'm glad I listened to you about staying away from things that could be dangerous." 

Her mom said, "Me too. It's important to always be careful when exploring. Let's go home now." Anna agreed, and they went home together.
Once upon a time there was a bright light in the night sky. It was a star and it shined that night.

A little girl was looking at the star. She said: "I wish I could kick that star!"

Suddenly the star flew away and went on top of a house with a tall chimney.

The little girl was so happy! She ran to the house and said: "I want to kick that star!"

She looked up and saw the star on the top of the chimney. Then the little girl jumped and kicked her feet.

When she kicked and wiggled her feet, the star fell down. The little girl hugged the star and skipped away.
 
The little girl said: "I got my wish! I kicked the star!"
One day, Jack and his mum went to the park to go jogging. It was a sunny day, the sky was blue and the grass was green and brown. Jack smiled and jumped around.

"Let's go jog, Jack," said Mum.

They started running. Jack clapped and laughed, jumping up and down as he ran.

Mum stopped and smiled. "Do you need help?"

Jack smiled and said, "No, thank you." He sprinted around the park, not needing any help at all.

When the sun started to set, Jack and Mum slowed down their jog and went home. Jack felt happy and tired from all the running he had done. 

Mum was very proud of her son. "You did great, Jack," she said.

Jack smiled and said, "Yes, I did. With your help." 

Mum smiled and said, "Yes, my help was very helpful."

The two hugged each other and went home, grateful for the help they had given each other.
Once upon a time there was a fisherman who was fishing in the lake. He had caught a lot of fish, but then something broken happened. His fishing pole snapped!

The fisherman was very sad. He said to the lake, "What will I do now?" 

Suddenly, there was a splash. A tiny fish jumped out of the lake, onto the shore and spoke to the fisherman. The fish said, "I'll help you! I can fix your broken pole." 

The fisherman was surprised, but he thanked the fish. He watched as the fish wiggled and shook and made his pole whole and strong again.

The fish smiled. "You can now go and catch more fish!" the fish said. The fisherman thanked the fish again and went fishing. 

The fisherman was very happy. He spent the whole day catching fish. Every time he caught a fish, he thought of the magical fish who had helped him. 

The fisherman was very glad that the broken thing had happened.
Once upon a time, there was a family who lived near a forest. Every day the father would go into the forest with a tool. 

One day, the father came back with an ancient tool that he had found in the forest. He told the family that this was a special tool and he had to keep it safe and pass it down from generation to generation. 

The father's daughter, who was three years old, was so excited to see the tool and asked her father if she could hold it. The father smiled and said, "Yes, you can hold it. But you have to promise to pass it down to your children when you have your own family one day." 

The little girl was so excited to hold the ancient tool. She held it carefully in her hands, looked at it in amazement and promised her father she would pass it down. The family was so happy that they could pass down this special tool. 

The End.
Once upon a time there was a bird. It was persistent and stayed in the same place for a long time.

One day, a little boy saw the bird. He walked up to it and said, "Hi bird! Will you be my friend?"

The bird happily said, "Chirp chirp!"

The little boy smiled, and gently held the bird in his hands. The bird felt safe and happy.

The little boy and bird went on many adventures together. The little boy sang to the bird, and the bird chirped back.

The two were best friends, and they were very persistent. They never gave up and had so much fun.
One day, a boy named Timmy had a very bad day. Everything seemed to go wrong, and he kept getting angry. He got so upset, he decided to go and hide in his chest. He put the lid up and hopped in. But as he closed the chest, he accidentally let it fall. He heard an angry bang and knew he would be in trouble with his mom. 

When his mom came into the room, she saw the chest all the way down on the floor and Timmy was nowhere to be seen. She asked, "Where's Timmy?" 

Timmy stayed quiet for awhile, until he heard his mom start to cry. He knew she was sad, he knew he'd made her sad. He slowly opened the chest lid and said, "I'm sorry I made it fall mommy."

His mom smiled and said, "It's ok. It's just a chest, it can be fixed." 

Timmy came out of the chest and his mom hugged him tight. She said, "Maybe you should take a break and then try again. You can do it, I know you can."

Timmy smiled. He knew his mom was right. He took a deep breath and knew he could try again and do better.
Once upon a time there was a thin panda. His name was Dave. Every day Dave would go to the river and look for food to eat. Mostly he ate berries and leaves. One day, while he was looking for food, he heard a voice.

"Yum, those leaves sure look delicious," the voice said. Dave was surprised and looked around to see who the voice belonged to.

He saw a girl. She was about the same size as him and had big blue eyes. Dave smiled.

"Do you like to eat leaves too?" Dave asked the girl. 

The girl nodded her head and smiled. "I do! But I also like to eat bamboo."

"Me too!" Dave exclaimed.

So from that day on, Dave and the girl shared meals together. Although they usually ate leaves and bamboo, they both agreed that the best food of all was the yummy berries they could find by the river.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Crystal. She loved to play with her friends, Daisy and Lily. One day, Crystal opened her special makeup box. She said, "I want to try some color on my face today!" Inside the box was a shiny green eyeshadow. Daisy said, "Oh, wow! That's so pretty. Let me try too!"

Crystal opened the green eyeshadow and put it on Daisy's eyelids. Daisy said, "Wow! I look so pretty!" Then Lily said, "Now it's my turn!" So Crystal put the green eyeshadow on Lily too. Lily said, "I like it. It looks so fun!"

The three friends laughed and enjoyed their day playing with makeup. They looked so cute and funny with their eyeshadow. After a while, Crystal said, "Okay, time to wash off the makeup. We had so much fun!" So the three of them cleaned their faces, and now they can play even more!
Once upon a time, there were two best friends, Todd and Maria. They were always getting into mischief and were always having fun together.

One summer day, Todd and Maria decided to go on their very first camping adventure. They packed a tent, some toys and their swimsuits. Then Todd reached for something special.

Todd: "What is that?" asked Maria.

Todd: "It's an herb! My mom said it will make our campfire food taste even better!"

Maria was so excited. She couldn't believe it. The two best friends packed the herb in their bag and set off on their adventure.

Once they arrived, they started gathering wood, created a campfire and then cooked up their dinner. Todd sprinkled some of the herb into the fire and when they were done eating, they both agreed it was the funniest food they had ever tasted.

The two best friends went on to have many more camping adventures, always bringing the special herb with them and making lots of funny memories.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted a lawyer. She asked her mom why she needed a lawyer, and her mom said it was because she needed to learn the law. The little girl did not understand, so she asked again. 

Her mom said, “The law is very deep, so you need someone to help you understand it. That's why you need a lawyer.†

The little girl asked, “What kind of lawyer do I need?†Her mom replied, “Well, you need a special kind of lawyer who can tell you what the law says.†

The little girl thought about it for a few minutes and then said, “I want a lawyer!†Her mom smiled and said, “Okay, let's find a lawyer for you.†

The little girl was very excited to get a lawyer and learn the law. She knew it was going to be a deep and interesting journey.
Once upon a time there were two friends, Tiger and Fox. They liked to have fun together, but they liked to have different kinds of fun. Tiger liked hide and seek, while Fox liked to count. One day, they decided to settle it once and for all and figure out who was better at what.

"Let's play a game," said Tiger. "I'll hide and you'll try and find me!"

"Sounds good," said Fox. "And if I find you, I win the score!"

Little Fox was very curious to find out if he could find Tiger. He looked around and around but didn't see him anywhere! Finally, Fox gave up and decided to try something different. He thought and thought until finally he had an idea!

"Tiger!" he yelled. "I know where you are!"

Tiger came walking out from behind a big tree, surprised that Fox had found him so quickly. The two friends hugged and celebrated their game. They were both happy with their score, happy with the fun they had had together.
Once upon a time there was a small dog named Scooter. Scooter loved to play outside in the sun. One day, he was running and jumping through the grass when all of a sudden he heard a loud noise. He trembled and ran to hide under a tree.

When the noise stopped, Scooter decided to go out and explore. He saw a big scary monster with leather wings that was flying in the sky. The monster saw Scooter and started flying towards him. Scooter was so scared he started to tremble and he ran.

He ran and ran until he came to a tall castle. He climbed up to the top and noticed a window open. He jumped inside and landed in a room full of sparkly things and a big chair.

Suddenly, a crazy voice boomed from the chair. "Who are you?" it asked. Scooter just trembled and stayed quiet. But then he noticed the monster had flown in. So he bravely shouted, "I am Scooter and I am not scared of you!"

The monster just laughed and flew away. Scooter was so happy he started to bark with joy. He realized he didn't need to be scared after all, and he could go back to playing outside in the sun.
Once upon a time there was a little girl and a big bear. The little girl was blue and the bear was brown. They wanted to go on an adventure together so they set out in the forest. 

The bear asked the little girl to jump on his back and he would carry her. But the little girl refused. She said, "No, it's too dangerous. I don't want to be foolish and get hurt!" 

The bear said, "Come on little girl, there's nothing to worry about. I'll carry you safely and you can have an adventure!"

The little girl thought about it for a moment. Finally, she decided it was a good idea and she decided to trust the bear. She jumped on his back and off they went, having a wonderful adventure together.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy. He wanted to have fun, so he decided to take a truck out for a ride. As he drove along, he saw something unusual. It was a big, green spring!

He stopped his truck and cautiously walked over to the spring. As he got closer, he noticed someone was there. It was a little girl with a toy truck.

The little boy shook his head. Why would she be so patient to sit and wait for something to happen? He decided to talk to her.

"What are you doing?" he asked.

"I'm waiting for the spring to sprout," the girl replied.

The little boy smiled. "I know a way to make it sprout faster," he said.

"Really? What is it?" the girl asked excitedly.

The little boy nodded and explained his plan. Finally, both of them counted to three and pulled the spring up together.

To their delight, something wonderful happened. A beautiful flower had sprouted from the spring! The two children cheered, happy that they had achieved their goal. The little boy knew that patience and cooperation do pay off.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy who had a great big box of paper. One day, he wanted to sell it.

The little boy went to the market and shouted, "I want to sell my paper! Who wants to buy my paper?"

A nice old lady heard the little boy's voice and approached him. "My, my! What wonderful paper you have. How much do you want for it?"

The little boy thought for a moment, "It's so dead it's not worth anything. I'll give it away for free!"

The kind old lady was delighted and thanked the little boy. "Thank you so much! You are so generous."

The little boy smiled and went back home, happy that he had made the old lady so happy.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lucy. She was three years old and had many friends.

One day, Lucy and her friends went for a walk in the woods. They were having fun when suddenly, a harsh voice said, "Halt!"

It was a big rabbit. He said, "You must pass a test before you can go back home. If you pass, I will give you a big surprise!"

Lucy and her friends were happy. They agreed to the rabbit's test.

The test was to eat a big, round sandwich. Everyone tried very hard, but none of them finished.

However, Lucy was the fastest. She ate the whole sandwich in only a few bites!

The rabbit said, "Congratulations! You passed the test. I will give you a big surprise."

He brought out a big basket of apples and said, "Everyone can eat as much as they want!"

Lucy and her friends were so excited! They ate so many apples that they got tummy aches.

In the end, they all learned an important lesson: to eat just the right amount of food!
John had a big struggle. He and his family needed to buy food, but they had no money to pay for it.

John and his mom saw a vendor in the market. His mom asked the vendor for help, but the vendor was deaf and couldn't understand her.

John took his mom's hand and said, "Please help us." The vendor smiled and gave the family some food.

John and his family were very happy. They thanked the vendor and went home with full tummies.

John was glad that he had been able to help his family. He knew that no matter what kind of struggle, he could always find a way to help.
Peter was a serious boy. He was determined to succeed and that's why he practiced every day. He was very good at running, but there was one thing that he had not yet learned how to do.

One day, Peter was walking around the park when he heard a loud noise. Suddenly, a thief came running around the corner with a bag full of something. Peter was scared but he was also brave.

"Stop!" yelled Peter. "What are you doing?"

The thief glared at Peter, "I'm taking something that doesn't belong to me. Now leave me alone!"

Peter was angry. He wasn't going to let the thief steal anything. He set his determination. He had to succeed. He took a few steps forward and yelled "No! Give it back!"

The thief was shocked and he quickly dropped the bag and ran away. Peter had succeeded! He was so proud of himself for standing up to the thief. He was sure that he had done the right thing and that he should always be brave when faced with a serious situation.
Once upon a time, there lived an adorable little bunny named Tom. Tom had a very special dream. He dreamed of being able to fly!

One day, Tom was in his garden, looking up at the sky. Suddenly, he heard a rumble of thunder and saw a bright light coming from above. He looked up and saw that it was a magical rainbow!

Tom was so excited! He hopped and hopped and hopped until he got closer to the end of the rainbow. When he made it to the end, he saw a shiny pot of gold!

Tom was surprised and happy! Then, he heard a voice. It was the voice of the rainbow. It said to him, "If you yield a wish, I will grant it to you!"

Tom thought long and hard. He finally made his wish. He wished that he could fly. The rainbow granted his wish and with a few more hops and jumps, Tom found himself happily flying in the sky!
Once upon a time there was a bird who loved to fly. Every day it flew up high, above the clouds and out of sight. But one day, the bird wanted to fly even higher. 

So it began flapping its wings, faster and faster and up, up it went. Suddenly, the bird heard a loud crash. Below it, a stone had crashed into the ground!

The bird fluttered down to take a closer look at the stone. It was a very playful stone, the bird thought. The stone smiled up at the bird, and said in a friendly voice, “Would you like to play?â€

The bird thought that this sounded like lots of fun and nodded its head. So the stone began to roll around, and the bird chased it, flapping its wings until it got too tired to fly. They played together like this until the sun began to set.

The bird said goodbye to the stone and flew away. From then on, the two were the best of friends, forever connected by a stone and a playful game of catch.
It was a sunny day and Maggie was playing with her stuffed tiger. Suddenly, a gust of wind spread across the playground, carrying with it a mysterious smoke.

Maggie looked around. "Where is this smoke coming from?" she asked.

A voice, deep and unknown, suddenly spoke up. "It's coming from the forest," it said.

Maggie was scared, but then she remembered her stuffed tiger. She held it close and went to investigate.

She found a small campfire burning in the middle of the forest.

She looked at the burning logs and wondered who had made it. She stepped a bit closer and suddenly noticed two eyes peeking out from behind a tree.

Maggie grinned. "Hello! I'm Maggie. Who are you?"

The figure stepped out from behind the tree and said "I'm Oscar". Maggie learned that Oscar was a friendly dwarf who had made the campfire.

Maggie and Oscar talked and played together until the sun went down and it was time to go home. The smoke had spread away with the wind, leaving no trace of their time together.
One day Ben and his mum were walking past the toy shop. Ben saw a model car in the window and it was so beautiful he asked his mum to buy it. His mum said that it was too expensive. Ben was so disappointed, he hung his head and started to walk away. 

But then, Ben's mum had an idea. She knew that Ben's friend, Jemma, was very jealous of Ben so she asked him if Jemma could come and play with his new model car. Ben said yes and he went into the store and bought it.

When Ben and his mum arrived home, Jemma was already there. She saw the model car and her eyes widened. Ben could tell that she was jealous of it. He smiled, happy that Jemma was so excited about the car.

Jemma and Ben got down on the floor and started playing with the model car. They drove it around the room and made loud car noises. They had so much fun together. Soon, the car broke apart and Jemma and Ben had to find a way to put it back together. They worked together, part by part, and soon the car was good as new. 

Jemma and Ben laughed and hugged, happy that they were able to fix the car. They both learned how to be patient and kind, and how to help each other. It was a great day.
Once upon a time, there was a kid named Billy who lived in a cozy little house. Every morning, he would wake up and get ready for the day.

One morning, he was so excited to go outside and explore. He put on his shoes and grabbed his favorite hat. As Billy was about to go out the door, he noticed something on the window. He squinted his eyes and saw that it was a butterfly.

"Wow!" said Billy. He quickly grabbed a cloth and wiped the window clean so he could get a better look. The butterfly was bright yellow and had orange and purple spots all over its wings. Billy was amazed.

He watched the butterfly fly away and smiled. "Goodbye, butterfly!" he called out. As he walked outside, he took a deep breath and smiled. What an amazing day!
Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her name was Beatrice and she was three years old. 

Beatrice wanted to explore the world, so one day she decided to roll out of the garden. She rolled and rolled until she saw an ancient castle. She looked at the castle and wondered who lived there. 

Then, she saw a door open, and out stepped an old wizard. He had a wise looking face and he smiled at the little girl.

'Welcome, Beatrice," he said. "I am the Ancient Wizard. I can see an adventurous spirit in you."

The wizard took little Beatrice inside the castle. In the middle of the castle, was a beautiful golden heart. 

"This heart is special," said the wizard. "It is said whomever holds it will have all his wishes come true." 

Beatrice was excited. She wanted to make a wish so badly. But she knew wishes had to be made with real care. So, she thought for a moment, then closed her eyes and wished for courage.

The magic heart began to glow. Beatrice smiled and opened her eyes. The wizard looked at the little girl, now with a courageous heart, and smiled. 

"That is a great wish, Beatrice," he said. "Now, you can explore the world!" 

And with that, Beatrice rolled away, filled
Once upon a time, two friends, a giraffe and a monkey, were playing chess outside. The sun was shining and the sky was blue.

The giraffe said to the monkey, "Let's see who can win the most games of chess." The monkey shook his head and smiled.

They started playing, and the giraffe was winning every game. He moved his pieces across the board quickly, and thought deeply about how to beat the monkey.

After a few games, the monkey said, "I can't win! Your moves are too deep!" The giraffe laughed and said, "That's because I am smarter than you!" 

The monkey smiled and said, "Maybe, but I still have a chance to win!" The giraffe nodded and said, "We can play some more if you want!" 

So, the two friends kept playing, and in the end the monkey won one game. They both cheered and hugged. That was a fun day of playing chess together!
Jill went to the park and saw a magical wave. She wanted to touch it, but it was too high. She took a deep breath and jumped as high as she could. As she was about to touch it, she suddenly sneezed! The powerful wave raised higher, taking Jill with it.

"Oh no!" she shouted.

But then, a giant bird flew down from the sky and caught her with its wings. The bird flew her around the park and then put her back down.

"Wow," said Jill, "that was so powerful!"

She thanked the bird and ran off to tell everyone what had happened. From then on, she would always remember the powerful wave, and how she was rescued by the magical bird.
Once there was a dolphin that lived in the sea. Every day, he would go and play by the shore with his friends. One day, he saw a new dolphin that had just arrived. She was very pretty and the old dolphin was jealous.

As he watched them swimming and playing, he knew that he wanted to be friends. He decided to show off his tricks to impress her.

He jumped up high in the air and made a big splash. His friends laughed and clapped and the new dolphin smiled. She was very impressed with his display.

The old dolphin swam up to her. “Hi,†said the old dolphin. “My name is Dave. Can I be your friend?†

The new dolphin smiled. “Of course you can! My name is Lulu.†

Dave and Lulu went on to become the best of friends. They often played together by the shore, with Dave doing his displays for her. He wasn’t jealous anymore.
Once upon a time there was a family who had a tank in their backyard. One day, Grandma asked the three year old, "What do you want to do today?"  
The three year old was so excited that he replied, "I want to play in the tank!"  
Grandma asked, "Are you sure? It might be a little slippery."  
The three year old replied, "No, I'm sure. It will be fun!" 

So Grandma and the three year old went outside to the tank. Grandma helped the three year old get in the tank and they both started playing. They tossed a ball back and forth and made silly faces while they splashed around. 

The three year old had so much fun that he couldn't stop giggling. Grandma asked him, "Would you like to come back and play in the tank again?" 
The three year old was so excited that he cried out, "Yes!" 
Grandma smiled and said, "Well then, we'll come back and play whenever you want!"
Tommy was a three-year-old boy. He loved his coat. His coat was blue and white and it was very lovely. Tommy always remembered to bring his coat when he went outside. 

One day his mom said, “Tommy, it’s time to go. Put on your coat.†

Tommy said, “Yes Mama! I want to wear my lovely coat.†

So, Tommy put on his coat and he grabbed his mom’s hand. His mom said, “Remember to keep your coat close, it’s very chilly out today.†

Tommy smiled and said, “I will Mama, I love my coat.†He hugged his coat close and together they went outside.
Once upon a time, there was a driver named Jane. She loved to race her car in the town races. She was the fastest driver ever. One day, Jane was getting ready for the race. She was so excited!

"Mommy, can I race in the town races too?" she asked.

"No, these races are only for adults," Mom said.

Jane was very sad. Suddenly, a blue car pulled up. The driver rolled down her window and said, "Hey there! Do you want to join in a race?"

Jane smiled. "Yes! I do!" she said.

The driver smiled back. "This race will be amazing! I'll be waiting for you at the start!" said the driver.

Jane hopped in her car and raced off. She had the best race ever! She finished first in the race and everyone cheered. Jane was so happy.

She waved thanks to the amazing driver and drove home. She knew that she would never forget her amazing race.
John and his dad were in the kitchen. On the counter, there was a big cabinet with some rough edges. John asked his Dad what they were doing. Dad said they were repairing the cabinet. John thought it looked fun and asked if he could help. 

Dad smiled and said "Sure, you can help!" He showed John how to sand the rough edges until they were smooth. John worked hard and felt very proud of his work. 

When they finished, Dad looked at the cabinet. He said, "You did a great job helping to repair this cabinet, John." John smiled and said, "Yay! I helped make it better!" Dad hugged John and said, "Yes, you did." 

John was so happy that he had helped his Dad repair the cabinet and made it look better.
Anne saw something she wanted and asked her mom for it.

"Mom, can I borrow your bag?" asked Anne.

"Yes, of course. You can borrow my bag," replied her mom.

Anne was very happy. She held her mom's bag close and quickly ran off with it. She went to her best friend's house to show her the bag.

When she arrived at her best friend's house, she found her friend sitting in the garden.

"Look at this bag I borrowed from my mom!" said Anne.

Anne's best friend looked at the bag and smiled.

"It's very nice," she said.

Anne hugged her mom's bag as they laughed and talked. Anne's best friend offered Anne a bit of lemonade. Anne took a sip of the drink and made a funny face.

"This tastes so bitter!" she said.

Anne's best friend laughed and said, "I guess you don't like the taste of lemonade!"

Anne smiled and said, "No, I don't think I do!"
The judge was bald and tall. He stood in the middle of the courtroom and shouted loudly. Everyone looked up in shock. "This case is closed!" he yelled. 

Two little girls, who were sitting in the back, heard the judge's shout. They had been good friends for many years. 

"What does that mean?" the first girl asked. 

The second girl's eyes widened. "It means the judge has made his final decision," she said. 

The two girls just looked at each other. They didn't understand what had happened, but they knew it was important. 

Then, suddenly, the judge shouted one last time: "Court is adjourned!" 

The two girls shook their heads. Then, they smiled and ran out of the courtroom together, ready to play in the sunshine.
John was mad. He had made a mess on the floor and he felt ashamed. He knew that his mommy would not be happy.

"Mommy," John said, "I made a mess."

His mommy was not mad. She said, "It's okay, John. We can clean it up."

John was happy that his mommy was not mad at him. He started to clean up the mess on the floor. He got out the broom and the dustpan. He swept the pieces of the mess into the dustpan. When he was done, his mommy was very proud of him.

"Good job, John," she said.

John was happy. He didn't want to make messes, but sometimes he did. He knew it was something he had to work on.

"I hate making messes," he said.

"I know, sweetheart," his mommy said. "But you can do it. Just keep trying and you will get better."

John smiled. He was glad that his mommy understood. He was not ashamed anymore. He knew he could do better next time. He promised he would try his best.
Mark and his mom were walking to school. Mark was feeling rich because he had a new toy car. Suddenly, Mark noticed a group of children playing in the park. He wanted to join them. 

"Mom, can I go there?" Mark asked. 

But Mom ignored him. She didn't want Mark to go to the park. She wanted him to go to school. 

Mark felt sad. He didn't understand why his mother didn't let him play with the other children. He looked down and kicked at a stone before continuing on to school. 

His Mom saw him looking upset. "I'm sorry, Mark," she said. "But it's important to go to school." 

Mark nodded. Even though he wanted to play in the park, he knew that his Mom wanted what was best for him. So he decided to ignore his wish and went to school.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl, who was 3 years old. Her name was Silvia and she loved to explore the world around her. One day Silvia was running around in the park, when two incredible police officers happened to pass by.

Oh look! Police! Silvia shouted and ran towards them, waving her arms. 

The two police officers laughed and smiled at Silvia. They were very kind.

“Time to go home!†one of the police officers said.

The police officers invited Silvia to ride with them in their police car. It was one of the most exciting things Silvia had ever done.

When they arrived at Silvia’s house, the police officers gave her a big kiss on the cheek and sent her inside. 

From then on, Silvia couldn’t stop talking about her incredible experience with the police officers.
Once upon a time, there was a great mom. One day, the mom asked her three year old son, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Her son thought really hard and then said, "I want to be an answer man!" "Oh, really? What kind of answers will you give?" she asked him. He answered, "I will know the answers to all of the world’s history questions!"

Mom and son laughed and smiled, because they thought it was a great idea. Then mom said, "You will have to work hard and study lots of books if you want to become an answer man and know all about history." Her son smiled and said, "Yes, I will work hard to get all the answers I need!"

Mom and son hugged and said goodnight. The little boy had big dreams and a great mom to help him achieve his goals.
Once upon a time, there was a young boy. He was so excited because today was a special day. All the time he'd seen grownups talking about it and now it was his turn!

He couldn't wait to see what was going to happen. He had caught a glimpse of the adults talking about something sparkly and colorful. Were they going celebrate?

The young boy asked his mom, “What’s happening, Mom?†

His mom smiled and said, “Today, we’re going to see some fireworks!†

The young boy clapped his hands in excitement. He had heard about fireworks, but he'd never seen one before. He asked, “What do fireworks do?†

His mom said, “Fireworks are like big flashes of light and color in the sky. They're very pretty and exciting to watch.†

The young boy was amazed. He couldn't wait to see a firework! 

And that night, the sky lit up with beautiful fireworks and the young boy was full of joy. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. It was the greatest thing that had ever happened to him.
Once upon a time there was a very messy room. In it was a tiny chair with some tape wrapped around it. A little boy named Timmy saw the chair and decided to take a seat.

"What are you doing, Timmy?" asked mommy.

"I'm sitting on this chair," said Timmy. "The tape is all twisty and messy."

Mommy nodded and smiled. "Yes, the tape is very messy," she said. "I know someone who could help us take the tape off and make it look better."

They stepped outside and went to the store. Mommy bought a special tape remover, and they went back home. Together, they were able to make the chair look much nicer with no more messy tape.

Timmy smiled. "Now I can sit on the chair without looking messy," he said.

Mommy nodded. "That's right! All clean and tidy now," she said.

Timmy nodded and happily took a seat on his chair. The end.
There was once a poor green frog. He lived near a pond and every day he would go to the edge of the pond. He liked to sit there very much and gazing into the cool water.

One day he heard a whisper coming from the pond. When he looked deeper into the water, he saw two fish talking. One of the fish said, “Why don't you come and join us?â€

The frog was quite surprised. He had never thought that fish could talk. He thought about it for a moment and then whispered back “Yes, I will come!â€

The two fish smiled and welcomed him into the water. From then on, the poor green frog was happy, as he had made two new friends.
One day, Grandad took young Jack and his dog, Max, out for a sail. Jack was so excited!

“What can we see?†asked Jack.

“Let’s see!†said Grandad.

They looked around. Suddenly, Jack saw a deer. It was old and moved slowly.

“Look Grandad! A deer!†shouted Jack.

“Wow, it’s so old!†said Grandad.

They watched the old deer slowly walking in the field.

Max barked, but the deer did not move.

Jack and Grandad laughed.

Then, they went back to their boat and sailed away.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Bella. Bella loved exploring outside in nature.

One day, Bella went to the beach. She saw a lovely sailing ship in the sea. She wanted to go onboard but she couldn't reach. She started to complain to her father.

“Daddy, I want to go onboard,†Bella begged.

“I’m sorry, Bella. You can’t go onboard,†said her father.

Suddenly, Bella noticed something. “What's that?†she asked pointing to something shining in the sand.

“That is a stamp,†said her father.

Bella picked up the stamp and looked closely. It was made of gold and had lovely stars on it. She smiled happily.

Bella put the stamp in her pocket. She was so proud of finding the stamp that she didn’t complain anymore. She was happy to have such a lovely stamp.
Sue and Tim were looking for something very special. They wanted a puppy. After looking in lots of places, they found the perfect puppy. It was so cute.

Tim said, "I like this puppy. Let's take it home."

But Sue didn't agree. She said, "No. He looks too small. I want one that looks bigger."

Tim was confused. He said, "But this puppy looks just right. Can't we take him?"

But Sue still disagreed. She said, "No. I want one that looks bigger."

So off they went to find another puppy. The puppy they found next was bigger, but Sue still wasn't sure. She thought it was too big. She said, "What do you think, Tim?"

Tim said, "I like it. Let's take him home."

Sue smiled. She said, "Ok. Let's go." So they took the puppy home and loved him very much.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sara. She was 3 years old and very curious about the world. Today, she was feeling extra adventurous and decided to go on an imaginary trip. She grabbed her passport and put it inside her pocket.

Then she closed her eyes and wished really hard. She heard a gentle breeze and then suddenly she was in a magical place filled with sweet wonders. She saw a waterfall and colorful birds, saying hello.

Sara was so amazed by all the sweetness around her. She loved it! Then she saw a castle made out of candy and ran to it. She asked the castle "Can I have a piece?"

The castle kindly answered: "Of course! Here's a piece just for you. But be careful, it's very sweet!"

Sara thanked the castle and put the sweet piece of candy in her pocket. She then looked around some more and wondered what else she would find.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mila. She was very excited because she was getting her first ever haircut! She was quite anxious, but mommy kept telling her not to worry. 

Mila and her mommy went to the hair salon. There was a nice hairdresser waiting for them. She was very friendly and asked Mila to sit on the special seat. 

Mila sat down and the hairdresser said, "Now I'm going to keep your hair nice and neat. Are you ready?" Mila nodded! 

The hairdresser started to cut her hair and Mila felt funny. She asked her mommy if it would hurt, and her mommy shook her head and said, "It won't hurt. You'll look so pretty when it's done!"

Mila took a deep breath and felt better. She looked in the mirror and saw her new haircut. She was so happy with the result and she was no longer anxious. She smiled and said, "Mommy, I love my new haircut!"

The end.
Mum and Dad took their daughter to the beach. She was so excited to see the ocean. Dad grabbed his surfboard, ready to hit the waves.

"Daddy, can I come too?" said the little girl.

Mum and Dad laughed and said, "Not this time, darling. But you can stay here with Mommy."

The little girl was sad, but she smiled as Dad jumped into the surf. "Ready, set, go!" said Dad and he paddled away.

The little girl was determined. She wanted to be a surfer just like Dad.

"Mommy, when can I surf?" she asked.

Mum smiled. "You'll have to stay here until you're old enough and ready," she said.

The little girl lay down on the sand to watch Dad, dreaming of the day when she could join him in the waves.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Polly. She wanted to go on an adventure, so she decided to take a trip to the volcano. When she arrived, it felt very uncomfortable. She wondered why, then she remembered it was because of the lava.

Polly was so scared that she wanted to go home right away. But then, she spotted a big cave in the side of the volcano. She decided to stay and explore it. 

Inside the cave were two dragons. When they saw Polly, they smiled and said to her, “Welcome little girl! Would you like to stay and play?â€

Polly thought about it for a moment, and then said, “Yes, I would like to stay!â€

So she stayed and played with the dragons all day. By the time evening came, she had made two new best friends! Polly said goodbye to her new friends and went home, ready for her next adventure.
Molly was very excited. She was going to buy an icy maze today.

Molly's mom asked, "Where did you hear about it?"

Molly smiled and said, "My friend told me about it."

Molly and her mom went to the store. Molly ran up and down the aisle looking for the icy maze. Finally, she saw it. She ran over, waving her hands.

The store clerk said, "Do you want to buy it?"

Molly nodded her head and said, "Yes, please!"

Molly and her mom paid for the icy maze and went home. Molly couldn't wait to try it out.

When they got home, Molly opened the box and started playing. She was immediately lost in the icey maze. She was having so much fun! Molly had found her perfect maze.
One day there was a little girl named Samantha. She was wearing her special dress. It had a big yellow buckle on the front and it was very beautiful.

Samantha’s mom called out to her, “Come on, Samantha, it’s time to go out!â€

Samantha smiled at her mom, “Okay!â€

Samantha grabbed her doll and put it in her bag. She buckled up her bag and counted with her fingers. She said, “One, two, three…â€

Mom said, “Do you know how to buckle your dress, Samantha?â€

“Yes!†said Samantha. She showed her mom how she had to pull the buckle tight and push the two sides together.

Mom said, “That’s right! You did a beautiful job.â€

Samantha smiled and said, “Yes, I number it!â€
Once upon a time there was a girl named Ann. She was three years old and she liked to play in the mud.

One day, Ann's mum asked her, "Ann, would you like to go play with the mud today"?
Ann was so excited, she said, "Yes, please!" 

So Ann went outside and found the mud. She started playing in the mud, jumping and rolling around. She was having so much fun! 

Soon, Ann's mum came back to check on her. She saw Ann covered in mud and said, "Ann, you must be careful. Make sure you don't get too dirty".

Ann said, "I'm being reliable, mum".

So Ann's mum said, "Okay, just mention to me if you're getting too dirty".

Ann nodded and kept playing in the mud. She had so much fun. 

The end.
Once upon a time there was a brave sailor who went on a mission to explore the sea. He sailed out in his little boat, and the sea was blue and calm.

One day he noticed something dry at the bottom of the sea. As he got closer he saw it was an old chest! Excitedly, the sailor swimmed down to take a look.

But when the sailor tried to open the chest, he found it was stuck tight. He tugged and tugged, but couldn't open it. 

The sailor said to the chest, "Open up, please!" But the chest didn't respond. It refused to open and resist the sailor's attempts. 

The sailor was sad and started to swim away. All of a sudden the chest opened! Inside there was a shiny gold coin.

The sailor was so happy, laughed and said, "Thank you chest!"
Sammy was a restless three-year-old. He was always ready to do something fun and exciting. Today was no different. As soon as he woke up, he was eager to go out and explore.

He ran to the window and looked out.
He saw trees and grass and a bright blue sky. "I'm gonna zip around and find something!" he said to himself. So off he went. 

As he was exploring, he found a giant print on the ground. He leaned down and put his hand on the print. It was made of hard and smooth stone. He noticed that the print was slowly fading away and noticed that he could zip around the print. He had fun spinning around it until he heard a voice.

A friendly voice called out, "Hi Sammy! What are you doing?" Sammy stopped and looked up to see an old man with a smile on his face. He was wearing a bright red hat.

Sammy smiled, "I'm zipping around, looking at this print!" The old man grinned and replied, "It's a Centipede Print! It's very old, so you better be careful."

Sammy thanked the old man and then gave the print one last zip around before he continued exploring. He was so happy to have found something so exciting. Now he was ready to take on the day and all of its adventures.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Abi. She was three years old and very proud of her dress that was yellow like the sunshine. 

Abi was so excited because today she was going to mail something very special. She grabbed an envelope and put the letter she had made inside. She put the address on the outside, then went to the mailbox. 

Abi put the envelope in the red mailbox, then waved goodbye as it was whisked away. She skipped back home, feeling very proud of herself. 

When Abi got home, she saw that her mom had hung up a new shade. It was red and pretty, just like the mailbox. Abi smiled and said, "Mom, look what I mailed today!" 

Mom smiled and said, "That's so wonderful, Abi! I'm proud of you." 

Abi was so happy and proud that she taught herself how to mail something all by herself. She felt so proud of herself and couldn't wait to find out what was in the mailbox when it came back.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Jack. He had a best friend named Jamie. One day, Jack fell over and hurt his knee. "Ouch!" he said.

Jack and Jamie went to find help. They ran to the doctor's office.

"Please help us!" Jack said to the doctor.

The doctor nodded and said, "I can make your knee safe again. But first, I will need a cauliflower."

Jack and Jamie went to the grocery store. They found a big, white cauliflower.

"This one looks perfect," Jack said.

They brought it back to the doctor's office. The doctor gave Jack a bandage and made an ointment from the cauliflower.

"Now put this on your knee," the doctor said.

Jack followed the doctor's instructions and soon his knee was feeling better.

"That's it, Jack," the doctor said. "Your knee has healed."

Jack and Jamie smiled. They were so happy that Jack was safe again.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy.

One day, Lucy was outside playing when she saw a high tree. The tree had something special on one of its branches.

Curious, Lucy asked her mum, "What is it?"

"It's a bracelet," her mum replied. 

Lucy climbed the tree and got the bracelet. Then she decided to sort it. She noticed there were four parts and she put them together. When she was done, the bracelet was complete.

Lucy held the bracelet up in the air and beamed. "Thanks mum!" she said.

Her mum smiled and said, "Now it's your bracelet!"

Lucy was so happy. She wore it every day and loved it.
Once upon a time, there were two friends. Their names were Jack and Jim. Jack and Jim loved to explore outside. One day, they decided to go to the beach.

When they arrived, the sun was bright and the ocean was calm. They could see the gentle surf rolling in. Jack and Jim were excited!

Jack said, "Let's get in the water!" 
Jim said, "Yes, let's do it!"

So they got settled in the ocean. They saw the waves rolling in, and they liked the way they felt. The water was nice and light.

Jack and Jim decided to try some surfing. They jumped on their boards and paddled to get out to the waves. Soon, they were up on the waves, gliding over the wooshy water. It was so much fun!

They surfed until the sun started to set. Finally, Jack and Jim got out of the water, feeling happy and content. 

The end.
Once upon a time there was a boy named John. He was very gifted. Every day before dinner he would measure out his dessert.

John's mother said, "John, why do you always measure your dessert?"

John said, "Mommy, I want to eat just the right amount. That way I don't eat too much and I can save some for later."

His mother was very proud. "That's a great idea," she said. "You are so gifted!"

John smiled and said, "I just want to make sure I get to enjoy my dessert!"

With that, John enjoyed his perfectly measured dessert. He was very happy and his mother was proud. The end.
Once upon a time there was a little bug. He was a very foolish bug. One day, he decided to go for a walk. As he was walking, he saw something glowing in the darkness. The bug was so curious. He had to see what it was.

When he got closer, he saw that it was a mark on the ground. It was glowing so brightly it made everything around it look dull. The bug got closer and closer to the mark until he could feel it's warmth. The bug was so excited he started to jump up and down.

Suddenly, a big firefly appeared in the night sky. He said to the bug, "Why are you so foolish?"

The little bug was so embarrassed. He said, "I just wanted to see what the mark was."

The firefly smiled. He said, "The mark is a good thing, it is called Love. That's why it glows so brightly."

The bug was so happy and from then on, he always looked for the mark, wherever he went.
Once upon a time there was a top. It was a unique top. It hopped and spun and jumped like no other.

One day it noticed a child. “Hi!†said the child. “Would you like to dance?â€

The top was so excited! It started spinning faster than ever. The child laughed and jumped around. It was so much fun!

They danced around in circles and the top spun faster and faster. The child clapped and giggled and cheered. It was a wonderful day!

When the dance was over, the child thanked the top. “Thank you,†they said. “That was so much fun!†

The top smiled and said “It was my pleasure to dance with you. Come back anytime!â€

The child waved goodbye and the top spun off into the night, hoping for another special dance soon.
Tommy saw something in the garden. It was a long cable. He wanted to know what it was. He wanted to see it very close. So, he went to his mom and asked her.

"Mom! What's that cable?"

"That is a power cable, Tommy," said Mom.

"What does it do?" asked Tommy.

"It helps bring electricity to our house," said Mom.

Tommy was a little worried about the cable. He didn't want to touch it because he thought it might hurt him. He asked Mom again.

"Is it safe to touch the cable, Mom?"

"No, Tommy. It's not safe," she said. "Always remember not to touch it if you can help it. Okay?"

Tommy nodded his head. He was relieved to know that he was safe and that the cable was not something to be worried about.
Sam was in his bedroom playing with his toy cars. He had been playing all day and he was starting to get tired. He decided to go to the store.

Outside the store, Sam found a broken record player. He picked it up and brushed off the dirty front. He put it in his bag and went inside. He looked around and saw lots of new toys. He quickly grabbed a few of his favorites and brought them to the checkout.

The man at the checkout smiled at Sam. "Where did you get that old record player?" he asked.

Sam smiled and explained, "I found it outside. I'm going to bring it home and keep it."

The man said, "It's a bit dirty, but I'm sure you'll be able to clean it. You should record some music! Have fun!"

Sam thanked the man and ran out of the store with his new toys and the record player. He couldn't wait to get it home and start playing!
Once upon a time there was a curious girl named Lucy. She asked lots of questions and wanted to know the truth.

One day her mom said, “let’s go to the park!†Lucy was so excited!

When they got to the park Lucy and her mom saw a big door. The door was closed and Lucy wanted to open it. She asked her mom, “why can’t I open the door?â€

Her mom said, “because the door stays closed until it’s time.†Lucy was so curious, she wanted to know what was behind the door.

Her mom said, “you’ll just have to wait and see and trust me, it’s the truth.†

Lucy smiled and said, “okay mom.â€

Soon enough the door opened and Lucy and her mom saw the most beautiful garden full of bright flowers and colorful butterflies. Lucy smiled and knew it was worth the wait.
Once there was a chubby bunny named Tim. He was always curious and had lots of questions. One day he hopped around his garden, looking for something new.

He hopped onto a big rock and saw a strange machine. It had bright lights and made loud noises. Tim cocked his head to one side and wondered what it was. He hopped closer and closer until he was standing right in front of it.

"What is this?" Tim asked.

The machine replied, "It is a news machine!"

Tim was surprised. "What can it do?" he asked.

The news machine said, "It can give you the news. Do you want to hear it?"

Tim wanted to learn more and nodded his head. The news machine started to talk and Tim listened carefully. When it was finished, Tim hopped away happy with his new discovery. From then on, he always hopped to the rock to hear the news.
The day was hot and sunny. Mark and his sister wanted to do something fun. Mark had an idea. "Let's build a tower!" he said.

His sister smiled. "Okay!" she said.

Mark and his sister got some blocks and found a nice spot in the backyard to build the tower. They worked hard on it, stacking the blocks one on top of the other.

Soon, the tower was high and strong. Mark and his little sister looked up at it in wonder.

"It's so tall!" said Mark, astonished.

"Let's keep building," said his sister excitedly.

Mark smiled and the two kept stacking their blocks until their tower was the highest it could possibly be. "Wow!" they said in amazement.

They both smiled and hugged each other, proud of their work. Now they had a tower they could be proud of!
The sun was bright and the sky was blue. All around the birds were singing and the flowers were in bloom.

One day, a little girl named Carrie wanted to go for a walk. She grabbed her bag and pointed east. She set off on an adventure.

After walking for some time she got tired and decided to take a break. She sat down near a tree and soon a friendly fox came up to her.

The fox spoke to Carrie. “What are you doing way out here?†he asked.

Carrie smiled, “I'm carrying my bag east. I'm on an adventure.â€

The fox said, “An adventure? That sounds exciting! But maybe you should rest now. You look tired.â€

Carrie realised the fox was right, so she said goodbye to the fox and sat down to rest. After a while she got up, packed her bag, and set off east to continue her journey.
One day, little Sally was playing outside. She was having so much fun. Suddenly, she saw a beautiful butterfly.

"Oh!" said Sally, her eyes lighting up. "It's so attractive!"

She reached out her finger to touch the butterfly. When she did, she felt something sharp.

"Ouch!" Sally shouted, jumping back. "What was that?"

Her brother, who was playing nearby, came over to check. He looked at Sally's finger and saw a thorn.

"That is a thorn," he said. "It was sharp so it pricked you."

Sally was sad. She didn't want to hurt the butterfly. So she said goodbye, and the butterfly flew away.
Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a big job to do. She had to unpack a box full of toys in her room. She was so excited to see what was inside. When she opened the box, she couldn't believe her eyes! Inside was a huge wreck, with broken toy pieces everywhere! She felt so miserable.

"Mommy!", she shouted, "What happened to the toys in this box?"

Her mommy looked over, and gave her a hug. "It looks like someone might have played a bit too rough with them," she said.

The girl was sad for a moment, but then her mommy had an idea. "Let's start over and unpack the pieces and make something new with them," her mom said.

The little girl was so excited. She quickly grabbed two parts of the toy and put them together. After a few minutes and some help from mommy, they had made a completely new toy together.

The little girl was so happy! She smiled, hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me unpack my toy box. Now I can make new and better things with my toys!"
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Grace. Grace was three years old and loved going to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. One day at the zoo, Grace saw a big, brown bear. She was scared and started to cry.

Daddy comforted her with a big hug. He said, "It's okay, sweetheart. That bear won't hurt you. He's just a big, brown bear who likes to take naps in the sun."

Grace felt much better and waved goodbye as the bear wandered away. She smiled and said, "Bye bye, brown bear! I like the zoo!" 

Daddy smiled and told Grace how brave she had been, and hugged her once again. She hugged him back, and they had a lovely day together at the zoo.
"Jack the parrot was worried. He wanted to prevent something bad from happening.

He flew over to the park and saw his friend Tim. He called out to him,

"Tim! Tim! Can you help me prevent something bad from happening?"

Tim saw Jack was worried, so he asked, "What do you need help with?"

Jack said, "Some mean animals want to make a mess in the park. I want to stop them so we won't have to clean it up."

Tim smiled and said, "We can do it together! I'll help you prevent it!"

The two friends worked hard together, making sure the mean animals didn't cause any trouble. Finally, they made sure the park was safe and sound.

Jack and Tim were very happy that they were able to prevent something bad from happening. And they both promised to keep a lookout in the park too.
Robbie could hardly wait for the day he could ride the enormous pole at the park. Finally, he arrived with his mom and dad. All of his friends from school were there too! 

Robbie looked up at the pole. It was so tall and shiny! He was finally old enough to climb and swing all the way to the top. 

Robbie's dad smiled at him. "Are you ready to go, bud?"

Robbie was so excited he could hardly contain himself. "Yeah!" he said.

Robbie and his dad carefully held onto the pole as they climbed up, step by step. Finally, they reached the top and they were both gleaming with happiness. When they slide down, everyone cheered! 

Robbie knew he would never forget the enormous pole he shined on that day.
Jim and his mommy were walking along the beach. Jim saw a shell and picked it up. It was gray and pretty. He wanted to show it to his mommy, but she didn't look at it. Instead, she ignored him and kept walking.

Jim asked, "Mommy, look at my shell!"

His mommy said, "Not now, Jim. We have to keep walking."

Jim was sad. He tried to show his mommy the shell again, but she ignored him and kept walking. 

Jim shouted, "Mommy, please look at my shell!"

His mommy stopped and looked at the shell. She said, "It's very pretty, Jim. Let's keep it so you can remember your day at the beach."

Jim smiled. He was happy his mommy wasn't ignoring him anymore. They kept walking and Jim looked for more shells as he went.
Once upon a time, there was a healthy infant in a small town. She was always smiling and giggling. In the late afternoon, she would sit in her chair and watch the clouds go by. One day, she was sitting in her chair and shaking her head.

Suddenly, a voice said, "What are you doing?" It was her mommy who had come to take care of her and make sure she was happy and healthy.

"I'm shaking my head," said the infant.

"Why are you shaking your head?," asked her mommy.

The infant looked up at her mommy and said, "I'm shaking it because I'm happy!"

Her mommy smiled and said, "That's a wonderful reason to shake. Keep on being happy, my sweet one." 

And so the infant kept shaking her head with joy and laughter, enjoying her healthy and happy life.
Once upon a time there was a fine carrot. She liked to move around. One day, the carrot was walking through a garden when she saw a car.

“Hello!†said the carrot.

The car was surprised to see a talking carrot.

“Good day!†said the car. “Where are you going?â€

“I’m looking for a place to have some fun,†said the carrot.

The car smiled. “I know just the place! Get in and I’ll take you there.â€

The carrot hopped into the car and off they went. They drove for a while until they stopped at a park.

The carrot was so excited. She leapt out of the car and began to explore. She raced down slides and played tag with the other vegetables.

When it was time to go home, the car drove the carrot back to the garden.

The carrot said goodbye to the car and bounded off. She had had such a fine time!
Today was a cold day. Simon was so excited to go outside. He put his warm coat on and grabbed his ball. "Ready!" said Simon. 

He walked outside with his mom and saw a big field. It was so big that he could barely see the other side. Simon took out his ball and said, "Mom, can I stretch here?" 

His mom smiled. 
"Of course," she said. "Go ahead and have fun." 

Simon threw the ball in the air and ran after it. He laughed and smiled as he ran and jumped to catch the ball. He felt so free and happy. He threw the ball again and again and loved stretching his body. 

Finally, Simon said, "Mom, I'm done stretching now." His mom gave him a hug and said, "That was fun! Let's go inside now, it's very cold outside!" 

Simon smiled and held his mom's hand as they walked back inside. He had a wonderful time stretching in the cold today.
One day, a fair plane was flying through the sky. It made a very loud noise and disturbed the animals in the nearby forest. They all stopped and looked up towards the sky.

One of the birds said, "What is that? It's making a lot of noise!"

Another bird replied, "It's a plane. I think it looks fair!"

The first bird said, "Wow! Can we fly on it too?"

The second bird replied, "No, I don't think so! It looks like it's going too high for us."

The first bird got a bit sad, but said, "That's okay. Maybe we can watch it as it goes by."

And so the fair plane flew off into the sky and the animals watched until it was out of sight. They all went back to their lives, happy that they got to see such an amazing sight.
Once upon a time, Granma and Grandpa took their grandkids to the barn. At the barn, they saw a goat, who was so cute! Grandpa said, "Let's be careful around the goat. He might be scared of us."

The little ones were so excited! They wanted to pet the goat, but Granma said, "Not so fast! You must be very gentle so you don't scare him away." The three year old said, "I can be gentle! Can I pet him please?"

Granma smiled and said, "Yes, but you must be careful. If he moves away, let him go." So the little one reached out and petted the goat. He was so gentle and the goat didn't move. The little one said, "I missed it!" He was so proud of himself.

The three year old said, "Can I do it again?" This time, the little one petted the goat's back. The goat was so friendly and he stayed still. The little one cheered and said, "I did it again!"
Once there was a little girl named Lazy. She had a special vest that she wore every day. 

One day, she decided to take a nap in her vest. But when she woke up, she didn't feel good. The vest was too harsh for her to sleep in.

Lazy started to cry. Suddenly, her Mom appeared. She saw how sad Lazy was, and asked her what was wrong.

Lazy said, "My vest is too harsh. I can't take a nap in it." 

Her Mom smiled and said, "It's ok. Let's go find you a new vest that you can nap in." 

So the two of them went off on a search. Soon they found the perfect vest. It was soft and comfy, just right for naps. 

Lazy was very happy. From then on, she always napped in her new soft vest. The End.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was 3 years old and loved ice cream.

One day, Sue's parents took her to the ice cream parlor. Sue was so happy!

When the family arrived, they saw that the parlor was very rich. There were all kinds of ice creams on the menu. Sue had a hard time deciding which one to pick!

Finally, Sue chose banana ice cream. Her dad chose strawberry ice cream. Her mom chose chocolate ice cream.

But then the ice cream man said "Would you like to separate your ice creams?". Sue was confused.

Her dad explained that separating the ice creams means to put each of the ice cream flavors in a different bowl.

Sue smiled and said "Yes, please separate my ice cream!".

So the ice cream man put each of the different flavors in separate bowls. Sue was so happy. 

The family enjoyed their separate ice creams and had a wonderful time at the parlor.
Once upon a time there was a small town. In this town there lived a playful bear. Every day the bear would wake up and ring the bell on his desk. 

One day, the bear noticed something strange. Another bell had started ringing, one that he did not recognize. He decided to go find the source of the ringing. 

The bear followed the ringing noise until he found a new friend. It was a friendly lion! In its paw were two bells, and he was ringing them together. The bear asked the lion why he was ringing his bells.

The lion replied, “I was just playing! Would you like to join me?â€

The bear's heart filled with joy, and he eagerly joined the lion in ringing the bells. From that day onwards, the playful bear and the lion were the best of friends. They would often ring the bells on the bear's desk together.
Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. Today, they wear new vests. Anna's vest is pink and Ben's vest is blue. They are very happy.

They see a big slide in the park. They want to go on the slide. But there is a boy on the slide. He is very bossy. He says, "This is my slide. You can't go on it. Go away!"

Anna and Ben are sad. They look at the boy. They look at the slide. They look at each other. They have an idea.

They say to the boy, "We like your vest. It is very nice. Can we see it?" The boy is surprised. He likes his vest too. It is green and has a dinosaur on it. He says, "OK. You can see it. But you can't touch it."

He shows them his vest. Anna and Ben look at it. They say, "Wow! It is very nice. But we like our vests more. They are new and they are pink and blue. Do you want to see them?"

The boy is curious. He says, "OK. I want to see them. But you can't go on the slide." He goes down the slide. He walks to Anna and Ben. He looks at their vests. He says, "They are nice too. But I like my vest more. It has a dinosaur on it."

Anna and Ben smile. They say, "We know. But we have a secret. Our vests have something on them too. Do you want to know what it is?" The boy is interested. He says, "Yes. I want to know. What is it?"

Anna and Ben say, "It is a magic word. It can make us go on the slide. Do you want to hear it?" The boy says, "Yes. I want to hear it. What is it?"

Anna and Ben say, "It is 'please'. If we say 'please', we can go on the slide. Do you want to try it?" The boy thinks. He says, "OK. I want to try it. Please, can I go on the slide with you?"

Anna and Ben say, "Yes, you can. Come on, let's go!" They run to the slide. They take turns to go on the slide. They have fun. They are not sad anymore. They are friends.
Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pile of dust near the swings. They wonder what it is.

"Maybe it is sand," Sara says. "We can make a castle with it."

"Maybe it is snow," Tom says. "We can make a snowman with it."

They decide to touch the dust. It is soft and fluffy. They like how it feels. They start to make shapes with it.

"Look, I made a heart," Sara says. She shows Tom her dust heart. It is lovely.

"Look, I made a star," Tom says. He shows Sara his dust star. It is lovely too.

They are happy with their dust shapes. They put them on the grass. They want to make more.

But then, a big wind comes. It blows the dust away. Sara and Tom watch their shapes fly in the air. They are sad.

"Bye, dust," Sara says.

"Bye, dust," Tom says.

They hug each other. They decide to play on the swings instead. They still have fun. They are still friends.
Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play outside, but today it was very cold. They put on their coats, hats and gloves, and went to the park. They saw a big swing there. They both wanted to swing on it.

"Me first!" Anna said. She ran to the swing and sat on it. She pushed with her feet and went high in the air. She felt happy.

"Me too!" Ben said. He ran after Anna and tried to grab the swing. He was angry. He wanted to swing too.

"No, it's mine!" Anna said. She did not want to share. She swung faster and faster. She did not see Ben behind her.

"Ouch!" Ben said. He fell to the ground. The swing hit him on the head. He cried. He felt hurt.

Anna stopped swinging. She saw Ben crying. She felt sorry. She got off the swing and went to Ben. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. Are you okay?"

Ben nodded. He wiped his tears and said, "I'm okay, Anna. I'm sorry too. I should have waited for my turn."

Anna smiled and said, "It's okay, Ben. We can swing together. We can take turns. It's more fun that way."

Ben smiled too. He got up and said, "Yes, let's swing together. It's less boring that way."

They hugged again and went to the swing. They swung together, high and low, fast and slow. They laughed and sang. They felt warm and happy.

The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. It's better to play together than to fight.
Lily liked to play with her guitar. She had a red guitar that made loud sounds when she hit the strings. She liked to sing songs with her guitar and pretend she was a star.

One day, Lily wanted to show her guitar to her friends. She put her guitar in a big bag and went to the park. She saw Ben and Anna playing with a ball. She ran to them and said, "Look at my guitar! Do you want to hear me play?"

Ben and Anna were curious. They liked music and wanted to see Lily's guitar. Lily opened her bag and took out her guitar. She was very proud of it. She spread a blanket on the grass and sat down. She put her guitar on her lap and started to play.

Ben and Anna clapped and cheered. They liked Lily's music. They asked her to teach them how to play. Lily was happy to share her guitar. She showed them how to hold it and how to hit the strings. They took turns playing and singing. They had a lot of fun.

Lily was adventurous. She liked to try new things and share them with her friends. She liked to play with her guitar and make music. She was a star.
Lily and Sam were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. They saw some birds and flowers and said hello to them. They were having a lot of fun.

But then, they heard a sound. It was the ice-cream truck. It was playing a song and coming closer. Lily and Sam loved ice-cream. They wanted to get some before the truck left.

"Mom, mom, can we have ice-cream?" they asked.

"Sure, but you have to hurry. The truck won't wait for long," mom said.

Lily and Sam ran to the truck as fast as they could. They were out of breath. They looked at the menu and chose their favorite flavors. Lily wanted chocolate and Sam wanted strawberry. They gave their money to the man and got their ice-cream cones.

They licked their ice-cream and smiled. It was cold and sweet and yummy. They thanked the man and walked back to mom.

"Did you enjoy your ice-cream?" mom asked.

"Yes, it was delicious. Thank you, mom," they said.

They finished their ice-cream and threw away the cones. They were happy, but also tired. They had played a lot and ran a lot.

"Mom, can we go home now?" they asked.

"Of course, my sweeties. Let's go home and rest. You did a great job today," mom said.

She hugged them and took their hands. They walked to the car and got in. They buckled their seat belts and closed their eyes. They fell asleep on the way home. They dreamed of ice-cream and the park.
Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. One day, they see a big bowl of lemons on the table. They want to try them.

"Look, lemons!" Tim says. "They are yellow and round. Let's eat them!"

"OK!" Kim says. "They look yummy!"

They reach for the lemons and take one each. They peel them and bite them. But they do not like them. They make a funny face and spit them out.

"Yuck!" Tim says. "They are sour! They hurt my mouth!"

"Me too!" Kim says. "They are not yummy! They are bad!"

They rub their tongues with their hands. They want to get rid of the sour taste. They look for something sweet to eat. They see a jar of honey on the shelf. They want to get it.

"Look, honey!" Kim says. "It is golden and sticky. Let's eat it!"

"OK!" Tim says. "It looks yummy!"

They reach for the honey and open the jar. They dip their fingers in it and lick them. They like it. It is sweet and smooth. It makes them happy.

"Mmm!" Tim says. "It is sweet! It makes my mouth feel good!"

"Me too!" Kim says. "It is yummy! It is good!"

They rub their bellies with their hands. They are full and satisfied. They smile and hug each other. They are glad they found the honey. They do not want any more lemons.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the lake with their moms. The lake is big and blue. It has fish and ducks.

Anna and Ben see a boat. The boat is red and white. It has a sail and a wheel. They want to ride the boat. They ask their moms.

"Can we ride the boat, please?" Anna says.

"Can we, can we?" Ben says.

Their moms look at the boat. They look at Anna and Ben. They nod.

"Okay, you can ride the boat. But be careful and stay close," Anna's mom says.

"Listen to the man who drives the boat. He is dependable. He knows the lake well," Ben's mom says.

Anna and Ben are happy. They run to the boat. They put on life jackets. They climb on the boat. The man who drives the boat smiles. He starts the boat. The boat moves on the lake.

Anna and Ben sit on the boat. They look at the water. They look at the sky. They see clouds and birds. They feel the wind and the sun. They are having fun.

"Look, a duck!" Anna points.

"Quack, quack!" Ben says.

They laugh. They wave to the duck. The duck swims away.

"Let's play a game," Anna says.

"What game?" Ben asks.

"Who can see more things on the lake. The one who sees more things wins," Anna says.

"Okay, let's play. I go first. I see a fish," Ben says.

"I see a flower," Anna says.

"I see a rock," Ben says.

"I see a leaf," Anna says.

They take turns. They see many things on the lake. They count them. They are both good at the game. They are both smart.

"Who wins?" Ben asks.

"I don't know. We see the same things," Anna says.

"Maybe we both win," Ben says.

"Maybe we do," Anna says.

They smile. They hug. They are both happy. They are both winners. They are both friends.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big book with many pictures of animals. They want to look at the book together.

Anna opens the book and sees a lion. She says, "Look, Ben, a lion! It is big and yellow and has a long tail. It can roar and snap." She makes a loud noise and pretends to snap her teeth.

Ben laughs and turns the page. He sees a monkey. He says, "Look, Anna, a monkey! It is small and brown and has a long tail. It can swing and touch." He swings his arms and pretends to touch his nose.

Anna and Ben have fun and look at more animals. They see a zebra, a giraffe, a snake, and a bird. They learn their names and what they can do.

But then, they see a picture of a dog. The dog is black and white and has a sad face. It looks like it is crying. Anna and Ben feel sad too. They wonder why the dog is sad.

Anna says, "Maybe the dog is lonely. Maybe it wants a friend." Ben says, "Maybe we can be its friends. Maybe we can make it happy." They hug the book and smile at the dog.

The dog seems to smile back. It looks less sad. Anna and Ben are happy. They say, "We love you, dog. You are our friend." They close the book and put it away. They go to play with their own toys and books. They are still friends.
Tom and Anna are twins. They share a big bed with a blue sheet. But they do not like to share. They always fight for the sheet. They pull and tug and kick and scream.

One night, Mom hears them and comes to their room. She is not happy. She says, "Stop fighting, you two! You are making too much noise. You are driving me crazy!"

Tom and Anna stop and look at Mom. They are scared. They do not want to make Mom crazy. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We just want the sheet."

Mom sighs. She has an idea. She says, "How about we separate the sheet? I can cut it in half. Then you each have your own sheet. No more fighting. OK?"

Tom and Anna think. They like the idea. They nod and say, "OK, Mom. Thank you, Mom."

Mom smiles. She gets scissors and cuts the sheet in half. She gives one half to Tom and one half to Anna. They wrap themselves in their own sheet. They are happy. They say, "Good night, Mom. We love you, Mom."

Mom says, "Good night, Tom. Good night, Anna. I love you, too. Sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite."

Mom turns off the light and leaves. Tom and Anna snuggle in their own sheet. They do not fight anymore. They fall asleep. They dream of happy things.
One day, Tom and Anna were playing with shapes. They had a box of shapes that they could fit into holes. Tom liked the star shape best. Anna liked the circle shape best. They took turns putting shapes into holes.

Then, Tom saw a big shape on the wall. It was a shadow of a monster. Tom was scared. He dropped the star shape and ran away. He shouted, "Anna, leave! There is a monster!"

Anna looked at the wall. She saw the shadow too. But she was not scared. She saw that the shadow was made by a lamp and a toy. She smiled and said, "Tom, come back! There is no monster. It is just a lamp and a toy. See?"

She moved the lamp and the toy. The shadow changed. It became a flower. She showed Tom the lamp and the toy. Tom came back. He felt silly. He said, "Sorry, Anna. I was scared for nothing. It was not a monster. It was just a lamp and a toy."

Anna hugged Tom and said, "It's okay, Tom. Sometimes we get scared of things we don't understand. But we can always look closer and find out the truth. Then we won't be scared anymore."

They picked up the star and the circle shape. They continued playing with shapes. They had fun.

The moral value of the story is: Don't be afraid of things you don't understand. Look closer and find out the truth.
Tom and Mia like to play with their toy boats. They have a big tub of water in the garden, and they pretend it is the sea. They make waves with their hands, and they sail their boats across the water.

One day, they decide to make a port for their boats. They find some rocks and sticks, and they pile them up on one side of the tub. They leave a gap for their boats to go in and out. They are very proud of their port.

They take turns to pick a boat and sail it to the port. They make noises like horns and engines, and they say hello to each other. They have fun docking and undocking their boats.

But then, Tom picks a boat that is too big for the port. He tries to squeeze it in, but it gets stuck. He pushes and pulls, but it does not move. He gets angry and frustrated.

Mia tries to help him, but she slips on a wet rock. She falls into the water, and splashes Tom. They both get wet and cold. They start to cry.

Mum hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees the mess and the tears, and she sighs. She picks them up and wraps them in towels. She takes them inside and gives them hot chocolate. She tells them to be careful and gentle with their toys.

Tom and Mia feel sorry and hug each other. They say they are sorry to Mum and to their boats. They also feel dizzy from the spinning water. They decide to rest and read a book. They promise to play nicely with their port tomorrow.
Lily and Ben love to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They like to zoom them on the floor, on the sofa, and on the table. Sometimes they make noises like vroom, beep, and honk.

One day, Lily and Ben's mom said they could have ice-cream after lunch. They were very happy and excited. They ate their sandwiches and drank their juice. Then they ran to the kitchen to get their ice-cream. Mom gave them each a cone with a big scoop of vanilla ice-cream.

Lily and Ben took their ice-cream and their toy cars to the backyard. They wanted to zoom their cars on the grass and the dirt. They had a lot of fun making tracks and bumps and bridges. They also licked their ice-cream and smiled.

But soon, their ice-cream started to melt. It dripped on their hands and their faces. It also dripped on their toy cars. Their cars became sticky and dirty. Lily and Ben did not like that. They wanted to clean their cars and their hands.

They ran back to the kitchen and asked mom for a cloth and some water. Mom helped them wipe their cars and their hands. She also gave them a napkin to clean their faces. She said they did a good job playing and eating their ice-cream. She also said they should wash their cars with soap and water later. Lily and Ben nodded and said thank you. They hugged mom and went back to the backyard. They zoomed their cars some more, but this time, they kept their ice-cream away from them.
Lily and Ben are playing in the garden. They like to dig in the dirt and look for bugs and stones. Lily finds a shiny scale. She thinks it is from a fish or a dragon.

"Look, Ben, I found a scale!" Lily says, holding it up.

"Wow, that's cool! Can I see?" Ben asks, reaching for it.

"No, it's mine! I found it!" Lily says, pulling it away.

"Please, Lily, just let me look. I won't take it," Ben says, trying to grab it.

They start to fight over the scale. They pull and tug and shout. They don't see the big red ant crawling on the scale. The ant bites Lily's finger. Lily drops the scale and cries.

"Ow, ow, ow! That ant is spicy! It hurts!" Lily says, rubbing her finger.

"I'm sorry, Lily. Are you okay?" Ben says, picking up the scale.

He sees the ant and throws the scale away. He hugs Lily and says he is sorry. He doesn't want the scale anymore. He just wants Lily to be happy.

They go inside and ask Mom for some ice. Mom puts ice on Lily's finger and kisses it. She says the ant was not spicy, but mean. She says they should share and be nice to each other.

Lily and Ben say they are sorry and hug Mom. They say they will share and be nice. They don't want to fight over a scale again. They want to play and have fun.
Mia and Leo were adventurous twins who liked to explore new things. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had many tools inside, like hammers, nails, and screwdrivers.

"Wow, look at all these tools!" Mia said. "I wonder what they do."

"Let's try them out!" Leo said. He picked up a screwdriver and a nail. He saw a wooden board on the floor. He tried to push the nail into the board, but it was too hard.

"Maybe you need to twist it," Mia suggested. She took the screwdriver from Leo and put it on the nail. She turned it around and around, but nothing happened.

"It's not working," Mia said. "Maybe we need a different tool."

She looked inside the box and saw a shiny metal thing. It had a round handle and two long arms. She grabbed it and showed it to Leo.

"What is this?" she asked.

"I don't know," Leo said. "But it looks cool. Let's see what it does."

They walked to the board and put the metal thing on the nail. Mia squeezed the handle and the arms closed around the nail. She pulled hard and the nail came out of the board.

"Wow, it worked!" Mia said. "This tool is amazing. It can take out nails."

"Let's find more nails and take them out," Leo said. "This is fun."

They spent the next hour using the metal thing to take out nails from different boards. They made a pile of nails and boards on the floor. They felt proud of their work.

They did not know that the metal thing was a pliers and that the boards were part of a shelf that their dad was building. They did not know that their dad would be very angry when he saw what they had done. They only knew that they had an adventurous day with a new tool.
Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. Today, they go to the park with their moms. The park has a big pond with ducks and fish.

"Look, Lily, a bus!" Tom says. He points to a yellow bus that stops near the park. The bus is modest. It is not shiny or loud. It is old and quiet.

"Can we ride the bus, Mom?" Lily asks. She likes buses. They are big and fun.

"Maybe another day, sweetie," Mom says. "We have to walk home soon. It is getting dark."

Lily and Tom are sad. They want to ride the bus. They walk to the pond to see the ducks. The ducks are swimming and quacking. Lily and Tom smile. They like ducks. They are cute and soft.

"Can we feed the ducks, Mom?" Tom asks. He has some bread in his pocket.

"Sure, but be careful," Mom says. "Don't go too close to the water."

Lily and Tom break the bread into small pieces. They throw them to the ducks. The ducks come closer. They eat the bread and splash the water. Lily and Tom laugh. They like the splashing. It is wet and cool.

"Hey, watch out!" Tom says. He sees a big duck splash Lily with its wings. Lily gasps. She is wet and cold.

"Sorry, Lily," the duck says. It is a talking duck. It is friendly and polite. "I didn't mean to splash you. I was just having fun."

Lily and Tom are surprised. They have never heard a duck talk before. They look at the duck. The duck looks at them.

"Hello, duck," Lily says. She is not scared. She is curious.

"Hello, Lily," the duck says. "And hello, Tom. You have nice names. My name is Ducky."

Lily and Tom smile. They have a new friend. They talk to Ducky. They ask him questions. He tells them stories. He is smart and funny.

Lily and Tom forget about the bus. They have more fun with Ducky. They feed him more bread. They splash him back. They giggle and quack.

Mom watches them. She is happy. She sees that Lily and Tom are happy. She thinks that Ducky is a special duck. She wonders where he came from. She decides to ask him later. She hopes he will come back. She likes Ducky too.
Lily is a bird who loves to fly. She has two healthy wings that help her soar in the sky. She likes to sing and play with her friends in the trees. She is happy and free.

One day, she meets a boy who is sad. He is sitting on a bench and holding a toy plane. He says, "I wish I could fly like you. I want to see the clouds and the sun. But I have no wings. I only have this plane, and it is broken."

Lily feels sorry for the boy. She says, "You can fly with me. I can share my wings with you. I will hold you and take you up in the air. You can see the clouds and the sun. You can be happy and free."

The boy smiles and says, "Really? You would do that for me? You are very kind. But how can you share your wings with me? You need them to fly. You own them. They are yours."

Lily says, "I own my wings, but I can also share them. Sharing is good. It makes me and you happy. Come, hold my feet and I will lift you up. You will see how fun it is to fly."

The boy holds Lily's feet and she flaps her wings. They rise up in the air and fly together. They see the clouds and the sun. They feel the wind and the joy. They sing and play in the sky. They are happy and free.
Ben and Mia like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make noises and pretend to drive them on the floor. One day, they find a big white car in the garage. It is their dad's car, but he is not home.

"Can we play with the white car?" Ben asks Mia.

"I don't know. Dad said we can't touch it," Mia says.

"But it looks so fun. And it is white, like snow," Ben says.

He opens the door and climbs inside. Mia follows him. They see many buttons and levers. They want to try them all.

Ben pushes a button. The car makes a loud sound. He turns a lever. The car moves a little. He pushes another button. Smoke comes out of the car.

"Uh-oh. What did you do?" Mia says.

"I don't know. The car is angry," Ben says.

They see the smoke is black and smells bad. They are scared. They want to get out of the car. But the door is locked. They cry and rub their eyes.

"Help! Help!" they shout.

Their mom hears them. She runs to the garage. She sees the smoke and the car. She is angry and worried. She opens the door and takes them out.

"What were you doing in the car?" she asks.

"We wanted to play. We are sorry," Ben and Mia say.

Mom hugs them and checks if they are hurt. She is glad they are okay. She tells them to never touch the car again. She says it is dangerous and not a toy. She takes them inside and gives them some water and cookies.

Ben and Mia say they are sorry again. They promise to listen to mom and dad. They decide to play with their toy cars instead. They are happy and safe.
Ben and Lily were hungry. They saw a cake on the table. It looked yummy. They wanted to eat it.

"Let's take some cake," Ben said. "Mom is not here. She will not know."

Lily nodded. She took a fork from the drawer. She gave it to Ben. Ben cut a big piece of cake. He put it on a plate. He gave it to Lily. He cut another piece for himself.

They ate the cake. It was sweet and soft. They smiled. They ate more cake. They did not leave any cake.

Then they heard a sound. It was Mom. She came back from the shop. She saw the empty plate. She saw the fork. It was filthy. It had cake and cream on it. She was angry.

"Who ate my cake?" she asked. "It was for Grandma's birthday. She is coming soon."

Ben and Lily looked at each other. They felt bad. They knew they did a wrong thing. They regretted eating the cake.

They said sorry to Mom. But Mom was still angry. She said they had to go to their room. They had to stay there until Grandma came. They could not play or watch TV. They could only think about what they did.

Ben and Lily went to their room. They were sad. They wished they did not eat the cake. They wished they listened to Mom. They wished they had a good ending. But they did not.
Ben and Sam liked to play chess with their grandpa. Grandpa was old and had white hair and glasses. He taught them how to move the pieces and how to say checkmate. Ben and Sam had fun and learned a lot.

One day, they went to visit grandpa and saw him sitting on the couch with a book. He looked sad and tired. He did not smile when he saw them. He did not want to play chess. He said he had a headache and needed to rest.

Ben and Sam were worried. They wanted to make grandpa happy. They looked around the room and saw a big box. They opened it and found a lot of toys and games. They saw a puzzle, a ball, a teddy bear, a train, and a hat. They had an idea.

They took the toys and games and put them on the table. They made a sign that said "Grandpa's Fun Zone". They put the hat on grandpa's head and gave him the teddy bear. They asked him to join them and play.

Grandpa looked at the table and saw the toys and games. He saw the sign and the hat and the teddy bear. He felt a warm feeling in his heart. He put down his book and got up from the couch. He smiled and hugged Ben and Sam. He said he was sorry for being grumpy. He said he loved them very much. He said he would play with them and have fun.

Ben and Sam were happy. They played with grandpa and laughed and talked. They forgot about chess and headache. They had a wonderful time. Grandpa did not frown anymore. He was old, but he was young at heart.
Lily and Max are furry cats who live in a big house with a nice lady. They like to play and nap and drink milk from a bowl. Sometimes they chase mice or birds in the garden, but they are careful not to hurt them.

One day, Lily and Max hear a loud noise from the kitchen. They run to see what it is. They find a big dog who has knocked over the trash can and is eating the scraps. The dog is not furry, he is hairy and smelly. He growls at them and shows his teeth.

"Go away, dog!" Lily says. "This is our house, not yours!"

"Meow!" Max agrees. He puffs up his tail and hisses.

The dog does not listen. He keeps eating and making a mess. Lily and Max are scared and angry. They want to drink their milk, but they are afraid of the dog.

They see the nice lady coming down the stairs. She sees the dog and the trash and shouts.

"Bad dog! Get out of here!" She grabs a broom and chases the dog out of the door. She closes it and locks it.

She turns to Lily and Max and smiles. She picks them up and hugs them.

"Good cats! You are so brave and smart!" She says. "I'm sorry the dog scared you. He was a stray, he must have been hungry. But he can't come in here and make trouble. This is your home, and you are my pets."

She puts them down and fills their bowl with fresh milk. She strokes their fur and says.

"Here you go, my furry friends. Drink your milk and be happy. I love you very much."

Lily and Max purr and lick her hand. They drink their milk and feel safe and warm. They are glad the dog is gone and the nice lady is here. They are quiet and calm. They snuggle up together and take a nap.
Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a folder on the table. The folder is red and has a sticker of a star.

"What is in the folder?" Lily asks.

"I don't know. Let's open it and see," Ben says.

They open the folder and see many papers. The papers have drawings and words on them. They look like homework.

"Wow, these are pretty. Can we take some?" Lily says.

"No, we can't. These are not ours. They belong to someone else. Maybe they are Mom's or Dad's. We should close the folder and put it back," Ben says.

But Lily does not listen. She takes a paper and puts it in her pocket. She thinks it is a gift for her.

"Come on, Ben. Let's go and play outside," she says.

They go outside and play with a ball. They have fun. But then, Lily feels something wet in her pocket. She takes out the paper and sees that it is covered with juice. The juice is sour and smells bad. It has spilled from her bottle.

"Yuck! What is this?" Lily says.

"Oh no! That is the paper you took from the folder. You should not have done that. Now it is ruined and you have made a mess," Ben says.

Lily feels sorry. She knows she did something wrong. She wants to fix it.

"I'm sorry, Ben. You were right. I should not have taken the paper. It was not mine. It was not a gift. It was homework. How can I make it better?" she says.

"Let's go back and tell the truth. Maybe we can help to make a new paper. Or maybe we can say sorry and give a hug. I'm sure they will forgive us," Ben says.

They go back and find the folder. They see that it is Mom's folder. Mom is a teacher. She has homework for her students.

"Mom, we have something to tell you," Lily says.

They tell Mom what they did. They show her the paper. They say sorry and give a hug.

Mom is not happy. She is sad and angry. She says they should not have opened the folder. They should not have taken the paper. They should have asked first. They should have respected her work.

But Mom is also kind. She sees that they are sorry. She sees that they want to help. She says they can make a new paper. They can draw and write something nice. They can say sorry to the student.

They make a new paper. They put it in the folder. They close the folder and put it back. They promise to never do it again.

Mom smiles. She says she loves them. She says they have learned a lesson. She says they have done a good thing.

Lily and Ben are happy. They have learned to be honest and respectful. They have learned to say sorry and to make things better. They have learned that taking things that are not yours is not a gift. It is a mistake.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the snow. They make a big igloo with snow blocks. They go inside the igloo and pretend they are Eskimos.

"Look, we have a cozy home!" Anna says.

"Yes, and we have a fire and a fish!" Ben says. He points to a red sock and a toy fish.

They laugh and hug. They are happy.

But then they hear a loud noise. It is a snow plow. It is clearing the road. It is coming closer to their igloo.

"Oh no, it will break our igloo!" Anna says. She is scared.

"Quick, let's get out!" Ben says. He is brave.

They crawl out of the igloo and run to the sidewalk. They watch as the snow plow pushes the snow and their igloo away.

They are sad. They cry.

"Hey, don't cry!" a voice says. It is their mom. She is walking to them. She is calm.

"Mom, our igloo is gone!" Anna says.

"I know, honey, I'm sorry. But you can make another one tomorrow. Come on, let's go home. It's cold and dark." Mom says.

She hugs them and takes their hands. They walk home.

"Can we have hot chocolate?" Ben asks.

"Of course, you can. And maybe a cookie too." Mom says.

They smile. They are warm and safe. They love their mom.
Lily and Tom were playing with their dolls in the garden. They had a tea party with cups and plates and cookies. Lily was very careful with her doll, because it was delicate. She had a pink dress and a hat with flowers.

"Can I hold your doll, Lily?" Tom asked. He liked the hat with flowers.

"Okay, but be gentle. She is delicate," Lily said. She gave her doll to Tom.

Tom took the doll and looked at her. He tried to put the hat on his head, but it was too small. He pulled it hard and it ripped.

"Oh no! You broke my hat!" Lily cried. She took her doll back and saw the rip. She was very sad and angry.

"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to," Tom said. He felt bad for making Lily cry.

"You have to pay for my hat. It was my favorite," Lily said.

"How can I pay for it? I don't have money," Tom said.

"You can pay with your cookies. Give me all your cookies," Lily said.

"But I'm hungry. Can I keep one cookie?" Tom asked.

"No. You have to give me all your cookies. That's the deal," Lily said.

Tom sighed. He liked his cookies, but he wanted to make Lily happy. He gave her all his cookies and said sorry again.

Lily took the cookies and smiled. She was still sad about her hat, but she liked the cookies. She ate one and gave one to her doll.

"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend," Lily said.

"You're welcome, Lily. Can we still play?" Tom asked.

"Okay. But next time, be careful with my doll. She is delicate," Lily said.

They hugged and played some more. They had fun in the garden.
Lily and Tom were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles. But sometimes they argued about who had more blocks or who had the better idea.

"Give me that block, Lily!" Tom said. "I need it for my bridge!"

"No, Tom, it's mine!" Lily said. "I found it first!"

They both pulled on the block and it broke in half. They were both very sad and angry.

"Look what you did, Lily!" Tom said. "You broke my block!"

"It's your fault, Tom!" Lily said. "You were too rough!"

They started to cry and shout at each other. Their mom heard them and came to the living room.

"What's going on here?" she asked. "Why are you making so much noise?"

"Tom broke my block!" Lily said.

"Lily broke my block!" Tom said.

Mom looked at the broken block and sighed. She picked up the two pieces and held them in her hands.

"Look, kids, this block is not very strong. It can't hold much weight. If you pull on it too hard, it will snap. Do you understand?" she said.

Lily and Tom nodded. They felt a little sorry for breaking the block.

"Can you fix it, Mom?" Lily asked.

"I'm afraid not, Lily. It's too broken. But you have many other blocks to play with. Why don't you share them and work together?" Mom said.

She gave them each a piece of the block as a reminder.

"OK, Mom. We'll try," Tom said.

They hugged Mom and said sorry. Then they went back to their blocks and started to build a new tower. They took turns and helped each other. They were happy again.

Mom smiled and went to the kitchen. She opened the fridge and took out a lemon. She wanted to make some lemonade for the kids. She cut the lemon and squeezed it into a pitcher. She added some water and sugar and stirred it well. She tasted it and made a face. It was too sour. She added some more sugar and tasted it again. It was better. She poured some lemonade into two cups and brought them to the living room.

"Here you go, kids. Some lemonade for you. It's very refreshing," she said.

Lily and Tom stopped playing and took the cups. They thanked Mom and drank the lemonade. They liked it. It was sweet and sour and cold.

"Yummy, Mom. Thank you!" Lily said.

"This is the best lemonade ever, Mom. You're the best!" Tom said.

They gave Mom a big kiss and a hug. They were very grateful and happy.

Mom smiled and hugged them back. She was very proud and happy. She shut the fridge and sat down with them. They drank their lemonade and played with their blocks. They had a lot of fun. They were a happy family.
Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy boat in the bathtub. They pretend they are sailors and go on adventures.

One day, they fill the bathtub with water and bubbles. They put their boat in the water and make it move with their hands. They say, "Ahoy, matey! We are ready to sail the seas!"

They see a rubber duck floating near the faucet. They think it is a treasure. They want to get it. Tom says, "I will reach it first!" He stretches his arm and tries to grab the duck.

But the duck is too far. Tom slips and falls into the water. He splashes and cries. Sam says, "Oh no, Tom! Are you okay?" He helps Tom get up and hugs him.

Tom is wet and cold. He says, "I'm okay, Sam. But I didn't get the duck." Sam says, "It's okay, Tom. We can share the duck. We are sailors and we are friends." He gives Tom a towel and a smile.

They dry themselves and hug their boat and their duck. They say, "We had fun today. We are the best sailors ever!"
Tom and Lily were playing with their toy cars. They liked to pretend they were racing on a big road. Tom had a blue car and Lily had an orange car. They made noises like vroom and beep.

"Let's see who is faster," Tom said. "We start here and finish there." He pointed to a line on the floor.

"OK," Lily said. "But we need fuel first. Our cars are hungry." She picked up a bottle of water and poured some on her car. "There, now you have fuel."

Tom laughed. "That's not fuel, that's water. Water is for drinking, not for cars. My car has real fuel." He showed Lily a can of juice. "This is fuel. It makes my car go fast."

Lily frowned. "But juice is for drinking too. And it's sticky. It will make your car dirty."

Tom shrugged. "I don't care. I want to win. Ready, set, go!" He pushed his car hard and zoomed ahead of Lily.

Lily followed him with her car. She saw Tom's car leave a trail of juice on the floor. She thought it looked funny. She smiled and kept playing.

Soon, Tom reached the finish line. He cheered. "I won, I won! I told you my car is faster. My fuel is better."

Lily reached the finish line too. She clapped. "Good job, Tom. You are fast. But look at your car. It's all sticky and wet. And look at the floor. It's all messy and slippery. You made a big mess."

Tom looked at his car. He touched it and felt the juice. He looked at the floor. He saw the juice. He felt bad. He realized he was wrong. He said sorry to Lily. "You're right, Lily. I made a big mess. Water is not fuel, and juice is not fuel either. They are for drinking. I was silly and rude. Can you forgive me?"

Lily nodded. She hugged Tom. "Of course I forgive you, Tom. You are my friend. And you know what? I like your car. It's blue and shiny. And I like my car too. It's orange and bright. They are both nice cars. They don't need fuel. They need love."

Tom smiled. He hugged Lily back. "You're right, Lily. They are both nice cars. And they both have love. And we have love too. We are friends. And friends don't fight over silly things. They share and care."

They cleaned up the mess together. They played with their cars some more. They had fun. They learned a lesson. The end.
Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But today they want to do something new. They want to crawl under the bed.

"Come on, Ben, let's crawl under the bed. Maybe we can find something fun," Lily says.

"OK, Lily, let's go. But be careful. It is dark and dusty under the bed," Ben says.

They crawl under the bed. They see some old shoes, a ball, a hat and a sock. The sock is blue and has a hole. Lily picks up the sock.

"Look, Ben, I found a sock. It is not a good sock. It has a hole. But maybe it is useful for something," Lily says.

"What can you do with a holey sock, Lily? It is not good for your feet. It is not good for anything," Ben says.

Lily thinks for a moment. Then she has an idea. She puts the sock on her hand. She makes the sock talk.

"Hello, Ben. I am a sock puppet. I am not a holey sock. I am a funny sock. I can make you laugh," Lily says with a funny voice.

Ben laughs. He thinks Lily is clever. He wants to play with the sock puppet too. He looks for another sock under the bed.

"Hello, Lily. I am another sock puppet. I am not a funny sock. I am a silly sock. I can make you giggle," Ben says with a silly voice.

Lily giggles. She thinks Ben is funny. She plays with the silly sock too. They have fun with their sock puppets. They forget they are under the bed. They are happy. They are twins.
Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big sign in the park. The sign says: "Start of treasure hunt. Find the clues and win a prize. Only for rich kids."

Tom and Lily want to play the treasure hunt. But they are not rich. They have no money. They have old clothes and toys. They feel sad.

"Can we play, please?" Tom asks the man with the sign.

The man looks at them and laughs. "No, you can't. This is for rich kids only. You are too poor. Go away."

Tom and Lily are angry. They think the man is mean. They want to show him they are smart and brave. They decide to sneak behind the sign and follow the clues.

They find the first clue under a bench. It says: "Go to the big tree with the red swing." They run to the tree and find the second clue. It says: "Look under the bridge with the ducks." They go to the bridge and find the third clue. It says: "Go to the fountain with the coins."

They are close to the end. They are happy. They think they can win the prize. They run to the fountain and look for the last clue. But they see the man with the sign. He is angry. He sees them and shouts.

"Hey, you! What are you doing? You are cheating! You are not rich! You are not allowed to play! Give me the clues!"

Tom and Lily are scared. They hold the clues and run away. They see a big box near the fountain. It has a lock and a key. They think it is the prize. They use the key and open the box. Inside, they see a lot of books and toys. They are happy. They think they are rich.

They take some books and toys and run away. They leave the box open. They hear the man with the sign scream.

"Hey, you! Come back! You stole my prize! You are bad kids!"

Tom and Lily laugh. They think they are good kids. They think they are smart and brave. They think they are rich. They go home and share the books and toys with their friends. They have fun. They are happy. The end.
Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play together. One day, they found a big ruler in the garage. It was a measure that could show how long things were. They decided to use it to measure themselves and see who was taller.

"Look, I am taller than you!" Tom said, standing next to the measure. He was very proud of his height.

"No, you are not!" Lily said, standing on her toes. She wanted to be as tall as Tom.

They both tried to stretch themselves as much as they could, but they were still the same height. They got angry and started to push each other.

"Stop it, you two!" Mom said, coming into the garage. She saw them fighting and took the measure away. "This is not a toy, it is a tool. You could hurt yourselves or break something. And it does not matter who is taller, you are both my children and I love you the same."

Tom and Lily felt ashamed of their behavior. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They realized that being friends was more important than being taller. They learned to be happy with who they were and not to compare themselves to others.

Mom smiled and gave them a cookie each. She was glad that they made up. She told them to go and play outside, but to be careful and not to be clumsy. She did not want them to fall or scrape their knees.

Tom and Lily nodded and ran outside. They found a ball and a hoop and had fun playing together. They forgot about the measure and their height. They were happy to have each other as friends.
Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big hole in the ground. They wondered what was inside.

"Let's dig and see," Ben said. He took a shovel and started to scoop out dirt.

"Wait, Ben," Sara said. "Maybe there is something bad in there. Maybe it is a trap or a monster. Please be careful."

Ben did not listen. He thought Sara was foolish and scared. He wanted to find a treasure or a secret. He dug faster and faster.

Suddenly, he felt something hard and shiny. He pulled it out of the hole. It was a metal ball with buttons and lights. He was very happy.

"Look, Sara, look what I found!" he shouted. "It is a toy or a machine. Maybe it can fly or talk or make magic. Let's play with it."

He pressed one of the buttons. The ball made a loud noise and started to shake. Sara was afraid. She ran to Ben and tried to take the ball from him.

"Ben, stop, stop!" she cried. "That is not a toy or a machine. That is a bomb. It will explode and hurt us and the earth. Please give it to me. We have to throw it away."

But Ben did not listen. He thought Sara was foolish and silly. He wanted to keep the ball and see what it could do. He pressed another button. The ball flashed and beeped. It was ready to explode.
Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. One day, they find a big leather bag in the attic. The bag is brown and soft. It has many pockets and zippers.

"Wow, look at this bag!" Sara says. "It is so big and nice. I want to play with it."

"Me too," Tom says. "Let's see what is inside."

They open the bag and find many things. They find a hat, a scarf, a book, a pen, and a toy phone.

"Look, I can wear the hat and the scarf," Sara says. She puts them on and pretends to be cold.

"Look, I can read the book and write with the pen," Tom says. He opens the book and draws on it.

"Hello, hello, can you hear me?" Sara says. She holds the toy phone to her ear and makes noises.

"Who are you talking to?" Tom asks.

"I am talking to my mom," Sara says. "She is at work. She is very busy."

"What does she do?" Tom asks.

"She is a doctor," Sara says. "She helps people who are sick. She is very smart."

"That is cool," Tom says. "My mom is a teacher. She teaches kids how to read and write. She is very kind."

They discuss their moms and what they do. They ask each other questions and share stories. They have fun playing with the bag and the things inside. They think the bag is easy to use and has many surprises. They are happy to be friends.
Lily and Tom are playing in the park. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They run to the slide. But there is a problem. The slide is too high. They need to climb a ladder to reach the slide.

Lily is brave. She climbs the ladder. She holds on to the bars. She balances on the steps. She reaches the top of the slide. She looks down. She sees Tom. He is still on the ground. He is scared.

"Come on, Tom!" Lily says. "You can do it! It is fun!"

Tom shakes his head. He does not want to climb the ladder. He does not like heights. He thinks he will fall.

"No, Lily," Tom says. "I can't do it. It is too high. I want to go back."

Lily is sad. She wants to slide with Tom. She does not want to slide alone. She thinks of an idea.

"Look, Tom," Lily says. "There is another exit. You don't have to climb the ladder. You can go around the slide. There is a tunnel. You can crawl through the tunnel. You can meet me at the bottom of the slide."

Tom looks. He sees the tunnel. He likes tunnels. He thinks they are fun. He decides to try.

"Okay, Lily," Tom says. "I will go through the tunnel. You go on the slide. I will see you soon."

Lily smiles. She is happy. She slides down the slide. She feels the wind in her hair. She laughs. She reaches the bottom of the slide. She sees Tom. He is crawling out of the tunnel. He is smiling too.

"Hi, Lily," Tom says. "That was fun!"

"Hi, Tom," Lily says. "You did it! You are good!"

They hug. They are happy. They are friends. They play some more. They have a good time.
One day, a deer was walking in the forest. He saw a big tree with red and green things on it. He wanted to eat some of them, because they looked yummy. He tried to reach them, but they were too high. He felt sad.

Then, he heard a voice. "Hello, deer. Do you need some help?" It was a squirrel, who was sitting on a branch. The squirrel was friendly and helpful. He liked to share with other animals.

"Yes, please. I want to eat some of those things. What are they?" the deer asked.

"They are apples. They are good for you. They are sweet and juicy. I can help you get some. Wait here," the squirrel said. He ran up the tree and picked some apples. He threw them down to the deer.

"Thank you, squirrel. You are very kind. These apples are delicious. Do you want some, too?" the deer said.

"Sure, I do. I like apples, too. But first, I have to prepare something. I have a surprise for you. Come with me," the squirrel said. He led the deer to a small hole in the tree. Inside, there were many nuts and seeds. The squirrel had collected them for the winter.

"Wow, you have a lot of food. You are very smart and hard-working," the deer said.

"Thank you, deer. You are very nice and polite. This is my home. And this is my surprise. I made a wreath for you. It is a circle of twigs and leaves and berries. You can wear it on your head. It will make you look pretty and festive," the squirrel said. He gave the wreath to the deer.

"Oh, squirrel. You are very creative and generous. This is a beautiful gift. I love it. It makes me feel happy and special," the deer said. He put the wreath on his head. He looked at himself in a puddle. He smiled.

"You are welcome, deer. You are my friend. I am happy to see you happy. You look wonderful. Let's eat some apples and nuts and seeds together. Then, we can play and sing and dance. It is a good day," the squirrel said.

"Yes, it is. You are my friend, too. I am glad I met you. You are the best. Let's have fun. It is a good day," the deer said.

They ate and played and sang and danced. They were happy. They were helpful. They were friends.
Ben and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and slide and swing. They saw a squirrel on a tree. The squirrel had a big nut in its mouth.

"Look, a squirrel!" Ben said. "Let's go and say hello!"

"No, Ben, don't!" Mia said. "The squirrel is busy. It wants to settle its nut in a hole. Leave it alone!"

But Ben did not listen. He ran to the tree and tried to touch the squirrel. The squirrel was scared. It dropped its nut and ran away.

"Ben, you are naughty!" Mia said. "You made the squirrel lose its nut. Now it has to find another one."

Ben felt embarrassed. He did not mean to scare the squirrel. He just wanted to be friendly.

"I'm sorry, Mia," he said. "I'm sorry, squirrel. I won't bother you again."

He picked up the nut and put it back on the tree. He hoped the squirrel would come back and get it.

"Come on, Ben," Mia said. "Let's go and play somewhere else. Maybe we can see some birds or flowers."

Ben nodded. He followed Mia to another part of the park. He learned his lesson. He would not disturb the animals anymore. He would watch them from a distance and be quiet.
Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to bounce on the big ball. They bounced high and low, fast and slow. They laughed and had fun.

Near the ball, there was a statue. It was a man with a hat and a coat. He looked very serious. He did not move or smile. Anna and Ben wondered what he was doing.

"Who is he?" Anna asked.

"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe he is a king or a hero."

"Maybe he is sad or bored," Anna said. "He needs a friend."

Anna and Ben decided to be his friends. They bounced to the statue and said hello. They told him their names and asked him his. They tried to make him laugh with jokes and faces. They gave him a flower and a hug.

But the statue did not answer or change. He stayed still and quiet. Anna and Ben felt sorry for him.

"Maybe he likes to be alone," Ben said.

"Maybe he is peaceful," Anna said.

They bounced away from the statue and waved goodbye. They hoped he was happy in his own way. They went back to the ball and played some more. They were happy in their own way too.
Sara was a naughty girl. She liked to take things that were not hers. One day, she saw a big envelope on the table. It had a stamp and a sticker on it. She wanted to see what was inside.

She took the envelope and ran to her room. She opened it with her scissors. She saw a card with a picture of a cake and some words. She did not know what the words said. She also saw a shiny coin. She was happy. She put the coin in her pocket.

But then she heard her mom call her name. "Sara, where are you? I have a request for you. Can you please bring me the envelope from the table? It is a birthday card for your grandma. I need to mail it today."

Sara felt scared. She knew she did a bad thing. She did not want her mom to find out. She quickly put the card back in the envelope. She ran to the table and put the envelope there. She hoped her mom would not notice.

She went to her mom and said, "Here is the envelope, mom. What do you want me to do?"

Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Sara. You are a good girl. Can you please write your name on the card? Grandma will be happy to see it."

Sara felt guilty. She did not want to lie to her mom and grandma. She took the coin out of her pocket and said, "Mom, I am sorry. I was naughty. I took the envelope and opened it. I also took the coin. I am sorry. Please don't be mad at me."

Her mom looked surprised and sad. She said, "Sara, why did you do that? That was not nice. You should not take things that are not yours. You should not open other people's mail. You should not lie to me and grandma. That makes me and grandma sad. How do you think grandma will feel when she sees the envelope is torn and the coin is missing?"

Sara felt sorry. She said, "I don't know, mom. I was curious. I wanted to see what was inside. I liked the coin. I was wrong. I am sorry. Can I give the coin back? Can I say sorry to grandma?"

Her mom sighed and said, "Yes, Sara. You can give the coin back. You can say sorry to grandma. But you also need to learn from your mistake. You need to be honest and respectful. You need to ask before you take something. You need to be careful with other people's things. You need to be a good girl. Do you understand?"

Sara nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I will try to be a good girl. I love you, mom. I love grandma too."

Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Sara. I am glad you told me the truth. I forgive you. But you still need to say sorry to grandma. Let's go and mail the card. Maybe we can buy a new coin for her too."

Sara smiled and said, "OK, mom. Let's go. Thank you, mom."
Jill and Jack were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train set with many cars and tracks. They liked to make the train go around and around, and make noises like "choo-choo" and "ding-ding".

One day, they had a fight over the train. Jill wanted to make the train go faster, and Jack wanted to make the train go slower. They pulled and pushed the train, and the wire that connected the train to the battery broke. The train stopped moving, and the twins started to cry.

"Look what you did!" Jill said to Jack. "You broke the train!"

"No, you did!" Jack said to Jill. "You pulled too hard!"

They were very angry and sad. They did not want to play with each other anymore. They separated their toys and went to different corners of the room.

Their mom heard them crying and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken wire and the train. She also saw the twins sitting apart, with frowns on their faces.

"What happened here?" she asked.

"Jill broke the train!" Jack said.

"Jack broke the train!" Jill said.

Mom sighed. She knew they loved the train, and she wanted them to be happy. She picked up the wire and the train, and said, "Don't worry, my charming twins. I can fix the wire. It's not a big problem. But you know what is a big problem? When you fight with each other. You are twins, and you should love and help each other. You have more fun when you play together, don't you?"

Jill and Jack looked at each other. They remembered how much they enjoyed playing with the train, and how much they missed each other. They felt sorry for being mean and selfish.

They nodded, and said, "Yes, mom. We're sorry. We love each other."

Mom smiled, and hugged them. She fixed the wire, and gave the train back to them. They thanked her, and hugged her too. Then they played with the train again, taking turns to make it go faster or slower. They laughed and cheered, and made noises like "choo-choo" and "ding-ding". They were happy again.
Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a cute dog. The dog is brown and fluffy. It has a red collar.

"Can we pet the dog?" Sara asks Tom.

"Maybe. Let's ask the owner first," Tom says.

They walk to the owner. The owner is a nice lady. She smiles at them.

"Hello, kids. Do you like my dog?" she asks.

"Yes, we do. He is very cute. What is his name?" Sara says.

"His name is Spot. He is a friendly dog. You can pet him if you want," the lady says.

Sara and Tom are happy. They pet Spot. Spot wags his tail. He licks their faces.

"Spot likes you. He is always looking for new friends," the lady says.

"Can we play with him?" Tom asks.

"Sure. But be careful. He has a lot of heat. He can run very fast. He likes to chase balls and sticks," the lady says.

She gives them a ball and a stick. Sara and Tom throw them for Spot. Spot runs after them. He brings them back. They have fun.

But then, something happens. Spot sees a squirrel. He barks. He runs after the squirrel. He forgets about the ball and the stick. He forgets about Sara and Tom.

"Spot, come back!" the lady shouts.

But Spot does not listen. He follows the squirrel. He runs out of the park. He runs into the street.

Sara and Tom are scared. They see a big car. The car is coming fast. The car does not see Spot.

"Spot, watch out!" Sara and Tom scream.

Will Spot be okay? Will he come back to the park? Will Sara and Tom see him again?
Lily was an adventurous girl who liked to explore new places. One day, she found a pink hat in her closet that had a shiny star on it. She put it on and felt very happy.

"Look, Mommy, I have a star hat!" she said, running to show her mother.

"That's a very pretty hat, Lily. Where did you find it?" her mother asked.

"In the closet. It was hiding behind some clothes. Can I keep it?" Lily said.

"Of course, honey. It's yours. But be careful, it might have some magic in it," her mother said, smiling.

Lily did not know what magic was, but she liked the sound of it. She decided to go outside and play with her hat. She saw a big tree in the yard and climbed up to the top. She felt like she was flying with the birds.

"Hello, birds! I have a star hat! Do you like it?" she said, waving her hat.

The birds chirped and flew around her. Lily felt very happy. She wanted to see more things with her hat. She climbed down the tree and ran to the street. She saw a bus coming and wanted to get on it.

"Wait for me, bus! I have a star hat! Can I go with you?" she said, running after the bus.

The bus driver saw her and stopped. He opened the door and let her in.

"Hello, little girl. Where are you going?" he asked.

"I don't know. I want to see new things. I have a star hat. Do you like it?" she said, showing him her hat.

"That's a very nice hat, but you shouldn't run after buses. It's dangerous. Where is your mommy?" he asked.

"She's at home. She said my hat might have some magic in it. Do you know what that means?" she asked.

The bus driver did not know what to say. He looked at her hat and saw the star glittering. He wondered if it was really magic. He decided to take her back to her home.

"Magic means something special and wonderful, but also sometimes tricky and surprising. You have to be careful with magic. It can make things disappear," he said.

"Disappear? What does that mean?" she asked.

"Disappear means to go away and not come back. Like this," he said, and took off his hat and threw it out the window.

Lily gasped. She saw his hat fly away and vanish.

"Where did your hat go?" she asked.

"It disappeared. It's gone. Do you understand?" he said.

Lily nodded. She felt sad for his hat. She did not want her hat to disappear. She liked her hat. She hugged it and held it tight.

"Please don't disappear, star hat. I love you," she said.

The bus driver smiled. He felt sorry for his hat, too. But he was glad he made her understand. He drove her back to her home and helped her get off the bus.

"Here we are, little girl. This is your home. Go find your mommy and tell her about your adventure. And remember, be careful with your hat. It might have some magic in it," he said.

"Thank you, bus driver. You are very nice. I'm sorry about your hat. I hope you find another one. Goodbye," she said, and waved her hat.

"Goodbye, little girl. Have fun with your hat. But not too much fun," he said, and waved back.

Lily ran to her door and knocked. Her mother opened it and hugged her.

"Lily, where have you been? I was so worried. What have you been doing?" she asked.

"I went on an adventure, Mommy. I saw birds and buses and new things. I have a star hat. Do you like it?" she said, showing her hat.

Her mother looked at her hat and gasped. She recognized it. It was her hat. The hat she had when she was a little girl. The hat that had some magic in it. The hat that made her disappear.
Anna was very good at school. She liked to learn new things and play with her friends. But there was one thing she did not like: tests. Tests were scary. They had many questions and she had to write the answers. Sometimes she did not know the answers and felt sad.

One day, her teacher said they would have a big test the next day. It was about animals and their sounds. Anna loved animals, but she was not sure if she could remember all their sounds. She went home and tried to study, but she was too nervous. She wished she could skip the test.

The next day, she went to school with a heavy heart. She saw her friend Ben in the playground. He smiled and said, "Hi, Anna. Are you ready for the test?" Anna shook her head and said, "No, Ben. I am scared. I don't want to do the test." Ben hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Anna. You can do it. You know a lot about animals. And I have a surprise for you. If you do the test, I will give you something special."

Anna was curious. She asked, "What is it, Ben?" Ben winked and said, "You will see. But you have to do the test first. Come on, let's go to the classroom." He took her hand and led her to the door. Anna felt a little better. She liked surprises. Maybe the test would not be so bad.

She followed Ben to her seat and took the test paper. She looked at the questions and tried to think of the answers. She knew some of them, like what sound a cow makes or what a lion has on its head. But some of them were hard, like what sound a giraffe makes or what a penguin eats. She guessed and hoped she was right. She finished the test and gave it to the teacher. She felt relieved and proud. She did the test!

She looked at Ben and he smiled. He whispered, "Good job, Anna. Now, are you ready for your surprise?" He reached into his backpack and pulled out a small box. He gave it to Anna and said, "Open it." Anna opened the box and gasped. Inside was a beautiful necklace with a charm of a cat. She loved cats. She said, "Wow, Ben. This is amazing. Thank you so much. How did you know I like cats?" Ben said, "I know you, Anna. You always draw cats and talk about them. I wanted to give you something to celebrate your test. You are my best friend." Anna hugged him and said, "You are my best friend too, Ben. Thank you for helping me with the test. You made it less scary." They put on their necklaces and smiled. They were happy. They celebrated their test.
Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big cloud in the sky. It is dark and loud.

"Look, Sam, a storm is coming!" Mia says.

"Let's go to the shelter!" Sam says. The shelter is a small house near the park. It is for people who need a place to stay.

They run to the shelter. They knock on the door. A woman opens it. She has a kind face and a big smile.

"Hello, children, do you need help?" she asks.

"Yes, please, can we sit here until the storm is over?" Mia asks.

"Of course, you can. You are very smart to come here. Come in, I have some cookies and milk for you." she says.

She leads them to a cozy room. There are some books and toys on the shelves. She gives them each a plate of cookies and a glass of milk.

"Thank you, you are very nice." Sam says.

"You are very welcome. What are your names?" she asks.

"I am Sam and this is Mia. We are friends." Sam says.

"I am Mrs. Lee. I work at the shelter. I help people who need a place to stay. Sometimes they are sad or scared or lonely. I try to make them feel better." she says.

"That is very good. You are very kind." Mia says.

They talk and eat and play. They hear the rain and the thunder outside. But they are not afraid. They are safe and warm and happy in the shelter. They are glad they have each other and Mrs. Lee. They are good friends.
One day, a mouse saw a big piece of cheese on a table. He was very hungry and wanted to eat it. But he was not stupid. He knew that cheese was a trap. He looked around and saw a wire and a spring. If he touched the cheese, the wire would pull the spring and a cage would fall on him.

He thought of a way to get the cheese without getting caught. He found a stick and a stone. He set the stick on the wire and the stone on the stick. Then he pushed the stone with his nose. The stick moved and the wire pulled the spring. The cage fell on the table, but the mouse was not under it. He was safe.

He ran to the cheese and took a big bite. He was very happy and proud. He had outsmarted the trap. He did not know that a cat was watching him from behind a curtain. The cat was very hungry and wanted to eat him. But he was not stupid. He waited for the mouse to finish the cheese and run away. Then he followed him quietly.

The mouse did not see the cat. He was too busy looking for more cheese. He ran into a hole in the wall. The cat ran after him. But he was too big to fit in the hole. He scratched and clawed at the wall, but he could not reach the mouse. He was angry and frustrated.

The mouse heard the cat and laughed. He had outsmarted the cat. He was safe in his hole. He had cheese in his belly. He was very happy and proud. He did not know that a snake was living in the hole. The snake was very hungry and wanted to eat him. But he was not stupid. He waited for the mouse to come closer. Then he struck.
Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, they decided to put on a show for their moms and dads. They used a big box as a stage and some old clothes as costumes.

Lily was a princess and Ben was a knight. They acted out a story they made up. The princess was locked in a tower by a mean dragon. The knight had to rescue her with his sword and shield. He also had a secret weapon: a peanut.

The dragon was allergic to peanuts. When the knight threw the peanut at the dragon, the dragon sneezed and ran away. The knight climbed the tower and freed the princess. They hugged and danced happily.

Their moms and dads watched the show and smiled. They were very proud of Lily and Ben. When the show was over, they clapped their hands and cheered. They applauded loudly.

Lily and Ben bowed and thanked their audience. They were very happy. They shared the peanut as a snack. They agreed that it was the best show ever.
Lily liked to skip in the park. She skipped with her mom and dad. She skipped with her dog. She skipped with her friends. Skipping made her happy.

One day, she saw a new thing in the park. It was small and black and had six legs. It was an insect. Lily wanted to see it better. She stopped skipping and went closer.

The insect was restless. It moved fast on the grass. It did not like Lily. It made a loud buzz. It flew at Lily's face. Lily was scared. She ran away.

Lily's mom and dad saw what happened. They hugged Lily and told her it was okay. They said the insect was a bee. They said bees can sting, but they also make honey. They said bees are good for flowers and trees.

Lily felt better. She learned something new. She decided to skip again. But she did not go near the bees. She skipped with her mom and dad. She skipped with her dog. She skipped with her friends. Skipping made her happy.
Ben was a soldier. He had a big gun and a green hat. He liked to help people and stop bad guys. But sometimes he was nervous. He did not like loud noises and scary things.

One day, he had to go to a big city with his friends. They had to find a bad guy who had a bomb. The bad guy wanted to hurt many people. Ben and his friends had to stop him.

They walked in the streets and looked for clues. They saw a big truck with a sign. The sign said "BOMB". Ben and his friends ran to the truck. They wanted to see if the bad guy was there.

But when they got close, the truck made a loud noise. It was a trap. The bad guy had set a bomb in the truck. It exploded and made fire and smoke. Ben and his friends fell to the ground. They were hurt and scared.

Ben felt pain in his leg. He saw blood. He was very nervous. He wanted to go home. He wanted his mom. He cried.

"Ben, Ben, are you okay?" one of his friends asked. He was next to him. He had a bandage on his arm. He tried to help Ben.

"I'm scared. I want to go home. I don't want to be a soldier anymore," Ben said.

"Me too, Ben. Me too. But we have to be brave. We have to finish our job. We have to stop the bad guy. We have to save the people. Can you do that, Ben?" his friend said.

Ben looked at his friend. He saw his eyes. They were brave and kind. He felt a little better. He nodded.

"Okay. I can do that. I can be brave. I can be a soldier. Let's go," Ben said.

They got up and limped to their other friends. They had a new plan. They had to increase their speed and find the bad guy. They had to work together and be smart. They had to be soldiers.
Tom and Anna liked to play in their big wardrobe. It had many clothes and hats and shoes that they could try on. Sometimes they pretended to be kings and queens, or pirates and fairies, or doctors and teachers.

One day, they found a big red cape in the wardrobe. It was soft and shiny and had a golden clasp. Tom put it on and said, "Look, Anna, I am a superhero! I can soar in the sky and save the world!"

Anna laughed and said, "You are silly, Tom. You cannot soar in the sky. You need wings or a plane or a rocket to do that."

Tom said, "No, I don't. I just need to believe and run fast and jump high. Watch me!" He ran to the window and opened it. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He said, "Here I go!" and jumped out of the window.

Anna screamed and ran to the window. She was scared and worried. She looked down and saw Tom lying on the grass. He was not moving. She cried and shouted, "Tom, Tom, are you okay? Please wake up!"

A wise old owl was sitting on a branch near the window. He saw what happened and flew down to Tom. He said, "Hoo, hoo, little boy, what were you thinking? You cannot soar in the sky with a cape. You are not a superhero. You are a human. Humans need to be careful and listen to their sisters. They are wise and love you."

Tom opened his eyes and groaned. He felt pain in his legs and arms and head. He saw the owl and said, "Who are you? Are you a superhero?"

The owl said, "No, I am not a superhero. I am an owl. I can soar in the sky with my wings. But I do not save the world. I just watch and learn and teach. You should do the same."

Tom said, "I am sorry, owl. I was silly and foolish. I wanted to soar in the sky and have fun. But I did not think and I did not listen. I hurt myself and I scared Anna. I love Anna. She is wise and kind."

The owl said, "Hoo, hoo, that is good, little boy. You learned a lesson today. You should always be careful and listen to your sister. She loves you too. Now, let me help you. I will call your mom and dad. They will come and take you to the doctor. He will make you feel better. Then you can play in the wardrobe again. But remember, no more jumping out of the window. Okay?"

Tom said, "Okay, owl. Thank you for helping me. You are wise and nice. Can I be your friend?"

The owl said, "Hoo, hoo, of course, little boy. You can be my friend. And I will be yours. But only if you promise to be careful and listen to your sister. Deal?"

Tom said, "Deal, owl. Deal." He smiled and hugged the owl. Anna ran down the stairs and hugged Tom too. She was happy and relieved. She said, "I love you, Tom. You are my brother. And you are my friend."

The owl said, "Hoo, hoo, what a happy ending. You are a lucky family. You have each other. And you have me. Now, let's go and find your mom and dad. They will be worried too. Come on, let's go." He flapped his wings and soared in the sky. Tom and Anna followed him. They held hands and looked up. They saw the owl and the cape and the sun. They felt the wind and the grass and the love. They were happy and grateful. They learned a lesson today. They learned to be careful and listen and love. And they learned to soar in their hearts.
Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the garden. One day, they find a big bottle of soap. They want to make bubbles.

"Look, Tom, I have soap!" Lily says. She opens the bottle and pours some soap on her hand.

"Me too, me too!" Tom says. He grabs the bottle and pours some soap on his hand.

They blow on their hands and make bubbles. The bubbles are big and shiny. They laugh and clap.

"More, more!" Tom says. He pours more soap on his hand. He blows harder and harder.

"Stop, Tom, stop!" Lily says. She sees something bad. The soap is going in Tom's ears. "The soap will make you deaf!"

But Tom does not hear Lily. He blows more and more. The soap fills his ears. He can't hear anything.

"Tom, Tom, can you hear me?" Lily says. She shakes Tom's arm. She is scared.

But Tom does not answer. He does not hear Lily. He does not hear anything. He is deaf.

Lily cries. Tom cries. They are sad. The soap is bad. The end.
Tim and Jen are friends. They live in a small house on a busy street. Every morning, they wake up early and go to school. They like to learn new things and play with their classmates.

One day, Tim and Jen see a big sign on their way to school. The sign says "Garage Sale". They see many things on the grass: toys, books, clothes, and more. They look at each other and smile. They have some money in their pockets. They want to buy something cheap and fun.

They run to the garage sale and look around. They see a ball, a doll, a car, and a puzzle. They like them all, but they can only buy one thing each. They have to choose.

Tim sees a big teddy bear. He likes teddy bears. He picks it up and hugs it. He asks the lady, "How much for the bear?"

The lady smiles and says, "One dollar. It's very cheap."

Tim is happy. He gives the lady one dollar and takes the bear. He says, "Thank you. I love the bear."

Jen sees a shiny necklace. She likes shiny things. She picks it up and puts it around her neck. She asks the lady, "How much for the necklace?"

The lady frowns and says, "Five dollars. It's very expensive."

Jen is sad. She only has two dollars. She can't buy the necklace. She says, "Sorry. I can't buy the necklace."

She puts it back and looks for something else. She sees a book. She likes books. She picks it up and opens it. She sees pictures and words. She asks the lady, "How much for the book?"

The lady smiles and says, "One dollar. It's very cheap."

Jen is happy. She gives the lady one dollar and takes the book. She says, "Thank you. I love the book."

Tim and Jen are happy. They have bought something cheap and fun. They hug each other and say, "Let's go to school and show our friends."

They run to school with their new things. They don't know that the teddy bear has a hole and the book has a surprise. They will find out soon.
Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big book on a bench. The book has many pictures and words. Sara and Tom want to read the book.

"Let's look at the book," Sara says. "Maybe it has a good story."

"OK," Tom says. "But we have to be careful. Maybe the book belongs to someone."

They open the book and see a story about a pale girl and a wolf. The girl has a red hat and a basket. The wolf has big teeth and a bad plan. Sara and Tom are scared, but they want to know what happens.

They read the story and see how the wolf tries to trick the girl. He pretends to be her grandma and waits for her in the bed. The girl is not fooled. She sees the wolf's ears, eyes, and teeth. She screams and runs away.

"Wow, that was a scary story," Tom says. "I'm glad the girl was smart and brave."

"Me too," Sara says. "But I feel sorry for the wolf. He must be hungry and lonely."

Sara and Tom close the book and put it back on the bench. They hope the owner will come back soon. They also hope the wolf will find a friend and some food. They do not want to bite anyone. They are nice.
Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the yard. One day, they see a big dog in the yard. The dog is smelly and angry. It barks at them and runs to them.

Tom and Sam are scared. They run to the house. But the door is locked. Mom is not home. They look for a place to hide. They see a big box. They jump in the box.

The dog comes to the box. It smells the box. It bites the box. Tom and Sam are quiet. They hope the dog will go away.

But the dog does not go away. It pushes the box. The box falls over. Tom and Sam fall out. The dog sees them. It barks louder.

Tom and Sam see a belt on the ground. It is Dad's belt. Tom picks up the belt. He swings the belt at the dog. The dog is surprised. It backs away.

Tom and Sam run to the fence. They climb over the fence. They escape from the dog. They are safe.

They go to the neighbor's house. They knock on the door. The neighbor opens the door. She sees Tom and Sam. She sees the belt. She sees the smelly dog.

She says, "What happened?" Tom and Sam tell her the story. She says, "You are brave boys. Come in. I will call your mom." Tom and Sam are happy. They hug the neighbor. They hug each other. They are glad they escaped from the smelly dog.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big bag of peanuts. They share the peanuts with the squirrels and the birds.

"Look, Anna, this squirrel is so cute!" Ben says. He gives a peanut to the squirrel. The squirrel takes the peanut and runs away.

"Yes, Ben, it is very cute. And this bird is very pretty!" Anna says. She gives a peanut to the bird. The bird sings and flies away.

Anna and Ben eat some peanuts too. They are crunchy and yummy. They eat and eat until the bag is empty.

"We finish the peanuts!" Anna says. She shows the empty bag to Ben.

"We finish the peanuts!" Ben says. He smiles at Anna.

They are happy and full. They find a big tree. They sit under the tree. They feel the sun and the breeze. They are comfortable.

They close their eyes. They listen to the sounds of the park. They nap under the tree. They are friends.
Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. They found a big ant hill and wanted to see the ants.

"Look, Tom, so many ants!" Lily said. "They are busy and fast. What are they doing?"

Tom picked up a stick and poked the ant hill. He wanted to make the ants come out. "They are hiding, Lily. Let's make them show us."

Lily did not like Tom's idea. She thought it was mean to bother the ants. She wanted to watch them, not hurt them. "No, Tom, stop it. You are making them angry. They will bite you."

Tom ignored Lily. He thought he was brave and clever. He poked the ant hill harder and harder. He laughed when he saw the ants run around. He did not see the big ant that crawled up his stick and onto his hand.

"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. He dropped the stick and shook his hand. The ant had bitten him. It hurt a lot. He ran to his mom and showed her his hand. It was red and swollen.

"Tom, what did you do?" his mom asked. She saw the filthy stick and the ant hill. She knew what had happened. She took him inside and put some cream on his hand. She told him to be gentle with the ants and not to poke them.

Lily stayed in the garden. She felt sorry for Tom, but she was also glad that he learned his lesson. She watched the ants rebuild their hill. She whispered to them, "I'm sorry, ants. I won't bother you. You are amazing and smart." The ants ignored Lily. They did not care about her. They had their own work to do.
Tom and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two coal eyes. They were very happy.

But then a big dog came. He was black and hairy. He barked loud and ran fast. He wanted to play too. He jumped on the snowman and knocked him down. He bit the hat and the scarf. He ate the carrot nose and the coal eyes. He made a mess.

Tom and Lily were very sad. They cried and shouted. "Go away, bad dog! You ruined our snowman! You are mean and naughty!"

The dog did not listen. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. He thought it was fun. He barked some more and ran around.

Tom and Lily were cold and scared. They shivered and hugged each other. They wished their mom would come. They did not like the dog. He was big and harsh. He had no shape. He was a monster.
Tom and Mia liked to play on the farm. They liked to feed the chickens, pet the cows and run with the dogs. But their favorite animal was Molly, the mule. Molly was very kind and gentle. She let Tom and Mia ride on her back and gave them soft nuzzles.

One day, Tom and Mia wanted to do something special for Molly. They decided to make her a wreath of flowers. They picked some daisies, roses and sunflowers from the garden. They tied them together with a ribbon. They were very proud of their gift.

They ran to the barn, where Molly was resting. They called her name and showed her the wreath. Molly lifted her head and smiled. She walked over to them and sniffed the flowers. She liked them very much. She thanked Tom and Mia with a loud bray.

Tom and Mia put the wreath around Molly's neck. They hugged her and told her they loved her. Molly felt very happy. She wanted to show them how much she appreciated their generous gesture. She decided to do something fun for them.

She started to spin around in a circle, making the wreath fly in the air. Tom and Mia laughed and clapped. They joined Molly in the spinning game. They spun faster and faster, until they all fell down on the hay. They cuddled with Molly and giggled. They had a wonderful time. Molly was the best mule ever.
Ben was a curious boy who liked to explore new things. One morning, he woke up early and saw a big green melon on the kitchen table. He wondered what it was and how it tasted. He climbed on a chair and reached for the melon.

"Ben, what are you doing?" his mom asked, coming into the kitchen. She saw Ben holding the melon with both hands.

"I want to try this," Ben said, pointing to the melon.

"That's a melon, Ben. It's a fruit that is sweet and juicy inside. But you need to cut it first, with a knife. It's too hard to bite," his mom explained.

"Can you cut it for me, mom?" Ben asked, looking at the melon with interest.

"Sure, Ben. But first, let's wash our hands and brush our teeth. Then we can have some melon for breakfast," his mom said, taking the melon from Ben and putting it on the counter.

"Okay, mom," Ben said, jumping off the chair and following his mom to the bathroom. He was excited to taste the melon and learn more about it. He was a curious boy who liked to explore new things.
Tom and Sue like to play outside. They have many toys, but they like to share. Tom has a red truck and Sue has a blue bike. They lend their toys to each other and have fun.

One day, they see a stream near their house. The stream has clear water and small fish. Tom and Sue want to play with the stream. They bring their toys and a bucket.

Tom says, "I want to fill the bucket with water and fish. Can I use your bike to carry the bucket?"

Sue says, "Yes, you can use my bike. But be careful. Don't spill the water or hurt the fish."

Tom says, "Thank you, Sue. You are very nice. I will be careful."

Tom fills the bucket with water and fish. He puts the bucket on the bike and rides back to Sue. Sue is waiting for him. She has organized their toys on the grass. She has made a road for the truck and a bridge for the bike.

Sue says, "Look, Tom. I have made a play area for us. We can use the water and fish to make a pond. We can drive the truck and the bike around the pond."

Tom says, "Wow, Sue. You are very smart. You have organized our toys very well. This looks like fun."

Tom and Sue play with their toys, the water and the fish. They are happy and friendly. They lend their toys to each other and have fun.
Mia likes to look at the stars at night. She has a big book with pictures of stars and planets. She learns their names and shapes. One night, she sees a bright light in the sky. It is a comet. A comet is a star with a long tail. Mia is very happy. She runs to tell her mom and dad.

Mom and dad are in the kitchen. They are making a cake. It is Mia's birthday tomorrow. They want to surprise her with a special cake. They have candles, sprinkles, and frosting. They are making an original cake. An original cake is a cake that no one else has. Mia loves original things. She likes to draw, sing, and make stories.

Mia tells mom and dad about the comet. They are happy too. They say the comet is a special gift for Mia. They say the comet is delivering a wish for her. Delivering means bringing something to someone. Mia thinks hard. What does she wish for? She wishes for a happy birthday with her family and friends. She wishes for a fun party with games and balloons. She wishes for a slice of the original cake.

Mom and dad hug Mia. They say they love her very much. They say they are proud of her. They say she is original too. Mia smiles. She feels warm and cozy. She thanks the comet for delivering her wish. She hopes the comet will come back again. She says good night to the comet and the stars. She goes to bed and dreams of her birthday.
Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big slide. Anna wants to try it, but Ben is scared.

"Come on, Ben, it will be fun!" Anna says. "You are brave, you can do it!"

Ben shakes his head. "No, it is too high. I will fall and hurt myself."

Anna thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She runs to their mom, who is sitting on a bench. She asks for some sauce. Mom gives her a small bottle of ketchup.

"Thank you, Mom!" Anna says. She runs back to Ben and Spot. She shows them the sauce.

"Look, Ben, I have sauce. If you go on the slide with me, I will give you some sauce. You like sauce, right?"

Ben nods. He likes sauce very much. He looks at the slide again. It is still high, but he wants the sauce.

"Okay, I will try it," he says. "But you have to go first."

Anna agrees. She climbs up the stairs and sits on the slide. She holds the sauce in her hand. She smiles at Ben and Spot.

"Ready, set, go!" she shouts. She slides down fast. She laughs and feels the wind in her hair.

Ben watches her. He sees that she is happy and safe. He feels a little less scared. He follows her up the stairs and sits on the slide. He holds Spot in his arms.

"Ready, set, go!" he repeats. He slides down with Spot. He feels a little nervous, but also excited. He lands next to Anna.

They both giggle and hug each other. Spot barks and licks their faces.

"Wow, that was fun!" Ben says. "Can we do it again?"

"Sure, let's do it again!" Anna says. She gives him some sauce. He squeezes some on his finger and licks it. It is yummy.

They run back to the slide, holding hands. They are brave and happy. Mom watches them and smiles. She is proud of them.
Lily and Ben are brother and sister. They like to play in the attic. The attic is a big room under the roof. It has many old things and toys.

One day, they find a big box in the attic. They open the box and see a lot of books. Lily loves books. She kneels down and picks one. She says, "Look, Ben, this book has pictures of animals. Let's read it."

But Ben does not like books. He likes cars. He sees a red car in the box. He grabs the car and says, "No, Lily, I want to play with this car. It is fast and shiny. Let's race it."

Lily and Ben start to fight. They pull the book and the car. They yell and cry. They are not happy.

Mom hears the noise. She comes to the attic. She sees Lily and Ben fighting. She is not happy. She says, "Stop, Lily and Ben. Why are you fighting? You have many things to play with. You can share and take turns. That is how you can be happy."

Lily and Ben listen to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug and smile. They decide to read the book and play with the car together. They are happy. Mom is happy. They have fun in the attic.
Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a watch. The watch can tell time. The watch is reliable. It always works.

One day, they want to go on the slide. But there is a line. Many kids are waiting. Ben and Mia look at the watch. They have to go home soon. They are sad.

"Can we use the watch to skip the line?" Ben asks Mia.

"How?" Mia says.

"Maybe we can tell the other kids that the watch is magic. And it can make them fly. And we can trade the watch for a turn on the slide." Ben says.

Mia thinks. She likes the watch. She does not want to lose it. But she also wants to go on the slide. She nods.

"OK. Let's try." Mia says.

They go to the front of the line. They show the watch to the other kids. They say it is magic. They say it can make them fly. They ask if anyone wants to trade.

Some kids laugh. They do not believe them. They say the watch is not magic. They say it is just a watch. They say no.

But one kid is curious. He has never seen a watch like that. He wants to try. He says yes.

Ben and Mia give him the watch. He gives them his turn on the slide. They are happy. They run to the slide. They slide down. They have fun.

The kid looks at the watch. He tries to make it fly. He shakes it. He presses it. He talks to it. Nothing happens. He is confused. He is angry. He wants his turn back.

He runs after Ben and Mia. He yells at them. He says they lied. He says the watch is not magic. He says he wants his turn back.

But Ben and Mia are gone. They have left the park. They have gone home. They have taken another watch. The watch is not theirs. The watch is their mom's. They have borrowed it. They have not asked. They are in trouble.
Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not like to share them. They always fought over who got to play with what, and they made a lot of noise and mess.

One day, their mom said, "We are going to the store to buy a new rug for the living room. You can come with me, or you can stay home with dad. But you have to clean up your toys first."

Ben and Lily did not want to clean up their toys. They wanted to keep playing. They said, "No, we don't want to go to the store. We want to stay home with dad."

Their mom said, "Okay, but you have to promise to clean up your toys before I come back. And don't fight, or dad will be grumpy."

Ben and Lily said, "Okay, okay, we promise." But they did not mean it. As soon as their mom left, they started to play again. They did not clean up their toys. They did not share. They did not listen to their dad. They made him very grumpy.

When their mom came back, she saw the mess and the noise. She was very angry. She said, "Ben and Lily, you did not keep your promise. You did not clean up your toys. You did not behave. You made dad grumpy. You are not nice."

She took away their toys and put them in a box. She said, "You cannot play with your toys until you learn to share and be nice. And you have to help me put the new rug in the living room."

Ben and Lily felt very sad. They realized they had been selfish and naughty. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We are sorry, dad. We want to be nice. We want to share. We want to help."

They helped their mom put the new rug in the living room. It was a soft and colorful rug. They liked it very much. They said, "Wow, mom, this is a nice rug. Can we play on it?"

Their mom said, "Yes, you can play on it, but only if you share and be nice. And you have to clean up your toys after you play."

Ben and Lily agreed. They said, "Okay, mom, we will share and be nice. And we will clean up our toys. Thank you for the nice rug."

They hugged their mom and dad. They were not grumpy anymore. They were happy. They learned that sharing and being nice is better than fighting and being naughty. They played on the new rug with their toys, and they had a lot of fun.
Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily draws a picture of a cat. She uses a black crayon and makes a big circle for the head, two small triangles for the ears, and a long tail. She shows her picture to Tom.

"Look, Tom, this is my cat. His name is Max. Do you like him?" Lily asks.

Tom looks at the picture and smiles. He thinks the cat is cute. He likes cats too. He has a cat at home. His cat is white and fluffy.

"Yes, Lily, I like your cat. He is very cute. Can I draw a picture of my cat too?" Tom asks.

Lily nods and gives Tom a white crayon. She helps him find a blank paper. Tom draws a picture of his cat. He makes a big circle for the head, two small triangles for the ears, and a long tail. He adds some dots for the eyes and nose, and some lines for the whiskers. He shows his picture to Lily.

"Look, Lily, this is my cat. Her name is Snowy. Do you like her?" Tom asks.

Lily looks at the picture and smiles. She thinks the cat is cute. She likes white and fluffy cats too. She has a teddy bear that is white and fluffy.

"Yes, Tom, I like your cat. She is very cute. Can I hug your cat?" Lily asks.

Tom nods and gives Lily his picture. Lily hugs the picture and pretends it is a real cat. She makes a purring sound. Tom hugs Lily's picture and pretends it is a real cat. He makes a meowing sound. They laugh and play with their pictures. They are happy. They are friends.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They have a big box of toys. They have dolls, cars, balls, and books.

One day, Anna and Ben find a letter in the box. The letter is old and yellow. It has a stamp and a name on it. Anna and Ben do not know who the letter is for.

"Who is this letter for?" Anna asks.

"I don't know. Maybe it is for someone who lived here before," Ben says.

"Maybe we should give it to the mailman. He can find the person who wants the letter," Anna says.

"Good idea. Let's go outside and wait for the mailman," Ben says.

Anna and Ben take the letter and go outside. They see the mailman coming down the street. He has a big bag of letters and packages. He is dependable. He always brings the mail on time.

"Hello, mailman!" Anna and Ben shout.

"Hello, Anna and Ben! What do you have there?" the mailman asks.

"We have a letter for you. We found it in our toy box. We don't know who it is for," Anna says.

"Let me see. Oh, this is a very old letter. It is from a long time ago. It is for someone who used to live in your house. His name is Tom," the mailman says.

"Wow, that is cool. Do you know where Tom is now?" Ben asks.

"I'm sorry, I don't. He moved away a long time ago. I don't know if he ever got this letter. Maybe it got lost in the mail," the mailman says.

"That is sad. Maybe he was waiting for this letter. Maybe it was important," Anna says.

"Maybe. But you know what? You can still do something nice for Tom. You can throw the letter in the air and make a wish for him. Maybe he will feel it and be happy," the mailman says.

"Really? Can we do that?" Anna and Ben ask.

"Sure, why not? It's a nice thing to do. And maybe the letter will find its way to Tom somehow," the mailman says.

"Okay, let's do it. Thank you, mailman!" Anna and Ben say.

They hold the letter together and throw it in the air. They close their eyes and make a wish for Tom. They hope he is happy and has a good life. They smile and wave to the mailman. He smiles and waves back. He goes on his way to deliver the rest of the mail. Anna and Ben go back to their toy box. They have more fun playing together. They are good friends.
Lily was very excited. It was Wednesday, and she had a special plan. She wanted to play pirates with her big brother Max. She had a paper hat, a wooden sword, and a red scarf. She hid behind the sofa and waited for Max to come home from school.

Max opened the door and saw Lily's hat on the floor. He smiled and picked it up. He knew Lily liked to play pirates. He put the hat on his head and said, "Ahoy, matey! Where is the captain of this ship?"

Lily jumped out from behind the sofa and waved her sword. She shouted, "I am the captain, and you are my prisoner! Surrender, or I will make you walk the plank!"

Max pretended to be scared and said, "Oh no, please spare me, captain! I will do anything you say!"

Lily grinned and said, "Then you have to give me your cookie and play with me until dinner!"

Max agreed and gave Lily his cookie. They played pirates for a long time, and had a lot of fun. Lily was happy that her plan worked. She loved her big brother very much.
Lily was playing with her ball in the park. She liked to kick it and watch it fly. She saw a big tree and wanted to hit it with her ball. She ran and kicked the ball hard. But the ball did not hit the tree. It hit a bird.

The bird fell to the ground. Lily was scared. She ran to the bird and saw that it was not moving. She felt sorry for the bird. She picked it up and hugged it. She wanted to help it.

She ran to her mom and showed her the bird. Her mom was sad too. She said they had to go to the vet. The vet was a person who helped animals. They got in the car and drove to the vet.

The vet looked at the bird. He said it had a broken wing. He said he had to take an x-ray. An x-ray was a picture that showed the bones inside the body. He took the bird to a room and put it on a table. He turned on a machine and took the x-ray.

He came back with the x-ray. He showed it to Lily and her mom. He pointed to the wing. He said there was a crack in the bone. He said he had to fix it. He said he had to put a bandage on the wing. He said the bird would be okay.

Lily was happy. She thanked the vet. She said she was sorry for hitting the bird. She said she would be careful next time. The vet smiled. He said it was an accident. He said he was glad Lily brought the bird to him.

He gave the bird back to Lily. He said she could keep it until it got better. He said she had to feed it and keep it warm. He said she had to be gentle with it. He said he would see them again in a few weeks.

Lily nodded. She held the bird close. She said she would take good care of it. She said she would be its friend. The bird looked at her with its clear eyes. It made a soft sound. Lily smiled. She said she loved the bird.
Anna and Ben went to the park with Mom. They saw a big pond with many ducks and swans. Anna liked the swans. They had long necks and white feathers. She wanted to feed them some bread.

"Mom, can I give some bread to the swans?" Anna asked.

"Sure, but be careful. Swans can be angry sometimes. Don't go too close to them," Mom said.

Anna took a piece of bread from Mom and walked to the edge of the pond. She saw a big swan swimming near her. She threw the bread to the swan. The swan ate the bread and made a loud noise. Anna smiled.

"Hello, swan. You are so pretty. Do you want more bread?" Anna said.

The swan nodded and came closer to Anna. Anna threw another piece of bread to the swan. The swan ate the bread and made another loud noise. Anna laughed.

"Thank you, swan. You are so nice. Do you have a name?" Anna said.

The swan shook its head and looked at Anna. It seemed to like her. Anna felt happy.

"Can I call you Lily? You look like a white flower," Anna said.

The swan nodded and made a soft noise. It seemed to agree. Anna felt proud.

"Mom, look! I made a friend. This is Lily, the swan. She likes me and I like her," Anna said.

Mom smiled and walked to Anna. She saw the swan and Anna. They looked happy.

"That's wonderful, Anna. You are very kind to the swan. Lily is a good name for her. She is a proud and beautiful swan," Mom said.

Anna hugged Mom and Lily. She felt lucky. She had a new friend. She hoped to see Lily again. She loved the swan.
Tom and Mia are playing in the park. They like to pretend they are superheroes. Tom has a stick. He says it is his weapon. Mia has a scarf. She says it is her cape.

"Look, I can fly!" Mia says. She runs and jumps with her scarf. Tom follows her. He swings his stick. He says he is fighting bad guys.

"Be careful, Tom!" Mia says. "Don't hit anyone with your weapon. You have to behave."

"I know, I know," Tom says. "But I have to save the world!"

They see a big dog. The dog is barking. It has a collar and a leash. But no one is holding the leash. The dog is loose.

"Uh-oh," Mia says. "That dog is scary. Maybe it is a bad guy."

"Or maybe it is a friend," Tom says. "Let's go and see."

They walk towards the dog. The dog sees them. It stops barking. It wags its tail. It looks happy.

"Hi, doggy," Mia says. She holds out her hand. The dog sniffs it. Then it licks it.

"See, it is a friend," Tom says. He puts down his stick. He pets the dog.

The dog likes them. It follows them. They play together.

A man comes. He is looking for the dog. He sees the leash on the ground. He sees the kids and the dog.

"Hey, there you are!" he says. He picks up the leash. He thanks the kids. He says they are very nice.

"You have a good dog," Mia says.

"He is a good dog, but he sometimes runs away," the man says. "He likes to explore. But he can be dangerous. He could get hurt or hurt someone else. He has to behave."

He puts the leash on the dog. He says goodbye to the kids. He walks away with the dog.

The kids wave to the dog. They are sad. They liked the dog.

"Maybe we can see him again," Tom says.

"Maybe," Mia says. "But we have to be careful. He is not our dog. He has an owner. And he has to behave."

They go back to their game. They pick up their weapon and their cape. They are superheroes again. They have fun. They behave.
Lily loved her bear very much. She hugged him every night and took him everywhere. She named him Brownie, because he was brown and soft.

One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Brownie. She saw some other kids playing with a ball. She wanted to join them, but she was shy. She held Brownie tight and stayed near her mom.

"Hi, can I play with you?" a boy asked her. He had a big smile and a red cap. He pointed at Brownie. "He is cute. What is his name?"

Lily felt nervous. She did not know the boy. She did not want to share Brownie. She shook her head and said, "No, he is mine. His name is Brownie. Go away."

The boy looked sad. He said, "Okay, sorry. I just wanted to be your friend." He walked away and joined the other kids.

Lily's mom heard what happened. She was not happy. She said to Lily, "That was not nice, Lily. You should not be rude to other kids. They might want to play with you and your bear. You should not spoil your fun and theirs. Sharing is good. It makes you and others happy."

Lily felt sorry. She realized she was wrong. She said to her mom, "I'm sorry, mom. I was scared. I like Brownie too much. I don't want to lose him."

Her mom hugged her and said, "I understand, Lily. But you don't have to worry. Brownie will always be yours. He loves you too. But he also likes to make new friends. He is not shy like you. He wants to play with other kids and their toys. He wants to have fun. And so do you. Why don't you try to say hello to the boy and ask him if he wants to play with you and Brownie?"

Lily thought about it. She looked at Brownie. He seemed to nod and smile. She felt brave. She said to her mom, "Okay, mom. I will try. Thank you."

She took Brownie and ran to the boy. She said, "Hi, I'm sorry I was mean. My name is Lily. This is Brownie. Do you want to play with us?"

The boy smiled and said, "Sure, I would love to. My name is Tom. This is my ball. Do you want to catch it?"

Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. That sounds fun."

They played together with the ball and Brownie. They laughed and had a good time. They became friends. Lily was not shy anymore. She learned to share and enjoy. She and Brownie were happy.
Ben and Mia were playing in the yard. They found a big sheet and wanted to make a tent. They looked for two sticks to hold up the sheet. Ben saw a stick near the fence. He ran to get it. But he did not see the dog next door. The dog barked and jumped at Ben. Ben was scared and dropped the stick. He ran back to Mia.

"Ben, what happened?" Mia asked. She saw Ben's face was red and his eyes were wet.

"The dog, the dog!" Ben said. "He was angry and loud. He wanted my stick. I was afraid and let go."

Mia hugged Ben. "It's okay, Ben. The dog can't hurt you. He is behind the fence. You are brave. You can try again."

Ben shook his head. "No, no. I don't want to. I am ashamed. I am not brave. I am a baby."

Mia looked at Ben. She had an idea. She smiled and said, "Ben, you are not a baby. You are my brother. And I have a plan. We can carry the sheet together. We can find another stick. We can make the tent. And we can hide from the dog. He will not see us. He will not bark. He will be quiet. Do you want to try?"

Ben looked at Mia. He saw her smile. He felt her hug. He heard her plan. He nodded and said, "Yes, yes. I want to try. We can carry the sheet together. We can make the tent. We can hide from the dog. We can have fun."

Mia and Ben carried the sheet together. They found another stick. They made the tent. They hid from the dog. They had fun. They were not ashamed. They were happy.
Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But sometimes they fight over them. They want the same toy or book and they do not want to share.

One day, their mom says, "Anna and Ben, I have a surprise for you. We are going to visit your aunt Lucy. She works at a university. A university is a big place where people learn many things. You will see many new things there."

Anna and Ben are excited. They pack their bags and get in the car. They say goodbye to their dad and their dog. They drive for a long time. They see many cars and trees and houses on the way.

They arrive at the university. Aunt Lucy is waiting for them. She hugs them and says, "Hello, Anna and Ben. I'm so happy to see you. Come, I will show you around the university. It is a very lively place. Lively means there are many people and things happening."

Aunt Lucy takes them to a big building. She says, "This is where I work. I teach people about animals. Do you like animals?" Anna and Ben nod. They love animals. They follow Aunt Lucy inside. They see many pictures and models of animals on the walls and shelves. They see a big skeleton of a dinosaur. They are amazed.

Aunt Lucy says, "This is a dinosaur. It was a very big and strong animal. But it is not alive anymore. It lived a long time ago. Do you want to touch it?" Anna and Ben say yes. They reach out their hands and touch the dinosaur bones. They feel hard and cold.

Anna and Ben look at each other. They smile. They do not fight anymore. They are happy to learn new things. They say, "Thank you, Aunt Lucy. This is a very cool place. We like the university." Aunt Lucy smiles too. She says, "You're welcome, Anna and Ben. I'm glad you like it. There are many more things to see. Come, let's go."
Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their dad. Their dad is big and strong and hairy. He has a lot of hair on his chest and his arms and his face.

One day, they are playing in the living room. Their dad is lying on the couch and they are jumping on him. They are laughing and having fun.

"Tickle, tickle, tickle!" Tom says, as he tickles his dad's chest. His dad laughs and pretends to be ticklish.

"Stop, stop, stop!" his dad says, as he tickles Tom back. Tom laughs and squirms.

"Me too, me too, me too!" Sam says, as he joins the tickling. He tickles his dad's face. His dad laughs and pretends to be ticklish.

"Enough, enough, enough!" his dad says, as he tickles Sam back. Sam laughs and squirms.

They repeat this game for a while, until they are all tired and happy. They hug their dad and say they love him. Their dad hugs them back and says he loves them too.

They are a happy family. They like to play and laugh and repeat.
Ben and Lily were going to the zoo with their mom. They were very happy and excited. They wanted to see the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants. Mom said they had a surprise for them at the zoo, but she would not tell them what it was. She said they had to guess.

"Is it a new animal?" Ben asked.

"Is it a big toy?" Lily asked.

Mom smiled and said, "You will see when we get there. It is something very special."

Ben and Lily were anxious to find out. They tried to guess all the way to the zoo. They looked out the window and saw cars, trees, and houses. They did not see anything that looked like a surprise.

When they got to the zoo, Mom bought the tickets and gave them a map. She said, "Follow me. I will show you the surprise. It is at the end of this path."

Ben and Lily followed Mom. They saw many animals on the way. They saw the lions, the monkeys, and the elephants. They were happy, but they still wanted to see the surprise.

They reached the end of the path. There was a big gate with a sign that said, "Penguin View". Mom opened the gate and said, "Here we are. This is the surprise. We can go inside and see the penguins."

Ben and Lily gasped. They loved penguins. They had seen them on TV, but they had never seen them in real life. They ran inside the gate and saw a big pool with many penguins. The penguins were swimming, diving, and sliding on the ice. They were black and white and very cute.

Ben and Lily were amazed. They clapped and laughed. They thanked Mom for the surprise. They said, "This is the best view ever. We love the penguins. They are so fun and cool."

Mom hugged them and said, "I'm glad you like it. I knew you would. I guessed right."
Lily and Max liked to collect rocks. They had many rocks of different shapes and colors in their room. They pretended that the rocks were planets and they were space explorers. They made up names and stories for each planet.

One day, they found a very big and shiny rock in the park. It was round and smooth and sparkled in the sun. Lily and Max both wanted it for their collection.

"Wow, look at this rock! It's the most beautiful planet ever!" Lily said.

"No, it's mine! I saw it first!" Max said.

They both grabbed the rock and pulled hard. They started to fight and yell.

"Stop it, you two!" their mom said. "You can't have the rock. It belongs to the park. You have to put it back where you found it."

"But mom, we want it for our collection!" Lily and Max said.

"I'm sorry, but you can't take things that are not yours. You have to share and respect nature. Besides, you have enough rocks in your room. You don't need another one."

Lily and Max felt sad and angry. They didn't want to give up the rock. They thought their mom was unfair.

They put the rock back on the ground, but they didn't let go of it. They looked at each other and had an idea.

They waited until their mom was busy talking to another mom. Then they quickly picked up the rock and ran to their car. They hid the rock under a blanket in the back seat.

They smiled and whispered, "We did it! We have the best planet ever!"

They didn't know that their mom saw them. She shook her head and sighed. She decided to let them have the rock for now, but she had a plan.

When they got home, she told them to go to their room and play with their rocks. She said she had a surprise for them later.

Lily and Max were happy. They went to their room and put the rock on their shelf. They admired it and made up a name for it. They called it Sparky.

They played with their other rocks and had fun. They forgot about their mom's surprise.

After a while, they got sleepy. They yawned and rubbed their eyes. They put their rocks away and got ready for bed.

They climbed into their beds and pulled up their blankets. They said good night to each other and to their rocks.

They closed their eyes and fell asleep.

They didn't see their mom come into their room. She smiled and looked at the rock on the shelf. She took it and replaced it with a stuffed toy that looked like a planet. It was soft and fuzzy and had a tag that said "Sparky".

She kissed Lily and Max on their foreheads and whispered, "Sweet dreams, my little space explorers. I hope you like your surprise."

She left the room and turned off the light.

The end.
Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide on the big slide. It was fun and fast. They took turns to go down the slide and laugh.

But then they saw a man with a big box. He put the box on a bench and went away. Anna and Ben were curious. They went to the bench and looked at the box. It smelled good. They opened the box and saw pizza. It had cheese and pepperoni and sauce. They were hungry.

"Let's take a slice," Anna said. "The man won't notice."

Ben nodded. He liked pizza. They each took a slice and bit into it. It was warm and yummy. They ate the whole slice and licked their fingers.

But then they heard a voice. It was the man. He came back to the bench and saw the open box. He looked angry.

"Hey, who ate my pizza?" he shouted. "That was my lunch!"

Anna and Ben felt guilty. They knew they did something bad. They ran away from the bench and hid behind the slide. They hoped the man would not find them. They were sorry they took his pizza. They decided not to do it again.
Ben and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks in the yard. One day, they found a pipe in the grass. It was long and shiny and made a funny sound when they blew into it.

"Wow, this is a cool pipe!" Ben said. "Can I have it?"

"No, I saw it first!" Sam said. "It's mine!"

They both wanted the pipe. They started to pull and tug on it. They got angry and shouted at each other.

"Let go of my pipe!" Ben yelled.

"No, you let go of mine!" Sam yelled back.

They pulled so hard that the pipe broke in half. They both fell to the ground and started to cry.

They looked at the broken pipe and felt sad. They had ruined their fun and their friendship.

"I'm sorry, Sam," Ben said. "I was mean to you. Can you forgive me?"

"I'm sorry, too, Ben," Sam said. "I was mean to you, too. Yes, I forgive you."

They hugged and smiled. They decided to share the pipe. They each took a half and blew into it. It still made a funny sound.

They laughed and played with the pipe. They were happy and kind to each other. They were best friends again.
Lily and Ben were at the store with Mom. They liked to help Mom put things in the cart. Lily saw a big bag of candy and wanted it. She asked Mom, "Can I have candy, please?"

Mom said, "No, Lily, you have enough candy at home. Candy is not good for you. It makes your teeth hurt and your tummy ache."

Lily was angry. She did not like Mom's answer. She grabbed the bag of candy and threw it in the cart. She said, "I want candy, I want candy!"

Ben saw what Lily did. He did not like it. He reminded Lily, "Mom said no, Lily. You have to listen to Mom. She knows what is best for us."

Lily did not listen to Ben. She said, "You are a mean brother. You are not my friend. Go away!"

Ben was sad. He did not like to fight with Lily. He loved his sister. He tried to take the bag of candy out of the cart. He said, "Lily, please, don't be mad. Let's share the candy. We can have one piece each and save the rest for later."

Lily did not want to share. She wanted all the candy. She pulled the bag of candy back. She said, "No, Ben, it is mine. You can't have any. You are a bad brother. You are not my friend. Go away!"

Ben and Lily pulled and pushed the bag of candy. They made a lot of noise. They did not see Mom coming. Mom saw what they were doing. She was not happy. She said, "Stop it, Ben and Lily. You are being terrible. You are not listening to me. You are not being nice to each other. You are making a mess. You are not getting any candy. You are going to time out."

Ben and Lily stopped. They looked at Mom. They felt sorry. They knew they did wrong. They said, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Ben. Sorry, Lily."

Mom said, "It's okay, Ben and Lily. I forgive you. But you have to learn to behave better. You have to listen to me. You have to be kind to each other. You have to share. You have to say please and thank you. You have to say sorry when you make a mistake. Do you understand?"

Ben and Lily nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom. We understand. We love you. We love each other."

Mom smiled. She said, "I love you too, Ben and Lily. Now, let's finish shopping and go home. Maybe we can have a small treat later, if you are good."

Ben and Lily hugged Mom. They hugged each other. They said, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you, Ben. Thank you, Lily."

They put the bag of candy back on the shelf. They helped Mom put things in the cart. They were good. They were happy. They were friends.
Tommy liked to look at the sky and wonder what was up there. He saw birds, clouds, and sometimes airplanes. One day, he saw something new. It was a helicopter. It had a big fan on top and a long tail. It made a loud noise and flew very fast.

Tommy wanted to see the helicopter better. He ran after it, but it was too fast. He did not look where he was going. He crossed the street without looking. A car was coming. It honked and stopped. Tommy was scared. He almost got hit by the car.

The driver got out of the car. He was angry. He yelled at Tommy. He said, "You have to be careful, kid! You can't just run across the street like that! You could get hurt or hurt someone else! You have to look both ways and wait for the green light!"

Tommy felt bad. He said, "I'm sorry, sir. I was looking at the helicopter. It was so colorful and cool. I wanted to see it better."

The driver said, "I understand, kid. Helicopters are cool. But they are not worth risking your life. You have to pay attention to what's around you. You have to be safe and smart. That's more important than anything."

Tommy nodded. He said, "You're right, sir. I learned my lesson. I will be more careful next time. Thank you for stopping and not hitting me."

The driver said, "You're welcome, kid. I'm glad you're okay. Now go home and tell your parents what happened. And maybe they can take you to see a helicopter up close someday."

Tommy said, "Okay, sir. Thank you. Goodbye."

Tommy went home and told his parents what happened. They were worried, but they were also proud. They said, "We're glad you're okay, Tommy. And we're glad you learned your lesson. You have to be careful and follow the rules. But we also know you're curious and love to wonder. That's a good thing. Wondering makes you learn and grow. Just don't forget to be safe and smart too."

Tommy hugged his parents. He said, "I love you, Mom and Dad. And I love to wonder. But I will also be safe and smart. And maybe someday, we can see a helicopter together."

The end.
Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they saw a big cage with a bird inside. The bird was blue and yellow and had a long tail. It looked very sad.

"Hello, bird," Lily said. "Why are you in the cage?"

The bird did not answer. It only made a soft noise.

"Maybe he wants to fly," Ben said. "Let's help him."

Lily and Ben looked around. They did not see anyone who owned the cage. They decided to open the door and let the bird out. They thought they were doing a good thing.

But when they opened the door, the bird did not fly away. It flew to Lily's shoulder and bit her ear. Lily screamed and tried to shake the bird off. The bird was not sad. It was angry and mean.

"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried. "Get him off me!"

Ben ran to help Lily. He grabbed the bird and threw it back in the cage. He slammed the door and locked it. He was scared and sorry.

"Are you okay, Lily?" Ben asked.

Lily touched her ear. It was red and sore. She was hurt and mad.

"No, I'm not okay," Lily said. "That was a bad bird. He tricked us. He was not adorable. He was evil."

Lily and Ben learned a lesson. They learned that they should not touch things that do not belong to them. They also learned that they should not trust strangers. They did not recognize the bird's true nature. They almost did not escape from his bite. They ran away from the park and never played with the bird again.
Lila liked to play in the garden with her mom. She liked to smell the flowers and watch the bees. One day, she saw a rose that was very unusual. It was not red or pink or yellow like the other roses. It was blue!

"Mom, look at this rose!" Lila said, pointing to the blue flower. "It is so pretty and different!"

Mom came over and smiled. "You are right, Lila. This is a very unusual rose. It is very rare and special. Do you know how it got here?"

Lila shook her head. She did not know.

Mom picked up the rose gently and gave it to Lila. "This rose came from your grandma. She passed it to me before she went to heaven. She loved blue roses very much. She wanted me to have one and to pass it to you when you were old enough. She wanted you to know that she loves you and is always with you."

Lila hugged the rose and felt happy. She smelled its sweet scent and felt its soft petals. She thanked her mom and said, "I love you, mom. And I love grandma. And I love this rose. It is a very special gift."
Tom and Lily liked to play on the beach. They made sand castles and dug holes. They also liked to pretend they were pirates and mermaids. They had a big stick for a sword and a shiny shell for a crown.

One day, they saw a big boat on the water. They wanted to go closer and see it. They asked their mom if they could go. She said, "No, it is too far and the tide is coming in. The water will be deep and dangerous. You have to stay here where I can see you."

But Tom and Lily did not listen. They waited until their mom was busy with the baby and ran to the water. They thought they could swim to the boat and find treasure. They did not see the tide was getting higher and higher. They did not hear their mom calling them.

Soon, they were in deep water and could not touch the bottom. They were scared and cold. They tried to swim back, but the waves were too strong. They cried for help, but no one heard them.

Then, they saw a big dolphin. It came to them and let them hold on to its fin. It swam with them to the shore, where their mom was waiting. She was very angry and very worried. She hugged them and said, "You were very naughty and very foolish. You could have drowned. You have to listen to me and obey me. I love you and I want you to be safe."

Tom and Lily said they were sorry and thanked the dolphin. They learned their lesson and never went too far into the water again. They still liked to pretend they were pirates and mermaids, but only on the sand. They also learned to respect the tide and the animals that live in the sea.
Tom and Lily were twins who liked to explore. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a big hill with many trees and flowers. They wanted to climb the hill and see what was on the other side.

"Can we go up there, mom?" Tom asked.

"Sure, but be careful and stay close to us," mom said.

Tom and Lily ran up the hill, holding hands. They felt the grass under their feet and the wind in their hair. They saw birds and bugs and butterflies. They reached the top of the hill and looked around.

"Wow, look at that!" Lily said.

She pointed to the other side of the hill, where there was a different landscape. There was a lake with ducks and fish, and a bridge with cars and bikes. There were houses and shops and people. It was very different from the park.

"Let's go down and examine it," Tom said.

"Okay, but don't go too far," Lily said.

They ran down the hill, excited to see the new things. They stopped by the lake and watched the ducks swim and quack. They crossed the bridge and saw the cars and bikes zoom by. They walked by the houses and shops and said hello to the people.

They saw many different colors and shapes and sounds. They liked the different landscape, but they also missed the park.

"Let's go back to mom and dad," Lily said.

"Okay, let's go," Tom said.

They ran back up the hill, holding hands. They saw their mom and dad waiting for them with a smile.

"Did you have fun?" mom asked.

"Yes, we did," Tom and Lily said.

They told their mom and dad what they saw and what they liked. They hugged their mom and dad and thanked them for taking them to the park.

They learned that there were many different landscapes in the world, and they wanted to explore more of them. But they also loved their own landscape, where they felt safe and happy.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they go to the lake with their mom and dad. The lake is big and blue. They see some ducks and fish.

Anna and Ben want to feed the ducks. They have some bread. They break the bread into small pieces. They throw the pieces into the water. The ducks swim and eat the bread. Anna and Ben are happy.

But then, they see something strange. A big, round, yellow thing is floating on the water. It looks like a ball. Anna and Ben are confused. What is it? They ask their mom and dad.

Their mom and dad laugh. They tell Anna and Ben that it is a pumpkin. Someone put the pumpkin on the water for fun. They say that the pumpkin is very light. It does not weigh much. That is why it can float.

Anna and Ben are curious. They want to touch the pumpkin. They ask their mom and dad if they can go near it. Their mom and dad say yes, but they have to be careful. They have to wear life jackets. They have to hold their hands.

Anna and Ben put on their life jackets. They hold their mom and dad's hands. They walk to the edge of the water. They reach out to the pumpkin. They feel its smooth skin. They push it gently. It bobs up and down. They giggle.

Anna and Ben have fun with the pumpkin. They think it is funny. They wonder who put it there. They wonder if the ducks like it. They wonder if they can carve it for Halloween. They have many questions. They have a good day at the lake.
Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big yellow truck. The truck has many bananas. Lily and Tom love bananas. They run to the truck and ask the man, "Can we have some bananas, please?"

The man is nice. He smiles and says, "Sure, you can have some bananas. But you have to do something for me first. You have to make me laugh. Can you do that?"

Lily and Tom think. They want to make the man laugh. They look at each other and nod. They have an idea. They start to act silly. They make funny faces, they jump up and down, they sing a silly song. They do everything they can to make the man laugh.

The man watches them. He starts to giggle. Then he starts to chuckle. Then he starts to laugh out loud. He laughs so hard that he drops some bananas. Lily and Tom are happy. They made the man laugh. They pick up the bananas and say, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"

The man says, "You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome! You are very funny and very smart. You can have as many bananas as you want. Enjoy!"

Lily and Tom hug the man. They take the bananas and run to the bench. They peel the bananas and eat them. They are sweet and yummy. They share some bananas with the birds and the squirrels. They are happy and full. They smile and say, "This was an easy and fun day. We love bananas and we love the man. He is our new friend."
Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big truck with many boxes. The truck driver is loading the boxes on the truck. He puts them on his shoulder and walks to the truck.

Lila and Ben are curious. They want to know what is in the boxes. They sneak behind the truck driver and look at the boxes. The boxes have unknown words on them. Lila and Ben do not understand the words.

The truck driver does not see Lila and Ben. He finishes loading the boxes on the truck. He gets in the truck and drives away. Lila and Ben are sad. They wanted to see what was in the boxes.

They go back to the playground and play with their toys. They forget about the unknown boxes. They have fun with their friends. They are happy.
Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with red fruits. Lily wanted to pick some fruits. She asked Ben, "Can we eat these fruits? They look yummy."

Ben said, "No, Lily. These are not fruits. These are cherries. They are sour and hard. You need to cook them first."

Lily did not listen to Ben. She was persistent. She climbed the tree and reached for a cherry. She pulled it and put it in her mouth. She made a face and spat it out. "Blech! This is not yummy. This is ouchy!"

Ben laughed at Lily. He said, "I told you, Lily. These are cherries. You should listen to me. I know more things than you."

Lily was angry at Ben. She felt a sting in her cheek. She looked and saw a big red spot. A bee had stung her. She cried and said, "Ow! Ow! Ow! A bee slapped me!"

Ben stopped laughing. He felt sorry for Lily. He said, "Oh, Lily. I'm sorry. A bee slapped you. That must hurt. Come, let me help you. We can put some ice on your cheek. And we can ask mom to make us some cherry pie. Maybe then you will like cherries."
Sara and Ben were playing in the sandbox. They liked to imagine they were in a big desert, looking for an oasis. An oasis was a place with water and trees and animals, where they could rest and have fun.

"Look, I found an oasis!" Sara said, pointing to a pile of sand with some plastic flowers and a toy camel. "Let's go there and have a picnic!"

"OK, but hurry up!" Ben said, feeling impatient. He was thirsty and hungry, and he wanted to drink some juice and eat some crackers. He grabbed his backpack and followed Sara.

They reached the oasis and sat down on a towel. Sara opened her backpack and took out a bottle of juice and a box of crackers. She poured some juice into two cups and handed one to Ben.

"Here you go, Ben. Cheers!" Sara said, smiling.

"Cheers, Sara. Thank you!" Ben said, taking a sip of juice. He felt better and smiled too.

They ate some crackers and shared some stories. They pretended they saw lions and monkeys and birds in the oasis. They laughed and had fun.

They were happy they had each other and their imagination.
Anna liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes and jewelry. She would put on a big hat, a long dress, and a shiny necklace. Then she would look at herself in the mirror and pretend to be a princess.

One day, she saw a new ring on her mom's dresser. It was very pretty and sparkly. Anna wanted to try it on. She took the ring and put it on her finger. It was too big, but she didn't care. She felt very fancy.

She went to the mirror and admired the ring. She made funny faces and waved her hand. She was having so much fun that she didn't hear her mom coming into the room.

"Anna, what are you doing?" her mom asked, sounding angry. "That's my new ring. It's very expensive. You can't play with it. Give it back to me right now."

Anna was scared. She didn't want to make her mom mad. She tried to take off the ring, but it was stuck. She pulled and twisted, but it wouldn't come off. She started to cry.

Her mom saw that she was upset and sorry. She calmed down and hugged her. She said, "It's okay, sweetie. I know you didn't mean to be naughty. But you have to be careful with things that don't belong to you. Some things are very special and can break or get lost. Let's go to the kitchen and get some butter. Maybe that will help the ring slide off."

Anna nodded and followed her mom to the kitchen. She hoped the ring would come off soon. She learned her lesson. She decided to play dress-up with her own toys from now on.
Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins, buttons, or shells. They put them in their pockets and showed them to their mom.

One day, they found something very special. It was a big, hard, sparkly thing. It had many colors and shapes. It looked like a rainbow.

"Wow, what is this?" Lily asked.

"I don't know, but it's pretty," Ben said. "Maybe it's a mineral. Mom said minerals are things that come from the ground and have different colors."

"Can I hold it?" Lily asked.

"Okay, but be careful. Don't squeeze it too hard. It might break," Ben said.

He gave the mineral to Lily. She held it in her hands and looked at it closely. She saw red, blue, green, yellow, and purple. She felt happy and curious.

She wanted to see what was inside. She squeezed the mineral a little bit. Nothing happened. She squeezed it harder. She heard a crack.

"Oh no!" Lily said.

She opened her hands and saw that the mineral had broken into two pieces. She saw a shiny, silver thing inside. It looked like a star.

"What did you do?" Ben asked.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to," Lily said. "But look, there's something inside. What is it?"

They both looked at the star. It was very bright and beautiful. They had never seen anything like it before.

"Maybe it's a treasure," Ben said. "Maybe it's famous. Maybe we can show it to everyone and they will be amazed."

Lily smiled. She felt sorry for breaking the mineral, but she also felt excited. She gave one piece to Ben and kept the other.

"Let's go and find mom," she said. "She will know what it is. Maybe it's a magic star. Maybe it will make our wishes come true."
Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to try them.

Tom goes first. He climbs up the slide and slides down. He laughs and says, "That was easy and fun!" Mia wants to try too. She climbs up the slide, but she is scared. She does not slide down. She cries and says, "I can't do it! It is too high!"

Tom hears Mia cry. He runs to her and says, "Don't cry, Mia. I will help you. You can do it. It is easy and fun!" He holds her hand and slides down with her. Mia stops crying and smiles. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. That was easy and fun!"

Their moms see them and clap. They say, "Well done, Tom and Mia! You are brave and kind. We are proud of you. Do you want a treat?" They give them each a piece of chocolate. Tom and Mia say, "Yes, please! We love chocolate!" They eat the chocolate and share it with each other. They are happy and hug their moms. They say, "We love you, mom!" They play some more and have a good day.
Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a lot of fog in the air. They cannot see very far.

"Wow, look at the fog!" Sara says. "It is like a big cloud on the ground."

"Let's pretend we are famous explorers," Tom says. "We can go on an adventure in the fog."

"OK, but we need to prepare first," Sara says. "We need a map, a compass, and a flashlight."

They go to Sara's house and find the things they need. They draw a map of their neighborhood on a piece of paper. They put the compass and the flashlight in their backpacks.

"Are you ready?" Tom asks.

"Yes, let's go!" Sara says.

They walk out of the door and into the fog. They follow their map and use their compass to find their way. They see different things in the fog. They see a tree, a car, a dog, and a mailbox.

"Look, there is a big castle!" Tom says, pointing to a house.

"Wow, maybe there is a king or a queen inside," Sara says.

They go closer to the house and knock on the door. A lady opens the door and smiles.

"Hello, who are you?" she asks.

"We are famous explorers," Tom says. "We are on an adventure in the fog."

"How nice," the lady says. "Do you want to come in for some cookies and milk?"

"Yes, please," Sara and Tom say.

They go inside the house and eat some cookies and milk. They tell the lady about their adventure. The lady tells them stories about the house and the people who live there.

They have a lot of fun. They forget about the fog. They make a new friend.
Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the farm. They ran and jumped and laughed in the fields of wheat. They liked to hide and seek among the tall plants. One day, they saw a big scarecrow in the wheat. It had a hat and a coat and a stick.

"Let's go and see it!" said Tom.

"OK, but be quiet," said Lily. "We don't want to scare the birds."

They tiptoed to the scarecrow and looked at it. It had buttons for eyes and a straw for a mouth. It looked funny and friendly.

"Hello, Mr. Scarecrow," whispered Tom. "Do you like the wheat?"

The scarecrow did not answer. It just stood still.

"Maybe he is shy," whispered Lily. "Or maybe he is sleeping."

They decided to leave him alone and play somewhere else. But as they turned to go, they heard a voice.

"Hello, children," said the voice. "Thank you for being kind and honest."

They looked back and saw the scarecrow smiling at them. They were surprised and scared.

"Who are you?" asked Tom.

"I am the farmer," said the scarecrow. "I was pretending to be a scarecrow to see who would come and bother my wheat. Some children are naughty and pull the wheat or throw stones at the birds. But you were nice and respectful. You did not hurt the wheat or the birds. You were honest and did not lie."

Lily and Tom felt happy and proud. They apologized for coming too close to the scarecrow and said they liked the farm and the wheat.

The farmer smiled and said, "You are welcome to come and play here anytime. You are good friends and good children. And good children always whisper when they see a scarecrow."

The end.
Lily and Ben like to play in the park. They like to run, slide, swing and climb. One day, they see a big pond with many green things in it. Lily says, "What are those?" Ben says, "They are frogs. They can jump and swim and croak."

Lily and Ben go closer to the pond. They see some frogs sitting on the rocks. They are brown and green and have big eyes. Lily and Ben wave to the frogs. Some frogs wave back with their legs. Lily and Ben laugh. They think the frogs are funny and cute.

But then, they hear a loud splash. They turn around and see a big frog jumping out of the water. It is bigger than Lily and Ben. It has a long tongue and sharp teeth. It looks angry and hungry. It is a scary frog. Lily and Ben scream. They run away from the pond. They do not want to play with the scary frog.

They run to their mom and dad, who are sitting on a bench. They tell them what they saw. Mom and dad hug them and say, "Don't worry, it was just a bullfrog. It won't hurt you. It was probably just trying to catch a fly. But you should not go too close to the pond. It is not safe. There might be other animals there that are not friendly."

Lily and Ben nod. They are glad they are safe. They decide to play on the slide instead. They do not want to see the scary frog again. They hope the other frogs are okay. They wave to them from far away. The frogs wave back. Lily and Ben smile. They think the frogs are funny and cute. But they like the slide more.
Lila and Tom are playing in the yard. They like to dig holes and make piles of dirt. They pretend they are builders and explorers. Sometimes they find worms and rocks and leaves.

"Look, Lila, I found a shiny rock!" Tom says, holding up a pebble. "Maybe it is a treasure!"

"Wow, Tom, that is a nice rock!" Lila says, admiring the pebble. "Can I see it?"

Tom nods and gives the rock to Lila. She rubs it with her fingers and makes it shine more. She sees a sparkle in the rock. She smiles and gives it back to Tom.

"Thank you, Lila. You are a good friend. You are dependable. That means you always help me and share with me." Tom says, putting the rock in his pocket.

"You are welcome, Tom. You are dependable too. You always play with me and listen to me." Lila says, hugging Tom.

They hear a loud noise. They look up and see a big truck coming down the road. The truck is carrying a lot of wood and metal. The truck stops in front of their house. A man gets out of the truck and walks to the door. He knocks and talks to Lila's mom.

"Who is that, Lila?" Tom asks, curious.

"I don't know, Tom. Maybe he is here to fix something." Lila says, watching the man.

The man comes back to the truck and opens the back. He takes out some tools and a ladder. He carries them to the side of the house. He sets up the ladder and climbs up to the roof. He starts to hammer and saw and drill. He makes more noise and dust.

"What is he doing, Lila?" Tom asks, worried.

"I don't know, Tom. Maybe he is making something new." Lila says, trying to see.

They hear a voice. It is Lila's mom. She comes out of the house and calls them.

"Lila, Tom, come here. I have something to tell you." She says, smiling.

They run to her and hold her hands. She leads them to the front of the house. She points to the roof.

"See, Lila, Tom, the man is making a new window for your room. He is making it bigger and brighter. He is making it so you can see the sun rise every morning. Isn't that nice?" She says, excited.

Lila and Tom look at the roof. They see a hole where the old window was. They see the man working on the new window. They see the sun shining through the dust. They smile and clap.

"Wow, mom, that is nice! Thank you, mom! Thank you, man!" They say, happy.

They hug their mom and wave to the man. They go back to their yard and play some more. They are happy and excited. They can't wait to see their new window and the sun rise. They are dependable friends. They are happy children.
Lila and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. They want to try it.

"Let's go, Lila!" Tom says. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder.

"Wait for me, Tom!" Lila says. She follows him, but she is slower. She is afraid of heights.

Tom reaches the top of the slide. He looks down and smiles. He sits on the slide and pushes himself. He slides down fast and laughs.

"Wow, that was fun!" he says. He stands up and looks for Lila.

Lila is still on the ladder. She is near the top, but she is scared. She holds on tight and does not move.

"Come on, Lila! It's not scary!" Tom says. He tries to help her.

Lila shakes her head. She does not want to slide. She wants to go back.

"Please, Tom, let's go back!" she says. She starts to cry.

Tom feels sorry for Lila. He loves his sister. He climbs up the ladder again. He reaches Lila and hugs her.

"It's okay, Lila. We can go back. Don't cry," he says. He helps her down the ladder.

They walk back to the ground. Lila wipes her tears. She sees Tom's hand. He has a red mark on his thumb.

"What happened, Tom?" she asks.

"I hurt my thumb. I stepped on a rock when I slid down," he says. He shows her his thumb.

Lila kisses his thumb. She says, "I'm sorry, Tom. Does it hurt?"

Tom smiles. He says, "No, it's fine. Thank you, Lila. You are the best sister ever."

They hug each other. They are happy. They are original twins. They go to play with other things in the park.
Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with their kayaks in the lake. They have a race to see who is faster.

"Ready, set, go!" Tim says. He paddles hard with his stick. Sam paddles hard too. They splash water and laugh.

Tim is in front. He sees a big rock. He thinks he can go around it. He is smart. He does not want to hit the rock.

But Sam does not see the rock. He paddles straight to it. He hits the rock with his kayak. His kayak stops. He is sad.

Tim looks back. He sees Sam and the rock. He stops too. He is kind. He does not want to win alone.

"Are you okay, Sam?" Tim asks. He paddles back to Sam.

"I'm okay, Tim. But my kayak is stuck. I can't move it." Sam says.

Tim helps Sam. He pushes the rock with his stick. The rock moves a little. Sam pulls his kayak. The kayak comes out. Sam is happy.

"Thank you, Tim. You are a good friend. You are smart and kind." Sam says.

"You're welcome, Sam. You are a good friend too. You are fast and fun." Tim says.

They hug. They paddle together to the shore. They share a snack. They are both winners.
Tim and Jen were twins who liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run, but their favorite thing was to rock on the big horse. The big horse was made of wood and had a spring under it. It could go up and down and side to side when they pushed with their feet.

One day, they went to the park with their mom. She said they could rock on the big horse for a little while, but then they had to go to a lecture. A lecture was when a grown-up talked for a long time and they had to sit still and listen. Tim and Jen did not like lectures. They thought they were boring and hard.

They rocked on the big horse as fast as they could. They pretended they were cowboys and cowgirls, riding in the wild. They laughed and shouted and had fun. They did not want to stop. They did not hear their mom calling them. They did not see the big dog running towards them.

The big dog was black and hairy. It had sharp teeth and a loud bark. It liked to chase things that moved. It saw Tim and Jen rocking on the big horse and thought they were toys. It ran to them and jumped on the horse. It bit the horse's ear and pulled it hard.

Tim and Jen screamed. They were scared and hurt. The big dog was too strong and heavy. They could not rock the horse anymore. They felt helpless. They wished their mom would come and save them. But their mom was far away. She was at the lecture. She did not know what was happening. She did not hear their screams. She did not see the big dog. She did not help them.
Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They saw a big fountain with water and coins. Lily wanted to throw a coin and make a wish.

"Can I have a penny, please?" she asked her mom.

"Sure, here you go," her mom said and gave her a shiny penny.

Lily ran to the fountain and threw the penny. She closed her eyes and wished for a new doll.

"What did you wish for?" Ben asked.

"I wished for a new doll. She has long hair and a pink dress," Lily said.

Ben looked at the fountain and saw many coins. He had an idea.

"Let's get some coins from the fountain. Then we can buy many things. We can buy candy, toys, books, anything we want," he suggested.

Lily shook her head. "No, Ben, that's not nice. Those coins are not ours. They belong to other people who made wishes. If we take them, their wishes will not come true. And that's not fair," she said.

Ben frowned. He thought Lily was silly. He thought the coins were cheap and useless. He wanted to have more things.

"But we don't have much money. And those coins are just lying there. No one will miss them. Come on, Lily, it will be fun," he said.

Lily did not listen to Ben. She walked away from the fountain. She did not want to be his friend anymore. She hoped her wish would come true. She hoped Ben would learn to be nice.
Tim and Mia were playing in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were astronauts and explore the moon. They wore big helmets and boots and carried a flashlight.

"Look, Tim, I found a rock!" Mia said, holding up a shiny stone. "Maybe it is a moon rock!"

"Wow, let me see!" Tim said, running over to her. He took the rock and looked at it closely. "It is very pretty. But be careful, Mia. It might be hot."

"Why?" Mia asked, puzzled.

"Because some rocks come from the sky. They burn when they fall. They are called meteors." Tim explained.

"Really? How do you know?" Mia asked.

"I saw it in a book. Daddy read it to me. He said meteors are very rare and special." Tim said proudly.

"Can we keep it?" Mia asked.

"Sure, why not? It is our moon rock. But we have to put it in a safe place. Maybe in a box or a jar." Tim said.

"Okay, let's go find one." Mia said. They put the rock in Tim's helmet and ran to the house.

They did not see the smoke coming from the rock. They did not hear the hissing sound. They did not feel the heat. They did not know the rock was still burning. They did not know they had found a meteor.
Tom and Anna are playing in the sand. They have a big bucket and a small shovel. They want to make a sand castle.

"Look, Anna, I made a tower!" Tom says. He puts some sand in the bucket and flips it over. A sand tower comes out.

"Wow, Tom, that's a nice tower!" Anna says. She makes another tower next to Tom's. They make four towers in a row.

"Let's make a wall around our castle!" Tom says. He digs a trench with his shovel and piles up the sand.

"OK, Tom, let's do that!" Anna says. She helps him with the wall. They make it high and strong.

They are happy with their castle. They sit inside and pretend to be a king and a queen.

"Tom, I have an idea!" Anna says. "Let's bury something in the sand and see if we can find it later!"

"That sounds interesting, Anna!" Tom says. "What should we bury?"

"How about this shell?" Anna says. She picks up a shiny shell from the sand. "It's pretty and smooth."

"OK, Anna, let's bury the shell!" Tom says. He digs a hole with his shovel and puts the shell inside. He covers it with sand and smooths it over.

"Can you remember where we buried it, Tom?" Anna says.

"Yes, Anna, I can!" Tom says. He points to the spot. "It's right here, next to the wall!"

"Good, Tom, let's go play something else and come back later!" Anna says.

They leave their castle and their shell and go to play with a ball. They have fun in the sun. They forget about the shell for a while.
Anna was an adventurous girl who liked to explore new places. She had a white cat named Snowy who followed her everywhere. One day, Anna saw a big hill behind her house. She wanted to climb it and see what was on the other side.

"Can I go to the hill, Mommy?" Anna asked.

Mommy looked at the hill and frowned. "It is too far and too high, Anna. You might get lost or hurt. You can play in the yard, but not on the hill."

Anna was sad. She really wanted to see the hill. She looked at Snowy and whispered, "Do you want to go to the hill, Snowy?"

Snowy meowed and nodded. He was adventurous too.

Anna waited until Mommy was busy in the kitchen. Then she grabbed her backpack and put Snowy inside. She sneaked out of the house and ran to the hill. She did not allow Mommy to stop her.

Anna and Snowy climbed the hill. It was hard and steep, but they did not give up. They reached the top and looked around. They saw a big lake, a forest, and a rainbow. They were amazed and happy.

"Wow, Snowy, look at this!" Anna said.

"Meow, meow, meow!" Snowy said.

They decided to go down and explore the lake. They did not know that Mommy had seen them from the window and was following them. She was worried and angry.

"Anna, Snowy, come back here right now!" Mommy shouted.

Anna and Snowy heard Mommy and turned around. They saw her running towards them. They were scared and sorry.

"Mommy, we are sorry. We just wanted to see the hill. It is so beautiful here." Anna said.

Mommy reached them and hugged them. She was relieved and glad. "I know, Anna, but you should not go without telling me. It is dangerous and rude. You could have been hurt or lost. I love you and I want you to be safe and happy. Do you understand?"

Anna nodded and said, "I understand, Mommy. I love you too. I am sorry for making you worry."

Snowy meowed and rubbed his head against Mommy's leg. He was sorry too.

Mommy smiled and said, "It's okay, Anna, Snowy. I forgive you. But next time, you have to ask me first. And maybe we can go to the hill together, okay?"

Anna and Snowy agreed. They said goodbye to the hill and the lake and the rainbow. They followed Mommy back to the house. They learned their lesson and promised to be more careful and respectful. They were still adventurous, but they also allowed Mommy to guide them.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside. But one day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to visit his grandma's house. Timmy was excited because he loved his grandma's cookies.

As they drove to grandma's house, Timmy saw a big cloud in the sky. It looked like a storm was coming. Timmy felt a little frightened because he didn't like thunder and lightning. But his mom told him not to worry because they would be safe inside grandma's house.

When they arrived, Timmy ran to give his grandma a hug. She smelled like cookies and love. But suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. Timmy looked out the window and saw a big fire. He was scared and didn't know what to do. But his mom and grandma quickly changed the plan and decided to go to a different room. They were safe from the fire.

After a while, the firefighters came and put out the fire. Timmy was happy that everyone was okay. He learned that sometimes plans can change, and it's important to listen to grown-ups when they tell you what to do.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. They played on the swings and went down the slide. 

As they were leaving, Lily saw the sunset. It was orange and pink and made her feel happy. She told her mom, "Look at the pretty sunset!" 

Lily was so excited to go home and tell her dad about the sunset. But when they got home, Lily forgot all about it. Her mom reminded her, "Don't forget to tell your dad about the pretty sunset!" Then Lily remembered and told her dad all about it.
Once upon a time, there was a clever little mouse. The mouse was always hungry and loved to eat food. One day, the mouse saw a big piece of cheese on the table. The mouse wanted to eat it, but it was too high up. 

Then, the mouse had an idea. It climbed up on a chair and reached the cheese. The mouse took a big bite and it was so yummy! But just then, the cat came in and saw the mouse. The mouse was scared and ran away, but it had stolen the cheese from the cat. 

The cat was sad that the mouse had stolen its food, but the mouse was happy because it had a full tummy. From then on, the mouse was more careful when it stole food from the cat.
Once upon a time, there was a big, furry dog. He was so old that he could barely walk. One day, the dog went to the park to play. He saw a group of kids and got excited. He ran towards them, but he accidentally tripped and fell. The kids laughed and the dog felt embarrassed. From that day on, the dog was scared to go to the park.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily wanted to play with her favorite toy, but it was too heavy for her to lift. She tried and tried, but she couldn't do it.

Lily felt frustrated and sad. She wanted to play with her toy so badly. Then her mommy came and saw her struggling. She lifted the toy and gave it to Lily. Lily was so happy and hugged her mommy.

Later that day, Lily and her mommy went on a walk to the park. They walked towards the east and saw a beautiful sunrise. Lily thought it was so pretty and loved looking at it. She felt happy and grateful for her mommy lifting her toy and taking her to see the sunrise. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a huge doll that she loved very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her doll. She saw a little boy who was crying because he didn't have a toy to play with. Lily felt sad for the boy and decided to share her doll with him.

The boy was very happy and played with the doll for a while. When it was time to go home, Lily gave the doll to the boy as a gift. The boy was so grateful and thanked Lily for her kindness. 

Lily felt happy too because she gained a new friend. She learned that it's important to share and be kind to others. From that day on, Lily and the boy played together every day and had lots of fun.
Once upon a time, there was a curious panda named Pandy. Pandy loved to explore the forest and meet new animal friends. One day, Pandy met a little bird named Tweetie.

"Hello, Tweetie! What are you doing?" asked Pandy.

"I'm looking for worms to eat," replied Tweetie.

Pandy was curious and asked, "Can I help you look for worms?"

"Sure!" said Tweetie happily.

So, Pandy and Tweetie looked for worms together. After a while, Pandy felt tired and wanted to relax.

"I'm tired, Tweetie. Can we take a break?" asked Pandy.

"Of course! Let's sit under this tree," said Tweetie.

Pandy and Tweetie sat under the tree and enjoyed the peaceful forest. Pandy felt happy and grateful for having a new friend like Tweetie.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dream about being a princess and living in a big castle. One day, Lily's friend Emma came over to play. Emma had a new toy that Lily really wanted. Lily started to feel jealous that Emma had something she didn't.

But then, Lily had an idea. She asked Emma if they could add their toys together and play with them both. Emma thought that was a great idea! They played together happily and Lily realized that sharing was much better than being jealous. From that day on, Lily and Emma had many fun playdates together and always added their toys to make the games even better.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat fruit, especially apples. One day, she went to pick an apple from the tree in her backyard. But when she tried to take a bite, she found out that the apple was terrible! It tasted sour and made her mouth pucker.

Lily was very upset. She didn't want to eat any more terrible fruit. So, she decided to remove all the bad apples from the tree. She climbed up the ladder and started picking all the bad apples and throwing them away. 

But then, she saw a little bird sitting on a branch, trying to eat a terrible apple. Lily felt sad for the bird and decided to help. She removed all the bad apples from the tree and gave the bird a fresh and juicy one. The bird chirped happily and flew away. Lily smiled, feeling happy that she could help the little bird.
Once upon a time, there was a pink bunny named Rosie. Rosie was very loyal to her owner, a little girl named Lily. Rosie loved to play with Lily all day long. 

One day, Lily wanted to order a pizza for dinner. She asked Rosie if she wanted to order pizza too. Rosie was so happy because she loved pizza! 

Lily called the pizza place and ordered a big pizza with lots of toppings. Rosie couldn't wait to eat it. When the pizza arrived, Rosie and Lily sat down to eat. Rosie was so happy and loyal to Lily for ordering pizza for her. 

After they finished eating, Rosie and Lily played together until it was time for bed. Rosie was so happy to have such a loyal friend like Lily.
Once upon a time, there was a big, tall tree. It was a pine tree, and it lived in a forest. The pine tree was very happy because it was the tallest tree in the forest, and it felt important. 

One day, a little girl came to the forest. She was lost and didn't know how to go back home. The pine tree saw her and knew that he had to help her. He went to her and said, "Follow me, I will lead you to the way out of the forest." 

The little girl followed the pine tree, and he led her out of the forest. She was very happy and thanked the pine tree. From that day on, the pine tree felt even more important because he had helped someone.
Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie was very big and had a long trunk. One day, Ellie received a big letter in the mail. The letter was very large and had a picture of a banana on it. 

Ellie was very excited about the letter and wanted to show it to her friend, a small mouse named Max. Ellie went to Max's house and knocked on the door. "Hello, Max," said Ellie. "Look at this letter I got in the mail. It's very large and has a picture of a banana on it."

Max looked at the letter and said, "Wow, Ellie! That's a big letter. You should dress up in your best clothes and show it to all our friends." Ellie thought that was a great idea and went home to dress up in her best outfit. Then she went to show the letter to all her friends and they were very impressed. From that day on, Ellie always dressed up when she wanted to show off something special.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the summer. One day, she went on a walk and discovered a unique flower. It was the prettiest flower she had ever seen.

Lily wanted to pick the flower and take it home, but she remembered her mom telling her that it's not nice to take things that don't belong to you. So, she left the flower where it was and enjoyed its beauty.

Lily learned that it's important to respect nature and the things around us. She also learned that sometimes the most special things are the ones we discover and appreciate without taking them away.
Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a little girl. They woke up in the morning and had breakfast. Mommy cooked eggs and toast for the little girl. The little girl liked it because it was normal breakfast.

After breakfast, the little girl went to play with her toys. Mommy went to do the dishes. Then, the little girl came to mommy and said, "Mommy, can we cook cookies?" Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, we can cook cookies!"

So, mommy and the little girl went to the kitchen and started to cook cookies together. They mixed flour, sugar, and eggs. Then, they put the dough in the oven to bake. The little girl was happy because she loved to cook with mommy.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and have fun. One day, Lily went outside to play in the park. She was wearing her favorite jacket, which was pink and had little flowers on it.

Lily was having so much fun that she didn't even notice when she accidentally fell down and got her jacket all messy. When her mom saw her, she said, "Oh no, Lily! Your jacket is all messy! Let's go home and clean it up."

But Lily didn't want to go home yet. She wanted to keep playing. So, she said to her mom, "Mommy, can we lay on the grass and look at the clouds instead?" Her mom agreed, and they both laid down on the grass and looked up at the sky. They saw fluffy white clouds that looked like animals and shapes. Lily forgot all about her messy jacket and just enjoyed spending time with her mom.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play outside in the garden. One day, Lily went on an adventure to find a special plant. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. 

Lily was feeling a little bit bored because she couldn't find the plant. But she didn't give up. She kept looking and looking. Suddenly, she saw a beautiful flower. It was the plant she had been looking for! 

Lily was so happy that she found the plant. She picked it up and smelled it. It smelled so good! From that day on, Lily loved going on adventures outside to find new and interesting things.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she was walking in the park when she saw a big surprise. It was a puppy! The puppy seemed lost and scared.

Lily went up to the puppy and said, "Hello little puppy, are you lost?" The puppy barked and wagged his tail. Lily knew she had to help the puppy find his home. She picked up the puppy and started walking around the park, asking people if they knew where the puppy belonged.

After a while, they found the puppy's owner. The owner was so happy to see the puppy and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt embarrassed because she didn't like hugs, but she was happy to help the puppy find his home. The owner thanked Lily and gave her a flower as a thank you. Lily smiled and went home, feeling proud that she helped the puppy.
Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to eat cherries. One day, Teddy was walking in the forest when he saw a big tree full of cherries. Teddy climbed up the tree and picked a cherry to taste. But when Teddy bit into the cherry, he felt confused. The cherry tasted sour! Teddy had never tasted a sour cherry before. Teddy climbed down the tree and walked around the forest, looking for a sweet cherry to eat. After a while, Teddy found a sweet cherry and tasted it. The cherry was so delicious that Teddy ate all the cherries on the tree. From that day on, Teddy knew how to find the sweet cherries in the forest.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat peanuts. One day, she found a peanut that was very fragile and almost broke when she picked it up. 

Lily decided to mark the peanut with a special sticker so she wouldn't forget which one it was. She put it in a safe place so it wouldn't get hurt. 

Later, Lily's little brother came to play with her toys. He accidentally knocked over the box where she kept her special peanut. Lily was upset but she saw that the peanut was still safe and sound. She was happy that she had marked it so well. 

From that day on, Lily always marked her special things so she wouldn't forget where they were and so they wouldn't get hurt. And she always remembered her fragile peanut, which became her most special toy of all.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her marbles in the garden. One day, she found a big, shiny marble that made her smile. She was so happy that she wanted to share her joy with her friends.

Lily ran to her friend's house and showed her the marble. Her friend smiled too and they started to play together. They played peacefully in the garden until the sun went down.

As they walked back home, Lily felt grateful for her friend's company and the peaceful afternoon they had spent together. She smiled and hugged her friend, knowing that they would always have each other to play with.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to play with his toys. One day, he found a big bucket of water and decided to soak his toys in it. He had so much fun watching them get wet and then dry in the sun.

But one of his toys was a weapon, a plastic sword that he loved to swing around. He forgot to take it out of the water and it started to rust. He didn't notice until it was too late.

That night, the little boy couldn't sleep. He felt restless and worried about his favorite toy. When he woke up in the morning, he went to check on it and found that it had broken into pieces. He was so sad and wished he had taken better care of it.

From that day on, the little boy learned to be more careful with his toys and to never leave them soaking in water for too long.
Once upon a time, there was a robot. The robot was very high and had big arms. It liked to move around and play with toys. One day, the robot saw the sun rise in the sky. It was very pretty and made the robot happy. The robot decided to go for a walk to see more things. It walked and walked until it found a big hill. The robot climbed up the hill and saw everything from up high. It felt like it was on top of the world! The robot was very happy and decided to stay there for a while.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack loved to play outside and explore. One day, he found a leather jacket on the ground. It was very expensive and looked very nice. Jack picked it up and put it on. He felt very cool in his new jacket. 

As Jack was walking around, he saw a friend and said, "Look at my new jacket! It's made of leather and it's expensive!" His friend was very impressed and asked if he could try it on. Jack let his friend wear the jacket and they both felt very cool. 

After playing for a while, Jack realized that the jacket didn't belong to him. He decided to ask around and try to find the owner. Eventually, he found the owner and returned the expensive leather jacket. The owner was very happy and thanked Jack for being honest. From that day on, Jack learned that it's important to do the right thing, even if it means giving up something you really like.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb trees and play outside. One day, she climbed a tall tree and saw a bird's nest. She wanted to see the baby birds, so she climbed higher and higher.

Suddenly, she slipped and hurt her lung. She cried out in pain and her mom came running. "What happened, Lily?" her mom asked. "I fell and hurt my lung," Lily said, being honest.

Her mom took her to the doctor, who gave her medicine to make her feel better. Lily learned that it's important to be careful when climbing trees, but she still loved to play outside.
Once upon a time, there was a big monkey who lived in the jungle. He liked to swing from tree to tree and eat bananas. One day, the monkey wanted to talk to his friend who lived far away. So, he decided to send a message to his friend using a long cord. 

The monkey shouted his message into the cord, but it was too loud! All the other animals in the jungle heard him and got scared. The lion roared, the elephant trumpeted and the birds flew away. 

The monkey realized he needed to be quieter, so he whispered his message into the cord. This time, it worked! His friend received the message and sent one back. The monkey was happy he could talk to his friend even though they were far away.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to ride her bike. She would pedal around her neighborhood every day, but there was one hill that was very difficult for her to ride up. She would try and try, but she always had to get off her bike and walk it up the hill.

One day, Lily's friend Jack came over to play. Jack also loved to ride his bike and he challenged Lily to race up the difficult hill. Lily was nervous, but she insisted on trying her best. She pedaled as hard as she could and slowly made her way up the hill. Jack was right behind her, but Lily was determined to win.

Finally, they reached the top of the hill and Lily had won the race! She was so proud of herself for not giving up and for trying her best. From that day on, Lily never gave up on anything difficult and always insisted on trying her best.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, Lily saw a little boy who looked sad.

Lily went up to him and said, "Hi, what's wrong?"

The little boy said, "I lost my heart toy. It was my favorite toy."

Lily said, "I can help you find it. Please show me where you last had it."

The little boy showed Lily where he last had his heart toy. They looked and looked, but they couldn't find it. Suddenly, Lily spotted something yellow peeking out from under a bush. It was the little boy's heart toy!

The little boy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You have a kind heart."

Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad I could help."
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty blouse that she loved to wear. One day, she went to her grandma's house and accidentally locked herself in the bathroom. She was scared and started to cry. 

Lily's grandma heard her cries and became alert. She quickly ran to the bathroom and tried to open the door, but it was locked. She asked Lily to look for a key and Lily found it under the sink. She used the key to unlock the door and her grandma hugged her tightly. 

From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep the key in a safe place. She never wanted to get locked in the bathroom again. And whenever she wore her pretty blouse, she remembered the time her grandma saved her when she was scared.
Once upon a time, there was a frog. The frog liked to jump around and play with its friends. One day, the frog saw a skull on the ground. The frog was scared but then it realized that the skull was just a toy. The frog picked up the skull and started to jump around with it.

After a while, the frog got hungry. It wanted to eat something tasty. The frog hopped over to its mom and asked for a snack. The mom gave the frog a tasty fly. The frog ate the fly and felt happy.

Then, the frog went back to playing with its friends. They all jumped around together with the skull. The frog realized that it didn't matter if something looked scary at first, it could still be fun to play with.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big, gloomy cloud over her head because she was sad. She missed her mommy who went to work. 

Lily decided to play with her toys to feel better. She picked up a doll and hugged it tight. Suddenly, she accidentally slapped her thumb on the toy's hard plastic. It hurt a lot and she started to cry. 

Her mommy heard her crying and came to see what was wrong. Lily showed her mommy her sore thumb and her mommy gave her a big hug. She put a band-aid on Lily's thumb and gave her a kiss. Lily felt much better and the gloomy cloud disappeared.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to get letters in the mail. She would check the mailbox every day, but no letters ever came. Lily was persistent though, and she kept checking every day.

One day, Lily's mommy told her that she was going to get a surprise letter in the mail. Lily was so excited! She checked the mailbox every day, but still no letter came. She was starting to feel sad.

But one day, Lily finally got the letter she had been waiting for! It was from her grandma, and it had stickers and a drawing inside. Lily was so happy and she showed the letter to everyone she knew. From that day on, Lily knew that if she was persistent, she would always get what she wanted in the end.
Once upon a time, there was a big boat at the port. The boat was very comfortable and had a lot of people on it. The boat started to move and the people were happy. Suddenly, there was a big storm and the boat started to shake. The people were scared and they needed someone to protect them. The boat hit a rock and it started to sink. Everyone tried to swim, but the water was too deep. Sadly, not everyone made it to safety.
Once upon a time, there was a farmer named Jack. Jack lived on a ranch with lots of animals like cows, horses, and pigs. Jack always kept his ranch very tidy.

One day, Jack was walking around his ranch when he saw a little girl crying. Jack asked, "Why are you crying little girl?" The girl replied, "I lost my puppy and I can't find him anywhere." Jack said, "Don't worry, we'll find him together."

Jack and the little girl searched the whole ranch until they found the puppy. The little girl was so happy and thanked Jack for helping her. Jack replied, "It's important to always keep your things tidy so you don't lose them. And it's always nice to help others when they need it." The little girl smiled and went home with her puppy, feeling grateful for Jack's help.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a big pile of leaves on the ground. Lily wanted to jump in them, but her mom said no. 

Lily was sad, but then she saw a fake leaf on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. Her mom smiled and said it was pretty. 

Suddenly, a boy came over and kicked the pile of leaves. The leaves went flying everywhere! Lily and her mom laughed and played in the leaves. It was a fun day in the park. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was glad because it was a sunny day and she wanted to go outside to play. She put on her shoes and ran outside. 

As she was playing with her ball, a big dog came running towards her. Lily got scared and ran away as quick as she could. But the dog was faster and caught up to her. 

Lily closed her eyes and screamed, but then she felt the dog's wet nose touch her hand. She slowly opened her eyes and saw that the dog just wanted to play too. Lily was no longer scared and she and the dog played together until the sun went down. From that day on, Lily and the dog became best friends and played together every day.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch cartoons on TV. One day, she saw a cartoon where a foolish rabbit tried to trick his friends. The rabbit talked too much and didn't listen to his friends. 

Lily thought the rabbit was funny, but she knew it was not good to be foolish like him. She decided to be a good friend and listen to others when they talked. 

From that day on, Lily learned that it was better to be kind and not foolish like the rabbit in the cartoon. She made lots of friends and they had fun together. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her crayons. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and saw a long line of kids waiting for the slide. Lily wanted to go on the slide too, but she was shy and didn't want to ask the other kids if she could go next.

Suddenly, a charming boy with curly hair came up to her and asked if she wanted to go on the slide with him. Lily was so happy and said yes. They had so much fun going up and down the slide together. But, when it was time to go home, Lily realized she had lost her favorite crayon. She was so sad and cried all the way home.

The next day, Lily went back to the park to look for her crayon. She saw the charming boy again and asked him if he had seen it. He said no and ran away. Lily was left alone, feeling sad and scared. She realized that she should have never let a stranger take her on the slide. From that day on, she promised to always stay with her mommy and never talk to strangers again.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily didn't like to eat broccoli, but her mom said it was good for her. One day, Lily's mom made broccoli for dinner, and Lily said, "I don't want to eat it, it tastes yucky!" 

Her mom replied, "You have to eat it, or else you'll suffer from not getting enough vitamins." 

Lily didn't want to suffer, so she took a small bite of the broccoli. To her surprise, it wasn't as bad as she thought. "This broccoli is actually mild," she said. 

Her mom smiled and said, "See, I told you it's good for you!" From then on, Lily ate her broccoli without complaining, and she never suffered from not getting enough vitamins again. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to play with his marbles. He had a big bag full of them and would play with them every day. One day, Timmy's friend came over to play and accidentally broke one of his marbles. Timmy was sad because that marble was his favorite.

Timmy's friend felt bad and tried to make it up to him by giving him a funny looking marble to replace the one that was broken. Timmy didn't like the funny marble, but he didn't want to hurt his friend's feelings, so he accepted it.

The next day, Timmy took his marbles to school to show his friends. When he got to school, he realized that the funny marble his friend gave him was actually a fake. All of his friends laughed at him and he felt embarrassed.

The moral of the story is that it's important to be honest and not try to replace something that is valuable with something that is not.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found a yellow ball in the park. She was so happy and started to play with it. Suddenly, a police officer came to her and said, "Excuse me, little girl, did you find that ball?" 

Lily said, "Yes, I found it. It's mine now." The police officer smiled and said, "I'm glad you found it. But it actually belongs to a little boy who lost it. Can you lend it to me so I can give it back to him?" 

Lily thought about it and said, "Okay, I can lend it to you. But can I come with you to give it back to the little boy?" The police officer happily agreed and they went to find the little boy. When they found him, the little boy was so happy to get his ball back. The police officer thanked Lily for her kindness and returned the ball to her. Lily was so happy and went back to playing with her friends in the park.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny pennies. One day, she found a unique penny that was different from all the others. She was so happy and put it in her pocket to show her mom.

On her way home, she met a friendly squirrel. The squirrel asked, "What's in your pocket, Lily?" She replied, "It's a unique penny! It's special to me." The squirrel said, "Be careful, Lily. Sometimes, things that are special can disturb others."

Lily didn't understand what the squirrel meant, but she continued on her way home. When she got home, she showed her mom the unique penny. Her mom was happy for her, but then noticed that the penny had a small scratch on it. Lily didn't care, but her mom said, "Lily, let's be careful with this penny. It's special to you, but we don't want to disturb it." Lily nodded and promised to take good care of it.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She went to a big hotel with her family. They had a clear pool and Lily loved to swim in it. One day, Lily's mom called her name and said she had to get out of the pool. Lily was sad, but she got out anyway.

Later that day, they went to the hotel restaurant for dinner. Lily's dad accidentally spilled his drink on his shirt and it made him embarrassed. Lily didn't know what that meant, but she knew her dad was upset. They finished dinner and went back to their hotel room. Lily fell asleep, dreaming of swimming in the pool again.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the morning because the sun was warm and the birds sang sweetly. One day, Lily woke up early and went outside to play. She ran around and played with her toys, but suddenly she felt very cold. She looked up and saw a mist covering the whole garden. 

Lily didn't know what to do because she couldn't see very well. She tried to find her way back to the house, but she got lost. She started to cry because she was scared. Suddenly, she heard her mother calling her name. She felt relieved and followed her mother's voice until she found her. 

Her mother hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. You got lost in the mist, but you found your way back home. If you ever get lost again, just repeat my name and I'll come find you." Lily smiled and felt happy again. From that day on, she always remembered her mother's advice and never got lost in the mist again.
Once upon a time, a cute bunny named Benny lived in a forest. One day, Benny saw a big, mean wolf. The wolf seemed very hungry and Benny got scared. 

Benny ran to his mom and said, "Mommy, I saw a big, mean wolf! He might eat me!" 

His mom said, "Don't worry, Benny. I will teach you how to stay safe and run fast." 

Benny's mom taught him how to run fast and hide in bushes. But one day, Benny forgot what his mom taught him. He saw the big, mean wolf again and he didn't run fast or hide in bushes. The wolf caught Benny and ate him up. 

The end.
Once upon a time, there was a nice little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and run around outside with his dog, Spot. One day, Timmy was playing with his toy car when he accidentally cut his finger on a sharp piece of metal. 

"Ouch! That hurts!" cried Timmy.

His mom quickly came over and saw the cut. "Don't worry, Timmy. I'll put a stitch on it and make it all better," she said.

Timmy felt a little better and went back to playing. But later that day, something terrible happened. Spot got loose from the backyard and ran into the street. Timmy ran after him, but a car was coming and didn't see them. 

The car hit Spot and Timmy was so sad. He cried and cried. His mom hugged him and said, "I know it hurts, Timmy. But we'll always remember how nice Spot was and how much he loved to play with you."

Timmy never forgot about Spot and always remembered how much he loved him.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a friend named Max who she loved to play with. One day, Lily lost her favorite toy and she couldn't find it. She asked Max to help her search for it, but they couldn't find it anywhere. 

Lily started to feel sad and angry because she loved that toy so much. Max tried to comfort her, but she didn't want to listen. She started to say mean things to Max and called him a spoiled friend. 

Max felt hurt and decided to leave. Lily realized she made a mistake and wanted to apologize, but it was too late. She lost her friend forever because of her selfish behavior. From that day on, Lily learned to appreciate her friends and not take them for granted.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious about everything around him. One day, he saw a button on the wall and he wanted to press it. His mom told him not to press it, but Timmy wanted to try anyway.

Timmy reached up and pressed the button. Suddenly, the lights went out and Timmy got scared. He called out to his mom, "Mommy, what happened?". His mom told him that he shouldn't have pressed the button and that it was a bad idea.

Timmy felt sad and scared. He tried to fix the lights, but he couldn't. His mom had to call an electrician to come and fix the problem. Timmy learned that sometimes it's better to listen to the grown-ups and not try things that we don't understand.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mom promised to take him to the park to play on the swings and slide.

Timmy was so excited and couldn't wait to go to the park. But then, his mom got a phone call from her friend inviting her to a competitive game of tennis. She forgot about her promise to Timmy and told him they couldn't go to the park.

Timmy was sad and disappointed, but his mom said she would make it up to him. She promised to take him to the park the next day and play with him all day long. Timmy forgave his mom and went to bed with a smile on his face, dreaming about all the fun they would have at the park. The next day, his mom kept her promise and they had the best day ever playing together.
Once upon a time, there was a big mountain. It was so tall that you had to look up to see the top. One day, a little girl went for a walk up the mountain. She saw lots of trees and flowers on the way. They were very lively and colorful.

When she reached the top, she saw a wise old owl. The owl looked at her and nodded his head. The little girl smiled and said hello. She asked the owl why he was nodding. The owl said he was nodding because he was happy to see her. The little girl was happy too and they sat together and watched the sun set behind the lively trees.
Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety lived in a big tree with many other birds. One day, Tweety went out to find some twigs to build a new nest. Tweety found a big twig and started to carry it back to the tree.

Suddenly, Tweety saw a big cat hiding in the bushes. The cat looked troubled and hungry. "Hello, little bird," said the cat. "Can you help me find some food?"

Tweety was scared but decided to trust the cat. "Sure, I can help you," said Tweety. "But first, can you help me carry this twig back to my tree?"

The cat agreed and helped Tweety carry the twig back to the tree. As soon as they arrived, the other birds saw the cat and flew away. Tweety realized that the cat was not to be trusted and quickly flew away too. From that day on, Tweety always listened to her instincts and never trusted strangers again.
Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a butterfly with many colors on its wings. It flew from one flower to another.

"Wow, look at the butterfly!" Lila said. "It is so pretty!"

"Can you guess what it is doing?" Ben asked.

Lila thought for a moment. "Maybe it is looking for food. Or maybe it is saying hello to the flowers."

Ben shook his head. "No, that is not it. It is playing a game. It is trying to hide from us. Let's see if we can catch it!"

Lila and Ben ran after the butterfly. They tried to reach it with their hands, but it was too fast and too smart. It flew over their heads, behind the bushes, and under the fence.

"Where did it go?" Lila asked.

"I don't know. It is very good at hiding." Ben said.

They looked around, but they could not find the butterfly. They felt sad and tired.

"Maybe we should stop chasing it. Maybe it does not want to play with us." Lila said.

"Maybe you are right. Maybe it is not a game. Maybe it is just a silly butterfly." Ben said.

They sat down on the grass and watched the sky. They saw some clouds that looked like animals and shapes. They smiled and pointed at them.

"Look, that one looks like a dog!" Lila said.

"And that one looks like a car!" Ben said.

They forgot about the butterfly and had fun with the clouds. They did not know that the butterfly was watching them from a nearby tree. It was not silly. It was happy. It liked to play with the flowers and the children. It flew away to find another garden and another game.
Lily likes cereal. She eats it every morning with milk. She has a big box of cereal in the kitchen. She does not like to share it.

One day, Lily sees a mouse in the kitchen. The mouse is hungry. It smells the cereal. It runs to the box and makes a hole. It starts to eat the cereal.

Lily is angry. She wants to save her cereal. She grabs a broom and chases the mouse. She hits the box with the broom. The box falls down. The cereal spills everywhere.

The mouse is scared. It runs away. Lily is sad. She has no cereal left. She cries.

Mom hears the noise. She comes to the kitchen. She sees the mess. She is not calm. She is mad. She scolds Lily. She tells her to clean up. She says no more cereal for a week.

Lily is sorry. She wishes she was calm. She wishes she shared her cereal. She learns a hard lesson.
Anna loved to sing. She sang every day, in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sang to her dolls, to her dog, and to her mom and dad. She sang happy songs, sad songs, and silly songs. Singing made her feel good.

One day, Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a big slide, a wide swing, and a tall tree. She wanted to play on everything. She ran to the slide and slid down. She ran to the swing and swung high. She ran to the tree and tried to climb.

"Anna, come back!" her mom called. "It's time to go home!"

Anna did not want to go home. She wanted to play more. She did not listen to her mom. She sang a loud song instead. "I don't want to go, I don't want to go, I want to stay and play!"

Her mom was not happy. She walked to the tree and took Anna's hand. "Anna, you have to be obedient. You have to listen to me. We have to go home now. You can play again tomorrow."

Anna felt bad. She knew she made her mom sad. She said sorry to her mom. She hugged her mom. She sang a soft song. "I love you, mom, I love you, mom, you are the best mom ever."

Her mom smiled. She hugged Anna back. She sang with Anna. "I love you, too, Anna, I love you, too, you are the best daughter ever."

They walked home together, singing and holding hands. Anna was obedient. She was happy. She loved to sing.
Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls with long hair. She liked to brush their hair and make them pretty. She had a pink box with clips and ribbons and bows.

One day, she saw a new doll in the shop. The doll had short hair and a hat. Lily wanted the doll very much. She asked her mom to buy it for her. Her mom said no. She said Lily had enough dolls already. Lily was sad and envious.

The next day, Lily had an idea. She took her scissors and went to her room. She cut the hair of all her dolls. She wanted them to look like the new doll. She put hats on them and put them in a row.

Then, the phone rang. It was the barber. He said he had a surprise for Lily. He said he had the new doll for her. He said he found it on sale and he wanted to give it to her. He said he would come over soon.

Lily was happy and scared. She ran to her room and hid her dolls under the bed. She hoped the barber would not see them. She hoped he would not be angry. She hoped he would still give her the new doll. She waited for the doorbell to ring.
Lily and Tom were twins who loved to play in the park. One day, they saw a big truck with a picture of a cone and a scoop of cream on it. They ran to the truck and asked for some cream.

"Here you go, kids," the man in the truck said, handing them each a cone. "Enjoy your ice cream!"

Lily and Tom licked their cream happily. It was cold and sweet and made them smile. They sat on a bench and watched the birds and the flowers. The park was beautiful.

But then, Lily saw something that made her scream. A big dog was running towards them, barking loudly. It looked angry and hungry. Lily was scared of dogs. She dropped her cone and hid behind Tom.

"Tom, help!" she cried. "The dog wants our cream!"

Tom was brave. He did not like dogs either, but he wanted to protect his sister. He picked up Lily's cone and threw it at the dog. The dog stopped and sniffed the cone. It liked cream too. It ate the cone and wagged its tail.

"Good boy," Tom said, hoping the dog would go away. He held Lily's hand and tried to calm her down.

But the dog did not go away. It saw Tom's cone and wanted more cream. It ran towards them again, barking louder. Tom and Lily panicked. They did not know what to do. They looked around for help.

They saw their mom walking towards them. She had been shopping at the store. She saw the dog and the twins and knew something was wrong.

"Mommy!" Lily and Tom shouted. "Help us!"

Mommy ran to them and picked them up. She glared at the dog and said, "Shoo! Go away! Leave my kids alone!"

The dog was scared of mommy. It ran away, whimpering. Mommy hugged Lily and Tom and kissed them.

"Are you okay, my darlings?" she asked. "Did the dog hurt you?"

"No, mommy," Lily and Tom said. "But it ate our cream!"

Mommy smiled and said, "Don't worry, sweeties. I have a surprise for you. Look what I bought at the store."

She showed them a big box with a picture of a cake and candles on it. It was their birthday. They had forgotten.

"Wow!" Lily and Tom said. "A cake!"

Mommy opened the box and cut a slice for each of them. The cake was soft and moist and had cream and sprinkles on top. It was delicious.

"Happy birthday, Lily and Tom!" mommy said. "You are my beautiful twins and I love you very much."

Lily and Tom smiled and hugged mommy. They forgot about the dog and the cones. They had cake and cream and mommy. They were happy.
Sara and Tom were going to visit Grandma and Grandpa. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Sara liked to pack her bag by herself. She put in her dress, her shoes, her doll and her book. She also put in a pepper.

"Why do you pack a pepper?" Tom asked. He was packing his bag with his pants, his shirt, his car and his ball. He did not like peppers. They were hot and spicy.

"I pack a pepper for Grandma," Sara said. "She likes peppers. They make her food yummy. She grows them in her garden. She says they are delicate. We have to be careful with them."

Tom nodded. He remembered Grandma's garden. It had many flowers and plants. Some were big and some were small. Some were bright and some were dark. Grandma showed them how to water them and touch them gently. She said they were her friends.

Sara and Tom finished packing their bags. They zipped them up and put them by the door. They were ready to go. They hugged Mom and Dad and got in the car. They were excited to see Grandma and Grandpa. And Sara hoped Grandma would like her pepper.
Lily loved pandas. She had a panda toy, a panda book, and a panda shirt. She always wanted to see a real panda. One day, her mom said they could go to the zoo and see the pandas. Lily was very excite. She put on her panda shirt and grabbed her panda toy.

At the zoo, Lily and her mom walked to the panda house. Lily saw two big pandas eating bamboo. They were black and white and fluffy. Lily wanted to hug them. She ran to the fence and climbed over it. Her mom shouted, "Lily, no!"

But it was too late. The pandas saw Lily and got angry. They thought she was a bad animal. They roared and ran to her. They bit her and scratched her. Lily screamed and cried. Her mom ran to help her, but the zookeepers stopped her. They said it was too dangerous.

Lily was hurt very bad. She had blood and cuts and bruises. The zookeepers called an ambulance. They took Lily to the hospital. Her mom was very sad and scared. She said sorry to Lily. She said she should have watched her better.

Lily did not see the pandas again. She did not like pandas anymore. She threw away her panda toy, her panda book, and her panda shirt. She had bad dreams about pandas. She was not excite about anything. She was very sad. The end.
Lily was a little girl who loved to read. She had many books on her bookshelf in her room. Every night, she would pick a book and read it before she went to sleep.

One night, she heard a noise from her bookshelf. She was scared and hid under her blanket. She heard the noise again and peeked out. She saw a small mouse on her bookshelf. The mouse was looking at her books.

"Hello, little girl," the mouse said. "Can I read a book with you?"

Lily was surprised. She had never talked to a mouse before. She was curious and said, "OK, but you have to be quiet. My mom and dad are sleeping."

The mouse nodded and jumped down from the bookshelf. He climbed on Lily's bed and sat next to her. Lily showed him the book she was reading. It was a book about animals.

They read the book together and learned many things. They saw pictures of lions, elephants, birds, and fish. They learned their names and sounds. They had fun and became friends.

The mouse thanked Lily for sharing her book. He said, "You are very kind and smart, little girl. I like you. Can I come back tomorrow night and read another book with you?"

Lily smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But you have to be careful. Some people don't like mice. They might try to catch you or hurt you."

The mouse nodded and said, "Don't worry, little girl. I know how to be safe. I will see you tomorrow night. Good night."

He kissed Lily on the cheek and ran back to his hole. Lily put the book back on her bookshelf and went to sleep. She dreamed of the mouse and the animals.

The moral of the story is: Reading is fun and can make you learn new things and make new friends. You should not judge someone by their appearance or size. You should be kind and share with others.
Tom liked to play in the garden. He liked to dig and find bugs and stones. One day, he saw a lizard on a rock. It was green and brown and had a long tail. Tom wanted to catch the lizard and keep it as a pet.

He ran to the lizard and grabbed it with his hand. The lizard was scared and tried to get away. It bit Tom's finger and made him cry. Tom was angry and threw the lizard on the ground. He stomped on it with his foot and killed it.

Tom's mom heard him cry and came to see what happened. She saw the lizard on the ground and Tom's finger bleeding. She was sad and mad. She told Tom that he was very bad and that he hurt the poor lizard. She said that the lizard was a living thing and that he should not kill it. She said that he had to learn to be kind and gentle to animals.

She took Tom inside and cleaned his finger. She put a band-aid on it and gave him a hug. She said that she loved him but that he had to say sorry to the lizard. She made him go back to the garden and bury the lizard in the dirt. She said that he had to say a prayer for the lizard and ask for forgiveness.

Tom did what his mom said but he did not feel sorry. He did not like the lizard and he did not care that he killed it. He thought that it was his fault for biting him. He did not learn anything from his mom. He only learned to be more careful when he caught animals. He wanted to find another lizard and make it his pet. He did not know that he was very bad and that he would make more trouble.
Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags and got in the car. They drove for a long time and saw many things.

They arrived at a big house by the lake. It was very quiet and pretty. Anna and Ben ran to the water and played with the sand and the rocks. They saw some fish and ducks. They laughed and splashed.

Mom and Dad came to join them. They brought a picnic basket and a blanket. They sat on the grass and ate some sandwiches and cookies. They drank some juice and water. They talked and smiled.

After lunch, Mom and Dad said they wanted to take a nap. They told Anna and Ben to be quiet and not to bother them. They went to the house and lay down on the bed. They closed their eyes and slept.

Anna and Ben wanted to have more fun. They saw a boat by the lake. They decided to go for a ride. They removed their shoes and socks and got in the boat. They took some oars and paddled away. They did not see the sign that said "Do not touch".

They went too far and got lost. They did not know how to go back. They got scared and cried. They wished they had listened to Mom and Dad. They hoped they would find them soon.
Anna and Ben are twins. They like to help Mom in the kitchen. Today, Mom is making pastry for a pie. She gives Anna and Ben some dough to play with.

"Can we make our own pies, Mom?" Anna asks.

"Yes, you can, but only small ones. And you have to wait until I permit you to put them in the oven, okay?" Mom says.

Anna and Ben nod. They roll and cut the dough into circles. They fill them with jam and cheese. They fold and pinch the edges. They make four little pies.

"Look, Mom, we are ready!" Ben says, holding up his pies.

"Very good, Ben. And you, Anna?" Mom says.

"I am ready, too, Mom. See?" Anna says, showing her pies.

Mom smiles. She takes the pies and puts them on a baking tray. She puts the tray in the oven. She sets the timer.

"Now, we have to wait until the pies are cooked. Do you want to read a book with me?" Mom asks.

Anna and Ben nod. They love books. They go to the living room with Mom. They pick a book about animals. Mom reads to them. They listen and look at the pictures.

Soon, the timer beeps. Mom gets up.

"The pies are done. Let's go and see how they look," Mom says.

Anna and Ben follow Mom to the kitchen. They smell the pastry and the jam and the cheese. They see the pies on the tray. They are golden and puffy.

"They look yummy, Mom!" Anna says.

"Can we eat them now, Mom?" Ben asks.

"Yes, you can, but be careful. They are hot. Let them cool down a little bit first," Mom says.

She gives Anna and Ben a plate and a fork each. She puts a pie on each plate. She cuts a slice for herself. She puts some whipped cream on top.

"Thank you, Mom. You are the best," Anna and Ben say.

They blow on their pies. They take small bites. They smile and make happy noises.

Mom smiles, too. She enjoys her pie. She is proud of her twins. They are good helpers and good eaters. She hugs them and kisses them.

They have a nice time together. They love pastry. They love Mom. And Mom loves them.
Lily liked to help her mom clean the house. She had a small broom and a cloth to dust the shelves. She felt happy when she saw the rooms look nice and shiny.

One day, mom gave her a special job. She asked her to clean the vase with the roses on the table. Lily loved roses. They smelled good and had pretty colors. She was careful not to touch the thorns, because they could hurt her fingers.

She took the vase to the sink and poured out the old water. She filled it with fresh water and added some food for the roses. She wiped the vase with the cloth and made it sparkle. She was proud of her work.

She carried the vase back to the table, but she did not see the cat. The cat was sleeping on the chair, but he woke up when he heard Lily. He jumped on the table and tried to catch the roses. He knocked over the vase and made a big mess.

Lily was scared and sad. She cried and called for mom. Mom came and saw what happened. She hugged Lily and told her it was not her fault. She said the cat was naughty and did not know better. She said the roses were still beautiful and they could get a new vase. She said Lily did a good job cleaning and she was proud of her. She said they were both safe and loved. Lily felt better and smiled. She helped mom clean the mess and put the roses in a bowl. She gave the cat a stern look and told him to be nice. The cat meowed and rubbed his head on her leg. He was sorry and wanted to play. Lily forgave him and petted him. They were all happy again.
Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. Today they are in the park. They have a ball and a bike.

"Ben, do you want to go to school?" Lily asks.

"Yes, I do. School is fun. We learn new things and play with other kids," Ben says.

"What do you learn at school?" Lily wants to know.

"We learn letters and numbers and colors and shapes. We also sing songs and draw pictures and read stories. Do you like those things?" Ben asks.

"Yes, I do. I like them a lot. But I don't go to school yet. I stay at home with Mommy. She teaches me some things too. But I want to go to school like you," Lily says.

"Maybe you can go to school next year. Then we can be in the same class. That would be nice," Ben says.

"Yes, that would be nice. But I have to be tidy first. Mommy says I have to tidy my room and my toys before I can go to school. She says school is for tidy kids. Are you tidy, Ben?" Lily asks.

"Sometimes I am, sometimes I'm not. I try to be tidy, but sometimes I forget. I have to tidy my bed and my clothes and my books every day. Teacher says we have to be tidy at school too. She says tidy kids are smart kids. Do you want to be smart, Lily?" Ben asks.

"Yes, I do. I want to be smart and tidy and go to school. I think I will tidy my room and my toys today. Then Mommy will be happy and let me go to school soon. Will you help me, Ben?" Lily asks.

"Sure, I will help you, Lily. We can tidy together. Then we can play again. Tidying can be fun too, if we do it with a friend," Ben says.

They smile and hug. Then they go to Lily's house to tidy her room and her toys. They are good friends. They like to discuss things. They are excited to go to school.
Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. Sara has a new doll. She is proud of her doll. She shows it to Tom.

"Look, Tom, this is my doll. Her name is Lily. She has a pink dress and a yellow bow. Do you like her?" Sara asks.

Tom nods. He likes the doll. He wants to touch the doll. He reaches for the doll.

"Can I touch her, Sara? She is very pretty. I want to see her bow," Tom says.

Sara shakes her head. She does not want to share her doll. She owns her doll. She hugs her doll.

"No, Tom, you cannot touch her. She is mine. Only I can touch her. Go play with your own toys," Sara says.

Tom feels sad. He does not have a doll. He has a truck. He likes his truck, but he also likes dolls. He thinks Sara is not nice. He walks away.

Sara plays with her doll. She thinks she is happy. But she is not. She misses Tom. She looks at Tom. He plays with his truck. He does not look at her.

Sara feels sorry. She knows she was not nice. She wants to be friends with Tom. She thinks of an idea. She calls Tom.

"Tom, Tom, come here. I have something to tell you," Sara says.

Tom comes back. He is curious. He hopes Sara is nice.

"What do you want to tell me, Sara?" Tom asks.

Sara smiles. She holds out her doll.

"I want to tell you that I am sorry. I was not nice. You can touch my doll. You can play with her. We can share. Do you want to be friends again?" Sara asks.

Tom smiles too. He is happy. He likes Sara. He likes her doll. He touches her bow.

"Yes, Sara, I want to be friends again. Thank you for sharing. Your doll is very pretty. You are very nice," Tom says.

Sara and Tom hug. They are proud of their toys. They are proud of their friendship. They play together. They are happy.
Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big orange tree. The tree has many oranges. They are round and bright.

Tom and Anna want to pick some oranges. They ask the man who takes care of the tree. The man is kind. He says yes. He gives them a basket. He shows them how to pick the oranges. He says, be careful, do not hurt the tree.

Tom and Anna pick some oranges. They say thank you to the man. They share the oranges with their friends. The oranges are sweet and juicy. Tom and Anna are happy. They say, we like the orange tree. We like the kind man. We like our friends.
Ben and Mia are twins. They like to help Mom and Dad with work. Today, they are in the kitchen. Mom is making a cake. Dad is washing dishes.

Ben and Mia want to see the cake. They lean on the counter. They smell something yummy. It is chocolate. They love chocolate. They want to taste the cake.

Mom sees them. She smiles. She says, "Not yet, my loves. The cake is not ready. It is too hot. You have to wait."

Ben and Mia are sad. They want the cake now. They pout. They say, "But we are hungry. And we helped with work. We deserve the cake."

Dad hears them. He laughs. He says, "Don't worry, my sweets. The cake will cool down soon. Then we can all have a slice. But first, you have to do one more work. You have to set the table."

Ben and Mia nod. They like to set the table. They get the plates, the forks, the napkins, and the cups. They put them on the table. They do a good job. They are proud.

Mom takes the cake out of the oven. She puts it on a rack. She says, "Well done, Ben and Mia. You are very helpful. The cake is almost ready. Let me put some frosting on it. Then we can enjoy it together."

Ben and Mia clap. They are happy. They say, "Yay! Cake time! Thank you, Mom and Dad. You are the best."

Mom and Dad hug them. They say, "You are welcome, Ben and Mia. You are the best, too. We love you very much."

They all sit down at the table. They cut the cake. They eat it. It is yummy. They smile. They are a happy family.
Lily likes to play dress-up with her dolls. She has many dolls with different clothes and hair. She likes to make them look pretty and have fun. She has a big box where she keeps all her clothes and accessories for her dolls.

One day, she wants to try a new style for her dolls. She thinks of a style that is white and shiny, like snow. She opens her box and looks for white things. She finds a white dress, a white hat, a white scarf, and some white beads. She puts them on one of her dolls and smiles. She thinks her doll looks like a princess.

She shows her doll to her mom and says, "Look, mom, I made a new style for my doll. She is white and shiny, like snow. Do you like it?"

Her mom looks at her doll and smiles too. She says, "I like it, Lily. You are very creative and clever. Your doll is very beautiful. You have a good eye for style."

Lily feels happy and proud. She hugs her mom and her doll and says, "Thank you, mom. I love you and I love my doll. Can I make more styles for my dolls?"

Her mom says, "Of course, you can, Lily. You can make as many styles as you want. Just remember to put everything back in your box when you are done, okay?"

Lily says, "Okay, mom. I will. I have many ideas for my dolls. They will look amazing."

She runs back to her room and opens her box again. She looks for more things to make more styles for her dolls. She has a lot of fun and learns new words. She loves to play dress-up with her dolls.
Ben and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake for Mom and Dad. They had a big bowl, some flour, some eggs, some milk and some sugar. They also had a big spoon to stir the batter.

"Let's stir, stir, stir!" Ben said, holding the spoon. "We need to make the batter smooth and yummy."

"OK, I will help you," Lily said, grabbing the spoon too. They both stirred the batter, but they stirred too hard and too fast. The batter splashed out of the bowl and onto their clothes, their faces and the floor.

"Oh no, look at the mess!" Ben said, dropping the spoon. "We are all sticky and dirty. Mom and Dad will be mad at us."

Lily started to cry. She did not like to be sticky and dirty. She did not want Mom and Dad to be mad at them. She wanted to make a nice cake for them.

Just then, Mom and Dad came home. They saw Ben and Lily in the kitchen, covered in batter. They also saw the bowl, the spoon and the ingredients on the counter.

"What are you two doing?" Mom asked, surprised.

"We wanted to make a cake for you," Ben said, looking down.

"But we made a big mess," Lily said, sobbing.

Mom and Dad looked at each other and smiled. They were not mad at Ben and Lily. They were happy that they tried to do something nice for them. They hugged them and kissed them.

"Thank you for your sweet thought," Dad said, cheerful. "But next time, please ask us before you use the kitchen. We can help you make a cake together."

"OK, we are sorry," Ben and Lily said.

Mom and Dad took them to the bathroom and helped them clean up. They changed their clothes and put on new ones. Ben put on a blue suit and Lily put on a pink dress. They looked very cute and clean.

"Now, let's go and have some cake," Mom said, holding a cake that she had bought on the way home. "We have a surprise for you too."

"What is it?" Ben and Lily asked, curious.

"You will see," Dad said, winking. He led them to the living room, where they saw a big balloon, a card and a present. It was their birthday! They had forgotten because they were so busy playing.

"Happy birthday, Ben and Lily!" Mom and Dad said, singing.

"Wow, thank you, Mom and Dad!" Ben and Lily said, happy. They hugged them and opened their present. It was a book of stories that they loved. They were very excited.

They ate the cake, played with the balloon and read the stories. They had a wonderful birthday. They were glad that they had a cheerful Mom and Dad who loved them very much.
Sara was a nosy girl. She liked to wander around and look at everything. She did not listen to her mom when she said to stay close.

One day, Sara saw a big tap in the park. It was shiny and had a handle. Sara wanted to see what it did. She ran to the tap and turned the handle. Water came out of the tap and sprayed everywhere. Sara was wet and cold. She laughed and played with the water.

But then, a man came and shouted at Sara. He was angry and said that the tap was not for playing. He said that the tap was for the flowers and that Sara was wasting water. He turned off the tap and told Sara to go away.

Sara was scared and sad. She ran back to her mom and cried. Her mom hugged her and said, "What happened, Sara? Why are you wet and crying?"

Sara told her mom what she did. Her mom said, "Sara, you should not be so nosy. You should not wander away from me and touch things that are not yours. You should respect other people and their things. You should be sorry for what you did and say sorry to the man."

Sara nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, man. I won't be nosy and wander again. I will stay with you and be good."

Her mom smiled and said, "That's good, Sara. I love you. Now let's go home and get dry."
Sara and Ben were going on a holiday with their mom and dad. They were very happy and excited. They packed their bags with clothes, toys and books. They also packed a special gift for their grandma, who lived far away.

They got in the car and drove for a long time. Sara and Ben played games, sang songs and looked out the window. They saw many things: trees, cows, bridges and mountains. They asked their mom and dad many questions.

"Are we there yet?" Sara asked.

"Soon, sweetie, soon," mom said.

"What will we do at grandma's house?" Ben asked.

"We will have fun, honey, we will have fun," dad said.

They finally arrived at grandma's house. Grandma was waiting for them with a big smile and a hug. She was very happy to see them. She showed them their room, where they could sleep and play. She also showed them her garden, where she grew flowers and vegetables.

"Can we help you in the garden, grandma?" Sara asked.

"Of course, dear, of course," grandma said.

Sara and Ben followed grandma to the garden. They saw many colorful flowers and green plants. They smelled the fresh air and the sweet perfume. They heard the birds singing and the bees buzzing.

"Wow, grandma, your garden is beautiful," Ben said.

"Thank you, darling, thank you," grandma said.

Grandma gave them each a small basket and a pair of scissors. She taught them how to cut the flowers carefully and put them in the basket. She also taught them how to pick the vegetables gently and wash them in the water.

"Can we make a salad with these, grandma?" Sara asked.

"Sure, sweetie, sure," grandma said.

Sara and Ben were very proud of their work. They carried their baskets to the kitchen, where they helped grandma to make a delicious salad. They also helped her to set the table and decorate it with the flowers.

"Look, mom and dad, look what we made," Sara and Ben said.

Mom and dad came to the kitchen and saw the salad and the flowers. They were very impressed and proud of their children. They hugged and kissed them and thanked them and grandma.

"You are very brave and helpful, Sara and Ben," mom said.

"You are very kind and creative, Sara and Ben," dad said.

"You are very sweet and smart, Sara and Ben," grandma said.

Sara and Ben smiled and blushed. They felt very happy and loved. They had a wonderful holiday with their grandma. They learned many things and had many fun. They also gave their grandma a lot of support and joy.
Tim and Sam were friends who liked to play soccer. They always wanted to win and score high. They did not like to share the ball or pass to other kids. They only wanted to score by themselves.

One day, they played against another team of kids. The other team was good at soccer. They shared the ball and passed to each other. They scored many goals and became happy. Tim and Sam did not score any goals and became sad. They tried to score by themselves, but they could not. They became angry and blamed each other.

The coach saw them and called them over. He said, "Tim and Sam, you are good at soccer, but you need to learn to play as a team. Soccer is not only about scoring high, but also about having fun and helping each other. If you share the ball and pass to each other, you will score more goals and become happier. If you only think about yourself, you will score less goals and become sadder. Do you understand?"

Tim and Sam nodded and said, "Yes, coach, we understand. We are sorry for being selfish. We will try to play as a team and have fun." They hugged each other and said, "We are still friends, right?" They smiled and said, "Yes, we are still friends."

They went back to the game and played as a team. They shared the ball and passed to each other. They scored some goals and became happy. They also cheered for the other team and said, "Good job!" They had fun and learned a lesson. They became better soccer players and better friends.
Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play a lot. They were very lively and ran around the house and the garden. They also liked to eat candy and cake, but they did not like to brush their teeth.

One day, their mom took them to the dentist. The dentist looked at their teeth and said, "You have some bad teeth. You need to brush them every day and eat less candy and cake. If you don't, your teeth will spoil and hurt."

Sara and Ben were scared. They did not want their teeth to spoil and hurt. They asked their mom, "What can we do to make our teeth better?"

Their mom said, "You need to listen to the dentist and do what he says. You need to brush your teeth every morning and every night. You need to eat more fruits and vegetables and less candy and cake. You also need to drink water and not soda. If you do these things, your teeth will be strong and healthy."

Sara and Ben nodded. They wanted their teeth to be strong and healthy. They said, "We will do these things, mom. We will brush our teeth and eat well. We don't want our teeth to spoil and hurt."

Their mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "I'm proud of you, Sara and Ben. You are good and smart twins. You can still play and be lively, but you also need to take care of your teeth. Your teeth are important and they will help you smile and talk and eat."
Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and has sharp teeth. It barks loud and runs fast.

"Look, a dog!" Tom says. He likes dogs. He wants to pet the dog.

"No, Tom, don't!" Mia says. She is scared of dogs. She thinks the dog is scary. She wants to run away.

But Tom does not listen. He runs to the dog. He tries to touch the dog. The dog does not like that. It growls and snaps at Tom. It bites Tom's hand. Tom cries out in pain.

"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom says. He drops his ball. He runs back to Mia. He holds his hand. His hand is red and hurts.

"Tom, are you okay?" Mia says. She is worried about Tom. She hugs Tom. She sees the ball. The ball is near the dog. The dog plays with the ball. It bites the ball and shakes it.

"Tom, your ball!" Mia says. She points to the ball. She wants to get the ball back.

"No, Mia, don't!" Tom says. He is scared of the dog. He thinks the dog is scary. He wants to go home.

But Mia does not listen. She runs to the dog. She tries to grab the ball. The dog does not like that. It growls and snaps at Mia. It bites Mia's leg. Mia cries out in pain.

"Ow, ow, ow!" Mia says. She drops the ball. She runs back to Tom. She holds her leg. Her leg is red and hurts.

"Mia, are you okay?" Tom says. He is sorry for Mia. He hugs Mia. He sees the ball. The ball is still near the dog. The dog plays with the ball. It bites the ball and pops it.

"Mia, your ball!" Tom says. He points to the ball. He wants to return the ball.

"No, Tom, no!" Mia says. She is scared of the dog. She thinks the dog is scary. She wants to go home.

They both decide to leave the ball. They run away from the dog. They go home. They tell their moms what happened. Their moms are angry and sad. They take them to the doctor. The doctor gives them medicine and bandages. They say sorry to each other. They promise to be careful next time. They are still friends.
Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to play outside, but it was raining. They looked around the house for something fun to do. They saw a big key on the table. It was shiny and had a star on it.

"Wow, look at this key!" Lily said. "I wonder what it can unlock."

"Maybe it can open a treasure chest or a secret door," Ben said. "Let's try it on different locks."

They ran around the house, trying the key on every lock they could find. But none of them worked. They were about to give up, when they saw a small wooden box in the closet. It had a lock that matched the key.

"Maybe this is it!" Lily said. "Let's open it and see what's inside."

They put the key in the lock and turned it. The box opened with a click. Inside, there was a small bag of white powder. It looked like snow or sugar.

"What is this?" Ben asked. "It looks like powder."

"Maybe it's magic powder," Lily said. "Maybe it can make our wishes come true."

She reached for the bag, but Ben stopped her.

"Wait, we don't know what it is," he said. "It could be dangerous. Maybe we should ask Mom or Dad first."

But Lily was curious. She wanted to see what the powder could do. She pulled the bag from Ben's hand and opened it. She smelled it. It had a strange and mysterious smell. She sprinkled some of it on her hand.

"Look, it sparkles!" she said. "It's so pretty."

She sprinkled some more on her hair and clothes. She felt a tingling sensation.

"Ben, try some," she said. "It feels funny."

Ben was scared. He didn't want to touch the powder. He backed away from Lily.

"No, Lily, stop!" he said. "You don't know what it is. It could be bad for you."

But Lily didn't listen. She laughed and threw the powder in the air. She spun around and danced. She felt happy and free.

"Look, Ben, I'm flying!" she said. "I'm flying like a fairy!"

She jumped up and down, trying to fly higher. But she didn't notice that the powder was making her sick. She didn't notice that her skin was turning pale and her eyes were turning red. She didn't notice that she was coughing and wheezing. She didn't notice that she was falling to the ground.

Ben noticed. He saw Lily collapse on the floor. He saw the powder on her face and chest. He saw the blood on her lips. He screamed and ran to her. He shook her and called her name. But she didn't answer. She didn't move. She didn't breathe.

Ben cried and hugged her. He wished he could take back the powder. He wished he could save her. He wished he could wake up from this nightmare. But he couldn't. It was too late. The powder had killed her.
Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. But sometimes Sara is bossy. She tells Ben what to do and how to do it. Ben does not like that.

One day, they have a test at school. The test is about shapes and colors. Sara is good at shapes and colors. She knows them all. Ben is not so good. He mixes them up. Sara sees Ben is sad. She wants to help him.

Sara says to Ben, "Do not be sad. You can do it. I will encourage you. Look at the shapes and colors. Say them with me. This is a red circle. This is a blue square. This is a yellow triangle." Ben listens to Sara. He repeats the shapes and colors. He feels better.

The teacher gives them the test. Sara and Ben do the test. Sara does it fast. She gets all the answers right. Ben does it slow. He thinks hard. He remembers what Sara said. He gets most of the answers right. He makes a few mistakes.

The teacher checks the test. She gives them stickers. Sara gets a gold star. Ben gets a silver star. Sara is happy. She says to Ben, "You did well. I am proud of you. You are smart." Ben is happy. He says to Sara, "Thank you. You are a good friend. You are kind." Sara and Ben hug. They are not bossy. They are nice. They play with blocks and cars. They have fun.
Lily and Tom were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They packed their clothes and toys in big bags. They called the bags luggage. They put the luggage in the car and drove to the airport.

At the airport, they saw many people and planes. They had to wait in a long line to show their tickets. Lily and Tom were bored. They wanted to play. They saw a fat man with a funny hat. He was juggling balls and making jokes. He made the people laugh.

"Look, Tom, he is funny!" Lily said.

"Yes, he is. Can we watch him?" Tom asked.

"Sure, we can. But stay close to me," Mom said.

They went closer to the fat man. He saw them and smiled. He threw a ball to Lily. She caught it and threw it back. He threw another ball to Tom. He caught it and threw it back. They played catch with the fat man. He made funny faces and noises. Lily and Tom laughed.

The fat man finished his show. He bowed and said, "Thank you, thank you. You are a great audience. Please give me a big hand."

The people clapped their hands. They called it applaud. Lily and Tom clapped their hands too. They liked the fat man. They said, "Bravo, bravo. You are funny."

The fat man came to them and gave them each a ball. He said, "Thank you, kids. You are very nice. Have a good trip."

Lily and Tom said, "Thank you, sir. You are very nice too. Have a good day."

They hugged the fat man and went back to Mom and Dad. They were happy. They had fun. They were ready for their trip.
Lily likes pink. She has a pink dress, a pink hat, and a pink sock. She does not have two pink socks. She has one pink sock and one blue sock. She does not like blue. She wants two pink socks.

She asks her mom for another pink sock. Her mom says no. She says Lily has many socks. She says Lily can wear the blue sock. Lily is sad. She does not want the blue sock. She wants another pink sock.

She goes to her room. She sees her toy box. She has an idea. She opens the toy box. She finds a pink crayon. She smiles. She takes the blue sock. She colors it with the pink crayon. She thinks it will look like a pink sock.

She puts on the blue sock. She looks at her feet. She sees the pink sock and the blue sock. The blue sock is not pink. It is blue with pink spots. The pink crayon did not increase the pink. It made a mess. Lily is mad. She cries. She wants another pink sock.
Sara and Tom were playing in the park with their toys. They liked to make pretend houses with sticks and leaves. Sara had a doll and Tom had a car. They were having fun.

But then they saw a big truck coming. It was loud and smelly. It was a bin truck. It came to take away the bins that had old things inside. Sara and Tom did not like the bin truck. They were scared.

"Let's hide!" Sara said to Tom. "The bin truck might take our toys!"

They ran behind a big tree and watched. The bin truck stopped near their pretend houses. A man got out. He had a big glove and a big bag. He looked at the bins.

"Oh, what's this?" he said. He saw Sara's doll and Tom's car. He picked them up. He smiled. He put them in his bag.

Sara and Tom gasped. They wanted their toys back. They ran out from behind the tree.

"Hey, mister!" Tom shouted. "Those are our toys! Give them back!"

The man looked surprised. He saw Sara and Tom. He felt sorry.

"Oh, I'm sorry, kids," he said. "I didn't know these were your toys. I thought they were old things in the bin. Here, you can have them back."

He gave Sara her doll and Tom his car. He also gave them a sticker each. They said thank you.

Sara and Tom hugged their toys. They were happy. They had their toys back. They were safe. They waved to the man and the bin truck as they left.

The end.
Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with a ball. The ball is round and red. They kick the ball and catch the ball. They have fun.

One day, a big boy comes. He is strong and mean. He sees the ball and wants it. He runs to Tom and Sam and takes the ball. He says, "This is my ball now. Go away!"

Tom and Sam are sad and scared. They want their ball back. They say, "Please give us our ball. It is ours. We were playing with it." But the big boy does not listen. He laughs and kicks the ball far away.

Tom and Sam run after the ball. They hope to get it back. But the ball goes into the street. A car comes fast and hits the ball. The ball pops and breaks. It is not round anymore. It is flat and torn.

Tom and Sam see their ball. They cry and frown. They have no ball to play with. They have no fun. The big boy sees them and laughs more. He says, "Ha ha ha! Your ball is gone. You are losers. I am the winner." He walks away.

Tom and Sam are very sad. They have no friend. They have no ball. They have a bad day. The end.
Sara and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look for shiny things. One day, they saw something incredible in the grass. It was a diamond, very big and bright. Sara and Tom were very happy. They wanted to keep the diamond and show it to their moms.

But then, a mean man came and saw the diamond. He said, "Hey, that's mine! Give it to me!" Sara and Tom were scared. They said, "No, we found it. It's ours!" The mean man was angry. He said, "I don't care. I have a gun. If you don't give me the diamond, I will shoot you!"

Sara and Tom did not know what a gun was, but they saw that it was a metal thing that the mean man pointed at them. They thought it was dangerous. They did not want to get hurt. They said, "OK, OK, you can have the diamond. Please don't hurt us!" The mean man smiled. He said, "Good. Now, give it to me. And don't tell anyone, or I will come back and shoot you!"

Sara and Tom gave the diamond to the mean man. He took it and ran away. Sara and Tom were very sad. They had lost their incredible diamond. They had no shiny thing to show their moms. They felt like crying. They wished they had never found the diamond. They wished the mean man had never come. They wished they could play in the park and be happy again.
Ben and Lily liked to organize their toys. They had a big box for cars, a small box for dolls, and a shelf for books. They liked to make everything neat and tidy. One day, they decided to organize their toys outside, near the lake. They thought it would be fun to play with their toys by the water.

The lake was calm and blue. It looked like a big mirror. Ben and Lily put their boxes and shelf on the grass, and started to sort their toys. They had so many toys, they did not notice the time. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch. They did not see the dark clouds in the sky.

Soon, the wind started to blow. The lake was not calm anymore. It was angry and loud. It made big waves that splashed on the shore. Ben and Lily were scared. They wanted to go back to the house, but they did not want to leave their toys. They tried to grab their boxes and shelf, but they were too heavy. The wind knocked them over, and the toys spilled on the ground.

The waves got bigger and bigger. They reached the grass, and then the toys. Ben and Lily watched in horror as their toys were swept away by the water. They cried and cried. They had lost their toys, and they had made a big mess. They wished they had listened to their mom, and organized their toys inside.
Lily liked to play in the garden with her friend Tom. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, they found a cricket under a leaf. It was green and brown and had long legs.

"Look, a cricket!" Lily said. "It can jump very high and make noise with its wings."

"Wow, can I hold it?" Tom asked.

"Okay, but be gentle," Lily said. She picked up the cricket and put it in Tom's hand. The cricket was still and quiet.

"Is it sleeping?" Tom asked.

"I don't know. Maybe it is scared," Lily said. "Let's play a game. We can guess what the cricket is thinking."

"Okay, how do we play?" Tom asked.

"We take turns to say what the cricket is thinking. And we have to use important words, like please and thank you and sorry," Lily said.

"Okay, I'll go first," Tom said. He looked at the cricket and said, "The cricket is thinking, please let me go. I want to go back to my home under the leaf."

"That's a good guess," Lily said. "Now it's my turn. The cricket is thinking, thank you for being nice to me. You are good friends."

"That's a nice guess," Tom said. "Now it's your turn again."

Lily looked at the cricket and said, "The cricket is thinking, sorry for being quiet. I am not sleeping. I am just shy. I like to listen to you talk."

"That's a funny guess," Tom said. "You are good at this game."

They played the game for a while, until they heard Lily's mom call them for lunch.

"Come on, let's go eat," Lily said. "We can play with the cricket later."

"Okay, but let's put it back under the leaf first," Tom said. "So it can be safe and happy."

They put the cricket back under the leaf and said goodbye to it. Then they ran to the house, holding hands. They were hungry and happy. They liked to play in the garden with their friend Tom. They liked to look for bugs and flowers and rocks. And they liked to guess what the cricket was thinking.
Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, their mom says, "I have a surprise for you. Come downstairs and see."

Lily and Ben run downstairs. They see a big box in the living room. It has a bright red bow on it. "What is it, mom?" they ask.

Mom smiles and says, "It is a special order I made for you. You can open it and find out."

Lily and Ben rip off the bow and the paper. They see a big dollhouse inside. It has many rooms and furniture and dolls. They gasp and clap their hands. "Wow, mom, it is so pretty! Thank you, thank you!"

Mom hugs them and says, "You're welcome, my loves. I'm glad you like it. You can play with it as much as you want. But remember to share and be nice to each other."

Lily and Ben nod and say, "We will, mom. We love you." They take the dollhouse to their room and start to play. They make up stories and voices for the dolls. They have fun and laugh. They are happy with their new toy. They are happy with their mom. They are happy with each other.
Tom and Anna liked to play in the big house. They found many rooms and things to see. One day, they saw a door they never saw before. It was dark and had a lock. They wanted to know what was inside.

They looked for a key, but they did not find one. They saw a rope on the floor. Tom had an idea. He said, "Let's tie the rope to the door and pull it. Maybe it will open." Anna nodded. She helped Tom tie the rope to the door. They pulled and pulled, but the door did not move.

They heard a noise behind them. It was the owner of the house. He was angry. He said, "What are you doing here? This is my chamber. It has my secrets. You are not allowed to see it." He grabbed the rope and untied it. He pushed Tom and Anna out of the room. He locked the door again.

Tom and Anna ran away. They were scared. They said, "We are sorry. We did not know. We were just curious." They went back to their own room. They hugged each other. They said, "We are lucky. He did not hurt us. We will not go there again." They learned their lesson. They played with their toys and forgot about the chamber.
Sam and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hill with rocks and dirt. Sam wanted to climb the hill. He said to Lily, "Let's go up there. It looks fun."

Lily was not sure. She said, "It looks high and rough. We might get hurt."

Sam said, "Don't be scared. It's easy. Come on, follow me." He ran to the hill and started to climb.

Lily followed him. She did not want to be left behind. She tried to climb, but the rocks were sharp and the dirt was loose. She slipped and scraped her knee. She cried, "Ow, ow, ow! It hurts!"

Sam heard her and looked down. He saw Lily crying and bleeding. He felt bad. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. This hill is not fun. It's dangerous. Come down, I'll help you."

He went down and hugged Lily. He said, "Let's go to the bench and put a band-aid on your knee. Then we can play something else."

Lily nodded. She said, "Thank you, Sam. You're a good friend."

They walked to the bench and found a band-aid in Sam's backpack. Sam put it on Lily's knee and kissed it. He said, "There, all better. I regret climbing the hill. I don't want to hurt you again."

Lily smiled. She said, "It's okay, Sam. I forgive you. You're still my best friend."

They hugged and went to play on the swings. They had fun and forgot about the hill. They learned to be careful and listen to each other. They were happy.
Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they missed the ball and it rolled away. Then they had to chase it before it went too far.

One day, they saw a giant man walking in the park. He was very tall and thin, and he had a big hat and a long coat. He looked like a scarecrow. Ben and Lily were curious and wanted to see him better. They kicked their ball towards him and ran after it.

The giant man saw the ball coming and he was angry. He did not like children or balls. He kicked the ball back very hard and shouted, "Go away, you little pests! This is my park, not yours!"

The ball flew over Ben and Lily's heads and landed in a bush. Ben and Lily were scared and sad. They wanted their ball back, but they did not want to go near the giant man. They looked at each other and did not know what to do.

Then they heard a friendly voice behind them. It was a lady with a dog. She had seen what happened and she wanted to help. She said, "Don't worry, children. I'll get your ball for you. That giant man is very mean, but he can't hurt you. He's just a grumpy old man who likes to scare people. Come on, let's go and get your ball together."

The lady and the dog walked towards the bush, and the giant man saw them. He did not like dogs either. He was afraid of the dog's teeth and bark. He decided to leave the park and find another place to be alone. He picked up his hat and his coat and ran away.

Ben and Lily followed the lady and the dog to the bush. They found their ball and thanked the lady for her help. They said, "You are very nice, and your dog is very brave. Thank you for saving our ball. What is your name?"

The lady smiled and said, "My name is Anna, and this is Spot. We live near the park and we come here every day. Do you want to play with us?"

Ben and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please. We would love to play with you. What is your game?"

Anna said, "We like to play scatter. It's a fun game where you throw the ball and run in different directions. Then you try to catch the ball or tag someone else. Do you want to try?"

Ben and Lily said, "Yes, that sounds like fun. Let's play scatter!"

They threw the ball and ran and laughed. They had a lot of fun playing scatter with Anna and Spot. They forgot about the giant man and his mean words. They made new friends and had a happy day.
Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a rope. They can throw the ball and catch it. They can jump with the rope.

One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and brown. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. The dog runs to Tom and Mia. It barks loud. Tom and Mia are scared.

"Help! Help!" Tom and Mia shout. They drop the ball and the rope. They run away from the dog. They look for a safe place.

They see a big tree. The tree has many branches and leaves. Tom and Mia spring to the tree. They climb up the tree. They hold on to the branches. They are high up. The dog cannot reach them.

"Are you OK?" Tom asks Mia.

"Yes, I am OK. Are you OK?" Mia asks Tom.

"Yes, I am OK. But I am sad. We lost our ball and our rope. The dog has them now." Tom says.

"Don't be sad. We can get them back. We just have to wait. The dog will get bored and go away. Then we can go down and get our things. We are smart and brave. We are reliable friends." Mia says.

Tom smiles. He hugs Mia. He says, "You are right. We are smart and brave. We are reliable friends. I am happy to have you as my friend."

Mia smiles. She hugs Tom. She says, "I am happy to have you as my friend too."

They wait in the tree. They talk and sing. They watch the birds and the clouds. They are not scared anymore. They are happy. They are friends.
Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big tree with red fruit on it. They wanted to try the fruit. They ran to the tree and picked some fruit.

"Look, Lily, this fruit is so pretty!" Tom said.

"Yes, Tom, let's eat it!" Lily said.

They took a bite of the fruit. But the fruit was not sweet. It was sour and bitter. It made their mouths hurt. They spit out the fruit.

"Yuck, this fruit is terrible!" Tom said.

"Yuck, I don't like it!" Lily said.

They threw the fruit on the ground. They wanted to find something else to eat.

But then they heard a loud voice. It was the farmer who owned the tree.

"Hey, you kids, stop! Stop stealing my fruit!" the farmer shouted.

He was angry. He ran to the tree. He saw the fruit on the ground. He saw Tom and Lily.

"What are you doing here? This is my tree! This is my fruit!" the farmer said.

"Sorry, sir, we didn't know. We just wanted to try the fruit. But the fruit is terrible!" Tom said.

"Terrible? How dare you! This is not fruit for eating. This is fruit for making jam. It is very good for jam. But you have to cook it first. You have wasted my fruit!" the farmer said.

He picked up the fruit and put it in a basket. He looked at Tom and Lily.

"Now, go away. And don't come back. Or I will call your parents!" the farmer said.

Tom and Lily were scared. They ran away from the tree. They ran back to their garden. They decided to never try the fruit again. They learned their lesson.
Anna and Ben are friends. They go to the same school. They like to play and learn together. One day, they have a new teacher. Her name is Miss Lee. She is very nice and has a red dress.

Miss Lee tells the class that they will examine some things today. She gives each child a magnifying glass. She says, "A magnifying glass can make things look bigger. You can use it to see details that are hard to see with your eyes. Let's go outside and find some things to examine."

Anna and Ben are excited. They run outside with their magnifying glasses. They look at the grass, the flowers, the bugs, and the rocks. They see many colors, shapes, and patterns. They show each other what they find.

"Look, Ben, this flower has yellow and purple spots. It is so pretty," Anna says.

"Wow, Anna, this rock has shiny and smooth parts. It is so cool," Ben says.

They examine more things until Miss Lee calls them back. They go inside and sit on the carpet. Miss Lee asks them to share what they examined. Anna and Ben raise their hands. They tell the class about the flower and the rock. The other children listen and clap. Miss Lee smiles and says, "Good job, Anna and Ben. You examined very well. You are curious and observant. I am proud of you."

Anna and Ben are happy. They thank Miss Lee and hug each other. They like to examine things. They wonder what they will examine tomorrow.
Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in the garden and look for bugs and flowers. One day, they saw a big hedge with a hole in it. They wondered what was behind the hedge.

"Let's go and see!" said Lily.

"OK, but be careful. Maybe there is a monster there!" said Tom.

They crawled through the hole and found a small pond with some ducks and frogs. They were very happy and started to feed the ducks with some bread they had. The ducks quacked and the frogs croaked.

"Look, that duck has a funny hat!" said Lily, pointing at a duck with a leaf on its head.

"That's not a hat, that's a joke!" said Tom, laughing.

"What's a joke?" asked Lily.

"A joke is something that makes you laugh. Like when I tickle you or when you make a funny face. The duck is joking with us. He wants us to laugh too!" said Tom.

"Oh, I see. Jokes are fun!" said Lily.

They laughed and joked with the duck and the other animals. They had a lot of fun and forgot about the time. They were very compassionate and shared their bread with everyone.

Soon, it was time to go home. They said goodbye to the duck and the other animals and crawled back through the hole. They ran to their parents and told them about their adventure.

"We found a pond with a joking duck!" said Lily.

"A joking duck? That sounds very funny!" said her mom.

"It was! He had a leaf on his head!" said Tom.

"A leaf on his head? That's very silly!" said his dad.

They all laughed and hugged. They were very happy and proud of their discovery. They decided to visit the pond and the joking duck again soon.
Mia and Leo were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a new boy sitting on a bench with a big bag of candy. They wanted to say hello and share some candy with him.

"Hi, I'm Mia and this is Leo. What's your name?" Mia asked.

"I'm Max. Do you want some candy?" Max said.

"Yes, please!" Mia and Leo said.

Max opened his bag and gave them each a piece of candy. It was round and shiny and had a funny smell.

"What is this?" Leo asked.

"It's a surprise. You have to taste it to find out," Max said.

Mia and Leo put the candy in their mouths and bit down. They felt a burst of sour and spicy flavor that made them cough and spit. It was very bad and hurt their tongues.

"Yuck! What is this?" Mia cried.

"It's a prank candy. It has a hidden taste that is very nasty. I like to trick people with it. It's funny," Max said, laughing.

Mia and Leo felt angry and sad. They did not like Max or his candy. They threw the candy away and ran to the water fountain to wash their mouths. They did not want to play with Max anymore. He was not a nice friend. He was a mean trickster.
Lily and Tom were playing with bricks in the yard. They liked to build towers and houses with the bricks. Lily was very good at stacking the bricks. She was strong and careful. Tom was not so good. He was clumsy and impatient.

"Look at my tower, Tom!" Lily said. "It is very tall and pretty. Can you make one like this?"

Tom tried to copy Lily's tower, but he could not. His bricks kept falling down. He got angry and frustrated. He wanted to have a tower like Lily's.

He saw a big brick near him. He thought it would make his tower stronger. He picked it up and put it on top of his bricks. But the big brick was too heavy. It made his tower collapse. The bricks crashed to the ground and made a loud noise.

Lily laughed at Tom. She pointed at his mess and said, "Ha ha, Tom! Your tower is gone! You are not good at bricks. You are silly and embarrass!"

Tom felt sad and angry. He did not like Lily laughing at him. He wanted to make her stop. He threw the big brick at Lily's tower. He hoped it would break her tower too.

But the big brick missed Lily's tower. It flew over it and hit the window of the house. The window shattered and made a louder noise. Lily and Tom stopped laughing. They looked at the broken window and felt scared.

They heard their mom coming out of the house. She was very angry. She saw the broken window and the bricks. She asked them, "Who did this? Who threw the brick at the window?"

Lily and Tom did not answer. They looked at each other and felt ashamed. They knew they were in trouble. They wished they had not played with bricks. They wished they had been nice to each other.
Lily was a brave girl who liked to help her dad on the farm. She loved to feed the chickens, milk the cows and ride the tractor. One day, her dad asked her to drive the tractor to the barn and park it there. Lily was very excited and said yes.

She climbed on the tractor and started the engine. She drove slowly and carefully along the dirt road, waving to the animals and the farmer. She reached the barn and saw a big space to park the tractor. She turned the wheel and pressed the pedal, but she made a mistake. She pressed the wrong pedal and the tractor went reverse!

The tractor went back and back, and Lily saw the fence behind her. She was scared and did not know what to do. She tried to stop the tractor, but it was too late. The tractor hit the fence and broke it. Lily heard a loud noise and felt a bump. She started to cry.

The farmer heard the noise and ran to the barn. He saw the tractor, the fence and Lily. He was angry and worried. He ran to Lily and lifted her off the tractor. He hugged her and asked her if she was okay. Lily nodded and said she was sorry. She said she pressed the wrong pedal and the tractor went reverse.

The farmer smiled and said it was okay. He said he was glad she was not hurt. He said he was proud of her for being brave and trying to help. He said he would fix the fence and teach her how to drive the tractor better. He said he loved her and kissed her cheek. Lily smiled and said she loved him too. She said she would try again and be more careful. They walked to the house and had some cookies and milk.
Mia liked to choose her own clothes every morning. She had many dresses, shirts, pants and shoes in her closet. She liked to mix and match them to make unique outfits. She thought she was very good at choosing.

One day, she wanted to wear a pink dress with yellow flowers and a green belt. She also wanted to wear purple boots and a blue hat. She thought it was a very unique and pretty outfit. She opened her closet and looked for her clothes.

But she could not find her purple boots. She looked everywhere in her closet, but they were not there. She felt sad and angry. She wanted to wear her purple boots. She asked her mom, "Where are my purple boots?"

Her mom said, "I put them in the laundry, honey. They were very dirty. You can choose another pair of shoes."

Mia did not want to choose another pair of shoes. She wanted to wear her purple boots. She said, "No, I want my purple boots. They are unique. They match my dress."

Her mom said, "I'm sorry, honey, but you can't wear them today. They are wet and dirty. You have to choose another pair of shoes. How about these red ones? They have a shiny knob on them. They are also unique and pretty."

Mia looked at the red shoes. They did have a shiny knob on them. They were also unique and pretty. She thought for a moment. She liked the shiny knob. She said, "Okay, I will choose these red shoes. They have a shiny knob. They are unique and pretty. They match my hat."

Her mom smiled and said, "Good choice, honey. You look very unique and pretty. Now let's go have breakfast."
Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and made pictures of her family, her dog and her toys. She was happy when she drew.

But sometimes, her mom had to work on her laptop. She said she had to do important things for her job. She told Lily to play quietly and not disturb her.

Lily tried to be good and not make noise. But she wanted to show her mom her drawings. She wanted her mom to say they were pretty and give her a hug. She felt sad when her mom did not look at her.

One day, Lily had an idea. She took her crayons and went to her mom's laptop. She thought she could draw on the screen and make her mom happy. She drew a big heart and wrote "I love you, Mom".

But when her mom saw what Lily did, she was not happy. She was angry and shouted at Lily. She said Lily had ruined her work and she had to start over. She said Lily was a bad girl and sent her to her room.

Lily cried and ran to her room. She did not understand why her mom was so mad. She only wanted to make her mom smile. She hugged her teddy bear and wished her mom would love her. She was very sad.
Tim and Lily liked to play with their wagon. It was red and big and had four wheels. They could put their toys in it and pull it around the yard. Sometimes they pretended it was a train or a car or a boat.

One day, their mom told them they were going to the fair. The fair was a place with many fun things to do. There were rides and games and animals and food. Tim and Lily were very excited. They wanted to go on the Ferris wheel and the merry-go-round and see the clowns and the ponies. They asked their mom if they could bring their wagon.

Mom said yes, but they had to be careful. The fair was very crowded and noisy. They had to stay close to her and not let go of their wagon. She said the wagon would help them carry their prizes and snacks. She also said it would be a good place to rest if they got tired.

They got in the car and drove to the fair. It took a long time, but they saw many things on the way. They saw farms and fields and cows and horses. They saw bridges and rivers and boats and birds. They saw signs and lights and flags and balloons. They knew they were getting closer to the fair.

They arrived at the fair. It was even bigger and brighter and louder than they imagined. They saw many people and colors and shapes and sounds. They smelled popcorn and cotton candy and hot dogs and apples. They heard music and laughter and screams and bells. They felt happy and curious and eager and nervous.

They got out of the car and took their wagon. Mom held their hands and led them to the entrance. They paid their tickets and went inside. They saw a big map of the fair. Mom pointed to the different areas and asked them what they wanted to do first.

Tim and Lily looked at each other and smiled. They said in unison, "Everything!" They pulled their wagon and followed their mom. They were ready for a fun day at the fair.
Lily was a little cat who liked to play with her toys. She had a ball, a mouse, and a box. She liked to roll the ball, chase the mouse, and hide in the box. One day, she found a new toy in the living room. It was a big, shiny bag with a ribbon on it.

"What is this?" Lily asked her mom, who was sitting on the sofa.

"That is a gift for you, Lily. It is your birthday today. You can open it and see what is inside," her mom said.

Lily was very happy. She ran to the bag and tried to open it. She used her teeth, her claws, and her paws, but the bag was too hard. She could not open it.

"Mom, I can't open it. It is too hard. Can you help me?" Lily asked.

"Of course, I can help you. But first, you have to say please," her mom said.

"Please, mom, can you help me open the bag?" Lily said.

"Good girl. Here, let me untie the ribbon for you. Now, you can open the bag with your paws," her mom said.

Lily used her paws to open the bag. She was very curious. What was inside? She saw something soft and fluffy. She pulled it out. It was a teddy bear. It had brown fur, black eyes, and a red bow. It was very cute.

"Wow, mom, thank you. I love it. It is a teddy bear. Can I hug it?" Lily said.

"Yes, you can hug it. It is your new friend. You can play with it, sleep with it, and talk to it. It will always be with you," her mom said.

Lily hugged the teddy bear. She felt very happy and proud. She had a new toy and a new friend. She had the best birthday ever. She looked at her mom and said, "I love you, mom. You are the best mom ever."
Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They liked to pretend they were heroes who could rescue anyone in trouble. They had a big box that they used as their secret place. They kept their toys and tools inside. They were very organized and always put everything back where it belonged.

One day, they heard a loud meow from the tree. They looked up and saw a small cat stuck on a high branch. The cat looked scared and hungry. Tom and Lily decided to rescue the cat. They ran to their box and took out a rope and a basket. They tied the rope to the basket and threw it over the branch. They pulled the rope until the basket was close to the cat.

"Come on, kitty, get in the basket. We will help you," Lily said softly. She shook a toy mouse to attract the cat. The cat looked at the mouse and then at the basket. It was curious and hungry. It slowly moved towards the basket and jumped inside. Tom and Lily cheered and lowered the basket to the ground. They opened the basket and hugged the cat.

"Good job, heroes! You rescued the cat!" a voice said. It was their mom, who had been watching them from the window. She smiled and came out to join them. She brought some milk and cookies for them and some cat food for the cat. She said they could keep the cat if they wanted. Tom and Lily were very happy. They named the cat Hero and gave him a special spot in their box. They shared their milk and cookies with him and played with him until it was time to go inside. They had a new friend and a new adventure. They were the best heroes ever.
Tim and Mia liked to collect things. They collected rocks, shells, leaves and feathers. They put them in a big box in their room. They liked to look at them and make stories about them.

One day, they heard a sound outside. It was a loud sound, like a big truck. They ran to the window and saw a big truck with a big claw. The truck was picking up things from the street and putting them in a big bin.

"Look, Tim, the truck is collecting things too!" Mia said.

"Maybe it wants to play with us," Tim said. "Let's go and show it our box."

They ran outside with their box. They waved at the truck and shouted, "Hey, truck, look at our things! We collect them too!"

But the truck did not see them or hear them. It was too busy collecting things. It moved its big claw and grabbed their box. It lifted their box and threw it in the big bin.

"Hey, no, stop!" Tim and Mia cried. "That's our box! That's our things!"

But it was too late. The truck closed the big bin and drove away. Tim and Mia were left alone on the street. They had nothing to play with. They had nothing to look at. They had nothing to make stories about.

They felt very lonely and sad. They wished they had never heard the sound of the truck. They wished they had never run outside with their box. They wished they had stayed in their room and played with their things.
Anna and Ben went to the park with their mom. They saw a big tent with a sign that said "Circus". They wanted to go inside and see the animals and the clowns. Mom said they could go, but they had to stay close to her and not run away.

Inside the tent, they saw a lion, a monkey, a horse, and a clown. The clown had a red nose, a big hat, and a funny suit. He was juggling balls and making jokes. Anna and Ben laughed and clapped. The clown saw them and smiled. He threw a ball to Anna and said, "Do you want to play with me?"

Anna caught the ball and nodded. She threw it back to the clown. The clown threw another ball to Ben. Ben caught it and threw it back. The clown threw more balls to Anna and Ben. They had fun catching and throwing the balls. But then, the clown threw a ball that was too high. Anna and Ben had to look up to see it. They got dizzy and fell down.

The clown stopped juggling and ran to them. He helped them get up and said, "Are you okay, kids?" Anna and Ben nodded, but they felt sick. Mom came to them and said, "What happened?" The clown said, "I'm sorry, mom. I was playing with them, but I threw a ball too high. They got dizzy and fell down. I didn't mean to hurt them."

Mom said, "It's okay, clown. I know you were trying to make them happy. But you have to be careful when you play with kids. They are not as strong as you. You have to use gentle balls and not throw them too high. Then they won't get dizzy and fall down."

The clown said, "You're right, mom. I'm sorry, kids. I learned a lesson today. I will use gentle balls and not throw them too high. Will you forgive me?" Anna and Ben said, "Yes, clown. We forgive you. You are still funny and nice. But next time, please be careful." The clown said, "Thank you, kids. You are very kind and smart. I hope you enjoy the rest of the circus." He gave them a hug and a balloon. Anna and Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, clown. We hope to see you again." They waved goodbye to the clown and went to see the other animals and clowns.

The moral of the story is: Be careful when you play with others. Use gentle things and don't hurt them. If you make a mistake, say sorry and learn from it. If someone says sorry to you, forgive them and be kind.
Anna loved her baby brother, Ben. He was very small and beautiful. He had soft hair and big eyes. Anna liked to rock him in her arms and sing to him. She felt happy when he smiled at her.

But sometimes, Ben cried a lot. He cried when he was hungry, or wet, or tired. He cried when Anna wanted to play with her toys, or read her books, or watch her shows. He cried so loud that Anna could not hear anything else. Anna felt angry when he cried. She wished he would be quiet.

One day, Anna had a plan. She decided to rock Ben very hard, so he would fall asleep. She thought that if he slept, he would not cry. She picked him up from his crib and rocked him back and forth, faster and faster. She did not notice that Ben was scared and hurt. He cried even more, but Anna did not listen.

Mom heard Ben's cries and ran to the room. She saw Anna rocking Ben too hard. She was shocked and angry. She took Ben from Anna and hugged him. She checked if he was okay. She told Anna to stop. She said that rocking Ben too hard was bad. She said that Anna could hurt Ben or make him sick. She said that Anna should be gentle and kind to her brother. She said that Ben cried because he needed love and care, not because he was bad.

Anna felt sorry and ashamed. She did not mean to hurt Ben. She loved him, but she did not know how to show it. She said sorry to Mom and Ben. She asked Mom to teach her how to rock Ben the right way. She asked Ben to forgive her. She gave him a kiss and a hug. She sang to him softly and gently. She saw him calm down and smile. She felt happy and proud. She learned that rocking Ben was good, but only if she did it with love.
Anna likes to write. She writes with a crayon on paper. She writes her name, and some letters, and some shapes. She is happy when she writes.

One day, Anna goes to school. She brings her paper and crayon. She wants to show her friends what she can write. She thinks they will like it.

But when she gets to school, she sees that everyone has yogurt. They have different colors and flavors of yogurt. They eat it with spoons and make funny noises. They say yogurt is yummy and fun.

Anna feels sad. She does not have yogurt. She only has her paper and crayon. She thinks no one will want to see what she can write. She thinks no one will want to be her friend.

She sits alone in a corner and writes on her paper. She writes "I want yogurt".

Then, she hears a voice. It is Ben, a boy in her class. He comes to her and says, "Hi, Anna. What are you doing?"

Anna looks up and sees Ben. He has a smile and a yogurt. He says, "I like your writing. It is very good. Can you show me how you do it?"

Anna feels happy. She smiles and says, "Yes, I can show you. I write with a crayon on paper. I write my name, and some letters, and some shapes. Do you want to try?"

Ben says, "Yes, I do. Can I use your crayon?"

Anna says, "Yes, you can. Here you go."

Ben takes the crayon and writes on the paper. He writes his name, and some letters, and some shapes. He says, "This is fun. Thank you, Anna."

Anna says, "You're welcome, Ben. Do you want to share your yogurt?"

Ben says, "Yes, I do. Here you go."

Ben gives Anna a spoon and some yogurt. They eat it together and make funny noises. They say yogurt is yummy and fun.

They laugh and talk and write and eat. They become friends. They are happy.

The end.
Ben and Mia are twins. They like to play outside in nature. They see trees, flowers, birds and bugs. Sometimes they find small animals, like rabbits or squirrels. They are very careful and gentle with them.

One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a big pond with ducks and frogs. They want to feed them some bread. They walk to the edge of the pond and throw some crumbs. The ducks come closer and quack. The frogs jump and croak.

"Look, Ben, look! The ducks are so funny!" Mia says.

"Yes, and the frogs are so green!" Ben says.

They laugh and clap their hands. They are having fun.

But then, they hear a loud roar. They turn around and see a big dog. It is not on a leash. It is running towards them. It has sharp teeth and angry eyes. It barks and growls.

"Mommy, mommy, help!" Ben and Mia scream.

They are very scared. They drop the bread and run to their mom. She picks them up and hugs them. She tells them it is okay. She is not scared.

The dog's owner comes and calls the dog. He says he is sorry. He says the dog is not mean. He says the dog just wanted to play.

But Ben and Mia do not want to play with the dog. They want to go home. They are still scared.

They say bye to the ducks and the frogs. They say bye to the park. They say bye to nature.

They go home with their mom. She gives them cookies and milk. She reads them a story. She tells them they are brave. She tells them she loves them.

They feel better. They are not scared anymore. They are happy.
Anna and Ben were very happy. They were going on a safari with Mom and Dad. They packed their bags with hats, water, and snacks. They wanted to see lions, elephants, and zebras.

Mom said, "Don't forget your cameras. You can take pictures of the animals." She gave Anna and Ben each a small camera. She reminded them to be careful and not lose them. Anna and Ben nodded and put the cameras in their pockets.

They got in the car and drove to the safari park. They saw a big sign that said, "Welcome to the Safari Adventure!" They showed their tickets and entered the gate. They followed a guide who drove a big truck. The guide said, "Stay in the truck and don't make loud noises. The animals are wild and can be scared or angry."

Anna and Ben looked out the window and saw many animals. They saw giraffes, monkeys, and crocodiles. They took pictures with their cameras. They were very excited. They saw a big herd of elephants. They were gray and had long trunks and big ears. Anna and Ben took more pictures.

The guide stopped the truck and said, "This is the end of the safari. I hope you enjoyed it. Please check your seats and make sure you have all your belongings." Anna and Ben got out of the truck and thanked the guide. They ran to Mom and Dad and showed them their pictures.

Mom said, "Wow, you took some great pictures. Let me see your cameras." She looked at Anna's camera and smiled. She looked at Ben's camera and frowned. She said, "Ben, where is your camera lens? It's missing."

Ben looked at his camera and gasped. He remembered that he had taken off the lens to see how it worked. He had put it in his pocket, but he had forgotten to put it back on. He said, "Oh no, I lost my lens. Maybe I dropped it in the truck."

They ran back to the truck and looked for the lens. They searched the seats, the floor, and the windows. They could not find it. They asked the guide, but he had not seen it. They were very sad.

They walked back to the car and got ready to leave. As they were driving out of the gate, they saw something shiny on the ground. It was Ben's lens. It had fallen out of his pocket when they got out of the truck. They stopped the car and picked it up. They were very happy.

Mom said, "Ben, you are very lucky. You found your lens. Next time, be more careful and don't take apart your camera." She reminded him to put the lens back on and keep it safe. Ben nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I won't do it again. I'm glad I found my lens. Now I can see my pictures better."

They drove home and looked at their pictures. They had a lot of fun on the safari. They saw many animals and learned many things. They decided to make a photo album and share it with their friends. They were very proud of their safari adventure.
Lily and Ben are playing with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. Lily likes to sort the blocks by color. She makes a pile of yellow blocks, a pile of blue blocks, a pile of red blocks, and so on.

"Look, Ben, I sorted the blocks by color. Do you want to help me?" Lily asks.

Ben shakes his head. He likes to sort the blocks by shape. He makes a pile of square blocks, a pile of round blocks, a pile of star blocks, and so on.

"No, Lily, I sorted the blocks by shape. See, these are square, these are round, these are star. I like shapes better than colors," Ben says.

Lily and Ben look at each other's piles. They see that some blocks are in both piles. For example, there is a yellow square block, a blue round block, and a red star block.

"Hey, Ben, some blocks are in both piles. How can we sort them?" Lily wonders.

Ben thinks for a moment. He picks up a yellow square block and feels it. It is hard and smooth.

"Maybe we can sort them by how they feel. This block is hard and smooth. Do you have any blocks that are hard and smooth?" Ben suggests.

Lily nods. She picks up a blue round block and feels it. It is also hard and smooth.

"Yes, I have this block. It is hard and smooth too. Let's make a pile of hard and smooth blocks," Lily agrees.

Lily and Ben start to sort the blocks by how they feel. They find some blocks that are hard and smooth, some that are soft and fuzzy, some that are bumpy and sticky, and some that are shiny and noisy. They have fun sorting the blocks by how they feel and learning new words. They also learn that some blocks can belong to more than one pile. They are happy to play with blocks together.
Anna and Ben are twins. They like to help their mom in the kitchen. Today, mom is making bread with wheat. Wheat is a yellow thing that grows in the field. Mom grinds the wheat and makes flour. Then she mixes the flour with water and yeast. Yeast is a tiny thing that makes the bread rise.

"Can we help you, mom?" Anna and Ben ask.

"Sure, you can help me. But you have to be patient. Bread takes a long time to make," mom says.

She gives them each a small piece of dough. "You can knead the dough with your hands. That means you press and fold and roll it. It is fun and good for the bread."

Anna and Ben knead the dough. They like how it feels. It is soft and sticky and warm. They make shapes with the dough. Anna makes a star. Ben makes a snake.

"Look, mom, look what we made!" they say.

"Very good, my loves. But now we have to put the dough in a pan and let it rest. It needs to grow bigger and softer," mom says.

She puts the dough in a big pan and covers it with a cloth. She puts it in a warm place.

"How long do we have to wait, mom?" Anna and Ben ask.

"About an hour. Then we can bake the bread in the oven. It will smell very good and taste very yummy," mom says.

"An hour? That is a long time!" Anna and Ben say.

They look at the clock. It has a big hand and a small hand. The big hand is on the six. The small hand is on the ten.

"Can we do something else while we wait, mom?" they request.

"Of course, you can. You can play with your toys, or read a book, or draw a picture. But don't touch the dough. It needs to rest," mom says.

Anna and Ben nod. They decide to play with their toys. They have a lot of toys. They have cars and dolls and blocks and puzzles. They have fun playing together. They forget about the time.

They hear a beep. It is the timer. Mom says it is time to bake the bread. She takes the pan with the dough. It is much bigger and softer than before. She puts it in the oven. She sets the timer again.

"Can we watch the bread, mom?" Anna and Ben ask.

"Sure, you can. But be careful. The oven is very hot. Don't touch it," mom says.

She opens the oven door a little. Anna and Ben peek inside. They see the bread. It is golden and crusty. It smells very good. They hear it crackle.

"Wow, mom, you made the best bread ever!" they say.

"Thank you, my loves. You helped me a lot. You were very patient. Now we can eat the bread. But we have to wait a little more. It is too hot to cut," mom says.

She takes the bread out of the oven. She puts it on a rack. She lets it cool down.

Anna and Ben wait. They are hungry. They can't wait to taste the bread. They lick their lips.

"Is it ready, mom?" they ask.

"Almost, my loves. Almost," mom says.

She takes a knife. She cuts the bread. She gives them each a slice. She spreads some butter and jam on it.

"Here you go, my loves. Enjoy your bread. You earned it," mom says.

Anna and Ben take a bite. They close their eyes. They smile.

"Mmm, mom, this is the best bread ever!" they say.

They hug mom. Mom hugs them back.

"I love you, my loves. You are the best twins ever," mom says.

They eat the bread. They are happy. They are full. They are proud. They helped mom make the bread. They were patient. They learned something new. They had fun. They love mom. Mom loves them. They are a family.
Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Lila brings a new toy to Ben's house. It is a microscope. A microscope is a thing that makes small things look big.

"Look, Ben, this is my microscope. My dad gave it to me. He is a doctor. He uses a microscope to see germs and cells. Do you want to try it?" Lila asks.

"Yes, please. It looks fun. Can I see your hair?" Ben says.

Lila nods and gives Ben the microscope. He puts a strand of her hair on a slide and looks through the eyepiece. He sees many tiny lines and dots.

"Wow, your hair is so pretty. It has many colors. And it is shiny. What are these dots?" Ben wonders.

"Those are scales. They cover your hair and protect it. They make your hair smooth or rough. Do you want to see my skin?" Lila offers.

"OK. Let me see." Ben says.

Lila puts her finger on another slide and looks through the microscope. She sees many small holes and bumps.

"Those are pores and hairs. They help your skin breathe and feel. Do you want to see a leaf?" Lila asks.

"Sure. Let me see." Ben says.

Lila picks a leaf from a plant and puts it on another slide. She looks through the microscope. She sees many green cells and veins.

"Those are chloroplasts and xylem. They help the leaf make food and water. Do you want to see a bug?" Lila asks.

"Yuck. No, thank you. I don't like bugs. They are gross and scary. Let's play something else." Ben says.

"OK. What do you want to play?" Lila asks.

"Let's play with your dolls. They are nice and cute. And they have clothes and shoes. You are rich. You have many toys." Ben says.

"OK. Let's play with my dolls. But I am not rich. I just have a lot of toys. My dad says toys are not important. He says friends are important. And you are my friend." Lila says.

They smile and hug. Then they play with the dolls until it is time to end. They say goodbye and thank you. They are happy. They like the microscope. And they like each other.
Sara was playing with her dolls in the living room. She liked to make them talk and dress them up. She had a big dollhouse with many rooms and furniture. She was happy.

But then she heard a loud noise from upstairs. It sounded like something fell and broke. She was scared. She ran to her mom, who was in the kitchen.

"Mom, what was that noise?" she asked.

Mom looked worried. She put down her spoon and wiped her hands.

"I don't know, honey. Maybe it was Grandma. She lives upstairs, remember? She is elderly and sometimes she needs help. Let's go and see if she is okay."

Mom and Sara went upstairs. They knocked on Grandma's door. No answer. They opened the door and saw Grandma on the floor. She had tripped over a rug and dropped a vase. The vase was broken and there were flowers and water everywhere.

"Grandma, are you hurt?" Mom asked.

Grandma looked up and smiled. She had a bruise on her forehead, but she was not bleeding.

"I'm fine, dear. Just a little clumsy. Thank you for coming. And hello, Sara. You are such a sweet girl."

Sara ran to Grandma and hugged her. She was glad that Grandma was not badly hurt.

"Can I help you clean up, Grandma?" she asked.

Grandma nodded. She was touched by Sara's kindness.

"That would be very nice of you, Sara. Thank you. You are a good helper."

Mom helped Grandma get up and sit on the couch. She got a cloth and some ice for her bruise. Sara picked up the flowers and put them in a bowl. She threw away the broken pieces of the vase. She wiped the water with a towel.

They all sat together and talked for a while. Grandma told them stories about when she was young. Mom and Sara laughed and listened. They were happy. They loved Grandma.
Lila likes to ride her bike. She has a unique bike. It is pink and purple and has stars on it. She also has a helmet. Her helmet is yellow and has a flower on it.

One day, Lila wants to ride her bike to the park. She puts on her helmet and buckles it. She tells her mom she is ready to go. Her mom says, "OK, but be careful and stay close to me."

Lila and her mom ride their bikes on the sidewalk. They see many things on the way. They see cars and trucks and buses. They see dogs and cats and birds. They see trees and flowers and grass.

When they get to the park, Lila sees a big slide. She wants to go on it. She parks her bike and takes off her helmet. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. She sits on the top and slides down. She feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughs and says, "Whee!"

She does it again and again. She has so much fun. She forgets about her bike and her helmet. She does not see a boy who comes to the park. He sees Lila's bike and helmet. He likes them. He thinks they are unique. He takes them and rides away.

Lila does not notice until it is time to go home. She looks for her bike and helmet. She does not see them. She feels sad and scared. She cries and says, "Mom, where are my bike and helmet?"

Her mom hears her and comes to her. She hugs her and says, "Don't worry, we will find them. Maybe someone borrowed them. Let's look around."

They look around the park. They do not see the boy or the bike or the helmet. They ask other people if they saw them. No one saw them. They feel sad and angry. They do not know what to do.

Then, they hear a siren. They see a police car. They see the boy. He is holding Lila's bike and helmet. He looks scared and sorry. The police officer says, "I caught this boy. He stole your bike and helmet. He said he liked them and wanted to try them. He did not ask you. He did a bad thing. He is sorry. He wants to give them back to you."

Lila sees her bike and helmet. She feels happy and relieved. She says, "Thank you, officer. Thank you, boy. I forgive you. But next time, please ask me first. My bike and helmet are unique. They are mine. I love them."

She takes her bike and helmet. She puts on her helmet and buckles it. She rides her bike with her mom. They go home. They are close. They are happy.
Lily liked to draw with her crayons. She had many colors and made pictures of her family, her dog, and her toys. She was very happy when she drew.

One day, she saw a new thing on the table. It was shiny and had a pointy end. She wondered what it was. She reached out her hand to touch it.

"Ouch!" she cried. The thing was sharp and it hurt her hand. She saw a red drop on her finger. She was scared and sad.

Mommy heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw the thing and the red drop. She was alert and knew what to do. She took the thing away and threw it in the trash. She took Lily's hand and put a band-aid on it. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, sweetie. That was a needle. It is not for playing. It is for sewing. It is very sharp and can hurt you. You have to be careful and not touch it. OK?"

Lily nodded and said, "OK, Mommy. I'm sorry, too. I didn't know. I won't touch it again. Can I have a kiss?"

Mommy kissed her and said, "Of course, you can. I love you, Lily. You are a good girl. Now, do you want to draw some more with your crayons?"

Lily smiled and said, "Yes, please. I want to draw a picture of you and me and the band-aid. Can I have the pink crayon?"

Mommy gave her the pink crayon and said, "Sure, you can. That's a nice idea. Let me see your picture when you are done."

Lily said, "OK, Mommy. Thank you. You are the best." She started to draw with her crayons. She was happy again.
Lily liked to design things. She used paper, crayons, scissors and glue to make pictures, cards and toys. She was very proud of her designs and showed them to her mom and dad every day.

One day, Lily decided to design a big castle for her dolls. She cut out many shapes from different colors of paper and glued them together. She made towers, walls, windows and doors. She even made a flag with a star on it. She put her castle on the floor and played with her dolls inside it.

Mom came to see what Lily was doing. She smiled and said, "Wow, Lily, you are a very good designer. Your castle is mighty and beautiful. Can I play with you?"

Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mom, you can be the queen and I can be the princess. We live in the castle and have fun."

Mom sat down on the floor and picked up a doll. She said, "Hello, Princess Lily. I am Queen Mom. I have a lecture for you today. Do you know what a lecture is?"

Lily shook her head and said, "No, Mom, what is a lecture?"

Mom said, "A lecture is when someone tells you something important or teaches you something new. I want to tell you something important today. Do you want to hear it?"

Lily said, "Yes, Mom, I want to hear it."

Mom said, "The lecture is this: I love you very much and I am very proud of you. You are a smart and creative girl and you can do anything you want. You are my special princess and I am your happy queen."

Lily hugged Mom and said, "I love you too, Mom. You are the best queen and the best mom. Thank you for playing with me and for the lecture."

They kissed and smiled and played with the castle and the dolls. They had a wonderful time together.
One day, a boy and a girl went to the park with their mom. They saw a funny man with a big red nose and a colorful hat. He was making balloons and giving them to the kids.

"Can we have a balloon, mom?" the boy asked.

"Sure, you can. But you have to say please and thank you to the funny man," mom said.

The boy and the girl ran to the funny man and waited for their turn. The funny man smiled at them and asked, "What kind of balloon do you want?"

"I want a dog, please," the boy said.

"I want a flower, please," the girl said.

The funny man twisted and turned the balloons and made a dog and a flower. He gave them to the boy and the girl.

"Here you go, kids. Enjoy your balloons," the funny man said.

"Thank you, funny man. You are very nice," the boy and the girl said.

They hugged their balloons and ran back to their mom. They were very happy. The funny man was happy too. He liked making kids smile.
Sara and Ben like to jog with Mom and Dad. They put on their shoes and hats and go outside. They jog on the path by the park. They see birds and flowers and other people.

"Look, Sara, a lemonade stand!" Ben says. He points to a table with cups and a sign. "Can we have some, Mom?"

Mom nods and smiles. "Sure, let's have a break. It's hot today." She gives some money to the girl at the table. The girl pours lemonade into four cups and hands them to Mom.

Sara and Ben take their cups and sip the lemonade. They make a face. "Yuck!" they say. "This is sour!"

The girl laughs. "That's because I put vinegar in it. It's a prank. You fell for it!"

Mom and Dad are angry. They spit out the lemonade and throw the cups on the ground. "That's not funny, that's mean!" Mom says. "You should apologize and give us our money back."

The girl shakes her head. "No way. It's my money now. And you can't do anything about it. I'm bigger than you and I have a big dog." She points to a black dog with sharp teeth. The dog barks and growls at Mom and Dad.

Sara and Ben are scared. They hug Mom and Dad and cry. Mom and Dad try to fit the shoes and hats back on their heads. They want to jog away from the bad girl and the bad dog. But the shoes and hats are too small. They don't fit. They are stuck. The bad girl and the bad dog laugh and chase them. Sara and Ben scream. The end.
Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play with blocks and dolls. But today they quarrel. Tom wants to build a big tower with all the blocks. Anna wants to make a house for her dolls with some blocks. They do not share. They pull and push the blocks. They shout and cry.

Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Anna quarrel. She is not happy. She tells them to stop. She says they have to share and be nice. She says they can have more fun if they play together. She helps them make a big tower and a house with the blocks. She gives them a hug and a kiss.

Tom and Anna are sorry. They say sorry to each other. They smile and hug. They play with the blocks and the dolls. They have fun. They are friends again. They are happy. Mom is happy too. She says they are a success. She says they are good children. She gives them a cookie and a glass of milk. They eat and drink. They are not pale anymore. They are healthy and strong. They thank Mom. They love Mom. Mom loves them. The end.
One day, a boy named Tom and a girl named Sue went to play in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big puddle of water near a tree. Tom said, "Let's splash in the puddle!" Sue said, "OK, that sounds fun!"

They ran to the puddle and started to jump and kick the water. They laughed and shouted as they got wet and dirty. They did not see a sharp rock in the puddle. Tom stepped on the rock and felt a pain in his foot. He cried, "Ow, ow, ow! I have a cut on my foot!"

Sue saw the blood on Tom's foot and said, "Oh no, Tom, you are hurt! We need to help you!" She took off her scarf and wrapped it around Tom's foot. She said, "This will stop the bleeding. Come on, let's go to the bench and sit down."

They walked to the bench and sat down. Sue said, "Don't worry, Tom, it will be OK. We can go to the nurse and she will fix your cut. You are very brave." Tom said, "Thank you, Sue, you are very kind. You are my best friend."

They hugged each other and waited for the nurse to come. They were soaked and dirty, but they did not care. They had an ordinary day, but they had an extraordinary friendship.
Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red car that they could sit in and drive. The car had a horn, a steering wheel, and four shiny wheels. It was very impressive.

One day, Tom and Lily decided to take their car for a ride in the park. They put on their hats and coats and pushed the car outside. They took turns driving the car on the sidewalk, honking the horn and waving to the people and dogs they saw.

But then they came to a big hill. The car was too heavy to push up the hill. Tom and Lily tried hard, but they could not move the car. They started to struggle and sweat. They felt tired and sad.

"Help!" they cried. "We can't push our car up the hill!"

A friendly man who was walking by heard their cries. He came over and smiled at them.

"Hello, little ones," he said. "That's a very impressive car you have. Do you need some help?"

"Yes, please," Tom and Lily said. "We can't push our car up the hill. It's too hard."

The man nodded and bent down. He put his hands on the back of the car and pushed with all his strength. The car started to move slowly up the hill. Tom and Lily cheered and clapped.

"Thank you, thank you!" they said to the man. "You are very strong and kind."

The man smiled and waved. "You're welcome, you're welcome," he said. "Have fun with your car. But be careful going down the hill. It's very fast."

Tom and Lily thanked the man again and got back in their car. They drove down the hill, feeling happy and proud. They had a very impressive car and a very helpful friend.
Tom and Jen like to play in the sand. They make big castles and dig holes. They have fun with their toys and buckets. They are nice to each other and share.

One day, they find a big stick in the sand. It is brown and hard. They think it is a good stick for their castle. They put it on top of the wall. They are happy with their stick.

But the next day, the stick is not the same. It is soft and black. It smells bad. It has bugs on it. It is rot. Tom and Jen do not like the rot stick. They say yuck and throw it away. They do not want the rot stick on their castle.

They look for a new stick in the sand. They find a green and smooth one. It is a good stick for their castle. They put it on top of the wall. They are happy with their stick.

They play in the sand some more. They make their castle bigger and better. They have fun with their toys and buckets. They are nice to each other and share. They are happy.
Sara and her mom went to a restaurant for lunch. Sara liked the restaurant. It was huge and had many pictures on the walls. Sara saw a big cake on a table. It had candles and flowers on it.

"Mom, can we have some cake?" Sara asked.

"No, sweetie, that cake is for a part. Someone is having a birthday," mom said.

"A part? What is a part?" Sara wondered.

"A part is when people come together to have fun and celebrate something. Like your birthday, remember? We had a part at home with balloons and games and presents," mom explained.

"Oh, yes, I remember. That was fun. Can we say happy birthday to the person who has the part?" Sara asked.

"Sure, we can. Let's go and see who it is," mom said.

They walked to the table with the cake. Sara saw a girl with a pink dress and a crown. She looked happy and had many friends around her.

"Hello, happy birthday!" Sara said.

"Thank you, what is your name?" the girl asked.

"I'm Sara, and this is my mom. We came to have lunch. Your cake looks yummy," Sara said.

"I'm Lily, and this is my part. Do you want to join us? We have extra plates and forks. You can have some cake and ice cream," Lily said.

"Really? That's very nice of you. Can we, mom?" Sara asked.

"Of course, if Lily's mom agrees," mom said.

Lily's mom smiled and nodded. She said they were welcome to join the part. Sara and mom sat down and had some cake and ice cream. They sang happy birthday to Lily and clapped. Sara and Lily became friends and played together. Sara had a lot of fun at the part. She was glad they went to the restaurant.
Ben and Lily like to play with their ball. They roll it to each other and catch it. Sometimes they roll it very fast and it goes far away. Then they run after it and laugh.

One day, they find a big hill in the park. They want to roll the ball down the hill and see how far it goes. They take turns to roll the ball and watch it bounce and roll. They have fun.

But then, the ball rolls into a bush. Ben and Lily go to get it, but they see something else in the bush. It is a lemon. It is yellow and round like the ball, but it has a sour smell.

"Look, a lemon!" Ben says. "Let's try it!"

He picks up the lemon and bites it. He makes a funny face and spits it out.

"Yuck! It is sour!" he says.

Lily laughs. She wants to try it too. She bites the lemon and makes a funny face.

"Yuck! It is sour!" she says.

They throw the lemon away and find their ball. They roll it down the hill again and forget about the lemon.

They play with their ball for a long time. They have fun. They like to roll the ball, but they do not like to eat lemons. They are sour.
Sara loves jazz. She likes to listen to the music with her dad. They sit on the sofa and tap their feet. Sometimes they sing along. Sara likes the sounds of the saxophone and the piano.

One day, Sara and her dad go to a jazz festival. They see many people playing jazz. They hear different songs and styles. Sara is happy and excited. She wants to talk to the musicians.

She sees a lady with a big saxophone. She walks up to her and says, "Hi, I like your jazz. Can I talk to you?" The lady smiles and says, "Sure, I'm glad you like my jazz. What's your name?" Sara tells her her name and asks her some questions. She asks how she learned to play the saxophone, what her favorite song is, and where she comes from.

The lady answers Sara's questions and tells her some stories. She says she started playing the saxophone when she was a little girl, like Sara. She says her favorite song is "Summertime" by George Gershwin. She says she comes from New Orleans, a city with a lot of jazz history.

Sara listens and learns a lot. She thinks the lady is very nice and cool. She says, "Thank you for talking to me. You are a great jazz player. Can I give you a hug?" The lady says, "You're welcome, Sara. You are a sweet and curious girl. Of course you can give me a hug." They hug and smile.

Sara and her dad go to get some food. They find a stall that sells hot dogs and fries. Sara thinks they smell delicious. She says, "Dad, can we have some hot dogs and fries? They are my favorite." Her dad says, "Sure, Sara. You deserve a treat. You were very brave and polite to talk to the jazz lady. I'm proud of you." They buy some hot dogs and fries and sit on a bench. They eat and enjoy the jazz. Sara thinks this is the best day ever.
Sara and Ben were playing in the yard. They saw a big box with a lock on it. They wanted to see what was inside.

"Maybe there are toys or candy in the box," Sara said.

"Let's try to unlock it," Ben said. He looked for a key, but he could not find one.

He saw a nail on the ground. He picked it up and tried to use it as a key. He pushed the nail into the lock and twisted it.

"Did it work?" Sara asked.

Ben pulled the nail out. The lock was still closed. He tried again and again, but nothing happened.

"This nail is too small and weak," Ben said. "We need something bigger and stronger."

He looked around and saw a big rock. He lifted the rock and smashed it on the lock. The lock broke and the box was open.

"Wow, you did it!" Sara said. She ran to the box and looked inside.

"What is it?" Ben asked.

Sara smiled. She pulled out a big teddy bear and hugged it.

"It's a teddy bear! It's so soft and cute!" Sara said.

"Can I see?" Ben asked.

Sara nodded. She gave the teddy bear to Ben. He hugged it too.

"It's a nice teddy bear," Ben said.

They both smiled. They were happy. They had unlocked the box and found a teddy bear. They decided to share it and play with it. They thanked the nail and the rock for helping them. They had a lot of fun.
Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were spies on a mission. They had a walkie-talkie to talk to each other.

"Ben, do you see the alarm?" Lily asked.

"Yes, it is on the wall of the house. It is red and round. It makes a loud noise if someone touches it," Ben said.

"We have to succeed our mission. We have to turn off the alarm without being seen. Then we can sneak into the house and find the treasure," Lily said.

"OK, let's go. You go first, I will follow you," Ben said.

Lily and Ben crawled on the grass. They were very quiet and careful. They reached the wall of the house. Lily looked around. She saw no one. She stood up and reached for the alarm. She pushed a button. The alarm turned off.

"Good job, Lily! You did it!" Ben said.

"Thank you, Ben! Now let's go inside and find the treasure," Lily said.

They opened the door and went into the house. They looked for the treasure. They found it in the living room. It was a big box of cookies.

"Wow, look at this! This is the best treasure ever!" Lily said.

"Yes, it is! We succeeded our mission! We are the best spies ever!" Ben said.

They took some cookies and ate them. They were very happy. They did not hear the distant sound of their mom coming home.
Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. They want to climb the tree and see the sky. They run to the tree and start to climb.

"Look, Anna, I found something!" Ben says. He holds an envelope in his hand. It is white and has a red stamp on it. "What is it?" Anna asks. She climbs to Ben and looks at the envelope.

"It is a letter. Maybe it is for someone. Maybe it is important." Ben says. He opens the envelope and takes out a paper. The paper has many words on it. Ben and Anna cannot read the words. They only see a picture. It is a picture of a beautiful girl with long hair and a smile. She wears a dress with flowers on it.

"Who is she?" Anna asks. "I don't know. Maybe she is the one who wrote the letter. Maybe she is sad and needs help." Ben says. He looks at the paper again. He sees a word he knows. It is "rescue". He points to the word and says, "Look, Anna, it says 'rescue'. Maybe she is in trouble. Maybe we can rescue her."

"How can we rescue her?" Anna asks. "We don't know where she is. We don't know who she is." Ben thinks for a moment. He has an idea. He says, "Maybe we can ask someone. Maybe we can find someone who knows her. Maybe we can give them the letter and the picture. Maybe they can rescue her."

Anna likes the idea. She says, "Yes, let's do that. Let's find someone who can help her. Let's be heroes." Ben and Anna climb down the tree. They hold the envelope and the paper. They look around the park. They see a man with a hat and a badge. He is a mailman. He delivers letters to people. Maybe he knows the beautiful girl. Maybe he can rescue her.

Ben and Anna run to the mailman. They show him the envelope and the paper. They say, "Hello, Mr. Mailman. We found this letter in the tree. It is for someone. It is important. It says 'rescue'. Can you help us? Can you help the beautiful girl?"

The mailman looks at the envelope and the paper. He is surprised. He says, "Oh, my. This is a very special letter. This is a letter from my daughter. She lives far away. She is in the army. She fights bad people. She is brave and strong. She sent me this letter and this picture. She wanted to say hello and that she loves me. She also wanted to say that she is safe and happy. She does not need to be rescued. She is a rescuer."

Ben and Anna are confused. They say, "But why did she write 'rescue'?" The mailman smiles. He says, "She wrote 'rescue' because that is the name of her dog. He is her best friend. He helps her in the army. He is a good dog. He is in the picture with her. Can you see him?"

Ben and Anna look at the picture again. They see a brown dog with a collar and a tag. He is next to the beautiful girl. He looks happy and proud. They say, "Oh, we see him. He is a nice dog. He is a hero too."

The mailman says, "Yes, he is. Thank you for finding my letter and my picture. You are very kind and smart. You are heroes too. Can I give you a hug?" Ben and Anna nod. They hug the mailman. They are happy. They say, "You're welcome, Mr. Mailman. We are glad you have your letter and your picture. We are glad your daughter and your dog are safe and happy. We hope you see them soon."

The mailman says, "Thank you, Ben and Anna. I hope so too. Have a nice day. Goodbye." He waves to them and walks away. He puts the envelope and the paper in his pocket. He smiles.

Ben and Anna wave back. They say, "Goodbye, Mr. Mailman. Have a nice day too." They run back to the tree. They climb the tree and see the sky. They are happy. They are heroes.
Tommy was a boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but his favorite was a furry rag that he called Bunny. Bunny was very soft and had long ears and a pink nose. Tommy took Bunny everywhere he went.

One day, Tommy went to the park with his mom and Bunny. He saw a girl on the swing who had a doll. The doll had a dress and a hat and shiny shoes. Tommy thought the doll was pretty and wanted to play with it.

"Hello, can I see your doll?" Tommy asked the girl.

The girl looked at Tommy and his furry rag. She did not like Bunny. She thought Bunny was old and dirty and ugly.

"No, you can't see my doll. Your rag is yucky. Go away!" the girl said.

Tommy felt sad and angry. He did not like the girl. He loved Bunny. He wanted to show the girl that Bunny was nice and fun.

He grabbed the doll from the girl's hands and ran away. The girl screamed and chased him.

"Give me back my doll! That's mine!" the girl shouted.

Tommy ran to his mom and hid behind her. He held the doll and Bunny in his arms.

"Mom, look, I have a doll and a rag. I own them both!" Tommy said.

His mom saw the girl running after Tommy. She saw the doll and Bunny. She knew what Tommy had done.

"Tommy, that's not nice. You can't take other people's toys. You have to give the doll back to the girl. You can only own what is yours. Bunny is yours, but the doll is not." his mom said.

Tommy did not want to give the doll back. He liked the doll. He wanted to own it.

"But mom, I like the doll. The girl was mean to me. She said Bunny was yucky. She did not want to play with me." Tommy said.

His mom hugged him and said, "I know, Tommy, but that's not a good reason to take her doll. Maybe she was mean because she was scared or jealous. Maybe she did not know how to share. Maybe she would like Bunny if you showed her how to play with him. You have to be kind and respectful to others, even if they are not kind to you. You have to say sorry and give the doll back. Then maybe you can make a new friend."

Tommy thought about what his mom said. He felt sorry for taking the doll. He wanted to be kind and respectful. He wanted to make a new friend.

He walked to the girl and said, "I'm sorry, I took your doll. Here, you can have it back. Do you want to see my rag? His name is Bunny. He is very soft and has long ears and a pink nose. He is my favorite toy. Do you want to play with him?"

The girl looked at Tommy and his furry rag. She saw that Tommy was sorry and wanted to play. She felt sorry for being mean to him. She wanted to be kind and respectful. She wanted to make a new friend.

She smiled and said, "Thank you, I'm sorry, I was mean to you. Your rag is not yucky. He is cute. His name is Bunny. He is your favorite toy. I want to play with him. My doll's name is Lily. She is my favorite toy. Do you want to play with her?"

Tommy smiled and said, "Yes, I want to play with her. Can we play together?"

The girl nodded and said, "Yes, we can play together. What do you want to play?"

Tommy and the girl decided to play pretend. They made up a story where Bunny and Lily were friends who went on an adventure. They had fun and laughed and shared their toys. They became friends.

Tommy's mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of Tommy for being kind and respectful. She was happy that he made a new friend. She thought that Bunny and Lily were both nice toys. She thought that Tommy and the girl were both nice kids. She thought that playing together was better than owning alone.
Dan and Sam are twins. They like to play outside. They have red jackets with zippers. Mom says zippers keep them warm.

One day, they go to the park with Mom. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. They run to the slide. They forget their jackets.

"Look, Mom, we are on the slide!" Dan says.

"Be careful, boys!" Mom says.

Sam slides down first. He laughs. He feels the wind on his face. He likes the slide.

Dan slides down next. He smiles. He feels the wind on his hair. He likes the slide too.

But then, they feel cold. They shiver. They look for their jackets. They do not see their jackets.

"Mom, where are our jackets?" Sam asks.

"Boys, you forgot your jackets. They are on the bench. Go get them." Mom says.

Dan and Sam run to the bench. They see their jackets. They see a dog. The dog has their jackets. The dog is chewing on their zippers. The dog is making noise.

"Hey, dog, stop that! Those are our jackets!" Dan says.

The dog looks at Dan. The dog growls. The dog is tough. The dog does not want to give the jackets.

"Mom, help us! The dog has our jackets!" Sam says.

Mom hears Sam. Mom comes to the bench. Mom sees the dog. Mom is not afraid. Mom is brave.

"Shoo, dog, shoo! Leave the jackets alone!" Mom says.

The dog hears Mom. The dog is scared. The dog drops the jackets. The dog runs away.

Dan and Sam pick up their jackets. They see their zippers. Their zippers are broken. Their zippers have holes.

"Mom, look at our zippers! The dog broke our zippers!" Dan says.

"I see, boys. I'm sorry. The dog was bad. But don't worry. I can fix your zippers. Let's go home." Mom says.

Dan and Sam hug Mom. They thank Mom. They put on their jackets. They are warm again.

They learn a lesson. They do not forget their jackets again. They zip their zippers. They are happy.
Lily loves to draw with her crayons. She has many colors and she makes pictures of flowers, animals, and her family. She keeps her drawings in a big folder that has her name on it.

One day, she brings her folder to show-and-tell at school. She is very excited to share her art with her friends and teacher. She waits for her turn and then stands up in front of the class.

"Hello, my name is Lily and this is my folder," she says. "I love to draw with my crayons and I have many pictures to show you."

She opens her folder and takes out some of her drawings. She shows them to the class and tells them what they are. She has a picture of a yellow sun, a blue bird, a red apple, and a green frog.

"Wow, Lily, your drawings are amazing!" her teacher says. "You are very good at using colors and shapes. I can see that you love to draw."

The other children clap and cheer for Lily. They say that they like her pictures and that they want to see more. Lily feels very happy and proud. She smiles and says thank you.

She puts her drawings back in her folder and sits down. She hugs her folder and thinks that it is the best folder in the world. She loves her folder and her folder loves her.
Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a tree house. They also had a dog named Spot who was very friendly and wild. He liked to run, jump and bark a lot.

One night, after dinner, Tom and Lily asked their mom if they could go outside and play with Spot. Their mom said yes, but they had to be careful and not go too far. She also said they had to tie Spot's leash to the tree house, so he would not run away.

Tom and Lily put on their jackets and shoes and went outside with Spot. They tied his leash to the tree house and climbed up the ladder. They had a flashlight and some toys. They pretended they were pirates and Spot was their parrot. They said "Arrr" and "Ahoy" and laughed a lot.

But Spot did not like to be tied. He wanted to play with them and explore the yard. He pulled and pulled on his leash until it broke. Then he ran away into the dark. Tom and Lily did not see him go. They were too busy playing.

Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It sounded like a growl and a roar. They looked out of the window and saw a big, black bear in the yard. It was looking for food and it saw Spot. Spot was scared and barked at the bear. The bear was angry and chased Spot.

Tom and Lily were very scared too. They did not know what to do. They wanted to help Spot, but they could not fight the bear. They shouted for their mom.

"Mom! Mom! Help! There is a bear in the yard and it is after Spot!"

Their mom heard them and came outside. She saw the bear and Spot. She grabbed a broom and ran towards them. She waved the broom and yelled at the bear. The bear was surprised and scared. It ran away into the woods.

Tom and Lily climbed down the ladder and ran to their mom and Spot. They hugged them and thanked them. They were very happy and relieved. They learned a lesson that night. They should always listen to their mom and not tie Spot to the tree house. Spot was too wild for that.
Sam and Mia like to play with blocks. They make big structures with many colors. They are happy and share the blocks.

But one day, Ben comes to play with them. Ben is not nice. He wants all the blocks for himself. He takes the blocks from Sam and Mia and makes his own structure. He does not share.

Sam and Mia are sad and angry. They ask Ben to give back some blocks. But Ben says no. He says his structure is the best and he needs all the blocks. He is mean.

Sam and Mia try to take some blocks from Ben's structure. But Ben yells at them. He says they are bad and they cannot touch his structure. He pushes them away.

Sam and Mia yell back at Ben. They say he is bad and he cannot take their blocks. They push him back.

The structure falls down. The blocks are everywhere. Sam, Mia and Ben are all crying. They are not happy. They are not friends.
Lily liked to bake with her mom. They baked cakes, cookies, and pies. Lily loved to mix the flour, sugar, and eggs in a big bowl. She also liked to lick the spoon and taste the batter.

One day, mom said, "Lily, today we are going to bake something different. We are going to bake a cauliflower."

Lily frowned. She did not like cauliflower. It was white and lumpy and smelled funny. She said, "Mom, I don't want to bake a cauliflower. I want to bake a cake."

Mom smiled. She said, "Trust me, Lily. Baking a cauliflower is fun and easy. And it will taste very good. You will see."

Mom showed Lily how to wash the cauliflower and cut off the leaves. Then she put it in a baking dish and poured some cheese sauce over it. She sprinkled some bread crumbs and butter on top. She said, "Now we put it in the oven and wait for it to get golden and bubbly."

Lily watched the oven with curiosity. She wondered how the cauliflower would look and taste. She smelled the cheese and the butter. She thought, maybe it will not be so bad.

After a while, mom took out the cauliflower from the oven. It was hot and steamy and smelled delicious. She said, "Look, Lily. Our cauliflower is ready. Doesn't it look charming?"

Lily nodded. She said, "It does look charming, mom. Can I try some?"

Mom cut a small piece and put it on Lily's plate. She said, "Be careful, it's hot. Blow on it first."

Lily blew on the cauliflower and took a bite. She was surprised. It was soft and cheesy and crunchy. It was not lumpy or funny at all. It was yummy.

She said, "Mom, I like the cauliflower. It is very good. Can I have some more?"

Mom hugged Lily. She said, "Of course, you can have some more. I'm glad you like it. You are a very good baker, Lily."

Lily smiled. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are a very good baker, too. Can we bake a cake next time?"

Mom said, "Sure, we can bake a cake next time. But first, let's enjoy our cauliflower."
Lily likes to grow flowers in her garden. She has many seeds and pots and soil. She puts the seeds in the soil and waters them every day. She waits and waits for the flowers to grow.

One day, she sees a tiny green stem poking out of the soil. She is very happy and claps her hands. She watches the stem grow taller and taller. She wonders what color the flower will be.

The next day, she sees a small bud on the stem. She is very excited and jumps up and down. She guesses what shape the flower will be. She hopes it will be round and pretty.

The third day, she sees the bud open and reveal a beautiful flower. She is amazed and smiles big. She sees that the flower is yellow and has six petals. She thinks it looks like a star.

She runs inside and gets her yellow dress. She puts it on and goes back to the garden. She picks the flower and holds it next to her dress. She sees that they match. She is very proud and happy. She thinks the flower is yummy and smells it. She says, "I love you, flower. You are my friend."
Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play with cars and trains. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They open the box and see many old toys. They see a teddy bear, a ball, a doll, and a book.

"Wow, look at these toys!" Tim says. "They are so interesting. Can we play with them?"

"Sure, let's play with them," Sam says. "But we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad are working in the house."

They take the toys out of the box and start to play. Tim likes the teddy bear. He hugs it and talks to it. Sam likes the book. He opens it and looks at the pictures. He sees a picture of a lion.

"Look, Tim, a lion!" Sam says. "It is big and yellow and has a mane."

"What is a mane?" Tim asks.

"A mane is the hair around the lion's neck," Sam says. "It makes the lion look strong and brave."

Tim looks at the picture and nods. He thinks the lion is interesting. He wants to learn more about it.

"Can you read the words in the book?" Tim asks.

Sam shakes his head. He does not know how to read. He only knows some letters.

"I can read some letters, but not all," Sam says. "Maybe Mom or Dad can read the book to us later."

Tim agrees. He thinks that would be nice. He realizes that he likes to learn new things. He also realizes that he likes to play with his brother. He smiles and hugs the teddy bear. He says to Sam, "You are the best brother ever."

Sam smiles and hugs Tim. He says, "You are the best brother ever, too."

They play with the toys until Mom and Dad come to the garage. They see the toys and the boys. They are happy and proud.

"Look at you two," Mom says. "You found some of our old toys. They are very special to us."

"Really?" Tim and Sam ask.

"Yes, really," Dad says. "We used to play with them when we were little, like you. They have many stories to tell."

"Can you tell us the stories?" Tim and Sam ask.

"Of course we can," Mom and Dad say. "But first, let's put the toys back in the box. We don't want to lose them or break them."

Tim and Sam help Mom and Dad put the toys back in the box. They are careful and gentle. They thank Mom and Dad for letting them play with the toys. They say they had a lot of fun.

Mom and Dad hug Tim and Sam. They say they love them very much. They say they are very smart and kind. They say they are very interesting.
Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big teddy bear. The teddy bear was soft and brown and had a red bow. Lily and Ben hugged the teddy bear and took turns to make it talk.

One day, Lily and Ben had a fight. They both wanted to play with the teddy bear at the same time. They pulled and pulled on the teddy bear, but neither of them would let go. They shouted and cried and made a lot of noise.

Then, something bad happened. The teddy bear's leg came off. Lily and Ben stopped pulling and looked at the teddy bear. They saw the stuffing and the thread and the hole. They felt very sad and sorry. They had broken their favorite toy.

Lily and Ben looked at each other. They knew they had been silly and mean. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They decided to share the teddy bear and take turns to play with it. They also decided to fix the teddy bear's leg. They asked their mom for some needle and thread and some more stuffing. They worked together to sew the leg back on. They were very careful and gentle.

When they finished, the teddy bear looked almost as good as new. Lily and Ben were very happy and proud. They gave the teddy bear a big hug and thanked their mom for being generous and helping them. They learned a lesson that day. They learned that it is better to share and be kind than to separate and be selfish. They also learned that they can fix their mistakes if they try. They promised to take good care of their teddy bear and each other. They were the best of friends.
Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they go to the store with Lily's mom. Lily's mom says they can each pick one toy.

Lily sees a net. She likes the net. She can catch bugs with the net. She says, "Mom, can I have the net?"

Tom sees a car. He likes the car. He can make the car go fast. He says, "Mom, can I have the car?"

Lily's mom says, "Yes, you can have the net and the car. But you have to share and be nice."

Lily and Tom are happy. They say, "Thank you, mom!"

They go to the park with their new toys. They see a lot of bugs. Lily uses the net to catch a butterfly. She shows it to Tom. Tom says, "Wow, it is pretty!"

They see a lot of flowers. Tom uses the car to drive around the flowers. He makes the car go vroom vroom. He shows it to Lily. Lily says, "Wow, it is fast!"

They have fun with their toys. But then, they see a nosy cat. The cat is curious. The cat wants to play with the toys. The cat jumps on the net and the car. The cat makes the net and the car fall. The cat runs away with the butterfly.

Lily and Tom are sad. They say, "Hey, that is not nice! Give us back our toys!"

They chase the cat. They want to get their toys back. They run and run. But the cat is faster. The cat hides under a tree.

Lily and Tom are tired. They say, "Oh no, we lost our toys!"

They sit on the grass. They are sad. But then, they see something. They see the butterfly. The butterfly is free. The butterfly flies to them. The butterfly lands on Lily's nose. Lily and Tom laugh. They say, "Hello, butterfly!"

They see something else. They see the car. The car is not broken. The car is under the tree. Lily and Tom smile. They say, "Yay, we found the car!"

They play with the butterfly and the car. They are happy. They say, "We still have fun!"

They are not mad at the cat. They say, "The cat is nosy, but the cat is not bad. Maybe the cat wants to play too."

They go home with their toys. They hug their mom. They say, "We had a good day!"
Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. Tom was a lion and Lily was a giraffe.

Suddenly, Tom felt a strange feeling in his tummy. He needed to go to the toilet. He told Lily, "Lily, I need to go to the toilet. Can you come with me?"

Lily nodded and followed Tom to the bathroom. She was a good friend and did not want Tom to be alone. They walked to the toilet and Tom lifted the lid. He was about to sit down when he saw something scary.

There was a big spider on the toilet seat. It had eight legs and two eyes. It looked at Tom and Lily and made a hissing sound. Tom and Lily were very scared. They screamed and ran away from the toilet.

They ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. They hugged her and told her what they saw. Mom was worried. She did not like spiders either. She took a broom and went to the bathroom. She urged Tom and Lily to stay behind.

She opened the door and saw the spider. It was still on the toilet seat. Mom was brave. She used the broom to sweep the spider off the toilet and into a jar. She closed the lid and took the jar outside. She put it in the trash.

She came back to Tom and Lily and smiled. She said, "It's okay, the spider is gone. You can go to the toilet now. I'm sorry it scared you."

Tom and Lily thanked their mom and hugged her. They felt better. They went to the toilet and did their business. They washed their hands and went back to the living room. They continued to play with their toys. They were happy. They forgot about the spider.
Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toys in the living room. But their mom says they have to clean up when they are done. She says the living room is too messy.

Tom and Sam do not want to clean up. They want to keep playing. They argue with each other.

"Tom, you clean up the cars. I will clean up the blocks," Sam says.

"No, Sam, you clean up the cars. I will clean up the blocks," Tom says.

They do not agree. They start to push and pull the toys. They make more mess.

Their mom hears them. She comes to the living room. She is not happy.

"Tom and Sam, stop fighting. You have to clean up the living room. Now!" she says.

Tom and Sam are scared. They do not want to make their mom angry. They start to clean up the toys. They put them in the boxes.

But they see a big spot on the carpet. It is red and sticky. It is from the juice they spilled earlier.

"Oh no, what do we do?" Tom says.

"Mom will be mad. She likes the carpet. It is new," Sam says.

They do not know how to clean the spot. They look for something to wipe it. They see a towel on the couch. It is white and soft. It is their mom's favorite towel.

"Maybe we can use this towel," Tom says.

"No, Tom, we can't. Mom will be mad. She likes the towel. It is special," Sam says.

But Tom does not listen. He grabs the towel. He rubs it on the spot. He tries to make it go away.

But the spot does not go away. It gets bigger and bigger. It spreads on the towel. It makes the towel red and sticky.

Tom and Sam are shocked. They look at the towel. They look at the spot. They look at each other.

They hear their mom coming back. They are in trouble.

They wish they were lucky. They wish they cleaned up earlier. They wish they did not spill the juice. They wish they did not use the towel.

They hide the towel under the couch. They hope their mom does not see it.

They smile at their mom. They say they are sorry. They say they cleaned up the living room.

Their mom looks around. She sees the toys in the boxes. She sees the carpet. She does not see the spot. She does not see the towel.

She is happy. She hugs them. She says they are good boys. She says they are lucky.

Tom and Sam are relieved. They hug their mom. They say they love her.

They are lucky. But they do not know for how long. They do not know when their mom will find the towel. They do not know what will happen then. They are afraid.
Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toy boats. They had a big tub of water in the backyard where they could sail their boats and pretend to be pirates. One day, they found a strange thing in the garage. It looked like a big stick with a pointy end and a red button.

"What is this?" Ben asked.

"I don't know. Maybe it's a missile," Sam said.

"A missile? What's that?" Ben said.

Sam shrugged. "Maybe it's something that flies very fast and makes a big boom. Let's try it."

Sam took the missile and put it on his boat. He pushed the boat into the water and pressed the red button. Nothing happened.

"Maybe it's broken," Ben said.

"Maybe we need to wait," Sam said.

They waited and waited. Then, suddenly, the missile made a loud noise and flew out of the water. It went up and up and up, until it was very high in the sky.

"Wow! Look at that!" Ben said.

"It's so cool!" Sam said.

They watched the missile as it flew away. They did not see where it was going. They did not know that it was heading towards the city. They did not hear the sirens and the screams. They did not feel the heat and the shockwave. They did not see the fire and the smoke. They did not know that they had done a very bad thing. They did not know that they were gone.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park. The park has swings, slides, and a big red ball. Anna and Ben run to the ball and try to kick it.

"Let me kick it!" Anna says.

"No, it is my turn!" Ben says.

They both want the ball. They push and pull. The ball rolls away. Anna and Ben are sad and angry.

A boy sees the ball. He picks it up and smiles. He runs to Anna and Ben.

"Hi, I am Sam. Do you want to play with me and the ball?" he asks.

Anna and Ben look at each other. They feel sorry. They nod and smile.

"OK, let's play!" Sam says.

They take turns to kick the ball. They laugh and have fun. They make a new friend.

The moral of the story is: Sharing is caring. It is better to play together than to fight.
Lily likes to play with shapes. She has a red circle, a blue square, and a yellow triangle. She puts them on the floor and makes patterns. She likes the triangle best. It has three sides and three points.

One day, Lily's brother Max comes to play with her. He is older and bigger. He likes to make noise and mess. He sees Lily's shapes and grabs them. He throws them in the air and laughs. Lily is sad and angry. She wants her shapes back.

"Max, stop!" Lily says. "Give me my shapes! They are mine!"

"No, they are mine!" Max says. "They are fun! Look, I can catch them!"

Max tries to catch the shapes, but he misses. The circle and the square fall on the floor. The triangle flies out of the window. Lily and Max run to the window and look. They see the triangle on the grass. It is black. A big dog is chewing on it.

"Look, Max!" Lily says. "You lost my triangle! You made it black! The dog is eating it!"

"I'm sorry, Lily," Max says. "I didn't mean to lose it. I didn't know the dog was there. Can we get it back?"

Lily shakes her head. She is very sad. She loves her triangle. She does not want a black triangle. She does not want a dog triangle. She wants her yellow triangle.

"Go away, Max," Lily says. "You are a bad brother. You ruined my shapes. You ruined my game. I don't want to play with you."

Lily cries. Max feels bad. He wants to make Lily happy. He thinks of a way to fix his mistake. He runs to his room and gets his crayons. He finds a piece of paper and cuts out a new triangle. He colors it yellow. He writes "Lily" on it. He brings it to Lily and gives it to her.

"Here, Lily," Max says. "This is a new triangle for you. It is yellow. It has your name on it. It is special. I'm sorry I lost your old triangle. I hope you like this one. Can we play together?"

Lily looks at the new triangle. She sees her name on it. She sees that Max tried to make her happy. She feels a little better. She smiles.

"Thank you, Max," Lily says. "This is a nice triangle. It is special. You are a good brother. I forgive you. We can play together."

Lily and Max hug. They play with the new triangle and the other shapes. They make patterns and stories. They have fun. They are happy.
Lily and Sam were on the same team for the art project. They had to decorate a big paper with colors and shapes. Lily liked pink and purple, and Sam liked blue and green. They wanted to make a sweet picture of a garden with flowers and butterflies.

But when they started to decorate, they did not agree on anything. Lily wanted to use all the pink and purple crayons, and Sam wanted to use all the blue and green ones. They did not want to share or mix the colors. They started to argue and pull the paper and the crayons. They made a big mess and tore the paper in half.

The teacher saw what they did and was very angry. She said they were not a good team and they did not follow the rules. She took away their paper and their crayons and gave them a bad mark. She said they had to sit in the corner and think about what they did wrong.

Lily and Sam felt very sad and sorry. They wished they had been nicer to each other and worked together. They realized they had ruined their art project and their chance to make a sweet picture. They learned a hard lesson about being a good team.
Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy trains. They have many engines of different colors and sizes. They make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep when they move them on the tracks.

One day, Ben and Sam are playing with their engines in their room. They pretend they are going on a long trip to the mountains. They load their engines with coal and water and passengers. They say goodbye to their mom and dad and start their journey.

"Look, Sam, there is a big hill!" Ben says. "We have to go fast and strong to climb it!"

"Yes, Ben, let's go!" Sam says. "Our engines are healthy and powerful. They can do anything!"

They push their engines harder and harder. They make louder and louder noises. They reach the top of the hill and see a beautiful view. They are happy and proud.

But then, they hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She says it is time for bed.

"Already?" Ben and Sam say. "But we are not tired. We want to play more!"

"Sorry, boys, but you have to sleep now," their mom says. "Sleep is good for you. It makes you healthy and strong, just like your engines. You can play again tomorrow."

Ben and Sam are sad. They don't want to stop playing. They love their engines. But they know their mom is right. Sleep is good for them. They say goodnight to their engines and put them away. They brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. They hug their mom and go to their beds.

Their mom tucks them in and kisses them. She says, "I love you, Ben and Sam. You are my healthy and strong boys. Have sweet dreams of your engines and your trip."

Ben and Sam smile. They close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of their engines and their trip. They are happy and peaceful.
Tim and Liz are friends. They go to the same school. They like to play and learn together. But sometimes they have different things to do.

One day, Tim has to study for a test. He has to look at his book and remember many words. He does not want to play with Liz. He says, "I have to study. Go away."

Liz feels sad. She does not have to study. She wants to play with Tim. She sees a rubber ball on the floor. She picks it up and bounces it. She says, "Look, Tim. I have a rubber ball. It is fun. Do you want to play with me?"

Tim feels envious. He likes the rubber ball. He wants to play with Liz. But he also wants to do well on the test. He says, "No, I can't. I have to study. Give me the ball."

Liz does not want to give the ball. She says, "No, it is mine. You said go away. Find your own ball."

Tim gets angry. He tries to grab the ball from Liz. Liz holds the ball tight. They start to fight. They yell and push each other.

The teacher hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tim and Liz fighting over the ball. She says, "Stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting?"

Tim and Liz stop fighting. They feel ashamed. They say, "Sorry, teacher."

The teacher says, "Why were you fighting over the ball?"

Tim says, "I have to study. But I wanted to play with the ball."

Liz says, "I wanted to play with Tim. But he said go away. So I played with the ball."

The teacher says, "I see. You both wanted different things. But you did not listen to each other. You did not share. You did not respect. That is not nice. That is not how friends behave."

Tim and Liz nod. They say, "You are right, teacher. We are sorry."

The teacher says, "It is good that you are sorry. But you have to do better. You have to be kind and fair to each other. You have to help each other. You have to be friends."

Tim and Liz look at each other. They say, "Yes, teacher. We will."

The teacher says, "Good. Now, Tim, you can study for a little while. But then you have to take a break and play with Liz. And Liz, you can play with the ball for a little while. But then you have to let Tim play with it too. And you can also help him study if you want. OK?"

Tim and Liz say, "OK, teacher. Thank you."

The teacher smiles. She says, "You are welcome. Now, go and have fun. And learn. And be friends."
Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Lily has a gift for Tom. It is a car that can go fast and make noise. Tom is happy and says thank you.

But when Tom tries to play with the car, it does not work. It does not go fast or make noise. Tom is sad and says the car is broken. Lily is sad too and says she is sorry.

Lily has an idea. She says she can fix the car. She asks Tom to help her. They look for tools and parts. They find a screwdriver, a battery, and some tape. They open the car and see what is wrong. The battery is old and the wires are loose. They put a new battery and tape the wires. They close the car and try it again.

The car works! It goes fast and makes noise. Tom is happy and says the car is fixed. Lily is happy too and says she is glad. They hug and smile. They play with the car and have fun. They are good friends. They share the gift. The gift makes them happy. The gift is wide. It is wide enough for two.
Anna liked to draw with her colors. She had many colors: red, blue, yellow, green, and more. She drew flowers, animals, houses, and people. She was very happy when she drew.

One day, she wanted to draw on the wall. She thought the wall was too white and boring. She took her colors and started to draw a big rainbow. She used all her colors and made the rainbow very bright and pretty.

But then, her mom came and saw the wall. She was very angry. She said, "Anna, what did you do? You cannot draw on the wall. That is very bad. You have to wash the wall now. Go get a sponge and some water."

Anna was very sad. She did not want to wash the wall. She liked her rainbow. She said, "But mom, I made a beautiful rainbow. I wanted to make the wall happy. Please, do not make me wash it."

Her mom said, "No, Anna. You have to wash it. It is not your wall. It is our wall. We have to keep it clean and nice. Drawing on the wall is not good. It is difficult to wash. Come on, let's go."

Anna had to wash the wall. She took a sponge and some water and tried to wash the colors. But the colors did not come off easily. They were very strong and sticky. She had to rub and rub and rub. It was very hard and tiring. She wished she had not drawn on the wall.

She learned her lesson. She never drew on the wall again. She only drew on paper. She still liked to draw with her colors, but she was more careful and respectful. She was happy when she drew, and her mom was happy too.
Lily and Max love to play with bubbles. They have a big bottle of bubble soap and a wand with a hole. They dip the wand in the soap and blow. Out come many bubbles, big and small, round and shiny. They float in the air and make rainbow colors.

Lily and Max run after the bubbles. They try to catch them with their hands. Sometimes they pop, sometimes they stick. They laugh and clap when they touch a bubble. They like how they feel soft and wet.

But then they hear their mom call. "Lily and Max, hurry! It's time for lunch!" They look at each other and frown. They don't want to stop playing with bubbles. They want to make more and more.

They have an idea. They grab the bottle and the wand and run to the kitchen. They see their mom setting the table with plates and cups and food. They smile and say, "Mom, look what we have!"

They dip the wand in the soap and blow. Out come many bubbles, big and small, round and shiny. They float in the air and make rainbow colors. They fill the kitchen with bubbles. They giggle and shout, "Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere!"

Their mom looks up and gasps. She sees the bubbles on the table, on the floor, on the walls, on the ceiling. She sees the bubbles on the plates, on the cups, on the food. She sees the bubbles on her hair, on her face, on her clothes. She sees the bubbles on Lily and Max, who are jumping and clapping.

She doesn't know whether to laugh or cry. She says, "Lily and Max, what have you done? This is a big mess! How will we eat lunch now?"

Lily and Max look at their mom and say, "Sorry, mom. We just wanted to play with bubbles. We like bubbles. They are soft and pretty. Don't you like bubbles, mom?"

Their mom sighs and shakes her head. She says, "I like bubbles, too, but not in the kitchen. Bubbles are for outside, not inside. Bubbles are for fun, not for lunch. Now we have to clean up and make a new lunch. Come on, help me, please."

Lily and Max nod and say, "OK, mom. We will help you. We are sorry. We love you, mom."

They hug their mom and say, "Can we play with bubbles later, outside?"

Their mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can, after we eat and clean up. But only outside, OK?"

They say, "OK, mom. Thank you, mom."

They help their mom clean up the bubbles and make a new lunch. They eat and talk and laugh. They are happy. They love bubbles. They love their mom.
Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they go to the park with their moms. The park has a big slide. Tim and Mia want to go on the slide.

"Let's zip down the slide!" Tim says. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. He does not wait for Mia. He is careless.

Mia follows Tim. She is careful. She holds the ladder and looks around. She sees a big dog. The dog is barking. Mia is scared. She does not like dogs.

"Tim, wait for me!" Mia cries. She wants Tim to help her. But Tim does not hear her. He is on the slide. He zips down the slide very fast. He laughs.

Mia is alone. The dog comes closer. The dog wants to play. But Mia does not want to play with the dog. She screams.

"Help! Help!" Mia shouts. Her mom and Tim's mom hear her. They run to the slide. They see the dog and Mia. They shoo the dog away. They hug Mia.

"Mia, are you okay?" Mia's mom asks. She is worried.

"I'm okay, mom. But I was scared. The dog was big and loud. Tim did not help me. He was careless." Mia says. She is sad.

Tim hears Mia. He feels bad. He was careless. He did not look after his friend. He did not zip with her. He zipped alone.

"I'm sorry, Mia. I was careless. I did not wait for you. I did not see the dog. I did not hear you. I was not a good friend." Tim says. He is sorry.

"It's okay, Tim. I forgive you. But next time, be careful. Look after your friend. Zip with your friend. Then we can have fun together." Mia says. She is kind.

Tim and Mia hug. They are friends again. They learn a lesson. They learn to be careful and to look after each other. They learn to zip and play together.
Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But then, Lily saw something shiny on the table. It was a zipper. She wanted to touch it and see what it could do.

"Look, Ben, a zip!" she said, pointing to the table. "Can I have it?"

Ben looked at the zipper and shook his head. "No, Lily, that's not a toy. That's Mommy's zip. She needs it for her dress. You can't have it."

Lily did not listen to Ben. She thought he was ignorant. She thought he did not know anything about zips. She thought zips were fun and pretty. She reached for the zipper and grabbed it. She ran away from Ben, laughing.

"Give it back, Lily!" Ben shouted. "You're being naughty! Mommy will be mad!"

But Lily did not care. She ran upstairs with the zipper. She wanted to play with it in her room. She wanted to zip and unzip things. She thought it would be fun.

She did not see Mommy coming down the stairs. She did not hear Mommy calling her name. She bumped into Mommy and made her drop her dress. The zipper fell out of Lily's hand and landed on the floor.

"Lily, what are you doing?" Mommy asked, looking at the zipper and the dress. "That's my zip. I need it for my dress. Why did you take it?"

Lily felt scared. She saw Mommy's angry face. She heard Mommy's loud voice. She realized she had done something bad. She did not know what to say.

"I'm sorry, Mommy," she whispered. "I just wanted to play with the zip. I didn't know it was yours."

Mommy sighed. She picked up the zipper and the dress. She hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, Lily. I know you didn't mean to hurt me. But you have to listen to Ben. He was trying to help you. He knows more than you think. Zips are not toys. They are for clothes. You can't play with them. They can be dangerous. Do you understand?"

Lily nodded. She felt sorry for Mommy and for Ben. She realized she had been ignorant. She realized zips were not fun and pretty. She said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I'm sorry, Ben. I won't play with zips again. I will listen to you. I love you."

Mommy smiled. She kissed Lily and said, "I love you too, Lily. Now, let's go downstairs and say sorry to Ben. And then, we can play with your toys together. How does that sound?"

Lily smiled. She liked that idea. She held Mommy's hand and went downstairs. She saw Ben waiting for her. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. You were right. Zips are not toys. You are smart. You are my brother. I love you."

Ben smiled. He hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. It's okay. I forgive you. Let's play together. What do you want to play?"

Lily and Ben played with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. They did not fight over zips anymore. They listened to each other and to Mommy. They were happy.
Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many leaves. Tim has an idea.

"Let's climb the tree!" he says. "We can see far and have fun."

Sue is scared. She does not like high places. She shakes her head.

"No, Tim. It is too high. We can fall and hurt ourselves. Let's play on the swings instead."

But Tim does not listen. He urges Sue to follow him. He is clever and fast. He finds a way to go up the tree. He grabs a branch and pulls himself up.

"Come on, Sue. Don't be a baby. It is easy. Look, I found a big leaf. It is green and shiny. I can use it as a hat."

He puts the leaf on his head and laughs. He looks down at Sue. He wants her to join him. He waves the leaf at her.

"See, Sue. It is fun. Come up and get a leaf too. There are many here."

Sue feels bad. She does not want to make Tim sad. She wants to be his friend. She thinks maybe he is right. Maybe it is not so high. Maybe it is fun. She decides to try.

She looks for a way to climb the tree. She sees a branch that is low. She reaches for it. She tries to pull herself up. But the branch is weak. It breaks. Sue falls. She screams.

Tim hears Sue scream. He is scared. He drops the leaf. He looks down. He sees Sue on the ground. She is not moving. She is bleeding. He cries.

"Help! Help! Sue is hurt! Help!"

But no one hears him. He is too high. He is alone. He is sorry. He wishes he listened to Sue. He wishes he played on the swings instead. He wishes he never climbed the tree. He wishes he never found the leaf.
Lily loved to write stories. She had a big book with many pages. She used crayons to write and draw. She wrote about animals, fairies, pirates and more. She liked to make up new things.

One day, it was very cold outside. Lily did not want to go out and play. She wanted to stay inside and write. She took her book and her crayons and went to her room. She also took her blanket. It was a beautiful blanket. It had many colors and shapes. It was soft and warm.

She put the blanket on her bed and sat on it. She opened her book and looked for a blank page. She thought about what to write. She decided to write about a snowman. She liked snowmen. They were funny and friendly.

She wrote the word "snowman" on the top of the page. Then she drew a big circle for the body, a smaller circle for the head, two dots for the eyes, a carrot for the nose, a smile for the mouth, a hat for the head, a scarf for the neck, and buttons for the chest. She used different crayons for each part. She was happy with her drawing.

She showed her drawing to her mom. Her mom came to her room and looked at the book. She smiled and said, "Wow, Lily, what a beautiful snowman! You are a great writer and artist. I'm so proud of you."

Lily hugged her mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love my blanket. It helps me write better."

Her mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. And I love your blanket. It was a gift from your grandma. She made it for you. She also loves to write and draw. She says you are very talented, just like her."

Lily smiled and said, "Really? I want to write and draw more. Maybe I can write a story for grandma. And send it to her with a picture of my blanket. Do you think she would like that?"

Her mom nodded and said, "I think she would love that, Lily. That's a very nice idea. Why don't you do that? I'll help you with the envelope and the stamp. And then we can go to the post office and mail it to her."

Lily clapped her hands and said, "Yes, let's do that, mom. That sounds like fun. And maybe grandma will write back to me. And tell me more stories. And send me more blankets."

Her mom laughed and said, "Maybe she will, Lily. Maybe she will. Now, let's get started. You have a lot of writing to do."
Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train set. The train set was modern, with lights and sounds and many tracks. Tom and Lily liked to make the train go fast and slow, and to change the tracks and make tunnels and bridges.

One day, their mom gave them a big bar of chocolate as a treat. She said they could share it, but they had to eat it after lunch. Tom and Lily put the chocolate on the table and went back to play with the train set. They were having so much fun, they forgot about the chocolate.

But their dog, Spot, did not forget. He smelled the chocolate and jumped on the table. He grabbed the chocolate with his teeth and ran away. Tom and Lily heard the noise and saw what happened. They were very angry and sad.

"Spot, bad dog!" Tom shouted. "Give us back our chocolate!"

"Spot, come here!" Lily cried. "We want to eat our chocolate!"

But Spot did not listen. He ran to his bed and started to eat the chocolate. Tom and Lily ran after him, but they were too late. Spot had eaten all the chocolate. There was only a small part left, with teeth marks.

Tom and Lily looked at the part and then at each other. They felt sorry for Spot, who was licking his lips. They knew chocolate was not good for dogs, and they hoped he would not get sick.

"Maybe we can share this part," Tom said, holding the part.

"OK, but you can have the bigger half," Lily said, smiling.

They broke the part in two and ate it. It was not much, but it was still sweet. They hugged each other and then hugged Spot. They decided to forgive him, because he was their friend. They went back to play with the train set, and Spot followed them. He liked to watch the train go round and round. He was happy, and so were Tom and Lily.
Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with print. Print is a big machine that makes pictures on paper. Lily and Ben can choose what pictures they want. They have fun with print.

One day, Lily and Ben want to make different pictures. Lily wants to make a picture of a flower. Ben wants to make a picture of a car. They both push the button on print. But print can only make one picture at a time.

"Stop, Lily! I want to make a car!" Ben says.

"No, Ben! I want to make a flower!" Lily says.

They fight over the button. They pull and push each other. They are angry and loud.

Print does not like the fight. Print makes a loud noise. Print stops working. No more pictures come out.

Lily and Ben stop fighting. They look at print. They are sad and sorry.

"Sorry, Lily. I was mean to you." Ben says.

"Sorry, Ben. I was mean to you too." Lily says.

They hug and say sorry to print. They hope print will work again. They decide to share the button and take turns. They want to be friends and have fun with print.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with cars and trucks. They have many cars and trucks in their room. Some are big, some are small, some are red, some are blue.

One day, they find a new car in their room. It is very big and shiny. It has a button on the side. Anna and Ben wonder what the button does. They press the button. The car makes a loud noise. It says "Vroom, vroom, I need fuel!"

Anna and Ben are scared. They think the car is alive. They run away from the car. They hide under the bed. They hug each other.

The car keeps saying "Vroom, vroom, I need fuel!" It moves around the room. It bumps into the wall. It knocks over the toys. It makes a mess.

Anna and Ben hear a knock on the door. It is their mom. She comes in the room. She sees the car and the mess. She is not happy. She picks up the car. She turns it off. She says "This is not a real car. It is a toy car. It needs batteries, not fuel. The button makes it talk and move. It is not scary. It is cute."

Anna and Ben come out from under the bed. They look at the car. They see that it is not alive. It is just a toy. They feel silly. They say "Sorry, mom. We were scared. We did not know."

Mom smiles. She says "It is okay. You can play with the car. But you have to be careful. You have to clean up the mess. You have to share the car. You have to be nice to each other."

Anna and Ben nod. They say "Okay, mom. We will." They hug mom. They hug the car. They are not scared anymore. They are happy.

The moral of the story is: Don't be afraid of new things. Learn about them. Be careful with them. Share them. Be nice to each other.
Sam and Mia love to go on the bus with Mom. They like to look out the window and see the cars and the trees and the people. They also like to sit on the seat that is high and has a belt. Mom says it is a safe seat.

One day, the bus was very loud. Sam and Mia heard a big bang and saw smoke. They were scared and held Mom's hand. Mom said it was okay, the bus had a flat tire and they had to wait for another bus. She hugged them and said she loved them.

Sam and Mia saw a man get out of the bus. He had a big hat and a big tool. He went to the back of the bus and tried to fix the tire. He made more loud noises and said some words that Mom did not like. She told Sam and Mia to cover their ears.

After a while, another bus came. It was green and shiny. The man with the big hat said sorry and helped Mom and Sam and Mia get on the new bus. They found a seat that was high and had a belt. They were happy and said thank you to the man.

The new bus was not loud. It was quiet and smooth. Sam and Mia looked out the window and saw the cars and the trees and the people. They also saw the old bus with the flat tire. They waved goodbye to it and smiled. They loved to go on the bus with Mom.
Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big tree with many nuts. They want to collect the nuts.

"Look, Ben, nuts!" Sara says. "Let's collect them and make a pile."

"OK, Sara, that sounds fun," Ben says. "But how do we get the nuts? They are high up."

Sara thinks. She sees a stick on the ground. She picks it up. She throws it at the tree. Some nuts fall down.

"Good job, Sara!" Ben says. He runs to get the nuts. He puts them in a pile.

Sara throws the stick again. More nuts fall down. She runs to get them too. She puts them in the pile.

They do this many times. They have a great pile of nuts. They are happy.

"Wow, Sara, we have so many nuts!" Ben says. "What do we do with them?"

Sara smiles. She has an idea.

"Let's share them with the squirrels," she says. "They like nuts too."

"OK, Sara, that's a nice idea," Ben says. "Let's find some squirrels."

They take some nuts from the pile. They look for squirrels. They see some squirrels in the park. They give them the nuts. The squirrels are happy. They eat the nuts.

Sara and Ben are happy too. They have fun collecting and sharing the nuts. They are good friends.
Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with their bikes in the park. Lily has a pink bike with a basket. Ben has a blue bike with a bell.

One day, they see a big bike with two seats. It is a tandem bike. Lily and Ben are curious. They want to try it.

"Can we ride this bike?" Lily asks a man who is sitting on a bench.

"Sure, you can. But be careful. It is not easy to ride a tandem bike. You have to lean and pedal together," the man says.

Lily and Ben nod. They climb on the bike. Lily sits in the front. Ben sits in the back. They put their feet on the pedals.

"Ready?" Lily says.

"Ready!" Ben says.

They start to pedal. But the bike does not move straight. It wobbles and swerves. Lily and Ben are confused. They do not know how to lean and pedal together.

"Lean left!" Lily says.

"Lean right!" Ben says.

They lean in different directions. The bike tips over. Lily and Ben fall on the grass. They are not hurt. But they are surprised.

The man on the bench laughs. He helps them up.

"Are you okay?" he asks.

"Yes, we are okay. But we do not like this bike. It is too hard to ride," Lily says.

"Maybe you need more practice. Or maybe you need a bike that suits you better. Like your own bikes," the man says.

Lily and Ben agree. They thank the man. They run to their bikes. They ride them happily. They do not need a tandem bike. They have fun with their own bikes.
Sara and Ben liked to play in the park. They liked to run on the grass, swing on the swings, and slide on the slide. But their favorite thing was to make paths with stones. They would find small stones and put them in a line on the ground. Then they would pretend they were explorers and follow the paths.

One day, they made a long path that went from the slide to the bench. They were very proud of their path. They decided to follow it and see where it led them. They started to walk on the stones, one by one.

But then they saw a big dog. The dog was running on the grass. He saw the path and thought it was a toy. He ran over the stones and scattered them everywhere. He barked and wagged his tail. He wanted to play.

Sara and Ben were very sad. They looked at their ruined path. They had worked hard to make it. They did not want to play with the dog. They wanted their path back.

"Hey, dog, go away!" Ben shouted. "You broke our path! You are a bad dog!"

The dog did not understand. He thought Ben was playing with him. He ran towards Ben and licked his face. Ben pushed him away. He was angry and impatient.

"Stop it, dog! Leave us alone!" Sara said. "We don't like you! You have to replace our path!"

The dog did not understand. He thought Sara was playing with him. He ran towards Sara and jumped on her. Sara fell down. She was scared and impatient.

"Help, help!" Sara cried. "The dog is too big and strong! He is hurting us!"

Sara and Ben needed help. They looked around and saw a man. The man was the dog's owner. He was sitting on the bench and reading a book. He did not see what was happening.

"Help, help!" Sara and Ben shouted together. "Your dog is bad! He broke our path and he is bothering us!"

The man heard them. He looked up and saw the dog. He saw Sara and Ben. He realized what was going on. He was sorry and impatient.

"Rex, come here!" the man called. "Bad dog! You have to behave!"

The dog heard his name. He heard his owner. He stopped playing. He ran to the man. He looked guilty and impatient.

"I'm sorry, kids," the man said. "Rex is a good dog, but he is very playful. He did not mean to break your path or bother you. He just wanted to have fun."

Sara and Ben were still sad. They did not think Rex was a good dog. They did not think he was fun. They wanted their path back.

"Can you replace our path?" Sara asked. "Can you find the stones and put them back?"

The man nodded. He felt bad. He wanted to make them happy. He got up and looked for the stones. He found them and put them back. He made the path again.

"Is this better?" the man asked. "Is this how your path was?"

Sara and Ben looked at the path. It was not exactly the same, but it was close enough. They smiled. They were happy.

"Yes, this is better," Ben said. "Thank you for replacing our path."

"You're welcome," the man said. "I'm sorry for the trouble. Rex is sorry too."

The dog wagged his tail. He looked friendly and impatient.

"Can we play with you now?" the dog asked with his eyes.

Sara and Ben looked at each other. They looked at the dog. They looked at the path. They thought for a moment. Then they nodded. They were not angry anymore. They were curious and impatient.

"OK, we can play with you now," Sara said. "But you have to be careful. You have to follow the path. You have to be a good dog."

The dog barked. He was happy and impatient.

"OK, OK, I will be a good dog," the dog said with his voice. "I will follow the path. I will be careful. Let's play!"

Sara and Ben laughed. They decided to give the dog a chance. They followed the path with him. They had fun. They made a new friend.
Lily and Tom were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Lily counted to ten and then opened her eyes. She looked around for Tom, but she could not see him. She started to search for him behind the trees, the benches and the swings.

"Tom, where are you?" she called out. "I can't find you!"

She heard a giggle from behind a big bush. She ran towards it and pushed the leaves aside. She saw Tom sitting there with a big smile on his face.

"I found you!" she said. "You are a good hider, Tom!"

Tom laughed and pointed at something behind Lily. "Look, Lily, a doggy!"

Lily turned around and saw a big, black dog running towards them. It had sharp teeth and angry eyes. It barked loudly and jumped on Lily. Lily screamed and tried to push the dog away, but it was too strong. It bit her arm and made it bleed.

"Help, help!" Lily cried. "Tom, help me!"

Tom was scared and ran away. He left Lily alone with the dog. He did not help her. He did not look back.

Lily was hurt and sad. She wished Tom was her friend. She wished the dog was nice. She wished someone would come and save her. But no one came. It was a gloomy day.
Anna and Ben were at the park with their mom. They saw a big statue of a man on a horse. The statue was very old and had many cracks and spots. Mom said the statue was unique, because there was no other statue like it in the world.

Anna and Ben wanted to touch the statue, but mom said they had to be careful and not climb on it. They could only touch the statue's feet, which were very hard and cold. Anna and Ben felt the statue's feet and wondered how the man and the horse could stay still for so long.

"Maybe they are sleeping," Anna said.

"Maybe they are frozen," Ben said.

"Maybe they are magic," mom said.

Anna and Ben looked at mom with big eyes. They liked magic stories. Mom smiled and said, "Do you want to hear a story about the statue?"

"Yes, please!" Anna and Ben said.

Mom told them a story about how the man and the horse were once real, but a wicked witch turned them into stone because they were brave and kind. The witch wanted to keep them as her slaves, but they refused to obey her. The witch was angry and said they would never move again.

"But there is a way to break the spell," mom said. "Every hundred years, on a full moon night, the statue can stretch and come to life for one hour. But only if someone who loves them says their names and gives them a kiss."

Anna and Ben gasped. They looked at the statue and wondered if it was true. They wanted to see the statue stretch and come to life. They wanted to know their names and give them a kiss.

"When is the next full moon night?" Anna asked.

"Tonight," mom said.

Anna and Ben clapped their hands. They begged mom to come back to the park at night and see the statue. Mom agreed, but said they had to keep it a secret. She said it was a special gift for them, because they were unique, too.
Sara liked to play with her big sister's things. She liked to look at the pictures and words in her folders. She liked to wear her necklaces and rings. She liked to pretend she was a teacher or a princess.

But her big sister did not like it when Sara played with her things. She said Sara was too little and might break them. She said Sara had to ask first and mind her. She said Sara had to put everything back where it was.

One day, Sara found a folder with a shiny sticker on it. She opened it and saw a lot of papers with numbers and shapes. She thought they looked fun and wanted to color them. She took a crayon and started to draw on them.

But her big sister came in and saw what Sara was doing. She got very angry and shouted at Sara. She said Sara had ruined her homework. She said Sara had to mind her and not touch her folders. She said Sara had to go to her room and stay there.

Sara felt very sad and scared. She did not know what homework was. She did not know the papers were important. She just wanted to play. She ran to her room and cried. She wished her big sister was nicer to her. She wished she had her own folders to play with. She wished she had real necklaces and rings, not fake ones.
Ben likes to play with his toy plane. He makes it soar in the air, zoom and loop. He pretends he is a pilot and goes on adventures. He likes to fly his plane over the sofa, the table and the bed.

But sometimes, his mom says he has to be quiet. She says his baby sister is sleeping and he has to let her rest. Ben does not like to be quiet. He wants to play and make noise. He thinks his sister is boring and always tired.

One day, his mom has to go out for a while. She tells Ben to be a good boy and watch his sister. She says she will be back soon. Ben says okay, but he is not happy. He wants to play with his plane, not with his sister.

He waits for his mom to leave, then he grabs his plane and runs to his room. He closes the door and starts to fly his plane again. He makes it soar and zoom and loop. He laughs and shouts. He does not care about his sister.

But then, he hears a loud cry. He stops and listens. It is his sister. She is awake and unhappy. She wants her mom. Ben feels bad. He knows he made her cry. He puts down his plane and opens the door. He runs to his sister's crib and tries to calm her down. He says he is sorry and he loves her. He gives her his plane and says she can play with it. He hugs her and sings to her.

Soon, his sister stops crying and smiles. She likes the plane. She makes it soar in her hands. She coos and giggles. Ben smiles too. He thinks his sister is not so boring after all. He thinks he can be quiet and play with her. He thinks he is a good brother. He is also tired. He lies down next to her and closes his eyes. He dreams of flying.
Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were animals or cars or superheroes. They did not like to be quiet or sit still.

Their aunt was visiting them for the weekend. She did not like noises or toys or games. She liked to read her book and drink her tea and be alone. She did not like to be bothered by Lily and Ben.

She came into the living room and saw the mess they had made. She was very angry. She said in a loud voice, "Stop that right now! You are making too much noise and you are ruining my book! Go to your room and stay there until I say you can come out!"

Lily and Ben were scared and sad. They did not want to go to their room. They wanted to play and have fun. They looked at their aunt with big eyes. They did not understand why she was so mean.

They stared at her and hoped she would change her mind. But she did not. She pointed to the door and said, "Go! Now!"

Lily and Ben grabbed their toys and ran to their room. They did not say anything. They did not want to make her more angry.

They did not know that their aunt had a big problem. She had lost her job and her husband and her house. She had nowhere to go and no one to help her. She was sad and lonely and angry at the world. She did not know how to be nice or happy.

She did not know that Lily and Ben had a surprise for her. They had made her a card and a necklace and a cake. They wanted to make her smile and feel loved. They had hidden them under their bed.

They waited for their aunt to come and say sorry and hug them. They waited for a long time. But she did not.
Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to watch television after school. They watch cartoons and laugh a lot. Sometimes they fight over the remote. Their mom tells them to share and be gentle.

One day, mom makes a big cake for them. She says it is a surprise. She puts the cake on the table and tells them to wait. She goes to the kitchen to get some milk. Tim and Sam look at the cake. It smells good. It has chocolate and sprinkles on top.

Tim says, "I want a big piece of cake. I am hungry." Sam says, "Me too. Let's eat it now. Mom won't know." Tim says, "OK. But be quiet. Don't make a mess." They grab two forks and sneak to the table. They start to eat the cake. They eat fast and make funny faces.

Mom comes back from the kitchen. She sees them eating the cake. She is angry. She says, "Tim and Sam, what are you doing? You are not supposed to eat the cake yet. It is for later. You are naughty boys. You ruined the surprise." Tim and Sam stop eating. They look at mom. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We love cake. We couldn't wait. Please don't be mad." Mom sighs. She says, "I am not mad. I am disappointed. You should have listened to me. You should have been patient. You should have been gentle with the cake. Now it is all messy. How can we share it with dad and grandma?" Tim and Sam say, "We are sorry, mom. We will help you fix it. We will share it with dad and grandma. We will be good boys. We love you, mom." Mom smiles. She says, "I love you too, boys. But next time, please wait for me. OK?" Tim and Sam say, "OK, mom. We promise." They hug mom and say, "Thank you for the cake. It is yummy." Mom says, "You are welcome. But now, go wash your hands and faces. You have chocolate and sprinkles all over you. And turn off the television. It is time for dinner." Tim and Sam say, "OK, mom. We will." They run to the bathroom and wash up. They are happy. They still love cake. But they love mom more.
Lily and Max 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 buttons for eyes. They were very happy with their snowman.

But then, a big dog came running. He saw the snowman and thought it was a toy. He jumped on the snowman and knocked him down. He bit the hat and the scarf and the carrot nose. He dug up the buttons and ran away with them. Lily and Max were very sad and angry.

"Bad dog! Bad dog!" they shouted. "You broke our snowman! Go away!"

The dog did not listen. He barked and wagged his tail. He thought they wanted to play with him. He ran around them and tried to lick their faces.

Lily and Max were cold and wet. They wanted to go inside and get warm. They looked for their sweaters, but they could not find them. The dog had taken them too. He had buried them under the snow.

Lily and Max started to cry. They felt very cold and very sad. They wished they had not made a snowman. They wished they had stayed inside.

Then, they heard a voice. It was their mom. She had seen everything from the window. She had come to help them.

"Mommy! Mommy!" they cried. "The dog broke our snowman and took our sweaters! We are cold and wet!"

Mommy hugged them and said, "Don't worry, my loves. I have your sweaters. I saw the dog and I got them back. He was just a silly dog. He did not know any better. Come on, let's go inside and have some hot chocolate. You can make another snowman tomorrow."

Lily and Max smiled and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You are the best. We love you."

They followed Mommy inside, holding their sweaters. They felt warm and happy. They forgot about the dog and the snowman. They decided to make a snow fort tomorrow instead.
Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play on the farm. They had many animals, but their favorite was Molly the mule. Molly was strong and smart, and she helped them carry things and plow the field. But Molly was also difficult. She did not like to do what Ben and Sam told her. She would turn her head away, or kick, or run off.

One day, Ben and Sam wanted to take Molly to the market. They put a saddle and a basket on her back, and tried to lead her by a rope. But Molly did not want to go. She turned and turned, and pulled and pulled, and made a loud noise. Ben and Sam got angry and shouted at her. "Molly, you are a bad mule! You have to do what we say! Stop being difficult!"

But Molly did not listen. She turned and turned, and pulled and pulled, until she broke the rope and ran away. Ben and Sam chased after her, but they could not catch her. They lost sight of her in the woods. They were sad and scared. They did not know how to find Molly, or how to go to the market, or how to get back home.

They wandered in the woods for a long time, until they met a man. The man was kind and wise, and he had a horse. He saw that Ben and Sam were lost and tired, and he asked them what happened. Ben and Sam told him about Molly, and how she was difficult and ran away. The man nodded and said, "I know Molly. She is a good mule, but she has a mind of her own. You have to be gentle and patient with her, and she will do what you want. But if you are harsh and angry with her, she will do what she wants. That is the way of mules."

The man helped Ben and Sam find Molly. She was grazing in a meadow, and she looked happy and calm. The man spoke to her softly, and stroked her ears, and gave her a carrot. Molly nuzzled him, and let him put the saddle and the basket back on her. Then the man gave Ben and Sam his horse, and said, "You can take my horse to the market, and I will take Molly home. She is my friend, and I will take good care of her. And you, Ben and Sam, learn to be kind and respectful to animals. They have feelings and thoughts, just like you. And they will reward you with loyalty and service, if you treat them well."

Ben and Sam thanked the man, and apologized to Molly. They learned their lesson, and they never shouted at or hurt any animal again. They rode the horse to the market, and sold their goods, and bought some gifts for the man and Molly. They returned to the farm, and gave the gifts to the man and Molly, and hugged them goodbye. They were happy and grateful, and they never forgot the man's words. That is the end of the story.
Sara and Ben like to play with cards. They have a game where they slap the cards when they see a match. The one who slaps first gets the cards. The one who has the most cards at the end wins.

One day, they find a new pack of cards in the closet. They are very pretty and shiny. They have flowers and animals on them. Sara and Ben want to play with them. They open the pack and spread the cards on the floor.

They start to play their game. They look for matches and slap the cards. But the cards are very delicate. They are not strong like their old cards. They bend and tear when they slap them. Sara and Ben do not notice. They are having fun.

Soon, the cards are all broken and ripped. Sara and Ben count their cards to see who wins. But they cannot tell. The cards are too damaged. They look at the cards and feel sad. They ruined their new cards. They wish they had been more careful. They say sorry to each other and hug. They decide to play a different game. A game that does not need cards. A game that is gentle and fun.
Sam and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with cars and trucks. One day, they found a big sack in the park. It was full of spicy snacks. They wanted to eat them all.

"Let's take the sack home and share it," Sam said.

"No, I want it for myself," Ben said. He grabbed the sack and ran away.

Sam was sad and angry. He chased Ben with his bike. He wanted his share of the snacks. He used his speed to catch up with Ben.

"Stop, Ben, stop! That's not fair!" Sam shouted.

Ben did not stop. He was greedy and selfish. He did not care about Sam. He ran across the street without looking. He did not see the big truck coming.

The truck honked its horn. It was too late. Ben and the sack were hit by the truck. The snacks flew everywhere. Sam saw what happened. He was shocked and scared.

"Ben, Ben, are you okay?" Sam cried.

He ran to Ben and the truck. He hoped Ben was not hurt. He was sorry they fought over the snacks. He wished they were still friends.
A boy named Tom liked to gather rocks. He had many rocks of different colors and shapes in his room. He liked to look at them and sort them by size or type. He thought rocks were very interesting and fun.

One day, he went to the park with his mom and saw a big pile of rocks near a tree. He ran to the pile and started to pick up some rocks. He wanted to add them to his collection. He found a red rock, a round rock, a shiny rock, and a rock with spots.

"Wow, look at these rocks!" he said to himself. "They are so cool!"

But then he heard a voice behind him. It was another boy, who was older and bigger than Tom. He looked angry and mean.

"Hey, what are you doing with my rocks?" the boy said. "Those are mine! I gathered them first! Give them back!"

Tom was scared and confused. He didn't know the rocks belonged to someone else. He thought they were just regular rocks that anyone could gather. He didn't want to make the boy mad, but he also liked the rocks he found.

"Um, I'm sorry, I didn't know," he said. "I like rocks too. Can we share them?"

The boy frowned and shook his head. He grabbed the rocks from Tom's hands and pushed him away.

"No, we can't share them. They are mine, all mine. Go away and find your own rocks. You are a silly and greedy boy."

Tom felt sad and hurt. He didn't think he was silly or greedy. He just wanted to gather some rocks and have some fun. He ran back to his mom and told her what happened. She hugged him and said:

"Don't worry, Tom. You are not silly or greedy. You are a kind and curious boy. You can gather rocks anywhere you want, as long as you are respectful and careful. Some people are not nice and don't like to share, but that doesn't mean you have to be like them. You can still enjoy your rocks and make new friends who like rocks too."

Tom smiled and nodded. He felt better and thanked his mom. He decided to look for some other rocks in a different place, where he might meet some other regular boys who liked to gather rocks too.
Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the hall. The hall is long and cool. There are many doors in the hall. Some doors are open and some doors are closed.

One day, Lily and Ben see a big cake on a table in the hall. The cake is round and pink. It has white cream and red berries on top. It smells good. Lily and Ben want to eat the cake.

"Look, Ben, a cake!" Lily says.

"Yum, yum, let's have some!" Ben says.

They run to the table and grab the cake. They are happy. They do not see Mom and Dad coming out of a door.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Mom says.

"Stop, that's our cake!" Dad says.

Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the cake on the floor. The cake breaks and makes a mess.

"Sorry, Mom, sorry, Dad," Lily and Ben say.

"You should not steal the cake," Mom says.

"That's not nice," Dad says.

Lily and Ben feel bad. They hug Mom and Dad and say sorry again.

Mom and Dad are not angry. They love Lily and Ben. They say they can have some cake later, after dinner.

Lily and Ben say thank you. They help Mom and Dad clean the hall. They learn not to steal. They are good twins.
Ben and Lily were friends. They liked to play with cardboard boxes. They made a house, a car, a rocket and a castle. They had fun.

One day, Ben saw a big cardboard box in the street. He ran to get it. He hoped it was empty. He wanted to make a boat. He did not see the car coming. The car hit him. He fell down. He did not get up.

Lily heard a loud noise. She saw Ben on the ground. She saw blood. She saw the car drive away. She was scared. She ran to Ben. She cried. She called for help.

"Ben, Ben, wake up!" she said. "Please, wake up! We can make a boat. We can play. Please, Ben!"

But Ben did not wake up. He did not hear her. He did not feel her. He was gone. Lily was alone. She felt bitter. She hated the car. She hated the cardboard box. She hated the world. She wished Ben was with her. But he was not.
Lily and Tom were playing with their toys in the garden. They liked to make puzzles and shapes with their rubber blocks. They had a big box of blocks in different colors and sizes.

"Look, I made a house!" Lily said, showing Tom her creation. "It has a door and a window and a roof."

"That's nice, Lily," Tom said. "But I can make something better. I can make a rocket!" He started to stack his blocks in a tall tower.

Lily watched him and felt a little jealous. She wanted to make a rocket too, but she didn't have enough blocks. She looked around and saw a smaller box of blocks under a tree. She ran to get it, hoping to find more blocks for her rocket.

But when she opened the box, she saw something that made her scream. Inside the box, there was a big, hairy spider. It had eight legs and two eyes and it looked very scary. Lily dropped the box and ran back to Tom, feeling helpless.

"Tom, Tom, there's a spider in the box!" she cried. "It's big and hairy and scary!"

Tom looked at her and saw how scared she was. He felt sorry for her and wanted to help her. He was not afraid of spiders. He knew they were just animals and they didn't want to hurt anyone.

"Don't worry, Lily, I'll solve the problem," he said. "I'll get rid of the spider for you."

He took his rubber blocks and made a trap for the spider. He put some blocks in a circle and left a gap for the spider to enter. Then he put a block on top of the circle, like a lid. He put a piece of cheese inside the trap, to lure the spider.

"Come on, spider, come and get the cheese," he said. "It's yummy and cheesy and good for you."

The spider smelled the cheese and crawled out of the box. It saw the trap and thought it was a nice place to hide. It entered the trap and started to eat the cheese. But as soon as it did, Tom closed the gap with another block. The spider was trapped inside the blocks and couldn't get out.

"Ha, I got you, spider!" Tom said. "You can't scare Lily anymore."

He picked up the trap and carried it to the other side of the garden. He opened the trap and let the spider go. The spider ran away and hid under a rock.

"Bye, bye, spider," Tom said. "Don't come back."

He went back to Lily and gave her a hug. She smiled and thanked him.

"Thank you, Tom, you're very brave and smart," she said. "You solved the problem and saved me from the spider."

"You're welcome, Lily, you're my friend and I like to help you," he said. "Now let's make a rocket together. We can share our blocks and make it bigger and better."

They took their blocks and started to make a rocket. They had fun and forgot about the spider. They were happy and proud of their rocket. They pretended to fly to the moon and have adventures. They were the best friends in the world.
Lila and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. But one day, they had a big quarrel. It was about a zebra.

The zebra was a soft toy that Lila's grandma gave her. It was black and white and had a long tail. Lila loved the zebra and hugged it every night. She thought it was adorable.

But Ben also liked the zebra. He wanted to play with it and make it run and jump. He thought it was fun.

One day, Lila and Ben were playing in Lila's room. Lila was dressing up the zebra with a hat and a scarf. Ben grabbed the zebra and said, "Let me play with it! It's boring to dress it up!"

Lila was angry and said, "No! It's mine! Grandma gave it to me! You can't take it!"

They both pulled the zebra and shouted at each other. The zebra's hat and scarf fell off. The zebra looked sad.

Lila's mom heard the noise and came to the room. She saw Lila and Ben quarreling and the zebra on the floor. She said, "What's going on here? Why are you fighting over the zebra?"

Lila and Ben stopped pulling and looked at their mom. They felt ashamed. They knew they were being mean to each other and to the zebra.

Lila's mom said, "The zebra is a gift for Lila, but she can share it with Ben if she wants to. Ben, you can play with the zebra, but you have to be gentle and ask Lila first. Can you both say sorry to each other and to the zebra?"

Lila and Ben nodded. They said sorry to each other and hugged. They also said sorry to the zebra and hugged it. They decided to play together with the zebra and make it happy.

Lila's mom smiled and said, "That's better. You are good friends. Now, how about some cookies and milk?"

Lila and Ben cheered and followed their mom to the kitchen. They took the zebra with them and gave it some cookies and milk too. They learned to share and be kind. The zebra was happy.
Sam and Lily were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, they went to the library with their moms. The library had many books with pictures and stories. Sam and Lily wanted to borrow some books to read at home.

They looked at the books on the shelves. Sam saw a book about dinosaurs. He liked dinosaurs. He took the book and showed it to Lily. "Look, Lily, this book has big dinosaurs. They roar and stomp and bite. Do you want to borrow it with me?" he asked.

Lily looked at the book. She saw the dinosaurs. They were very big and scary. She felt frightened. She did not like dinosaurs. She shook her head. "No, Sam, I don't want to borrow it. It is too scary. I want to borrow a book about fairies. They are pretty and nice. They fly and sing and help. Do you want to borrow it with me?" she asked.

Sam looked at the book. He saw the fairies. They were very small and sparkly. He felt bored. He did not like fairies. He shook his head. "No, Lily, I don't want to borrow it. It is too silly. I want to borrow the dinosaur book. It is fun and cool. Come on, let's go to the desk and borrow it," he said.

Lily and Sam did not agree. They both wanted to borrow different books. They did not want to share. They started to argue. Their moms heard them. They came to them and asked what was wrong. Lily and Sam told them. Their moms smiled. They had an idea. They said, "Why don't you both borrow two books? One for each of you. Then you can read them at home and tell each other what you learned. Maybe you will find something new and interesting. But you have to wait your turn and be polite. Can you do that?"

Lily and Sam thought about it. They nodded. They said, "Okay, we can do that. We can borrow two books. We can wait and be polite. We are still best friends." They hugged each other. They took their books and went to the desk. They borrowed their books and thanked the librarian. They went home with their moms. They read their books and learned new things. They told each other what they learned. They were happy. They were still best friends.
Lily liked to admire the spider that lived in the corner of her room. She thought it was pretty and clever, how it made a web to catch flies. She would say hello to the spider every morning and night, and sometimes bring it a crumb or a leaf.

One day, her big brother Tom came into her room and saw the spider. He did not like spiders at all. He thought they were ugly and scary, and he wanted to get rid of it. He grabbed a shoe and aimed it at the spider.

"Tom, no!" Lily shouted. "Don't hurt my spider! He is my friend!"

"Your friend?" Tom sneered. "Spiders are not friends, they are pests. They bite and make webs everywhere. They are gross!"

Lily ran to the spider and tried to protect it with her hands. She felt the spider tickle her palm. She knew it was not gross, it was gentle and nice.

"Please, Tom, leave him alone. He is not a pest, he is a pet. He makes me happy and he keeps me safe. He eats the flies that bother me. He is a good spider!"

Tom looked at his sister and saw how much she cared for the spider. He felt a little sorry for being mean. He lowered the shoe and sighed.

"Fine, Lily. I won't hurt your spider. But you have to promise me something. You have to keep him in your room, and not let him out. And you have to be careful, because some spiders can be dangerous. Do you understand?"

Lily nodded and smiled. She hugged her brother and thanked him. She put the spider back in his web and gave him a kiss. She was happy that her spider was safe, and that her brother was kind. She admired them both.
Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a big box behind the shed. They opened it and saw some meat inside. It was beef, but it was old and smelled bad.

"Yuck, this beef is rot!" Sara said, holding her nose.

"Let's throw it away," Ben said, picking up a piece.

But before they could do that, a big dog came running from the street. It saw the beef and barked loudly. It wanted to eat the beef, even if it was rot.

"Go away, dog!" Sara shouted, waving her arms.

But the dog did not listen. It jumped over the fence and ran towards the box. Sara and Ben were scared and ran back to the house.

"Help, help!" they cried, knocking on the door.

Their mom opened the door and saw the dog. She was not afraid, because she knew the dog. It was Rex, their neighbor's dog. He was very polite and friendly, but he loved meat.

"Rex, what are you doing here?" she asked, holding a leash.

Rex wagged his tail and licked her hand. He looked at the box and whined.

"I'm sorry, Rex, but you can't have that beef. It's rot and it will make you sick," she said, pulling him away.

She took Rex back to his owner and explained what happened. The owner was sorry and thanked her. He said he would give Rex some fresh meat later.

Sara and Ben watched from the window and felt sorry for Rex. They liked Rex, but they did not like rot beef.

"Maybe we can give Rex a bone next time we see him," Sara said.

"That's a good idea," Ben said.

They hugged each other and smiled. They were glad that Rex was polite and that their mom was brave. They decided to play with something else in the garden. They did not want to find any more rot beef.
Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a bird on the ground. The bird has a hurt wing. It cannot fly.

"Look, a bird!" Tom says. "It needs help."

"Let's pick it up and take it home," Mia says. "We can make it safe and happy."

They are kind and gentle. They pick up the bird with their hands. They put it in a box. They give it some water and bread. The bird is scared, but it trusts them.

"Hello, bird," Tom says. "We are your friends. We will take care of you."

The bird makes a soft sound. It looks at Tom and Mia with its bright eyes. It feels better. It knows they are good. Tom and Mia smile. They are happy. They have a new friend.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play hide and seek in the park. Anna is good at hiding. Ben is good at finding.

One day, they play hide and seek again. Anna runs and hides behind a big tree. She waits for Ben to find her. She thinks she is the best hider in the world.

But Ben does not come. Anna waits and waits. She hears other kids playing and laughing. She does not hear Ben. She feels upset. Where is Ben? Does he not want to play with her?

She comes out from behind the tree. She looks for Ben. She sees him on the swings. He is playing with another girl. He is smiling and having fun. He does not see Anna.

Anna feels more upset. She thinks Ben does not like her anymore. She thinks he has a new friend. She runs away. She cries.

Ben sees Anna running away. He wonders why she is crying. He jumps off the swing. He runs after her. He calls her name.

"Anna, Anna, wait! Where are you going? Why are you crying?"

Anna stops. She turns around. She sees Ben. She wipes her tears. She says in a small voice.

"I was hiding. You did not find me. You did not play with me. You played with another girl. You have a new friend. You do not like me anymore."

Ben shakes his head. He hugs Anna. He says in a big voice.

"No, no, no! That is not true. I was looking for you. I could not find you. You are the best hider in the world. I played with the other girl for a little bit. She is not my friend. She is my cousin. She came to visit me. I like you more. You are my best friend."

Anna smiles. She hugs Ben back. She says in a big voice.

"Really? You were looking for me? You could not find me? I am the best hider in the world? She is your cousin? You like me more? I am your best friend?"

Ben nods. He smiles. He says in a big voice.

"Really, really, really! Come on, let's play some more. You can hide again. I will find you this time. I promise."

Anna nods. She smiles. She says in a big voice.

"Okay, let's play some more. I will hide again. You will find me this time. I believe you."

They run back to the park. They play hide and seek again. They are happy. They are friends.
Anna and Ben were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They were very happy to see the big car with the big box on top. Mom and Dad said the box had all their things for the trip.

"Can we unpack the box now?" Anna asked.

"No, not yet," Mom said. "We have to drive for a long time first. Then we will find a place to sleep and unpack the box."

Anna and Ben nodded. They got in the car and buckled their belts. Mom and Dad got in the front and started the car. The car made a loud noise and moved.

"Where are we going?" Ben asked.

"We are going to the mountains," Dad said. "There are many trees and animals and snow there. It will be fun."

Anna and Ben looked out the window. They saw houses and shops and people and cars. They saw a big sign that said "Fuel".

"What is fuel?" Anna asked.

"Fuel is what the car needs to go," Dad said. "It is like food for the car. We have to stop and get some fuel soon."

Anna and Ben thought that was funny. They imagined the car eating fuel like they ate cookies. They giggled.

After a while, the car stopped at a place with a big pump. Dad got out and put a hose in the car. Mom got out and opened the big box on top. She took out a bag and gave it to Anna and Ben.

"Here, you can unpack this bag," Mom said. "It has some toys and books and snacks for you. You can play with them in the car."

Anna and Ben thanked Mom and opened the bag. They found a teddy bear, a ball, a puzzle, a book and some crackers. They were very happy. They hugged the teddy bear. It was soft.

"Look, I have a teddy bear!" Anna said.

"Me too!" Ben said. "Let's name them."

Anna thought for a moment. She said, "I will name mine Snowy, because he is white like snow."

Ben thought for a moment. He said, "I will name mine Rocky, because he is brown like rocks."

Anna and Ben smiled. They liked their names. They played with their teddy bears and their other toys. They ate some crackers. They had fun.

Mom and Dad got back in the car. Dad said, "We have enough fuel now. Let's go to the mountains."

Anna and Ben said, "Yay!"

The car made a loud noise and moved again. Anna and Ben looked out the window. They saw the houses and shops and people and cars get smaller and smaller. They saw the trees and animals and snow get bigger and bigger. They were excited. They cuddled their teddy bears. They were soft.
Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the big maze in the park. They pretended they were princes and princesses, and they wanted to marry each other.

One day, they found a new part of the maze. It had many flowers and a fountain. They thought it was very pretty. They decided to have a pretend wedding there. They picked some flowers and made a ring and a crown. They said, "I do" and kissed.

But then, they heard a loud roar. It was a lion! It had escaped from the zoo and was hiding in the maze. They were very scared. They ran away from the lion, but they got lost in the maze. They did not know how to get out.

They saw a man in a uniform. He was a zookeeper. He had a big net and a tranquilizer gun. He was looking for the lion. He saw Lily and Max and said, "Are you okay? You should not be here. It is not safe. There is a lion in the maze."

Lily and Max said, "We know. We saw it. It was very big and loud. We were having a pretend wedding, but then we had to run away. Can you help us get out?"

The zookeeper said, "Of course. Follow me. I will take you to the exit. And don't worry. I will catch the lion and take it back to the zoo. It is not normal for a lion to be in a maze."

Lily and Max followed the zookeeper. They were happy to be safe. They held hands and said, "We are still best friends. And we are still married. Pretend married." They smiled and laughed.
Lily and Ben were going to the station with Mom and Dad. They wanted to see the big trains that go fast and make loud noises. Lily and Ben liked trains a lot. They had many toy trains at home that they played with every day.

When they got to the station, they saw many people and many trains. Some trains were red, some were blue, some were green. Some trains had numbers, some had letters, some had pictures. Lily and Ben pointed at the trains they liked and asked Mom and Dad what they were called.

Mom and Dad told them the names of the trains and where they were going. They said some trains were going to faraway places, like the mountains, the beach, or the city. They said some trains were going to nearby places, like the park, the zoo, or the mall. They said some trains were going to cool places, like the museum, the library, or the circus.

Lily and Ben wanted to go to all the places the trains were going. They asked Mom and Dad if they could ride on the trains. Mom and Dad smiled and said yes. They said they had a surprise for them. They said they had tickets for a special train that was going to a very cool place.

Lily and Ben were very excited. They wondered what the surprise was. They followed Mom and Dad to a platform where a big yellow train was waiting. The train had a big smile on its face and a funny hat on its head. It was the happy train. The happy train was going to the fun fair, where there were rides, games, and treats.

Lily and Ben clapped their hands and jumped up and down. They thanked Mom and Dad for the surprise. They boarded the happy train and found their seats. They looked out the window and saw the station getting smaller and smaller. They waved goodbye to the other trains and people. They smiled and hugged Mom and Dad. They were going to have a great day.
Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They have a big bag of bread. They want to feed the ducks in the pond. They walk to the water and see many ducks. They are happy.

They open the bag and scatter the bread on the ground. The ducks come and eat the bread. They make loud noises. Sara and Ben laugh and clap. They have fun.

But then a big goose comes. It is angry. It wants all the bread. It chases the ducks away. It snaps at Sara and Ben. They are scared.

"Go away, goose!" Sara says. "You are mean!"

"Leave some bread for the ducks!" Ben says. "You are greedy!"

But the goose does not listen. It tries to take the bag. Sara and Ben hold the bag tight. They pull and tug. The bag rips. The bread flies in the air.

The goose is happy. It eats the bread. Sara and Ben are sad. They have no bread left. They cry.

Then they see a light. It is green. It comes from the trees. They look and see a fairy. She is small and pretty. She has wings and a wand. She smiles at Sara and Ben.

"Hello, children," she says. "I saw what happened. That goose was very rude. I can help you. Do you want some more bread?"

Sara and Ben nod. They wipe their tears. They hope the fairy is nice.

The fairy waves her wand. She makes more bread appear. It is fresh and soft. She gives it to Sara and Ben. They say thank you.

"Here you go," she says. "Now you can feed the ducks again. But be careful. The goose might come back. If it does, just say this magic word: shoo!"

Sara and Ben smile. They take the bread and scatter it on the ground. The ducks come back and eat the bread. They make happy noises. Sara and Ben laugh and clap. They have fun.

They do not see the goose again. They think the fairy scared it away. They are glad. They think the fairy is very kind. They like the green light. They think it is magic. They have a good day.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big slide. Anna wants to go first. She climbs up the ladder. Ben follows her.

"Wait for me, Anna!" Ben says. "We can slide together!"

Anna does not want to wait. She wants to slide alone. She is at the top of the slide. She sees Ben behind her. She pushes him. Ben falls off the ladder. He cries.

"Anna, why did you push me?" Ben asks. He is hurt and sad.

Anna does not say sorry. She slides down. She laughs. She does not care about Ben.

Ben is alone. He does not have a friend. Anna is not a reliable friend. She is a mean child. Ben wishes he had a better friend. He goes home. He tells his mom what happened. His mom hugs him. She says she will find him a new friend. A friend who does not push. A friend who is reliable.
Sam and Tom are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and a loud bark.

Sam and Tom want to pet the dog. They run to the dog and say hello. The dog is happy. It wags its tail and licks their faces. Sam and Tom laugh and hug the dog.

But Lily is scared of the dog. She stays far away. She does not want to join Sam and Tom. She thinks the dog is mean and big. She holds her doll and cries.

Sam and Tom see Lily. They feel sorry for her. They want her to join them and have fun. They call her name and wave their hands. They tell her the dog is nice and friendly.

Lily hears Sam and Tom. She wants to be their friend. But she is afraid of the dog. She does not know what to do. She feels ashamed. She wishes she was brave like Sam and Tom.

Then the dog sees Lily. It runs to her and sniffs her doll. It does not bark or bite. It just wants to play. Lily feels the dog's soft fur and warm tongue. She does not feel scared anymore. She feels happy.

She smiles and joins Sam and Tom. They all pet the dog and play with it. They have a lot of fun. They are quick and loud. The dog is their new friend. They are not ashamed. They are proud.
Tom and Lily liked to perform for their family. They sang songs, told jokes, and did tricks. They had a big show planned for today. They wore their best clothes and made a stage in the living room.

"Welcome to our show!" Tom said. "We have many fun things to show you. But first, we need a poppy."

"A poppy?" Lily asked. "What is a poppy?"

"A poppy is a red flower. It is very pretty and easy to find. We need it for our magic trick. Come on, let's go outside and get one."

Tom and Lily ran outside to the garden. They saw many flowers, but no poppies. They looked and looked, but they could not find any.

"Maybe we can use another flower," Lily said. "How about a rose? It is also red."

"No, it has to be a poppy," Tom said. "The trick won't work without a poppy. I know where we can find one. Follow me."

Tom led Lily to the road. He saw a poppy growing on the other side. He did not see the car coming fast.

"Look, there is a poppy!" Tom said. "Let's go get it."

He ran across the road. Lily followed him. They did not hear the horn or the brakes. They did not feel the pain. They only saw the poppy.

The end.
Lily liked to help her mom with the laundry. She liked to sort the clothes by color and put them in the big machine. She liked to watch the clothes spin and make bubbles. She liked to smell the clean clothes when they came out of the dryer.

One day, Lily saw a pair of scissors on the table. She wondered what they were for. She picked them up and felt the sharp blades. She thought they looked impressive. She wanted to try them out. She looked around and saw a pile of laundry on the couch. She decided to cut some of the clothes and make them into new shapes.

She cut a hole in her dad's shirt and made it into a cape. She cut a stripe in her mom's skirt and made it into a belt. She cut a circle in her brother's pants and made it into a hat. She cut and cut and cut until she had a lot of new clothes. She put them on and felt very proud. She ran to show her mom what she had done.

"Mom, look at me! I made new clothes with the scissors!" Lily said, smiling.

Mom looked at Lily and gasped. She saw the scissors in her hand and the laundry on the couch. She saw the holes and the stripes and the circles in the clothes. She saw her dad's shirt, her mom's skirt, and her brother's pants. She was very angry and very sad.

"Lily, what have you done? You cut the laundry! You ruined the clothes! You can't use the scissors like that! They are dangerous and they are not for playing!" Mom said, scolding.

Lily felt scared and sorry. She didn't know she had done something bad. She thought she had done something impressive. She dropped the scissors and started to cry.

"Mom, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to cut the laundry! I didn't mean to ruin the clothes! I didn't know the scissors were not for playing! Please don't be mad at me!" Lily said, sobbing.

Mom hugged Lily and tried to calm her down. She told her that she loved her and that she forgave her. She told her that she had to be careful with the scissors and that she had to ask before she used them. She told her that she had to help her fix the clothes and that she had to apologize to her dad and her brother. She told her that she was glad that she liked to help with the laundry, but that she had to do it the right way.

Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She said she was sorry and that she would help and that she would ask. She said she loved her mom and that she would be more careful with the scissors. She said she still liked to help with the laundry, but that she would do it the right way. She learned her lesson and never cut the laundry again.
Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, Lily's mom says, "Lily, you need to eat your vegetables. They are healthy and good for you." Lily does not like vegetables. She says, "No, mom, I don't want to eat them. They are yucky and green."

Lily's mom is sad. She says, "Lily, if you don't eat your vegetables, you will not grow strong and smart. You will be sick and weak. Please, try some carrots or peas. They are sweet and crunchy." Lily shakes her head. She says, "No, mom, I only want to eat cake and candy. They are yummy and colorful."

Lily's mom has an idea. She says, "Lily, how about we send some vegetables to Tom? He likes to eat them. He will be happy and thank you. Maybe you can share some with him." Lily thinks for a moment. She says, "Okay, mom, let's send some vegetables to Tom. But I will not eat any. I will only eat cake and candy."

Lily's mom puts some vegetables in a basket. She writes a note that says, "To Tom, from Lily. Enjoy these healthy vegetables. They are good for you." She gives the basket to Lily. Lily takes the basket and goes to the park. She sees Tom playing with a ball. She says, "Hi, Tom, I have a gift for you. It is from me. It is healthy and good for you."

Tom is curious. He says, "Thank you, Lily, you are very kind. What is it?" He opens the basket. He sees the vegetables. He makes a face. He says, "Oh, Lily, I don't like vegetables. They are yucky and green. I only like to eat meat and cheese. They are tasty and filling." He throws the basket away. He says, "I don't want your gift. It is bad and gross. Go away, Lily, you are not my friend."

Lily is shocked. She feels hurt and angry. She says, "But, Tom, I thought you liked vegetables. My mom said you did. She said they are healthy and good for you. She said you would be happy and thank me. She said maybe we could share some." Tom says, "No, Lily, your mom lied to you. She wanted you to eat the vegetables. She tricked you. You are silly and dumb. I don't want to play with you."

Lily starts to cry. She runs away from the park. She goes back to her mom. She says, "Mom, Tom did not like the vegetables. He did not like the gift. He did not like me. He said I was silly and dumb. He said he was not my friend." Lily's mom hugs her. She says, "I'm sorry, Lily, I made a mistake. I thought Tom liked vegetables. I thought he would be nice to you. I thought he was your friend. He was mean and rude. You are not silly and dumb. You are smart and sweet. You are my friend."

Lily and Tom are not friends anymore. They do not play in the park. They do not talk to each other. They do not share anything. Lily still does not like vegetables. She still only eats cake and candy. She is sick and weak. She does not grow strong and smart. Tom still does not like vegetables. He still only eats meat and cheese. He is fat and lazy. He does not run and play. Lily and Tom are unhappy. The end.
Anna and Ben were playing hide and seek in the garden. Ben was the seeker and Anna was the hider. She ran behind a big bush and crouched down. She hoped Ben would not find her. She heard his footsteps and his voice calling her name.

"Anna, where are you? I will find you!"

Anna stayed very quiet and did not answer. She saw a shadow move behind the bush. She thought it was Ben and she got scared. She wanted to scream, but she did not. She whispered to herself.

"Please go away, please go away."

But the shadow did not go away. It came closer and closer. Anna closed her eyes and wished it was a dream. She felt a hand touch her shoulder and she jumped. She opened her eyes and saw a figure standing over her. It was not Ben. It was a dog.

The dog was big and brown and had a fluffy tail. It looked at Anna with friendly eyes and licked her face. Anna felt its warm tongue and its soft fur. She was not scared anymore. She smiled and hugged the dog.

"Hello, doggy. You are nice. What is your name?"

The dog wagged its tail and barked. It liked Anna too. It wanted to play with her.

"Anna, I found you!" Ben shouted. He came behind the bush and saw Anna and the dog. He was surprised and happy. He liked dogs too.

"Wow, Anna, who is this? Can we play with him?"

Anna nodded and introduced the dog to Ben.

"This is my new friend. He is a dog. He is warm and nice. He likes to play hide and seek too."

Ben and Anna and the dog played together in the garden. They had a lot of fun. They did not know where the dog came from or who he belonged to. They did not care. They just enjoyed his company. They were happy.
Sam and Tom were brothers. They liked to play with cars and balls. One day, Mom took them to the store. She wanted to buy some food and clothes.

At the store, Sam saw a big teddy bear. He wanted it very much. He asked Mom, "Can I have the teddy bear, please?"

Mom said, "No, Sam. You have many toys at home. You don't need the teddy bear."

Sam was angry. He did not listen to Mom. He grabbed the teddy bear and ran away. He hid behind a shelf.

Tom saw what Sam did. He was scared. He said to Mom, "Mom, Sam took the teddy bear. He is hiding over there."

Mom was upset. She went to find Sam. She said, "Sam, what are you doing? You can't take things that are not yours. That is wrong. You have to give the teddy bear back and say sorry."

Sam felt bad. He knew he did a bad thing. He was embarrassed. He gave the teddy bear back to Mom. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, store lady. I won't do it again."

Mom hugged Sam. She said, "I'm glad you are sorry, Sam. But you have to learn to be good and listen to me. Taking things that are not yours is not nice. It can make you and others sad."

Sam nodded. He said, "I understand, Mom. I will be good and listen to you. I love you, Mom."

Tom smiled. He said, "I love you too, Mom. And I love you, Sam. You are my brother. You are tough. But you have to be good too."

Mom smiled. She said, "I love you both, Sam and Tom. You are my sons. You are tough and good. Now, let's go home and have some cookies."

The moral value of the story is: Don't take things that are not yours. It is wrong and can make you and others sad. Listen to your mom and be good. Love your family and be kind.
Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see many animals on the farm. They see cows, pigs, chickens, and horses.

One day, they go to the barn. They see a big pile of hay. The hay is soft and yellow. They want to play with the hay. They climb on the hay and make a fort.

"Look at our fort!" Tom says. "It is big and strong."

"Yes, it is!" Lily says. "We can hide in our fort."

They hear a noise. It is a horse. The horse is brown and white. It has a long mane and a long tail. The horse comes to the hay. It is hungry. It wants to eat the hay.

"Hello, horse!" Tom says. "Do you want to play with us?"

The horse does not talk. It nods its head. It sniffs the hay. It takes a bite of the hay.

"Hey, that is our fort!" Lily says. "You are eating our fort!"

The horse does not talk. It shakes its head. It likes the hay. It takes another bite of the hay.

Tom and Lily are sad. They do not want the horse to eat their fort. They want to play with their fort.

They see a basket. The basket has colorful ribbons. The ribbons are red, blue, green, and yellow. They have an idea.

"Let's make a new fort!" Tom says. "We can use the ribbons."

"Good idea!" Lily says. "The ribbons are pretty."

They take the ribbons. They tie the ribbons around the hay. They make a new fort. The fort is colorful and shiny.

"Look at our new fort!" Tom says. "It is pretty and shiny."

"Yes, it is!" Lily says. "We can play in our new fort."

They hear a noise. It is the horse. The horse is curious. It sees the new fort. It sees the colorful ribbons. It wants to see the ribbons.

"Hello, horse!" Lily says. "Do you like our new fort?"

The horse does not talk. It nods its head. It sniffs the ribbons. It does not bite the ribbons. It likes the ribbons. It thinks the ribbons are pretty.

"Can we be friends?" Tom says. "We can share our fort."

The horse does not talk. It nods its head. It smiles. It likes Tom and Lily. It wants to be friends.

Tom and Lily are happy. They have a new fort. They have a new friend. They play with the horse and the ribbons. They have fun on the farm.
Lily liked to read novels. Novels were books with many words and pictures that told stories. Lily had many novels in her room. She liked to read them before she went to sleep.

One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, it is time to bathe. You are dirty from playing outside. Come on, let's go to the bathroom."

Lily did not want to bathe. She wanted to read her novel. She said, "Mom, can I read my novel first? It is very interesting. It is about a princess and a dragon."

Lily's mom smiled. She said, "Lily, you can read your novel after you bathe. You can take it with you to the bathroom and read it while you dry yourself. But you have to bathe first. It is good for you. It makes you clean and fresh."

Lily thought for a moment. She liked to be clean and fresh. She also liked to read her novel. She said, "OK, mom. I will bathe first. But can you help me wash my hair? It is long and tangled."

Lily's mom nodded. She said, "Of course, Lily. I will help you wash your hair. Come on, let's go."

Lily and her mom went to the bathroom. Lily took her novel with her. She put it on a stool near the bathtub. She took off her clothes and got into the water. Lily's mom helped her wash her hair. She used shampoo and conditioner. She made bubbles and rinsed them off. Lily giggled. She liked the bubbles. They were fun.

When Lily was done, she got out of the water. She wrapped herself in a towel. She picked up her novel. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. Can I read my novel now?"

Lily's mom hugged her. She said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are the best, too. Yes, you can read your novel now. But don't stay up too late. You have to sleep, too."

Lily nodded. She said, "OK, mom. I will sleep soon. Good night."

Lily's mom said, "Good night, Lily. I love you."

Lily said, "I love you, too, mom."

Lily went to her room. She dried herself and put on her pajamas. She got into her bed. She opened her novel. She read about the princess and the dragon. She imagined she was in the story. She felt happy. She had an ordinary day, but a wonderful night.
Ben and Lily wanted to make a cake for Mom. They had eggs, milk, flour and butter. But they needed sugar too. They looked in the kitchen for sugar, but they could not find it.

"Where is the sugar?" Ben asked Lily.

"I don't know. Maybe Mom hid it. Let's search in the other rooms," Lily said.

They went to the living room and searched under the sofa, behind the curtains and in the drawers. They found some toys, some books and some coins, but no sugar.

They went to the bedroom and searched in the closet, under the bed and in the nightstand. They found some clothes, some shoes and some pictures, but no sugar.

They went to the bathroom and searched in the cabinet, behind the shower curtain and in the trash can. They found some soap, some towels and some tissues, but no sugar.

They were sad and tired. They could not make a cake for Mom without sugar.

"Maybe we should ask Dad. He knows everything," Ben said.

"OK, let's go find Dad," Lily said.

They went to the garage and saw Dad working on his car. They ran to him and hugged him.

"Dad, we need your help. We want to make a cake for Mom, but we can't find the sugar. We searched everywhere, but it's not easy," Ben said.

Dad smiled and lifted them up. He kissed them and said, "You are such sweet kids. You don't need sugar to make a cake for Mom. You just need love. And I have some sugar right here, in this jar. I hid it from Mom, because she is trying to eat less sugar. But I think she will be happy to have a cake from you. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and make a cake together."
Tim and Mia like to play on the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. One day, they see a big boat near the water. The boat has a long rope and a heavy anchor.

"Look, Mia, a boat!" Tim says. "Let's go see it!"

They run to the boat. They see a man on the boat. He has a hat and a fishing rod. He smiles at them.

"Hello, kids," he says. "Do you like my boat?"

"Yes, it's very nice," Mia says. "What do you do with the fishing rod?"

"I use it to catch fish," the man says. "Do you want to see?"

He shows them a bucket full of fish. Some are big, some are small. Some are red, some are blue.

"Wow, so many fish!" Tim says. "Do you eat them all?"

"No, I don't," the man says. "I only eat some. I feed the rest to my friend."

"Who is your friend?" Mia asks.

The man points to the water. They see a big gray shape moving fast. It has a fin and a tail. It jumps out of the water and makes a loud splash.

"That's my friend," the man says. "He's a shark. He likes fish. Watch this."

He takes a fish from the bucket and throws it to the water. The shark swims fast and catches the fish in his mouth. He chews and swallows.

"Wow, he's fast!" Tim says. "And hungry!"

"Yes, he is," the man says. "But he's also friendly. He never bothers me or my boat. He knows I give him food. He's my anchor buddy."

Tim and Mia laugh. They think the man and the shark are funny. They stay and watch them for a while. They learn more about the boat, the fishing rod, and the anchor. They have fun on the beach.
Lily and Max were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and look for shiny things. Sometimes they found coins, buttons, or shells. But today they found something very special.

"Look, Lily, look!" Max shouted. He held up a small, clear stone that sparkled in the sun. "What is this?"

Lily ran over and took the stone. She turned it in her hand and saw many colors. "Wow, Max, this is great! I think it is a crystal. A crystal is a very pretty stone that has many sides."

"Where did it come from?" Max asked. He looked around the garden, but he did not see any more crystals.

"I don't know, Max. Maybe it fell from the sky. Maybe it was a gift from a fairy. Maybe it was hidden in the dirt for a long time. What do you guess?"

Max thought for a moment. He liked to imagine things. He smiled and said, "I guess it was a magic crystal. Maybe it can make wishes come true. Maybe we can wish for more crystals, or candy, or toys."

Lily smiled too. She liked Max's idea. She held the crystal close to her chest and said, "Let's try, Max. Let's make a wish. But we have to be quiet, or the magic will go away."

They closed their eyes and whispered their wishes. Then they opened their eyes and looked at the crystal. It still sparkled, but nothing else happened.

"Maybe the magic takes time," Max said. "Maybe we have to wait and see."

"Maybe," Lily said. "Or maybe the magic is already here. Maybe the magic is that we found the crystal together. And that we are friends."

They hugged each other and laughed. They did not need more crystals, or candy, or toys. They had each other, and that was great.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They have many toys and games. But sometimes they fight. They fight over who gets the best toy or who goes first. Then they do not speak to each other. They are sad and angry.

One day, they have a big fight. Anna wants to play with the doll and Ben wants to play with the car. They both say "It is mine!" and pull the toy. The toy breaks. They both cry. They do not speak to each other. They go to their rooms.

Their mom and dad see them. They are sad too. They want Anna and Ben to be happy and kind. They have an idea. They ask Anna and Ben to come to the kitchen. They say "We have some work for you. You have to help us make a cake. It is a surprise for grandma. She is coming to visit."

Anna and Ben are curious. They like cake. They like grandma. They want to help. They go to the kitchen. Mom and dad give them aprons and spoons. They show them how to mix the flour, the eggs, the sugar and the butter. They say "You have to work together. You have to share and take turns. You have to speak nicely to each other. Then the cake will be good and mild."

Anna and Ben listen. They work together. They share and take turns. They speak nicely to each other. They say "Please" and "Thank you" and "Sorry". They have fun. They make a good and mild cake. They put it in the oven. They smell the cake. It smells yummy.

They are happy. They hug mom and dad. They say "Thank you for the work. We learned a lesson. We will not fight anymore. We will be good friends." Mom and dad smile. They say "We are proud of you. You are good children. Grandma will love the cake and you."

The end.
Anna loves to dance. She dances in her room, in the garden, and in the park. She likes to spin, jump, and twirl. She feels happy when she dances.

One day, Anna goes to a dance class with her mom. She sees many other dancers. They wear pretty dresses and shoes. They listen to the teacher. The teacher tells them what to do. Anna wants to join them.

But Anna does not follow the teacher. She does her own moves. She spins too fast, jumps too high, and twirls too much. She bumps into other dancers. She makes them fall. She makes them cry.

The teacher is angry. She tells Anna to stop. She says, "You are not a normal dancer. You are a bad dancer. You do not listen. You do not respect. You make trouble. You need to be punished. Go sit in the corner and think about what you did."

Anna is sad. She does not understand. She says, "But I love to dance. I just want to have fun. I do not mean to hurt anyone. I am sorry. Please do not punish me."

The teacher does not listen. She makes Anna sit in the corner. Anna feels lonely and ashamed. She wishes she could be a normal dancer. She wishes she could make the teacher and the other dancers happy. She wishes she could dance again.
Ben likes to watch cartoons on TV. He likes the funny animals and the bright colors. He laughs when they do silly things. He watches cartoons every morning before school.

One day, Ben sees a new cartoon. It is about a big green monster who eats everything. He eats cars, trees, houses, and even people. Ben thinks the monster is scary and disgusting. He does not like the cartoon. He wants to change the channel.

But Ben cannot find the remote. He looks under the sofa, behind the table, and in the toy box. He cannot see the remote anywhere. He hears the monster eating more things on TV. He hears the monster burping and growling. Ben feels scared and sick.

He runs to his mom in the kitchen. He tells her about the monster and the remote. He asks her to help him. Mom hugs Ben and tells him not to worry. She goes to the living room and finds the remote. She changes the channel to a nice cartoon. She tells Ben that the monster is not real and that he can watch something else.

Ben feels better. He thanks his mom and sits on the sofa. He watches the nice cartoon with his mom. He sees happy animals and pretty flowers. He smiles and forgets about the monster. He eats a yummy snack and enjoys the cartoon. He thinks the cartoon is fun and nice. He does not want to watch the monster ever again.
Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make noises like vroom and beep when they move the cars.

One day, they find a big red car in the garage. It is their dad's car. It looks shiny and fast. Sam and Ben want to play with it.

"Let's go inside the car," Sam says. "We can pretend to drive it."

Ben nods. He follows Sam to the car. They open the door and climb in. The seats are soft and comfortable. They see many buttons and wheels on the dashboard.

"Look, this is the key," Sam says. He picks up the key from the cup holder. He puts it in the slot and turns it. The car makes a loud sound.

"Wow, it's on!" Ben says. He feels excited.

Sam grabs the steering wheel. He turns it left and right. He pushes the horn. It makes a loud beep.

"Let's go, let's go!" Sam says. He steps on the pedal. The car moves forward.

"Stop, stop!" Ben says. He feels scared. He tries to resist Sam. He pulls his arm. "We can't drive the car. It's too fast. We can get hurt."

Sam does not listen. He likes the speed. He thinks it is fun. He steps on the pedal harder. The car goes faster.

"Help, help!" Ben shouts. He sees a tree in front of them. He closes his eyes. He hopes they will not crash.
Sara and Tom were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. But they also wanted to find something new and fun. They saw some big shells on the rocks. They were oysters.

"Can we open them, mom?" Sara asked.

"Maybe, but be careful. They might be sharp or have pearls inside," mom said.

Sara and Tom took some oysters and tried to open them with sticks and stones. They worked hard, but they could not open them. They got tired and bored.

"These oysters are boring," Tom said. "Let's do something else."

"Wait, I think I got one," Sara said. She opened an oyster and saw something shiny inside. It was a pearl.

"Wow, look, Tom. I found a pearl. It's so pretty," Sara said.

She showed the pearl to Tom. He wanted it too.

"Give it to me, Sara. It's mine," Tom said.

"No, it's mine. I opened the oyster," Sara said.

They started to fight over the pearl. They pulled and pushed and yelled. They did not see the big wave coming. The wave crashed over them and took the pearl and the oyster away. Sara and Tom were wet and sad. They cried and cried.

Mom and dad ran to them and hugged them. They were angry and worried.

"What were you doing, Sara and Tom? You could have been hurt by the wave. And why were you fighting over a pearl? It's not worth it," mom said.

Sara and Tom felt sorry. They said they were sorry. But they still wished they had the pearl. It was the only fun thing they found at the beach. The end.
Lily and Ben are twins. They share a room and a bed. One night, Lily hears a loud noise outside. She is scared. She wants to wake Ben and hug him. She pokes him with her finger. But Ben does not wake. He sleeps very deep.

Lily pokes him again and again. She whispers his name. But Ben still does not wake. She is more scared. She thinks maybe the noise is a monster. She wants to run to Mom and Dad. But she does not want to leave Ben alone.

She pokes him harder and harder. She shakes him and cries. But Ben still does not wake. He snores very loud. Lily is angry. She yells his name. She pulls his hair. But Ben still does not wake. He dreams very sweet.

Then, the noise outside stops. Lily hears Mom and Dad come in. They open the door and turn on the light. They see Lily and Ben in the bed. Lily is red and wet. Ben is calm and dry. Mom and Dad are confused.

They ask Lily what happened. Lily tells them about the noise and the monster and the poke and the wake. Mom and Dad hug her and say sorry. They say there was no monster. It was just a big truck. They say Ben is a heavy sleeper. He does not hear anything. They say Lily is a brave sister. She tried to protect him.

They tuck them in and kiss them good night. They turn off the light and close the door. Lily and Ben are quiet. Lily is not scared anymore. She is sleepy. She cuddles with Ben. Ben is not awake. He is happy. He feels her warm. They both fall asleep.
Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and smell them. Lily saw a red rose and wanted to examine it. She went closer and touched the petals.

"Wow, it is so soft and pretty!" she said.

Tom followed her and saw the rose too. He wanted to examine it too, but he was not careful. He grabbed the stem and felt a sharp pain.

"Ow, ow, ow!" he cried. "It hurts!"

Lily turned around and saw Tom holding his hand. He had a drop of blood on his finger. He had pricked himself on a thorn.

"Oh no, Tom, are you okay?" she asked. She was upset and worried.

Tom was upset and angry. He threw the rose on the ground and stomped on it.

"Stupid rose, stupid thorn!" he shouted.

Lily gasped and felt sad. She liked the rose and did not want Tom to ruin it.

"Tom, why did you do that?" she said. "The rose was not stupid, it was beautiful. You were not gentle, that's why it hurt you."

Tom looked at the rose and saw that he had crushed it. He felt sorry and ashamed.

"I'm sorry, Lily, you're right," he said. "I was not gentle, I was rough. I did not mean to hurt the rose or you."

He hugged Lily and said he was sorry again. Lily hugged him back and said it was okay. She found a band-aid and put it on his finger. They decided to be more careful with the flowers and to be kind to each other. They went back to playing and having fun.
Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park with their toys. One day, they found a big purple ball in the grass. It was shiny and bouncy.

"Wow, look at this ball!" Lily said. "It is so pretty and fun!"

"Let me see!" Max said. He grabbed the ball from Lily and ran away.

"Hey, give it back!" Lily shouted. She chased Max, but he was too fast.

Max laughed and jumped with the ball. He felt happy and proud. He did not want to share with Lily.

Suddenly, he tripped on a rock and fell down. The ball flew out of his hands and landed in a pond. Max cried and rubbed his knee.

Lily ran to him and helped him up. She saw the ball in the water. She felt sad and angry.

"That was not nice, Max!" she said. "You took the ball from me and did not share. Now we both lost it!"

"I'm sorry, Lily," Max said. He sniffed and hugged her. "You are right. I was selfish and mean. Can you forgive me?"

Lily nodded and hugged him back. She forgave him. She was a good friend.

They looked at the pond and saw a duck swimming with the ball. The duck quacked and splashed.

"Maybe the duck likes the ball more than us," Lily said.

"Maybe," Max said. "But we still have each other. And we can be creative and find other things to play with."

They smiled and walked away. They learned to share and be kind. They were happy and wise.
Sara was bored. She wanted to play with her toys, but Mom said no. Mom was busy in the kitchen. She had to stir a big pot of soup for dinner. Sara saw a magazine on the table. It had many pictures of animals. Sara liked animals. She picked up the magazine and looked at it.

She saw a picture of a dog. The dog was sad. It had no home. It was cold and hungry. Sara felt sorry for the dog. She wanted to help it. She showed the picture to Mom. "Mom, look at the dog. It is sad. Can we help it?" she asked.

Mom looked at the picture. She was compassionate. She hugged Sara. "That is a very kind thing to say, Sara. The dog is sad, but there are people who help dogs like that. They are called animal shelters. They give the dogs food and water and a warm place to sleep. They also try to find them new homes with families who love them. Maybe someday we can visit an animal shelter and see the dogs there. Would you like that?" she asked.

Sara nodded. She was happy. She liked the idea of visiting the animal shelter. She hoped the dog in the picture would find a new home soon. She thanked Mom for the hug. She put the magazine back on the table. She decided to help Mom with the soup. She took a spoon and stirred the pot. Mom smiled. She was proud of Sara. She said, "You are a very good helper, Sara. And a very compassionate girl. I love you very much." Sara smiled back. She said, "I love you too, Mom."
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she was walking in the forest when she saw a rabbit. "Hello, little rabbit!" she said.

The rabbit hopped closer to her and Lily recognized it was the same rabbit she had seen the day before. "You're the same rabbit I saw yesterday!" she exclaimed. The rabbit nodded its head in agreement.

Suddenly, Lily noticed something magical. The leaves on the trees were changing colors and the air felt crisp. "Wow, it's like magic!" she said. The rabbit smiled and hopped away.

As Lily continued her walk, she found a smooth rock by the river. "This rock is so smooth," she said to herself. She picked it up and put it in her pocket. It was a special day for Lily, full of recognition, magic and smooth rocks.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they went to the river to swim. Lily's mom told her to be careful and not go too far.

Lily's friend, Timmy, wanted to cross the river to the other side. Lily said it was too dangerous, but Timmy didn't listen. He fell in the water and got wet. Lily tried to help him, but he was too heavy. She ran to get help.

When they came back, Timmy was already out of the water, but he was not healthy. He caught a cold from being wet for too long. Lily felt sad because she couldn't help her friend. She wished she could have dried him off before he got sick.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very curious and always wanted to know more about the world around her. One day, Lily's mom took a photo of her and showed it to her. Lily loved the photo and wanted to see it again and again.

The next day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a bird flying in the sky and she pointed at it. Her mom told her the name of the bird and Lily repeated it. Lily was very happy to learn something new.

Later that day, Lily and her mom went to a store. Lily saw a toy that she really wanted, but her mom told her that they couldn't buy it. Lily was sad, but her mom promised to take a photo of her with the toy. Lily smiled and knew that she could always look at the photo and remember the fun day she had with her mom at the store.
Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Tom. He had a big smile and loved to make people happy. Tom was very generous and always shared his toys with his friends. 

One day, Tom's friend asked him to stay and play with him. Tom was happy to stay and play. They played with cars and dolls, and Tom shared his toys with his friend. 

After playing for a while, it was time for Tom to go home. His friend said, "Thank you for playing with me, Tom. You are a generous friend." Tom smiled and said, "I had fun playing with you too. Let's play again soon!" And with that, Tom went home, happy to have made a new friend.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play with her toys and her cat, Mittens. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help put away the toys. Lily said, "Okay, mommy!" and started to pick up her toys and put them in the toy box.

While she was putting away her toys, Lily's mom was cooking some vegetables on the stove. Lily saw the steam coming from the pot and said, "Look, mommy! The pot is making steam!" Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily! It means the vegetables are cooking."

Later that day, Lily and Mittens went on an adventure in the backyard. They saw a mysterious box hidden behind some bushes. Lily said, "What's in the box, Mittens?" Mittens meowed and Lily opened the box. Inside, there was a note that said, "Always be kind to others." Lily didn't understand what it meant, so she asked her mom. Her mom explained that it meant to treat others the way you want to be treated.

From that day on, Lily always tried to be kind to others, just like the note said. She learned that being kind makes others happy, and it makes her happy too.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to visit the farm. She liked to see the animals, especially the sheep. One day, she went to the farm and saw a sheep staring at her. She thought it was cute and wanted to take it home.

The little girl took the sheep home and kept it in her backyard. She played with the sheep and gave it food and water. But one day, the sheep got sick and the little girl didn't know what to do. She tried to help the sheep, but it was too late. The sheep died and the little girl was very sad.

The little girl learned that it's not always a good idea to take animals away from their homes. She missed the sheep and wished she could have done something to help it. From that day on, she promised to always take care of animals and not take them away from their families.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she saw a pretty lemon on a tree.

Lily: "Mommy, look at that pretty lemon! Can I pick it?"

Mommy: "Yes, you can pick it. But be careful, it might be sour."

Lily picked the lemon and took a bite. It was sour, but she didn't mind. She was happy to have a pretty lemon to show her friends.
Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens had a white fur and a black mustache. One day, Mittens saw a cat with a different mustache. The mustache was red and curly. Mittens thought it was funny and wanted to add a mustache like that too. 

Mittens went to the store and found a mustache that was different from the one he had. It was green and straight. Mittens bought the mustache and added it to his face. Now he looked different from before. 

All the other cats in the neighborhood saw Mittens with his new mustache and thought it was cool. They wanted to add mustaches too. So, they all went to the store and found different mustaches to add to their faces. From that day on, all the cats in the neighborhood looked different with their new mustaches.
Once upon a time, there was a man who had a pet dolphin. The dolphin was amazing because it could do tricks in the water. One day, the man decided to sell the dolphin to a zoo. The dolphin was sad because it did not want to leave its home. But the man told the dolphin that it would have lots of new friends at the zoo. So, the man sold the dolphin and the dolphin went to live in the zoo.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw and color with his pencil. One day, his pencil broke and he was very sad. His mom told him not to worry because she knew how to repair it. 

She took some tape and wrapped it around the pencil to make it flexible again. Timmy was so happy that he could use his pencil again! He drew a picture of his mom and showed her how great his pencil worked. 

From that day on, Timmy always took care of his pencil and made sure not to press too hard so it wouldn't break again. Whenever it did break, he knew that his mom could always repair it and make it flexible once more.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because it was her birthday. Her mom and dad gave her a present, and she was happy. She opened the present and saw a pretty dress inside. She put it on and twirled around, feeling like a princess.

Suddenly, Lily's friend Emma came over, and she saw the dress. Emma got jealous and said, "I want that dress too!" Lily didn't know what to do. She didn't want to make Emma sad, but she loved her new dress. Then, Lily had an idea. She said, "Let's play a game where we both wear the dress and clap for each other. We can both be princesses!" Emma smiled and said, "That's a great idea!" They both put on the dress and clapped for each other, feeling happy and special.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to dream about going to a big factory where they made toys. He thought it would be fun to see how they were made. 

One day, Timmy's mommy took him to a toy factory. Timmy was so excited! He saw all the machines making toys and it was so cool. The toys looked so smooth and shiny. 

Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise! It was a big machine that was broken. Timmy's mommy told him they had to leave because it wasn't safe. Timmy was sad he couldn't see more, but he was happy he got to see the toys being made. 

As they were leaving, Timmy heard a man say, "We have to fix this machine before someone gets hurt." Timmy didn't understand what was happening, but he knew it wasn't good. Later that night, Timmy had a bad dream about the broken machine at the factory. He hoped they fixed it soon so nobody would get hurt.
Once upon a time, there was a daddy who had a daughter. The daddy loved his daughter very much. One day, the daddy and the daughter went for a walk in the park. The daughter saw a big, heavy rock and wanted to carry it. The daddy helped his daughter carry the heavy rock. They walked and walked until they found a pretty flower. The daughter was happy to see the flower and picked it for her daddy. They went home and the daddy put the flower in a vase. The daughter was proud of herself for carrying the heavy rock and picking the pretty flower.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore. One day, Timmy and his friend Billy went on a hike up a big mountain. 

As they were climbing, Timmy started to complain that his legs were tired. Billy said, "Don't worry, we can take a break." 

When they stopped to rest, Timmy noticed that the mountain was very ugly. He said, "This mountain is not pretty." Billy replied, "It may not be pretty, but it is still fun to climb." 

As they continued to climb, they came across a family of birds who had made their nest on the mountain. The birds were chirping and singing happily. Timmy realized that even though the mountain may not be pretty, it still had beautiful things on it. 

The moral of the story is that even if something may seem ugly or not perfect, there can still be good things about it. And it's important to appreciate those good things.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look up at the sky and watch the planes fly by. One day, she saw a very big plane with lots of people inside. 

Lily's mom asked her, "What do you observe up there in the sky, Lily?"

"I see a big plane, Mommy!" Lily replied with excitement.

"That's right, Lily. Planes are very useful for traveling long distances," said her mom.

Lily smiled and said, "I want to go on a plane one day!"

Her mom replied, "Maybe one day you will, Lily. You just have to keep observing the planes and dreaming big."
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the water and splash around in the bathtub. One day, she was having so much fun that she forgot to ask for a towel. She shivered and sneezed as she got out of the tub.

Lily's mom was not organized and forgot to put a towel in the bathroom. Lily had to request for a towel, but her mom didn't hear her. She looked around and saw no towel, so she went to the hallway to find one. As she walked, she slipped on the wet floor and fell down. She cried and hurt her arm.

Lily's mom came running and saw her daughter on the floor. She felt so bad that she didn't have a towel ready for her. She hugged Lily and said sorry. They went to the hospital and the doctor had to put a cast on her arm. Lily learned that it's important to be careful and always have a towel nearby.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her family and lots of animals. One day, Lily went to the barn to visit the horses. She saw a pile of hay and thought it looked fun to jump on. 

Lily's dad said, "I permit you to jump on the hay, but be careful not to hurt yourself." Lily was very happy and started to jump on the hay. She laughed and had so much fun.

Suddenly, Lily heard a sad voice. It was the horse named Charlie. "I'm miserable," he said. "I can't run and play like I used to. I wish I could jump on the hay with you." 

Lily felt sad for Charlie and said, "Don't worry, Charlie. I'll play with you. We can be friends and have fun together." And from that day on, Lily and Charlie played together every day, and Lily never forgot the fun she had jumping on the hay.
Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the forest and play with his friends. One day, Benny found a big, red mushroom. It looked so yummy! Benny took a bite, but it was too hot. The mushroom made his mouth feel like it was on fire. Benny was worried that he might have hurt himself.

Benny's friend, a kind squirrel named Sammy, saw that Benny was worried. Sammy knew just what to do. He told Benny to sit in the shade and drink some water. As Benny drank the water, he felt better. He looked down at the mushroom and saw that it had started to melt in the sun. Benny and Sammy watched as the mushroom melted away, leaving only a little puddle behind. Benny learned that sometimes things can look good, but they might not be good for you.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. They would run, jump and laugh together. One day, they found a big pit in the ground. They were all very enthusiastic about exploring it.

They climbed down into the pit and found lots of interesting things. There were rocks, sticks and even some bugs. Timmy's friend, Lucy, found a shiny rock that included lots of different colors. They were all very excited about their discoveries.

After a while, they decided to climb back up out of the pit. Timmy was happy that he got to spend the day with his friends and find new things. From that day on, they always went back to the park to play and explore the pit.
Once upon a time, there was a little teddy bear named Teddy. Teddy loved to sleep, and he always slept with his favorite journal. One day, Teddy woke up feeling very sleepy. He looked for his journal, but it was gone! 

Teddy searched and searched, but he couldn't find his journal anywhere. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, his friend Bunny appeared and surprised him with a new journal! Teddy was so happy and hugged Bunny tightly. 

But then, they realized that someone had taken Teddy's journal without asking. They decided to investigate and found out that it was Teddy's little brother who had taken it. Teddy was upset, but Bunny helped him talk to his brother and explain how important it was to ask before taking things. In the end, Teddy forgave his brother and they all played together happily.
Once upon a time, there was a big brown dog named Max. Max loved to eat bones and play with his toys. One day, Max's owner gave him a big bowl of healthy food to eat. Max was very happy because he loved to eat healthy food. 

After he finished eating, Max felt very sleepy. He decided to take a nap in his cozy bed. While he was napping, Max dreamed about chasing squirrels in the park. When he woke up, he felt refreshed and ready to play again. 

From that day on, Max's owner always gave him healthy food to eat and made sure he took a nap every day. Max was a very happy and healthy dog.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the garden with her toys. One day, she found a shiny gem in the dirt. It was so pretty and interesting that she wanted to keep it forever.

But then, her little brother came and started to disturb her. He wanted to play with the gem too, but Lily didn't want to share. She got upset and shouted at him to go away.

Later, Lily felt bad for being mean to her brother. She realized that sharing is important and that it's better to play together. So, she went to find her brother and they played with the gem together, having lots of fun. From that day on, they always shared their toys and played together happily.
Once upon a time, there was a little brown bear. He was very friendly and loved to play with his friends. One day, he saw two of his friends fighting. They were both angry and didn't want to talk to each other anymore. The little brown bear didn't like seeing his friends unhappy, so he decided to do something about it.

He went to each of his friends and talked to them. He told them how much they meant to him and how sad he was to see them fighting. He asked them to forgive each other and unite again as friends. His friends listened to him and realized that they were being silly. They apologized and hugged each other.

The little brown bear was happy to see his friends back together again. He knew that it was important to forgive and forget, and that heat and anger only make things worse. From that day on, the little brown bear made sure that his friends always got along and stayed united.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in her garden. One day, she found a seed and planted it in the ground. She watered it every day and waited patiently for it to grow. 

One morning, she woke up and saw a beautiful flower blooming in her garden. She was so happy and ran to tell her mom. "Mommy, mommy, look! My flower bloomed!" she said with excitement. 

Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily! You were successful in growing a beautiful flower." 

Lily was so proud of herself and took good care of her flower every day. One day, her friend came over to play and accidentally ripped her favorite rag. Lily was upset and didn't know what to do. 

Her mom saw her sad face and said, "Lily, remember how you took care of your flower and it bloomed? You can do the same for your rag. Sew it up and take good care of it, and it will be just as beautiful as your flower." 

Lily listened to her mom and fixed her rag. From that day on, she learned that taking care of things can make them even more beautiful.
Once upon a time, there was a chubby cat named Fluffy. Fluffy liked to jog around the garden every day. One day, Fluffy saw a little mouse and wanted to play with it. Fluffy said, "Hi little mouse, let's play!" But the mouse was scared and said, "No thank you, Fluffy. I don't want to play." 

Fluffy didn't listen and tried to push the mouse to play. The mouse got very scared and ran away. Fluffy didn't understand why the mouse didn't want to play. 

Later that day, Fluffy saw the mouse again. This time, Fluffy tried to be nice and said, "I'm sorry for scaring you earlier. Do you want to be friends?" The mouse said, "Okay, let's be friends." 

But just as they were becoming friends, a big dog came and chased the mouse. Fluffy tried to protect the mouse, but the dog was too strong. Fluffy was very sad and wished he had never tried to push the mouse to play.
Once upon a time, there was a fisherman who lived by the sea. He would go fishing every day and catch lots of fish. One day, he caught a big fish that he was very grateful for.

As he was walking back home, he saw a little girl crying by the shore. He asked her what was wrong and she said she lost her toy in the water. The fisherman offered to help and went back into the sea to look for the toy.

While he was searching, a big wave came and swept him away. He tried to shout for help, but his voice was too weak. He could only whisper. Sadly, he never returned home and the little girl never saw him again.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and make cards for her friends and family. One day, she made a special card for her grandma's birthday. It had lots of pretty colors and a big heart in the middle.

Lily's mom told her to be obedient and put the card in the mailbox so it could be mailed to grandma. Lily was so excited to send it off and ran to the mailbox right away. She dropped the card in and felt proud of herself for being so helpful.

Days went by and Lily wondered if her grandma had received the card. Then one day, the mailman came to their door and handed her a big envelope. It was from her grandma! She opened it up and saw that her grandma had sent her a thank you card for the special birthday card Lily had mailed her. Lily felt happy and loved knowing that her card had made her grandma smile.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat some cookies. But her mommy said she had to eat her dinner first. Lily didn't like dinner, but she knew she had to eat it.

After dinner, Lily went upstairs to her room. She climbed up the stairs one by one. She counted them as she went. There were 10 stairs in all. When she got to her room, she saw her mommy had left some cookies on her bed. She was so happy and ate them all up. 

Now Lily wasn't hungry anymore and she knew she had to brush her teeth before bed. She went to the bathroom and brushed her teeth. She felt very proud of herself for knowing what to do. Then she went to bed and fell asleep, dreaming of cookies. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a big band. They played music with drums, guitars, and trumpets. One day, the band wanted to write an original song. They talked and talked about what the song should be about. They wanted it to be happy and fun! Finally, they wrote the song and played it for everyone to hear. Everyone loved it and danced along. The band was so happy that they made an original song!
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and read his books. One day, Timmy found a magazine on the ground. It was very colorful and had lots of pictures. Timmy was so happy to find it!

But then, Timmy saw another little boy who was sad because he lost his toy. Timmy thought about how he would feel if he lost his favorite toy. So, Timmy decided to release the magazine and give it to the sad little boy. The little boy was so happy and thanked Timmy.

Timmy felt very rich inside because he knew he did something kind. He learned that it's important to share and help others. From then on, Timmy always looked for ways to help others and make them happy. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a big dinosaur. He was very old, like a grandpa. He lived in a big forest with his friends. One day, they decided to go on a trip to find some yummy leaves to eat. 

As they walked, the dinosaur's friend, a little bird, started to get tired. The dinosaur said, "Stop! Let's rest and have a snack." They sat down and ate some leaves together. 

After they rested, they continued on their trip. They walked and walked until they found a big tree with very ancient leaves. The dinosaur was so happy! He ate all the leaves he could find and shared some with his friends. They were very full and happy. 

Finally, they went back home and the dinosaur fell asleep. He dreamed of all the yummy leaves he ate on their trip. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she found a ball of thread on the floor. It was blue and soft.

Lily picked up the thread and started to rub it between her fingers. It felt nice and made her calm. She decided to use the thread to make a bracelet for her mommy.

She sat down and started to twist and turn the thread. Soon, she had made a beautiful bracelet. When her mommy saw it, she was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. From that day on, Lily loved to make things with thread and it always made her feel calm.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to draw and always used her eraser when she made a mistake. One day, she lost her eraser and felt sad. But then, her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I will come with you to buy a new eraser." Lily was happy and hugged her mom.

At the store, Lily saw a beautiful butterfly. It was so graceful as it flew around. Lily wanted to touch it, but her mom said, "No, Lily. We must not touch the butterfly. It is delicate." Lily understood and watched the butterfly fly away.

Finally, Lily found a new eraser and was happy again. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for coming with me to buy an eraser." Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I love spending time with you."
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends saw a man setting up something in the field. They went to see what it was and the man said, "I'm going to light a firework. It's going to be famous!" 

Lily and her friends were excited to see the firework, but they didn't know what it was. The man explained, "A firework is like a big sparkly thing that goes boom in the sky." Lily thought it sounded fun and asked, "Can we whistle while we watch it?" 

The man said yes and told them to wait until it got dark. When it finally did, the man lit the firework and it went up into the sky. It was so beautiful and made a loud boom. Lily and her friends whistled and cheered. They knew they would always remember the famous firework they saw that night.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a room that was very messy. Her mom said, "Lily, let's clean your room today." 

Lily said, "Okay, Mommy." 

As they were cleaning, they found a mysterious box. "What's inside?" asked Lily. 

"I don't know," said her mom. "Let's open it and see." 

Inside the box, they found a puzzle. "Let's match the pieces together," said Lily. 

They worked on the puzzle together and soon it was complete. "Wow, we did it!" said Lily. 

Her mom said, "Now your room is clean and we solved a mysterious puzzle together." 

Lily smiled and said, "I love spending time with you, Mommy."
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty pink dress every day. One day, her mommy told her that she had to wear a special uniform to go to school. Lily didn't like the uniform because it was not as delicate as her dress.

Lily's mommy urged her to wear the uniform and go to school. Lily didn't want to go to school wearing the uniform, but she didn't want to make her mommy sad. So, she put on the uniform and went to school.

At school, Lily saw that all her friends were also wearing the same uniform. They all looked the same, but Lily still felt special because she was wearing her delicate pink hair clip. Her friends liked the hair clip and asked her where she got it from. Lily smiled and said, "My mommy gave it to me."
Once upon a time, there was a big clock that lived in a house. The clock would do tick-tock all day and all night. The clock was very important because it told the time to everyone in the house.

One day, a small clock came to live in the house too. The big clock was jealous of the small clock because it was so cute and shiny. But the small clock didn't do tick-tock like the big clock did. Instead, it made a soft beep sound.

The big clock soon realized that it was silly to be jealous of the small clock. They both had their own special things they could do. And from that day on, the big clock and the small clock became good friends and did tick-tock and beep together. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she got frustrated because she couldn't find her favorite teddy bear. She looked everywhere in her room, but it was nowhere to be found.

Lily's mom came into the room and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her that she couldn't find her teddy bear. Her mom suggested they look for it together, so they went to the living room where Lily had been playing earlier.

As they were searching, Lily's mom noticed something on the station next to the couch. It was the teddy bear! Lily was so happy to have found it and gave her mom a big hug.

"Thank you, Mommy," Lily said. "You helped me yield my teddy bear."

"I'm glad we found it," her mom replied with a smile.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was scared of taking a bath in the bathtub because it was too big and scary for him. His mommy always tried to comfort him and tell him that there was nothing to be scared of.

One day, Timmy was playing with his toys and accidentally fell into the bathtub. He was scared and started crying. His mommy heard him and came running to comfort him. She picked him up and hugged him tightly, telling him that everything was okay.

After that day, Timmy wasn't scared of the bathtub anymore. He realized that it wasn't so scary after all and that his mommy would always be there to comfort him if he needed it. From then on, he loved taking baths and playing in the bathtub with his toys.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, Lily found a jar of jelly in the kitchen. She thought it looked cool and wanted to hide it from her friends.

Lily took the jar of jelly and hid it in her toy box. She thought her friends would never find it there. But when Lily's friends came over to play, they couldn't find the jelly. They looked everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found.

Lily felt bad for hiding the jelly. She wanted to show her friends where it was, but it was too late. The jelly had gone bad and was no longer good to eat. Lily learned that hiding things from her friends was not a good idea and that it's always better to share.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and run around outside. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to help her with the laundry. She handed him a big basket of clothes and said, "Timmy, can you help me carry this to the washing machine? It's too heavy for me to carry alone."

Timmy tried to lift the basket, but it was too heavy for him too. "Mommy, this is too heavy! How much does it weigh?" he asked.

"It weighs about 20 pounds," mommy replied. "But don't worry, we can carry it together."

After they finished the laundry, Timmy went to the bathroom to brush his teeth. He saw his daddy's razor on the counter and it looked scary to him. "Mommy, what's that?" he asked.

"That's a razor, sweetie. It's what daddy uses to shave his face," mommy answered.

Timmy looked at the razor and thought it was too scary to touch. "I don't want to touch it," he said.

"It's okay, you don't have to touch it if you don't want to," mommy said. "But always remember to be careful around sharp things like razors."
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and cuddle with her teddy bear made of soft wool. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy some more toys to play with. Lily was so excited and couldn't wait to spend her allowance on new toys.

At the store, Lily saw a boy who was deaf. He was trying to talk to his mom but she couldn't hear him. Lily felt sad for the boy and wanted to help him. She went up to him and gave him a big hug. The boy smiled and hugged her back.

Lily's mom saw what happened and was proud of her daughter. She asked Lily how she wanted to spend her allowance. Lily said she wanted to buy a toy for the deaf boy. They found a toy that the boy could play with and Lily gave it to him. The boy was so happy and thanked Lily. From that day on, Lily and the deaf boy became good friends and played together often.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to climb things and explore the world around her. One day, she found a big scale in her backyard. She decided to climb on it, but her mom told her it wasn't safe. But Lily didn't listen and climbed up anyway.

As she was climbing, she saw a beautiful butterfly and tried to catch it. But she lost her balance and fell off the scale. Unfortunately, she hit her head and got hurt badly. Her mom rushed her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily didn't make it.

Her mom was heartbroken and wished she had been able to stop Lily from climbing. She realized that sometimes, it's important to listen to the people who care about us and permit them to keep us safe. Lily's mom wished she could go back in time and change what happened, but she couldn't. She knew that Lily's memory would live on, and she would always remember the little girl with a rich spirit and a love for adventure.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play and have fun. One day, he was playing with his toy car and accidentally broke it. He felt sad and didn't know what to do.

His mom saw him and asked, "What happened, Timmy? Why are you sad?"

"I broke my car, Mommy," Timmy said with a frown.

"It's okay, Timmy. We can fix it together," his mom said with a smile.

Timmy was happy to hear that and became obedient as he helped his mom fix his toy car. They had fun working on it together and when they were done, Timmy was happy to have his toy car back. From that day on, he learned that even if something breaks, it can still be fixed and fun can still be had.
Once upon a time, there was a mommy and a little girl. They loved to drink coffee together every morning. The mommy always drank her coffee with milk, so it was white. The little girl liked to drink her coffee with sugar.

One day, the mommy spilled her coffee on the floor. The little girl saw it and said, "Oh no, mommy! Your coffee spilled!" The mommy kneeled down to clean it up. The little girl wanted to help, so she kneeled down too.

While they were cleaning, the little girl accidentally knocked over the coffee pot. The coffee spilled all over the mommy's white shirt. The mommy said, "Oh no, my shirt is ruined!" The little girl felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, mommy."

The mommy hugged the little girl and said, "It's okay, accidents happen." But the mommy was sad because her favorite shirt was ruined. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses and look at herself in the mirror. Her mommy always told her to be careful not to break the mirror because it was very important.

One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she accidentally knocked over the mirror. She was scared and didn't know what to do. She remembered her mommy's words and knew she had to be careful.

Lily picked up the mirror and saw a harsh crack in it. She felt sad because she knew she had made a mistake. But then, she remembered something else her mommy had told her. She could always say sorry and try to make things better.

Lily went to her mommy and said sorry for breaking the mirror. Her mommy hugged her and said it was okay because accidents happen. Together, they found a way to fix the mirror and it looked as good as new.

From that day on, Lily was even more careful with the mirror and never forgot the lesson she had learned about being responsible and saying sorry.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the park with her mommy and daddy. They brought a bag with them. In the bag, they had snacks and drinks for Lily. 

Lily played on the swings and slide. She was very happy. Then, she saw her friends from preschool. They asked her to play with them. Lily was excited, but she had to leave the park soon. 

Lily's mommy and daddy said it was time to go. They put everything in the bag and walked home. Lily was sad to leave the park, but happy to have fun with her friends.
Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The little bird lived in a cage. The cage was small and made the little bird sad. One day, a bossy cat came by and saw the little bird in the cage. The cat said, "I will open the cage and let you out."

The little bird was happy and said, "Thank you, cat!" The cat opened the cage and the little bird flew out. The little bird flew high in the sky and felt free. But then, a big hawk saw the little bird and swooped down to catch it. The little bird tried to fly away, but the hawk was too fast.

The little bird was scared and wished it was back in its cage. The cat saw what happened and felt bad. The cat said, "I'm sorry little bird, I didn't know this would happen." The little bird said, "It's okay, cat. I should have stayed in my cage." And so, the little bird was never seen again. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jump up and down on his bed. One day, his mom walked in and said, "Timmy, please stop jumping on the bed. You might hurt yourself." Timmy stopped jumping and looked at his mom. He pointed to his bed and said, "But Mommy, it's so great to jump on my bed." His mom smiled and said, "I know it's fun, but it's not safe. Let's find something else to do." 

Timmy thought for a moment and then said, "I know! Let's jump over the puddles outside." His mom thought that was a great idea. They put on their rain boots and went outside. They found a big puddle and Timmy jumped over it. He pointed to the puddle and said, "Look, Mommy! I jumped over the puddle!" His mom smiled and said, "You're so brave, Timmy. Let's find more puddles to jump over." 

They spent the rest of the day jumping over puddles and having fun together. Timmy was happy he found a new way to jump and his mom was happy they were doing something safe and fun. From that day on, Timmy learned that there were many things he could jump over besides his bed.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play hide-and-seek with her friends. One day, she found a secret door in her house that led to the attic. It was a big, dark room filled with lots of boxes and old things. Lily thought it was unusual to have a room like that in her house.

Lily and her friends decided to play hide-and-seek in the attic. They were having so much fun, but then they heard a strange noise. It sounded like someone was trying to perform a magic trick. Lily was scared, but she wanted to find out what was making the noise.

They searched the room and found an old magician's hat. Lily put it on her head and suddenly, she felt something strange. She started to perform magic tricks and her friends were amazed! They had so much fun playing with the magical hat. From that day on, Lily knew that the attic was a special place where anything could happen.
Anna was very happy. Today was her birthday. She had a big cake with four candles. She wanted to blow them out and make a wish.

But the cake was too hot. Anna could not touch it. She tried to blow from far away, but the candles did not go out. She felt sad.

"Mommy, help me!" she cried. "I want to blow out the candles!"

Mommy came and smiled. She took a big spoon and cut a piece of cake. She put it on a plate and gave it to Anna.

"Here you go, sweetie. You can blow out the candle on your plate. It is not hot anymore. Happy birthday!"

Anna smiled too. She blew out the candle and made a wish. She thanked Mommy and ate the cake. It was yummy.

She was very happy. Today was her birthday. She had a big cake with four candles. And she had Mommy to help her.
Anna and Ben are playing on the beach. They see a big shell in the sand. Anna picks it up and looks inside. She sees a small crab.

"Look, Ben, a crab!" Anna says. "It is red and has claws."

Ben comes closer and looks at the shell. He wants to touch the crab, but Anna holds the shell away from him.

"No, Ben, it is mine!" Anna says. "I found it first."

Ben is angry. He tries to grab the shell from Anna, but she runs away. Ben runs after her. They both shout and make a lot of noise.

A man is sitting on a towel nearby. He is reading a book. He does not like the noise. He looks at Anna and Ben and frowns.

"Hey, kids, stop that!" he says. "You are too noisy. And be careful with the shell. You might hurt the crab."

Anna and Ben stop running. They look at the man. They feel sorry for the crab. They do not want to hurt it.

"Sorry, mister," Anna says. "We did not mean to be noisy. We just wanted to play with the shell."

The man smiles. He puts down his book and walks to Anna and Ben. He takes the shell from Anna and shows them the crab.

"It is okay, kids," he says. "I know you are curious. But the crab is alive. It needs water and air. It does not like to be bounced around. Why don't you put it back in the sea, where it belongs?"

Anna and Ben nod. They follow the man to the water. They gently put the shell in the sea. They watch the crab crawl out of the shell and swim away.

"Bye, bye, crab," Anna says. "Have fun in the sea."

"Thank you, mister," Ben says. "You are nice. Can we play with your book?"

The man laughs. He gives them his book. It has pictures of animals and words. Anna and Ben sit on the towel and look at the book. They learn new words and make less noise. They are happy. The man is happy. The crab is happy. The end.
Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they go to the park with their moms. There are many other kids at the park. Some kids are nice, but some kids are mean.

Lila and Ben see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. But there is a long line of kids waiting for the slide. Lila and Ben join the line. They wait and wait. They are bored and tired.

Then, a mean kid comes. He pushes Lila and Ben out of the line. He says, "This is my slide. Go away!" Lila and Ben are sad and angry. They say, "No, this is not your slide. This is everyone's slide. You have to wait in the line like us!"

The mean kid does not listen. He tries to push more kids out of the line. The other kids are scared and upset. They do not know what to do.

Lila and Ben have an idea. They say, "Let's unite! Let's all stand together and stop the mean kid!" The other kids like the idea. They say, "Yes, let's unite!" They all hold hands and form a strong line. They say, "No more pushing! We all want to go on the slide. We all have to wait our turn!"

The mean kid sees the united line. He is surprised and angry. He tries to break the line, but he cannot. The line is too strong. He says, "This is not fair! You are all against me!"

Lila and Ben say, "This is fair! You are the one who is not fair. You have to be nice and share. You have to follow the rules. This is serious!"

The mean kid realizes he is wrong. He feels sorry and ashamed. He says, "I'm sorry. I was mean. Can I join your line?" The other kids look at him. They see he is sincere. They say, "OK, you can join our line. But you have to be nice and wait your turn."

The mean kid says, "Thank you. I will be nice and wait my turn." He joins the line. He makes friends with the other kids. They all go on the slide. They all have fun. Lila and Ben are happy. They say, "We did it! We united and stopped the mean kid! We are good friends!" They hug each other and smile.
Lily loved her pink purse. She took it everywhere with her. She put her toys, her snacks, and her stickers in it. She felt very grown-up with her purse.

One day, she was playing with her friend Mia in the park. They were having fun on the swings, the slide, and the seesaw. Lily put her purse on the bench while she played.

But then, a big dog came and sniffed her purse. He thought it was a toy. He grabbed it with his teeth and ran away. Lily saw him and shouted, "No! Stop! That's my purse!"

She ran after the dog, but he was too fast. He ran across the street and into a yard. Lily followed him, but the gate was closed. She could not get in. She could see the dog tearing her purse apart. He ripped the strap, the zipper, and the pocket. He made a big mess.

Lily felt very sad and frustrated. She wanted her purse back. She wanted to fix it. She knocked on the gate and called for help. She hoped someone would hear her and help her get her purse back. She did not like the dog. He was very naughty and mean. She wished he would leave her purse alone.
Sara likes to feed the birds. She has a bag of seeds and she goes to the park with her mom. She sees many birds: red, blue, yellow, black. She thinks they are beautiful. She throws some seeds on the ground and the birds come to eat.

Sara sees a big jet in the sky. It is white and shiny. It makes a loud noise. Sara wants to see it better. She runs to the road and points at the jet. She does not see the car.

The car is fast and big. It does not see Sara. It hits Sara. Sara falls down. She does not get up. The birds fly away. The jet flies away. Sara's mom screams. Sara is gone.
Sara loves to watch TV. She likes to see the famous people who sing and dance and make jokes. She has a favorite show. It is called Star Time. Every week, a new famous person comes to Star Time and talks to the host. Sara wants to meet them all.

One day, Sara's mom tells her they have a big surprise. They are going to the city to see Star Time live. Sara is very happy. She puts on her best dress and shoes. She hopes to see her favorite famous person, Lily. Lily is a singer with long hair and a sparkly dress.

When they get to the studio, Sara's mom gives her a package. She says it is a gift for Lily. Sara is very curious. She wants to know what is inside. She shakes the package. It makes a funny noise. She tries to open it. Her mom says no. She says she has to wait until they meet Lily.

They go inside and sit in the front row. Sara sees the host. He is funny and friendly. He says hello to everyone. He says they have a special guest today. It is Lily. Sara claps and cheers. She sees Lily come on the stage. She is beautiful and smiling. Sara wants to meet her.

The host says they have a surprise for Lily. He says there is a little girl in the audience who has a package for her. He points to Sara. Sara is very excited. She gets up and runs to the stage. She gives the package to Lily. Lily says thank you. She opens the package. She looks inside. She screams. There is a big spider in the package. It is fake, but it looks real. Lily is scared of spiders. She drops the package and runs away. Sara is confused. She does not understand. She thinks Lily does not like her gift. She feels sad. The host says sorry. He says it was a mistake. He says someone put the wrong package in Sara's mom's car. He says he will find the real package. He says he will make Lily come back. He says he will make Sara and Lily happy. He hugs Sara. He tells her she is a good girl. He tells her he is sorry. He tells her he will fix everything. Sara hopes he is right. She hopes she can meet Lily again. She hopes Lily will like her. She hopes Lily will sing for her. She hopes everything will be okay.
Lila and Ben are playing on the beach. They like to build sand castles and dig holes. Lila finds a big orange shell and puts it on her castle. She thinks it looks pretty.

Ben sees the shell and wants it. He runs to Lila's castle and grabs the shell. He says, "This is mine now!"

Lila is angry. She says, "No, it is not! I found it first! Give it back!"

Ben shakes his head. He says, "No, I like it more! It is mine!"

Lila and Ben start to pull the shell. They both want it. They do not share.

A big wave comes and washes over their castles. The sand and the shell are gone. Lila and Ben are wet and sad. They look at each other and cry.

A lady comes and sees them. She is their mom. She says, "What is wrong, my loves?"

Lila and Ben tell her what happened. They say they are sorry. They say they should have shared.

Mom hugs them and says, "It is okay. Sharing is hard sometimes. But it is also nice. It makes you and others happy. Next time, you can take turns or find another shell."

Lila and Ben nod. They say they will try. They hug mom and say they love her.

Mom smiles and says, "I love you too. Now, let's go and have some ice cream. How about orange flavor?"
Lily was a poor girl who lived with her mom in a small house. They did not have much money to buy nice things, but they loved each other very much. Lily liked to play with her dolls and pretend they were her friends.

One day, Lily found a bottle of lotion in her mom's room. It was pink and shiny and smelled like flowers. Lily wanted to try it on her dolls, so she took it to her room and opened it. She put some lotion on her hand and rubbed it on her doll's hair.

"Wow, you look so pretty!" Lily said to her doll. "Do you like the lotion?"

The doll did not answer, but Lily thought she heard a small voice in her ear. It said, "Yes, I do. Thank you for making me beautiful. I am your fairy godmother, and I can grant you one wish. What do you want, Lily?"

Lily was surprised and happy. She could not believe her doll was talking to her. She thought hard about what she wanted. She did not want to be rich or famous or have a lot of toys. She only wanted one thing.

"I wish my mom was happy," Lily said. "She works so hard and she is always tired and sad. I want her to smile and laugh and have fun."

The doll nodded and said, "That is a very good wish, Lily. I will make it come true. But you have to promise me one thing. You have to believe in yourself and your dreams. You are a very special girl, and you can do anything you set your mind to. Do you promise?"

Lily nodded and said, "I promise. Thank you, fairy godmother. You are the best friend ever."

The doll smiled and said, "You're welcome, Lily. Now, close your eyes and count to three. When you open them, you will see your wish come true."

Lily did as the doll said. She closed her eyes and counted, "One, two, three." Then she opened them and ran to her mom's room. She saw her mom sitting on the bed, holding a letter in her hand. She looked happy and excited.

"Lily, guess what?" her mom said. "I got a new job! It pays more and it is closer to home. And they also gave me a bonus to buy some new clothes and furniture. We can finally move to a bigger house and have a better life. Isn't that wonderful?"

Lily hugged her mom and said, "Yes, mom, it is. I am so happy for you. And I have a secret to tell you. I have a fairy godmother who helped me make this wish. She is my doll, and she is magic. She told me to believe in myself and my dreams. Do you believe me, mom?"

Her mom looked at her and smiled. She said, "Of course I do, Lily. I believe in you and your dreams. And I believe in magic, too. Because you are my magic, Lily. You are the best thing that ever happened to me. I love you so much."

Lily smiled and said, "I love you too, mom. And I love my fairy godmother. She is the best thing that ever happened to us."
One day, a frog was jumping on the grass. He saw a big tree with many fruits. He wanted to eat some fruits, but they were too high for him. He saw a monkey hanging from a branch. He asked the monkey, "Can you help me get some fruits?"

The monkey looked at the frog and said, "No, you are too weak to hang with me. You will fall and hurt yourself. Go away, frog!"

The frog felt sad and angry. He said, "I am not weak, I am strong. I can hang with you. Let me try, please!"

The monkey laughed and said, "Fine, try then. But don't cry when you fail."

The monkey pulled the frog up to the branch. The frog tried to hold on, but his legs were slippery and his arms were short. He could not hang with the monkey. He started to slide down and scream, "Help, help!"

The monkey did not help the frog. He said, "I told you, you are too weak to hang with me. You are a silly frog. Bye-bye, frog!"

The frog fell to the ground and landed on a soft pile of leaves. He was not hurt, but he was very sad. He wished he had a friend who would help him and not laugh at him. He hopped away, looking for a friend.
Lily was a little mouse who lived in a big barn. She liked to borrow wheat from the farmer to make bread for her family. She was very careful and quiet when she took the wheat, so the farmer did not see her.

One day, she saw a fat cat sleeping on a pile of wheat. She thought he was very greedy and mean. She wanted to borrow some wheat, but she was afraid of the cat. She waited and waited, but the cat did not wake up.

She decided to be brave and sneak past the cat. She took a small handful of wheat and ran back to her hole. But the cat heard her and opened his eyes. He saw the wheat in her paw and he was very angry. He chased her and tried to catch her.

Lily was very scared and ran as fast as she could. She reached her hole and jumped inside. The cat was too fat to fit in the hole. He scratched and hissed, but he could not get her. Lily was safe, but she was very sorry. She wished she had not borrowed the wheat from the cat.

She learned a lesson that day. She decided to only borrow wheat from the farmer, who had plenty and did not mind. She also decided to be kind and share her bread with the other mice, who were hungry and grateful. She was happy and proud of herself. The end.
Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and find things. Sometimes they found worms, stones, or coins. They put their finds in a big jar.

One day, they dug up something black and dusty. It was ash. They did not know what it was.

"Look, Ben, what is this?" Lily asked.

"I don't know. Maybe it is dirt," Ben said.

They touched it and it made their fingers dirty. They did not like it.

"Let's throw it away. It is not good," Lily said.

But then they saw a man walking by. He had a big hat and a long coat. He looked at their jar and stopped.

"Hello, children. What do you have there?" he asked.

He saw the ash and smiled.

"This is very valuable. It is from a volcano. It is very old and rare. Can I buy it from you?" he asked.

Ben and Lily looked at each other. They did not understand.

"Why do you want it? It is not nice. It is dirty," Ben said.

The man laughed.

"It is not dirty. It is beautiful. It tells a story of fire and earth. It is worth a lot of money. I will give you ten dollars for it," he said.

Ben and Lily's eyes widened. They had never seen so much money.

"Really? Ten dollars?" Lily asked.

"Yes, really. Here, take it. It is a fair deal," the man said.

He gave them the money and took the jar. He thanked them and walked away.

Ben and Lily ran to their house. They showed their mom the money.

"Mom, look what we got! We sold some ash to a man. He said it was valuable. He gave us ten dollars!" they said.

Their mom was surprised.

"Wow, that is amazing. You are very successful. Where did you find the ash?" she asked.

They told her about their digging and finding.

Their mom smiled.

"You are very lucky. You found something special. But remember, not everything that is valuable is money. Some things are valuable because they are fun, or kind, or beautiful. Like your toys, or your friends, or your family. Do you understand?" she asked.

Ben and Lily nodded.

"Yes, mom. We understand. We value our toys, and our friends, and our family. And we value you, too," they said.

They hugged their mom and went to play with their new money. They were happy.
Tom and Mia liked to play with their toy rocket. They made it fly in the air and land on the sofa. They pretended it was going to the moon and back. One day, they decided to take their rocket outside and play in the garden.

"Let's see how high it can go!" Tom said. He threw the rocket as hard as he could. It soared into the sky and looked like a tiny star. Mia clapped her hands and cheered.

"Wow, that was amazing!" she said. "Where will it land?"

Tom looked around, but he could not see the rocket. He ran to the fence and peered over. He hoped it did not land on the road or in the neighbor's yard.

"I don't know," he said. "Maybe it went to the moon for real!"

They waited and waited, but the rocket did not come back. They felt sad and cold. They wished they had their rocket to play with and keep them warm.

"Maybe it will come back tomorrow," Mia said. She hugged Tom and they went inside.

The next day, they ran outside and looked for their rocket. They searched the garden, the fence, the road, and the neighbor's yard. They asked their mom and dad, but they did not know where it was.

Their rocket had vanished. It was gone forever.

They felt very sad and angry. They cried and stomped their feet.

"Why did our rocket vanish?" Tom asked. "We loved it so much!"

"I don't know," Mia said. "Maybe it found a new home on the moon. Maybe it is happy there."

They looked at the sky and wondered if their rocket was still there. They wished they could see it again.

They did not know that their rocket had landed on the roof of their house. It was stuck in the gutter, covered with leaves and dirt. It was not happy. It was lonely and cold. It wished it could fly again and play with Tom and Mia. It missed them very much.
Lily was very sleepy. She had a big day at the park with her mom and dad. She played on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. She saw many birds, dogs and flowers. She had a lot of fun, but she was also very tired.

When they got home, Lily's mom gave her a glass of milk and a cookie. She told Lily to drink and eat before going to bed. Lily nodded and took a sip of milk. But she was so sleepy that she spilled some milk on her shirt. "Oh no!" she said. "I pour milk on me!"

Lily's mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Lily. It's just a little milk. Let's change your shirt and get you ready for bed. You need a good night's sleep." She took Lily to her room and helped her put on her pajamas. She also gave her a hug and a kiss.

Lily climbed into her bed and snuggled with her teddy bear. She looked at her mom and said, "Mom, can you read me a story?" Lily loved stories, especially about doctors. She wanted to be a doctor when she grew up. She liked to help people and animals who were sick or hurt.

Lily's mom nodded and said, "Sure, Lily. I have a new story for you. It's about a doctor who helps a bunny who has a sore ear." She picked up a book from the shelf and opened it. She read the story in a soft voice, showing Lily the pictures. Lily listened and smiled. She liked the story. She liked the doctor and the bunny. She felt happy and cozy.

Soon, Lily's eyes began to close. She was too sleepy to stay awake. She yawned and said, "Mom, I love you. Thank you for the story." Lily's mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You're welcome. Sweet dreams, my little doctor." She closed the book and turned off the light. She tucked Lily in and whispered, "Good night, Lily." Lily smiled and fell asleep. She dreamed of being a doctor and helping many bunnies.
Sara and Tom like to play in the garden. They have a big bucket of water and some brushes. They want to mark the wall with water. They think it is fun to make shapes and letters with the wet brushes.

But Tom has a bad idea. He sees some soil on the ground. He picks up some soil and puts it in the water. He stirs it with his brush. He says to Sara, "Look, I made brown water. Let's mark the wall with brown water. It will look better."

Sara is not sure. She says, "But that is dirty water. It will make the wall dirty. Mom will be angry. She likes the wall white."

Tom does not listen. He says, "No, it will be fun. Come on, try it." He dips his brush in the brown water and marks the wall with a big line. He laughs and says, "See, it is pretty."

Sara does not laugh. She feels bad. She says, "No, it is not pretty. It is ugly. And it will not go away. You made a mess. I don't want to play with you anymore." She puts down her brush and runs to the house.

Tom is alone. He looks at the wall. He sees the brown line. He does not think it is pretty anymore. He thinks it is ugly too. He feels sorry. He wishes he listened to Sara. He wants to say sorry to her and to Mom. He picks up his brush and tries to clean the wall. But the brown water is hard to clean. He makes the wall more dirty. He cries and says, "I am sorry. I am sorry."
Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had a big box of toys in their room, but their favorite toy was a globe. A globe was a ball that showed the world, with many colors and shapes. Tom and Lily liked to spin the globe and point at different places. They learned the names of some places, like China, Africa, and Canada.

One day, their mom said they could go to the park with the globe. Tom and Lily were very happy. They put on their coats and hats and ran outside. They brought the globe with them and showed it to their friends. They played a game where they spun the globe and clapped when it stopped. Whoever clapped first got to say the name of the place where the globe stopped. Tom and Lily knew some names, but not all. Their friends helped them learn new names, like Australia, Brazil, and France.

They had a lot of fun with the globe and their friends. They saw many different places on the world and learned new things. They clapped and laughed and shared. When it was time to go home, they said goodbye to their friends and thanked them for playing. They hugged the globe and carried it back to their room. They put it on their shelf and looked at it. They felt comfortable and happy. They had a big world to explore, but they also had a cozy home to rest. They smiled and kissed the globe goodnight.
Lily and Tom were two mice who liked to travel. They wanted to see new places and find new cheese. One day, they saw a big truck with a sign that said "Cheese Factory". They thought it would be easy to get inside and eat all the cheese they wanted.

"Let's go, Lily!" Tom said. "This is our chance to have the best cheese ever!"

"But Tom, it looks dangerous," Lily said. "What if there are traps or cats or people inside?"

"Don't be scared, Lily," Tom said. "We are fast and smart. Nothing can stop us!"

They ran after the truck and found a hole in the back. They squeezed through and entered the cheese factory. They saw many kinds of cheese, some hard, some soft, some yellow, some white. They smelled so good that they made their mouths water.

"Wow, look at all this cheese!" Tom said. "Let's try some!"

They nibbled on a piece of cheese that was round and red. It was spicy and made them cough.

"Yuck, this cheese is bad!" Lily said.

They tried another piece of cheese that was blue and green. It was moldy and made them sick.

"Ugh, this cheese is worse!" Tom said.

They tried another piece of cheese that was white and fluffy. It was sour and made them cry.

"Ow, this cheese hurts!" Lily said.

They realized that the cheese factory was not a good place to find cheese. They wished they had stayed at home and eaten their own cheese, which was simple and tasty.

"Let's get out of here, Tom!" Lily said.

They ran back to the hole, but it was too late. The truck had started to move and they were trapped inside. They heard a loud noise and felt a bump. The truck had hit a tree and the cheese had fallen on them. They were buried under a pile of cheese that they did not like.

"Help, help!" Tom and Lily shouted. "We are stuck!"

But no one heard them. They learned a hard lesson that day. They learned that traveling can be fun, but also risky. They learned that cheese is not always good, but sometimes bad. They learned that easy is not always better, but sometimes worse. They learned to be happy with what they had, and not to be greedy for what they did not.
Timmy liked to play with his toy dinosaurs in the bathtub. He made them roar and splash and fight each other. He pretended he was a big dinosaur too, and roared along with them.

One day, his mom said, "Timmy, it's time to get out of the bathtub. You have been in there for too long. You need to dry off and get ready for bed."

But Timmy did not want to get out. He wanted to play more. He said, "No, mom, I want to stay. I am a dinosaur. Roar!"

His mom said, "Timmy, don't be silly. You are not a dinosaur. You are a boy. And you need to listen to me. Come on, get out now, or I will take away your dinosaurs."

Timmy got angry. He did not like his mom telling him what to do. He said, "No, mom, you can't take away my dinosaurs. They are mine. Roar!"

He grabbed his biggest dinosaur and threw it at his mom. The dinosaur hit his mom in the face and made her cry. She dropped the towel and ran out of the bathroom.

Timmy felt bad. He did not mean to hurt his mom. He wanted to say sorry, but he was scared. He heard his mom calling his dad and telling him what happened. He heard his dad coming up the stairs. He knew his dad would be mad at him.

He wished he had listened to his mom. He wished he had been a good boy. He wished he had a peaceful bathtub. But it was too late. He had made a big mistake. He hid under the bubbles and waited for his dad. He hoped his dad would not roar at him.
Lily and Max are twins. They like to play together. One day, they find a big bottle in the yard. It is empty and has a lid.

"Let's fill it with water and make bubbles!" Max says. He runs to the hose and turns it on.

"Good idea!" Lily says. She follows him and holds the bottle. Max fills it with water and puts the lid back on.

"Now shake it!" Max says. He takes the bottle and shakes it hard. Lily watches and claps.

"Wow, look at the bubbles!" Lily says. She sees the bottle is full of foam and bubbles. They are white and shiny.

"Can I try?" Lily asks. She wants to shake the bottle too.

"Sure!" Max says. He gives the bottle to Lily. He encourages her to shake it harder. "You can do it, Lily!"

Lily shakes the bottle with both hands. She feels the bubbles move inside. She smiles and laughs.

"Yay, Lily!" Max says. He is happy for his sister. They both enjoy making bubbles.

They play with the bottle until their mom calls them for lunch. They are very busy and have fun. They are good twins.
Anna and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They gave him two jelly eyes and a jelly smile. He looked very happy.

"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Anna said. "Do you like the snow?"

"Yes, I do!" Ben said, pretending to be the snowman. "But I don't like the sun. It makes me melt."

Anna and Ben laughed. They wanted to play with the snowman for a long time. But then they heard their mom calling them.

"Anna! Ben! Come inside! It's time for lunch!" Mom said.

"OK, Mom!" Anna and Ben said. They ran to the house, but they looked back at the snowman.

"Bye, Mr. Snowman!" Anna said. "We'll come back soon!"

"Bye, Anna and Ben!" Ben said, still pretending to be the snowman. "Have a good lunch!"

Anna and Ben went inside and ate their sandwiches and soup. They were warm and full. They wanted to go back to the snowman, but they saw that the sun was shining brighter.

"Oh no!" Anna said. "The sun is melting the snowman!"

They ran outside and saw that the snowman was smaller and wetter. His hat and scarf were on the ground. His carrot nose was half gone. His jelly eyes and smile were dripping.

"Mr. Snowman!" Anna cried. "You're melting!"

"I'm sorry, Anna and Ben!" Ben said, still pretending to be the snowman. "But don't be sad. You can make me again when it snows."

Anna and Ben hugged the snowman. They felt his cold and soft snow. They said goodbye to him and took his hat and scarf. They hoped it would snow again soon. They loved their snowman. He was white and sweet and funny.
Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They had a big tub of water and some toys. They liked to splash and soak each other with the water.

"Look, I have a dragon!" Ben said, holding up a green plastic toy. "It can breathe fire and fly!"

"Wow, that's cool!" Lily said. "Can I see it?"

Ben nodded and gave her the dragon. Lily looked at it and smiled. She saw that it had a furry tail and wings.

"Your dragon is furry!" she said. "That's funny. Dragons are not furry. They are scaly and smooth."

Ben frowned. He did not like that Lily said his dragon was funny. He wanted his dragon to be scary and strong.

"My dragon is not funny!" he said. "It is the best dragon ever! It can do anything!"

He grabbed the dragon back from Lily and threw it into the water. He hoped that it would make a big splash and soak Lily.

But the dragon did not splash. It sank to the bottom of the tub. Ben and Lily watched as the water turned green and bubbly.

"Oh no!" Ben said. "What happened to my dragon?"

Lily reached into the water and pulled out the dragon. It was wet and soggy. Its fur was falling off and its eyes were popping out.

"Your dragon is broken!" she said. "It can't breathe fire or fly anymore. It can only soak!"

Ben felt sad. He liked his dragon. He did not mean to break it. He wished he had not thrown it into the water.

"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "I was mean to you. You can have my dragon if you want."

Lily looked at Ben and smiled. She saw that he was sorry. She liked Ben. He was her friend.

"It's okay, Ben," she said. "I'm sorry too. I did not mean to hurt your feelings. You can keep your dragon. Maybe we can fix it."

They hugged and made up. They decided to play with their other toys and have fun. They did not care if their toys were furry or scaly. They only cared that they were happy.
Tommy liked to learn new things. He liked to listen to his teacher when she gave a lecture. She used pictures and words to teach him about animals, colors, shapes and numbers. Tommy wanted to be a good student and answer her questions.

One day, the teacher asked the class to point to the animal that could fly. Tommy looked at the pictures on the board. He saw a dog, a cat, a fish and a bird. He knew the answer. He raised his hand and pointed to the bird. The teacher smiled and said, "Very good, Tommy! You are right. The bird can fly."

Tommy felt happy and proud. He liked to point to the right answer. He wanted to learn more. He hoped the teacher would give another lecture soon. He thought learning was fun and he wanted to be a successful student. He liked to make his teacher and his parents happy. He liked to point to his smile.
Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They saw a big yellow lemon on the table. Lily wanted to squeeze it and make juice. Ben wanted to spray it and make bubbles.

"Let me have the lemon!" Lily said.

"No, it is mine!" Ben said.

They both pulled the lemon and it fell on the floor. It rolled under the oven. They could not reach it.

They were sad and angry. They started to cry.

Mom came and saw them. She asked what was wrong.

"We want the lemon!" they both said.

Mom looked under the oven. She saw the lemon. She also saw a lot of dust and dirt.

She took a cloth and a spray bottle. She sprayed the oven and wiped it clean. She picked up the lemon and washed it.

She gave the lemon to Lily and Ben. She said, "You can share the lemon. But first, you have to say sorry to each other. And you have to help me clean the kitchen. The lemon is good, but the dirt is bad."

Lily and Ben said sorry to each other. They hugged and smiled. They helped Mom clean the kitchen. They squeezed the lemon and made juice. They sprayed the juice and made bubbles. They had fun.
Anna liked to play in the old house. It was big and quiet and had many rooms to explore. She had a flashlight and a teddy bear to keep her company. She was not afraid of the dark or the dust.

One day, she found a door that she had never seen before. It was at the end of a long hall, behind a curtain. She pulled the curtain and saw a knob. She turned the knob and opened the door. She stepped inside.

The room was very dark and cold. She shone her flashlight around and saw many things. There were books and boxes and pictures and toys. There were also many cobwebs. They hung from the ceiling and the walls and the furniture. They looked like white nets.

Anna wanted to see more. She stepped closer to a shelf that had a doll and a train. She reached out to touch them, but a cobweb got in her way. She felt it on her hand and face. It was sticky and icky. She screamed and dropped her flashlight.

The flashlight rolled on the floor and stopped under a table. It pointed at a corner of the room. There, Anna saw something that made her scream louder. It was a man. He was sitting on a chair, holding a book. He was very pale and still. He had cobwebs on his hair and clothes. He looked like he had been there for a long time.

Anna was very scared. She ran to the door and tried to open it. But it was locked. She banged on it and cried for help. She hoped that someone would hear her and come to save her. She hugged her teddy bear and wished she had never stepped into the room.
Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They had a big rope that they used to swing from a tree. Ben went first and swung very high. He laughed and shouted, "This is fun!"

Lily waited for her turn. She wanted to swing too, but she was a little scared. She asked Ben, "Can you help me?"

Ben nodded and said, "Of course. I will hold the rope for you and push you gently. Don't worry, you will be safe."

He helped Lily climb on the rope and gave her a gentle push. Lily felt the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She smiled and said, "This is fun too!"

They swung together for a while, until they heard their mom calling them for lunch. They jumped off the rope and ran to the house. But on the way, Lily tripped and fell. She scraped her knee and it hurt. She cried and said, "Ow, ow, ow!"

Ben saw her and ran to her. He said, "Are you okay, Lily? Let me see your knee."

He took a napkin from his pocket and wiped the dirt and blood from her knee. He said, "There, there. It's not so bad. Mom will put a band-aid on it and it will heal soon."

Lily stopped crying and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a good brother."

Ben hugged her and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are a brave sister."

They walked to the house, holding hands. Mom saw them and said, "What happened, my darlings?"

Ben and Lily told her what happened. Mom said, "I'm sorry, Lily. That must have hurt. But I'm proud of you for trying something new. And I'm proud of you, Ben, for being so gentle and helpful. You are both wonderful children."

She kissed them and gave them a band-aid and a cookie. They ate their lunch and then went back to the garden to play some more. They had a lot of fun with their rope.
Tim and Mia were at the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. But their favorite was the elephant. The elephant was big and gray, and had a long nose that could pick up things.

"Look, mom, the elephant is eating a banana!" Tim said.

"Wow, that's amazing!" Mia said. "I wonder if he can eat other things, too."

Mia had a red balloon in her hand. She liked her balloon very much. It was shiny and round, and floated in the air. She held it tight with a string.

She walked closer to the elephant, and said, "Hello, elephant. Do you want to see my balloon?"

The elephant looked at Mia and her balloon. He was curious. He stretched his nose towards the balloon, and touched it gently.

But the balloon was not strong. It popped with a loud noise. Mia was scared and sad. She cried, "Oh no, my balloon!"

The elephant was scared, too. He did not like the noise. He trumpeted and ran away.

Mom came and hugged Mia. She said, "I'm sorry, Mia. The elephant did not mean to pop your balloon. He was just curious. He did not know what a balloon was."

Mia sniffed and nodded. She said, "I know, mom. But I liked my balloon. It was red and pretty."

Mom said, "I know, sweetie. How about we get you another balloon? Maybe a blue one, or a yellow one?"

Mia smiled and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you. Can we see the elephant again?"

Mom said, "Sure, honey. But this time, let's keep the balloon away from him. He might be afraid of it."

Mia said, "Okay, mom. I don't want to scare him. He is a nice elephant."

They went back to the elephant, and waved at him. The elephant waved back with his nose. He was happy to see them again. He did not mind the new balloon. He liked Tim and Mia. They were nice kids.
Sara and Tom are friends who like to play in the park. One day, they see a bird on the ground. The bird is not moving and has a hole in its wing.

"Oh no, the bird is hurt!" Sara says. "Maybe a bad cat bit it."

"Can we help the bird?" Tom asks. "It has a lung to breathe, like us."

Sara nods. "Maybe we can restore the bird. Make it better. Let's take it to the vet."

They carefully pick up the bird and put it in a box. They run to the vet's office and show him the bird.

The vet is kind and gentle. He looks at the bird and says, "This is a wild bird. It belongs in the sky. But it has a broken wing and a damaged lung. It needs surgery and medicine."

"Can you fix the bird, please?" Sara and Tom beg.

The vet smiles. "I will try my best. But you have to be patient. It will take some time."

Sara and Tom wait in the lobby. They hope the bird will be okay. They want to see it fly again.

After a while, the vet comes out with the bird. The bird has a bandage on its wing and a tube in its mouth.

"The bird is alive, but very weak," the vet says. "It needs to stay here for a few days. Then it can go back to the wild."

"Thank you, vet," Sara and Tom say. "You are very good."

They visit the bird every day. They bring it seeds and water. They talk to it and sing to it. They see it get stronger and happier.

One day, the vet says, "The bird is ready to go. It can fly again. Do you want to say goodbye?"

Sara and Tom nod. They hug the bird and thank it for being their friend. They take it to the park and open the box.

The bird flaps its wings and soars into the air. It chirps and sings. It looks free and wild.

Sara and Tom wave and smile. They are proud and happy. They restored the bird. They helped it live.
Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big bird with long legs and a long neck. It is a swan. The swan is swimming in the pond. It is very graceful. Lily and Ben want to feed the swan.

"Can we give the swan some bread?" Lily asks Ben.

"OK, but we have to be careful. Swans can bite," Ben says.

They find some bread in their bag and break it into small pieces. They walk to the edge of the pond. The swan sees them and comes closer. It makes a loud noise. It sounds like it is ordering them to give it the bread.

"Here you go, swan. Don't be greedy," Lily says. She throws a piece of bread into the water. The swan catches it with its beak and eats it. It wants more.

"Wow, the swan is very hungry. It must have a lot of weight," Ben says. He throws another piece of bread. The swan eats it too. It still wants more.

"Sorry, swan. We don't have any more bread. You have to share with the other birds," Lily says. She and Ben wave goodbye to the swan and walk away.

The swan is not happy. It flaps its wings and chases them. It tries to bite them. Lily and Ben run away. They are scared.

"Help, help! The swan is angry!" Lily cries.

"Run, run! The swan is mean!" Ben shouts.

They reach the gate of the park and escape. They are safe. They look back at the pond. The swan is still there. It is still graceful. But it is also greedy. And it is not nice. Lily and Ben decide to never feed the swan again.
Sam likes to drive his toy car. He makes vroom-vroom noises and pretends he is going fast. He drives his car on the floor, on the couch, on the table. He drives his car everywhere.

One day, he drives his car on the wall. He thinks it is fun to see his car go up and down. But he does not see the paint on the wall. He makes a big mess with his car. He sees the paint on his car and on the wall. He feels bad.

He hears his mom coming. He tries to hide his car and the paint. He rubs the wall with his hand. He rubs his car with his shirt. He rubs and rubs, but the paint does not go away.

His mom sees him and the wall. She is not happy. She says, "Sam, what did you do? You made a big mess. This wall is important. It is new. We painted it yesterday. You cannot drive your car on the wall. You have to be careful with your toys."

Sam is sorry. He says, "I'm sorry, mom. I did not know. I just wanted to have fun. I like to drive my car. I will not do it again. Can you help me clean the wall and my car?"

His mom sighs. She says, "I know you like to drive your car, but you have to respect our house. You have to learn the rules. Come on, let's get some water and a cloth. We will clean the wall and your car together. And then you can drive your car on the floor, okay?"

Sam nods. He says, "Okay, mom. Thank you. I love you." He hugs his mom. He learns his lesson. He drives his car on the floor. He does not drive his car on the wall. He has fun.
Ben and Lily were playing in the living room. They had many toys and books to play with. Ben liked to play with cars and trucks. Lily liked to play with dolls and animals.

Lily saw a magazine on the table. It had pictures of dogs and cats on the cover. She liked dogs and cats. She picked up the magazine and looked at it.

"Look, Ben, look!" she said. "Dogs and cats! They are so cute and hairy!"

Ben looked at the magazine. He did not like dogs and cats. He thought they were noisy and smelly. He liked cars and trucks. They were fast and shiny.

"I don't like dogs and cats," he said. "I like cars and trucks. They are better."

Lily was sad. She wanted to share the magazine with Ben. She liked to look at the pictures and make sounds like the animals.

"Please, Ben, please," she said. "Look at the magazine with me. It is fun. You can make sounds too. Woof, woof, meow, meow!"

Ben shook his head. He did not want to look at the magazine. He wanted to play with his cars and trucks. He had a new red car that he liked very much.

"No, Lily, no," he said. "I don't want to look at the magazine. I want to play with my car. It is new. It is red. It is fast."

Lily was very sad. She put the magazine down and started to cry. She did not understand why Ben did not like the magazine. She thought it was nice to offer something to someone.

Ben heard Lily cry. He felt sorry for her. He did not want to make her cry. He liked Lily. She was his sister. He decided to offer something to her.

"Lily, Lily, don't cry," he said. "I have something for you. You can play with my truck. It is big. It is blue. It is strong."

Lily stopped crying. She looked at Ben. She saw the truck in his hand. She smiled. She liked trucks. They were big and strong. She liked Ben. He was nice. He offered something to her.

"Thank you, Ben, thank you," she said. "I like your truck. It is big and blue and strong. You are nice. You offered something to me."

Ben and Lily hugged. They were happy. They decided to play together. They looked at the magazine and made sounds like the dogs and cats. They played with the car and the truck and made sounds like the engines. They had fun. They were friends.
Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll and Ben had a car. Sara wanted to play with Ben's car, but Ben did not want to share.

"Give me your car, Ben!" Sara said. "It is my turn to play with it!"

"No, Sara!" Ben said. "It is my car and I like it! You have your doll!"

Sara was angry. She grabbed Ben's car and tried to pull it away from him. Ben did not let go. He tried to resist Sara's pull. They both tugged and tugged on the car.

"Stop it, Sara!" Ben shouted. "You are being foolish! You will break my car!"

"Stop it, Ben!" Sara shouted back. "You are being selfish! You will rip my doll!"

Their mom heard them fighting and came to the living room. She saw them pulling on the car and the doll. She was not happy.

"What are you two doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over your toys?"

"Sara took my car!" Ben said.

"Ben won't share his car!" Sara said.

Mom shook her head. She took the car and the doll from them. She put them on the shelf.

"Enough!" she said. "You need to learn to share and be nice to each other. You can't play with your toys until you say sorry and hug."

Sara and Ben looked at each other. They felt bad. They did not want to lose their toys. They did not want to make mom angry. They did not want to fight.

They said sorry and hugged. Mom smiled. She gave them back their toys.

"Good," she said. "Now you can play together. But don't pull on your toys. You might break them or tie them in a knot. And don't be foolish or selfish. You are brother and sister. You should love each other."

Sara and Ben nodded. They thanked mom. They played with their toys. They shared and took turns. They were happy.
Tom has a pet bird. He likes to hang his bird cage near the window. His bird can see the sky and the trees. His bird can sing and talk. Tom teaches his bird some words.

One day, Tom's friend Sam comes to play. Sam sees the bird cage and says, "Wow, your pet is cool. Can I touch it?"

Tom says, "No, Sam. My pet does not like strangers. He might bite you. You can look, but not touch."

Sam says, "OK, Tom. I will not touch your pet. But can I talk to him? Maybe he will say something back."

Tom says, "Sure, Sam. You can talk to my pet. But you have to be honest. My pet knows when you lie. He will not talk to liars."

Sam says, "OK, Tom. I will be honest. Hello, bird. What is your name?"

The bird says, "Hello, Sam. My name is Blue. I am Tom's pet. I like to hang near the window. I can sing and talk. Are you Tom's friend?"

Sam says, "Yes, Blue. I am Tom's friend. We like to play together. You are a smart bird. Can you sing a song?"

The bird says, "Yes, Sam. I can sing a song. Do you want to hear it?"

Sam says, "Yes, Blue. I want to hear your song."

The bird sings a song. It is a happy song. Tom and Sam clap their hands. They like the bird's song. They are happy. The bird is happy. They are honest friends.
Sara likes to play catch with her dad. She has a small glove and a soft ball. Her dad throws the ball to her and she tries to catch it with her glove. Sometimes she does, and sometimes she misses.

One day, Sara is frustrated. She misses the ball a lot. She thinks her glove is too big and her dad throws too fast. She wants to give up. She drops her glove and sits on the grass.

Her dad sees her sad face. He walks over to her and picks up her glove. He says, "Don't be frustrated, Sara. You are doing great. Catching is hard, but you can learn. You just need to practice and have fun."

He puts the glove on her hand and helps her adjust it. He says, "Look, your glove is not too big. It fits your hand well. You just need to raise your glove a little higher when the ball comes. Like this." He shows her how to raise her glove and catch the ball.

Sara nods and smiles. She feels better. She stands up and says, "OK, dad. Let's play catch again. I want to try." Her dad nods and smiles too. He throws the ball gently to her. She raises her glove and catches the ball. She claps and says, "Yay! I did it!" Her dad claps and says, "Good job, Sara! You are awesome!" They hug and keep playing catch. They have fun.
Tom and Sue like to jog in the park. They jog fast and slow, up and down, and around and around. They have fun and feel good.

One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is black and brown, and has a loud bark. The dog runs after Tom and Sue. They are scared and jog faster.

"Help! Help!" Tom and Sue shout. "The dog is chasing us!"

A man hears them and comes to help. He is the dog's owner. He calls the dog and puts a leash on him.

"I'm sorry, kids. He is not a bad dog. He just wants to play. He is a mighty dog, but he is friendly. Do you want to pet him?" the man says.

Tom and Sue stop jogging and look at the dog. The dog wags his tail and licks his lips. He does not look angry anymore.

Tom and Sue feel a shock. They are not scared anymore. They are curious.

"Can we pet him?" Tom asks.

"Sure, he likes that. His name is Rex. He is a good boy." the man says.

Tom and Sue pet Rex. Rex is soft and warm. He likes Tom and Sue. He gives them kisses.

Tom and Sue smile and laugh. They are not afraid of Rex anymore. They are friends.

They thank the man and say goodbye to Rex. They jog away, happy and proud. They have met a mighty dog, and they have been brave.
Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play games and share toys. One day, they see a big poster. It says: "Come to the circus! See the clowns, the lions, the elephants and more! Buy a ticket and have fun!"

Sara and Ben want to go to the circus. They ask their moms for money. Their moms give them some coins. They run to the ticket booth. But there is a problem. The tickets are too expensive. They do not have enough money.

Sara and Ben are sad. They do not want to miss the circus. They look around. They see a man. He is wearing a red nose and a funny hat. He is a clown. He is holding a basket. He says: "Hello, kids! Do you want to win a ticket to the circus? All you have to do is solve a riddle. If you solve it, you get a ticket. If you don't, you get a sweet. Do you want to try?"

Sara and Ben nod. They like riddles. They like sweets. They want tickets. The clown smiles. He says: "Here is the riddle. What has a face and two hands, but no arms or legs? Think hard and tell me the answer."

Sara and Ben think hard. They look at each other. They have an idea. They say together: "A clock!"

The clown claps. He says: "You are right! You are very smart. Here are your tickets. Enjoy the circus!"

Sara and Ben are happy. They thank the clown. They hug each other. They run to the circus. They see the clowns, the lions, the elephants and more. They have fun. They are glad they solved the riddle. They are glad they got the tickets. They are glad they are friends.
Lily was a little girl who liked to draw. She had many crayons and papers in her room. She liked to draw flowers, animals, and houses. Sometimes, she also liked to draw on the screen of her mom's tablet. But her mom did not like that. She said the screen was not for drawing, and that Lily could break it.

One day, Lily saw a yellow crayon on the table. She wanted to draw a big sun on the screen. She thought it would look pretty and bright. She picked up the crayon and went to the tablet. She turned it on and saw a picture of her mom and dad. She smiled and started to draw a sun over their heads.

But as soon as she touched the screen with the crayon, the picture changed. It became black and white, and there were many lines and dots on it. Lily was scared. She tried to erase the sun, but it did not work. She tried to turn off the tablet, but it did not work. She tried to call her mom, but she did not hear her.

Lily started to cry. She did not know what to do. She was afraid that she had broken the screen. She hugged the tablet and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Her mom heard her cry and came to the room. She saw Lily holding the tablet and the yellow crayon. She saw the screen with the sun and the lines and dots. She understood what had happened. She was not angry, but she was worried.

She took the tablet from Lily and said, "Lily, what did you do? You know you are not supposed to draw on the screen. You could have damaged it. Look, it is not working properly."

Lily looked at her mom with big tears in her eyes. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to draw a sun. I thought it would be nice. I did not mean to break it. I tried to fix it, but I could not. I struggled a lot. Please don't be mad at me."

Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. I'm not mad at you. I know you did not do it on purpose. But you have to be more careful next time. The screen is very delicate and expensive. It is not for drawing. You have many crayons and papers for that. Do you understand?"

Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I love you."

Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily. Come on, let's go and see if we can fix the screen. Maybe we can make it work again. And then we can draw a sun together on a paper. How does that sound?"

Lily smiled and said, "That sounds good, mom. Thank you."

They went to the living room and tried to fix the screen. They were happy and hopeful. They learned a lesson and shared a hug. They loved each other very much.
Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend they were pirates and explorers. They had a big yellow boat made of cardboard and a map drawn with crayons. They were looking for treasure on a faraway island.

Suddenly, they heard a loud noise outside. It sounded like a big wind that was angry and scary. They looked out the window and saw dark clouds and rain. The trees were shaking and the cars were moving. They saw people running and shouting.

"What is that?" Sara asked Tom.

"I don't know," Tom said. "Maybe it's a monster."

They heard their mom calling them from the kitchen. "Sara, Tom, come here quickly! There's a hurricane coming and we have to go to the basement!"

"A hurricane?" Sara repeated. "What's a hurricane?"

"It's a very bad storm that can break things and hurt people," their mom explained. "We have to be safe and stay together. Bring your toys and follow me."

Sara and Tom grabbed their yellow boat and their map. They ran to the kitchen, where their mom was waiting with a flashlight and a radio. They followed her to the basement, where there was a couch and some blankets. Their mom told them to sit down and be quiet.

They heard the hurricane getting louder and louder. It sounded like a giant roaring and banging. They felt the house shaking and trembling. They were very scared and hugged their mom.

They hoped the hurricane would go away soon. They hoped their house would be okay. They hoped their friends and neighbors would be okay.

But they did not realize how bad the hurricane was. They did not realize it would last for a long time. They did not realize it would destroy their house and their town. They did not realize they would lose their yellow boat and their map and their treasure. They did not realize they would never play pirates and explorers again.
Mia was very sad. She did not want to go to bed. She wanted to play with her toys and watch TV. But Mommy said it was time to sleep.

"Please, Mommy, can I stay up a little longer?" Mia asked.

"No, Mia, you need to rest. Tomorrow is a big day. You will go to the park with Daddy and see the ducks and the swings," Mommy said.

"But I'm not sleepy. I'm bored," Mia said.

Mommy smiled and hugged Mia. She took her to her room and tucked her in. She gave her a kiss and a pillow.

"Why don't you imagine something fun, Mia? You can go anywhere you want in your dreams. You can be a princess, or a pirate, or a superhero. You can have adventures and make friends. You can do anything you like," Mommy said.

Mia thought for a moment. She liked to imagine things. She closed her eyes and held her pillow.

"Okay, Mommy, I will try. Good night," Mia said.

"Good night, sweetie. I love you," Mommy said. She turned off the light and left the room.

Mia imagined that she was a princess in a castle. She wore a beautiful dress and a crown. She had a horse and a unicorn. She met a prince who was very nice and funny. They danced and laughed and had a picnic. Mia was very happy.

But then, something terrible happened. A dragon came and attacked the castle. It breathed fire and smoke. It roared and snapped its teeth. It scared everyone. Mia was very afraid.

She screamed and woke up. She opened her eyes and saw her room. She was still holding her pillow. She was not a princess. She was just Mia.

She cried and called for Mommy. Mommy came and hugged her.

"What's wrong, Mia? Did you have a bad dream?" Mommy asked.

"Yes, Mommy, I did. There was a dragon and it was terrible. It wanted to eat me and the prince. It was very scary," Mia said.

Mommy stroked her hair and kissed her forehead.

"It's okay, Mia. It was just a dream. It's not real. The dragon can't hurt you. You are safe with me. I'm here to protect you," Mommy said.

Mia snuggled with Mommy and her pillow. She felt better.

"Thank you, Mommy. I love you," Mia said.

"I love you too, Mia. Now, try to sleep again. Maybe you can imagine something nice this time. Something that makes you happy," Mommy said.

Mia nodded and closed her eyes. She imagined that she was a superhero. She wore a cape and a mask. She had superpowers and a sidekick. She fought the bad guys and saved the world. She was very brave.

She smiled and fell asleep. She had a good dream.
Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys, but they do not like to share. One day, they are going on vacation with Mom and Dad. They have to pack their bags and put them in the car.

Sara wants to take her doll, but Ben wants to take it too. He says, "It is my doll. I found it in the park." Sara says, "No, it is my doll. I got it for my birthday." They start to fight over the doll. They pull and tug and shout.

Mom hears them and comes to their room. She is not happy. She says, "Stop fighting, Sara and Ben. You have to be nice to each other. You have to be tidy and pack your bags. We are going on vacation, remember?"

Sara and Ben stop fighting. They look at Mom and feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We will be nice. We will be tidy. We are excited for vacation." Mom smiles and hugs them. She says, "That's good. I love you both. Now, let's go and have fun." She helps them pack their bags and put them in the car.

Sara and Ben share the doll on the way. They are happy and look forward to the vacation. They see the sun and the trees and the birds. They sing songs and tell stories. They are glad they are not fighting anymore. They are ready for adventure.
Lila and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. Lila saw some big waves and wanted to try to surf on them. She asked her dad for a surf board.

"Can I have a surf board, dad? I want to surf like you!"

"Sure, Lila, but you have to be careful. The waves are strong and you have to balance well. Do you want me to help you?"

"Yes, please, dad. I want to learn how to surf!"

Dad gave Lila a small surf board that fit her. He helped her carry it to the water and showed her how to lie on it and paddle. Then he waited for a good wave and pushed her gently. Lila felt the surf board move fast and she tried to stand up. She wobbled a bit, but she did not fall. She was surfing!

"Wow, Lila, you are doing great! You are a natural surfer!" Dad shouted from behind.

Lila smiled and waved at her dad. She felt happy and proud. She liked to surf.

Ben watched his sister surf and he wanted to try something else. He saw a big rock near the shore and he wanted to climb it. He asked his mom for permission.

"Mom, can I climb that rock? It looks fun!"

"OK, Ben, but you have to be safe. The rock is slippery and you have to hold on tight. Do you want me to come with you?"

"No, thanks, mom. I can do it by myself. I am a good climber!"

Mom gave Ben a hug and watched him go to the rock. He put his hands and feet on the cracks and crevices and started to climb. He went higher and higher until he reached the top. He looked around and saw the whole beach. He saw Lila surfing and dad cheering. He saw mom smiling and waving. He saw the sun and the sky and the sea. He was climbing!

"Yay, Ben, you made it! You are a brave climber!" Mom shouted from below.

Ben grinned and shouted back. He felt happy and proud. He liked to climb.
Tom and Lily are twins. They like to ride their bikes in the park. They have red bikes with bells and baskets. They put their toys and snacks in the baskets.

One day, they find a shiny penny on the ground. They both want the penny. They start to fight over it. They pull and push and shout. They forget about their bikes.

A big dog sees the bikes. He thinks they are fun. He runs to the bikes and bites the tires. He makes them flat. He barks and wags his tail.

Tom and Lily hear the dog. They stop fighting and look at their bikes. They see the flat tires and the dog. They feel sad and scared. They cry and hug each other.

A nice lady sees them. She has a leash and a collar. She is the dog's owner. She calls the dog and puts the leash and collar on him. She says sorry to Tom and Lily. She gives them a new penny and a candy. She helps them fix their bikes.

Tom and Lily say thank you to the lady. They share the penny and the candy. They ride their bikes again. They are happy and friendly. They learn to share and be kind. They have a hot but fun day in the park.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big lake. They see some people in kayaks. Kayaks are like boats, but smaller and faster.

"Wow, look at the kayaks!" Anna says. "They are so fun and different!"

"I want to try a kayak!" Ben says. "Do you want to try too, Anna?"

"Yes, I do!" Anna says. "But how can we get a kayak?"

They think and think. They have a plan. They run to the sandbox. They find some buckets and shovels. They start to make a kayak with sand.

"Look, this is our kayak!" Ben says. "It is almost ready!"

They make a hole in the middle of the sand kayak. They find some sticks and leaves. They make a paddle with them.

"Now we have a paddle too!" Anna says. "We can go to the lake!"

They carry their sand kayak and paddle to the lake. They are very careful. They do not want to break their kayak.

They put their sand kayak in the water. They try to get in. But the sand kayak sinks. The water is cold and wet. They are sad and surprised.

"Oh no, our kayak is gone!" Ben says.

"It did not work!" Anna says.

They look at each other. They start to laugh. They splash each other with water. They have fun anyway.

They go back to the park. They dry themselves with towels. They have a snack. They talk about their adventure.

"Maybe next time we can try a real kayak!" Ben says.

"Maybe!" Anna says. "But I like our sand kayak too. It was different and fun!"

They smile and hug. They are still friends. They like to play and plan.
Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the garden. The garden has many flowers and trees and bugs. Lily and Ben like to look at the bugs and smell the flowers.

One day, they see a big frog in the garden. The frog is green and wet and has big eyes. Lily and Ben want to touch the frog. They go near the frog and say hello.

"Hello, frog. Can we play with you?" Lily asks.

The frog does not answer. The frog is bad. The frog does not like Lily and Ben. The frog is angry and scared.

The frog springs at Lily and Ben. The frog opens its mouth and shows its teeth. The frog bites Lily and Ben. Lily and Ben scream and cry. The frog hurts them.

Lily and Ben run away from the frog. They run to their moms. Their moms hug them and take them to the doctor. The doctor gives them medicine and bandages. The doctor says they will be okay.

Lily and Ben do not like the frog. They do not want to play in the garden anymore. They are sad and scared. The frog is bad. The frog is still in the garden. The end.
Lily and Sam were playing by the pond. They liked to throw stones and watch the ripples. Lily saw a beautiful flower on the other side. She wanted to pick it for her mom.

"Sam, look at that flower! It is so pretty and pink. I want to get it," Lily said.

Sam looked at the flower. He also saw something else. It was big and green and had many teeth. It was an alligator.

"Lily, no! There is an alligator there! It can bite you! Come back!" Sam shouted.

Lily did not hear Sam. She walked to the edge of the pond. She reached for the flower. The alligator saw her. It opened its mouth and moved towards her.

Lily saw the alligator. She was very scared. She screamed and ran back to Sam. She dropped the flower.

Sam hugged Lily. He was glad she was safe. He said, "Lily, you have to be careful. Alligators are dangerous. They can hurt you. You should not go near them."

Lily nodded. She said, "I am sorry, Sam. I did not see the alligator. I only saw the flower. It was so beautiful. But you are right. Alligators are bad. I will not go near them again."

Sam said, "It is okay, Lily. I am happy you are okay. Let's go home and tell mom what happened. Maybe she can give us a cookie."

Lily smiled. She said, "Yes, let's go home. I love cookies. And I love you, Sam."

Sam said, "I love you too, Lily."

They held hands and walked home. They did not look at the pond or the flower or the alligator. They only looked at each other. They were happy.
Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. But they did not like to share. They always fought over who got the best toy. One day, their mom gave them a new toy. It was a big hammer that made a loud noise when you hit something with it.

"Wow, a hammer! I want it!" Tom said.

"No, I want it! It's mine!" Lily said.

They both grabbed the hammer and pulled hard. The hammer broke in half. They both cried.

"Look what you did! You broke the hammer!" Tom said.

"No, you did! You pulled too hard!" Lily said.

Their mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken hammer and the crying twins.

"What's going on here? Why did you break the hammer?" she asked.

They both blamed each other and said they wanted the hammer.

Mom was very angry. She took the broken hammer and threw it in the trash.

"You are both spoiled and selfish. You don't deserve to have any toys. You need to learn to share and be nice. Go to your room and think about what you did. No more toys for you today." she said.

Tom and Lily felt very sad and sorry. They wished they had listened to their mom and shared the hammer. They realized they had ruined their fun and lost their toy. They went to their room and cried some more. They had a bad day.
Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck. The truck has many spikes on it. The spikes are shiny and sharp.

"Wow, look at that truck!" Lily says. "It is so cool. I want to touch the spikes."

"No, Lily, don't touch them!" Ben says. "They might hurt you. And the truck is not ours. It belongs to someone else."

But Lily does not listen. She runs to the truck. She reaches out her hand to touch a spike. But then she hears a loud horn. The truck driver is angry. He yells at Lily.

"Hey, kid, get away from my truck!" he says. "Those spikes are not for you. They are for cooking. I use them to make kebabs. Now go play somewhere else."

Lily is scared. She runs back to Ben. She is sorry for being naughty. She hugs Ben and says, "I'm sorry, Ben. You were right. The spikes are not cool. They are for cooking. And the truck driver is mean. Let's go play with our toys."

Ben is happy. He forgives Lily. He says, "It's okay, Lily. I'm glad you are safe. The spikes are not for us. They are for cooking. And the truck driver is jealous. He does not want to share his kebabs. Let's go play with our toys. I have a new car. Do you want to see it?"

Lily nods. She says, "Yes, please. I want to see your new car. Maybe it has spikes too. But nice spikes. Not for cooking. For playing."

They laugh and run to Ben's house. They play with his new car. It has spikes too. But nice spikes. Not for cooking. For playing. They are happy. They are friends.
Sara and Tom were going on a trip with their mom and dad. They had big luggage with many things inside. Sara had a fancy dress and a fancy hat that she wanted to wear. Tom had a toy car and a book that he liked.

They got on a big bus that took them to a big place with many planes. Sara and Tom were very excited to see the planes. They gazed at the planes that flew in the sky. They wanted to fly too.

But when they got to their plane, there was a problem. Their luggage was too big and too heavy. The plane people said they had to leave some things behind. Sara and Tom were sad and angry. They did not want to leave their things.

Mom and dad tried to calm them down. They said they only needed a few things for the trip. They said they could buy new things if they needed. They said the most important thing was to have fun and be happy.

Sara and Tom thought about it. They realized that mom and dad were right. They did not need so many things. They needed to enjoy the trip and be grateful. They said sorry to mom and dad and the plane people. They chose a few things to keep and gave the rest to the plane people.

Then they got on the plane and smiled. They were ready for their adventure. They learned that fancy things are not as important as being kind and loving. They learned that less is more.
Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big tree with green and yellow fruits. They were hungry and wanted to try them.

"Look, Ben, pears!" Anna said. "Let's pick some and eat them."

"OK, Anna, but be careful. The tree is very tall and the pears are high up." Ben said.

They found a long stick and tried to reach the pears. They pushed and pulled and knocked some pears down. They were happy and ran to get them.

But they did not notice a man sitting on a bench near the tree. He was reading a book and had a basket of pears next to him. He had picked them from the tree earlier. He was very fond of pears and had waited a long time for them to ripen.

He heard the noise and looked up. He saw Anna and Ben taking his pears. He was angry and sad. He shouted at them.

"Hey, you two, stop that! Those are my pears! I worked hard to get them. You are stealing them from me!"

Anna and Ben were scared and surprised. They did not know the pears belonged to the man. They thought they were wild and free. They dropped the pears and ran away.

They felt sorry for what they had done. They did not mean to hurt the man or take his pears. They wished they had asked him first or shared with him.

They learned a lesson that day. They learned to be careful and respectful of other people's things. They learned to say sorry when they make a mistake. They learned to notice and appreciate the gifts of nature.
Lila liked to sell things. She had a small table in front of her house, where she put things she did not want anymore. She sold toys, books, clothes, and sometimes cookies. She liked to make money and buy new things.

One day, she found a helmet in her garage. It was big and shiny, and had a star on the front. Lila thought it was very pretty, but she did not need it. She decided to sell it at her table. She put a sign that said "Helmet for sale, 5 dollars".

Soon, a boy came by. He saw the helmet and liked it. He asked Lila if he could buy it. Lila said yes, and took his money. She gave him the helmet and smiled. She was happy to sell it.

But the boy did not know that the helmet was delicate. It was not for riding bikes or skateboards. It was for playing dress-up. It was made of plastic and could break easily. The boy put the helmet on his head and ran to his bike. He wanted to show his friends his new helmet.

He rode fast and did tricks. He felt cool and brave. But then, he hit a bump and fell off his bike. The helmet cracked and fell off his head. The boy was sad and angry. He had wasted his money on a bad helmet. He wished he had not bought it from Lila. He thought she was mean and dishonest. He did not know that she did not know either.
Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big ball that looked like the world. The ball had many colors and shapes, and they liked to point at them and say their names.

One day, they were playing with the ball in the living room, when their mom called them for lunch. "Anna, Ben, come and eat, please!" she said. "We have soup and bread and cheese."

Anna and Ben did not want to stop playing. They were having fun with the ball. They were impatient. They did not listen to their mom. They kept rolling the ball and laughing.

Their mom called them again. "Anna, Ben, come and eat, now!" she said. "The soup is getting cold and you need to eat to grow big and strong."

Anna and Ben still did not want to stop playing. They were very impatient. They did not listen to their mom. They kept bouncing the ball and shouting.

Their mom came to the living room. She was not happy. She saw the ball on the floor and picked it up. "Anna, Ben, you are being naughty!" she said. "You did not listen to me when I asked you to come and eat. Now you have to wait until after lunch to play with the ball again."

Anna and Ben were sad. They liked the ball. They did not want to lose it. They looked at their mom and said, "Sorry, mom. We love the ball. Can we have it back, please?"

Their mom looked at them and said, "You can have it back, but only if you promise to listen to me next time I request you to do something. Do you promise?"

Anna and Ben nodded. They said, "Yes, mom. We promise. We will listen to you."

Their mom smiled. She said, "Good. Now come and eat your lunch. Then you can play with the ball again. But remember, the ball is not the only thing in the world. There are many other things to learn and enjoy."

Anna and Ben hugged their mom. They said, "Thank you, mom. We love you. And we love the world." They followed their mom to the kitchen and ate their lunch. Then they played with the ball again, but this time they listened to their mom when she requested them to do something. They were happy.
Tom and Lily liked to play in the woods. They liked to look for animals and flowers and bugs. One day, they saw a big deer with horns. It was eating grass near a tree.

"Wow, look at the deer!" Tom said. "It is so big and strong. I want to touch it."

"No, Tom, don't!" Lily said. "The deer might not like it. It might fight you. It might hurt you with its horns."

But Tom did not listen. He ran to the deer and tried to pet it. The deer did not like it. It got angry and scared. It kicked Tom with its legs and hit him with its horns. Tom fell down and cried. He had blood on his face and his arm.

Lily ran to Tom and tried to help him. She was very sad and scared. She called for help. But no one heard her. They were too far from their home. The deer ran away. Tom and Lily were alone in the woods. Tom was dizzy and hurt. He could not get up. He closed his eyes. Lily cried and cried. She did not know what to do. The sun went down. It got dark and cold. Tom and Lily were still in the woods. They did not play anymore.
Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to pretend they were ancient explorers, looking for treasures and secrets. They had a map, a compass, a magnifying glass and a ruler.

"Look, Lily, the map says we have to measure the shadow of the big tree to find the hidden cave," Tom said, pointing to the paper.

"How do we measure the shadow, Tom?" Lily asked, holding the ruler.

"We have to wait for the sun to move. The sun makes the shadow change. When the shadow is as long as the ruler, we dig under the tree," Tom explained.

They waited and watched the sun and the shadow. They sang songs and told stories to pass the time. After a while, the shadow was as long as the ruler.

"Quick, Lily, let's dig!" Tom shouted, grabbing a shovel.

They dug and dug, making a big hole under the tree. They hoped to find a cave with jewels and coins and bones. But they only found a metal box.

"What is this, Tom?" Lily asked, opening the box.

Tom looked inside and gasped. He saw a shiny medal, a photo of a man in a uniform, and a letter.

"It's a treasure, Lily. It's a treasure from our grandpa. He was an ancient explorer too. He fought in a big war and saved many people. He left this box for us to find. Look, the letter has our names on it," Tom said, reading the letter.

Lily smiled and hugged Tom. They felt happy and proud. They had found a treasure and learned a story. They ran to the house to show their mom and dad. They thanked the sun and the shadow and the big tree. They thanked their grandpa for his gift. They were ancient explorers, just like him.
Lily and Sam were brother and sister. They liked to play in the park with their ball. Lily was older and intelligent. She could read and write and count. Sam was younger and silly. He liked to make funny noises and faces.

One day, they went to the park with their mom. Lily carried the ball in her hands. Sam ran after her and tried to grab it. "No, Sam, this is my ball. You have to wait your turn," Lily said. Sam pouted and said, "But I want to play too. You are mean, Lily."

They reached the park and Lily threw the ball in the air. She caught it and threw it again. Sam watched and waited. He saw a big dog running towards them. The dog was barking and wagging its tail. Sam thought the dog wanted to play. He ran towards the dog and said, "Hi, doggy. Do you want to play with me?"

The dog jumped on Sam and knocked him down. Sam cried and dropped his hat. The dog picked up the hat and ran away. Sam was scared and hurt. He called for Lily and mom. Lily heard Sam and ran to him. She saw the dog with the hat and the tears on Sam's face. She felt sorry for him. She said, "Don't worry, Sam. I will get your hat back. You are my brother and I love you."

She chased the dog and shouted, "Hey, doggy, give me the hat. That is not yours. That is Sam's." The dog did not listen. It ran faster and faster. Lily ran faster and faster. She was intelligent and brave. She saw a stick on the ground. She picked it up and threw it at the dog. The stick hit the dog and made it drop the hat. Lily grabbed the hat and ran back to Sam. She gave him the hat and hugged him. She said, "Here, Sam. This is your hat. I am sorry I was mean to you. You can play with the ball if you want."

Sam smiled and hugged her back. He said, "Thank you, Lily. You are the best sister ever. You are intelligent and kind. I love you too." They played with the ball and the stick. They shared and laughed. Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of them. She said, "You are both wonderful. You are my children and I love you."
Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump on the green lawn. They saw a big machine with wheels and a handle. It was their dad's lawn mower.

"What is that?" Lily asked.

"It is for cutting the grass," Tom said. "Dad pushes it and it makes a loud noise."

"Can we push it too?" Lily wondered.

"No, it is too heavy and dangerous for us," Tom said. "We can only watch."

They waited for their dad to come out of the house. He smiled when he saw them.

"Hello, my little helpers," he said. "Do you want to help me mow the lawn?"

"Yes, please!" Tom and Lily said.

"Okay, but you have to be careful," their dad said. "You can hold the handle with me, but don't touch the blades. They are very sharp and can hurt you."

Tom and Lily nodded. They each grabbed one side of the handle and walked with their dad. They felt the machine vibrate and heard it roar. They saw the grass get shorter and neater.

They liked to push the lawn mower with their dad. It was fun and hard work. They felt proud when they finished. The lawn looked brilliant.

"Good job, kids," their dad said. "You are very helpful and brave. How about we have some ice cream to celebrate?"

"Yay, ice cream!" Tom and Lily cheered.

They ran to the house with their dad. They had a great day in the garden.
Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play hide and seek in the park. Anna is good at hiding. Ben is good at finding. One day, they play with their friend Lily. Lily is chubby and has curly hair.

Anna counts to ten. Ben and Lily run and hide. Anna opens her eyes and looks around. She sees a big tree. She thinks Ben is behind it. She runs to the tree and says, "I found you, Ben!"

But it is not Ben. It is a big dog. The dog barks and wags its tail. Anna is scared. She runs away from the dog. The dog chases her. Anna cries, "Help, help!"

Ben hears Anna. He peeks from behind a bush. He sees the dog and Anna. He says, "Don't worry, Anna, I'm coming!" He runs to the dog and says, "Go away, dog, leave my sister alone!"

Lily hears Ben. She peeks from behind a slide. She sees the dog and Ben and Anna. She says, "Oh no, what can I do?" She thinks hard. She sees a ball on the ground. She picks up the ball and throws it. The ball flies in the air. The dog sees the ball. The dog stops chasing Anna. The dog runs to the ball and catches it. The dog is happy. The dog plays with the ball.

Anna, Ben, and Lily are safe. They hug each other. They say, "Thank you, Lily, you are smart and brave!" Lily smiles and says, "You're welcome, Anna and Ben, you are my friends!" They are happy. They play together. They have a nice view of the park. They forget about the dog.
Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig holes and make mud pies. They had a big bucket of water and a small shovel each.

"Look, Sara, I made a big mud pie!" Ben said. He lifted his shovel and showed Sara his creation.

"Wow, Ben, that's great!" Sara said. She clapped her hands and smiled. "Can I have some mud too?"

"Sure, Sara, here you go!" Ben said. He scooped some mud from his hole and put it on Sara's shovel.

Sara was happy. She wanted to make a mud pie too. She put the mud on a flat stone and used her palm to spread it. She made a round shape and decorated it with some leaves and flowers.

"Look, Ben, I made a mud pie too!" Sara said. She lifted her shovel and showed Ben her creation.

"Wow, Sara, that's great!" Ben said. He clapped his hands and smiled. "You are very good at making mud pies!"

They were having fun. They did not notice that their hands and clothes were dirty. They did not hear their mom calling them for lunch.

"Sara! Ben! Come inside, it's time to eat!" their mom said. She came out of the house and saw them in the garden. She gasped and shook her head. "Oh, no, look at you two! You are so dirty! What have you been doing?"

"We were making mud pies, mom!" Sara and Ben said. They ran to their mom and hugged her. They showed her their mud pies proudly.

"Mud pies?" their mom said. She looked at their mud pies and smiled. "Well, they are very nice, but you need to wash up first. Come on, let's go to the bathroom and clean up."

"Okay, mom!" Sara and Ben said. They followed their mom to the bathroom. They washed their hands and faces and changed their clothes. They still had some mud under their nails and in their hair, but they did not mind. They were happy. They had made the best mud pies ever.
Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars on the floor. They liked to make them zoom and crash and honk. Lily had a red car and Ben had a blue car. They pretended they were racing on a big road.

"Vroom, vroom, I'm faster than you!" Ben said.

"No, you're not, I'm faster than you!" Lily said.

They pushed their cars harder and harder, until they bumped into each other. Ben's car flew off the road and hit the wall. Lily's car flipped over and landed on her arm. It hurt a lot.

"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily cried.

Ben ran to her and saw a big scratch on her arm. It was bleeding a little. He felt sorry for her.

"I'm sorry, Lily, are you okay?" he asked.

Lily shook her head. She felt dizzy and scared. She wanted her mom.

"Mom, mom, help!" she called.

Mom heard her and came quickly. She saw the scratch and the blood and the cars. She hugged Lily and said,

"Don't worry, sweetie, I'll fix it. You're very brave."

She took Lily to the bathroom and washed the scratch with water and soap. It stung a little, but Lily tried not to cry. Mom put a band on the scratch to cover it and stop the bleeding. She kissed it and said,

"There, all better. How do you feel now?"

Lily looked at the band. It had a picture of a unicorn on it. She smiled a little.

"I feel better, mom. Thank you. The band is pretty."

Mom smiled too. She said,

"You're welcome, honey. The band will help you heal. But you have to leave it on, okay? Don't remove it until I say so."

Lily nodded. She said,

"Okay, mom. I won't remove it. Can I play with Ben again?"

Mom looked at Ben. He was still holding his blue car. He looked sorry and sad.

"Of course you can, dear. But be careful, okay? And say sorry to Ben. He didn't mean to hurt you."

Lily nodded again. She said,

"Okay, mom. I'm sorry, Ben. Do you want to play with me?"

Ben nodded too. He said,

"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to hurt you. Yes, I want to play with you. Can I see your band?"

Lily showed him her band. He said,

"Wow, that's a cool band. Can I have one too?"

Mom laughed. She said,

"Only if you get a scratch, silly. But I hope you don't. Come on, let's go back to the living room. And be nice to each other, okay?"

They all went back to the living room. Ben and Lily played with their cars again. They zoomed and crashed and honked. But they were more careful and gentle. They had fun and forgot about the scratch and the blood and the dizzy. They were happy.
Anna liked to play in the park with her ball. She kicked the ball and ran after it. She laughed and had fun. But one day, a stranger came to the park. He had a big coat and a hat. He watched Anna play.

"Hello, little girl," he said. "Do you want to play with me? I have some candy in my car."

Anna did not know the stranger. She felt scared. She wanted to run away. But the stranger grabbed her arm.

"Let me go!" Anna shouted. "Stop! Stop!"

But the stranger did not stop. He dragged Anna to his car. He opened the door and threw her inside. He locked the door and drove away.

Anna cried and screamed. She banged on the window. She hoped someone would help her. But no one heard her. No one saw her. The stranger took her far away. He was a bad man. He hurt Anna. Anna wished she had never played with the ball. She wished she had stayed with her mom. She wished she could go home. But it was too difficult. She was trapped. She was alone. She was afraid.
Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They had a ball that they could throw to each other. They threw the ball high and low, near and far.

But then, a mosquito came. It was small and light, but it had a sharp bite. It flew around Ben and Lily, looking for a place to land. It buzzed in their ears and made them itch.

"Go away, mosquito!" Ben shouted. He tried to swat it with his hand, but he missed. The mosquito dodged and darted.

"Let me try!" Lily said. She grabbed the ball and threw it at the mosquito. She threw it hard and fast, hoping to hit it.

But she threw it too hard and too fast. The ball flew past the mosquito and hit a window. The window broke with a loud crash. Glass shards fell to the ground.

"Oh no!" Ben and Lily gasped. They looked at the broken window and felt scared. They knew they were in trouble.

The mosquito flew away, happy and unharmed. It had found a place to land. It landed on Ben's arm and bit him. Ben felt a sting and a bump. He cried out in pain.

"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben said. He rubbed his arm and wished the mosquito would go away.

Lily felt sorry for Ben. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't mean to break the window. I wanted to help you."

Ben hugged her back and said, "It's okay, Lily. It was an accident. You wanted to help me."

They heard footsteps and saw their mom coming. She looked at the broken window and the ball and the glass and the kids. She frowned and said, "What happened here?"

Ben and Lily looked at each other and said, "We're sorry, mom. We were playing with the ball and a mosquito came and..."
Lily hated insects. She did not like how they looked, how they moved, how they buzzed. She was scared of them. She always ran away when she saw one.

One day, she was playing in the garden with her ball. She kicked the ball hard and it flew over the fence. She wanted to get it back, but she saw a big insect on the fence. It had many legs and eyes and it was hairy. It was a spider.

Lily screamed and ran back to the house. She told her mom what happened. Her mom said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. The spider won't hurt you. It is just an insect. It is more scared of you than you are of it."

Lily did not believe her mom. She said, "No, mom. The spider is mean and ugly. I hate it. I don't want to go near it. I want my ball back."

Her mom said, "Lily, you have to be brave. The spider is not mean and ugly. It is just different. It has a hard job to do. It makes webs to catch flies and other insects. It helps the garden. It is a friend, not a foe."

Lily thought about what her mom said. She wondered if the spider really helped the garden. She wondered if it was a friend. She decided to try to be brave. She said, "Okay, mom. I will try to be nice to the spider. But can you come with me?"

Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. I will come with you. We will get your ball back together. And maybe we can say hello to the spider too."

Lily and her mom went back to the garden. They saw the spider on the fence. It was still making its web. Lily and her mom said, "Hello, spider. We are sorry we scared you. We just want to get our ball back. Can you please move a little bit?"

The spider heard them and looked at them. It saw that they were not angry or mean. It saw that they were nice and polite. It decided to move a little bit and let them get their ball back. It said, "Hello, Lily and mom. I am sorry I scared you too. I just want to make my web. You can have your ball back. Thank you for being nice and polite."

Lily and her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, spider. You are very kind and clever. We like your web. It is very pretty. We hope you catch many flies and other insects. Goodbye, spider."

The spider smiled and said, "Goodbye, Lily and mom. You are very brave and friendly. I like your ball. It is very colorful. Have fun playing with it. See you later, Lily and mom."

Lily and her mom got their ball back and went to play with it. They were happy and proud. They did not hate the spider anymore. They learned that it was just an insect. It was just different. It was a friend, not a foe.
Lily was a popular girl in her class. She had many friends who liked to play with her. She was good at sharing, singing and drawing. She always smiled and said nice things.

One day, Lily brought a new toy to school. It was a light that changed colors when you pressed a button. She showed it to her friends and they all wanted to try it. Lily let them take turns and watch the light.

But Sam was not happy. He wanted to have the light for himself. He did not like to wait or share. He grabbed the light from Lily's hand and ran away. Lily was sad and angry. She shouted, "Sam, give it back! That's not fair!"

Sam did not listen. He laughed and ran faster. He thought he was clever and funny. He did not see the teacher coming. The teacher saw what Sam did and was not pleased. She shouted, "Sam, stop! That's not nice!"

Sam was scared. He stopped and looked at the teacher. He saw Lily and her friends behind her. They all looked upset and disappointed. He felt sorry and ashamed. He gave the light back to Lily and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was wrong. Can you forgive me?"

Lily was surprised and happy. She took the light and smiled. She said, "Thank you, Sam. I forgive you. Do you want to play with us?"

Sam nodded and smiled. He said, "Yes, please. I want to be your friend."

The teacher was proud and happy. She said, "Well done, Sam and Lily. You are both kind and brave. Come on, let's go and play with the light together."
Tom and Sue were playing by the pond. They saw a big duck with white feathers and a red beak. Tom wanted to catch the duck and make it his pet. Sue said no, that was mean.

"Leave the duck alone, Tom. It is happy here with its friends. You will hurt it and make it sad," Sue said.

But Tom did not listen. He ran after the duck and tried to grab it. The duck was scared and angry. It quacked loudly and bit Tom's hand. Tom cried out in pain and let go of the duck. The duck swam away quickly.

Sue ran to Tom and saw his hand was bleeding. She felt sorry for him, but also angry. She said, "Tom, you were bad. You did not listen to me. You tried to take the duck's home and freedom. Now the duck punished you. You deserve it."

Tom felt ashamed and sorry. He said, "Sue, you are right. I was bad. I should not have chased the duck. I am sorry. Please help me. My hand hurts a lot."

But Sue did not help him. She said, "No, Tom. I will not help you. You have to learn your lesson. You have to go home and tell Mom what you did. She will punish you more. Maybe then you will be good."

She left Tom alone by the pond. Tom was sad and scared. He did not know how to go home. He did not know what Mom would do. He wished he had never seen the duck. He wished he had listened to Sue. He wished he had been good.
Sara and Ben like to jog with their mom in the park. They put on their shoes and hats and go outside. Mom says, "Ready, set, go!" and they start to jog.

They jog past the trees, the flowers, the birds and the pond. Sara sees a duck in the pond. She stops and points. "Look, mom, a duck!" she says.

Mom stops too and smiles. "Yes, Sara, that's a duck. Do you see its nose?" she asks.

Sara looks at the duck's nose. It is long and flat and yellow. "It's funny," she says.

Ben laughs. "It's not a nose, it's a beak!" he says.

Mom nods. "That's right, Ben, it's a beak. Ducks use their beaks to eat and drink and quack," she says.

Sara and Ben watch the duck swim in the pond. It is graceful and smooth. They like the duck.

"Can we jog some more, mom?" Ben asks.

"Sure, let's go," mom says. "But don't forget to say bye to the duck."

Sara and Ben wave to the duck and say, "Bye, duck!" Then they jog with mom to the next stop. They have fun jogging in the park.
Tom and Mia liked to play in the swamp. They liked to splash in the water and look for frogs and bugs. They did not mind the mud or the smell. They had fun in the swamp.

But one day, a big truck came to the swamp. It had a powerful machine that made a lot of noise. It started to dig up the swamp and make a big hole. The water and the mud and the frogs and the bugs were gone. The swamp was gone.

Tom and Mia were very sad and angry. They ran to the truck and tried to stop it. They shouted and waved their arms. They complained to the man who drove the truck. They said, "Stop! Stop! You are ruining our swamp! We love our swamp! Go away!"

But the man did not listen. He said, "Sorry, kids, but I have to do my job. This swamp is going to be a parking lot. You can't play here anymore. Go find another place to play."

Tom and Mia did not want to go. They wanted their swamp back. They cried and hugged each other. They did not know what to do. They wished they had a powerful machine of their own to save their swamp.
Sara was a poor girl who lived with her mom in a small house. They did not have much to eat or wear. Sara helped her mom by selling flowers on the street. She had a tray with many pretty flowers that she picked from the park.

One day, Sara saw a big car stop near her. A lady came out of the car and looked at Sara's flowers. She smiled and said, "Hello, little girl. What are you doing here?"

Sara stood up and said, "I am selling flowers, ma'am. Do you want to buy some? They are very cheap and nice."

The lady nodded and said, "Yes, I do. They are very beautiful. How much are they?"

Sara said, "One flower is one coin, ma'am. You can choose any flower you like."

The lady picked a red rose and gave Sara a coin. She said, "Thank you, little girl. You are very kind and hardworking. Here, take this." She gave Sara another coin and a chocolate bar.

Sara was very happy and surprised. She said, "Thank you, ma'am. You are very generous and sweet. I will share this with my mom."

The lady smiled and said, "You are welcome, little girl. I hope you and your mom have a good day. Goodbye." She got back in her car and drove away.

Sara waved and said, "Goodbye, ma'am. Thank you for the rose, the coin and the chocolate. You made me very happy." She put the rose in her hair, the coin in her pocket and the chocolate in her tray. She walked home with a big smile on her face.
Lily was very happy. She got an invitation to Ben's birthday party. Ben was her best friend. He liked cars and trains and dinosaurs. Lily liked them too. She wanted to give him a nice present.

She went to the shop with her mom. She saw a big chocolate cake. It had cars and trains and dinosaurs on it. It looked yummy. Lily thought Ben would love it. She asked her mom to buy it. Her mom said yes.

They put the cake in a box and went home. Lily put the box on the table. She wanted to make a card for Ben. She got some paper and crayons. She drew a picture of Ben and her and the cake. She wrote "Happy Birthday Ben" with big letters.

She was so busy with the card that she forgot about the cake. She left it on the table. She did not see the sun shining through the window. She did not see the cake getting warmer and warmer. She did not see the chocolate melting and dripping.

When she finished the card, she looked at the cake. She gasped. The cake was a mess. The cars and trains and dinosaurs were gone. The chocolate was all over the box and the table. Lily felt very sad. She had been careless. She had ruined Ben's present. She started to cry.

Her mom heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw the cake and the card and the chocolate. She hugged Lily and said, "Don't worry, sweetie. It's okay. We can make another cake. Or we can buy something else. Ben will still like your card. He will still be your friend. He will still have fun at his party. And you will too."

Lily stopped crying. She smiled a little. She said, "Thank you, mom. You are right. Ben will still like me. And I still like him. He is my best friend. Can we make another cake? Can we make it with cars and trains and dinosaurs?"

Her mom said, "Of course we can. Let's go to the kitchen and start baking. And let's be careful this time. We don't want the cake to melt again."

Lily nodded. She took her mom's hand and went to the kitchen. She was happy again. She hoped Ben would like his new cake. She hoped he would have a happy birthday. She hoped they would have fun at his party. She hoped they would always be friends.
Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with many branches. They want to climb the tree and see what is up there.

They help each other to reach the lowest branch. Then they swing and jump to the next one. They feel brave and happy. They see birds and squirrels and leaves. They hear the wind and the sun.

"Look, Mia, look!" Tom says. He points to something on a high branch. It is a nest. And in the nest, there are four eggs. The eggs are blue and speckled. They are very pretty.

"Wow, Tom, wow!" Mia says. She wants to see the eggs closer. She tries to hang from the branch and reach the nest. But the branch is too thin and the nest is too far. She almost falls.

"Careful, Mia, careful!" Tom says. He holds her hand and pulls her back. "We can't touch the eggs. They belong to the birds. The birds will be sad if we take them. And the eggs might break. They are very fragile."

"You are right, Tom, you are right." Mia says. She feels sorry for the birds. She also feels scared of falling. She decides to leave the eggs alone. "The eggs are incredible. But we can just look at them. And we can say hello to the birds when they come back."

They sit on the branch and watch the eggs. They wonder what kind of birds they are. They imagine how the baby birds will look like. They smile and talk and enjoy the view. They are good friends. And they love nature.
Tommy liked to dig with his spade in the garden. He made big holes and filled them with stones and sticks. He did not care about the flowers and plants that his mom grew. He thought they were boring and in his way.

One day, his mom saw what he was doing and got very angry. She came out and said, "Tommy, stop that right now! You are ruining my garden! You are a bad boy!"

Tommy did not listen. He said, "No, mom, I like to dig. It is fun. You are mean!" He kept digging and throwing dirt around.

His mom said, "Tommy, if you don't stop, I will punish you. You will have to go to your room and stay there. You will not get any cookies or toys. Do you want that?"

Tommy did not care. He said, "I don't care, mom. I don't want cookies or toys. I want to dig. Go away!" He dug even harder and deeper.

His mom said, "Fine, Tommy. You have made your choice. You will see what happens." She went back inside and closed the door.

Tommy felt happy. He thought he had won. He dug and dug until he hit something hard. He wondered what it was. He tried to pull it out with his spade. It was difficult. He used all his strength.

Suddenly, he heard a loud hiss and a splash. He looked up and saw water shooting out of the hole. He had hit a pipe. He had broken it. He had made a big mess.

He got scared. He dropped his spade and ran to the door. He wanted his mom. He wanted to say sorry. He wanted to fix it.

But the door was locked. His mom did not open it. She did not hear him. She was busy making cookies and playing with his toys. She had punished him. She had left him alone with his mistake.
Sara loved to show her magic to her friends. She had a special book with pictures of animals and flowers. When she opened the book, she could make the pictures come to life. She could make a bird fly out of the page, or a rose bloom in her hand. Her friends liked to watch her magic and clap their hands.

One day, Sara wanted to show her magic to a new friend. His name was Ben and he lived next door. He was shy and did not talk much. Sara knocked on his door and asked him to come out and play. Ben nodded and followed her to the garden.

Sara opened her book and showed him her magic. She made a butterfly flutter out of the page and land on Ben's nose. He smiled and giggled. She made a kitten jump out of the page and curl up on Ben's lap. He stroked its fur and purred. She made a rainbow appear out of the page and arch over their heads. He looked up and gasped.

Ben liked Sara's magic very much. He thanked her and gave her a hug. He asked her if he could be her friend. Sara nodded and smiled. They sat together in the garden and looked at the book. They felt happy and peaceful. They had found a new friend.
Anna liked to play with water. She had a big tub in her backyard. She filled it with water from the hose. She put her toys in the tub. She splashed the water with her hands. She laughed and had fun.

But Anna's neighbor, Ben, did not like water. He did not like to get wet. He liked to read books and draw pictures. He had a nice book and a nice picture on his porch. He was proud of them.

One day, Anna saw Ben's book and picture. She wanted to see them. She ran to his porch. She did not see the water on her hands. She touched the book and the picture. The water made them wet and ruined them. The colors ran and the pages tore.

Ben saw what Anna did. He was very angry and sad. He shouted at Anna. "You are bad! You ruined my book and my picture! Go away!"

Anna was scared and sorry. She did not mean to ruin them. She felt guilty. She ran back to her tub. She cried and cried. She did not want to play with water anymore. She did not have any friends. She was alone.
Tom and Anna are friends. They like to read books together. One day, Tom goes to Anna's house to play. He sees a big bookshelf in her room. It has many books of different colors and sizes.

"Wow, you have so many books!" Tom says. "Can you lend me one?"

"Sure, you can borrow one," Anna says. "But you have to be careful. Some books are very old and fragile. And some books are not for children. They have scary or naughty things in them."

Tom nods. He looks at the bookshelf and picks a book. It has a red cover and a picture of a dragon. He thinks it looks fun and exciting.

"Can I borrow this one?" he asks Anna.

Anna gasps. She shakes her head. "No, no, no! That is a bad book. It is not for children. It is for grown-ups. It has naughty words and scary stories. You will have nightmares if you read it. Put it back, please."

But Tom does not listen. He is curious and stubborn. He wants to read the book. He thinks Anna is just trying to scare him. He runs away with the book and hides under the bed.

Anna is angry and worried. She follows Tom and tries to get the book back. She pulls his leg and shouts at him.

"Give me the book, Tom! You are being naughty and rude. You are not a good friend. You are breaking the rules. Give me the book, now!"

Tom and Anna fight over the book. They tug and pull and yell. The book tears in half. They both cry.

They hear a knock on the door. It is Anna's mom. She comes in and sees the mess. She sees the torn book and the angry children. She is very upset.

"What is going on here?" she asks. "Who did this? Why did you ruin this book? This is a very special book. It belongs to your grandma. She gave it to me when I was a little girl. It is very old and precious. How could you do this?"

Tom and Anna feel ashamed. They look at the floor. They do not know what to say. They are sorry for what they did. They wish they had listened to Anna. They wish they had been more careful and respectful.

They say sorry to Anna's mom and to each other. They hug and make up. They promise to never do it again. They learn a lesson. They realize that some books are not for children. And that they should always ask before they borrow something. And that they should be kind and gentle with books. And that they should be good friends.
Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a man with a cart. The cart had ice-cream. Lily and Ben wanted ice-cream.

"Can we have ice-cream, please?" they asked the man.

"Sure, kids. What flavor do you want?" the man said.

"I want chocolate," Lily said.