Suddenly, a little boy named Timmy came along and asked, "Do you need help, Mr. Painter?" Bob was so happy and replied, "Yes, please! Can you help me load the paint into my car?" Timmy nodded his head and helped Bob load the paint into his car.

As they were finishing up, Timmy noticed that one of the paint cans had a hole in it. He said, "Mr. Painter, this paint can has a hole in it. What are you going to do?" Bob looked worried and said, "Oh no! I need that paint to finish my job. What should I do?"

Timmy had an idea and said, "I know what to do! We can use the other paint cans and mix them together to make a new color." Bob was amazed and said, "That's a great idea, Timmy! You're very helpful." They mixed the paint together and Bob was able to finish his job. From that day on, Bob and Timmy became good friends.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mommy. One day, Lily's friend, Max, came over to play. Max saw that Lily and her mommy were baking cookies and he wanted to help.

"Can I help you guys make cookies?" Max asked.

"Of course, you can!" Lily said with a smile.

Lily's mommy gave Max an apron to wear so he wouldn't get his clothes dirty. Max put on the apron and started to help mix the cookie dough. They all worked together and had so much fun!

When the cookies were done, Lily's mommy said, "Let's share these cookies with our neighbors!"

Lily and Max put some cookies in a basket and went door to door to share them with their neighbors. Everyone was so happy to get cookies and they all said thank you.

After they were done, Lily's mommy said, "Wow, you guys did such a good job! And you even kept the kitchen tidy. Thank you for helping me."

Lily and Max smiled and hugged each other. They were happy to have shared the cookies and to have helped Lily's mommy.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the forest near her house. One day, she went for a walk in the forest with her mommy. It was getting dark outside and Lily was scared. But her mommy held her hand tightly and they kept walking.

Suddenly, Lily discovered a beautiful butterfly on a flower. She was so happy and forgot all about being scared. She and her mommy followed the butterfly deeper into the forest. They saw many animals like squirrels and birds on the way.

Finally, they reached a clearing in the forest where the moonlight shone through the trees. It was still dark, but the stars were shining brightly. Lily was amazed at how beautiful the forest was at night. She hugged her mommy and said, "I love discovering new things in the forest with you."
Once upon a time, there was a big, hairy ostrich. The ostrich lived in a big, wide desert. One day, the ostrich was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. The ostrich looked around and saw some green leaves. The ostrich ate the leaves and felt happy. 

Later, the ostrich saw some seeds on the ground. The seeds looked very tasty, so the ostrich ate them too. The ostrich was very full and went to sleep. When the ostrich woke up, it saw some other animals. They wanted to play with the ostrich, but the ostrich was too full and wanted to rest. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to dance and twirl around in her pretty dress. One day, her mommy asked her if she wanted to visit her grandma who lived far away. Lily was excited to see her grandma but she was scared of the dark forest they had to cross to get there. 

Her mommy held her hand and said, "Don't worry, we'll dance our way through the forest." So, they held hands and danced together as they walked through the dark forest. The trees swayed and the leaves rustled as they danced their way through. 

When they finally arrived at grandma's house, Lily was happy to see her. She told her grandma about how they danced their way through the dark forest. Grandma smiled and said, "Sometimes, when we're scared, we just need to dance our way through it." 

From that day on, Lily learned that whenever she was scared, she could dance her way through it. And she never forgot the lesson her grandma taught her about facing her fears.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw some restless sheep in a nearby field. 

Lily asked her friend, "What's wrong with the sheep? They look upset." 

Her friend replied, "Maybe they need to rest. Let's set up a cozy spot for them to lay down." 

Lily and her friends gathered some soft blankets and pillows and made a comfortable bed for the sheep. They watched as the sheep happily settled in and fell asleep. 

Lily said, "I'm glad we could help the sheep feel better. They look so peaceful now." 

Her friends agreed and they all went home feeling happy and proud of themselves for helping the restless sheep.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the big green field near his house. One day, while he was playing, he saw a wild rabbit hopping around. Timmy got so excited that he started to scream with joy.

Suddenly, Timmy heard his mom calling him for lunch. He ran back to his house and sat down at the table. His mom had made him a delicious fruit salad with lots of different fruits. Timmy loved fruit salad and he ate it all up.

After lunch, Timmy went back outside to play. He saw the wild rabbit again and tried to catch it, but it was too fast. Timmy started to scream again, "Come back, rabbit! I want to play with you!" But the rabbit just hopped away into the distance. Timmy sighed and went back home, hoping to see the wild rabbit again someday.
Once upon a time, there was a pretty musician named Lily. She loved to play her guitar and sing songs. One day, Lily was walking through the forest when she saw a little bird with a hurt wing.

"Hello little bird, what happened to your wing?" asked Lily.

"I fell from my nest and hurt it," replied the bird.

"Don't worry, I can help you," said Lily. She gently picked up the bird and sang a beautiful song. The bird started to feel better and its wing began to yield.

"Thank you, Lily. You're such a kind musician," said the bird.

Lily smiled and continued on her way, playing her guitar and singing songs for all the animals in the forest.
Once upon a time, there was a fish named Sammy. Sammy loved to swim in the ocean with his friends. One day, Sammy saw a weird fish with a big lung. Sammy asked, "What's that thing in your body?" The weird fish replied, "It's my lung. It helps me breathe underwater." 

Sammy was amazed and asked, "Can I see it?" The weird fish said, "Sure, but be careful not to touch it." Sammy looked at the weird fish's lung and thought it was cool. 

After that, Sammy and the weird fish became friends and swam together every day. They had so much fun exploring the ocean and meeting new fish. Sammy learned that even though someone may look different, they can still be a great friend.
Once upon a time, there were two friends, a bear and a rabbit. They loved to play together in the forest. One day, the bear found a big cart full of honey. He was so happy and wanted to eat all the honey by himself. But the rabbit was sad and said, "That's not fair, we are friends and we should share." The bear got angry and said, "No, it's mine!"

The rabbit didn't give up and said, "Let's unite and share the honey, we will both be happy." The bear thought about it and realized that it was a good idea. So, they both shared the honey and had a wonderful time together. The bear learned that it's better to share and be kind to his friend. The moral of the story is that sharing is caring and it's important to be kind to your friends.
Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big house with a fence. The house is old and dark. They hear strange noises from the house.

"Let's go see the house," Tom says.

"No, it is scary," Lila says.

"Are you afraid?" Tom asks. "I dare you to go with me."

Lila does not want to be afraid. She wants to be brave. She says, "OK, I will go with you. But we have to be careful."

They go to the fence and climb over it. They walk to the house. The door is open. They go inside. The house is dusty and dirty. They see many things that they do not know. They see a big chair with wires. They see a box with buttons. They see a glass jar with a green thing.

"What are these things?" Lila asks.

"I don't know," Tom says. "They look weird."

They hear a loud noise from upstairs. They look up. They see a man with a white coat. He is angry. He sees them.

"Hey, you! What are you doing here?" he shouts. "This is my house. This is my lab. You are not allowed here. Go away!"

He runs down the stairs. He has a stick in his hand. He looks mean.

Lila and Tom are scared. They run to the door. They try to open it. But it is locked. They are trapped.

"Help! Help!" they scream.

The man comes closer. He says, "You are naughty children. You should not be here. You should not touch my things. You will be sorry. I will put you in a cell. A cell with no windows. A cell with no toys. A cell with no friends. A cell where you will be noisy and no one will hear you."

Lila and Tom cry. They do not want to be in a cell. They want to go home. They want to see their mom and dad. They want to hug them and say sorry.

They wish they never dared to go to the house. They wish they never saw the man. They wish they never heard the noises. They wish they stayed in the park.
Lily liked to draw with ink. She had many colors of ink and many papers. She drew flowers, animals, and people. She was very good at drawing.

One day, a man came to her house. He saw her drawings and said, "These are very nice. Do you want to sell them to me? I will give you money for them."

Lily was happy. She wanted money to buy more ink and more papers. She said, "Yes, I will sell them to you. How much money will you give me?"

The man smiled. He said, "I will give you one coin for each drawing. Is that okay?"

Lily thought that was okay. She gave him all her drawings and he gave her many coins. She thanked him and he left.

Lily ran to her mom and showed her the coins. She said, "Look, mom, I sold my drawings and got money. Now I can buy more ink and more papers."

Her mom was sad. She said, "Lily, why did you sell your drawings? They were very beautiful and special. You worked hard on them. You should not sell them for so little money. The man was not fair to you. He will sell them for more money and make a profit. You should value your art and your talent more."

Lily felt sorry. She said, "I did not know that, mom. I just wanted more ink and more papers. I did not think about how much my drawings meant to me and to you. I was greedy and foolish. I wish I could get them back."

Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. You made a mistake, but you can learn from it. Next time, think before you sell something that is important to you. And remember, you don't need more ink and more papers to be happy. You have enough. You can use your imagination and creativity to make new drawings. And you can share them with your family and friends who love you and appreciate you."

Lily nodded and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. I will not sell my drawings again. I will keep them and give them as gifts. And I will be happy with what I have."

The moral of the story is: Don't be greedy and sell something that is valuable to you for a low price. Value your art and your talent. Be happy with what you have and share it with others.
Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would shout "goal!" or "catch!" when they scored or caught the ball.

But then they saw an elderly lady sitting on a bench. She had a big hat and a long dress. She looked sad and lonely. Lily and Tom wanted to make her happy, so they decided to kick the ball to her.

"Hello, lady!" Lily said. "Do you want to play with us?"

The lady looked up and smiled. She nodded and said, "Yes, thank you. That's very kind of you."

Lily and Tom were happy. They kicked the ball to the lady and she kicked it back. They laughed and clapped. The lady looked happy too.

But then a loud voice came from behind them. It was the park keeper. He was angry and he shouted, "Stop! Stop! You can't play ball here! You're breaking the rules! You're disturbing the peace! You're ruining the grass!"

Lily and Tom were scared. They stopped playing and ran to the lady. The lady stood up and faced the park keeper. She said, "Stop! Stop! You can't shout here! You're breaking the rules! You're disturbing the peace! You're ruining the fun!"

The park keeper was surprised. He looked at the lady and saw her big hat and long dress. He recognized her. She was the mayor of the town. He gulped and said, "Oh, I'm sorry, madam. I didn't know it was you. Please forgive me."

The lady smiled and said, "It's okay. But you should be more polite and friendly to the children. They just wanted to play and make me happy. They're very nice and sweet."

The park keeper nodded and said, "You're right, madam. I'm sorry, children. You can play ball here. Just be careful and have fun."

Lily and Tom smiled and said, "Thank you, lady. Thank you, man. You're nice and sweet too."

They hugged the lady and the park keeper. Then they played ball again. They were happy and so was the lady. The end.
Anna loved to go to the park with her mom. She liked to see the flowers, the trees, and the birds. But her favorite thing was to feed the swans. She always brought some bread to share with them.

One day, as she was walking to the pond, she saw a new swan. It was smaller than the others, and had gray feathers. It looked shy and lonely. Anna felt sorry for it. She decided to give it some bread.

"Hello, little swan," she said softly. "Do you want some bread? Don't be afraid, I'm your friend."

The little swan looked at Anna with curious eyes. It slowly swam closer to her. Anna smiled and broke a piece of bread. She tossed it gently to the water. The little swan ate it and made a happy sound.

"Good, little swan," Anna said. "You're very brave. Do you want some more?"

The little swan nodded and swam closer to Anna. Anna gave it more bread and stroked its head. The little swan liked Anna's touch. It snuggled against her hand.

Anna's mom watched them with a smile. She was proud of her daughter. She was kind and enthusiastic. She made a new friend.

"Anna, it's time to go home," she called. "Say goodbye to the little swan."

Anna hugged the little swan and kissed its beak. "Bye, little swan," she said. "I'll come back soon. I love you."

The little swan waved its wing and made a happy sound. It watched Anna and her mom leave. It felt warm and loved. It smiled.
Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big rock near the slide. Ben wanted to climb on it, but Lily was scared.

"Come on, Lily, it's fun!" Ben said. "Don't be weak!"

Lily shook her head. "No, Ben, it's too high. And the rock might fall."

Ben laughed. "The rock won't fall. It's strong and heavy. Look, I can stand on it and jump." He climbed on the rock and jumped up and down.

Lily watched him nervously. She saw a small pebble on the ground. She picked it up and threw it at the rock. The pebble hit the rock and made a loud noise.

"Hey, stop that!" Ben shouted. "You'll make the rock angry!"

Lily threw another pebble. "No, I won't. The rock can't feel anything. It's just a rock."

Ben got angry. He threw a pebble back at Lily. It hit her on the arm and hurt her.

"Ow!" Lily cried. "That's not nice, Ben!"

Ben felt sorry. He climbed down from the rock and ran to Lily. He hugged her and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to hurt you. You're right, the rock is just a rock. It can't be angry or happy or sad. But we can. And we should be kind to each other."

Lily smiled and hugged him back. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm sorry, too. I shouldn't have thrown pebbles at you. You're my friend. And friends don't hurt each other."

They both learned a lesson that day. They learned that rocks are not alive, but people are. And people have feelings that need to be respected. They also learned that playing on a big rock can be dangerous, and they should be careful. They decided to play on the slide instead, and had a lot of fun.
Lily and Max were playing with blocks. They wanted to make a big tower. Lily had a lot of red blocks and Max had a lot of blue blocks. They put their blocks together and made a tall tower.

But then Max wanted to have a turn to put the last block on top. He said, "It's my turn, Lily. Give me the block." Lily said, "No, it's my turn. I want to finish the tower." They both pulled the block and the tower fell down. The blocks made a loud noise and they scattered everywhere.

Lily and Max started to cry. They complained to their mom. They said, "Mom, he/she took my block. He/she ruined the tower. It's not fair." Mom came and hugged them. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily and Max. You both worked hard to make the tower. But you have to share and take turns. That's how you can be successful and have fun. Why don't you try again and help each other?"

Lily and Max nodded. They said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Lily/Max." They picked up the blocks and started to build a new tower. This time, they took turns and said, "Please" and "Thank you". They made a bigger and better tower. They were happy and proud. They showed their mom their successful tower. Mom smiled and said, "Well done, Lily and Max. You are good builders and good friends."
It was Sam's birthday and he was very happy. He got a new bike from his mom and dad. He wanted to ride it outside with his friends. But when he looked out the window, he saw that it was icy and snowy. He felt sad and angry.

"Why is it icy on my birthday?" he asked his mom. "I want to ride my bike!"

"I'm sorry, Sam," his mom said. "It's winter and sometimes it snows. We can't change the weather. But we can do something else. How about we make a snowman and have a snowball fight?"

Sam thought for a moment. He liked snowmen and snowballs. He nodded and smiled. "OK, mom. That sounds fun. Can I wear my new hat and gloves?"

"Of course, Sam. Let me help you get ready."

Sam and his mom put on their warm clothes and went outside. They saw his friends waiting for them. They had their own bikes and sleds. They also had a big surprise for Sam. They had made a bike out of snow and ice. They had used sticks for the wheels and the handlebars, and a scarf for the seat.

"Happy birthday, Sam!" they shouted. "We made you a snow bike. Do you like it?"

Sam was amazed. He ran to the snow bike and touched it. It was cold and hard, but it looked like a real bike. He hugged his friends and thanked them. He tried to sit on the snow bike, but it broke. He fell on the ground and laughed.

"Oops, sorry, Sam. It's not very strong," his friend Lily said.

"That's OK, Lily. It was very nice of you. Can we repair it?" Sam asked.

"Sure, Sam. We can use more snow and ice. And maybe some glue," his friend Max said.

They all worked together to repair the snow bike. They had a lot of fun. They also made a snowman and had a snowball fight. Sam forgot about his new bike. He was happy with his friends and his snow bike. He had a great birthday.
Lila and Ben were friends who liked to play in the park. They had a lot of toys, because their parents were wealthy and gave them many gifts. But they were not happy, because they always fought over who had the best toy.

One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a wide smile and a big ball. He bounced the ball and laughed. Lila and Ben wanted to play with him, but they were afraid he would not like them.

"Hello, I'm Tom," the new boy said. "Do you want to play with me?"

Lila and Ben nodded, but they did not know what to say. They each grabbed a toy and showed it to Tom.

"Look, I have a doll that can talk," Lila said.

"Look, I have a car that can move," Ben said.

Tom looked at their toys and shrugged. "They are nice, but I like my ball better. It can do many things. Do you want to see?"

Lila and Ben followed Tom to a wide space in the park. He threw the ball high in the air and caught it. He kicked the ball far and ran after it. He rolled the ball on the ground and spun it. He made up many games with the ball and invited Lila and Ben to join him.

Lila and Ben had fun playing with Tom and his ball. They forgot about their toys and their fights. They learned to share and to try new things. They became friends with Tom and with each other.

They realized that having many toys did not make them happy, but having good friends did. They decided to improve their behavior and to be kinder and more generous. They thanked Tom for showing them how to play with his ball and how to have fun. They smiled with their wide smiles and hugged him.
Sara and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Sara had a big spoon and Ben had a wooden bowl. They put some flour, water, salt and sugar in the bowl and mixed them together.

"Look, Sara, we made dough!" Ben said. He was very happy.

"Can we bake it in the oven?" Sara asked. She wanted to make bread.

"OK, but we have to be careful. The oven is very hot and we need mom's help," Ben said. He looked for the knob that turned on the oven. He saw a red one and a blue one.

"Which one is it, Ben?" Sara asked.

"I don't know. Maybe the red one?" Ben said. He reached for the knob and tried to turn it.

"NO, BEN, STOP!" Sara shouted. She was scared. She knew the red knob was not for the oven. It was for the stove. She pointed at the blue knob. "That's the oven knob, Ben. The red one is the stove knob. It makes fire!"

Ben was surprised. He let go of the knob and looked at Sara. He saw that she was upset. He felt sorry.

"I'm sorry, Sara. I didn't know. I don't want to make fire. I want to make bread," Ben said.

"It's OK, Ben. I'm glad you didn't turn the knob. Fire is dangerous. We have to wait for mom to help us," Sara said.

She hugged Ben and he hugged her back. They were still friends. They decided to play with the dough until mom came. They made shapes and animals and laughed. They forgot about the knobs. They were having fun.
Tom and Anna were twins who liked to play with their cat, Luna. Luna was a black cat with green eyes and a long tail. She was very mysterious and sometimes disappeared for hours. Tom and Anna wondered where she went and what she did.

One day, they decided to follow Luna and see her secret adventures. They put on their coats and hats and prepared to go outside. They saw Luna jump over the fence and run into the woods. They ran after her, but they soon got lost. The woods were dark and scary, and they heard strange noises.

"Luna, where are you?" Tom called. "We want to play with you!"

"Meow!" They heard Luna's voice, but they could not see her. They followed the sound and found a small cave. They peeked inside and saw Luna sitting on a pile of shiny things. There were coins, jewels, watches, and other treasures. Luna looked very proud and happy.

"Luna, what are you doing?" Anna asked. "Where did you get all these things?"

Luna did not answer. She just hissed and scratched them. She did not want to share her hoard. She was greedy and selfish.

Tom and Anna were hurt and sad. They ran away from the cave and tried to find their way back home. They wished they had never followed Luna. They learned that some secrets are better left alone, and that being greedy and selfish is not a good way to make friends.
Tom was a little boy who liked to play in the park. He had a red ball that he could throw and catch. He was happy when he played with his ball.

One day, a stranger came to the park. He was a big man with a beard and a hat. He saw Tom's ball and he wanted it. He said to Tom, "Give me your ball. It is mine now."

Tom was scared and sad. He did not want to give his ball to the stranger. He said, "No, this is my ball. I keep it. Go away."

The stranger was angry and mean. He tried to grab Tom's ball, but Tom held it tight. He shouted, "Help, help! This man is bad. He wants my ball."

Tom's mom heard Tom's shout. She ran to him and saw the stranger. She was mad and brave. She said to the stranger, "Leave my son alone. This is his ball. You cannot have it. Go away or I will call the police."

The stranger was afraid and ashamed. He ran away from the park. He did not get Tom's ball.

Tom's mom hugged Tom and said, "You are a good boy. You did the right thing. I am proud of you. You can keep your ball. I love you."

Tom was happy and safe. He said, "I love you too, mom. Thank you for saving me and my ball."

They went home and had cookies and milk. Tom played with his ball and his mom. They were happy.
Lily and Tom were on a big boat with their mom and dad. They liked to look at the water and the fish and the birds. The boat was going to a port, where there were many other boats and people and things to see.

One day, Lily saw a big cloud in the sky. It was dark and scary. She heard a loud noise like a drum. She felt water on her face. It was rain. She did not like rain. She wanted to see the sun and the blue sky. She frowned and ran to her mom.

Mom hugged Lily and said, "Don't be sad, Lily. The rain will not last long. Look, there is a clear spot in the cloud. The sun will come out soon. Then we can go to the port and have fun."

Lily looked up and saw a little bit of blue in the cloud. She smiled and said, "Really, mom?"

"Yes, really," mom said. "And you know what? The port has a big park with a slide and a swing and a sandbox. You can play there with Tom and make new friends. How does that sound?"

Lily nodded and said, "That sounds good, mom. I like parks. And I like boats. And I like you."

Mom kissed Lily and said, "I love you, Lily. You are my brave girl."

Lily hugged mom and said, "I love you, mom. You are my best mom."
Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they find a big box of crayons and a roll of paper. They decide to draw a picture of their family.

Anna likes to use many colors. She draws a blue sky, a green grass, a yellow sun, and a red house. She also draws herself, Ben, Mom, and Dad. She gives everyone a smile and a hat.

Ben likes to use only one color. He likes navy. He thinks navy is the best color. He draws a big navy ship on the paper. He also draws himself as the captain of the ship. He gives himself a navy hat and a navy coat.

Anna and Ben show each other their pictures. Anna says, "Your picture is nice, Ben. But you should use more colors. Colors are fun and pretty."

Ben says, "No, Anna. Navy is the best color. Navy is strong and cool. Your picture is too bright and silly."

Anna and Ben start to argue. They say mean words to each other. They make each other sad and angry.

Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She sees their pictures and their faces. She says, "Anna and Ben, why are you fighting? Your pictures are both beautiful. You have different styles and tastes. That's okay. You can learn from each other and appreciate each other."

Anna and Ben look at Mom. They look at each other. They feel sorry for what they said. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, Anna. Sorry, Ben."

Mom says, "It's okay, my loves. I'm glad you apologized. Now, why don't you hang your pictures on the wall and have a snack? I made some cookies for you. They are delicious and warm."

Anna and Ben smile. They hug Mom and each other. They hang their pictures on the wall. They see how their pictures look nice together. They go to the kitchen and eat some cookies. They say, "Thank you, Mom. The cookies are delicious. We love you."

Mom says, "I love you too, Anna and Ben. You are my navy and my rainbow."
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box under a tree. It has a red bow on it.

"Look, a surprise!" Anna says. "Who is it for?"

"I don't know. Maybe for us?" Ben says. "Let's open it and see."

They run to the box and pull the bow. Inside, they find many things. There are books, toys, crayons, and stickers. They are very happy.

"Wow, this is the best surprise ever!" Anna says. "Let's mark our names on the books and toys. Then we can share them."

"OK, good idea!" Ben says. He takes a crayon and writes "Ben" on a car. Anna takes another crayon and writes "Anna" on a doll.

They mark their names on everything they like. Then they play with their new things. They have a lot of fun.

But then, they hear a voice. It is a man. He is angry.

"Hey, what are you doing with my box?" he says. "That is not your surprise. That is my surprise. I bought it for my son. He is sick at home. He can't come to the park. How dare you open it and mark it?"

Anna and Ben are scared. They did not know the box was not for them. They thought it was a gift. They feel bad.

"We are sorry, mister," Anna says. "We did not mean to take your surprise. We thought it was for us. We just wanted to play."

"Yeah, we are sorry," Ben says. "We did not know your son was sick. We hope he gets better soon."

The man looks at them. He sees they are sorry. He is not so angry anymore. He is sad.

"It's OK, kids," he says. "I know you did not know. But you should not open things that are not yours. You should ask first. Maybe next time, you can find your own surprise. Or make one for someone else."

He takes the box and puts everything back inside. He fixes the bow. He is ready to go.

"Can we keep one thing, please?" Anna asks. "Just one thing. We really like them."

The man thinks. He sees they are sad too. He wants to be nice. He says yes.

"OK, you can keep one thing each. But only one. And you have to give me something in return."

Anna and Ben are happy. They thank the man. They look at the box. They choose one thing each. Anna chooses a book. Ben chooses a car. They give them to the man.

The man looks at the book and the car. He sees they have their names on them. He smiles.

"Thank you, kids," he says. "These are very nice. I will give them to my son. He will like them. He will see your names and know you are his friends. Maybe he will feel better."

He gives them something in return. He gives them a cake. It is big and round. It has icing and sprinkles on it. It looks very tasty.

"Here, this is for you," he says. "This is a cake. I made it for my son. But I have another one at home. You can have this one. You can share it with your friends. You can have a party. You can celebrate your surprise."

Anna and Ben are very happy. They thank the man again. They take the cake. They say goodbye to the man. They run to their friends. They show them the cake. They tell them the story. They cut the cake. They eat it. It is very tasty. They have a party. They have fun.

They learn a lesson. They learn to be careful with things that are not theirs. They learn to be sorry when they make a mistake. They learn to be kind when they can. They learn to be happy with what they have. They learn to enjoy their surprise.
Tim and Lily were playing hide and seek in the park. Tim was the seeker and Lily was the hider. Lily ran behind a big tree and waited for Tim to find her. She was very quiet and calm.

Tim looked around the park and tried to guess where Lily was hiding. He saw a swing, a slide, a bench, and some flowers. He did not see Lily. He called out, "Lily, where are you? I can't find you!"

Lily did not answer. She wanted to surprise Tim. She smiled and held her breath. She heard Tim's footsteps coming closer to the tree. She was ready to reveal herself.

But then, something else happened. The sky became dark and cloudy. A loud thunder boomed and a bright flash lit up the park. Tim and Lily were scared. They did not like the storm. They forgot about the game and ran to each other.

"Tim, I'm here!" Lily revealed herself and hugged Tim. "I was hiding behind the tree. But I don't want to play anymore. I want to go home!"

"Me too, Lily. Me too." Tim hugged Lily back. "Let's go find Mom and Dad. They will take us home and keep us safe."

They held hands and ran to the car, where their parents were waiting for them. They got in and drove away from the dark and stormy park. They were glad to be together and to leave the scary noise and light behind. They hoped the storm would go away soon and the park would be calm and sunny again.
Lily liked to help her mom at the market. She helped her mom sell fruits and vegetables to the people. She liked to say hello and smile and give them the bags. She liked to see all the colors and shapes of the food.

One day, a man came to their stall. He had a big coat and a hat and a hairy face. He looked at the celery and said, "How much for this?" Lily's mom said, "One dollar for a bunch." The man said, "That's too much. I'll give you fifty cents." Lily's mom said, "No, thank you. That's not fair."

The man got angry. He grabbed the celery and ran away. Lily's mom shouted, "Stop! Thief!" But he was too fast. He got into a car and drove away. Lily and her mom were sad. They lost their celery and their money. They had to close their stall early. They went home and hugged each other. They hoped the man would not come back.
Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big pond with many ducks. They wanted to feed the ducks some bread. They ran to the pond with a bag of bread.

But when they got there, they saw something else. There was an enormous frog sitting on a rock. The frog had a big mouth and a long tongue. The frog was looking at the ducks. Lila and Tom were scared.

"Quack, quack, quack!" The ducks did not see the frog. They swam to the edge of the pond. They wanted to eat the bread. Lila and Tom wanted to warn the ducks. But they did not know how.

"Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit!" The frog opened its mouth. It shot out its tongue. It tried to catch a duck. The duck was fast. It dodged the tongue. The frog missed.

"Ha, ha, ha!" Lila and Tom laughed. They threw some bread to the duck. The duck was happy. It ate the bread. It thanked Lila and Tom.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" The duck said. Lila and Tom smiled. They made a new friend.

"Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit!" The frog was angry. It tried again. It shot out its tongue. It aimed at another duck. But this time, the frog made a mistake. It did not see the trap.

The trap was a net. It was hidden in the water. It was set by a man. The man wanted to catch the frog. The frog was too big. The man wanted to sell the frog.

The frog's tongue got stuck in the net. The frog could not pull it back. The frog was trapped. The frog was scared.

"Help, help, help!" The frog cried. But no one helped the frog. The ducks did not care. They were safe. They drank some water. They quacked happily. Lila and Tom did not care. They were glad. They fed more bread to the ducks. They talked to their new friend.

The man came back. He saw the frog in the net. He was happy. He took the frog away. He put the frog in a cage. He drove away.

Lila and Tom did not see the man. They did not see the frog. They only saw the ducks. They had fun. They played in the park. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful. They learned to be kind. They learned to be happy.
Sara did not like cauliflower. She thought it was white and yucky. She did not want to eat it for dinner. She pushed it away with her fork.

"Please, Sara, try some cauliflower. It is good for you," Mom said.

"No, thank you, Mom. I do not like it. It makes me grumpy," Sara said.

Mom sighed. She had an idea. She took a knife and cut the cauliflower into small pieces. Then she put them on a plate and made a face with them. She used two pieces for the eyes, one for the nose, and four for the mouth. She showed it to Sara.

"Look, Sara, this is a cauliflower friend. He wants to play with you. Can you make him move?" Mom said.

Sara looked at the plate. She saw the face. She smiled a little. She picked up a piece of cauliflower and moved it up and down.

"Hello, cauliflower friend. I am Sara. Do you want to talk to me?" Sara said.

"Yes, hello, Sara. I am happy to meet you. You are very nice. Do you want to eat me?" the cauliflower friend said.

Sara giggled. She moved another piece of cauliflower and made it talk.

"No, I do not want to eat you. You are my friend. We can play together," Sara said.

Mom smiled. She was glad that Sara was having fun. She hoped that Sara would also try some cauliflower. She moved a piece of cauliflower and made it talk.

"Thank you, Sara, for playing with me. You are very fun. But I am also very tasty. Can you please take a bite of me? I will not mind. It will make you strong and healthy," the cauliflower friend said.

Sara looked at the cauliflower friend. She felt curious. She wondered how it tasted. She decided to try a bite. She put a piece of cauliflower in her mouth and chewed.

"Mmm, this is not bad. It is crunchy and sweet. I like it," Sara said.

Mom clapped her hands. She was proud of Sara. She gave her a hug and a kiss.

"Good job, Sara. You are very brave and smart. I am happy that you like cauliflower. You can have more if you want," Mom said.

Sara nodded. She took another bite of cauliflower. She moved the pieces and made them talk.

"Thank you, Mom, for making me a cauliflower friend. He is very nice. And he is very yummy. Can I have some more, please?" Sara said.
Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play on the farm. They had many animals, but their favorite was Piggy, a big pink pig. Piggy was very friendly and smart, and he loved to eat apples and corn.

One day, Tim and Kim wanted to teach Piggy a new trick. They had a big ball and a hoop, and they thought Piggy could learn to jump through the hoop. They put some apples on the other side of the hoop, and they called Piggy to come. Piggy saw the apples and ran to them, but he did not see the hoop. He bumped into it and fell down. Tim and Kim laughed, but they also felt sorry for Piggy.

They decided to help Piggy improve his jumping. They moved the hoop lower and closer to the ground, and they showed Piggy how to go through it. They cheered and clapped when Piggy did it. They gave him an apple and a hug. Then they moved the hoop higher and farther, and they repeated the process. Piggy got better and better at jumping, and he enjoyed the game.

Soon, Piggy was able to jump through the hoop even when it was very high and far. He was very proud of himself, and so were Tim and Kim. They thought Piggy was the most powerful pig in the world. They took a picture of Piggy jumping through the hoop, and they hung it on the wall. They always remembered how much fun they had with Piggy, and how much he improved.
Sam was a rabbit who loved to eat roots. He liked carrots, radishes, turnips and beets. He ate them every day in his burrow with his family. He thought roots were great.

One day, Sam saw a big, shiny root in the garden. It was red and round and smelled sweet. Sam wanted to eat it very much. He hopped over the fence and dug it out of the ground. He did not see the farmer who planted the root.

The farmer was angry when he saw Sam with his root. He shouted and ran after Sam with a stick. Sam was scared and ran away with the root in his mouth. He did not see the hole in the ground.

Sam fell into the hole and dropped the root. He hurt his leg and his nose. He cried and wished he had not taken the root. He heard the farmer coming closer and closer.

But then, he heard another sound. It was his family. They had followed his tracks and found him in the hole. They helped him out and took him back to their burrow. They gave him some carrots and radishes and turnips and beets. They told him they loved him and that roots were great, but not worth getting hurt for. Sam agreed and hugged them. He learned his lesson and never took roots from the garden again.
Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They see a big hill with a hole. They want to know what is inside.

"Let's go and look," Tom says.

"OK, but be careful," Sam says.

They walk up the hill and peek into the hole. It is dark and deep. They hear a noise. It sounds like a growl.

"What is that?" Sam asks.

"I don't know. Maybe it is a monster," Tom says.

They are scared. They want to run away. But before they can, something jumps out of the hole. It is a big dog. It is angry and dirty. It barks and snaps at them.

"Help!" Tom and Sam shout.

They try to kick the dog away. But the dog is too strong and fast. It bites Tom's leg. Tom cries out in pain.

"Go away, bad dog!" Sam yells.

He picks up a stick and hits the dog. The dog lets go of Tom's leg and runs away. Tom and Sam run down the hill. They are safe.

"That was a mean dog," Tom says.

"Yes, it was. It must live underground," Sam says.

"Let's never go near that hole again," Tom says.

"OK, let's go and play somewhere else," Sam says.

They find a swing and a slide. They have fun. They swing high and slide fast. They forget about the dog. They are happy.
Tim and Sue like to play outside. They have a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also have a red bike and a blue bike. They take turns riding the bikes and pushing each other on the swing.

One day, it starts to rain. The rain is very wet and cold. Tim and Sue run inside the house. They are sad because they cannot play outside anymore. They look out the window and see the rain falling on the grass and the flowers.

"Rain, rain, go away, come again another day!" they sing together.

They hear a loud noise outside. They see a police car with flashing lights and a siren. The police car stops in front of their house. A police man gets out of the car. He is wearing a hat, a badge and a raincoat. He knocks on the door.

Tim and Sue's mom opens the door. She talks to the police man. Tim and Sue are curious. They want to know what the police man wants.

"Mom, who is that?" Tim asks.

"He is a police man. He is here to help us. He is very smart and brave." Mom says.

"Why does he need to help us?" Sue asks.

"Because he found our dog. He was lost in the rain. He followed the police car to our house. He is very smart and loyal." Mom says.

Tim and Sue are happy. They love their dog. He is a brown and white dog with floppy ears and a wagging tail. His name is Spot. They hug and kiss him. He licks their faces. He is wet and muddy, but they do not care.

"Thank you, police man, for finding our dog!" Tim and Sue say.

"You are welcome, kids. I am glad he is safe and sound. He is a good dog. You are lucky to have him." The police man says.

He gets back in his car and drives away. The rain stops. The sun comes out. Tim and Sue go outside with Spot. They play with him in the yard. They are happy. They have a big smile on their faces. They have a good day.
Sara and Ben were going to visit Grandma and Grandpa. They were very happy. They had to pack their bags with clothes and toys. Sara packed her pink dress, her teddy bear and her book. Ben packed his blue shirt, his car and his ball.

"Are you ready?" Mom asked.

"Yes, Mom!" Sara and Ben said.

They put their bags in the car and got in. Mom drove them to the train station. They saw many people and things on the way. They saw a big truck, a red bike, a yellow flower and a green bird. Sara and Ben liked to look at everything. They liked the sight.

They got to the train station and bought their tickets. They waited for the train. They heard a loud whistle and saw a long train. It had many cars and windows. They found their seats and put their bags on the rack. The train started to move.

"Choo-choo!" Ben said.

"Look, there's a cow!" Sara said.

They looked out the window and saw more sights. They saw fields, trees, houses and animals. They waved to the people and the animals. They had fun on the train.

After a while, the train stopped. They got off and saw Grandma and Grandpa. They ran to hug them.

"Hello, Sara and Ben!" Grandma and Grandpa said.

"Hello, Grandma and Grandpa!" Sara and Ben said.

"We're so happy to see you!" Grandma and Grandpa said.

"We're happy to see you too!" Sara and Ben said.

Grandma and Grandpa took their bags and led them to their car. They drove them to their house. They had a big lunch, played games and read stories. Sara and Ben loved Grandma and Grandpa. They were very proud of them. They had a great visit.
Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the farm. They see many animals and plants. They see cows, pigs, chickens, and corn.

One day, they want to pick some corn for their lunch. They ask the farmer if they can. The farmer says yes, but they have to be careful. The corn is big and heavy. They have to use both hands to pull it.

Lily and Tom go to the corn field. They look for the yellowest and biggest corn. They find one that they like. They try to pull it, but it is hard. They pull and pull and pull. They hear a pop. They get the corn. They are happy.

They show the corn to the farmer. The farmer smiles. He says, "Well done, Lily and Tom. You picked a good corn. You are very strong and brave. I am proud of you."

Lily and Tom are proud too. They thank the farmer. They take the corn to their picnic. They share it with their friends. They eat it and enjoy it. They say, "This is the best corn ever."
Lily loved to read novels. Novels were big books with many words and pictures. They told stories about different people and places. Lily liked to imagine she was in the novels.

One night, Lily was reading a novel about a princess and a dragon. She was very sleepy, but she wanted to know what happened next. She tried to keep her eyes open, but they felt heavy.

Her brother Ben came into her room. He saw her reading the novel. He said, "Lily, you should go to sleep. It is late and you have school tomorrow."

Lily said, "No, I want to finish the novel. It is very exciting."

Ben said, "I dare you to stop reading and go to sleep. If you don't, I will tell Mom and Dad."

Lily did not like dares. She thought dares were scary and mean. She did not want to make Ben happy. She said, "I don't care about your dare. I will read as long as I want."

Ben said, "Fine, but don't come crying to me when you are tired and grumpy tomorrow."

He left the room and closed the door. Lily felt a little bad, but she kept reading the novel. She wanted to see the princess and the dragon.

But soon, she was too sleepy to read. She fell asleep with the novel in her hands. She dreamed of the princess and the dragon. They were nice and friendly. They invited her to play with them. She had fun in her dream. She forgot about Ben and his dare.
Lily and Tom are young friends who like to play in the park. They have a net to catch bugs and butterflies. They run and laugh and look for things to put in their net.

One day, they see a big yellow butterfly on a flower. They both want to catch it. They run to the flower and try to put the net over the butterfly. But they pull the net too hard and it tears. The butterfly flies away.

"Oh no!" Lily says. "You tore the net! Now we can't catch anything!"

"It's not my fault!" Tom says. "You pulled it too hard too!"

They start to argue and get angry. They don't want to play together anymore. They sit on the grass and turn away from each other.

A lady sees them and comes over. She has a basket with some cookies and juice. She smiles and says, "Hello, children. Why are you so sad?"

Lily and Tom tell her what happened. They show her the torn net. They say they are sorry.

The lady says, "Don't worry. It's not a big problem. You can fix the net with some tape or string. And you can still play together and have fun. You are good friends, right?"

Lily and Tom nod. They feel better. They say thank you to the lady and take a cookie and a juice. They share them and talk. They decide to play something else. They hug and say sorry to each other. They are happy again.
Anna and her mom went to the mall. They wanted to buy a new dress for Anna. Anna liked the mall. It had many shops and toys and people.

Anna saw a big, hairy bear in a toy shop. She wanted to hug it. She let go of her mom's hand and ran to the bear. She did not see where her mom went.

"Hello, bear," Anna said. "You are so soft and warm. Can I be your friend?" She hugged the bear and smiled.

But then she heard her mom's voice. "Anna, where are you? Anna!" Her mom sounded scared and sad.

Anna looked around. She did not see her mom. She only saw many strangers and shops and toys. She felt scared and sad too. She had lost her mom.

She started to cry. "Mommy, mommy, where are you? I want my mommy!"

A nice lady saw Anna crying. She came to her and asked, "What's wrong, little girl? Are you lost?"

Anna nodded. She told the lady, "I was hugging the bear and I lost my mom. I don't know where she is."

The lady said, "Don't worry, we will find your mom. Come with me. We will go to the help desk. They have a loudspeaker. They can call your mom's name and she will hear it."

Anna held the lady's hand. She hoped the lady was right. She hoped her mom would hear her name and come to her. She missed her mom very much. She did not want to lose her again.
Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play outside on the lawn. The lawn is green and soft. They run and jump and roll on the lawn.

One day, they see a big truck on the street. The truck has a hose and a tank. A man gets out of the truck. He puts the hose on the lawn. He turns on a switch. Water comes out of the hose. The water is not clear. It is yellow and smelly.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Tim shouts at the man.

"I'm testing the lawn," the man says. "I have to see if it is healthy or not."

"Why?" Sam asks.

"Because some lawns are sick. They have bugs or weeds or diseases. They need medicine or new seeds. If they don't get help, they can die."

"Die?" Tim and Sam repeat. They don't like that word. They don't want the lawn to die.

"Yes, die. Like this one." The man points to another lawn across the street. That lawn is brown and dry. It looks dead.

Tim and Sam feel sad. They look at their lawn. They hope it is not sick. They hope it will not die.

"Is our lawn sick?" Tim asks the man.

"I don't know yet. I have to wait for the results. The yellow water has chemicals. They can tell me if the lawn is healthy or not. It will take some time."

"How long?" Sam asks.

"About a week. Don't worry. I'll come back and tell you. And if your lawn is sick, I'll help you fix it. OK?"

"OK," Tim and Sam say. They nod. They trust the man. They go back to playing on the lawn. They are careful not to touch the yellow water. They hope their lawn is healthy. They love their lawn.
Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train. The train had many cars and could make sounds and lights. Tom and Lily liked to make the train go around the track and pretend they were going on a trip.

One day, Tom and Lily saw a big cloud in the sky. The cloud was white and fluffy and looked like a castle. Tom and Lily thought the cloud was impressive. They wanted to see it closer. They had an idea. They took their train and put it on the window sill. They climbed on the train and tried to reach the cloud.

But the train was not strong enough to hold them. The train started to bend and crack. Tom and Lily heard a loud noise. The train broke in half and fell to the floor. Tom and Lily also fell and hurt themselves. They cried and looked at their broken train. They were very sad and sorry.

Mom and Dad heard the noise and came to see what happened. They saw Tom and Lily and their broken train. They were not happy. They asked Tom and Lily why they did that. Tom and Lily said they wanted to see the cloud. Mom and Dad said they understood, but they also said that was not a good way to do it. They said the train was not for climbing, but for playing. They said the cloud was not for touching, but for looking. They said Tom and Lily should be careful and respectful with their toys and with nature.

Tom and Lily learned their lesson. They said they were sorry and hugged Mom and Dad. They helped to clean up the mess and to fix the train. They still liked to look at the clouds, but they did not try to reach them anymore. They played with their train on the track and had fun. They were happy and grateful.
Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. Sometimes they make up stories with their toys. They whisper to each other so Mom and Dad do not hear.

One day, it is very hot outside. Mom and Dad say they cannot go to the park. They have to stay inside. Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want to play in their room. They want to go to the park and swing and slide.

Lily has an idea. She whispers to Ben, "Let's make a story about the park. We can pretend we are there. We can use our toys and books. It will be fun."

Ben likes the idea. He whispers back, "OK, let's do it. You start the story. I will listen and join in."

Lily picks up a teddy bear and a book. She whispers, "This is Teddy. He is our friend. He likes to go to the park with us. He likes to swing and slide. He also likes to read books. He is very smart. Today, he is reading a book about animals. He wants to learn more about them."

Ben picks up a truck and a ball. He whispers, "This is Truck. He is our friend too. He likes to go to the park with us. He likes to drive and bounce. He also likes to play ball. He is very fast. Today, he is playing ball with Teddy. He wants to show him how to throw and catch."

Lily and Ben continue their story. They pretend they are at the park with Teddy and Truck. They have fun. They forget they are in their room. They forget it is hot outside. They are happy. Mom and Dad hear them whisper and smile. They are proud of their twins. They are glad they have stories.
Sara likes to create things with her crayons and paper. She has a desk in her room where she keeps her art supplies. She draws pictures of her family, her friends, and her toys. Sometimes she makes cards and gifts for them.

One day, Sara wants to create a special picture for her mom. She thinks of what her mom likes: flowers, birds, and rainbows. She takes out her crayons and paper and starts to draw. She uses many colors and shapes. She is very happy with her picture.

She runs to the kitchen to show her mom. "Mom, look what I made for you!" she says, holding up her picture. Her mom smiles and hugs her. "Wow, Sara, this is beautiful! You are very creative. Thank you for this lovely gift." She puts the picture on the fridge.

Sara feels proud and happy. She goes back to her room and sits at her desk. She decides to create another picture, this time for her dad. She thinks of what her dad likes: cars, planes, and stars. She takes out her crayons and paper and starts to draw. She uses many colors and shapes. She is very happy with her picture.

She runs to the living room to show her dad. "Dad, look what I made for you!" she says, holding up her picture. Her dad smiles and hugs her. "Wow, Sara, this is amazing! You are very creative. Thank you for this wonderful gift." He puts the picture on the wall.

Sara feels proud and happy. She goes back to her room and sits at her desk. She looks at her crayons and paper. She has many ideas for more pictures. She thinks of what she likes: animals, books, and cakes. She says to herself, "I like to create. I have a fine desk. I have a fine day." She picks up a crayon and starts to draw.
Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They had a big bucket full of water and some cups. They liked to splash each other and laugh.

"Look, Tom, I can splash you from here!" Lily said, throwing a cup of water at Tom.

"Hey, that's not fair!" Tom said, splashing back at Lily.

They were having fun, but they did not see the cat hiding behind the bush. The cat was frightened of water and did not like to get wet. He was watching the children with his big eyes.

Suddenly, Lily had an idea. She picked up the bucket and ran towards the bush. She wanted to splash the cat and see what he would do.

"Stop, Lily, don't do that!" Tom shouted, but it was too late.

Lily threw the bucket of water over the bush, but she did not hit the cat. She hit the bee hive that was hanging from the branch. The bees were angry and came out of the hive. They buzzed and stung Lily and Tom.

"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily and Tom cried, running away from the bees.

They ran into the house and told their mom what happened. Their mom put some ice on their stings and gave them some juice.

"Lily, Tom, why did you splash the cat?" their mom asked.

"We wanted to have fun, but we did not know there was a bee hive," Lily said.

"That was not nice, Lily. You should not splash animals or people who do not want to get wet. You could hurt them or make them angry. How would you feel if someone splashed you when you did not want to?" their mom said.

"I would feel sad and mad," Lily said.

"Me too," Tom said.

"Then you should be kind and respectful to others. You should ask before you splash someone, and you should say sorry if you make a mistake. Do you understand?" their mom said.

"Yes, mom, we understand. We are sorry," Lily and Tom said.

They hugged their mom and said they would not splash the cat or the bees again. They learned their lesson and decided to play with something else.
Tom and Lily are friends. They live on the same street. They like to play with their toys and bikes. But one day, a big truck comes to their street. It makes a lot of noise and dust. It puts big metal things on the ground. Tom and Lily do not like the truck. They do not know what it is doing.

"Go away, truck!" Tom shouts. "You are ruining our street!"

"Yeah, go away!" Lily agrees. "You are making our street weird!"

But the truck does not go away. It stays for many days. It makes more noise and dust. It puts more metal things on the ground. Tom and Lily are sad and angry. They cannot play on their street anymore. They have to stay inside or go to the park.

One day, Tom and Lily see some people coming to their street. They are wearing hard hats and orange vests. They have tools and machines. They start to work on the metal things. They make them into shapes and colors. They make them into slides and swings and seesaws. They make them into a playground!

Tom and Lily are surprised and happy. They run to the people and ask them what they are doing.

"We are making a playground for you and your friends," one of the people says. "We are using the metal things from the truck. They are old and not needed anymore. We are giving them a new life."

"Wow, that is so cool!" Tom says. "Thank you for making our street fun again!"

"Yes, thank you!" Lily says. "Can we play on the playground when you are done?"

"Of course you can," the person says. "But you have to wait until we finish and check everything is safe. And you have to share the playground with everyone on your street. Can you do that?"

Tom and Lily nod. They are excited to play on the playground. They are also happy to meet new friends on their street. They decide to unite with the other kids and invite them to play. They think the truck was not so bad after all. It brought them a gift and a lesson. They learned to be patient and kind and open. They learned to love their street, even when it is weird.
Ben and his dad are in the car. They are going to the park. Ben likes the park. He can play on the swings and the slide. He can see the ducks and the flowers.

But the car stops. Dad says, "Oh no, we have no gas. We need to find a gas station. We need to pay for more gas."

Ben asks, "What is gas, dad?"

Dad says, "Gas is what makes the car go. It is a thin liquid that comes from a big hose. We put it in the car with a cap. Then we give money to the person who works at the gas station. That is how we pay for gas."

Ben says, "I see. Can I help you, dad?"

Dad says, "Sure, you can help me. You can hold the cap for me. And you can say hello to the person who works at the gas station. They are very nice. They will give you a sticker or a candy."

Ben says, "Yay, I like stickers and candy. Let's go, dad."

They drive to the gas station. Dad puts gas in the car. Ben holds the cap. He says hello to the person who works at the gas station. They give him a sticker and a candy. He says thank you.

Dad says, "Good job, Ben. You are a big helper. Now we can go to the park. Are you ready?"

Ben says, "Yes, dad. I am ready. Let's go to the park. I love you, dad."

Dad says, "I love you too, Ben."
Sam and Mia like to play knights and dragons. Sam has a sword and Mia has a shield. They make marks on the shield with the sword. They pretend the marks are from the dragon's claws.

One day, they find a big box in the garage. It is full of old clothes and toys. They see a shiny helmet and a red cape. They put them on and feel like real knights.

"Let's go and fight the dragon!" Sam says.

"Where is the dragon?" Mia asks.

"Maybe in the garden. Come on!" Sam says.

They run to the garden and see a big dog. The dog is black and furry. It has a long tail and big teeth. It barks at them.

"Look, it's the dragon!" Sam says.

He raises his sword and runs towards the dog. Mia follows him with her shield.

The dog is scared of the children. It runs away and hides behind a tree.

"Ha, we scared the dragon!" Sam says.

He makes a mark on the tree with his sword. He says it is a sign of their victory.

Mia smiles and holds up her shield. She says it is a sign of their bravery.

They are very glad. They hug each other and laugh.

They go back to the garage and put the helmet and the cape back in the box. They keep the sword and the shield. They say they will play knights and dragons again tomorrow.
Anna and Ben were very excited. They were going on a safari with their mom and dad. They wanted to see many animals, like lions, elephants, and giraffes.

When they got to the safari park, they climbed into a big jeep. The driver told them to stay inside and not to touch anything. He said there were some wild animals that could be dangerous.

As they drove around, they saw many large animals. They saw a lion sleeping under a tree, an elephant spraying water with its trunk, and a giraffe eating leaves from a tall branch. Anna and Ben pointed and shouted with joy.

"Look, look, a zebra!" Ben said, as he saw a black and white striped animal running across the grass.

"Wow, it's so pretty!" Anna said.

"I dare you to touch it!" Ben said, as he leaned out of the window.

"No, don't!" Anna said, as she pulled him back. "The driver said not to touch anything!"

"But I want to touch it!" Ben said, as he tried to reach out again.

"Stop it, Ben!" Anna said, as she held him tight. "You could get hurt!"

Just then, the driver turned around and saw what Ben was doing. He was very angry. He stopped the jeep and told Ben to sit down and behave. He said they could not finish the safari if he did not listen.

Ben felt ashamed. He said he was sorry and sat down. He did not dare to touch anything else. He learned his lesson. Anna gave him a hug and said it was okay. They still had fun seeing the other animals. They enjoyed the safari and thanked the driver. They promised to be good next time.
Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to pretend that they were space explorers and that their toys were robots and aliens. They had a lot of fun making noises and stories with their toys.

Suddenly, they heard a loud beep from the kitchen. They looked at each other and ran to see what it was. They saw their mom standing by the microwave, holding a burnt piece of bread. Smoke was coming out of the microwave and the beep was very loud.

"Mom, what happened?" Tom asked, scared.

"I tried to make toast, but I put it in for too long. The microwave is broken now. It won't stop beeping." Mom said, looking worried.

Tom and Lily felt panic. They didn't like the smoke and the noise. They thought the microwave was a bad robot that wanted to hurt them. They hugged each other and cried.

Mom saw them and felt sorry. She turned off the microwave and opened the window. She hugged them and said, "It's okay, my loves. The microwave is not a robot. It's just a machine that makes food warm. Sometimes it makes mistakes, like us. But it can't hurt us. We just have to be careful with it."

Tom and Lily felt better. They stopped crying and looked at the microwave. They saw that it was not a robot, but a box with buttons and a door. They felt silly for being scared.

"Mom, we're sorry. We thought the microwave was a robot." Lily said, shyly.

"It's okay, sweetie. You were just curious and imaginative. That's good. But you have to learn the difference between toys and real things. Toys are for playing, but real things are for using. Do you understand?" Mom said, kindly.

Tom and Lily nodded. They understood. They said they were sorry again and gave Mom a big hug. They were grateful that Mom was not angry and that she explained everything to them. They said they loved her and that they would be more careful with the microwave.

Mom smiled and said she loved them too. She said she would make them some new toast and some juice. She said they could go back to playing with their toys, but they had to stay in the living room and not touch the microwave.

Tom and Lily agreed. They went back to the living room and picked up their toys. They decided to play a new game. They pretended that they were firefighters and that they had to save the microwave from the bad robot. They had a lot of fun making noises and stories with their toys.
Sara and Ben are twins. They are three years old. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. One day, they see a big round thing in the park. It has many seats and it spins very fast. It is a merry-go-round.

"Wow, look at that!" Sara says. "Can we go on it, mom?"

"Sure, if you want to," mom says. "But be careful, it might make you dizzy."

Sara and Ben run to the merry-go-round. They find two seats next to each other. They buckle up and wait for the ride to start. Mom and dad wave at them from the side.

The merry-go-round starts to spin. Sara and Ben laugh and scream. They feel the wind in their hair and the sun on their faces. They see the trees and the flowers and the people go by in a blur. They are having so much fun.

But after a while, Sara starts to feel sick. Her head hurts and her stomach feels funny. She does not like the merry-go-round anymore. She wants to get off.

"Ben, I don't feel good," she says. "I want to stop."

"Me too," Ben says. "I feel dizzy."

They look for mom and dad. They see them waving and smiling. They try to wave back, but they are too dizzy.

"Mom, dad, help!" they cry. "We want to stop!"

Mom and dad hear them. They run to the man who controls the merry-go-round. They ask him to stop the ride. The man pushes a button and the merry-go-round slows down. He helps Sara and Ben get off their seats. He gives them a sticker and a lollipop.

"Are you okay, kids?" mom asks. "You look pale."

"We are okay, mom," Sara says. "But we don't like the merry-go-round. It made us dizzy."

"We are sorry, kids," dad says. "We thought you would like it. Maybe next year, when you are older, you can try it again."

"Maybe," Sara says. "But not today. Today, we just want to go home and rest."

Mom and dad hug them and take them to the car. They drive home and tuck them in bed. They give them a kiss and a glass of water.

"Sleep well, kids," mom says. "We love you."

"We love you too, mom," Sara and Ben say. "And thank you for the sticker and the lollipop."

They close their eyes and fall asleep. They dream of the park and the merry-go-round. But they are not dizzy anymore. They are happy.
Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play with toys. But they do not like to share. They are selfish.

One day, Mom takes them to the toy store. She says they can buy one toy each. Tim sees a big truck. He wants it. Kim sees a pretty doll. She wants it.

They run to the toys and grab them. But then they see another toy. It is a shiny robot. They both want it. They let go of their toys and reach for the robot.

"Mine!" Tim yells.

"No, mine!" Kim yells.

They pull and tug on the robot. They do not care about the other toys. They do not care about Mom. They only care about the robot.

But the robot is not strong. It breaks in half. Tim and Kim fall to the floor. They cry. They feel pain.

Mom comes to them. She is angry. She says, "You are selfish. You do not deserve any toys. You broke the robot. You have to pay for it. You have to give back your money. You have to go home. No toys for you today."

Tim and Kim are sad. They have no toys. They have no money. They have pain. They have a bad day. They are selfish.
Jill liked to play dress-up with her mom's clothes. She would take them from the closet and put them on. She felt like a princess or a fairy. She liked the shiny dresses and the soft scarves.

One day, she saw a new dress in the closet. It was pale pink and had flowers on it. It looked very pretty. Jill wanted to try it on. She took it off the hanger and put it over her head. She looked at herself in the mirror and smiled.

But then she heard her mom's voice. "Jill, what are you doing? That's my new dress! You can't wear it! It's too big for you and you might ruin it!" Her mom sounded angry and sad.

Jill felt scared and sorry. She didn't mean to make her mom mad. She liked her mom's dress, but she loved her mom more. She took off the dress and gave it back to her mom. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I just wanted to play. I like your dress. It's very pretty."

Her mom hugged her and said, "I know, Jill. I love you, too. But you have to remember to ask me before you take my clothes. They are not toys. They are for special occasions. And you have your own clothes to play with. Why don't you show me what you have?"

Jill nodded and smiled. She took her mom's hand and led her to her room. She showed her mom her own dresses and scarves and hats. She asked her mom to help her pick one. They played dress-up together and had fun. Jill was happy and forgot about the pale pink dress. She remembered to always ask her mom first.
One day, a little boy named Ben and his dog Spot went to the park with his mom. Ben liked to play on the swings and the slide, and Spot liked to chase the birds and the squirrels. Mom liked to watch them and read her book.

But sometimes, Ben and Spot would wander away from mom and look for new things to see and do. They would find flowers and rocks and bugs and sticks. They would teach each other the names of the things they found. Ben would say, "This is a red flower. It smells good." And Spot would say, "Woof, woof. This is a stick. It is good to chew."

One time, they wandered too far and got lost. They could not see mom or the swings or the slide. They only saw trees and grass and a big pond. Ben and Spot were scared and sad. They did not know how to go back.

But mom was alert and noticed that Ben and Spot were gone. She put down her book and looked for them. She called their names and listened for their voices. She followed their footprints and their smell. She found them by the pond and hugged them. She said, "I'm so glad I found you. You should not wander away from me. It is not safe. You could get hurt or lost. Stay close to me, please."

Ben and Spot said they were sorry and they loved mom. They learned their lesson and did not wander away again. They went back to the swings and the slide and had fun. Mom was happy and proud of them. She gave them a treat and a kiss. They had a good day at the park.
One day, a little boy named Tom went to the park with his mom. He saw a big slide and wanted to try it. He climbed up the stairs and looked down. The slide was very high and long. He felt scared.

"Mom, I don't want to slide. It's too scary!" he said.

"Tom, you can do it. You are a brave boy. Just hold on tight and have fun!" his mom said.

Tom looked at his mom and then at the slide. He wanted to make his mom happy, but he also wanted to be safe. He thought of his favorite toy, a brown bear. He always hugged his bear when he was afraid. He wished his bear was with him.

Then he saw a girl on the slide. She was smaller than him, but she slid down very fast and laughed. She got up and ran to the stairs again.

"Wow, you are so brave! How do you slide so well?" Tom asked her.

The girl smiled and said, "I have a secret. I pretend I'm a bear. Bears are strong and fearless. They can slide on snow and ice. They can stand on their hind legs and roar. They can protect their friends. When I slide, I say 'I'm a bear, I'm a bear, I'm a bear!' and I feel brave."

Tom liked the girl's idea. He decided to try it. He held his bear in his mind and said, "I'm a bear, I'm a bear, I'm a bear!" He slid down the slide and felt a rush of wind and joy. He got up and smiled. He did it!

"Mom, did you see me? I slid like a bear!" he said.

"I saw you, Tom. You were amazing! You were very brave!" his mom said.

Tom felt proud and happy. He thanked the girl for her advice and asked her to be his friend. They played together on the slide and had a lot of fun. Tom learned that he could be brave if he believed in himself and used his imagination. He also learned that he could make new friends by being kind and curious. He and his mom had a wonderful day at the park.
Tom is a fat boy who likes to eat cake. He sees a big cake on the table in the kitchen. He wants to eat some cake, but his mom says no. She says cake is for later, after dinner.

Tom is sad and angry. He waits until his mom goes to the living room. Then he sneaks into the kitchen. He climbs on a chair and reaches for the cake. But the chair is slippery and Tom slips. He falls to the floor with a loud thud.

His mom hears the noise and runs to the kitchen. She sees Tom on the floor and the cake on the table. She is not happy. She says, "Tom, what are you doing? You are naughty and greedy. You could have hurt yourself. And you could have ruined the cake. Go to your room and think about what you did."

Tom feels sorry and ashamed. He says, "I'm sorry, mom. I was hungry and I wanted some cake. Please don't be mad at me." He goes to his room and cries. He wishes he had listened to his mom. He learns his lesson. He decides to be good and wait for cake.
Lily and Max are playing with blocks. They want to build a big tower. Lily puts a blue block on top of a red block. Max puts a yellow block on top of a green block. They take turns to add more blocks.

But then, Max sees a purple block. He likes purple. He wants to put the purple block on top of the tower. He reaches for it. But Lily sees it too. She likes purple. She wants to put the purple block on top of the tower. She reaches for it.

They both grab the purple block at the same time. They pull and tug. They do not want to share. They frown at each other. They say, "Mine! Mine!"

But then, the tower falls down. All the blocks crash to the floor. The tower is gone. Lily and Max are sad. They look at the mess. They look at each other. They see their frowns.

They realize they were silly. They say, "Sorry! Sorry!" They hug and make up. They decide to share the purple block. They start to build a new tower. They smile at each other. They say, "Fun! Fun!"

They learn that sharing is easy. They learn that sharing is better. They are happy with the result.
Mia and Leo are playing with crayons and paper. They like to draw many things: suns, flowers, cars, animals. They use colorful crayons to make their pictures bright and happy.

But Leo is not careful. He drops his yellow crayon on the floor. He does not see it and steps on it. The crayon breaks and makes a big yellow mark on the carpet.

"Oh no!" Mia says. "Look what you did, Leo! Mom will be angry. You have to wipe it."

Leo is scared. He does not want Mom to be angry. He looks for something to wipe the yellow mark. He sees a white towel on the sofa. He grabs it and rubs it on the carpet.

But the towel does not help. It only makes the yellow mark bigger and dirtier. Now the towel is yellow too.

"Leo, stop!" Mia says. "You are making it worse. That towel is not for wiping crayons. It is for wiping water. We need something else."

Mia thinks hard. She remembers that Mom has a special spray for cleaning stains. She runs to the kitchen and finds it under the sink. She brings it back to Leo.

"Here, Leo. This is what we need. Mom uses this to wipe juice and ketchup. Maybe it will work for crayons too. Let me try."

Mia sprays some of the liquid on the yellow mark. She takes a paper towel and wipes it gently. The yellow mark starts to fade. Mia and Leo are happy. They spray and wipe some more until the yellow mark is gone.

"Yay! We did it!" Mia says. "We wiped the yellow mark. The carpet is clean again. And the towel too. Mom will not be angry."

Leo hugs Mia. He is sorry for his mistake. He says, "Thank you, Mia. You are a good sister. You helped me wipe the yellow mark. I will be more careful next time. I will not drop my crayons."

Mia smiles. She says, "You are welcome, Leo. You are a good brother. You said sorry and helped me wipe. I like to play with you. Let's draw some more. But this time, let's put the crayons back in the box when we are done."
Tom and Lily liked to jog in the park with their mom and dad. They saw many things: trees, flowers, birds, dogs, and people. They felt happy and warm when they jogged.

One day, they saw a big cupboard by the road. It was brown and old, and had a sign that said "Free". Tom and Lily were curious. They wanted to see what was inside the cupboard.

"Can we look, mom?" Tom asked.

"Sure, but be careful. It might be dirty or broken," mom said.

Tom and Lily opened the cupboard. They saw many things: books, toys, clothes, and dishes. They felt excited and wanted to take some things.

"Look, a teddy bear!" Lily said.

"Look, a car!" Tom said.

They took the teddy bear and the car and put them in their pockets. They did not ask mom or dad. They did not think about who left the cupboard or why.

They jogged back home with their mom and dad. They felt proud and happy with their new things.

But when they got home, they saw a sad boy and a sad girl on their porch. They had tears in their eyes. They were holding a sign that said "Please help. We lost our home and our things. Anything helps."

Tom and Lily felt sorry and ashamed. They realized that the things they took belonged to the sad boy and girl. They felt bad for being greedy and sneaky.

They ran to the sad boy and girl and gave them back the teddy bear and the car. They said they were sorry and hugged them.

The sad boy and girl smiled and thanked them. They said they were happy to have their things back. They said they were happy to have new friends.

Tom and Lily felt happy and warm again. They learned to be kind and honest. They learned to share and care. They invited the sad boy and girl to jog with them in the park. They had fun and played together.
Lily was a little girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a doll, a car, a ball and a bear. She loved her bear the most. She hugged him and kissed him and took him everywhere.

One day, Lily and her bear went to the park with her mom. They saw a big dog. The dog was black and white and had a loud bark. Lily wanted to pet the dog, but her mom said no. The dog was not friendly. He was crazy.

The dog saw Lily and her bear. He ran to them and jumped on them. He wanted to play, but he played too rough. He bit Lily's bear and tore his ear. He bit Lily's hand and made her cry. He did not listen to his owner, who called him to stop.

Lily's mom picked up Lily and her bear. She was angry and scared. She told the dog's owner to shut his dog. She said his dog was bad and crazy. She took Lily and her bear to the car. She drove to the doctor.

The doctor looked at Lily's hand. He said she had a small cut. He put a band-aid on it. He said she was brave and strong. He gave her a sticker and a lollipop. He looked at her bear. He said he had a big tear. He sewed his ear with a needle and a thread. He said he was brave and strong too. He gave him a sticker and a lollipop.

Lily smiled and hugged her bear. She thanked the doctor. She said she was sorry for her bear. She said she loved him. She said she did not like the dog. She said he was crazy. She said he had a big tooth. She said he should shut his mouth.
Sara and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to pick daisies and make chains. Sara saw a big yellow daisy behind the fence. She wanted to peek and get it.

"Tom, look at that daisy! It is so pretty! Can I peek and get it?" Sara asked.

"No, Sara, don't peek! Mom said we can't go near the fence. There is a big dog on the other side. He is mean and loud. He might bite you!" Tom said.

But Sara did not listen. She was curious and brave. She ran to the fence and peeked. She saw the big dog. He saw her too. He barked and jumped. He bit Sara's hand. Sara screamed and cried.

"Mom, mom, help! The dog bit Sara!" Tom shouted.

Mom heard Tom and ran to the garden. She saw Sara's hand bleeding. She was scared and angry. She took Sara to the car and drove to the doctor. She left Tom with grandma.

"Tom, I am sorry. I should have listened to you. The dog was mean and loud. He hurt me. It was a bad peek." Sara said.

Tom was sad and worried. He hugged Sara and said, "I am sorry too. I hope you feel better soon. I love you, Sara."

The doctor gave Sara a bandage and a shot. He said she would be okay. But Sara had to stay in bed for a week. She could not play with Tom or the daisies. She was bored and sad. She learned a hard lesson. She wished she never peeked. It was a bad ending.
Lila and Tom were playing outside when they saw dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud noise and felt drops of water on their faces. It was raining!

"Let's go inside, Lila!" Tom said. "We don't want to get wet and cold!"

But Lila saw something shiny on the ground. It was a knife. She wanted to pick it up and see what it was.

"No, Lila, don't touch that!" Tom said. "It is dangerous! You can hurt yourself or someone else!"

But Lila did not listen. She ran to the knife and grabbed it. She felt a sharp pain in her hand. She had cut herself. She dropped the knife and cried.

Tom ran to her and hugged her. He saw blood on her hand. He was fearful. He called for help.

"Mama! Papa! Lila is hurt! She found a knife and cut herself!"

Mama and Papa came out and saw what happened. They took Lila inside and cleaned her wound. They put a bandage on it and gave her a hug and a kiss.

They also scolded her for being careless and disobedient. They told her that knives are not toys and that she should never touch them without permission. They told her that she should always listen to Tom and follow his advice. They told her that they loved her and wanted her to be safe and happy.

Lila felt sorry and ashamed. She apologized to Tom and thanked him for being a good brother. She learned her lesson and promised to be more careful and obedient.

The moral of the story is: Don't play with dangerous things and listen to your elders. They know what is best for you.
Lila and Tom were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They had a big car with a lot of bags and toys. Lila liked to look at the map and see where they were going. Tom liked to play with his cars and make noises.

"Are we there yet?" Tom asked.

"Not yet, sweetie. We have to pass the big lake and the green hills first," Mom said.

"Can I see the map?" Lila asked.

"Sure, here you go. Can you find the lake on the map?" Dad said.

Lila took the map and looked at it. She saw a blue shape that looked like a fish. She pointed at it and said, "Is this the lake?"

"Yes, it is. Good job, Lila. You are very smart," Dad said.

Lila smiled and felt happy. She liked the map. She liked to learn new things.

Tom was bored. He wanted to get out of the car and run around. He did not like the map. He thought it was boring. He looked at Lila and said, "Can I have the map?"

"No, I have it. It's mine," Lila said.

"Give it to me. I want it," Tom said.

"No, you don't. You don't like it. You like your cars," Lila said.

They started to fight. They pulled the map and tore it. They made a lot of noise.

Mom and Dad were not happy. They stopped the car and said, "That's enough. You two need to share and be nice. The map was for both of you. Now it's ruined. How are we going to find our way?"

Lila and Tom felt sorry. They did not mean to ruin the map. They did not mean to make Mom and Dad angry. They said, "We're sorry. We love you."

Mom and Dad hugged them and said, "We love you too. It's okay. We have another map in the glove box. But you have to promise to be good and quiet for the rest of the trip. Can you do that?"

Lila and Tom nodded. They said, "We promise."

They got back in the car and continued their trip. They did not fight anymore. They looked at the new map and the scenery. They played with their toys and sang songs. They felt comfortable and happy. They were excited to see their grandma and grandpa. They knew they would have a lot of fun.
Lily and Tom were playing with a big box. They liked to pretend it was a spaceship, a castle, or a cave. They took turns to go inside and make noises.

"Tom, it's your turn to be the alien," Lily said. "I will be the astronaut and find you."

"OK, Lily," Tom said. He crawled into the box and closed the flap. He made funny sounds like "blorp" and "zorp".

Lily put on her helmet and picked up her flashlight. She walked around the box and knocked on it. "Hello, is anyone there?" she asked.

"Blorp, zorp, I am the alien," Tom said from inside the box. "You can't see me, I can disappear."

Lily laughed. She opened the flap and shone her flashlight into the box. She saw Tom's image on the wall of the box. He had put a mirror inside and was hiding behind it.

"Tom, I can see you!" Lily said. "You are not disappearing, you are tricking me."

Tom giggled. He came out of the box and hugged Lily. "You are right, Lily," he said. "I was just playing. It was a funny joke, right?"

Lily nodded. She hugged Tom back. "It was a funny joke, Tom," she said. "But you are still the alien, and I am still the astronaut. Let's play some more."

They put the mirror and the flashlight back into the box. They crawled inside and closed the flap. They had fun pretending to be in space.
Sam and Mia liked to play in the garden. They saw many bugs and flowers. One day, they found a big beetle. It was black and shiny. Sam wanted to catch it. Mia wanted to look at it.

Sam ran to get a jar. Mia stayed with the beetle. She said hello to it. The beetle moved its legs and horns. Mia thought it was cute. She touched it gently.

Sam came back with the jar. He was ready to catch the beetle. He did not see Mia. He only saw the beetle. He wanted to shoot it with the jar. He threw the jar hard at the beetle.

But the jar did not hit the beetle. It hit Mia. Mia screamed. The jar broke. The glass cut Mia's face. She cried and bled. The beetle flew away.

Sam was scared. He dropped the jar. He ran to Mia. He said sorry. He hugged her. He called for help. But it was too late. Mia was hurt very bad. She closed her eyes. She did not wake up. Sam was very sad. He wished he did not shoot the jar. He wished he did not hurt Mia. He wished he did not play with the beetle.
Ben and Mia liked to play with their toy trucks and cars. They had a big yellow truck that could load and unload things. They also had a red car that had a missile on top. The missile could make a loud noise and a bright light when they pushed a button.

One day, they decided to play a game. Ben said he was the bad guy and he wanted to take Mia's toys. Mia said she was the good guy and she had to stop him. They ran around the yard with their toys, pretending to chase and fight each other.

Ben loaded his truck with some rocks and sticks. He drove it to Mia's dollhouse and said he was going to smash it. Mia saw him and got angry. She grabbed her car with the missile and drove it to Ben's truck. She pushed the button and the missile made a loud noise and a bright light. It hit Ben's truck and made it fall over.

Ben and Mia both laughed and clapped. They liked the game. But then they saw their mom coming. She looked mad. She said their toys were filthy and they had to clean them. She said they also had to clean the yard and the dollhouse. She said they could not play with the missile anymore. She took it away and put it in the garage.

Ben and Mia were sad. They liked the missile. They said they were sorry to their mom. They cleaned their toys and the yard and the dollhouse. They hoped their mom would let them play with the missile again. They said they would be more careful next time.
Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play pretend. Today, they pretend to be doctors and patients. Tom has a white coat and a stethoscope. Mia has a bandage and a teddy bear.

"Hello, Mia. I am Doctor Tom. What is wrong with you?" Tom asks.

"Hello, Doctor Tom. I have a boo-boo on my arm. And my teddy bear has a fever. He feels very hot." Mia says.

"Oh, no. That is not good. Let me check your arm and your teddy bear." Tom says. He puts the stethoscope on Mia's arm and listens. Then he puts it on the teddy bear's chest and listens.

"You have a small cut on your arm. I will put some medicine on it. It will make it better." Tom says. He takes a bottle of water and pretends it is medicine. He pours some water on Mia's bandage.

"Thank you, Doctor Tom. Does it hurt?" Mia asks.

"No, it does not hurt. It tickles a little." Tom says.

"And what about my teddy bear? Is he okay?" Mia asks.

"Your teddy bear has a high fever. He needs some medicine too. And some rest." Tom says. He takes another bottle of water and pretends it is medicine. He pours some water on the teddy bear's mouth.

"Thank you, Doctor Tom. You are very impressive. You are the best doctor ever." Mia says.

"You are welcome, Mia. You are a very brave patient. And your teddy bear is very cute. I hope you both feel better soon." Tom says.

They smile and hug. They are happy. They like to play pretend.
Ben and Lily like to play pretend. They have a big box of costumes and toys. One day, they find a skeleton in the box. It is not scary, it is jolly. It has a big smile and a funny hat.

Ben and Lily decide to play cook with the skeleton. They put on aprons and hats. They find some pots and pans and spoons. They pretend to make soup and cake and pizza. The skeleton helps them. It stirs and mixes and tastes. It says "yum" and "delicious" and "more please".

But then, mom comes home. She sees Ben and Lily and the skeleton in the kitchen. She is surprised and confused. She asks "What are you doing?" Ben and Lily say "We are playing cook with our friend. He is very jolly and hungry." Mom laughs and says "That is a very silly game. But I am glad you are having fun. How about we cook something real for dinner?" Ben and Lily say "Yes, please. Can the skeleton join us?" Mom says "Sure, why not. But he might not like what we have. We have salad and chicken and rice. Do you think he likes that?" Ben and Lily say "Maybe. But we can also give him some soup and cake and pizza. He likes that a lot." Mom says "OK, then. Let's cook together. But first, let's clean up this mess." Ben and Lily say "OK, mom. We will help you. And so will the skeleton." They all smile and hug and start to cook. The skeleton is very jolly and happy. He likes to play and eat with Ben and Lily and mom. He is their friend.
Lila and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and smell the flowers. But they did not like the mosquitoes. The mosquitoes were small and mean. They flew around and bit Lila and Ben. Their bites made them itch and hurt.

"Ow!" Lila said. "A mosquito bit me on my arm. Go away, mosquito!"

"Me too!" Ben said. "A mosquito bit me on my leg. Shoo, mosquito!"

They tried to swat the mosquitoes, but they were too fast and too many. They looked for a place to hide. They saw a big glass jar on the table. It had a lid and a label. The label said "Fragile. Do not touch."

"Let's go in there!" Lila said. "Maybe the mosquitoes can't get in."

"OK!" Ben said. "But we have to be careful. The jar is fragile. It can break."

They climbed on the table and opened the lid. They crawled inside the jar and closed the lid. They felt safe and cozy. They did not hear the mosquitoes anymore.

But they did not see the big hole in the jar. The jar was old and cracked. The hole was big enough for the mosquitoes to get in. The mosquitoes saw the jar and smelled Lila and Ben. They flew to the hole and entered the jar. They bit Lila and Ben again and again.

"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lila and Ben cried. "The mosquitoes are in here! Help! Help!"

They pushed the lid, but it was stuck. They banged the jar, but it was fragile. It broke into pieces. Lila and Ben fell out of the jar. They were covered in glass and bites. They ran to their mom and dad. They hugged them and cried.

"Mom! Dad! The mosquitoes bit us! The jar broke! We're sorry!"

Mom and Dad were shocked and scared. They saw Lila and Ben's wounds and blood. They took them inside and cleaned them. They put bandages and cream on them. They gave them hugs and kisses and juice.

"It's OK, sweeties," Mom said. "You're brave and strong. The mosquitoes are gone. The jar was old and bad. You didn't know. We're not mad."

"We love you, Lila and Ben," Dad said. "You're our precious and fragile children. We'll always protect you. Don't worry."

Lila and Ben felt better. They smiled and thanked Mom and Dad. They learned a lesson. They never played with fragile things again. They never went near mosquitoes again. They stayed in the house and read books and played games. They were happy and safe. The end.
Tom is a squirrel. He likes to find nuts and hide them in his tree. He has many nuts in his tree. He is happy.

One day, he sees a big nut on the ground. He runs to get it. But another squirrel is there. The other squirrel is Sam. He also wants the nut.

"Go away! This is my nut!" Tom says.

"No, it is mine! I saw it first!" Sam says.

They both grab the nut. They pull and pull. The nut is hard. It does not break.

"Let go! You are mean!" Tom says.

"You let go! You are greedy!" Sam says.

They keep pulling. They do not see a big dog coming. The dog is hungry. He sees the squirrels and the nut. He barks.

"WOOF! WOOF!"

Tom and Sam are scared. They drop the nut. They run away. The dog gets the nut. He bites it. It is easy. He eats it. He is happy.

Tom and Sam are sad. They lost the nut. They are not friends.

They learn a lesson. They should not fight over a nut. They should share and be kind. Then they can both be happy.
Tom and Sue are twins. They like to play pretend. One day, they find a big bathrobe in their mom's closet. They think it is a cape.

"Let's be superheroes!" Tom says. He puts on the bathrobe and ties it around his neck. "I am Super Tom. I can fly and drive fast cars."

"I want to be a superhero too!" Sue says. She puts on another bathrobe and ties it around her neck. "I am Super Sue. I can lift heavy things and talk to animals."

They run around the house, making noises and having fun. They see their dad's car keys on the table.

"Look, Super Tom!" Sue says. "We can drive the car and save the world!"

"Good idea, Super Sue!" Tom says. He grabs the keys and runs to the door. Sue follows him.

They open the door and see their dad. He is wearing a suit and a tie. He looks serious.

"Where are you going, kids?" he asks.

"We are superheroes, dad!" Tom says. "We are going to drive the car and save the world!"

Dad shakes his head. He takes the keys from Tom and the bathrobes from Sue.

"Sorry, kids, but you can't drive the car. You are too little. And you can't wear mom's bathrobes. They are not capes. They are for keeping warm after a shower."

Tom and Sue feel sad. They want to be superheroes.

"But dad, we want to play pretend!" Sue says.

"I know, kids, but you have to be careful. Driving a car is not a game. It is dangerous. And mom's bathrobes are not toys. They are clothes. You have to respect them."

Dad hugs Tom and Sue. He smiles.

"You can still be superheroes, kids. You can use your imagination and your own things. You can make your own capes and masks. You can use your bikes and scooters. You can help people and animals. You can be kind and brave. That is what superheroes do."

Tom and Sue nod. They understand. They say sorry to dad. They hug him back.

"Thank you, dad. You are a superhero too. You are smart and serious. You work hard and take care of us."

Dad laughs. He kisses Tom and Sue.

"You are welcome, kids. You are my superheroes. You are cute and funny. You make me happy and proud."

They go back to the house. They find some old sheets and scissors. They make their own capes and masks. They put on their helmets and gloves. They ride their bikes and scooters. They play pretend. They are superheroes. They have fun.
Lily liked to read books. She had many books with pictures and words. She read them every day. She learned new things from the books.

One day, she found a book that was different. It had no pictures, only words. The words were small and hard. Lily could not read them. She asked her dad to help her.

"Dad, what is this book?" Lily said. "Can you read it to me?"

Her dad looked at the book. He was bald. He had no hair on his head. He smiled at Lily.

"This is a book about screws," he said. "Screws are things that you use to fix other things. They are metal and have a shape like a cross or a line. You need a tool to turn them."

Lily was curious. She wanted to know more about screws. She asked her dad to show her some screws.

"Sure, Lily," he said. "Let's go to the garage. I have some screws and tools there. We can read the book and see how they work."

Lily and her dad went to the garage. They saw many screws and tools. They read the book and learned how to use them. They had fun. Lily liked to read books. She liked to learn new things. She liked to spend time with her dad.
Lily likes to feed her dolls. She has many dolls with different names and clothes. She gives them water, milk, and cookies. She talks to them in her own language. She makes up words and sounds that only she and her dolls know.

One day, Lily's mom brings home a new doll. It is a big doll with brown hair and a red dress. Lily is happy to see the new doll. She wants to feed her and talk to her. She says hello in her language and gives her a cookie.

But the new doll does not eat the cookie. She does not say anything. She just looks at Lily with big eyes. Lily tries again. She gives her water and milk. She says more words in her language. She smiles and hugs her.

But the new doll still does not eat or talk. She just looks at Lily with big eyes. Lily feels sad. She thinks the new doll does not like her. She thinks her language is bad. She thinks she is not a great friend.

Lily's mom sees Lily crying. She asks her what is wrong. Lily tells her about the new doll. She says the new doll does not eat or talk. She says she does not like her language. She says she is not a great friend.

Lily's mom hugs Lily and wipes her tears. She tells her that the new doll is not a real doll. She is a special doll that can talk only when you press a button. She shows Lily the button on the doll's hand. She presses it and the doll says hello in English.

Lily is surprised. She presses the button again and the doll says hello in Spanish. She presses it again and the doll says hello in French. She presses it again and the doll says hello in Chinese. Lily laughs. She thinks the doll is amazing. She thinks she can learn many languages from her.

Lily's mom tells her that languages are fun and beautiful. She tells her that her own language is also fun and beautiful. She tells her that she is a great friend to her dolls and to her mom. She tells her that she loves her very much.

Lily hugs her mom and the new doll. She says thank you in her language and in English. She says she loves them very much. She says she wants to feed them and talk to them. She says she is happy.
Tom was a little boy who liked to play pretend. He had a big box of costumes and toys that he used to make up stories. One day, he decided to be a lion. He put on a furry coat and a hat with ears and a tail. He felt very brave and strong.

He went around the house, roaring at everyone and everything. He roared at his mom, who was making lunch. He roared at his dad, who was working on his laptop. He roared at his sister, who was reading a book. He roared at his dog, who was sleeping on the couch. He thought he was very funny and clever.

But no one else liked his roaring. His mom asked him to stop, because he was making too much noise. His dad asked him to stop, because he was disturbing his work. His sister asked him to stop, because he was annoying her. His dog asked him to stop, because he was scaring him. But Tom did not listen. He kept roaring and roaring.

He went to his room, where he had a big window with a curtain. He thought it would be fun to roar at the people outside. He pulled the curtain aside and roared as loud as he could. But he did not see that there was a bee on the curtain. The bee was angry and stung him on the nose. Tom cried out in pain and ran to his mom.

His mom hugged him and put some ice on his nose. She told him that he should not roar at everyone and everything, because it was rude and unkind. She told him that he should be charming and polite, because that would make people happy and like him. She told him that he could still play pretend, but he should use his words and his imagination, not his roar.

Tom felt sorry for what he did. He said sorry to his mom, his dad, his sister and his dog. He said he would not roar anymore, unless he was playing with his friends who liked to roar too. He said he would be charming and polite, because he wanted to make people happy and like him. He learned his lesson and became a better boy.
Lily liked to polish her shoes. She used a soft cloth and some shiny cream. She rubbed and rubbed until her shoes looked like new. She felt very proud of her work.

One day, she saw a magazine on the table. It had a picture of a princess on the cover. The princess had a big dress, a shiny crown and a beautiful smile. Lily wanted to be like the princess. She picked up the magazine and looked at the pages.

She saw more pictures of the princess and her friends. They had incredible things. They had horses, castles, jewels and flowers. They looked very happy and pretty. Lily wished she had those things too.

She decided to try to look like the princess. She put on her mother's dress, which was too big for her. She put on her mother's necklace, which was too heavy for her. She put on her mother's shoes, which were too high for her. She put the magazine on her head, like a crown. She looked at herself in the mirror.

She did not look like the princess. She looked funny and silly. She felt sad and angry. She threw the magazine on the floor and stomped her feet.

"What are you doing, Lily?" her mother asked, coming into the room. She saw the mess and the magazine. She saw Lily's face and the tears in her eyes.

"I wanted to be like the princess, but I'm not. I'm ugly and stupid," Lily said, sobbing.

Her mother hugged her and wiped her tears. She took off the dress, the necklace, the shoes and the magazine. She put on Lily's clothes and shoes. She picked up the magazine and showed it to Lily.

"Lily, this is not real. This is a story. The princess is not real. She is a pretend person. She does not have all those things. She is just a picture. You are real. You are my daughter. You are beautiful and smart. You have something that the princess does not have. You have me. And I love you," her mother said, smiling.

Lily looked at her mother and smiled too. She felt better and happier. She hugged her mother and said, "I love you too, Mommy. You are the best. You are my princess."

They laughed and kissed. They put away the magazine and the clothes. They went to the kitchen and had some cookies. Lily did not want to be like the princess anymore. She wanted to be like herself. And she wanted to polish her shoes.
Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play with blocks. They made a big tower with the blocks. It was taller than them.

"Look at our tower!" Tom said. "It is so big and strong!"

Lily nodded. She was shy and did not talk much. She was happy to play with Tom. She trusted him.

But then Ben came. Ben was mean. He did not like Tom and Lily. He wanted to break their tower.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Ben said. "That tower is ugly and silly. I can make a better one."

He pushed their tower. It fell down. The blocks went everywhere. Tom and Lily were sad and angry.

"Stop it, Ben!" Tom said. "That was our tower. You are mean and rude!"

Ben laughed. He did not care. He picked up some blocks and threw them at Tom and Lily. They hurt.

"Ow!" Tom and Lily said. They cried. They ran away from Ben.

Ben was happy. He had the blocks all to himself. He made his own tower. It was bigger than Tom and Lily's tower.

"Ha ha!" Ben said. "My tower is the best. No one can break it."

But then he heard a loud noise. He looked up. He saw a big ball. It was rolling towards him. It was the teacher's ball. She had kicked it.

The ball hit Ben's tower. It broke it. The blocks went everywhere. Ben was sad and angry.

"Hey, what are you doing?" Ben said. "That was my tower. You are mean and rude!"

The teacher did not hear him. She did not care. She picked up her ball and walked away.

Ben was alone. He had no blocks. He had no friends. He cried.
Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. But they knew they had to be careful. There was a big bush near the fence. Mom said they should not go near the bush. She said the bush had sharp thorns that could hurt them. And she said there was a mean dog on the other side of the fence that could bite them.

But Tom was curious. He wanted to see the dog. He said to Lily, "Let's go to the bush. I want to look at the dog. Maybe he is not so mean. Maybe he wants to play."

Lily was anxious. She did not want to go to the bush. She said to Tom, "No, Tom. We should not go to the bush. Mom said it is dangerous. She will be angry if we go to the bush. She will punish us. She will not let us play in the garden anymore."

But Tom did not listen. He said, "Don't be scared, Lily. It will be fun. Come on, follow me." He ran to the bush and peeked through the fence. He saw the dog. The dog was big and black and had sharp teeth. He barked loudly at Tom. He tried to jump over the fence.

Tom was scared. He screamed and ran away from the bush. He ran to Lily and hugged her. He said, "Lily, you were right. The dog is mean. He tried to bite me. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. I'm sorry I did not listen to Mom."

Lily was glad that Tom was safe. She said, "It's okay, Tom. I'm happy you are not hurt. But we have to tell Mom what we did. She will be worried if she sees the dog barking. She will be sad if we lie to her."

Tom and Lily went to Mom and told her what they did. Mom was worried and angry. She said, "Tom and Lily, you were very naughty. You did not obey me. You went to the bush. You put yourselves in danger. You made the dog angry. You have to be punished. You have to go to your room and think about what you did. You can not play in the garden for the rest of the day."

Tom and Lily were sorry. They said, "We're sorry, Mom. We won't do it again. We love you, Mom." They went to their room and thought about what they did. They learned their lesson. They decided to always listen to Mom and stay away from the bush.
Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a big truck. Sam has a small car. They share their toys and have fun.

One day, Tom sees a new toy in the store. It is a dinosaur. It has spikes on its back and a fierce mouth. Tom wants the dinosaur. He asks his mom to buy it for him. His mom says yes. Tom is happy.

He brings the dinosaur to Sam's house. He shows it to Sam. Sam likes the dinosaur too. He asks Tom if he can play with it. Tom says no. He says it is his dinosaur and he does not want to share. Sam is sad.

Tom plays with the dinosaur by himself. He makes it roar and bite. He pretends it is the king of the jungle. He does not care about Sam. He thinks he is better than Sam.

But then, something bad happens. The dinosaur breaks. One of its spikes falls off. Its mouth does not close. It does not roar anymore. Tom is sad. He tries to fix it, but he can't. He wishes he had been nicer to Sam.

He looks at Sam. Sam is playing with his small car. He is having fun. He does not look at Tom. Tom feels sorry. He wants to be friends with Sam again.

He goes to Sam. He says he is sorry. He says he was mean and selfish. He says he wants to share his toys with Sam. He gives Sam the broken dinosaur. He says he hopes Sam can fix it.

Sam is surprised. He looks at Tom. He sees that Tom is sincere. He smiles. He says he is sorry too. He says he does not need the dinosaur. He says he likes Tom's truck better. He gives Tom his small car. He says he hopes Tom can have fun with it.

Tom and Sam hug. They are friends again. They play with their toys together. They share and have fun. They learn a lesson. They are happy.
Sam and Mia are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big box near the slide. It is brown and has a red ribbon.

"Look, a box!" Sam says. "Maybe it is a present for us!"

"Let's open it!" Mia says. They run to the box and pull the ribbon. The box opens with a pop.

Inside the box, there are many shoes. They are different colors and sizes. Some have laces, some have buckles, some have flowers.

"Wow, shoes!" Sam says. He picks up a blue shoe and tries to put it on his foot. It is too big.

"Wow, shoes!" Mia says. She picks up a pink shoe and tries to put it on her foot. It is too small.

They try other shoes, but none of them fit. They are too big or too small or too tight or too loose.

"Who left these shoes here?" Sam wonders. "And why?"

"Maybe they are for someone else," Mia says. "Maybe we should not touch them."

But they are having too much fun. They laugh and giggle and toss the shoes around.

Suddenly, they hear a loud bark. They look up and see a big dog. It is black and has a red collar. It is running towards them.

"Uh-oh, a dog!" Sam says. He drops the shoe he is holding and grabs Mia's hand.

"Uh-oh, a dog!" Mia says. She drops the shoe she is holding and holds Sam's hand.

They are scared. The dog looks angry. It is showing its teeth and growling.

"Run!" Sam says. He and Mia run away from the box and the dog. They are alert. They look for a safe place.

"Run!" Mia says. She and Mia run towards the slide and the swings. They hope the dog will not follow them.

They reach the slide and climb up. They look back and see the dog. It is sniffing the box and the shoes. It picks up a shoe and shakes it.

"Maybe the dog likes shoes," Sam says. He is still scared, but also curious.

"Maybe the shoes are for the dog," Mia says. She is still scared, but also amused.

They watch the dog play with the shoes. It does not seem to notice them anymore.

"Maybe we should go home," Sam says. He is tired of the park.

"Maybe we should go home," Mia says. She is tired of the shoes.

They slide down and run to their mom. She is sitting on a bench and reading a book.

"Mom, mom, we saw a big box and a big dog!" Sam says.

"Mom, mom, we tried many shoes and ran away from the dog!" Mia says.

They tell their mom what happened. She listens and smiles.

"That sounds like an adventure," she says. "But you should not open boxes that are not yours. And you should be careful of dogs that you do not know."

"We know, mom," Sam says.

"We know, mom," Mia says.

They hug their mom and go home. They are happy and safe. They do not need new shoes. They like their own shoes. They are just right.
Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play together at the park. One day, they see a big bus near the park. The bus is yellow and has many windows.

"Look, a bus!" Lily says. "I wonder where it goes."

"Let's go and see!" Sam says. They run to the bus and peek inside. They see many seats and some people. They also see a big basket with food.

"Wow, food!" Lily says. "It looks tasty. Can we have some?"

"Maybe we can ask," Sam says. They go to the door of the bus and see a lady. The lady smiles at them.

"Hello, little ones," the lady says. "Do you want to join us? We are going on a picnic."

"Really?" Lily and Sam say. "Can we?"

"Sure, why not?" the lady says. "But you have to ask your parents first. Where are they?"

Lily and Sam point to the park. They see their parents sitting on a bench. They wave at them and shout.

"Mom, dad, can we go on a picnic with the bus?"

Their parents look surprised. They get up and walk to the bus. They talk to the lady and find out that she is a teacher and the bus is full of her students. They are going to a farm to see some animals and have fun.

"That sounds nice," their parents say. "But you have to be back by lunchtime. And you have to behave and listen to the teacher."

"OK, OK," Lily and Sam say. They hug their parents and get on the bus. They find two seats and sit down. They are very excited. They can't wait to see the farm and eat the tasty food. They wave goodbye to their parents and the bus starts to move. They are going on a picnic!
Sara and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a carrot nose. They gave him a scarf to keep him warm. Sara said, "He is our friend. We have to be nice to him."

Ben nodded. He liked the snowman. He wanted to give him a hug. But he was careless. He ran too fast and bumped into the snowman. The snowman fell down and broke into pieces. The hat, the carrot and the scarf flew away.

Sara was very sad. She cried, "Ben, you broke our friend! He was so happy and now he is gone!"

Ben was sorry. He did not mean to hurt the snowman. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I was careless. I did not look where I was going. Can we make another snowman?"

Sara shook her head. She said, "No, we can't. It is too late. The sun is coming out and the snow is melting. We have to go home now."

They picked up their coats and gloves. They looked for the hat, the carrot and the scarf. They found the hat and the carrot, but they could not find the scarf. They wondered where it went.

A bird was sitting on a branch. He saw the scarf on the ground. He thought it was a worm. He flew down and grabbed it with his beak. He flew away with the scarf. He was thirsty. He saw a pond. He went to drink some water. He dropped the scarf in the pond. He did not care. He flew away again. He was careless.
Anna liked to play with her mom's jewelry. She thought they were shiny and pretty and made her feel like a princess. Sometimes, she would sneak into her mom's room and open the big box where the jewelry was. She would try on the rings and the necklaces and the earrings and look at herself in the mirror.

One day, she found a very impressive necklace in the box. It had many colorful stones that sparkled in the light. Anna wanted to wear it and show it to her friends. She put it on and ran outside to find them. She did not tell her mom.

She met Lily and Ben at the park. They saw her necklace and said wow. They asked her where she got it. Anna did not want to say she took it from her mom. She lied and said she found it in the grass. Lily and Ben did not believe her. They said she was not telling the truth. They said she should give it back to her mom.

Anna felt bad. She knew she did something wrong. She did not want to lie to her friends. She did not want to make her mom angry. She took off the necklace and ran back to her mom's room. She put it back in the box and closed it. She hoped her mom would not notice.

She went to her mom and hugged her. She said she was sorry. She said she took her necklace and lied to her friends. She said she would not do it again. Her mom was surprised and sad. She asked her why she did that. Anna said she liked the necklace and wanted to wear it. She said it was very impressive. Her mom said she understood. She said she liked the necklace too. She said it was a gift from her grandma. She said she would let Anna wear it sometimes, but only with her permission. She said she was glad Anna told her the truth. She said she loved her. Anna said she loved her too. She felt happy. She learned a lesson.
Lila and Ben were twins, but they were very unique. Lila liked to draw and sing, and Ben liked to build and run. One day, they found a big box in the garage. They decided to make something with it.

Lila cut out some windows and doors with scissors. Ben taped some sticks and paper to make a roof and a chimney. They set their box house in the backyard and went inside. They pretended to be a family and had fun.

But soon it got dark and they could not see. They needed some light. Lila had an idea. She ran to the kitchen and got a flashlight. She turned it on and put it in the chimney. The light shone through the windows and doors and made their house look cozy and bright.

Ben was happy. He hugged Lila and said, "You are very smart and kind. You made our house better with light." Lila smiled and said, "You are very strong and brave. You made our house strong with sticks." They cuddled in their house and looked at the stars. They were very unique and very happy.
Anna and Ben are best friends. They like to play in the park every day. One day, they find a big box under a tree. They wonder what is inside.

"Maybe it is a secret," Anna says. "Maybe it is a gift for us."

"Let's open it and see," Ben says. "But we have to hurry. Mom will come soon."

They lift the lid of the box. Inside, they see many toys. There are dolls, cars, books, and puzzles. They are so happy. They take out some toys and start to play.

But then they hear a voice. It is Mom. She is looking for them.

"Anna, Ben, where are you?" Mom calls.

Anna and Ben feel scared. They do not want Mom to see the box. They do not want to share the toys. They think they are theirs.

They hide the toys under the lid. They run to Mom. They act like nothing happened.

"Hi, Mom," Anna says. "We were just playing."

"Hi, Mom," Ben says. "We had fun."

Mom smiles. She is glad they are safe. She does not see the box.

"Come on, kids," Mom says. "It is time to go home."

Anna and Ben follow Mom. They do not look back. They do not say goodbye to the box. They keep the secret.

But they do not feel good. They feel bad. They know they did something wrong. They know they were not humble. They know they should have shared the toys.

They decide to tell Mom the truth. They decide to go back to the park. They decide to give the toys to other kids.

They hope Mom will forgive them. They hope the other kids will like the toys. They hope they will still be best friends.
Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a blue car. Lily has a pink doll. They share their toys and have fun.

One day, a new boy comes to play. His name is Sam. He has a big truck. It is very noisy. It makes loud sounds. Vroom! Vroom! Honk! Honk!

Sam sees Tom's blue car. He wants it. He says, "Give me your car. It is mine now." Tom says, "No, it is my car. You have your truck." Sam says, "I don't care. I like your car more. It is blue. Blue is better." He grabs the car from Tom.

Tom is sad. He cries. Lily is angry. She says, "Sam, you are mean. You can't take Tom's car. It is his. You have to share. Give it back." Sam says, "No, I won't. It is mine. Go away." He pushes Lily.

Lily falls down. She cries too. Tom and Lily are hurt. They don't like Sam. He is noisy and rude. They run away from him. They find their teacher. They tell her what Sam did. The teacher is not happy. She says, "Sam, you are in trouble. You can't take other people's toys. You have to say sorry. You have to give back the car." Sam says, "No, I don't. It is mine." The teacher says, "No, it is not. It is Tom's. If you don't give it back, you can't play with anyone. You have to sit in the corner." Sam is scared. He doesn't want to sit in the corner. He says, "Okay, okay. I'm sorry. Here is the car. Please don't make me sit in the corner." He gives back the car to Tom.

Tom is happy. He says, "Thank you, Sam. Thank you, teacher." Lily is happy too. She says, "Thank you, Sam. Thank you, teacher." They hug each other. They hug the teacher. They say, "We are friends. We like to share. We don't like to be noisy and mean." The teacher says, "That's good. I'm proud of you. You are good friends. You can play together again. But be nice to Sam. He is new. He needs to learn how to share too." Tom and Lily say, "Okay, teacher. We will be nice to Sam. Maybe he can be our friend too." They smile. They go to play with their toys. Sam follows them. He says, "Can I play with you? I'm sorry for being noisy and mean. I want to be your friend too." Tom and Lily say, "Okay, Sam. You can play with us. But you have to share. And you have to be quiet. No more loud sounds." Sam says, "Okay, okay. I will share. I will be quiet. Thank you for being my friends." They play with their toys. They have fun. They are happy. The end.
Anna likes to watch her big sister, Lily, write poems. Lily is gifted with words. She can make them rhyme and sound pretty. Anna wants to write poems too, but she does not know many words yet.

One day, Lily has a poem contest at school. She asks Anna to help her practice. She reads her poem to Anna and asks her what she thinks.

"Your poem is good, Lily. I like how you say the sun is a big yellow ball and the sky is a blue blanket. But can I add something?" Anna says.

"Sure, Anna. What do you want to add?" Lily says.

Anna thinks hard. She remembers a word she learned from a book. She says, "Can you say the sun is a big yellow ball and the sky is a blue blanket and the stars are shiny dots?"

Lily smiles. She likes Anna's idea. She says, "That's a nice touch, Anna. You are gifted with words too. Thank you for helping me. Do you want to write a poem with me?"

Anna nods. She is happy. She and Lily write a poem together. They watch the sun, the sky, and the stars. They write what they see and feel. They have fun. They are sisters and poets.
Tim and Jen were playing in the old house. They liked to find new rooms and things to see. But they were not allowed to go to the basement. Mom and Dad said it was too dark and dirty.

One day, they saw a door they had not seen before. It was in the corner of the hall. It had a sign that said "Do not enter". Tim and Jen were curious. They wanted to know what was behind the door.

They opened the door and went down the stairs. It was very dark and cold. They saw a big chamber with many boxes and bags. They smelled something bad. It was like old food that had rot.

"Yuck, what is that?" Jen asked.

"I don't know, let's see," Tim said. He opened one of the boxes. He saw bones and fur and teeth. He screamed and dropped the box.

"It's a monster!" Jen said.

"No, it's not. It's just an animal that died a long time ago. It was tough and strong, but now it's just rot," Tim said.

They heard a noise behind them. They turned and saw a man with a big knife. He had a dirty coat and a scary face. He looked angry.

"Who are you? What are you doing here? This is my chamber. These are my things. Go away or I'll hurt you!" the man said.

Tim and Jen were very scared. They ran back to the stairs. They slammed the door behind them. They ran to the hall. They saw Mom and Dad. They hugged them and told them what they saw.

Mom and Dad were shocked. They called the police. The police came and arrested the man. They said he was a bad man who had hurt many animals and people. They said Tim and Jen were brave and lucky.

Tim and Jen never went to the basement again. They learned to obey Mom and Dad. They played in the old house, but only in the safe rooms. They never forgot the chamber of rot.
Lily and Ben were playing hide and seek in the park. Lily was the seeker and Ben was the hider. Ben ran to find a good spot to hide. He saw a big box near the slide. He thought it was a perfect place to hide. He climbed inside the box and closed the lid.

Lily counted to ten and then shouted, "Ready or not, here I come!" She looked around the park and tried to find Ben. She checked behind the trees, under the benches, and in the swings. She could not find him anywhere. She wondered where he was.

Ben was hiding in the box. He heard Lily's voice, but he did not make a sound. He wanted to surprise her. He was having fun. But then he felt something move in the box. He was not alone. He felt something furry and wet touch his leg. He screamed.

Lily heard Ben's scream. She ran to the box and opened the lid. She saw Ben and a big dog in the box. The dog was licking Ben's face. Ben was scared and crying. Lily grabbed Ben's hand and pulled him out of the box. The dog jumped out too and wagged its tail.

"Are you okay, Ben?" Lily asked.

"No, I'm not okay. That dog was in the box. He scared me. I wanted to escape, but I could not. The box was too small. I did not fit," Ben said.

"I'm sorry, Ben. I did not know there was a dog in the box. He was probably hiding too. He did not mean to scare you. He just wanted to play," Lily said.

Ben looked at the dog. The dog looked at Ben. The dog barked and licked Ben's hand. Ben felt a little better. He smiled and petted the dog.

"Maybe he is not so bad. Maybe he is a nice dog. Maybe we can play with him," Ben said.

Lily nodded. She hugged Ben and said, "You are very brave, Ben. You did not give up. You did not let the dog win. You are my best friend."

Ben hugged Lily back and said, "You are my best friend too. You helped me escape. You made me feel better. Thank you, Lily."

The end.
Lila and Tom went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and water. They made a big castle with a moat and shells. They were very proud of their castle.

"Look at our castle, Mom and Dad!" Lila said. "It is the best castle ever!"

Mom and Dad smiled and took a picture. "It is a very nice castle, Lila and Tom. You worked hard and had fun," Mom said.

"Can we leave it here, Mom?" Tom asked. "Maybe someone else will like it too."

Mom shook her head. "No, Tom. We have to cover it with sand before we go. The tide will come and wash it away. If we leave it, it might hurt the fish and birds. We have to take care of the beach and the animals."

Lila and Tom nodded. They understood. They used their shovels and buckets to cover their castle with sand. They said goodbye to their castle and thanked it for the fun. They picked up their shells and toys and put them in their bag.

"Good job, Lila and Tom," Dad said. "You are very kind and responsible. The beach and the animals are happy."

Lila and Tom smiled. They felt good. They learned to respect the beach and the animals. They hugged Mom and Dad and went home.
Tom and Lily liked to play in the forest. They liked to collect wood and make houses for their toys. One day, they found a big pile of wood near a tree. They were very happy and ran to get some.

But a man came out of the tree. He was angry and shouted at them. "This is my wood! I need it for my fire! Go away and find your own wood!"

Tom and Lily were scared and sad. They dropped the wood and ran back to their mom. They told her what happened and cried.

Mom hugged them and said, "I'm sorry, my loves. The man was not nice to you. He should have shared his wood with you. But maybe he was cold and hungry and did not have enough wood for himself. Sometimes people are mean when they are unhappy."

Tom and Lily nodded and wiped their tears. They said, "We understand, mom. But we still want to play with wood. Can we find some more?"

Mom smiled and said, "Of course, my loves. But let's go to a different part of the forest. Maybe we can find some wood that no one else wants. And maybe we can make some friends along the way."

Tom and Lily cheered and followed mom. They hoped to find some wood and some nice people to play with. They were not angry at the man anymore. They were sorry for him.
Lily was going to visit her grandma with her mom and dad. She wanted to pack her own bag, but she did not know what to take. She looked around her room and saw her toys, her books, her clothes and her spoon. She loved her spoon. It was shiny and pink and had a star on it. She used it to eat her cereal and soup and yogurt. She decided to pack her spoon in her bag.

She put her spoon in her bag and zipped it up. She was very proud of herself. She ran to show her mom and dad. "Look, I packed my bag!" she said. "Can you guess what I packed?"

Her mom and dad smiled and played along. "Did you pack your teddy bear?" her mom asked.

"No, I did not pack my teddy bear," Lily said.

"Did you pack your crayons?" her dad asked.

"No, I did not pack my crayons," Lily said.

"Then what did you pack?" her mom and dad asked together.

Lily opened her bag and took out her spoon. "I packed my spoon!" she said. "I love my spoon!"

Her mom and dad looked at each other and tried not to laugh. They did not want to hurt Lily's feelings. They knew she was very young and did not understand. They hugged her and said, "That's very nice, Lily. But you know, grandma has spoons too. You don't need to pack your spoon. You can use grandma's spoons when you eat there."

Lily looked at her mom and dad and felt helpless. She did not want to use grandma's spoons. She wanted to use her own spoon. She liked her spoon better. She did not want to leave it behind. She started to cry and said, "But I want my spoon! I need my spoon! Please let me pack my spoon!"

Her mom and dad felt sorry for her. They did not want to make her cry. They wanted to make her happy. They thought for a moment and said, "Okay, Lily. You can pack your spoon. But you have to pack some other things too. You have to pack some clothes and some books and some toys. You can't just pack your spoon. Do you understand?"

Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She was happy that her mom and dad let her pack her spoon. She said, "Thank you, mom and dad. I understand. I will pack some other things too. But I will pack my spoon first. I love my spoon!"

She put her spoon back in her bag and went to pack some other things. Her mom and dad helped her pack. They were glad that Lily was happy. They hoped that grandma would not mind that Lily brought her own spoon. They thought that Lily was very cute and funny. They loved her very much.
Lily and Ben were cold and wet. They had been playing in the snow for a long time. They wanted to go home and have some cocoa. Cocoa was their favorite drink. It was hot and sweet and brown.

They ran to their house and knocked on the door. But no one answered. They knocked again and again. But no one came. They looked in the window. They saw their mom and dad on the floor. They were not moving. They were gray and still.

Lily and Ben were scared and sad. They did not know what to do. They tried to open the door. But it was locked. They tried to call for help. But no one heard. They hugged each other and cried. They were very cold and very wet.

They saw a car coming. It was a big and black car. It had a loud siren and a bright light. It stopped in front of their house. Two men got out. They had badges and guns. They saw Lily and Ben. They looked angry and mean.

They grabbed Lily and Ben by the arms. They dragged them to the car. They threw them in the back. They locked the door. They drove away. They did not give them any cocoa. They did not give them any hugs. They did not give them any answers.

Lily and Ben were very scared and very sad. They did not know where they were going. They did not know what was happening. They did not know why their mom and dad were gray and still. They did not know if they would ever see them again. They shook and cried and wished for cocoa. But they did not get any.
Tom and Lily are twins, but they are very unique. Tom likes to play with cars and trucks, and Lily likes to play with dolls and flowers. They have different colors and shapes that they love. But they also have some things in common. They both like to eat ice cream, and they both like to sleep in their cozy beds.

One night, Tom and Lily are getting ready for bed. They brush their teeth, put on their pajamas, and hug their mom and dad. Then they go to their room, where they have two beds next to each other. They each have their own blanket and pillow, and their own toy to cuddle with. Tom has a blue car, and Lily has a pink doll.

"Good night, Tom," Lily says. "I hope you have nice dreams."

"Good night, Lily," Tom says. "I hope you have nice dreams, too."

They close their eyes and try to sleep. But they hear a loud noise outside. It sounds like a big dog barking. They open their eyes and look at each other. They feel scared.

"Tom, what is that?" Lily asks.

"I don't know, Lily," Tom says. "Maybe it's a monster."

They pull their blankets over their heads and hold their toys tight. They wish the noise would go away.

"Tom, I don't like this," Lily says. "I want to sleep in peace."

"Me too, Lily," Tom says. "But we are not alone. We have each other."

They reach out and hold hands under the blankets. They feel a little better. They remember that they are twins, and they are unique. They have a special bond that no one else has. They are brave and strong together.

They whisper, "We love you, Tom."

"We love you, Lily."

They smile and close their eyes again. They listen to each other's breathing. They feel calm and safe. They fall asleep in peace.
Sam and Mia were twins who liked to go to the harbor with their dad. The harbor was a big place where many boats and ships came and went. Some boats were small and fast, some ships were big and slow. Sam and Mia liked to watch them and wave at the people on them.

One day, their dad took them to the harbor and said, "Today, we are going on a boat ride. We will see the water and the birds and maybe some fish. Are you excited?" Sam and Mia nodded and said, "Yes, dad, we are excited!"

They got on a small boat that had a blue sail and a red flag. Their dad helped them put on life jackets and told them to hold on to the rail. The boat started to move and the wind blew the sail. Sam and Mia felt the boat go up and down and left and right. They laughed and shouted, "Whee, this is fun!"

They saw many things on the boat ride. They saw seagulls flying in the sky and dolphins jumping in the water. They saw a lighthouse on a rock and a bridge over the harbor. They saw other boats and ships and waved at them. They felt the sun on their faces and the spray on their skin.

They had a cheerful time on the boat ride. They thanked their dad for taking them and said, "We love the harbor, dad, can we come again?" Their dad smiled and hugged them and said, "Of course, my loves, we can come again. The harbor is a wonderful place to explore and enjoy."
Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is black and brown. It has sharp teeth and loud bark.

Sara and Ben are scared of the dog. They do not know the dog. They think the dog is bad. They run away from the dog. They hide behind a tree.

The dog runs after them. It wants to play. It does not want to hurt them. It wags its tail and licks its nose. It sniffs the tree. It finds Sara and Ben.

Sara and Ben see the dog's eyes. The dog's eyes are kind and sad. They see the dog's skin. The dog's skin is hurt and dirty. They see the dog's collar. The dog's collar is old and broken.

Sara and Ben feel sorry for the dog. They do not think the dog is bad. They think the dog is lonely and sad. They come out from behind the tree. They pet the dog's skin. They talk to the dog. They give the dog a name. They call the dog Spot.

Spot is happy. He likes Sara and Ben. He likes to play with them. He likes to be petted. He likes to hear his name. He is not lonely and sad. He is not bad. He is a good dog.

Sara and Ben are happy. They like Spot. They are not scared of him. They know him. He is their friend. They are a good team.
Ben and Lily were going to the airport with Mom and Dad. They were very happy because they were going to fly in a big plane and see Grandma and Grandpa. They had a small bag each with their toys and books.

When they got to the airport, they saw many people and many planes. They had to wait in a long line to show their tickets and passports. Ben and Lily were bored and started to look around.

Ben saw a big toy store with many colorful things. He wanted to go there and buy something. He pulled Mom's hand and said, "Mom, can we go to the toy store? Please, please, please!"

Mom said, "No, Ben, we can't. We have to stay in line and board the plane soon. You have enough toys in your bag. You can play with them on the plane."

Ben was angry and sad. He thought Mom was selfish. He did not want to share his toys with Lily. He wanted a new toy. He stared at the toy store and pouted.

Lily saw a big window with a view of the runway. She wanted to go there and watch the planes. She pulled Dad's hand and said, "Dad, can we go to the window? Please, please, please!"

Dad said, "Yes, Lily, we can. We have some time before we board the plane. You can watch the planes and learn about them. They are very interesting and fun."

Lily was happy and curious. She thought Dad was kind. She wanted to share her books with Ben. She wanted to teach him about the planes. She smiled at the window and ran.
Tom and Sam were best friends. They liked to play with toys and watch aeroplanes in the sky. One day, Tom got a new toy aeroplane from his mum. It was big and shiny and made a loud noise when he pushed a button.

"Wow, that's a cool aeroplane!" Sam said. "Can I play with it, please?"

"Sorry, Sam, this is my aeroplane. You can't touch it. It's too special for you," Tom said. He held the aeroplane close to his chest and walked away.

Sam felt sad and angry. He wanted to play with the aeroplane too. He thought Tom was being mean and selfish. He decided to get back at Tom. He waited until Tom was not looking and grabbed the aeroplane from behind. He ran away with it, laughing.

"Hey, give me back my aeroplane!" Tom shouted. He chased after Sam, but Sam was faster. He ran to the top of the hill, where there was a big tree. He climbed up the tree and hid behind the branches. He looked down at Tom and stuck out his tongue.

"Ha ha, I have your aeroplane now! You can't get it! It's mine!" Sam said.

Tom was very angry and sad. He wanted his aeroplane back. He loved his aeroplane. He tried to climb the tree, but he was afraid of heights. He felt like crying.

"Please, Sam, give me back my aeroplane. It's not nice to take things that are not yours. I'm sorry I didn't let you play with it. I'll share it with you if you give it back," Tom said.

Sam looked at Tom and felt sorry for him. He realized he was being mean and selfish too. He didn't really want the aeroplane. He just wanted to play with Tom. He decided to give the aeroplane back.

"Okay, Tom, I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have taken your aeroplane. Here, you can have it back. Let's play together," Sam said.

He threw the aeroplane down to Tom, but he threw it too hard. The aeroplane hit the ground and broke into pieces. It made a loud noise and stopped working. It was dead.

Tom and Sam looked at the broken aeroplane and felt very sad. They had ruined their toy and their friendship. They wished they had been nicer to each other.

They learned a lesson that day. They learned that sharing is caring, and that taking things that are not yours is wrong. They learned that aeroplanes are fun, but friends are more important. They hugged each other and said sorry. They decided to be best friends again.
Lily and Max are twins. They like to crawl on the floor and play with their toys. They have a big box of toys with many colors and shapes. Sometimes they share, and sometimes they fight.

One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a soft ball with a bell inside. When they shake it, it makes a funny sound. Lily and Max both want the ball. They crawl to the ball and try to touch it first.

"Mine!" Lily says, and grabs the ball.

"No, mine!" Max says, and pulls the ball.

They tug and tug, and the ball flies out of their hands. It rolls under the sofa. Lily and Max look at each other. They are sad. They want the ball back.

They crawl to the sofa and peek under it. They see the ball, but they also see something else. It is a furry tail. It moves and flicks. Lily and Max are curious. They crawl under the sofa and follow the tail.

They find a cat. The cat is sleeping on a pillow. It has black and white fur and green eyes. It hears the bell and wakes up. It sees Lily and Max. It is not scared. It is playful.

"Meow!" the cat says, and paws at the ball.

"Hi, cat!" Lily says, and touches the cat's fur.

"Nice, cat!" Max says, and rubs the cat's ears.

The cat likes Lily and Max. It purrs and licks their faces. They giggle and cuddle with the cat. They forget about the ball. They have a new friend. They are happy.
Sam and Anna are friends. They go to the same school. They like to play and learn together. One day, their teacher says they will have a test. The test is about shapes and colors.

Sam is nervous. He does not know all the shapes and colors. He asks Anna for help. Anna is dependable. She knows all the shapes and colors. She says, "Don't worry, Sam. I will help you. We can study together."

They study together. They look at pictures of shapes and colors. They say the names of the shapes and colors. They practice drawing the shapes and coloring them. They have fun.

The next day, they have the test. The teacher gives them a paper with shapes and colors. They have to write the names of the shapes and colors. Sam and Anna look at the paper. They remember what they studied. They write the names of the shapes and colors.

They finish the test. They give the paper to the teacher. The teacher looks at the paper. She smiles. She says, "Good job, Sam and Anna. You did very well. You know all the shapes and colors. You receive a star."

Sam and Anna are happy. They thank the teacher. They hug each other. They say, "We did it. We passed the test. We are good friends. We help each other."
Sara liked to write in her journal every day. She wrote about her friends, her toys, her dreams, and her feelings. She kept her journal in a secret place under her bed, where no one could find it.

One day, Sara came home from school and saw her little brother, Tom, playing with her journal. He had torn some pages and scribbled on others. He was laughing and throwing the journal in the air.

Sara was very angry and sad. She ran to Tom and grabbed her journal from him. She shouted, "Tom, you are very bad! You ruined my journal! It was mine, not yours! Go away!"

Tom started to cry and said, "I'm sorry, Sara. I just wanted to see what you wrote. I was bored. Please don't be mad at me."

Sara looked at her journal and saw how damaged it was. She felt like crying too. She loved her journal. It was her reliable friend. She said, "Tom, you should not touch other people's things without asking. You hurt my journal and you hurt me. How would you feel if I tore your favorite book?"

Tom thought for a moment and said, "I would feel very sad and angry. I love my book. It is my reliable friend too. I'm sorry, Sara. I won't do it again. Can you forgive me?"

Sara sighed and said, "I forgive you, Tom. But you have to promise me to never touch my journal again. And you have to help me fix it. Maybe we can glue some pages and draw some pictures to make it look nice again."

Tom nodded and said, "I promise, Sara. And I will help you fix it. Maybe we can also write a story together in your journal. A story about a brother and a sister who love each other and share their reliable friends."

Sara smiled and said, "That sounds like a good idea, Tom. Come on, let's go find some glue and some crayons. And let's hug and say sorry to each other."

They hugged and said sorry to each other. Then they went to fix Sara's journal and write a story together. They learned to respect each other's things and feelings. And they became more reliable friends to each other.
Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. The park has a big slide, a swing, and a sandbox. Lily and Ben love the slide. They take turns to go down fast and laugh.

One day, they see a new thing in the park. It is a big truck. The truck has a long arm and a big bucket. The truck is digging a hole in the ground. Lily and Ben are curious. They want to see the truck up close.

They run to the truck, but a man stops them. The man wears a yellow hat and a orange vest. He says, "No, no, you can't go there. It is not safe. The truck is working. It can hurt you. You have to stay away."

Lily and Ben are sad. They ask, "Why is the truck working? What is it doing?"

The man says, "The truck is making a new pond. A pond is a big hole with water. The water will come from the west. The west is where the sun goes down. The pond will be for the ducks and the fish. They will like it."

Lily and Ben think the pond sounds nice. They like ducks and fish. They say, "Can we see the pond when it is done?"

The man says, "Yes, you can. But you have to wait. It will take some time. And you have to be careful. The pond will have a fence around it. The fence is to keep you safe. You can't go inside the fence. You can only look from outside."

Lily and Ben nod. They say, "OK, we will wait. And we will be careful. Thank you, Mr. Truck Man."

The man smiles. He says, "You're welcome, kids. You are very good. Now, why don't you go and play on the slide? The slide is fun. And it is not broken. The truck will not bother you there."

Lily and Ben say, "OK, we will. Bye, Mr. Truck Man."

They run back to the slide. They go down fast and laugh. They are happy. They like the park. And they like the truck. And they like the pond. They can't wait to see it.
Tom is a boy who likes to eat oats. He eats oats every morning with milk and honey. He likes to make funny shapes with his oats on his plate. One day, he makes a big smiley face with his oats.

But his sister Ann does not like oats. She likes to eat eggs and toast. She thinks oats are yucky and boring. She does not like to see Tom's smiley face. She wants to make him angry.

She waits until Tom goes to the bathroom. Then she moves his plate to the floor. She calls their dog Spot. Spot likes to eat anything. He sees the oats on the floor and runs to them. He eats them all up. He licks the plate clean.

Tom comes back from the bathroom. He looks for his plate. He does not see it on the table. He sees it on the floor. He sees Spot wagging his tail. He sees no oats left. He knows what Ann did. He feels very angry.

He shouts at Ann. He says she is mean and bad. He says he hates her. He says he will never share anything with her. He runs to his room and slams the door. He cries on his bed. He does not want to talk to anyone. He wishes he had his oats.

Ann feels sorry. She did not mean to make Tom so angry. She did not think he would cry. She just wanted to tease him a little. She wants to say sorry. She knocks on his door. But Tom does not answer. He does not want to hear her. He does not want to see her. He does not want to forgive her.

The end.
Ben and Lily were playing in the old house. They liked to pretend they were explorers. They found many rooms and things to look at. But they did not go to the attic. They were scared of the attic.

One day, Ben said, "Let's go to the attic. Maybe we can find something cool." Lily shook her head. "No, Ben. The attic is dark and dusty. And maybe there is a ghost there. A big, fat, scary ghost that will say boo and make us cry."

Ben laughed. "There is no ghost, Lily. Ghosts are not real. They are only in stories and movies. Come on, don't be a baby. Let's go and see." He took Lily's hand and pulled her to the stairs.

Lily was not happy. She did not want to go to the attic. She wanted to stay in the nice, bright rooms. But she did not want to make Ben mad. She followed him up the stairs. She hoped there was no ghost.

They reached the attic door. Ben opened it and went in. Lily stayed behind. She heard Ben say, "Wow, look at all this stuff. There are boxes and toys and books and clothes. And look, there is a big mirror. Let's see how we look."

Lily heard a loud scream. She ran into the attic. She saw Ben on the floor. He was pale and shaking. He pointed at the mirror. Lily looked at the mirror. She saw a ghost. A big, fat, scary ghost that looked like Ben. It said boo and made them cry.
Ben and Mia like to play soccer with their team. They wear red shirts and black shorts. They have a coach who teaches them how to kick and pass the ball. They have fun and make friends.

One day, they have a game against another team. The other team wears blue shirts and white shorts. They look big and fast. Ben and Mia are a little scared, but they want to try their best.

The game starts and the ball goes back and forth. Ben and Mia run and chase the ball. They try to pass it to their teammates. Sometimes they miss, sometimes they score. The other team does the same. The game is close and exciting.

Suddenly, a big cloud appears in the sky. It is dark and gray. It makes a loud noise. Ben and Mia look up and see raindrops falling. They feel cold and wet. The coach blows a whistle and stops the game. He says they have to go inside and wait for the rain to stop.

Ben and Mia are sad. They want to finish the game. They want to know who wins. They want to play more soccer. But they also want to be warm and dry. They follow the coach and the other team to a big room. They sit on the floor and talk. They find out that the other team is not so scary. They have names and hobbies and jokes. They like soccer too. They become friends.

Ben and Mia smile. They think that maybe the rain is not so bad. They think that maybe they can play soccer again another day. They think that maybe they have a new team.
Ben and Lily were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. They had many colors and shapes of blocks to choose from.

"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Ben said, showing his sister his creation. "It is taller than you!"

Lily looked at Ben's tower and felt angry. She wanted to make a big tower too, but she only had a few blocks left. She thought Ben was being mean and greedy. She decided to make him pay.

She walked over to Ben's tower and kicked it hard. The blocks fell down and made a loud noise. Ben was shocked and sad. He had worked hard on his tower and now it was gone.

"Why did you do that, Lily?" he cried. "That was not nice! That was my tower!"

Lily did not care. She felt happy to see Ben's tower broken. She laughed and said, "Too bad, Ben! Your tower was silly and ugly. I don't like it!"

Ben was very angry and hurt. He picked up a block and threw it at Lily. The block hit Lily's arm and made a snap sound. Lily felt a sharp pain and started to scream. She dropped to the floor and held her arm. It was bent and swollen.

Mom heard the noise and ran to the room. She saw the mess of blocks and the crying children. She saw Lily's arm and gasped. She knew it was broken. She picked up Lily and hugged her. She glared at Ben and said, "What have you done, Ben? How could you hurt your sister like that? You are in big trouble, mister!"

She took Lily to the car and drove to the hospital. She left Ben alone in the room. He felt sorry and scared. He wished he had not thrown the block. He wished Lily had not kicked his tower. He wished they had played nicely. He looked at the blocks and felt no joy. He wished he could make things right. But it was too late.
Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They liked to go to the park and swing on the swings. They liked to slide and run and laugh.

One day, Lily was very tired. She wanted to nap. She told Ben, "I want to nap. Can you watch me?" Ben nodded. He was a dependable friend. He said, "I will watch you. You can nap on the bench. I will stay here and swing."

Lily smiled. She thanked Ben. She lay down on the bench and closed her eyes. Ben swung on the swing. He sang a song to Lily. He made sure no one bothered her.

Soon, Lily woke up. She felt better. She saw Ben still swinging. She ran to him and hugged him. She said, "You are a good friend. You watched me while I napped. You are dependable." Ben smiled. He said, "You are a good friend too. You trust me. You are kind."

They played some more. They had fun. They learned that being dependable and kind makes friendship strong.
Mia and Max are twins. They look the same, but they like different things. Mia likes to study books and learn new words. Max likes to play games and make jokes. They have a big test tomorrow at school.

"Mia, come and play with me!" Max says. He has a ball and a toy car. "Books are boring!"

"No, Max, I have to study!" Mia says. She has a book and a pencil. "The test is important!"

"But we are twins! We know the same things!" Max says. He throws the ball at Mia. "Catch!"

Mia does not catch the ball. She is angry. She throws the book at Max. "Stop!"

The book hits Max on the head. He cries. Mia feels sorry. She hugs Max. "I'm sorry, Max. I love you."

"I love you too, Mia. But why do you study so much?" Max asks. He rubs his head.

"Because I want to be unique. I want to know more things than other kids. I want to be smart and special." Mia says. She smiles.

Max thinks for a moment. He smiles too. "I want to be unique too. But I want to be funny and creative. I want to make people laugh and have fun." He says.

They look at each other. They are twins, but they are unique. They have different dreams and talents. They are happy.

They decide to study and play together. They help each other learn and have fun. They are ready for the test. They are the best twins ever.
Sara and Ben were playing with blocks in their room. They liked to build towers and houses and bridges with the blocks. Sara had a lot of red blocks and Ben had a lot of blue blocks. They shared some yellow and green blocks.

"Look, Sara, I made a square with four blocks," Ben said, showing his sister his creation.

"That's good, Ben. But can you make a bigger square?" Sara asked, laying down two blocks next to each other.

"Yes, I can. Watch me," Ben said, laying down two more blocks on top of Sara's blocks. He smiled and said, "Now I have a bigger square."

Sara clapped and said, "That's very good, Ben. But can you make a dependable square?"

"What's a dependable square?" Ben asked, tilting his head.

"A dependable square is a square that does not fall down when you push it," Sara explained, pushing Ben's square gently. The square wobbled and fell apart.

"Oh, no. My square is not dependable," Ben said, frowning.

"Don't worry, Ben. I can help you make a dependable square. We need to use more blocks and make them stick together," Sara said, picking up some blocks.

"OK, Sara. Show me how to make a dependable square," Ben said, following his sister.

Sara and Ben worked together to make a dependable square. They used eight blocks and made two layers of four blocks each. They made sure the blocks were aligned and pressed them firmly. Then they pushed the square and it did not fall down.

"Yay, we did it. We made a dependable square," Sara and Ben cheered, hugging each other.

They were very happy and proud of their dependable square. They decided to make more dependable shapes with their blocks. They had a lot of fun playing with blocks in their room.
Tim and Anna like to play near the lake. They see many fish and ducks in the water. They also find many pebbles on the shore. Some pebbles are big and some are small. Some are smooth and some are rough. Tim and Anna like to pick up the pebbles and look at them.

"Look, Anna, this pebble is shiny and blue. It looks like a jewel," Tim says, holding a pebble in his hand.

"Wow, Tim, that is a pretty pebble. Can I see it?" Anna asks, reaching for the pebble.

"Sure, Anna, you can see it. But be gentle, do not drop it. It is my favorite pebble," Tim says, giving the pebble to Anna.

Anna takes the pebble and looks at it. She sees the light sparkle on it. She feels the smooth surface. She likes the pebble too.

"Tim, this is a nice pebble. Can I keep it?" Anna asks, holding the pebble close to her chest.

"Anna, no, you cannot keep it. It is my pebble. I found it first. Give it back to me," Tim says, reaching for the pebble.

"Tim, no, I want to keep it. It is my pebble now. I like it more. Go away," Anna says, turning away from Tim.

Tim and Anna start to argue. They pull and push each other. They shout and cry. They do not share the pebble. They do not play nicely.

Their mom hears them and comes to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting over the pebble. She is not happy.

"Tim, Anna, what are you doing? Why are you fighting? What is this pebble?" mom asks, taking the pebble from them.

"Mom, this is my pebble. I found it first. It is shiny and blue. Anna wants to take it from me," Tim says, pointing at Anna.

"Mom, this is my pebble. Tim gave it to me. It is pretty and smooth. Tim wants to take it back from me," Anna says, pointing at Tim.

Mom looks at the pebble. She sees that it is just a pebble. It is not a jewel. It is not very special. She shakes her head.

"Tim, Anna, this is just a pebble. It is not worth fighting over. There are many pebbles on the shore. You can find more pebbles if you look. You can share the pebbles if you want. But you cannot fight over them. Fighting is not nice. Fighting is not fun. Fighting makes you sad and angry. Do you want to be sad and angry?" mom asks, looking at them.

Tim and Anna look at each other. They see that they are sad and angry. They do not like to be sad and angry. They want to be happy and friendly. They shake their heads.

"No, mom, we do not want to be sad and angry. We want to be happy and friendly. We are sorry for fighting. We will not fight over the pebble. We will share the pebble. We will play nicely," Tim and Anna say, hugging each other.

Mom smiles and hugs them too. She gives them the pebble.

"Good, Tim and Anna, I am glad you are sorry. I am glad you will share. I am glad you will play nicely. That is what good friends do. That is what good siblings do. You can keep the pebble if you want. But remember, it is just a pebble. It is not as important as your love and friendship. Love and friendship are more precious than any pebble. Do you understand?" mom asks, looking at them.

Tim and Anna nod and smile. They understand. They love each other. They are friends. They are siblings. They are happy.

"Yes, mom, we understand. We love each other. We are friends. We are siblings. We are happy. Thank you, mom," Tim and Anna say, holding the pebble together.

Mom kisses them and lets them go. They run back to the lake. They play with the pebble and other pebbles. They are gentle and kind. They are happy and fun. They stay together. They are a family.
Tim and Sue wanted to go to the park. They liked to play on the swings and slide. But their mom said no. She said they had to stay home and do their homework. Tim and Sue were sad and angry.

They had an idea. They went to their dad's office. They saw his computer and printer. They thought they could print some money. Then they could buy tickets to the park. They did not know that printing money was wrong and illegal.

They found some paper and put it in the printer. They clicked on a picture of money on the computer. They pressed print. The printer made a lot of noise and printed many papers with money on them. Tim and Sue were happy. They took the papers and ran out of the house.

They went to the bus stop. They gave some papers to the bus driver. He looked at them and frowned. He said they were fake. He said he would call the police. Tim and Sue were scared. They tried to run away. But it was too late. The police came and caught them. They took them to the station. They called their mom and dad.

Their mom and dad were very angry and disappointed. They said Tim and Sue had done a very bad thing. They said printing money was cheating and stealing. They said the park was not worth it. They said they had to work hard and save money to buy things. They said they had to learn their lesson and say sorry.

Tim and Sue felt very sorry and ashamed. They wished they had listened to their mom and done their homework. They learned that printing money was not a good idea. They learned that the park was not as fun as they thought. They learned that some things are too expensive to buy. They learned that honesty and obedience are important.
Lily and Sam are twins. They like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. Lily likes the red car. Sam likes the blue car.

One day, they decide to drive their cars around the house. They make noises like real cars. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep. They have fun. They drive on the floor, on the sofa, on the table. They pretend they are going to the park, the store, the zoo.

"Look, Lily, I have a whistle," Sam says. He shows her a small yellow whistle. He blows it. It makes a loud sound. Tweet, tweet. "I am a police car. I can stop the bad cars."

"Wow, Sam, that is a cool whistle," Lily says. She wants to try it. "Can I have a turn?"

Sam shakes his head. "No, Lily, this is my whistle. You have your own car. Go away."

Lily feels sad. She does not like when Sam is mean. She drives her car away. She finds a big box in the corner. She wonders what is inside. She opens the box. She sees something shiny. She takes it out. It is a big silver whistle. It is bigger than Sam's whistle. It has a red ribbon. It is a gift from Grandma.

Lily smiles. She blows the whistle. It makes a beautiful sound. Toot, toot. She is happy. She drives her car back to Sam. She shows him her whistle.

"Look, Sam, I have a whistle, too," Lily says. "It is a big whistle. It is from Grandma. Do you want to try it?"

Sam's eyes widen. He sees Lily's whistle. He likes it. He wants to try it. He forgets his whistle. He nods. "Yes, Lily, I want to try it. Can I have a turn?"

Lily nods. She is nice. She gives Sam her whistle. He blows it. He likes the sound. He smiles. He gives Lily his whistle. She blows it. She likes the sound. She smiles.

They swap whistles. They drive their cars together. They make noises like real cars. Vroom, vroom, toot, toot, tweet, tweet. They have fun. They are friends.
Sara was lonely. She had no friends to play with. She only had her toy cow, Moo. She liked to hug Moo and talk to him.

One day, Sara saw a big truck outside her house. It had a picture of a cow on it. Sara was curious. She ran to the window and looked. She saw a man take a big box from the truck and bring it to her door. He rang the bell.

Sara's mom opened the door. She smiled and thanked the man. She took the box and closed the door. She called Sara. "Sara, come here. I have a surprise for you."

Sara ran to her mom. She saw the box. It had a label that said "beef". Sara did not know what that meant. She asked her mom. "Mom, what is beef?"

Her mom opened the box. She showed Sara. "Beef is meat from a cow. We can cook it and eat it. It is yummy."

Sara was shocked. She looked at the beef. She looked at Moo. She felt sad. She thought the beef was Moo's friend. She did not want to eat Moo's friend. She cried. "No, mom, no! That is not beef. That is cow. That is Moo's friend. We cannot eat Moo's friend. That is mean."

Her mom was confused. She did not understand why Sara was crying. She tried to calm her down. "Sara, don't cry. It is okay. This is not Moo's friend. This is just food. Moo is still your friend. He is not lonely. He is happy with you."

Sara did not listen. She hugged Moo and ran to her room. She did not want to see the beef. She did not want to eat the beef. She wanted to keep Moo and his friend safe. She turned the lock on her door. She said to Moo. "Don't worry, Moo. I will not let them hurt you or your friend. I love you, Moo. You are my best friend."
Lila is a nurse. She likes to help people who are sick or hurt. She works in a big house with many beds and doctors. The big house is called a hospital.

One day, Lila has a new patient. His name is Ben. He is a little boy with a broken arm. He fell from a tree and hurt himself. He is very sad and scared. He cries a lot and does not want to eat.

Lila tries to make Ben feel better. She gives him a soft toy and a sticker. She talks to him in a gentle voice. She says, "Ben, I know you are in pain, but you are very brave. The doctor will fix your arm soon. You just need to be patient and stay still. Do you want to hear a story?"

Ben nods his head. He likes stories. He holds the toy and the sticker. He looks at Lila with big eyes. He says, "Yes, please. Tell me a story."

Lila smiles. She sits next to Ben's bed. She tells him a story about a lion and a mouse who become friends. She uses funny voices and gestures. She makes Ben laugh and forget his pain. She serves him some soup and juice. She says, "Ben, you are doing great. You are a good patient. You will get better soon. Now, try to sleep. I will be here if you need me."

Ben feels sleepy. He yawns and closes his eyes. He says, "Thank you, Lila. You are a good nurse. You are very kind. I like your story. Good night."

Lila tucks him in. She turns off the light. She watches him sleep. He looks peaceful and calm. She is happy. She says, "Good night, Ben. Sweet dreams."
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy and had a lot of it. But her room was messy with candy wrappers everywhere. One day, Lily's mom came into her room and said, "Lily, your room is very messy. Let's organize your candy together." 

Lily was happy to hear that and started picking up the candy wrappers. Her mom helped her put the candy in a box and they sorted them by color. Lily loved how pretty the candy looked all organized. 

From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her candy organized and her room clean. She was proud of herself for learning how to organize and keep things neat. And she was happy to have her candy looking so pretty!
Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who lived in a big tree. The owl was very smart and always gave good advice to the other animals in the forest. One day, a little rabbit came to the owl and asked for help. The rabbit was very sad because he didn't know how to sort his carrots. 

The owl thought for a moment and then gave the rabbit some wisdom. "If you want to sort your carrots, you should do it by size," said the owl. "That way, you can see which carrots are big and which ones are small." The rabbit was very grateful and went home to sort his carrots.

A few days later, the rabbit came back to the owl with a big smile on his face. "Thank you for your compassionate help," said the rabbit. "Sorting my carrots by size was a great idea. Now I can find the perfect carrot to eat every time!" The owl was happy to see the rabbit so happy and knew that his wisdom had helped the little rabbit in a big way.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel with her family in their car. One day, they went to the park and Lily saw a big red mailbox. She ran over to it and put a letter inside.

Lily's mom and dad told her that when she gets bigger, she can be independent and put her own letters in the mailbox. Lily was very happy and felt like a big girl. She couldn't wait to grow up and do it all by herself.

As they drove home, Lily looked out the window and saw all the trees and houses passing by. She loved to travel and see new things. When they got home, Lily ran to the mailbox to see if her letter had been picked up yet. It was still there, but Lily didn't mind. She was just happy to have put a letter in the mailbox all by herself.
Once upon a time, there was a big pool. It was outside and had lots of water in it. The pool was so wet that you could jump in and splash around. 

One day, a big storm came and the pool got all dirty. The water was no longer clear and it was hard to see the bottom. The people who owned the pool were sad and didn't know what to do. 

But then, a kind man came and said he could restore the pool. He worked hard and cleaned the water until it was crystal clear again. The people were so happy and jumped back into the pool, splashing around and having fun.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved candy, especially lollipops. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a lollipop, but it was too big for him to hold. 

Timmy said, "Mommy, can you help me hold my candy?"

Mommy said, "Sure, Timmy. Let's fold the wrapper so it doesn't fall off."

Timmy's mommy was very strong, and she helped him fold the wrapper so he could hold it easily. Timmy was happy and said, "Thank you, Mommy! You're the best!" 

From that day on, Timmy always asked his mommy to help him fold his candy wrappers. He loved his candy even more because he could hold it all by himself.
Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the rain. One day, he saw a shiny weapon on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. She told him that weapons are dangerous and he should never touch them. Timmy promised to never touch a weapon again. 

The next day, it rained really hard. Timmy put on his raincoat and went outside to play. He jumped in puddles and splashed around. Suddenly, he saw a big puddle that looked like a lake. He wanted to jump in it, but he was scared. He remembered his promise to his mom and knew that weapons could hurt people. So, he decided to be safe and just jump in the smaller puddles.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, his mom gave him a present. It was a big yellow ball. Timmy was so happy! He ran outside to play with his new present.

Timmy bounced the ball and threw it up in the air. He observed how high it went and how it came back down. It was so much fun! Timmy loved how easy it was to play with his new present. He played with it all day until it was time for dinner.

When Timmy went to bed that night, he dreamed about all the other presents he could get to play with. But for now, he was happy with his big yellow ball.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the rain. One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going on a trip to see a volcano. Timmy was excited!

When they got to the volcano, Timmy saw lots of rocks and fire. He asked his mom if the volcano was spicy. His mom laughed and said no, the volcano wasn't spicy.

Later, when they were back in their hotel room, Timmy told his mom that he wanted to play outside in the rain. His mom said it was okay, but they needed to put on their raincoats first. Timmy put on his raincoat and ran outside to play in the rain.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and keep them in her wardrobe. One day, she found a toy that was too big to fit inside the wardrobe. She tried to push it in, but it wouldn't fit. 

Lily then had an idea. She took the toy and put it in a sack. The sack was flexible, so it could fit in the wardrobe. Lily was happy that she found a way to make everything fit. 

The moral of the story is that sometimes we need to be flexible and find creative solutions to our problems. We shouldn't give up easily and always try to find a way to make things work.
Once upon a time, there was a tall man who loved to play the violin. He would play it every day and people would come to hear him play. One day, a little girl came up to him and asked if she could play too. The man said yes, but only if she pays him some money. The little girl didn't have any money, so she went home sad.

The next day, the little girl came back with some money she had saved. She gave it to the man and he let her play the violin. She was so happy and played beautifully. But when she was done, the man took all her money and didn't give it back. The little girl was very sad and didn't know what to do.

From that day on, the little girl never went back to the man with the tall violin. She learned that some people are not kind and that it's important to be careful with who you pay.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she found a pretty dove with soft feathers. She wanted to hold it, but it flew away.

Lily saw a stick and picked it up. She tried to catch the dove with the stick, but the stick broke. She felt sad and said, "Oh no! My stick is broken!"

Her mom heard her and asked, "What happened, Lily?"

"I wanted to catch the dove, but my stick broke," Lily replied.

Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. We can't always get what we want. We need to be gentle and kind to animals. They are our friends."

Lily realized her mistake and promised to be gentle with animals. She learned that being kind is more important than catching them.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to imagine all kinds of things in her head. One day, she imagined she was a princess living in a castle. She was very happy and felt like she could do anything she wanted.

But then, she saw her friend Sarah playing with a new toy. Lily started to feel envious because she wanted that toy too. She told her mom how she felt and her mom said, "It's okay to feel envious, but we should be patient and wait for our turn to get something new."

Lily remembered her mom's words and decided to be patient. She kept imagining all the fun things she could do with her friend and didn't worry about the toy anymore. And soon enough, her turn came to get a new toy too. She was very happy and felt grateful for her mom's advice.
Once upon a time, there were two twins named Jack and Jill. They loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Jack wanted to play with a mighty toy truck, but he didn't have one. 

So, he went to Jill and said, "Jill, can I request to play with your toy truck? It's so cool and mighty!" 

Jill thought for a moment and then said, "Sure, Jack! You can play with it for a little while." 

Jack was so happy and played with the toy truck for a long time. When he was done, he gave it back to Jill and said, "Thank you for letting me play with your mighty toy truck, Jill!" 

Jill smiled and said, "You're welcome, Jack! Anytime you want to play with it, just let me know." And from that day on, Jack and Jill shared their toys and had lots of fun playing together.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ponies very much. One day, she saw an enormous pony in the field near her house. She was so happy to see it and she ran to tell her mom.

"Mommy, mommy! There's an enormous pony in the field!" said Lily.

Her mom came outside to see the pony. "Wow, that is a big pony! How can we solve the problem of it being in our field?" asked her mom.

Lily thought for a moment and said, "Maybe we can ask the farmer to come and take the pony back to its home."

So, they called the farmer and he came to take the pony away. Lily was sad to see the pony go, but she was happy that they were able to solve the problem.
Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. Max liked to play outside with his ball. One day, Max heard a strange sound. He didn't know what it was, so he decided to stay still and listen. The sound was coming from the bushes. Max barked to scare away whatever was making the sound. But then he heard a little meow. It was a tiny kitten! Max became friends with the kitten and they played together every day. From that day on, Max always stayed close to his new friend.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice-cream very much. One day, her mom took her to an ice-cream shop. Lily was so happy and excited to choose her favorite flavor. She picked strawberry ice-cream, which tasted incredible. 

As they were walking back home, Lily saw a puppy running towards her. The puppy was so cute and friendly. Lily wanted to pet the puppy, but her mom told her to stop. She explained that sometimes puppies can be scared of strangers and might bite. Lily listened to her mom and stopped. 

When they finally arrived home, Lily told her dad about the incredible ice-cream she had and the cute puppy she saw. She also remembered how her mom told her to stop when she wanted to pet the puppy. Lily felt proud of herself for listening to her mom and being safe.
Once upon a time, there was a big elephant. The elephant had a long nose called a trunk. The trunk helped the elephant to spray water on its body to keep cool. 

One day, the elephant found a rare flower in the jungle. The flower was very pretty and had many colors. The elephant wanted to spray water on the flower to keep it fresh, but the flower was too small to fit in its trunk. 

So, the elephant decided to use its big ears to fan the flower and keep it cool. The flower was happy and thanked the elephant for taking care of it. From that day on, the elephant and the flower became good friends and played together in the jungle.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to eat pancakes for breakfast. One day, her mom made her pancakes, but they tasted sour. Lily didn't like them. 

Her mom said, "I'm sorry the pancakes taste sour. Let me serve you fresh ones." She made new pancakes and put them on a board. Lily was happy because the fresh pancakes tasted yummy. 

After breakfast, Lily and her mom went for a walk. They saw a big board on the ground. Lily said, "Look, a board! Can we play with it?" Her mom said yes, and they had fun using the board to slide down a hill.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. He saw a big dog running towards him and got scared. 

Timmy's mom recognized that he was scared and picked him up to keep him safe. She explained to Timmy that the dog was friendly and just wanted to play. Timmy felt better and started to pet the dog.

Later that day, Timmy went home and wanted to play with his toys. But his room was a mess and he couldn't find his favorite toy car. Timmy's mom helped him clean up and organize his toys. They found the car and Timmy was so happy. He realized that having an organized life made things easier and more fun.
Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys all day long. Her mommy would give her a bottle when she was hungry. The bottle was filled with yummy milk that made Lily very happy.

One day, Lily's mommy said it was time for her to take a bath. Lily didn't like taking baths because she didn't like getting wet. But her mommy said it was important to stay clean and healthy. So, Lily got into the bathtub and splashed around. Her mommy washed her with soap and water until she was all clean.

After her bath, Lily's mommy gave her another bottle of yummy milk. Lily drank it all up and felt very happy and full. She snuggled up with her favorite toy and fell asleep, dreaming of all the fun she would have playing tomorrow.
Once upon a time, there was a big snowman. He had a soft hat and a big nose. He loved to play in the snow with his friends. But one day, the sun came out and it got very hot. The snowman started to melt and became very sad. His friends tried to help him, but they couldn't stop him from melting. 

Just then, a little girl came by with an envelope in her hand. She saw the snowman and felt sorry for him. She gave him the envelope and said, "This will make you feel better." The snowman opened the envelope and inside was a picture of him and his friends playing in the snow. The snowman felt so happy and he didn't feel sad anymore. 

As the sun kept shining, the snowman continued to melt but he didn't mind. He was happy knowing that he had such good friends and that he had a special picture to keep forever.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to wear his mask when he played with his toys. His mask made him feel like a superhero! 

One day, Timmy's mom told him that it's important to wash his hands regularly. Timmy didn't understand what "regularly" meant, so his mom explained that it meant doing something at the same time every day. 

Timmy decided to repeat the word "regularly" so he wouldn't forget what it meant. He said it over and over again until he felt like he knew it well. From that day on, Timmy made sure to wash his hands regularly and wear his mask to keep himself and others safe.
Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny. The bunny liked to play in the garden during the day. In the evening, the bunny would have a carrot for dinner. The bunny was happy to have a full tummy. One day, the bunny met a squirrel. The squirrel was also cute. The bunny and the squirrel played together until it was time for the bunny to have dinner again.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very hungry and wanted to eat dinner. But her room was very messy and her mom said she couldn't have dinner until she cleaned it up. Lily didn't want to clean her room, so she started to weep.

Her mom came into the room and asked why she was crying. Lily said she was sad because she was hungry and her room was messy. Her mom said she understood, but that it was important to have an organized room. Lily didn't want to listen and continued to weep.

Then, her dad came into the room and asked what was wrong. Lily explained that she was hungry and wanted dinner, but didn't want to clean her room. Her dad said he would help her clean up and then they could have dinner together. Lily was happy and stopped weeping. They cleaned up the room and had a delicious dinner together.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mother gave her a shiny gold coin to play with. Lily was so happy and played with it all day, but then she got bored of it and threw it on the ground.

Suddenly, a playful little puppy came running towards her. The puppy saw the gold coin and wanted to play with it too. But Lily ignored the puppy and continued playing with her other toys. The puppy felt sad and left.

Later that day, Lily's mother asked her where the gold coin was. Lily realized that she had lost it and started crying. Her mother comforted her and told her that she shouldn't ignore her toys or the people and animals around her. She also explained that gold is valuable and should be taken care of. From that day on, Lily learned to appreciate the things she had and to never ignore anyone or anything again.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, especially her big dictionary. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They played on the swings, slide, and climbed the jungle gym. 

Suddenly, they saw a silly clown walking by. The clown was juggling balls and doing funny tricks. Lily and her friends admired the clown's silly tricks and laughed a lot. 

After the clown left, Lily sat down on a bench and opened her dictionary. She looked up the word "silly" and read the definition. Then she closed the dictionary and said, "I admire the silly clown's funny tricks!"
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries, they were her favorite! One day, she found a big, juicy blueberry on the ground. She picked it up and put it in her mouth, but it was too big and didn't fit. 

Lily decided to go on a walk to find more blueberries. She walked through the forest and found a bush full of them. She picked one that was just the right size and ate it. It was delicious! 

As she walked back home, she tripped on a rough rock and fell. But she didn't hurt herself, she just got a little scratch. She rubbed it and kept walking, happy with her tasty blueberry snack. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a red eraser that she loved very much. One day, Lily was drawing a picture when her eraser fell on the floor. She picked it up and noticed it was very hot. 

Lily's mom walked into the room and saw her daughter holding the eraser. "What happened?" she asked. "My eraser is hot!" Lily exclaimed. 

Her mom hurried over to check the eraser and saw that it was near a hot lamp. "Let's move it away from the lamp so it can cool down," she said. Lily was happy her eraser was safe and sound.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Yesterday, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a lot of toys there, but she didn't have any with her. She asked her mom if they could buy a toy, but her mom said they didn't have any money available.

Lily was sad, but then she saw some kids playing with a ball. She asked if she could play too. The kids said yes, but first they needed to sort teams. Lily was put on a team with a boy named Max. Max was very good at playing ball, but Lily wasn't. Max didn't get mad at her though, he helped her and they had a lot of fun playing together.

Lily learned that even if you don't have toys or money, you can still have fun with others. And it's important to be kind and helpful to others, just like Max was to her.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a beautiful dress that she loved to wear. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, she found a shiny piece of rock on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friends. They all thought it was beautiful.

Later that day, Lily's mom made her a yummy snack. Lily said, "Thank you, mommy, for this yummy piece of fruit." Her mom smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetie." Lily was happy and ate her snack while admiring the beautiful rock she found earlier.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet dog named Max, who she loved very much. Lily liked to play with Max and take him for walks every day. 

One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her toys and put them away in the toy box. Lily said she would do it later, but her mom told her to do it now. Lily didn't want to stop playing with Max, so she didn't listen to her mom. 

Later that day, Lily's mom tripped over one of Lily's toys and fell down the stairs. She hurt herself very badly and had to go to the hospital. Lily felt very sad and guilty because she didn't listen to her mom and keep her toys organized. 

Lily's mom had to stay in the hospital for a long time, and Lily couldn't visit her because she was too young. Lily realized that it was important to listen to her mom and manage her things properly so that no one else would get hurt. She missed her mom very much and wished she had listened to her.
Once upon a time, there was a big market. There were many people there, buying and selling things. A little boy went to the market with his mom. He saw a toy that he really wanted - a top that could spin. 

The boy's mom bought the top for him and he was so happy. He went to a quiet corner of the market and started to spin the top. It spun and spun and he watched it go round and round. 

Suddenly, the boy heard an alert sound. It was the sound of his mom calling him. He stopped spinning the top and went to find his mom. He was happy because he had his new toy and he knew he could come back to the market another day to spin it again.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to imagine he was a superhero, flying around and saving the day. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to the park to play. Timmy was so excited, he could hardly wait! 

When they got to the park, Timmy saw a big, closed box. He asked his mom what was inside, but she didn't know. Timmy imagined all sorts of things that could be inside the box, like a treasure or a monster. He really wanted to open it and find out. 

But then, a man came up to them and said, "Don't open that box, it's stupid. It's just full of trash." Timmy was disappointed, but he listened to the man and didn't open the box. 

Later that day, Timmy and his mom were walking home when they saw a group of kids playing with toys. One of the kids had a superhero cape just like Timmy's imaginary one! Timmy was so happy, he ran over to join them. And when they started playing, Timmy realized that he didn't need a box or anything else to have fun and imagine. He could just use his own imagination!
Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Tommy. He loved playing outside in the summer. He would run and jump and laugh all day long. Tommy was a bit chubby, but that didn't stop him from having fun.

One day, Tommy tripped and fell while playing. He hurt his knee and it started to bleed. His mommy cleaned the wound and put a bandage on it, but it didn't heal. Tommy got sick and had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried to help him, but his knee wouldn't heal.

Tommy was sad and couldn't play outside anymore. He missed the warm sun and the green grass. Even though he was feeling better, his knee still hurt. One day, Tommy got very sick and had to go to the hospital again. This time, the doctors couldn't heal him. Tommy's family was very sad and missed him very much. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in her backyard. One day, she saw a snake slithering through the grass. "Mommy, there's a snake!" she said. "Don't be scared, Lily," said her mommy. "We'll separate ourselves from the snake and go inside."

Later that day, Lily's mommy made yummy cookies for her. "These cookies are so yummy!" said Lily. "I know, I made them just for you," said her mommy. "Can we share them with our friends?" asked Lily. "Of course, we can separate the cookies and give some to our friends," replied her mommy. And so, they separated the cookies and shared them with their friends, who thought they were just as yummy as Lily did.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dollhouse and pretend that she was a mommy to all of her dolls. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help with some chores around the house. 

Lily was excited to help, so she followed her mommy to the kitchen. Her mommy showed her a big bag of potatoes and asked her to help peel them. Lily tried her best, but she accidentally split one of the potatoes in half with the peeler. 

Her mommy laughed and said, "That's okay, Lily. We can still use the other half." After they finished peeling the potatoes, they went to the living room to hang some pictures. 

Lily's mommy handed her a nail and asked her to help hang a picture. Lily tried to hammer the nail into the wall, but it was hard work for her little hands. Suddenly, the nail slipped and fell on the floor. 

Lily's mommy picked up the nail and said, "Good thing this was a fake nail, or it would have hurt someone." Lily was relieved and giggled. From that day on, Lily knew that sometimes accidents happen, but it's okay as long as nobody gets hurt.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Yesterday, she went to the park with her mommy. They saw a harmless bunny hopping around. Lily clapped her hands and said, "Look mommy, a bunny!"

Mommy replied, "Yes, he is so cute. Let's not scare him away."

Lily and her mommy sat on the bench and watched the bunny play. Lily clapped again and said, "He's so funny!"

Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, he is. We can come back tomorrow and see if he's still here."

Lily was very happy and said, "Yay, I love the park!"
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wake up early and play with her toys. One morning, her mommy made her a cup of tea. Lily loved tea because it was warm and yummy.

Later, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. They played a game of tag and it was very competitive. Everyone wanted to win, but Lily just wanted to have fun. She ran and laughed and had a great time with her friends.

When it was time to go home, Lily was tired but happy. She went to bed early so she could wake up and play again tomorrow. And maybe her mommy would make her another cup of tea! The end.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to eat candy. One day, his mom gave him a piece of candy that tasted very bitter. Timmy didn't like it and he said, "Mommy, this candy is yucky. I refuse to eat it."

His mom smiled and said, "That's okay, Timmy. You don't have to eat it if you don't like it. But remember, the word 'refuse' means to say no to something." 

Timmy nodded his head and said, "I don't like bitter candy. Can I have a different one?" 

His mom gave him a different piece of candy that was sweet and delicious. Timmy smiled and said, "This candy is yummy! Thank you, Mommy." 

From that day on, Timmy knew the word "refuse" and he always made sure to tell his mom if he didn't like something. And he never had to eat bitter candy again. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One sunny day, they decided to have a picnic. Lily's mom packed a cooler with yummy sandwiches and drinks for them to enjoy.

After eating, they played a game of spin the bottle. The bottle would spin round and round, and whoever it landed on had to do a silly dance. Lily thought it was so much fun!

As the day went on, the weather started to get hot. But that was fine with Lily and her friends. They ran through the sprinkler and had a water balloon fight. It was the best day ever!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside with her friends. One day, she went to the park with her mom. She wore her new shoes, but they didn't feel comfortable on her feet. She insisted on wearing them because they looked pretty.

As she ran around the playground, she tripped and hurt her leg. Her mom tried to comfort her, but she cried and said her shoes were hurting her. Her mom knew she should have listened to Lily when she insisted on wearing her old shoes that were more comfortable.

From that day on, Lily always wore her comfortable shoes and never insisted on wearing uncomfortable ones again. She learned that sometimes pretty things are not always the best choice.
Once upon a time, there was a big horse named Brownie. Brownie loved to run and play in the fields. One day, his owner put a whip on his back. Brownie didn't like it and he was scared. But his owner was patient and showed him that the whip was just for display and he wouldn't use it on him. Brownie felt better and started to run and play again. He was happy and free.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy drum. He would bang on it all day long and make lots of noise. 

One day, Timmy's mom told him that they were going to visit his grandma's house. Timmy was excited to see his grandma, but he was also a little nervous. He had never been to her house before and didn't know what to expect. 

When they arrived at grandma's house, Timmy peeked inside and saw something that made him very happy. There, in the corner of the room, was a big drum! Timmy couldn't wait to play it. 

Later that day, Timmy showed his grandma how he could play the drum all by himself. She was so proud of him for being independent and trying new things. From that day on, Timmy loved visiting his grandma's house and playing her drum.
Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat celery because it was his favorite food. One day, Benny went to the garden to look for some celery to eat. But he couldn't find any.

Benny met a pretty butterfly named Lily. "Hello, Lily," said Benny. "Do you know where I can find some celery to eat?"

Lily replied, "I hope you find some soon, Benny. I saw some in the farmer's market yesterday. Maybe you can find some there."

Benny was happy to hear that and went to the farmer's market. He found a big bunch of celery and happily munched on it. He was so grateful to Lily for her help. They became good friends and enjoyed eating celery together every day.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, it was very hot outside and Timmy's face turned pale. He felt very hot and uncomfortable.

Timmy's mom noticed that he wasn't feeling well and brought him inside. She gave him some water to drink and turned on the fan to cool him down. Timmy felt better but he was sad because he couldn't go outside and play with his friends.

Timmy's mom had an idea. She took out some paper and markers and helped Timmy make a beautiful picture to display on the wall. Timmy was so happy to see his artwork on display and forgot all about being hot and uncomfortable. He was grateful to have such a kind and loving mom.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved jelly. She ate jelly for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Lily heard a noisy sound outside her window. She went outside to see what was happening. 

She saw a big truck that was going to start moving. The truck was carrying a lot of jelly. Lily was so excited to see all the jelly, so she ran towards the truck. 

But then, the truck started moving and Lily wasn't paying attention. She got too close to the truck and the driver didn't see her. Sadly, Lily got hit by the truck and couldn't eat jelly anymore. Her family was very sad and missed her very much.
Once upon a time, there was a big, big dinosaur. He was very large and had a long tail. He liked to wave his tail to say hello to his friends. One day, he saw a little model of himself in the toy store. He thought it was cool and wanted to take it home. He waved to the storekeeper and bought the model. From then on, he kept it in his cave and waved to it every day. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little tree named Timmy. Timmy was very happy because he had many friends in the forest. One day, Timmy noticed that his roots were not healthy. He felt sad because he knew that he needed his roots to stay strong and grow tall.

Timmy asked his friends if they knew how to make his roots healthy again. His friend, the wise owl, told him that he needed to replace the soil around his roots. Timmy didn't know how to do that, so his friends helped him. They dug around his roots and put new soil in. Timmy felt much better and thanked his friends for helping him. From that day on, Timmy grew tall and strong in the forest.
Once upon a time, there was a big parade. The people in the parade marched down the street. They had big drums and shiny horns. The sun was high in the sky, it was noon. The people in the parade were wearing modern clothes. They had colorful hats and big boots. The children watching the parade clapped their hands and smiled. It was a happy day!
Once upon a time, there was a big horse named Charlie. Charlie loved to wear his beautiful brown saddle and gallop through the fields. One day, Charlie met a little girl who had a whip. The little girl asked Charlie if he wanted to play with the whip. Charlie was scared of the whip, but he wanted to be brave, so he said yes.

The little girl started to whip the ground, and Charlie got scared. He started to run away, but the whip got tangled around his legs, and he fell down. Charlie hurt his leg, and he couldn't run anymore. The little girl ran away, and Charlie was all alone.

The moral of the story is that it's important to be careful around things that scare us. We should never do something just because someone else wants us to. Charlie learned this lesson the hard way, and he was never the same again.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very curious and loved to explore. One day, Timmy saw a ladder leaning against a tree. He climbed up the ladder and saw a bird's nest. 

Timmy said, "Hello, little birdies! What are you doing up here?" 

The birds chirped back, "We are eating worms. Do you want to try?" 

Timmy was a little scared, but he was also curious. He said, "Okay, I will try." 

Timmy chewed on the worm and made a funny face. He said, "Ew, that's yucky!" 

The birds laughed and said, "We told you it was yucky!" Timmy climbed back down the ladder and went home. He told his mom about his adventure and she gave him a cookie to make him feel better. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small hut with her family. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new dress. It was pink and fit her perfectly. Lily was so happy to receive the dress! She twirled and danced around in it all day. 

The next day, Lily went to visit her friend, Timmy. Timmy also lived in a hut, but his was bigger than Lily's. When Lily arrived, Timmy gave her a toy car as a present. Lily was so excited to receive the toy car! She played with it all afternoon with Timmy. 

As the sun began to set, it was time for Lily to go back to her hut. She said goodbye to Timmy and ran home to show her family her new toy. They were all so happy for her and her new dress. Lily went to bed that night feeling grateful for all the wonderful things she had received.
Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to hop and play in the fields all day long. One day, while he was hopping around, he saw a big hole in the ground. Benny was curious and decided to take a peek inside the hole. But as soon as he looked in, he got frightened and ran away as fast as he could.

Days went by, and Benny couldn't stop thinking about the hole. He wanted to go back and take a closer look, but he was too scared. One day, Benny's friend, a wise old owl, came to visit him. Benny told the owl all about the hole and how frightened he was. The owl listened carefully and said, "Benny, you don't have to be scared. Let's go fix the hole together."

Benny and the owl went back to the hole, and the owl showed Benny how to fix it. They worked together, and soon the hole was all fixed up. Benny felt proud of himself and was no longer frightened. From that day on, he learned that sometimes, it's good to face your fears and that fixing things can make you feel better.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw pictures of his favorite animals. One day, he asked his mom for some paper to print his drawings. 

But when Timmy looked for paper in his room, he found a lot of junk instead. There were old toys, broken crayons, and spoiled snacks. Timmy felt sad because he couldn't find any paper to print his drawings. 

Then, his mom came in and saw Timmy's sad face. She asked him what was wrong, and Timmy told her about the junk in his room. His mom smiled and said they could clean up together and find some paper to print Timmy's drawings. 

So, Timmy and his mom cleaned up the junk and found a fresh piece of paper. Timmy was so happy to finally print his drawings and show them to his mom. From that day on, Timmy learned to keep his room clean so he could always find what he needed.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to explore. One day, her uncle came to visit. He brought her a toy that looked like a real puppy, but Lily knew it was fake.

Lily played with her new toy all day, but when it was time for her to bathe, she didn't want to leave it behind. Her uncle told her that it was important to take care of herself and her toys, so she could enjoy them for a long time. Lily listened to her uncle and took a quick bath.

After her bath, Lily noticed that her fake puppy was starting to fall apart. She was sad, but her uncle reminded her that it was just a toy and that she could still have fun with it. He also told her that it was important to take care of her things, so they would last longer.

Lily learned that even though her toy was fake, it was still important to take care of it. She also learned that taking care of herself was just as important. From that day on, Lily made sure to take good care of all her toys and herself.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Today was his birthday! Timmy's mom made him a big cake with lots of frosting. The cake was orange, just like Timmy's favorite fruit. Timmy was so happy to see his cake, he could taste the sweetness in his mouth. 

All of Timmy's friends came to his party. They played games and sang happy birthday to Timmy. Then, it was time to cut the cake. Timmy's mom gave him the biggest slice with lots of frosting. Timmy took a big bite and it tasted so yummy! He ate the whole slice and wanted more. 

After the party, Timmy went to bed with a full tummy and a happy heart. He dreamed about his orange cake and all the fun he had with his friends. Timmy knew this was the best birthday ever!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and sing songs. One day, Lily's mom brought home a big brown box. Lily was curious and wondered what was inside.

When her mom opened the box, Lily saw a shiny piano. She had never seen one before and was excited to play it. But when she tried, she found it hard and got frustrated. She even said she hated the piano.

Days passed and Lily kept practicing. She learned how to play songs and loved the sound of the piano. She even played for her family and friends. Lily realized she didn't hate the piano after all, she just needed to practice.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very hungry and wanted to have her lunch. She asked her mommy, "Mommy, can we have lunch now?"

Mommy said, "Sure, Lily. Let's go to the kitchen and get your lunch." 

Lily was so excited to eat her sandwich and drink her juice. But, when she tried to open her juice box, it was too hard. She said, "Mommy, can you help me tie my juice box?"

Mommy said, "Of course, Lily. I'm sorry I forgot to do it for you." 

Lily smiled and said, "It's okay, Mommy. Thank you for helping me." And they both enjoyed their lunch together.
Once upon a time, there was a big wild lion. He had a long tail and sharp teeth. He lived in a jungle with lots of trees and animals. One day, he saw a big gate. It was made of wood and was very tall. The lion wanted to go through the gate, but it was locked.

The lion was very angry. He started to fight with the gate. He used his strong paws to hit the gate. But the gate was too strong. The lion couldn't break it. Then, a kind monkey came along. The monkey saw the lion fighting with the gate. He asked the lion why he was so angry.

The lion told the monkey that he wanted to go through the gate, but it was locked. The monkey knew how to open the gate. He showed the lion how to open it. The lion was very happy. He thanked the monkey and went through the gate. From that day on, the lion and the monkey became good friends.
Once upon a time, there was a turkey. The turkey was big and brown. It liked to eat seeds and bugs. One day, the turkey went for a walk. It saw a tree with a branch that looked fun to sit on. The turkey jumped up and sat on the branch. It liked the way the branch felt under its feet. 

Suddenly, the turkey heard a noise. It was a boy! The boy was playing with a rope. He wanted to twist it around the tree. The turkey didn't like the noise. It felt scared. It wanted to fly away. 

But the turkey was too big to fit through the branches. It had to stay there until the boy finished playing. Finally, the boy stopped and went away. The turkey was happy to be free. It flew down from the branch and walked away, looking for more seeds and bugs to eat.
Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved to play together, but one day they found a shiny strip of paper and both wanted it for themselves. They started to argue and shout loudly at each other.

Suddenly, their mommy came and asked what was wrong. Timmy and Tommy explained the problem and their mommy told them that they should share the strip of paper. They both agreed and felt happy again.

After that, they decided to play with their toys and share them too. They played together all day, and Timmy and Tommy learned that sharing is always better than fighting. From then on, they always shared their toys and things with each other and they were happy friends forever.
Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the beach with his mom and dad. One day, they found a small oyster on the shore. Timmy picked it up and stared at it with big eyes. He had never seen an oyster before. 

His mom and dad told him that oysters are small creatures that live in the sea. They have a hard shell and are very tasty to eat. Timmy thought the oyster was very interesting and wanted to keep it as a pet. But his mom and dad explained that oysters need to live in the sea to stay alive. 

So, they put the small oyster back in the water and watched it disappear into the waves. Timmy was sad to see it go, but he knew it was the right thing to do. From that day on, whenever Timmy went to the beach, he would stare at the sea and wonder what other small creatures were living there.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They saw a big rail that went around the park.

Lily wanted to climb on the rail, but it looked too hard. Her dad said, "Don't worry, it's easy! Just spread your arms out and balance." So, Lily tried and she did it! She felt so proud of herself.

After playing on the rail, they saw a little boy who had dropped his toy. Lily picked it up and gave it back to him. Her mom said, "That was very kind of you, Lily. It's important to spread kindness and help others." Lily smiled and felt happy knowing she did something good.

From that day on, Lily always remembered to spread kindness and help others.
Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Bob. Bob loved to swim in the ocean and ride the waves. One day, a big wave came and Bob got stuck underwater. He tried to escape but he couldn't. 

Luckily, a little boy named Timmy saw Bob in trouble and ran to get help. "Help! Help! Bob is stuck!" Timmy shouted. Soon, a lifeguard came and rescued Bob from the wave. 

"Thank you for saving me," Bob said to the lifeguard. "I thought I would never escape from that wave." 

"You're welcome," the lifeguard replied. "Always be careful when you're swimming in the ocean." 

From that day on, Bob was more careful when he swam in the ocean and always looked out for big waves. And Timmy was happy that he helped save Bob from the wave.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass and look for insects. One day, she found a tiny bug crawling on her arm. She asked her mommy what kind of insect it was.

Mommy said it was a harmless ladybug and that it wouldn't hurt her. Lily was happy to hear that and watched the ladybug crawl around on her hand. She asked mommy if she could keep it, but mommy said it was best to let it go back to its home in the grass.

Lily waved goodbye to the ladybug and went back to playing. She knew that insects were important and that some were harmless, but others could be dangerous. She promised to always ask mommy if she was unsure about an insect she found.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and running around in the park. One day, she went to visit her grandma who lived on a farm. 

When she arrived, she saw a big chicken walking around the yard. "Hello chicken!" she said, surprised. The chicken clucked back at her. 

Lily's grandma came out and said, "Would you like to help me collect some eggs?" Lily nodded her head and followed her grandma to the chicken coop. As they were collecting the eggs, Lily started spinning around in circles. "I'm getting dizzy!" she exclaimed. 

Her grandma laughed and said, "Let's go inside and have some lemonade to cool off." They sat down at the table and enjoyed their drinks together. Lily was happy to have a surprise visit to her grandma's farm, and she couldn't wait to come back again.
Once upon a time, there was a very smart and clever fox. He lived in a big forest with many trees and animals. One day, the fox was walking in the woods when he saw a little rabbit who was lost. The rabbit was very scared and didn't know how to get back to his home.

The fox was very intelligent and knew the woods very well. He offered to help the rabbit find his way back home. The rabbit was very happy and followed the fox. They walked and walked until they came to a big chest. The chest was very old and rusty.

The fox opened the chest and inside they found a map. The map showed the way to the rabbit's home. The fox was very happy that he could help the rabbit. They followed the map and soon the rabbit was back home with his family. From that day on, the rabbit and the fox were good friends and they helped each other whenever they needed it.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the snow. One day, Lily's friend Timmy came to her house. Lily asked Timmy to come play with her outside. Timmy said yes and Lily was happy to have him there.

But when they went outside, Timmy realized he forgot his mittens. His hands were cold and he didn't want to play anymore. Lily felt sad for her friend, so she invited him inside her house. They went inside and Lily gave Timmy a warm pair of mittens to wear. Timmy was happy and thanked Lily for her kindness.

After a little while, Timmy wanted to go back outside and play in the deep snow. Lily put on her own mittens and they went out together. They made snow angels and built a snowman. They had so much fun together! From that day on, Lily and Timmy were best friends and they always invited each other over to play. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She loved to swing on the swings and slide down the slide. But today, she felt dizzy after spinning around on the merry-go-round.

Lily's mom noticed that she looked dizzy and asked her if she was okay. Lily replied, "I wonder why I feel dizzy." Her mom explained that spinning around too much can make you feel that way. Lily nodded and said she understood.

After taking a break and drinking some water, Lily felt better. She went back to playing on the swings and had lots of fun. From that day on, she made sure not to spin around too much so she wouldn't feel dizzy again.
Once upon a time, there was a clever cat named Whiskers who lived in a big house with her family. One day, Whiskers heard a loud ring coming from the phone. She ran to answer it and heard her friend, a dog named Max, on the other end.

"Hello, Whiskers! Do you want to come to the park with me?" Max asked.

Whiskers replied, "Yes, I would love to come to the park with you! But first, I need to make sure I have enough oxygen. Let me take a deep breath."

After taking a deep breath, Whiskers and Max went to the park and played together. They ran, jumped, and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Whiskers said goodbye to Max and went back to her house.

As she curled up for a nap, Whiskers thought about how much she loved her clever friend and how much fun they had playing in the park together.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, even when the weather was bad. One day, Lily went on an adventure in the forest. She wore her favorite pink boots that her mom had bought for her. 

As she walked, she saw a big puddle in front of her. She didn't want to get her boots wet, so she tried to find a way to part the water. She looked around and saw a big stick. She used the stick to part the water and walked across the puddle without getting her boots wet. 

Lily was so happy that she didn't ruin her boots. She continued on her adventure and found a treasure at the end of the forest. She was so excited and ran back home to show her mom. Her mom was so proud of her for being brave and smart. From that day on, Lily knew that she could do anything if she tried her best.
Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to dig holes and play in the dirt. One day, while digging, he found a shiny rock. Benny wanted to show his friends, so he ran to the park to display his treasure.

As he was running, Benny saw a hole in the ground. He was curious, so he hopped inside. It was dark and scary underground, but Benny was brave. He explored and found a secret cave filled with glowing crystals. Benny was amazed by the original beauty he had discovered.

After exploring the cave, Benny finally made it to the park. He showed his friends the shiny rock and told them all about his adventure underground. They were impressed by the original crystals and couldn't believe Benny had found them. From that day on, Benny was known as the bravest bunny in the park.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim liked to watch films. One day, Tim's mom got him a difficult film to watch. Tim didn't understand the film, but he tried his best to watch it. 

The film had lots of colors and sounds, but Tim didn't know what was happening. He asked his mom for help, but she said he should try to understand it by himself. Tim kept watching the film and after a while, he started to understand it a little bit. 

Tim was proud of himself for watching the difficult film all the way through. He told his mom that he liked it, even though it was hard. From then on, Tim watched lots of films and became very good at understanding them. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a nice old lady named Granny. She had a cane that helped her walk. One day, Granny went for a walk in the park. She saw a nice bench and decided to sit down. Granny settled on the bench and enjoyed the sunshine. After a while, she got up and continued her walk. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny liked to nap in the grass. One day, the bunny found a gray rock. The bunny decided to bury the rock in the ground. 

The bunny dug a hole and put the gray rock inside. Then, the bunny covered the rock with dirt. The bunny was very proud of itself for burying the rock. 

After the bunny finished burying the rock, it took a nap in the sun. When it woke up, the bunny saw a pretty flower growing where it had buried the rock. The bunny was very happy and hopped away to play.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play soccer with his friends. They would kick the ball back and forth and try to score a goal. One day, Timmy found a mysterious box in his backyard. He opened it up and found a treasure map inside. The map showed where a big treasure was hidden. Timmy was very excited and mentioned it to his friends. They all decided to follow the map and find the treasure together. They walked through the forest and over a bridge until they finally reached a big tree. The treasure was buried under the tree! They dug and dug until they found a shiny gold score. They were so happy and couldn't wait to show their families. Timmy was proud that he found the treasure and mentioned it to everyone he knew. They all celebrated and had a big party to celebrate their discovery.
Once upon a time, there was a little hedgehog named Spike. Spike had very tight quills all over his body that kept him safe from danger. One day, Spike met a curious rabbit named Benny. Benny dared Spike to come out and play with him. Spike was scared at first, but then he realized that Benny was friendly. So, Spike came out and they played together in the field. They had so much fun that they became best friends forever!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very nervous because she had to complete a big puzzle. The puzzle had many pieces and she didn't know where to start. 

Lily decided to take a deep breath and begin. She found the first piece and put it in its place. Then, she found another piece and another. Soon, she was getting closer to completing the puzzle. 

Finally, Lily found the last piece and put it in its place. She was so happy and proud of herself! She stood up and accidentally knocked over her cup, spilling water all over the table. She quickly grabbed a towel to clean up the tip. Despite the little accident, Lily felt great because she had completed the puzzle all by herself.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, especially when she heard music. One day, Lily's mommy took her to the opera. The opera was a big building with lots of people inside. When the music started, Lily's heart began to tremble with excitement. She loved the sound of the singers' voices. 

During the show, Lily's mommy bought her a yummy snack. It was a big bag of popcorn that she could munch on. Lily was happy and content as she watched the opera. When it was over, Lily clapped her hands and said, "That was so much fun!" Her mommy smiled and gave her a big hug. They went home, and Lily fell asleep dreaming of the beautiful music and the yummy popcorn.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was feeling sick and he needed his mommy. His mommy came to him and put a thermometer in his mouth to check his temperature. The thermometer beeped and showed that Timmy had a fever. 

Timmy's mommy said, "Oh no! Your temperature is too high. We need to take you to the doctor." Timmy didn't want to go to the doctor because he was scared, but his mommy said it was important to make sure he was okay. 

When they got to the doctor's office, the nurse checked Timmy's temperature again with a new thermometer. The nurse said, "This thermometer is broken. We need to get a new one." The nurse got a new thermometer and checked Timmy's temperature again. This time, the thermometer showed that Timmy's fever was going down. Timmy felt happy and relieved that he was going to be okay.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved superheroes and always dreamed of being a hero himself one day. One sunny day, Timmy was playing in the park when he saw an old lady struggling to carry her groceries. Timmy ran over to her and asked if he could help. The lady was very grateful and told Timmy he was a hero.

Timmy felt very cool and proud of himself. Later that day, Timmy went to the store with his mom. As they were leaving, Timmy saw a little girl crying because she had lost her toy. Timmy told his mom he wanted to help the little girl find her toy. His mom was very proud of him and told him he was a hero.

Timmy learned that being a hero doesn't always mean fighting bad guys, but it means helping others when they need it. Timmy felt happy and proud knowing he could be a hero by simply being kind and helpful.
Once upon a time, there was a zebra named Ziggy. Ziggy lived in a big field with lots of other animals. One day, Ziggy felt very frustrated because he had an itch he couldn't scratch. He tried to rub against a tree, but it didn't help.

Ziggy saw his friend, a little bird named Billy, and asked for help. "Billy, can you help me scratch my itch? I'm so frustrated!" said Ziggy. Billy replied, "Sure, I can help you. Let me rub my beak against your back."

Ziggy felt much better after Billy rubbed his beak against his back. "Thank you, Billy! You're the best friend ever," said Ziggy. From that day on, Ziggy and Billy were the best of friends and helped each other whenever they needed it.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys. One day, he found a bright red car in his toy box. He played with it for a while, but then he wanted to test it out. He pushed it across the floor and watched it go.

Later that day, Timmy went outside to play with his friends. They were playing a game where they pretended to be knights with swords. But then, one of Timmy's friends brought a toy weapon that Timmy had never seen before. It was big and shiny. Timmy wanted to test it out, but he didn't know how to use it.

Timmy's friend showed him how to use the weapon safely. They had fun playing together, but Timmy still liked his little red car the best. He went home happy, knowing that he had learned something new and had fun with his friends. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a gray elephant who loved to play the trumpet. One day, he went to the jungle to play his music.

He met a monkey who asked him, "Can you play a song for me?"

The elephant replied, "Sure, I can play any song you like."

So, the elephant started to play his trumpet, but the monkey didn't like the sound. He said, "Your music is not good. You should sort it out."

The elephant felt sad and left the jungle. He never played the trumpet again. The monkey was left alone with no music to listen to.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and go outside to explore. One day, Lily's uncle came to visit. He was a big, strong man with a fierce look on his face. Lily was a bit scared of him at first, but her mom told her that he was a nice man.

Lily and her uncle played together for a while, but then Lily accidentally broke one of her uncle's favorite toys. Her uncle was very upset and told Lily that he would have to punish her. Lily didn't understand what that meant, but she knew it didn't sound good.

Her uncle explained that punishing meant he had to give her a time-out and she wouldn't be able to play for a little while. Lily felt sad, but she knew she had done something wrong and needed to learn from her mistake. After her time-out was over, Lily apologized to her uncle and they continued to play together.
Once upon a time, there was a big race. The race had many animals like rabbits, turtles, and dogs. The animals wanted to see who was the fastest. 

An elderly turtle joined the race. He was very slow, but he wanted to try his best. The other animals laughed at him, but he didn't give up. 

During the race, the rabbit was in the lead, but he got tired and took a nap. The turtle kept going, and he won the race! All the animals were surprised and happy for him. They learned that even if someone is slow, they can still do great things.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and run around. One day, she hurt her foot while playing. She cried and cried until her mom came to help her.

Mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. We will make a plan to help your foot feel better."

Lily was patient while her mom put a bandage on her foot. She asked, "Can we still play outside tomorrow?"

Mom replied, "Let's wait and see how your foot feels tomorrow. We can make a new plan then."

Lily smiled and said, "Okay, Mom. Thank you for making my foot feel better."
Once upon a time, there was a big cow. The cow was very happy and liked to jump around in the fields. One day, the cow saw a butterfly and tried to jump up to catch it, but it was too high. The cow was persistent and kept trying to jump higher and higher.

Suddenly, the cow saw a fence and thought it would be fun to jump over it. The cow ran and jumped, but it was too big and got stuck! The farmer came and helped the cow get unstuck from the fence.

From that day on, the cow still liked to jump, but made sure to be careful and not get stuck again. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy was very weak and he always felt sad because he couldn't run fast like the other crabs. One day, Timmy met a wise old turtle named Tommy. Tommy reminded Timmy that he may be weak, but he had a special talent that the other crabs didn't have. Timmy was confused and asked Tommy what that was.

Tommy said, "You have the ability to make friends easily because you are kind and friendly. That is a special talent that not everyone has." Timmy felt happy and thanked Tommy for reminding him that he was special in his own way. From that day on, Timmy started to make friends with all the other sea creatures in the ocean.

The moral of the story is that everyone is special in their own way, and we should always remember to be kind and friendly to others, just like Timmy the crab.
Once upon a time, there was a happy cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with yarn and chase butterflies. One day, Mittens went outside to play and saw a bird in a tree. Mittens tried to catch the bird, but it flew away. 

Mittens then saw a butterfly and chased it all around the garden. After playing, Mittens got tired and went inside to take a nap. Before going to sleep, Mittens rubbed her eyes and yawned. 

Later that day, Mittens saw her owner cleaning up the house. Her owner was very organized and put everything in its place. Mittens watched her owner clean and winked at her, happy to have a clean and tidy home.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her favorite toy car when it accidentally broke. She was sad and didn't know what to do.

Her mommy saw her crying and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?"

"My car is broken," Lily said with tears in her eyes.

"Don't worry, we can fix it," her mommy replied. "Let's go to the attic and see if we have any tools."

The attic was dark and spooky, but they found a toolbox with a black hammer inside. They used the hammer to fix the car and it was as good as new. Lily was happy again and thanked her mommy for helping her.
Once upon a time, there was a little puppy named Max. Max loved to play all day long. He had a kind owner who always took care of him. One day, Max saw a bird and wanted to play with it. He started to poke the bird with his nose, but the bird didn't like it. The bird flew away and Max was sad.

Max's owner saw what happened and went to talk to him. She said, "Max, it's not helpful to poke animals. They don't like it. You need to be kind to them." Max felt bad and promised to be nicer to animals in the future. From that day on, Max learned to be gentle with other creatures and made many new friends.
Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird. The bird had a yellow beak and yellow feathers. One day, the bird was flying in the sky when it saw a little girl. The bird landed on the girl's shoulder and started to sing. The girl was very happy and she started to dance. The bird continued to sing and the girl continued to dance. They had so much fun together!
Once upon a time, there was a smelly restaurant. It smelled like old socks and made people's noses scrunch up. One day, the owner decided to remove the smelly trash from the restaurant. 

The customers were happy that the smelly smell was gone. They could now enjoy their food without making yucky faces. They thanked the owner for removing the smelly trash. 

From that day on, the restaurant smelled nice and clean. People loved coming there to eat yummy food. The owner was happy that he removed the smelly trash and made his customers happy.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and watch cartoons. One day, she was playing outside when she saw a big leopard come out of the forest. The leopard looked scary and Lily was afraid.

She ran back to her house and told her mom about the leopard. Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. The leopard won't come here. It's just passing by."

Lily felt better but she was still scared. Her mom said, "Let's make some popcorn and watch a movie. That will make things less boring."

So they made popcorn and watched a movie together. Lily forgot about the leopard and had fun with her mom. Later, when it was time for bed, Lily's mom said, "Remember, Lily. Even when things seem scary, there's always someone to help you. You just have to ask." 

Lily remembered her mom's words and felt safe and happy. She went to bed with a smile on her face.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sport, especially soccer. He would kick the ball around with his friends every day after school.

One day, Timmy's friend, Billy, came over to play. Billy said, "Hey Timmy, let's play soccer!" Timmy said, "Cool! I love soccer!" So they started to play.

After a while, Timmy started to feel tired. He said to Billy, "I think I need to rest." Billy said, "Okay, let's sit down." As they sat, Timmy started to yawn. Billy said, "Are you tired?" Timmy said, "Yeah, I'm tired. But playing sport is so much fun!" Billy said, "I know, I love playing sport too." And they both smiled and continued to rest.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and dress them up in pretty clothes. One day, Lily's grandma came to visit and noticed that Lily's dolls were wearing old fashioned clothes. 

"Lily, have you seen the new fashion for dolls?" asked grandma. 

Lily shook her head no. 

"Well, let me show you!" said grandma. She pulled out a magazine with pictures of dolls wearing new and trendy clothes. 

Lily was so excited and asked, "Can we buy new clothes for my dolls?" 

"Of course!" said grandma with a smile. They went to the store and bought new clothes for all of Lily's dolls. Now they looked so stylish and modern. Lily was happy to have learned about the new fashion for dolls and her dolls were happy to have new clothes.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her favorite pink blouse every day. One day, Lily's mom told her that they were going to a rare flower garden. Lily was very excited and asked, "Can I wear my pink blouse to the garden, mom?"

"Yes, Lily. You can wear your pink blouse," said her mom.

When they arrived at the garden, Lily saw many beautiful flowers. She saw a flower that was very rare and said, "Mom, look at that rare flower! Can I kiss it?"

"No, Lily. You can't kiss the flower. It's not good for the flower," said her mom.

Lily was sad, but she still enjoyed looking at all the beautiful flowers in her favorite pink blouse.
Once upon a time, there was a little boat named Billy. Billy loved to sail on the big blue sea. One day, Billy sailed to a harbor to rest. But when he got there, he saw a big, strong boat named Max. Max didn't like little boats like Billy. Max said, "Get out of my harbor now!"

Billy was scared and didn't know what to do. He sailed away, but he was sad. Then, he met a kind dolphin named Dolly. Dolly asked, "What's wrong, little boat?"

Billy said, "Max told me to leave the harbor. But I don't know where to go."

Dolly said, "Don't worry, I know a secret place where you can rest. Follow me, please." 

Dolly led Billy to a hidden cove where he could rest safely. Billy was happy and thanked Dolly. From that day on, Billy sailed with Dolly and they were never afraid again.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play at the shore. She would build sandcastles and collect shells. One day, Lily found a big pile of shells all mixed up. She wanted to put them in order, but it wasn't easy. 

Lily decided to sort the shells by color. She put all the pink shells in one pile and all the blue shells in another pile. When she was done, she felt proud of herself. Sorting the shells was easy after all! 

Lily's mom came to the shore and saw the sorted shells. She was amazed at how well Lily did. From that day on, Lily loved to sort things. It was her new favorite thing to do at the shore.
Once upon a time there was a nice little girl called Daisy. Daisy wanted to go and play in the park but it was raining outside. She went to the window to look outside and saw a mailbox. Daisy smiled and ran downstairs to get her winter coat.

When she opened the door, a harsh wind blew through the doorway. She wrapped her coat tightly around her and ventured down the path to explore the mailbox. Daisy was curious about what might be inside the mailbox and closer she got the more excited she became!

When Daisy opened the mailbox she was so happy to find some letters inside. She couldn't wait to go home and read them! Daisy smiled as she ran home with the letters in her hand.

When Daisy got home she opened each of the letters carefully. She couldn't believe her eyes. There were cards, drawings, and letters from her family and friends! Daisy was so happy she couldn't stop smiling!

The rest of the afternoon Daisy spent reading the contents of the mailbox. It was a special day and she had a big smile on her face ever since!
Once upon a time, there was a little boy called Jack. He was three years old and loved to play outdoors. Today he wanted to find a nice tree to stare at and dream. 

On his way, he encountered a tall, tight tree. He was excited and felt a spark of joy. He ran up to the tree, put his hands out and started to stare. 

The tree was not so happy about it and with a loud voice the tree yelled, "Go away!" Jack had never heard a tree talk before and was scared. He began to cry, but he did not want to leave. 

The tree stayed tight and continued to yell. Suddenly, the tree shook and branches began to fall. Jack was too scared and ran away. 

Jack was sad because he never got to stare at the tree and he never would again. He ran back home, with tears in his eyes. The bad ending meant Jack wouldn't dream today.
Once upon a time, there was a turtle in the pond. He was very happy when the sun shone and he passed a lot of time searching for shells. One day, he found a special shell with a bright color and a smooth inside. He put it in his pocket and continued to look for more shells to find. 

Soon, he saw a lane of green grass and he passed it. But, it was slippery and he fell. The shell in his pocket shattered and the pieces hurt his tummy. He started to feel sad, but he remembered that he had found another big shell a few days ago. 

He raced back to the pond and searched for the big shell. After some time, he found it. He was so happy that he didn't even remember how he felt when the shell in his pocket broke. He hugged the shell happily and brought it back home, never to leave it ever again.
Once upon a time, there were two frogs - one was young and the other was old. The young one was in a rush to hop everywhere and see the world. The old one wanted to take its time and be graceful like a graceful swan.

One day, the young frog hopped right in front of a busy hose. The hose was running so fast, that it blew the poor frog high up into a tree. The old frog saw this and leaped and stumbled to the tree to help.

The old frog approached the young frog carefully and held on to it with grace. Then, the old frog took its time, and hopped back to the ground without making any mistakes.

The young frog was so grateful and decided to always take its time and look before rushing from then on.

The moral of this story is to never rush without thinking first, and to always be graceful.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to explore and play in nature. One day, Lily thought she heard a loud noise coming from the nearby forest. She was curious, so she walked closer to take a look.

Lily saw that a few grown-ups were about to light a big firework. She started to get scared, so she ran back home to her mom.

"Mom, I saw the firework in the forest and I'm scared." Lily said. 

Her mom hugged Lily and said, "It's okay, my love. I will protect you and make sure that you are safe."

Soon, the grown-ups lit the firework and it was a very successful and beautiful show. Lily watched the firework from a safe distance and smiled.

The moral of the story is that it is important to protect your loved ones and keep them away from any danger. With the help of your family and friends, you will always feel safe and secure.
Once upon a time there was a sun in the sky. It was big and bright and very hot. One day a hairy spider was crawling around looking for something to eat. He saw a sharp rock and he wanted it. So he crawled over to it and tried to get it, but it was too sharp. He tried and tried, but he couldn't pick it up. Then the sun in the sky sent a ray of light down to the hairy spider. It made the sharp rock softer and he was able to pick it up with his hairy legs. He was so happy. He thanked the sun for helping him get his sharp rock. The sun smiled and the spider went on his way. The End.
Mum was in the garden. She was looking for ripe tomatoes. Suddenly, she heard a noise. Mum looked up and saw a big black bird. It was flying above her head! 

The bird was making a loud sound. He was warning her! Mum was scared, so she quickly put her hands in her pocket. She felt something heavy and soft. It was her glove.

Mum put the glove on her hand. She waved it at the bird. The bird flew away. phew! Mum was glad her glove had saved her.

From then on, Mum always remembered to warn people about the big black bird. She knew that the glove was heavy, but it was very useful!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She had a big pan she liked to play with. One day she decided to make something special. She took the pan and started to tie a rough rope around it. She pulled the rope tight, knotted it, and then tied it to the wall. She felt so proud of her work! The pan was now hanging from the wall and she decided to use it for pretend cooking. She made up tons of stories about the pan and the wonderful food she was making in it. She was so happy! She loved her pan and the fun thing she had made. The end!
Tim was a little boy who went on a walk in the forest. He loved going on walks and today seemed like a perfect day. As he walked, he noticed a hut up ahead. It was a small, poorly made hut and looked like it had been empty for a long time. He smiled at the sight of it and began to think about what could have been inside it.

Soon, he began to talk to himself, wondering if he should go inside the hut. He thought it was a bit scary, but then he thought of all the fun he could have. He decided to go inside.

When Tim stepped inside the hut, he was surprised to find a friendly old man in there. The old man greeted him and asked why he was there. Tim told the man about how he was curious about what was inside.

The old man smiled and told Tim that he was the guardian of the forest and the hut his family had built many years ago. He then asked Tim if he'd like to come back the next day to explore the forest and the hut.

Tim said yes and soon enough the next day he returned. The old man showed him all sorts of interesting things and answered all of Tim's questions. He also gave him a special gift. Tim left feeling very happy and excited. He felt proud to have made a new friend.

As Tim said goodbye and walked away, he remembered the old man's words, "Come
Peppa and George were excited to go on an adventure! They wanted to find the best mushroom in the forest. They ran through the trees and laughed along the way, feeling very adventurous.

Eventually, after some searching, they found a huge mushroom! Peppa said, “Let’s take it home!†George agreed and they carried it back.

On their way, they met a bad cat. He said, “give me the mushroom.†Peppa said, “No way! It’s ours!†The cat growled and said, “Give it to me or else!†Peppa and George hugged each other, scared.

In the end, Peppa and George gave the bad cat the mushroom. He laughed and ran away. Peppa and George were so sad. They hugged each other and kissed goodbye. They knew they’d never make such an adventurous journey again.
Once there was a little boy called Jack, and he wanted something special. He hated all of the everyday things, he wanted luxury. Every morning Jack would get up, excited to see what the day would bring him.

One day, Jack found a creative way to get the luxury he wanted. He gathered his toys and made something special. He smiled, he knew this would be the thing he had been looking for.

When Jack's parents saw what he made, they were amazed. It was a beautiful machine, made from all of Jack's toys. It even gave off a luxury feeling.

Jack was so proud of what he had done. He was so happy with himself and his parents were so proud of him. He had taken something small and made something special. And now Jack had the luxury he always wanted.
Lola and Meta were best friends. Every day, they played together in the park. Today, Lola and Meta wanted to try something different.

"Let's go to the pet store," said Lola.

Meta was very excited. They went to the pet store and soon they saw a pink cage.

"Look at how beautiful and shiny it is!" Meta said.

They looked at the cage. There was a little puppy inside. The puppy looked sad.

"Let's separate the puppy from the cage," said Lola. 

Lola and Meta opened the cage door and the puppy ran off. The puppy was so happy to be free.
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Emma. Emma was only three years old and wanted to do something special.

So Emma decided to make a pie for her mum and dad. She got all the ingredients together and made the pie.

When she had finished making the pie Emma put it in the oven to bake. After a while it smelt brilliant and looked delicious!

Emma's mum and dad were so amazed when they saw the pie. They were so proud of Emma and said it was one of the best pies they had ever eaten. They wanted to leave it for the next day so they put it in the fridge.

The next day Emma tasted her brilliant pie. Yum! It was so tasty that she ate it all up. Even though she had left nothing for her mum and dad, they were still very proud of her!
Once upon a time there was a little girl who liked to rush around. The girl had lots of energy and loved to play. One day, she decided to take a turn around the park. Everything was so new and exciting!

Suddenly, the little girl began to feel sad. She sat down and asked herself,"Why am I so sad?". She thought and thought but couldn't figure out why she was feeling that way.

Just then, the little girl heard a voice. It said,"You're feeling sad because you're missing someone."

The little girl looked up and saw a kind old lady. She smiled and said,"Yes, I think you're right. I miss my mom."

The old lady hugged the little girl and said,"It's alright to feel sad sometimes, but you have to remember to keep rushing around and having fun too." 

The little girl nodded and gave the old lady a big hug. From that day on, the little girl would rush around the park with a smile on her face, remembering the wise words from the old lady.
Once upon a time, there was a bear. He was very happy and he wanted to give something to someone he loved. He wanted to give a big hug, but he didn't know who.

He saw a cow sitting in a meadow and thought, "I will give a yellow flower to that cow!" So, he went over to the cow and said "Hello! I have a special flower for you! It is yellow and amazing!"

The cow was surprised and happy. She thanked him and said "That is so kind. I will treasure this flower a lot!" 

The bear was so happy that he gave the cow a big hug. He said "Thank you for being amazing!" The cow gave him a big hug back and said, "It was my pleasure!"

The bear and the cow were friends from that day forward. They shared many more amazing yellow flowers and many more big hugs.
Once upon a time a gifted girl called Ella lived on a farm. Every day she would go outside and wonder what the world had to offer. 

One day, Ella made a wish for something special. That night, a big truck appeared in the fields and Ella couldn’t believe her eyes. 

She went to explore, but soon found out that the truck was owned by an old farmer who had come to pick up all of the crops. Ella was sad, and wished she could keep the truck as her own. 

She tried to reason with the old farmer, but he wouldn’t change his mind. Ella was so disappointed, until the old farmer said he had a surprise for her. He gave her a puppy, who she named Wish. 

Ella and Wish became the best of friends. Together, they went on many adventures around the farm and always played until Ella was tired. Ella was very happy and no longer wished for a truck. 

The end.
Once there was a boy named Peter who was very sad and miserable. He had no friends, and his family didn't love him. Peter felt so lonely.

One day Peter decided to take a long walk. He wanted to get away from his troubles. As he was walking he saw two people - a boy and a girl. They were standing together and looked so happy.

Peter soon found out that the two people were getting married. They were wearing the most beautiful gear, and they looked so excited.

Peter realized that he had found something he had been looking for. He wanted to marry someone and have someone to love him and make him happy. Suddenly Peter felt a bit less miserable. From then on, Peter lived happily ever after.
Once there was an elephant that lived in the jungle. He was very enthusiastic and loved going on walks around the jungle. On one of his walks, he saw a group of tigers. He was so scared that he wanted to turn around and run. 

The tiger asked, "Why are you scared? Don't you want to play?"

The elephant thought for a moment and decided to surrender to the tigers. He was still a bit scared but he was also very enthusiastic because he wanted to play with the tigers.

So he went with the tigers and they played tag and hide and seek. The tiger even gave the elephant rides on his back.

The elephant had the best time ever and he was so glad that he surrendered. He learned that sometimes it is okay to surrender if it's a fun activity.
One day, little Jack was playing in the park. He was counting the triangles he saw in the sky, when it started to rain. Jack started running around, feeling the wet raindrops on his skin.

He kept running until he saw a brightly colored triangle. It was so big, he could even count the sides! He shouted, "What a beautiful triangle!"

Suddenly, he heard someone laughing. He looked up and saw a friendly mouse standing in the rain, smiling at him.

Mouse said, "Hi there, Jack! Why don't you come inside? You'll get too wet out here!"

Jack smiled and nodded. He followed the mouse inside, counting the number of steps they took.

Once inside, the mouse showed Jack a box full of triangles. Jack smiled and enjoyed counting and grouping them into different shapes. He even made a triangle out of the wet rain drops.

The mouse and Jack laughed as they finished their project. They had so much fun together and Jack knew that his counting game was even better when shared with a friend.
Mama and little Bobby were in the kitchen. Little Bobby was on one of the chairs and was watching mama as she was getting ready to bake a cake.

"What are you doing mama?" asked Bobby.

"I'm going to weigh the ingredients I need to make the cake," said mama. She put some flour and sugar inside a bowl and placed it on top of a napkin that was on the weighing scales.

Little Bobby watched as mama carefully weighed the ingredients and added them one by one to the bowl. "It looks very interesting," said Bobby.

Mama smiled as she continued to weigh the ingredients. She said, "Yup, it is very interesting and when it's finished it will be even more interesting!"

Little Bobby was surprised. He had no idea what mama meant but he could tell that something exciting was going to happen. 

Later that day, Bobby was helping Mama decorate the cake with lots of colorful frosting. He was surprised to see how much fun it was and couldn't believe that Mama had weighed the ingredients earlier so they could enjoy making the cake together.
Once upon a time there were two friends who liked to play together. They always played fun games and shared funny secrets. But one day, their opinions started to differ.

The first friend liked to play outside but the second friend said it was too hot and wanted to stay inside. The first friend thought that was boring. So he shoved the second friend.

The second friend got angry and started to lean away from the first friend. He said that he didn't want to play with someone who had such a mean opinion of the things he wanted to do.

The first friend apologized and asked the second friend to come back and play. The second friend hesitated, but eventually agreed to play together again.

From then on, whenever they shared different opinions, they would try their best to understand each other and come to a compromise. And they learned to have fun no matter what they were doing.
Once upon a time there was an old car. It was in the garage and its engine was not working. The old car needed fuel to make it move, but it had no fuel. 

Suddenly, a little bird appeared. He had a small silver can with him. When he opened the can, it was full of fuel. He said to the old car, "I will protect you and help you go on new adventures!" 

The old car was very happy. It thanked the little bird and thanked him for bringing fuel. The bird said, "You're welcome. Now let’s put the fuel in and get going!" 

The old car and the bird filled the engine with the fuel and soon the car was ready to go. The old car whizzed around the garage, in and out of its old spot. It was so excited and free. 

The bird watched happily, content that he had helped protect the old car.
Johnny and his mom were playing in the garden one day. Johnny loved to pretend that he was the king of the garden. He had a special hat that he wore for pretend and he even carried a pretend wand.

Suddenly, an enormous mosquito flew past Johnny and his mom. Johnny had never seen a mosquito so big before and his mom got very serious. She said, "Johnny, don't get too close to that mosquito, it won't be nice."

Johnny nodded. He was a bit scared, but he wanted to be brave. He followed his mom's advice and stayed away from the mosquito. He kept pretending to be the king of the garden, but he kept a safe distance from the mosquito. Johnny and his mom had a fun day in the garden.
Once upon a time, there was a gentle elephant. He thought the world was a wonderful and joyful place. Everyday, he would fill his wallet with money and cheerfully go about his day.

One day, the elephant encountered a sharp thorn. It was very painful and he was sad. He quickly tried to take out his wallet to take some money out, but he couldn't because the thorn was stuck too deep. 

The elephant asked his friend, a rabbit, for help. The rabbit quickly thought of a solution. She told the elephant, "If you move gently and slowly, you can pull the wallet out without hurting yourself."

The elephant did as she said and was rewarded. He managed to pull his wallet out without getting hurt!

This story teaches us to stay gentle and careful when facing difficulty. We should take the time to think carefully before rushing into things. This way, we can solve our problems and avoid hurt.
Once upon a time, there was a small girl who loved to look. She liked to look up at the big sky and look down at the pretty flowers in the garden.

One day, she was looking up and saw something high in the clouds - it was a jet. It moved very fast, but it looked easy. The little girl was so excited! She had never seen a jet before. She watched until it was out of sight.

The next day, the girl went outside to look again. This time she saw two jets moving together, and she waved to them. She watched them for a long time, but eventually they flew away.

The girl still looks up in the sky every day. She looks for the jets so she can wave at them again. And she knows that even if she can't see them, they are flying high up in the clouds, looking easy.
Little Tim was a very curious boy. He wanted to know why things happened and he wanted answers. So one night he asked his mother about it.

"Mommy, why did my balloon vanish?" he asked her.

"It flew away, sweetie," she said, stroking his hair.

Tim was still curious. So the next day, he asked his friend Peter why his balloon had vanished.

Peter thought for a minute and then said, "My mommy said it was because of the smelly wind."

Tim didn't understand, so he asked his mother what smelly wind was.

His mother smiled and said, "Sometimes winds can carry bad smells, like smoke or trash. And when they do, it can make things like balls and balloons vanish away."

Tim nodded. He was happy knowing the answer. And he was happy to know his mother was always there to explain things to him.
Once there was a little girl. She was almost 3 years old and she was very excited. She wanted to go outside and play. She ran to her door and waited for her mum.

Mum said, "Are you ready?" The little girl nodded and said, "Yes!" Then mum opened the door and the little girl ran outside.

It was a beautiful day and the little girl started to play. She looked up at the sky and hoped for a nice day. She wanted to play outside for a long time and hoped that the weather would stay nice.

The little girl had a lot of fun. Then she finally said, "I'm ready to go inside now." Mum opened the door and they went back inside.

The little girl was very happy. She had a lot of fun playing outside and had lots of hopes for the next time she got to go outside and play.
Mommy and Jane were walking together. Jane was so excited because they were going to their new home. When they arrived, they went to the elevator to go up to the top floor. 

When they got to their new home, they started to unpack. Jane and mommy took out the boxes one by one. Inside the boxes were lots of fun toys. Jane couldn't wait to explore them all. 

Once everything was unpacked, it was time to explore the new home. Mommy showed Jane the reliable elevator, and how it could take them up and down. Jane loved riding the elevator and making funny noises as it took them up and down. 

Jane knew this was going to be the best home yet. She had fun unpacking and exploring her new home.
Once there was a young boy who was very wealthy. People would see him and marvel at how much he had. Every day the young boy would prepare for his day with all of his things.

One day he decided to go on a walk in the woods. So he prepared his lunch, his hat and his boots. He was ready to go!

When he arrived at the woods, he realized that there was something special inside. As he explored further, he discovered a will! He read it and found out that he was the beneficiary of an inheritance; he was now a very wealthy young boy.

He was so excited about his good fortune and prepared for his future with his newfound wealth. Every day he worked hard to make sure everything was ready for his bright future. 

Thanks to his will, the young boy ended up being a very wealthy young man.
Once upon a time, there was a princess who wanted to grow. She travelled to a dangerous land in search of a magical flower that could make her grow big.

When she found the flower, she plucked it carefully and planted it in the ground. Soon it began to grow into a tall and bright flower.

The princess was very happy, she hugged the flower and it made her grow very tall! She was so tall she could almost touch the sky!

The princess was excited and wanted to explore the dangerous land. She walked carefully, looking out for anything dangerous.

Finally, she found a beautiful lake and decided to take a dip. She swam around and around until nightfall.

When she woke up in the morning, she discovered that the magical flower had made her even taller! She was so happy and she thanked the flower for its magic. 

Then, with a cheerful heart, she made her way back home.
The sun was wide and bright. Two friends were outside playing in the park. One of them, Jake, saw an infant across the field. Jake excitedly said to his friend "Let's go meet the infant!" His friend agreed and the two of them rushed over to the infant. 

When they arrived, the infant smiled and waved at them. Jake and his friend then introduced themselves. They talked and laughed together until it was time to go home. 

The two friends waved goodbye to the infant and promised to come back soon. They left the park with big smiles on their faces. They had had a wonderful day and had met a new friend!
Once upon a time, there was a little mouse. The mouse was very, very pink. She hopped around and explored the world. One day, she saw something she wanted to touch. It was a tiny, round ball. She touched it with her tiny tail. She felt the softness and smiled. 

The mouse stopped at a big tree. She looked around and saw a creature even smaller than her! It was a little ladybug. She was so excited that she wanted to touch her too. She hopped closer and used her nose to touch the ladybug. She was very happy. 

The little mouse was so excited with all the touching she had done. She scurried off to explore the world some more. She may never be able to find the soft ball again, but the memory of touching the ladybug would stay with her forever.
Once upon a time, there was a bunny. He was a friendly bunny, hopping around the meadow looking for yummy treats. 

But one day, something different happened. The sky grew dark and the wind began to blow. The bunny trembled with fear. He looked around and saw a very strange spot - it was pale and strange. He was scared.

Suddenly there was a loud noise and a huge gust of wind pushed the bunny over. He looked up, and he saw the cause of his fright - it was a huge, scary bird! The bird was big and it had big wings.

The bunny was so scared that he just froze in place. Suddenly, he felt a kind hand on his back and he heard a gentle voice saying "It's ok, it's only a little bird! See, it has a little beak and little eyes!" The bunny and the bird just looked at each other from a distance before the bird flew away. 

The bunny felt much better now and he was happy again. He hopped away, ready to enjoy his meadow adventure.
Once upon a time, there was a small bird in the forest. The bird was very restless, flapping its wings until the sun went down each day. One day, the bird saw a group of animals gathered in the park. When it flew closer to take a peek, it saw that they were all singing! The bird was mesmerised and wanted to join in. It opened its beak and began to sing.

The other animals stopped singing and looked at the bird. One of them asked, "What kind of songs do you know?" The bird was embarrassed, but bravely answered, "I don't know any songs in particular. I just enjoy singing".
The other animals smiled and explained, "We love music too! That's why we always come here to sing together". The bird was so happy that it started to sing louder and louder.

The animals all laughed and said, "Welcome to our singing group!" After that, the bird became everybody's friend and joined their singing circle every day. The bird soon realised how important it was to share in everything, from singing to warm cups of milk. Being restless isn't always bad - it can even lead to new adventures!
Once upon a time, there was a figure. It was tall and cold. Every day it went out and tasted things. It tasted ice cream, strawberries and apples. It even tasted snowflakes! Every night it came home and looked for something else to taste. One day, the figure tasted a butterfly. It was soft and tickly on its tongue. It was the best thing the figure had ever tasted! And so, the figure tasted butterflies every day from then on. It explored forests, gardens and parks looking for new flavours. It never got tired of it. The figure was so happy. The End.
Once upon a time, there was a lucky puppy who lived with its family. Every day, the puppy's family would take it for a walk in the park. One day, as the puppy was walking along, it saw a long, thin string and pulled on it. The string began to move and the puppy pulled harder and harder until it found a rub! The puppy's family was so excited and said the puppy was so lucky to find the rub. The puppy was so happy and wiggled around with joy. 

Every day, the puppy pulled on the string and found a new surprise. Each time the puppy found a rub, its family said it was so lucky. The puppy was now the luckiest pup in the park!
Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl called Sandra. She loved to paint, and was always happy to have fun with colors. But one day when Sandra was in her room, she noticed something special. On her favorite toy box, she saw a sparkly magic star.

She asked her mom, "What is this?"

Her mom answered, "It’s a special magic star. If you use it, all your wishes will come true". Sandra was so happy that she decided to use the star right away.

She said, "I wish to paint all the walls in our house". Suddenly, colors magically sparkled on the walls of the house and Sandra was in awe. 

At dinner time, the family saw the colors on the wall and they were all very upset. "Sandra, why did you do this?" asked her mom.

Sandra said sadly, "It was the magic star. I wanted to paint the walls".

Her mom smiled at her end said, "You must always remember, magic stars can't do something that you're not supposed to do. You must listen to your parents and be good to always be happy". 

Sandra realized her mistake and happily said goodbye to her magic star. From that day, Sandra listens to her parents and no longer uses the magic star. 

The moral of this story is to always listen to your parents and
One day, Mo and his Mom went on a trip. Mo was so excited to see all the things they could do and see. They went out to the beach and Mo was splashing in the water and watching some birds in the sky. He felt really happy.

But then, Mo started to feel scared. He saw a big, scary dog. He started to cry and his Mom tried to soothe him. But it didn't help and Mo was still scared. 

Finally, Mo and his Mom got back in the car and drove home. Mo did not enjoy the rest of the trip. He was too scared. When they got back home, Mo was still feeling scared, and he didn't want to go on any trips again.
One day, Tommy saw a willow tree in the park. He wanted to climb it, but he was afraid. His mom saw him looking at the tree, so she walked over. "Come on Tommy, I know you can do it!" she said.

Tommy hesitated, but finally he started to climb the tree. He was scared as he went higher, but he was determined to make it to the top. With his mom's help and encouragement, Tommy finally reached the top. He was so proud of himself!

Suddenly, the willow started to shake and the leaves started to move. It was so windy up there! Tommy didn't know what to do, so he started to cry. But then his mom had an idea. She said, "Tommy, become grateful for the wind. It's showing you that you can do anything!"

At first, Tommy was still scared, but he soon realized his mom was right. He became very grateful for how strong he was and for how brave he had become. He smiled and thanked the willow for helping him reach the top.

Tommy had faced his fear and won. He was so happy he had persevered and conquered his fear. He would never forget that amazing feeling.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lily. She was three years old and very sleepy. One day, her mother told her to go out and play. So, Lily went outside and got a big rubber ball. She began to act like a silly monkey, bouncing the ball up and down, up and down.

This made Lily so tired and sleepy, so she decided to sit down underneath a big tree and take a rest. After a while, Lily got bored and she started to play with her rubber ball again. She threw the ball up into the tree and it bounced back down. Then Lily ran after it and caught it.

Lily was having so much fun that she forgot how sleepy she was. But soon enough, it was time to go inside, so Lily said goodbye to her rubber ball and went home. In her bed, she soon fell fast asleep.
Once upon a time, there was a boy who wanted a zip. He asked mom for one, but she said no. She said that zips are very expensive and he should just be happy with what he had.

The boy was sad. He could not understand why he could not have one. He decided he would try and get it himself. So, he set off on a long journey.

Along the way, it seemed like nothing was going his way. Everywhere he went, he ran into trouble. People were mean to him. He was running out of money and he felt like he would never get the zip he wanted.

Finally, he reached the shop where zips were sold. But, when he got there, it was closed. It had shut down months ago. He felt stupid and discouraged. He had tried his best but it was all for nothing.

Unfortunately, there was no zip for the boy and he had to go back home empty handed. Life had seemed simple when he started his journey, but it had ended in sadness.
Once upon a time, there were two friends who liked to talk and play together. They were both very excited to discuss the kinds of cereal they liked to eat.

One day, the two friends decided to talk about something even more fun - animals! But as they discussed what types of animals they liked, sad news came - one of the friends had become deaf.

The other friend was heartbroken. They tried to keep talking, but they didn't know how to share their ideas anymore. Frustrated and sad, they stopped discussing and went their separate ways.

The friend who had become deaf was sad that they could no longer discuss the things they enjoyed. They could no longer share their thoughts with the person they once called their friend.

The two friends never talked again. The one who was deaf had a hard time understanding the things they heard, and was lonely without the friend they used to talk with. And the other friend never felt the same kind of joy when talking without their friend.
Once upon a time there was a kind girl named Sarah. She was always very polite to everyone she met.

One day, Sarah's mum and dad had to go away for the day. This made Sarah a bit sad. She was all by herself.

Sarah began to weep. Then, after a minute, she heard a gentle voice. It was Grandma. Grandma had come over to check on her.

Grandma held Sarah's hand and gave her a big hug. She was so kind and gentle and Sarah felt much better. With Grandma by her side, Sarah knew she wouldn't be alone. 

Sarah smiled at Grandma and said, "Thanks for being so polite to me!". Grandma smiled back and said, "You're welcome honey!".
Once there was a boy called Ben. He was just three years old. One day, Ben wanted to write a letter to his grandma. So, he got a piece of paper and a pencil.

But there was a problem. Ben had a grumpy big brother. His big brother wanted to put the pencil in the freezer.

Ben made a plan. He tried to trick his big brother by saying he wanted to write with a toy car. But the big brother was too grumpy, so he still wanted to put the pencil in the freezer.

Just then, Ben's Mum came in. She showed the big brother something fun to do. The big brother was no longer grumpy.

Ben was pleased. He could now write the letter safely. So, with the help of his Mum, Ben wrote his letter to Grandma.
Once upon a time, there was a poor girl. She was very sad, because she did not have any chocolate. She asked her mom, "Where can I get some chocolate?" Her mom was sad too and said, "We do not have enough money to buy chocolate." The girl was sad, but she thought of an idea. She said, "Let's go to grandma's house. Maybe she has some chocolate!" So, the girl and her mom went to visit grandma. When they got there, the grandma had some chocolate. The girl was so happy and asked, "Can I have some?" Grandma said, "Yes, you can have some. Here you go!" Then the girl ate it and she was so happy.
Once upon a time there was a warm sun. It shone in the sky.

A little girl named Amelia looked up at the sun. She said, "Look! A big shiny strip in the sky!"

Her daddy smiled and said, "That's the sun, Amelia. It shines every day to give us light and make us feel warm."

Amelia said, "That's nice. I like how it shines."

She looked at the bright warm strip in the sky and smiled. 

The little girl waved at the sun and said, "Bye bye sun! Shine bright!"

And the sun did shine bright. The end.
Once upon a time there was a gifted girl. She had a special power; she could see rainbows in the sky. Everywhere she went, she'd find colourful rainbows in the sky. Everyone in the village was amazed by her gift.

One day, she asked the rainbow if it had any special secrets. Suddenly, the rainbow began to talk. It told her secrets about the little creatures living in the sky. The girl listened carefully and was very happy.

That night, it began to rain. The rainbow asked the girl to come outside and play in the rain. She did, and as she danced, she noticed that the rainbow was dancing with her.

The girl was so happy she shouted, "You know what, Rainbow? I'm so glad I asked you for secrets. Thanks for being my friend!" And the rainbow smiled. The end.
Jack and Nikki were playing tag in the garden. Jack was running around the garden wearing a big, wide helmet. He looked like a spaceman. As Nikki chased after Jack, she said, "You're a spaceman, Jack! Flying through space!" 

Jack smiled. He pretended that he was an astronaut and imagined flying across the stars. He stopped running and said to Nikki, "I'm going to build a rocket and fly to the moon!"

Nikki was amazed. She said, "Oh wow, that would be so cool!"

Jack said, "Yeah! I'm going to dream of flying to the moon!" and with that he spread his arms wide, jumped up, and twirled around just like a spaceman flying to the moon.

Nikki laughed. She said, "That was so fun, Jack!" 

"Yeah!" said Jack, and he kept twirling and dreaming of flying to the moon.
Once upon a time, there was a big forest. In the middle of the forest was a big ash tree. It was a special tree, because it had a sharp tip. Every day, the birds would fly to the tree and perch on the ash tree's sharp tip.

The birds would chat and sing with the ash tree for a long time. Then the birds would fly away again. Every night the ash tree was very lonely.

One day, a big bear came to the ash tree. He had heard the birds singing and wanted to find out what was going on. He saw the big ash tree with the sharp tip and thought it was so fun. From then on, the ash tree was never lonely again.

The bear would visit the ash tree every day to chat and play. Together, they would explore the big forest and have lots of fun. The ash tree was so happy to have a friend.
Once, there was a little girl called Sarah. She was wearing her uniform, and she was very patient. Then, she went to the park with her mum, who was carrying a blue bag. They saw some kids playing in the park.

Suddenly, one of the kids started to hit Sarah. She didn't understand why, and so she started to cry. Her mum saw what happened and she got angry. She went over to the kid and slapped him on the arm.

The kid stopped hitting Sarah and he ran away. Her mum said, "That was very bad. You were very patient, Sarah." Sarah said she wanted to go home, so they went home to have some dinner. Sarah was very happy when she was at home, safe with her mum.
Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was just three years old. One day, when she was playing in the snow, her mom called her in. Lucy was sad and she didn't want to leave the snow.

"Come in, Lucy," said Mom. "It's getting late."

Lucy stopped playing in the snow and went inside with her mom. She was embarrassed that her mom had made her leave, so she didn't look at her mom and said nothing.

Inside, Lucy heard her mom say, "You should always mind me, Lucy. The snow is fun, but there are much better things you can do inside."

Lucy replied, "But Mom, I just wanted to have fun in the snow!"

Mom smiled and said, "I understand, Lucy. Let's find something fun inside that can make up for the snow.†Lucy was still a bit ashamed, but she was happy that her mom was understanding.

From that day on, Lucy started to mind her mom and followed her instructions. While she could never replace the fun of playing in the snow, re-learning the importance of minding her mom was a lesson worth learning.
Once upon a time, there was a hungry fox who went to the forest to find something to eat. As he walked, he marveled at all the nature around him.

He soon saw a rabbit. The fox was so enthusiastic and quickly ran after the rabbit. The rabbit, however, was too fast for the fox.

"Wait!" yelled the fox. "Why don't you stop and have lunch with me?"

The rabbit replied, "I'm sorry, I have to keep going! I have places to go!"

The fox was so sad, he thought he would never find food. Then he had an idea.

He looked around and noticed the beautiful noise trees and grass made in the wind. He decided to take a nap instead.

The fox lay down and fell sound asleep. When he woke up, he saw a delicious apple waiting for him.

The fox was so enthusiastic and enjoyed the apple. From then on, the fox knew how to find food in nature.
Peter was feeling very excited. He had just been given a model of a car by his parents. He could not wait to show it to his friends. But when Peter opened the box, he was very surprised. The car was so ugly, he was not sure what to think.

Peter asked his mom what to do. His mom said, "Why don't you take it out and play with it."

Peter shrugged his shoulders and grabbed the car. He went out to the park with his friends.

When his friends saw the car, they laughed so hard. They said, "That car is so ugly!" Peter was feeling a bit sad but he was determined to still have fun. He took out his car and showed his friends some of the tricks he could do with it. 

Even though the car was ugly, it was still very fun to play with. All his friends laughed and enjoyed playing with his car. By the end of the day, Peter was feeling very proud.
One day a boy named Bill went to a park. He really liked the park, but there was something missing. There was no flag in the park! Bill knew that something had to be done. He decided to find a flag.

Bill looked around and found a flag. It was clear and beautiful. He was so excited, he wanted to take it to the park right away. So he did! He put the flag in the park and it looked perfect.
 
All the other kids at the park were so happy to see the flag. They jumped and cheered. Then suddenly, the wind blew the flag away. Everyone was so sad. Bill knew he had to help.

So Bill ran and ran until he found the flag. He picked it up off the ground and carefully brought it back to the park. Everyone was so happy that Bill had returned the flag. They cheered and celebrated with him. From then on, the park always had a flag.
Once upon a time, there was a small girl who was very persistent. She stood in front of a beautiful ornament every day, and wanted to take it home. 

One day, she stepped forward and grabbed it. She felt very brave and was sure that she wouldn’t get in trouble. 

But before she could take it home, an old lady appeared behind her. She was very angry and told the girl to put the ornament back. The girl tried to explain but the old lady wouldn’t listen. 

The girl put the ornament back and stood still, hoping that the old lady would change her mind. But she didn’t and soon the girl had to leave without the ornament.

The girl was very sad and never saw the ornament again.
Mum and Dad were walking around the park together. Dad had a big blue vest on, and Mum was wearing a pink one. They were holding hands and smiling.

Suddenly, Dad stopped and shook his head. He looked frustrated. Mum patted his shoulder and said, “What’s wrong?†Dad sighed and nodded.

Mum frowned. She knew something was wrong, but she didn’t know what. She gave Dad a hug and said, “It’ll be okay.â€

Dad smiled, nodded, and squeezed Mum’s hand. He was feeling better now. Together, they went home, still holding hands and smiling.
Mommy took little Pete for a charming trip. Little Pete was so excited he couldn't keep still!

He asked for lots of different things: a new cup, another balloon and a toy car. But Mommy said it was time to go home.

Little Pete then had an idea! He asked his Mommy if they could take one more trip, this time to the beach.

Mommy said yes and soon they were on their way. Little Pete watched the world go by in wonder.

When they arrived at the beach, Little Pete ran around and played in the sand. They had a lovely time together and Little Pete thanked his Mommy for the charming trip.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Mike. One day, Mike found a mysterious wallet. He picked it up and opened it, but there was nothing inside. 

Mike was a curious boy, so he wanted to know who the wallet belonged to. He asked his dad, "Whose wallet is that, Dad?" 

"I'm not sure, Mike," replied his dad. "Let's take it around and see if we can guess who it belongs to."

So Mike and his dad went around the neighborhood, asking everyone if they knew who the wallet belonged to. Everyone shook their heads and said they didn't know. 

After a while, they still hadn't figured out who the wallet belonged to. Mike and his dad were a bit disappointed, but then they decided to keep looking. 

Maybe one day they'll find out who the mysterious wallet belongs to.
Once upon a time there was a little girl who saw a coin on the ground. She wanted to pick it up, but she was scared. She did not dare. So she just watched it from afar.

Suddenly a big bird swooped down and grabbed the coin! The little girl was so surprised but she still was too scared to do anything. She did not dare. The bird flew away high into the sky.

The little girl watched and watched. Eventually, she felt brave enough to go and get the coin back. She made herself stand up tall, took a deep breath and then she dared.

The bird didn't want to give her the coin so they fought and fought. In the end the little girl was so brave and determined that she won! She grabbed the coin and ran.

The little girl held the coin tight. It was shining in the sunlight and looked perfect. She was so proud and happy. She had done it!
Once upon a time, there was a soldier. He wore a big, heavy uniform. He had a gun and a helmet. He was very strong and brave. He marched down the street, holding his gun high. 

A little girl watched from her window. She was curious and wanted to go to the soldier. She called out to the soldier but he was too far away. So, she ran outside and caught up with him. 

The soldier was a bit harsh and scared the little girl. She stopped and started to cry. But then, the soldier gave her a big hug. He hugged her until she felt better and she stopped crying. 

The soldier smiled at the little girl before marching on down the street. The girl smiled back and waved goodbye as the soldier disappeared into the distance.
Molly and Ben were excited to decorate a cake. They grabbed their pastel-colored icing and they spread it all over the cake. It looked so beautiful. 

Molly said, "Let's put colorful sprinkles on the cake!" Ben agreed and they both reached for the jar of sprinkles. But when Ben opened the jar, it was too hot to touch. 

Molly shouted, "It's too hot! We can't use it." They both looked sad. 

Ben said, "We'll have to use plain sprinkles instead." Unfortunately, Molly and Ben put too many sprinkles on the cake and it looked a mess. 

Molly said, "Oh no! We can't serve this cake to our friends." They both felt sad and frustrated.
George was glad. He was a musician and he wanted to show everyone his music. He had been practicing for weeks, and he was finally ready. He waited anxiously all day, and when the moment came, he began to play the song.

Everyone was astonished at how well he played. They clapped and cheered and beamed with delight. George was glad to know all his hard work had paid off.

But then something unexpected happened. Suddenly, George noticed a strange figure in the shadows of the corner. He stopped playing and looked closer. He saw the figure was a tall man wearing a hat. He hadn't noticed the man before.

George became worried. Could the man be there to steal away his music? He looked again but the mysterious figure was gone.

A few days later, George was playing the same song again, until he looked up and saw the same tall man wearing the same hat. But this time he was playing too. The tall man was a musician.

George was glad. He knew he had nothing to fear. He kept playing and the tall man played along. They were creating amazing music together.
Once upon a time, there was a fine dancer. Her name was Ann and she loved to teach. Every day, she would bring her students to a big hall and teach them how to dance. Everyone was so happy when they were dancing with Ann.

One day, after the class was done, Ann told her students that the next lesson would be a surprise. She said they would have to practice very hard, so they all worked together to get ready.

On the day of the surprise lesson, the students were so excited. They had never seen this kind of lesson before. When Ann opened the door, there was a big surprise — it was a costume room!

The students changed into their costumes and Ann explained that the lesson was all about performing. She taught them how to move like real dancers and put on a show for the people watching. 

Everyone was very excited after the show and Ann said that next time, she would teach them something even more amazing. All the students were very happy and proud of themselves for learning so much. Teaching was a big part of Ann's life and it was nice to be part of something so fine!
Once upon a time there was a great box. Inside the box there were lots of exciting things.

A friendly owl was asked to deliver the box. He put on a big wrap to carry the box.

He flew into the sky and flew far away. When he arrived, he took off the wrap and opened the box.

Inside the box were lots of great surprises. Everyone was very happy and excited to see the great things.

The owl delivered a big hug to everyone. They all cheered and thanked him for delivering the box.

The end.
Once upon a time, there was a chest. It was big and shiny and no one had ever seen anything quite like it before. Everyone was amazed by it! But they all felt uncomfortable thinking about it. 

One day, a young girl was lost in the woods. She was very frightened and alone. Suddenly, she stumbled upon the chest! She opened it and was so surprised to find it was empty! 

Without thinking, she quickly filled the chest up with books, dolls and toys. She was excited to bring it home with her but the chest was so big she couldn’t lift it alone. She needed help. 

So she went back to the woods asking for help every day but no one was ever there. Until one day, a man appeared. He offered to take the chest home with him for a fee. He said he had plans for the chest. 

On the way home the man looked at the chest and seemed worried. He stopped and said, “I’m sorry, but I must destroy this chest.†The girl was so scared and sad. 

Once they arrived home, the man opened the chest to reveal a secret message! It said, “The chest is the key to my fortune.†The girl was so relieved that the chest was not destroyed. She was happy because the man was happy and the chest was safe!
Bob was a nice boy. He always wanted to do something nice. One day he saw a wallet on the street. He picked it up and opened it. Inside he saw some money and a nice picture of a family. He was so excited and wanted to do something nice with the money.

Bob went to the store and bought candy and a nice toy for a little girl. He gave them both one of the candies he had bought and the toy to the little girl. She was so happy! Bob felt so good.

Then Bob went to the park and bought ice creams for all the kids there. Everyone was so happy and they said thank you to Bob. It made Bob feel really nice.

When Bob came back home, he put the wallet in a safe place. He was very happy to have the chance to do something nice with the money he found in the wallet. And everyday he was looking for another chance to do something nice.
Once upon a time, there was a fat frog. She loved to swim in the pond almost all day. Every day, all the animals would come to watch her swim. One day, she decided to try something new. She wanted to read a book!

At first she was scared but soon she was so excited! She was learning new words and understand new things. She loved reading and found it so much fun. 

Soon the other animals saw how much fun the frog was having while practicing her reading. They all wanted to learn to read too. One by one, they started to pick up a book and learn to read. 

Every day, the frog and all the other animals practiced their reading. It was lots of fun and they all enjoyed it very much. It taught them that learning can be fun if you try hard and stay focused. That was the moral of the story.
Molly and Dad were out for a walk. Molly looked up at the sky and saw a big white cloud. She hopped and skipped around in the sunshine. Molly turned to her Dad and said, "Look, Daddy!"

She pointed to her thumb. It was very sweet! Dad laughed and said, "That is very sweet, Molly! I see your thumb looks just like a bunny's".

Molly and Dad walked hand in hand and followed a small path around the hill. Along the way they saw a bee, a squirrel and a lovely bird singing in the trees. 

At the top of the hill they stopped and admired the view. Molly turned to her Dad, smiled and said, "This is the sweetest walk we've ever had together, isn't it Daddy?" Dad smiled back and said, "Yes, Molly. It's wonderful."
Once upon a time there lived a little girl. She was only three years old and her name was Lila. One day, Lila was in the garden, looking for something interesting to do. 

Suddenly she spotted a worm in the grass. She said happily, "Look! A worm!" 

Lila knelt down to take a closer look. She recognized it right away. The worm had stripes and was very organized. 

Lila went to get a box and scooped up the worm in her hands. She placed it in the box and said, "Come on little worm, let's go explore." 

And so Lila and the worm began to explore the world together. They had lots of fun and adventures. 

The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Claire. Claire loved to play. One day her mommy asked her, "Claire, can you zip up your dress?" Claire nodded and took the little match that was available and zipped up her dress. Then she happily looked at her mommy and said, "Look Mommy, I can zip!" 

Mommy nodded and said, "You sure can. Now come on, let's go outside and play." Claire smiled and followed her mommy. She was so excited to play! 

Outside, Claire zipped around the park on the swing, running and playing games. She was so happy! Then when it was time to go home, Mommy asked, "Can you zip up your coat?". 

Claire smiled and said proudly, "I sure can, Mommy". Then she grabbed the match that was available, zipped up her coat and smiled. Mommy hugged her and said, "That's my girl". Claire smiled and skipped home with her Mommy.
Once upon a time, there lived a wise old man. He loved to work in his garden, planting new things and caring for what was already there. One day, he had an idea. He got some seeds and mixed them together. He planted them in a pot and waited patiently.

Days and weeks went by, but nothing seemed to happen. But the man stayed patient and waited. Finally, one day, he saw something special. A big, beautiful plant had grown from the pots of mixed seeds. The man was so delighted and he was sure that his wise plan had worked! 

From then on, the man kept mixing seeds together to see what kind of wonderful plants he could grow. He was so happy to do this and he loved his garden even more.
Adam was a curious three-year-old boy. Every morning he went to the beach to search for seashells, because he really liked to collect them. He wanted to find a really nice shell today.

Adam's mom put on her navy shirt and said: "I'm going to the store. Do you want to come along?". But Adam said: "No, thanks, I'm going to look for nice seashells."

Adam looked for hours, but he couldn't find something he liked. He was about to give up when he realized the shoreline was really clean and he spotted the most beautiful pink seashell. He was so excited! He ran over and picked it up.

Adam thought the shell was even better than all the others he had collected. He carefully put it in his pocket and smiled from ear to ear. He decided to go home to show his mom the special shell.
One day, a little boy was playing in his room. He had a bowl that he wanted to fill with something. He looked around for something to put in it.

Suddenly, an idea came to him. He ran to the kitchen and opened the cupboard. In it, he found a packet of sugar. He thought it would be fun to fill the bowl with sugar.

He opened the packet and tipped the sugar out. He tried to fill the bowl with sugar, but it was too hard. The sugar kept on spilling out of the bowl and onto the floor.

The little boy shouted and said it was terrible. He didn't know what to do. Then his mum came in and she smiled. She showed him how to fill the bowl carefully.

Once the bowl was full of sugar, the little boy was very happy. He started playing with the sugar in his bowl, and soon he had forgotten all about how terrible it had been.
Once upon a time there was a boy named Chris. Chris was normal, like any other boy his age. But Chris had a special plan. Every day, he got up early and went to the big field in his town. 

In the field, Chris would build something with his bare hands. He used the sticks and stones around him to build a tall castle. He worked for hours and hours, making sure it was sturdy and strong.
 
When the castle was finished, Chris went and got a pear. The pear was bigger than any pear he had ever seen before! He brought it back to the castle and placed it carefully on the top of the roof.

Days went by and the castle stayed strong and sturdy. Everyone in town noticed, and they were curious. Then one day, it happened.

Suddenly, the huge pear sprung to life! It flew around the castle, and all around the town. All the people who watched were filled with wonder and amazement. From then on, Chris was known far and wide as the boy who had built a magical castle.
Once upon a time there was a girl called Ella. Ella was very troubled as she couldn't find a diamond. She looked everywhere but couldn't find one.

One day Ella saw a diamond in the river and she was so excited! She wanted to pick it up and keep it, but she wasn't sure what to do. Suddenly, she heard a voice.

"If you want that diamond, you have to spend the night on the riverbank," said the voice. Ella thought about it, then nodded.

"Okay, I'll do it!" she said.

Ella spent the night on the riverbank. The next morning, the voice said, "As a reward for spending the night, you can keep the diamond." Ella smiled and thanked the voice.

From then on, Ella was rarely ever troubled. Whenever she felt stressed, she would look at the diamond and remember how she found it.
Once upon a time there was a happy animal who lived in a big green forest. He had many friends in the forest and loved to play with them every day. One day, the animal saw a trap in the middle of the forest. He thought it might be a special game and he walked closer.

Suddenly, the trap closed and the animal was stuck inside it. He felt scared and tried to get out but the trap was too strong. He started to regret that he had ever gone near the trap.

The animal's friends saw what had happened and came to help. They pushed and pulled the trap but it was too late. After a few minutes, the animal stopped struggling and the trap opened. The animal was very sad and his friends were very unhappy. They all felt regret for not keeping an eye on their friend.

The happy animal was never seen in the forest again. Everyone was sad, but they knew it was too late to help. They all regretted not being more careful.
Once there was a family of four. Papa, Mama, Olly and his brother Tom. Tom was the oldest, he was five years old.

One day they were getting ready to go out. Mama said, "Come on, everybody! We have to hurry. We don't want to be late!"

So they grabbed their things and Papa opened the door. The family looked into the room and the floor was deep. Mama said, "Oh no! We have to move this deep stuff out of the way or we'll never get out!"

Tom said, "Let's hurry! I'll help!"

So Tom and Papa started taking things out of the room. Olly asked if he could help too. Mama said yes, so Olly grabbed a smaller box and took it out of the room.

Before long, the room was clear and the family was able to go out. They were all very happy!
Once there was a girl called Grace. Grace was 3 years old and she was very lazy. She didn't like playing with other children or running around. But Grace was a very lucky girl too, she was the only one in her family to recognize poems.

One day, Grace's mom asked her to go to the park and play with the other children. Grace didn't want to, she just wanted to stay home and read her poems. But her mom said that she had to go.

After a while, the other children started to pick on Grace because she was so different and she never wanted to play with anyone. They began to call her a "lazy girl". Then one of the children said, "Let's see if the lazy girl can recite a poem".

Grace was scared and didn't know what to do. But then she thought, if she recited a poem she could show the other children that she was not lazy, she was smart! So, she started to recite a poem she had read.

The children were surprised that Grace knew how to recite a poem. They all listened as she recited the poem, and when she was done, they all clapped for her. The children realized that Grace was not lazy, she was smart! The children then became friends with Grace and accepted her for who she was–a smart and unique girl!
One morning, Gracie and her mommy got ready to make something yummy. Mommy took the cheese out of the fridge and got ready to make something special.

Gracie watched as Mommy chopped the smelly cheese into small pieces. She was so excited to see what Mommy was going to make. 

Mommy mixed the cheese with some other ingredients and put it all in the oven. The kitchen started to smell delicious while the yummy cheese was baking.

When the timer went off, Mommy took out the tray of cheese and it looked so good. Gracie and Mommy ate the yummy cheese together and it was one of the best things Gracie had ever tasted.
Once upon a time there was a famous vegetable. His name was Broccoli the Cauliflower. He was the smartest vegetable in the world. 

One day, he was walking around the garden and he saw a group of flowers studying. He was curious so he asked them, "Hey, why are you studying?"

The flowers replied, "We are studying so we can become as smart and famous as you!" 

Broccoli the Cauliflower smiled and said, "It's simple! Just eat healthy food and you will become smart and famous too!" 

And that's how the flowers learned the secret to success. From then on, they ate only healthy food and studied hard. And soon enough, they became just as smart and famous as Broccoli the Cauliflower!
Once there was a little boy, who was visiting his uncle's house. He was very excited, but as soon as he got in, he saw that everything was very messy! 

The uncle was a collector and he liked to collect all sorts of things, but he was lazy and never put them back after he used them. Everything was a huge, purple mess! 

The little boy wanted to help, but his uncle wouldn't let him do anything. That made the little boy very upset and he even started to cry. 

But then, his uncle had an idea. He asked the boy to go around and pick up all the purple things in the room. He said that since the little boy loved purple, it would be the perfect job for him. 

The little boy was so happy that he was able to help. He collected all the purple things in the room and when he was done, it was much cleaner and tidier than before. 

The little boy was very proud of his work and his uncle was very happy with how he had cleaned up the room. From then on, they worked together to keep the room tidy and clean.
Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved pink. Everywhere she went in her tiny town she looked for things that were pink. One day she was out for a stroll, when she found something shiny on the ground - it was a penny! She picked it up, admired it's pink colouring and put it in her pocket. Then, feeling tired from all her searching, she decided to take a nap on the grassy lawn near by.

The little girl laid down and looked up at the sky. It was a cozy, pink sunset. She felt warm and relaxed, and soon she was dozing off.

When the little girl woke up again, she saw the brightly coloured sky had slowly begun to darken. But that was okay, because the pink penny still felt warm and safe in her pocket. 

The little girl smiled, she had had a wonderful nap and had also found a special penny - something to remind her of the beautiful pink sunset.
One day, Sarah wanted to go on an adventure. She put on her pink dress and grabbed her ticket. She looked at the ticket and saw the word "Reverse" written in big, bold letters. She asked her mom, "What does 'reverse' mean?"

Her mom smiled and said, "It means you're going to go backwards, Sarah. You'll have a lot of fun, I promise!"

So Sarah started walking backwards. She was so excited to see what was going to happen! She walked backwards to the beach and saw a shiny pink shell. She immediately bent down to pick it up. She held it up to her ear and listened to the ocean.

"Wow!" she said, amazed. She had such a wonderful time that she decided to go back the same way she came — backwards. She reversed her steps and went back home safely. 

When she arrived, her mom was very proud and gave her a hug. 

"I'm so glad you had such a great time today, Sarah!"
One day, Mommy showed the children a thermometer. They had never seen one before. It was shiny, long, and thin. The children were curious. They asked Mommy what it was.

Mommy explained that it was a thermometer and it was used to show if you were feeling hot or cold. The children wanted to try it.

Mommy showed them how to use it. She put the thermometer under her arm and waited. After awhile, it made a beeping sound. Mommy said she was feeling hot. She was a little bothered by it.

Then one of the children said they were feeling a little bit dizzy. Mommy took out the thermometer and put it under the child's arm. Sure enough, it showed the child was feeling a bit hot. Mommy gave the child some cool water and put the thermometer away.

The children had learned a lot about the thermometer. They knew how to show if someone was feeling hot or cold. They also knew that feeling a little bit dizzy could be a sign of feeling too hot.
Once upon a time, there was a generous man who lived in the west. He was always kind, and offered help to anyone who needed it. He had a boat, which he used to take people on journeys across the sea.

One day, he was travelling when he noticed a little bird struggling to fly. It had broken its wing and couldn't move. The generous man felt sorry for the little bird and decided to help. He carefully attached a piece of cloth to the bird's wing to help it heal.

The man then set sail again, leaving the bird behind. He wanted the bird to rest and heal before flying away.

Days later, the man returned to the spot where he had left the bird. He looked around but there was no sign of it. Suddenly, from up above in the sky, the man heard a cheery song. He looked up and saw the bird, its wing fully healed, flying in the sky!

The generous man smiled, happy for the bird. He had shown kindness and it had paid off.

Moral of the story: When you show kindness and generosity, you will be rewarded.
Amy was a cute three year old girl who loved to play. One day, she found a funny furniture piece in the corner of her room. It was a big orange chair, and she just had to sit in it. 

As soon as she did, Amy began to laugh. She thought it was funny to be so high up in the chair. She joked around and made funny faces.

Soon, Amy's mom came into the room. She saw Amy in the orange chair and smiled. She told Amy it was a silly and cute thing to do.

Amy and her mom had a good laugh, and realized it was silly to sit so high up in the chair. They hugged and kept playing for the rest of the day.
Once upon a time there were three friends who loved to play. Their names were Clara, Sam and John. One day the three friends wanted to do something special, so they decided to lay in a hole.

Before they started, Sam and John were fighting to decide who would lay down first. They were being so competitive! Clara laughed watching her two friends fighting for the first turn. In the end, John won and lay down in the hole. Sam followed him and Clara lay on top.

While they were laying in the hole, they could hear the birds singing. The sun was shining and the air was so fresh. What a beautiful day! They all had so much fun and played until it was time to go home.
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Jane. Every day when she woke up, she would go outside and explore the world.

One day she came across a box. Inside the box was a shiny thing that sparkled in the sun. Jane was excited and she looked closer. She saw that the shiny thing had words written on it - value.

Jane pondered what it meant. Suddenly, an old lady appeared from behind the box. "That is a fake diamond", said the old lady. "It has no value".

Jane was sad, but the old lady smiled. She told Jane to follow her.

The old lady led Jane to a secret spot in the forest. There, glittering before them was a huge and beautiful diamond. The old lady said, "This is the real value".

Jane was amazed and she learnt a valuable lesson that day - that real value cannot be faked.
Sophia was a bright 3 year old girl who loved going to the park. One day, she went to the park and saw a present. She was so excited and ran up to it. She grabbed the present and opened it. Inside, she found a harsh toy. She was sad and started to cry. But then she saw a bright and colourful butterfly fluttering above her. She looked at butterfly and smiled. The butterfly flew around Sophia and she laughed. She forgot all about the present and just enjoyed watching the butterfly.
Once, there was a boy. He was three years old and very persistent. One day, he was walking in the forest and he saw a vine hanging from a tree. He had a great idea! He decided he would try and drop the vine on the ground. So he reached up, grabbed the vine, and pulled with all his strength.

Finally, the vine dropped to the ground. The boy was very happy! He laughed and ran around picking up the vine and dropping it again. He played this game for a long time, and when he got tired, he gathered up the vine, put it back in the tree, and headed home.

He remembered his persistent attitude and the fun he had that day, and soon was looking forward to his next encounter with the vine!
John stepped out of his house with excitement. It was a mild day and the sun was shining. He saw a big hole in the ground and couldn't wait to explore. He walked up to the hole and shouted out, "Wow, what's in here?"

John's mom yelled from behind him, "Be careful, John. The hole looks deep."

John stepped closer and peered inside. He saw something glimmering in the hole. He stuck his hand in and pulled it out again. It was a shiny coin!

John was so happy and shouted, "Mom, look what I found!"

John's mom smiled and said, "You must be very lucky, John. Now, go put it in your piggy bank!"

John smiled and stepped back away from the hole. On the way home, he bounced around singing, feeling grateful for his little discovery.
A little girl named Amy was walking outside in the snow. She stepped carefully, trying not to slip on the ground. She had on some warm boots and mittens to keep her toes and fingers warm. 

She noticed something very interesting. There was a gentle snowman standing beside her path. 

"Hi, snowman!" Amy said, waving to him. She reached out with her mitten and gently patted his big, round nose. 

The snowman smiled back at Amy and said, "Let's go play!" Amy stepped excitedly and followed the snowman. They laughed and played together in the snow until dark. 

Then, Amy stepped slowly toward her home. Looking up, she said to the snowman, "See you soon!" 

The snowman smiled, nodded and said, "Goodbye, Amy! Be gentle, just like you."
A bird named Tim had lived in a lovely forest for as long as he could remember. Every day he would fly around, enjoying the beauty and rhythm of nature. He loved nothing better than taking in the sweet scents of the flowers around him.

One day, Tim discovered something strange in the forest. It looked like a broken machine, with pieces of it scattered across the ground. Curious, Tim flew down to take a closer look.

It seemed like someone had tried to design something, but something had gone terribly wrong. Confused, Tim fluttered around the pieces, but he couldn't piece them back together.

Suddenly, a voice shouted. He realized it was the forest's Keeper, who had noticed the broken pieces. He shouted at Tim, saying that he had ruined the lovely forest with his broken machine.

Tim was so embarrassed, but he quickly figured something out. He started flying around, creating a lovely rhythm with his wings as he flew.

The Keeper was mesmerized. He realized that Tim hadn't been trying to destroy the forest- he had been designing something beautiful!

The Keeper smiled at Tim, and agreed that beauty was the best way to keep the forest lovely.
Once upon a time there was a special flower. It was bright and sparkly and no one had seen a flower like it before. The flower was really special and meant a lot to the people who had seen it. But it was also really difficult to get.

One day, brave little boy decided he was going to try and get the flower. He had a very difficult task ahead of him. But he was sure he had enough toughness and skill to make it. He worked hard to figure out a way to get the flower and eventually he succeeded!

Everybody was very excited when the little boy showed them the flower. He was really proud of his accomplishment and the people were very thankful. From that day forward, the little boy was known as the one who had succeeded in getting the special flower!
Once upon a time, there was a very hungry little rabbit. He had been searching for something to eat all day but couldn't find anything. 

He started to feel sad, but then he saw a cop walking by. The cop had a big box of carrots and was eating them as he walked. 

The happy little rabbit thought to himself, "If I could get some of those carrots, I wouldn't be so hungry!". 

He hopped over to the cop and watched her soak her carrots in the stream. When she was done, the rabbit ran forward and gobbled up the carrots. 

The cop was very surprised and the rabbit was incredibly happy. He thanked the cop and hopped off to have his fill of carrots. 

From that day forward, the rabbit never went hungry, and he was always thankful for the kind cop who let him have the carrots.
Once there was a tall tree with many branches. One day, a small squirrel climbed up the tree and sat on one of the branches.

The squirrel looked around and saw something shiny going up and down. It was a swing. He gave a little hop and covered it with his tiny paws. The squirrel felt so happy on the swing he stayed there all day.

The next day, the squirrel brought his friends to the tall tree. Together, they jumped and hopped on the swing and covered it with their tiny paws. They laughed and giggled until the sun set. 

The squirrel came back every day and brought more of his friends. Soon, the swing was filled with tiny squirrels. They had so much fun together, covering the swing with their paws. 

The tall tree was always filled with the laughter of tiny squirrels playing on the swing.
Bob was getting ready for his big trip. He had to pack very carefully! He was going to visit the big creek at the end of town. 

Bob was so excited he did not hear his mom calling him. She was getting a bit bossy! "Bob! Please come here now!"

Bob ran to his mom. She handed him two special bags and said, "It's time to pack these bags so you can go to the creek." 

Bob started to fill up his bags with his very best things. He put his lucky socks, a notebook and some snacks in one bag. In the other bag, he put his fishing pole, a hat and a blanket.

When he was finished, Bob's mom went over and checked the bags to make sure everything was packed just right.  She smiled, then said, "Alright Bob, looks like you are all ready for your trip! Have fun!" Bob hugged mom and ran off to the creek. 

Bob was so excited for his first adventure to the creek!
Once there was a little girl who wanted to know what made people healthy. She asked her mom what she should do and her mom said "Eat all your food and get lots of rest." 

So each day the little girl had healthy food and she made sure to take naps so she'd have enough energy. 

One night after dinner, the girl was outside looking at the stars. She asked her mom, "What else can I do to stay healthy?" 

Her mom smiled and said, "One of the stars is special. When you make a wish on it and answer its question, it will help you stay healthy." 

The little girl was very excited and searched the night sky for the special star. She made a wish on the one that twinkled the brightest, and it asked her "What can you do to be healthy?"

The little girl thought for a moment and answered, "Eat all my food and get lots of rest." 

The star twinkled and the little girl knew she had made the right answer. From that night on, she was always healthy!
Once upon a time, there was a hut in a forest. In this hut lived an elderly man and an elderly woman. Every day, the man and woman would mix ingredients to cook delicious meals. One day, a young family of three stopped by the man and womans hut. The family was hungry and asked the elderly couple for something to eat. The elderly couple was happy to help and mixed together some ingredients to make a delicious meal for the family. The family was so thankful and as a reward, they brought the elderly couple some fresh ingredients to mix. Both the man and woman were so thankful.

The moral value of this story is to always help one another. No matter how small the task may seem, it can still make a difference in someone's life!
Once upon a time, there was a strong and impressive iron. It was always shining brightly and was admired by everyone in town.

One day, a very sneaky passenger came to town and wanted the iron. He was not allowed to take it, but he wanted it badly. He decided to use a magical spell to vanish the iron away.

When he put the spell on the iron, the iron instantly disappeared. Everyone in the town was shocked and sad that the iron was gone. 

The townspeople worked together to find the iron. After looking everywhere, they finally saw it. The iron had vanished up high in a tall tree. 

An old man from the town used his ladder to climb the tree and rescue the iron. He carefully brought it back down.

When the iron was back in its rightful place, the townspeople cheered. They had worked together and were proud of their impressive accomplishment. Everyone was glad that the iron was back and shining brightly again.
Amy was feeling very tired. She saw a big, soft cushion on the chair, and decided to tie it around her neck to take a nap. She lay down and closed her eyes.

Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was terrible! Amy got scared and quickly opened her eyes to see what was happening.

She saw a big dog jumping up and trying to get the cushion around Amy's neck. "Stop!" she shouted.

The dog quickly stopped and looked at Amy with sad eyes. Amy laughed and untied the cushion from her neck. "It's okay," she said softly.

The dog was so relieved, he jumped around with joy and gave Amy a big hug. She smiled and hugged him back. It was a wonderful moment!
Once upon a time there lived a prince and princess. The princess was very rare.

The prince wanted to explain to the princess what rare meant. He said, "Rare is like when you find something special and it doesn't happen very often." 

The princess was curious. She asked, "What is special about me?" 

The prince smiled and said, "You are special because you are the most wonderful princess in the whole world. You are rare and precious, and everyone loves you."

The princess smiled and was happy. She knew that she was a rare princess and she felt loved.
Once upon a time there was a tall man. He had something special, a razor. He was so tall that he had to blink to see the top of the mountains. So he decided to take his razor and see if he could find something special. 

He started to blink and then he saw it! There was a sparkly piece of gold lying by one of the tall trees. He rushed over and picked it up, and it shone brightly in his hand. 

He was so excited that he wanted to share it with his friends. So he blinked and the razor took him to the town square. He was so happy as he gave the golden treasure to his friends who were all so very pleased. 

They all ran around in excitement and shouted with joy. From then on, they all had something special they could treasure forever, the golden gift from the tall man. 

The end.
Jane was very enthusiastic. She was the kind of girl who was always looking for something exciting to do.

One day, Jane picked up a newspaper. She wanted to see what was interesting inside. But when she opened it, she noticed it was very dirty.

That gave her an idea! She rushed to the kitchen to get a rag and some cleaning supplies. She was determined to make the newspaper clean.

After a few minutes of cleaning, the newspaper was as good as new. She was so proud of her work!

Jane smiled, happy that she had accomplished her task. With her freshly cleaned newspaper in hand, she ran off, looking for something new and exciting to do.
Once upon a time there was a dolphin who was very tired and needed a nap. She swam around the ocean until she found a cozy rock to rest on. As she closed her eyes she started to get very sleepy. 

Meanwhile, in the sky a shy, dull bird was cooing. The dolphin heard the soft sound and it made her even sleepier. The bird sang and sang until the dolphin finally fell asleep. 

The bird continued flying around the ocean until the dolphin woke up. She stretched her tail and flipped her flippers. She was glad she was refreshed after her nap. 

The bird watched as the dolphin swam away to look for food. She was so happy to have her energy back. It was good to nap, she thought.
Little Anna asked her brother, "Please, can I have a pink balloon?" 

Her brother smiled and said, "Yes, I'd like to give you a pink balloon."

So Anna and her brother went to the store to buy the balloon. 

Anna was so happy when the storekeeper gave her a big pink balloon. 

Anna held the balloon tightly in her hands and said, "Thank you, brother!"

Anna was so pleased with her new balloon. She thanked her brother and smiled. 

The balloon flew up high into the sky and Anna ran after it until it was out of sight. 

Anna said, "Goodbye, pink balloon!" and felt happier than ever.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Alice who liked to explore her backyard. She liked to search for strange things that she had never seen before.

On one of her adventures, Alice found a rare shell. She picked it up and admired it. "It looks like a diamond!" she exclaimed.

Suddenly, a fairy appeared. "That is a magical shell," said the fairy. "If you restore it to its rightful place, a wonderful surprise awaits you."
Alice was excited. She carefully put the shell back into the ground. Suddenly, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky. "Your reward is the rainbow," said the fairy.

Alice thanked the fairy and watched the rainbow until it disappeared. She was so happy that her hard work had helped restore this rare and wonderful shell.
Once upon a time, there was a little pig named Peter. Peter went outside to bathe in the river on a sunny day. Suddenly, he heard crying and noticed another pig in the river who looked very sad.

Peter asked, “What’s wrong?†

The other pig replied, “My baby pig is lost in the woods. I’m sad because I can’t find her.†

Peter knew just what to do. He said, “I’ll help you look!â€

So Peter and the other pig walked into the woods. They searched high and low, calling out the baby pig’s name until finally, in the corner of a clearing, they heard a soft squeal. 

The baby pig was safe and sound! Peter and the other pig were so happy and relieved. Peter waved goodbye as the other pig took the baby pig back home and Peter continued to bathe in the river.
Jessy was playing with her colourful blocks in the living room one day. She loved building towers, but she was getting frustrated because it was tricky to get the blocks to stay.

Just then, Jessy heard her mom calling her from the home office. "Jessy! Please come here for a minute", Mom said.

Jessy went to find her mom in the office. She saw her mom folding some papers and looking at the computer.

"Mom, what are you doing?" asked Jessy.

"I'm doing some work on the computer. It's kind of complicated," Mom replied.

Jessy reached out to touch the computer. "Can I help you, mommy?" she asked.

Mom smiled. "No sweetheart, this is too hard for you. It's not kind to give you tasks that you can't do," she said.

Jessy was sad, but she folded some of the papers that Mom was working on. Then she started building a tower with her blocks again.

Mom watched her daughter playing and felt grateful for her kind heart.
Once upon a time there was a boy who liked to be adventurous. When he was outside, he would try to find exciting things to do. One day, he and his mom went to the mall.

The boy saw lots of different things for sale - some shirts, some shoes, some games. He liked the look of a shirt with a cool pattern on it.

Mom: "That shirt looks very adventurous! Would you like to buy it?" 

The boy smiled and nodded his head. His mom laughed, and bought the shirt for him. 

The boy was so happy that he could wear his new shirt. He thanked his mom for buying it.

Every day, he would put on the shirt to remind him to be courageous and explore the world. It was his favorite shirt. He knew that no matter what happened, as long as he wore it, he would be brave and adventurous.
Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Jack and Lillie. They were both three years old and very silly. 

One day, Jack and Lillie were playing in Jack’s garden. Lillie wanted to play a game of catch and she had brought a net for the game. Jack looked at the net and then said to Lillie, “How do we play?â€

Lillie laughed and said, “It’s easy. We just have to match the ball with the net. You throw the ball and I’ll try to catch it.â€

Jack and Lillie had lots of fun playing the game. They laughed, screamed and ran all around the garden. After a while, Jack said, “Let’s play again tomorrow.â€

Lillie nodded and said, “Okay! I’ll bring the net and you bring the ball.â€

And they both waved goodbye until they met again the next day.
Mommy made some good pasta. She stirred it and put it in a big bowl. She asked the little girl, "Do you want some pasta, please?". The little girl smiled and said, "Yes, please!". Mommy gave the little girl some pasta.

The little girl smiled when she tasted the pasta. It was good! She asked her mommy, "Can I have more, please?". Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course, have some more pasta. Here you go!".

The little girl ate a lot of pasta. She was so happy! When she was finished, she said, "Thank you, mommy! The pasta was so good!". Mommy smiled and said, "You're welcome, sweetheart".
One day, a little girl named Tess went for a walk in the park. She loved walking in the park because she could see lots of pretty pastels. She loved pastels so much that she seemed to be in her own little world.

As Tess was walking, she suddenly noticed a worried look on her grandmother's face. She wondered why her grandmother looked so worried, but she didn't ask. 

When Tess and her grandmother got home, Tess knew something was wrong. There was a silence that seemed to go on forever, until her grandmother finally spoke. She said that Tess's parents had been in an accident, and were very badly hurt. Tess's heart sank and she felt so scared.

At that moment, Tess remembered the worried look on her grandmother's face and realised why she had seemed so worried when they were at the park. Her grandmother had known something was wrong, but hadn't wanted to tell her until they were home. Now, Tess understood that the pastels weren't what was so important - it was the way her grandmother had felt.
One day, a little boy named Timmy saw a kite in the sky. It was flying high and fast in the wind. He wanted to fly it too! So, he slowly gathered the kite from the sky. He was shy but with a little bit of help from his mom, he was soon flying his own kite. 

Timmy was so excited that he shouted with joy! The kite was big and bright, and it flew so high in the sky! He flew it around an hour each day and soon became an expert at it.

He went to the park to fly his kite and his friends often saw that he was good at it. He made so many new friends, who were also enjoying flying their kites too! 

So, each day Timmy happily gathered his kite to go to the park to fly it, and with each new day, his shyness disappeared. He was now flying with confidence and he knew he was a master at kite flying!
Once upon a time, there was a car. It shone and was smooth. The car belonged to a girl named Jane. Jane liked to take her car out and drive it around. 

One day, Jane was driving her car when it suddenly started to rain. The rain made the car wet. Jane drove the car to a garage, hoping to keep it dry. 

At the garage, the mechanic tried to dry the car with a big cloth. But the cloth was too rough and scratched the car's paint. Jane was very angry and sad, and begged the mechanic to fix it.

The mechanic had an idea. He used a smooth cloth to dry the car, and the problem was soon fixed. Everyone was happy, and Jane drove off in her now smooth car.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Tara. She was only three years old. One day, Tara wanted to explore the garden outside her house. She was excited as she opened the door and stepped outside. Suddenly, she saw a big bin full of wet leaves!

"Mum! What's that big bin?", Tara said.

"Don't worry, sweetie. That's just a big bin of wet leaves. You don't need to be scared," her mum replied.

Tara stepped closer. She poked the bin with her foot and the leaves started to move. She screamed and quickly ran back to her mum.

"Mum! The leaves scared me!" Tara said.

Her mum smiled and hugged her.

"It's OK, sweetie. The leaves were just a bit wet. That's why they were moving under your foot. Don't worry, there's nothing to be scared of," her mum said.

After that, Tara decided to explore the garden. She found many different things and enjoyed playing with them. She never got scared again when she saw the bin with wet leaves!
Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were both very cheerful and always did things together. One day, the two friends received a letter in the mail. It said they had to stay away from each other.

The two friends were very sad. They started to cry. But they still had to stay away from each other, just like the letter said. So they said goodbye to each other and never saw each other again.

The two friends were so sad and lonely. They both wished they could be together like they used to be, but they knew they couldn't. They would never be cheerful and happy again.
Once upon a time, there were two best friends: Charlie and Lily. They were always together, either in the park or at each other’s houses. One day, they decided to go on a journey.

Charlie and Lily packed their bags and said goodbye to their families. They set off in the sun, laughing as they skipped down the street. But soon they came to a big lake with a fragile boat.

Lily spoke first. "We can't cross the lake in that boat, it's too small," she said.

Charlie shook his head. "But we have to get to the other side,†he said firmly.

Lily sighed. She knew Charlie was right. With a deep breath, the two climbed into the boat and set off across the lake. They paddled carefully until, finally, they reached the other side.

Charlie and Lily hugged as they stepped back onto dry land. They looked back, waved at the lake, and started off on the next part of their journey.
Once upon a time, there was a red wallet. It was full of special surprises. Everyday, the wallet went on lots of adventures. One day, the wallet wanted to explore, so it went outside and looked around. Suddenly, the wallet disappeared! Where could it be? The wallet looked everywhere, but it couldn't find itself. It was so sad. Suddenly, the wallet spotted a huge tree. When it waved at the tree, the tree waved back! The wallet had lots of fun playing with the tree until it was time to go home. Good thing the wallet didn't disappear forever - it was back safe and sound!
Mommy was feeling excited. She wanted to explain a new adventure to her three year old child. She said, "Let's go on a wild trip!" The child was both scared and curious. Mommy said, "Don't be afraid, it will be fun!". She explained that they would visit a nearby forest full of animals and trees. She said it would not be too expensive, because Daddy had found a cheap deal. The child was so excited, he could hardly wait to get started. They packed their bags and set off together. When they arrived, the child saw so many animals and plants that he couldn't believe his eyes. He explored the forest and learned so much. Mommy smiled as she watched her little one discovering the wonders of the wild.
One day, a little boy named Jack and his dad had an adventure. They went to a very special place. It was an oasis in the middle of the desert, full of tall palm trees and lots of beautiful flowers.

It was a very bright and sunny day and the light shone down on the oasis. Jack and his dad stood there and drank in its beauty.

Then, they both sat together in the warm sand. Jack leaned back and enjoyed the warmth of the sun while his dad read him stories. After a while, Jack started to feel sleepy so his dad covered him with a light blanket.

The over-arching feeling of the oasis was one of relaxation. Jack's dad felt it too, as he closed his eyes and breathed in the fresh air. They both relaxed in this peaceful place for what seemed like hours. 

At the end of the day, Jack and his dad hugged before heading back home, both feeling refreshed and totally relaxed. They knew they would come back to the oasis again soon.
Tommy had a dull sore in his back. It hurt when he moved around, so he had to be careful. His dad came up with an idea to help it heal. He called it a massage.

Every day, his dad would give him a massage. He said it was special medicine. He told Tommy to be gentle and that it would help him feel better soon.

At first, Tommy didn't notice a difference. But as the days went on, he started to feel better. The sore was still there, but it wasn't as dull as it was before.

With time, Tommy's back felt strong and healthy again. And he knew that it was all thanks to the special massage his dad had given him.
Once upon a time, there was a soft queen. She was very kind and loved exploring the kingdom. Every day, she would go on new adventures.

One day, the queen found a big and shiny rainbow. She was excited, but she felt like something was missing. She wanted to complete the rainbow and make it even brighter.

The queen searched all around the kingdom, but she couldn't find what she was looking for. She asked everyone she could find, but nobody could help her.

Finally, the queen asked a clever bird. The bird said that if she wanted to complete the rainbow, she had to find something very soft.

The queen was excited and quickly searched near a big tree. There, she found some soft feathers, which were perfect to complete the rainbow. The queen put the feathers in the rainbow and all the colors brightened.

Finally, the rainbow was complete and all the kingdom cheered. They thanked the queen for completing the rainbow and the kingdom was full of happiness.
Jack and Jane had a very special map. It showed a bridge, a castle, and a lake. Every day they would move closer to the castle. Jack and Jane were very excited to see it.

One day they followed the path on the map until they reached the bridge. Jack was so excited. He looked around and waved to the animals. Jane was getting a bit sleepy so she took a nap.

When she woke up, the bridge was in sight. Jack and Jane moved across quickly and soon reached the castle. It was tall and strong. Jack and Jane ran around and said hello to everyone. 

When it got dark, Jack and Jane moved back towards home. They followed the path on the map, half sleepy from all the fun. When they reached home, Jack and Jane thanked the map for taking them on such a wonderful adventure.
Once there was a brave explorer named Jess. Jess always wanted to explore new places, so one day she decided to go on a big adventure. Jess packed her bag and set off.

Jess soon noticed a stone ahead. It had writing scrawled on it that she couldn't read. She looked closer and saw a key. It felt special and she kept it in her pocket.

Jess kept exploring and eventually reached a tall mountain. Though it seemed daunting, she kept going. When Jess reached the top, she found a giant door. She took out the key from her pocket and used it to open the door.

Inside was an amazing discovery - a hidden pass! Jess was so excited, she couldn't believe her luck. She looked back at the stone and realised that it had been pointing to this hidden pass all along.

Jess had enough energy to make it to the pass. When she arrived, a special energy restored her strength. She was so brave exploring new places and finding a secret pass. Now she had a place to escape from her everyday life.
Once there was a little boy who loved to play the trumpet. He would practice all day and night until he could play almost as good as a professional. But one day something strange happened. He was playing his trumpet in the park and it started to shrink. He was so upset and stopped playing.

He tried to pick it up, but it kept shrinking until it was so small he couldn't even see it. He looked for it all around the park, but it was nowhere to be found. He was so sad and upset.

But his dad had an idea. He suggested that they look for another trumpet so the little boy could start practicing again. The little boy was so excited and they went to the music shop the next day.

The little boy was thrilled to find a shiny new trumpet and was soon back to playing as if nothing had ever happened. He learned lots of new songs and couldn't believe how much he had improved. He was so proud of himself and never wanted to forget his shrinky trumpet.
Once upon a time, there was a planet. It was a lovely place, full of nice people. They were generous and kind, always giving to each other and helping out. But one day something bad happened. A mean person came and the people started to hate him. He was not generous and did not care about the planet. He made the people's lives much harder.

The people fought back, but it didn't help. They had to leave their planet and find a new one. They searched many places but none were as nice as their old planet. Everyone was still very sad that they had to leave.

But then one day, something wonderful happened. They found a new planet and it was even better than their old one. The people were so happy and they started to live happily on the new planet. They were generous and kind again, sharing what they had and helping each other out. Everyone was thankful that they had found a new planet.
One day, a little otter was swimming in the lake. He loved his lake and it was his home. As he was swimming, he received a very delicate leaf. He had never seen such a perfect leaf before. He was so excited! He knew just what to do with it. 

He took the leaf and went to the shore. He laid the beautiful leaf in the sand and used it to build a small castle. He was very proud of his little creation and he smiled with delight.

Then, he remembered his friends were underwater. He had to show them the delicate leaf. He hopped back into the water and swam to the deep part of the lake. His friends were swimming and chatting.

When they received the leaf they were amazed! They had never seen something so delicate. All the otters shouted with joy and admired the leaf. They even decided to use the leaf to create more castles and make the lake even more beautiful!
Once upon a time there was a poor mouse. He was very scared, for he was all alone. One day, he heard a voice calling for help. "Please, rescue me," the voice said. The mouse was so brave, he decided to go and help. He followed the voice till he found a little boy, who had got stuck in a tree. The mouse was determined to rescue the little boy and so he worked hard to make a ladder out of twigs. 

Finally, the mouse managed to reach the little boy and helped him down. But when the little boy had reached the ground, he shouted "Ewww, a mouse has been here and touched me!" He was so angry. 

The mouse was very ashamed and scurried away. He felt like he had done something wrong, even though he was only trying to help. The little boy was never rescued and the mouse was never thanked.
Once upon a time there was an ugly war. Everyone was scared and sad. But then one brave person decided to raise their hands and say they were brave enough to help. They worked very hard and soon the war was over. Everyone cheered and was happy! The brave person was given a medal for their bravery. They had ended an ugly war with their courage and everyone was thankful.
Once upon a time there were two brothers, Jack and Joe. They loved to eat together every day. One day they both went to the well to get some fresh water. When they arrived, there was an old man there. He was very rude. 

"Hey, why don't you share the well!" He called out.

Jack and Joe looked at each other. Jack spoke up.
"We don't mind sharing the well," said Jack.

The old man didn't look happy.

"You're both being very rude! Do you want me to leave?" He shouted.

Jack and Joe didn't want him to go, so they quickly offered him a bite to eat. They had some fresh apples and some nuts. 

The old man ate and smiled. 
"Thank you. I'm glad you're not so rude after all," he said. 

Jack and Joe smiled and went back to the well to get some more water. They both learned an important lesson that day - to always be kind, no matter what.
Today, Jack, Mom and Dad went to a restaurant. When they arrived, Dad unlocked the door.

Inside, there were lots of tables and chairs. The walls were painted green and blue. 

Mom and Dad ordered some food. It smelled so tasty. Then, the waiter brought out a big plate with all kinds of yummy food like burgers and fries.

Jack and Mom and Dad ate all the food. They said it was very tasty. Everyone was so full and happy.

Finally, Dad paid the bill and they all unlocked the door to leave the restaurant. It had been such a fun and tasty day.
One day, a small bowl was sitting on the grass. It was filled with water and the water was still, like it was frozen in time. Suddenly, a squirrel came and saw the bowl. He put his little paw in the water, but it was so cold that he quickly pulled out his paw. He took another look and realized that the water was frozen. He was so surprised that his fur was standing up like a brush.

Meanwhile, a little bird saw the frozen bowl. He flew down and looked inside. He saw that there were some bugs swimming in the hard ice. He tried to break the ice, but it was too hard. He began to chirp and then fly away.

The next morning, the sun was bright and the small bowl of water was still frozen. Suddenly, the sun's rays hit it and the bowl started to thaw. The water began flowing and the bugs were freed. The squirrel and the little bird came back to see the bowl, now free of ice. The squirrel and the little bird were very happy.
Once upon a time there was a little boy who was in the park on a winter's day. As he looked around he couldn't help but notice that although the trees were bare, he could still hear the chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves in the wind. It was a normal day for him.

But suddenly he heard a noise that he had never heard before. It sounded like thousands of tiny crystals falling from the sky. He was confused and tried to figure out what the noise was. 

When the little boy looked up, he saw it was snowing! He hadn't seen snow before and he felt so excited. He ran outside to feel the snow on his face and to catch the sparkling snowflakes in his hands. He could not believe how beautiful it was.

The little boy was so happy to experience such a wonderful surprise that day. His experience reminded him that every day brings something new and wonderful, even if it's something as normal as snow.
Once upon a time, there was a clever monkey who lived in a park. The park was filled with big, green trees that provided the monkey with lots of shelter. Every day, the monkey could be found swinging from tree to tree and playing in the park.

One day, the monkey noticed something on the ground - a stick. It was a perfect size for the monkey and so he picked it up and starting playing with it. He used his amazing climbing skills to balance on the stick and walk around the park.

The monkey was so proud of himself and as he continued to practice with the stick, he became a master of balancing. Soon, everyone knew about the clever monkey's incredible balancing act and his stick.

The monkey used the stick to perform tricks both on the ground and in the trees. His performance earned him lots of applause and praise from the park's visitors. Even when the sun went down, the monkey would still be in the park, showing off his clever balancing skills.
Once upon a time, there was a girl called Becky who loved to play. But one day, she got lost. She began to cry, feeling so scared and alone. Suddenly, she heard a friendly voice.

"What's wrong, Becky?" said the voice.

"I'm lost," said Becky, tears still coming down her cheeks.

"Don't worry," said the voice. "I'll help you. But first you need to stop."

Becky looked around. There was a fence around her.

"I can't escape," said Becky, her voice beginning to tremble.

"No," said the voice. "Not escape. Stop. Stop and look around. That's all you need to do. You'll get encouraged. Then, you can find your way."

Becky did as she was told. She took a deep breath and stopped crying. She looked around and saw her way home.

Soon, Becky made it home. She felt so safe and happy. She learned an important lesson: when you feel scared and confused, all you need to do is stop and look around. It can be tough, but it will give you courage and help you find your way.

Moral: The tight situation can be escaped if you stop and look around.
Once upon a time, there was a kitty. His name was Paw. He lived in a house on a hill that was very high. Every day, Paw would look out of his window and watch for birds. He would miss them when they flew away.

One day, Paw went outside. He saw so many more birds! He chased after them and followed them through the tall grass. But he was too slow and he missed them.

Paw was so sad! He missed the birds. But then, he saw some flowers and felt happy. He rolled in the flowers and they tickled his paws. He laughed and laughed.

The end.
Once upon a time, there were two friends. They were different. One was young, and the other was old.

The friends had a gate outside their house. The young friend loved to hang on the gate and play. The old friend never did that. He always told the young friend not to hang on the gate, it was dangerous. But the young friend wouldn't listen.

One day, the old friend's warnings came true. While the young friend was hanging on the gate it broke, and he fell to the ground. The young friend was hurt, but luckily he wasn't seriously injured.

The young friend learned an important lesson that day. You should always listen to your elders! The old friend did not want his friend to get hurt, so it was wise to take his advice.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She wanted to go to her grandpa's house for a tasty dinner. 

So she said to her mum, "Mum, can I go to grandpa's house now? I'm so hungry!" Her mum said, "Yes of course, you can go. But hurry up so you don't get late." 

So Lucy quickly got ready and ran out of the house. On the way, she saw smoke coming out of her grandpa's chimney. She saw that grandpa was cooking dinner.

She rushed to the door and said, "Grandpa, it's me, Lucy! I have come for dinner!" Her grandpa laughed and said, "Come in my little one, dinner is almost ready!"

As Lucy entered the house, she felt a soft breeze and smelled the delicious dinner. She smiled and said, "Grandpa, dinner smells yummy!"

Grandpa smiled and said, "Yes, it does! And it will be ready soon. Hurry up and wash your hands, dinner is almost ready!"
Once there was a little girl named Grace. She was only three years old. One day when she was outside playing, she spotted a bumble bee. She got scared and started to cry.

Grace's older sister, Anna, came running up to help. She said, "Grace, it's okay. Bees are harmless. They won't hurt you - they're only trying to find flowers." When Grace heard Anna's kind words, she felt safe and calm.

Grace looked up in the sky and saw the sunshiny light. She said to Anna, "I forgive the bumble bee for scaring me." And with a smile on her face, she continued to play in the sun. 

Anna was very proud of her little sister. She said, "That was brave of you to forgive the bumble bee." Grace gave Anna a big hug.

The two sisters went home together, happy they had learned something new that day. They had learned that the light of forgiveness can make even the most frightening things harmless and kind.
Once upon a time, there was a rabbit who loved to lay in the warm grass. He looked up at the sky and admired the pretty pattern it made. The rabbit was so relaxed that he almost fell asleep.

Suddenly, the rabbit felt something furry and warm on his back. He opened his eyes. It was a soft, fluffy blanket! He lifted it up and saw that it had a beautiful pattern.

The rabbit was so happy that he jumped around and lay back down on the blanket. He snuggled up against it and felt as warm as toast. 

The rabbit smiled. He knew it was going to be a wonderful day.
Once upon a time there was a dad and a little girl. The dad was going to take the little girl to the park. As they started walking, the dad said:

"Look, we're going to have a lot of fun! We can play on the slide and swing, and then we can have a picnic,"

The little girl smiled in excitement. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. The dad peered around the corner of the tree and saw a big truck speeding down the street.

He quickly grabbed the little girl and said, "We need to stop! That truck is too wide and going too fast. We don't want to get hurt!"

The little girl nodded in understanding and the dad put her down carefully. 

The moral of the story is that it is important to listen to your parents and always pay attention to your surroundings. Sometimes, it can save us from getting into a rough situation!
Once there was a little girl who loved to count. Every day she would count the clouds in the sky or the pebbles on the ground. One day, she spotted a funny green cactus. She thought it was so interesting that she wanted to count it. 

She counted the spikes as she moved her fingers across the cactus. When she finished counting, she touched it one last time. She was surprised to find that the cactus was very soft, like touching a fluffy cloud. She smiled and touched it again. 

Then she started counting again, but this time, she counted the leaves on the cactus. When she finished counting, the cactus seemed to smile back at her. She was so happy that she kept counting it again and again. 

The little girl continued counting the cactus until she lost count and had to start again. She didn't mind starting over because she loved counting this soft and friendly cactus. She was happy every time she counted it!
Once upon a time there was a family with two children. One day, their parents wanted to take them to the park. The children were so excited!

Their parents said that first, the children could go and grab a snack from their freezer. The older child wanted to get some ice cream but the younger one wanted something different. Unfortunately, their parents didn't permit the younger one to get something different.

The little one was very sad. She decided to open the freezer and look for something else. Suddenly, she heard a sound coming from inside the freezer. When she opened it, she found a small white rabbit!

The rabbit was different from all the other animals that the child had seen before and it was so cute! The children were so happy and their parents let them keep the rabbit. 

The family was delighted and they all lived happily ever after!
Once upon a time there was a big, strong lion. He loved to eat mice, but the mice were very quick and smart so it was hard for him to catch them.

One day he had a bright idea. He decided to build a trap for the mice. He gathered some sticks and rocks and made a big box with a hole on one side. He hid inside and waited.

Sure enough, a mouse soon came near. He saw the hole and started to creep inside. He was almost in when the lion leapt out and tried to grab him. The mouse was so scared he ran away.

The lion was very silly. He had suggested a plan but it hadn't worked. He decided to try again and this time use a bigger trap. He gathered some long pieces of grass and used it to make a bigger box.

Again he waited inside the trap. After a while, a tasty little mouse came along. He stepped into the trap, but before he could get away, the lion leapt out and the mouse was caught.

The lion was very happy. His silly plan had worked! From then on he caught lots of mice in his traps.
Once there was a little girl. She was three years old and she loved to play in her backyard. One day, she looked outside and saw a big tree. She was curious, so she went out to investigate.

When she reached the big tree, she noticed something strange. On the ground there was a pile of grey ash. She touched the ash and realized that it was from a fire.

The little girl thought it was very strange. She had never seen a fire in her backyard before. Suddenly, it dawned on her that a big fire must have been here.

To make sure she was safe, the little girl called for her mommy. Her mommy came outside and they both looked around to make sure it was safe. Then they realized that everything was okay, and the little girl was able to go outside and play again.
Once upon a time there was a girl called Lola. She was very smart and was always trying to learn new things. One day, her mom gave her a lollipop and said, "Lola, remember that if you always do the right thing, good things will happen to you". Lola thought about what her mom said and wanted to prove her mom was right.

At school, Lola noticed one of her friends was playing with a ball. He wanted to kick it, but the ball went too far and almost hit Lola. She wanted to get the ball back for her friend, even if it meant taking something off the shelf. Lola was about to take the ball when she remembered what her mom said. She decided it was better to do the right thing so she didn't take the ball.

On the way home that day, Lola kicked a rock off the sidewalk and it landed next to a lollipop! Lola smiled and thought back to what her mom said. She now realized that doing the right thing wasn't so bad and it even got her a lollipop! From then on she always tried to do the right thing.
Once there was a boy. He liked to play in the creek. Every day he would go down to the creek and have fun. But one day he made too much noise and a man came by. The man was angry and he slapped the boy's hand.

The boy was scared and he ran away. He was sad and cried all the way home. But he learned from the experience. He now knew not to be so noisy in the creek. 

The boy still loved to play in the creek. But now he was careful to stay quiet so he wouldn't get slapped again. He still had fun, but in a much quieter way. He would just enjoy the peacefulness of the creek.
Once upon a time, there was a friendly man who had a job delivering ink. Every day, he smiled and said hello to all of the people he met along the way.

One day, the man was getting ready to deliver the ink when suddenly a bad person stepped in his way. The bad person said, "Give me all of the ink!" 
The man tried to reason with the bad person, but he was not being very friendly. The bad person took the ink and ran away.

The man felt very sad because he couldn't deliver the ink anymore. He was worried about what would happen if he didn't deliver the ink, so he started to cry.

The end.
Amy was walking in the park. She saw a deep purse on the ground. She was very excited and put her hands into the purse. Suddenly, she saw something shiny and sparkly. It was a gold necklace! Amy was so happy, she ran home to show her family her new necklace. They were very excited and hugged her. Amy loved her new necklace and wore it every day. She was so proud of her new deep purse.
Once upon a time, there was a curious bird. The little bird had bright eyes that sparkled in the morning sun.

One day, the bird decided to explore the world around him. He flew to a new place and saw a comfy spot to lay. He hopped down and nestled under the sun, which made him feel warm and safe.

The curious bird looked around him, squinting his eyes in the bright glow. He saw an orange butterfly, a beautiful flower, and a big rock he wanted to explore.

The bird hopped around the rock and watched as a curious bug peeked out. He lay down a few feet away, blinking his eyes in amazement. He couldn't believe how small the bug was!

The bird and the bug stayed like that for a little while, watching each other as the sun shone above them. The bird eventually said goodbye and flew away, but he will never forget the curious bug he saw that day.
Once upon a time there was a mighty prince named Peter. Peter was always looking for adventure, and he always wanted to do something special.

One day, Peter asked his parents for help. "I want to do something amazing today," he said. His parents smiled and offered an idea. "Why don't you go camping in the woods?" they asked.

Peter was so excited. He grabbed his backpack and headed out to the woods. It was dark by the time he got there, but he knew he was going to have an incredible adventure.

When Peter reached the woods, he noticed a bright light shining from behind a big, tall tree. He crept closer to the light and curiously peered through a tiny opening on the trunk of the tree. He couldn't believe his eyes. Inside the tree was a huge, mighty screen. The screen was filled with the most magical things he'd ever seen.

Peter couldn't help himself. He pressed a button on the screen and it opened up to reveal an even greater surprise: it was an offering of magic!

He was so excited that he couldn't help but laugh. He had found a magical treasure! Peter was sure he would look back on this day as one of his best adventures ever!
Lucy walked through the park with her mom. Suddenly, Lucy's eyes were drawn to a vendor, selling delicious-looking treats. "Can I have one, mom?" asked Lucy.

Her mom smiled. "Yes, Lucy, you can have one."

Lucy stepped closer to the vendor, and was taken aback by the sight. The vendor was wearing filthy clothes, and the treats looked unappetizing.

Her mom stepped in front of her. "It's not worth it, Lucy. Let's pass." She grabbed Lucy's hand and they continued walking away. 

Lucy couldn't help but feel disappointed. Sure, the vendor was filthy, but the treats still looked delicious.
Once there was a little girl named Susie. Every day she'd go to her grandma's house. On this day, she noticed that grandma was busy doing a lot of work. Susie wanted to help but she was a little fearful of what to do. However, Grandma told her to pick up the pencils and place them in the basket. Susie was proud that she could help and she smiled widely. Grandma then gave her a big hug and said, "Thank you, Susie, for all your hard work!" Susie was so happy that she had helped and worked alongside her grandmother. From that day forward, she was no longer fearful of helping out.
John was a young lion cub who was often ignored by the other cubs. He was very sad and lonely, but he was determined to figure out why they didn't like him.

One day, John saw the other cubs playing together. He tried to join, but they only ignored him. He decided to take a piece of their game and join.

The other cubs were very angry and chased John away. John ran away, feeling sad and upset.

The next day, John was determined not to let them ignore him. He returned to the site of the game and found a rough piece of wood. He then used the wood to make a toy for himself.

When the other cubs returned to the game, John held up his new toy for them to see. The cubs were so impressed by John's toy that they all started to play together.

John was very happy and the other cubs finally accepted him. The moral of the story is that when ignored, it pays to be creative and make something of your own.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lisa, who was three years old. One morning she decided to go for a walk in the cold park. She zipped up her coat and walked down the path.

Suddenly, she saw something strange lying in the grass. She went closer to take a look and realised it was a plastic waste bag! Lisa felt a bit worried and scared, so she quickly zipped back home.

When she got home, she asked her mom, "Mom, why is there waste in the park?"

Mom told her, " Sweetie, some people don't care about the environment, so they just leave their rubbish lying around."

Lisa was very disappointed and made it her mission to never leave her waste in the park and always put it in the bin. From then on, Lisa would always zip her recycling into the right bins, so that she could help keep the park clean and cold.
Once upon a time, there were two sisters. Their names were Sally and Sarah. Sally was always so excited to explore and try new things. She was never nervous. Sarah was different. She was always very nervous when trying something new. 

One day, the two sisters wanted to go on a camping trip together. They decided to load their things into the car and drive off. When Sally was finished loading, she was ready to head off on their adventure. But Sarah was so nervous. She was scared that something bad might happen. 

Sarah took a deep breath and reminded herself why she was joining Sally on this adventure. She was determined to go, so she finished loading her things. 

Sally and Sarah drove away in their car. On the way, they sang songs, told stories, and enjoyed the view. Eventually, they reached their campsite and set up their tent. It was so much fun. 

At the end of the camping trip, Sally and Sarah were both so happy. They had shared a wonderful adventure and made lots of amazing memories. Sarah was no longer nervous!
Once upon a time there was a girl named Sarah. She was very nervous as she was about to finish something for the first time.

Sarah carefully picked up the telephone. Her fingers shook as she dialed the number she'd memorised. When the other end finally picked up, Sarah nervously said "hello?".

"Hello Sarah," said a kind voice, "are you ready to finish what you started?".

Sarah nodded even though the voice couldn't see it. "Yes, I'm ready," she replied.

"Good! Let's finish it together," said the voice.

Sarah took a deep breath and began. After a few minutes, she carefully hung up the telephone and let out a giggle. She had finished it!
Once there was a girl who wanted to go to the zoo. She was very excited to see all the different animals. She put on her shoes, grabbed her hat and started walking.

When she arrived at the zoo entrance, she saw many funny animals. She saw lions, giraffes, monkeys, and elephants. She was so excited.

The girl wanted to pick out the animal she liked the most. She looked around until she saw a cute monkey with a banana in its hands. She decided this was the animal she wanted to pick.

The girl slowly walked up to the monkey, who was very friendly. She reached out and picked up the little monkey, which made it very happy. She hugged it tightly, and started to laugh.

She was so happy to have the little monkey in her arms. She was so pleased to be surrounded by all the different animals at the zoo. She felt the joy of spending the day at the zoo with all the different animals.
Once upon a time there was a clumsy bear who was walking through the woods. All of a sudden he heard a loud noise coming from the other side of the woods. He decided to take a look and what he found was a big Badger who was making the noise. The badger seemed very angry and he was shouting loudly at the bear.

“What are you doing here?†shouted the badger.

The bear looked very scared and replied “I’m sorry…I didn’t mean to intrude…I was just passing byâ€.

The badger said, “I don’t believe you! You are a threat to the safety of the forest and you must return from where you came!â€

The bear was very frightened and started to back away slowly, but the badger took a step forward and looked even more angry. The bear started to run as fast as he could back through the woods.

The badger shouted after him “Don’t come back here! If you do, I’ll be much angrier and it won’t be good for you!â€.

The bear never returned to the woods and from that day forward he avoided the forest at all costs, fearful of the threat of the badger.
Once upon a time there was a pale jug and it was filled to the top with water. Everyone had heard how beautiful it was, so people came from far and wide to get a glimpse of it.

When they saw it they all applauded and clapped their hands. The jug beamed with joy and smiled at everyone.

One day, a young child of three years old came along to see the jug and said, “Oh, it’s so beautiful!†She admired the jug for quite some time and then asked it, “Would you like to play with me?â€

The jug was surprised, but replied, “Yes I would love to!â€

So together they played games and laughed until it was time for the child to go home. As she was leaving, the jug smiled and said, “Thank you for coming to play with me, it was fun!†All the people around them applauded the little girl’s kindness and they all went off, happy.
Once upon a time, there was a boy called Johnny. He was three years old and very active. He loved playing in the garden with his brothers and sisters.

One day, his mum said to him, "Johnny, why don't you go to the gym? You'll have lots of fun!" Johnny was excited and asked his mum "Can I go, please?" 

His mum smiled. "Yes," she said, "But we must first lock it."

So Johnny and his mum went to the gym. It was very big and had lots of different types of equipment. Johnny was so excited he ran around, trying out all kinds of machines.

At the end of the day, Johnny said, "Mum, I had a really fine day at the gym. Can I come back again?" His mum smiled and said, "Yes, of course!" She gave him a hug and said, "But don't forget to lock the gym when you leave!"

The next day, Johnny was back at the gym. He enjoyed playing with his friends and all the different machines. He learnt how to use the machines and be safe. Before the day was over, Johnny made sure he always locked the gym when he left. 

Johnny been enjoying the gym and having fun ever since.
Once upon a time there was a little rock. He liked to dance and rock around the meadows. He looked for the perfect spot to rock, but he couldn't find it. All the other rocks were too big or too hard for him.

One day he came across a big bowl of oats. He thought it'd be a perfect spot for him to rock. But sadly, when he stepped into the oats, he found out it was too soft and slimy. He started sinking in it and couldn't get out.

The little rock was in trouble but then he saw a thin blade of grass nearby. He reached out to it with all his strength and grabbed it. The little rock pulled himself out of the oats with the thin blade of grass and scurried away to find the perfect spot to rock.

The moral of this story is to never give up. No matter your size, if you believe in yourself you can achieve anything. The thin blade of grass saved the little rock and it's never too small to make a difference.
Once upon a time there were two brothers, Billy and Sam. Billy was very happy, while Sam was always grumpy. One winter morning, Billy found a sweet apple in the woods. He wanted to share it with his brother. He immediately went to Sam and said, "Brother, look what I found! Let's eat it together."

But Sam didn't want to share the apple. He growled at Billy and shouted, "It's mine! I'm the only one who gets to eat it." He bit into it and started eating.

Billy felt very sad and angry. He yelled, "That was mean of you. What you did is wrong. We should share what we have with others."

Sam realized he had made a mistake. He started to feel sorry for what he had done. He offered the remaining part of the apple to Billy and said, "I'm sorry for not sharing. Let's eat it together."

Billy smiled and happily shared the apple with Sam. They finished eating the apple and that day they both learned an important moral lesson: it is better to share with others than to keep things for ourselves.
Once there was a humble store. It was small but it had lots of nice things.
One day a woman came to the store. She had a big bag and it was full.
She opened the bag and inside were lots of treats. She spread them out all over the store.
The treats looked so yummy and there were so many flavors. Everyone was so excited to see them all.
The woman gave the treats to everyone and everyone was so happy. The humble store was filled with smiles.

The next day, the woman came back and she brought more treats. She spread the treats around the store just like before.
Everyone was so pleased to get more treats and to see all the different things.

The woman came every day for one week and spread treats around the store. Everyone was so thankful for her kindness and the humble store was full of joy.
Once there was a little girl named Sarah. She was only three years old, but she was very brave. She had an old model of a car. It wasn't very big, but Sarah loved it.

One day, Sarah's dad decided to take her car apart. He wanted to make it look newer. Sarah was so mad! She shouted at her dad for being so crazy.

But then Sarah's dad smiled. He said he was sorry and that he would put it back together again. Sarah's dad asked Sarah to forgive him.

After that, Sarah said she forgave him. And the old car was put back together. It still looked a little crazy, but Sarah and her dad both liked it that way.
Once there was a dog named Spot. Spot was a very energetic pup. He was so full of energy, he didn't like to take rests! One day Spot was out playing in the park. He ran and ran and ran, until he was exhausted. 

As Spot lay in the meadow, he noticed something wonderful. It was a squirrel with a long and bushy tail, just like a raccoon! Spot was so excited, he couldn't help but try to catch it. He chased the squirrel but it was too quick for him. 

No matter how hard Spot tried, the squirrel kept getting away from him. Spot was so determined to catch it, he chased it through the trees and around the bushes. He chased that squirrel all day and night, until he was too tired to keep going. 

Finally, Spot collapsed in the grass. He was so exhausted, his energy was gone. But then he heard a helpful voice: "Hey Spot! Don't give up! You can still try to catch it if you want!"It was the squirrel! 

Spot was so surprised to see the squirrel. The squirrel said, "My tail is very heavy. Why don't you give it a try? You may be able to catch me if you put in a really big effort!" Spot smiled and nodded. He tried his hardest and finally, finally, this time he caught the squirrel's tail! Spot was so proud of himself
Once upon a time there was a bear who lived in a structure in the forest. Every day, the bear would stop and take a nap in the shade of a tree. One day, when the bear was sleeping, a mischievous fox snuck up and started to play a game. The fox jumped on the bear and asked if he wanted to play tag.

The bear was surprised but stayed calm and said no to the fox. However, the fox wouldn't stop. The bear got angry and shouted "Go away!" The fox got scared and ran away.

The bear was relieved and went back to sleeping and he thought that he had learned an important lesson. He realized that it is okay to say no when someone is bothering you and that it is important to stay calm even when something unexpected happens.

When the bear woke up, he went to look for his structure but it was gone! He was surprised and upset and he couldn't understand what had happened. He realized that the fox had done something while he was sleeping, such as building a fire that destroyed his structure.

The bear was sad. That day, he learned that it is important to be aware of our surroundings and that even when we are calm and tell someone to go away, we can still be surprised and hurt.
One day, two children, Jack and Jane, were playing in their yard. Jack had a big sack of wheat and he asked Jane if she wanted to play with it. 

"Yes!" said Jane. 

So they played with the wheat, throwing it up in the air and making the grains scatter everywhere. They were having lots of fun. 

Suddenly, the sack of wheat became too tight. Jack wasn't able to open it and all the wheat spilled out. They tried to clean it up, but it was too difficult. 

Jack and Jane were very sad and cried together. They had made a big mess and knew their parents would be angry. 

After a while, their parents came home and saw the mess. They were very angry and yelled at Jack and Jane for making such a mess. 

The children learned their lesson and never played with the wheat again.
Once upon a time there were two friends. Their names were Dan and Joe.

Dan and Joe decided to go see a parade. It was a very big parade with a lot of people. And everyone was so happy.

But then one of the people wanted to fight. He was a tough guy and it was scary.

Dan and Joe were scared but they were also brave. Joe said, “Let's fight him and show him how tough we are!â€

So they did. Dan and Joe fought the tough guy. And they beat him in the fight.

Everyone in the parade was so happy. They cheered and clapped and shouted. Dan and Joe were heroes!
Once upon a time there were two best friends called Emily and John. Emily was very lucky because she had a big computer. Every day she would go to her computer and zip around playing games and having fun.

John was very jealous of Emily's computer, and he wished he had one too. One day he couldn't resist the urge any longer and asked Emily if he could have a go. Emily was very happy to oblige, so they both went to the computer together.

But when they got there, Emily realised she had forgotten her password. Emily was very frustrated, and John started to laugh. This made Emily cross, so she told John he had to go home. This made John very sad and he said to Emily, “If you don't let me play on your computer, I'll never be your friend again!â€

Emily thought for a minute, and then decided to give John a chance. She helped John to remember the password, and then they both had fun zipping around the computer together. From then on they were both very happy and they became the best of friends.
Once upon a time, two friends, Sam and Susie, were walking in the park together. Sam was holding a yummy muffin in his hand. Susie saw it and asked if she could try it. Sam said no.

Susie was mad. She crossed her arms and said, "That's not fair!" Sam replied, "I want to examine it first."

Susie thought this was crazy. She tried to take the muffin away but Sam said, "No, I will examine it first." Susie was getting angrier and kept trying to take it from him.

Sam was getting mad too and kept saying, "No, I want to examine it first!" Susie was about to snatch the muffin when a voice came from behind them. It was an old man who said, "Settle down and let Sam examine the muffin, it looks delicious!"

Susie and Sam both calmed down and agreed to let Sam examine the muffin. After he had taken a close look, he shared it with Susie. They both enjoyed the muffin and had a great time in the park.
Once upon a time there was a polite bear called Bigby. Bigby liked to take long walks in the forest. One day, when Bigby was walking, he slipped on a mossy rock. He looked around to see where he had slipped and saw a pointy rock. "That's strange," he thought. He noticed that it had a special look, like it belonged somewhere else. He decided to pick it up and continue on his way. 

After a while, he came across an old and magical tree. Bigby put his hand in his pocket, and what do you know, he pulled out the pointy rock! He thought it was a sign and decided to put the rock on top of the tree. Instantly, the tree burst open with magical fruit! Bigby was so excited and picked some of the fruit and put it in his pocket.

As he was eating his magical fruit, Bigby realized that he should be very polite and share some of the fruit. So he offered some to the other animals in the forest. They were all so happy, and thanked Bigby for his polite gesture.

Bigby left the forest feeling very happy. He knew that the pointy rock he had found earlier was very special, and it had led to him finding a delicious magical fruit. He made a promise to himself that he would always be polite and share as much as he could.
Once there was a little boy. He was three years old. He was at the store with his mom. He wanted to buy something. But his mom said no. He got angry.

He wanted to look at the toys in the store, so mom said he could. He started to examine the toys. He looked at them closely, and smiled. He was having fun.

But then the store owner came out. He was angry. He said it was time to leave. Mom said it was time to go home. The little boy was sad. He put the toys back and said goodbye to the store.

The little boy and his mom went home. He was still mad. But he had a lot of fun examining the toys at the store.
Once there was a little boy who wore a special hat. This hat was very special because it had magic powers. Whenever the little boy put it on, he could manage to do anything he wanted!

One day, the little boy encountered a selfish dragon. The dragon wanted the hat for himself, and would not let the boy have it. The boy tried to manage the dragon, but it was too strong.

Suddenly, the boy remembered something his mom had said to him, before he left on his adventure. She said that if he was ever in trouble, he should be brave and use the power of the hat! So the boy did just that, and he was able to manage the dragon with the help of his magical hat.

The dragon was so impressed with the little boy's bravery that he decided to give him the hat back. From that day on, the boy had his magical hat with him as he traveled around and managed any challenge he faced!
Suzie was walking in the park when she saw something very attractive. It was a pond with a lot of shrimp swimming in it. Suzie wanted to count the shrimp, so she started saying numbers as she counted.

Suddenly, Mr. Brown came up to her. "That's my pond, and you are not allowed to catch the shrimp," he said sternly. 

Suzie knew she had to think of something to make Mr. Brown happy. "I'm not trying to catch them," she said. "I'm just counting how many there are!"

Mr. Brown raised an eyebrow. "That's an interesting way of counting," he said. "Why don't you count the leaves in the trees instead?"

Suzie smiled and nodded. She ran off to the nearby trees to begin counting the leaves. Mr. Brown smiled and watched as she counted, happy that Suzie had solved the problem without any conflict.
One day, a little boy named Max was playing in his garden. Suddenly he spotted a big, shiny pond in the middle of the garden. It was very expensive and he wanted to jump in it!

Max was so excited he ran to the pond as fast as he could. He stopped in front of the pond and closed his eyes, ready to jump. He jumped and just as he was about to touch the water, he opened his eyes.

The pond was full of green leaves and colourful fish. Max thought it was the most beautiful pond he had ever seen. He splashed in the pond, chased the fish and jumped in and out of the water.

Hours later, Max was tired and happy. He said goodbye to the pond and went back inside, knowing that the expensive pond was a place he could visit again anytime he wanted.
Once upon a time there was a mystery. Nobody knew what it was. One day, a spoiled little girl named Lucy wanted to find the mystery.

So she searched high and low but couldn't find it. She asked her mom, her friends, and even her dog, but nobody knew what the mystery was.

One day, Lucy decided to go on an adventure. She went to a nearby park and looked around. Suddenly, she saw an old chest on the ground. She opened it and there it was - the mystery! She was so excited and couldn't wait to see what it was.

When she opened the chest, she found a lot of treats inside. They were all for her! She was so happy and felt so special.

From then on, she was determined to keep the mystery of the chest safe, so that nobody else could have it. She knew it was all hers, and that made her feel spoiled.
One day a lazy dancer was walking in the park. She was so tired that she began to tear up. Suddenly, a little girl appeared. She was only three years old, but very wise. She held the dancer's hand and said, "Let's go, I will help you."

The two danced around the park. The lazy dancer slowly moved with the little girl's help. As they danced, the lazy dancer's tears disappeared. She smiled at the little girl.

When the dance was over, the lazy dancer thanked the little girl before they said goodbye. She felt energized and happy, and the little girl had taught her an important lesson: When life is hard, dancing can make it better.
Once upon a time there was a bald man. He had no hair on his head! Every day he went for a walk with his tie. He liked to scatter the leaves on the ground as he walked. He looked like a leaf twirler. He twirled around and around until the leaves scattered everywhere. He was so happy to make the leaves scatter around. He did this every day and it made him smile.

One day the bald man found a special tie. It was blue and sparkly and it made the leaves glitter in the sun. He twirled around faster and faster and the leaves glittered more and more. The bald man was so happy that he had found such a beautiful tie.

Every day the bald man wore the tie and scattered the leaves. He twirled around like a leaf twirler and every time he did, he smiled. Because every time he scattered the leaves, he was reminded of the beautiful blue tie that he had found.
Molly and her mommy were in the garden. Molly was swinging in the pink swing, surrounded by plenty of colourful blossoms and trees. Her mommy told her that it looked like a hurricane was coming. Molly asked her, "What is a hurricane?" But her mommy said, "Don't worry. Just keep playing in the swing and enjoy the sunshine." So that's what Molly did.

Days went by and the sunshine continued, but the wind started to pick up. Molly and her mommy could feel it blowing more and more every day, until one morning it was so strong that Molly could feel it from inside the house. Her mommy told her it was time to go inside and stay safe.

Molly stayed inside for days, but the wind continued to blow and blow. One morning, Molly and her mommy looked out the window to see that the garden was no longer full of blossoms and trees, but instead filled with debris and broken branches. Molly asked her mommy, "What's that?" She said, "That's the hurricane."

Molly was sad to see what the hurricane had done to the garden, but soon found out that the hurricane had also brought some pink blossoms! Molly cheerfully helped her mommy pick up the branches, but soon asked if they could put them to use. So, her mommy used the branches to build a new and ever-so-pink swing for Molly
On a Sunday, Molly was very worried. She had shut the door and didn't know how to open it. She tugged and pulled on the door handle, but the door stayed shut. She called for her mommy and daddy but they didn't come. She was getting scared.

Suddenly, there was a loud banging noise from the other side of the door. Molly's mommy and daddy were on the other side! They had the key and opened the door. Molly was happy and not worried any more. Her mommy and daddy were here and she was relieved.
One day, a mother and her daughter were walking outside in the park. The daughter was wearing a bright red dress and giggling happily. She was having so much fun! 

The mother decided to suggest a game. She said, "Let's play hide and seek! What do you think?".

The daughter nodded excitedly and shouted, "Yeah! Let's play!".

The mother looked around the park and told her daughter to hide in the tall grass. The daughter went and hid. 

After counting to 10, the mother went to look for her daughter. She felt around the area for her daughter but she couldn't find her. 

Finally, the mother heard her daughter's laughter and peered into the grass. She saw her daughter's bright red dress.

The mother smiled and said, "Got you! You were hiding very well."
 
The daughter smiled back and said, "I feel like the best hider ever!". They hugged and enjoyed the rest of their day in the park.
Once there was a big, hairy, bear. He was walking in the woods, looking for food. Suddenly he heard a loud squeaking noise. It was coming from a small mouse. The mouse was stuck in a dangerous sticky patch. The bear saw it, and wanted to help. So he carefully reached out and slowly pulled the mouse free.

The mouse scrambled away quickly, running over leaves and twigs. As it ran, the bear shouted, "Be careful! The woods can be dangerous!" With his help, the mouse escaped safely. 

The bear was glad he had been able to help the little mouse, and quickly ran off to find some food of his own. The mouse was very thankful the bear had noticed it in time. After that, the mouse was very careful in the woods - always looking for danger.
Once upon a time there was a tall tree. Every evening it would stand there, tall and strong. One day, something magical happened - the tree started to grow. Before long it was so tall that it reached up to the clouds.

The tree was so tall that birds could rest in its branches. People could walk through its leaves and up to its top. On clear evenings, they could look out far beyond the horizon.

On calm evenings, the tree would whisper its secrets to the wind. It told all its stories of the day and all the things it had seen. Sometimes, it even sang a song.

At night, when the stars were out, the tree would look even taller. Everyone gathered around it to catch a glimpse of the beautiful sight. They were amazed at the magical tree, so tall and strong.
 
And every evening, it would stand tall and strong, making sure that everyone was safe until morning.
Once there was a little boy. He was only three years old. He wanted something to play with. He asked his mom for help.

His mom gave him a stick. He was so happy. He waved the stick around, pretending he was a knight with a sword.

The boy found a lemon tree in the park. He picked a few lemons off of it and brought them home. He asked his mom what he should do with them.

His mom gave him a few ideas. She suggested making lemonade or a lemon tart. The little boy liked the idea of a lemon tart. He helped his mom bake it, but it was too sour to eat.

The little boy was sad. He wanted to make something sweet. So his mom gave him a few more lemons. She also gave him some sugar. The little boy mixed the lemons and the sugar together and he made a delicious sweet lemonade. He smiled and was happy.
Once there was an infant living in a home with her big sister. The big sister always looked after the infant, making sure she was healthy and happy. One day, the big sister had a surprise for her little sister. She prepared a big gift for the infant – it was a doll made of special, shiny material. 

The little sister was so happy to receive the gift. She jumped up and down and hugged her big sister tightly. That night, she slept with the new doll in her bed. 

The next morning, the big sister was surprised. She found the infant looking very sick. The big sister was very sad – it seemed that the infant had gotten sick from the new doll. It was a bad thing – the infant was too weak to get well. 

The big sister realized that the surprise was a bad one and she was filled with sadness. The special, shiny doll had caused the infant to become sick and there was nothing she could do to make it right.
Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They loved to play together and share. Every day they had fun playing games, singing songs and even making up stories.

But one day, Jack and Jill had a disagreement. Neither wanted to share their spelling book. They argued and argued until neither one could see any way of making peace.

Suddenly, an old lady appeared from out of the forest. She had a knowing twinkle in her eye and a kindly smile. She told Jack and Jill that if they couldn't share, they couldn't be friends at all. Sharing was the key to having a lovely friendship.

Jack and Jill were inspired. They decided to take turns sharing the spelling book and soon got back to having lots of fun. From then on, they shared all kinds of things and made their friendship even more lovely.

The moral of the story is that if you share with others, your friendships will be much happier. Sharing really is the key to a happy, lovely friendship.
"Patty was very eager to try the new grill her dad just bought. She asked her dad if she could use it. Dad said, 'Yes, let's try it out together!'

Patty was so excited that she rushed to the grill and started pushing the buttons. She pushed too long and the flame turned on! Patty was startled, but dad chuckled and turned it off.

Dad said, 'Why don't we take it slow. I know how to use it!'

So, together, dad and Patty tried the grill by putting some food on it. Patty watched as the food cooked, and when it was done, Patty said, 'It tastes really good!'

Dad smiled and said, 'See, that's how you use the grill!'

Patty was so proud of herself that she couldn't stop smiling. She was eager to try it again and dad said, 'Let's do it again tomorrow!' 

And they did!
Once there was a bunny called Bo. Bo loved to bounce and have lots of fun. One day Bo hopped over to a swamp. The swamp was dark and scary but Bo was brave.

At the edge of the swamp, Bo saw something moving. He hopped closer, but it scared him and he hopped back.

"Who's there?" Bo asked nervously.

"Me!" said a voice from the swamp.

A wild frog hopped out of the swamp. He had a big smile. "My name is Frogge. Wanna be friends?"

Bo smiled and hopped a little closer to Frogge. Together, they played and bounced in the swamp all day long. Bo had forgotten how scary the swamp was.

Whenever Bo needed a friend or felt like bouncing, he hopped right to the swamp. He always had a lot of fun with his new friend Frogge.
Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She was very brave and loved to explore the world around her.

One day she went to a big garden full of flowers, trees and animals. In the middle of the garden was a lovely rug. It looked so soft and cozy!

So Lucy decided to gather the rug so she could take it home. She rolled it up and put it on her back.

But on the way home, she met a silly fox. He made a stupid face and laughed at her. Lucy didn’t like it, so she left the rug behind and ran away as fast as she could!

The fox just stood there, still making his stupid face. But Lucy was glad she left the rug since she didn’t want that silly fox to ruin it.
Once upon a time there was a young girl named Lily. Lily was alone in a gloomy forest, trying to get home. Suddenly, she came across a pillow on the ground. She was surprised and decided to pick it up and bring it with her. 

As she continued to try and find her way home, she heard a loud noise. She was scared and worried! Then a big bear appeared! The bear was growling and looked very angry. Lily began to cry and she was about to give the bear the pillow she was holding. 

Just then, the bear stopped growling and seemed to understand what was happening. He smiled at Lily and gave her a hug. The bear told Lily that the pillow she had found was his, and he was only trying to get it back. 

Lily was relieved and thanked the bear for being so kind. She learned that it is important to always stay calm and think before reacting to something that happens - because things may not always be as bad as they seem. 

The bear gave Lily a kiss goodbye and she continued on her way. She made it home safe and sound, inspired by the lesson she had learned in the gloomy forest.
Once upon a time, there was a broken house. It was very old and the walls were weak. One day, a big storm came. It made the wind blow very hard and the rain pour down. The wind blew so strong that it destroyed the house. All that was left was a pile of mud. 

Mud is made up of tiny pieces of dirt and water. It was all slippery and wet. A little boy came and saw the broken house and the mud. He started playing in the mud, sliding and rolling around. It felt good to make a big mess. 

The little boy had so much fun with the mud. He made it into a huge castle and pretended he was the king. Eventually it got dark and the little boy had to go home. But the next day, the little boy came back and discovered the mud was gone. The wind had destroyed it and the rain washed it away. 

The little boy was sad but he knew that he had had lots of fun playing in the mud. So the little boy could still be happy.
Once upon a time, there was a race between two friends. They were racing to the exit! It was a tough race because they wanted to be the first one to arrive.

The first friend was called Sam. He was running fast. He was running so hard, his legs were moving like never before! He was also very happy because he thought he was going to win.

The second friend was called Joe. He was also running fast but he looked like he was struggling. He was breathing hard and his face was red.

In the end, Sam made it to the exit first. He was very excited and cheered loudly. Joe arrived a few seconds later and was a little sad. But he was still happy that he finished the race.

The two friends shook hands and smiled. They both agreed that it was a tough race, but a lot of fun.
Kiko had a problem. He wanted to try something new and spicy, but he didn't have a spoon. He asked his mom if he could have one and if he could try something spicy. His mom smiled and said yes. She gave him a spoon and allowed him to try some spicy food. Kiko was so excited! He looked at the spoon and it was shiny and new. Kiko went to the kitchen and grabbed the spicy food from the cupboard. He dipped his spoon in and began to eat. It was very spicy, but Kiko didn't mind. He loved it! He asked his mother for more. She smiled and said yes, and Kiko was happy. He was so glad that his mother had allowed him to try something new and something spicy.
Once upon a time there was a humble gray rabbit. She was very small and lived in a cozy burrow in the forest. Every day she liked to sneak out for a little adventure.

One day she hopped across a field to see what she could find. As she hopped, she came across a long twisty branch. The branch was long and curvy like a winding road. The rabbit was curious and wanted to explore it so she hopped along the branch, carefully making her way over each twist.

Soon she reached the end of the branch. She looked around and found a magical surprise waiting for her. Hidden in a bush was a big bag full of carrots! The rabbit couldn't believe her luck!

The rabbit chewed on the yummy carrots with a smile on her face. After she was finished, she tucked away the rest in a safe corner and hopped home to tell her family all about her amazing adventure.
"What is going on here?" shouted Mamma.
"Someone has taken the bread," said Daddy.
Mamma was very upset.
"We must test to see who took the bread," said Daddy.
Mamma put out a bowl of porridge.

"We will see who eats the porridge," said Mamma.
The family waited and watched. Suddenly, a sneaky thief appeared.
It was an ordinary cat.
Mamma and Daddy laughed.
"You can't blame an ordinary cat for wanting to test the porridge," said Daddy.
They gave the cat a big bowl of porridge.
Mamma and Daddy were happy again.
Uncle Jack was very excited. The festival was coming up and he had a surprise for his little niece. He put the surprise in his pocket and arrived at his niece's house. 

His niece opened the door and said, "Hi, Uncle Jack!" He hugged her tight and said, "Guess what I've got in my pocket!" She looked at him curiously and he pulled out something special--a small bell.

He said, "This bell belongs to the festival. Whenever it rings, the most unusual things will happen!" He showed her how to make it ring and then the magical things started. 

First a butterfly flew out of the bell and around the room, then a rainbow appeared in the sky. The little niece was amazed and said, "I wonder what will happen when it rings again!" Uncle Jack smiled and said, "Let's find out!"
Once upon a time there was a jolly elf. He lived in the woods and he loved to comfort other animals. One day he heard a bell in the distance and decided to investigate. He soon found a bunny who was stuck in a hole in the ground and very scared. The elf comforted the bunny and helped her to get free. 

The bunny was so thankful for the elf's help. She said, "Thank you for helping me and being so kind. Now I know that if I'm ever stuck in a hole again, I can just ring this bell and I know that you will be here to help me." 

The elf was very happy knowing that the Bunny felt safe and now had a way of reaching out for help whenever she needs it. The moral of the story is to always be kind and help others, even if it takes a bit of effort to do it. Kindness always brings greater rewards in the end.
Once there was a little boy named Jack. He was excited to go outside and play, but his mom said it was time to wait. Jack was disappointed, so he lay down on the ground and started singing.

Nearby, there was a hairy spider who heard Jack's singing. The spider wanted to record the song and make it a part of her web. So, she scurried over to Jack and used a piece of spider silk to record what he was singing.

Jack was so surprised to see the spider. He was a bit scared, but he found the spider's recording to be fascinating. After a few seconds, Jack got up, waved goodbye to the spider, and went outside to play. The spider, meanwhile, went back to her web and added Jack's song to her recording.
Once there was a chubby woodpecker. He was alone in the forest and used to peck on the wood from the trees. He tried to find food inside the wood but something was not right.

He noticed that the wood was not fresh and colourful like it used to be. He realised that the wood was starting to rot. He was very worried and tried to find some fresh wood.

He noticed that most of the wood in the forest was not tasty anymore. He started looking elsewhere but couldn't find anything he wanted to eat. He was very angry and started to peck on the trees very hard. 

He finally saw a fresh tree which was not rotten. He was so happy he started pecking it quickly. But he was too chubby and he got stuck in the middle of the tree. He tried and tried to break free but he couldn't. 

He was stuck in the tree and very angry. He started to peck the wood with so much force that the wood broke and he was finally able to get out. Finally he was free and he was able to enjoy the fresh wood he wanted to eat. He was happy.
Once upon a time there was a young boy named Jack. He was very obedient and always did what his parents asked. One day, his parents told him to turn the garden crane. 

He smiled and nodded, then he ran off outside. He carefully examined the crane and tried to understand how it worked. He furrowed his brow and thought hard.

Then, his dad walked outside and said, "Jack, you remember how I showed you how to turn the garden crane?"

Jack nodded and said, "Yes, I remember. I just didn't know how to do it again."

His dad smiled and said, "It's okay, don't worry. Here, let me show you again."

He knelt down next to Jack and held his hand as they turned the crane together. Jack was so pleased and smiled wide. He had learned something new and been obedient to his parents. 

Jack looked to the sky and thanked his lucky stars.
John was very hungry. He wanted a snack but none were to be found. He looked in the kitchen and all around but he had no luck. He started to cry.

John's mom saw him and she was so compassionate. She knew he needed something to eat. She reached into the pantry and brought out the perfect snack. She handed it to him and his face lit up with joy.

John enjoyed his snack very much. But after he was done, he realized that his mom had given him something even more important than a snack. She had given him her compassion and love. John was so moved by her kindness that tears filled his eyes once again. This time they were tears of joy.
Jack and his mom were walking in the park. Jack spotted a key lying on the grass.

"Mom, look at this key!" said Jack, excitedly pointing at the object. 

His mom smiled kindly at him. "That's very nice Jack. Where did you find it?"

Jack bent down and picked up the key. "It was here, lying in the grass."

"Hmm it looks like it could open something important." His mom said thoughtfully.

She then took the key from Jack and said, "Let's go home, we can find out what this key unlocks."

At home they put the key in the lock. The door opened and they stepped inside. 

The room was filled with lots of different toys - some building blocks, a doll and a train set. It even included an ice cream maker!

Jack's Mom smiled and said, "It looks like this kind key unlocks the toy room. How kind of your Dad to have given you this key, Jack." 

Jack smiled. He was thrilled to have his very own toy room.
Johnny wanted to go to the park and play. But he didn't have a ball to play with, so he asked his dad if he could lend him a ball. His dad said no. Johnny was very sad. He asked his dad why he was so stupid. His dad said it was because he needed to stay home to get a massage. Johnny didn't understand why his dad needed a massage. He asked if he could come along, but his dad said no. Johnny had to stay at home alone, which made him even sadder. He realised that his dad was too stupid to lend him a ball, and he was very disappointed. That was the bad ending.
Once upon a time there were two friends, Joe and Molly, who loved to play together. One day when they were playing, Molly found something shiny in the grass. She picked it up, and it was a thermometer! She was so excited and ran to show Joe, but when he saw it he said, "That doesn't belong to us. We should put it back."

Molly felt sad. She wanted to keep the thermometer! But Joe was right, it didn't belong to them. After a few moments, she put it back in the grass. She was a little bit ashamed, but she knew that it was the right thing to do.

Later that evening Joe decided he was hungry and asked Molly if she wanted to eat. But Molly said she wasn't hungry. Joe knew that it was because she was still feeling sad about the thermometer. He gave her a big hug and smiled. He said, "It's ok, Molly. You're still a good friend." Molly smiled too.

Together they found something else to do, and soon Molly wasn't feeling so sad anymore. They both decided that being good and doing the right thing was more important than eating.
Alice wanted to go to the park. She picked up her ball and ran outside to meet her friends.

When Alice went to the park, she saw that her friends were acting differently. They were standing in a circle, and it looked like they were about to fight. Alice was worried and wanted to help, but she was too scared to do anything.

Suddenly, a small voice shouted from the middle of the circle. It was her friend Toby. He had his hands in the air and was shouting for everyone to stop. Toby had an idea. He said that they could have a regular game to release the fight.

They all agreed and ran to the playground. They put their hands in the middle of the circle, and cheered. They then spent the rest of the day playing tag and having fun. Everyone went home happy to have released their fight.
Once upon a time, there was a girl who had a very special jacket. It was a unique jacket, unlike any other the girl had. She especially loved this jacket because it was part green and part yellow. She wanted to wear it everywhere she went. Everywhere the girl went people would ask her where she got such a unique jacket.

The girl didn't know how to answer them. Then one day, she and her mom went for a walk and came across a beautiful shop. Inside the shop there were lots of different clothes, but the girl's eyes were fixed on the jacket which was part green and part yellow just like hers. 

The girl asked the shopkeeper where she had found the jacket. The shopkeeper smiled and said it was her special creation. Then she gave the girl a hug and explained that part green and part yellow was unique and the girl should feel very special for having such a unique jacket.

The girl thanked the shopkeeper and she and her mom went home with a smile on their faces. From that day onwards, the girl wore her special jacket with pride, knowing it was one of a kind.
Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tom. One day, he was walking in the park when he heard a funny noise.

" Ribbit ribbit!"

Tom looked around and saw a cricket hopping near a pond. He smiled. That was the noise he had heard.

Suddenly, the cricket hopped a little too close to the pond and fell in! Tom knew he had to rescue it quickly.

He thought hard. Then, he had an intelligent idea. He decided to get a long stick and use it to reach the cricket.

Tom got the stick and, using his long arms and legs, rescue the cricket from the pond.

The cricket was very happy to be saved and thanked Tom by flying away. Tom was proud. He had done a good thing. He smiled and headed home.
Once upon a time there was a strong bear. He liked to wander around in the woods. One day, he decided to go for a walk.

He walked and walked until he came to a meadow. In the meadow there was some paint. He looked around and saw that all the flowers and trees were so pretty in the paint.

The strong bear walked around the meadow, getting covered in the paint. He was so happy and waved to the flowers and trees as he wandered.

Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was a rabbit. The rabbit asked, "Why are you wandering around, strong bear?"

The strong bear said, "I am looking for a beautiful place to paint. I think this meadow is the perfect place."

The rabbit smiled and said, "That sounds so lovely! I will help you paint the meadow."

So the strong bear and the rabbit spent the rest of the day painting the meadow. When they were done, the strong bear and rabbit looked at the meadow and smiled. They had created a beautiful painting.
Once upon a time, there was an ordinary girl named Lucy. She had a secret all to herself which made her sad. One day, Lucy was sitting alone with her secret when a kind voice said: "Come, I can comfort you". It was a friendly cat, all warm and soft. She stroked Lucy's hair and purred softly. The warm touch made Lucy feel better and slowly she whispered her secret to the cat. The cat listened and then meowed comfortingly. Lucy felt much calmer afterwards and the secret didn't seem so big anymore. Lucy smiled and thanked the cat before going off to play. The cat watched with a kind and gentle gaze.
Billy had intelligent eyes, and was always observing his surroundings. One day as he was walking, he noticed a funny looking cartoon in a shop window. Billy had never seen a cartoon before, so he wanted to take a closer look. He went inside the store and asked the shopkeeper what it was. 

The shopkeeper smiled and said it was a cartoon movie. He said it was very funny and that Billy would really like it. Billy was curious and asked if he could watch the cartoon. The shopkeeper said he could, but only if he was very quiet, and if he didn't disturb any of the other customers. 

As Billy watched the cartoon, he was immediately mesmerized. It was so funny and strange, he didn't know how to react. His intelligent eyes widened as he watched the movie. When the movie had finished playing, the shopkeeper was so impressed by Billy's behaviour that he gave him the cartoon! 

Billy was very happy and thanked the shopkeeper. From then on, he watched the cartoon as often as he could. He had learned that observing his surroundings could lead him to interesting places and experiences, and he was even more intelligent than before!
Once upon a time there was a orange bed. It was very comfy and cozy. One day, a little boy and girl came to visit the bed. The boy said to the girl, "Let's give the bed a kiss". The girl smiled and said, "Yes, let's do that!" So the little boy and girl kissed the bed. Suddenly, the orange bed began to shake and laugh. The little boy and girl were so happy and laughed, too! They gave the orange bed lots of kisses and snuggled up for a nap. Before they knew it, it was time for the boy and girl to go home. They hugged the orange bed goodbye and said, "See you soon!â€
Sammy was a three year old boy who wanted to find something amazing. He looked around the street but he couldn't find anything. He started to get sad and thought his search was hopeless.

Then, he heard some happy noises coming from down the street. He trotted over and saw some children playing with new toys. They had gained them from a store that just opened up on the street.

Sammy was so excited and amazed by all the toys! He wanted to join in and have fun with the children. They welcomed him with open arms and soon the street was filled with laughter and happiness.

The children and Sammy had a great time playing with the toys and it was one of the most amazing days of Sammy's life!
Once upon a time there was a kind little girl. She was always so sweet and made sure to be nice to everyone.

One day, the girl went to the store and saw a picture she loved. It was a very special one, and she really wanted it! So, she asked her mom for it and she said yes.

The girl was so happy and took it home with her. She put it in her bedroom and looked at it every day. It made her very happy.

The girl was so proud of her special picture, she even showed it to her friends. She took it to the park and shared it with her friends. They all thought it was pretty and special, too.

Now, the little girl hopes that her picture will always stay nice and never get spoiled. She wants to keep it safe always. That is why she takes care of it and shows it off every chance she gets.
"Mommy! Mommy! Look what I found!" shouted a 3 year old, as she held up a broken bean.

Mommy smiled. "What a funny bean, where did you find it?"

"I found it in the garden after the rain stopped. Can I keep it?"

"Yes, of course," said Mommy, "but we need to fix it first."

Mommy took the broken bean and sprayed it with a mysterious liquid.  Then she held it up to the sunlight. "Look, it's as good as new!" 

The little girl was amazed. "How did you do that?"

Mommy smiled. "That's the power of love, sweetie. Now, let's find a special place to keep the bean."

The 3 year old smiled and quickly ran off to find a special spot in their garden.
Once upon a time there was a little bear named Ben. Ben was a very loyal bear that did whatever his friends asked him to do.
One day Ben's friends asked him to rub their backs. Ben was happy to help and he started to rub their backs very gently.

After Ben was done, his friends thanked him for his loyalty. To show their appreciation, they gave Ben a box of cereal. Ben was so happy that he hugged all his friends tightly. 

As Ben was eating his cereal, he thought about how important loyalty is. He realized that when you are loyal to your friends and family, they will be loyal to you in return. 

The moral of the story is: when you are loyal, others will be loyal to you too.
Once there was a boy and a girl. They were best friends and loved to play together. One day, the boy invited the girl to come to his house. The girl was very excited, but a bit embarrassed. She didn't know if he really wanted her to come.

When the girl arrived, the boy took her to his bedroom. He had drawn a big line on the floor. He told her that they were going to play 'jumping the line'. The girl was so happy.

The two of them jumped and laughed and had lots of fun. The girl was no longer embarrassed. She saw that the boy had just wanted her to come so that they could have fun together.
Once upon a time there was a sleepy cow. She was very tired and wanted to find a place to rest. She saw a big barn and walked slowly towards it. When she opened the door she saw a nice warm spot and laid down. She was so happy to be able to finish her sleep.

Suddenly, the door of the barn opened and a farmer walked in. He saw the cow and was very angry. He grabbed a rope and started to tie the cow to a post. She was scared and started to cry. 

The farmer left the barn and the cow could not finish her sleep. She lay there until morning, feeling very sad and lonely.
Once there was an intelligent little girl who loved to do things. Everyday she would ask her mom if they could go on a walk. So, her mom said yes and they went outside. As they started walking, the little girl saw some birds in the sky. She was so excited that she started jumping and said, "Mom, let's go closer so we can do see them better!"

Her mom smiled, and said, "Ok, let's go around the corner". So the little girl and her mom walked around the corner and saw the birds. She was so happy and asked her mom if they could do some bird watching. Her mom said, "It would be great if we could!".

So the intelligent little girl and her mom sat down in the grass and watched the birds fly away. As they watched, the little girl said, "Wow, the birds are so beautiful!" Her mom agreed and they watched until the birds flew away and the sky was empty. 

At the end of their walk, the little girl said to her mom, "I'm so glad we went on a walk together – it was the best ever!" Her mom smiled, and said, "I love you and am so happy we can do things together".
Once upon a time, there was a happy girl. She was excited to go outside and explore the world. She saw a log and wondered what it was. She asked a nearby person "What's that?" The person replied "That is a log. It shines beautifully in the sun."

The little girl was so excited she ran to the log and jumped on it, wanting to see the shine up close. But suddenly, the log started to shake and the girl fell off. She began to cry and felt scared. 

The person said "I guess the log didn't like you jumping on it. It shook and made you fall off. That's why you shouldn't play too close to logs".

The little girl felt sad and disappointed. She slowly walked away from the log, feeling very unhappy.
Once upon a time, little Amy loved adventures. She was a curious girl and she was always looking for something new and exciting. She wanted to explore the world!

One day, Amy went on an incredible journey. She packed a bag full of clothes, snacks, and her favorite toy, a mysterious crystal. She was so excited to find out what she would discover on her travels! But when she arrived at her destination, she realized she had forgotten to unpack her crystal.

Amy started to cry. She realized that the crystal was very important to her, and it was all alone inside her bag. She knew she had to find it.

By working together, Amy and her new friends searched until they found her crystal. She was so happy to be reunited with her special crystal. Amy realised that she needed to be more careful with things that she held special and dear, and that she needed to unpack them so she took care of them better.

Amy was overjoyed! She learned a valuable lesson that day: if something is special to you, it's important to take care of it and unpack it wherever you go.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mary. Mary was three-years-old and liked to explore the world. One day, she decided to take a walk in the park.

When Mary arrived at the park, she saw a big tree with sharp leaves. She thought it looked very interesting, so she set out to explore it.

Just then, Mary heard someone shouting, "Help! Help!" Mary was so scared that she ran behind the tree.

Then, Mary saw a big bear. The bear had a steak in its mouth, with a bitter taste. Mary was very scared, but she managed to shout, "Go away, bear!"

The bear was so surprised by Mary's bravery that it dropped the steak and ran away.

Mary was relieved and ran back home, but she never forgot the sharp leaves, the bitter steak, and the brave little girl who stood up to the bear.
Once upon a time there was a little boy called Tim who loved to explore. One day, he decided to go for a walk in the park. As he was walking he saw something that surprised him - a shock! It was a friendly shock, with two eyes and four legs.

Tim was so excited he quickly ran to the shock to give it a pat. It nuzzled up against him and seemed to like him straight away. Tim thought it was so cute he wanted to take the shock home.

He asked his mum if he could keep the shock, but she shook her head sadly. She said it was much too big to keep in the house and suggested they take the shock to the farmer down the road. Tim was a bit sad but he was also thoughtful and he knew it would be better for the shock to live in a big open field.

So they headed to the farmer's together. When they reached the front gate, Tim gave the shock one last pat before he left. The shock seemed to understand, as it looked back at Tim sadly as he walked away. Tim smiled and waved goodbye, knowing that the shock would be happy and safe in the field.
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Sam. She was very eager to try new things. Her mom bought her a big tub of cream. Sam was so excited! She grabbed the tub with both her hands and ran outside. 

In the garden, she started to kick the tub of cream! She couldn't believe how much fun she was having. She kicked and laughed as the cream flew everywhere. After a few minutes, her mom called her back inside. 

Sam was sad she had to stop, but she was happy she had experienced something new. She went back inside with a big grin on her face.

From then on, she was always eager for something new!
Once there was a grumpy old man who lived in a small house. One day, he heard a strange noise coming from outside. He opened the door to take a look and saw an insect! The insect said: "Please, can I come in?" The old man thought for a moment, then said "No" in a grumpy voice.

The insect was sad, so he asked again: "Please, can I come in?" This time the old man thought for a longer time and then said: "Only if you promise to be quiet." The insect agreed, so the old man opened the door and let the insect come in.

Once inside the old man made a request: "Insect, can you help me find my glasses?" The insect smiled and flew around the room, looking for the glasses. Eventually it found them and placed them on the table.

The old man was happy and thanked the insect. The insect said goodbye and flew outside, into the sunshine. From then on, the old man was always kind to insects.
Once there was a dry vase. It sat on the table all by itself. One day, a little girl came and she acted very silly. She picked up the dry vase and started to dance around the room with it! She spun and jumped, wiggled and shook. 

The vase stayed dry and stayed in one piece. The girl was so happy and continued to act like a silly goose. She hugged the dry vase tight and sang a happy song. 

Once she was done, she put the dry vase back on the table. It was now safe, and the girl was happy. She smiled and went outside to play again.
Lisa and Tom were playing in the park. Lisa had a toy car and Tom had a toy boat. They were having lots of fun and smiling. Suddenly, Tom's boat broke. Lisa saw this and felt very sorry for Tom. She said, "I'm sorry your boat broke."

Tom replied, "It's okay. I can fix it." He tried to fix it, but it was too broken.

Lisa said, "Here, you can play with my toy car. I know it will make you feel better."

Tom smiled and replied, "Thanks! I appreciate your gesture. That's a lot of value."

Lisa said, "You're welcome. I'm sorry I couldn't help you fix your boat."

Tom said, "Don't be sorry. It's just a toy. The best thing is that I can play with your car!"
One day, John wanted to climb something. He put on a special dress. It was a serious dress, so he knew he had to behave.

So, John started to climb. He climbed up a tree and looked out over the yard. He saw the birds and the flowers. John felt very brave and proud, wearing his special dress that made him feel so important.

He climbed back down the tree, slowly and carefully. John was happy to be back on the ground. He smiled and felt safe. 

John had had a fantastic day, climbing in his special and serious dress. He knew he had done something brave, and felt proud of himself.
It was a wild day. Zoey and her dad decided to go outside to paint the creek. Zoey was so excited she ran around looking for the perfect spot to start painting. Her dad watched with a smile.

At last, Zoey found the best spot in the creek. She told her dad she was ready to start painting. He helped her set up, and then said goodbye for a moment as he went to get the paints.

Zoey waited and waited and then, finally, her dad returned with the paints! Zoey yelled, "Let's paint!" and they began. With each brush, the creek came alive in color.

The creek glowed with all the hues of color. Zoey and her dad beamed with pride at their amazing work. The wild creek was beautiful and Zoey knew she'd never forget it's beauty.
Once there was a purple puppy who loved to chew. He had long, hairy ears and a furry tail. He loved nothing more than finding something fun to chew on.

One day, he found a ball. He picked it up in his sharp teeth and started to chew it. He chomped and chomped until it was full of holes.

The purple puppy found himself some old shoes to chew. He made the leather soft and then, satisfied, he snuggled down for a nap.

When he woke, a stick caught his eye. He grabbed it with his mouth and started to chew. He chewed and chewed until it was small.

Finally, the purple puppy found an old, furry hat. He pushed it between his paws and started to chew. He chewed until the hat was all worn out and it was time for the poor, furry pup to go to sleep.
Once upon a time there was a three year old girl who was very gifted. She was always looking for ways to challenge herself and to learn new things. One day, she decided to take a walk outside. As she walked and explored, she came across a strip of land. She had never seen anything like it before and was wildly curious.

She wanted to know why the strip was different than other parts of the land. She asked her mom, “Why is this strip different?†Her mom smiled and cupped her daughter’s chin. “This strip is very special,†she said. “Many gifted people look down at this strip and point to something they want in their life.†

The three year old was delighted to learn such an amazing secret. She looked around the strip and closed her eyes, pointing to something she truly wanted. Suddenly, she knew exactly what she was pointing at.

She opened her eyes and smiled. The three year old girl now knew what she was gifted for and what she was meant to do with her life.
Once upon a time there was a girl called Amy. She was three years old and loved to explore the world and learn new things. 
One day Amy was in the kitchen when she spotted a teaspoon on the counter. She decided to take it for a walk. She was lucky, because the teaspoon was very nice and looked like it was made of gold.

As she walked, Amy heard a noise from ahead. It sounded like music. She paused and listened. It was very nice music, so she started to dance. The teaspoon twirled around as Amy jumped and spun around. 

When the music stopped, Amy paused again. She looked at the teaspoon and smiled. She was so lucky to have it. She held the teaspoon tightly and went on her way, exploring and learning new things.
Once there was a mole who liked to move around. One day, he noticed a cheap chair in the kitchen. He decided to climb up on the chair. It was so cheap that it broke under the mole's weight. He moved away quickly and found a new spot far away from the chair. From that day on, the mole always tried to be careful when he moved and looked for chairs that were sturdier and not so cheap!
One day, little Jane woke up in the morning feeling healthy and happy. She jumped up in bed and looked for her coat in the closet. She couldn't find it!

Jane asked her mom, "Mom, where is my coat?"

Her mom smiled, "It's on the chair in the living room. Get dressed and come have breakfast."

Jane went to get her coat and slipped it on. Then, she ran to the kitchen for breakfast.

When she was done eating, Jane put on her coat and went outside to play in the yard with her friends. They had a great time running around and playing in the sun.

At the end of the day, Jane put on her coat and went back inside the house. She went to bed feeling healthy and happy, ready to wake up and explore the world the next day.
Once upon a time there was a little boy called Isaac who loved to explore. He wanted to find the best places in the world, to have the most adventurous holidays. Isaac was very excited when his parents gave him a map. He decided to go off and explore the nearby forest. 

As he was walking, Isaac heard a strange noise coming from behind him. He looked over his shoulder and saw a huge wolf. The wolf had red eyes and was growling at him. “Don’t move!†the wolf said. Isaac froze.

Then the wolf said, “If you want to live, you must quit exploring this forest.†Isaac shook his head. He was not going to quit. He thought “If I quit now, I will never be able to explore with my map and find new places.â€

The wolf looked angry but let Isaac go. As he walked away, Isaac heard the wolf say, “You may have escaped this time, but if you don’t quit soon enough, you will be as dead as my map.†

Isaac knew that meant he only had a little bit of time left to find the best places and explore. He ran back home, but never forgot the warning from the wolf. He went exploring on his map every single day, because he knew that one day, it could all be gone.
Joey was a 3 year old boy who was always looking for fun and exciting things. One day, Joey went to the park and sat on a swing. As he was swinging, he heard a bell ringing. Joey looked around and saw a big bell hanging from a tree. Joey was very curious, so he went over to take a closer look.

Joey reached out and touched the bell. He was surprised when the bell rang. Joey laughed and said, "That was interesting!" Joey started ringing the bell again and again.

Joey was having so much fun ringing the bell that he didn't realize his stomach was getting hungrier and hungrier. Suddenly, Joey's mum called him over. "It's time for lunch, Joey," she said. Joey said goodbye to the bell and ran over to his mum. As he walked away, the bell still rang in his ears.
Once upon a time there was a young girl named Sara. She loved looking at the night sky. Every night she would go outside and look for stars. One night she was looking for a special star - the comet.

Sara’s mom said: “Sara, it’s time to come inside.†But Sara went on looking for the comet.

Suddenly, the comet appeared in the night sky and Sara was so happy! She wanted to read about comets so she could learn more about them.

The next day, Sara went to the library to read about comets. She was so excited! Unfortunately, when Sara opened the book to read about comets, a bee flew out and stung her.

Sara started crying. Her mom said: “I told you not to stay out so late! Now we have to go to the doctor.â€

The end.
Once there was a square. It was so boring that nothing ever happened in it. Until one day a little girl came along and set out to make it fun. She first went to the market and bought some colourful chalk. She then ran back to the square and drew all sorts of shapes on the ground. Flowers, butterflies, stars and circles, they all filled the square. When she was done the square was no longer boring! Instead it was filled with beautiful drawings. Children came by to admire them and soon it was filled with laughter and music. The girl had set the square alive!
Once upon a time there was a big white balloon. It rose up high in the sky. The balloon was so big that it looked like it could touch the moon! As it rose, the wind blew its string around in a wide pitch. The balloon kept going higher and higher. 

Then something happened. A big gust of wind came and the balloon was pulled away. It flew faster and faster until it was so small that it couldn't be seen anymore. 

But a few days later, the balloon returned full of surprises. People all around saw it in the sky. It was still big, still white, and still rising high. And it brought a gift from the moon: a moonbeam that glowed in the night sky. 

It was so beautiful! The people cheered, and soon everyone was happy. The white balloon had done its job, and now the people all gazed up at the night sky, watching the twinkle of the moonbeam.
Once there was a little girl named Sam. She was three years old and loved to explore. Sam had a plan. She was going to find the biggest tree in the park!

So Sam put on her warm jacket and headed off to the park. But when she got there, things didn't look quite right. The park looked dark and dangerous.

Sam knew she would have to find an adult to help her. She spotted a friendly-looking lady and ran over to ask for help.

The lady said that the park wasn't safe for little ones to go alone. But, she said she would take Sam to the biggest and best tree in the park. So the two of them went together, exploring the park and hunting for the perfect tree.

Finally they found it! The two of them were so excited they hugged each other, and Sam knew she had found the tree she'd been searching for. Now her plan had worked!
Once upon a time there was a great mechanic. He was the best helper in the whole town. He could fix anything that was broken. One day a special customer came in. She had a toy car that was not working. The mechanic smiled and said he could help. 

He found a small screwdriver and opened up the car. Inside he saw that something was wrong. He needed to shrink it and make it smaller. He looked for the tools he needed, and soon he had the car fixed. The customer was so happy. 

The great mechanic made the car smaller and soon it was working perfectly. The customer thanked the mechanic for being so helpful and left with her car. From then on, the mechanic was known to be the best in town. He could fix anything, big or small.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved to explore. One day, he went for a walk in the woods and found something weird. It was a volcano! He was so excited he had to try and solve it. 

He thought and thought, but couldn’t figure out what to do. He looked around, but there was no one to help. Suddenly, he saw a little fairy with sparkly wings. The fairy asked the little boy why he was so sad. 

The little boy told the fairy about the volcano. The fairy said he had the perfect solution. She waved her wand and the volcano disappeared! The boy was so happy that he thanked the fairy and ran back home. 

The little boy never saw the volcano again, but he never forgot the weird moment and the magical fairy who helped him solve the problem.
Once upon a time, there was a purple jeep. It was so pretty and shiny. The owners of the jeep loved it. Every morning, they would make sure it was clean and tidy. 

One day, the owners wanted to go for a ride in the jeep. But when they tried to open the door, it wouldn't open. They looked and looked, but couldn't find a way to open it. 

Then, the owners had an idea. They closed all the windows, and then opened the door. It worked! Now they could go for a ride in the purple jeep.

So they hopped in, and were on their way. They drove around town and had lots of fun. When it was time to go home, they closed the jeep door again, just like before.

The owners were very happy. They waved goodbye to their purple jeep, and went inside. 

The End.
One day, Jack and Lucy were playing in the park. They were looking for something fun to do. Jack saw a goose. Lucy wanted to discover what the goose was doing.

Jack said, "Let's go over and see the goose." Lucy was excited and said, "Yay!"

They walked up to the goose. The goose was walking around and looking for something to eat. Jack said to Lucy, "Let's be honest with the goose and not bother it too much."

Lucy nodded. They watched the goose for a few minutes. Then the goose spotted something and started to run. Jack and Lucy were amazed by how fast and graceful the goose was. 

They smiled and laughed. Jack said, "That was so fun to discover the goose!" Lucy agreed, "Yes, it was!"
One day, there was a lonely little girl who was walking through a park. She had not made many friends and found things to be very hard. She looked at her classmates and wished she could talk to them like everyone else.

As she kept walking, she saw a label stuck on a tree. It said, "Be Happy Always". She stopped and read the label and smiled. She suddenly felt that there was a connection to this label, as if someone wanted her to be happy.

After a while, she carried on walking and saw a group of other children playing together. She really wanted to join them, but she was scared that they would ignore her. Taking a deep breath, she slowly approached them and said hello.

However, the other children ignored her. She was very disappointed and felt lonely again. She glanced back at the label and thought about the message it had for her. Taking courage, she went back to the group and tried to become friends.

This time, the other children welcomed her. She was so happy that she forgot all about feeling lonely. She now had lots of friends and playmates. She smiled thinking that the label had made a difference in her life.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Amy. One day, Amy decided to explore her house. She walked around and soon she came across the dusty old attic. Amy was very curious and decided to take a peek inside.

When she opened the attic door, a gust of air blew out as if it had been sleeping for a very long time. Amy coughed a bit, as the air was full of black dust. As she stepped inside, she could see the dusty floor and old furniture that was covered in cobwebs.

Amy wanted to explore, so she picked up a little box. She opened it and found a tiny piece of chocolate. Amy's eyes lit up and she couldn't resist tasting it. The chocolate was old and tasted a bit dusty, but it was still yummy!

Amy laughed and put the box back in its place. Before she left, she took one last look at the dusty old attic. She thanked it for the tasty treats and she left with a smile on her face.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Amy. She wanted to visit a very high orange tree. So she asked her mummy if she could go.
Mummy said, "Yes, you can go, but be careful!".

Amy was so happy and she started running outside. She ran until she reached the orange tree. She looked up and it was so high! She couldn't reach to get any of the oranges.

Amy said to the tree, "Please give me some oranges so I can eat them. Pleeeease!"

The orange tree said back, "I cannot give you any oranges. You must climb up to get them!"

Amy had to try hard to climb the tree, but she finally did it! She reached the top and was so proud of herself. She picked lots of oranges and had a yummy snack. 

Amy said thanks to the tree and ran back home to show her mummy her oranges. 

Mummy was very proud of Amy and gave her a big hug.
Once upon a time, there was an incredible marble. It was the most beautiful one ever seen. Every day, it went for a walk in the meadow and would stop for a snack. It liked to feed on the crunchy carrots and juicy fruit that grew there.

One day, the marble noticed a little bird and decided to feed it. It collected some of the yummiest fruit it could find and set off to find the bird. Soon enough, it spotted the bird and gave it the snack. The bird was so happy, it made the most beautiful chirping noises.

Later that day, the marble visited a lake and saw a family of fish. It knew the fish needed to be fed so it gathered some breadcrumbs it had found and sprinkled them over the lake. All the fish rushed over and gobbled up the food. The marble was very pleased with itself for helping the fish.

The marble went back to the meadow, feeling very proud of all the incredible things it had done.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was turning three! Everyone was so excited for her birthday. Everyone asked her what she wanted for her birthday. She said, “A big noisy party!†Her family and friends couldn't wait to see what fun surprises were in store.

A few days before the big day, her family started to tease the little girl. Every day they said, “Wait and see! You're going to love it!â€

On the day of the birthday, everyone gathered in the backyard. The decorations were up and the balloons were tied in colorful bows. But what was the noisy surprise?

The family had made a big birthday cake with sparklers on top. When the little girl blew out the candles, the sparklers burst with light and noise. The little girl was so happy, she laughed and hugged the birthday cake. Her family and friends were so happy for her.

The noisy surprise was the start of a very happy day.
Once there was a girl called Rosie. She was three years old. One day, she was very upset. Mama saw this and wanted to help. Mama came over to Rosie and asked her why she was feeling upset. 

Rosie started to explain that she wanted a new scarf. Mama smiled and said, "I think I can help with that". She went to her room and came back with a special scarf. 

Rosie was happy when she saw the scarf. It was pink and fluffy, just like she wanted! Mama explained that the scarf was just for Rosie and no one else. She said that Rosie should take good care of it because it was special.

Rosie thanked Mama and hugged her tight. She knew that the kindest thing in the world was a hug from Mama. With the new scarf, Rosie was feeling much better.
Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing in her garden and found an old newspaper. She wanted to keep it as a special present. But, when she tried to pick it up, it started to tear.

Lily became very sad, so she asked her mom for help. Her mom smiled at her and said, “It is okay Lily. Even if the newspaper is in pieces, it is still very special to you. We can use the pieces for something else.†

Lily and her mom decided to use the pieces of the newspaper to make a new card. They made the card very special, by adding colorful stickers and decorations. 

In the end, Lily learned an important lesson. Even if something is damaged, you can still make something good from it.
One day, Lily went for a walk in the park with her mom. She was very loyal and stayed close by her mom’s side. While they were walking, Lily noticed a recorder in the grass. She wanted to pick it up and play with it.

Her mom said it was okay and told her to be careful. When Lily pulled out the recorder it made a strange noise. She was surprised.

Lily kept the recorder and kept an eye on it. She wanted to play with it and make more noise.

She went home and got her brother, who was good at making music. Together they tried to figure out how to make different sounds with the recorder. After a lot of fun, they managed to create a beautiful song.

Lily and her brother were so proud of their song that they recorded it and kept it forever. They were always loyal to their music and the recorder.
John was sleeping in his bed. His nurse came in, holding a big toy. She was very bossy and said, "John, wake up and play with this!" John was so excited and he jumped out of his bed. He ran to the nurse and held the toy tight. 

The nurse laughed and put John back into bed. She said, "You must stay quiet now, or else you won't get any sweets!" John agreed and settled back down.

The nurse held John's hand and said, "Now it's time for bed." She tucked him in and said, "Goodnight, John". John felt so safe and loved that he couldn't help but smile. He held his teddy bear tight and drifted off to sleep. 

The nurse smiled and said, "Sweet dreams, John." She turned off the light and left the room, shaking her head at how bossy he was. But deep down she knew he was a good boy.
Once there was a brave boy who wanted to go on an adventure. So, he grabbed his spear and started searching all around the forest. He found all kinds of crazy stuff - like a bright blue butterfly, a big green frog, and a giant yellow rabbit! But he finally found what he was looking for - a big old tree with a hollow inside. Inside the hollow was a magical stick with all kinds of sparkles on it. The brave boy was so happy that he jumped up and down with excitement! He put the magical stick in his pocket and kept searching for more magical things.
Once upon a time there was a little girl called Daisy. She loved to go on trips and explore exciting places. 

One day, Daisy’s parents took her to the big, white airport. She was so excited to go on an airplane! 

At the airport, Daisy took Daddy’s hand and looked around the huge building with its tall ceilings and long, white walls. 

At the gate, Daisy and her parents boarded the airplane. Daisy was amazed to feel the air lift the plane up into the sky. 

After a while, they arrived at their destination. Daisy was so happy because she had taken a wonderful trip and could now explore a new city.
Once there was a little boy named True who loves to sail. One day, True's dad took him sailing on a lake. 

Dad: "Isn't this fun True?"

True: "Yes, this is so fun!"

As True sailed the lake, he saw a small island with trees full of delicious food. He wanted to explore so Dad said it was okay.  

True jumped off the boat and ran towards the island. He picked some of the delicious purple fruits hanging from the trees. He was so excited to take the fruit back to the boat and share it with his dad.

Once they finished eating, True and Dad got back onto the boat and continued to sail around the lake. True was so happy and excited from his adventure!
Once upon a time, there was a small dark pond. Next to it was a big tree, with a bird on top. One day, the bird called out to the pond and said, "Can I drink from you?" The pond replied, "Only the pond's owner can drink from me."

The bird was sad, but the tree said it had a plan. The tree gathered some leaves and made a net. The bird carefully placed the net in the pond and pulled it back up. The bird was surprised to find that it had caught a big fish.

The bird was very happy and thanked the pond. The pond said back, "You can have the fish, but remember to always ask for permission before drinking from someone else's pond." The tree and bird thanked the pond and flew away. 

The story reminds us that it is important to respect the rights of the owners of things. We should always ask permission before we use something that does not belong to us.
The little boy was so excited. He was about to go to his very first show. As he walked with his mom, his heart raced with anticipation.

When they got to the theater, the boy was amazed. Everywhere he looked, he saw smiling faces. He could see people clapping and cheering before the show had even started!

When the show finally began, the little boy was mesmerized. There were clowns, magicians, and jugglers all performing on stage. After each act, the audience applauded with enthusiasm.

Soon, the show was over and the little boy was disappointed. But then, he saw something that made him cheer. It was a table full of pizzas and everyone was grabbing a slice. The little boy couldn't contain himself. He ran over to the table and grabbed a slice of pizza. He was so excited to be eating pizza that he applauded with enthusiasm!
Once upon a time there were two best friends called Jack and Sue. They were playing at the park and had lots of fun.

Suddenly, Sue asked Jack: "Let's do something else. Do you have any good ideas?"

Jack smiled and suggested: "Let's buy some candy!" 

Sue thought it was a weird idea, but Jack said it would be delicious. So they went to the store and bought their favorite candy.

It was so yummy and sweet. They had a great time eating their candy. 

From then on, whenever Jack and Sue felt bored, they would suggest buying candy!
Once upon a time, there was a special temple. It was very fancy. People would come to the temple to improve themselves. They would meditate, talk to each other, and do special exercises. Everyone was very happy when they were in the temple. It was magical!

One day, some builders came to the temple. They fixed the walls and put in lots of new decorations. They also improved the furniture and made it look nicer. Now, the temple was even more fancy.

People were so happy! They said the temple was now the most beautiful place ever. Everyone loved it. They couldn't believe how much it had improved. 

The temple was now a very special place. Everyone wanted to come to it and feel the love, peace, and magic that was inside.
One day, a family went to the lake to observe the animals. They were very excited and they saw lots of different creatures. They saw ducks, cranes and even an otter! The otter was very playful and loved to swim around in the lake.

The family was watching the otter when suddenly they noticed something was wrong. The otter was swimming in circles and it seemed very angry. It was making strange noises and it wasn't happy at all!

The family was concerned so they decided to back away from the edge of the lake. They watched from a distance until finally the otter stopped for a rest. As soon as the otter saw the family it quickly swam away and soon it had disappeared. 

The family was so relieved that the otter was okay and they went about their day. The otter was happy to be able to live in peace and the family was happy that they were able to observe the amazing creature.
Molly was a little girl who loved to joke around. One day, she went to the street with her mom. While they were there, Molly saw a thin man walking down the street. She couldn't help but giggle. "Mommy, look!" Molly said, pointing. "He looks so funny!"

Molly's mom smiled. She knew that Molly was about to tell a joke. "Why did the thin man cross the street?" Molly asked.

Molly's mom laughed. "I don't know, honey," she said. "Why did he?"

Molly smiled and said, "Because he was too thin to fit through the doorway!" 

Molly and her mom laughed and laughed. The thin man heard them and he smiled too. It was the best joke Molly ever told!
Once upon a time, a little girl walked through the woods. Suddenly, she stumbled on a root and fell on the ground. She was sad and about to cry, but then she saw something shiny and sparkly on the ground. She picked it up, and it was a thumb! It was a deep, dark blue thumb and it was so pretty.

The little girl was so happy that she jumped up and down. She decided to take her new thumb inside her house, and when she got there, she put it on the kitchen table. The little girl was so excited to have something so special and she hld it in her hand for the whole day. 

The thumb was so beautiful, so the little girl wanted to show it to her friends. She went outside and there were her friends waiting. As she was running to show them the thumb she stumbled again and it rolled away. The little girl was so upset and started to cry, but then one of her friends found the thumb and they all cheered. 

The little girl was so happy that she had her thumb back and gave it a big hug. She was extra careful when she was walking so she wouldn't stumble again and lose her thumb. She put it safely in her pocket and never put it down. 

The little girl treasured her thumb forever and always kept it safe.
Once upon a time there was a lucky girl. She wanted to ride the elevator. So, she clapped her hands.

The elevator was big and shiny. It was going up and down, way up high! The lucky girl was so happy she clapped again. 

The elevator opened and the lucky girl stepped in. It felt strange and a little bit scary, but the lucky girl was brave. She clapped her hands and started to laugh.

The elevator moved up and down. The lucky girl clapped and laughed. She went all the way up to the top. When the elevator stopped, the lucky girl was so happy she clapped again.
Once upon a time, there was a girl called Sam. Sam was only three. She liked to go for walks in the park. 
One day when she was in the park, Sam saw a pear tree. It had lots of juicy pears hanging from it. She was so excited to see it.

Sam went up to the tree and admired it. She said "oh, this looks so nice!". Then she climbed up the tree and picked one of the pears. 

Sam took a big bite out of the pear and it tasted so yummy! She said "this pear is so nice". 

Sam admired the pear tree all day long. She smiled and said "Pears are the best fruit ever!".
Once there was a little girl named Melody who was very compassionate. She loved animals and always wanted to help them when she could. One day, she was walking in the park and saw a small puppy who was alone and seemed scared. She stopped by and knelt down next to him.

She held out her hand and the puppy gently leaned into her. She smiled and gave him a gentle pat. Then she noticed he had a big scratch on his back. Melody wanted to help, so she carefully took off her scarf and wrapped it around the puppy's wound. He felt soothed and lay down by her feet.

The two of them stayed like that for a long time until it began to get dark outside. But just then, a group of mean boys appeared, shouting and throwing stones at the puppy. Melody stood up in front of the puppy and spread her arms out wide to make a shield from the stones. She was so compassionate that the boys eventually left, leaving the puppy safe.

Melody scooped him up in her arms and took him back to her house where she cared for him until he felt better. And ever since that day, they've been the best of friends!
Once there was a mommy and her little daughter. The little girl loved wearing her pink bathrobe. One day, mommy encouraged her daughter to put on her bathrobe, but the little girl didn't want to. She didn't like the way it looked. She wanted to wear something else. 

Mommy tried to encourage her daughter to keep her bathrobe on. She asked her to show her how happy she could be wearing it. The little girl still didn't want to. Mommy showed her how she looked lovely in the pink bathrobe. Then mommy said, "let's go outside and show your friends how you look in your pink bathrobe!" 

The little girl thought about it for a moment, and then she said "okay, I'll wear it." She put on the bathrobe, and smiled. She looked very pretty in it, and mommy smiled. They went outside together and mommy encouraged her daughter to show her friends her pretty bathrobe. The friends said she looked great in it, and the little girl was happy. 

Mommy was so proud of her daughter. She helped her daughter learn that it was important to be brave and try new things. The little girl loved wearing her pink bathrobe. Every day, mommy encouraged her daughter and reminded her how brave she was. 

The end.
John was so excited. He had been watching the birds soar in the sky for days, and now he finally had a chance to get up close. He and his friend Frank had seen a huge sign that read 'Learn to Fly Today!' They knew they had to try it.

When they arrived, the instructor welcomed them and told them the rules. John was a little nervous but he knew he had to try. After they were both set, they stepped onto the ledge and waited. Finally, they both leapt off the ledge, and soared.

John felt so happy. He felt like he could keep flying forever. But then, Frank saw something up ahead. It was an airplane and it was headed straight for them. John panicked and tried to reverse course, but it was too late. The huge wings of the plane hit them both and they crashed to the ground.

John and Frank were both very badly hurt. Thankfully, the ambulance arrived soon afterward, but their happiness and excitement had been wiped away. They learned the hard way that flying was only meant for the birds.
Once there was a little orange bird. He was sitting in a tree and he was looking for something to eat. He saw something glimmering in the grass. He flew down, and saw it was a piece of coal. 

The bird picked it up and flew with it to a nearby river. He put the coal in the river and saw it slowly turn into a shiny orange stone. He was amazed and quickly took the stone with him. 

When he arrived back in his tree the other birds saw the shining stone. He told the birds that in the river the coal had been changed. The birds learnt from the little orange bird that it is never too late to change and to become something beautiful.
Once upon a time there was a generous lady who had a special coat that was old and worn. The lady wanted to make sure that the coat was special again, so she took it to a shop where she asked them to restore it.

After two weeks, the coat was as good as new. Everyone was so happy to see it, and they praised the generous lady for her efforts. 

The moral of the story is: it is always good to be generous with your time, efforts and possessions. No matter how old or worn something is, you can help restore it to its original beauty.
One night, a small brown owl stayed up late. It was very dark outside and the owl could hear its small friends squeaking and hooting. It wanted to join them and make some noise, but it knew its mom said it had to stay in the nest.

The brown owl stayed in the nest, trying to be very quiet. It watched the other owls whiz by in the night sky, playing and having fun. The owl felt sad that it couldn't join them, but it knew it had to stay.

After a while, the brown owl grew tired and sleepy. It slowly closed its eyes and soon enough, was sleeping soundly in the nest. In the morning, the owls flew off and the brown owl stayed in its nest. But it knew that tomorrow, it could join the fun.
Mandy and her Dad were at the airport. Everything was clean and the big planes made it look very exciting. Dad said to Mandy, "We are going on a holiday!"

Mandy was very happy. She asked, "What are we going to do at the airport?" Dad replied, "We have to get on the plane first, then we will go on holiday."

Mandy said, "Yay! Let's go!" They walked to the gate and checked in. Then they went through security and boarded the plane. Mandy was so excited.

Once they got on the plane, they found their seats. Dad buckled Mandy in and then he buckled himself in. Then they waited for the plane to take off. It was a very exciting moment.

Finally the plane took off and they were on their way. Mandy couldn't believe they were going on a holiday. She looked out the window and waved goodbye to the airport.
Once upon a time, there were two best friends. They were both from planet Earth. They loved to play together, especially when it was sunny. 

One day, the two best friends decided to go on an adventure. After walking for a while, they came across a huge purple mountain.

“I want to climb that!†said the first best friend.

“Me too!†said the second best friend. So they started climbing the purple mountain.

Halfway up the mountain, they noticed a door. It was locked, but the first best friend had an idea.

“Let’s reverse it!†he said.

The second best friend was confused but excited. So they both worked together and reversed the door. Voila! It opened.

The two best friends were so happy that they had opened the door. They went inside to explore and have lots of fun!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Lucy. She was three years old and very excited to go out and play.

Lucy put on her shoes and dress and ran outside. She saw a raft floating in the river and ran to it, shouting, “My raft!â€

Suddenly, she heard a loud splash. She looked into the river and saw a little duck. Lucy laughed loudly and said “Hi Duck!â€

The duck smiled at Lucy and said “Hi there! Would you like to take me for a ride in your raft?†Lucy answered, “Yes please!â€

So they hopped on the raft and Lucy paddled them down the river. They had lots of fun and Lucy laughed loudly at all the sights they saw along the way.

Finally, they arrived back at the riverbank. Lucy said goodbye to the duck and they both waved as the duck flew away. Lucy undressed, ran home and jumped into bed with a happy smile on her face.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She was three years old and her name was Lisa. Lisa was a bit frightened of the refrigerator. Every time she walked near it, she was so fearful. She just couldn't understand why it was so big and loud.

One day, Lisa decided she was ready to try again. She slowly walked toward the refrigerator and stretched out her arm. She reached out and touched the refrigerator and felt the cold surface. It didn't feel as frightening as she thought it would. 

The next day, Lisa was excited to see the refrigerator again. She walked slowly and stretched out her arm. She slowly opened the door and looked inside. She found all sorts of yummy foods. She was so happy to have these treats in her very own refrigerator.

Lisa now knows that the refrigerator is filled with lots of good snacks and it doesn't have to be a fearful thing. She now stretches out her arm each time she passes by for a big high-five.
Once upon a time there was a small boy. He loved to explore and often went on adventures.

One day, he took to the elevator and decided to fold his arms across his chest. He had never seen an elevator before and was curious to find out what would happen.

The small boy stepped inside the metal box. He felt it move as it went up, up, up! He was amazed!

But soon he noticed something odd. He felt a strange folding sensation as he rose. He realized that it was the elevator folding as it got closer to the top. 

He was amazed at the wonderful way that the elevator worked! When he finally reached the top, he was filled with awe. 

After that day he often rode in the elevator, and every time he did, he marveled in the wonder of it all.
One day, little Michael had a big job to do. He had to clean his daddy's car with a rag. Daddy had bought the car because it was very expensive.

Michael worked hard in the sunshine, scrubbing the car with his rag. His little arms got tired, but he kept on going. Every once in a while, Daddy would come over and help him.

When the car was finally cleaned, Michael felt very proud. Daddy said that he had done a great job and gave him a big hug. Now the expensive car was clean and shiny, ready to be driven around town.
Once upon a time, there was a mommy who was feeling very frustrated. She wanted to take her son to the mall to buy him a present. She asked him if he was ready to go, but he was too busy playing with his toys.

Finally, they set off on the long journey to the mall. Along the way, the mommy kept telling her son all the wonderful things he would be able to buy when they arrived. He was so excited, he could hardly wait.

When they arrived at the mall, the mommy took her son to the toy store. There were so many toys that it was hard for him to choose just one. After a lot of deliberation, he finally settled on the one he wanted — a big, fluffy bunny. 

Mommy paid for the bunny and the two of them left the store. As they were leaving the mall, the mommy said to her son, "Now you see why it's important to be patient. Everything sold in the mall was worth the wait in the end. 

The little boy smiled, wrapped his arms around his bunny, and thanked his mommy. From then on, he always remembered to be patient and wait for the things he wanted.
Once upon a time, there was a mommy, a daddy and a little three-year-old boy. One day, the mommy and daddy were having coffee. The little boy came in, running around, wanting to play. The mommy smiled and asked him if he wanted to try some of her coffee.

The little boy got excited and said "Yes!" with a big smile. He watched as she carefully poured him some of her coffee. But, just as the little boy was about to drink it, he caught a glimpse of his reflection in the cup and something else!

He was ashamed. The little boy shakily put down the cup and said to his mommy and daddy, "No, I don't want it. I don't want the coffee."

The mommy and daddy smiled and hugged the little boy as tight as they could. They told him it was okay and that it was silly to be ashamed. Then they made sure that the little boy had a big glass of milk instead and they all had a good laugh.
Once upon a time, there was a proud duck who wanted to be the best bow-thrower in the world. Everywhere he went, he practiced throwing his bow. He practiced so much that he became the very best across the whole pond! 

One day, a group of ducks gathered together to watch the proud duck show off his bow-throwing skills. The other ducks cheered him on, so the proud duck was very proud of himself. He threw the bow directly into the middle of the pond.

But then, out of nowhere, a big duck emerged from the pond. He said, "My friends, I challenge our proud duck to throw a bow with me in the pond." 

The proud duck agreed and quickly dove into the pond. He had never tried throwing a bow in the water before. But with determination, the duck practiced and practiced. Suddenly, the proud duck understood how to make his bow spin across the top of the pond.

The big duck was very impressed. He said, "I have never seen a duck so proud of himself! You are the best bow-thrower in the world!" 

The proud duck was so happy when he heard the big duck's kind words. He had finally become the best bow-thrower in the world!
Once upon a time there was a boy named John. John was a very patient boy and he liked to take walks in the park. One day, John decided to take a walk. As he was walking, he saw some colorful strips in the grass.

John smiled when he saw them and picked them up. He then asked his mom what they were. She smiled and said, "These are called strips, John. Let's put them together and see what happens!"

John and his mom worked together to put the strips together. After a few minutes, they had made a picture.

John smiled and said, "It's beautiful!"

His mom smiled and said, "Yes, you were very patient in putting it together."

John smiled and hugged his mom. He enjoyed his walk with the colorful strips and his mom.
One day, Bob was in his town. It was a very nice day, the sun was shining and the birds were singing. All the people in town were very happy.

Suddenly, Bob saw some clouds in the sky. They were getting bigger and bigger. Soon, they started to drop rain. The rain was coming down very fast.

Bob did not like the rain, so he ran back to his house. He wanted to get away from the rain and stay dry. He ran as fast as he could, and he made it back to his house safely.

After the rain stopped, Bob went back outside and the sun was shining again. All the people in town were happy again.  Everyone was very relieved that the rain had stopped.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lin. She wanted to play outside, so she grabbed her toys and ran outside into the garden.

Suddenly, she saw an enormous tree. It towered over her and made her feel small. Lin was amazed and curious. She walked closer and touched the bark, feeling its rough texture.

Lin heard a voice. "What is the truth?" it asked. Lin was scared and backed away. But then the voice called out again.

"Don't be scared, I'm just a magical tree. I can answer all your questions if you play with me," the voice said.

Lin smiled and came closer. She knew the tree was telling her the truth. She started to play around the tree and it answered her questions.

Lin and the enormous tree made wonderful memories together, as they played and talked. They became good friends and the magic of their friendship will never be forgotten.
Once there was a little girl named Sarah, and she was 3 years old. One morning, she saw something ugly on the ground. Sarah walked closer and saw it was a tear in her picture book. She was very sad. 

"Mommy, what happened to my book?" Sarah asked.

Her mommy sighed and smiled. "Oh sweetheart, it must have gotten ripped and torn when you were playing in the garden," she explained. 

But Sarah wasn't convinced. "I didn't do it! It's ugly!" 

Her mommy pulled her close and hugged her tight. "It's ok, Sarah. We can find something to fix your book. Then it won't look so ugly," she said. 

That evening, Sarah and her mommy worked together to fix the torn page in the book. When it was all done, Sarah smiled. 

"It looks much better now!" she said happily. 

Sarah and her mommy hugged each other. They were both glad that something so ugly had been made beautiful again.
Once there was a nice girl named Susie. She was very excited because it was her birthday. She woke up early and couldn't wait to start celebrating. She put on her nicest dress and shoes.

Her family were up too. They gave her lots of presents and a special birthday cake. Susie blew out the candles with a big smile. Everyone sang a joyous song for her. 

They all had some yummy cake and Susie opened her presents. She was very happy with all of her gifts. After that, they went outside and Susie and her friends played lots of fun games.

When it was time to go home, Susie waved goodbye to her friends. She was so glad to have celebrated such a nice day with them. She knew that it was the start of many birthdays to come.
Once there was a boy named Charlie. Charlie loved playing in the park with his friends. But one day, Charlie's friends suggested he should join them in running. At first, Charlie was a bit scared as he had never run before. But his friends encouraged him and promised to help him.

Charlie took a deep breath and tried to run. But he was a bit slow yet. He gasped for breath as his friends shouted from behind, "Come on, Charlie! You can do it!"

"I'm trying," Charlie shouted back, "But I can't keep up."

His friends suggested he take a break and try again. So Charlie slowed down, took a few deep breaths, and started to run once more. This time he was a bit faster and he made it halfway around the park.

His friends cheered him on and praised his efforts. Charlie felt proud of himself and he couldn't wait to practice more and get faster. From then on, Charlie loved running in the park with his friends!
Tommy was very excited. He was about to go on his first climbing adventure! He had put on his special climbing shoes and grabbed his bag containing the things he would need.

He went to the stairs and took a deep breath. He had watched some of the big kids climb up these stairs and now it was his turn. He started to climb, one step at a time.

When he reached the top, he felt so excited. He saw that there were two bowls of soup, one was plain and the other was spicy. He chose the spicy and took a big slurp - it was so delicious! 

Tommy's friend Jane was at the top too. She was surprised to see that he had climbed all the way up.

"Wow", she said. "You're a great climber! You must have liked that spicy soup!"

"I sure did," Tommy said with a smile. "It was so yummy!"
Once upon a time, there was a boy called Mark. Mark had a cold and didn't feel very well. He went to the market to find something to help him heal. 

There were lots of things to choose from in the market, but Mark found something that made him feel comfortable. He bought a box of fresh apples and oranges. 

Back at home, Mark ate the fruits and he started to feel better. The fruits made him strong and he quickly healed from his cold. 

After Mark healed, he was very happy. He went back to the market to buy more fruits for when he gets sick again.
Once there was a girl named Sue. She was three years old and liked to play with her toys. One day, she asked her mom if they could go swimming. Her mom said yes and before Sue knew it, they were at the pool.

The water was so clear that Sue could see all the way down to the bottom. She was so excited to swim! She played in the water for hours, floating from one end to the other. She could not believe how fun it was.

Finally, Sue's mom said it was time to go home. Sue was sad she had to leave, but happy that she had such a great time playing in the pool. She was happy that the water was so clear, because then she could see every fish and every rock in the pool. 

Sue knew she would have a lot of stories to tell her friends when she got home. She felt so excited and lucky that she had such a great day swimming!
Once upon a time there was a little boy who liked to observe the world. Every morning he would look out of his window at the sky, the ground and the trees. He found great joy in watching the birds and animals go about their business.

One day he looked up to the sky and noticed a huge round thing with blue, green and brown spots. He asked his mum what it was and she said that it was the earth. The little boy was so amazed! He thought the earth looked so perfect and he wanted to explore it more.

So he got dressed and went outside. He jumped up and down, spinning around and around in circles until he felt like he was flying. He felt like he was part of the earth and could explore it forever.

The little boy was so excited, he ran back inside and told his mum. He said that the earth was the most amazing place he had seen. She smiled and said it was perfect, just as he had said. From then on, the boy made sure he spent time observing the earth every day.
Once upon a time, there was a girl who liked to explore in the forest. 

One day, as she was walking, she saw a squirrel. It was busily running around gathering nuts. The girl was so surprised to see it, she couldn't help but smile.

But then suddenly, the squirrel ran away. It was so fast! The girl wanted to follow it but the forest was so big and difficult. She didn't know where to start looking.

But then the girl noticed there was a path. She had to be careful and take small steps, but she was sure she could find the squirrel. 

So the girl started walking down the path. After a while, she saw the squirrel again. She was so happy! She followed it until she found its home. 

The girl smiled, waved goodbye and happily returned home.
Once upon a time, there was a mysterious comet. Everyone was so excited to see it. They wanted to pack their things and explore the comet.

So, they grabbed their bags and began to pack. They put in food and clothes. Then, they put on their helmets and got ready to explore.

When they arrived, they were surprised by what they saw. The comet looked mysterious and beautiful. They couldn't believe they were standing on a comet.

They explored and looked around. Everywhere they looked they found new and exciting things. Before they knew it, the sun was setting and it was time to go home.

The group quickly packed up their things and headed back. Everyone was so excited to have gone on this amazing adventure to a mysterious comet. They couldn't wait to tell their friends what they had seen.
Once upon a time there was a little boy. He loved castles and dreamed of visiting one. One day his mommy and daddy said they would take him to a castle. He was so happy!

When they got there, the castle was so big! He wanted to explore it, but he was a little bit scared. Then he saw a giant gate. It was crazy and it made him laugh.

He opened the gate and a yummy smell came out. He looked around and found a table with some treats. He couldn’t wait to taste them. He tried a cookie and it was so delicious!

Next he saw a big fountain. The water was so sparkly and he wanted to try it. He walked up to it and tasted the water. It was so yummy and refreshing. He wanted more!

The castle was so much fun. He explored all day and then it was time to go home. He couldn’t wait to come back and visit his new castle again!
Once upon a time there was a little boy who lived on the earth. He loved to act and play pretend games. One day he decided to pretend to be an astronaut and pretend to fly up to the stars. So he acted like he was an astronaut, flying up to the stars. 

He didn't realize that a nearby family had seen him and thought it was silly. The family laughed at him and made fun of him. The little boy was very embarrassed. He wanted to stop pretending, but he really liked pretending to be an astronaut.

Suddenly he had a plan. He ran back home and changed into a real astronaut costume. Then he ran back to the family and showed them he was really a real astronaut. The family was amazed! The little boy was no longer ashamed. He knew he had a special talent and could act like an astronaut for real!
Once upon a time there was a mighty hopping frog. He had big green eyes and long arms. Wherever he went, he used his strong arms to hop. He hopped over rocks and logs and through fields. He kept on hopping and soon he was far away from his pond.

One day, the frog hopped onto an old boat. He had no idea where the boat was taking him. Before he knew it, the boat had sailed far out to sea. The frog hopped from one side of the boat to the other. He tried to find a way to get back to his pond.

Suddenly, there was a great thunderstorm. The boat was tossed around by the huge waves. The frog was sure he would drown. But then, he remembered something he had learned in his pond. He made his arms mighty and hopped with all his might. He hopped one, two, three times and then the water was gone! The boat was back on the shore, and the frog was safe.

Moral of the story: Even when the odds seem against you, you can always find away to get back home. Just be mighty and never give up!
Once upon a time, there were two best friends called Jim and Alex. They were always full of energy and loved to play together.

One day, they were playing ball outside in the garden. Jim threw the ball to Alex but it flew over him and rolled away. Then Alex said to Jim, "I can't get it! It's too hard to turn." But Jim had an idea.

Jim put his hands together and said, "Let's get the lazy dog to help us." Alex laughed and they called their dog, Spot.

Spot was super excited to help his friends. He ran off and found the ball quickly. He then brought it back and dropped it in front of Jim and Alex. They both thanked him and gave him a pat.

The boys started playing again and Spot watched with a happy smile. He had helped his friends play and now they were throwing the ball together again.

The end.
Once upon a time, in a garden, there was a helpless bug. The bug was very small and harmless. He was very sad because he didn't have any friends.

One day, the bug saw a young girl. She was playing in the garden and having so much fun! The bug wanted to join her, but he was too scared to move.

The girl noticed the bug and gently picked him up. She smiled and said, "Hello little bug!" But the bug was still too scared to move.

The girl smiled and took the bug inside her house. She grabbed a piece of paper, and drew a big picture of the bug! Then she gently put him back in the garden.

The bug was so excited to have a friend that it started to tear! It teared up to show the little girl how much it appreciated her kindness.

The girl smiled and waved goodbye to the helpless bug, who now felt so happy. From then on, they were the best of friends.
Once there was a dark elephant. He loved to repeat the same thing every day. He would start the day by walking around the same path all day long. He enjoyed seeing the same things every day and sometimes he even shouted out the same words aloud from morning to night. But then, one day, he decided to try something new. The dark elephant wanted to see what would happen if he repeated something different. So, he changed his path and instead shouted out new words. It was fun and the dark elephant was proud of himself for trying something new. From that day on, he promised to keep repeating something new every day. The dark elephant had discovered the best way for him to have fun and keep learning.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl. She loved to rub her hands together, feeling the rhythm of the movement. It made her feel so comfortable and toasty warm.

One day, the little girl was rubbing her hands together while sitting in her favorite chair. She closed her eyes and imagined rubbing a blanket between her hands. The warmth and softness made her feel so content.

The little girl hopped down out of her chair and headed to her bedroom. She pulled out her blanket from the bed and snuggled up with it on the floor. She rubbed the blanket between her hands and hummed happily.

The rhythm of the blanket rubbing against her made the little girl feel so relaxed and peaceful. She never wanted to stop, because it felt so comforting to her. 

Finally, when she was finished, the little girl put the blanket back on the bed and smiled contentedly. She had discovered a new way to feel comfortable and happy, and she knew she'd return to her blanket rubbing again and again!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her basket. One day, she went to the park to play. There, she met a tall boy named Max. They said hello to each other and started to play together. 

Lily showed Max her basket and he said, "Wow, your basket is cool!" Lily smiled and said, "Thank you! Do you want to play with it too?" Max nodded and they played with the basket together. 

After a while, Max said, "I have to go now. It was nice to meet you, Lily." Lily replied, "It was nice to meet you too, Max. Goodbye!" They waved goodbye to each other and went their separate ways. Lily felt happy to have made a new friend who liked her basket.
Once upon a time, there was a big, powerful lion named Leo. Leo was the king of the jungle and all the animals looked up to him. One day, Leo went on a walk and met a little girl named Lily. Lily had a pet dog named Olive. Olive was a cute little dog with big, floppy ears.

Leo liked Olive and Lily very much. He asked Lily to mention Olive to all the animals in the jungle. Soon, all the animals in the jungle knew about Olive and how cute she was. Leo was happy that he met Lily and Olive that day. From that day on, Leo and Lily would often go on walks and play with Olive.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy's mother was very tough and always made him eat his vegetables. One day, Timmy went outside to play with his ball. He rolled the ball down the hill and it went very far. Timmy's mother saw the ball roll away and went to get it for him. Timmy was happy that his mother helped him get his ball back. They then went inside to eat some yummy vegetables together. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play all day and never wanted to sit still. She was always restless and never wanted to take a nap.

One day, Lily's mom asked her to perform a task. She asked her to clean up her toys and put them back on the bookcase. Lily didn't want to do it, but her mom explained that it was important to keep things organized.

Lily learned that it's important to listen to her mom and take care of her things. She also learned that sometimes it's good to take a break and rest, so she wouldn't always feel so restless. From that day on, Lily tried to be a good listener and always kept her toys neat and tidy on the bookcase.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw an owl sitting on a branch. "Hello Mr. Owl, what are you doing?" asked Lily. "I am waiting for the sun to start setting so I can go hunt for food," replied the owl. 

Lily watched the owl for a while and then went to play with her friends. Later that day, Lily saw the owl again and noticed that it had caught a mouse. "Oh no, poor mouse. Mr. Owl, did you eat that mouse?" asked Lily. The owl looked down and said, "Yes, I did. I feel guilty for taking another animal's life, but it's how I survive." 

Lily felt sad for the mouse, but she also understood that the owl needed to eat. "It's okay, Mr. Owl. I forgive you," said Lily. The owl smiled and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are very kind." From that day on, Lily and the owl became good friends and would often start their day by saying hello to each other.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to play with her friends, but they were far away. Lily's mommy told her they could use the computer to talk to them. They needed to connect to the internet network first. 

Lily didn't know what "network" meant, but her mommy explained it was like a big group of computers that talk to each other. They clicked on a button and waited. Soon, they were connected! Lily was happy to see her friends on the screen.

They played games and laughed together. It was a successful playdate, even though they were not in the same room. Lily was grateful for the computer network that brought them together. She hugged her mommy and said, "I love you, mommy. You are the best!"
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends decided to go to the beach. They wanted to see the big white sailboats.

When they got to the beach, Timmy saw a man with a spray bottle. The man was spraying water on the flowers. Timmy asked the man if he could spray the flowers too. The man said yes and gave Timmy the spray bottle.

Timmy and his friends played on the beach all day. They built sandcastles and swam in the water. As the sun began to set, they saw the big white sailboats sailing in the distance. Timmy said, "Look at the big white sailboats! They are so pretty."

Timmy and his friends had a great day at the beach. They were tired and ready to go home. Timmy said, "I can't wait to come back to the beach and see the big white sailboats again."
Once upon a time, there was a bunny. The bunny was very hairy and had big ears. One day, the bunny saw a butterfly. The bunny wanted to catch the butterfly, so it started to hop. 

The butterfly flew away, but the bunny found a symbol on the ground. The bunny didn't know what the symbol meant, but it was shiny and pretty. The bunny decided to keep the symbol and hop back to its home. 

When the bunny got home, it showed the symbol to its friends. They didn't know what it meant either, but they thought it was cool. The bunny was happy to have a new shiny thing to play with and continued to hop around with its friends.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to read books about animals. He would sit in his room for hours and read about lions, tigers, and bears. 

One day, Timmy's dad took him to a soccer game. Timmy didn't know much about soccer, but he watched as the players tried to score points. He clapped his hands when one team scored a goal. 

After the game, Timmy's dad asked him how he liked it. Timmy said, "It was fine, but I like reading about animals better." His dad smiled and said, "That's okay, Timmy. You can like whatever you want."
Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to run in the park with her dog, Max. One day, Lily's mommy put makeup on her face and Lily felt so pretty and cheerful. She ran to show her daddy and he said she looked like a princess. Lily was very happy and ran around the house, showing everyone her pretty makeup. Max even barked happily, because he loved seeing Lily so cheerful. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar who was very hungry. He looked for food everywhere, but he couldn't find anything to eat. He felt sad and empty inside.

One day, he met a kind butterfly who offered to share his food with him. The caterpillar was happy and grateful. He ate a lot and felt full again.

But then, a big bird came and ate both the caterpillar and the butterfly. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to visit his grandma's house. It was an easy walk to her house, and he always had fun playing with her cat.

One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to visit a giant. Timmy was scared because he thought giants were mean and scary. But his mom reassured him that this giant was friendly and loved to play games.

When they arrived at the giant's house, Timmy was surprised to see that the giant was actually a big, friendly dog. The dog's name was Max, and he loved to play fetch with Timmy.

Timmy had so much fun visiting Max, and he learned that sometimes things aren't always what they seem. From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of giants anymore, and he looked forward to visiting Max again.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her toys and her friends. One day, Lily's mom asked her to count how many toys she had. Lily counted all of her toys and found out she had ten toys.

Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They played together for a while, but then Lily's friend accidentally broke one of her toys. Lily was upset, but her mom told her to be patient and that her friend would tell the truth about what happened.

Lily's friend told the truth and said she accidentally broke the toy. Lily forgave her friend and they continued to play together. Lily learned that counting her toys was fun, but telling the truth and being patient was even more important. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her mom. One day, Lily's mom got a package in the mail. Lily was very enthusiastic and wanted to know what was inside. Her mom opened the package and it was a new baking set for Lily! She was so happy and couldn't wait to use it. They baked lots of cookies together and they were delicious. From that day on, Lily and her mom baked cookies every week using the new baking set.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and eating candy. One day, her mom made her a pizza for lunch. Lily took a bite and realized there were mushrooms on it. She hated mushrooms! 

Lily tried to pick them off, but there were too many. She was sad and didn't want to eat her pizza anymore. Her mom noticed and asked what was wrong. Lily said, "I hate mushrooms!" 

Her mom smiled and said, "That's okay, sweetie. I'm glad you told me. Next time, I'll make sure to ask if you want mushrooms on your pizza." Lily felt better knowing her mom understood. From then on, she always made sure to tell her mom if she didn't like something.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a beautiful butterfly fluttering around. The butterfly had bright colors and was very attractive to Lily. She wanted to touch it, but the butterfly flew away.

Lily was sad that she couldn't touch the butterfly. Then, she saw some leaves on the ground and decided to scatter them around. She thought it would be fun to make a big pile of leaves. As she was scattering the leaves, she heard a voice say, "What are you doing?"

It was her friend, Timmy. Lily explained that she was making a pile of leaves. Timmy thought that was a great idea and helped her scatter more leaves. They made a big pile and jumped into it. They laughed and had so much fun together. Lily forgot all about the butterfly and was happy to have her friend to play with.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very brave and loved to explore new places. One day, Lily and her mommy went to a big building with lots of floors. They went inside an elevator that went up and up and up. 

When they got to the top, they looked out the window and saw the whole city. It was so pretty! But Lily's tummy felt funny and she wanted to go back down. So, they got back in the elevator and went back down. 

When they got back to the bottom, Lily's tummy started to settle and she felt better. She was so happy she got to see the view from the top of the building. From that day on, Lily loved going on elevators and exploring new places with her mommy.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved playing with his toy guns. He would pretend to be a brave soldier and shoot his enemies with his weapon.

One day, Timmy's mom came into his room and saw him playing with a delicate toy gun. She told him, "Timmy, be careful with that toy. It's very delicate and can break easily."

Timmy nodded his head and said, "Okay, Mommy. I'll be careful." But then, he got an idea. He said to his mom, "Can I order a real gun like the ones soldiers use?"

His mom was surprised and said, "No, Timmy. Guns are not toys. They are very dangerous weapons that only grown-ups should use."

Timmy was sad, but he understood. He continued playing with his toy gun, but he made sure to be extra careful with it from then on.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, her mommy gave her a calendar. It was hard to open, but Lily tried and tried until she finally did it. 

Lily: "Look mommy, I opened the calendar!"

Mommy: "Good job, Lily! Now we can see all the days of the month."

Lily looked at the calendar and saw all the pretty pictures. She pointed to one with a puppy on it.

Lily: "Mommy, can we get a puppy like this?"

Mommy: "Maybe someday, Lily. But for now, let's enjoy looking at the calendar together." 

Lily and her mommy looked at the calendar and talked about all the things they wanted to do in the month ahead. Lily was happy she opened the calendar and could share it with her mommy.
Once upon a time, there was a big dog. His name was Max. Max liked to play with his ball. One day, Max saw a newspaper on the ground. He picked it up with his strong teeth and started to stretch it out. The newspaper was very big! Max had to use all his strength to stretch it. When he was done, Max sat down and looked at the newspaper. He didn't know how to read, but he was happy he could stretch it out. Max went back to playing with his ball and had a fun day.
Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy was very intelligent and loved to read books. One day, Timmy went to the zoo with his mom. They saw a big lion and Timmy said, "Mom, look at the lion! It can roar very loud!" 

Suddenly, the lion escaped from its cage and started to run around. Timmy and his mom were scared and tried to hide. But the lion found them and roared very loud. Timmy's mom tried to protect him, but the lion was too strong. Sadly, the lion hurt Timmy and his mom very badly. 

The ambulance came to take them to the hospital. Timmy was very hurt and couldn't read books anymore. His mom was hurt too, and they had to stay in the hospital for a long time. From that day on, Timmy was very scared of lions and never went to the zoo again.
Once upon a time, there was a sleepy man. He was very tired and wanted to sleep. He went to his bed and closed his eyes. But then, he heard a noise outside. He opened his eyes and saw a little boy. The boy wanted to poke the man with a stick. The man did not like it and said, "Please do not poke me, I want to sleep." But the boy did not stop. The man got angry and chased the boy away. The man went back to his bed and slept peacefully. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard where there was a big hedge. The hedge was very tall and green, and it made her feel safe.

One day, Lily's neighbor came over and started to disturb her while she was playing. He was throwing rocks at the hedge and making a lot of noise. Lily didn't like it and asked him to stop.

"Please stop throwing rocks at my hedge. It's not nice," said Lily.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to disturb you. Your hedge is very attractive. I won't throw rocks anymore," said the neighbor.

Lily was happy that her neighbor stopped disturbing her and her hedge. She continued to play and enjoy her backyard.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat yummy things. One day, her mommy made her a big, tasty sandwich with lots of cheese and ham. Lily was so happy and took a big bite. But then, she noticed that her sandwich was missing something. She asked her mommy to wrap the sandwich in a purple napkin to make it look pretty. Her mommy did just that and Lily was very pleased. She ate her sandwich with joy and was happy for the rest of the day.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat pastries. One day, she went to the bakery to buy a pastry. She asked the baker, "Can you point me to the yummy pastries?" The baker replied, "Sure, I have reliable pastries that you will love."

Lily picked a pastry and took a bite. It was delicious! She said, "This is the best pastry I have ever had!" The baker smiled and said, "I am glad you like it. I always make reliable pastries for my customers."

Lily was so happy with her pastry that she asked the baker, "Can I have another one?" The baker said, "Of course, you can. I have plenty of reliable pastries for you to choose from." Lily picked another pastry and thanked the baker. She went home with a big smile on her face and a tummy full of yummy pastries.
Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird had very colorful feathers and loved to whistle. One day, the bird was flying in the forest when it saw a light shining in the distance. Curious, the bird flew closer to the light.

As the bird got closer, it saw that the light was coming from a thick tree. The bird landed on a branch and saw that the tree was hollow. Inside the tree, the bird found a family of fireflies. The fireflies were happy to see the bird and they all started to whistle and play together.

The bird and the fireflies had so much fun that they played until the sun came up. As the bird flew away, it realized that it had made new friends and had a great adventure. From that day on, the bird would often visit the fireflies in the thick tree and they would whistle and play together until the sun came up again.
Once upon a time, there was a family. The family had a little girl named Lily. Lily was very pretty with her curly hair and big eyes. One day, the family went to the park. Lily saw a butterfly and she started to gaze at it. The butterfly was so pretty with its colorful wings. The family watched the butterfly with Lily and they all felt happy together.
Once upon a time, there was a colorful dove who lived in a big tree. One day, a bad cat came and tried to catch the dove. The dove flew away and the cat could not catch it.

The cat then questioned how it could catch the dove. It thought and thought until it came up with a plan. The cat climbed up the tree and waited for the dove to come back.

The dove came back to the tree and the cat pounced on it. The dove tried to fly away, but the cat caught it. The dove was very sad and the cat took it away. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a big lion. The lion lived in a jungle. He liked to roar loudly. One day, the lion was walking in the jungle when he saw a little girl. The little girl was lost and she was crying.

"Hello little girl," said the lion. "Why are you crying?"

"I can't find my way home," said the little girl.

"Don't worry," said the lion. "I can help you. Just take one step at a time and we will find your way back home."

The little girl felt dizzy but she trusted the lion. They walked together and the lion roared every now and then to scare away any dangerous animals. Finally, they reached the little girl's home. Her parents were so happy to see her and they thanked the lion.

"Thank you for helping our daughter," said the little girl's father.

"It was my pleasure," said the lion. "I always roar to help others."
Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie had white feathers and loved to fly high in the sky. One day, Tweetie saw a big orange fruit hanging from a tree. 

"Wow, that orange looks yummy!" said Tweetie to his friend, a little mouse named Squeaky. 

"I want to try it too," said Squeaky. 

So, Tweetie flew up to the tree and picked the orange with his beak. He flew down and gave it to Squeaky. 

"Thank you, Tweetie! It's so sweet and juicy," said Squeaky. 

Tweetie smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. Now, let's fly and explore more things together!" 

And so, Tweetie and Squeaky flew away, enjoying their adventure together.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. It was her birthday and she was very excited. She wanted to have a big party with lots of cake and balloons. Her mom asked her, "Lily, do you want to help me decorate the room with lights?" Lily said, "Yes, mommy, I want to help!"

Lily stepped on a chair to put the lights on the ceiling. She was very careful not to fall. Suddenly, her friend Timmy came to her house. "Happy birthday, Lily!" Timmy said. "Thank you, Timmy!" Lily replied. "Do you want to help us decorate the room?" she asked. "Yes, please!" Timmy said.

Together, they decorated the room with lots of lights and balloons. The room looked so beautiful! When the party started, Lily blew out the candles on her cake and made a wish. She wished that she would always have fun birthdays with her friends. And her wish came true!
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to bake cookies. One day, he decided to make his famous chocolate chip cookies for his friends.

Timmy's mom helped him gather all the ingredients and they mixed them together. Timmy put the cookie dough on the tray and put it in the oven to bake. He was so excited to see the result of his hard work.

When the cookies were ready, Timmy's mom took them out of the oven and put them on a plate to cool. "Wow, these look delicious!" said Timmy.

Later that day, Timmy's friends came over to play. "Hey guys, look what I made!" Timmy said as he displayed the plate of cookies. His friends were so happy and they all agreed that the cookies were the best they had ever tasted.
Once upon a time, there was a jolly frog named Freddy. Freddy liked to hop around the pond and catch flies with his long tongue. One day, Freddy saw a big fish swimming in the pond. The fish was so big that it made the water shake. Freddy wanted to be friends with the fish, so he hopped over to say hello. The fish was surprised to see a frog, but he was happy to make a new friend. They shook hands, or rather, fin and paw, and decided to play a game of tag. Freddy hopped around the pond while the fish swam after him. They had so much fun that they forgot about catching flies for a while. From that day on, Freddy and the fish were the best of friends and they played together every day at the pond.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint with her mommy. They had a big white paper and many colors to paint with. Lily dipped her brush in the blue paint and painted the sky with fluffy white clouds. Her mommy used red paint to paint a big apple tree.

After they finished painting, they went outside to play. They sat on the grassy side of their yard and looked at the clear blue sky. Lily saw a bird flying high in the sky and pointed to it. "Look, mommy! A bird!" she said. 

Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, Lily. It's a beautiful day to paint and play outside." Lily nodded her head and smiled too. She loved spending time with her mommy and painting pretty pictures.
Once upon a time, a big lion lived in the jungle. He liked to roar very loudly and scare all the other animals. One day, a little monkey accidentally stepped on the lion's tail and the lion roared very loudly. The monkey was very scared and started to cry.

The lion felt sorry for scaring the little monkey and wanted to make it up to him. He decided to give the monkey a ride on his back. The monkey was very happy and started to laugh. The lion walked around the jungle with the monkey on his back and all the other animals were amazed to see them together.

As they were walking, the lion saw a stamp on the ground. He asked the monkey if he knew what it was and the monkey said no. The lion explained that it was a mark left by an elephant's foot. The monkey was very curious and asked the lion if they could go find the elephant. The lion agreed and they set off on an adventure to find the elephant.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anna. She loved to play outside in the summer. One day, she went to the park with her mom. They played on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. The dog barked loudly and scared Anna. She ran to her mom and hugged her tightly. Her mom picked her up and they went home. Anna was pale and scared for a long time. But she knew that her mom would always be there to protect her.
Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They lived in a house with a roof on top. The roof kept them dry when it rained. 

One day, the family decided to celebrate. They were happy because everything was normal again. They had food, drinks, and cake. 

The children played games and danced. They had so much fun! The family was grateful for each other and the roof over their heads. They hugged and said, "I love you!" 

At the end of the day, they went to bed with smiles on their faces. It was a special day to celebrate with their family.
Once upon a time, there was a king who lived in a big palace. He had a plan to throw a big party for all his friends. His friend, a foolish jester named Jack, wanted to help with the party. 

Jack asked the king, "Can I help plan the party at the palace?" The king said yes, but he knew that Jack was a bit foolish. 

Jack tried to help, but he made a lot of silly mistakes. The king had to fix everything. In the end, the party was a success and everyone had a good time. The king was happy that he let Jack help, even though he was a bit foolish.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, while playing hide-and-seek, she found a sock on the ground. It was a bright pink sock and it made her happy. She decided to keep it as a treasure.

Later that day, Lily's mom surprised her with a yummy ice cream cone. It was so cold and tasty! Lily was very happy and thanked her mom. She ate her ice cream while sitting on a high chair and showed her new treasure to her mom. Her mom was surprised to see the bright pink sock and thought it was very cute. 

Lily was happy to have her treasure and her yummy ice cream. She felt like the luckiest girl in the world!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of animals and flowers. One day, she drew a great picture of a butterfly. She showed it to her mom and said, "Look, Mommy! I drew a pretty butterfly!"

Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful, Lily! Let's print a copy of it so you can pass it around to your friends."

Lily was so happy that she could share her picture with her friends. She passed the copies around and everyone loved it. Lily learned that it's great to share your talents with others and make them happy.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a unique jug that she loved to play with. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her jug. She met a boy named Timmy, who wanted to play too. 

Timmy saw Lily's jug and said, "Wow, that's a cool jug! Can I play with it?" Lily said, "Sure, but be careful." Timmy started to tease Lily and said, "Your jug is silly. It's not as cool as my toy car." 

Lily felt sad and said, "My jug is special to me. It's not silly." Timmy realized he was being mean and said sorry. They played together with the jug and had a lot of fun. From that day on, Lily and Timmy were friends and they always played with the unique jug together.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved music and wanted to learn how to play the violin. Her mommy and daddy were very happy to hear this and decided to buy her a violin as a gift for her birthday.

Lily was so excited when she saw her gift. She hugged her mommy and daddy tightly and said, "Thank you so much! I will practice every day and become a gifted violinist."

Lily practiced every day, but one day, her little brother Max came and tried to chew on her violin. Lily got upset and said, "No, Max! You can't chew on my violin. It's not a toy."

Max didn't understand and kept trying to chew on the violin. Lily got worried and thought, "If Max keeps doing this, my violin might get damaged." She decided to hide her violin from Max and keep it safe.

From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep her violin safe and out of Max's reach. She continued to practice every day and became a gifted violinist, just like she had promised.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with cardboard boxes. He would make forts and castles out of them. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy had a lovely toy car that he wanted to show Timmy. 

Timmy and Billy started to play together, but they both wanted to play with the toy car. They decided to have a race with the car, and whoever won would get to play with it first. Timmy was very fast, but Billy's car was faster. 

Timmy was upset that he lost the race and didn't get to play with the car first. He started to cry and threw the cardboard box fort he had made. Billy felt bad and decided to share the car with Timmy. They both played with it together and had a lot of fun. In the end, they realized that playing together was more important than winning a race or having a toy car.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and color pictures with her crayons. One day, Lily and her family went to the airport to go on a trip. The airport was big and colorful with lots of planes.

While they were waiting for their plane, Lily's favorite doll fell out of her bag and onto the floor. She didn't notice and they boarded the plane without it. When they arrived at their destination, Lily realized her doll was missing and started to cry.

But then, a kind lady who worked at the airport came to the rescue. She had found the doll and brought it to Lily's hotel. Lily was so happy and thanked the lady with a big hug. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her doll close and never let it out of her sight.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. The park was very busy, and there were lots of kids playing. Lily wanted to play too, but her mom said she had to wait until the swings were free.

While they were waiting, Lily looked up at the sky and saw some lightning. She asked her mom, "Mommy, what is lightning?" Her mom explained that it was a big flash of light that happens during a storm. Lily thought it was pretty, but also a little scary.

Finally, the swings were free, and Lily got to play. She loved swinging back and forth, feeling the wind in her hair. When it was time to go home, Lily's mom picked her up and said, "Wow, you weigh so much now! You're getting big!" Lily giggled and said, "I'm not big, I'm just heavy!"
Once upon a time, there was a nice girl named Lily who loved to play with her friends. One day, they decided to go to the park to play on the swings and slide. 

As they were playing, Lily noticed a little boy who looked sad. She went up to him and asked, "Why are you sad?" The little boy replied, "I lost my board and I can't play anymore." 

Lily wanted to help the little boy, so she asked her friends to help her look for the board. They searched all around the park until finally, Lily found the board hiding behind a tree. She squeezed the board tightly and ran back to the little boy. 

"Here's your board!" Lily exclaimed. The little boy's face lit up with joy and he said, "Thank you so much! You are a very nice girl." Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. Now let's all play together!" And they all played happily together for the rest of the day.
Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin lived in a big ocean with his family and friends. One day, Fin went on an adventure to explore the ocean. He swam and swam until he found a reef. The reef was very pretty with lots of colorful fish. Fin was happy to see the pretty reef.

Suddenly, Fin felt very cold. The water around him was icy! Fin didn't like the icy water and wanted to go back home. He started to swim back, but he missed his family and friends. "I miss my family and friends," said Fin. 

Just then, Fin saw his mom and dad swimming towards him. "We missed you, Fin!" they said. Fin was happy to see his family and friends again. They all swam back home together and had a big feast. Fin was happy to be home and to have his family and friends with him. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. Lily was glad because she loved playing on the swings and the slide. 

As she was playing, she saw a big dog running towards her. Lily was scared and started to cry. But then, the dog's owner came and picked him up. He said, "Don't worry, my dog is friendly. He just wants to carry his ball." 

Lily stopped crying and watched as the dog happily ran around with his ball. But after a few minutes, Lily started to itch all over her arms and legs. She had forgotten to put on bug spray and now she had mosquito bites. 

Her mommy took her home and put some cream on her bites. Lily was glad that her mommy knew how to make her feel better. From that day on, Lily always remembered to put on bug spray before going to the park.
Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures in her notebook, but she was too scared to show them to anyone. One day, her friend Tom saw her drawing and said, "Wow, that's really good! You should show it to everyone!"

Lily felt nervous, but Tom encouraged her to share her drawings. She took a deep breath and showed her notebook to her family and friends. They all loved her drawings and told her how talented she was.

From that day on, Lily wasn't shy about her drawings anymore. She felt proud and happy to share them with others. Tom's encouragement helped her overcome her fear and show the world her amazing art.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived on a ranch with her family. One day, she went to the barn to visit her favorite horse, Brownie. But when she got there, she saw that Brownie was sick and couldn't stand up.

Lily ran back to the house to tell her mom and dad. "Brownie is sick and can't stand up," she said. "What can we do to help him feel good again?"

Her dad said, "Let's rock him gently and give him some medicine. That should help him feel better."

So they went back to the barn and gently rocked Brownie back and forth. They gave him medicine and soon he was feeling good again. Lily was so happy that her best friend was okay.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his toy cars. One day, he was playing with his favorite red car when it fell off the table and broke. Timmy was sad because he loved that car so much.

Timmy's mom wanted to cheer him up, so she made his favorite dinner: beef and mashed potatoes. Timmy loved the smell of the beef cooking in the oven. When it was ready, he sat down to eat. But when he took a bite, he realized that his tooth was broken! He was scared and didn't know what to do.

Luckily, Timmy's mom knew just what to do. She took him to the dentist, who fixed his tooth right away. Timmy was so happy that he could eat his beef and mashed potatoes again without any pain. He went to bed that night feeling grateful for his mom and the dentist who helped him.
Once upon a time, there was a curious little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the world around her and ask lots of questions. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big square box.

Lily asked her mom, "What's inside the box?"

"I don't know," her mom replied. "Why don't you go take a look?"

Lily ran over to the box and opened it up. Inside, she found a bunch of toys and games. She was so happy to gain some new things to play with.

"Look, Mom!" Lily exclaimed. "I found lots of toys in this square box!" 

Her mom smiled and said, "That's great, Lily. I'm glad you're having fun." And they spent the rest of the day playing with the new toys Lily had gained.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who lived in a small town. Timmy loved to play outside and watch the flowers grow. One day, he saw his neighbor, Mr. Smith, who was very wealthy. 

"Hello, Mr. Smith," said Timmy. "You have a big house. How did you get so rich?" 

"Well, Timmy," said Mr. Smith. "I worked hard and saved my money. I also invested in my business and it grew bigger and bigger." 

Timmy thought about what Mr. Smith said and decided that he wanted to grow up to be wealthy too. He went back outside and started to plant some seeds in his garden. He watched them grow and thought about all the things he could do with his money when he became rich. 

From that day on, Timmy worked hard and saved his money. He invested in his own business and it grew bigger and bigger. Eventually, Timmy became very wealthy just like Mr. Smith. And he never forgot the day he learned about growing his own wealth.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to check the mail with her mom. They found a letter from her grandma. Lily was so happy to get mail! She yelled, "Look, Mommy! Mail for me!" 

Later that day, Lily went to play with her friend, Jack. Jack was persistent in asking Lily to share her toys. Lily didn't want to share, so she yelled, "No, Jack! These are mine!" 

Jack felt sad and walked away. Lily realized she hurt his feelings and said sorry. Jack forgave her and they played together happily ever after.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they decided to go to the zoo. Lily was very excited because she had never been to the zoo before.

When they got to the zoo, they saw a long line of people waiting to buy tickets. "I want a ticket too!" said Lily. Her mommy and daddy bought her a lovely pink ticket.

As they walked around the zoo, they saw many animals. They saw lions, tigers, and bears. Lily loved the monkeys the most. She watched them swing from tree to tree and become very silly.

At the end of the day, Lily was very tired. She hugged her mommy and daddy and said, "Thank you for taking me to the zoo. I had so much fun!" Her mommy and daddy smiled and said, "We're glad you had a good time, Lily."
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved winter because he could build snowmen and go sledding with his friends. But this winter was different. Timmy's friend Billy was very gifted at building snowmen, and Timmy felt sad because he couldn't build them as well as Billy.

One day, Timmy decided to quit building snowmen altogether. He didn't want to feel sad anymore. But then, Timmy's mom gave him a gift. It was a book about building snowmen, and Timmy felt happy again.

Timmy read the book and practiced building snowmen every day. He didn't quit this time, even when it was hard. And soon, Timmy was just as gifted as Billy at building snowmen. They became good friends and had lots of fun together in the winter. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the store with her mommy to buy some yummy snacks. Lily saw a big bag of candy and she really wanted it. Her mommy said, "No, Lily. We don't need that much candy." 

Lily felt sad, but she managed to find some delicious fruit instead. When they got home, Lily felt sleepy and wanted to take a nap. She went to her room and snuggled up in her cozy bed. 

Later, when she woke up, her mommy had a surprise for her. She had bought Lily a small bag of candy as a special treat. Lily was so happy and thanked her mommy. She put the candy in her store of special things and went back to sleep, feeling very happy.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they decided to go on an adventure in the woods. 

As they walked deeper into the woods, Lily started to feel tired. She realized she forgot to bring her water bottle. Her friends didn't have any water either. 

Suddenly, they came across a pond. Lily's friends wanted to jump in and splash around, but Lily remembered her mom telling her to never go in the water without an adult to allow her. 

Lily decided to sit down and rest. She took a deep breath and felt her lungs fill up with fresh air. She looked up at the sky and saw a black bird flying overhead. 

After a few minutes of rest, Lily and her friends continued on their adventure. They found a beautiful meadow with flowers of all colors. Lily felt happy and grateful to have such wonderful friends to explore with.
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful princess. She had a shiny crown and a pretty dress. One day, she went for a walk in the forest. Suddenly, she saw a sharp thorn on the ground. It hurt her foot and she cried out in pain.

A kind frog saw the princess and asked, "What happened?"

"I stepped on a sharp thorn and it hurts," the princess replied.

The frog said, "Don't be embarrassed, it happens to everyone. Let me help you." And so, the frog carefully removed the thorn from the princess's foot. She thanked the frog and continued her walk, feeling much better. From that day on, the princess always watched where she stepped in the forest.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a huge cooler that he loved to bring with him everywhere he went. One day, Timmy was playing with his cooler in the park when he saw a little girl crying. Timmy asked the little girl why she was crying and she said that she was lost and couldn't find her mommy. 

Timmy knew he had to help the little girl, so he took her by the hand and walked around the park with her, looking for her mommy. They searched and searched until finally, they found her mommy. The little girl was so happy to be reunited with her mommy that she started to laugh and Timmy felt happy too. 

Timmy learned that it's important to help others when they need it, even if it means putting his cooler aside for a little while. And sometimes, helping others can make us feel even happier than having a huge cooler to play with.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very adventurous. He liked to explore the forest near his house. One day, he found a shiny rock on the ground. Timmy thought it was very pretty and wanted to keep it, but he didn't have any money to buy it. 

Timmy decided to sell some of his toys to get money for the shiny rock. He went to his friends' houses and sold some of his toys to them. He was very happy when he finally had enough money to buy the shiny rock. 

When Timmy got home, he showed the shiny rock to his mom. She told him it was a special kind of rock called a gemstone. She said he should keep it safe and wear it around his waist on a necklace. Timmy was very proud of his gemstone and wore it every day.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite doll was named Olive. One day, Lily went outside to play but it was gloomy and cloudy outside. She felt sad because she wanted to play in the sunshine.

Suddenly, Lily saw a game on the ground. It was a matching game with pictures of animals. She picked it up and started to play. She matched the pictures of the animals and it made her happy.

Then, Lily saw an olive tree and picked an olive. She thought it was funny looking and tasted it. It was salty and made her laugh. Lily played with her dolls and ate olives all day long. She was happy even though the day was gloomy.
Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went outside to play in the snow. He put on his warm mittens so his hands wouldn't get cold. 

While he was playing, he accidentally dropped one of his mittens in the snow. He looked for it but he couldn't find it. 

His mommy came outside and asked him why he was so quiet. Timmy told her he lost his mitten. His mommy helped him look for it and they finally found it. 

Timmy was happy and said, "Thank you mommy for helping me remove the snow from my mitten!"
Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Coco. Coco loved to run and play in the forest. One day, Coco smelled something yummy. It was cocoa! Coco ran to find where the smell was coming from. 

Coco saw a wise owl sitting on a tree branch. The owl said, "Do not eat the cocoa, it will make you sick." But Coco did not listen and ate the cocoa anyway. 

Coco's tummy hurt and she felt sick. She tried to run back home, but her legs were too weak. Sadly, Coco never made it back home and passed away. The wise owl watched from afar and wished Coco had listened to her advice.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a gray cat named Mittens. One day, Timmy and Mittens went for a walk in the park. They saw a big, scary dog. Timmy said, "Mittens, look at that terrible dog!" Mittens hid behind Timmy's legs.

Suddenly, a man came over and said, "Don't worry, the dog is friendly." Timmy mentioned to the man that he was scared of dogs. The man said, "It's okay, Mittens is here to protect you." Timmy smiled and felt better. From that day on, Timmy was never scared of dogs again.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to watch his favorite TV show about animals. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to a club. Timmy was so excited! He thought it was a club where they would see animals.

When they arrived, Timmy saw a huge building with lots of people inside. He asked his mom if they would see animals, but she said no. Timmy was disappointed, but his mom promised they would have fun.

Inside the club, Timmy saw people dancing and singing. He didn't like it, but he tried to have fun. Suddenly, a loud noise scared Timmy. He looked around and saw a big fire. Everyone started running, but Timmy was too scared to move. His mom grabbed him and they ran out of the club. Timmy was safe, but he never wanted to go to a club again.
Once upon a time, there was a pirate named Jack. Jack was very fast and he loved to sail on his big ship. One day, Jack met a little boy named Timmy.

"Hello, little boy! Do you want to be a pirate like me?" Jack asked.

Timmy was scared at first, but he saw how fast Jack's ship was and he felt the urge to join him.

"Yes, I want to be a pirate!" Timmy said excitedly.

So, Jack and Timmy set sail together. They found a big treasure chest full of gold coins. Timmy was so happy that he urged Jack to share the treasure with him.

"Jack, can we share the treasure? I helped you find it!" Timmy said.

Jack smiled and said, "Of course, little pirate! We can share it and be friends forever!"

And so, Jack and Timmy became the best of friends and sailed the seas together, always on the lookout for more treasure.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around the house. One day, her mom bought a new carpet for their living room. Lily was very excited to see it and ran to touch it with her feet. But her mom told her to take off her shoes first.

Lily didn't want to take off her shoes because she thought it would be more fun to run on the carpet with them on. But her mom explained that it was important to take off her shoes to keep the carpet clean and nice. Lily understood and took off her shoes.

Later that day, Lily's mom offered her some candy. But when Lily tasted it, she made a sour face because it was very sour. Her mom told her that it's okay not to like something, but it's important to try new things and not be rude about it.

Lily learned that sometimes we have to follow rules, like taking off our shoes on the carpet, and that it's important to be polite and try new things, even if we don't like them. Her mom permitted her to play on the carpet as long as she followed the rules. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big brown dog named Max. One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the park. While they were walking, Max saw a little bird that was hurt. The bird couldn't fly because it had hurt its wing. Max ran to the bird and picked it up with his mouth. He didn't hurt the bird, he just wanted to save it. 

Lily saw what Max was doing and she was very happy. She knew that Max was a good dog. They took the bird to the vet and the vet fixed its wing. The bird was very happy and it started to fly again. Lily and Max were very happy too. They knew that they had saved the little bird's life. 

After they saved the bird, Lily and Max were very hungry. They went to a café and had some food. Lily had a sandwich and Max had a bone. They ate until their stomachs were full. Then they went home and took a nap. They dreamed about all the good things they had done that day.
Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the river with her mommy. They saw an otter swimming in the water. Lily was very happy and wanted to pet the otter, but her mommy said no because it could be dangerous.

Suddenly, Lily heard a noise and peeked behind a rock. She saw a man trying to catch the otter with a net. Lily felt uncomfortable and told her mommy what she saw.

Her mommy quickly called the animal rescue and they came to save the otter. The man who was trying to catch the otter ran away when he saw the animal rescue.

Unfortunately, the otter was very sick and didn't survive. Lily was very sad and cried. Her mommy hugged her and said, "It's okay, we did the right thing by trying to help the otter."
Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a man and a woman holding hands and smiling. Lily asked her mommy, "Are they going to marry?"

"Yes," her mommy replied.

Lily saw some fireworks in the distant sky and said, "Wow, pretty!"

Her mommy agreed and said, "They are very beautiful."

As they walked home, Lily asked her mommy, "Can we have fireworks at our house when we marry?"

Her mommy laughed and said, "Maybe, when you grow up and find someone special to marry."
Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Teddy. Teddy was very hungry and wanted a sandwich. He went to his mommy and said, "Mommy, me want sandwich please." His mommy made him a sandwich with strong cheese and yummy ham. Teddy ate his sandwich and felt very happy.

After eating his sandwich, Teddy felt very sleepy. He went to his daddy and said, "Daddy, me tired." His daddy picked him up and hugged him. Teddy yawned and said, "Me want to go sleep now." His daddy put Teddy in bed and sang him a lullaby. Teddy fell asleep and had sweet dreams about sandwiches and being strong like his daddy. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty red shoes with shiny heels. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She ran and jumped and had so much fun. 

But as she was playing, she noticed that her shoelaces were untied. Her mommy always told her to tie her shoelaces so she wouldn't trip and fall. But tying shoelaces was not easy for Lily. 

Lily ignored her untied shoelaces and continued to play. Suddenly, she tripped and fell down. Her friends rushed to help her up. Lily realized that if she had tied her shoelaces, she wouldn't have fallen. 

From that day on, Lily made sure to always tie her shoelaces before playing. She learned that sometimes doing things that seem hard or not easy can actually make things better in the end.
Once upon a time, there was a green frog named Freddy. He lived in a swamp with his friends. One day, Freddy saw a skeleton in the swamp. He was scared, but his friends told him not to worry. 

Later that day, Freddy and his friends heard music coming from the other side of the swamp. They went to see what was happening. There, they saw a group of animals performing a dance. Freddy wanted to join in, but he was too shy. 

The next day, Freddy practiced his dance moves. He wanted to perform with the other animals. When they heard him practicing, they invited him to join their dance. Freddy was happy and excited. He danced with his friends and even the skeleton joined in. It turned out that the skeleton was just a prop for the dance. Freddy learned that sometimes things that seem scary can be fun too.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat fruit, especially apples and bananas. One day, Lily went to the store with her mommy to buy some fruit. They picked out some juicy oranges and some sweet strawberries.

On the way home, Lily saw a big truck carrying boxes. The truck driver said, "Be careful, those boxes are fragile!" Lily asked, "What does fragile mean?" Her mommy explained that it meant the boxes could break easily.

When they arrived home, Lily helped her mommy put the fruit away. She was very careful with the oranges and strawberries, making sure not to drop them. She said, "I don't want to break them, they're fragile!" Her mommy smiled and said, "You're such a good helper, Lily."
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cookies with her grandma. One day, Lily and her grandma were baking cookies when they heard a loud noise outside. 

"What's that noise?" asked Lily.

"It sounds like a storm is coming," said grandma.

Lily was scared of storms, but grandma told her not to worry. They finished baking the cookies and sat down to eat them. The storm outside was getting louder and louder.

Suddenly, the power went out and it was very quiet. Lily was scared, but grandma lit some candles and they cuddled on the couch together. The storm raged on outside, but Lily felt safe and warm with her grandma. 

After a while, the storm passed and the power came back on. Lily and her grandma finished their cookies and went to bed, happy and full. From then on, whenever there was a storm, Lily knew she could count on her grandma to keep her safe and warm.
Once upon a time, there was a little kitten named Mittens. Mittens loved to play with her toy mouse, but one day she got bored and went outside to explore. She wandered into a big garden and saw a bird with beautiful feathers. Mittens wanted to play with the bird, but the bird didn't want to play with her.

Mittens got angry and started to chase the bird. She used her little paw to try and catch the bird, but the bird was too fast. Mittens got even more angry and decided to destroy the bird's beautiful feathers. She clawed at the feathers until they were all torn and terrible-looking.

The bird was very upset and flew away, leaving Mittens alone in the garden. Mittens felt bad for what she had done and realized that it's not nice to destroy things that belong to others. She went back home and cuddled up with her toy mouse, feeling much happier.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to stretch his arms and legs every morning when he woke up. One day, Timmy's mommy and daddy told him they were going on a trip to a faraway place. Timmy was so excited!

When they got to the airport, Timmy saw his mommy and daddy show their passports to a lady. Timmy asked, "What's a passport?" His daddy explained that it's a special paper that lets you travel to other countries. Timmy thought it was very cool.

On the airplane, Timmy saw an ancient book in the seat pocket in front of him. He asked his mommy what it was. She told him it was a book that people used to read a long, long time ago. Timmy thought it was interesting and wanted to learn more.

When they got to their destination, Timmy saw a man trying to stretch his arms to reach a fruit on a tree. Timmy said, "I like to stretch too!" The man smiled and said, "Yes, stretching is good for you." Timmy was happy to make a new friend and have a fun adventure with his family.
Once upon a time, there was a little baby named Billy. Billy slept in a crib that was painted blue. He loved his crib because it was cozy and safe. One day, Billy's mom came to check on him and saw that he had grown so much that his feet were touching the end of the crib. 

"Oh my, Billy! You're getting so big, you're going to need a bigger bed soon," said Billy's mom.

Billy looked up at his mom with a thoughtful expression on his face. "Mommy, can my crib shrink so I can stay in it forever?" he asked.

His mom smiled and replied, "I'm afraid that's not possible, Billy. But don't worry, we'll get you a new bed that you'll love just as much as your crib." 

Billy was happy to hear that and went back to sleep, dreaming about his new big boy bed.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, her mommy gave her a lollipop. It was big and round and colorful. Lily was so happy and she ate it all up. 

Later that day, Lily's friend came over to play. They played with their toys and ran around outside. But then, Lily's friend saw that Lily had a lollipop. Her friend didn't have one, and she started to cry. 

Lily felt bad, so she gave her friend a lollipop too. They both had lollipops and were happy again. It was a normal day, just like any other day.
Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who lived in a big tree. One day, a little bird came to visit the owl. The little bird wanted to make a pretty picture, but she needed some scissors to cut some paper. The owl offered to help and gave the little bird some scissors. 

The little bird was very happy and thanked the owl. She started cutting the paper into different shapes and colors. The owl watched her and said, "You are very creative!" 

The little bird finished her picture and showed it to the owl. The owl was impressed and said, "You are very talented!" The little bird was so happy that she gave the scissors back to the wise owl and said, "Thank you for your help!" 

From that day on, the little bird and the wise owl became good friends and had many more fun adventures together.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, he went out to play and noticed that his favorite ball had a big patch on it. He was sad because he thought he couldn't play with it anymore.

Timmy's mom saw him looking sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about the ball and his mom said, "Don't worry, we can get a new ball. There are many available at the store." Timmy was happy to hear that and went to the store with his mom to get a new ball.

At the store, Timmy saw many balls and he picked out a red one. When they got home, Timmy hugged his new ball and said, "I love my new ball. It's so pretty and it doesn't have a patch like my old one." His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. Now let's go outside and play." And they went outside to play with Timmy's new ball, closing the door behind them.
Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He had a very loud roar and scared all the animals. One day, a little mouse got stuck under a big rock. The lion heard the mouse's cries for help and went to see what was going on. When he saw the mouse under the rock, he knew he had to help.

The lion tried to lift the rock, but it was too heavy. Then he had an idea. He found a fake rock and put it on top of the real rock. He roared very loudly to make the mouse think he was lifting the rock. The mouse was so happy and grateful that he thanked the lion and ran away.

From that day on, the lion and the mouse became friends. The lion learned that he didn't always have to be fierce and scary, but could also be kind and helpful to others.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to look at the stars at night. Sometimes the stars were very bright and made him happy. Other times, the sky was gloomy and dark, and Timmy felt sad.

One night, Timmy saw a shooting star in the sky. He was so excited that he wanted to mark the spot where it fell. He ran inside to get some paper and a marker. He drew a big circle on the ground where he thought the star landed.

The next day, Timmy went back to the spot where he marked the ground. He looked and looked, but he couldn't find the star. He felt sad again, but he remembered the happy feeling he had when he saw the shooting star. Timmy decided to keep looking at the stars and hoping to see another one.
Once upon a time, there was a silly dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and run in the park. One day, Max's friend came to visit him with a present. The present was wrapped in shiny paper with a big bow on top.

Max was so excited to see the present that he couldn't help but lean forward to take a closer look. When he opened the present, he found a new toy to play with. He was so happy that he started to do silly tricks to show his friend how much he loved it.

From that day on, Max played with his new toy every day and always remembered the silly tricks he did to show his friend how much he appreciated the present.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest near her house. One day, she went on a walk with her mom. They walked on a path that was surrounded by trees and bushes. 

Lily's mom said, "Look, Lily! There's a pretty flower hidden behind those leaves." Lily looked closely and saw the flower. It was pink and had a sweet smell. 

As they continued on their walk, Lily's mom said, "I wonder what else is hidden in the forest." Lily looked around and saw a bird's nest in a tree. 

Later, they came across a big rock. Lily's mom said, "I bet there's something hidden under that rock." Lily helped her mom move the rock and they found a shiny rock. Lily was so happy to have found something special on their walk.
Once upon a time, there was a boat. The boat had a sail that made it go. The boat was on the water and it looked so pretty. The sun was shining and the wind was mild.

The boat had a menu that had yummy food. There were sandwiches and fruit and cake. The people on the boat were happy and had fun.

But then, the wind got strong and the boat started to rock. The people on the boat got scared. The boat hit a big rock and it broke. The people fell into the water and they couldn't swim.

The boat sank and the people were sad. They didn't get to eat the yummy food on the menu. They were cold and wet in the water. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a big fat cat named Fluffy. Fluffy had a lot of fur, and she loved to sleep all day. One day, Fluffy's owner, a little girl named Lily, wanted to take Fluffy to the vet.

But Fluffy refused to go. "No, no, no!" Fluffy meowed. "I don't want to go to the vet!"

Lily tried to convince Fluffy, but Fluffy just curled up and went back to sleep. Finally, Lily had an idea. She brought out Fluffy's favorite toy, a ball of yarn. Fluffy couldn't resist playing with the yarn, so Lily scooped her up and took her to the vet.

At the vet, the doctor said that Fluffy was very healthy, but she needed to lose some weight. Lily promised to help Fluffy exercise more and eat healthier food. From then on, Fluffy was happy and healthy, and Lily was happy too.
Once upon a time, there was a lion. The lion was very big and he liked to roar. He lived in a big jungle with lots of animals. One day, the lion was walking in the jungle when he saw a little bird. The bird asked the lion a question. "Why do you roar so loud?" asked the bird. The lion replied, "I roar because I am the king of the jungle and all the animals listen to me."

The little bird was very gifted and she had a special talent. She could sing very beautifully. The lion heard the bird sing and he was amazed. "You are very gifted," said the lion. "Thank you," said the little bird. "I have a gift for you too," said the little bird. "What is it?" asked the lion. "It's a song," said the little bird. The lion listened to the song and he liked it very much. From that day on, the lion and the little bird became good friends and they would often sing together in the jungle.
Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie was flying high in the sky when she saw a big crane. The crane was very tall and had long legs. Tweetie wanted to meet the crane, so she flew down to say hello.

When Tweetie landed on the ground, she saw that the crane was weak and couldn't stand up. Tweetie felt sad for the crane and wanted to help. She flew away to get some food for the crane. She found some seeds and brought them back to the crane.

The crane ate the seeds and felt better. He stood up and thanked Tweetie for being so kind. From that day on, Tweetie and the crane became friends and would often meet up to play together.
Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her teddy bear. One day, her mommy asked her to help with dinner. Lily was so excited to help!

Mommy gave Lily an onion to chop. Lily tried her best, but the onion made her eyes water. "Why are you crying, Lily?" asked mommy. "The onion made me cry," said Lily. "It's okay, sweetie. You can take a break and go sleep for a little bit," said mommy.

Lily went to her room and snuggled with her teddy bear. She fell asleep and had happy dreams about playing with her dolls. When she woke up, dinner was ready and mommy had made Lily's favorite dish. "Thank you for helping with dinner, Lily. You did a great job," said mommy. Lily was so happy and proud of herself.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she was running and she slipped on a banana peel. She fell down and hurt her toe.

A kind lady saw what happened and asked Lily if she was okay. Lily said, "My toe hurts a lot." The lady looked at Lily's toe and said, "It looks unusual. Let me help you."

The lady took Lily to a nearby bench and put a bandage on her toe. Lily felt much better and said, "Thank you for helping me. I won't slip again." The lady smiled and said, "You're welcome. It's important to be careful when we play." From that day on, Lily was more careful when she played outside.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to go on walks in the forest with her mommy. One day, they found a big mushroom. It was red and white and looked very yummy.

Lily's mommy said, "Don't eat that mushroom, Lily. It might not be safe."

But Lily didn't believe her mommy. She thought the mushroom looked too tasty to be bad. So, she ate it.

Soon, Lily started to feel very sick. Her mommy took her to the doctor, but it was too late. The mushroom was poisonous and Lily didn't make it.

The moral of the story is to always listen to your mommy and never eat mushrooms you find in the forest, even if they look original and yummy.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her dinosaur. It was her favorite toy in the whole wide world. 

One day, Lily's mommy told her that they were going to the park. Lily was so excited! She loved going to the park. When they got there, Lily saw something amazing. It was a big, green dinosaur! 

Lily was scared at first, but then she realized it was just a statue. She went up to it and touched it. It felt cold and hard. Lily thought it would be cool if her dinosaur was as big as that one. 

When they got back home, Lily went to her room and looked at her dinosaur. She thought about how she could improve it. She got some paint and started painting it green, just like the big dinosaur at the park. When she was finished, her dinosaur looked amazing! It was the best toy she had ever had.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going on adventures. One day, she found a shiny pipe in her backyard. It was very rare and she had never seen anything like it before.

Lily's mom came outside and saw the pipe. "What is that?" she asked. "It's a rare pipe!" Lily exclaimed. "Can I have it?" her mom asked. "No, I demand that it stays with me," Lily replied.

Lily played with her new pipe all day long and even took it to bed with her. She was so happy to have something so special. The next day, Lily's friend came over and saw the pipe. "Wow, that's so cool!" her friend said. "Can I see it?" "No, I demand that it stays with me," Lily said. 

Her friend was sad but Lily didn't want to share her rare pipe with anyone. Eventually, Lily realized that it's important to share and be kind to others. She gave her friend a turn to play with the pipe and they had fun together. From that day on, Lily learned that sharing is always the best thing to do.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily lived in a house with her mommy and daddy. One day, her mommy and daddy said they were going to choose a new home. 

Lily was excited! She loved her old home, but a new home sounded like so much fun. They all got into the car and drove around looking at different houses. They saw one they really liked and decided to choose it as their new home.

When they got inside, Lily ran around and explored. She loved her new room and all the space to play. She was so happy they chose this new home. From that day on, Lily and her family lived happily in their new home.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. One day, Timmy's mommy made him a yummy salad for lunch. Timmy was so glad because he loved salad. He ate it all up and said "thank you mommy" with a big smile on his face.

Later that day, Timmy went outside to play with his friends. They played ball and ran around. Timmy's friend Billy fell down and hurt his knee. Timmy helped Billy up and said "are you okay?". Billy said "no" and started to cry. Timmy gave Billy a hug and said "don't cry, I'm here for you". Billy stopped crying and said "thank you Timmy, you're a good friend".

Timmy felt happy that he could help his friend and went back home for dinner. His mommy made his favorite food, spaghetti. Timmy ate it all up and said "thank you mommy, this was delicious". Then he went to bed, feeling glad and grateful for his yummy food and his good friend Billy.
Once upon a time, there was a little birdie who loved to fly and sing. One day, the birdie found a twig on the ground and picked it up with its beak. The twig was very small and light, but the birdie thought it was just perfect.

As the birdie flew around with the twig, it saw a big, angry cat lurking in the bushes. The birdie didn't understand why the cat was so angry, but it knew it had to be careful. So, the birdie flew up high into a tree and hid with the twig in its beak.

The cat searched and searched for the birdie, but it couldn't find it. Finally, the cat gave up and went away. The birdie was happy it had the twig to keep it safe. From then on, the birdie always kept a twig with it, just in case it needed to hide from an angry cat again.
One sunny day, a little boy named Timmy was playing with his ball. He threw it high up in the air and caught it, but then he accidentally dropped it. The ball rolled away and Timmy couldn't find it.

He saw a hut nearby and went to ask the man inside if he had seen his ball. The man looked fearful and said he hadn't seen it. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do.

Suddenly, the man's cat came running in with the ball in its mouth. Timmy was so happy and thanked the man and his cat. They all laughed and played together for the rest of the day.
Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny's mom told him to be careful and behave while playing outside.

Benny promised to be good, but he got so excited playing with his friends that he forgot. He started jumping really high and accidentally bumped his ear on a tree. It hurt a lot!

Benny's friend, a kind bear named Billy, saw what happened and offered to help. Billy was very reliable and always there to help his friends. He took Benny to his mom and stayed with him until he felt better.

Benny learned that it's important to listen to his mom and behave, but also that it's great to have a reliable friend like Billy. From that day on, Benny always tried to be good and never forgot to be careful of his ears.
Lila and Tom are playing in the park. They like to slide and swing and run. They see a big truck with a loud motor. The truck is red and shiny. It has a lot of boxes in the back.

"Wow, look at that truck!" Tom says. "I wonder what is in the boxes."

"Maybe toys or candy or books," Lila says. "Let's go and see."

They run to the truck and try to peek inside the boxes. They are very curious. They hope to find something fun.

But the truck driver sees them. He is not happy. He yells at them.

"Hey, you kids! Get away from my truck! You are not allowed to peek in my boxes! They are not for you!"

Lila and Tom are scared. They run away from the truck. They are sorry for peeking. They did not mean to make the truck driver angry.

They go back to the slide and the swing. They play some more. They forget about the truck and the boxes.

They are lucky. They have each other. They have fun. They are happy.
Will was a grumpy boy. He did not like to share his toys with his sister, Lily. He always wanted to play with what she had, even if he had his own toys.

One day, Lily was playing with her doll. She put a hat on her doll and gave her a hug. Will saw the doll and wanted it. He ran to Lily and tried to take the doll from her.

"Stop, Will! This is my doll!" Lily said. She held the doll tight and did not let go.

Will was angry. He pinched Lily's arm hard. Lily cried out and dropped the doll. Will grabbed the doll and ran away.

"Ow, Will! That hurt!" Lily said. She rubbed her arm and felt a red mark. She was sad and angry.

Mom heard Lily cry and came to see what happened. She saw Lily's arm and the doll in Will's hands. She knew what Will did.

"Will, did you pinch Lily?" Mom asked. She looked at Will with a stern face.

Will did not answer. He looked down and hugged the doll.

Mom took the doll from Will and gave it back to Lily. She said to Will, "That was not nice, Will. You hurt Lily and took her toy. You need to say sorry and share. Pinching is not okay."

Will felt ashamed. He knew he was wrong. He said to Lily, "Sorry, Lily. I was grumpy. Can I play with you?"

Lily smiled and nodded. She said, "Okay, Will. But you have to be gentle and kind. And you can't pinch me again."

Will agreed. He said, "I won't pinch you again. I love you, Lily."

Lily said, "I love you, Will."

Mom smiled and hugged them both. She said, "I love you, too. Now, let's play nicely together."
Ben and Lily liked to play in the garden. They had a big box of toys and a small camera. They liked to record their games and watch them later.

One day, they decided to make a castle with soil. They dug a big hole and piled up the soil. They used sticks and stones and leaves to decorate it. They were very proud of their castle.

"Let's record our castle and show it to mom and dad!" said Ben.

"Good idea!" said Lily. "You hold the camera and I will talk."

Ben held the camera and pointed it at the castle. Lily stood next to it and smiled.

"Hello, this is our castle. We made it with soil. It is very big and strong. We are the king and the queen of the castle. We have a moat and a drawbridge and a flag. Do you like it?" she said.

Suddenly, they heard a loud bark. It was Max, their elderly dog. He ran towards them and jumped on the castle. He knocked it down and made a big mess. He wagged his tail and licked their faces.

"Max, no!" shouted Ben and Lily. "You ruined our castle!"

But they could not be mad at Max. He was old and silly and he loved them. They laughed and hugged him.

They looked at the camera and saw that it was still recording. They had a funny video of their castle and Max.

"Maybe mom and dad will like it anyway," said Ben.

"Maybe they will laugh too," said Lily.

They took the camera and the toys and went inside. They cleaned their hands and feet and showed their video to mom and dad. Mom and dad did laugh. They said it was a very creative and cute video. They praised Ben and Lily for their work and gave them a snack. They also gave Max a treat.

Ben and Lily were happy. They loved their garden, their toys, their camera, their castle, their dog, and their mom and dad. They had a lot of fun.
One day, Tom and Mia went to the park with their mom. They saw a big slide and ran to it. Tom wanted to go first, but Mia was faster. She climbed up the ladder and slid down with a whoosh. Tom was mad and followed her.

"Move, Mia, move! It's my turn!" he shouted.

But Mia did not move. She wanted to slide again. She ran to the ladder and tried to climb up. But she was too fast and did not look where she was going. She stumbled on a step and fell down. She hurt her knee and started to cry.

"Ow, ow, ow!" she sobbed.

Tom saw what happened and ran to her. He forgot he was mad. He wanted to help his sister. He saw her watch on the ground. It was a pink watch with a flower. Mia loved her watch. It was a gift from their dad. Tom picked it up and gave it to her.

"Here, Mia, here. Your watch is okay. Don't cry," he said.

Mia took her watch and looked at it. It was not broken. She smiled a little. She hugged her brother and said, "Thank you, Tom. You are nice."

Mom came and saw them. She was happy they were not fighting. She gave them a kiss and a band-aid. She said, "You are good kids. I'm proud of you. Now, let's go to the swings. They are more fun than the slide."

Tom and Mia agreed. They held hands and walked to the swings. They did not stumble. They did not cry. They did not shout. They laughed and swung high. They had a silly time. They were happy.
Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with cars and dolls. One day, they find a big box of matches in the kitchen. They think it is fun to make fire with the matches.

"Look, Lily, I can make a big fire!" Tom says. He strikes a match and holds it near a paper. The paper catches fire and makes a bright flame.

"Wow, Tom, you are brave!" Lily says. She wants to try too. She strikes a match and holds it near a curtain. The curtain catches fire and makes a lot of smoke.

"Oh no, Lily, that is bad!" Tom says. He is scared. He drops his match and runs to the door. He shouts for help.

Lily is scared too. She drops her match and follows Tom. She cries and says sorry.

Mom and Dad hear the shouts and smell the smoke. They run to the kitchen and see the fire. They use water and a blanket to put out the fire. They are angry and worried.

"Tom, Lily, what did you do?" Mom says. "Matches are not toys. They are dangerous. You could have burned the house or hurt yourselves."

"We are sorry, Mom, we are sorry, Dad," Tom and Lily say. "We wanted to enjoy the matches. We did not know they were dangerous."

Mom and Dad hug Tom and Lily. They are glad they are safe. They teach them about fire safety. They tell them to never play with matches again. They give them some books and crayons to play with instead.

Tom and Lily learn their lesson. They enjoy the books and crayons. They do not play with matches again. They are still friends. They are still brave, but in a good way.
Tom is a pilot. He likes to fly his plane in the sky. He likes to see the clouds and the birds and the sun. He likes to speed up and slow down and make loops and turns.

One day, he has to fly some people to another place. They are grumpy. They do not like his plane. They say it is too small and too loud and too bumpy. They do not smile or say hello or thank you. They make Tom feel sad.

Tom tries to make them happy. He flies very fast and very smooth. He shows them the mountains and the lakes and the cities. He tells them jokes and stories. But they do not listen or laugh or look. They just frown and sigh and complain.

Tom gets angry. He decides to teach them a lesson. He flies very high and very low. He makes loops and turns and flips. He speeds up and slows down and shakes. He makes his plane roar and whistle and squeak.

The people get scared. They scream and cry and beg. They say they are sorry and they will be nice and they will pay more. They ask Tom to stop and land and let them go.

Tom smiles. He says, "OK, OK, I will stop. But only if you promise to be good and enjoy the flight and respect the pilot. Do you promise?"

The people nod and say, "Yes, yes, we promise. Please, please, stop."

Tom stops. He flies normal and lands safe. He opens the door and lets them out. They run away and do not look back.

Tom laughs. He says, "Bye, bye, grumpy people. Have a nice day. I hope you learned your lesson. Flying is fun and pilots are cool." He gets back in his plane and flies away. He is happy. He speeds up and slows down and makes loops and turns. He sees the clouds and the birds and the sun. He likes to fly his plane in the sky. He is a pilot.
Sara was sick. She had a cough and a fever. Mommy gave her medicine, but Sara did not like it. It was bitter and made her face twist. She spat it out and cried.

"Please, Sara, you need to take your medicine. It will make you feel better," Mommy said.

"No, no, no!" Sara shouted. She hid under her blanket and hugged her teddy bear.

Mommy sighed and put the medicine on the table. She sat next to Sara and stroked her hair. She sang a soft song to calm her down.

Sara peeked out from the blanket. She saw Mommy's face. It was kind and sad. She felt sorry for making Mommy worry. She also saw the medicine. It was red and shiny. She wondered if it really worked.

She gazed at the medicine for a long time. Then she gazed at Mommy. She saw Mommy smile and nod.

"Okay, Mommy. I will try the medicine," Sara said.

She crawled out from the blanket and reached for the medicine. She held her nose and swallowed it quickly. It was still bitter, but she did not spit it out. She made a funny face and stuck out her tongue.

Mommy hugged her and kissed her cheek. She praised her for being brave and good. She gave her some water and a cookie.

Sara felt a little better. She smiled and thanked Mommy. She cuddled with her teddy bear and closed her eyes.

Mommy turned off the light and left the room. She was happy that Sara took her medicine. She hoped she would get well soon.

Outside, it was dark and noisy. Cars honked and sirens wailed. But Sara did not hear them. She was asleep and dreaming of happy things.
Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with wheels. They have a big wheel and a small wheel. The big wheel is red and the small wheel is blue.

One day, they go to the park with their wheels. They see a hill. They want to go down the hill with their wheels. Lily says, "I will go first with the big wheel. You can go after me with the small wheel."

Lily puts the big wheel on the hill. She sits on the wheel. She holds the wheel with her hands. She says, "Ready, set, go!" She pushes the wheel and goes down the hill. She goes very fast. She feels the wind on her face. She says, "Whee!"

Ben watches Lily. He thinks, "That looks fun. I want to go too." He puts the small wheel on the hill. He sits on the wheel. He holds the wheel with his hands. He says, "Ready, set, go!" He pushes the wheel and goes down the hill. He goes very fast. He feels the wind on his face. He says, "Whee!"

But Ben does not see a rock on the hill. His wheel hits the rock. His wheel jumps in the air. Ben falls off the wheel. He lands on the grass. He says, "Ouch!"

Lily sees Ben. She stops her wheel. She rushes to Ben. She says, "Are you okay, Ben?" Ben says, "I am okay, Lily. But that was a silly wheel. It did not stay on the ground." Lily says, "I am sorry, Ben. That was a bad rock. It made your wheel fly." Ben says, "It's okay, Lily. It was still fun. Can we try again?" Lily says, "Yes, Ben. But let's look for a smooth hill. No rocks, no bumps, no jumps." Ben says, "Okay, Lily. Let's go." They take their wheels and look for a new hill. They smile and laugh. They are still friends.
Tom and Lily wanted to see a movie at the theater. They asked their mom to take them. Mom said yes, but they had to pick a movie that was not scary. Tom and Lily looked at the posters and saw one with a big dinosaur. They liked dinosaurs, so they chose that one.

Mom bought the tickets and they went inside. They found their seats and waited for the movie to start. The lights went off and the screen turned on. The movie began with a loud roar. It was the dinosaur! It was very big and angry. It chased people and cars and smashed buildings. Tom and Lily felt scared. They hid behind their mom and asked her to make it stop.

Mom saw that they were scared and said, "Don't worry, it's just a movie. It's not real. We can leave if you want." Tom and Lily nodded. They wanted to leave. Mom got up and took their hands. They walked to the exit. But the exit was blocked by a big sign that said "Reverse". Mom looked confused. She tried to open the door, but it was locked. She said, "Oh no, what is this?"

Then they heard another roar. It was the dinosaur again! But this time, it was not on the screen. It was behind them! It had come out of the movie and into the theater. It was very real and very scary. Tom and Lily screamed. Mom said, "Run!" They ran to the other side of the theater, looking for another way out. But there was none. They were trapped with the dinosaur. They wished they had picked a different movie.
Tom was a gray cat who liked to sleep a lot. He had a soft bed in the corner of the living room, where he could curl up and dream. He did not like it when anyone or anything disturbed his nap.

One day, a loud noise woke him up. He opened his eyes and saw a big dog barking at him. The dog had a black fur and a long tail. He looked angry and mean. Tom was scared and hissed at the dog.

"Go away, dog! This is my bed! You are not welcome here!" Tom said.

The dog did not listen. He came closer and closer to Tom, wagging his tail and barking louder and louder. He wanted to play with Tom, but Tom did not want to play. He wanted to sleep.

Tom tried to run away, but the dog was faster. He caught Tom by the ear and pulled him. Tom felt a sharp pain and cried out.

"Ow! Ow! Ow! Let go of my ear, dog! You are hurting me!" Tom said.

The dog did not let go. He thought Tom was having fun. He shook his head and pulled harder. Tom felt more pain and cried louder.

"Help! Help! Help! Someone save me!" Tom said.

Tom's owner heard Tom's cries and came to the living room. He saw the dog and Tom and was angry. He shouted at the dog and grabbed him by the collar. He took him away from Tom and put him outside.

"Bad dog! Bad dog! You are not allowed to disturb Tom! He is my cat and he needs his sleep! Go to your own bed and stay there!" Tom's owner said.

The dog looked sad and confused. He did not understand why Tom's owner was mad at him. He only wanted to play with Tom. He whimpered and lay down on his bed.

Tom's owner checked Tom's ear and saw that it was bleeding. He felt sorry for Tom and hugged him. He took him to the kitchen and gave him some milk and a treat. He stroked his fur and spoke softly to him.

"Good cat, good cat. I'm sorry that the dog disturbed you. He did not mean to hurt you. He is a silly dog who does not know how to play nicely. You are a brave cat and a good friend. I love you, Tom." Tom's owner said.

Tom felt better and purred. He licked his owner's hand and thanked him. He finished his milk and his treat and went back to his bed. He hoped that the dog would not disturb him again. He closed his eyes and fell asleep.
Tom and Mia were very enthusiastic to go to the park. They put on their coats and hats and ran to the door. They wanted to play on the swings and the slide and feed the ducks.

"Wait, wait!" Mom said. "You forgot something very important."

"What did we forget, Mom?" Tom and Mia asked.

"You forgot to tell me what time you will come back," Mom said. "You need to watch the time and be home before it gets dark."

Tom and Mia nodded. They looked at the clock on the wall. It had two big hands and twelve little numbers. Mom showed them how to read the time.

"When the big hand is on the six and the little hand is on the four, that means it is four o'clock," Mom said. "You need to be home by then, okay?"

"Okay, Mom," Tom and Mia said. They hugged Mom and said goodbye. They ran to the park with their backpacks and their bread for the ducks.

They had a lot of fun at the park. They swung high and low, slid fast and slow, and threw bread to the hungry ducks. They made new friends and played games. They did not notice how the sky changed color and the sun went down.

They forgot to watch the time.

"Tom, Mia, it is time to go home!" a voice called. It was Dad. He had come to the park to look for them. He was not happy.

"Sorry, Dad," Tom and Mia said. "We forgot to watch the time. We were having too much fun."

Dad shook his head. He took their hands and walked them home. He explained to them why it was important to remember the time and to listen to Mom. He said they could go to the park again, but they had to be more careful.

Tom and Mia felt sorry. They said they were sorry to Mom and Dad. They promised to watch the time next time. They gave them hugs and kisses and went to bed. They dreamed of the park and the ducks and the fun they had. They hoped to go again soon.
Lily and Max were eager to have breakfast. They smelled something good from the kitchen. They ran to see what it was. Mom was making sausage and eggs.

"Can we have some, please?" they asked.

"Of course, my loves. But you have to wait a little bit. The sausage is still hot. You don't want to burn your tongue, do you?" Mom said.

Lily and Max nodded. They sat at the table and waited. They looked at the sausage. It was brown and juicy. It made their mouths water.

"Can we have some now?" they asked again.

Mom checked the sausage. She cut a small piece and blew on it. She gave it to Lily. Lily took a bite. It was yummy. She smiled.

Mom cut another piece and gave it to Max. Max took a bite. He realized something was wrong. He did not like the sausage. It was spicy and bitter. He made a face.

"Yuck! I don't like this sausage!" he said.

Mom looked at him. She saw the label on the sausage package. It said "hot and spicy". She realized she bought the wrong sausage by mistake.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Max. I didn't know this was hot and spicy sausage. Do you want something else?" she asked.

Max nodded. He wanted something sweet. He asked for a banana.

Mom peeled a banana and gave it to Max. He ate it happily. He liked the banana. It was sweet and soft.

Lily finished her sausage and asked for more. She liked the hot and spicy sausage. It was tasty and fun.

Mom smiled. She was glad that Lily and Max liked different things. She gave Lily more sausage and gave Max more banana. They had a good breakfast. They thanked Mom and gave her a hug. Mom hugged them back. She loved them very much.
Anna was sad. She fell down and hurt her knee. It was red and bleeding. She cried and ran to her mom.

Mom hugged Anna and said, "Don't worry, my love. I will help you. Let me see your knee." Mom took a cloth and some water and cleaned Anna's knee. Then she put a band-aid on it. "There, that's better. The band-aid will protect your knee and help it heal. You are very brave and strong, Anna."

Anna smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. Can I have a cookie?" Mom laughed and said, "Of course, you can. But first, let's change your pants. They are dirty and have a hole in them. We don't want your knee to get infected."

Mom and Anna went to Anna's room and found a new pair of pants. They were pink and had flowers on them. Anna liked them very much. She put them on and said, "Look, mom. I have new pants. They are pretty and soft." Mom said, "Yes, they are. And they match your shirt. You look lovely, Anna."

Anna hugged mom and said, "I love you, mom. You make me feel better." Mom said, "I love you too, Anna. You make me happy. Now, let's go to the kitchen and have a cookie. And then we can read a story together." Anna nodded and said, "Yes, let's do that. That sounds fun." Mom and Anna held hands and walked to the kitchen. They were happy and grateful.
Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. They also liked to eat snacks from the cooler that their mom brought. The cooler had juice, cheese, crackers and fruit.

One time, Anna wanted to drink some juice, but Ben had taken the last box. Anna was angry and said, "That's not fair! You drank all the juice! You are a bad brother!"

Ben felt sorry and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't know you wanted juice. I was very thirsty. Please forgive me."

Anna looked at Ben and saw that he was sad. She remembered that Ben had shared his crackers with her before. She also remembered that Ben was her brother and she loved him. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. You are a good brother."

Ben smiled and said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a good sister. Do you want some cheese?"

Anna nodded and said, "Yes, please. And can we share the fruit?"

Ben agreed and said, "Of course. And can we play some more after?"

Anna said, "Yes, let's play some more. But first, let's put the cooler in the shade. It's very hot today and we don't want the food to spoil."

Ben said, "Good idea. And let's also drink some water. There is a deep fountain over there. We can fill our cups and stay hydrated."

Anna and Ben took the cooler to the shade and then went to the fountain. They filled their cups with water and drank. They felt refreshed and happy. They hugged each other and said, "We are the best siblings ever!"

Then they ran back to the playground and had more fun. They played until their mom came to pick them up. They told her about their day and how they had forgiven each other. Their mom was proud of them and said, "You are very kind and smart children. I love you very much."
One day, Tom and his mom went to the park. Tom liked to jog with his mom. He felt fast and strong. They jogged on the path and saw many things. They saw birds, flowers, trees, and people.

"Look, mom, a big bus!" Tom said, pointing to the road. He saw a yellow bus with many windows. It stopped at a red light. He saw a tall driver inside. The driver wore a hat and a uniform. He smiled and waved at Tom.

"Hello, little jogger!" the driver said. "Do you like to jog?"

"Yes, I do!" Tom said. "It is fun and good for me. Do you like to drive?"

"Yes, I do!" the driver said. "It is fun and good for me too. I drive the bus to take children to school and back. They are happy and smart."

"That is nice!" Tom said. "Maybe one day I can ride your bus. Bye, driver!"

"Bye, jogger!" the driver said. He honked his horn and drove away. The light turned green.

Tom and his mom jogged some more. They were happy and healthy. They liked to jog and see new things. They liked to talk to friendly people. They had a good day at the park.
Anna liked to play with her paints. She had many colors and a big paper. She used a brush to spread the paint on the paper. She made a sun, a tree, a house and a cat. She was happy with her painting.

She wanted to show her painting to her friend Ben. Ben lived next door. She took her painting and went to his house. She knocked on the door. Ben's mom opened the door.

"Hello, Anna. What do you have there?" she asked.

"I have a painting. I want to show Ben. Can I come in?" Anna said.

"Sure, come in. Ben is in his room. He is playing with his blocks. He likes to build things." Ben's mom said.

Anna went to Ben's room. She saw him sitting on the floor with many blocks. He had made a tower, a bridge and a car. He was happy with his building.

"Hi, Ben. Look at my painting. I made it with my paints. Do you like it?" Anna said.

"Hi, Anna. Your painting is nice. I like the colors. Can I see your paints?" Ben said.

"Yes, you can. They are in my bag. I can teach you how to paint. It is fun. You can make anything you want." Anna said.

She took out her paints and gave them to Ben. He looked at them with curiosity. He picked one and opened it. It was red. He dipped his finger in it and touched the paper. He made a dot.

"Wow, this is cool. How do you spread the paint?" Ben said.

"You can use a brush or your finger. You can make lines, circles, shapes or anything. Just be careful not to spill the paint. It can make a mess." Anna said.

She gave him a brush and showed him how to spread the paint. He tried it and made a line. He liked it. He tried another color and made another line. He mixed the colors and made a new color. He was amazed.

They painted together for a while. They made more dots, lines, shapes and things. They had fun. They were proud of their paintings.

They showed their paintings to Ben's mom. She smiled and praised them.

"You are both very creative. You made beautiful paintings. I like how you used the colors. Anna, you are a good teacher. Ben, you are a good learner. You are both harmless. You did not make a mess." She said.

She gave them a hug and a cookie. They thanked her and ate the cookie. They were happy. They decided to hang their paintings on the wall. They looked at them and smiled. They were friends.
Lily and Sam were in school. They liked school. They learned new things and played with their friends. Today, they had a new teacher. Her name was Miss Lee. She was nice and smiled a lot.

Miss Lee wrote some words on the blackboard. She asked the children to watch and listen. She said the words and pointed to them. Lily and Sam watched and listened. They tried to say the words too. Some words were easy, like cat and dog. Some words were hard, like cloud and flower.

Miss Lee saw that Lily and Sam were thoughtful. They wanted to learn the hard words. She went to them and said, "You are doing very well. Do you have any questions?"

Lily raised her hand. She asked, "Miss Lee, what is a cloud? Is it like a big pillow in the sky?"

Miss Lee smiled and said, "That is a good question, Lily. A cloud is made of water. It is very light and fluffy. Sometimes it changes shape and color. Sometimes it rains from the cloud."

Sam raised his hand. He asked, "Miss Lee, what is a flower? Is it like a candy that smells good?"

Miss Lee smiled and said, "That is another good question, Sam. A flower is a part of a plant. It has different colors and shapes. It smells good and attracts bees and butterflies. Sometimes we pick flowers and give them to someone we love."

Lily and Sam nodded. They understood a little bit more. They thanked Miss Lee and said, "You are a good teacher. We like you."

Miss Lee hugged them and said, "You are good students. I like you too."
Anna liked to follow her dog, Spot, when he ran in the field. She saw many flowers and bugs and birds. She liked to smell the flowers and touch the bugs and hear the birds. One day, she saw a very big and yellow flower. It was taller than her and had many seeds in the middle. She had never seen such a flower before. She thought it was unusual.

"Spot, look at this flower!" she said to her dog. "It is so big and yellow. Do you like it?"

Spot barked and wagged his tail. He liked the flower too. He sniffed it and licked it. He tried to bite it, but it was too hard. He looked at Anna and tilted his head.

Anna laughed and hugged him. "This is a sunflower, Spot. It is a special flower. It likes the sun and the rain. It makes seeds that we can eat. Do you want to try some?"

She picked some seeds from the flower and gave them to Spot. He crunched them and made a funny face. He did not like them very much. He spat them out and licked Anna's face.

Anna giggled and wiped her face. "Maybe you don't like sunflower seeds, Spot. That's okay. I like them. They are yummy and crunchy. Maybe we can find some other things to eat in the field. Come on, let's go!"

She took Spot's leash and ran with him in the field. They followed the sunflower and the sun. They had fun and were happy. They loved each other and the field. They were unusual friends.
Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with their dogs. Tom has a big dog named Rex. Mia has a small dog named Spot. Rex and Spot are very different. Rex is loud and fast. Spot is quiet and slow.

One day, Tom and Mia go to the park with their dogs. They see a big hill. Tom says, "Let's run up the hill with Rex and Spot!" Mia says, "OK!" They hold their dogs by the heel and run up the hill. Rex runs faster than Spot. He pulls Tom with him. Spot runs slower than Rex. He stays with Mia.

Tom and Rex reach the top of the hill first. They look around. They see a lot of things. They see trees and flowers and birds and squirrels. They see a pond and a bridge and a slide. Tom says, "Wow, this is fun! Look at all the things we can do!" Rex barks and wags his tail.

Mia and Spot reach the top of the hill later. They look around. They see the same things as Tom and Rex. But Mia says, "This is boring. There is nothing new here. We have seen these things before." Spot yawns and lies down.

Tom and Rex want to play with Mia and Spot. But Mia and Spot do not want to play with them. They want to go back down the hill. Tom says, "Why don't you want to play with us? This is fun!" Mia says, "No, it is not. It is boring. Let's go back down." Tom says, "OK, fine. But don't forget your dog. He is still lying down." Mia says, "I won't forget him. He is my dog. Come on, Spot. Let's go." She calls Spot and walks down the hill.

But Spot does not hear Mia. He is asleep. He does not see Mia or hear her. He does not feel her heel. He forgets that Mia is his friend. He forgets that he has to go with her. He stays on the hill and sleeps.

Tom and Rex see that Spot is still on the hill. They run to him and wake him up. They say, "Spot, wake up! Your friend is gone. She left you. You have to go with her. Come on, we will help you." They take Spot by the heel and run down the hill. They catch up with Mia. They say, "Mia, look! You forgot your dog. He was asleep on the hill. We brought him to you." Mia says, "Oh, thank you, Tom and Rex. I am sorry, Spot. I forgot you. I did not mean to. Are you OK?" Spot says, "Woof!" He licks Mia and wags his tail. He is happy to see her.

Tom and Mia say sorry to each other. They say, "We are sorry. We were not nice to each other. We have different things that we like. But we are still friends. We can play together and have fun." Rex and Spot say, "Woof!" They are happy to see each other. They are friends too. They all hug and smile. They go to the pond and play with the ducks. They have fun. They do not forget each other. They are good friends. The end.
Lily and Tom were playing with marbles in the yard. They liked to roll them on the grass and see who could get them closer to the big rock. Lily had a blue marble and Tom had a red one. They took turns rolling them and counting the steps.

"Look, my red marble is only two steps away from the rock!" Tom said. "I win!"

"No, you don't!" Lily said. "My blue marble is also two steps away. It's a tie!"

They looked at their marbles and saw that they were right. They both had rolled them very well. They smiled and gave each other a high five.

Suddenly, they heard a loud noise from the street. It sounded like a big truck. They ran to the fence and saw a garbage truck. It had a big arm that lifted the trash cans and dumped them into the back. They watched as the truck moved from house to house.

"Wow, that's cool!" Tom said. "I want to be a garbage man when I grow up!"

"Me too!" Lily said. "Maybe we can drive the truck together!"

They listened to the truck as it made more noises. They saw the trash cans go up and down. They saw the trash fall into the back. They saw the truck driver wave at them.

Then, they saw something else. Something shiny and round. Something that rolled out of one of the trash cans and onto the street. It was a marble. A green marble.

"Look, a marble!" Lily said. "It's green! It's pretty!"

"Let's get it!" Tom said. "Maybe we can play with it!"

They ran to the gate and opened it. They did not look at the street. They did not see the car. They did not hear the horn. They only saw the green marble.

They ran to the street and reached for the marble. But they were too late. The car was too fast. The driver was too scared. The brakes were too loud.

The car hit them. The marble rolled away. Lily and Tom fell down. They did not get up. They did not move. They did not talk. They were dead.
Sara was lonely. She had no friends to play with. Yesterday, she went to the park with her mom, but all the other kids were busy. They did not want to share their toys or games with Sara.

Sara saw a big red ball on the grass. She ran to get it. She wanted to bounce it and throw it. Maybe someone would play with her then. But when she picked up the ball, a boy came running after her. He was angry.

"Hey, that's my ball! Give it back!" he shouted.

Sara was scared. She did not want to make the boy mad. She dropped the ball and ran away. She hid behind a tree and cried.

Mom saw Sara crying. She came to hug her and wipe her tears.

"What's wrong, sweetie?" she asked.

"A boy yelled at me. He said the ball was his. I dropped it and ran away. I'm sorry, mom," Sara said.

Mom smiled and kissed Sara's cheek.

"It's okay, honey. You did not do anything bad. The boy was rude. He should have asked nicely. Maybe he was lonely too. Do you want to try to make friends with him?" she asked.

Sara thought for a moment. She did not like the boy, but she did not like being lonely either. She nodded.

"Okay, mom. I'll try," she said.

Mom took Sara's hand and walked with her to the boy. She helped Sara say sorry and ask if they could play together. The boy looked surprised, but he smiled and said yes. He gave Sara the ball and they started to bounce it and throw it. Sara was happy. She made a new friend. She was not lonely anymore.
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, a swing, and a sandbox. They run to the slide and take turns going down. They laugh and have fun.

"Look, Mia, a bird!" Tom says, pointing to the sky. He sees a blue bird with a long tail. It flies over the trees and makes a loud sound.

"Wow, cool!" Mia says. She likes birds. She wants to see more. She runs after the bird, but it is too fast. She stops and looks around. She does not see Tom or the slide. She feels scared.

"Tom, where are you?" she calls. She hears no answer. She starts to cry.

Tom hears Mia cry. He looks for her. He sees her near the sandbox. He runs to her and hugs her.

"Mia, I'm here. Don't cry," he says. He wipes her tears with his hand.

"Tom, I was lost. I couldn't find you," Mia says. She hugs him back.

"I'm sorry, Mia. I didn't see you run away. I was watching the bird too. It was cool, but you are more cool. You are my friend. You have value," Tom says.

Mia smiles. She feels happy. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are my friend too. You have value. Let's go back to the slide. It is fun."

They hold hands and walk back to the slide. They see their moms waiting for them. They wave and smile. They play some more. They yawn. They are tired. They say goodbye and go home. They dream of birds and slides and friends.
Sara was miserable. She missed her dad very much. He was a soldier and he had to go far away to fight. He said he would be back soon, but Sara did not know when soon was. She wanted to hug him and tell him she loved him.

One day, Sara had an idea. She asked her mom for some paper and crayons. She drew a picture of her dad with a big smile and a shield. She wrote "I love you, Dad" on the bottom. She asked her mom to mail it to her dad. She hoped he would like it and write back to her.

A few weeks later, Sara got a letter from her dad. She was so happy. She opened it and saw a picture of him holding her drawing. He wrote "I love you, Sara. Thank you for the beautiful picture. It makes me feel brave and proud. You are my shield." He also sent her a sticker of a shield with a heart on it.

Sara ran to her mom and showed her the letter. She put the sticker on her chest and said "Look, Mom, I'm a shield too. Just like Dad."

Her mom hugged her and said "Yes, you are, sweetie. You are a wonderful shield. And you know what? Your dad will be home soon. Very soon."

Sara smiled and said "Really? How soon?"

Her mom said "In two days. He's coming on a big plane. We're going to pick him up at the airport. Are you excited?"

Sara nodded and said "Yes, Mom, I'm very excited. I can't wait to see Dad. I have so much to tell him."

She was not miserable anymore. She was happy. She had a shield and she was a shield. And soon, she would have her dad back.
Sara was sad. She did not want to go to bed. She wanted to play with her toys and watch TV. But Mom said it was time to sleep. Mom gave Sara a hug and a kiss and said, "I love you, Sara. You need to rest. Tomorrow we can have fun."

Sara did not listen. She said, "No, Mom. I want to stay up. Please, Mom. Let me stay up." She made a big lip and looked at Mom with her bright eyes.

Mom smiled and said, "Sara, you are very cute. But you are also very tired. Look, the sun is gone and the moon is out. All the animals are sleeping. Even your teddy bear is sleeping. See?" Mom pointed to Sara's teddy bear on the bed.

Sara looked at her teddy bear. He was soft and brown and had a red bow. He was her best friend. She liked to hug him and talk to him. She saw that he was lying on the pillow with his eyes closed. He looked very cozy and happy.

Sara felt a little sleepy. She said, "OK, Mom. I will go to bed. But can I take my teddy bear with me?"

Mom said, "Of course, Sara. You can take your teddy bear with you. He will keep you warm and safe. Good night, Sara. Sweet dreams."

Sara took her teddy bear and climbed into the bed. She snuggled with him and said, "Good night, Mom. Good night, teddy bear. I love you both." She closed her eyes and fell asleep.
Lila and Sam were very hot and thirsty. They had been walking in the sand for a long time. They wanted to find water and shade. They saw some green trees and a blue pond in the distance. They ran towards it.

"Look, Sam, an oasis!" Lila said. "We can soak in the water and rest under the trees."

"Yes, Lila, an oasis!" Sam said. "We are very lucky to find it. It is important to drink water and stay cool."

They reached the oasis and jumped into the pond. The water was fresh and clear. They splashed and laughed. They drank some water and felt better. They climbed out of the pond and lay down under a big palm tree. They closed their eyes and smiled.

They heard a sound. They opened their eyes and saw a camel. The camel was also hot and thirsty. It walked towards the pond. It saw Lila and Sam.

"Hello, little ones," the camel said. "Do you mind if I join you? I have been walking in the sand for a long time. I need water and shade too."

"Hello, camel," Lila and Sam said. "You can join us. There is enough water and shade for everyone. We are happy to share."

"Thank you, little ones," the camel said. "You are very kind and generous. You are important friends."

The camel drank some water and lay down next to Lila and Sam. They all rested under the palm tree. They felt happy and safe. They had found an oasis.
Anna loves to solve puzzles. She has many puzzles with animals, cars, and flowers. She likes to find the pieces that fit together and make a picture. Sometimes, she asks her big brother Ben to help her.

One day, Anna finds a new puzzle in her room. It is a puzzle of a famous giraffe. The giraffe has a very long neck and many spots. Anna thinks the puzzle looks fun and hard. She opens the box and dumps the pieces on the floor.

She starts to look for the edge pieces, but she cannot find them all. She feels sad and confused. She calls Ben and says, "Ben, can you help me? I cannot solve this puzzle. It is too hard."

Ben comes to her room and sees the puzzle. He smiles and says, "Don't worry, Anna. I can help you. This puzzle is tricky, but we can do it together. Let's look for the pieces that have the giraffe's neck. They are long and thin. Can you find them?"

Anna nods and starts to look for the neck pieces. She finds some and gives them to Ben. Ben puts them together and makes the giraffe's neck. He says, "Good job, Anna. You are very smart. Now, let's look for the pieces that have the giraffe's face. They have eyes, ears, and a nose. Can you find them?"

Anna nods again and looks for the face pieces. She finds some and gives them to Ben. Ben puts them together and makes the giraffe's face. He says, "Well done, Anna. You are very helpful. Now, let's look for the pieces that have the giraffe's spots. They are brown and round. Can you find them?"

Anna nods and looks for the spot pieces. She finds some and gives them to Ben. Ben puts them together and makes the giraffe's body. He says, "Awesome, Anna. You are very clever. We have solved the puzzle. Look, it is a famous giraffe. Do you know his name?"

Anna looks at the puzzle and smiles. She says, "Yes, I know his name. He is Raffy. He lives in the zoo. I saw him once with Mommy and Daddy. He is very tall and pretty. I like him."

Ben hugs Anna and says, "I like him too. And I like you, Anna. You are a great puzzle solver. Do you want to do another puzzle with me?"

Anna nods and says, "Yes, please. I love puzzles. And I love you, Ben. You are a great puzzle helper. Let's do another puzzle with a famous animal. Maybe a lion, or a panda, or a penguin. What do you think?"

Ben thinks and says, "I think a penguin would be fun. They are black and white and they slide on the ice. Let's look for a penguin puzzle in your box. Maybe we can solve it faster than the giraffe puzzle."

Anna agrees and they look for a penguin puzzle in her box. They find one and start to solve it together. They have fun and learn about famous animals. They are happy and proud. They are the best puzzle solvers in the world.
Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a big ball and a small car. They take turns to kick the ball and push the car.

One day, they see a new slide in the park. It is shiny and red. Sara and Ben want to try it. They run to the slide. But there is a problem. There is only one seat on the slide. Sara and Ben both want to sit on it.

"I saw it first!" Sara says. "I want to go first!"

"No, I saw it first!" Ben says. "I want to go first!"

Sara and Ben disagree. They are angry. They pull the seat. They push each other. The seat is tight. It does not move.

"Stop it!" a voice says. It is Mom. She is watching them from a bench. "You are not being nice. You have to share the slide. Why don't you go together?"

Sara and Ben look at Mom. They look at the slide. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say sorry.

"OK, let's go together," Sara says.

"OK, let's go together," Ben says.

They climb on the seat. They hold each other. They smile. They slide down. They have fun. They land on the ground. They laugh.

They are friends again.
Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. They swing, slide and run. They have fun.

But it is late. The sun is going down. Lila and Tom are sleepy. They yawn and rub their eyes.

"Tom, I have to go home," Lila says. "My mom is waiting for me."

"Me too," Tom says. "My dad is waiting for me."

They hug and say goodbye. They part and walk to their homes.

On the way, they see a sign. It is big and bright. It says: "Park closed. Come back tomorrow."

Lila and Tom smile. They will come back tomorrow. They will play again. They are happy.
Tim and Mia were playing in the backyard. They liked to pretend they were spies on a mission. They had a toy laser that made funny noises and a big key that could unlock any door.

"Let's go to the shed and find some clues," Tim said. "Maybe there is a secret map or a treasure inside."

"OK, but be careful. The shed is dark and scary," Mia said. She was a little frightened of the shed. She thought there might be spiders or rats inside.

They ran to the shed and Tim used the key to unlock the door. He pushed it open and they went inside. It was very dark and dusty. They could not see much.

"Where is the switch for the light?" Tim asked.

"I don't know. Maybe it's over there," Mia said, pointing to a corner.

Tim walked to the corner and tried to find the switch. He bumped into something metal and heard a loud beep.

"Oops, what was that?" he said.

Suddenly, a bright red light flashed from the ceiling. It was a real laser, not a toy. It was part of an alarm system that someone had installed in the shed.

"Run, run, run!" Mia shouted. "It's a trap!"

They ran out of the shed as fast as they could. The laser followed them and made a sizzling sound. It burned a hole in the door and the fence.

They reached the safety of the house and slammed the door behind them. They were out of breath and very scared.

"Wow, that was close," Tim said. "Who put that laser in the shed?"

"I don't know, but we should tell Mom and Dad," Mia said. "Maybe they know."

They went to find their parents and told them what happened. Their parents were very surprised and angry. They called the police and found out that the laser was part of a stolen device that some bad guys had hidden in the shed. The police came and took the laser away. They thanked Tim and Mia for finding it and said they were very brave.

Tim and Mia felt proud and relieved. They decided to play something else. They did not want to go to the shed again.
Tim and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big brown box near a tree. They were curious and wanted to see what was inside.

They ran to the box and opened it. They discovered many toys and books and games. They were happy and excited. They took out some toys and started to play with them.

"Look, Tim, a train!" Lily said, holding a red and blue toy train.

"Wow, Lily, a doll!" Tim said, holding a yellow and green toy doll.

They smiled and laughed and played with the toys.

But then they heard a loud voice. It was a man with a big beard and a hat. He was angry and came to the box.

"Hey, you kids, what are you doing with my stuff?" he shouted. "This is my box, not yours. Give me back my toys and books and games. Now!"

Tim and Lily were scared. They saw the man was a threat. He looked mean and strong. They dropped the toys and ran away from the box.

"Sorry, mister, we didn't know!" Lily said, crying.

"Leave us alone, mister, we won't come back!" Tim said, trembling.

They ran to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a bench. They hugged them and told them what happened. Their mom and dad comforted them and said they were safe.

They learned a lesson. They should not touch things that are not theirs. They should ask before they discover. They should be careful of strangers. They should stay close to their mom and dad. They should have fun, but not with other people's things.
Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a new boy on the swing. He has a bright red hat and a big smile.

"Hello!" Tom says. "What is your name?"

The boy looks at Tom and Lily. He does not say anything. He swings higher and higher.

Tom and Lily think he is shy. They want to be nice to him. They go to the slide and wait for their turn.

"Come and play with us!" Lily calls to the boy. "The slide is fun!"

The boy stops swinging. He jumps off and runs to the slide. He smiles at Tom and Lily.

"Thank you!" he says. "My name is Sam. I am new here. I like your park."

Tom and Lily are happy. They welcome Sam to their park. They take turns on the slide and laugh together.

They have a new friend. They think he is very nice. They have a bright day.
Sara and Ben like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. One day, they see something shiny under the bench. They go to look. It is a coin!

"Wow, a coin!" Sara says. "Maybe we can buy candy with it."

Ben nods. He picks up the coin. It is dirty and sticky. He tries to rub it with his hand, but it does not help.

"Let's clean it," he says. "Maybe there is a fountain or a tap."

They look around. They see a fountain with water and ducks. They run to the fountain. They see a graceful duck swimming in the water. It has white feathers and a yellow beak.

"Hello, duck," Sara says. "Can we use your water to clean our coin?"

The duck quacks. It does not mind. Ben dips the coin in the water. He rubs it with his fingers. The dirt and the sticky stuff come off. The coin shines in the sun.

"Look, Sara, it is clean!" Ben says. "It is a pretty coin."

Sara smiles. She sees a picture of a queen on the coin. She likes the queen's crown and dress.

"Thank you, duck," she says. "You are very nice."

The duck quacks again. It is happy. Sara and Ben wave to the duck. They put the coin in their pocket. They go to buy candy. They share the candy with the duck. They have a fun day in the park.
Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. Today is a mild day. The sun is warm, but not hot. The wind is soft, but not cold.

They go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. But there are many kids on the slide. They have to wait.

"Can we go on the slide now?" Lily asks her mom.

"Not yet, sweetie. We have to wait for our turn," her mom says.

Lily and Ben are sad. They do not like to wait. They look around. They see a swing. They see a sandbox. They see a ball.

"Let's go to the swing!" Ben says.

"OK!" Lily says.

They run to the swing. They take turns to push each other. They have fun. They laugh and sing.

They forget about the slide. They are happy on the swing. They do not have to wait. They enjoy the mild day.
Lily likes to play with her truck. She has a big red truck that can carry many things. She puts her dolls, her books, and her blocks in the truck. She drives the truck around the room and makes loud noises. Vroom, vroom, beep, beep!

One day, Lily sees a hill in the park. She wants to drive her truck up the hill. She thinks it will be fun and exciting. She runs to the hill with her truck and starts to push it. But the hill is very steep and the truck is very heavy. Lily has to push hard and hard. She feels tired and hot.

"Come on, truck, you can do it!" she says to the truck. "Rise, rise, rise!"

But the truck does not rise. It slides back down the hill. Lily tries again and again, but the truck always slides back. Lily feels sad and angry. She wants to cry.

Then she sees her friend Ben. Ben has a blue truck that is smaller than Lily's truck. He sees Lily and her truck on the hill.

"Hi, Lily, what are you doing?" he asks.

"I'm trying to drive my truck up the hill, but it won't rise. It's too big and heavy," Lily says.

"Maybe I can help you," Ben says. "My truck is smaller and lighter. Maybe we can put some of your things in my truck and share the load."

Lily thinks that is a good idea. She takes some of her dolls, her books, and her blocks out of her truck and puts them in Ben's truck. Now her truck is not so heavy. She pushes it again and it starts to rise. Ben pushes his truck too and it rises too. They both smile and cheer.

"Yay, we did it!" they say.

They reach the top of the hill and look around. They see the sky, the trees, the birds, and the flowers. They see the sun shining bright and warm. They feel happy and proud.

They decide to have a picnic on the hill. They take out their things from their trucks and spread them on the grass. They have some sandwiches, some juice, and some cookies. They share their food and their toys. They talk and laugh and play.

They have a lot of fun on the hill with their trucks. They are good friends. They like to help each other. They like to share. They like to rise.
Anna and Ben were playing in the garden after dinner. They liked to pretend they were astronauts and explore the stars and planets. Anna had a big cardboard box that she said was her rocket. Ben had a small plastic ball that he said was his moon.

"Come on, Ben, let's go to the moon!" Anna said, climbing into the box. "You can be my co-pilot."

Ben followed her, holding his ball. He was happy to play with Anna, but sometimes she was too bossy. He wanted to have some say in their adventure.

"OK, Anna, but can I hold the moon?" he asked.

"No, Ben, I hold the moon. You hold the steering wheel." Anna said, snatching the ball from him. "I'm the captain, and you do what I say."

Ben felt sad and angry. He didn't like it when Anna took his things and told him what to do. He wanted to have fun, not to be bossed around.

"Anna, stop!" he said. "You're not the captain, you're just my sister. And this is not your moon, it's mine. And this is not a rocket, it's a box. And we're not in space, we're in the garden. And I don't want to play with you anymore!"

He got out of the box and ran away, taking his ball with him. Anna was left alone in the box, holding the ball. She felt sorry and lonely. She realized she had been too bossy and had hurt Ben's feelings. She wanted to make up with him and share the moon.

"Ben, wait!" she called. "I'm sorry, I was wrong. You can hold the moon, and we can take turns being the captain. And we can pretend we're in space, or anywhere else you want. Please, come back and play with me!"

She got out of the box and ran after him, hoping he would forgive her and be her co-pilot again.
Pepper was a polite dog. He liked to play with his friends, but he also knew how to share and say sorry. One day, he went to the park with his owner, Sam. Sam threw a ball for Pepper to catch. Pepper ran fast and caught the ball in his mouth.

"Good boy, Pepper!" Sam said. "You are so smart and fast!"

Pepper wagged his tail and brought the ball back to Sam. He dropped the ball at Sam's feet and waited for him to throw it again. But Sam did not throw the ball. He lay down on the grass and closed his eyes. He was tired from playing.

Pepper looked at Sam and wondered what to do. He wanted to play more, but he also wanted to be polite. He did not want to bother Sam or make him angry. He decided to lay down next to Sam and keep him company. He put his head on Sam's arm and snuggled close to him.

Sam felt Pepper's warm fur and opened his eyes. He smiled and hugged Pepper. "You are such a good dog, Pepper," he said. "You are so kind and gentle. I love you very much."

Pepper licked Sam's face and wagged his tail. He loved Sam very much too. He was happy to be with him, whether they were playing or resting. He thought Sam was the best owner in the world.
Sara and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls, and blocks. They made a big tower with the blocks and put a doll on top. They pretended the doll was a princess and the tower was her castle.

But then, a brown cat jumped over the fence and saw the tower. The cat was a thief. He wanted to take the doll for himself. He sneaked up to the tower and grabbed the doll with his teeth. He ran away with the doll in his mouth.

Sara and Ben saw the cat and shouted. "Hey, stop! That's our doll! Give it back, you thief!" They chased the cat across the garden, but the cat was too fast. He jumped over the fence again and disappeared.

Sara and Ben were very sad. They had lost their doll. They sat down on the grass and cried. Their mom heard them and came out. She saw their tears and asked them what happened.

"A brown cat took our doll!" Sara said. "He was a thief! He ran away with our doll!"

"Oh, no!" Mom said. "That's not nice. I'm sorry, my darlings. Maybe we can find another doll for you. Come on, let's go inside and have some juice. You must be thirsty after running so much."

Sara and Ben nodded. They followed their mom inside. They hoped the cat would not come back and take their other toys. They hoped the doll was not too scared. They hoped the cat would dry his mouth after biting the doll. They hoped they would find a new doll soon.
Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cops and robbers. Ben had a blue cop hat and a shiny badge. Lily had a red robber mask and a bag of pretend money. They ran around the room, chasing and hiding from each other.

"Stop, robber! Give me back the money!" Ben shouted, pointing his finger like a gun.

"Never! You can't catch me, cop!" Lily said, sticking out her tongue.

They ran into the kitchen, where Mom was making tea. She had a big pot of hot water on the stove and a teapot on the counter. She saw Ben and Lily and smiled.

"Hello, my little cop and robber. Do you want some tea?" she asked.

"Yes, please!" Ben and Lily said, forgetting their game for a moment. They liked tea with milk and sugar.

Mom poured some hot water into the teapot and added some tea bags. She stirred it with a spoon and waited for it to brew. Then she poured some tea into two cups and added some milk and sugar. She gave one cup to Ben and one to Lily.

"Be careful, it's hot. Blow on it first," she said.

Ben and Lily blew on their tea and took small sips. They liked the sweet and warm drink. They thanked Mom and went back to the living room.

But Lily had a naughty idea. She wanted to play a trick on Ben. She took her cup of tea and hid behind the couch. She waited for Ben to come close. Then she jumped out and poured her tea on his head.

"Ha ha! Got you, cop!" she said, laughing.

Ben was not happy. He felt the hot tea on his hair and face. He dropped his cup and cried.

"Ow! That hurts! Why did you do that?" he said, rubbing his eyes.

Lily stopped laughing. She saw that Ben was really hurt. She felt sorry for him.

"I'm sorry, Ben. I was just playing. I didn't mean to hurt you," she said.

She ran to him and hugged him. She gave him her robber mask and bag of money.

"Here, you can be the robber now. I'll be the cop. I'll chase you and catch you and put you in jail," she said.

Ben sniffed and wiped his tears. He looked at Lily and smiled.

"OK, Lily. But you have to be a nice cop. And no more pouring tea on me," he said.

"OK, Ben. I promise. Let's play," she said.

They put on their masks and hats and ran around the room again. They had fun playing cop and robber. They were not stubborn anymore. They were good friends.
Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the snow. They wear warm coats and hats and mittens. They make a big snowman with a carrot nose and a scarf.

"Let's spin around the snowman!" Lila says. She holds Ben's hand and they run in a circle. They spin and spin and spin. They feel dizzy and happy.

But then, Lila's mitten falls off. She does not see it. She keeps spinning with Ben. The mitten is on the ground. A little bird sees it. The bird is cold and hungry. The mitten looks soft and warm. The bird flies to the mitten and picks it up with its beak.

"Hey, that's my mitten!" Lila says. She stops spinning and looks at the bird. The bird flies away with the mitten. Lila feels sad and cold. She wants her mitten back.

"Come on, let's chase the bird!" Ben says. He holds Lila's hand and they run after the bird. They follow the bird to a tree. The bird puts the mitten in a nest. The nest has eggs in it. The bird sits on the eggs and the mitten.

"Please, give me my mitten!" Lila says. She looks at the bird. The bird looks at Lila. The bird makes a soft sound. Lila sees the eggs. She understands. The bird needs the mitten to keep the eggs warm.

"Maybe you can have my mitten," Lila says. She takes off her other mitten and gives it to the bird. The bird takes the mitten and puts it next to the other one. The bird makes a happy sound. Lila smiles.

"Thank you, Lila. You are very good," Ben says. He hugs Lila. He gives her one of his mittens. They share the mittens. They are warm and cozy.

They wave to the bird and the snowman. They go back to their house. They drink hot chocolate and eat cookies. They are happy. They are friends.
Lila and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and hide. They saw a big tree with red things on it. They were cherries. Lila and Tom wanted to eat some.

"Let's pick some cherries," Lila said. "They look yummy."

"OK," Tom said. "But how can we reach them? They are too high."

Lila had an idea. She saw a big box near the fence. She dragged it to the tree. She climbed on the box. She could touch some cherries.

"Look, Tom, I got some!" Lila said. She pulled some cherries and put them in her pocket.

"Me too, me too!" Tom said. He climbed on the box next to Lila. He reached for some cherries.

But the box was not strong. It broke under their weight. Lila and Tom fell to the ground. They were not hurt, but they were wet. The box had water in it.

"Oh no!" Lila said. "We are wet and dirty!"

"Oh no!" Tom said. "And our cherries are gone!"

They heard a voice. It was Mom.

"Come here, you two," Mom said. "What have you done?"

Lila and Tom looked at Mom. They felt sorry. They ran to Mom and hugged her.

"We are sorry, Mom," Lila said. "We wanted some cherries."

"We are sorry, Mom," Tom said. "We broke the box."

Mom smiled. She was not angry. She kissed them and wiped them.

"It's OK, my loves," Mom said. "Cherries are not for picking. They are for sharing. Come, I have some in the kitchen. Let's go and eat them together."
Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They liked to make noises and pretend they were animals or cars or superheroes. Ben had a powerful robot that could shoot lasers and fly. Lily had a soft bunny that could hop and cuddle.

"Zap! Zap! I got you, bunny!" Ben said, pointing his robot at Lily's toy.

"No, you didn't! Bunny is too fast and smart for you!" Lily said, hiding her toy behind a pillow.

They laughed and chased each other around the couch. They were having fun until they heard a loud noise from the kitchen. It was their mom, and she sounded angry.

"Who took my label maker? I need it for my work! Where is it?" Mom shouted.

Ben and Lily stopped playing and looked at each other. They knew they had done something bad. They had found the label maker in Mom's office and thought it was a toy. They had used it to make labels for their toys and other things. They had put labels on the robot, the bunny, the couch, the TV, the lamp, and even the cat.

They panicked. They didn't want Mom to be mad at them. They didn't want to lose their toys. They didn't know what to do.

"Ben, Lily, come here right now!" Mom called.

They slowly walked to the kitchen, holding their toys and hoping Mom would not see the labels. But Mom saw them right away. She saw the label on Ben's robot that said "Ben's robot". She saw the label on Lily's bunny that said "Lily's bunny". She saw the label on the cat that said "Cat".

She looked at Ben and Lily with a stern face. They expected her to yell at them or take away their toys. But instead, she smiled.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I was just looking for my label maker. I see you found it and had some fun with it. But you know, it's not a toy. It's something I use for my work. And you shouldn't put labels on things that don't belong to you. That's not nice. Do you understand?" Mom said.

Ben and Lily nodded. They felt sorry for what they had done. They said they were sorry and hugged Mom.

"It's okay, I forgive you. But next time, please ask me before you use something that's not yours. And please help me take off these labels. They are hard to remove. Especially the one on the cat. He doesn't like it at all." Mom said.

Ben and Lily agreed. They helped Mom take off the labels and put the label maker back in her office. They learned their lesson and never used it again. They went back to the living room and played with their toys. They still made noises and pretended they were animals or cars or superheroes. But they didn't need labels to know what they were. They knew they were Ben and Lily, and they loved each other.
Tommy loved his car. It was red and shiny and fast. He played with it every day in the yard. He made it zoom and beep and spin.

One day, Tommy's car hit a big rock. It made a loud noise and broke. The wheel came off and the car stopped. Tommy was sad and angry. He cried and threw the car on the ground.

Mommy heard Tommy and came to see. She saw the broken car and the wheel. She picked them up and hugged Tommy. She said, "Don't worry, Tommy. We can heal your car. We just need some glue and tape. Then it will be good as new."

Tommy shook his head. He was stubborn. He said, "No, Mommy. I don't want glue and tape. I want a new car. This car is bad and ugly. I hate it."

Mommy frowned. She said, "Tommy, that's not nice. You should love your car. It was a gift from Grandma. She made it for you with love. It's not bad or ugly. It's special and beautiful. Glue and tape can heal it and make it strong again. Then you can play with it and have fun."

Tommy looked at Mommy and the car. He saw the red and shiny paint and the fast shape. He remembered how much he liked his car and how much Grandma loved him. He felt sorry and ashamed. He said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. You're right. I love my car and Grandma. Can we heal it, please?"

Mommy smiled. She said, "Of course, Tommy. Let's go inside and find some glue and tape. Then we can heal your car together. And maybe we can call Grandma and say thank you."

Tommy nodded. He took Mommy's hand and the car and the wheel. He said, "Thank you, Mommy. You're the best. I'm happy now."

Mommy said, "You're welcome, Tommy. I'm happy too. I love you."

They went inside and healed the car. Then they called Grandma and said thank you. Tommy played with his car again and was careful not to hit any rocks. He learned to be grateful and gentle. He and Mommy and Grandma and the car were happy. The end.
Tom and Lily were going to the park with Mom. They liked the park very much. They could play on the swings, slide, and sandbox. They could see the birds, the flowers, and the clouds. They could have fun with their friends.

But today, they had to delay their trip. Mom said there was a big sound outside. It was a loud sound that made the ground shake. It was a sound that scared Tom and Lily. Mom said it was a sound from a big truck that was fixing the road. She said they had to wait until the sound was gone.

Tom and Lily were sad. They wanted to go to the park now. They did not like the sound. They asked Mom how long they had to wait. Mom said she did not know. She said they could do something else while they waited. She said they could read a book, draw a picture, or play a game.

Tom and Lily thought about it. They liked books, pictures, and games. But they liked the park more. They said they would rather go to the park. They said they did not mind the sound. They said they could cover their ears.

Mom smiled. She said they were brave. She said they could try to go to the park. She said they had to be careful and hold her hand. She said they had to cross the road when the big truck stopped. She said they had to listen to her.

Tom and Lily agreed. They put on their coats and shoes. They grabbed their toys and snacks. They followed Mom to the door. They were ready to go to the park.

They opened the door and stepped outside. They heard the big sound again. It was louder than before. It made them jump. They looked at the road. They saw the big truck. It was huge. It had a big shovel and a big pipe. It was digging and filling the road. It was making a lot of dust and smoke.

Tom and Lily felt scared. They did not want to go to the park anymore. They wanted to go back inside. They said the sound was too loud. They said the truck was too big. They said the park was not perfect.

Mom hugged them. She said it was okay. She said they could go back inside. She said they could do something else. She said they could go to the park another day. She said the sound and the truck would go away soon. She said the park would be perfect again.

Tom and Lily nodded. They went back inside with Mom. They closed the door and the sound was quieter. They felt better. They decided to read a book, draw a picture, and play a game. They had fun with Mom. They forgot about the sound and the truck. They remembered the park. They hoped to go there soon.
Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. Tim has a toy car. Sam has a toy truck. They make noises and drive them on the floor.

One day, Tim sees a new toy in Sam's room. It is a toy unicorn. It has a horn on its head. It is white and shiny. Tim thinks it is unique. He wants to play with it.

"Can I play with your unicorn?" Tim asks Sam.

Sam shakes his head. "No, you can't. It is mine. It is special. You have your car."

Tim feels sad. He likes his car, but he likes the unicorn more. He thinks it is more fun. He tries to grab the unicorn from Sam.

"Hey, stop it!" Sam shouts. "You are not allowed to take my unicorn. It is not nice."

They start to fight. They pull and push. The unicorn falls on the floor. It breaks. The horn comes off. They both cry.

Mom hears the noise. She comes to the room. She sees the broken unicorn and the crying boys. She is angry.

"What happened here?" she asks.

They both point at each other. They both say sorry. They both want the unicorn.

Mom sighs. She picks up the unicorn and the horn. She puts them on the table.

"Listen, boys," she says. "You are both wrong. You should not fight over toys. You should share and take turns. You should be kind and respectful. You should be friends."

She glues the horn back on the unicorn. She gives it to Sam.

"Sam, this is your unicorn. You can play with it. But you should also allow Tim to play with it sometimes. He is your friend. He likes your unicorn. He thinks it is unique. You can have fun together."

She gives the car to Tim.

"Tim, this is your car. You can play with it. But you should not grab Sam's unicorn. He is your friend. He likes his unicorn. He thinks it is special. You can have fun together."

She hugs them both.

"Now, can you say sorry to each other and make up?"

Tim and Sam look at each other. They feel sorry. They nod.

"Sorry, Sam," Tim says.

"Sorry, Tim," Sam says.

They hug each other. They smile.

"Can we play with the unicorn and the car together?" Tim asks.

"Sure, we can," Sam says.

They take the toys and play on the floor. They make noises and drive them. They pretend the unicorn has magic. They have fun. They are friends. Mom is happy.
Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play with dolls and cars. But one day, they have a big fight. Sara wants to play with the pink doll, and Ben wants to play with the blue car. They both say, "Mine! Mine!" and pull the toys.

"Stop it!" says Mom. "You have to share. You have to be peaceful. Fighting is not nice."

But Sara and Ben do not listen. They keep fighting and crying. Mom is sad. She thinks of a plan.

She brings a big box and puts all the toys inside. She says, "If you can't share, you can't play. These toys are for everyone, not just for you. You have to unite and work together. Then you can have fun."

Sara and Ben look at the box. They look at each other. They feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, friend."

Mom smiles. She says, "That's good. Now, you can choose one toy each. But you have to take turns and let the other play too. OK?"

Sara and Ben nod. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They open the box and pick a toy. Sara picks the blue car, and Ben picks the pink doll. They laugh and play. They are peaceful. They are united. They are happy.

Mom watches them. She is proud. She says, "You are my good kids. You are my staff. You help me make this home a happy place."
Lila and Sam liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But their favorite game was freeze tag. One of them was it and had to chase the other. If they touched them, they had to freeze and not move. The other one had to unfreeze them by touching them back.

One day, they were playing freeze tag near the subway station. The subway was a big train that went under the ground. Sometimes they heard it rumble and saw it come out of a hole. They thought it was cool.

"Tag, you're it!" Sam said, touching Lila's arm. He ran away, laughing.

Lila chased him, trying to tag him back. She saw him run behind a bench. She followed him, but he was not there. She looked around, confused.

"Boo!" Sam shouted, jumping out from behind a trash can. He tagged Lila's back and ran away again.

Lila froze, surprised. She could not move. She saw Sam run towards the subway station. He was going to hide there.

"Sam, come back!" Lila called. "That's not fair!"

But Sam did not hear her. He ran into the subway station, looking for a good spot. He saw a big sign that said "Do not enter". He did not know what it meant. He thought it was a cool place to hide. He went under the sign and into a dark tunnel.

Lila waited for Sam to come back. She was still frozen. She could not unfreeze herself. She started to feel cold and scared. She wished Sam would come back and unfreeze her. She did not like this game anymore.

She heard a loud noise. It was the subway train. It was coming out of the tunnel. It was very fast and very big. It was not cool. It was scary.

She saw Sam in the tunnel. He saw the train too. He was scared too. He tried to run back, but it was too late. The train was too close.

"Sam!" Lila screamed. "Sam, no!"
Ben is a big dog with brown fur. He likes to run and play with his friends in the park. One day, he sees a wide hole in the fence. He is curious and wants to see what is on the other side. He runs to the hole and squeezes through.

"Ben, where are you going?" his friend Lily, a small cat with white fur, calls after him.

"I want to explore!" Ben barks back. "I'll be right back!"

But Ben does not come back soon. He finds himself in a strange place with many cars and people and noises. He is scared and confused. He does not know how to go back to the park. He runs around, looking for the hole in the fence, but he cannot find it. He feels very alone.

Lily is worried about Ben. She waits for him at the hole in the fence, but he does not show up. She asks the other animals in the park if they have seen him, but they have not. She decides to go through the hole and look for him. She is brave and smart. She follows Ben's scent and tracks him down.

"Ben, Ben, where are you?" she meows loudly.

"Meow, meow, is that you, Lily?" Ben hears her voice and runs to her. He is so happy to see her. He hugs her with his paws and licks her face.

"Lily, I'm so glad you found me! I was lost and scared. I couldn't find the hole in the fence. I'm sorry I left you."

"It's okay, Ben. I'm sorry you were lost and scared. I'm here to help you. Come on, let's go back to the park. I know the way."

Lily leads Ben back to the hole in the fence. They squeeze through and return to the park. They are safe and happy. They thank each other for being good friends. They promise to never lose each other again. They run and play with their friends in the park. They have fun. They are happy.
Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and look for bugs and worms. They had a big bucket to put them in. They wanted to see how many they could find.

But then they saw a big rabbit. The rabbit was nosy. It came to their bucket and sniffed it. It saw the bugs and worms and wanted to eat them. It put its nose in the bucket and started to nibble.

"Hey, stop that!" Tom shouted. "Those are our bugs and worms! Go away!"

But the rabbit did not listen. It kept eating. Lily was scared. She ran to the house and got a stick of celery. She thought the rabbit might like celery more than bugs and worms.

She came back to the garden and waved the celery at the rabbit. "Look, rabbit, look!" she said. "Here is some celery for you. It is green and crunchy and yummy. Do you want some?"

The rabbit saw the celery and stopped eating the bugs and worms. It hopped out of the bucket and went to Lily. It sniffed the celery and liked it. It took a bite and made a loud crunch.

"Thank you, Lily," the rabbit said. "This celery is very good. I am sorry I ate your bugs and worms. Can we be friends?"

Tom and Lily smiled. They were happy the rabbit was nice. They gave it some more celery and petted it. They decided to share their bucket with the rabbit. They had a new friend.

The end.
Lila and Tom were friends who liked to dance. They danced in the park, in the school, and in their homes. They danced to music, to birds, and to their own songs. They were happy when they danced.

One day, they saw a mule in a farm. The mule was big and brown and had long ears. He was eating grass and hay. Lila and Tom wanted to say hello to the mule. They went to the fence and waved at him.

"Hello, mule! Do you want to dance with us?" Lila asked.

The mule looked at them and shook his head. He did not want to dance. He liked to eat and sleep and walk. He did not like to dance.

"Why not? Dancing is fun! You can move your legs and ears and tail. You can make sounds and smile. You can be happy!" Tom said.

The mule snorted and turned away. He did not want to move or make sounds or smile. He did not want to be happy. He was jealous of Lila and Tom. He wished he could dance like them. He wished he had friends like them. He wished he was not a mule.

Lila and Tom felt sad for the mule. They wanted to make him happy. They decided to dance for him. They danced in front of the fence. They danced with joy and grace and love. They danced to show the mule how to dance.

The mule watched them. He saw how they moved and made sounds and smiled. He saw how they were happy. He felt something in his heart. He felt a spark of hope. He felt a wish to dance.

He moved his legs and ears and tail. He made sounds and smiled. He danced with Lila and Tom. He danced to join them. He danced to be happy.

Lila and Tom were glad. They clapped and cheered for the mule. They hugged him and thanked him. They made a new friend. They danced with the mule. They danced in the farm. They danced to music, to birds, and to their own songs. They were happy when they danced.
Sam and Mia were best friends. They liked to play together in the park. One day, they found a big box under a tree. It was shiny and had a lock on it.

"Wow, what is this?" Sam asked.

"I don't know. Maybe it has a treasure inside," Mia said.

They tried to open the lock, but it was too hard. They looked around and saw a key on a bench. It was bright and had a star on it.

"Look, a key! Maybe it can open the box," Sam said.

They ran to the bench and grabbed the key. They went back to the box and put the key in the lock. It fit and the lock clicked.

"Yay, we did it!" Mia said.

They opened the box and saw a big book. It had a cover with many colors and words. They opened the book and saw pictures and more words. They could not read the words, but they liked the pictures. They saw pictures of animals, people, places, and things.

"This is a magic book," Sam said.

"How do you know?" Mia asked.

"Because it says so. Look, here it says 'magic book'. And here it says 'choose your power'," Sam said, pointing to the words.

"Wow, we can choose a power? Like flying or being strong or invisible?" Mia asked.

"Yes, I think so. But we have to be careful. It says 'choose wisely'. That means we have to think hard before we choose," Sam said.

They looked at the book and saw many pages with different powers. They saw powers like flying, being strong, invisible, fast, smart, and more. They also saw powers like making fire, ice, wind, and light.

"Wow, these are brilliant powers. I want to try them all," Mia said.

"Me too. But we can only choose one. Which one do you want?" Sam asked.

Mia thought for a while. She liked flying, but she was afraid of heights. She liked being strong, but she did not want to hurt anyone. She liked being invisible, but she did not want to be alone. She liked being fast, but she did not want to miss anything. She liked being smart, but she did not want to be bored. She liked making fire, but she did not want to burn anything. She liked making ice, but she did not want to freeze anything. She liked making wind, but she did not want to blow anything away. She liked making light, but she did not want to blind anyone.

She looked at Sam and saw that he was thinking too. He had the same problems as her. He did not know which power to choose.

They looked at each other and smiled. They had an idea.

They turned to the last page of the book. It had a picture of two friends holding hands. It had a word that they could read. It said 'love'.

They pointed to the picture and said together:

"We choose love."
Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide and swing. They saw a big tree with many leaves. It was an oak tree. They ran to the oak tree and hugged it.

"Hello, oak tree," said Lily. "You are very big and strong. Can we play with you?"

The oak tree did not say anything. It was quiet and still. But Lily and Ben felt something. They felt a warm and gentle breeze. They felt a soft and tickly touch. They felt a happy and friendly feeling.

"Did you feel that?" asked Ben. "The oak tree is talking to us. It is saying hello."

Lily nodded. She smiled. She felt the oak tree talking to her too. It was unusual, but it was nice.

"Thank you, oak tree," said Lily. "Thank you for letting us play with you. Thank you for being our friend."

The oak tree did not say anything. But it smiled too. It smiled with its leaves and its branches and its bark. It smiled with its wind and its touch and its feeling. It smiled with its heart and its soul and its love. It was happy to have Lily and Ben as its friends.
Lily and Ben liked to play with their toys in the garden. They had a ball, a bike, a doll and a car. They shared their toys and had fun.

One day, a new person came to the garden. He was a big boy with a red shirt and a loud voice. He saw Lily's doll and wanted to play with it. He took the doll from Lily and ran away.

"Hey, that's my doll!" Lily cried. "Give it back!"

But the big boy did not listen. He laughed and said, "No, it's mine now. You can't have it."

Lily was sad and angry. She ran after the big boy and tried to get her doll back. But the big boy was faster and stronger. He pushed Lily away and ran to the other side of the garden.

Ben saw what happened and wanted to help Lily. He was a good friend. He took his bike and rode after the big boy. He caught up with him and said, "Stop! That's Lily's doll. You have to return it. It's not nice to take things that are not yours."

But the big boy did not listen. He was persistent. He said, "No, I like this doll. It's mine now. You can't have it."

He tried to run away again, but Ben was clever. He used his bike to block the big boy's way. He said, "You can't go. You have to return the doll. Or I will tell the teacher."

The big boy was scared of the teacher. He knew he did something bad. He gave the doll back to Ben and said, "Fine, take it. But don't tell the teacher. Please."

Ben took the doll and rode back to Lily. He gave the doll to Lily and said, "Here, Lily. I got your doll back. Are you okay?"

Lily was happy and grateful. She hugged Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben. You are a great friend. I'm okay now."

They smiled and played with their toys again. They did not like the big boy. He was not a nice person. They hoped he would not come back.
Tom was a poor boy who lived with his mom and dad in a small house. They did not have much money to buy food or toys or clothes. Tom wanted to help his family, so he looked for a job. He saw a sign that said "Help wanted. Mop the floor. Gain five coins." Tom thought that was a good job, so he went inside the store.

The store was very big and had many things to sell. Tom saw a man who wore a hat and a badge. He was the boss. Tom said, "Hello, I want to mop the floor and gain five coins. Can I do that?" The boss looked at Tom and smiled. He said, "Sure, you can do that. But you have to work hard and fast. The floor is very dirty and there are many customers. Here is a mop and a bucket. Go and start."

Tom took the mop and the bucket and went to the floor. He dipped the mop in the water and squeezed it. Then he moved the mop back and forth on the floor. He made the floor clean and shiny. He worked hard and fast. He mopped the whole store. He was very tired and sweaty, but he was happy. He finished his job.

He went back to the boss and said, "I mopped the floor. Can I have my five coins?" The boss looked at the floor and nodded. He said, "You did a good job. You mopped the floor very well. Here are your five coins. Thank you for your help." He gave Tom five shiny coins. Tom was very happy. He said, "Thank you, boss. You are very kind. I will use these coins to buy food and clothes for my mom and dad. They will be happy too." He waved goodbye to the boss and left the store.

He ran back to his small house and showed his mom and dad his five coins. They were very proud of him and hugged him. They said, "You are a good boy, Tom. You worked hard and gained five coins. You helped our family. We love you very much." Tom smiled and said, "I love you too, mom and dad. I am happy to help. I want to mop the floor again tomorrow and gain more coins." They all laughed and had a nice dinner. Tom was a poor boy, but he was a happy boy.
Tom was a farmer who had a big field. He grew corn and carrots and potatoes in his field. He liked to work hard and take care of his plants. But he was troubled. He had a problem.

Every night, a big rabbit came to his field and ate his plants. The rabbit was very hungry and very fast. Tom tried to catch the rabbit, but he could not. He tried to scare the rabbit, but he could not. He tried to build a fence, but the rabbit jumped over it. Tom was sad and angry. He did not know what to do.

One day, he saw a little girl walking by his field. She had a red dress and a big smile. She saw Tom and said hello.

"Hello, farmer," she said. "Why do you look so troubled?"

Tom told her about the rabbit and how he ate his plants. He showed her the holes and the bites and the fence.

"That is a big problem," she said. "But I have an idea. Maybe you can talk to the rabbit and ask him to stop."

"Talk to the rabbit?" Tom said. "How can I do that? He does not listen to me. He only runs away."

"Maybe you can use a magic word," she said. "Do you know what a magic word is?"

Tom shook his head. He did not know.

"A magic word is a word that makes people and animals happy and kind. It is a word that shows you are polite and friendly. It is a word that can help you solve your problem. Do you want to know what the magic word is?"

Tom nodded. He wanted to know.

"The magic word is please," she said. "When you say please, you show that you respect and care about someone. You show that you are not angry or mean. You show that you are willing to share and cooperate. Maybe if you say please to the rabbit, he will listen to you and stop eating your plants. Do you want to try?"

Tom thought about it. He was not sure if it would work, but he had nothing to lose. He decided to try.

"Okay," he said. "I will try. Thank you, little girl. You are very smart and helpful."

"You are welcome, farmer," she said. "Good luck. I hope you and the rabbit can be friends."

She waved goodbye and walked away. Tom waited for the night. He hoped to see the rabbit and talk to him. He hoped to use the magic word and solve his problem. He hoped to be happy and not troubled.
One day, a boy and his mom went to the park. They saw many animals there, like birds, squirrels, and rabbits. The boy liked to watch them and try to speak to them. He said, "Hello, bird. How are you?" and "Hi, squirrel. Do you like nuts?"

But the animals did not speak back. They only made noises or ran away. The boy felt sad. He wanted to make friends with them.

Then, he saw a deer in the woods. The deer was fair and brown, with big eyes and a soft nose. The boy was curious. He walked slowly to the deer and said, "Hello, deer. Can you speak to me?"

The deer looked at the boy and nodded. He said, "Yes, I can speak to you. But you have to be very quiet and kind. I am shy and scared of loud noises and mean people."

The boy smiled. He said, "I will be quiet and kind. I am not loud or mean. I want to be your friend."

The deer smiled back. He said, "Then, we can be friends. You can come and visit me in the woods. I will tell you stories and secrets. But you have to promise not to tell anyone else. They might hurt me or take me away."

The boy nodded. He said, "I promise. I will not tell anyone else. You are my special friend."

The boy and the deer became friends. They spoke to each other every time the boy went to the park. They had fun and learned from each other. They were happy.
Lila and Ben were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed and the ball rolled away, but they always ran after it and brought it back.

One time, the ball rolled into a big bush. Lila and Ben followed it, but they could not see it. They looked and looked, but the ball was gone. It had disappeared.

"Where is our ball?" Lila asked.

"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe a bird took it. Or a squirrel. Or a fairy."

Lila and Ben were sad. They liked their ball. It was red and shiny and rare. They did not have another ball like it.

Then, Lila had an idea. She saw a stick on the ground. She picked it up and said, "Let's pretend this is our ball. We can still play with it."

Ben smiled. He liked Lila's idea. He took the stick and threw it to Lila. She caught it and threw it back. They laughed and played with the stick, pretending it was their ball.

They did not notice that their ball had rolled out of the bush and was lying on the grass. A dog saw it and ran to it. He picked it up with his mouth and ran away. He was happy. He liked the ball. It was red and shiny and rare. He did not have another ball like it.
Lia was an impatient child. She did not like to wait for anything. She wanted to go to the park now, not later. She wanted to play on the swings and the slide and the sandbox. She did not want to help her mom pack the snacks and the water and the sunscreen.

"Mom, hurry up!" Lia said. "I want to go to the park!"

"Wait a minute, Lia," her mom said. "We need to bring these things. They are important."

Lia did not think they were important. She thought they were boring. She did not want to wait a minute. She wanted to go now. She put on her shoes and her hat and grabbed her teddy bear. She opened the door and ran outside.

"Lia, stop!" her mom said. "You can't go by yourself. It's not safe. Come back here!"

But Lia did not listen. She was too impatient. She ran down the stairs and across the street. She did not look for cars or bikes or dogs. She only looked for the park. She saw the green grass and the big trees and the colorful playground. She smiled and ran faster.

She was almost there. She just had to step over the curb and cross the sidewalk. She did not see the big puddle in front of her. She did not see the mud and the water and the worms. She only saw the park. She stepped into the puddle and splashed.

"Yuck!" Lia said. She felt the wet and the cold and the slimy on her feet and legs and dress. She dropped her teddy bear and started to cry.

"Lia, are you okay?" her mom said. She had followed her and caught up with her. She picked her up and hugged her. She wiped her tears and her nose and her dirt. She picked up her teddy bear and squeezed it.

"I'm sorry, mom," Lia said. "I was impatient. I wanted to go to the park."

"I know, Lia," her mom said. "But you have to be careful. You have to listen to me. You have to wait sometimes. It's okay to be excited, but it's not okay to be reckless."

Lia nodded. She understood. She felt sorry and silly and wet. She hugged her mom and her teddy bear. She said, "Can we still go to the park?"

Her mom smiled. She said, "Yes, we can. But first, let's go home and change your clothes. And maybe have a snack and some water and some sunscreen."

Lia agreed. She was still impatient, but she was also hungry and thirsty and sunburnt. She learned her lesson. She decided to wait a little longer. She decided to be more patient. She decided to be a good child.
Lily likes to help her aunt work in the garden. She likes to dig and plant and water the flowers. Her aunt tells her the names of the flowers and how to take care of them. Lily thinks the flowers are pretty and smell good.

One day, Lily and her aunt find a big red strawberry in the garden. Lily's aunt says, "Look, Lily, a yummy strawberry! Do you want to taste it?" Lily nods and smiles. She loves strawberries. Her aunt picks the strawberry and washes it in the water. She breaks it in half and gives one piece to Lily.

Lily bites the strawberry and feels the juice in her mouth. She says, "Mmm, yummy! Thank you, auntie!" Her aunt says, "You're welcome, Lily. You worked hard in the garden today. You deserve a treat." Lily hugs her aunt and says, "I love you, auntie. And I love the garden." Her aunt hugs her back and says, "I love you, too, Lily. And I love the garden, too." They share the other half of the strawberry and smile.
Sara likes to help her mom in the kitchen. She puts on a pink apron and a big smile. Mom gives her a bowl and a spoon. She says, "Sara, can you supply me with some flour? It is in the big white bag on the shelf."

Sara nods and climbs on a chair. She reaches for the bag and opens it. She scoops some flour with the spoon and pours it into the bowl. She does it again and again until the bowl is full. She feels proud and happy.

Mom says, "Thank you, Sara. You are a great helper. Now we can make some cookies. Do you want to add some chocolate chips? They are in the small brown bag on the table."

Sara says, "Yes, please. I love chocolate chips. They are sweet and soft and yummy." She runs to the table and grabs the bag. She opens it and sprinkles some chocolate chips into the bowl. She stirs them with the spoon and smiles.

Mom says, "Good job, Sara. Now we can put the dough on the baking sheet and put it in the oven. Then we can wait for the cookies to bake. Do you want to read a book while we wait?"

Sara says, "Yes, mom. I want to read the book about the dog and the cat. They are funny and cute and friends." She takes off her apron and puts it on the hook. She follows mom to the living room and picks up the book. She sits on mom's lap and cuddles with her. She says, "I love you, mom. And I love cookies."

Mom says, "I love you too, Sara. And I love cookies too. You are my sweet and soft and yummy cookie." She kisses Sara on the cheek and opens the book. They read and laugh and wait for the cookies to bake. They are happy and warm and cozy.
Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun.

One day, they see a big tree. It has many green leaves and red fruits. Tom says, "Look, Mia, apples! They are tasty. I want one."

Mia says, "Me too. But they are too high. How can we get them?"

Tom thinks. He says, "We can stretch. We can stand on our toes and reach with our arms. Maybe we can touch them."

They try to stretch. They stand on their toes and reach with their arms. But they are still too short. They cannot touch the apples.

They are sad. They want to eat the apples.

Then, they hear a voice. It says, "Hello, Tom and Mia. Do you want some apples?"

They look up. They see a man. He is tall. He has a ladder. He is smiling.

He says, "I am the farmer. I grow the apples. They are tasty. You can have some. But you have to ask me first. And you have to be careful. Do you want to start?"

Tom and Mia nod. They say, "Yes, please. Thank you, farmer. We want to start."

The farmer helps them. He puts the ladder against the tree. He climbs up. He picks some apples. He gives them to Tom and Mia. They are happy. They bite the apples. They are juicy and sweet.

They say, "Mmm, tasty. Thank you, farmer. You are kind."

The farmer says, "You are welcome, Tom and Mia. You are polite. Enjoy the apples. But remember, always ask before you take something. And always be careful. OK?"

Tom and Mia say, "OK, farmer. We will remember. Thank you again. Goodbye."

They wave to the farmer. They run to the bench. They sit and eat the apples. They share with the birds and the squirrels. They have a good day.
Tom and Sam are brothers. They live on a big ranch with many cows and horses. They like to play cowboys and pretend to shoot bad guys with their toy guns.

One day, they see a bald man riding a black horse near their fence. He has a big hat and a long coat. He looks mean and scary.

"Who is he?" Tom asks Sam.

"I don't know. Maybe he is a robber. Let's shoot him!" Sam says.

They hide behind a bush and point their toy guns at the bald man. They make loud noises like "bang, bang, bang!"

The bald man hears them and stops his horse. He looks at them and smiles. He is not a robber. He is their uncle Bob. He came to visit them from the city.

"Hello, boys. What are you doing?" he asks.

"We are playing cowboys. We thought you were a bad guy. Sorry, uncle Bob," Tom says.

"That's okay. I like cowboys too. Can I play with you?" uncle Bob says.

"Yes, you can. But you have to wear a hat. You are too bald to be a cowboy," Sam says.

Uncle Bob laughs and puts on his hat. He joins Tom and Sam in their game. They have fun shooting and chasing each other on the ranch.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. Today, they pretend to be spies. They have a green bag with spy tools. They have a lock, a key, a map, and a flashlight.

They find a big door in the park. It has a lock on it. Anna says, "This is our job. We have to open the lock and see what is inside." Ben says, "OK, let's do it. I have the key." He puts the key in the lock and turns it. The lock clicks and the door opens.

They go inside the door. It is dark and cold. They use the flashlight to look around. They see boxes and cans and bottles. They see a sign that says, "Recycling Center". Anna says, "Wow, this is where they put the things that they do not need anymore. They make them into new things." Ben says, "That is cool. But we have to be careful. Maybe someone will come and see us."

They hear a noise. It is a man with a big truck. He is coming to the door. He says, "Who is there? What are you doing here?" Anna and Ben are scared. They run to the door. They try to open it. But it is locked. They forgot to take the key. They are trapped. They say, "Help! Help! Let us out!"
Tim liked to play on the computer. He liked to draw pictures and watch videos. But one day, he saw something scary on the computer. It was a big face with red eyes and sharp teeth. It said, "I am a monster and I will eat you!"

Tim was very scared. He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, there is a scary monster on the computer! It wants to eat me!"

Mom looked at the computer and saw the scary face. She said, "Don't worry, Tim. That is not a real monster. That is a bad joke. Someone sent it to us to make us scared. But we are not scared, right?"

Tim said, "No, we are not scared. We are brave."

Mom said, "That's right. We are brave. And we can make the scary face go away. Watch this." She clicked on a button and the scary face disappeared. She said, "See? The scary face is gone. Now we can play on the computer again. But first, let's send a message to the person who sent us the scary face. Let's tell them that we don't like their joke and that they should be nice."

Tim said, "Yes, let's do that. Let's send them a message."

Mom and Tim typed a message on the computer. They said, "We don't like your scary face. It is not funny. It is mean. Please don't send us scary things again. Be nice and kind."

They clicked on another button and sent the message. They hoped that the person who sent them the scary face would read it and feel sorry. They hoped that they would not send them scary things again.

They smiled at each other and hugged. They said, "We are brave and we are nice. We like to play on the computer, but we don't like scary things. We like happy things."

They turned on the computer and played a game. They had fun and forgot about the scary face. They were happy.
Lily and Ben are best friends. They like to play in the park with their toys. One day, they find a shiny coin on the ground. Lily picks it up and shows it to Ben.

"Look, Ben, we are lucky! We can buy candy with this coin!" Lily says.

Ben nods and smiles. He likes candy too. He says, "Let's go to the shop and get some. But we have to share, okay?"

Lily agrees. She says, "Okay, Ben, we will share. That is a promise. Let's clap our hands to make it true."

They clap their hands and hug each other. They are happy and excited. They run to the shop and buy some candy. They share it and enjoy it. They keep their promise and their friendship. They are lucky and they know it.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. Anna has a doll and Ben has a car. They play together in the park.

One day, Ben sees a new toy in the shop. It is a big truck. Ben wants the truck very much. He asks his mom to buy it for him, but his mom says no. Ben is sad.

He thinks of a plan. He goes to Anna and says, "Anna, do you want to trade toys? You can have my car and I can have your doll."

Anna likes her doll very much. She hugs it and says, "No, thank you. I love my doll. She is my best friend."

Ben is anxious. He really wants the truck. He says, "Please, Anna. Just for one day. I will give you your doll back tomorrow. Please, please, please."

Anna thinks for a moment. She likes Ben and she wants to make him happy. She says, "Okay, Ben. But only for one day. And you have to be very careful with my doll. She is very precious to me."

Ben is happy. He gives Anna his car and takes her doll. He runs to the shop and shows the shopkeeper. He says, "Look, I have a doll. Can I trade it for the truck?"

The shopkeeper looks at the doll and the truck. He shakes his head and says, "No, sorry. The truck is more expensive than the doll. You need more money to buy it."

Ben is sad. He realizes he made a mistake. He wants his car back. He runs back to Anna and says, "Anna, I'm sorry. I don't want to trade toys anymore. Can I have my car back?"

Anna is confused. She says, "But Ben, you said you wanted the doll. You said you would give it back tomorrow."

Ben says, "I know, but I changed my mind. I want my car back. Please, Anna. Please, please, please."

Anna is kind. She says, "Okay, Ben. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise me that you will be happy with what you have. And you have to promise me that you will not trade toys again without asking me first."

Ben nods and says, "I promise, Anna. I promise. Thank you for being my friend."

They hug and exchange toys. They play together in the park. They are happy.
Anna likes to eat fruit, but she does not like prunes. Prunes are brown and wrinkly and have a funny taste. One day, her mom gives her a bowl of prunes for a snack. Anna looks at the bowl and says, "No, thank you, Mom. I do not want prunes."

Mom says, "But prunes are good for you, Anna. They have vitamins and fiber. They help you stay healthy and strong. Please try one, Anna. Just one."

Anna shakes her head and refuses to eat a prune. She says, "No, Mom. I do not like prunes. They are yucky. Can I have a banana instead?"

Mom sighs and says, "Okay, Anna. You can have a banana. But you have to eat something else with it. How about some cheese or yogurt?"

Anna nods and says, "Yes, Mom. I like cheese and yogurt. They are yummy. Thank you, Mom."

Mom smiles and says, "You're welcome, Anna. But maybe one day you will try a prune and see that they are not so bad. They are sweet and soft and juicy."

Anna makes a face and says, "Maybe, Mom. But not today." She takes her banana and cheese and goes to the living room. She sees her dad reading a book. She says, "Hi, Dad. Do you want a prune?"

Dad looks at the bowl and says, "No, thank you, Anna. I do not want prunes either. They are not my favorite fruit. Can I have a bite of your banana?"

Anna laughs and says, "Sure, Dad. You can have a bite of my banana. But you have to share your book with me."

Dad says, "Deal, Anna. Come here and sit with me. I will read you a story."

Anna and Dad cuddle on the couch and enjoy their snack and their book. Mom watches them and smiles. She thinks, "Maybe I will eat the prunes myself. They are not so bad. They are sweet and soft and juicy. And they have a clear juice that drips when you bite them. Yum."
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 soon they felt very tired and their eyes began to close.

"Let's nap on the couch," Lily said to Ben. "We can cuddle with our blankets and pillows."

"OK," Ben agreed. "But first I need to take off my shoes. They are too tight and they hurt my feet."

Ben tried to untie his shoelaces, but they were too knotted and he could not do it. He pulled and tugged, but the shoes did not come off. He started to cry.

Lily heard Ben's cry and came to help him. She saw his shoes and said, "Ben, these are not your shoes. These are Daddy's shoes. They are too big for you. How did you put them on?"

Ben looked at Lily and said, "I wanted to be like Daddy. He wears these shoes when he goes to work. I thought they would make me smart and strong. But they don't. They make me sad and sore."

Lily hugged Ben and said, "Ben, you don't need Daddy's shoes to be smart and strong. You are smart and strong just the way you are. And you are honest, too. You told me the truth about the shoes. That is very good. I love you, Ben."

"I love you, too, Lily," Ben said. "I'm sorry I took Daddy's shoes. Can you help me take them off?"

Lily nodded and said, "Of course. I will help you. And then we can nap on the couch. And maybe when we wake up, Daddy will be home and we can tell him about our day."

Lily and Ben smiled and worked together to remove the shoes. Then they snuggled on the couch with their blankets and pillows and fell asleep. They had a nice nap and dreamed of happy things.
Lily was very tired. She had played all day with her toys and her friends. She wanted to go to bed, but she was afraid of the dark. She did not like the shadows on the wall and the noises outside. She yawned and rubbed her eyes.

"Mama, can you read me a story?" she asked.

"Of course, my sweetie," Mama said. She picked a book from the shelf and sat on the bed with Lily. She opened the book and began to read.

Lily listened to the story. It was about a brave princess who saved a dragon from a mean witch. Lily liked the princess and the dragon. They were friends and had fun together. She smiled and yawned again.

"Mama, can I have a night light?" she asked.

"Sure, honey," Mama said. She got up and turned on a small lamp on the table. It made a soft glow in the room. Lily felt better. She could see the furniture and the toys. They looked friendly and familiar.

"Thank you, Mama," she said.

"You're welcome, darling," Mama said. She kissed Lily on the forehead and tucked her in. "Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite."

Lily giggled and closed her eyes. She was not frightened anymore. She felt warm and cozy. She dreamed of the princess and the dragon. She was happy.
Sara likes to dream. She dreams of many things. She dreams of flying in the sky, swimming in the sea, and playing with animals. She is very creative. She makes up stories and draws pictures of her dreams.

One night, she dreams of a tiger. The tiger is big and orange and black. He has sharp teeth and claws, but he is not mean. He is friendly and kind. He wants to play with Sara.

"Hello, little girl," the tiger says. "Do you want to play with me?"

"Yes, please," Sara says. "You are very pretty. Can I touch your fur?"

"Of course," the tiger says. "It is soft and warm. You can also ride on my back, if you like. I can run very fast."

Sara is happy. She climbs on the tiger's back and holds on to his mane. The tiger runs through the jungle, past the trees and flowers and birds. Sara feels the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. She laughs and smiles.

They play for a long time, until Sara feels sleepy. The tiger takes her to a cozy cave, where he lays down and cuddles with her.

"Good night, little girl," the tiger says. "I hope you come back to visit me again."

"Good night, tiger," Sara says. "You are my best friend. I love you."

She closes her eyes and falls asleep. She dreams of more adventures with the tiger. She is very happy.
Anna liked to whistle. She learned how to whistle from her big brother, who showed her how to blow air through her lips. She whistled when she was happy, when she was bored, and when she wanted to call her dog, Spot.

One day, Anna and her mom went to the farm. They saw many animals, like cows, pigs, and chickens. Anna whistled at them, and some of them made noises back. She also saw a big field of red fruits. Her mom told her they were strawberries, and they were sweet and juicy. Anna wanted to try one.

"Can I pick a strawberry, mom?" Anna asked.

"Sure, honey, but only one. We have to pay for them first," her mom said.

Anna ran to the field and looked for the biggest, reddest strawberry she could find. She saw one that was almost as big as her hand, and she reached for it. But as she did, she heard a loud hiss. She looked down and saw a snake, coiled around the strawberry. It had black and yellow stripes, and a forked tongue. It looked angry and scary.

Anna was scared. She dropped the strawberry and ran back to her mom. She whistled as loud as she could, hoping Spot would hear her and come to help. But Spot was not at the farm. He was at home, sleeping on the couch.

"Mom, mom, there's a snake!" Anna cried.

"Where, honey? Where did you see a snake?" her mom asked.

"Over there, by the strawberry. It was dark and mean, and it hissed at me," Anna said, pointing to the field.

Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, honey, it's okay. The snake won't hurt you. It was just protecting its food. Snakes like to eat strawberries too, you know. But we can find another one for you. Come on, let's go to the other side of the field. There are more strawberries there, and no snakes."

Anna nodded and followed her mom. She still felt a little scared, but she also felt curious. She wondered why snakes liked strawberries, and how they could whistle. She decided to ask her big brother when they got home. Maybe he would know.
Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys, but they do not like to clean them. Mommy says they have to clean their toys before they can have toast for breakfast. Lily and Ben do not want to clean their toys. They want to have toast now.

"Mommy, can we have toast now?" Lily asks.

"No, you have to clean your toys first. That is the rule," Mommy says.

"But we are hungry!" Ben says.

"You can have toast after you clean your toys. It is not fair to leave a mess for Mommy to clean. Do you understand?" Mommy says.

Lily and Ben nod. They do not want to make Mommy sad. They start to clean their toys. They put them in the box, on the shelf, and in the basket. They work together and help each other. They finish cleaning their toys in a few minutes.

"Mommy, we are done!" Lily and Ben say.

"Good job, my sweeties! I am proud of you. You can have toast now," Mommy says.

She makes toast for them and puts butter and jam on it. She gives them each a glass of milk. Lily and Ben smile. They eat their toast and drink their milk. They are happy. They say thank you to Mommy.

"Mommy, we love you," Lily and Ben say.

"I love you too, my darlings," Mommy says.
Lily and Tom were playing with their toy kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food for their dolls and teddy bears. Lily was making a cake in the oven. Tom was cutting some fruit on a square board.

"Is the cake ready?" Tom asked. He was impatient. He wanted to eat some cake.

"Not yet," Lily said. "It needs more time. You have to wait."

Tom sighed. He looked at the fruit. He saw a banana, an apple, a pear and a grape. He decided to make a fruit salad. He put the fruit in a bowl and mixed them with a spoon.

"Look, I made a fruit salad!" Tom said. He was proud of his work.

"That looks yummy!" Lily said. She took the cake out of the oven. It was brown and round and smelled good. She put it on a plate and cut a slice.

"Let's serve the food to our guests," Lily said. She picked up the plate with the cake and Tom picked up the bowl with the fruit salad. They walked to the table where their dolls and teddy bears were sitting.

"Hello, welcome to our restaurant," Lily said. "We have a special menu for you today. We have cake and fruit salad. What would you like?"

The dolls and teddy bears did not answer. They were toys. But Lily and Tom pretended they did.

"I want cake!" one doll said.

"I want fruit salad!" one teddy bear said.

"OK, here you go," Lily and Tom said. They served the cake and the fruit salad to their guests. They also took some for themselves.

"Mmm, this is delicious!" Lily and Tom said. They enjoyed their food and their game. They were happy.
Lily and Ben like to play with their toy soldiers. They have many soldiers in different colors. Lily likes the red ones and Ben likes the green ones. They put them on the floor and make them march.

"March, march, march!" Lily says. She makes her soldiers go forward and back. "They are very brave and strong."

"March, march, march!" Ben says. He makes his soldiers go left and right. "They are very smart and fast."

They have fun making their soldiers march and talk. But then they see a big black cat. The cat is sitting on the sofa and watching them. The cat has yellow eyes and sharp teeth. The cat looks hungry and mean.

"Look, a black cat!" Lily says. She is scared of the cat. She thinks the cat will eat her soldiers. She picks up her soldiers and runs to her room.

"Wait, a black cat!" Ben says. He is not scared of the cat. He thinks the cat is nice and cute. He wants to pet the cat. He puts down his soldiers and walks to the sofa.

"Hello, black cat!" Ben says. He reaches out his hand to touch the cat. The cat looks at him and purrs. The cat likes Ben. The cat lets Ben pet him and rub his ears.

"Lily, come back!" Ben says. "The black cat is nice. He is not mean. He is my friend. You can be his friend too."

Lily hears Ben and comes back. She sees Ben and the cat. She sees the cat is not hungry and mean. She sees the cat is nice and cute. She smiles and walks to the sofa.

"Hello, black cat!" Lily says. She reaches out her hand to touch the cat. The cat looks at her and purrs. The cat likes Lily. The cat lets Lily pet him and rub his nose.

Lily and Ben are happy. They have a new friend. The black cat is happy. He has new friends. They all play together with the toy soldiers. They make them march and talk. They have fun.
Sara and Tom are playing in the park. They like to go on the slide and the swings. Sara is older than Tom, so she is very bossy. She tells Tom what to do and when to do it.

"Tom, come on the slide with me. It is fun and fast. You go first, then I go after you." Sara says.

Tom nods and climbs up the ladder. He sits on the slide and waits for Sara. But Sara does not wait. She rushes up the ladder and pushes Tom down the slide. Tom is scared and cries.

"Ow, ow, ow! Sara, why did you do that? You hurt me!" Tom says.

Sara does not say sorry. She laughs and slides down after Tom. She thinks it is funny to make Tom cry. She is not a good friend.

Tom runs away from Sara. He sees a big dog in the park. The dog is friendly and licks Tom's face. Tom likes the dog. He pets the dog and smiles.

"Hi, dog. You are nice. You are not bossy like Sara. Do you want to play with me?" Tom says.

The dog barks and wags its tail. It follows Tom to the swings. Tom and the dog have fun together. They forget about Sara. Sara is alone and sad. She wishes she was not so bossy. She wishes she had a friend like Tom.
Lisa and her mom went to the mall. Lisa liked the mall. She saw many things. She saw toys, clothes, books, and candy. She wanted to have them all.

"Mom, can I have this?" Lisa asked, holding a pink doll.

"Not today, Lisa. We are here to buy a gift for your aunt. She has a birthday soon. You can play with your toys at home." Mom said.

Lisa was sad. She did not want to buy a gift. She wanted to buy things for herself. She pouted and cried.

Mom sighed. She knew Lisa was tired and bored. She looked for a place to relax. She saw a bench near a fountain. The fountain was attractive. It had colorful lights and water that sprayed high.

"Come on, Lisa. Let's sit here and relax. Look at the fountain. It is so pretty. Can you see the rainbow in the water?" Mom said.

Lisa stopped crying. She followed Mom to the bench. She looked at the fountain. She saw the rainbow. She smiled.

"It is pretty, Mom. I like the fountain." Lisa said.

Mom hugged Lisa. She was glad Lisa was happy. She gave her a kiss and a cookie.

"I love you, Lisa. You are a good girl. Thank you for coming with me to the mall." Mom said.

"I love you too, Mom. You are the best mom. Thank you for the cookie." Lisa said.

They relaxed on the bench and watched the fountain. They felt happy and peaceful. They forgot about the toys, the clothes, the books, and the candy. They only needed each other.
Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play ball in the park. One day, they see a big cross on the grass. It is red and white. They do not know what it is.

"Look, a cross!" Tom says. "Let's play with it!"

"No, Tom, we can't!" Sam says. "It is not for us. It is for the deaf people. They can't hear well. The cross helps them cross the road. It makes a sound when it is safe."

Tom does not listen to Sam. He runs to the cross and hits it with his ball. He wants to make it sound. But the cross does not sound. It is broken. Tom strikes it harder and harder. He breaks it more.

"Stop, Tom, stop!" Sam shouts. "You are bad! You are hurting the cross and the deaf people! They need it!"

But Tom can not hear Sam. He is too busy striking the cross. He does not see the car coming fast. He does not hear the horn. He is in danger.

Sam sees the car. He is scared. He runs to Tom and pulls him away. He saves him. The car stops. The driver is angry. He gets out and yells at Tom.

"What are you doing, you silly boy? You could have been hit by the car! You broke the cross! It is for the deaf people! Don't you know that?"

Tom is sorry. He did not know. He did not mean to be bad. He looks at the cross. It is smashed. He looks at the driver. He is mad. He looks at Sam. He is sad.

"I'm sorry, Sam," Tom says. "I'm sorry, driver. I'm sorry, deaf people. I was wrong. I won't strike the cross again. I will be good."

Sam hugs Tom. He is glad he is safe. He is still his friend. The driver calms down. He is glad no one is hurt. He calls for help. The deaf people come. They see the cross. They are sad. But they see Tom. He is sorry. They forgive him. They teach him some signs. He learns to say sorry and thank you. He makes new friends. He is happy.
Sam and Mia liked to play baseball in the park. They had a bat, a ball and two gloves. They took turns hitting and catching. Sam was good at hitting, but Mia was good at catching.

One day, a big dog came to the park. It saw the ball and ran after it. It grabbed the ball in its mouth and ran away. Sam and Mia were sad. They wanted their ball back.

"Hey, dog, give us our ball!" Sam shouted. He ran after the dog, but the dog was faster. Mia followed Sam. She saw the dog stop near a tree. It dropped the ball and started to dig a hole.

"Look, there is our ball!" Mia said. She ran to the tree and picked up the ball. She was happy. She threw the ball to Sam.

But the dog was not happy. It barked at Mia and ran to her. It jumped on her and knocked her down. It tried to bite her arm. Mia was scared. She screamed.

"Help, Sam, help!" Mia cried. Sam heard Mia and ran to her. He saw the dog on top of her. He was angry. He took the bat and poked the dog hard. The dog yelped and ran away.

"Are you okay, Mia?" Sam asked. He helped Mia get up. He hugged her.

"I'm okay, Sam. Thank you for saving me. You are brave." Mia said. She hugged him back.

They looked at their ball. It was dirty and had holes from the dog's teeth. It was a terrible ball.

"Let's go home, Mia. We need a new ball." Sam said.

"Okay, Sam. Let's go home." Mia said.

They held hands and walked home. They were still friends. They still liked to play baseball. But they did not like the big dog.
Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to look for bugs and make them houses with leaves and sticks. Lily found a big green bug with long legs and wings. She was very happy and showed it to Ben.

"Look, Ben, I found a bug! It is green and has wings. Can we keep it?" Lily asked.

Ben looked at the bug and frowned. He did not like bugs with wings. He thought they were crazy and could bite him. He grabbed the bug from Lily and threw it away.

"Go away, crazy bug! I don't want you here!" Ben shouted.

Lily was very sad and angry. She liked the bug and wanted to keep it. She started to cry and ran away from Ben.

"Ben, you are mean! You hurt my bug! I don't want to play with you anymore!" Lily said.

Ben felt sorry for what he did. He did not mean to hurt Lily or the bug. He just did not like bugs with wings. He wanted to make Lily happy again. He looked for the bug and found it on a flower. It was not hurt and was still green and had wings. He picked it up gently and ran after Lily.

"Lily, Lily, wait! I am sorry I threw your bug. I was scared of it, but it is not crazy. It is a nice bug. See, it is still here. You can have it back. Please forgive me, Lily. Can we still be friends?" Ben said.

Lily stopped crying and looked at Ben and the bug. She saw that Ben was sorry and that the bug was okay. She smiled and took the bug from Ben.

"Thank you, Ben. I forgive you. You are not mean. You are my friend. I like bugs with wings. They can fly and make music. Do you want to hear it?" Lily said.

Ben nodded and smiled. He was happy that Lily forgave him and that they were friends again. He did not mind bugs with wings so much anymore. He wanted to hear their music. He and Lily held the bug and listened to its wings. They heard a soft buzzing sound. They laughed and played with the bug and the other bugs in the garden. They had fun and learned new things. They were happy.
Lily was sad. Her toy car did not work. She pushed the button, but nothing happened. She looked at the car and saw a hole. The battery was gone.

"Mommy, where is my battery?" Lily asked.

Mommy came and saw the car. She hugged Lily and said, "I'm sorry, honey. The battery is old. It has no power. We need a new one."

"Can we get a new one now?" Lily said.

Mommy shook her head. "No, honey. The store is closed. We have to wait until tomorrow."

Lily cried. She loved her car. It was her favorite toy. It was important to her.

Mommy comforted Lily. She said, "I know you are sad, but we can play with other toys. How about your blocks? You can build a tower or a bridge. Or your doll? You can dress her up and have a tea party."

Lily sniffed. She looked at her other toys. They were nice, but they were not her car.

"Can I have a hug?" Lily said.

Mommy smiled. She said, "Of course, honey. You can have a hug anytime. I love you very much."

She hugged Lily and kissed her cheek. Lily felt a little better. She hugged Mommy back and said, "I love you too, Mommy. Thank you for making me feel better."
Lily was playing with her dolls when she heard a knock on the door. She ran to see who it was. It was the mailman. He had a big bag of letters and packages. He smiled and gave Lily a pink envelope.

"Hello, Lily. This is for you. It's from your grandma. She loves you very much and misses you a lot," he said.

Lily thanked the mailman and took the envelope. She was very happy. She loved her grandma too. She opened the envelope and found a card and a sticker. The card had a picture of a flower and a heart. It said, "To my sweet Lily, you are my sunshine. I hope you are having fun and learning new things. I can't wait to see you soon. Love, Grandma." The sticker was shiny and smooth. It had a butterfly on it.

Lily smiled and hugged the card and the sticker. She wanted to show them to her mom and dad. She ran to the kitchen where they were making lunch. She showed them her envelope and what was inside.

"Look, Mommy, Daddy, Grandma sent me a card and a sticker. She says I'm her sunshine. Isn't that nice?" she said.

Mommy and Daddy looked at the card and the sticker. They were very proud of Lily. They hugged her and kissed her.

"That's very nice, Lily. Grandma is very sweet and thoughtful. She loves you very much and so do we. You are our sunshine too," they said.

Lily felt warm and happy. She put the card and the sticker on the fridge. She wanted to see them every day. She decided to write a thank you note to Grandma and send her a drawing. She went to get some paper and crayons. She was going to make Grandma smile.
Tom and Anna were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. Sometimes they would see other kids and say hello.

One day, they saw a big dog in the park. The dog was black and had long hair. It was barking loud and running fast. Tom and Anna were fearful of the dog. They did not know if it was nice or mean.

"Let's go away from the dog," Tom said to Anna. "It might bite us."

"OK," Anna said. "But where is our ball?"

They looked around and saw that their ball was near the dog. The dog was sniffing the ball and growling.

"We have to get our ball," Tom said. "It is our favorite ball."

"But the dog is scary," Anna said. "It might not let us have it."

Tom and Anna did not know what to do. They wanted their ball, but they did not want to go near the dog.

Then they heard a voice. It was a man. He was the dog's owner.

"Rex, come here!" the man said. "Leave the ball alone. It is not yours."

The man came to the park and saw Tom and Anna. He smiled and said sorry.

"I'm sorry, kids," he said. "My dog is not mean, but he likes to play with balls. He did not mean to scare you."

He took the dog by the collar and gave the ball to Tom and Anna.

"Here is your ball," he said. "You can play with it. Rex will not bother you anymore."

Tom and Anna said thank you to the man. They were happy to have their ball back. They were not fearful of the dog anymore. They saw that the dog was wagging his tail and licking the man's face.

"Maybe the dog is nice after all," Tom said to Anna.

"Maybe," Anna said. "But I still like our ball more."

They laughed and kicked the ball to each other. They had fun in the park.
Lila liked to play with her mom's jewelry. She liked the shiny rings and necklaces and bracelets. She liked to put them on and pretend she was a princess.

One day, she found a big scale in the bathroom. She wondered how much she weighed. She climbed on the scale and looked at the numbers. She did not know what they meant, but she saw they changed when she moved.

She had an idea. She ran to her mom's room and got all the jewelry she could find. She put it on and went back to the bathroom. She wanted to see how much she weighed with the jewelry.

She got on the scale again and saw the numbers go up. She smiled. She thought she was very heavy and rich. She felt very graceful and pretty.

She heard her mom come home. She ran to the door to show her mom her jewelry. She said, "Look, mom, I weigh a lot with your jewelry. Can I keep it?"

Her mom saw her and laughed. She hugged her and said, "You look very beautiful, Lila, but you don't need jewelry to be graceful. You are graceful because you are kind and smart and brave. And you can play with my jewelry sometimes, but you have to put it back where you found it. OK?"

Lila nodded. She said, "OK, mom. I love you. And I love your jewelry. But I love you more."
Lily liked toast for breakfast. She liked it with butter and jam. She liked to make it with her mom in the kitchen. She had a special toaster that made a ding sound when the toast was ready.

One morning, Lily saw a new toaster on the counter. It was orange and shiny. It had many buttons and lights. Lily was curious. She wanted to try it. She asked her mom, "Can I make toast with the orange toaster?"

Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, Lily. But you have to be careful. The orange toaster is very hot. And you have to trust me to show you how to use it. Do you trust me, Lily?"

Lily nodded. She trusted her mom. She loved her mom. Her mom took a slice of bread and put it in the orange toaster. She pressed a button and said, "Now we wait for the ding sound. Then we can take out the toast and put butter and jam on it. Do you like butter and jam, Lily?"

Lily nodded again. She liked butter and jam. She liked toast. She watched the orange toaster. She saw the bread turn brown. She heard the ding sound. She saw her mom take out the toast with a cloth. She smelled the toast. It smelled good.

Her mom cut the toast in half and gave one piece to Lily. She said, "Here you go, Lily. Enjoy your toast. Be careful, it's hot. And thank you for trusting me with the orange toaster. You are a good girl, Lily."

Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you, mom. And I love the orange toaster. It makes good toast." She took a bite of her toast. It was crunchy and sweet. She was happy.
Tommy loves to walk his dog, Spot. Spot is a big, brown dog with black spots. He is very friendly and likes to play. Tommy has a leash for Spot, so he can keep him safe when they go outside.

One day, Tommy and Spot go to the park. They see many things: trees, flowers, birds, and other dogs. Spot wants to say hello to everyone. He wags his tail and barks. Tommy holds the leash and follows him.

But then, Tommy sees something mysterious. It is a big, shiny box. It has a red button on it. Tommy is curious. He wants to know what is inside. He lets go of the leash and runs to the box.

"Tommy, wait!" Spot calls. He runs after Tommy. He does not like the box. It smells strange and makes a humming noise. He thinks it is dangerous.

Tommy reaches the box and pushes the button. The box opens and a loud sound comes out. It is a toy robot. It has two arms, two legs, and a head. It has lights and wires on it. It looks at Tommy and says, "Hello, I am Robo. Do you want to play with me?"

Tommy is surprised and happy. He likes robots. He says, "Yes, I do. You are cool. What can you do?"

Robo says, "I can do many things. I can walk, talk, sing, and dance. I can also shake." He reaches out his hand and shakes Tommy's hand.

Tommy laughs. He shakes Robo's hand back. He says, "You are fun. Can I keep you?"

Robo says, "Yes, you can. I am your new friend. But you have to take care of me. I need batteries and oil. And you have to be nice to me."

Tommy says, "OK, I will. You are my new friend, too. But I have another friend. His name is Spot. He is my dog. He is over there. Come, I will introduce you."

Tommy and Robo walk to Spot. Spot is scared of Robo. He hides behind a tree and growls. He does not like robots. He thinks they are scary.

Tommy says, "Spot, don't be afraid. This is Robo. He is a toy robot. He is my new friend. He can shake. Look, he will shake your paw."

Robo says, "Hello, Spot. I am Robo. I am a toy robot. I am Tommy's new friend. I can shake. Can I shake your paw?"

Spot does not want to shake Robo's paw. He does not trust him. He thinks he will hurt him. He barks and snaps at him.

Robo is confused and sad. He does not understand why Spot does not like him. He says, "Why are you angry, Spot? I do not want to hurt you. I want to be your friend, too."

Tommy says, "Spot, stop it. Robo is nice. He is not a bad robot. He is a good robot. He wants to be your friend, too. Please, give him a chance. He will not hurt you. He will play with you."

Spot looks at Tommy. He loves Tommy. He does not want to make him sad. He wants to make him happy. He decides to give Robo a chance. He says, "OK, Tommy. I will try. But I don't like robots. They are weird."

Tommy says, "Thank you, Spot. You are a good dog. I love you. And I love Robo, too. He is a good robot. Come on, let's play together."

Tommy, Spot, and Robo play together in the park. They have fun. They run, jump, sing, and dance. They also shake. They shake hands, paws, and metal. They become friends. They are happy.
Jill liked to play with her flute. She made music with it and pretended to be a fairy. She liked to play in the garden, where there were many flowers and bugs.

One day, she saw a big bug with many legs and wings. It was green and shiny and made a loud noise. Jill was curious and wanted to see it better. She went closer and closer with her flute.

The bug saw Jill and was scared. It thought she wanted to hurt it with her flute. It flew at her and tried to bite her. Jill was scared too and screamed.

"Help! Help!" she cried.

Her dad heard her and ran to the garden. He saw the bug and Jill. He grabbed a net and caught the bug. He showed it to Jill.

"Don't be afraid, Jill. It's just a harmless bug. It won't hurt you. It's called a cicada. It makes noise to find a friend. It was just as scared as you."

He let the bug go and it flew away. He hugged Jill and said:

"Next time, be careful with bugs. They might not like your flute. If you want to see them, just watch from far away. Or you can reverse your flute and use it as a telescope. Then you can see them better and they won't bother you."

Jill nodded and said:

"Thank you, dad. I'm sorry, bug. I didn't mean to scare you. I hope you find a friend. Goodbye, bug."

She reversed her flute and used it as a telescope. She saw the bug fly to a tree and join other bugs. They made music together. Jill smiled and made music with her flute too. She was happy.
Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, they find a big sock in the closet. It is red and white and has a hole in it.

"Look, a sock!" Lily says. "We can play with it."

"What can we do with a sock?" Tom asks.

Lily thinks for a moment. Then she has an idea. She puts the sock on her hand and makes it talk.

"Hello, I am Socky. I am a puppet. Do you want to play with me?" she says in a funny voice.

Tom laughs. He likes the puppet. He puts another sock on his hand and makes it talk too.

"Hi, Socky. I am Rocky. I am a puppet too. Let's be friends," he says in a funny voice.

Lily and Tom make their puppets talk and play. They make up stories and jokes. They have fun.

But they are very noisy. They shout and giggle and clap. They do not hear Mom coming.

Mom opens the closet door and sees Lily and Tom with the socks on their hands. She is not happy.

"What are you doing?" she asks. "You are making too much noise. And why are you playing with dirty socks? They are not toys. They are for your feet."

Lily and Tom stop playing. They look at Mom. They feel bad.

"Sorry, Mom," they say. "We were just playing. We did not mean to be noisy or make a mess."

Mom sighs. She is not angry, but she is tired. She loves Lily and Tom, but she needs some quiet.

"It's okay," she says. "But please, put the socks back in the laundry basket. And find some other toys to play with. And be more quiet, okay?"

Lily and Tom nod. They take the socks off their hands and put them in the basket. They hug Mom and say they love her. Then they find some other toys to play with. They are more quiet. But they still have fun.
Lily was a lonely girl. She had no friends to play with at home. She only had her doll, Anna, and her dog, Spot. Lily liked to talk to Anna and Spot, but they could not talk back.

One day, Lily saw a big leak in the roof. Water was dripping on the floor. Lily was scared. She did not want the water to ruin her toys or make her sick. She ran to her mom and said, "Mom, there is a leak in the roof! What can we do?"

Mom looked at the leak and said, "Oh no, this is bad. We need to call the plumber. He can fix the leak. But he will not come until tomorrow. We need to find a way to stop the leak for now."

Lily thought hard. She wanted to help her mom. She remembered that she had a big bucket in her room. She said, "Mom, I have an idea. We can use my bucket to catch the water. Then the floor will not get wet."

Mom smiled and said, "That is a very good idea, Lily. You are very smart. You can solve problems. Let's get your bucket and put it under the leak."

Lily and Mom went to Lily's room and got the bucket. They carried it to the leak and placed it on the floor. The water started to fill the bucket. Lily and Mom watched the bucket and hoped it would not overflow.

Lily felt happy. She had helped her mom solve the problem. She had used her bucket for something good. She hugged her mom and said, "I love you, Mom. Thank you for being my friend."

Mom hugged her back and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are my best friend. You are not lonely. You have me, and Anna, and Spot. And tomorrow, we will have the plumber. He will fix the leak and make our home dry and cozy again."
Lily was a baby girl who liked to play with her toys. She had a purple bear, a purple ball, and a purple blanket. She also had a crib where she slept at night. Her crib was cozy and warm, and had a mobile with stars and moons.

One night, Lily was not sleepy. She wanted to play with her purple bear some more. She threw the bear out of the crib and giggled. Then she threw the ball and the blanket. She made a big mess on the floor.

Her mommy came to check on her and saw the mess. She was not happy. She picked up the toys and put them back in the crib. She said, "Lily, it's time to sleep. You need to settle down and be quiet. Tomorrow you can play again."

Lily pouted and said, "No, mommy, I want to play now. I don't want to sleep."

Mommy sighed and said, "Lily, you have to sleep. It's good for you. And you have to listen to mommy. If you sleep, I will read you a story tomorrow. How about that?"

Lily thought for a moment. She liked stories. She nodded and said, "Okay, mommy, I will sleep. But can I keep my purple bear?"

Mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you can keep your purple bear. He will keep you company. Now, give me a kiss and say good night."

Lily kissed mommy and said, "Good night, mommy. I love you."

Mommy said, "I love you too, Lily. Sweet dreams."

Mommy turned off the light and left the room. Lily hugged her purple bear and closed her eyes. She felt sleepy and calm. She settled in her crib and fell asleep.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park. They see a big yellow car. The car has a name. It is Rich.

"Wow, look at that car!" Ben says. "It is so big and yellow. It is Rich."

Anna nods. "Yes, it is Rich. Rich is a good name for a car. Do you want to play with Rich?"

Ben smiles. "Yes, I do. Let's go and say hello to Rich."

They run to the car. They touch the car. They look inside the car. They see a lot of things. They see a hat, a book, a ball, and a banana.

"Look, Rich has a banana!" Anna says. "I like bananas. Do you like bananas, Ben?"

Ben nods. "Yes, I do. Bananas are yummy. Can we have a banana, Rich?"

They wait for Rich to answer. But Rich does not answer. Rich is a car. Cars do not talk.

They hear a voice. It is a man. The man is angry. The man is Rich's owner.

"Hey, you two! Get away from my car!" the man says. "This is my car. This is my banana. You cannot have it. Go away!"

Anna and Ben are scared. They let go of the car. They run away from the man. They do not like the man. The man is mean.

They find a bench. They sit on the bench. They are sad.

"Rich is a nice car," Anna says. "But the man is not nice. He is mean. He does not share his banana."

Ben nods. "Yes, he is mean. He does not share his banana. He does not have any friends. He is rich, but he is not happy."

Anna and Ben hug each other. They are friends. They share their things. They are not rich, but they are happy.
Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play in their room. Their room is lively. It has many toys, books, and pictures. They also have a big bed and a small closet.

One day, they want to play hide and seek. Ben says, "I will count to ten. You hide. Then I will search for you." Lily nods and runs to find a hiding spot. Ben covers his eyes and counts out loud.

"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten. Ready or not, here I come!" He opens his eyes and looks around the room. He sees a toy car, a doll, a ball, and a book. But he does not see Lily. He thinks, "Where is she?"

He walks to the bed and looks under it. He sees a pair of shoes, but not Lily. He walks to the closet and opens it. He sees a coat, a hat, and a scarf, but not Lily. He walks to the window and looks outside. He sees a bird, a tree, and a cloud, but not Lily. He thinks, "She is good at hiding."

He hears a giggle from behind the curtain. He smiles and runs to the curtain. He pulls it back and sees Lily. She laughs and says, "You found me!" Ben hugs her and says, "You are a great hider. Now it is my turn to hide. You count to ten." Lily covers her eyes and starts to count. They play hide and seek until their mom calls them for lunch. They love their lively room.
Tom and Mia are playing on the beach. They like to dig in the sand and find shells. They have a big bucket to put their shells in.

"Look, Mia, I found a big shell!" Tom says. He holds up a shiny shell that is pink and white. "It is so pretty!"

"Wow, Tom, that is a nice shell!" Mia says. She runs over to see it. "Can I hold it?"

"Sure, Mia, you can hold it. But be careful, it is fragile." Tom says. He gives the shell to Mia.

Mia holds the shell in her hands. She feels the smooth and bumpy parts. She puts the shell to her ear. She hears a soft sound, like the sea.

Suddenly, a fast crab comes out of the shell. It pinches Mia's finger. Mia drops the shell and screams.

"Ow, ow, ow!" Mia cries. She shakes her hand. "That shell has a crab in it!"

Tom sees the crab. He is scared. He runs away from the shell. He grabs the bucket and runs to his mom.

"Mama, mama, help!" Tom shouts. "There is a crab in our shell!"

Mia follows Tom. She is still crying. She wants her mom to make her finger better.

Their mom sees them. She is surprised. She puts down her book and sits up.

"What is wrong, Tom and Mia?" She asks. "Why are you running and crying?"

Tom and Mia tell their mom about the shell and the crab. They show her their bucket and their finger.

Their mom hugs them. She says, "I'm sorry, Tom and Mia. That must have been a scary and painful surprise. But don't worry, the crab is gone and your finger will heal. Let me see if I have a band-aid and some ice for you."

She takes them to the shade. She finds a band-aid and some ice in her bag. She puts the band-aid on Mia's finger and the ice on the band-aid. She kisses Mia's finger and says, "There, there, Mia. It will be okay. You are brave and strong."

She looks at Tom and says, "And you, Tom, you are a good brother. You tried to help Mia and you brought the bucket to me. You are kind and smart."

Tom and Mia smile. They feel better. They say, "Thank you, mama. We love you."

Their mom says, "I love you too, Tom and Mia. You are my sweet children. Now, do you want to play some more on the beach?"

Tom and Mia nod. They say, "Yes, mama. We want to play some more. But no more shells with crabs in them!"

Their mom laughs. She says, "Okay, no more shells with crabs in them. But there are many other things to see and do on the beach. Let's go and have some fun!"

She takes their hands and walks with them to the water. They splash and laugh and forget about the shell and the crab. They have a happy day on the beach.
Tim liked to play with his drum. He liked to make loud noises and pretend he was in a band. He did not like to share his drum with anyone. He ignored his mom when she told him to be quiet. He ignored his sister when she asked him to play with her. He ignored his dog when he barked at him.

One day, Tim heard a distant sound. It was another drum. It was louder and faster than his drum. Tim was curious. He wanted to see who was playing the drum. He left his drum on the floor and ran outside. He followed the sound to the park.

There he saw a big boy with a big drum. The boy was wearing a red hat and a blue shirt. He was smiling and tapping his drum. He had a crowd of people around him. They were clapping and cheering. Tim wanted to join them. He wanted to play with the big drum.

He walked up to the boy and said, "Hi, I like your drum. Can I play with it?"

The boy looked at Tim and shook his head. He said, "No, this is my drum. You can't play with it. Go away."

Tim felt sad and angry. He said, "But I have a drum too. It's at home. We can play together. Please."

The boy ignored Tim. He kept playing his drum. He did not care about Tim. He did not want to share his drum with anyone.

Tim realized that the boy was mean. He did not want to play with him anymore. He turned around and ran back home. He picked up his drum and hugged it. He said, "I'm sorry, drum. I will never ignore you again. You are my best friend."
Lily liked to look at the birds in the birdcage. They had bright colors and made funny sounds. She wanted to talk to them and play with them, but they always ignored her. They flew around the cage and ate their seeds, but they never looked at her or answered her.

One day, Lily had an idea. She found a feather on the floor and put it in her hair. She thought it would make her look like a bird. She went to the birdcage and said, "Hello, birds! I am a bird too. Do you want to be my friends?"

The birds stopped flying and eating. They looked at Lily with their small eyes. They saw the feather in her hair and thought it was interesting. They tilted their heads and made curious sounds. They flew closer to the bars of the cage and stretched their necks to see Lily better.

Lily was happy. She smiled and said, "You like my feather, don't you? It is pretty, like you. Can I touch you? Can I give you a hug?"

The birds nodded and chirped. They let Lily touch their soft feathers and stroke their heads. They gave her little kisses with their beaks. They liked Lily and wanted to be her friends.

Lily was very happy. She forgot that she was not a bird. She felt like she was in the birdcage with them. She said, "Thank you, birds, for being my friends. You are the best birds in the world. I love you."
Ben likes to go to the park with his mom. He likes to play on the slide, the swing, and the seesaw. He likes to run and jump and laugh with his friends. He feels happy and healthy when he plays.

One day, Ben sees a big hill in the park. He wants to climb it and see what is on the other side. He asks his mom if he can go. His mom says yes, but he has to be careful and stay close. Ben nods and runs to the hill.

He starts to climb the hill. He uses his hands and feet to push himself up. He feels the grass and the dirt under him. He sees the sun and the clouds above him. He hears the birds and the wind around him. He thinks the hill is very high and very fun.

He is almost at the top of the hill when he feels something pull on his leg. He looks down and sees his zipper is stuck on a branch. He tries to pull it free, but it does not move. He feels scared and sad. He does not want to be stuck on the hill. He wants to go back to his mom. He calls for her.

"Mom! Mom! Help me! My zipper is stuck!"

His mom hears him and runs to him. She sees his zipper is caught on the branch. She gently untangles it and zips it up. She hugs him and kisses him. She tells him he is brave and smart. She asks him if he wants to see the other side of the hill. He says yes. He feels happy and safe.

They rise together and reach the top of the hill. They see a pond and a bridge and some ducks. They see some flowers and some trees and some butterflies. They see a rainbow and a kite and some balloons. They think the hill is very beautiful and very fun.

They smile and hold hands. They walk down the hill and go back to the park. They play some more and have a snack. They say goodbye to their friends and go home. They feel tired and healthy and loved. They think the day is very good and very fun.
Anna and Ben are playing in the garden. They have a hose and a bucket. They fill the bucket with water and then take turns to spray each other with the hose. They laugh and scream as they get wet.

But then they hear a noise. It is their dog, Max. He is barking at something behind the fence. Anna and Ben are curious. They want to see what Max is barking at. They run to the fence and peek over it.

They see a big cat. The cat is black and white and has a long tail. It is sitting on a branch of a tree. It looks at Max and hisses. Max barks louder and jumps at the fence.

"Wow, look at that cat!" Anna says. "It is so big and scary!"

"Maybe it is a skunk!" Ben says. "It has stripes like a skunk!"

They watch the cat and the dog for a while. They wonder what will happen next. Will the cat spray the dog with a bad smell? Will the dog catch the cat and chase it away?

But then they hear another noise. It is their mom. She is calling them from the house.

"Anna! Ben! Time for lunch!" she says.

Anna and Ben look at each other. They are hungry. They decide to leave the cat and the dog alone. They turn off the hose and put it away. They pick up the bucket and carry it to the house.

They walk past their mom and smile. They are proud of themselves. They had fun playing with the hose. They also saw a big cat and a brave dog. They have a lot to tell their mom.

"Mom, guess what we saw in the garden!" they say.
Lily liked to play with her toys in her room. She had many toys, but her favorite was a big doll with long hair and a pink dress. She called her doll Anna and pretended she was her sister.

One day, Lily wanted to find a new dress for Anna. She opened the drawer where her mom kept some old clothes. She saw a shiny necklace and a pretty scarf. She thought they would look nice on Anna. She took them out of the drawer and put them on the floor.

But she did not see the scissors that were also in the drawer. They were sharp and dangerous. When she reached for the necklace, she cut her finger on the scissors. She felt a lot of pain and started to cry.

"Ow, ow, ow! Mommy, mommy, help!" she shouted.

Her mom heard her cry and ran to her room. She saw the blood on Lily's finger and the scissors on the floor. She was scared and angry.

"Lily, what did you do? You should not touch the scissors. They are dangerous. You could have hurt yourself badly. You are suffering now because you were not careful," she said.

She took Lily to the bathroom and washed her finger. She put a band-aid on it and gave her a hug.

"I'm sorry, mommy. I just wanted to make Anna pretty. I did not see the scissors. I will not touch them again," Lily said.

"It's okay, sweetie. I know you did not mean to hurt yourself. But you have to listen to me and not play with things that are not for you. They can make you suffer. Do you understand?" her mom said.

"Yes, mommy. I understand. I love you," Lily said.

"I love you too, Lily. Now, let's go back to your room and put the scissors away. And then we can find a nice dress for Anna together," her mom said.

They went back to Lily's room and cleaned up the mess. They found a blue dress for Anna and put the necklace and the scarf on her. Lily smiled and hugged her doll.

"Look, mommy. Anna is so pretty. And she is not suffering. She is happy," she said.

"Yes, she is, Lily. And so are you. You are a brave and good girl. And I am proud of you," her mom said.
Tim and Lily liked to play with their toys. They had cars, dolls, blocks and a big plane. The plane was red and shiny and made a loud noise when they pushed a button.

One day, Tim and Lily were playing with the plane in the living room. They pretended to fly it around the sofa, the table and the lamp. They had a lot of fun.

But then, Tim had a terrible idea. He wanted to see what would happen if he threw the plane out of the window. He did not ask Lily or his mom. He just grabbed the plane and ran to the window.

"Tim, no!" Lily shouted. "That is our plane! Do not throw it!"

But Tim did not listen. He opened the window and threw the plane as hard as he could. The plane flew in the air for a moment, then it fell down and crashed on the street. It broke into many pieces.

Tim and Lily looked out of the window and saw their plane. They felt very sad. They heard their mom coming.

"What was that noise?" their mom asked. "What did you do?"

Tim and Lily did not know what to say. They were scared. They knew they did a bad thing.

Their mom saw the broken plane on the street. She was very angry.

"Tim, how could you do that?" she said. "That was your and Lily's plane. You should not throw things out of the window. That is dangerous and naughty. You could have hurt someone or yourself. And you wasted a good toy. You owe Lily an apology. And you will have to wipe the window. It is dirty now."

Tim felt very sorry. He knew his mom was right. He looked at Lily and said, "I am sorry, Lily. I did a terrible thing. I did not mean to break our plane. I was just curious. Can you forgive me?"

Lily was still sad, but she loved her brother. She said, "I forgive you, Tim. But please do not do that again. I liked our plane. It was fun to play with."

Tim and Lily hugged each other. They said sorry to their mom too. Their mom hugged them and said, "I love you, but you have to be more careful and respectful. Now, let's go and wipe the window. And maybe we can find another toy to play with later."
Sam liked to draw with his crayons. He had many colors and he made pictures of his family, his toys and his pets. He was very good at drawing and he was proud of his work.

One day, he found a new thing to draw with. It was a sharp thing that his dad used to cut paper. Sam thought it looked fun and he wanted to try it. He took the sharp thing and a big piece of paper and went to his room.

He started to cut the paper with the sharp thing. He made shapes and lines and holes. He liked the sound and the feel of the sharp thing. He did not see that the sharp thing also cut his finger and made it bleed.

Mom was in the kitchen. She was cooking with oil. She put oil in a pan and turned on the fire. She wanted to make eggs for Sam. She smelled something bad. She looked at the pan and saw that the oil was too hot and it made smoke. She turned off the fire and took the pan away.

She heard Sam cry. She ran to his room and saw him holding his finger. She saw the blood and the sharp thing and the paper. She was scared and angry.

"Sam, what did you do?" she asked. "Why did you take the sharp thing? It is not for drawing, it is for cutting. It is dangerous. It can hurt you."

Sam was sorry. He did not mean to hurt himself. He just wanted to draw. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to try the sharp thing. I did not know it would cut me. It hurts."

Mom hugged him and said, "It's okay, Sam. I know you did not know. But you have to be careful. You have to ask me before you use things that are not yours. You have to listen to me when I tell you what is safe and what is not. Do you understand?"

Sam nodded and said, "I understand, Mom. I will listen to you. I will not use the sharp thing again. I will use my crayons. They are better for drawing."

Mom smiled and said, "That's right, Sam. Crayons are better for drawing. And they are safer. Come on, let's go to the bathroom and clean your finger. Then we can have some eggs. Do you want some?"

Sam said, "Yes, Mom. I want some eggs. And I want to show you my drawings. They are very nice."

Mom said, "I'm sure they are, Sam. You are very good at drawing. And you are very persistent. You always try new things. But you have to be careful, too. I love you, Sam."

Sam said, "I love you, too, Mom."
Lila and Ben were playing in the park when they saw dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud noise like a drum. It was thunder. They saw a bright flash like a firework. It was lightning.

"Let's go home!" Lila said. She was scared of the thunder and lightning.

"No, let's stay and watch!" Ben said. He liked the thunder and lightning. He wanted to see more.

They ran to a big tree and hid under it. They looked at the sky and waited for more thunder and lightning.

Suddenly, they heard a crack and saw a spark. The lightning hit the tree. The tree shook and broke. A big branch fell near them.

"Run!" Ben shouted. He was not scared anymore. He was worried. He grabbed Lila's hand and they ran away from the tree.

They ran to their house and knocked on the door. Their mom opened it and hugged them.

"Are you okay?" she asked. She saw their faces and clothes were dirty and wet.

"Yes, we are okay," Lila said. "But we were very close to the lightning. It was scary."

"We were trying to watch the thunder and lightning," Ben said. "But we did not succeed. It was too dangerous."

Their mom smiled and kissed them. "I'm glad you are safe," she said. "Thunder and lightning are beautiful, but they can also be harmful. You should not stay under a tree when there is a storm. You should come inside and wait until it is over."

She took them to the bathroom and helped them clean up. Then she gave them hot chocolate and cookies. They sat on the couch and watched the storm from the window. They saw the rain and the wind and the lightning. They heard the thunder and the deep rumble. They felt warm and cozy and happy. They learned a lesson and had an adventure.
Lily and Max were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide, and run. But their favorite thing was to hang from the monkey bars. They felt like they were flying in the air.

One day, they woke up very early. They saw the sky was pink and orange. It was sunrise. They wanted to see it better. They put on their coats and shoes and ran to the park. They climbed on the monkey bars and hung upside down. They saw the sun coming up. It was enormous and bright.

"Wow, look at the sun!" Lily said. "It is so big and pretty!"

"Yes, it is!" Max said. "It makes me happy!"

They smiled at each other. They felt warm and cozy. They hung from the monkey bars until the sun was high in the sky. Then they went back home for breakfast. They had a good day.
Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little fox. The fox had a pale coat and loved to play with his friends. One day, the fox met a big snake. The snake was not a nice friend.

The fox said to the snake, "Do you want to play with me?" The snake said, "Yes, but first you must crawl under this big rock." The fox was scared, but he wanted to make a new friend. So, he started to crawl under the big rock.

As the fox crawled under the rock, the snake laughed. The rock fell on the fox and he could not move. The snake slithered away, happy with his bad trick. The poor fox was stuck under the rock, and his friends could not find him. The little fox was very sad and alone.
Once upon a time, there was a tall tree in a big park. Next to the tree, there was a small red flower named Poppy. Poppy was not as tall as the tree, but she was very pretty.

One day, a kind bird came to visit Poppy. The bird saw that Poppy was sad, so the bird had an idea. The bird said, "I can help you be tall like the tree. Let's go to the top!" Poppy liked the idea and said, "Yes, let's go!"

So, the bird picked up Poppy and they flew up to the top of the tall tree. Now, Poppy could see the whole park and she was happy. The bird was happy too, because he could help his friend Poppy. From that day on, Poppy and the bird were best friends and they played together every day.
Once upon a time, there was a small mouse named Tim. Tim lived in a big forest with many big trees. One day, Tim met a mighty lion named Leo. Leo was very strong and scary. Tim was scared, but he wanted to be friends with the lion.

Tim went to Leo and said, "Hello, I am Tim. Can we be friends?" Leo looked at Tim and said, "I do not want to be friends with a small mouse like you." Tim felt sad but did not give up. He knew that if he could help Leo, they could be friends.

One day, Tim heard some animals mention a threat. They said a big trap was near Leo's home. Tim ran to Leo's home and saw the trap. He called Leo and said, "There is a trap near your home. Be careful!" Leo saw the trap and thanked Tim for saving him.

Leo said, "You are a good friend, Tim. I should not have been mean to you." From that day, Tim and Leo became best friends. They learned that no matter how small or big you are, everyone can help and be friends. And they lived happily in the big forest.
One day, a boy named Tim found a big hammer. He saw a man wave at him. The man had an expensive hat. The man said, "Hi, Tim! That hammer looks fun. Can I see it?"

Tim gave the hammer to the man. The man tried to wave the hammer, but it was too heavy. He lost his balance and fell down. The expensive hat fell off his head and got dirty.

The man was sad because his hat was dirty. Tim felt bad too. He tried to clean the hat, but it was still dirty. They both learned to be more careful with heavy things.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy box with many toys. He liked to play with his cars, dolls, and blocks. But his favorite toy was a pair of fake scissors. Tim loved to pretend to cut paper with his fake scissors.

One day, Tim's mom asked him to help her in the kitchen. Tim wanted to help, so he took his fake scissors and stood next to his mom. She was cutting fruit for a yummy snack. Tim pretended to cut fruit with his fake scissors too. They had lots of fun together.

After they finished making the snack, Tim and his mom sat down to eat. Tim was so happy that he could help his mom with his fake scissors. Now, every time Tim's mom needs help in the kitchen, Tim grabs his fake scissors and stands by her side, ready to help.
Once upon a time, there was a big red ball. The big red ball loved to roll down the hill. One day, a small blue ball saw the big red ball roll down the hill. The small blue ball was envious. It wanted to roll down the hill too. 

The small blue ball asked the big red ball, "Can you help me roll down the hill?" The big red ball said, "Yes, I will push you." So, the big red ball pushed the small blue ball down the hill. The small blue ball was very happy.

As they played together, other balls saw them and wanted to join. The big red ball and the small blue ball helped push the other balls down the hill. They all played together and had a lot of fun. The moral of the story is: when we help each other, everyone can enjoy and have fun.
Once upon a time, there was a small fish named Fin. Fin had a big lung. He could swim fast and was very healthy. He lived in a pond with other fish. They all played together and had fun.

One day, a big bird came to the pond. The bird wanted to order the fish to do things for him. The bird told Fin to jump high out of the water. Fin did not want to do it, but he was scared of the bird. So, Fin jumped high out of the water.

When Fin jumped, the bird caught him in its beak. The other fish tried to help, but they were too small. The bird flew away with Fin. The other fish were sad, and Fin was not seen again. The pond was not a happy place anymore.
Once upon a time, there was a pale dinosaur. The dinosaur lived in a big forest. The dinosaur was very nice and liked to play with other animals.

One day, the dinosaur wanted to have a party. He thought it would be fun to invite all his friends. He went to each of their homes and said, "Come to my party!"

When the day of the party came, all the animals were happy. They played games, ate yummy food, and danced. The pale dinosaur was so happy to see his friends having fun. They all had a great time at the party.
One sunny day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. The sun was shining very bright. Tim saw his friend, Sam, who was always competitive. They both wanted to play a game.

Sam said, "Let's see who can jump the highest!" Tim and Sam jumped as high as they could. They were having lots of fun. Tim's mom watched them with love in her eyes.

After playing, Tim and Sam sat under a big tree. They talked about how nice it was to play together. The sun continued to shine on them, making them feel warm and happy.
Once upon a time, there was a clean cat named Dare. Dare lived in a small house with his friend, a little girl named Amy. They loved to play together all day.

One day, Amy found a file in her room. She didn't know what it was for. She showed it to Dare and asked, "What is this?" Dare looked at the file and thought it might be fun to play with. So, they took the file outside to play.

They played with the file, pretending it was a magic wand. Dare would wave the file, and Amy would jump and dance. They had so much fun with the file that they forgot all about the time. When the sun went down, they went back inside, tired but happy. They put the file away, and went to bed, excited to play again tomorrow.
Once upon a time, in a clean park, there was a little pigeon. The pigeon liked to play with the children who came to the park. They would run, jump, and laugh together.

One day, a boy came to the park with some bread. The pigeon saw the bread and wanted some. The boy said, "If you want some bread, you need to pay." The pigeon didn't know what "pay" meant, but it wanted the bread very much.

The pigeon thought and thought. It found a shiny coin on the ground and gave it to the boy. The boy smiled and gave the pigeon some bread. The pigeon was happy and they both played together in the clean park.
Once upon a time, there was a brave human named Tom. He lived in a small house with his mom, dad, and dog. Tom loved to play outside and run fast like the wind.

One day, Tom saw a big red car zoom by his house. He thought it was so cool and wanted to zoom too. So, he put on his shoes and started running as fast as he could. His dog, Spot, ran with him and they had so much fun.

Tom felt very brave as he zoomed around the yard with Spot. They played and laughed until the sun went down. Then, they went back to their small house, happy and tired. Tom knew he would always remember the day he learned to zoom like the big red car.
One day, a smart cat named Tom found a round mint. The mint was green and smelled nice. Tom wanted to play with the mint, so he used his paw to roll it.

As Tom rolled the mint, it went fast and hit a big tree. A bird named Sue, who was sitting on a branch, saw the mint and said, "Hi Tom, what is that?"

Tom said, "It is a mint. I like to roll it and play. Do you want to play too?" Sue said, "Yes, I want to play!" So, Tom and Sue played with the mint all day. They had lots of fun rolling the mint and were very happy.
Once upon a time, there was a small ball named Bounce. Bounce loved to race with his friends. One day, Bounce saw a poor, sad ball sitting alone. He went to the sad ball and said, "Hi, I am Bounce. Do you want to play a race with me and my friends?"

The sad ball looked up and said, "I am Slow. I can't race because I am too slow. No one wants to play with me." Bounce felt bad for Slow and wanted to help him.

Bounce had an idea. He told Slow, "Let's all play a new race together. In this race, we will help each other to reach the finish line." Slow smiled and agreed to play. All the balls played the new race and had fun. Slow was not sad anymore, and they all became good friends.
Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim all day. One day, he swam out of his pond and found a road. He was very confused.

Fin saw a big frog named Fred. Fin asked, "What is this?" Fred said, "This is a road. We cannot swim here." Fin was sad, but he wanted to see more.

Fin and Fred walked on the road. They saw cars, trees, and flowers. Fin was happy to see new things, but he missed swimming. So, they went back to the pond and swam together.
Once upon a time, there was a big, open field. In the field, there was a little plane. The plane had a happy face and bright colors. It loved to fly up in the sky and play with the birds.

One day, the plane saw a big cloud. The cloud was really big and full of rain. The cloud started to pour rain down on the open field. The plane was happy because the rain made the field green and the flowers grow.

After the rain stopped, the sun came out again. The plane flew up in the sky and saw all the pretty flowers in the open field. It played with the birds and they all had a fun day. The plane was very happy and loved living in the open field.
Once upon a time, there was a kind nurse who worked in a small house. She took care of many kids. One day, a little girl named Lily came to the house. She was very tired. The nurse said, "Hello, Lily! You look sleepy. Do you want to take a nap?"

Lily nodded and the nurse showed her a soft bed. Lily lay down and took a long nap. When she woke up, she saw a big, high tree outside the window. The tree had many colorful birds in it. They were singing a happy song.

Lily wanted to climb the high tree. The nurse smiled and said, "Be careful, Lily!" Lily climbed the tree slowly and safely. She reached the top and saw the birds up close. They sang a special song just for her. Lily felt so happy and thanked the nurse for helping her have a great day.
Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Max. Max loved to play and help his family. One day, Max saw water on the floor. There was a leak in the house!

Max wanted to help clean the water. He barked to tell his family about the leak. Max's family came and saw the water. They were happy Max told them.

The family cleaned the water and fixed the leak. They thanked Max for being a loyal helper. Max was happy to help, and they all lived happily ever after.
Once upon a time, there was a big party. All the people were happy. They wanted to drink wine. But there was a problem. The wine was in a very high place. It was difficult to get it.

A tall man tried to reach the wine. He stood on his toes. He stretched his arms. But he could not get it. Then a short man had an idea. He asked the tall man to sit. The short man stood on the tall man's back. Now he could reach the wine.

The short man poured the wine into cups. He gave it to the people. Everyone was happy. They all drank the wine and danced. The tall man and the short man were friends. They helped each other and solved the problem. The party was fun for everyone.
Once upon a time, there was a big bucket. The bucket was very serious. It liked to help people carry things. One day, it was very cold outside. The bucket went outside to play.

The bucket met a nice friend named Tim. Tim was a little boy. Tim and the bucket played in the cold. They had so much fun. But then, the bucket started to freeze. Tim saw this and felt sad.

Tim had an idea. He took the bucket inside his warm house. The bucket began to feel better. It was not frozen anymore. Tim and the bucket were happy. They became best friends and played together every day.
Once upon a time, there was a snake. The snake was very long and tight. It lived near a big tree. The snake loved to play and make new friends.

One day, it was very hot. The snake was thirsty. It went to the river to drink water. The snake saw a big rock. The snake decided to soak in the water to cool down. It felt so good!

While the snake was soaking, it met a frog. The frog was green and small. The snake and the frog became friends. They played together in the water. They were very happy. And they lived happily ever after.
Once upon a time, there was a lonely frog. The frog lived near a small pond. The frog liked to play in the pond. But the frog had no friends to play with.

One day, a little bird came to the pond. The bird saw the frog and said, "Hi, frog! Do you want to play?" The frog was happy and said, "Yes, let's play!"

The bird and the frog played together. They climbed up and down the trees. They swam in the pond. They had a lot of fun. The frog was not lonely anymore. They became best friends.
Once upon a time, there was a small town. In this town, there was a barber. The barber was nice. He liked to cut hair. One day, a boy came to the barber. The boy had very long hair. He wanted a new look.

The barber said, "I can replace your long hair with a short one." The boy was happy. The barber started to cut the boy's hair. But then, a big wind came. The wind blew the boy's hair all over the place. The barber was sad. He did not know what to do.

The boy said, "Don't worry, Mr. Barber. We can try again." The barber smiled. He picked up the hair and put it in a bag. Then, he cut the boy's hair again. This time, there was no wind. The boy's hair looked great. The barber was happy. The boy was happy too. They both laughed and went on with their day.
Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a little tooth. The tooth lived in a big mouth with many other teeth. One day, the tooth saw something weird. It was a big, green monster!

The green monster wanted to take the tooth away. The little tooth was scared and wanted to escape. So, the tooth waited until the monster was not looking and ran as fast as it could.

The little tooth ran and ran until it could not see the green monster anymore. It found a new home in a nice, warm cave. The tooth was happy and safe. It never saw the weird green monster again.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she found a small pebble. It was very pretty. Lily picked it up and put it in her pocket.

Lily saw a big butterfly. It was very pretty too. The butterfly would blink its wings fast. Lily tried to blink like the butterfly, but she could not do it. She laughed and the butterfly flew away.

Lily went home to eat her lunch. Her mommy made her a yummy sandwich. Lily was happy. She showed her mommy the pebble she found. Her mommy said it was very pretty too. Lily put the pebble on the table and ate her yummy sandwich.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was playing in her room when she saw a skeleton in her closet. She was scared and ran to her mom. "Mom, there is a skeleton in my closet!" she said. Her mom went to look, but the skeleton was gone.

Sue's brother, Tim, heard her complain. He knew the skeleton was his toy, but he did not tell Sue. He thought it was funny to see her scared. Sue did not think it was fair for Tim to make her scared. She wanted to find a way to show him how it felt.

One day, when Tim was taking a nap, Sue put the skeleton next to him. When Tim woke up, he saw the skeleton and was scared too. He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, there is a skeleton in my bed!" Sue smiled and said, "Now you know how it feels to be scared." Tim said sorry to Sue, and they both agreed to be fair to each other from then on.
Once upon a time, there was a wealthy man named Bob. Bob liked to build big things. One day, he wanted to build a big box to help people.

The big box was special. It made something called oxygen. Oxygen is what we need to breathe. Bob wanted to make sure everyone could breathe easy.

Bob worked hard to build the big box. When it was done, everyone was happy. They could breathe better and felt good. Bob was happy too, because he helped people with his big box. And they all lived happily ever after.
Once upon a time, in a peaceful forest, there lived a healthy little bunny. The bunny had many friends who loved to play with him. They would run, jump, and laugh all day long.

One day, the bunny heard a whisper in the wind. It was a tiny bird who needed help. The bird was lost and could not find its way home. The bunny wanted to help the bird, so they went on an adventure to find the bird's family.

They searched high and low, through the trees and under the bushes. Finally, they found the bird's family, all happy and healthy. The bird thanked the bunny with a soft whisper, and they all played together in the peaceful forest.
Once upon a time, there was a graceful cat named Lily. She had a very important job in her home. Her job was to prevent the mice from eating the food.

One day, Lily saw a little mouse named Max trying to eat the food. She said, "Max, you cannot eat the food. It is my job to prevent you from doing that."

Max looked at Lily and said, "But I am very hungry. Can I please have just a little bit of food?" Lily thought about it for a moment and then said, "Okay, Max. You can have a little bit of food, but you must promise not to eat any more after that."

Max agreed and thanked Lily for being so kind. From that day on, Lily and Max became good friends, and they always shared the food together.
Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a brown dog named Copper. He was a very friendly dog and loved to play with the children in the village. Copper had a favorite toy, a small ball that he would carry with him everywhere he went.

One day, Copper was playing with his ball near the village pond. He accidentally dropped the ball into the water. Copper was sad and didn't know what to do. He looked around and saw a little girl named Emma. Copper went to her and asked, "Can you help me get my ball?"

Emma looked at the ball in the pond and thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. She found a long stick and said, "I will use this stick to put the ball out of the pond." Emma reached out with the stick and carefully pushed the ball towards the edge of the pond. Copper was very excited and wagged his tail.

Finally, Emma was able to put the ball out of the water. Copper was so happy that he jumped around and licked Emma's face. From that day on, Copper and Emma became best friends. They would play together every day, and Copper would always bring his ball for Emma to throw. And they lived happily ever after.
One day, a little fish named Fin was swimming near the shore. The sky was gloomy, and the water was cold. Fin saw a crab on the sand. The crab looked sad.

"Hi, crab," said Fin. "Why are you sad?"

"I want to prepare a party for my friends, but the sky is gloomy, and they don't want to come," said the crab.

Fin had an idea. "I can help you," he said. "Let's prepare the party together."

So, Fin and the crab worked together. They found pretty shells and made the shore look nice. Soon, the sky was not gloomy anymore. The sun came out, and it was warm.

The crab's friends came to the shore. They saw the pretty shells and the sun. They were happy to be at the party. The crab was happy too. He said, "Thank you, Fin, for helping me prepare the party."
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. Mia loved to skip and play outside. One day, she found a big tree with lots of fruit on it. The fruit was red and round, and Mia thought they looked yummy.

Mia saw a fierce dog under the tree. The dog was big and scary, but Mia wanted the fruit. She skipped up to the dog and said, "Hi, dog! Can I have some fruit?" The dog growled at Mia, but she was not scared. She knew that if she was nice to the dog, the dog would be nice to her.

Mia shared her toys with the dog, and soon they were friends. The dog let Mia pick some fruit from the tree. They both ate the fruit and played together all day. The moral of the story is that if you are kind and share, even scary things can become your friends.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was very bored. She had no fun games to play. One day, she met a boy named Tim. Tim said, "Let's go on an adventure to find treasure!"

Sue and Tim started to look for the treasure. They looked under rocks and behind trees. They walked and walked until they found a big box. They were so excited! Sue said, "We found the treasure!" They opened the box and saw many toys and games inside.

Sue and Tim decided to part the toys and games. Sue took half, and Tim took half. They played together and had lots of fun. They learned that sharing is important and can make boring days fun. And they lived happily ever after.
Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a group of animal friends. They all loved to play golf. One day, they decided to unite and play golf together. They were very happy.

The animal friends were a dog, a cat, a bird, and a rabbit. They took turns to hit the golf ball. The dog was very good at it. The cat was fast. The bird could fly high. The rabbit could jump far. They were all very grateful to play together.

In the end, they had lots of fun playing golf. They learned that when they unite, they can do great things. They were grateful for their friendship and the fun game of golf. They lived happily ever after.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He loved to eat candy all day. One day, he saw a big jar of candy. He wanted to eat it all. But his mom said, "No, Tim. You can't eat all that candy. It's not good for you." Tim did not listen. When his mom was not looking, he ate all the candy.

Later, Tim's stomach started to hurt. He felt very bad. He did not know why his stomach hurt. Then, he realized that his mom was right. Eating all that candy was not a good idea. Tim felt sad and dull because he did not listen to his mom.

In the end, Tim told his mom about eating all the candy. She was not happy, but she helped him feel better. Tim learned that he should listen to his mom. She knows what is best for him. The next time his mom said no to something, Tim listened to her. He did not want to feel bad again.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sally. She liked to watch films with her big brother, Tom. They would sit on the couch and enjoy their favorite film about a cat and a dog.

One day, Tom said, "Let's go outside and play." Sally was scared because their mom said it was dangerous to go near the road. Tom said, "Don't worry, we will stay far from the road." So, they went outside to play.

They played all day and had so much fun. When it was time to go home, Sally said, "I like playing outside, but I also like watching films with you, Tom." Tom smiled and said, "Me too, Sally. Let's go inside and enjoy another film together."
Once upon a time, there was a big rat. The rat was very organized. Every day, the rat would clean its house and put all its food in a row. One day, the rat went outside to find more food.

In the same town, there was a cat. The cat loved to catch things. The cat saw the rat and wanted to catch it. The cat ran fast to try and catch the rat, but the rat was too quick.

The rat ran back to its house and hid. The cat could not catch the rat. The rat was safe in its organized house. The cat went away to find something else to catch. The rat was happy and went back to cleaning its house.
Once upon a time, there was a little race in the park. The race was for small, harmless bugs. Bugs like ants, ladybugs, and caterpillars all wanted to win the race.

The day of the race was sunny and bright. But, when the race was about to start, big raindrops began to fall. The bugs were sad because they could not race in the rain. They all hid under a big leaf to stay dry.

After a while, the rain stopped and the sun came out again. The happy bugs went back to the race. They ran as fast as they could. At the end of the race, a tiny ant was the winner. All the bugs cheered for the ant and celebrated with a big bug party.
Once upon a time, there was a princess. She had a big, pretty dress. She lived in a big, pretty house. One day, she lost her toy. She was very sorry.

The princess looked everywhere for her toy. She looked in her room. She looked in the big, pretty house. She looked outside. She looked and looked. But she could not find her toy. She was very sad. She knew she needed help.

She asked her friend, the cat, for help. The cat said, "I will help you, but you need to give me a big, pretty thing." The princess gave the cat a big, pretty thing. The cat took the big, pretty thing and went away. The cat did not help her find her toy. The princess was very sad and sorry. The end.
One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. Tim saw a red ice cream truck. He wanted ice cream, so his mom gave him a ticket to get some.

Tim walked to the truck and said, "I want to use my ticket for ice cream, please." The ice cream man smiled and gave Tim a big red ice cream cone. Tim was very happy.

Tim started to eat his ice cream, but it was a very hot day. His ice cream began to melt. Tim's mom said, "Eat it fast, or it will freeze!" Tim ate his ice cream as fast as he could, and it did not freeze. Tim and his mom laughed and played in the park all day.
Once upon a time, there was a big, enormous tree in a small forest. Many animals lived near the tree. A little rabbit and a tiny squirrel were best friends. They loved to play near the tree.

One day, while they were playing, a big, mean bear came to the tree. The bear wanted to take the tree for himself. The rabbit and the squirrel did not want the bear to take their tree. They knew they had to stop the bear.

The little rabbit and the tiny squirrel made a plan. They stood on top of each other to make a tall stand. They looked very big and strong. When the bear saw them, he was scared. The bear stopped trying to take the tree and ran away. The rabbit and the squirrel were happy that they saved their tree. They played near the tree every day and lived happily ever after.
Once upon a time, there was a good boy named Tim. Tim had a big calendar on his wall. He loved to clap every day when he woke up and saw the sun.

One day, Tim saw a big red mark on the calendar. He knew something special was coming. He clapped and smiled, waiting for the big day.

Finally, the big day came. It was Tim's birthday! His mom and dad had a big cake and lots of friends came to play. Tim was so happy. He clapped and laughed, knowing the big red mark meant a fun day.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy, a soap, and a big sister named Sue. Tim liked to play with his toy and the soap. He would make the toy fall into the soap and laugh.

One day, Sue saw Tim playing with his toy and the soap. Sue felt jealous because she wanted to play too. She asked Tim if she could play with him. Tim said yes, and they played together, making the toy fall into the soap.

They laughed and had fun playing with the toy and the soap. Tim was happy that his big sister played with him. Sue was no longer jealous and they became the best of friends. They played together every day and had lots of fun.
Once upon a time, there was a long snake named Sam. Sam liked to wrap around things. One day, he saw a big iron. Sam thought it would be fun to wrap around the iron.

"Hi, iron!" said Sam. "Can I wrap around you?"

"No, Sam!" said the iron. "I am hot. You will get hurt."

Sam was sad. He wanted to wrap around the iron, but he did not want to get hurt. So, Sam went to find something else to wrap around.

As Sam was looking, he saw a tree. Sam asked the tree, "Can I wrap around you?" The tree said, "Yes, Sam! I am not hot like the iron. You can wrap around me."

Sam was happy. He wrapped around the tree and played all day. The tree and Sam became good friends. And Sam learned not to wrap around things that could hurt him.
Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot was a popular dog in the land. All the other animals liked him. Spot liked to run and play with his friends. One day, Spot saw a big ball on the ground. He was very excited to play with it.

Spot ran to the ball, but he did not see a big rock in his way. Spot did not want to stumble on the rock, but he was going too fast. Spot tried to stop, but it was too late. He stumbled on the rock and fell on the ground. Spot was sad because he could not play with the ball.

Then, Spot's friends came to help him. They picked up the ball and played with Spot. Spot was very happy to have such good friends. They played with the ball all day long, and Spot did not stumble again. In the end, Spot learned to watch where he was going, and he always had fun with his friends in the land.
Once upon a time, there was a loyal dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to play with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They would run and play all day long.

One day, Buddy and Tim were playing near a big pole in the park. They were having so much fun! But then, Buddy saw a cat and ran after it. Tim tried to catch Buddy, but he was too fast. Tim was very sad and began to cry.

Tim looked for Buddy all day, but he could not find him. Buddy was lost and could not find his way back to Tim. The sun went down, and it was time for Tim to go home. He cried all night, missing his loyal friend. The moral of the story is to always keep an eye on your pets and not let them run away.
One day, a cheerful girl named Lily wanted to mail a gift to her best friend, Daisy. She looked in her room and found a pretty bracelet. Lily thought Daisy would love the bracelet, so she put it in a box.

Lily and her mom went to the store to buy stamps for the box. They put the stamps on the box and walked to the big blue mailbox. Lily smiled as she put the box inside. She knew Daisy would be happy when she got the gift.

A few days later, Daisy got the box in the mail. She opened it and saw the pretty bracelet. Daisy was so happy and called Lily to say thank you. They both felt happy and loved, knowing they had a special friendship.
Once upon a time, there was a little sheep named Fluffy. Fluffy was an incredible sheep. She could jump very high and run very fast. One day, Fluffy was playing in the field with her friends.

A big dog named Max came to the field. Max wanted to play with Fluffy and her friends. He asked, "Can I come play with you?" Fluffy said, "Yes, come play with us!"

Max, Fluffy, and her friends had a lot of fun. They ran, jumped, and laughed together. It was an incredible day for everyone. And from that day on, Fluffy and Max were the best of friends.
One day, a little girl named Mia and her mom were in the kitchen. They wanted to make a cake. Mia's mom said, "Mia, can you help me stir the batter?" Mia nodded and started to stir.

As they stirred, Mia's mom set the alarm on the oven. "When the alarm rings, the cake will be done," she said. Mia's eyes grew big. She was excited for the cake to be ready.

The sun was shining, and the sky was clear. Mia and her mom heard the alarm ring. "It's time!" said Mia. They took the cake out of the oven and let it cool. Then, they enjoyed a delicious cake together.
Once upon a time, there was a hero. The hero had a black hat. He liked to help everyone in the town.

One day, the hero went to a party. At the party, he wanted to serve food to his friends. He put yummy food on the plates and gave them to his friends. They all said, "Thank you, hero!"

After the party, the hero went home. He was happy because he helped his friends. The hero took off his black hat and went to sleep. Everyone in the town loved the hero.
Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo was very small and lived in a big ocean. One day, Nemo wanted to dive deep into the water to find some food. He swam and swam until he found a shiny brick. Nemo thought the brick was very pretty and decided to take it with him. 

As Nemo swam back up to the surface, he saw a famous shark named Bruce. Bruce was known for being very scary, but Nemo wasn't afraid. He showed Bruce the shiny brick and Bruce was so impressed that he became Nemo's friend. From that day on, Nemo and Bruce went on many adventures together, always looking for shiny things to collect.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very hungry and wanted to eat something yummy. His mom said they needed to go to the grocery store to buy some food. 

When they got to the store, Timmy saw a big cart and asked if he could sit in it. His mom said yes and they started to walk around the grocery store. 

Timmy saw lots of food that looked tasty, but his mom said they needed to buy healthy food. They got some fruits and vegetables, and Timmy was happy because he knew he would have a good meal soon. 

When they got home, Timmy helped his mom put the groceries away. Then, they sat down to eat their yummy and healthy food. Timmy was no longer hungry and felt very happy.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to look at the stars at night. One night, while Timmy was looking at the stars, he saw a big war in the sky. The stars were fighting with each other! Timmy was scared and he ran to his mom. His mom told him that it was just a game the stars play sometimes and not a real war. Timmy felt better and went back to look at the stars. He felt modest because he knew he was just a small boy looking at the big sky.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cake all day long. But she didn't like to eat fruits and vegetables. Her mom told her that it's important to eat healthy food to stay strong and healthy.

One day, Lily's friend invited her to visit her garden. There, she saw lots of fruits and vegetables growing. Her friend showed her how to pick them and told her that they are good for her. Lily tasted them and found out that they were very yummy.

When she went back home, she told her mom about her visit to the garden. Her mom was happy to hear that she tried new foods. She weighed her and found out that she lost some weight. Her mom said that eating healthy food makes her feel light and happy. Lily realized that it's important to eat healthy food and promised to eat more fruits and vegetables from now on.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was playing with her toys when her mommy asked her to clean up. Lily didn't want to stop playing, but her mommy said it was important to keep their home open and tidy.

Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. While they were playing, they saw a man running towards them. He looked very worried and said there was an emergency. He needed to borrow their phone to call for help. Lily's mommy permitted him to use her phone.

After the man made his call, he thanked them and ran away. Lily asked her mommy what an emergency was, and her mommy explained that it meant something very bad was happening and someone needed help right away. Lily was glad they could help.
Once upon a time, there was a mule named Jack. Jack was very strong and could carry heavy things. One day, Jack's owner asked him to carry a big sack of apples to the market. Jack was happy to help and carried the sack on his back.

As Jack was walking to the market, he tripped on a rock and fell down. The sack of apples fell off his back and spilled all over the ground. Jack was hurt and couldn't get up. He brayed loudly for help.

Luckily, a kind farmer heard Jack's braying and came to help. The farmer picked up the apples and put them back in the sack. Then, he helped Jack up and took him back to the barn to rest. From that day on, Jack was more careful when carrying heavy things and the farmer made sure to check on him often to make sure he wasn't hurt.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play dress-up. He had a shiny helmet that he wore every day. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. 

His friend, Jack, came up to him and said, "Timmy, I'm confused. Why do you always wear that helmet?" 

Timmy replied, "Because it makes me feel like a superhero! And it shines in the sun!" 

Jack thought for a moment and then said, "Wow, I wish I had a shiny helmet too!" 

From that day on, Timmy and Jack played together every day, both wearing their shiny helmets and feeling like superheroes. And the sun shone down on them, making their helmets sparkle even more.
Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Buddy. Buddy loved to wag his tail and play with his toys. One day, Buddy's owner noticed that he was upset. She asked him what was wrong, but Buddy couldn't tell her.

So, she decided to teach Buddy some new tricks to cheer him up. She taught him how to sit, shake, and even roll over! Buddy was so happy to learn new things, and he felt much better.

Soon, Buddy was wagging his tail again and playing with his toys. He was no longer upset, thanks to his owner who taught him some new tricks.
Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty skirt, which was pink and twirled when she spun around. One day, Lily's mom asked her to lay down for a nap. Lily snuggled in her bed and closed her eyes. She dreamed about dancing in her skirt, feeling proud and happy. When she woke up, she put on her skirt again and twirled around, feeling proud of herself for taking a good nap. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved pandas very much. One day, she went to the zoo to see the pandas. She saw a big panda and wanted to take it home. But her mommy said she couldn't take the panda home because it belonged to the zoo. 

Lily felt bad because she couldn't take the panda home. But then her mommy said they could borrow a stuffed panda from her friend. Lily was very happy and hugged the stuffed panda. She took it to bed with her every night. 

The next day, Lily's mommy took the stuffed panda back to her friend. Lily felt sad again because she wanted to keep the panda forever. But her mommy said they could visit the pandas at the zoo anytime they wanted. Lily smiled and felt happy again. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she was waiting for the bus to go to school. She saw a dog walking by and she wanted to pet him. But the dog was frightened and he bit her hand. "Ouch!" cried Lily. 

Her mom took her to the doctor and the doctor said, "You should never try to pet a dog you don't know, especially if he looks scared. You could get hurt." 

Lily learned her lesson and promised to always ask the owner before petting a dog. From that day on, she was more careful around animals. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a big fireplace. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw a fire in the fireplace. She got scared because fire can hurt people, so she shouted, "Stop fire, stop!"

Lily's mommy heard her shout and quickly came to the fireplace. She saw that the fire was too big, so she called the firefighters to come and help. The firefighters came and put out the fire with water. Lily was happy that the fire was gone and no one got hurt.

From that day on, Lily learned to be careful around fireplaces and to always ask for help when she needs it. She also learned that it's important to shout "Stop" when something bad is happening.
Once upon a time, there was a big bear. He was very gloomy because he had lost his favorite toy. He looked for it everywhere, but he couldn't find it. 

One day, a little girl came to the forest. She saw the bear and asked him why he was sad. The bear told her about his lost toy. The little girl insisted on helping him find it. 

They searched and searched, and finally, the little girl found the toy. The bear was so happy and grateful that he gave the little girl a big bear hug. From then on, they became the best of friends and went on many adventures together.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park to play on the swings and slide. One day, she found a tall stick on the ground and picked it up. 

Her friend, Timmy, saw the stick and said, "That's a cool stick! Can I have it?" 

Lily replied, "Sure, but you have to pay me for it." 

Timmy didn't have any money, so he said, "I don't have any money. What else can I give you?" 

Lily thought for a moment and said, "You can give me one of your stickers." 

Timmy agreed and gave her a sticker in exchange for the stick. They played together for the rest of the day, and Lily was happy to have a new sticker to add to her collection.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite toy, a big yellow truck. One day, Lily decided to bury her truck in the sand at the beach. She dug a hole and put her truck inside. 

As she was playing in the sand, she found a tube. She blew into the tube and made silly noises. Her brother came over and asked to play with the tube too. Lily said no, because she was feeling bossy and wanted to keep the tube all to herself. 

Later that day, Lily went back to the beach to dig up her truck. She was excited to see it again, but when she found the spot where she buried it, she couldn't remember exactly where it was. She searched and searched until finally, she found her truck. She was so happy to have it back and decided to never bury it again.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park, especially on the swings. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They walked through the woods and saw many trees and birds.

Lily was tired from walking, so she sat on a bench. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was her friend Max, who was playing in a puddle. He said, "Come and play with me, Lily! We can splash in the water!"

Lily was excited and ran to the puddle. She splashed and laughed with Max. They played until they were too tired to continue. Then, they sat on the wood bench and talked about their fun day. Lily said, "I love playing with you, Max. Let's do it again soon!"
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft blanket made of velvet that she loved very much. One day, Lily's mom washed the blanket and put it in the dryer to make it warm and cozy. 

When the blanket was dry, Lily's mom showed her how to fold it neatly. Lily was so happy to learn how to fold her special blanket all by herself. She folded it over and over again, making sure it was just right. 

That night, Lily snuggled up with her warm velvet blanket and fell asleep feeling very proud of herself for learning how to fold it. From then on, she always made sure to fold her blanket before going to bed. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a good boy named Timmy. Timmy always listened to his mom and dad, so he was obedient. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to cook some eggs for breakfast. Timmy was happy to help, so he put on his apron and went to the kitchen. He cracked the eggs and cooked them in a pan. They smelled delicious!

After breakfast, Timmy and his mom went to the store. They saw many people wearing masks. Timmy's mom told him that they wear masks to stay healthy and not get sick. Timmy thought that was a good idea, so he wore his mask too. They bought some fruit and went back home.

When they got home, Timmy's dad was happy to see that Timmy had cooked breakfast. He said Timmy was a great cook! Timmy smiled and felt proud of himself. He knew that being obedient and helping his family made them happy.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and make them talk to each other. One day, Lily's mommy told her they had to go to a meeting. Lily didn't like meetings because they were boring and long.

When they got to the meeting, Lily saw that the room was not tidy. There were papers all over the floor and chairs were not in their right places. She felt sad because she liked things to be tidy. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise and everyone started to talk at the same time. Lily covered her ears because it hurt her ears.

Lily's mommy tried to calm her down, but Lily didn't want to be there anymore. She felt scared and wanted to go home. Her mommy understood and they left the meeting. When they got home, Lily felt happy again because she could play with her toys and everything was tidy.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around in the park. One day, Lily's parent took her to the park to play. It was a warm and comfortable day, and Lily was having lots of fun.

Suddenly, Lily's parent got a phone call and had to leave the park. Lily was sad and didn't want to go home yet. A kind lady saw Lily crying and asked what was wrong. Lily explained that she wanted to stay and play, but her parent had to leave.

The kind lady offered to lend Lily her phone to call her parent and ask if she could stay. Lily was happy and called her parent, but they said she had to come home. Lily was sad again, but the kind lady comforted her and said they could play together until Lily's parent came back.

Unfortunately, Lily's parent never came back. The kind lady called the police, and they found out that Lily's parent had been in a car accident and couldn't come back. Lily was very sad and had to go with the police to a new home. She missed her parent very much, but she was grateful for the kind lady who had comforted her in her time of need.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play and have fun. One day, she went to the park with her mommy and daddy. There were lots of swings, slides, and toys to play with. 

As she was playing, Lily saw a little bird stuck in a tree. She knew she had to save it. She called out to her mommy and daddy for help. They got a ladder and rescued the little bird. 

After they saved the bird, Lily felt happy and proud. She went back to playing with all the fun toys available at the park. She knew that she did a good thing by saving the little bird.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to the bookstore with her mommy. One day, they went to the store to buy a new novel. Lily saw a book with a pretty cover and asked her mommy if they could buy it. 

Mommy said, "That looks like a thoughtful book, Lily. Let's read the back and see what it's about." 

Lily and her mommy read the back of the book together. It was a story about a kind dog who helped his friends. Lily loved dogs and thought the story sounded great. She asked her mommy if they could buy it and mommy said yes. 

Lily was so happy to have a new novel to read at bedtime. She cuddled with her mommy and they read the story together. Lily loved the thoughtful dog and how he helped his friends. It was a great day at the bookstore for Lily and her mommy.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially on the slide. One day, she went to pick some blueberries with her mom. They were so yummy!

After eating some blueberries, Lily went to play on the slide. But she wasn't safe. She fell and hurt herself badly. She cried for her mom, who came running to help her.

Lily had to go to the hospital because she was hurt so badly. She learned that it's important to be safe when playing on the slide. She never forgot that lesson, but she couldn't play on the slide anymore.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write on her paper with her crayons. One day, her mom gave her a big bowl and a whisk to whip some cream. Lily was so excited to try it out! She opened the fridge and took out the cream. She poured it into the bowl and started to whip it with the whisk. She whipped it until it was fluffy and yummy. Then, she wrote a note to her mom saying "Thank you for the whisk, I love it!" and left it on the kitchen table.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mom asked her to bring a bottle of wine from the kitchen. Lily went to the kitchen and found the bottle of wine. She brought it to her mom, but her mom said, "Lily, this is not the bottle of wine I asked for. This one is red, and I need white wine."

Lily felt sad because she forgot what her mom asked for. Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. You are harmless. Let's go back to the kitchen and find the white wine together." They went back to the kitchen, and Lily's mom showed her the white wine. Lily was happy that she found the right bottle this time.

After that, Lily and her mom had a little chat. Lily's mom said, "It's okay to forget sometimes. We all do it. The important thing is to try our best and learn from our mistakes." Lily smiled and said, "I will try my best next time, Mom."
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mommy and daddy. The park was a lively place with lots of kids playing and laughing. 

One day, Lily heard a strange noise coming from the bushes. She stopped playing and listened carefully. She heard a little bird chirping. It sounded like the bird was singing a song just for her. 

Lily was so happy to hear the bird's beautiful song. She ran to her mommy and daddy and told them all about it. They listened and heard the bird too. They all smiled and continued to enjoy their day at the lively park. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo was swimming in the ocean when he saw a jellyfish. The jellyfish was big and purple. Nemo thought the jellyfish was very pretty. 

Nemo wanted to play with the jellyfish, but his mommy told him it was not safe. She said the jellyfish could hurt him. Nemo didn't listen and he swam closer to the jellyfish. 

Suddenly, the jellyfish stung Nemo. Nemo felt serious pain and couldn't swim anymore. His mommy tried to help him, but it was too late. Nemo didn't match with the jellyfish and he died. 

It's important to listen to our mommies and daddies so that we can stay safe and happy. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pretty blouse with flowers on it. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While she was playing, her mommy called her on the phone. Lily's mommy sounded worried because she couldn't find her ring. 

Lily wanted to help her mommy find the ring. She looked all around the park, but she couldn't find it. Suddenly, Lily's friend saw something shiny on the ground. It was the ring! Lily was so happy that she ran back home to give it to her mommy. 

When Lily got home, her mommy was so happy to see the ring. She hugged Lily and said, "Thank you for helping me find my ring. You are such a good girl." Lily felt proud of herself and smiled. She knew that helping others was a good thing to do.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy needed a haircut because his hair was too long. His mommy took him to a modern hair salon. Timmy sat in the chair and the hairdresser cut his hair. 

After the haircut, Timmy felt happy and looked handsome. He showed his new haircut to his friends at school. They said he looked cool. Timmy replied, "Thank you!" and felt proud of his new look. 

From that day on, Timmy went to the modern hair salon for all his haircuts. He loved the way he looked and how the hairdresser made him feel. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toy cars and pretend to drive them around. One day, her mommy asked her if she wanted to go for a drive in the car.

Lily was very excited and said, "Yes please mommy, can we go get some tea too?" Her mommy smiled and said, "Of course we can, Lily."

As they were driving, they saw a man selling fake flowers on the side of the road. Lily asked her mommy, "Mommy, why is that man selling fake flowers?" Her mommy explained, "Some people like to buy fake flowers because they last longer than real ones."

Lily thought about this for a moment and said, "I like real flowers better. They smell nice." Her mommy agreed and they continued their drive to get some tea.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved her furniture very much. Her mommy always kept it clean and shiny. 

One day, Lily was playing with her toys on the sofa. She felt sleepy and her eyes started to close. She saw her mommy nodding her head and saying it was time for her nap. 

Lily got up and went to her room. She climbed on her bed and snuggled with her teddy bear. She looked around and saw her clean furniture. She felt happy and cozy. She closed her eyes and fell asleep with a big smile on her face.
Once upon a time, there was a big pencil. It was so big that it didn't fit in the pencil case. One day, the big pencil met a small pencil. "Hi there! Do you want to be friends?" asked the big pencil. "Yes please!" replied the small pencil. They became best friends and did everything together.

One day, the small pencil had to leave. "I have to go now," said the small pencil sadly. "But we're best friends! Don't leave me," cried the big pencil. "I have to go home now. My mommy is calling me," explained the small pencil. "Oh, okay. I'll miss you," said the big pencil. "I'll miss you too," replied the small pencil.

The big pencil was sad that his friend had to leave, but he knew they would see each other again soon.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wander outside in the forest. One day, she met a reindeer who was very quiet and shy. "Hello, Mr. Reindeer," said Lily. "Would you like to come with me on my wander?" The reindeer nodded and they set off together.

As they walked, Lily and the reindeer talked about all sorts of things. "Why are you so quiet?" asked Lily. "I'm just a bit shy," replied the reindeer. "But I'm happy to have a friend like you to talk to."

Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the bushes. It was a hunter with a big gun. "Quick, run!" yelled Lily. They ran as fast as they could until they were safe.

Afterwards, the reindeer turned to Lily and said, "Thank you for being my friend and keeping me safe. I learned that it's okay to be quiet, but it's always good to have a friend to talk to and help you when you need it." And from that day on, Lily and the reindeer were the best of friends and went on many more wanders together.
Once upon a time, there was a man who was very wealthy. He had lots of money and big houses. But he was not happy. He did not like to exercise or play with his friends. He only cared about his money. 

One day, the man got very sick. He could not move or talk. His doctors said he needed to exercise and play more. But it was too late. The man passed away and all his money could not save him. 

The man's friends and family were very sad. They wished he had spent more time with them instead of just worrying about his wealth. They learned that money cannot buy happiness or health. It is important to exercise and play with loved ones while we still can.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. They were very wealthy and had a big palm tree in their garden. Lily loved to play outside and admire the pretty flowers.

One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She saw a little boy who didn't have any toys to play with. Lily felt sad for him and wanted to share her toys with him. She went up to the little boy and said, "Hi, do you want to play with me and my toys?"

The little boy smiled and said, "Yes, thank you!" They played together for a while and had lots of fun. But then, a big dog came running into the park and scared them. The little boy ran away, but Lily fell down and hurt herself badly.

Lily's mommy and daddy took her to the hospital, but the doctors couldn't make her better. Lily's friends came to visit her and they all said, "We admire you, Lily. You are so brave." Sadly, Lily passed away and her mommy and daddy were very sad. They planted a palm tree in their garden to remember her by.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very thirsty and wanted some water. She went to the kitchen and asked her mom for some water. Her mom answered, "Sure, Lily. Here's your water." 

Lily drank the water and felt much better. She then went outside to play. Suddenly, she saw a terrible monster coming towards her. She screamed and ran back inside the house. 

She told her mom about the monster, but her mom didn't believe her. Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She went to her room and hid under her bed. 

Unfortunately, the monster found her and Lily never saw her family again. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's friend Sally came over to play. Sally was very enthusiastic about playing with Timmy's toys. 

Timmy and Sally started to play together, but soon they both wanted to play with the same toy truck. They both tried to grab it at the same time, and the truck broke in half! They didn't know what to do. 

Suddenly, Timmy's mom came in and saw what happened. She told them not to worry, and that she would be the judge of who was responsible for breaking the truck. She asked them both to tie a ribbon around their wrist to show that they promised to tell the truth. 

After hearing their stories, Timmy's mom was able to figure out who accidentally broke the truck. She didn't get mad at either of them, but instead helped them fix the truck together. Timmy and Sally were happy again and continued to play together. The end.
Once upon a time, there was a little ant. The ant wanted to go on an adventure. So, the ant started to walk and walk and walk. The ant went up a big hill and saw a big scale. The ant felt humble because the scale was so big. 

The ant decided to climb up the scale. It was hard work, but the ant kept going. Finally, the ant made it to the top of the scale. The ant felt proud and happy. The ant looked out and saw a big world. The ant knew there was so much to explore and discover. 

So, the ant decided to go on another adventure. The ant climbed down the scale and started to walk and walk and walk again. The ant knew that there was so much more to see and do. And so, the ant continued on its journey, excited for what lay ahead.
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. One day, Timmy's cheerful friend, Billy, came to play with him. 

"Hey Timmy, do you have your hockey stick?" asked Billy.

"Yes, I have it right here!" replied Timmy, holding up his stick.

The two friends started to play and had so much fun. They passed the puck back and forth and took turns shooting it into the net. 

"I love playing hockey with you, Billy. You make me so happy!" said Timmy.

"I love playing with you too, Timmy. We make a great team!" replied Billy.

After playing for a while, the two friends were tired but very happy. They hugged each other and said goodbye until they could play hockey together again.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore the jungle near his house. One day, he found an ugly frog in the jungle. 

"Hello, Mr. Frog! Why are you so ugly?" asked Timmy.

"I don't know, Timmy. But I heard that if you record the sound of the jungle and play it back to me, I might become beautiful," replied the frog.

Timmy didn't know how to record the sound of the jungle, but he was determined to help the frog. He asked his mommy for help and together they recorded the sounds of the jungle. 

When they played the recording to the frog, something magical happened. The frog transformed into a beautiful prince!

"Thank you, Timmy! You saved me from this ugly curse," said the prince.

From that day on, Timmy and the prince became best friends and continued to explore the jungle together.
Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. In the tree, there was an owl who liked to sleep during the day. One night, the owl woke up and saw that it was very dark outside. The owl asked his friend, "How can I see in the dark?" His friend replied, "Owls have big eyes that help them see at night."

The owl was happy to hear this and flew out of the tree to hunt for food. He looked around and saw a mouse. He swooped down to catch it, but the mouse was too fast. The owl tried again and again, but he couldn't catch the mouse. Finally, the owl got tired and decided to go back to his tree.

When he got back to his tree, he saw that the moon was shining bright. The owl felt fine and happy because he knew that he could see in the dark and that he had a cozy home in the tree. He closed his eyes and went back to sleep, dreaming of catching his next meal.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the big green field near her house. One day, she saw a horse running around in the field. The horse was big and brown and had a long tail and mane. 

Lily wanted to catch the horse, so she started running after it. But the horse was too fast and Lily couldn't catch it. She tried and tried, but the horse always ran away. 

Then, Lily had an idea. She saw a fake carrot on the ground and picked it up. She knew that horses love carrots, so she held up the fake carrot and the horse came close to her. Lily was able to catch the horse and pet it. She was so happy!
Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the big, green field near his house. One day, while he was playing, he saw a wild rabbit hopping around. He wanted to touch it, but he knew it was silly to try and catch a wild animal. 

Instead, Timmy decided to just watch the rabbit from afar. He sat down in the grass and watched as the rabbit hopped around, nibbling on some carrots. Timmy thought the rabbit looked very cute and soft, but he knew he shouldn't try to touch it. 

After a while, the rabbit hopped away and Timmy went back to playing. He felt happy that he got to see a wild animal up close, even if he didn't get to touch it. From then on, he always kept an eye out for other wild animals in the field.
Once upon a time, there was a big train. It was so long and colorful! The train loved to travel and see new places. One day, the train met a little girl. The girl was very enthusiastic about the train. She wanted to learn all about it!

The train was happy to teach the girl. It showed her all its parts and how they worked. The girl was amazed! She loved the sound of the train's whistle and the way it chugged down the tracks.

From that day on, the girl would wave to the train every time it passed by. And the train was happy to see its new friend. It was always ready to teach her more about the world of trains.
Once upon a time, there was a big truck. The truck was red and had big wheels. The driver of the truck was a man named Jack. Jack worked hard every day driving his truck.

One day, Jack was driving his truck when he heard a loud sound. It was thunder! Jack was scared of thunder, but he knew he had to keep driving. He kept his hands on the smooth steering wheel and kept going.

After a while, Jack finished his work for the day. He parked his truck and went home. He felt proud of himself for working hard even when he was scared. And he knew that tomorrow, he would work hard again.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite pair of mittens that her grandma had knitted for her. One day, Lily went to play outside in the snow, but she lost one of her mittens. She looked and looked, but she couldn't find it anywhere.

Lily's mom asked her, "Did you count your mittens before you went outside?" Lily shook her head no. She was nervous because she didn't want to lose her other mitten too.

The next day, Lily went outside again to play in the snow. This time, she counted her mittens before she went outside. "One, two," she said. But when she came back inside, she realized that one of her mittens was missing again. Lily was very sad and cried.

From then on, Lily learned to always count her mittens before going outside. But she never found her lost mittens again.
Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to jump up and down on his bed. One day, he saw a big bookshelf in his room. It was very tall and had many books on it.

Timmy's mom told him not to jump on the bed because it was dangerous. But Timmy didn't listen. He kept jumping and jumping until he accidentally bumped into the bookshelf. The books fell down with a harsh sound and Timmy got scared.

From that day on, Timmy learned his lesson. He never jumped on the bed again and was always careful around the bookshelf. He knew that if he didn't listen to his mom, something bad could happen.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the wild forest near her house. One day, while she was running, she slipped on a wet rock and fell down. "Ouch!" she cried.

Her mom came running over to see what happened. "Are you okay, Lily?" she asked. "I slipped on a rock," Lily said, showing her mom the scrapes on her knee. "Let's go inside and get you cleaned up," her mom said.

As they walked back to the house, Lily noticed a thread hanging from her shirt. "Look, Mommy," she said, pointing to the thread. "My shirt is coming apart!" Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we can fix it." And they went inside to take care of Lily's knee and her shirt.
Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to eat celery, especially the crunchy parts. One day, Benny found a big, generous bunch of celery in the garden. He was so happy that he ate it all by himself.

The next day, Benny's friends, the squirrels, came to visit him. They were hungry and asked Benny if he had any food to share. But Benny had nothing left to offer them. The squirrels were sad and disappointed.

Benny felt bad and realized that he should have shared his celery with his friends. From that day on, Benny learned to be more generous and share his food with others. He knew that it was important to move beyond his own wants and needs and think about the happiness of others.
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to provide a tray so they could bake some cookies. Lily was happy to help and quickly brought a tray from the cupboard.

As they were mixing the cookie dough, Lily noticed that her mommy seemed worried. She asked her mommy what was wrong, but her mommy just said everything was okay. Lily could tell her mommy was not telling the truth.

Later that day, Lily's mommy surprised her with a peaceful picnic in the park. They sat on a blanket and enjoyed the warm sunshine while eating the cookies they had baked earlier. Lily realized that her mommy had been worried because she wanted to surprise her with the picnic. She was happy that she had provided the tray to make the cookies and that it had led to a fun and peaceful day in the park.
Lily and Ben were twins who liked to swim in the lake near their house. They had a big rubber duck that they took with them every time. One day, they saw a man with a big axe near the lake. He looked grumpy and mean.

"Hello, sir. What are you doing with that axe?" Lily asked.

"None of your business, kid. Go away and leave me alone. I'm going to chop down some trees and make a fire," the man said.

"But why do you need a fire? It's a sunny day and the lake is cool and nice," Ben said.

"Because I'm cold and hungry and I don't like water. Now scram, before I use this axe on you!" the man shouted.

Lily and Ben were scared and ran away. They hid behind a bush and watched the man. He started to chop down a big tree near the lake. He chopped and chopped, but the tree was very strong and did not fall. He got tired and angry and threw his axe on the ground. He sat down and wiped his sweat.

Lily and Ben felt sorry for the man. They whispered to each other and decided to do something nice for him. They took their rubber duck and filled it with water from the lake. They sneaked behind the man and squirted the water on his face.

"Hey, what are you doing? Stop that!" the man yelled.

"Surprise! We brought you some water to cool you down and make you happy," Lily said.

"We also have some sandwiches and cookies that we can share with you. Do you want some?" Ben said.

The man was confused and surprised. He looked at the twins and their rubber duck. He felt a little bit of warmth in his heart. He smiled and said, "Thank you, kids. You are very kind and brave. I'm sorry I was so grumpy and mean to you. I guess I was lonely and sad. Maybe I don't need a fire after all. Maybe I can try to swim with you and your rubber duck."

Lily and Ben were happy and hugged the man. They gave him some food and invited him to swim with them. The man agreed and followed them to the lake. He put his axe away and jumped into the water. He splashed and laughed with the twins and their rubber duck. He felt a lot better and made some new friends.

The moral of the story is: Be kind to others, even if they are grumpy and mean. You never know what they are going through and how you can help them. Sometimes, a little water and a rubber duck can make a big difference.
Tim and Lily were playing catch in the living room. They had a soft ball that they threw to each other. They liked to catch the ball and say "Got it!" or "Missed it!" when they dropped it.

One time, Tim threw the ball too hard and it hit the television. The television made a loud noise and turned off. Tim and Lily were scared. They ran to the couch and hid behind the pillows.

"Uh-oh," Tim said. "We broke the television. Mom will be mad."

"No, no," Lily said. "Maybe it is just sleeping. Maybe we can wake it up."

They peeked from behind the pillows and saw the television. It had a big crack on the screen and some wires were sticking out. It looked rough and hurt.

"Maybe we can fix it," Tim said. "Maybe we can use some tape and glue."

They got off the couch and looked for some tape and glue. They found some in the kitchen and brought them to the living room. They tried to stick the pieces of the television together, but it did not work. The tape and glue did not hold the crack and the wires.

They heard the door open and Mom came in. She saw the mess in the living room and the broken television. She was not happy.

"Tim, Lily, what did you do?" she asked.

Tim and Lily looked at each other and then at Mom. They felt sorry and scared.

"We were playing catch," Tim said.

"And we hit the television," Lily said.

"And we tried to fix it," Tim said.

"But we couldn't," Lily said.

They hung their heads and waited for Mom to say something. Mom sighed and shook her head.

"Playing catch is fun, but not in the living room," she said. "The television is not a toy. It is expensive and fragile. You could have hurt yourselves or started a fire. You are very lucky that nothing worse happened."

She hugged them and said, "I'm glad you are okay, but you have to be more careful and responsible. You have to help me clean up this mess and save some money to buy a new television. Do you understand?"

Tim and Lily nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. We're sorry, Mom."

They hugged her back and said, "We love you, Mom."
Tom and Lily are playing in the park. They like to run and jump and slide on the grass. They see a big hill and want to go up. They run fast and try to climb the hill.

"Look at me, I am so high!" Tom says to Lily.

"Me too, me too!" Lily says. She tries to catch up with Tom.

But the hill is steep and wet. Tom and Lily slip on the grass and fall down. They roll and roll until they reach the ground. They are not hurt, but they are dirty and wet.

"Oops, that was fun!" Tom says. He laughs and gets up.

"Fun, but silly!" Lily says. She wipes her face and smiles.

They see a man walking his dog. The dog is big and brown and has a collar. The man sees Tom and Lily and stops.

"Hello, kids. Are you OK?" he asks.

"Yes, we are OK. We were playing on the hill and we slipped and fell." Tom says.

"That's too bad. You should be careful on the hill. It can be slippery and dangerous." the man says.

"We know, we know. But we like to play and have fun." Lily says.

The man nods and smiles. He looks at his dog and says, "This is Rex. He is my dog. He is very smart and friendly. Do you want to pet him?"

Tom and Lily love dogs. They nod and say, "Yes, please!"

They go to Rex and pet him. Rex wags his tail and licks their faces. He is soft and warm and gentle.

"Wow, he is so nice!" Tom says.

"He is so smart!" Lily says.

The man is happy. He says, "Thank you, kids. You are very nice and smart too. Rex likes you. Do you want to play with him for a while?"

Tom and Lily are excited. They say, "Yes, yes, yes!"

They play with Rex and the man. They throw a ball and Rex fetches it. They run and chase Rex and he chases them back. They have a lot of fun.

They forget about the hill and the slip and the ground. They only think about Rex and the man and the play. They are happy and grateful. They make new friends.
Lila and Tom were restless. They wanted to play outside, but it was too hot and dry. The sun was bright and made them thirsty. They asked their mom for some water.

"Here you go, sweeties. Drink some water and stay in the shade. It's not good to be in the sun for too long," mom said.

"Thank you, mom. Can we play with the salt?" Lila asked. She liked to make shapes and patterns with the salt on a tray.

"Sure, you can play with the salt. But be careful not to spill it or put it in your mouth. Salt is not for eating, it's for cooking," mom said.

Lila and Tom took the salt and the tray to the porch. They poured some salt on the tray and used their fingers to draw lines and circles. They made a sun, a moon, a star, and a flower. They had fun with the salt.

"Look, mom, we made a sun like the one in the sky!" Tom said.

"That's very nice, Tom. You and Lila are very creative," mom said.

"Can we make a salt cake?" Lila asked.

"A salt cake? How do you make a salt cake?" mom asked.

"We put some salt in a cup and then we turn it over on the tray. Then we have a salt cake!" Lila said.

"Okay, you can try that. But remember, don't eat the salt cake. It's not a real cake, it's just salt," mom said.

Lila and Tom put some salt in a cup and then turned it over on the tray. They made a salt cake. They pretended to blow candles and sing happy birthday.

"Happy birthday, salt cake!" they said.

They laughed and clapped. They were not restless anymore. They were happy.
Tom is a big boy who goes to the office with his dad. He likes to see the big machines and the people who work there. He also likes to play with the toys and books that his dad has in his desk.

One day, Tom and his dad go to the office very early, when it is still dark outside. Tom is sleepy and wants to stay in the car, but his dad says they have to go inside. He says there is a lot of work to do and he needs Tom's help.

Tom follows his dad to the office and sees that the lights are on and the machines are making noise. He sees some people he knows and some he doesn't. His dad says hello to them and takes Tom to his desk. He gives him a paper and a pen and says, "Tom, can you draw me a picture of how we can increase our sales? I need a good idea for the meeting."

Tom thinks for a moment and then starts to draw. He draws a big smiley face and writes "happy customers" under it. He draws a big pile of money and writes "more money" under it. He draws a big star and writes "best office" under it. He shows his dad his picture and says, "Dad, this is how we can increase our sales. We have to make the customers happy, then we get more money, then we are the best office."

His dad looks at his picture and smiles. He hugs Tom and says, "Tom, you are a genius. This is the best idea I have ever seen. Thank you for your help. You are my best helper." He takes Tom's picture and puts it in his folder. He says, "Come on, let's go to the meeting and show everyone your picture. I'm sure they will love it too."

Tom and his dad go to the meeting and sit in the big chairs. His dad shows his picture to the other people and tells them what Tom said. The other people look at the picture and nod their heads. They say, "Tom, you are a genius. This is the best idea we have ever heard. Thank you for your help. You are our best helper."

Tom feels happy and proud. He likes to go to the office with his dad. He likes to help him with his work. He likes to see the big machines and the people who work there. He likes to play with the toys and books that his dad has in his desk. He likes to draw pictures and make his dad smile. He thinks, "The office is not so dark when I am here. The office is fun when I am here."
Lily was a little girl who loved to chew. She chewed on her toys, her clothes, her hair, and even her books. She liked the way chewing made her feel happy and calm. But sometimes, chewing got her in trouble.

One day, Lily was at school with her friends. They were playing with blocks and dolls and cars. Lily saw a shiny red car that she liked very much. She wanted to chew on it, because it looked so yummy. She took the car from the box and put it in her mouth.

But then, she heard a loud cry. It was Ben, the boy who owned the car. He saw Lily chewing on his car and he was very angry. He ran to the teacher and told her what Lily did. The teacher came over and took the car from Lily's mouth. She looked at the car and saw that it was broken and wet.

The teacher was very cross with Lily. She said, "Lily, you should not chew on other people's things. That is very rude and naughty. You have ruined Ben's car and made him sad. How would you feel if someone chewed on your things?"

Lily felt very ashamed. She knew she did a bad thing. She did not want to make Ben sad or the teacher cross. She wanted to say sorry, but she did not know how. She felt tears in her eyes and a lump in her throat.

She wished she could go home and hide under her bed. She wished she could have a dream where she could chew on anything she wanted and no one would mind. She wished she could be a good girl who did not chew on other people's things. She wished she could make Ben and the teacher happy again.
Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a bird on the grass. The bird is blue and has a long tail. It does not move or sing.

"Look, a blue bird!" Tom says. He runs to the bird and tries to touch it.

"Stop, Tom!" Sam says. He follows Tom and pulls his hand away. "The bird is dead. You cannot touch it."

"What is dead?" Tom asks. He does not understand.

"Dead means the bird is not alive. It cannot fly or eat or sing anymore. It is very sad," Sam says. He feels sorry for the bird.

"Why is the bird dead?" Tom asks. He wants to know.

"I don't know. Maybe it was sick or old or hurt. Sometimes things die and we don't know why. But we have to be kind and let them lie," Sam says. He finds a leaf and covers the bird with it.

"Can we say goodbye to the bird?" Tom asks. He likes the bird.

"Yes, we can. Goodbye, blue bird. We hope you are happy in the sky," Sam says. He holds Tom's hand and they walk away.

The end.
Lily and Ben like to play soccer in the park. They have a ball and two goals. They take turns to kick the ball and try to score. Lily is very good at soccer. She can run fast and kick hard. Ben is not so good. He is slow and weak. He misses the ball a lot.

One day, they play soccer in the park again. Lily says, "Let's start the game. I will score many goals and you will lose." Ben says, "No, I will try my best and you will see. Maybe I will score too." Lily laughs and says, "OK, let's see. But I think it will be difficult for you."

They start the game. Lily kicks the ball and runs to the goal. Ben tries to stop her, but he is too slow. Lily scores a goal. She claps her hands and says, "Yay, I scored! I am the best!" Ben is sad. He picks up the ball and says, "It's OK, I still have a chance. Let me try again."

They play again. Ben kicks the ball and runs to the goal. Lily tries to stop him, but she is too fast. She takes the ball from him and runs to the other goal. Ben tries to catch her, but he is too weak. Lily scores another goal. She jumps and says, "Yay, I scored again! You are the worst!" Ben is very sad. He drops the ball and says, "It's not fair, you are too good. I don't want to play anymore."

He turns around and walks away. Lily says, "Hey, where are you going? Don't be a baby. Come back and play." But Ben does not listen. He leaves the park and goes home. He cries and says, "I hate soccer. I hate Lily. She is mean and rude. She always wins and makes fun of me. I don't want to be her friend anymore." He never plays soccer with Lily again. Lily is alone in the park. She is bored and lonely. She says, "I wish Ben would come back and play with me. I miss him. Maybe I was too mean and rude. Maybe I should have let him score sometimes. Maybe then he would still be my friend." But it is too late. Ben does not come back. The end.
Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big mountain far away. They wanted to go there and see what was on top.

"Let's go to the mountain, Tom!" Lily said.

"OK, Lily, but we have to tell Mom first," Tom said. He was honest and did not want to lie.

They ran to their mom and asked if they could go to the mountain. Mom said yes, but they had to be back before dark. She gave them some snacks and water and a map. She told them to be careful and have fun.

Tom and Lily thanked Mom and started to walk to the mountain. They followed the map and saw many things on the way. They saw birds and flowers and rocks and trees. They also saw a big cloud that looked like a dragon. They were not afraid of the cloud. They thought it was funny.

They got closer to the mountain and saw a path that went up. They decided to follow the path and see what was on top. They climbed and climbed and climbed. They got tired and hungry and thirsty. They ate some snacks and drank some water and rested for a while.

They looked at the sky and saw that the sun was going down. They realized that they had to go back soon. They also saw that the cloud that looked like a dragon was getting bigger and darker. They heard a loud noise that sounded like thunder.

"Tom, I think the cloud is angry," Lily said.

"Me too, Lily. Maybe it does not want us to go to the mountain," Tom said.

They were scared of the cloud. They decided to turn back and go home. They ran down the path and hoped that the cloud would not follow them.

But as they ran, they saw something that made them stop. A big, shiny, red ball appeared on the mountain. It looked like a giant cherry. It was the most beautiful thing they had ever seen.

"Wow, look at that, Lily!" Tom said.

"It's amazing, Tom!" Lily said.

They forgot about the cloud and the sun and the time. They wanted to see the ball up close. They ran to the ball and touched it. It was warm and soft and sweet. They smiled and laughed and hugged the ball.

They did not know that the ball was a trap. It was a magic ball that belonged to the cloud. The cloud was a wicked wizard who liked to catch children and turn them into animals. He had made the ball appear to lure Tom and Lily to the mountain. He had waited for them to touch the ball and then cast a spell on them.

The ball suddenly turned into a cage and locked Tom and Lily inside. They screamed and cried and tried to get out. But it was too late. The cloud laughed and flew to the cage. He looked at Tom and Lily and said:

"Hello, my little snacks. You are very foolish to come to my mountain. Now you will pay the price. I will turn you into mice and eat you for dinner. Ha ha ha!"

Tom and Lily were very sorry that they had not listened to Mom and gone back before dark. They wished they had been honest and not lied to themselves. They wished they had not been greedy and curious. They wished they had never seen the ball.

They hoped that Mom would find them and save them. But they did not know if she could. They did not know if anyone could. They were very afraid and sad. They hugged each other and prayed for a miracle.
Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to climb on the big rock that was near the slide. The rock was hard and gray and had many holes and bumps.

"Look, I found a shiny thing in the rock!" Mia said, holding a small piece of metal in her hand. "It is very pretty and sparkly. Maybe it is expensive."

Tom wanted to see the shiny thing. He climbed up to Mia and reached for her hand. "Can I have it?" he asked. "I want to keep it."

Mia did not want to give the shiny thing to Tom. She liked it too much. She pulled her hand away and said, "No, it is mine. I found it first. You can find your own shiny thing."

Tom was angry and sad. He wanted the shiny thing very much. He tried to grab it from Mia, but she was faster and ran away. Tom chased her around the rock, but he could not catch her.

"Stop, Mia, stop!" Tom shouted. "Give me the shiny thing!"

Mia did not stop. She ran to the slide and slid down. She was happy and laughed. She thought she was clever and Tom was silly.

But then, she saw something that made her pause. There was a man standing by the slide, wearing a big hat and a coat. He had a tool in his hand that looked like a hammer. He was looking at the rock and the shiny thing in Mia's hand.

"Hello, little girl," the man said. "What do you have there?"
Lily and Ben were twins who shared a room. They liked to play with their toys and read books before bedtime. But sometimes they had nightmares that made them scared and sad. They hoped they would not have nightmares tonight.

"Good night, Lily. Good night, Ben," their mom said as she tucked them in. "Sweet dreams, my loves."

"Good night, mom," they said together. They hugged their teddy bears and closed their eyes.

But soon, Lily had a nightmare. She dreamed that a big, mean monster was chasing her in the dark. She ran and ran, but the monster was faster. She screamed and cried, but no one heard her. She was very afraid.

She woke up with a loud gasp. She looked around and saw Ben sleeping next to her. She wanted to wake him up and tell him about her nightmare. She wanted him to hug her and make her feel better.

But then she saw something that made her scream even louder. There was a monster under Ben's bed! It had big teeth, sharp claws, and glowing eyes. It looked at Lily and smiled wickedly. It reached out its paw and grabbed Ben's leg. Ben woke up and saw the monster. He was terrified.

"Help! Help!" he shouted. "Lily, help me!"

But Lily could not help him. She was too scared to move. She watched as the monster pulled Ben under the bed. She heard him scream and then nothing. She was alone with the monster.

The monster crawled out from under the bed. It walked towards Lily. It said in a low, grumpy voice, "You're next, little girl."

Lily wished it was all a bad dream. She hoped her mom would come and save her. But it was too late. The monster reached her and opened its mouth. Lily screamed and screamed, but no one came. The end.
Tom and Sue are brother and sister. They like to play with toys in the bathtub. One day, they want to fill the bathtub with lots of water and bubbles. They turn on the tap and watch the water rise.

"Look, Sue, the bathtub is almost full!" Tom says.

"Let's put more bubbles in!" Sue says. She grabs the bottle of soap and pours some into the water. The bubbles grow bigger and bigger.

"Wow, this is fun!" Tom says. He splashes the water and makes the bubbles fly.

But they do not notice that the water is still running. The bathtub is too full and the water starts to spill over the edge. The floor gets wet and slippery.

"Oh no, Tom, the water is going out!" Sue says.

"Quick, turn off the tap!" Tom says.

But it is too late. The water has reached the door and flows into the hall. Mom and Dad hear the noise and come to see what is happening.

"What have you done?" Mom says. She is angry and worried.

"We are sorry, Mom, we just wanted to play with the bubbles," Tom says.

"You are not smart, Tom and Sue. You should have watched the water and turned off the tap when the bathtub was full. Now you have made a big mess and wasted a lot of water," Dad says.

Tom and Sue feel bad. They know they have done something wrong. They help Mom and Dad clean up the water and the bubbles. They learn to be more careful and responsible when they use the bathtub. They also learn to respect the water and not waste it. They promise to be smarter next time.
Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the woods. One day, they find a hut. The hut is small and old. It has a door and a window.

"Who lives in the hut?" Lily asks.

"I don't know. Let's look," Tom says.

They go to the door and knock. No one answers. They go to the window and peek. They see a table, a chair, a bed and a lamp. They also see a lot of toys. There are dolls, cars, blocks and books.

"Wow, this hut is lively. Someone likes to play here," Lily says.

"Maybe it is a fairy or a gnome," Tom says.

They hear a voice behind them. It is a boy. He is wearing a hat and a coat. He has a basket in his hand.

"Hello, who are you?" the boy says.

"We are Tom and Lily. We are sorry, we were just looking at your hut. It is very nice," Tom says.

"This is my hut. I live here with my grandma. She is in the village. She sells honey and eggs. I bring her some berries and nuts. Do you want some?" the boy says.

"Yes, please. Thank you. What is your name?" Lily says.

"My name is Ben. Do you want to be my friends?" the boy says.

"Yes, we do. Can we play with your toys?" Tom says.

"Sure, you can. Come in, come in. The hut is lively with friends," Ben says.

They go inside the hut. They share the berries and nuts. They play with the toys. They have a lot of fun. They are happy. They are friends.
Lila and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to watch the birds and the squirrels.

One day, it was very cold and windy. Lila's mom said, "You need to wear your coat, Lila. It will keep you warm and cozy." Lila nodded and put on her pink coat. She liked her coat. It had buttons and pockets and a hood.

Sam's mom said, "You need to wear your coat, too, Sam. It will protect you from the wind and the rain." Sam shook his head and said, "No, I don't want to wear my coat. It is too big and heavy and ugly. It makes me look like a bear." He pushed his blue coat away.

Lila and Sam went to the park. They played on the swing and the slide. But soon, Sam felt very cold and wet. He shivered and sniffed. He wished he had his coat.

Lila saw that Sam was unhappy. She said, "Sam, are you cold? Do you want to share my coat?" She took off her coat and wrapped it around Sam. Sam smiled and said, "Thank you, Lila. You are very kind and sweet. Your coat is very nice and soft."

Lila and Sam hugged and laughed. They looked like two pink flowers in the gray park. They saw a bird flying in the sky. It was graceful and beautiful. It sang a song for them.

Lila and Sam said, "Wow, look at the bird! It is so pretty and happy!" They clapped and cheered. They made a promise to each other. They said, "We will always be friends. We will always help each other. We will always share our coats." They smiled and nodded. They kept their promise.
Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their wagon in the park. They put their toys and snacks in the wagon and took turns to push it.

One day, they saw a big hill in the park. They wanted to go up the hill and see what was on the other side. Ben said, "Let's push the wagon up the hill. It will be fun!" Lily was worried. She said, "But what if the hill is too steep? What if the wagon goes too fast?" Ben said, "Don't be scared. I will hold the wagon. Nothing will happen."

They started to push the wagon up the hill. It was hard work. They had to push harder and harder. They were almost at the top when they heard a loud snap. The handle of the wagon broke off. The wagon started to roll down the hill. Lily and Ben screamed. They ran after the wagon, but it was too fast. They watched as the wagon crashed into a tree. Their toys and snacks flew out of the wagon. The wagon was broken.

Lily and Ben were very sad. They cried. They lost their wagon and their things. They wished they had listened to Lily. They learned a lesson. They should not push the wagon up a big hill. It was too dangerous. They hugged each other and said sorry. They walked back to their homes. They hoped their parents would not be angry. They hoped they could get a new wagon someday. They were still best friends.
Lily was a spoiled girl who always got what she wanted. She had many toys, but she never shared them with anyone. She liked to keep them in her big room, where she played by herself.

One day, her mom told her to clean her room, because it was very messy and dusty. Lily did not want to clean her room. She said it was too hard and boring. She wanted to play with her toys instead.

Her mom was angry and said, "No, you have to clean your room now. You have too many toys and you don't take care of them. If you don't clean your room, I will not allow you to play with them anymore."

Lily did not listen to her mom. She hid under her bed and played with her dolls. She thought her mom would not find her there. She was wrong.

Her mom came into her room and saw her under the bed. She said, "Lily, what are you doing? You are not cleaning your room. You are being very naughty. You are not allowed to play with your toys anymore. I will take them away and give them to someone who will appreciate them."

Lily was scared and sad. She realized she had made a big mistake. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. Please don't take my toys away. I will clean my room and share my toys. Please give me another chance."

Her mom saw that Lily was sorry and decided to give her another chance. She said, "Okay, Lily, I will give you another chance. But you have to clean your room and share your toys. And you have to be more grateful and kind. Do you understand?"

Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom, I understand. Thank you for allowing me to keep my toys. I will be a good girl from now on."

She hugged her mom and started to clean her room. She learned her lesson and became a better girl.
Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the garden. They have a big box of toys with cars, dolls, balls and books. One day, they decide to play hide and seek with their toys. They take turns hiding a toy and then finding it.

Anna hides a red car under a bush. Ben counts to ten and then starts to look for it. He looks behind the fence, under the slide, in the sandbox, but he cannot find the car. He asks Anna for a hint, but she forgets where she hid it. They both search for the car, but they cannot see it.

They are sad and want to play with the car. They ask their mom for help. Mom comes to the garden and sees the car under the bush. She picks it up and gives it to Ben. She says, "Here is your car. You forgot to look under the bush. Next time, try to remember where you hide your toys."

Ben and Anna are happy and hug their mom. They say, "Thank you, mom. You are the best. We will remember next time." They put the car back in the box and choose another toy to hide. They play hide and seek again, but this time they do not forget. They have a lively and fun time in the garden.
Lila and Tom are playing with their toy cars in the living room. They like to make noises and pretend they are racing. But their mom is busy in the kitchen and she does not like the noise.

"Shh, kids, please be quiet. I have to make dinner and talk on the phone. You are too loud," mom says in a harsh voice.

Lila and Tom try to be quiet, but they still want to play. They whisper to each other and move their cars slowly. But then Tom sees a screw on the floor. He thinks it is part of his car and he picks it up.

"Look, Lila, I found a screw. Maybe it fell off my car. I can fix it," Tom says.

But the screw is not from his car. It is from the table lamp that mom bought yesterday. She put it on the side table and forgot to screw it in. Tom does not know that. He tries to put the screw in his car, but it does not fit. He pushes harder and harder, but it only makes a hole in his car.

"Stop, Tom, you are breaking your car. Give me the screw," Lila says.

But Tom does not want to give it to her. He thinks it is his screw and he wants to keep it. He pulls it away from Lila and they start to fight. They tug and pull and shout and cry. They make a lot of noise and they knock over the table lamp. It falls to the floor and breaks. The glass shatters and the light goes out.

Mom hears the crash and the screams. She hurries to the living room and sees the mess. She is very angry and scared. She yells at Lila and Tom and tells them to go to their room. She picks up the broken lamp and the screw and throws them in the trash. She is sad because she liked the lamp and it was expensive.

Lila and Tom feel bad. They did not mean to break the lamp and make mom mad. They say they are sorry and they hug mom. Mom hugs them back and says she loves them. She tells them to be careful and not to play with screws. She says they can play with their cars again, but only if they are quiet and nice to each other. Lila and Tom nod and smile. They go to their room and play with their cars. They are quiet and nice to each other. They do not fight over the screw anymore. They are happy and mom is happy. The end.
Lily and Ben are going to visit Grandma and Grandpa. They are very happy because they love Grandma and Grandpa. They also love their big garden and their friendly dog.

"Come on, Lily and Ben, it's time to pack your bags!" Mommy says. "We are leaving soon."

Lily and Ben run to their room. They have a big bag each. They open their drawers and take out some clothes. They also take some toys and books. They put everything in their bags.

"Are you done?" Mommy asks. She comes to their room and looks at their bags. "Oh, no, your bags are too full! You can't close them. And your room is very messy. You have to pack less and tidy up."

"But, Mommy, we need all these things!" Lily says. "We want to show Grandma and Grandpa our new clothes and toys and books."

"And we want to play with them!" Ben says.

"I know, I know, but you can't take everything. You have to choose some things and leave some things. Grandma and Grandpa have clothes and toys and books for you, too. And you have to make your room nice and clean before we go. Come on, I'll help you."

Mommy helps Lily and Ben to pack again. She helps them to pick some things and put them in their bags. She helps them to close their bags. She also helps them to put the things they don't take back in their drawers. She helps them to make their bed and put their shoes on the side.

"There, now your bags are not too full and your room is very tidy. Well done, Lily and Ben!" Mommy says. "Are you ready to go?"

"Yes, Mommy, we are ready!" Lily and Ben say. They take their bags and follow Mommy to the car. They are very excited to see Grandma and Grandpa. They hope they will have a lot of fun.
Anna and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw a bee flying near a flower. Anna wanted to touch the bee, but Ben said, "No, no, bee can hurt you. Bee has a sting."

Anna did not listen to Ben. She reached out her hand to the bee. The bee felt Anna's hand and got angry. The bee stung Anna on her finger. Anna cried out loud. "Ow, ow, ow, it hurts!"

Ben ran to Anna and hugged her. He said, "I'm sorry, Anna. Let me see your finger." He saw a red spot on Anna's finger. He said, "We need to go to mom. Mom can make it better."

They ran to the house and found mom in the kitchen. Mom saw Anna's finger and said, "Oh, poor Anna. You got stung by a bee. Don't worry, I have some ice and honey for you." She put some ice on Anna's finger and gave her a spoon of honey. She said, "Ice will make the pain go away. Honey will make you feel sweet. Honey is delicious. Honey comes from bees. Bees make honey from flowers. Bees are good, but they don't like to be touched. Next time, you can watch the bees, but don't touch them, okay?"

Anna nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you, mom. I love you, mom." She smiled and licked the honey from her spoon. She said, "Honey is delicious. I like honey. I like bees, too, but I won't touch them anymore."

Ben smiled and said, "I'm glad you're okay, Anna. I love you, too. Can I have some honey, too, mom?"

Mom laughed and said, "Of course, Ben. You can have some honey, too. You are a good brother. You helped Anna. You can share the honey with her. Honey is delicious. You can both enjoy it."

Anna and Ben hugged mom and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best mom. We love honey. We love you, too."

Mom hugged them back and said, "You're welcome, my sweeties. I love you, too. You are the best kids. Now, let's have some more honey and then go back to the garden. Maybe we can see some more bees, but from a distance, okay?"

Anna and Ben said, "Okay, mom. Let's go." They took their spoons and ran to the garden. They saw some more bees, but they did not touch them. They watched them and said, "Hello, bees. Thank you for the honey. Honey is delicious. You are good bees. Bye, bees."

The end.
Ben and Lily are playing in the kitchen. They like to pretend they are chefs and make yummy food. They open the refrigerator and take out some cheese, bread, and jam. They put them on the table and start to make sandwiches.

"Look, Lily, I can make a bow with the cheese!" Ben says. He pulls and twists the cheese until it looks like a ribbon. He puts it on top of his sandwich.

"Wow, Ben, that's a very flexible cheese!" Lily says. She tries to do the same, but her cheese breaks. She feels sad.

"Don't worry, Lily, you can have some of my cheese," Ben says. He shares his cheese with Lily and helps her make a bow. They smile and hug.

"Thank you, Ben, you are very kind," Lily says. They finish their sandwiches and eat them. They are very tasty.

"Let's clean up the kitchen now," Ben says. They put the cheese, bread, and jam back in the refrigerator. They wipe the table and wash their hands.

"Good job, Ben and Lily!" Mom says. She comes into the kitchen and sees their sandwiches. "You made such lovely food! Can I have a bite?"

"Sure, Mom, here you go," Ben and Lily say. They give Mom a sandwich and watch her eat it.

"Mmm, this is delicious! And I love the cheese bows, they are very creative!" Mom says. She praises Ben and Lily for their cooking skills.

"Thank you, Mom, we learned from you," Ben and Lily say. They feel proud and happy.

They hug Mom and bow to her. They say, "We are the best chefs in the world!"
Tommy loved his dog Spot. Spot was big and brown and had a white spot on his chest. Tommy liked to play with Spot in the yard. They would run and jump and fetch a ball.

But Spot was also stubborn. He did not like to listen to Tommy or his mom. He would bark and pull and dig holes. He would spoil the flowers and the grass. He would chew on Tommy's shoes and toys.

One day, Tommy's mom got very angry at Spot. She said he was a bad dog and he had to stay in his crate. She said he had hurt her heel when he bit her shoe. She said he needed to learn to behave.

Tommy felt sad for Spot. He did not want him to be in the crate. He wanted him to be happy and free. He thought Spot was not bad, just naughty. He decided to sneak out and let Spot out of the crate.

He opened the door and called Spot. Spot was happy to see Tommy. He wagged his tail and licked his face. He followed Tommy to the yard. They played and had fun.

But then Tommy's mom saw them. She was very mad. She yelled at Tommy and Spot. She said they had to go back to the crate. She said they had spoiled her day.

Tommy felt sorry. He did not mean to make his mom mad. He hugged Spot and said he was sorry. He said he loved him, but he had to listen to his mom. He said he would try to teach him to be good.

Spot looked at Tommy with his big brown eyes. He seemed to understand. He wagged his tail and licked his face. He followed Tommy to the crate. He lay down and waited.

Tommy's mom saw them. She felt a little less mad. She said they were both good boys, but they had to learn. She said she loved them, but they had to behave. She said she would give them a treat later.

Tommy smiled. He said he loved his mom and Spot. He said he would be good. He said he hoped Spot would not be stubborn. He said he would play with him again soon.
Anna and Ben liked to collect rocks. They had many rocks of different shapes and colors in their room. They wanted to show their rocks to their friends at the event. The event was a big party at the park with games and snacks.

But when they woke up, the sky was gloomy. It was dark and rainy. Anna and Ben felt sad. They did not want to go to the park in the rain. They wanted to stay home and play with their rocks.

"Maybe the rain will stop soon," Anna said. "Maybe we can still go to the event."

"I don't think so," Ben said. "The rain is too strong. And look, our rocks are wet. They are not shiny anymore. They are dull and dirty."

Anna and Ben looked at their rocks. They were right. Their rocks had lost their sparkle. They were not pretty anymore. They were just rocks.

Anna and Ben cried. They had worked hard to collect their rocks. They had cleaned them and sorted them. They had made labels for them. They had planned to share them with their friends. But now their rocks were ruined. And they could not go to the event. They had nothing to do but cry. It was a bad day.
Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pond with ducks and fish. Lily wants to feed the ducks. Tom wants to catch the fish.

Lily takes some bread from her bag and breaks it into pieces. She throws the pieces into the water. The ducks swim to her and make loud noises. Lily laughs and claps her hands.

Tom takes a stick from the ground and ties a string to it. He makes a hook from a paper clip. He puts a worm on the hook and lowers it into the water. He waits for a fish to bite.

Lily and Tom are having fun. They do not see the sign that says "Do not go near the pond. The water is deep and dangerous."

A big fish sees Tom's worm and swims to it. It bites the hook and pulls the string. Tom feels the tug and gets excited. He pulls the stick and tries to lift the fish.

But the fish is too strong and heavy. It pulls Tom closer to the pond. Tom loses his balance and falls into the water. He screams and splashes.

Lily hears Tom and turns around. She sees him in the pond. She is scared and runs to him. She reaches out her hand and says "Tom, Tom, grab my hand!"

Tom sees Lily and tries to grab her hand. But the water is deep and cold. He cannot swim and he cannot breathe. He feels the fish pulling him down.

Lily and Tom are in trouble. They need help. They hope someone will hear them and save them. They keep calling for help. They keep hoping.
Anna and Ben were friends who liked to play together. They had a lot of fun with their toys, their bikes and their pets. Sometimes they would wander around the park and look for flowers, birds and bugs.

One day, they saw a big white tent in the park. They were curious and went closer. They saw many people dressed in nice clothes, some with flowers and some with rings. They heard music and clapping. They asked a lady what was happening.

She smiled and said, "It's a marriage. Two people who love each other are saying 'I do' and becoming a family. They are very happy and so are their friends and families."

Anna and Ben looked at each other and nodded. They thought the people in the tent were attractive and kind. They wondered if they would ever have a marriage like that when they grew up. They decided to hold hands and pretend they were married too. They walked around the park and said 'I do' to each other. They felt happy and silly. They kissed each other on the cheek and giggled. They went back to their toys, their bikes and their pets. They were still friends who liked to play together.
Sam and Mia like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is the camera. The camera is gray and shiny. It can make pictures of anything they want.

One day, they take the camera outside. They want to make pictures of the sun and the sky and the flowers. They run and laugh and snap the camera.

But the sun is very hot. It makes the camera hot too. Sam and Mia do not know this. They put the camera on the grass and go to look for more things to make pictures of.

Soon, they smell something bad. They turn around and see smoke. The camera is on fire! The sun has burned the camera!

"Oh no!" Sam cries. "Our camera!"

"Help!" Mia shouts. "Water!"

They run to the hose and turn it on. They spray water on the camera. The fire goes out, but the camera is broken. It is black and melted and ugly.

Sam and Mia are sad. They hug each other and cry.

"I'm sorry, Sam," Mia says. "I liked the camera too."

"I'm sorry, Mia," Sam says. "It was not your fault. It was the sun's fault."

They go inside and tell their mom what happened. Their mom is not angry. She hugs them and says, "It's okay, my loves. I'm glad you are safe. The camera is just a thing. We can get a new one. But you are my precious ones. You are more important than any camera."
Anna and Ben like to play near the creek. They have a boat made of wood and cloth. They sail the boat on the water and pretend they are pirates.

One day, the boat hits a rock and breaks. The cloth rips and the wood cracks. Anna and Ben are sad. They love their boat.

"Can we fix it?" Anna asks.

"Maybe," Ben says. "We need some glue and a needle and thread. And we need to make the boat clean first."

They take the boat out of the water and carry it to their house. They ask their mom for some glue and a needle and thread. Mom gives them what they need and helps them repair the boat. She shows them how to glue the wood and sew the cloth.

They work hard and soon the boat is fixed. It looks like new. Anna and Ben are happy. They thank their mom and hug her.

"Can we go back to the creek now?" Ben asks.

"Sure," Mom says. "But be careful and don't get wet."

Anna and Ben run back to the creek with their boat. They sail it on the water and pretend they are pirates again. They have fun and laugh. They love their boat.
Ben and Lily were twins. They liked to play with their toys, but sometimes they fought over them. One day, they both wanted the same doll. Ben grabbed the doll and said, "Mine!" Lily said, "No, mine!" They started to pull the doll from each other.

"Stop!" Mom said. "You are being naughty. You have to share your toys. You are brother and sister. You should love each other."

"But I want the doll!" Ben said.

"So do I!" Lily said.

Mom sighed. She took the doll from them and said, "How about this? You can take turns with the doll. Ben, you can play with the doll for five minutes, then you have to give it to Lily. Lily, you can play with the doll for five minutes, then you have to give it back to Ben. OK?"

Ben and Lily looked at each other. They did not like the idea, but they did not want to make Mom angry. They nodded and said, "OK."

Mom smiled and gave the doll to Ben. She said, "Good. Now, be nice to each other. I love you both."

Ben and Lily hugged Mom and said, "We love you too, Mom."

They played with the doll and other toys. They still pulled sometimes, but they also shared and said sorry. They learned to love each other more.
Sam and Mia like to play with their toy cars. They make zoom sounds and race them on the floor. Sometimes they pretend the cars are in a big city or a jungle or a desert.

One day, it starts to rain outside. The rain makes loud noises on the window and the roof. Sam and Mia look at the rain and feel sad. They want to go outside and play in the park, but they cannot.

"Rain, rain, go away!" Sam says. "We want to play!"

"Maybe we can play with our cars in the rain," Mia says. "We can make them splash and slide and have fun."

Sam thinks for a moment. He likes his cars very much. He does not want them to get wet and dirty. He shakes his head.

"No, Mia, we cannot do that," he says. "The rain will ruin our cars. They are not for the rain. They are for the floor."

Mia frowns. She thinks Sam is being silly. She likes to try new things with her cars. She does not care if they get wet and dirty. She can clean them later.

"Sam, you are not fun," she says. "The rain is not serious. It is just water. Our cars will be fine. Let's go and play!"

She grabs her car and runs to the door. Sam runs after her and tries to stop her.

"Mia, wait!" he says. "Don't go! Don't take your car!"

But Mia does not listen. She opens the door and runs outside. Sam follows her, but he is too late. Mia is already in the rain, zooming her car on the wet grass. She laughs and smiles. She does not see the big puddle in front of her. She zooms her car right into it. The car sinks and disappears. Mia gasps and cries.

"Sam, help!" she says. "My car is gone!"

Sam runs to her and hugs her. He feels sorry for her. He knows how much she loves her car.

"I'm sorry, Mia," he says. "I tried to tell you. The rain is not for our cars. It is for the plants and the birds and the worms. Maybe we can find your car later, when the rain stops. But now, let's go inside and play with my car. We can share it and make zoom sounds and race it on the floor. Okay?"

Mia nods and wipes her tears. She is still sad, but she is also glad that Sam is her brother. He is kind and generous. He shares his car with her and makes her feel better.

They go inside and play with Sam's car. They make zoom sounds and race it on the floor. They pretend the car is in a big city or a jungle or a desert. They forget about the rain and have fun.
Lily and Max are twins. They like to play outside. One day, they see a new billboard near their house. It has a picture of a big red car and some words.

"Look, Max!" Lily says. "A new billboard! What does it say?"

Max tries to read the words. He knows some letters, but not all. He says, "It says... Vroom, vroom! The best car for you!"

Lily nods. She likes the sound of vroom, vroom. She says, "I want to ride in that car. It looks fun!"

Max agrees. He says, "Me too! Let's pretend we have that car. We can march to the billboard and make vroom, vroom noises!"

Lily and Max hold hands and march to the billboard. They pretend they are driving the big red car. They make vroom, vroom noises and honk their horns. They have a lot of fun.

A man sees them from his window. He smiles. He is the one who made the billboard. He thinks, "Those kids are so cute. Maybe they will grow up and buy my car someday." He goes back to his work.
Lily and Tom were going to visit their grandma in the woods. They had to pack their bags with clothes, toys and snacks. Lily liked to pack her pink dress and her doll. Tom liked to pack his blue shirt and his car.

"Are you ready, kids?" Mom asked. "We have to go soon."

"Yes, Mom!" Lily and Tom said. They put their bags in the car and got in.

Mom drove the car on the road. She sang a song to make the trip fun. Lily and Tom sang along. They saw trees, flowers and birds on the way.

But then they saw something else. It was a big, gray wolf. It was smelly and scary. It ran after the car and tried to catch it.

"Mom, look!" Lily cried. "A wolf!"

"Go away, wolf!" Tom shouted. "You can't have our snacks!"

Mom saw the wolf in the mirror. She drove faster and honked the horn. The wolf was angry and loud. It barked and howled.

But soon the wolf gave up. It was too tired and hungry. It stopped and went back to the woods.

"Phew, that was close!" Mom said. "Don't worry, kids. We are safe now."

"Yay, Mom!" Lily and Tom said. They hugged Mom and thanked her.

They arrived at grandma's house. Grandma was happy to see them. She gave them hugs and kisses. She made them cookies and milk. They forgot about the smelly wolf and had a good time.
Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play games. Today, they see a big poster. The poster says: "Join the art contest. Draw a picture of your favorite animal. You can win a prize."

Anna and Ben love animals. They want to join the contest. They run to their homes and get their crayons and paper. They draw very hard. Anna draws a cat. Ben draws a dog.

They go back to the park. They give their pictures to the lady. The lady smiles and says: "Thank you for joining the contest. Your pictures are beautiful. Please wait here. I will come back soon."

Anna and Ben wait with the other kids. They look at the other pictures. They see a bird, a fish, a lion, and a snake. They are all beautiful too.

The lady comes back. She has a big box. She says: "I have the results. The winner is..." She opens the box and takes out a stuffed animal. It is a panda. She says: "The winner is Ben. His dog picture is very cute and colorful. Congratulations, Ben. Here is your prize."

Ben is very happy. He hugs the panda. He says: "Thank you, lady. Thank you, Anna. You are a good friend. Do you want to play with my panda?"

Anna is happy for Ben. She says: "Yes, please. I like pandas. They are soft and black and white. Can I hug it too?"

Ben says: "Of course. You can hug it. We can share it. We are friends."

Anna and Ben hug the panda and each other. They play with the panda. They are happy. They joined the contest and they won a beautiful prize.
Tom and Anna were twins who loved chocolate very much. One day, their mom gave them a big box of chocolate and said, "You can have one piece each after dinner, but not before. This is a special treat for being good." She put the box on the top shelf and went to work.

Tom and Anna waited for a long time, but they were very hungry and wanted chocolate. They looked at the box and thought, "Maybe we can have one piece now and mom won't know." They got a chair and climbed on it to reach the box. They opened the box and saw many pieces of chocolate. They smiled and took one each.

But the chocolate was so yummy that they wanted more. They ate another piece, and another, and another. Soon, they ate all the chocolate in the box. They felt very full and sick. They also felt very bad for lying to their mom. They put the empty box back on the shelf and went to their room.

When mom came home, she saw the box and said, "Wow, you didn't eat any chocolate. You are very good children. You can have two pieces each now." She opened the box and saw nothing. She was very sad and angry. She asked, "Where is the chocolate? Did you eat it all?"

Tom and Anna looked at each other and felt very ashamed. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We ate all the chocolate. We were hungry and greedy. We lied to you. We are very sorry." Mom said, "I am disappointed in you. You broke my trust and you hurt your health. You have to learn to be honest and patient. No more chocolate for you for a long time. Go to bed now. You are very tired."

Tom and Anna went to bed and cried. They learned their lesson. They never lied to their mom again. They also learned to share and enjoy their treats in moderation. They realized that chocolate is not worth losing their mom's love and their own happiness.
Lily liked to play with her mom's makeup. She liked to put it on her face and pretend she was a princess. She liked the red lipstick, the blue eyeshadow and the shiny glitter. But her mom did not like it when Lily used her makeup. She said it was for grown-ups and it could make Lily's skin bad.

One day, Lily saw her mom's makeup bag on the table. She wanted to play with it so much. She looked around and saw that her mom was busy in the kitchen. She thought she could take the makeup bag and hide in her room. She reached for the bag and tried to pull it. But it was very heavy. It had a lot of makeup inside. Lily had to use both her hands and all her strength to lift it.

"Hey, what are you doing?" her mom asked. She saw Lily with the makeup bag and ran to her. She tried to take the bag from Lily, but Lily did not want to let go. She resisted her mom and held the bag tight. She said, "No, no, no! It's mine! I want to play!"

"Lily, stop it! You can't have my makeup! It's not a toy! It's very expensive and messy! Look, you already spilled some on the floor!" her mom said. She pointed to the thick powder that had fallen out of the bag. It was white and made the floor dirty.

Lily looked at the powder and felt sorry. She did not mean to make a mess. She realized that her mom was right. She let go of the bag and said, "Sorry, mom. I'm sorry. I won't play with your makeup anymore."

Her mom smiled and hugged her. She said, "It's okay, Lily. I forgive you. I know you like to play, but you have to ask me first. And you have to be careful with things that are not yours. How about we play with something else? Do you want to play with your dolls or your blocks?"

Lily nodded and said, "Yes, mom. I want to play with my dolls. Can you play with me?"

Her mom said, "Sure, Lily. I can play with you. Let's go to your room and have some fun." They went to Lily's room and played with her dolls. Lily forgot about the makeup and was happy.
Ben and Lily were eager to swim in the big pool. They put on their swimsuits and ran to the water. But their mom stopped them.

"Wait, you need to put on sunscreen and hats first. The sun is very hot today," she said.

Ben and Lily did not want to wait. They wanted to swim now. They looked at each other and had an idea. They pretended to put on sunscreen and hats, but they did not. They ran to the pool when their mom was not looking. They jumped in the water and splashed each other.

"Yay, we escaped!" Ben said.

Lily laughed. "This is fun!"

But soon they felt something wrong. Their skin started to hurt. It was red and hot. They got out of the water and cried.

"Mom, mom, we are sorry. We did not put on sunscreen and hats. We wanted to swim. But now our skin hurts," they said.

Their mom came and hugged them. She was not angry, but she was worried. She put some cream on their skin and gave them some water.

"It's okay, I forgive you. But you have to be careful. Sunscreen and hats protect you from the sun. Next time, please listen to me and put them on before you swim. Then you can have fun and be safe," she said.

Ben and Lily nodded. They learned their lesson. They said sorry to their mom and thanked her for the cream and water. They decided to wait until their skin felt better before they swam again. They were still eager to swim, but they were also eager to be smart and healthy.
Sara and Ben liked to play with bubbles. They had a big bottle of bubble soap and a wand with a hole. They would dip the wand in the soap and blow through the hole. Then many bubbles would come out and float in the air. They would try to catch the bubbles or pop them with their fingers.

One day, they found an unusual bubble wand in the park. It was very big and had many holes. Sara and Ben were curious and wanted to try it. They dipped it in the soap and blew hard. But instead of many bubbles, only one big bubble came out. It was bigger than their heads. It was shiny and colorful.

"Wow, look at that!" Sara said. "It's so big and pretty!"

"Let's touch it!" Ben said. He reached out his hand to the bubble.

But as soon as he touched it, something strange happened. The bubble did not pop. Instead, it spread. It spread over Ben's hand, then his arm, then his body. It covered him like a coat. Ben was inside the bubble.

"Ben, Ben, are you okay?" Sara shouted. She was scared and worried.

"I'm okay, I'm okay!" Ben said. He sounded muffled and far away. "But I can't get out! Help me, Sara!"

Sara did not know what to do. She looked around for help. She saw a man walking his dog. She ran to him and told him what happened.

"Please, mister, please help us!" Sara said. "My brother is stuck in a bubble!"

The man looked at Sara and then at the bubble. He was surprised and confused. He had never seen such a thing before. He wondered how it was possible.

He decided to help Sara and Ben. He took out his keys and tried to poke the bubble with them. But the bubble was too strong. It did not pop. It only spread more. It spread over the keys, then the man's hand, then his arm, then his body. He was also inside the bubble.

Now Sara was alone. She was very scared and sad. She did not know what to do. She wished she had never found the unusual bubble wand. She wished she could go back to playing with normal bubbles. She wished she could hug her brother and the man and say sorry.

She cried and cried. She hoped someone would come and save them. She hoped the bubble would go away. She hoped it was all a bad dream.
Tom and Anna like to play in the old barn. They find many things to see and touch. They see a big cobweb on the wall. It is gray and sticky.

"Look, a cobweb!" Tom says. "I want to touch it."

"No, don't touch it!" Anna says. "It is dirty and icky. And there may be a spider in it."

Tom does not listen to Anna. He reaches his hand to the cobweb. He wants to feel it. But he is too short. He cannot reach it.

"I need something to stand on," Tom says. He looks around. He sees a wooden box. It is big and heavy. He tries to move it. But it is too hard. He cannot move it.

"Help me, Anna," Tom says. "Help me push the box."

Anna does not want to help Tom. She does not want to touch the cobweb. She thinks it is a bad idea.

"No, Tom," Anna says. "Let's play something else. Let's play with the hay or the horseshoes."

But Tom does not want to play something else. He wants to touch the cobweb. He is stubborn. He pushes Anna. He makes her help him push the box.

"Ow, Tom, stop it!" Anna says. "You are hurting me. You are pushing me too tight."

But Tom does not stop. He pushes Anna harder. He makes her push the box harder. They push and push. The box moves a little. It moves closer to the wall. It moves closer to the cobweb.

Tom is happy. He thinks he can touch the cobweb now. He climbs on the box. He stretches his hand. He reaches for the cobweb.

But he does not see the spider. The spider is hiding in the cobweb. The spider is angry. The spider does not like Tom. The spider bites Tom.

Tom screams. He feels a sharp pain. He drops his hand. He falls off the box. He cries.

Anna is scared. She sees the spider. She sees the bite. She runs to Tom. She hugs him. She says sorry.

"I'm sorry, Tom," Anna says. "I'm sorry I pushed you. I'm sorry you got hurt. Let's go home. Let's tell mom."

Tom nods. He is still crying. He is still in pain. He holds Anna's hand. They go home. They tell mom.

Mom is worried. She sees the bite. She cleans it. She puts a bandage on it. She gives Tom a hug. She gives him a cookie. She says it will be okay.

"It will be okay, Tom," mom says. "But you should not touch cobwebs. They are dirty and icky. And they may have spiders in them. Next time, listen to Anna. She is your sister. She loves you. She knows what is good for you."

Tom nods. He says sorry. He says he loves Anna. He says he loves mom. He says he will not touch cobwebs again.

He learns his lesson. He is more careful. He is more kind. He is more happy.
Lisa and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with a big watch on his wrist. The watch is shiny and has many colors.

"Wow, look at his watch!" Tom says. "It is so pretty!"

Lisa nods. She likes the watch too. She wants to touch it and see how it works.

"Can we see your watch, please?" Lisa asks the man. She smiles and hopes he will say yes.

The man looks at Lisa and Tom. He sees their curious eyes and friendly faces. He smiles back and says, "Sure, you can see my watch. But be careful, it is very expensive. It is a gift from my wife. She loves me very much."

He takes off his watch and gives it to Lisa. Lisa holds it gently and looks at it closely. She sees the numbers and the hands that move. She sees the buttons and the lights. She hears the beeps and the ticks.

"It is amazing!" Lisa says. "How does it work?"

The man explains to Lisa and Tom how his watch tells the time, the date, the temperature, and the direction. He shows them how to press the buttons and change the settings. He tells them stories about his wife and their travels.

Lisa and Tom listen and learn. They are happy and amazed. They thank the man for sharing his watch and his stories. They give him back his watch and say goodbye.

The man puts on his watch and waves to Lisa and Tom. He is happy and grateful. He likes their curiosity and their kindness. He says goodbye and walks away.

Lisa and Tom run back to their parents. They tell them about the man and his watch. They say they want to have a watch like his when they grow up. They say they want to travel and see the world. They say they want to love and be loved.

Their parents hug them and smile. They are proud and happy. They say they love them very much. They say they can do anything they want if they work hard and follow their dreams. They say they will always be there for them.

Lisa and Tom smile and hug their parents. They are happy and hopeful. They have learned a lot today. They have made a new friend. They have seen a beautiful watch. They have heard wonderful stories. They have felt love.
Sam and Mia were very excited to see the fireworks. They went to the park with their mom and dad and waited for the dark. They saw many people with blankets and snacks. They heard loud music and cheers.

"Look, mom, the fireworks are starting!" Sam shouted, pointing at the sky. He saw bright colors and shapes explode in the air. He clapped his hands and smiled.

"Wow, they are so pretty!" Mia agreed, hugging her teddy bear. She liked the pink and purple ones best. She giggled when they made funny noises.

But not everyone was careful with the fireworks. Some boys were playing with them near the trees. They did not listen to their parents or the signs. They were careless and silly.

"Hey, watch this!" one of the boys said, throwing a firework at a branch. He thought it was fun, but it was not. The firework hit the branch and started a fire. The fire spread quickly and made smoke and sparks.

"Help, help!" the boy screamed, running away. He was scared and sorry. He wished he had not been careless.

"Mom, dad, what's happening?" Sam and Mia asked, seeing the fire. They were worried and confused.

"Don't worry, kids, the firefighters are coming. They will put out the fire and make sure everyone is safe. We have to move away from the fire and stay together. Come on, let's go." their mom said, holding their hands.

"OK, mom, we will follow you." Sam and Mia said, trusting their mom. They hoped the fire would be complete soon and no one would be hurt. They learned a lesson that day: fireworks are fun, but only when they are used with care.
Anna and Ben were friends who lived in a small village. They liked to play outside and explore the fields and woods. One day, they found a big hole in the ground. They wondered what was inside.

"Let's go in and see," said Ben. He was brave and curious.

"No, don't!" said Anna. She was thoughtful and careful. "It might be dangerous. Maybe there are snakes or spiders or monsters."

Ben did not listen to Anna. He jumped into the hole and shouted, "Come on, it's fun!"

Anna was scared, but she did not want to lose her friend. She followed him into the hole. It was dark and cold and wet. They could not see anything.

"Ben, where are you?" Anna called.

"I'm here," Ben answered. "I found something shiny. It looks like a treasure."

Anna tried to find Ben, but she got lost. She bumped into something hard and sharp. It hurt her. She cried out loud.

"Anna, what's wrong?" Ben asked.

"I hurt myself. I want to go out. Help me, Ben!" Anna said.

Ben tried to help Anna, but he could not. He did not know the way out. He was scared too. He wished he had listened to Anna.

They shouted for help, but no one heard them. They were trapped in the hole. They were hungry and thirsty and cold and sad. They hugged each other and hoped someone would find them.

But no one did. They never saw the sun or their families or their village again. They died in the hole.
Mia and Sam were on vacation with their mom and dad. They went to a big park with many animals. Mia liked the monkeys and Sam liked the lions. They wanted to see them up close, so they sneaked away from their mom and dad.

They found a fence with a sign that said "Do not enter". But they did not know what it meant. They climbed over the fence and walked into the grass. They saw a big hole with a rope. They thought it was a game. They pulled the rope and heard a loud roar.

A lion came out of the hole. It was angry and hungry. It saw Mia and Sam and ran towards them. They were scared and screamed. Their mom and dad heard them and ran to the fence. They saw the lion and called for help.

A man with a big hat and a gun came. He was a ranger. He shot the lion with a dart. The lion fell asleep. The ranger climbed over the fence and rescued Mia and Sam. He brought them back to their mom and dad. They hugged them and cried.

The ranger said, "You are very lucky. You should never go into the lion's den. It is very dangerous. The lion is not a toy. He is a wild animal. He could have hurt you or eaten you."

Mia and Sam said, "We are sorry. We did not know. We wanted to play. We will not do it again."

Their mom and dad said, "You are very spoiled. You did not listen to us. You could have died. You ruined our vacation. You are grounded for a month."

Mia and Sam felt bad. They learned their lesson. They never went into the lion's den again.
Lila and Tom liked to play with their toy boats in the pond. They made them from steel cans and sticks and cloth. They pretended they were sailors and went on adventures.

One day, they saw a big duck swimming near their boats. The duck was curious and wanted to see what they were. It pecked at one of the boats and made a hole in it. The boat started to sink.

"Oh no!" Lila cried. "My boat is broken!"

"Don't worry, Lila," Tom said. "I have an idea. We can share my boat. It is big enough for both of us."

He helped Lila climb on his boat and they sailed away from the duck. They found a peaceful spot under a willow tree. They ate some cookies and drank some juice. They told each other stories and laughed.

They were happy and forgot about the broken boat. They had fun sailing together. They were good friends.
Anna liked to sew. She had a box of cloth and thread and needles. She made dolls and dresses and hats. She was very good at sewing. She made a stitch for every color.

One day, Anna went to school. She brought her sewing box with her. She wanted to show her friends what she made. She was very proud of her sewing.

But some of the other kids were not nice. They laughed at Anna and her sewing. They said her dolls were ugly and her dresses were old. They said she was silly and boring. They made Anna feel sad and angry.

Anna did not answer them. She did not want to fight. She wanted to be kind and modest. She knew that sewing was a good thing. She knew that her dolls and dresses and hats were beautiful. She knew that she was smart and creative.

She took out her sewing box and started to sew. She made a new doll for herself. She gave it a smile and a dress and a hat. She made it with love and care. She made a stitch for every color.

The other kids saw Anna and her new doll. They stopped laughing. They felt sorry and ashamed. They saw how happy Anna was with her sewing. They saw how pretty and nice her doll was. They saw how skillful and talented Anna was.

They came to Anna and said sorry. They asked her to teach them how to sew. They wanted to be her friends. They wanted to learn from her. They wanted to make dolls and dresses and hats too.

Anna smiled and answered them. She was glad and forgiving. She shared her sewing box with them. She taught them how to sew. She made them dolls and dresses and hats too. She made them with love and care. She made a stitch for every color.

The moral of the story is: Be kind and modest. Do not judge others by their looks or hobbies. Do not let others make you feel bad about yourself. Do what you love and share it with others. You will find happiness and friendship.
Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. One day, they pretend to be mail carriers. They have a big box of letters and packages. They want to deliver them to their friends and family.

They take turns driving the toy truck. Tim drives first. He stops at Grandma's house. He knocks on the door. Grandma opens it and smiles.

"Hello, Tim! What do you have for me?" she asks.

"I have a letter for you, Grandma. It is from Mom and Dad. They say they love you and miss you," Tim says.

"Thank you, Tim. That is very sweet of you. I love you and miss you too," Grandma says. She gives Tim a hug and a cookie.

Jen drives next. She stops at Uncle Bob's house. He is very tall. He has a big dog. The dog barks and wags its tail.

"Hi, Jen! What do you have for me?" he asks.

"I have a package for you, Uncle Bob. It is from Aunt Sue. She made you a scarf. It is very warm and soft," Jen says.

"Wow, Jen. That is very nice of you. I can't wait to try it on. It is very cold today," Uncle Bob says. He gives Jen a high-five and a candy.

Tim and Jen deliver all the letters and packages. They have fun and make everyone happy. They drive back to their house. They park the toy truck in the garage. They put the box of letters and packages in a safe place. They hug each other and smile.

"We did a good job, Tim. We are the best mail carriers ever," Jen says.

"Yes, we are, Jen. We are the best twins ever," Tim says.
Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. They also have a big bed with a soft blanket.

One night, they are very tired. They brush their teeth and put on their pajamas. They say good night to their mom and dad. They hug their teddy bears and go to sleep.

Lily and Ben have a dream. They dream that they are in a town. The town is very colorful and fun. There are many people and animals. There are also many rides and games.

They see a big wheel. The wheel is very high and fast. It has many seats. Lily and Ben want to try it. They get on the wheel and buckle up. The wheel starts to spin.

"Wow, this is so cool!" Lily says.

"I like it too!" Ben says.

They see the town from above. They see the houses, the shops, the park, and the river. They wave to the people and the animals. They feel happy and excited.

But then, the wheel goes faster and faster. It makes a loud noise. It shakes and wobbles. Lily and Ben feel scared and dizzy.

"Stop, stop, stop!" Lily cries.

"I want to get off!" Ben cries.

They close their eyes and hold their teddy bears. They wish they were back in their room.

Suddenly, they hear a voice. It is their mom. She is shaking them gently.

"Lily, Ben, wake up. It's morning. Time to get up."

Lily and Ben open their eyes. They see their mom smiling at them. They see their room and their toys and books. They see their big bed and their soft blanket.

They realize it was a dream. They sigh with relief.

"Mom, we had a bad dream," Lily says.

"We were on a big wheel and it was very dizzy," Ben says.

"Oh, I'm sorry, my loves. It was just a dream. It's not real. You are safe and sound," mom says.

She hugs them and kisses them. She helps them get dressed and ready for breakfast.

Lily and Ben feel better. They still remember the dream, but they are not afraid. They know that mom and dad are always there for them.

They smile and say, "We love you, mom."

"I love you too, my sweeties," mom says.
Lila was an adventurous girl. She liked to climb and jump and explore. One day, she saw a big hill near her house. She wanted to go to the top and see what was there.

She put on her shoes and hat and told her mom where she was going. Her mom said to be careful and come back soon. Lila nodded and ran to the hill. She started to climb the grass and rocks. She saw some flowers and bugs and birds on the way. She smiled and said hello to them.

She climbed and climbed until she reached the top. She looked around and saw the sky and the trees and the houses. She felt happy and proud. She had done it! She had climbed the hill!

She sat down and ate a snack. She shared some with a friendly squirrel. She sang a song and made a crown of flowers. She felt like a queen of the hill.

She looked at the sun and saw that it was getting low. She knew it was time to go back. She said goodbye to the squirrel and the flowers and the birds. She put on her hat and shoes and slid down the hill. She ran to her house and hugged her mom. She told her mom about her adventure. Her mom smiled and said she was very brave and clever. Lila felt happy and tired. She had a good day. She was an adventurous girl.
Lila and Sam were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They liked to run, swing, slide and climb. They also liked to look for bugs and flowers.

One day, they saw a big, beautiful butterfly. It had many colors on its wings. It flew from one flower to another. Lila and Sam wanted to catch it. They ran after it, but it was too fast.

"Wait for us, butterfly!" Lila shouted.

"Please, let us touch you!" Sam said.

But the butterfly did not listen. It flew away, over the fence, to another park.

Lila and Sam felt sad. They wanted to see the butterfly again. They sat on the grass and sighed.

"Don't be sad, Lila," Sam said. "We can find another butterfly. Or maybe the same one will come back. We just have to be patient and reliable."

"What does reliable mean?" Lila asked.

"It means you keep your promise and you don't give up," Sam explained. "We promised to be friends and to have fun. We can't give up on our promise."

Lila smiled. She liked Sam's words. She felt happy again.

"You are right, Sam," she said. "You are a reliable friend. And I am a reliable friend too. Let's go play some more. Maybe we will see the butterfly again. Or maybe we will see something else that is nice."

They got up and held hands. They ran to the swings and laughed. They felt glad and hopeful. They did not forget the butterfly, but they did not let it make them sad. They enjoyed their day in the park. They were reliable friends.
Lila and Ben are friends who like to play in the park. They have a big box of toys that they use to make pretend things. One day, they decide to make a pretend planet with their toys.

They use a big ball for the planet, and cover it with blue and green paper. They use some sticks and rocks for the mountains and rivers. They use some yellow paper for the sun, and some white paper for the moon and stars. They use some string to hang the sun, moon and stars from a tree.

They are very happy with their pretend planet. They sit on the grass and look at it.

"Wow, our planet is so pretty!" Lila says.

"Yes, it is. And we made it all by ourselves!" Ben says.

They pretend to be astronauts and explore their planet. They have a lot of fun.

But then, a big dog comes running to the park. He sees the ball and thinks it is a toy. He runs to the ball and grabs it with his mouth. He shakes it and tears the paper. He runs away with the ball.

Lila and Ben are very sad. They see their pretend planet ruined. They cry.

"Hey, don't cry!" a voice says.

They look up and see a pale boy with glasses. He is holding a book.

"I saw what happened. I'm sorry. That was a bad dog." he says.

"Who are you?" Lila asks.

"I'm Sam. I live near the park. I like to read books about planets and stars. Do you like them too?" he asks.

Lila and Ben nod.

"Maybe I can help you. I have some more paper and glue in my backpack. We can fix your planet. And I can show you some pictures and facts about real planets and stars. Do you want to?" he asks.

Lila and Ben smile.

"Yes, please!" they say.

They follow Sam to a bench. They use his paper and glue to fix their planet. They look at his book and learn new things. They make a new friend. They are happy again.
Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the field. The field has many flowers and bugs. Sara and Ben like to look at them and make up names for them.

One day, they see a big butterfly. It has many colors on its wings. Sara and Ben think it is incredible. They want to catch it and look at it closer. They run after the butterfly, but it is very fast and flies away.

"Wait for us, butterfly!" Sara shouts.

"Please, let us see you!" Ben says.

They chase the butterfly for a long time, but they cannot catch it. They are tired and sad. They sit down on the grass and sigh.

"Maybe the butterfly does not want to play with us," Sara says.

"Maybe it is scared of us," Ben says.

They look at the sky and see the butterfly flying high. It looks happy and free.

"Maybe we should let it be," Sara says.

"Maybe we should be happy for it," Ben says.

They smile and wave at the butterfly. They manage to say goodbye to it. They are still friends with the butterfly, even if they cannot touch it. They are happy for the butterfly, and for each other. They hug and go back to play in the field. They find more flowers and bugs to look at and make up names for them. They have fun in the field.
Anna and Ben went to the park with Mommy. They saw many flowers in the park. They liked the red flowers best. They were called poppies. Mommy said poppies were special flowers. They helped people remember brave soldiers.

Anna and Ben picked some poppies. They wanted to give them to Daddy. Daddy was a soldier too. He was away for a long time. Mommy said he would come home soon.

They heard a loud noise. It was a big plane. It flew over the park. Anna and Ben looked up. They saw something fall from the plane. It was a parachute. It had a person inside. It was Daddy!

Anna and Ben ran to Daddy. They hugged him and kissed him. They gave him the poppies. Daddy smiled and thanked them. He said they were the best gift ever. He said he missed them very much.

Mommy came too. She hugged Daddy and cried. She was very happy. She thanked Daddy for coming home. She said she loved him very much.

They all sat on the grass. They looked at the poppies. They felt calm and safe. They were a happy family.
Tom and Lily liked to play with the round ball in the park. They kicked it, threw it, and rolled it on the grass. They had a lot of fun with the ball.

One day, a big dog came to the park. It saw the ball and ran after it. It caught the ball in its mouth and ran away. Tom and Lily were sad. They wanted their ball back.

"Hey, dog, give us our ball!" Tom shouted.

"Woof, woof!" the dog barked. It did not want to give the ball.

Tom and Lily chased the dog. They ran fast, but the dog was faster. It went to a house and jumped over the fence. Tom and Lily could not follow it.

They knocked on the door of the house. A lady opened it. She saw Tom and Lily and smiled.

"Hello, children, what can I do for you?" she asked.

"Please, lady, can you get our ball? The dog took it and went to your yard," Lily said.

"Oh, I'm sorry, that's my dog, Spot. He loves balls. Come with me, I'll get your ball," the lady said.

She took Tom and Lily to the yard. She called Spot and gave him a treat. She took the ball from his mouth and gave it to Tom and Lily.

"Here you go, children, here's your ball. I'm sorry Spot took it. He didn't mean to be bad. He just wanted to play," the lady said.

"Thank you, lady, you are very nice. And thank you, Spot, you are a good dog. But please don't take our ball again," Tom said.

"You're welcome, children. You can come and play with Spot anytime. He likes to make friends. But next time, bring another ball for him, too," the lady said.

Tom and Lily nodded. They hugged the lady and Spot. They said goodbye and went back to the park. They played with their ball again. They were happy. The ball was brilliant. It shone in the sun.
Lila and Tom want to play with their kite. They go to the park with Mom. The park has a big hill and a lot of wind. Mom helps them to fly the kite. The kite is red and blue and has a long tail.

"Look, Mom, the kite is so high!" Lila says.

"Yes, it is, honey. You are doing a great job!" Mom says.

Tom wants to hold the kite too. He pulls the string from Lila. Lila is angry. She pushes Tom. Tom falls down. The string slips from his hand. The kite flies away.

"Tom, you are so mean!" Lila cries.

"Sorry, Lila, I just wanted to try!" Tom says.

Mom runs to get the kite. But the kite is too fast. It goes over the trees and out of sight. Mom can't catch it.

"Oh, no, our kite is gone!" Mom says.

Lila and Tom are sad. They stand on the hill and watch the sky. They wish they could get their kite back. But they can't. They have lost their kite forever.
Ben and Sam were brothers who lived on a farm. They liked to help their dad with the animals and the crops. One day, their dad told them he had a surprise for them. He took them to the barn and showed them a big, shiny tractor.

"This is a famous tractor," their dad said. "It belonged to a great farmer who won many prizes. He gave it to me as a gift, and now I want to share it with you. You can take turns to drive it, but you have to be careful and follow the rules."

Ben and Sam were very excited. They wanted to drive the famous tractor right away. Ben went first. He climbed on the seat and started the engine. He drove around the field, feeling very proud. He saw Sam waiting by the barn, and he waved at him.

"Can I have a turn now?" Sam asked.

"Wait a little more," Ben said. "I'm not done yet."

Ben drove for a long time, and Sam got bored. He decided to sit on the tractor's wheel and play with a stick. He did not see that Ben was coming back. Ben did not see him either. He was too busy looking at the sky and the trees.

Crash! The tractor hit Sam and knocked him off the wheel. Sam fell to the ground and cried out in pain. Ben stopped the tractor and ran to him. He saw that Sam had a big cut on his leg and blood on his clothes.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!" Ben said. "I didn't see you! Are you okay?"

Sam was not okay. He was hurt and angry. He pushed Ben away and said, "You're mean! You didn't let me have a turn! You're selfish!"

Their dad heard the noise and came to see what happened. He saw Sam's wound and Ben's tears. He took Sam to the house and bandaged his leg. He told Ben to sit on the porch and think about what he did.

Ben felt very bad. He knew he was wrong. He wished he had shared the tractor with Sam. He wished he had paid attention to where he was going. He wished he could say sorry to Sam and make him feel better.

He sat on the porch for a long time, until he saw Sam coming out of the house. Sam walked slowly, with a limp. He looked sad and tired. Ben got up and ran to him. He hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Sam. I'm sorry I was mean and selfish. I'm sorry I hurt you. Can you forgive me?"

Sam looked at Ben and saw that he was sincere. He felt his anger melt away. He hugged him back and said, "I forgive you, Ben. I'm sorry I was mad at you. You're my brother, and I love you."

Their dad saw them and smiled. He was glad they made up. He said, "Boys, I'm proud of you. You learned a valuable lesson today. The famous tractor is not as important as your friendship. Sharing and caring are more important than having and keeping. And always watch where you're going, especially when you're driving a big, shiny tractor."

The end.
Tommy loved the circus. He liked to see the animals, the acrobats, and the funny people. But he did not like the clowns. They had big noses, big shoes, and big smiles. They made loud noises and threw pies. They scared Tommy.

One day, Tommy went to the circus with his mom and dad. They sat in the front row, near the ring. Tommy was happy to see the lions, the elephants, and the trapeze. He clapped and cheered. But then he saw the clowns. They came out of a tiny car, one after another. They ran around the ring, playing tricks and jokes. They came closer and closer to Tommy.

Tommy felt a cold hand on his shoulder. He turned around and saw a clown. The clown had a red wig, a white face, and a big red nose. He smiled and said, "Hello, little boy. Do you want to join the fun?" Tommy was terrified. He wanted to run away, but he could not move. He could only tremble.

The clown lifted Tommy from his seat and carried him to the ring. He put him on a stool and gave him a hat and a horn. He said, "Now you are a clown, too. You can make everyone laugh. Just blow the horn and say something funny." The clown winked and left Tommy alone.

Tommy felt all the eyes on him. He heard the people whisper and giggle. He felt the horn in his hand. He did not want to be a clown. He did not want to make anyone laugh. He wanted his mom and dad. He wanted to go home. He felt a tear roll down his cheek.

But then he remembered something. He remembered his favorite toy. It was a superhero. It had a cape, a mask, and a badge. It was powerful. It could fly, fight, and save the day. Tommy loved his superhero. He pretended to be his superhero all the time. He said, "I am not a clown. I am a superhero. I can do anything."

He threw the hat and the horn away. He jumped off the stool and ran to his mom and dad. He hugged them and said, "I am sorry, I was scared. But I am brave now. I am a superhero." His mom and dad smiled and kissed him. They said, "We are proud of you, Tommy. You are a superhero. You are our hero."

The people clapped and cheered. They were not laughing at Tommy. They were cheering for Tommy. They liked his courage and his imagination. They liked his superhero. The clown came back and said, "You are right, Tommy. You are a superhero. You are the best clown ever. You made everyone happy. Thank you for joining the fun." The clown gave Tommy a balloon and a hug. He said, "You are a friend, Tommy. You are a clown, too." Tommy smiled and said, "You are welcome, clown. You are a friend, too." Tommy was not scared of the clown anymore. He liked the clown. He liked the circus. He liked the fun.
Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a man with an orange rod. The rod has a string and a hook. The man puts a worm on the hook and throws the rod in the water.

"Wow, what is he doing?" Tim asks.

"He is fishing. He wants to catch a fish with his rod," Jen says.

"I want to fish too. Can I have his rod?" Tim says.

"No, you can't. He owns the rod. It is his, not yours. You have to ask him first," Jen says.

Tim runs to the man and says, "Hello, sir. Can I use your rod? I want to fish too."

The man smiles and says, "Sure, you can. But you have to be careful. Fishing is not easy. You have to wait and be quiet. And you have to let go of the fish if you catch one. Do you understand?"

Tim nods and says, "Yes, I understand. Thank you, sir."

The man gives Tim his rod and shows him how to hold it. Tim feels excited and happy. He hopes to catch a big fish. Jen watches him and cheers him on. They have fun in the park.
Tom and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the sand. They had a big box of sand in their backyard, and they made castles and hills and tunnels with their shovels and buckets. One day, they decided to pretend they were explorers in the desert, looking for a hidden oasis.

They put on their hats and sunglasses, and took a bottle of water and some snacks. They left a trail of stones behind them, so they could find their way back. They walked and walked, until they saw a big hill of sand. They climbed up the hill, hoping to see the oasis on the other side.

But when they reached the top, they saw nothing but more sand. They were very hot and thirsty, and their water was almost gone. They felt sad and tired, and wanted to go home. They looked around, and saw a smooth stone with a hole in it. They wondered what was inside the hole.

They went closer, and saw that the hole was filled with water. It was a small oasis, just for them. They were so happy, they shouted and cheered. They drank some water, and splashed each other. They ate their snacks, and rested in the shade. They thanked the smooth stone for saving them, and decided to name it Fred.

They filled their bottle with water, and followed their trail of stones back to their sand box. They told their mom and dad about their adventure, and showed them Fred. They said Fred was their new friend, and they wanted to keep him. Their mom and dad smiled, and said they could. They put Fred in their sand box, and made him a castle. They played with Fred every day, and never forgot their desert oasis.
Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They saw an enormous slide. It was very high and shiny. They wanted to go on it.

"Can we go on the slide, Mom?" Tom asked.

"Sure, but be careful. Hold on tight and zip down fast," Mom said.

Tom and Lily climbed up the stairs. They waited for their turn. Tom went first. He sat on the slide and pushed himself. He felt the wind in his hair and the sun on his face. He zipped down very fast. He laughed and shouted.

"Wow, that was fun!" he said.

Lily went next. She was a little scared. She held on to the slide and slid down slowly. She did not zip. She did not laugh. She did not shout.

"That was not fun," she said.

Tom and Lily ran to Mom. Mom gave them a hug and a kiss.

"Did you enjoy the slide?" Mom asked.

"Yes, I did. It was awesome. I zipped down very fast," Tom said.

"No, I did not. It was scary. I slid down very slow," Lily said.

Mom smiled and said, "That's OK. You can try again another time. Or you can play something else. How about the swings?"

Tom and Lily nodded. They liked the swings. They ran to the swings and pushed each other. They felt happy and free. They saw a man selling ice cream. They wanted some.

"Can we have some ice cream, Mom?" Lily asked.

"Sure, but only one each. What flavor do you want?" Mom asked.

"I want chocolate. It has a good taste," Tom said.

"I want strawberry. It has a pretty color," Lily said.

Mom bought them ice cream. They licked and bit their ice cream. It was cold and sweet. They liked the taste. They thanked Mom and the man.

They finished their ice cream and wiped their mouths. They played some more in the park. They had a lot of fun. They zipped, swung, ran, and jumped. They were tired and happy. They went home with Mom. They had a good day.
Anna and Ben like to play pirate. They have a big box that is their ship. They put on hats and scarves and pretend to sail on the sea. They look for treasure and fight with swords.

One day, they find a map in the box. It has a big X on it. Anna says, "This is a treasure map! Let's follow it and find the gold!"

Ben nods and says, "Yes, let's go! But we have to be careful. There might be other pirates who want our treasure!"

They take the map and walk around the house. They follow the dots and arrows on the map. They go up and down the stairs, in and out of rooms, and under and over furniture. They have fun and make pirate noises.

At last, they reach the X. It is in the kitchen. They look around and see a big cake on the table. It has pink icing and sprinkles. It smells yummy. Anna and Ben smile and say, "We found the treasure! It is a cake!"

They run to the table and grab a knife. They are about to cut the cake when they hear a voice. It is Mom. She says, "Stop! That is not your cake! That is for Grandma's birthday! You can't eat it!"

Anna and Ben drop the knife and look at Mom. They feel bad. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We didn't know. We were playing pirate and we found a map. It led us to the cake. We thought it was our treasure."

Mom sighs and says, "I see. Well, I'm glad you had fun, but you can't play with the cake. It is very special. Grandma will be here soon and we have to finish decorating it. Why don't you help me?"

Anna and Ben nod and say, "OK, Mom. We will help you. Can we have some cake later?"

Mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can have some cake later. After we sing Happy Birthday to Grandma. Now, let's put some candles and flowers on the cake. It will look very pretty."

Anna and Ben help Mom with the cake. They forget about the map and the pirate game. They are happy to make Grandma happy. They think the cake is the best treasure ever.
Ben and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and blocks. One day, they go to Ben's house after school. Ben's mom says they can have a snack on the table. She puts some cookies and milk on the table.

"Thank you, mom!" Ben says. He runs to the table and grabs a cookie. He does not speak to Sam or share with him.

Sam feels sad. He waits for Ben to speak to him or give him a cookie. But Ben does not. He eats all the cookies and drinks all the milk. He does not say sorry or thank you.

Sam says, "Ben, you are not nice. You did not speak to me or share with me. You are not a good friend."

Ben feels bad. He knows he was wrong. He says, "Sam, I am sorry. I was not nice. I did not speak to you or share with you. I was not a good friend. Can you forgive me?"

Sam says, "Yes, I can forgive you. But next time, you have to be nice. You have to speak to me and share with me. You have to be a good friend."

Ben says, "Yes, I will. I promise. Do you want to play with me?"

Sam says, "Yes, I do. But first, let's clean the table. We have to be ready for dinner."

Ben and Sam clean the table. They say thank you to Ben's mom. They play with cars and blocks. They speak to each other and share with each other. They are good friends.

The moral value of the story is: Be nice to your friends. Speak to them and share with them. Say sorry and thank you. Be ready for dinner.
Lily and Tom were playing with their toy cars in the garden. They made noises and motions like real cars. They had fun until Lily saw a big spider on her car. She screamed and threw the car away. The spider ran away too.

Tom picked up the car and looked at it. He said, "It's just a spider, Lily. It can't hurt you. Don't be scared."

But Lily was scared. She did not like spiders. She wept and ran to her mom. She hugged her mom and said, "Mom, there was a spider on my car. It was big and ugly. I don't want to play with cars anymore."

Her mom hugged her back and said, "It's okay, Lily. Spiders are not bad. They help us by eating bugs. They are afraid of us too. They don't want to play with cars either."

She wiped Lily's tears and said, "Why don't you play with something else? How about your doll? She is light and soft. You can dress her up and comb her hair. She will make you happy."

Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "Okay, mom. I will play with my doll. Thank you, mom. I love you."

She took her doll and went back to the garden. She saw Tom still playing with his car. She said, "Sorry, Tom. I was scared of the spider. Do you want to play with my doll?"

Tom shook his head and said, "No, thank you, Lily. I like cars. They are fast and cool. You can play with your doll. I don't mind."

Lily and Tom played with their own toys. They were happy and friendly. They did not weep anymore.
Anna and Ben went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look at the water. Sometimes they saw fish and shells and seaweed.

One day, they saw something new. It was red and hard and had many legs and claws. It was a crab. The crab was hiding under a rock. Anna and Ben wanted to see it better.

"Look, Ben, a crab!" Anna said. She moved closer to the rock.

"Be careful, Anna, it might be bad!" Ben said. He was afraid of the crab.

Anna was not afraid. She reached out her hand to touch the crab. The crab saw her hand and snapped its claw. Anna screamed and pulled back her hand. It hurt a lot.

Mom and Dad heard Anna scream and ran to her. They saw the crab and the rock and Anna's hand. They hugged Anna and checked her hand. It was not bleeding, but it was red and sore.

"Anna, are you okay?" Mom asked.

"It hurts, Mom, the crab was bad!" Anna cried.

"I'm sorry, Anna, the crab was scared of you. It was trying to protect itself. You should not touch crabs, they can hurt you," Mom said.

"I'm sorry, Mom, I wanted to see the crab," Anna said.

"I know, Anna, but you have to be careful with animals. They are not toys. They have feelings and needs. You can gaze at them, but not touch them, okay?" Mom said.

"Okay, Mom, I understand. Can I have a hug?" Anna said.

"Of course, Anna, I love you. Come on, let's go get some ice cream. That will make you feel better," Mom said.

Anna smiled and hugged Mom. Ben hugged them too. They left the crab and the rock and went to get some ice cream. They still liked to play in the sand and look at the water, but they did not touch the crabs anymore. They learned to respect them.
Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. One day, they found a shiny coin on the floor. They both wanted it, but they did not know who saw it first.

"Give me the coin, it is mine!" Lily said.

"No, it is mine, I saw it first!" Ben said.

They started to pull the coin from each other. They were not happy.

Their mom heard them and came to see what was wrong. She saw them fighting over the coin.

"Stop, stop, what are you doing?" she asked. "Why are you fighting over a coin?"

They both told her that they saw it first and wanted it.

Mom shook her head. She said, "You are both wrong. This coin is not yours. It belongs to someone else. Maybe they lost it or left it by mistake. You should not take what is not yours. That is not honest."

Lily and Ben felt sorry. They did not want to be dishonest. They asked mom what they should do.

Mom said, "You should pray and ask God to help you find the owner of the coin. Maybe they need it more than you. God will be happy if you are honest and kind."

Lily and Ben nodded. They let go of the coin and held mom's hand. They prayed and asked God to help them find the owner of the coin. They felt better.

Mom smiled and hugged them. She said, "I am proud of you. You are good children. Now, let's go and look for the owner of the coin. Maybe we can make them happy too."
Sam was a boy who liked to sleep late. He did not want to wake up early and see the sunrise. He said it was boring and not fun. He liked to play with his toys and watch cartoons in his room.

One day, his mom said they had to go on a trip. She said they would see many new things and have a lot of fun. She said they had to wake up very early to catch the plane. Sam was not happy. He did not want to go on a trip. He did not want to wake up early.

The next morning, his mom woke him up and took him to the car. Sam was sleepy and grumpy. He did not say anything. He just closed his eyes and tried to sleep. His mom drove to the airport. On the way, she pointed to the sky and said, "Look, Sam, the sunrise! It's so beautiful and colorful. Do you see it?"

Sam opened his eyes and looked. He saw the sky was pink and orange and yellow. He saw the sun was shining and bright. He saw the clouds were fluffy and white. He felt a warm and happy feeling in his chest. He said, "Wow, mom, the sunrise is so attractive. It's like a painting. I like it."

His mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it, Sam. The sunrise is a gift from God. It's a sign of a new day and a new chance. It's a reminder to be thankful and hopeful. It's a wonder to enjoy and share. Do you understand?"

Sam nodded and said, "Yes, mom, I understand. The sunrise is special and good. I'm sorry I was rude and lazy. I want to see more sunrises with you. I want to go on the trip and have fun. Thank you for taking me, mom. I love you."

His mom hugged him and said, "I love you too, Sam. You're a good boy. You're learning and growing. I'm proud of you."

They arrived at the airport and boarded the plane. They flew to a new place and saw many new things. They had a lot of fun. And every morning, they woke up early and saw the sunrise. And every morning, they thanked God and each other. And every morning, they felt happy and blessed.
Ben and Tom were brothers who liked to find things in the trash. They would look for shiny things, like cans and wires, and take them to the old man who sold copper. The old man would give them some coins for their things, and they would use them to buy candy or toys.

One day, they found a big copper pot in the trash. It was very heavy and dirty, but they were happy because they thought it was worth a lot of coins. They dragged it to the old man's shop, hoping he would be nice and give them a good price.

But when they got there, they saw that the old man was not there. Instead, there was a new man, who had a harsh face and a mean voice. He looked at the pot and said, "This is junk. I'll give you one coin for it."

Ben and Tom were shocked and sad. They knew the pot was worth more than that. They said, "No, thank you. We'll take it somewhere else."

The new man got angry and said, "No, you won't. You'll give me the pot, or I'll call the police and tell them you stole it from me."

Ben and Tom were scared and didn't know what to do. They wished the old man was there to help them. They looked around and saw a sign that said, "Back in 10 minutes." They hoped the old man would come back soon and save them from the new man.
Anna likes to ride her bike. She rides fast and slow. She rides up and down. She rides with her friend Ben. Ben has a red bike. Anna has a blue bike.

One day, they ride to the park. They see a big rock. The rock is gray and hard. It has a funny shape. Anna and Ben want to climb the rock.

"Can we climb the rock?" Anna asks Ben.

"Yes, we can. It looks fun," Ben says.

They park their bikes near the rock. They use their hands and feet to climb. They are careful and brave. They reach the top of the rock. They feel happy and proud.

"Wow, we did it!" Anna says.

"We are good climbers!" Ben says.

They look around. They see the trees and the flowers. They see the birds and the clouds. They see their bikes and the park.

"Riding and climbing are good," Anna says.

"Yes, they are. We have fun," Ben says.

They smile and hug. They are good friends. They like to ride and climb.
Tom and Lily liked to play in the park. They had a ball and a hoop. They took turns to throw the ball into the hoop. It was fun.

One day, a new boy came to the park. His name was Ben. He had no ball and no hoop. He looked sad. He watched Tom and Lily play.

Tom saw Ben and said, "Do you want to play with us?" Lily said, "Yes, come and join us. We can share our ball and hoop." Ben smiled and said, "Thank you. You are very kind."

Tom, Lily and Ben played together. They had a good time. They became friends. They learned to share and to be thoughtful of others. They were happy.
Sam liked to play with his bike. He had a red bike with a big handle. He could ride fast and make loud noises. He was happy with his bike.

One day, he saw his friend Tim at the park. Tim had a blue bike with a small handle. Tim was sad. He said his bike was too small for him. He wanted a bigger bike like Sam's.

Sam was a good friend. He wanted to make Tim happy. He said, "Do you want to lend my bike? You can ride it for a while. I can play with your bike." Tim smiled. He said, "Thank you, Sam. You are very nice. I will be careful with your bike."

They swapped bikes and rode around the park. They had fun. They tried to go fast and make loud noises. They laughed and waved at each other.

After a while, they stopped and gave back the bikes. They said, "That was fun. Your bike is good. But I like my bike too. It is regular for me." They hugged and said, "You are a good friend. Let's play again soon." They went home happy.
Jill loved to wear her pink dress. It had flowers and ribbons and made her feel like a princess. She wore it every day, even when it was dirty or cold. She did not want to wear anything else.

One day, her mom said, "Jill, you need to wear a different dress. Your pink dress is too small for you. Look, it does not fit your arms or your legs. And it has a big hole in the back. You need a new dress."

Jill did not like that. She cried and said, "No, no, no! I want to wear my pink dress. It is my favorite dress. I do not need a new dress."

Her mom sighed and said, "Jill, I have a surprise for you. Come with me." She took Jill to her room and opened a big box. Inside the box was a new dress. It was purple and had stars and sparkles and made her look like a fairy. It was the most adorable dress Jill had ever seen.

Jill gasped and said, "Wow! What a pretty dress! Can I wear it?"

Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. It is your new dress. I made it for you. Do you like it?"

Jill nodded and said, "Yes, I like it. Thank you, mom. Can I wear it now?"

Her mom said, "Of course you can. But first, you need to say goodbye to your pink dress. You can't wear it anymore. It is too small for you. You need to give it away."

Jill looked at her pink dress and felt sad. She hugged it and said, "Goodbye, pink dress. You were my favorite dress. But now I have a new dress. I hope you find a new friend who will love you as much as I did."

She gave her pink dress to her mom and put on her purple dress. She twirled and danced and said, "Look at me, mom. I am a fairy princess. I love my new dress. It is my favorite dress yet."
Lily and Ben are playing in the pool. They like to splash and swim and have fun. Lily can dive very well. She can go under the water and see the fish and the rocks. Ben wants to dive too, but he is scared. He thinks the water is too deep and too cold.

"Look at me, Ben!" Lily says. "I can dive like a dolphin!" She jumps into the water and disappears for a few seconds. Then she comes up with a big smile. "It's so cool down there! You should try it!"

Ben shakes his head. "No, thank you. I like to stay on the surface. Diving is too hard for me."

Lily frowns. She wants Ben to join her. She thinks diving is easy and fun. She has an idea. She swims to the edge of the pool and gets out. She runs to the bench where their clothes are. She picks up Ben's shirt and pants and throws them into the water.

"Hey!" Ben shouts. "What are you doing? Those are my clothes!"

Lily laughs. "Now you have to dive to get them! Come on, it's not hard. I'll help you."

Ben is angry and sad. He doesn't want to dive. He doesn't want his clothes to get wet. He doesn't think Lily is funny. He thinks she is mean. He starts to cry.

Lily sees Ben's tears and feels sorry. She realizes she made a mistake. She dives into the water and gets Ben's clothes. She brings them back to him and says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I was just joking. I didn't mean to make you cry. Here are your clothes. They are not too wet. You can dry them in the sun."

Ben stops crying and takes his clothes. He looks at Lily and says, "Thank you, Lily. I'm sorry I was scared. Maybe I can try to dive with you next time. But please don't throw my clothes again."

Lily nods and hugs Ben. She says, "OK, Ben. I won't do that again. I'm sorry I was mean. You are my friend. I like to play with you."

Ben smiles and hugs Lily back. He says, "You are my friend too. I like to play with you too."

They go back to the pool and play together. They splash and swim and have fun. Sometimes Lily dives and sometimes Ben watches. They are happy.
Tom and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with shiny things. One day, they found a big copper pot in the yard. It was old and dirty, but they thought it was a treasure.

They took the pot to their room and tried to clean it. They used water, soap, and a brush. But the pot was still brown and dull. They were sad.

Then, Tom had an idea. He said, "Let's use mom's polish. It will make the pot shiny and bright." Sam agreed. They sneaked into the kitchen and took the polish and a cloth.

They went back to their room and rubbed the polish on the pot. The pot started to shine. They were happy. They thanked each other for the idea.

But they did not know that the polish was not for copper. It was for silver. It had a bad smell and a bad taste. It made the pot poisonous.

The next day, mom made soup for lunch. She did not have a big pot, so she used the copper pot that Tom and Sam had polished. She did not see the polish on it. She filled it with water, vegetables, and meat. She cooked it on the stove.

She called Tom and Sam to eat. They came to the table and saw the soup. It looked good. They did not know it was bad. They took a spoon and tasted it.

They felt sick. They coughed and choked. They fell on the floor. Mom saw them and screamed. She called for help. But it was too late. Tom and Sam were dead.

They were foolish. They should not have used the polish. They should have asked mom first. They paid a big price for their shiny pot.
Tim and Kim were twins who liked to play and have fun. They were very happy when their mom and dad told them they were going on a holiday to a big park with many animals. They packed their bags and got in the car.

At the park, they saw lions, elephants, monkeys, and many other animals. They wanted to see them all, but they had to stay close to their mom and dad. Sometimes they heard the animals make loud noises, like roar, trumpet, or chatter. They were curious and excited.

One day, they saw a sign that said "Unknown Animal". They wondered what it was. They asked their mom and dad, but they said they didn't know either. They said it was a surprise and they had to wait until the next day to find out.

Tim and Kim were very impatient. They wanted to see the unknown animal right away. When their mom and dad were busy talking to a guide, they sneaked away and followed the sign. They walked for a long time until they reached a big cage.

Inside the cage, they saw a strange animal. It had a long neck, a big head, and spots all over its body. It looked like a mix of a horse and a giraffe. They had never seen anything like it before. They thought it was amazing.

They went closer to the cage and tried to talk to the animal. They said hello and asked its name. The animal looked at them and opened its mouth. It made a loud noise that sounded like a roar and a neigh. Tim and Kim were scared. They ran away as fast as they could.

They ran back to their mom and dad, who were very worried and angry. They asked them where they had been and why they had left them. Tim and Kim told them about the unknown animal and how it had roared at them. They said they were sorry and that they had learned their lesson.

Their mom and dad hugged them and said they were glad they were safe. They said the unknown animal was called an okapi and that it was very rare and shy. They said they should never go away from them without permission and that they should always respect the animals and their space.

Tim and Kim nodded and said they understood. They said they still liked the okapi and wanted to see it again, but only with their mom and dad. They said they loved the park and the animals and the holiday. They said they loved their mom and dad too.
Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. Sara wanted to catch the water. She ran to the fountain and put her hands out.

"Stop, Sara!" Ben shouted. "You will get wet and cold!"

But Sara was stubborn. She did not listen to Ben. She wanted to catch the water. She touched the water and it splashed on her face. She laughed and tried to catch more water.

Ben ran to Sara and pulled her away from the fountain. He was worried and angry. "Sara, you are silly! You will get sick! Come on, let's go to the swings!"

But Sara did not want to go to the swings. She wanted to play with the water. She pulled away from Ben and ran back to the fountain. She caught more water and it splashed on her hair and clothes.

Ben sighed and shook his head. He did not know what to do with Sara. She was so stubborn. He decided to wait for her until she was done. He hoped she would not catch a cold. He sat on a bench and watched her play. He wished she would listen to him. He loved her, but she made him crazy.
Lily and Ben were playing with their toy cars in the living room. They liked to make them zoom and crash on the carpet. Sometimes they pretended they were racing or chasing each other.

One day, they decided to try something new. They wanted to see how far their cars could go if they threw them at the wall. They thought it would be fun to watch them bounce and spin. They took turns throwing their cars as hard as they could.

But they did not know that the wall was not very strong. It had a big crack in it that their mom and dad did not see. When Lily threw her car, it hit the crack and made a hole. The car went through the hole and disappeared. Lily was very sad. She loved her car. It was pink and shiny and had a cute sticker on it.

She ran to the wall and tried to reach for her car. But the hole was too high and too small. She could not get her car back. She started to cry. Ben felt sorry for her. He wanted to help her. He had an idea.

He ran to his room and got his stool. He brought it to the living room and put it under the hole. He climbed on the stool and looked through the hole. He saw Lily's car. It was on the other side of the wall, in the neighbor's yard. He also saw something else. It was a puppy. A small, fluffy, brown puppy. It was playing with Lily's car. It was wagging its tail and barking. It was adorable.

Ben called Lily and showed her what he saw. Lily stopped crying and smiled. She liked the puppy. She wanted to play with it. She climbed on the stool and waved at the puppy. The puppy saw her and wagged its tail more. It dropped Lily's car and ran to the hole. It licked Lily's face and made her giggle.

Lily and Ben decided to ask their mom and dad if they could go to the neighbor's yard and get Lily's car and meet the puppy. They hoped the neighbor would be nice and let them play with the puppy. They thought the puppy would be a good friend for them and their cars. They returned their stool to Ben's room and ran to find their mom and dad. They were very happy.
Sara and Ben like to play in the garden. They see many bugs and flowers. They want to catch some bugs and keep them in a jar. They find a big jar in the shed and run to the garden.

"Look, Sara, a red ladybug!" Ben says. He puts his hand on the leaf and tries to catch the ladybug. But the ladybug flies away. Ben is sad.

"Don't be sad, Ben. There are more bugs. Look, a green grasshopper!" Sara says. She points to the grass. She is cheerful. She runs to the grasshopper and catches it in her hand. She puts it in the jar.

"Wow, Sara, you are good at catching bugs!" Ben says. He is happy. He sees a yellow butterfly. He follows the butterfly and tries to catch it too. He puts it in the jar with the grasshopper.

"Look, Ben, we have two bugs in the jar!" Sara says. She is proud. She puts the lid on the jar and makes some holes with a nail. She wants the bugs to breathe.

"Let's call them Lily and Bob!" Ben says. He likes the names. He thinks they are funny. He puts a sticker on the jar and writes the names with a marker.

"OK, let's call them Lily and Bob!" Sara says. She agrees. She smiles. She holds the jar and shakes it gently. She wants the bugs to see her.

"Hello, Lily and Bob! We are Sara and Ben. We are your friends. We will take care of you. We will give you water and leaves. We will play with you. We hope you like your new home!" Sara says. She talks to the bugs. She is kind.

"Hello, Lily and Bob! We are Sara and Ben. We are your friends. We will take care of you. We will give you water and leaves. We will play with you. We hope you like your new home!" Ben says. He repeats what Sara says. He is friendly.

Lily and Bob hear Sara and Ben. They see their faces. They see the jar. They see the holes. They see the water and leaves. They are scared. They want to go back to the garden. They want to be free. They are not happy.
Ben and Lily like to paint. They have many colors and brushes. They paint on paper, on walls, on rocks, on anything they can find. They make pictures of animals, flowers, cars, stars, and more.

One day, they find a big stick in the yard. It is smooth and long. Ben says, "This is a weapon. I can use it to fight bad guys." He swings the stick around and makes noises. Lily says, "No, this is not a weapon. This is a paintbrush. I can use it to make big paintings." She dips the stick in a bucket of paint and drags it on the ground.

They start to argue. Ben says, "Give me the stick. It is mine. I found it first." Lily says, "No, it is mine. I want to paint with it." They pull the stick from each other. The paint splashes everywhere. It gets on their clothes, on their faces, on their hair.

Mom hears the noise and comes outside. She sees the mess. She is not happy. She says, "What are you doing? Why are you fighting? Why are you wasting paint?" Ben and Lily stop and look at Mom. They feel sorry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were playing with the stick. We wanted to use it for different things."

Mom says, "The stick is not a weapon or a paintbrush. It is a stick. You can share it and play nicely. But first, you have to clean up. Come on, let's go inside and wash up." She takes the stick and the bucket of paint. She leads Ben and Lily to the house. They follow her. They still have paint on them. They look funny. They giggle. They say, "We like to paint."
Anna was an adventurous girl. She liked to explore new places and try new things. She was not afraid of anything, except for one thing: the operation.

Anna had a problem with her heart. Sometimes it would beat too fast or too slow, and she would feel very tired or dizzy. The doctor said she needed an operation to fix it. He said it was a safe and simple operation, but Anna was still scared.

The day of the operation came. Anna had to wear a special gown and a bracelet with her name on it. She said goodbye to her mom and dad, who gave her a big hug and a kiss. They said they would be waiting for her when she woke up.

Anna followed a nurse to a big room with a big bed and a lot of machines. The nurse was very nice and talked to Anna about her favorite things. She put a mask on Anna's face and told her to breathe deeply. She said it would make her feel sleepy and calm.

Anna breathed in and out. She felt her eyes getting heavy. She thought about her mom and dad, and her teddy bear, and her favorite book. She thought about all the adventurous things she wanted to do after the operation. She smiled and closed her eyes.
Lily and Max were playing with their dolls in the living room. They liked to dress them up and pretend they were going to a party. Lily had a pink dress with a zipper on the back for her doll. Max had a blue shirt with buttons for his doll.

"Look, Lily, I can button my doll's shirt by myself," Max said proudly. He showed Lily how he fastened each button with his fingers.

"That's good, Max, but I can zipper my doll's dress by myself too," Lily said. She turned her doll around and pulled the zipper up and down. "See, it's easy."

Max wanted to try the zipper too. He asked Lily if he could swap dolls with her. Lily agreed and handed him her doll. Max took the doll and tried to pull the zipper. But he pulled too hard and the zipper broke. The dress opened up and the doll's back was exposed.

"Oops, I'm sorry, Lily, I didn't mean to break your zipper," Max said. He felt bad for ruining Lily's dress.

Lily was upset and started to cry. She snatched her doll back from Max and hugged it. "You broke my zipper, Max, you broke my zipper! It was my favorite dress and now it's ruined. You're so mean!"

Max tried to apologize and explain that it was an accident. He said he would ask his mom to fix the zipper. But Lily didn't listen. She was too angry and sad. She ran to her room with her doll and slammed the door.

Max felt sorry and sad too. He wished he hadn't broken the zipper. He wished he hadn't increased Lily's anger. He wished he could make her happy again. He wondered if Lily would ever forgive him and play with him again. He hoped she would, because he liked her and her doll. He learned that zippers are fragile and he should be careful with them. He decided to wait until Lily calmed down and then say sorry again. He hoped she would accept his sorry and be his friend again.
Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with dolls and cars and books. One day, they found a big box in the park. It had a shiny look and a funny smell.

"Let's open it!" Lily said. "Maybe there is a treasure inside!"

"No, don't!" Ben said. "It could be dangerous! Maybe there is a snake or a spider or a bomb!"

Lily did not listen to Ben. She did not understand why he was scared. She wanted to see what was in the box. She pulled the lid and opened it.

Inside the box, there was a rare thing. It was a big, green, slimy thing. It had many eyes and teeth and tentacles. It made a loud noise and jumped out of the box. It grabbed Lily and Ben with its tentacles and dragged them into the box.

"Help! Help!" Lily and Ben screamed. But no one heard them. No one saw them. The thing ate them up and closed the lid. The end.
Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. Today they pretend to be actors in a theater. They make a stage with chairs and a curtain. They wear funny hats and clothes.

Lily says, "I am a princess. You are a dragon. You want to take my crown. But I will fight you with my magic wand."

Ben says, "I am a dragon. I am big and strong. I can breathe fire. I will fight you with my claws and teeth."

They run and jump and make loud noises. They fight with their pretend weapons. They have fun.

But then Ben grabs Lily's crown and runs away. Lily is angry. She chases Ben and tries to get her crown back.

"Give me my crown, Ben! It is mine!" Lily shouts.

"No, it is mine! I won it fair and square!" Ben shouts back.

They tug and pull and push. They are not friends anymore. They are enemies.

They forget they are in a theater. They knock over the chairs and the curtain. They make a big mess.

Mom hears the noise. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees Lily and Ben fighting. She sees the mess. She is not happy.

"Stop fighting, Lily and Ben! What are you doing? You are ruining the theater!" Mom says.

Lily and Ben stop fighting. They look at Mom. They look at the mess. They feel bad.

They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They hug and make up.

They help Mom clean up the mess. They put the chairs and the curtain back. They take off the hats and clothes.

They are friends again. They are actors again. They bow to Mom. Mom claps for them.

They are warm and happy. They smile. The end.
Lily liked to play with her toys in her room. She had a big doll, a small car, a soft bear and a shiny bulb. The bulb was green and it could light up when she pressed a button. Lily loved the bulb because it made her feel happy and safe.

One day, Lily heard a loud noise outside. She ran to the window and saw a big truck. The truck was carrying many things, but one thing fell off. It was a big box. The box hit the ground and broke. Lily saw something inside the box. It was a green bulb, just like hers.

Lily wanted to help the green bulb. She put on her shoes and ran outside. She looked both ways and crossed the street. She reached the box and picked up the green bulb. It was cold and dark. Lily pressed the button, but nothing happened. The green bulb was broken.

Lily felt sad for the green bulb. She hugged it and said, "Don't worry, green bulb. I will take you to my room and comfort you. You can be my friend and play with my toys. Maybe you will light up again someday."

Lily carried the green bulb back to her room. She put it on her bed and gave it a kiss. She turned on her own green bulb and said, "Look, green bulb. This is your new home. You are not alone. You have me and my green bulb. We will make you happy and safe."

The green bulb felt warm and cozy. It heard Lily's words and saw her smile. It felt a spark in its heart. It blinked and glowed. Lily gasped and clapped. She said, "You did it, green bulb! You lit up! You are not broken. You are beautiful!"

Lily and the green bulb hugged and laughed. They played with the toys and had fun. They were happy and safe. They were friends.
Tom and Lily are playing in the snow. They make a big snowman with a yellow hat and a carrot nose. They give him a scarf and a smile.

"Hello, Mr. Snowman!" Tom says. "Do you like the snow?"

"Yes, I do!" Lily says in a funny voice, pretending to be the snowman. "But I am very cold. Do you have a poem for me?"

Tom thinks hard. He likes poems. He remembers one his mom taught him.

"Snow, snow, everywhere
White and soft and fair
Snow, snow, make me happy
But don't melt and make me sappy!"

Tom says the poem out loud. Lily claps her hands. The snowman seems to wink.

"That is a good poem!" Lily says. "Thank you, Tom!"

They hug the snowman and each other. They are happy. They do not feel the cold. They do not see the sun coming out. They do not know that the snowman will soon freeze and then melt. They only know that they have a friend and a poem.
Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play outside. But today, Mom says they have to dress nice. They have to go to a party with Grandma and Grandpa.

Tom and Anna do not want to dress nice. They want to wear their old clothes. They want to play with their ball and their bike. They do not want to go to a party.

"Come on, Tom and Anna, it's time to dress," Mom says. She has two outfits for them. One is blue and one is pink. They are clean and shiny.

"No, Mom, no!" Tom and Anna say. They run away from Mom. They run to the mailbox. They hide behind the mailbox.

Mom is angry. She follows them to the mailbox. She sees them behind the mailbox. She says, "Tom and Anna, you are being naughty. You have to dress nice for Grandma and Grandpa. They love you and they want to see you. Don't you love them?"

Tom and Anna feel sad. They love Grandma and Grandpa. They do not want to make them sad. They do not want to make Mom angry. They come out from behind the mailbox.

"Sorry, Mom," Tom and Anna say. They hug Mom. They say, "We love you and we love Grandma and Grandpa. We will dress nice for the party."

Mom smiles. She hugs Tom and Anna. She says, "Thank you, Tom and Anna. You are good children. I love you too. Now, let's go and dress. The party will be fun. You will see."
Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. One night, they saw a big star glow in the sky. It was very bright and pretty.

"Look, Lily, a star!" Ben said.

"Wow, Ben, it is so shiny!" Lily said.

They wanted to get closer to the star, so they ran to the hill. They saw a man with a sack on his back. He was walking to the star.

"Hello, mister, what are you doing?" Ben asked.

"Hello, children, I am going to the star. It is a magic star that gives me gold. I am very wealthy because of the star," the man said.

"Can we see your gold?" Lily asked.

"Sure, here, take a look," the man said. He opened his sack and showed them his gold. It was very sparkly and heavy.

"Wow, mister, you have a lot of gold!" Ben said.

"Yes, I do, but I want more. The star gives me more gold every night. I am the richest man in the world," the man said.

He closed his sack and walked to the star. He did not see the star fall from the sky. It landed on his head and knocked him out. His sack fell to the ground and his gold spilled out.

Lily and Ben saw what happened. They ran to the man and tried to wake him up.

"Mister, mister, are you okay?" Lily asked.

"Ow, ow, ow, what happened?" the man said. He opened his eyes and saw the star on his head. It was not a star, but a rock with glitter on it. It was not magic, but a trick.

"Where is my gold? Where is my sack?" the man asked.

He looked around and saw his gold on the ground. He also saw Lily and Ben picking up some of his gold.

"Hey, stop, that is my gold! Give it back!" the man said.

He tried to get up, but he was too dizzy. He fell down again.

Lily and Ben did not listen to him. They took some of his gold and ran away. They were happy and excited.

"Look, Lily, we have gold!" Ben said.

"Wow, Ben, we are so lucky!" Lily said.

They went home and showed their gold to their mom and dad. They were very proud and happy.

The end.
Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the garden. They look for bugs and flowers. One day, they find a big bug. It has many legs and a hard shell. It is a beetle.

Lily and Ben both want the beetle. They try to grab it. They pull and pull. The beetle does not like it. It tries to run away. But Lily and Ben are too strong. They split the beetle in two. The beetle is dead.

Lily and Ben are sad and scared. They did not mean to hurt the beetle. They drop the beetle parts. They run to their mom. They tell her what happened. Mom is not angry. She hugs them and says it is okay. She says they did not know better. She says they should be gentle with bugs and animals. She says they are alive and feel pain. She says they should share and take turns.

Lily and Ben say they are sorry. They say they will be nice to bugs and animals. They say they will share and take turns. Mom says she is proud of them. She says they are ready to learn and grow. She says she loves them. She gives them a cookie. They smile and hug her. They go back to the garden. They look for more bugs and flowers. But this time, they are careful and kind.
Anna was a daughter who liked to pour water. She poured water from her cup, from her bottle, from her bath. She poured water on her toys, on her clothes, on her bed. She poured water everywhere, but she was very quiet. She did not want her mom to hear her.

One day, Anna found a big jug of water in the kitchen. She was very happy. She took the jug and ran to her room. She poured water on her books, on her dolls, on her rug. She poured water until the jug was empty. She smiled and looked at her wet room.

But then, she heard a loud noise. It was her mom. Her mom came to her room and saw the water. Her mom was very angry. She shouted at Anna.

"Anna, what have you done? You poured water everywhere! You ruined your things! You made a big mess! You are a very bad daughter!"

Anna was very scared. She cried and said sorry. But her mom did not listen. Her mom took the jug and poured water on Anna. Anna was very wet and cold. She felt very sad. She wished she never poured water. She wished her mom loved her.
Lily and Sam are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in the living room. Lily has a doll and Sam has a car. They share their toys and have fun.

One day, mom says they have to go to the store. She tells them to put away their toys and get ready. Lily and Sam rush to their room. They want to go to the store and see new things.

But when they get to their room, they see a mess. Their toys are everywhere. They forgot to clean up yesterday. Mom will be angry if she sees the mess.

"Quick, Sam, help me put the toys in the box!" Lily says.

"No, Lily, you do it. I want to go to the store now!" Sam says.

"That's not fair, Sam! We both played with the toys. We both have to clean up!" Lily says.

She starts to pick up the toys and put them in the box. Sam watches her and does nothing. He thinks Lily is silly. He wants to go to the store now.

Mom comes to their room and sees the mess. She sees Lily working hard and Sam doing nothing. She is not happy.

"Lily, you are a good girl. You are helping to clean up. Sam, you are a bad boy. You are not helping at all. That's not fair to Lily. You have to help too!" Mom says.

Sam feels ashamed. He knows Mom is right. He says sorry to Lily and Mom. He starts to help Lily with the toys. They finish quickly and put the box away.

Mom smiles and hugs them. She says they can go to the store now. Lily and Sam are happy. They hold Mom's hand and rush to the car. They hope to see new things at the store. They also hope to be fair to each other from now on.
Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. Today is their birthday. They are very happy.

Mom and Dad make a big cake for them. The cake has candles and sprinkles. It smells yummy. Sara and Ben want to eat the cake now.

"Wait, wait," Mom says. "We have to sing first. And make a wish."

Sara and Ben nod. They sit on their chairs. Mom and Dad sing a song. Sara and Ben blow the candles. They make a wish.

"What did you wish for?" Ben asks Sara.

"I wished for a new doll," Sara says. "What did you wish for?"

"I wished for a new car," Ben says.

They smile. They cut the cake. They eat the cake. It is sweet and soft. They drink some juice. They are full and happy.

Mom and Dad give them presents. Sara gets a new doll. Ben gets a new car. They hug Mom and Dad. They say thank you.

They play with their new toys. They have fun. They laugh and talk. They are very noisy.

But soon they get sleepy. Their eyes are heavy. Their heads are nodding.

"Time for bed," Mom says. "You had a big day."

Sara and Ben yawn. They are tired. They spring up from the floor. They run to their room. They brush their teeth. They put on their pajamas. They climb into their beds.

Mom and Dad tuck them in. They kiss them good night. They turn off the light.

Sara and Ben close their eyes. They dream of cake and toys. They are happy. They are twins.
Lily and Tom were playing in the living room. They saw a big ashtray on the table. It was shiny and round and had some gray stuff inside.

"What is this?" Lily asked.

"It is an ashtray. Mommy and Daddy use it when they smoke. They put the fire sticks in it," Tom said.

"Can we play with it?" Lily wondered.

"No, we can't. It is not a toy. It is dirty and bad. Mommy and Daddy said we should not touch it," Tom warned.

But Lily did not listen. She was curious and silly. She picked up the ashtray and shook it. The gray stuff flew out and made a mess. Some of it got into Lily's eyes and nose and mouth. She coughed and cried.

"Help! Help!" Lily shouted.

Tom ran to get Mommy and Daddy. They came and saw what Lily had done. They were angry and worried. They took Lily to the bathroom and washed her face and mouth. They told her she was very naughty and could have hurt herself.

"Lily, you should never play with the ashtray. It is not a toy. It is dangerous. The gray stuff is ash. It is from the fire sticks. It can make you sick and hurt your lungs. Do you understand?" Mommy said.

"Yes, Mommy. I am sorry. I was silly. I will not do it again," Lily said.

"Good. We love you, Lily. But we also want you to be safe and smart. And we hope you will grow up to be healthy and happy. That is why we are trying to quit smoking. Smoking is bad for us and for you. Do you want to help us?" Daddy said.

"Yes, Daddy. I love you too. I will help you. I will remind you to not smoke. And I will not play with the ashtray anymore," Lily said.

They hugged and kissed and went back to the living room. They cleaned up the mess and threw away the ashtray. They decided to play a different game. A game that was fun and safe and good.

The moral of the story is: Do not play with things that are not toys. They can be dangerous and harmful. Listen to your parents. They know what is best for you. And help them to make good choices. They love you and want you to grow up to be healthy and happy.
Tim has a pet dog named Spot. Spot is big and rough. He likes to run and play with Tim. Sometimes, Spot is too rough and knocks Tim down. Tim does not like that.

One day, Tim and Spot go to the park. They see a big wheel. The wheel can spin very fast. Tim wants to try it. He says to Spot, "Come on, Spot. Let's go on the wheel. It looks fun."

Spot does not like the wheel. He thinks it is scary. He says to Tim, "Woof, woof. No, Tim. The wheel is bad. It will make us dizzy."

Tim does not listen to Spot. He runs to the wheel and gets on. He tells the man, "Please spin the wheel." The man spins the wheel. Tim laughs and screams. He likes the wheel.

Spot does not like the wheel. He barks and whines. He wants Tim to get off. He runs to the wheel and tries to stop it. He bites the wheel. He scratches the wheel. He pulls the wheel.

The man sees Spot. He says, "Hey, stop that. You are ruining the wheel. Get off, you bad dog." He tries to catch Spot. Spot runs away. He is scared of the man.

Tim sees Spot. He says, "Spot, come back. Don't be afraid. The wheel is fun." He gets off the wheel and runs after Spot. He catches Spot and hugs him. He says, "I'm sorry, Spot. I did not know you did not like the wheel. You are a good dog. I love you."

Spot licks Tim's face. He says, "Woof, woof. I love you too, Tim. But please, no more wheel. Let's play something else." Tim nods. He says, "OK, Spot. Let's play fetch. I have a ball." He throws the ball. Spot chases the ball. They play and have fun. They are happy.
One day, a boy named Ben and his dog Rex went for a walk in the woods. They liked to explore and find new things. They saw many trees, birds, and flowers. Rex liked to sniff and chase the animals.

As they walked, they came to a big cave. Ben was curious and wanted to see what was inside. Rex was scared and barked at the dark hole. Ben said, "Don't worry, Rex. I have a flashlight. Come on, let's go in and look."

Ben turned on his flashlight and led Rex into the cave. They saw many rocks, bats, and spiders. Rex whimpered and stayed close to Ben. Ben said, "It's okay, Rex. They won't hurt us. They are just living here."

Then, Ben saw something shiny in the corner. He walked towards it and saw a big pile of bones. They were white and hard. They looked like a person, but not a real person. Ben said, "Wow, Rex. Look at this. It's a skeleton. Maybe it was someone who got lost in the cave a long time ago."

Rex growled and backed away from the skeleton. He did not like the skeleton. He thought it was scary and creepy. He wanted to get out of the cave. He tugged on Ben's shirt and whined.

Ben said, "Okay, okay, Rex. We can go now. I'm sorry I scared you. Let's go back to the woods. It's more calm and fun there."

Ben and Rex left the cave and ran back to the woods. They played with the animals and the flowers. They forgot about the skeleton and the cave. They were happy and safe. They had a good adventure.
Anna and Ben are playing with their new bricks. They like to build towers and houses and cars. They have many colors of bricks: red, blue, yellow, green.

"Look at my tower!" Anna says. "It is very tall and strong."

"I can make a taller tower!" Ben says. He takes some bricks from Anna's pile and adds them to his own.

"Hey, those are my bricks!" Anna says. "Give them back!"

"No, they are mine now!" Ben says. He holds the bricks tight.

Anna is angry. She tries to grab the bricks from Ben, but he pushes her away. She falls on the floor and cries.

"Stop it, you two!" Mom says. She comes into the room and sees the mess. "Why are you fighting over the bricks? You have enough for both of you."

"But he took my bricks!" Anna says.

"But she has more bricks than me!" Ben says.

Mom sighs. She picks up Anna and hugs her. She helps her up and wipes her tears. She gives her some of the bricks that Ben took.

She picks up Ben and hugs him. She tells him to say sorry to Anna and to share the bricks. She gives him some of the bricks that Anna had.

Anna and Ben look at each other. They realize that they were wrong. They say sorry to each other and hug.

"Can we play together?" Anna asks.

"Okay, let's play together," Ben says.

They smile and start to build a new tower. They use all the colors of the bricks. They are happy and Mom is happy too.
Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and balls. One day, they find a big red car in the park. They both want to play with it.

"Let me have the car!" Tom says.

"No, it is mine!" Sam says.

They start to fight. They pull and push and shout. They are not happy.

A lady sees them. She is sad. She walks to them and says, "Stop fighting, boys. Fighting is not nice. Why don't you share the car and play together?"

Tom and Sam look at the lady. They feel bad. They say, "Sorry, lady. Sorry, friend."

They stop fighting. They give each other a hug. They joke and laugh. They take turns to play with the car. They are happy.

The lady smiles. She says, "That's better, boys. Sharing is caring. Playing is fun. Now you are good friends."

Tom and Sam nod. They say, "Thank you, lady. Thank you, friend."

They play with the car until it is time to go home. They wave goodbye to the lady and to each other. They are peaceful.
Tommy loved to play with his toy plane. He pretended to be a pilot and flew it around the room. He made loud noises with his mouth and imagined he was in the sky.