

Lila liked to climb. She climbed on chairs, on tables, on beds, on trees. She wanted to see everything from high up. One day, she saw a big purple flower on a wall. She wanted to smell it and touch it. She climbed on a box, then on a stool, then on a ladder. She reached the flower and smiled.
But when she put her nose near the flower, she felt a sting. A bee was hiding in the flower. It was angry that Lila disturbed it. It flew out and buzzed around Lila's head. Lila was scared and cried. She let go of the flower and the ladder. She fell down and hurt her knee.
Mom heard Lila's cry and ran to her. She picked her up and hugged her. She saw the bee and the flower and the ladder. She was mad at Lila for climbing so high and being so careless. She took her inside and put a band-aid on her knee. She gave her a glass of water and a cookie. She told her not to climb on things that are not safe.
Lila felt sorry and said sorry to Mom. She did not like the bee or the flower. They were bitter and mean. She liked Mom and the cookie. They were sweet and nice. She learned her lesson and did not climb on the wall again. She climbed on the couch and read a book with Mom instead. She was happy and safe.
