diff --git "a/TinyStories_899.txt" "b/TinyStories_899.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_899.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ +Soon, the butterfly was able to fly again. It flew all around the cabin, showing Lily how grateful it was. Lily learned that being kind and helping others is very important. And the butterfly learned that even fragile things can be strong with a little help. They both lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a furry goat. The goat lived on a farm with many other animals. The goat liked to play with his friends, the ducks, and the pigs. + +One day, a big dog came to the farm. The dog liked to tease the furry goat. The dog would bark and chase the goat. The goat was sad and did not want to play with his friends. + +The ducks and pigs saw the goat was sad. They all came together and made a plan. The next time the dog tried to tease the goat, the ducks quacked and the pigs oinked very loud. The dog got scared and ran away. The furry goat was happy again and played with his friends. They all lived happily on the farm. +One day, a family went on a vacation. They went to a big fun park. The sun was bright and the sky was blue. The little girl, named Lily, was very happy. + +In the park, Lily saw a big slide. She wanted to play on it. But first, her mom had to pay. Lily's mom gave money to the man. Lily said, "Thank you, Mom!" + +It was getting dark. The moon came out. Lily's dad said, "Time to go home, Lily." Lily was sad, but she knew they had to leave. She waved goodbye to the fun park. The family went home after their fun vacation. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He liked to play with his toy tools. One day, he found real tools in the garage. Tim wanted to use them, but he didn't know how. + +Tim tried to use the tools, but something bad happened. He hurt his hand. Tim cried and his mom came to help him. She told Tim that using real tools can be dangerous if you don't know how to use them. + +Mom showed Tim how to use the tools the right way. Tim learned to be careful and ask for help when he didn't know something. The moral of the story is to always ask for help when you don't know how to do something, so you don't get hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a huge machine. This machine could act like an animal. It was big, strong, and fun to watch. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to see the huge machine. He was very happy to see it act like a big, friendly dog. The machine jumped, ran, and played with Tim. They had so much fun together. + +As the sun went down, it was time for Tim to go home. He said goodbye to the huge machine and gave it a big hug. Tim knew he would come back to play with the machine again soon. They were the best of friends. +One day, a loyal dog named Max went to play golf with his best friend, a little boy named Tim. They were very excited to play together. Max would take the golf ball and give it to Tim, and Tim would hit the ball with the golf stick. + +"Good job, Tim!" said Max, as Tim hit the ball very far. They laughed and played together, having lots of fun. Max would always take the ball and bring it back to Tim, so they could play more and more. + +As they played, they saw other kids and dogs playing golf too. Tim asked one of them, "Do you want to play with us?" The other kid said, "Yes, please!" So, they all played together, and Max was very loyal to all of them. He would take the golf balls for everyone, and they all had a great time. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to play outside. The sky was gloomy and dark, but he did not care. He wanted to have fun and run around. Tim saw a big pile of waste near the park. He knew it was not good to have it there. + +Tim did not want the park to be dirty. So, he decided to clean it up. He rushed to his house to get a big bag. He put all the waste in the bag and took it away. Tim felt happy that he could help make the park clean again. + +The next day, the sun came out and the park was not gloomy anymore. Tim played with his friends all day. They were happy that the park was clean and beautiful. They all thanked Tim for his help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big box where she would store her toys. Lily was very careful with her toys because she loved them a lot. + +One day, Lily found a note inside her toy box. The note had a picture of a happy sun and a big tree. Lily thought the note was pretty and wanted to show it to her friends. + +Lily took the note and went to her friends' houses. They all looked at the note and thought it was very nice. They played together and had a fun day. At the end of the day, Lily put the note back in her toy box, being careful not to lose it. She knew she would always remember the special day she had with her friends. +One day, a little girl named Lily wanted to mail a letter to her friend, Tom. She put the letter in a big, blue box. The box was hard, but Lily was strong. She pushed and pushed until the letter was inside. + +Tom got the letter and was very happy. He wanted to say thank you to Lily. So, Tom made a snack for her. It was a yummy sandwich with cheese and ham. He put the snack in a bag and went to Lily's house. + +Lily was so happy to see Tom and the snack he made. They both sat down and ate their snacks together. They laughed and talked all day. Lily and Tom were best friends and loved sharing snacks and mailing letters to each other. +One day, a little girl named Lily was playing in her room. She saw a pretty box on the top shelf. Lily wanted to touch the box, but she could not reach it. She called her mom for help. + +"Mom, can you help me get the box? I cannot reach it," said Lily. Her mom came and got the box down for her. Inside the box, there were many fruits. The fruits were all different colors and had different textures. + +Lily felt the orange, and it was bumpy. She felt the apple, and it was smooth. She tasted the fruits, and they were all very yummy. Lily's mom said, "These fruits are very healthy for you." + +Lily was happy to eat the healthy fruits. She shared them with her mom, and they both enjoyed the different textures. From that day on, Lily loved to eat fruits and stayed healthy and strong. +One day, a fat cat named Tom went outside to play. He saw the wind blow fast and strong. Tom wanted to make something fun with the wind. He thought and thought, and then he got an idea! + +Tom ran and jumped in the wind. He spun around and around, just like a tornado! The wind helped him spin faster and faster. Tom was having so much fun being a tornado. + +Soon, it was time for Tom to go home. He stopped spinning and the wind slowed down. Tom went inside and told his friends about his fun day as a tornado. They all wanted to try it too, so they planned to play tornado the next day. +Once upon a time, in a big green yard, there was an enormous tree. The tree was so big, it could touch the sky! Next to the tree, there was a fence. The fence was very long and very tall. It kept the yard safe and sound. + +One sunny day, a little bunny named Ben hopped into the yard. Ben saw the enormous tree and the tall fence. He wanted to taste the sweet leaves on the tree. So, Ben hopped and hopped, but he could not reach the leaves. + +Then, Ben had an idea. He hopped over to the fence and climbed up. From the top of the fence, Ben could reach the tree leaves. He took a big bite and tasted the sweet leaves. Ben was so happy, he wiggled his little bunny nose and danced on the fence. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a toy rod. He liked to play with his rod all day. One day, Tim went to the park with his rod. + +In the park, Tim met a girl named Sue. Sue wanted to play with Tim's rod, but she did not speak. Tim did not know if he should share his toy. Then, Sue said, "Please, may I play with your rod?" + +Tim saw that Sue was polite. He said, "Yes, you can play with my rod." They played together and had lots of fun. They became good friends. + +The moral of the story is to always be polite when you speak. When you are polite, you can make new friends and have more fun. +One day, a boy named Tim went for a jog with his dad. They jogged in the park where the sun was shining and the birds were singing. Tim saw a big tree and wanted to rest under it. Dad said, "Good idea, Tim. Let's take a break." + +While they sat under the tree, Tim saw a black dog. The dog was running fast and had a watch in its mouth. Tim said, "Look, Dad! The dog has a watch!" Dad said, "Oh no! That watch belongs to someone. We should help the dog give it back." + +Tim and his dad jogged after the black dog. They caught up to the dog and took the watch. They found the owner, who was a nice lady. She said, "Thank you for finding my watch!" Tim and his dad smiled and jogged back home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very hungry. He wanted to eat some soup. His mommy made him a big bowl of hot soup. + +Tim was so excited to eat the soup. But, the soup was too hot. He had to wait for it to cool down. While waiting, Tim saw a big slide in the yard. He went outside to play on the slide. + +He slid down the slide many times. He was having so much fun! Soon, the soup was not too hot anymore. Tim went back inside and ate the soup. It was very yummy! + +Tim learned that waiting can be fun if you find something to do. And, playing on the slide made the waiting easier. Now, Tim was not hungry anymore, and he was happy. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a black dog named Max. Max loved to dig holes in the ground. One day, Max found a shiny silver toy in the park. He was very happy. + +Max wanted to keep his silver toy safe, so he decided to bury it. He dug a big hole under a tree and put the silver toy inside. Then, Max covered the hole with dirt. He wagged his tail and felt proud of his work. + +The next day, Max went back to the tree to play with his silver toy. He dug up the hole and found his toy. Max played with the silver toy all day long in the park. He was a happy black dog. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big box made of cardboard. Lily wanted to make a house out of it, but she didn't know how. + +One day, her friend Tom came over. He saw the cardboard box and said, "Let's make a house!" Lily was happy. Together, they managed to cut doors and windows in the box. They put a soft blanket inside because the cardboard was uncomfortable to sit on. + +Now, Lily and Tom had a fun little house to play in. They would say, "Welcome to our house!" to each other, and laugh. They loved their new cardboard house and played in it every day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. Lily lived in a small, modern house with her mom and dad. One day, Lily decided she wanted to help her mom make a cake. + +Lily went to the kitchen and saw her mom using a whip to mix the cake. She asked her mom if she could help. Her mom said, "Yes, Lily, you can help me whip the cake mix." + +Together, they whipped the cake mix until it was smooth. Then, they put it in the oven to bake. When the cake was done, Lily and her mom shared the yummy cake with the whole family. They all loved it and Lily felt very happy that she could help her mom. +Once upon a time, in a warm land, there lived a group of animals. They liked to march and play all day. They had so much fun together. + +One day, a little cat named Tom joined them. He wanted to march and play too. The other animals were happy to have Tom with them. They said, "Come, Tom! Let's march and play together!" + +So, Tom and the other animals marched and played all day long. They marched through the warm land, laughing and having fun. They were all very happy to be friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. She was very independent and liked to do things by herself. One day, Sue wanted to make a cake. She asked her mom, "Can I make a cake?" Her mom said, "Yes, but be careful." + +Sue started to make the cake. She poured the milk into a big bowl. Then she put the dough in the bowl too. She mixed it all up. Sue was very happy. She felt like a big girl. + +But Sue forgot to ask her mom for help with the oven. She tried to put the cake in the oven by herself. She was not careful. The hot oven hurt Sue's hand. She cried and her mom came to help. The cake was not made and Sue learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. He had a toy dog named Spot. Tim and Spot went to the park to play. At the park, they saw a girl named Sue. Sue had a toy cat named Mittens. Tim and Spot went to meet Sue and Mittens. + +"Hi Sue! I am Tim, and this is Spot," said Tim. "Hi Tim! I am Sue, and this is Mittens," said Sue. They played together at the park. They ran, jumped, and laughed. They had lots of fun. Then, Tim saw a big, brilliant rainbow in the sky. "Look, Sue! A big, brilliant rainbow!" Tim said. + +Tim and Sue wanted to make a picture of the rainbow. They found some paper and glue. They glued colorful paper on the big paper to make the rainbow. Spot and Mittens helped too. When they finished, they were very happy. Tim and Sue became good friends. They played together every day with Spot and Mittens. +Once upon a time, in a cute little house, there lived a kind mommy and her baby. The baby was always happy and loved to play with his toys. Mommy would always provide everything the baby needed to be happy and healthy. + +One day, the baby was very hungry. Mommy went to the kitchen and got a bottle for the baby. The bottle was filled with warm milk, just the way the baby liked it. The baby was very happy to see the bottle and clapped his little hands. + +Mommy sat down and gave the baby the bottle. The baby drank the milk and smiled at mommy. After the baby finished the bottle, he was full and happy. Mommy and baby played together with the toys and had a fun day in their cute little house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily liked to play with her toys and dance in her room. One day, she saw a faucet outside her house. Lily was confused because she never saw a faucet outside before. + +Lily decided to record herself playing with the faucet. She turned the faucet on and water came out. The water splashed on the ground and made a big puddle. Lily jumped in the puddle and got all wet. She laughed and had fun. + +When Lily was done playing, she turned off the faucet. She went inside her house and showed her mom the video she recorded. Her mom smiled and said, "Good job, Lily!" Lily was happy and proud of her fun day with the faucet. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived an adventurous dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside, run around, and count flowers in the garden. One sunny day, while Spot was counting flowers, he heard a soft voice. + +"Hello, I am Kitty," said the voice. Spot turned around and saw a small cat sitting on the grass. "Do you want to play with me?" asked Kitty. Spot wagged his tail and said, "Yes! Let's count flowers together." + +After they counted all the flowers, Spot and Kitty felt tired. They sat under a big tree to rest. Spot had an idea. "Kitty, I will give you a massage to help you feel better," said Spot. Kitty smiled and said, "Thank you, Spot. That sounds nice." + +Spot gently massaged Kitty's back, and they both felt happy and relaxed. From that day on, Spot and Kitty became best friends. They went on many more adventurous days together, always counting flowers and helping each other feel good. +One day, a cat named Tom went for a walk. He saw a box with a label on it. The label had a big, ugly bug on it. Tom did not like the ugly bug, but he wanted to know what was inside the box. + +Tom tried to open the box, but it was hard. He pushed and pushed, but the box did not open. Then, Tom had an idea. He would slip his paw under the box's lid to open it. He was sure this would work. + +Tom slipped his paw under the lid, and the box opened. Inside, there was a toy bug that looked just like the ugly bug on the label. Tom knew the toy bug was not real, so he was not scared. He played with the toy bug all day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, in a little town, there was a wild cat named Jazz. Jazz loved to dance and play all day. He had many friends who liked to dance with him. + +One day, Jazz wanted to find a new place to dance. He asked his friend, a wise owl, where he should go. The owl thought for a moment and then said, "I recommend the big tree in the forest. It is a fun place to dance and play." + +Jazz was excited and went to the big tree with his friends. They danced and played all day long. The big tree was the best place they had ever been to. Jazz and his friends were very happy and had a great time together. And from that day on, the big tree was their favorite place to dance and play. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Tim. Tim lived in a small, dull house in the woods. He had a secret that he wanted to share with his best friend, Sam the squirrel. + +One sunny day, Tim and Sam were playing near the river. Tim decided it was time to tell Sam his secret. Tim said, "Sam, I can spring very high!" Sam was very surprised and wanted to see Tim spring. + +Tim got ready, bent his legs, and sprang high into the air. Sam clapped and laughed as Tim jumped higher and higher. They played all day, taking turns springing and laughing. From that day on, Tim's secret was a secret no more, and they had even more fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a little red door. It was a very special door. The door could increase and become big. All the other doors were envious of the little red door. + +One day, a cat came to the little red door. The cat said, "Little red door, can you increase and let me in?" The little red door increased and became big. The cat went inside and played. The cat was very happy. + +Later, a dog came to the little red door. The dog said, "Little red door, can you increase and let me in?" The little red door increased and became big. The dog went inside and played with the cat. They both had a lot of fun. The other doors saw this and wished they could increase too. The little red door was very happy to help its friends. +One day, a cat and a dog were in a park. The cat was fit and fast. The dog was big and strong. They liked to play together. + +The cat saw a menu on a table. It had pictures of food. The cat wanted to eat the food. The dog wanted to eat it too. They both said, "I want the menu!" + +The cat and the dog started to fight. They did not want to share. They both wanted the menu. But then, the wind blew the menu away. It went far, far away. + +The cat and the dog were sad. They did not want to fight anymore. They said, "Let's be friends and share." They played together and had fun. The menu was gone, but they still had each other. And they remained friends forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty candle that she loved very much. One day, she wanted to show her friend Tim the candle. + +When Lily went to Tim's house, it was very cold and harsh outside. Lily held her candle very tight so it would not drop. Tim saw the candle and thought it was very nice. He wanted to hold it too. + +Lily let Tim hold the candle, but he was not careful. Tim dropped the candle, and it broke. Lily was very sad. Tim said he was sorry and gave Lily a hug. They both learned to be more careful with things they love. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to pick flowers from the garden. One day, she picked a lot of flowers and put them in a big basket. She was very happy. + +Amy wanted to show her flowers to her mommy. She ran inside the house with her basket. But she was so anxious to show her mommy that she tripped and fell. All the flowers fell on the floor. + +Amy was sad. Her mommy saw what happened and came to help. They picked up the flowers together and put them back in the basket. Amy's mommy told her not to worry. They put the flowers in a vase and they both smiled. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a pale boy named Tim. He had a big dog named Max. Tim and Max loved to play and solve puzzles together. They were best friends. + +One day, Tim found a new puzzle. It had many colors and pieces. Tim and Max started to solve the puzzle. They worked very hard. But the puzzle was very hard too. They tried and tried, but they could not solve it. + +Tim felt sad. He wanted to solve the puzzle, but it was too hard. Max saw Tim's sad face and tried to help. He took a piece of the puzzle in his mouth. But Max did not know how to solve puzzles. He chewed the piece and it broke. + +Now, the puzzle could not be solved. Tim was very sad. He looked at the broken piece and his pale skin turned red. Tim and Max could not play with the puzzle anymore. They went to bed feeling very sad. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to eat her lunch outside with her friends. One day, she was eating her sandwich when she saw a bird. The bird looked hungry, so Lucy wanted to give it some food. But she was careless and dropped her sandwich on the ground. + +Lucy wanted to clean up the mess, so she tried to reach for a napkin. She was too short to reach the napkin on the table. Her friend, Tom, saw her trying and helped her. He reached for the napkin and gave it to Lucy. Lucy said, "Thank you, Tom!" and they both smiled. + +Lucy used the napkin to clean up the sandwich. Then, she found some crumbs and gave them to the hungry bird. The bird was happy and flew away. Lucy and Tom went back to eating their lunch, and they were more careful this time. They had a great day playing outside with their friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a town. She was always restless and wanted to go outside to play. But her mom wouldn't permit her to go outside alone. + +One day, Lily asked her mom if she could go to the park with her friends. Her mom said, "Yes, but only if you promise to be careful and come back before it gets dark." + +Lily was so happy that she could go to the park. She quickly got ready and ran to meet her friends. They played on the swings, went down the slide, and had so much fun together. + +As the sun started to set, Lily remembered her promise to her mom. She said goodbye to her friends and ran back home. When she got home, her mom was proud of her for being responsible and keeping her promise. From that day on, Lily knew that if she followed the rules, her mom would permit her to have more fun adventures in the future. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to pick daisies in the field near her house. One day, she found a daisy with a bug on it. The bug was scary, but Lily was brave. She carefully removed the bug from the daisy and put it back in the grass. + +As she continued to pick daisies, she saw a big dog running towards her. Lily was scared, but she remembered how brave she was when she removed the bug. She stood still and the dog sniffed her hand. It turned out the dog was friendly and just wanted to play. + +Lily was happy that she was brave and didn't run away from the dog. She continued to pick daisies and even made a pretty necklace out of them. From that day on, Lily knew that she could be brave in any situation. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He was very strong and he loved to roar. One day, he went for a walk in the forest and he found a shiny crystal. It was so pretty! He decided to keep it and put it in his cave. + +The next day, the lion met a little girl. She was very fair and had curly hair. She asked the lion if he had seen her lost toy. The lion felt bad for her and decided to help. He searched for the toy and found it near the crystal in his cave. + +The little girl was so happy and thanked the lion. From that day on, they became friends and the lion learned that it's always good to help others. And he kept the crystal as a reminder of his new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play sports. He liked to run and jump and throw balls. Every day, he would go outside and play with his friends. It made him happy and excited. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy asked him to play a new sport. It was called soccer. Timmy had never played soccer before, but he was excited to try. They kicked the ball back and forth and Timmy had so much fun. He was excited to play soccer again. + +After playing, Timmy went home and told his mom about his day. She was happy to hear that he tried a new sport. She told him that being honest and trying new things is important. Timmy felt proud of himself for being honest and trying something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike. One day, she went to a park with her mom and dad. There were lots of other kids there too. They were all playing and having fun. It was a lively place. + +Lily's mom brought some food for them to eat. They had sandwiches, fruit, and juice. Lily was very hungry, but she noticed that some of the other kids didn't have any food. She decided to share her sandwich with them. + +Everyone was very happy and they all became friends. Lily learned that sharing your food can make others happy. She also learned that being lively and playing with others can be a lot of fun. From that day on, Lily always shared her food and made new friends wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with yarn and making colorful bracelets. One day, she went to the park to play and brought her yarn with her. + +At the park, she met a boy named Timmy. Timmy asked if he could touch the yarn and Lily said yes. They played together and made bracelets. They were both very happy. + +But suddenly, a big dog came and scared them. They ran away and left the yarn behind. When they came back, they saw that the dog had chewed up all the yarn. Lily and Timmy were sad because they couldn't play with it anymore. + +The moral of the story is to be careful with your things and not leave them behind. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk. They saw a big building that was very tall. Lily pointed at the building and said, "Look, mommy! Big building!" + +As they continued walking, they saw a man with an orange shirt. Lily said, "Mommy, look! Man in orange shirt!" + +After a while, they got tired and sat on a bench. Lily saw a butterfly and pointed at it. "Butterfly! Pretty butterfly!" she said. + +They had a fun day outside and saw many interesting things. Lily was happy to spend time with her mommy and learn new words. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her toys. One day, she saw some bad guys trying to take her toys away. She felt scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, she saw the police car coming. The police officers got out and talked to the bad guys. They told them to leave Lily's toys alone. The police officers protected her toys and made her feel safe. + +Lily thought the police officers were impressive because they were brave and helped her. She thanked them and went back to playing with her toys. From that day on, she knew that the police were there to protect her and keep her safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily's mommy took a photo of her and her friends playing on the swings. "That's a good picture," said Lily's mommy. "Can I see it?" asked Lily. + +Lily's mommy showed her the photo and Lily waved at herself in the picture. "Look, mommy! I'm waving!" she exclaimed. Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, you are. You look so happy in this photo." + +Later that day, Lily showed the photo to her friends and they all said, "Wow, Lily, that's a good picture of us!" Lily felt proud and happy that her mommy took such a nice photo of her and her friends. From that day on, Lily always remembered to wave whenever she saw a camera. +Once upon a time, there was a big bridge. It was very long and went over a river. People would cross the bridge every day to get to the other side. One day, a man came and said the bridge was too old and needed to be fixed. He said it would be very expensive to fix it. + +The people were sad because they didn't have enough money to fix the bridge. Suddenly, they heard a loud sound. It was the sound of the bridge snapping! The bridge broke and people couldn't cross it anymore. They were very sad and didn't know what to do. + +But then, a kind man came and said he would help fix the bridge. He didn't want any money, he just wanted to help. So, he fixed the bridge and it was even better than before! The people were so happy and grateful. They learned that sometimes, even when things snap and break, there are people who can help fix them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to have pasta for dinner every day. She would always ask her mom to make her some pasta with little meatballs. + +One day, Lily's mom was very busy and couldn't make her pasta for dinner. Lily was sad because she really wanted to have pasta. + +But then, Lily's dad came home and he had a surprise for her. He had brought home a big box of pasta and little meatballs for Lily to have for dinner. Lily was so happy and she gave her dad a big hug. + +From that day on, Lily knew that even when her mom was busy, she could still have her favorite pasta with little meatballs thanks to her dad. +Once upon a time, there was a pilot named Tim. Tim had a smelly airplane. He wanted to make it smell good. So, he went to search for some nice flowers. He flew his airplane high in the sky and looked for a place with lots of flowers. + +After a while, Tim found a big field full of colorful flowers. He landed his airplane and picked some flowers. He put them in his airplane and it smelled so good! Now, Tim was happy and his airplane smelled nice. + +From that day on, Tim always searched for pretty flowers to make his airplane smell good. And he flew all over the world, looking for the best flowers. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat meat, but her mom always cooked it with bones. One day, Lily's mom cooked a big chicken for dinner. Lily was so excited to eat it, but when she saw the bones, she got worried. + +Lily: "Mommy, can you remove the bones from my meat please?" + +Mom: "Of course, sweetie. Let me do that for you." + +Lily's mom carefully removed all the bones from her meat. Lily was so happy and ate all her dinner without any worries. From that day on, Lily's mom always removed the bones from her meat. They lived happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside when it was sunny. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They had a picnic and ate tasty sandwiches. + +After they finished eating, Lily's mommy told her it was time to leave. Lily didn't want to go because she was having too much fun. But her mommy said they had to go home before it got dark outside. + +As they were walking home, they felt raindrops falling from the sky. Lily's mommy said they needed to hurry because they didn't want to get wet. They ran all the way home and when they got inside, they took off their wet clothes and snuggled up on the couch. "That was an adventure," said Lily's mommy. "Yes, it was," replied Lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to play in the park with her friends. One day, they found a skull in the sandbox! Lily's friend mentioned it was spooky. They decided to be quiet so they wouldn't scare anyone. + +Lily wondered where the skull came from. Her friend suggested it might be from a dinosaur, but Lily wasn't so sure. They decided to ask the park ranger. The ranger explained that it was just a fake skull for Halloween. + +Lily felt relieved and they continued to play in the park. They made sure to keep the skull in a safe place so no one would get scared. From that day on, they always checked the sandbox for any other spooky surprises. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Max loved to play with Lily and follow her wherever she went. + +One day, Lily and Max went to the park to play. Max saw a big dog and got scared. The big dog started to chase Max and Max didn't know what to do. Lily saw what was happening and told Max to turn around and face the big dog. + +Max was scared, but he trusted Lily and turned around to face the big dog. The big dog barked and growled, but Max didn't surrender. He stood his ground and barked back. + +After a few minutes, the big dog got tired and walked away. Lily was very proud of Max for being so brave and loyal. Max was happy too, he knew that Lily would always be there to help him when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sing and dance, and her mommy always said she had a smooth voice. + +One day, Lily and her mommy went to a factory where they make toys. Lily saw a big machine that could record her singing! She was so excited and asked her mommy if she could try it. + +"Sure, let's ask the nice man if we can record your song," said her mommy. + +The man at the factory smiled and said, "Of course! Let's make a record of your beautiful voice." + +Lily sang her favorite song and the machine recorded it. She was so happy and couldn't wait to show her daddy when they got home. From that day on, Lily loved going to the factory and recording her songs. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a cherry tree and decided to pick some cherries. She climbed up the tree and picked a big, juicy cherry. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow and the tree began to spin around. Lily felt a little bit scared because she was so high up in the tree. But then she remembered that she was a brave girl and she held on tight. + +After a while, the wind stopped and the tree stopped spinning. Lily climbed down and ran back to her house with her cherry. She was happy and proud of herself for being so brave. From that day on, she loved to spin around like the cherry tree, but she was never fearful again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but it was always very cold. Her sweater was old and had holes, so it didn't keep her warm. + +One day, Lily's mother surprised her with a new sweater. It was so warm and cozy! Lily was very happy and thanked her mother. + +As Lily ran outside to play, she noticed that her friend Timmy was shivering. His sweater was old and poor, just like Lily's old one. Lily remembered how much her new sweater improved her day, so she decided to give her old one to Timmy. + +Timmy was very grateful and put on the sweater. He was no longer cold and could play outside with Lily. From that day on, Lily and Timmy played together happily, both warm and cozy in their improved sweaters. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to explore. One day, she went on an adventure to a big cliff. The cliff was very tall and had a mysterious feeling to it. + +Lily climbed up the cliff and found a big rock to sit on. She looked out at the beautiful view and felt very happy. But then, suddenly, the rock started to move! Lily tried to get off, but it was too late. The rock rolled down the cliff, taking Lily with it. + +Lily fell and hurt herself very badly. She cried and cried until someone heard her and came to help. From then on, Lily learned to be more careful when exploring and to always watch out for dangerous things like mysterious rocks on cliffs. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to visit her grandpa on his farm. Grandpa took her to see his big field where he grew lots of vegetables. Lily saw rows of carrots, tomatoes, and corn. She asked her grandpa if she could help him pick some. + +Grandpa said, "Sure, Lily! Your help will improve our work." + +Lily was happy to help. She picked some carrots and tomatoes and put them in a basket. Grandpa said, "These vegetables are delicious! Let's take them to grandma and she can make us a yummy salad." + +Lily and grandpa went to the house and gave the vegetables to grandma. She said, "These are so fresh and delicious! Thank you, Lily and grandpa." + +Lily felt happy that she could help her grandpa and grandma. She said, "I love coming to the farm. It's so much fun!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady who had a big heart. She loved to give things to people and was very generous. One day, she saw a little girl who was very cold and didn't have a rug to keep her warm. The kind lady gave the little girl her own rug to keep her warm. The little girl was very happy and said thank you to the kind lady. + +The next day, the little girl saw the kind lady again and wanted to say thank you again. She decided to bow to show her gratitude. But as she was bowing, she accidentally knocked over a vase. The vase broke into many pieces and the kind lady was very sad. The little girl felt very bad and didn't know what to do. She didn't mean to break the vase, but it was too late. The kind lady forgave the little girl, but she was still sad about the broken vase. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, especially after it rained. One day, Lily went outside to jump in puddles. She saw a big puddle and jumped right in. But when she looked down, she saw something troubling. + +There was a little bug stuck in the puddle! Lily wanted to help the bug, so she carefully picked it up and examined it. The bug was wet and shivering, but Lily knew just what to do. She gently placed the bug on a leaf and watched as it dried off in the sun. + +From that day on, Lily always examined the puddles before she jumped in, making sure no bugs were in trouble. And the little bug she helped that day became her friend, visiting her often in the garden. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird loved to whistle all day long. One day, the bird was flying and saw a little girl who had a needle stuck in her shirt. The bird was patient and waited for the girl to notice the needle. When the girl saw the needle, she tried to pull it out but it hurt. The bird flew down and used its beak to gently pull out the needle. The girl was so happy and thanked the bird with a whistle. From that day on, the little bird and the little girl were friends and would whistle together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his dog, Max. One day, Timmy and Max went for a walk in the park. Timmy had an idea to play hide-and-seek with Max. Max was very good at hiding and Timmy had trouble finding him. + +Suddenly, Timmy noticed that Max was hiding behind a tree. "I found you, Max!" Timmy said happily. Max wagged his tail and barked happily. "Good job, Timmy!" Max said. Timmy was surprised that Max could talk, but he was happy to have a new friend. + +"I'm sorry I couldn't find you, Max," Timmy said. "That's okay, Timmy. We can play again another time," Max replied. Timmy and Max continued to play together in the park, having lots of fun. From that day on, Timmy and Max were the best of friends and played together every day. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went outside to play. She wore her red vest because it was chilly outside. She loved playing with her dolls and running around in the open field. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. Lily's mom called out to her, "Lily, come inside! It's raining!" But Lily didn't want to stop playing. "I want to play in the rain!" she said. + +So, Lily stayed outside and played in the rain. But soon, she started to feel cold and wet. She ran back inside to her mom, shivering. "I'm cold," she said. But it was too late. Lily got sick and had to stay in bed for a few days. + +From then on, Lily always listened to her mom and came inside when it rained. She learned that even though playing in the rain is fun, it's not always safe. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing outside. She saw a brown ladder leaning against a tree. She thought it looked fun to climb. + +"Hello ladder, can I climb you?" Lily asked. + +The ladder didn't answer, but it appeared to be sturdy. So, Lily climbed up and up until she reached the top. She felt like she was on top of the world! + +Suddenly, she heard her mom calling her for lunch. Lily carefully climbed down the ladder and ran inside. She told her mom about the brown ladder and how much fun she had climbing it. Her mom smiled and said, "I'm glad you had fun, but be careful next time." +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong lion named Leo. Leo had a very powerful body and he was the king of the jungle. All the animals were afraid of him and they didn't want to make him angry. + +One day, a little monkey named Max was playing in the jungle and accidentally knocked over Leo's favorite rock. Leo got very angry and started to roar loudly. Max was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, a wise old owl named Ollie appeared and told Leo that he should display his power in a different way. Instead of scaring everyone, he could use his strength to protect the other animals in the jungle. Leo thought about it and realized that Ollie was right. + +From that day on, Leo became a protector of the jungle and all the animals looked up to him. Max was happy that Leo wasn't angry anymore and they became good friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a yellow cup that she loved to drink from every day. One day, she went to the kitchen to get her cup, but she couldn't find it. She looked in the cupboard and under the table, but it wasn't there. + +Lily's mom saw her searching and asked what was wrong. Lily said, "My cup is missing. Can you help me sort through the dishes to find it?" So, they looked through all the dishes and finally, they found the yellow cup hiding behind a big plate. Lily was so happy to have her cup back and she drank her juice with a big smile on her face. From that day on, she made sure to keep her cup in a special place so it wouldn't get lost again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mom asked her to help wrap a present for her friend's birthday. Lily was excited to help and grabbed some colorful paper to wrap the gift. She carefully taped the paper around the box and tied a big bow on top. + +Later that day, Lily's mom was cooking dinner on the stove when Lily accidentally knocked over a pot. The hot water spilled everywhere and made a big mess. Lily's mom was upset, but Lily quickly grabbed a towel and helped clear up the mess. + +After dinner, Lily's mom thanked her for helping clean up and wrap the present. She told Lily that it's important to always help others and be responsible for our actions. Lily smiled and felt proud of herself for being a good helper. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on tours with her family. One day, her parents took her to a big city for a tour. They walked around and saw many tall buildings. Lily felt dizzy looking up at them. + +Suddenly, Lily's mom said, "I am thirsty. Can someone provide me with water?" Lily's dad said, "I will go and get some water for us." While he was gone, Lily's mom told her, "Lily, always help others when you can. It is important to provide for those in need." Lily nodded and said, "I will, Mommy." + +When they got home, Lily saw her little brother crying. She asked him why he was sad. He said, "I lost my toy." Lily went to her room and found a toy she didn't play with anymore. She gave it to her brother and said, "I will provide you with this toy. It will make you feel better." Her brother smiled and hugged her. From that day on, Lily always tried to help others and provide for them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he wanted something new to play with. He asked his mom, "Mommy, can I get a new toy?" + +His mom said, "Let me see what is available at the toy store." + +They went to the toy store and Timmy saw a big truck that he liked. He asked his mom, "Mommy, can I get that truck?" + +His mom said, "Yes, you can get that truck." + +Timmy was very happy and played with his new truck all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Tim. Tim liked to row his boat in the lake. One day, Tim saw a big tree and decided to lean on it. As he leaned, he noticed a family of ducks swimming in a row. Tim smiled and waved at the ducks. They quacked back at him. Tim was happy to make new friends. From that day on, Tim would row his boat to the lake every day to visit his new duck friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to school because he got to draw on the blackboard with chalk. One day, Timmy's teacher asked him to be very alert because they were going to learn something new. + +Timmy promised his teacher that he would listen very carefully. But when he got to class, he saw that the blackboard was missing! Timmy was sad because he loved drawing on the blackboard. + +But then, his teacher showed him a new kind of board called a whiteboard. Timmy was happy again because he could draw on the whiteboard with special markers. He promised his teacher that he would take good care of the whiteboard and always listen carefully in class. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max was very old and had an ancient collar around his neck. One day, Max went to the park to play with his friend, a small cat named Lily. They played together for a while, but then Lily accidentally stepped on Max's paw. + +"Ouch!" Max yelped. "That hurts! Please be careful!" + +"I'm sorry," Lily said. "Let me give you a hug to make it better." + +Lily tried to hug Max, but she squeezed him too hard. Max's collar broke and he ran away, scared and hurt. Lily felt very sad and wished she could make it up to Max, but he never came back to play with her again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and write with her pencils. One day, she made a mistake and needed to use her eraser to fix it. But when she reached for her eraser, it was gone! She looked around and saw her little brother holding it. + +Lily was embarrassed because her brother had poked her eraser with his finger and made it dirty. She asked him to give it back, but he didn't want to. So, Lily decided to tickle him until he gave it back. + +After a few tickles, Lily's brother finally gave her the eraser back. She was happy to have it back and used it to fix her mistake. From that day on, Lily kept her eraser in a safe place where her brother couldn't poke it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. One day, she saw a tiny insect crawling on the ground. It had six legs and a shiny body. Lily thought it was pretty and wanted to catch it. + +But when she picked it up, the insect bit her finger! Lily felt scared and didn't know what to do. She ran inside to her mom, who looked at her finger and said it would be okay. + +Later that day, Lily saw the insect again and wanted to show it to her mom. But this time, she knew not to touch it. Instead, she watched it from a safe distance and saw it chewing on a leaf. It was just a regular insect, but Lily learned to be careful around it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, but he also loved to play with pipes. One day, Timmy found an unusual pipe in his backyard. It was shiny and had a funny shape. Timmy wanted to play with it, but his mom told him not to because it was dangerous. + +Timmy insisted that he would be careful and promised not to hurt himself. But his mom still said no. Timmy was sad and didn't understand why he couldn't play with the pipe. He thought it would be so much fun. + +Later that day, Timmy's dad came home and saw the unusual pipe. He said it was okay for Timmy to play with it as long as he was supervised. Timmy was so happy and grateful that his dad let him play with the pipe. He had so much fun pretending it was a telescope and looking at the stars. + +In the end, Timmy learned that sometimes he had to listen to his parents and not insist on doing things that were dangerous. But he was also happy that he got to play with the unusual pipe and have fun with his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was very curious and loved to explore the world. One day, while flying around, the bird saw a crack in a tree. It was a small crack, but the bird cared about it. + +The bird flew down to the crack and peeked inside. It was dark in there, but the bird could see something shiny. The bird was curious and wanted to know what was inside the crack. So, the bird hopped inside to take a closer look. + +As the bird got closer, it saw that the shiny thing was a little worm. The bird smiled and felt happy. It cared about the worm and didn't want it to be stuck in the crack. So, the bird gently picked up the worm and flew away to find a better home for it. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a crab named Bob. Bob loved to take naps on the beach. One day, Bob met an oyster. The oyster was very colorful and shiny. + +"Hello, Mr. Oyster!" said Bob. "You look very pretty today." + +"Thank you, Mr. Crab," replied the oyster. "I am very happy to see you." + +Bob and the oyster talked for a while. They talked about the waves and the sand. But then, a big wave came and took the oyster away. Bob was very sad. + +"Oh no!" cried Bob. "My friend is gone forever." + +Bob took a nap on the beach, but he was still sad. He missed his colorful friend. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a wild sister named Rose, who loved to run and play all day long. One day, Lily wanted to play with Rose, but Rose was too busy playing with her toys. + +Lily decided to request Rose to play with her, but Rose said no. Lily felt sad and went to her room. She thought about what to do and realized that sometimes it's important to share and be kind to others. + +The next day, Lily shared her toys with Rose and played with her sister. Rose was happy and thanked Lily for being kind. Lily learned that being kind to others can make them happy too. From that day on, Lily and Rose played together every day and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy all day, every day. Her mom told her that too much candy was bad for her teeth, but Lily didn't listen. One day, Lily woke up with a terrible toothache. Her mom took her to the dentist for an operation. The dentist said that Lily's tooth had rotted because of all the candy she ate. + +Lily learned her lesson and stopped eating so much candy. She started brushing her teeth every day and going to the dentist for check-ups. She realized that taking care of her teeth was important for her health. She also learned that eating too much candy can make you sick and cause problems. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her teeth clean and healthy, and she never had to go through a dirty operation again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help clean up their house. Lily didn't like cleaning, but she wanted to make her mom happy. + +Lily started by putting her toys in the cabinet. It was a big, tall cabinet that was difficult for her to reach. But she tried her best and finally got all her toys inside. Then, Lily helped her mom clean the kitchen. She didn't like washing dishes, but she enjoyed wiping the counters. + +After they finished cleaning, Lily's mom gave her a big hug and said thank you. Lily felt happy because she made her mom proud. She realized that even though cleaning was difficult, it was important to help out at home. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his dog, Spot. One day, Timmy's mom made him a yummy sausage for lunch. Timmy was so happy and ate it all up. + +After lunch, Timmy and Spot went outside to play. Timmy was running and Spot was chasing him. Suddenly, Timmy saw a big puddle and wanted to jump in it. But before he could, he heard his mom's voice. She was alerting him that it was too cold outside and he needed to come in. + +Timmy went inside and sat by the window. He looked outside and saw that everything had frozen. The trees, the grass, and even the puddle he wanted to jump in. Timmy was sad that he couldn't play outside anymore. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy remembered his yummy sausage from lunch. He went to the kitchen to get another one, but he couldn't find it. He looked and looked, but it was nowhere to be found. Timmy was so sad that he started to cry. He missed playing outside and his yummy sausage. It was a bad ending to his day. +Once upon a time, there was a happy little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his cards. He had a big collection of cards with pictures of animals and cars on them. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him it was time to shut off the TV and go to bed. Timmy didn't want to stop playing with his cards, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. He put his cards away and went to bed, feeling a little sad that he couldn't keep playing. + +But then, as he lay in bed, Timmy thought about all the fun he had with his cards and he felt happy again. He knew he could play with them again tomorrow. And with that happy thought in his mind, he fell asleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the sunshine. One day, he saw a big, black cloud in the sky. His mommy told him it was a tornado. Timmy was scared because he knew tornadoes were difficult to deal with. + +Suddenly, a man came to Timmy's house. He said, "Hi, my name is Tom. I want to introduce myself to you and your mommy. I am a storm chaser and I am here to help you stay safe from the tornado." + +Timmy's mommy was happy to meet Tom and thanked him for coming. Tom showed them how to hide in a safe room if the tornado came. Timmy felt much better knowing he had someone to help him during the difficult time. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. The lion liked to roar very loudly to show everyone that he was the king of the jungle. One day, the lion saw a little shrimp walking on the ground. The shrimp was so small compared to the lion that he didn't even notice it at first. But then, the shrimp looked up at the lion and said, "Hello Mr. Lion, can I be your friend?" The lion was surprised that such a tiny creature would want to be friends with him, but he was happy to have a new friend. + +They spent the whole day together, playing and having fun. But then, the lion accidentally stepped on the shrimp and hurt him. The shrimp was very upset and started to cry. The lion felt so bad and apologized to the shrimp. He promised to be more careful in the future. From that day on, the lion and the shrimp were the best of friends, and the lion never forgot to be gentle around his little friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to follow her mommy everywhere she went. One day, they went to a park and saw a spark in the sky. Lily was curious and asked her mommy what it was. Her mommy explained that it was a shooting star. + +Lily wanted to make a wish, so she closed her eyes and made a wish. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. It was a boy named Timmy. He was ignorant about shooting stars and asked Lily what she was doing. Lily explained that she was making a wish. + +Timmy was interested and asked if he could make a wish too. Lily said yes and they both closed their eyes and made a wish. After that, they became friends and played together in the park. From that day on, Lily and Timmy always followed each other around and looked for shooting stars together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went for a walk in a big field. Lily loved running around and picking flowers. She felt very comfortable in the sunshine. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a man who was frowning. He looked very sad. Lily wanted to help him feel better. She ran over and gave him a big hug. The man smiled and thanked her. From that day on, Lily knew that even a little hug could make someone feel happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. It was a sunny day and Lily was wearing her favorite pink jacket. + +Lily saw some flowers and she wanted to gather them. She ran towards them, but she tripped and fell. Her jacket got dirty and her mommy scolded her. Lily felt sad, but she was honest and said sorry. + +Suddenly, a big dog came running towards them. Lily got scared and ran away. She forgot her jacket behind. The dog picked it up and ran away too. Lily never saw her jacket again. She was sad, but she learned to be careful next time. +Sam and Ben were brothers who liked to travel. They wanted to see many places and learn new things. One day, they saw a big plane in the sky. They asked their mom if they could go on a plane too. + +Mom said, "Maybe one day, but planes are very expensive. We don't have a lot of money. We are not rich like some people." + +Sam and Ben felt sad. They wished they were rich and could go on planes. They thought rich people were happy and lucky. + +The next day, they met a girl named Lily at the park. Lily had a big smile and a nice dress. She also had a plane ticket in her hand. She said, "Hi, I'm Lily. I'm going to travel to another country with my dad. He is very rich and buys me everything I want." + +Sam and Ben felt jealous. They wanted to be like Lily. They asked her, "Can we be your friends? Can we go with you on the plane?" + +Lily said, "No, you can't. You are not rich like me. You don't have nice clothes or toys. You don't have the same skin color as me. You are different and I don't like you." + +Sam and Ben felt hurt and angry. They said, "You are mean and rude. You don't know how to be a good friend. You only care about money and things. You don't care about people and feelings. You are not happy or lucky. You are lonely and sad." + +Lily felt surprised and ashamed. She realized that Sam and Ben were right. She had money and things, but she had no friends or love. She had the same skin color as her dad, but he was always busy and never played with her. She had a plane ticket, but she had no place to call home. + +She said, "I'm sorry. I was wrong. You are not different from me. You are the same. You have a mom who loves you and a brother who plays with you. You have a home where you belong. You have a smile that makes me happy. You are rich in ways that I am not. Can you forgive me? Can we be friends?" + +Sam and Ben felt sorry for Lily. They said, "Yes, we can forgive you. Yes, we can be friends. You don't need money or things to be happy or lucky. You need people and feelings to be happy or lucky. You can share our mom and our brother and our home. You can share our smile and our happiness and our luck." + +Lily felt happy and grateful. She said, "Thank you. You are very kind and generous. You are the best friends I ever had. You taught me a lesson that I will never forget. Money and things are not important. People and feelings are important. That is the true meaning of being rich." + +The end. +Tom likes to print pictures of animals. He has a big book with many animals. He picks one and puts it in the printer. The printer makes a noise and a picture comes out. Tom is happy. + +He sees a picture of a shark. It has many teeth and a big mouth. It looks scary. Tom wants to print it. He puts it in the printer and waits. The printer makes a noise and a picture comes out. Tom is not happy. + +The picture is not a shark. It is a fish. A small fish. A small fish that looks tasty. Tom thinks the printer is hungry. It ate the shark and gave him a fish. Tom is scared. He runs away from the printer. He does not want to be eaten. + +He finds his mom. He tells her what happened. He shows her the fish. Mom laughs. She says the printer did not eat the shark. She says the printer made a mistake. She says the shark is on the other side of the paper. She turns the paper over and shows him. + +Tom sees the shark. It has many teeth and a big mouth. It looks scary. But Tom is not scared. He is happy. He says the printer is not hungry. He says the printer is funny. He hugs his mom and laughs. He likes to print pictures of animals. +Anna loved to look at things with her microscope. She had a powerful microscope that her dad gave her for her birthday. She could see tiny bugs, hairs, and flowers with it. She liked to pretend she was a scientist and discover new things. + +One day, she found a strange seed in the garden. It was shiny and green and had little spikes on it. She wondered what it was. She took it to her microscope and put it on a slide. She turned on the light and looked through the eyepiece. + +"Wow!" she said. "This seed is amazing! It has so many colors and shapes inside it. I wonder what it will grow into." + +She heard her mom call her for lunch. She left the seed on the slide and ran to the kitchen. She forgot to turn off the light. + +While she was eating, the seed started to change. It got warmer and bigger and cracked open. A small green creature crawled out of it. It had six legs, two antennae, and a big mouth. It was hungry. It saw the microscope and thought it was food. It bit the cord and the light went out. Then it saw the window and ran towards it. + +Anna finished her lunch and went back to her microscope. She wanted to see the seed again. But when she got there, she saw the creature on the windowsill. It was trying to open the window with its legs. + +"Mom! Dad! Come quick!" she shouted. "There's a monster in my room!" + +She ran to the door and waited for her parents. She hoped they could catch the creature and put it back in the seed. She wondered where it came from and what it wanted. She wished she had never found the seed in the garden. +Lily and Sam were playing in the library. They liked to look at the books with many pictures and words. They found a big book with many pages. It was a dictionary. + +"What is this?" Lily asked, pointing at the book. + +"It is a dictionary. It has many words and what they mean," Sam said. + +"Can we part it?" Lily asked. She wanted to see all the pages. + +"No, we cannot part it. It is not ours. We have to be careful with it," Sam said. + +They opened the book and looked at some words. They saw words like apple, ball, cat, and dog. They knew what they meant. They saw some words they did not know, like jalapeno, quiche, and xylophone. They tried to say them, but they were hard. + +"What is jalapeno?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a kind of animal," Sam guessed. + +They looked at the picture next to the word. It was a green thing with a stem. + +"Maybe it is a plant," Lily said. + +They turned the page and saw another word they did not know. It was spicy. + +"What is spicy?" Sam asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a color," Lily guessed. + +They looked at the picture next to the word. It was a red thing with a flame. + +"Maybe it is a fire," Sam said. + +They turned the page and saw a word they did know. It was cake. + +"Cake!" they both said. + +They looked at the picture next to the word. It was a yellow cake with white frosting and candles. + +"Yummy!" they both said. + +They closed the book and put it back on the shelf. They went to find another book with more words and pictures. They liked to learn new things. They liked to play in the library. +Tim and Mia were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. They used pots and pans and spoons and bowls. They also used a mop to clean the floor. + +"Look, Mia, I made a cake!" Tim said, holding up a pan with some dough and berries. "Do you want some?" + +"Yes, please!" Mia said, smiling. She took a knife from the drawer to cut the cake. But the knife was very sharp. She did not know that. She cut her finger and it hurt a lot. She cried. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Mia said, holding her finger. "Tim, help me!" + +Tim heard Mia cry and ran to her. He saw the blood on her finger and the knife on the floor. He felt fearful. He did not like blood or knives. He wanted to help Mia, but he did not know what to do. + +"Don't cry, Mia, don't cry!" Tim said, hugging her. "I will get Mommy. She will make it better." + +He let go of Mia and ran to the living room. He found Mommy on the couch, reading a book. He tugged on her sleeve and said, "Mommy, Mommy, Mia is hurt! She cut her finger with a sharp knife!" + +Mommy dropped her book and followed Tim to the kitchen. She saw Mia on the floor, still crying, and the knife and the mop and the cake. She quickly took Mia in her arms and wrapped a cloth around her finger. She kissed her and said, "It's okay, Mia, it's okay. You are very brave. The cut is not big. It will heal soon." + +She looked at Tim and said, "Thank you, Tim, for telling me. You are a good brother. But you should not play with knives. They are very dangerous. They can hurt you and Mia. You should only use safe things to play with, like the mop or the spoons." + +Tim nodded and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I won't play with knives again. I love Mia. I don't want her to be hurt." + +Mommy smiled and said, "I love you both. Now, how about we eat some of that cake? It looks delicious." + +She cut a piece of cake with a different knife, a safe one, and gave it to Mia and Tim. They ate the cake and felt better. They hugged Mommy and said, "Thank you, Mommy. You are the best." + +Mommy hugged them back and said, "You are welcome, my sweeties. You are the best, too." +Anna loves to play with her hoop. She can roll it, spin it, and jump through it. She likes the colors on her hoop. They are red, yellow, and blue. They make her happy. + +One day, Anna goes to the park with her mom. She brings her hoop with her. She sees a big tree with many leaves. She thinks it is lovely. She wants to put her hoop around the tree. She runs to the tree with her hoop. + +But when she gets to the tree, she sees a bird. The bird is sitting on a branch. It has brown feathers and a yellow beak. It is singing a song. Anna stops and gazes at the bird. She thinks it is lovely too. She forgets about her hoop. + +The bird sees Anna and gazes back at her. It stops singing and tilts its head. It is curious about Anna. It wonders what she is holding. It thinks it is a big ring. + +Anna smiles at the bird. She says hello. She wants to be friends with the bird. She holds out her hoop to the bird. She says, "Do you want to play with my hoop?" + +The bird hops closer to Anna. It pecks at the hoop. It likes the colors. It says, "Tweet, tweet." It wants to play with Anna. + +Anna and the bird play with the hoop. They roll it, spin it, and jump through it. They have fun. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with a rope. They can hop over the rope or swing the rope. They have fun with the rope. + +One day, they go to the park with the rope. They see a big slide. They want to try the slide. They leave the rope on the grass. They run to the slide. + +But a dog sees the rope. The dog likes the rope. The dog runs to the rope. The dog grabs the rope with his teeth. The dog shakes the rope. The dog makes a lot of noise. + +Lily and Tom hear the noise. They look at the dog. They see the dog with their rope. They are sad and angry. + +"Hey, dog, stop it!" Lily shouts. "That is our rope!" + +"Give us back our rope!" Tom shouts. "That is not your rope!" + +The dog does not listen. The dog keeps playing with the rope. The dog thinks the rope is his toy. + +Lily and Tom do not know what to do. They want their rope back. They need a plan. +Tommy liked to walk in the park with his mom. He saw many things that made him happy, like birds, flowers, and swings. But he also saw some things that made him scared, like big dogs, loud cars, and spiders. + +One day, he saw a very big spider on a web. It had eight legs, many eyes, and a shiny back. Tommy thought it was impressive, but also scary. He wanted to look at it, but he did not want to touch it. + +"Mom, look at that spider!" he said, pointing at the web. "It is so big and shiny!" + +Mom looked at the spider and smiled. "Yes, it is impressive, Tommy. But we should not bother it. It might bite us if we get too close. Let's keep walking and see what else we can find." + +But Tommy did not listen to Mom. He was curious about the spider. He wanted to see it better. He walked closer to the web, and reached out his hand. He did not see the spider move, until it was too late. + +The spider jumped on Tommy's hand and bit him hard. Tommy screamed and dropped the spider. He felt a sharp pain in his hand, and saw a red mark. He ran to Mom and cried. + +"Mom, Mom, the spider bit me! It hurts, it hurts!" + +Mom was shocked and worried. She took Tommy's hand and saw the bite. She did not know what kind of spider it was, or if it was poisonous. She quickly picked up Tommy and ran to the car. She drove to the hospital, hoping that Tommy would be okay. + +But Tommy was not okay. The spider was a black widow, and its bite was very dangerous. Tommy got very sick, and had to stay in the hospital for a long time. He had a fever, a rash, and a headache. He wished he had listened to Mom, and not touched the spider. He learned a hard lesson, but he might never walk in the park again. +Tim and Sue were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big pile of leaves. They wanted to jump in it. + +"Let's go, Tim!" Sue said. "It looks fun!" + +They ran to the pile of leaves. But when they got there, they saw something in the leaves. It was a boot. A big, ugly boot. It was brown and dirty and had holes in it. + +"Yuck!" Tim said. "What is that?" + +"It's a boot, silly!" Sue said. "Someone left it here." + +"Who would leave a boot here?" Tim asked. "Maybe it's a monster's boot!" + +Sue laughed. "There's no such thing as monsters, Tim. It's just a boot. Maybe someone lost it." + +"Or maybe someone threw it away because it's so ugly!" Tim said. + +They looked at the boot. They did not like it. They wanted to play in the leaves. + +"Let's move it, Sue!" Tim said. "Then we can jump in the pile!" + +"OK, Tim!" Sue said. "But how?" + +They thought for a moment. Then they had an idea. + +"Let's kick it, Sue!" Tim said. "We can use our feet!" + +"Good idea, Tim!" Sue said. "Let's do it!" + +They kicked the boot with their feet. They kicked it hard. They kicked it out of the pile. They kicked it across the park. They kicked it until it was gone. + +"Yay!" Tim and Sue said. "We did it! We moved the boot!" + +They looked at the pile of leaves. It was clean and nice. They smiled at each other. + +"Let's jump in, Sue!" Tim said. + +"Let's jump in, Tim!" Sue said. + +They jumped in the pile of leaves. They laughed and played. They had fun. They forgot about the boot. They were happy. They completed their game. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They ran, jumped, slid and swung. They had a lot of fun, but they also felt very hot and tired. + +"Let's go to the bench and rest," Ben said to Lily. + +"OK, I need some water," Lily agreed. + +They walked to the bench and sat down. They drank some water from their bottles and felt better. + +"Look, Mommy brought us cookies!" Ben exclaimed, pointing to a bag on the bench. + +"Yummy, I love cookies!" Lily said, smiling. + +They opened the bag and took out two cookies each. They were chocolate chip cookies, their favorite. They bit into them and made happy noises. + +"These cookies are so good and cool," Ben said. + +"They are, thank you Mommy!" Lily said. + +Mommy smiled and hugged them. She was happy to see them enjoy the cookies. + +"You're welcome, my sweeties. You played very well, but now it's time to go home," Mommy said. + +"OK, Mommy. Can we have another cookie?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can have one more, but then we have to go," Mommy said. + +Ben and Lily ate their last cookies and thanked Mommy again. They put their bottles and the bag in Mommy's backpack and held her hands. They walked home, feeling full and happy. They had a great day at the park. +Jill and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a beautiful stand with many toys. They wanted to buy some toys, but they had no money. + +They decided to discuss with the man who sold the toys. They asked him if they could have some toys for free. The man said no. He said they had to pay or go away. + +Jill and Ben were sad. They did not want to go away. They wanted to have some toys. They thought the man was mean. They had a bad idea. They waited until the man was busy. Then they ran to the stand and grabbed some toys. + +The man saw them. He was angry. He shouted at them. He ran after them. He caught them. He took the toys back. He called the police. The police came and took Jill and Ben away. They had to go to a big building with bars. They had to stay there for a long time. They were scared and sorry. They wished they had not taken the toys. They wished they had listened to the man. They learned a hard lesson. +Sam and Mia were playing on the shore. They liked to build sand castles and look for shells. They also liked to splash in the water and run from the waves. + +"Look, Mia, I found a big shell!" Sam said, holding up a shiny pink shell. "It is so pretty!" + +"Wow, Sam, that is a nice shell!" Mia said. "Can I see it?" + +Sam gave the shell to Mia. She looked at it closely and saw a tiny hole in it. She put it to her ear and listened. + +"Sam, I can hear the sea in the shell!" Mia said, smiling. "It is like a magic shell!" + +"Really? Let me try!" Sam said, taking the shell back. He put it to his ear and heard a soft sound of water. "You are right, Mia, it is magic!" + +They took turns listening to the shell and imagining they were in the sea. They felt happy and calm. + +They decided to keep the shell as a treasure. They dug a hole in the sand and buried the shell. They marked the spot with a stick and a stone. + +"Let's come back tomorrow and find our shell again," Sam said. + +"OK, Sam, that sounds fun," Mia said. + +They were tired from playing. They went to their mom and dad, who were sitting on a blanket. They cuddled with them and rested. + +They had a good day on the shore. They had found an original shell that made them feel like they were in the sea. They had made a secret spot for their treasure. They had shared a magic moment. They were happy. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red fruits. Sara says, "Look, Ben, cherries! I love cherries. They are sweet and juicy. Do you want some?" + +Ben nods. He likes cherries too. They run to the tree and pick some cherries. They eat them and make funny faces. They spit out the seeds and laugh. They have fun. + +But then, a man comes. He is angry. He says, "Hey, you two, stop! Those are my cherries. You are stealing them. Go away!" + +Sara and Ben are scared. They drop the cherries and run. They hide behind a slide. They are sad. They did not know the cherries belonged to someone. + +Sara says, "I'm sorry, Ben. I did not mean to make trouble. I just wanted to share the cherries with you. They looked so yummy." + +Ben says, "It's okay, Sara. I'm sorry too. I did not mention the man to you. I saw him before. He lives in the house next to the park. He is always grumpy. He does not like children." + +Sara says, "Maybe he is lonely. Maybe he needs a friend. Maybe we can give him some cherries and say sorry." + +Ben says, "That's a good idea, Sara. You are very kind. Maybe he will be happy. Maybe he will let us play in the park again." + +They pick some cherries and put them in a basket. They walk to the man's house. They knock on the door. They hope he will not be angry. They hope he will like the cherries. They hope he will be funny. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to explore the woods behind their house. One day, they found a path they had never seen before. They followed it until they came to a big cabin made of logs. It looked old and empty. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. "Do you think anyone lives here?" + +"I don't know," Mia said. "Maybe we should knock and see." + +They walked up to the door and knocked, but no one answered. They tried to open it, but it was locked. They looked around and saw a window that was slightly open. + +"Maybe we can climb in and see what's inside," Ben said. + +"Is that a good idea?" Mia asked. "What if someone comes back and gets mad at us?" + +"Don't worry, I'll protect you," Ben said. "I'm your dependable brother, remember?" + +He smiled and gave Mia a hug. Then he helped her climb up to the window and pushed it open. They crawled inside and discovered a cozy room with a fireplace, a couch, a table, and some books. + +"Wow, this is nice," Mia said. "It looks like someone's home." + +"Maybe it's a secret hideout," Ben said. "Or a magic cabin." + +They looked around and saw some pictures on the wall. They showed a man and a woman with two children who looked like Ben and Mia. + +"Hey, they look like us!" Ben said. + +"Maybe they're our long-lost relatives," Mia said. + +They heard a sound outside. They ran to the window and saw a car pulling up. The same people from the pictures got out and walked to the door. + +"Oh no, they're coming!" Ben said. + +"What do we do?" Mia asked. + +They looked at each other and decided to hide under the couch. They hoped the people wouldn't find them and be angry. They wished they had never discovered the cabin. +Tom and Lily went to the park with Mom. They liked to see the animals there. They saw ducks, rabbits, and squirrels. But they wanted to see something else. + +"Mom, can we see the otters?" Tom asked. He liked the otters. They were funny and fast. + +"Sure, let's go to the pond," Mom said. She took their hands and walked with them. + +They came to the pond. They looked for the otters. But they could not see any. + +"Where are the otters, Mom?" Lily asked. She was sad. She wanted to see the otters too. + +"They are hidden, Lily," Mom said. "They like to hide under the water or in the rocks. Sometimes they come out to play. We have to be quiet and wait." + +Tom and Lily nodded. They sat on a bench with Mom. They were quiet and waited. + +After a while, they heard a splash. They looked at the pond. They saw an otter. It came out of the water. It had a fish in its mouth. It looked at them and made a noise. + +"Look, an otter!" Tom said. He pointed at the otter. + +"Wow, an otter!" Lily said. She clapped her hands. + +The otter saw them too. It smiled and waved its tail. It ate the fish and went back to the water. + +Tom and Lily were happy. They saw the otter. They thanked Mom for taking them to the park. They hoped to see the otter again. +Lily was a little girl who liked to visit the zoo with her mom. She loved to see the animals and learn their names. One day, she saw a big snake with shiny scales and a long tongue. She wanted to touch it, but her mom said no. + +"Why not?" Lily asked. + +"Because the snake is not friendly. He might bite you. You have to trust the zoo staff. They are wise and they know how to take care of the animals. They have a special stick to hold the snake. See?" Her mom pointed to a man who was wearing a hat and a badge. He had a long staff in his hand and he was moving the snake to a different cage. + +Lily nodded. She understood. She did not want to get hurt by the snake. She wanted to be safe and happy. She trusted the zoo staff. They were wise and they knew how to take care of the animals. She thanked the man with the staff and waved to him. + +"Bye, snake. Bye, staff. Thank you for showing me the snake. He is very pretty, but I will not touch him." She said. + +The man smiled and waved back. He was glad that Lily was polite and smart. He liked his job and he liked to teach children about the animals. He hoped that Lily would come back to the zoo and learn more. He said, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm happy you like the snake. He is very pretty, but you are right, you should not touch him. He is not a pet. He is a wild animal. Maybe next time you can see the lions or the monkeys. They are also very interesting. Have a nice day." +Lily was sick. She had a fever and a cough. She did not want to play or eat. She lay in her bed and felt sad. + +Mom came to see her. She had a thermometer in her hand. She said, "Lily, I need to check your temperature. It will help me know how to make you better." + +Lily was fearful. She did not like the thermometer. It looked cold and hard. She said, "No, Mom, no! I don't want the thermometer. It will hurt me!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Don't be afraid, Lily. The thermometer will not hurt you. It will just touch your mouth for a little while. It will beep when it is done. Then I will know if you need medicine or not." + +Lily still felt fearful, but she trusted Mom. She opened her mouth and let Mom put the thermometer under her tongue. She waited for the beep. It was not so bad. She felt proud of herself. + +Mom looked at the thermometer and said, "Good job, Lily. You are very brave. Your temperature is a little high, but not too much. You just need some rest and some water. You will feel better soon." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. I love you. You are very kind." + +Mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Lily. You are very sweet. You did the right thing by letting me check your temperature. Sometimes we have to do things that scare us, but they are good for us." + +The moral value of the story is: Trust your parents and do not be afraid of things that can help you. +Sara loved to play with her toy plane. She wanted to be a pilot when she grew up. She liked to make the plane fly in the air and make zooming noises. + +One day, she saw a big plane in the sky. She ran to her mom and pointed at it. "Look, mom, a plane! Can we go there?" + +Mom smiled and shook her head. "No, Sara, we can't go there. That plane is very far away. It is going to another place." + +Sara was stubborn. She did not listen to mom. She said, "I want to go there. I want to see the pilot. I want to fly the plane." + +Mom tried to explain. "Sara, you can't fly the plane. You are too little. You need to learn a lot of things before you can be a pilot. You need to go to school and practice and follow the rules." + +Sara did not like the rules. She said, "No, mom, I can fly the plane. I know how. I fly my toy plane all the time. It is easy." + +Mom sighed and hugged Sara. She said, "Sara, I know you love your toy plane. But it is not the same as a real plane. A real plane is very big and complicated. It has many buttons and levers and screens. You need to know what they do and how to use them. You also need to talk to other pilots and people on the ground. You need to be careful and responsible. You need to be brave and smart." + +Sara looked at mom and realized that she was right. She said, "Mom, I'm sorry. I didn't know that. I still want to be a pilot, but I will listen to you and learn. Can you help me?" + +Mom smiled and kissed Sara. She said, "Of course, Sara. I will help you. I am proud of you. You have a big dream and a big heart. You can be anything you want to be, as long as you work hard and have fun." + +Sara hugged mom and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. Can we watch the plane together?" + +Mom nodded and said, "Yes, Sara. Let's watch the plane together. Maybe someday, you will be the pilot of that plane." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to eat fruit. One day, their mom took them to a fruit shop. There were many fruits in the shop: apples, bananas, oranges, grapes, and pears. Lily and Ben wanted to try them all. + +"Mom, can we order some fruit?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, you can each choose one fruit," mom said. + +Lily looked around and saw a big, green pear. She liked pears. They were sweet and juicy. She pointed to the pear and said, "I want this one, please." + +Ben looked around and saw a small, blue pear. He had never seen a blue pear before. He wondered how it tasted. He pointed to the blue pear and said, "I want this one, please." + +Mom smiled and ordered the pears for them. She paid the fruit seller and gave the pears to Lily and Ben. They thanked mom and went outside to eat their pears. + +Lily bit into her pear and smiled. It was delicious. She said, "Mmm, this is a good pear. Do you like yours, Ben?" + +Ben bit into his blue pear and frowned. It was sour and bitter. He said, "Yuck, this is a bad pear. It makes my mouth hurt." + +He looked at Lily's green pear and wished he had chosen that one. He said, "Can I have some of your pear, Lily?" + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She loved her brother. She said, "OK, you can have some of my pear. But next time, don't pick a blue pear. Blue pears are not good." + +Ben nodded and thanked Lily. He took a bite of her pear and smiled. It was delicious. He said, "You are right, Lily. Green pears are good. Thank you for sharing with me." + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was proud of her twins. They were kind and smart. She said, "You are welcome, my loves. I'm glad you enjoyed your fruit. Now, let's go home and have some milk and cookies." +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play outside. One morning, they saw a lot of mist in the air. It looked like white smoke that made everything blurry. + +"Let's go explore the mist!" Ben said. He grabbed his coat and ran to the door. + +"Wait for me!" Mia said. She put on her coat and followed him. + +They went outside and felt the mist on their faces. It was cold and wet. They could not see very far. + +"Where are we going?" Mia asked. + +"I don't know. Let's just walk and see what we find," Ben said. + +They walked and walked, but they did not find anything interesting. They only saw trees and grass and rocks. They started to get bored and tired. + +"Ben, I want to go back home," Mia said. + +"No, we have to keep going. Maybe we will find something cool," Ben said. + +"But I'm hungry and cold and sleepy," Mia said. + +"Stop whining. You have to be patient. We are adventurers," Ben said. + +They walked some more, but they still did not find anything. They started to argue and push each other. + +"Ben, you are mean. You don't care about me," Mia said. + +"Mia, you are silly. You don't have fun," Ben said. + +They were so busy fighting that they did not notice that the mist was clearing. The sun came out and shone brightly. They could see their house in the distance. + +They stopped and looked around. They realized that they had not gone very far. They had just walked in circles. + +They felt silly and sorry. They hugged and said sorry to each other. + +"Let's go home and have some breakfast," Ben said. + +"OK, let's go. And next time, let's behave better," Mia said. + +They held hands and walked back home. They learned that the mist was not very exciting, and that they should be kind and patient with each other. +Lila and Tom were friends who liked to play in the garden. One day, they found a small seed in the dirt. They wondered what it was and what it could grow into. + +"Let's plant it and see what happens," Lila said. + +"OK, but where?" Tom asked. + +They looked around and saw a sunny spot near the fence. They dug a hole with their fingers and put the seed inside. Then they covered it with dirt and watered it with a cup. + +"Maybe it will grow into a flower or a tree or a carrot," Lila said. + +"Or maybe a dinosaur or a rocket or a cake," Tom said. + +They laughed and imagined all the things the seed could grow into. They decided to come back every day and check on it. + +The next day, they ran to the garden and looked at the spot where they planted the seed. They saw nothing but dirt. + +"Where is it?" Lila asked. + +"Maybe it needs more time," Tom said. + +They watered it again and waited. They felt anxious and curious. + +The day after, they came back and looked again. This time, they saw a tiny green thing poking out of the dirt. It was a leaf. + +"Look, look, it's growing!" Lila shouted. + +"Wow, it's a leaf!" Tom said. + +They clapped and cheered and hugged each other. They were happy and proud. + +They wondered what the leaf would grow into next. They decided to keep watering it and watching it every day. They hoped it would grow into something amazing. +Anna and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with red fruits. They were cherries. Anna and Ben loved cherries. + +"Can we pick some cherries?" Anna asked. + +"Yes, but we have to be careful. The tree belongs to Mr. Green. He is not nice. He does not like children. He might get angry if he sees us." Ben said. + +Anna and Ben looked around. They did not see Mr. Green. They climbed the tree and picked some cherries. They put them in a basket. They ate some cherries. They were sweet and juicy. + +"Let's take some cherries home. We can share them with our families." Anna said. + +"OK, but we have to hurry. Mr. Green might come back soon." Ben said. + +They climbed down the tree. They carried the basket. They ran to the gate. But they saw Mr. Green. He was coming back from the store. He had a big bag. He saw Anna and Ben. He saw the basket. He was angry. + +"Hey, you little thieves! What are you doing with my cherries? Give them back to me!" Mr. Green shouted. + +Anna and Ben were scared. They dropped the basket. The cherries spilled on the ground. Mr. Green grabbed the basket. He put the cherries back in the basket. He took the bag from his shoulder. He opened it. He showed Anna and Ben what was inside. + +"Look what I bought. A big cake. A cherry cake. It is for me. Only for me. You can't have any. You don't deserve any. You are bad children. Go away!" Mr. Green said. + +Anna and Ben felt sad. They wanted some cake. They wanted some cherries. They had none. They had an empty basket. They had empty hands. They had empty stomachs. + +They walked away. They looked at each other. They hugged each other. + +"I'm sorry, Anna. I should have listened to you. We should have taken some cherries home. We should have shared them with our families." Ben said. + +"It's OK, Ben. I'm sorry, too. I should have been more careful. We should have not picked so many cherries. We should have not made Mr. Green angry." Anna said. + +They made a promise. They promised to be good friends. They promised to be good children. They promised to never steal cherries again. They hoped Mr. Green would be happy with his cake. They hoped he would not be lonely with his cherries. They hoped they would find some other fruits to eat. They hoped they would not be hungry. They hoped they would be happy. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to travel with Mom and Dad. They have a big car and a big map. They go to many places and see many things. + +One day, they go to a big park. There are many animals in the park. Tim and Kim want to see them all. They have caps to keep the sun away. Tim has a blue cap and Kim has a pink cap. + +They see a big lion. It is sleeping under a tree. Tim and Kim want to get closer. They are not afraid. They think the lion is cute. Mom and Dad tell them to stay away. They say the lion is not a toy. It is a wild animal. It can be angry and hurt them. + +But Tim and Kim do not listen. They sneak away from Mom and Dad. They walk to the lion. They want to touch it. They think it will be soft and warm. + +The lion wakes up. It sees Tim and Kim. It roars. It is loud and scary. Tim and Kim are afraid. They run away. They drop their caps. The lion chases them. It wants to play with their caps. It thinks they are toys. + +Mom and Dad see what is happening. They are worried and angry. They call for help. A man comes. He has a big gun. He makes the lion go away. He gives Tim and Kim their caps. He tells them to never do that again. He says the lion could have hurt them. + +Tim and Kim are sorry. They hug Mom and Dad. They say they are sorry. They say they will listen next time. They say they learned their lesson. They say the lion was incredible, but not a friend. Mom and Dad forgive them. They say they love them. They say they are glad they are safe. They say they will travel to another place tomorrow. They hope it will be fun and safe. They hope Tim and Kim will be good. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in their room. They have many toys and books. But they do not like to share. + +One day, Lily finds a new toy in the closet. It is a flashlight. It can make light in the dark. Lily thinks it is very important. She wants to keep it for herself. + +"Look, Ben, I have a flashlight!" Lily says. She turns it on and off. She makes shapes on the wall. + +"Wow, that is cool!" Ben says. He wants to play with the flashlight too. He reaches for it. "Can I have a turn?" + +"No, it is mine!" Lily says. She pulls the flashlight away. She does not want to share. + +"Please, Lily, just for a little bit!" Ben says. He tries to grab the flashlight. He does not like when Lily is mean. + +They start to fight. They tug and pull. They yell and cry. The flashlight falls on the floor. It breaks. The light goes out. + +They stop fighting. They look at the flashlight. They feel sad. They broke their new toy. They wish they had shared. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," Ben says. He hugs his sister. + +"I'm sorry, Ben," Lily says. She hugs him back. + +They decide to play with their other toys. They share and take turns. They have fun. They learn that sharing is important. +One day, a little girl named Lily and her big brother Tom went to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the seesaw. But Lily also liked to wander and look at the flowers, the birds and the bugs. She saw a path that went into the woods and she wanted to follow it. + +"Tom, can we go on the path?" she asked her brother. + +"No, Lily, we have to stay with mom. The path is too far and too dark. There might be scary things in the woods," Tom said. + +But Lily did not listen. She waited until Tom and mom were busy talking and then she ran to the path. She thought it looked fun and pretty. She saw butterflies, squirrels and mushrooms. She did not see how the path got deeper and darker. + +Soon, she heard a loud roar. She turned around and saw a mighty bear. It was big and brown and had sharp teeth and claws. It looked angry and hungry. Lily was very scared. She wished she had stayed with Tom and mom. + +"Help! Help!" she cried. "There is a bear!" + +Tom and mom heard her scream. They ran to the path and saw the bear. Mom grabbed a stick and waved it at the bear. She shouted, "Go away! Leave my children alone!" + +The bear was startled by mom's stick and voice. It decided to look for an easier meal. It turned around and ran away. + +Lily ran to mom and hugged her. She was crying and shaking. Tom ran to them and hugged them too. He was glad that Lily was safe. + +"I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Tom. I should have listened to you. I won't wander again," Lily said. + +"It's okay, Lily. We love you. But you have to be careful and stay with us. The park is fun, but the woods can be dangerous," mom said. + +They walked back to the swings, the slide and the seesaw. They played and laughed and had a good time. Lily learned her lesson. She never wandered again. +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to pretend they were spies and had weapons. Tom had a stick and Lily had a rock. They hid behind the trees and bushes and looked for bad guys. + +But there were no bad guys in the park. Only other kids and dogs and birds. Tom and Lily were restless. They wanted something to happen. They wanted to use their weapons and have an adventure. + +They saw a big dog running towards them. It had a collar and a leash, but no owner. It looked angry and loud. Tom and Lily were scared. They thought the dog was a bad guy. They grabbed their weapons and got ready to fight. + +But the dog was not a bad guy. It was just lost and confused. It saw Tom and Lily and wanted to play. It wagged its tail and licked their faces. Tom and Lily dropped their weapons and laughed. They petted the dog and gave it a name. They called it Spot. + +They heard a voice calling for Spot. It was the owner. He had been looking for the dog all over the park. He was happy and relieved to find it. He thanked Tom and Lily for taking care of it. He gave them a treat and a hug. He said they were good spies and good friends. + +Tom and Lily were happy too. They had an adventure and made a new friend. They learned that not everything that happens is bad. And that not everything that looks like a weapon is a weapon. Sometimes, it is just a stick or a rock. +Ben and Mia like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can make many things with blocks, like houses, cars, animals and towers. + +One day, they decide to make a big tower with all their blocks. They pick the blocks one by one and put them on top of each other. They try to make the tower as tall as they can. They want to make a modern tower, like the ones they see in the city. + +They work hard and have fun. They make the tower very high and colorful. They are proud of their tower. They show it to their mom and dad. Mom and dad are happy and clap for them. + +But then, something happens. The tower is too high and wobbly. It starts to shake and fall. The blocks crash to the floor. Ben and Mia are sad and scared. They cry and hug each other. + +Mom and dad come and comfort them. They tell them not to worry. They say that they can make another tower, or something else, with their blocks. They say that they are very clever and creative. They say that they love them. + +Ben and Mia feel better. They wipe their tears and smile. They pick up the blocks and start to play again. They are happy and brave. They have fun with their blocks. +Lila and Ben were friends who lived in a small village. They liked to play outside and explore the woods. One day, they found a smooth stone that was shiny and round. Lila picked it up and said, "Look, Ben, this is a magic stone. I wonder what it can do." + +Ben was curious and said, "Let me see, Lila. Maybe it can make us fly or turn invisible." He took the stone from Lila and rubbed it in his hands. Suddenly, he felt a strange tingling and he said, "Lila, I feel funny. Do you see me?" + +Lila looked at Ben and gasped. He was gone. He had vanished. She only heard his voice, but she could not see him. She said, "Ben, where are you? Come back. This is not fun. This is scary." + +Ben was scared too. He did not know what had happened. He said, "Lila, I don't know where I am. I can't see myself either. I think the stone made me disappear. How can we fix this?" + +Lila thought hard. She said, "Ben, maybe if you give me the stone, you will come back. Try to find me and give me the stone. Hurry, before someone sees us. Or doesn't see us." + +Ben nodded, even though Lila could not see him. He walked slowly and carefully, trying to find Lila. He bumped into a tree, a bush, and a fence. He said, "Ouch, ouch, ouch. Lila, where are you? I can't find you." + +Lila heard Ben's voice and said, "Ben, I'm here. Follow my voice. I'm waving my arms. Can you see me?" + +Ben followed Lila's voice and said, "Lila, I can't see you, but I can hear you. I'm coming. I have the stone. I'm sorry I took it from you. It was a bad idea." + +Lila said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. Just give me the stone and maybe we can go back to normal." + +Ben reached out his hand and felt Lila's hand. He gave her the stone and said, "Lila, I hope this works. I miss seeing you." + +Lila took the stone and said, "Ben, I hope so too. I miss seeing you too." She squeezed the stone and wished for Ben to come back. + +Suddenly, they both felt a warm glow and they saw each other again. They were happy and hugged each other. They said, "Yay, we're back. We can see each other again. We're never playing with that stone again. It's too dangerous." + +They threw the stone away and ran back to their village. They told their parents what had happened and they said they were sorry. Their parents were glad they were safe and they said they loved them. They said, "Next time, be careful what you play with. You never know what might happen." + +Lila and Ben nodded and said, "We will, we promise. We learned our lesson. We don't want to vanish ever again." They smiled and hugged their parents and went to bed. They dreamed of happy things and forgot about the smooth stone that was shiny and round. +One day, a youth named Lily went to visit her elderly grandma. Grandma lived in a small house with a big garden. Lily liked to play in the garden and look at the flowers and the birds. + +Grandma was happy to see Lily. She gave her a hug and a cookie. Then she said, "Lily, do you want to hear a story?" Lily nodded and said, "Yes, please, Grandma. I like your stories." + +Grandma took Lily to the living room and sat on the couch. She opened a book and said, "This is a story about a princess and a dragon. Listen carefully, Lily, and you will learn something." + +Lily listened to Grandma as she read the story. She heard how the princess was brave and kind, and how the dragon was lonely and misunderstood. She heard how the princess and the dragon became friends and helped each other. She heard how the king and the people learned to respect the dragon and live in peace. + +Lily liked the story very much. She said, "Thank you, Grandma. That was a good story. I learned that we should not judge by looks, and that we should be nice to everyone." + +Grandma smiled and said, "You are very welcome, Lily. You are a smart and sweet youth. I love you very much." + +Lily hugged Grandma and said, "I love you too, Grandma. You are the best." +Tom and Tim are two cats who live with a kind lady. She gives them food and milk every day. She is their owner and they love her. But Tom and Tim are very different. Tom is fat and lazy. He likes to sleep and eat all day. Tim is thin and active. He likes to play and explore. + +One day, the kind lady goes out to buy some things. She leaves a big bowl of food for Tom and Tim. Tom sees the food and runs to it. He eats and eats until he is full. Then he sees that there is still some food left. He does not want to share it with Tim. He thinks, "I will scatter the food all over the floor. Then Tim will not find it and I can eat it later." + +He pushes the bowl with his paw and the food falls on the floor. He laughs and goes to sleep on the sofa. He does not see that Tim is watching him from the window. Tim is sad and angry. He thinks, "Tom is mean and greedy. He does not care about me. He wastes the food that our owner gives us. He does not know that food is precious and we should be thankful." + +Tim decides to teach Tom a lesson. He goes outside and finds some friends. He tells them what Tom did. They agree to help him. They come inside the house and see the food on the floor. They eat and eat until there is no food left. Then they run away before Tom wakes up. + +Tom wakes up and feels hungry. He goes to the bowl and sees that it is empty. He looks at the floor and sees that there is no food left. He is shocked and confused. He wonders what happened. He hears a voice from the window. It is Tim. He says, "Tom, you are a bad cat. You scattered the food all over the floor. You did not share it with me. You did not respect our owner. You did not appreciate what you have. Now you have nothing. You are hungry and alone. I hope you learn your lesson." + +Tom feels ashamed and sorry. He realizes that he was wrong. He says, "Tim, you are right. I am a bad cat. I scattered the food all over the floor. I did not share it with you. I did not respect our owner. I did not appreciate what I have. Now I have nothing. I am hungry and alone. I am sorry. Please forgive me." + +Tim feels sorry for Tom. He says, "Tom, I forgive you. But you have to change. You have to be kind and generous. You have to be active and healthy. You have to be grateful and loyal. You have to be a good cat. Then our owner will be happy and we will be happy too." + +Tom nods and says, "Tim, thank you. I will change. I will be kind and generous. I will be active and healthy. I will be grateful and loyal. I will be a good cat. Then our owner will be happy and we will be happy too." + +The kind lady comes back and sees Tom and Tim. She smiles and hugs them. She says, "Tom and Tim, you are my good cats. I love you. Here is some more food for you. But remember, you have to share it and not waste it. Food is precious and we should be thankful." + +Tom and Tim nod and say, "Yes, owner. We love you too. We will share it and not waste it. Food is precious and we should be thankful." + +They eat the food together and then play and cuddle. They are happy and they have learned their lesson. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be greedy and selfish. Share what you have and be thankful. Respect your owner and be loyal. Be kind and generous to others and they will be kind and generous to you. Be active and healthy and you will be happy. +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday and she had a big cake and many balloons. She also had a big present from her mom and dad. They said it was a surprise and she had to wait until after the cake to open it. + +Lily could not wait. She wanted to see what was inside the present. She thought it might be a doll or a book or a toy. She tried to peek at the present, but it was wrapped in shiny paper and had a bow on top. She wondered what color it was and how it felt. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, can I open the present now? Please, please, please?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Not yet, Lily. We have to sing happy birthday and blow the candles first. Then you can open the present. It is a very special present, not a normal one." + +Lily nodded and waited. She sang happy birthday with her mom and dad and blew the candles. She made a wish and clapped her hands. She was very excited. She ran to the present and grabbed it. She wanted to open it fast. + +But she was too fast. She did not hold the present well. She dropped it on the floor. The present made a loud noise and broke. Lily gasped and cried. She was very sad. She had broken her present. + +Her mom and dad hugged her and said, "Don't cry, Lily. It's okay. It was an accident. We can fix the present. Do you want to see what it was?" + +Lily nodded and wiped her tears. She looked at the present. It was a music box. It had a ballerina inside and played a song when it opened. It was very pretty, but it was broken. The ballerina was loose and the song was silent. + +Her dad said, "Don't worry, Lily. I can glue the ballerina back and fix the music. It will be like new. You can still enjoy your present. It is a very special present, not a normal one. Do you know why?" + +Lily shook her head and said, "Why, dad?" + +Her dad said, "Because it was my mom's present. She gave it to me when I was little, like you. And now I give it to you, because I love you very much. It is a family present. It has a lot of love inside." + +Lily smiled and hugged her dad. She said, "Thank you, dad. I love you too. And I love the present. It is very special, not normal. It is the best present ever." +Lily and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were making tea and cake for their toys. Lily found a big mug with a flower on it. She filled it with water from the tap. Ben found a small mug with a star on it. He filled it with water too. + +"Let's cover our mugs with these napkins," Lily said. "Then they will stay warm and we can surprise our toys." + +"Good idea," Ben said. He put a napkin over his mug. Lily did the same with hers. They left their mugs on the table and went to get their toys. + +But when they came back, they saw something bad. Their little brother, Sam, was in the kitchen. He had taken the napkins off their mugs and spilled the water all over the floor. He was laughing and splashing. + +"Sam, no!" Lily shouted. "You ruined our tea!" + +"Bad Sam!" Ben cried. "You made a mess!" + +Sam stopped laughing. He saw Lily and Ben were angry and sad. He felt sorry. He did not mean to spoil their game. He just wanted to play too. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry, Ben," Sam said. He gave them a hug. "Can I play with you?" + +Lily and Ben looked at each other. They were still upset, but they also loved their brother. They decided to forgive him. + +"Okay, Sam. You can play with us," Lily said. "But you have to be careful and nice." + +"Yes, Sam. And you have to help us clean up the mess," Ben said. + +Sam nodded. He said he was sorry again. He helped them wipe the floor and the table. Then they all played together. They made new tea and cake for their toys. They shared their mugs and napkins. They had fun. +Tom and Anna were twins who loved Christmas. They wanted to see Santa Claus and his reindeer. They waited for their mom and dad to go to sleep. Then they put on their warm coats and hats and went downstairs. + +They tiptoed to the living room where the big tree was. They saw many presents under the tree, but they did not touch them. They looked at the chimney where the fire was burning. They wondered how Santa would come down. + +"Maybe he will wait until the fire is gone," Tom said. + +"Or maybe he will use magic," Anna said. + +They decided to hide behind the couch and watch. They hoped Santa would not see them. + +They waited and waited. They heard a noise on the roof. They heard bells and hoofs. They heard a voice say, "Ho ho ho!" + +They peeked over the couch and saw a big man in a red suit. He had a long white beard and a big sack. He was Santa Claus! + +He came down the chimney, but he was clumsy. He bumped his head and dropped his sack. He said, "Ouch!" + +Tom and Anna gasped. They were afraid Santa would be angry. They ran to him and said, "Sorry, Santa! We did not mean to scare you!" + +Santa smiled and said, "Don't worry, children. I'm not hurt. I'm just a little clumsy. You are very brave to come and see me. But you should hurry back to bed. It's late and you need to sleep." + +He gave them each a hug and a candy cane. He picked up his sack and put the presents under the tree. He winked at them and said, "Merry Christmas, Tom and Anna!" + +He went back to the chimney and climbed up. He said, "Ho ho ho!" again and flew away with his reindeer. + +Tom and Anna ran back to their room. They were happy and excited. They ate their candy canes and fell asleep. They dreamed of Santa and his reindeer. They had the best Christmas ever. +Anna and Ben like to play with the water hose in the garden. They spray the water on the flowers, the grass and each other. They laugh and run and have fun. + +But one day, the water hose has a leak. It makes a hole in the hose and the water comes out in a big stream. Anna and Ben are surprised and try to fix the leak. They put tape on the hole, but the water still comes out. + +"Let me try!" Ben says. He takes the hose from Anna and twists it. The water stops for a moment, but then it bursts out again. It scatters all over the garden and on Anna and Ben. They get wet and cold. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Anna says. She is angry and grabs the hose from Ben. She tries to spray him back, but the water is too strong. It pushes her back and she falls on the ground. + +"Ouch!" Anna says. She is hurt and sad. Ben sees that Anna is crying and feels sorry. He drops the hose and runs to her. He hugs her and says he is sorry. + +"It's okay, Ben. It was an accident." Anna says. She wipes her tears and smiles. They decide to stop playing with the water hose and go inside. They dry themselves and have a cup of hot chocolate. They are still friends and they still like to play. +Lila and Ben are playing in the park. They like to use the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also like to search for bugs and flowers. They have a small bucket and a soft net to catch them. + +"Look, Lila, I found a ladybug!" Ben says, holding up his net. "It is red and black and has spots. Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please!" Lila says, running over to him. "It is so pretty. Can I hold it?" + +"OK, but be gentle. It is very small and can fly away." Ben says, opening his net and letting Lila take the ladybug in her hand. + +Lila feels the ladybug tickle her palm. She smiles and brings it close to her face. She sees its tiny legs and wings and eyes. She says hello to it and thanks it for being her friend. + +Suddenly, the ladybug flaps its wings and flies away. Lila and Ben watch it go. They are sad, but they understand. + +"Bye, ladybug!" they say together. "Have a nice day!" + +They hug each other and decide to search for more bugs and flowers. They have fun and learn a lot. They love to play in the park. +Anna likes to sing. She sings in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. She sings when she plays, when she eats, and when she sleeps. She sings loud and happy. + +One day, Anna goes with her mom and dad in the automobile. They drive to the park, where there are swings and slides and flowers. Anna sings in the automobile. She sings about the park, about the sun, and about the birds. + +But mom and dad do not hear Anna. They are deaf. They cannot hear any sound. They use their hands and eyes to talk. They smile and nod at Anna, but they do not know what she sings. + +Anna sees a man in another automobile. He has a guitar and a hat. He sings too. He sings about love, about the road, and about the stars. Anna likes his song. She wants to sing with him. + +She rolls down the window and waves at the man. She says, "Hello, I like your song. Can I sing with you?" + +The man sees Anna and smiles. He says, "Hello, little girl. You have a beautiful voice. Yes, you can sing with me." + +Anna and the man sing together. They sing loud and happy. Mom and dad see them and smile. They are glad that Anna has a friend who can hear her. They are proud of their singing girl. +Sara and Ben like to bake with Mom. They help Mom put flour, eggs, sugar and butter in a big bowl. They mix and mix with a spoon. Mom says, "Good job, Sara and Ben! Now we can make cookies with this dough." + +Mom gives Sara and Ben some dough to roll and cut. They use cookie cutters to make shapes. Sara makes a star, a heart and a flower. Ben makes a moon, a circle and a bee. He likes bees. They are yellow and black and make honey. + +Mom puts the cookies on a tray and puts them in the oven. She says, "We have to wait for the cookies to bake. They will be ready soon." Sara and Ben sit on the floor and play with their toys. They are happy. + +But then they hear a loud buzz. They look up and see a real bee flying in the kitchen. The bee is looking for something sweet. It sees the cookies in the oven and flies towards them. Sara and Ben are scared. They say, "Mom, Mom, there is a bee in the kitchen!" + +Mom hears them and comes to see. She sees the bee and says, "Don't worry, Sara and Ben. I will get rid of the bee. You stay here and be careful." She takes a towel and waves it at the bee. The bee flies away from the oven and out of the window. Mom says, "The bee is gone. It won't bother us anymore." + +Sara and Ben are relieved. They hug Mom and say, "Thank you, Mom. You are brave." Mom smiles and says, "You are welcome, Sara and Ben. You are good children. Now let's check on the cookies. They smell delicious." She opens the oven and takes out the tray. The cookies are golden and crispy. Sara and Ben are excited. They say, "Yay, cookies! Can we have some, Mom?" Mom says, "Of course, you can. But first, let them cool down a bit. Then we can enjoy them together." Sara and Ben nod and say, "Okay, Mom. We love you and we love cookies." Mom says, "I love you too, Sara and Ben. And I love baking with you." They hug and kiss and wait for the cookies to cool down. They are happy. +Lily was a shy girl who liked to draw. She had many crayons and papers on her table. She drew flowers, animals, and stars. She was happy when she drew. + +One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. They brought a picnic basket and a blanket. Lily brought her crayons and papers too. She wanted to draw the trees and the birds. + +She found a nice spot under a big tree and spread her papers on the blanket. She picked a blue crayon and started to draw the sky. She was so busy drawing that she did not notice a squirrel coming near her. + +The squirrel was curious and hungry. It saw the crayons and thought they were nuts. It grabbed a red crayon and ran away. Lily saw the squirrel and shouted, "Hey, that's my crayon! Give it back!" + +She got up and chased the squirrel. She ran across the grass, past the swings, and into the bushes. She did not see where she was going. She lost her way. + +She stopped and looked around. She did not see her mom and dad. She did not see her table or her papers. She only saw trees and bushes. She felt scared and alone. + +She started to cry. She wished she had her crayon and her papers. She wished she was back on her table. She wished she was not so shy. She wished someone would find her. +Sara and Ben are friends. They like to play and share. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They have a picnic on the grass. They have sandwiches, apples, cookies and juice. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They eat their sandwiches and apples. They save their cookies and juice for later. They run and play on the swings and slides. They have fun. + +But then, they see a big ant hill. They are curious. They want to see the ants. They go near the ant hill. They see many ants. The ants are busy. They carry food and dirt. + +Sara and Ben have an idea. They think it is funny to give the ants some cookies and juice. They take their cookies and juice from the picnic basket. They put them near the ant hill. They watch the ants. + +The ants smell the cookies and juice. They are happy. They go to the cookies and juice. They take them to their home. They thank Sara and Ben. + +But then, Sara and Ben are hungry. They want to eat their cookies and juice. They go back to the picnic basket. But they see that the cookies and juice are gone. They are sad. They look for the cookies and juice. They see the ant hill. They see the ants eating the cookies and juice. + +Sara and Ben are angry. They want their cookies and juice back. They go to the ant hill. They try to take the cookies and juice from the ants. But the ants are angry too. They bite Sara and Ben. Sara and Ben cry. They run away from the ant hill. They go to their moms. + +Their moms see that Sara and Ben are hurt. They ask them what happened. Sara and Ben tell them the truth. They say that they gave the ants their cookies and juice. They say that they tried to take them back. They say that the ants bit them. + +Their moms are not happy. They scold Sara and Ben. They say that they were not nice to the ants. They say that they were not smart to give away their food. They say that they were not fair to take back what they gave. They say that they should be sorry to the ants. + +Sara and Ben are sorry. They say that they are sorry to their moms. They say that they are sorry to the ants. They say that they learned a lesson. They say that they will not do it again. + +Their moms hug Sara and Ben. They say that they are glad that they learned a lesson. They say that they still love them. They say that they have some more food for them. They say that they have some sour lemonade for them. + +Sara and Ben are surprised. They say that they do not like sour lemonade. They say that they like sweet juice. Their moms smile. They say that they should try the sour lemonade. They say that it is good for them. They say that it will make them feel better. + +Sara and Ben try the sour lemonade. They make a face. They say that it is sour. But they drink it anyway. They say that it is not so bad. They say that it is refreshing. They say that they feel better. + +Their moms are proud. They say that they are brave. They say that they are good. They say that they are ready for more fun. They say that they have some more cookies for them. + +Sara and Ben are happy. They say that they love their moms. They say that they love their cookies. They say that they love the park. They say that they love the ants. They say that they had a good picnic. They say that they learned a lot. +Lily was a princess who lived in a big palace. She liked to play with her toys, but she did not like to behave. She did not listen to her parents or her teachers. She ran around the palace, making noise and mess. + +One day, she saw a big door that she had never opened before. She was curious and wanted to see what was inside. She did not care that the door had a sign that said "Do not enter". She opened the door and walked in. + +Inside, she saw a big cage with a fierce lion. The lion was angry and hungry. It roared and tried to break the cage. Lily was scared and wanted to run away, but the door was locked. She cried and shouted for help. + +Her parents heard her and came to the door. They saw the lion and the sign. They were worried and angry. They called the guard to open the door and get Lily out. They hugged Lily and told her she was safe, but she had to behave. She had to listen and follow the rules. She had to be careful and respectful. + +Lily said she was sorry and she learned her lesson. She did not want to see the lion again. She wanted to be a good princess and behave. She thanked her parents and the guard and went to her room. She played with her toys and read a book. She was happy and calm. +Lily was a shy girl. She did not like to talk to new people or do new things. She liked to play with her dolls and read her books at home. + +One day, her mom told her some news. She said, "Lily, we are going to visit your aunt and uncle and your cousins. They live far away, so we have to take a big plane. Are you excited?" + +Lily felt scared. She did not want to go on a big plane. She did not want to meet her cousins. She did not know them. She said, "No, mom, I don't want to go. Can I stay here?" + +Her mom said, "No, Lily, you have to come with us. It will be fun. Your cousins are nice. They have toys and games and a big yard. You will like them." + +Lily did not believe her mom. She felt sad. She packed her dolls and her books in her bag. She hoped they would make her feel better. + +The next day, they went to the airport. Lily held her mom's hand. She saw many people and many planes. She heard many noises. She felt nervous. + +They got on the plane. Lily sat next to her mom. She clutched her doll. She did not look out the window. She did not want to see how high they were. + +The plane took off. Lily felt her stomach go up and down. She felt sick. She said, "Mom, I don't feel good. I want to go home." + +Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. It's normal to feel a little sick on the plane. It will pass soon. Do you want some water or a snack?" + +Lily shook her head. She closed her eyes. She tried to sleep. + +But she could not sleep. She felt worse and worse. She felt something come up in her mouth. She could not stop it. She threw up on her mom's lap. + +Lily felt embarrassed. She saw her mom's face. She saw the people around them. They looked at her. They looked angry or disgusted. She heard them say, "Ew, gross!" or "Poor mom!" or "What a mess!" + +Lily started to cry. She said, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, everyone. I didn't mean to. I want to go home." + +Her mom said, "It's okay, Lily. It's not your fault. You're sick. Don't worry about what they say. They don't understand. I love you. I'm here for you." + +Her mom hugged her. She gave her a tissue. She cleaned her up. She asked the flight attendant for help. She said, "Can we have some new clothes and a blanket, please? My daughter is sick. She threw up on us." + +The flight attendant said, "Of course. I'm sorry to hear that. Here, take these. I hope she feels better soon." + +She gave them some new clothes and a blanket. She smiled at Lily. She said, "Don't be embarrassed, sweetie. It happens to the best of us. You're brave for flying on a big plane. You'll be fine." + +Lily felt a little better. She changed her clothes. She wrapped herself in the blanket. She cuddled her doll. She said, "Thank you, mom. Thank you, lady. You're nice." + +Her mom said, "You're welcome, Lily. You're a good girl. I'm proud of you. We'll be there soon. Then you can rest and play with your cousins. Maybe you'll like them after all." + +Lily nodded. She hoped so. She hoped the plane would land soon. She hoped she would not be sick again. She hoped she would not be shy. She hoped she would have fun. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the woods. They had a modest hut made of sticks and leaves, where they kept their toys and snacks. One day, they found a shiny axe near a big tree. Ben wanted to take it, but Sam said no. + +"That axe is not ours. It belongs to someone else. Maybe it is a trap. We should leave it alone," Sam said. + +But Ben did not listen. He was curious and greedy. He grabbed the axe and ran to the hut. He wanted to cut some wood and make a fire. He thought he would be warm and happy. + +Sam followed him, worried and angry. He tried to stop him, but Ben was too fast. He reached the hut and swung the axe at a stick. But he did not know how to use the axe. He missed the stick and hit the hut. The hut broke and fell down. All their toys and snacks were buried under the sticks and leaves. + +Ben and Sam were sad and scared. They had no hut, no toys, no snacks. They had nothing. They heard a loud roar from the woods. It was a bear. The bear smelled the axe and the snacks. The bear was hungry and angry. He ran to Ben and Sam. He wanted to eat them. + +Ben and Sam screamed and ran away. But they did not know where to go. They were lost and cold. The bear was faster and stronger. He caught them and bit them. Ben and Sam were hurt and dead. The axe was shiny and red. +Lily likes to read books. She has many books in her room. She reads about animals, cars, stars and more. She learns new words from her books. + +One day, Lily finds a big book in the library. It has a picture of a plane on the cover. Lily loves planes. She wants to read the book. She asks her mom to help her. + +Mom and Lily sit on a couch and open the book. The book has many pages with photos and words. Mom reads the words to Lily and shows her the photos. Lily sees different kinds of planes. Some are small, some are big, some are fast, some are slow. Some have wings, some have propellers, some have jets. + +Lily sees a photo of a model plane. It is a small plane that you can make with plastic and glue. It looks like a real plane, but it is not. Lily thinks it is cool. She asks mom if she can have a model plane. + +Mom says yes, but they have to go to the store to buy one. Lily is happy. She hugs mom and says thank you. She puts the book in her backpack. She wants to read more about planes. + +They go to the car and drive to the store. Lily sees many planes in the sky. She points at them and says their names. She wonders how high they can fly. She hopes her model plane can fly high too. +Sam and Mia were playing knights and dragons in the park. Sam had a big shield made of cardboard and Mia had a long stick for a sword. They pretended to fight the scary dragon that lived in the slide. + +"Roar!" the dragon said. "I will eat you, knights!" + +"No, you won't!" Sam said. "We are brave and strong!" + +He held his shield in front of him and ran towards the dragon. But the dragon was too fast and pushed him down with his tail. Sam's shield broke into pieces. + +"Ha ha!" the dragon said. "Your shield is no good!" + +Sam felt sad and hurt. He wanted to cry. Mia saw what happened and ran to help him. + +"Are you okay, Sam?" she asked. + +Sam nodded, but he was still sad. + +"Here, take my sword," Mia said. "You can use it to fight the dragon. I will find another shield for you." + +She gave him her stick and looked around. She saw an old trash can lid lying on the ground. She picked it up and cleaned it with her sleeve. + +"Look, Sam, I found a new shield for you!" she said. "It is old, but it is strong and shiny!" + +She handed him the lid and smiled. + +"Wow, thank you, Mia!" Sam said. "You are a good friend!" + +He felt happy and brave again. He took the lid and held it in front of him. + +"Come on, Mia, let's go and beat the dragon!" he said. + +They ran towards the slide, shouting and waving their sword and shield. The dragon saw them and roared again. + +"Bring it on, knights!" he said. "I am not afraid of you!" + +But he was a little afraid, because Sam and Mia looked very fierce and loud. He decided to play along and pretend to be defeated. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he said. "You got me, knights! You are too strong for me!" + +He fell down and lay still on the slide. + +"Yay, we did it!" Sam and Mia said. "We beat the dragon!" + +They high-fived each other and laughed. They were very proud and happy. They decided to let the dragon join their game and be their friend. They all had fun playing knights and dragons in the park. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to kick the ball to each other and run after it. They saw a big gate that led to a garden. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in there," Sara said. "Maybe there are flowers and bugs." + +"OK," Tom said. "But we have to be careful. Maybe someone lives there." + +They opened the gate and went inside. They saw many plants and trees. They smelled something spicy. They followed the smell and found a big pot on a fire. It had soup in it. + +"Wow, that looks yummy," Sara said. "I'm hungry. Let's try some." + +She took a spoon and dipped it in the pot. She put it in her mouth and spat it out. It was very hot and spicy. It burned her tongue and made her cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she screamed. "That hurts!" + +Tom heard her and ran to her. He saw the soup and realized it was not for them. It was for someone else. He saw a man coming out of a hut. He looked angry. + +"Hey, what are you doing here?" the man shouted. "This is my soup. You are not allowed here. Go away!" + +Sara and Tom were scared. They dropped the spoon and ran to the gate. They opened it and ran out. They did not stop until they reached the park. They were sorry for what they did. + +"We should not have gone in there," Sara said. "That was wrong. We should not take things that are not ours." + +"You are right," Tom said. "We should respect other people's things. And we should not eat spicy soup. It is not good for us." + +They hugged each other and learned their lesson. They decided to play with their ball and not go to the gate again. They were happy and safe. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toy vehicles. They have cars, trucks, buses and bikes. They make noises and pretend to drive them on the floor. + +One day, Mom says, "Tom and Lily, it is time to clean your toy vehicles. They are very dirty and dusty. You can use this cloth and this spray bottle. Cleaning is fun and good for your toys. They will look shiny and new." + +Tom and Lily nod and say, "Okay, Mom. We will clean our toy vehicles." They take the cloth and the spray bottle and start to wipe and spray their toys. They work together and help each other. They are careful not to spray too much or too hard. + +They clean their cars, trucks, buses and bikes. They make them look shiny and new. They are proud of their work. They say, "Look, Mom. We cleaned our toy vehicles. They are very clean and pretty. We love our toy vehicles. They are reliable. They never break or stop working." + +Mom smiles and says, "Good job, Tom and Lily. You cleaned your toy vehicles very well. They are very clean and pretty. I am proud of you. You love your toy vehicles. They are reliable. They are good toys. Now you can play with them again. But remember to put them away when you are done." +Anna and Ben are twins. They share a bedroom. They like their bedroom a lot. It has two beds, a big window, a rug, and many toys. + +Every morning, Anna and Ben wake up and enjoy playing with their toys. They have dolls, cars, blocks, books, and puzzles. They make stories, sounds, and shapes with their toys. They laugh and talk with each other. + +Sometimes, they also enjoy making their bedroom messy. They throw their toys on the floor, on the beds, and on the window. They jump on the beds and roll on the rug. They giggle and shout with joy. + +But when their mom comes to their bedroom, she is not happy. She tells them to clean up their bedroom. She says it is not nice to have a messy bedroom. She says they have to put their toys in the boxes, make their beds, and sweep the floor. + +Anna and Ben do not like cleaning up their bedroom. They think it is boring and hard. They wish they could keep playing with their toys. But they know their mom is right. They want to have a nice bedroom. So they help each other to clean up their bedroom. They say sorry to their mom and give her a hug. + +Their mom is happy. She tells them they are good twins. She says they have a great bedroom. She says they can play with their toys again after lunch. Anna and Ben are happy too. They love their mom and their bedroom. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. One day, they find a vest in a box. The vest is red and shiny. It has many buttons and pockets. + +"Wow, look at this vest!" Tim says. "It is so shiny and pretty. Can I try it on?" + +"Okay, but only for a little bit," Mia says. "Then I want to try it on too. It looks like a vest for a fireman." + +Tim puts on the vest. He feels very proud. He pretends to be a fireman. He runs around and makes siren noises. Mia claps and laughs. + +But then, Tim feels something rough on his neck. He scratches it. It hurts. He looks at the vest. There is a tag on the back. The tag is rough and scratchy. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim cries. "This vest is rough. It hurts my neck. I don't like it anymore. Take it off, take it off!" + +Mia runs to help him. She unbuttons the vest and takes it off. She looks at the tag. It says: "Dry clean only. Do not wash. Do not iron." + +"Sorry, Tim," Mia says. "This vest is not for playing. It is for looking. Maybe we can find something else to play with." + +They put the vest back in the box. They look for another toy. They find a ball. The ball is soft and bouncy. They play with the ball. They have fun. They forget about the vest. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with a rope. They can swing the rope, jump over the rope, or tie the rope to a tree. + +One day, they find a big rope in the park. They are very happy. They run to the rope and grab it. + +"Let's play with this rope!" Tom says. + +"Yes, let's!" Sam says. + +But then, a big boy comes. He is rude. He snatches the rope from Tom and Sam. + +"Hey, this is my rope!" he says. "Go away!" + +Tom and Sam are sad and angry. They want the rope back. + +"That's not fair!" Tom says. "We found the rope first!" + +"Give us the rope!" Sam says. + +The big boy laughs. He swings the rope and hits Tom and Sam with it. + +"Ow!" Tom and Sam say. "That hurts!" + +They cry and run away. The big boy keeps the rope. + +Tom and Sam are not friends with the big boy. He is mean and rude. They do not like him. They hope to find another rope to play with. +Lily and Max were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They threw snowballs at each other and laughed. They had a lot of fun. + +But soon they felt very cold. Their hands and feet were icy. Their noses were red. They wanted to go inside and get warm. + +"Let's go home, Lily," Max said. "I'm freezing." + +"Me too, Max," Lily said. "But what about our snowman? He will be lonely." + +Lily had an idea. She ran to the house and came back with a blanket. She wrapped the blanket around the snowman. + +"There, now he has a hug," she said. "He will not be cold or sad." + +Max smiled. He thought Lily was very kind. He gave her a hug too. + +"Come on, Lily," he said. "Let's go inside and have some hot cocoa. We can come back and play with our snowman later." + +Lily nodded. She took Max's hand and they walked to the house. They were happy and warm. They loved the snow and they loved each other. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with blocks and cars. One day, they enter the play room and see a big puzzle on the floor. It has many pieces and colors. + +"Wow, look at that puzzle!" Tom says. "It looks fun. Let's try it." + +"OK, but I want to do the blue part. It is my favorite color," Mia says. + +They start to put the pieces together. Tom finds a blue piece and tries to fit it in the puzzle. Mia sees him and gets angry. + +"Hey, that is my piece! Give it to me!" Mia says. She grabs the piece from Tom's hand. + +"No, it is mine! I found it first!" Tom says. He pulls the piece back. + +They tug and pull and shout. The piece breaks in half. They both drop it and start to cry. + +A teacher enters the play room and sees them. She walks over and asks what happened. + +"Tom took my piece! He is mean!" Mia says. + +"Mia took my piece! She is selfish!" Tom says. + +The teacher picks up the broken piece and shows it to them. + +"Look what you did. You broke the piece. Now the puzzle is ruined. Do you think that is smart?" she says. + +Tom and Mia shake their heads. They feel sorry. + +"No, it is not smart. It is silly. You are both smart kids. You can share and work together. That is how you solve puzzles and make friends. Do you understand?" she says. + +Tom and Mia nod. They say sorry to each other and hug. + +"Can we try the puzzle again?" Tom says. + +"Yes, but this time, let's help each other and use all the colors," Mia says. + +The teacher smiles and gives them a new piece. They enter the puzzle again and play nicely. They have fun and learn a lot. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. But Lily wanted to show Ben something. She had a shiny stone in her pocket. She found it in the sand. She thought it was very pretty. + +"Ben, look what I have!" Lily said. She took out the stone and held it in her hand. "It is shiny and smooth. Do you like it?" + +Ben did not answer. He did not look at the stone. He was looking at the birds. He liked to watch them fly and sing. He did not hear Lily. He was deaf. He could not hear any sounds. + +Lily did not know that Ben was deaf. She thought he was rude. She felt sad and angry. She put the stone back in her pocket. She turned away from Ben. She did not want to play with him anymore. + +"Ben, why don't you talk to me?" Lily asked. She hoped he would look at her. But he did not. He was still watching the birds. He did not see Lily. He did not know she was upset. + +Lily sighed. She wished Ben could hear her. She wished he could see her stone. She wished he could be her friend. She did not understand why he was different. She did not know how to talk to him. She felt lonely and confused. She walked away from Ben. She looked for someone else to play with. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw some red berries on a bush. They looked yummy. + +"Can we eat them?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe they are bad for us." + +They went to ask their mom. She was sitting on a chair with a book. + +"Mom, can we eat these berries?" Lily showed her the berries. + +Mom looked at them and smiled. "Yes, you can. They are strawberries. They are good for you. But you have to wash them first." + +She took them to the kitchen and helped them wash the berries. Then she gave them each a bowl and a spoon. + +"Here you go. Enjoy your snack. But don't eat too fast. Chew them well." + +Lily and Ben thanked their mom and went back to the garden. They sat on the grass and ate their berries. They were sweet and juicy. They made their mouths red. + +They ate slowly and talked about their game. They were happy and full. + +They decided to settle on the grass and rest for a while. They looked at the sky and the clouds. They felt the sun and the breeze. They closed their eyes and smiled. They were sleepy and cozy. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the garden. They see many flowers and bugs. They also see a big green thing with spikes. It is a cactus. + +"Look, Jen, a cactus!" Tim says. "It is so big and green. Can I touch it?" + +"No, Tim, don't touch it!" Jen says. "It has spikes. They can hurt you. Mama told us to stay away from the cactus." + +Tim does not listen to Jen. He wants to touch the cactus. He thinks it is soft and nice. He walks to the cactus. He reaches out his hand. + +"Tim, stop!" Jen shouts. "The cactus is not soft. It is sharp. It will make you cry." + +But Tim does not stop. He touches the cactus. He feels a pain in his hand. He pulls back his hand. He sees blood. He starts to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tim cries. "The cactus hurt me. It is not nice. It is mean." + +Jen runs to Tim. She sees his hand. She feels sorry for him. She hugs him. + +"I'm sorry, Tim," Jen says. "You should have listened to me. The cactus is not for touching. It is for looking. Come, let's go to Mama. She will make your hand better." + +Tim nods. He holds Jen's hand. They walk to Mama. Mama sees Tim's hand. She cleans it and puts a bandage on it. She kisses Tim. + +"It's okay, Tim," Mama says. "The cactus did not mean to hurt you. It is just protecting itself. You have to be careful with things that have spikes. They can be dangerous. Next time, listen to Jen. She is a good sister. She knows what is good for you." + +Tim smiles. He says sorry to Jen. He says thank you to Mama. He learns his lesson. He does not touch the cactus again. He only looks at it. He thinks it is pretty. But he likes Jen more. She is his best friend. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big box in the living room. It has a sticker that says "Do not open until your birthday". + +"What is in the box?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe a new bike or a doll or a robot," Ben says. + +"Can we open it and see?" Sara says. + +"No, we can't. Mom and Dad said we have to wait. It is a surprise," Ben says. + +"But I want to see it now. It is a long time until our birthday," Sara says. She tries to pull the tape off the box. + +"Stop it, Sara. You are being bad. You have to resist. If you open the box, Mom and Dad will be sad and angry," Ben says. He pushes Sara away from the box. + +Sara starts to cry. She wants to see the thing in the box. She thinks it might be something famous, like a princess dress or a superhero cape. + +"Please, Ben. Just a little peek. We won't tell anyone," Sara says. + +"No, Sara. We have to be good. We have to wait. Maybe the thing in the box is better than we think. Maybe it is something magical or funny or cool," Ben says. + +He hugs Sara and wipes her tears. He tells her a story about a dragon and a knight and a princess. Sara listens and smiles. She forgets about the box for a while. She thinks Ben is a good brother. She decides to resist and wait for their birthday. She hopes the thing in the box is something they both like. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with cups and water. They fill the cups with water and pretend to drink. Sometimes they shake the cups and make water splash. + +One day, it is very cold outside. Anna and Ben want to play with cups and water inside. They go to the kitchen and find some cups. They fill them with water from the tap. They are happy. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the water on the floor and the table. She is not happy. She says, "Anna and Ben, what are you doing? You are making a mess. Stop playing with cups and water. It is too cold for that. You will get sick." + +Anna and Ben are sad. They do not want to stop playing. They do not want to get sick. They say, "But Mom, we are having fun. We are not cold. We like to shake the cups and make water splash." + +Mom says, "No, Anna and Ben. You have to listen to me. Put the cups away and dry the water. Then, you can play with something else. How about some blocks or books?" + +Anna and Ben do not want to play with blocks or books. They want to play with cups and water. They are angry. They shake the cups harder and make more water splash. They say, "No, Mom. We do not want to play with blocks or books. We want to play with cups and water. It is fun." + +Mom is angry too. She takes the cups from Anna and Ben. She says, "That's enough, Anna and Ben. You are being naughty. You are not listening to me. You have to go to your room and think about what you did. No more cups and water for you today." + +Anna and Ben are very sad. They cry. They do not want to go to their room. They do not want to think about what they did. They want to play with cups and water. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Please, can we play with cups and water again?" + +Mom says, "No, Anna and Ben. You have to learn your lesson. Maybe tomorrow, if you are good, you can play with cups and water again. But only outside, when it is not cold. And only with a towel and a bucket. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. They understand. They say, "OK, Mom. We will be good. We will play with cups and water outside, when it is not cold. And with a towel and a bucket. We love you, Mom." + +Mom says, "I love you too, Anna and Ben. Now, go to your room and calm down. I will come and check on you later." + +Anna and Ben go to their room. They are still sad. But they hope that tomorrow, they can play with cups and water again. And have fun. +Tom and Sue were playing in the garden. They saw a big sunflower that was taller than them. They wanted to touch it, but it was too high. + +"Wow, look at that flower!" Tom said. "It is so yellow and pretty!" + +"How did it grow so big?" Sue asked. "Did it eat a lot of food?" + +Tom shook his head. "No, silly. Flowers don't eat food. They drink water and get sun. That's how they grow." + +Sue nodded. "I see. Can we grow like that too?" + +Tom thought for a moment. "Maybe. If we drink water and get sun, and be good and kind, we can grow mighty and strong." + +Just then, they heard a voice. It was their mom, the lady who loved them very much. She came out of the house with a basket. + +"Hello, my little ones!" she said. "Are you having fun?" + +"Yes, mom!" Tom and Sue said. "We are looking at the sunflower. It is so big!" + +Mom smiled. "It is, isn't it? It's a beautiful gift from nature. Do you know what else is a gift from nature?" + +"What, mom?" Tom and Sue asked. + +Mom bent down and hugged them. "You are, my darlings. You are the most precious gifts I ever got. And you know what? You are growing every day. You are growing mighty and smart and brave and sweet. And I am so proud of you." + +Tom and Sue hugged her back. They felt happy and warm. They loved their mom, and they loved the sunflower. They wanted to grow like it, and like their mom. They wanted to grow mighty and good. +Lily loved sunflowers. She liked how they were big and yellow and happy. She wanted to grow her own sunflowers in the garden. She asked her mom if she could. + +"Of course, you can, Lily," her mom said. "But you have to promise me something. You have to promise to water them every day and keep them clean. Sunflowers need a lot of care and love. Can you do that?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She said, "I promise, mom. I will take good care of my sunflowers." + +Her mom gave her some seeds and a pot. She helped her plant the seeds and put the pot in a sunny spot. She told her to water them a little bit every day, not too much and not too little. She also told her to pull out any weeds or bugs that might hurt the sunflowers. + +Lily was very excited. She watered her seeds every day and watched them grow. She talked to them and sang to them. She was very proud of her sunflowers. + +One day, she saw a big yellow flower on one of the stems. She was so happy. She ran to her mom and said, "Look, mom, look! My sunflower is here! It's so beautiful!" + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I'm so proud of you, Lily. You kept your promise and took good care of your sunflowers. You see, when you work hard and love something, it grows and blooms. That's the reward of your promise." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. I love you and I love my sunflowers. Can I pick one and give it to you?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, you can, Lily. But only one. The rest need to stay in the pot and enjoy the sun. They are your friends, too." + +Lily nodded and picked one sunflower. She gave it to her mom and said, "This is for you, mom. You are my sunflower. You are big and yellow and happy." + +Her mom kissed her and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are my sunflower, too. You are bright and sweet and lovely." +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the farm with their dog, Spot. One day, they see a big pile of corn in the barn. They want to eat some corn. + +"Can we have some corn, please?" Sara asks their mom. + +"Yes, you can, but only a little. The corn is for the cows and the chickens," their mom says. + +Sara and Ben take two ears of corn each and run to the field. They peel the corn and bite it. It is sweet and juicy. Spot follows them and wags his tail. + +"Yum, yum, this corn is good," Ben says. + +"I like corn, too," Sara says. + +They see a clear stream near the field. They want to drink some water. They leave the corn on the ground and go to the stream. They cup their hands and sip the water. It is cold and fresh. + +"Ah, this water is good," Sara says. + +"I like water, too," Ben says. + +They hear a loud noise behind them. They turn around and see a big pig. The pig has found their corn and is eating it. He snorts and grunts. + +"Hey, that's our corn!" Ben shouts. + +"Go away, pig!" Sara shouts. + +They run to the pig and try to get their corn back. The pig is angry and does not want to share. He slaps them with his snout and pushes them away. He bites the corn and chews it. + +"Ow, that hurts!" Ben cries. + +"Bad pig!" Sara cries. + +Spot barks and runs to help them. He chases the pig away from the corn. The pig is scared and runs back to the barn. He drops the corn on the way. + +"Good dog!" Ben cheers. + +"Thank you, Spot!" Sara cheers. + +They hug Spot and pick up their corn. They are happy and proud. They go back to their mom and tell her what happened. + +"You are brave, Sara and Ben," their mom says. + +"And you are smart, Spot," their mom says. + +She gives them a hug and a kiss. She gives Spot a bone. They eat their corn and share it with Spot. They are a happy family. +Tom and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. Tom says, "Let's go and look at the hole. Maybe there is something fun inside." Sam says, "No, Tom. That is a trap. Someone made it to catch animals. It is not safe. We should stay away from it." + +But Tom does not listen to Sam. He is curious and brave. He runs to the hole and jumps in. He thinks he will find a treasure or a toy. But he is wrong. There is nothing in the hole, only dirt and rocks. And he cannot get out. He is stuck. He cries, "Help! Help! I am in the trap!" + +Sam hears Tom and runs to the hole. He sees Tom and feels sorry for him. He says, "Don't worry, Tom. I will help you. I will find a rope or a stick and pull you out." He looks around and sees a big branch on the ground. He picks it up and throws it to Tom. He says, "Grab this, Tom. I will pull you out." + +Tom grabs the branch and holds on tight. Sam pulls and pulls. He is strong and smart. He pulls Tom out of the hole. Tom is happy and grateful. He says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. You saved me from the trap. I am sorry I did not listen to you. You were right. The hole was a trap. It was not fun. It was stupid." Sam says, "You are welcome, Tom. I am glad you are okay. Next time, listen to me. I know what is best for you. Come on, let's go home and have some cookies." They hug and walk home. They are happy and safe. They learned a lesson. They will not go near the trap again. +Lily liked to play with her computer. She had many games and pictures on it. She could make sounds and colors with it. She was happy when she used her computer. + +But sometimes, her brother Tom wanted to use her computer too. He was older and he had homework to do. He said he needed the computer for his school. He tried to take it from Lily when she was playing. + +"Stop, Tom! This is my computer! You have your own!" Lily said. She held the computer tight. She did not want to share it. + +"No, Lily, I need it now! You can play later. Give it to me!" Tom said. He pulled the computer hard. He was frustrated. He had to finish his homework. + +They both pulled and pushed the computer. They made a lot of noise. They did not see their mom coming. She heard them and she was angry. She wanted to prevent them from breaking the computer. + +"Enough, you two! What are you doing? You are not being nice to each other. You are not being careful with the computer. You could break it!" she said. She took the computer from them. She put it on a high shelf. They could not reach it. + +"Now, you both have to calm down and say sorry. Lily, you have to share your computer with Tom sometimes. He needs it for his school. Tom, you have to wait your turn and ask Lily nicely. She likes to play with her computer. You can use it when she is done." she said. + +Lily and Tom looked at each other. They felt bad. They knew their mom was right. They said sorry to each other. They hugged and made up. They decided to play something else together. They were happy again. +Anna liked to help her mom bake cookies. She would supply the sugar, the eggs, and the flour from the pantry. She would also stir the dough and cut out shapes with the cookie cutters. Mom said she was a good helper. + +One day, mom had to go to the store and left Anna with dad. Dad was sleepy and wanted to take a nap on the couch. He told Anna to play quietly and not to touch the oven. Anna nodded, but she had a different idea. She wanted to bake more cookies for mom. + +She went to the pantry and took out the sugar, the eggs, and the flour. She also found some chocolate chips and sprinkles. She mixed everything in a big bowl and made a sticky mess. She did not know how much sugar to use, so she used a lot. She thought mom would like sweet cookies. + +She put the dough on a baking sheet and put it in the oven. She did not know how to set the timer, so she guessed. She thought ten minutes would be enough. She went to the living room and waited for the cookies to be done. She did not see dad sleeping on the couch. + +The cookies smelled good, but they also smelled bad. They smelled like burning. Smoke came out of the oven and filled the kitchen. The smoke alarm beeped loudly and woke up dad. He jumped off the couch and ran to the kitchen. He saw the black cookies and the fire in the oven. He grabbed a towel and put out the fire. He turned off the oven and opened the windows. He was angry and scared. + +He found Anna hiding behind the sofa. She was crying and sorry. She said she wanted to bake cookies for mom. She said she did not know how to use the oven. She said she used too much sugar. Dad hugged her and calmed her down. He said he was glad she was not hurt. He said he loved her, but she should never do that again. He said they would clean up the mess and make new cookies together. He said mom would be happy to see them. Anna nodded and smiled. She said she loved him too. She said she was sleepy. Dad carried her to her bed and tucked her in. He kissed her goodnight and went to the kitchen. He hoped mom would not be mad. He hoped the cookies would be good. He hoped Anna would learn from her mistake. He hoped he could take a nap later. +Sara was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from anyone. She liked to play with her toys, read her books, and draw her pictures. She did not like to share or listen to others. + +One day, her mom told her that they had to go to a meeting. Sara did not know what a meeting was, but she did not want to go. She wanted to stay home and play. She told her mom, "No, I don't want to go. I want to play. You go to the meeting." + +Her mom said, "Sara, you have to come with me. The meeting is important. It is with your teacher and some other parents. We have to talk about how you are doing at school and how you can learn better. You can bring your toys and books and play quietly while we talk." + +Sara did not like this idea. She did not want to talk to her teacher or other parents. She did not want to learn better. She thought she knew everything already. She said, "No, I don't want to learn better. I know everything. You don't know anything. You are silly." + +Her mom was sad and angry. She said, "Sara, that is not nice. You have to be respectful and polite. You have to listen and learn from others. You don't know everything. You have to cooperate and share. You are not independent. You are selfish and rude." + +Sara did not care. She crossed her arms and pouted. She said, "I don't care. I am independent. I don't need anyone. I don't want to go to the meeting." + +Her mom sighed and said, "Fine. You can stay home. But you have to stay in your room. You can't play with your toys or books or pictures. You can only sit on your bed and think about what you said and did. Maybe then you will understand why you have to go to the meeting." + +Sara did not like this either. She said, "No, I don't want to stay in my room. I want to play. You are mean." + +Her mom said, "Too bad. You made your choice. You have to face the consequences. Maybe next time you will make a better choice. Goodbye, Sara. I hope you will change your mind and apologize when I come back." + +Her mom left and closed the door. Sara was alone in her room. She looked around and saw her toys and books and pictures. She wanted to play with them, but she could not. She felt bored and lonely. She wished she had gone to the meeting with her mom. She wondered what her teacher and other parents were saying about her. She wondered if they liked her or not. She wondered if she had any friends or not. She blinked and felt tears in her eyes. She realized that she had been wrong. She did not know everything. She did need others. She was not independent. She was selfish and rude. She felt sorry and ashamed. She wanted to say sorry to her mom and her teacher and the other parents. She wanted to learn better and be respectful and polite. She wanted to cooperate and share and make friends. She wanted to be a good girl. + +She decided to wait for her mom to come back and tell her how she felt. She hoped her mom would forgive her and hug her. She hoped her teacher and the other parents would give her another chance. She hoped she could go to the meeting next time and show them how much she had changed. She learned a valuable lesson. She learned that being independent does not mean being alone. It means being responsible and caring. It means being part of a team and a community. It means being a good person. +Jill was a very independent girl. She liked to do things by herself, without help from her mom or dad. She liked to look at books, play with her toys, and explore the garden. + +One day, she saw some red cherries on a tree in the garden. She wanted to pick them and eat them. She thought they looked yummy and juicy. She did not ask her mom or dad if she could go to the tree. She just ran to it and climbed on a branch. + +"Jill, where are you?" her mom called from the house. She did not hear her mom. She was busy reaching for the cherries. She grabbed one and put it in her mouth. It was sweet and sour. She liked it. She wanted more. + +She stretched her arm to get another cherry. But she lost her balance and fell from the tree. She hit the ground hard and hurt her head. She cried out loud. She felt pain and fear. + +Her mom heard her cry and ran to the garden. She saw Jill lying on the grass, bleeding from her head. She was scared and sad. She picked up Jill and hugged her. She called her dad and told him to come quickly. They took Jill to the hospital. Jill had to stay there for many days. She had a big bandage on her head. She could not play or look at books. She wished she had listened to her mom and dad. She learned a hard lesson. She was not so independent anymore. +Sara and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They had fun with their friends. But then Sara felt a tickle in her nose. She tried to stop it, but she could not. She sneezed very loud. "Achoo!" + +Ben heard Sara sneeze. He ran to her and asked, "Are you OK?" Sara nodded, but she sneezed again. "Achoo!" She felt cold and wet. She looked at her clothes. They were dirty and wet from the grass. She did not like that. + +Ben said, "Let's go home. You need to change your clothes. And maybe you are sick. Mom can help you." Sara agreed. She was not feeling well. She wanted to be warm and dry. She and Ben walked home. They walked very slow. Sara sneezed all the way. "Achoo!" +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to paint. They had many colors of paint and brushes and paper. They painted flowers and animals and houses and cars. They had fun and shared their paint and brushes. + +One day, they decided to paint each other's skin. Lily painted Ben's face blue and green and yellow. Ben painted Lily's arms red and purple and orange. They laughed and looked at each other. They looked funny and colorful. + +But then, Lily's mom came and saw them. She was angry and shouted. "What have you done? You are not supposed to paint your skin! That is bad and messy and can hurt your skin! Go wash it off right now!" + +Lily and Ben were scared and sad. They did not mean to make Lily's mom angry. They thought they were just having fun. They ran to the bathroom and tried to wash off the paint. But the paint was hard to wash off. It stained their skin and clothes and towels. + +Lily's mom came and helped them wash off the paint. She was still angry, but she was also sorry. She said, "I'm sorry I shouted at you. I know you were just playing. But you have to be careful with paint. Paint is for paper, not for skin. It can make your skin itch or burn or sick. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, we understand. We are sorry, too. We won't paint our skin again. We will only paint on paper." + +Lily's mom hugged them and said, "It's okay. I love you both. You are good and dependable friends. But next time, please ask me before you use paint. Okay?" + +Lily and Ben said, "Okay." They smiled and hugged Lily's mom. They were still friends who liked to paint. But they learned to be more careful and respectful with paint. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to act like animals and make noises. Lily was a cat and Ben was a dog. They chased each other around the grass and the trees. + +"Meow, meow, I am a cat!" Lily said. + +"Woof, woof, I am a dog!" Ben said. + +They had fun and laughed a lot. Then they saw a white daisy in the flower bed. It was pretty and bright. They stopped and looked at it. + +"Wow, look at the white daisy!" Lily said. + +"It is so nice!" Ben said. + +They wanted to smell the white daisy. They went closer and bent down. But they did not know that there was a bee on the white daisy. The bee was busy and did not like to be disturbed. + +"Buzz, buzz, I am a bee!" the bee said. + +The bee saw Lily and Ben and got angry. It flew at them and tried to sting them. Lily and Ben were scared and ran away. + +"Ouch, ouch, the bee is after us!" Lily said. + +"Help, help, the bee is mad!" Ben said. + +They ran back to the house and told their mom what happened. Their mom hugged them and gave them some juice. She told them not to act like animals near the flowers, because some flowers have bees. She said bees are good for the flowers, but they can hurt if they feel threatened. + +Lily and Ben learned their lesson. They said sorry to the bee and the white daisy. They decided to act like animals in another part of the garden, where there were no flowers or bees. They had fun and laughed a lot. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big file on a bench. The file has many papers inside. + +"Look, Lily, what is this?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe it is someone's work," Lily says. + +"Let's open it and see," Tom says. He pulls out a paper and looks at it. It has many words and numbers. He does not understand. + +"Wow, this is hard. Do you know what it says, Lily?" Tom asks. + +"No, Tom. I don't know. Maybe we should not touch it. It is not ours," Lily says. + +But Tom does not listen. He takes out more papers and tries to read them. He turns them around and around. He feels dizzy. + +"Tom, stop. You are making a mess. And you are not feeling well," Lily says. + +But Tom does not stop. He takes out all the papers and throws them in the air. He laughs and spins. He falls down. + +"Tom, are you okay?" Lily asks. She is scared. + +Tom does not answer. He is too dizzy. He closes his eyes. + +Lily runs to get help. She sees a man coming. He looks angry. He has a badge. He is a police officer. + +"Hey, you, what are you doing with my file?" the man asks. He sees the papers everywhere. + +Lily is sorry. She tells the man what happened. She says Tom is sick. + +The man is not happy. He says the file is very important. He says it has clues for a case. He says they should not have touched it. + +He calls an ambulance for Tom. He tells Lily to stay with him. He says they are in trouble. + +Lily is sad. She wishes they had listened to her. She learns a lesson. She knows not to touch things that are not hers. She knows to respect other people's work. She knows to be careful and responsible. She hopes Tom will be okay. She hopes the man will forgive them. She hopes they can still be friends. +Tom and Lily love to play soccer. They have a ball and two goals in their backyard. They pretend they are in a big stadium with many people watching them. They cheer and shout when they score a goal. + +One day, their dad comes home with a surprise. He has tickets for a real soccer game in the city. He says they can go with him and see their favorite team play. Tom and Lily are very happy and excited. They put on their team shirts and hats and get ready to go. + +They drive to the city and see the big stadium. It is huge and shiny and has many colors. They hear a lot of noise from inside. They follow their dad to their seats and look around. They see thousands of people wearing different shirts and hats. They see flags and banners and balloons. They see the green field and the white lines and the big goals. They see the players warming up and kicking the ball. + +The game starts and the noise gets louder. The people clap and sing and chant. They cheer when their team does something good and boo when the other team does something bad. Tom and Lily join in and have fun. They watch the ball go back and forth and try to guess who will score. They see some crazy moves and some crazy fouls. They see some goals and some misses. + +At the end of the game, their team wins by one goal. The people go crazy and jump and hug and celebrate. Tom and Lily are very happy and proud. They high-five their dad and each other. They say they had the best time ever. They say they want to play soccer like the players they saw. They say they love the big stadium and the crazy game. They say they want to come back again. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play outside. One day, they found a big box in the yard. They decided to make it into a boat and sail on the grass. + +"Look, we are sailors!" Lily said. "We can go to faraway lands and have adventures!" + +Ben nodded and pretended to steer the box with a stick. He made sounds like the wind and the waves. They had fun sailing on the grass. + +But then, Tom came by. He was a mean boy who liked to tease and bully others. He saw Lily and Ben in their box and laughed. + +"What are you doing, you foolish kids?" he said. "You can't sail on the grass! That's not a boat, that's a box! You look silly and stupid!" + +Lily and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not like Tom and his words. They wanted him to go away and leave them alone. + +"Go away, Tom!" Lily said. "You are mean and rude! We can play whatever we want! We are sailors and this is our boat!" + +Tom did not go away. He came closer and kicked the box. The box tipped over and Lily and Ben fell out. They scraped their knees and elbows. They cried and hugged each other. + +Tom laughed and ran away. He thought he was clever and strong. He did not care that he hurt Lily and Ben. + +Lily and Ben were hurt and sad. They did not want to play anymore. They picked up their box and went inside. They told their mom what happened. She hugged them and kissed their wounds. She told them that Tom was wrong and that they were brave and creative. She told them that they could sail on the grass if they wanted to. She told them that they were not foolish, but Tom was. She told them that she loved them. + +Lily and Ben felt better. They smiled and thanked their mom. They decided to play with their box again tomorrow. They hoped that Tom would not come by again. They hoped that he would learn to be nice and not mean. They hoped that he would find his own way to have fun and not ruin others'. They hoped that he would sail on the grass someday. +Tom and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a big box that they pretended was a rocket. They wanted to go to space and see the stars and the moon. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Tom asked. "We need to pour the fuel in the rocket." + +Lily nodded and picked up a plastic bottle. She poured some water into the box. "This is our fuel. It is cheap and easy to find." + +Tom smiled and closed the box. He pushed a button on the side. "Blast off!" he shouted. "We are going to space!" + +The box shook and made a loud noise. Tom and Lily felt like they were flying. They looked out of the window and saw the sky. They saw birds and clouds and planes. + +"Wow, space is so big and beautiful!" Lily said. "Look, there is the sun!" + +Tom pointed at a bright spot in the sky. "And there is the moon! Maybe we can land there and play." + +They imagined they were landing on the moon. They got out of the box and jumped around. They felt very light and happy. + +They played on the moon for a long time. They made a flag and planted it on the ground. They collected some rocks and dust. They saw a friendly alien and waved at him. + +They had so much fun in space. They did not want to go back home. But then they heard their mom calling them. + +"Tom, Lily, time for lunch!" she said. "Come on, kids, wash your hands and come to the table." + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They sighed and got back into the box. They pushed the button again. "Bye, space!" they said. "We will come back soon!" + +They flew back to the living room. They opened the box and got out. They ran to the bathroom and washed their hands. They smelled the food and felt hungry. + +They went to the kitchen and saw their mom. She smiled and hugged them. "Did you have fun playing?" she asked. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They told her about their space adventure. They showed her their rocks and dust and flag. + +Their mom listened and smiled. She was proud of their imagination. She gave them a plate of sandwiches and a glass of juice. "You are very brave and smart, kids," she said. "But you also need to eat and drink. Here, pour some juice for yourself and your sister." + +Tom and Lily poured some juice for each other. They thanked their mom and ate their lunch. They talked about space and their rocket and their alien friend. + +They were happy and full. They decided to take a nap after lunch. They dreamed of going to space again. They loved their cheap and easy rocket. They loved their space adventure. They loved each other and their mom. They were happy. +Sara and Ben like to play with their big box of puzzles. They have many puzzles with different images: animals, cars, flowers, and more. They like to examine the pieces and find where they fit. + +One day, they find a new puzzle in the box. It is very big and has many pieces. The box says: "Can you find the hidden image?" Sara and Ben are curious. They want to see the hidden image. + +They start to make the puzzle on the floor. They look for the edges and the corners. They talk to each other. + +"Look, this piece has a star," Sara says. + +"Maybe it goes here, next to this piece with a moon," Ben says. + +They work hard and have fun. They make the puzzle bigger and bigger. They see many colors and shapes. But they do not see the hidden image. + +"Where is it?" Sara asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. + +They keep looking. They finish the puzzle. They are proud. But they still do not see the hidden image. + +They are confused. They look at the box again. They see a small picture on the back. It shows the puzzle with a special light. The light makes the hidden image appear. It is a beautiful rainbow. + +"Wow!" Sara and Ben say. + +They run to get a flashlight. They turn off the lights. They shine the flashlight on the puzzle. They see the rainbow. It is bright and colorful. They smile and clap. + +"We found it!" Sara and Ben say. + +They hug each other. They love the puzzle. They love the hidden image. They love to play together. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play pretend. Today, they want to be superheroes. Anna has a costume. It is red and blue. It has a big star on the chest. Ben does not have a costume. He has a regular shirt and pants. + +"Look at my costume!" Anna says. "I am Super Star. I can fly and shoot stars from my hands. What is your name?" + +Ben feels sad. He wants a costume too. He thinks for a moment. Then he smiles. + +"I am Super Ben!" he says. "I can run fast and jump high. I don't need a costume. I have super powers in my regular clothes." + +Anna looks at Ben. She thinks he is funny. She likes his idea. + +"Wow, Super Ben!" she says. "You are cool. Can you show me your powers?" + +Ben nods. He runs around the room. He jumps over the sofa. He makes zooming noises. Anna claps her hands. She joins him. She flies in the air. She shoots stars at the pillows. They laugh and have fun. They are happy. They are superheroes. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. They see a big bottle on the table. It is red and shiny. It has a picture of a hot pepper on it. + +"Let's try it!" Ben says. He opens the bottle and smells it. He coughs. "It is spicy!" + +Anna is curious. She wants to taste it too. She takes a sip from the bottle. She screams. Her mouth is on fire. She runs to the sink and drinks water. + +Mom hears the noise. She comes to the kitchen. She sees the bottle and the twins. She is angry. + +"Who did this?" she asks. "This is hot sauce. It is not for kids. It can hurt you." + +Ben feels guilty. He points to Anna. "She did it. She drank from the bottle." + +Anna feels guilty too. She looks at Ben. She is sad. She does not want to lie. She says, "No, Ben did it first. He opened the bottle. He told me to try it." + +Mom sighs. She is not happy. She warns them, "You should not touch things that are not yours. You should not lie to me. You should say sorry to each other. And you should stay away from the hot sauce. It is for grown-ups only." + +Anna and Ben nod. They hug each other. They say sorry to Mom. They say sorry to each other. They promise to be good. They do not want to drink hot sauce ever again. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, they found a big mug in the kitchen. It was blue and shiny and had a picture of a bear on it. Lily and Ben both wanted to play with the mug. + +"Give me the mug!" Lily said. "It is mine!" + +"No, it is mine!" Ben said. "I saw it first!" + +They pulled and tugged on the mug. They did not share. They did not listen. They did not care. They had a quarrel. + +The mug was not strong. It broke in two. Lily and Ben both cried. They had no mug to play with. They had no fun. They had no friend. + +Mama came and saw the mess. She was not happy. She was sad. She said, "Lily and Ben, you were rude. You did not respect the mug. You did not respect each other. You did not respect me. You should say sorry and make up." + +Lily and Ben felt sorry. They said sorry to each other. They said sorry to Mama. They hugged and said, "We are friends. We will share. We will listen. We will care." + +Mama smiled and said, "That is good. I am proud of you. You learned a lesson. You can play with another toy. But please be careful and kind." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "Yes, Mama. We will." They went to play with another toy. They were careful and kind. They had fun. They had a friend. + +The end. +Ben and Lily like to play in the garden. They see many insects there. They see ants, bees, butterflies and spiders. They are curious about the insects. They want to learn more about them. + +One day, they find a big spider web. They see a spider hanging in the middle of the web. The spider is black and shiny. It has eight legs and many eyes. Ben and Lily are amazed by the spider. + +"Look, Lily, the spider can hang from the web. How does it do that?" Ben asks. + +"I don't know, Ben. Maybe it has sticky feet. Or maybe it makes a thread from its body. That is very clever," Lily says. + +They watch the spider for a while. They see it move around the web. They see it catch a fly. They see it wrap the fly in silk. They see it eat the fly. + +"Wow, the spider can make silk and catch food. That is very cool," Ben says. + +"Yes, the spider is cool. But it is also scary. I don't want to touch it. It might bite me," Lily says. + +They decide to leave the spider alone. They go to look for other insects. They find a ladybug, a caterpillar and a grasshopper. They have fun watching them. They learn more about the insects. + +They think the insects are amazing. But they also think the insects are difficult. They have different shapes, colors, legs, wings and habits. They wonder how the insects can do so many things. They want to know more about them. They ask their mom to read them a book about insects. They listen to the book and look at the pictures. They enjoy the book. They say thank you to their mom. They say good night to the insects. They go to bed. They dream of insects. +Tim and Amy were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run on the grass. They saw a big dog with black fur and a red collar. The dog looked friendly and wagged its tail. + +"Can we pet the dog, mom?" Tim asked. + +"Sure, but be gentle and ask the owner first," mom said. + +They walked over to the dog and saw a man sitting on a bench. He was holding a leash, but it was loose. + +"Hello, can we pet your dog?" Amy said. + +"Sure, his name is Rex. He is very nice," the man said. + +Tim and Amy reached out their hands to touch Rex. Rex licked their fingers and sniffed their faces. They giggled and stroked his fur. + +Suddenly, Rex saw a squirrel running across the path. He barked and pulled the leash from the man's hand. He ran after the squirrel, dragging the leash behind him. + +"Rex, come back!" the man shouted. + +Tim and Amy were scared. They did not want Rex to get lost or hurt. They ran after him, calling his name. + +"Mom, help!" they screamed. + +Mom heard their screams and saw them chasing Rex. She was worried and ran after them. She saw Rex running towards the road, where there were many cars and trucks. + +"Rex, stop!" she screamed. + +Rex did not stop. He was too excited by the squirrel. He ran across the road, dodging the cars and trucks. The drivers honked and braked, but Rex did not care. + +Tim and Amy reached the edge of the road. They wanted to follow Rex, but mom grabbed them and held them tight. + +"No, it's too dangerous!" she said. "We have to wait for Rex to come back." + +They waited and waited, but Rex did not come back. They saw him disappear into the woods on the other side of the road. They did not know if he would find his way back. + +They were sad and scared. They did not want Rex to escape. They wanted him to be safe and happy. + +"Mom, what if Rex is gone forever?" Tim asked. + +"Mom, what if Rex is hungry or cold or hurt?" Amy asked. + +Mom hugged them and tried to comfort them. + +"I don't know, sweeties. I hope he will be okay. Maybe he will find his way back, or someone will find him and help him. We have to hope for the best," she said. + +She looked at the road and the woods, hoping to see Rex. She wished she could do something to help him. She knew this was a serious problem. She hoped Rex would be okay. +Tom and Lily liked to listen to stories. Their mom told them stories every night before bed. Some stories were funny, some were scary, some were sad, and some were spicy. Spicy stories made Tom and Lily feel warm and excited. + +One night, mom told them a spicy story about a lion and a mouse. The lion was big and strong, and the mouse was small and weak. The lion caught the mouse and wanted to eat him. But the mouse begged for his life. He said, "Please, Mr. Lion, let me go. Maybe one day I can help you." The lion laughed and said, "How can you help me? You are so tiny and I am so mighty. But I am feeling kind today, so I will let you go. But don't forget, you owe me a favor." + +The mouse thanked the lion and ran away. He was very happy and grateful. He said to himself, "I will never forget what the lion did for me. I will try to help him if I can." + +A few days later, the mouse heard a loud roar. He followed the sound and saw the lion trapped in a net. Some hunters had set a trap for him and wanted to take him away. The lion was angry and scared. He said, "Help, help! Is there anyone who can help me?" + +The mouse saw the lion and remembered his promise. He said, "Don't worry, Mr. Lion, I am here to help you. You saved my life, and now I will save yours." He ran to the net and started to chew the ropes with his sharp teeth. He worked hard and fast, and soon he made a hole in the net. The lion was free. He said, "Thank you, little mouse. You are very brave and clever. You have helped me more than I ever imagined. You are my friend." + +The mouse and the lion hugged and smiled. They learned that size does not matter, and that kindness can be repaid. They became friends and lived happily ever after. + +The end. +Lily saw a spider on the wall. She did not like spiders. They had many legs and eyes. She wanted to make it go away. She ran to get her toy plane. She liked her toy plane. It could fly in the air. + +She came back with her toy plane. She threw it at the spider. The toy plane hit the spider hard. The spider fell to the floor. It did not move. Lily thought it was dead. + +She went to look at the spider. She poked it with her finger. It still did not move. She felt sorry for the spider. She said, "I'm sorry, spider. I did not mean to hurt you. You can fly now. Fly to the sky." + +She picked up the spider gently. She opened the window. She threw the spider out. She hoped it would fly to the sky. She waved at the spider. She said, "Bye-bye, spider. Have fun flying." + +She closed the window. She picked up her toy plane. She hugged it. She said, "Thank you, toy plane. You helped me with the spider. You are a good toy plane. I love you." She smiled. She went to play with her toy plane. She made it fly in the air. She was happy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big dog in the park. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and sharp teeth. The dog barks and runs to them. + +"Help!" Lily says. "The dog is scary!" + +Tom is brave. He holds Lily's hand. He says, "Don't worry, Lily. I will protect you. We can close our eyes and count to ten. Maybe the dog will go away." + +They close their eyes and count. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten." + +They open their eyes. The dog is still there. But it is not scary anymore. It is wagging its tail and licking their faces. It is friendly. + +"Hi, dog!" Tom says. "You are not bad. You are nice. You have soft skin and warm fur. You are a great dog." + +Lily smiles. She says, "You are right, Tom. The dog is great. And you are great too. You are a great friend. Thank you for being brave and holding my hand." + +They hug the dog and each other. They are happy. They have a new friend. +Tim is a dog. He likes to run and play with his friends. He has a red collar with his name on it. His mom and dad gave him the collar when he was a puppy. + +One day, Tim sees a new dog in the park. The new dog is big and black. He has a shiny collar with a bell on it. Tim wants to say hello to the new dog. + +"Hi, I am Tim. What is your name?" Tim asks. + +"I am Rex. I am a guard dog. I have a special collar. It makes a noise when I move. It helps me scare away bad people." Rex says. + +"Wow, that is a cool collar. Can I try it?" Tim says. + +"No, you cannot. This collar is only for me. I had to learn how to wear it and use it. It was hard work. But I was successful. Now I am a good guard dog." Rex says. + +Tim feels sad. He thinks his collar is not special. He thinks he did not learn anything. He thinks he is not a good dog. + +"Tim, do not be sad. Your collar is special too. It has your name on it. It shows that you belong to a family that loves you. You learned how to be a good friend and a good listener. You are a successful dog." A voice says. + +Tim looks up. He sees his mom and dad. They are smiling at him. They hug him and pet him. + +"Thank you, mom and dad. I love you. And I love my collar." Tim says. + +He feels happy again. He runs and plays with his friends. He does not mind Rex's collar anymore. He knows he is a special dog. +Tom and Lily were excited to go to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, the slide and the sandbox. They also liked to see the ducks and the squirrels. + +When they got to the park, they saw a woman sitting on a bench. She had a big bag with her. She smiled at them and said hello. + +"Who is that?" Lily asked mom. + +"That is Mrs. Lee. She is a friend of mine. She works at the library. She likes books and stories," mom said. + +"Can we talk to her?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, but be polite and say your names," mom said. + +Tom and Lily ran to the bench and greeted Mrs. Lee. + +"Hi, I'm Tom and this is Lily. We are going to play at the park," Tom said. + +"Hello, Tom and Lily. I'm happy to meet you. I'm going to read a book at the park," Mrs. Lee said. + +"What book are you reading?" Lily asked. + +"I'm reading a book about a princess and a dragon. It's very exciting," Mrs. Lee said. + +"Wow, that sounds fun. Can you tell us the story?" Tom asked. + +"Maybe later, if you have time. But first, why don't you go and enjoy the park? There are so many things to do and see," Mrs. Lee said. + +"Okay, thank you. Bye, Mrs. Lee," Tom and Lily said. + +They waved at Mrs. Lee and ran to the swings. They were excited to play at the park, but they also wanted to hear the story about the princess and the dragon. They hoped Mrs. Lee would mention it again. +Ben and Lily were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and find shells and stones. They also liked to pretend they were pirates and had a big ship. + +"Look, Lily, I found an anchor!" Ben said, holding a metal hook he had dug up. "We can put it on our ship and sail away!" + +"Wow, Ben, that's a great anchor!" Lily said, admiring the hook. "But where is our ship?" + +Ben looked around and saw a big cardboard box that someone had left behind. He had an idea. + +"Come on, Lily, let's make our ship!" He said, dragging the box to the water. He put the box on the sand and used a stick to draw a window and a door on it. He also found a piece of cloth and tied it to the stick to make a sail. + +"Wow, Ben, you are so thoughtful!" Lily said, climbing into the box. "This is the best ship ever!" + +Ben smiled and climbed in too. He put the anchor on the side of the box and pretended to throw it into the water. + +"Ahoy, matey!" He said, waving his hand. "We are ready to sail!" + +Lily waved back and said, "Aye, aye, captain! Let's go on an adventure!" + +They both laughed and imagined they were sailing on the sea, looking for treasure and having fun. They didn't notice that the tide was coming in and that their ship was slowly moving away from the shore. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big fire in a house. They wanted to see it closer. They ran to the house. + +"Stop! It is dangerous!" a man shouted. He was wearing a yellow hat and a yellow coat. He had a big hose. He was trying to put out the fire. + +But Lily and Tom did not listen. They were curious. They went behind the house. They saw a window. They climbed on a box. They looked inside. + +They saw a lot of smoke. They saw flames. They saw a cat. The cat was scared. It was hiding under a bed. + +"Look! A cat!" Lily said. "We have to save it!" + +She opened the window. She reached for the cat. But the cat hissed and scratched her. Lily let go of the cat. She fell off the box. She slipped on the wet grass. She hurt her knee. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" she cried. + +Tom heard her. He turned around. He saw her on the ground. He saw the smoke coming out of the window. He saw the fire getting bigger. + +"Help! Help! Help!" he screamed. + +But the man did not hear him. He was busy with the hose. He did not see them. + +Lily and Tom were trapped. They were scared. They were stupid. They should have listened to the man. They should have stayed away from the fire. Now it was too late. The fire reached them. They burned. They died. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to go on the subway with Mom. The subway is a big train that goes under the ground. It makes a loud noise and goes very fast. + +One day, Mom takes Tom and Jen on the subway to the park. They see many people on the subway. Some people are big, some people are small, some people are thin, some people are fat. Tom and Jen like to look at the people and guess where they are going. + +At the park, Tom and Jen play on the swings, the slide, and the sandbox. They have a lot of fun. They also eat a snack and drink some juice. Mom says they have to go back soon. + +On the way back, Tom and Jen are very tired. They yawn and rub their eyes. Mom says they can nap on the subway. She finds a seat for them and puts them on her lap. She hugs them and sings a soft song. + +Tom and Jen close their eyes and nap on the subway. They dream of the park and the people. They do not hear the loud noise or feel the fast speed. They are happy and cozy. Mom smiles and naps too. +Mia and Ben were best friends. They liked to play in the park every day. They had a secret spot under a big tree, where they hid their toys and books. They loved to gaze at the sky and make shapes with the clouds. + +One day, they saw a new boy in the park. He had a red bike and a loud voice. He rode his bike very fast and made a lot of noise. He saw Mia and Ben under the tree and came over. "Hey, what are you doing here?" he asked. "This is my park. You have to go away." + +Mia and Ben were scared. They did not like the new boy. He was mean and rude. They wanted to stay in their secret spot, but they did not want to fight. They grabbed their toys and books and ran away. The new boy laughed and followed them. He wanted to take their things. + +Mia and Ben ran to the other side of the park, where there was a big slide. They climbed up the slide and slid down. They hoped the new boy would not find them. But he did. He rode his bike to the slide and stopped. He saw their toys and books on the ground. He smiled and reached for them. + +But then, something happened. A big dog came out of nowhere and barked at the new boy. The dog was very loud and angry. He did not like the new boy either. He wanted to protect Mia and Ben. The new boy was scared. He dropped the toys and books and ran away. He left his bike behind. + +Mia and Ben were happy. They thanked the dog and petted him. He wagged his tail and licked their faces. He was a good dog. He liked Mia and Ben. They liked him too. They took their toys and books and the bike and went back to their secret spot. They gazed at the sky and made shapes with the clouds. They had a new friend. +Lily and Ben were playing with their snowman in the backyard. They had made him very big and gave him a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They thought he was very impressive. + +"Look at our snowman, Mom!" Lily shouted. "He is the best snowman ever!" + +Mom came out and smiled. "He is very impressive, indeed. But you should enjoy him while you can, because he might melt soon." + +"Why would he melt, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Because the weather is getting warmer, and the sun is shining. That means the snow will turn into water and drip away. Do you know what melting is?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They had seen ice cubes melt in their drinks before. + +"Can we stop him from melting, Mom?" Lily asked. + +Mom shook her head. "No, we can't. Melting is a natural process that happens when things get too hot. But we can take a picture of him and remember him always." + +Lily and Ben agreed. They posed with their snowman and Mom took a picture with her phone. + +Just then, they heard a loud noise from the sky. They looked up and saw dark clouds and strong winds. They heard thunder and saw lightning. + +"What is that, Mom?" Ben asked, scared. + +"That is a hurricane, Ben. It is a very big and powerful storm that can blow things away and make a lot of rain. We have to go inside and stay safe." + +Mom grabbed their hands and ran inside the house. They closed the door and the windows and waited for the hurricane to pass. + +They hoped their snowman would be okay, but they knew he would probably melt or blow away. They were sad, but they were also glad they had their picture and their memories. They hugged each other and Mom and thanked her for making them a hot chocolate. They knew they could make another snowman someday, when the weather was cold and snowy again. +Anna and Ben like to play on the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. One day, they see a large boat on the water. It has a flag and a horn. + +"Wow, look at that boat!" Ben says. "I wonder who is on it." + +"Maybe they are pirates or sailors," Anna says. "Do you think they will invite us to join them?" + +"I don't know. Maybe we can wave to them and ask," Ben says. He picks up a stick and waves it in the air. Anna does the same. + +The boat sees them and honks its horn. It comes closer to the shore. Anna and Ben are excited. They run to the edge of the water. + +"Hello, little ones!" a voice says from the boat. "We are not pirates or sailors. We are explorers. We travel around the world and see new things. Do you want to come with us?" + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They think it sounds fun, but they also remember their parents. + +"Thank you, but we can't," Anna says. "We have to stay with our mom and dad. They are waiting for us at the picnic table." + +"That's too bad," the voice says. "But we understand. Maybe another time. Have fun on the beach. And be careful of the tide. It can be strong and fast." + +The boat honks its horn again and sails away. Anna and Ben wave goodbye. They go back to their sand castles and shells. They are happy to play on the beach, but they also wonder what the explorers will see next. +Lia and Ben went to the beach with Mom and Dad. They liked to play in the sand and look for shells. They saw a small crab on a rock. Lia wanted to touch it. + +"Look, Ben, a crab!" Lia said. "Can I touch it?" + +"No, Lia, crabs can zip your fingers!" Ben said. "They have sharp claws!" + +But Lia did not listen. She reached out her hand to the crab. The crab did not like that. It zipped Lia's finger hard. Lia cried out loud. + +"Ow, ow, ow! The crab zipped me!" Lia said. She ran to Mom and Dad. They saw the blood on her finger. They wrapped it with a bandage. + +"Lia, you should have listened to Ben," Mom said. "Crabs can hurt you. You have to be careful." + +Lia felt sorry and sad. She did not want to play anymore. She sat on the towel and watched Ben build a sandcastle. She wished she had not touched the crab. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big puddle on the ground. It looked like fun. + +"Let's splash in the puddle!" Ben said. + +"OK!" Lily said. + +They ran to the puddle and jumped in. The water was cold and wet. They laughed and splashed. They got very dirty. + +"Look at us!" Ben said. "We are muddy!" + +Lily nodded. "We are muddy!" + +They heard a voice. It was Mom. She was coming to pick them up. + +"Ben! Lily! Time to go home!" Mom said. + +She saw them in the puddle. She was not happy. + +"Oh no! What have you done?" Mom said. "You are so dirty! You need to wash!" + +Ben and Lily looked at Mom. They felt sorry. + +"Sorry, Mom," they said. + +Mom sighed. "It's OK. I know you were having fun. But you have to wash before dinner. Come on, let's go." + +She took them to the car. She gave them a towel and a wet wipe. They tried to wipe off the mud. + +"Is dinner ready, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, it is," Mom said. "We have pizza. Your favorite." + +Ben and Lily smiled. They liked pizza. It was tasty. + +"Yay! Pizza!" they said. + +They finished wiping. They got in the car. They buckled up. + +Mom drove them home. She hoped they would wash well. + +She loved them very much. Even when they were muddy. +One day, a boy named Tom saw a leak in the roof of his house. He ran to his mom and said, "Mom, there is a leak in the roof. Water is coming in. What can we do?" + +His mom said, "Don't worry, Tom. I will call the fixer man. He will come and fix the leak. But we have to wait for him. He is very busy." + +Tom said, "But mom, what if the water makes the roof fall down? What if it spoils our things? Can we do something to stop the leak?" + +His mom said, "That is a good question, Tom. You are very wise to ask. But I don't know how to stop the leak. Maybe we can use a bucket to catch the water. Or maybe we can use a tape to cover the hole. Do you have any ideas?" + +Tom thought for a while. He remembered that he had a big umbrella in his room. He said, "Mom, I have an idea. I can use my umbrella to cover the leak. It will keep the water away from the roof. And it will make a nice tent for us to play in. Can I try it?" + +His mom said, "That is a great idea, Tom. You are very smart and creative. You can try it. But be careful. Don't hurt yourself. And don't make a mess." + +Tom ran to his room and got his umbrella. He opened it and put it under the leak. He made sure that the water dripped on the umbrella and not on the floor. He was very happy. He said, "Look, mom. I fixed the leak. Now we can play in the umbrella tent. It is fun and cozy." + +His mom smiled and hugged him. She said, "You did a wonderful job, Tom. I am very proud of you. You are very helpful and brave. You solved a problem with your own idea. You are a good son." + +Tom smiled and hugged her back. He said, "Thank you, mom. I love you. You are a good mom." + +They played in the umbrella tent until the fixer man came and fixed the leak. They thanked him and gave him a cookie. They learned that it is good to ask questions, to use your imagination, and to help each other. They lived happily ever after. The end. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to look at the flowers and smell them. They saw a big, yellow flower that was not open yet. + +"Look, Lily, this flower is not bloom yet. When will it bloom?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe tomorrow, maybe later. Let's wait and see," Lily said. + +They decided to sit next to the flower and watch it. They hoped it would bloom soon. They were very curious. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. They turned around and saw a big, bald man. He was carrying a heavy weight. He was walking towards them. + +"Hello, kids. What are you doing here?" the man said. + +He smiled, but he looked scary. Tom and Lily were afraid. + +"We are looking at the flower, sir. We want to see it bloom," Tom said. + +The man looked at the flower. He frowned. + +"That flower is not going to bloom, kids. It's a fake flower. It's made of plastic. See?" he said. + +He pulled the flower out of the ground. He showed them the plastic stem and the plastic petals. + +Tom and Lily were shocked. They felt sad and angry. + +"That's not nice, sir. That's a bad thing to do. You ruined our flower. You lied to us," Lily said. + +She started to cry. Tom hugged her. + +The man felt sorry. He realized he had made a mistake. + +"I'm sorry, kids. I didn't mean to hurt you. I was just joking. Here, take this weight. It's a gift for you. You can play with it. It's fun," he said. + +He gave them the weight. He hoped they would forgive him. + +Tom and Lily looked at the weight. They didn't want it. They wanted the flower. + +"Thank you, sir, but we don't want your weight. We want our flower. Please, give it back to us. Please, put it back in the ground. Please, make it bloom," Tom said. + +The man shook his head. + +"I can't do that, kids. It's impossible. It's a fake flower. It will never bloom. I'm sorry," he said. + +He walked away. He left them alone. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They looked at the weight. They looked at the flower. + +They felt sad. They felt angry. They felt cheated. + +They threw the weight away. They threw the flower away. + +They ran back to their house. They told their mom what happened. + +Their mom hugged them. She kissed them. She told them she loved them. + +She told them she had a surprise for them. + +She took them to the backyard. She showed them a real flower. + +It was big. It was yellow. It was beautiful. + +It was blooming. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Lily wants to go on the slide, but Ben is scared. + +"Come on, Ben, it is fun!" Lily says. "You can go with me." + +Ben shakes his head. He has a question. "What if we fall?" he asks. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She suggests, "Why don't we ask Mom to help us? She can hold our hands and make sure we are safe." + +Ben likes this idea. He nods and smiles. He and Lily run to Mom and ask her to help them. Mom agrees and takes them to the slide. She holds their hands and helps them go down the slide. Lily and Ben laugh and enjoy the ride. They are not scared anymore. They thank Mom and hug her. + +They decide to go on the slide again. They have fun in the park. They are happy friends. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play together, but sometimes they fight. One day, they are playing with their blocks in the living room. Ben wants to build a tower, but Lily wants to knock it down. + +"Stop it, Lily!" Ben says. "I want to make a tower. It is fun!" + +"No, it is not fun!" Lily says. "It is boring. I want to make a crash. It is loud!" + +They start to yell and push each other. Mom hears them and comes to the living room. She is not happy. + +"Ben and Lily, what are you doing?" Mom asks. "Why are you fighting?" + +Ben and Lily look at Mom. They are scared. They do not want to get in trouble. + +"Lily knocked down my tower!" Ben says. + +"Ben hit me!" Lily says. + +Mom sighs. She knows they are not telling the truth. She is sad. + +"Ben and Lily, you need to be honest," Mom says. "Honest means you tell the truth. The truth is what really happened. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They understand. They know they did not tell the truth. + +"Ben and Lily, you also need to share," Mom says. "Share means you let each other play with the toys. You can take turns or play together. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They understand. They know they did not share. + +"Ben and Lily, you also need to say sorry," Mom says. "Sorry means you feel bad for what you did. You want to make up. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They understand. They know they need to say sorry. + +"Ben, you go first," Mom says. + +"Sorry, Lily," Ben says. "I should not have hit you. Can I play with you?" + +"Sorry, Ben," Lily says. "I should not have knocked down your tower. Can I help you build it?" + +Ben and Lily hug. They are happy. They want to play nicely. + +Mom smiles. She is proud. She gives them a kiss. + +"Good job, Ben and Lily," Mom says. "You are honest, you share, and you say sorry. I love you." + +"I love you, Mom," Ben and Lily say. + +Mom looks at the clock. She sees it is time for lunch. + +"Come on, Ben and Lily," Mom says. "Let's go to the kitchen. We can have some sandwiches and juice. But first, you need to go to the bathroom. Bathroom means the room where you pee and poop. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They understand. They know they need to go to the bathroom. + +They run to the bathroom. They pee and poop. They flush and wash their hands. They are ready for lunch. + +They follow Mom to the kitchen. They sit at the table. They eat their sandwiches and drink their juice. They are full and happy. + +They thank Mom for the lunch. They ask her if they can play some more. + +"Sure, Ben and Lily," Mom says. "You can play some more. But remember to be honest, share, and say sorry. Do you understand?" + +Ben and Lily nod. They understand. They know they need to be honest, share, and say sorry. + +They go back to the living room. They play with their blocks. They build a tower. They make a crash. They laugh and have fun. They are good twins. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big band. The band has drums and horns and flags. The band makes loud music. Ben and Sam want to join the band. + +"Can we march with the band?" Ben asks Sam. + +"Yes, let's march with the band!" Sam says. + +They run to the band and follow them. They pretend to play drums and horns and wave flags. They march and march and march. They have fun. + +But soon they get tired. The band marches very fast. Ben and Sam cannot keep up. They stop and sit on a bench. They drink some water. They watch the band go away. + +"That was fun, but I am tired," Ben says. + +"Me too," Sam says. "Let's go home and have a nap." + +They walk back to their home. They see their dog, Spot. Spot is lazy. He sleeps on the porch. He does not want to play. + +"Hi, Spot," Ben says. "We marched with a band. It was fun. But now we are tired. Can we sleep with you?" + +Spot opens one eye. He wags his tail. He moves over and makes room for Ben and Sam. They cuddle with Spot. They close their eyes. They sleep. They have a good day. +Ben and Lily like to play pretend. They have a big box of toys and costumes. One day, they find an old microphone in the box. It is black and shiny, with a long wire. + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben says. "We can be singers!" + +"Or reporters!" Lily says. "Or teachers!" + +They decide to be singers. They put on hats and scarves and sunglasses. They design a stage with chairs and blankets. They plug the microphone into a radio. + +"Are you ready, Lily?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, Ben!" Lily says. "Let's rock!" + +They take turns singing songs they know. They make up words and sounds. They have fun. + +But then, something bad happens. The wire of the microphone gets tangled with the radio. Ben tries to pull it out, but he pulls too hard. The radio falls off the table and breaks. It makes a loud noise and sparks. + +"Uh-oh!" Ben says. + +"Ben, what did you do?" Lily says. + +They hear their mom coming. She is angry. She sees the broken radio and the mess. + +"Ben! Lily! What is going on here?" she says. "You broke the radio! And you made a big mess! You are in big trouble!" + +She takes away the microphone and the toys. She sends them to their rooms. She says they can't play pretend for a week. + +Ben and Lily are sad. They say sorry to each other. They wish they had been more careful. They miss their microphone and their stage. They don't like the bad ending. +Tom and Lily like to play with their toys. They have many toys, but their favorite is a fake fish. The fake fish is blue and shiny, and it can swim in a bowl of water. Tom and Lily pretend that the fake fish is their pet, and they give it a name: Bob. + +One day, Tom and Lily want to spend time with Bob. They take the bowl of water and the fake fish to the living room. They put the bowl on the table and sit on the floor. They talk to Bob and watch him swim. + +"Hello, Bob," Tom says. "How are you today? Do you like the water?" + +"Hi, Bob," Lily says. "You are very pretty. Do you want to play with us?" + +But Bob does not answer. He just swims around the bowl. Tom and Lily think that Bob is shy. They try to make him happy. They sing to him, they clap their hands, they show him their other toys. But Bob still does not talk. + +Tom and Lily are sad. They wonder why Bob does not like them. They think that maybe Bob is lonely. They wish they had a real fish to be Bob's friend. + +"Maybe we can get a real fish," Tom says. "Then Bob will have someone to talk to." + +"Maybe," Lily says. "But where can we get a real fish?" + +They think hard. They remember that their mom sometimes goes to the market to buy food. They remember that they saw some real fish there. They decide to go to the market and get a real fish for Bob. + +They put on their shoes and their coats. They take some money from their piggy bank. They leave a note for their mom: "We went to get a real fish for Bob. Be back soon. Love, Tom and Lily." + +They hold hands and walk to the market. They are very excited. They hope that Bob will be happy with his new friend. +Lila and Ben were twins who liked to play with their toys. They had many toys, but they did not own them all. Some toys belonged to their mom and dad, and some toys belonged to their big sister, Mia. Lila and Ben knew they had to ask before they played with other people's toys, or they would get in trouble. + +One day, Lila and Ben wanted to play with Mia's dolls. They saw them on a shelf in her room, and they thought they looked fun. They did not ask Mia, because she was at school. They were careless, and they took the dolls without permission. They brought them to the bathroom, and filled the sink with water. They pretended the dolls were swimming in a pool. + +But they did not watch the water. It was too much, and it spilled over the sink. It made a big mess on the floor. It was a flood. Lila and Ben were scared. They heard their mom coming up the stairs. They tried to hide the dolls and the water, but it was too late. + +Their mom saw the flood and the dolls. She was angry. She said, "Lila and Ben, what did you do? You were careless. You made a flood. You took Mia's dolls without asking. You ruined them. You have to say sorry to Mia, and help me clean up this mess." + +Lila and Ben felt bad. They knew they did wrong. They said sorry to their mom, and waited for Mia to come home. They said sorry to Mia, too, and gave her a hug. They learned to be careful, and to respect other people's things. They did not want to make a flood again. +Lily and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Lily has a purple doll and Ben has a blue car. They like to make noises and pretend they are going on adventures. + +"Look, my doll can fly!" Lily says, holding her doll in the air. She makes a whoosh sound and moves her doll around. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car can drive fast!" Ben says, pushing his car on the floor. He makes a honk sound and zooms his car past Lily's doll. + +They play happily for a while, until Lily sees something shiny on the shelf. She stops playing and walks over to the shelf. She sees a big book with a picture of a castle on the cover. She wants to see what is inside the book. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" Ben asks, following her. He sees the book and thinks it looks boring. + +"I want to see the book," Lily says, reaching for the book. She tries to pull it down, but it is too heavy for her. + +"Let me help you," Ben says, trying to help her. He pulls the book with her, but it is still too heavy. They both fall down on the floor, and the book lands on top of them. + +"Ouch!" they both say, feeling the book on their heads. They look at each other and start to giggle. + +They open the book and see many colorful pictures of castles, dragons, princesses, and knights. They are amazed by the book and forget about their toys. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily says, pointing to a picture of a purple dragon. She likes the dragon because it is the same color as her doll. + +"That's cool!" Ben says, pointing to a picture of a blue knight. He likes the knight because it is the same color as his car. + +They turn the pages and see more pictures. They make up stories about the pictures and have fun. They are happy they found the book. They decide to share the book and their toys. They are good friends. +Anna was a troubled girl. She was sad and angry a lot. She did not like school or her brother or her mom. She felt alone and scared. + +One day, her mom gave her a journal. It was a book with many blank pages. "You can use this to write or draw your feelings, Anna," her mom said. "It might help you feel better." + +Anna did not want the journal. She threw it on the floor and ran to her room. She slammed the door and cried. + +The next day, she saw the journal on her bed. She picked it up and opened it. She saw a note from her mom. It said, "I love you, Anna. I am here for you. You can talk to me anytime." + +Anna felt a warm feeling in her chest. She took a crayon and wrote back, "I love you too, mom. I am sorry. Can we talk?" + +She left the journal on her mom's pillow and waited for her to come home. When her mom saw the journal, she smiled and hugged Anna. They sat on the couch and talked for a long time. + +Anna felt happier and less troubled. She decided to use the journal every day to express herself. She also learned to talk to her mom and her brother more. She made some friends at school. She still had some bad days, but she knew she was not alone. She had a journal and a family who loved her. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play on the porch. The porch has a swing, a ball, and a big box. Lily and Ben take turns with the swing and the ball. But they both want the big box. + +Lily says, "The box is mine. I saw it first." She stands in front of the box and holds it tight. + +Ben says, "No, the box is mine. I want it more." He stands behind the box and pushes it hard. + +Lily and Ben tug and pull on the box. They make loud noises. They do not share. + +Mom hears the noises. She comes to the porch. She sees Lily and Ben fighting over the box. She is not happy. + +Mom says, "Stop it, Lily and Ben. The box is not yours. The box is for the mailman. He left it here by mistake. He will come back to get it soon. You have to give it back." + +Lily and Ben look at the box. They see a clear sticker on the box. The sticker has a name and an address. It is not their name or their address. + +Lily and Ben feel sorry. They say, "Sorry, Mom. Sorry, box. Sorry, mailman." + +Mom says, "It's okay, Lily and Ben. You made a mistake. But you have to learn to share. Sharing is nice. Sharing is fun. Why don't you share the swing and the ball?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They hug Mom. They hug each other. They go to the swing and the ball. They take turns. They say, "Thank you, Mom. Thank you, swing. Thank you, ball." + +Mom smiles. She says, "You're welcome, Lily and Ben. You're good twins. I love you." +Sam and Lily like to play with blocks. They have many blocks of different colors and shapes. They can build towers, houses, bridges and more. They have fun making new things with blocks. + +One day, they decide to build a big castle with blocks. They work together and use many blocks. They make walls, doors, windows and a flag. They are very proud of their castle. They say to each other: "Look at our castle! It is so big and pretty!" + +But then, a group of kids comes to the playroom. They see the castle and want to play with it too. They say: "Wow, what a nice castle! Can we play with it?" Sam and Lily are not happy. They say: "No, this is our castle! We built it! Go away!" + +The group of kids does not listen. They run to the castle and start to take blocks away. They want to build their own things with the blocks. They say: "We want to play with the blocks too! They are for everyone!" + +Sam and Lily are very sad and angry. They see their castle falling apart. They cry and shout: "Stop! Stop! You are ruining our castle! Give us back our blocks!" + +The teacher hears the noise and comes to the playroom. She sees the mess and the tears. She says: "What is going on here? Why are you fighting over the blocks?" + +She listens to Sam and Lily and the group of kids. She says: "I understand that you are proud of your castle, Sam and Lily. It is very nice and creative. But you have to share the blocks with the other kids. They are for everyone to play with. And you, group of kids, you have to ask before you take blocks from someone else's castle. That is not nice and respectful. You have to say sorry to Sam and Lily." + +The group of kids feels sorry. They say: "We are sorry, Sam and Lily. We did not mean to hurt your feelings. We just wanted to play with the blocks too. Can we help you rebuild your castle?" + +Sam and Lily feel better. They say: "It is okay. We forgive you. You can help us rebuild our castle. And then we can all play with it together." + +They all work together and rebuild the castle. They make it even bigger and prettier than before. They add more blocks, more colors and more details. They are all glad and proud of their castle. They say to each other: "Look at our castle! It is so big and pretty! And we built it together!" +Tim and Sam were playing in the park. They liked to run, jump and slide on the grass and the swings. They saw a big hill with many trees and flowers. They wanted to discover what was on the other side. + +They ran up the hill and looked around. They saw a pond with many ducks and fish. They also saw a small house with a fence and a gate. They heard a bark and saw a dog running towards them. The dog was big and brown and had a red collar. + +"Hello, dog!" Tim said. "Do you live here? What is your name?" + +The dog wagged his tail and licked Tim's face. He barked again and ran to the gate. He pushed it open with his nose and invited Tim and Sam to follow him. + +They entered the house and saw a lady sitting on a couch. She had a book and a cup of tea. She smiled when she saw the dog and the boys. + +"Hello, there!" she said. "You must be Tim and Sam. I'm Mrs. Jones. This is Max, my dog. He is very friendly and likes to make new friends. Do you want to play with him?" + +Tim and Sam nodded. They thought Max was impressive and fun. They played with him in the yard and threw him a ball. They also fed him some biscuits and gave him some water. They thanked Mrs. Jones for letting them visit and said goodbye to Max. + +They ran back to the park and told their parents about their adventure. They said they had discovered a new friend and a new place. They said they wanted to go back and play with Max again. Their parents smiled and agreed. They were happy that Tim and Sam had a good time and learned something new. +Lila and her mom were going to the airport. They had big bags and a small toy. Lila was happy. She wanted to fly in a big plane. + +"Mom, can I see the planes?" Lila asked. + +"Yes, sweetie, we will see them soon. We have to check in our bags first. Then we can go to the gate and wait for our plane." Mom said. + +They walked to a big desk. A lady took their bags and gave them tickets. Lila held her toy tight. She did not want to lose it. + +"Thank you, lady. Have a nice day." Mom said. + +"You're welcome. Have a nice flight." The lady said. + +They walked to a big window. Lila saw many planes. They were big and shiny. Some were taking off and some were landing. Lila heard a loud noise. + +"Wow, mom, look at that plane! It is flying so fast!" Lila said. + +"Yes, it is. That is a jet plane. It can fly very far and very high." Mom said. + +"Can we fly in a jet plane?" Lila asked. + +"No, honey, we are flying in a propeller plane. It is smaller and slower, but it is also safer and gentler. It will take us to grandma's house." Mom said. + +"Okay, mom. I like propeller planes. They are cute and quiet." Lila said. + +They heard an announcement. It was time to board their plane. They walked to the gate and showed their tickets. A man smiled and let them in. They walked to the plane and climbed the stairs. They found their seats and buckled their belts. Lila looked out the window. She saw the propeller spinning. She felt excited. + +"Mom, we are going to fly!" Lila said. + +"Yes, we are, sweetie. Are you ready?" Mom said. + +"Yes, mom. I am ready. I love flying!" Lila said. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was the train set. They liked to make the train go around the tracks and pretend they were going on a trip. + +One day, their mom told them she had to go to the store and asked them to behave while she was gone. She said she would be back soon and bring them a surprise. Lily and Ben said they would be good and hugged their mom goodbye. + +But as soon as their mom left, they started to fight over the train set. Lily wanted to be the driver and Ben wanted to be the conductor. They pulled and pushed and shouted at each other. They did not behave at all. + +They did not hear their mom come back. She saw them fighting and was very sad. She said, "Lily and Ben, what are you doing? You did not behave while I was gone. You were not good to each other. You made a big mess and broke the train set. I am very disappointed in you." + +She showed them the surprise she had brought them. It was a big bag of coal. She said, "This is what you get for being naughty. Coal is not a toy. It is dirty and hard and does not make you happy. You have to learn to share and be kind. Maybe next time you will behave and be good." + +Lily and Ben felt very sorry. They said they were sorry to their mom and to each other. They hugged and said they would behave and be good from now on. They helped their mom clean up the mess and fix the train set. They hoped they would get a better surprise next time. +Jill loved to swing on the big swing in the park. She liked to go high and feel the wind in her hair. She always went to the park with her family: her mom, her dad, and her baby brother. They had fun together. + +One day, a new girl came to the park. She had a red dress and a big bow in her hair. She saw Jill on the swing and said, "I want to swing too. Get off the swing. It's mine now." + +Jill was scared and sad. She did not want to fight with the new girl. She got off the swing and went to her mom. She told her what happened. Her mom hugged her and said, "You did the right thing, Jill. You are a kind and polite girl. You don't need to swing to be happy. You have your family who loves you." + +The new girl got on the swing and pushed hard. She wanted to go higher than Jill. She did not care about anyone else. She did not see the big tree behind her. She swung too high and hit the tree with her head. She fell off the swing and cried. + +Jill saw what happened and ran to the new girl. She asked her if she was okay. She helped her get up and gave her a band-aid. The new girl said, "Thank you, Jill. You are a nice and brave girl. I'm sorry I was mean to you. Can we be friends?" + +Jill smiled and said, "Yes, we can be friends. Do you want to swing with me?" + +The new girl nodded and said, "Yes, I do. But not too high. I don't want to hit the tree again." + +They went to the swing and took turns. They had fun together. Jill's family was proud of her. They learned that sharing is caring, and that being fit is not only about swinging high, but also about being kind and brave. +Tom and Amy are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the mall with their moms. The mall is big and has many shops and toys. + +"Look, Amy, a big ball!" Tom says. He sees a ball that is red and blue and yellow. It is in a cage with a net. He runs to the ball and pushes it. The ball springs back and hits him. He falls down and laughs. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Amy asks. She runs to him and helps him up. She sees a doll that is pink and purple and has long hair. It is in a box with a bow. She likes the doll. She thinks it is attractive. + +"I want the doll, Mommy!" Amy says. She points to the box. Her mom smiles and nods. She takes the box and pays for it. + +"Can I see your doll, Amy?" Tom asks. He is curious. He likes balls more than dolls, but he wants to be nice to Amy. + +"Sure, Tom. Here she is. Her name is Lily. She is pretty, right?" Amy says. She shows him the doll. She is proud of her doll. + +"Yes, she is pretty, Amy. And you are pretty too. You are my friend," Tom says. He smiles at Amy. He is happy. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are my friend too. And you are funny. You make me laugh," Amy says. She hugs Tom. She is happy too. + +Their moms see them and smile. They are glad that Tom and Amy are friends. They take them to the food court and buy them ice cream. They have a good day at the mall. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. They have many toys, but their favorite ones are the plastic animals. They have a plastic lion, a plastic elephant, a plastic giraffe and a plastic monkey. + +One day, their mom tells them it is time for a nap. Lily and Ben do not want to nap. They want to play more. They say, "No, mom, no nap!" + +Mom says, "You have to nap, Lily and Ben. You are very sleepy. You need to rest your eyes and your body. You can play more after your nap." + +Lily and Ben are not happy. They try to hide under their bed, but mom finds them. She picks them up and carries them to their beds. She gives them each a kiss and a hug. She says, "I love you, Lily and Ben. Sleep well, my sweeties." + +Lily and Ben are still not happy. They do not want to sleep. They want to play with their plastic animals. They whisper to each other, "Let's sneak out of our beds and get our toys." + +They wait until mom leaves the room. Then they get out of their beds and tiptoe to their toy box. They grab their plastic animals and run back to their beds. They hide the toys under their blankets. They think they are very clever. + +They start to make noises with their toys. They roar like the lion, trumpet like the elephant, munch like the giraffe and chatter like the monkey. They giggle and have fun. + +But soon, they start to feel sleepy. Their eyes are heavy and their mouths are yawning. They cannot manage to stay awake. They cuddle with their plastic animals and fall asleep. + +Mom comes back to check on them. She sees them sleeping with their toys. She smiles and shakes her head. She says, "You are very naughty, Lily and Ben. But you are also very cute. I love you, my sleepy twins." +Lily liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She wanted to understand how to make yummy things. One day, mom was making cookies with mint. Lily loved mint. It smelled good and tasted fresh. + +Mom gave Lily a small piece of dough to play with. Lily rolled it and cut it with a cookie cutter. She put it on a tray. Then she saw the jar of mint. She wanted to put some on her cookie. She opened the jar and took a big handful. + +But the mint was not soft like the dough. It was hard and small and round. It fell out of Lily's hand and bounced on the floor. It made a lot of noise and a big mess. Lily tried to pick them up, but they rolled away. She felt bad. + +Mom heard the noise and came to see. She saw Lily and the mint and the messy floor. She was not angry. She smiled and hugged Lily. She said, "It's okay, sweetie. You were trying to help. But mint is not for cookies. It is for candy. Let me show you how to make candy with mint. Then we can clean up together." + +Lily was happy. She said, "Thank you, mom. I want to understand how to make candy with mint. And I want to help you clean up. I love you, mom." Mom said, "I love you too, Lily. You are a good helper and a good learner." They made candy and cookies and had a fun time in the kitchen. +Sara and Ben were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Sara found a big bowl and a wooden spoon. She put some flour, sugar, eggs and milk in the bowl. She wanted to make a cake. + +"Look, Ben, I am stirring the cake mix. Do you want to help?" Sara asked. + +Ben nodded and took the spoon from Sara. He stirred the mix very fast and hard. He made a big mess. Some of the mix flew out of the bowl and landed on the floor, the table and the wall. Sara was not happy. + +"Ben, you are stirring too much! You are making a big mess! Stop it!" Sara shouted. + +Ben did not stop. He thought it was fun to stir and make a mess. He laughed and stirred even more. Some of the mix landed on Sara's hair and face. Sara was very angry. + +"Ben, you are very naughty! You are not a good chef! You are a bad brother!" Sara cried. + +Sara ran out of the kitchen. She saw Mom in the living room. Mom was reading a paper. The paper had words and pictures. Sara liked to look at the paper with Mom. But today, Sara did not want to look at the paper. She wanted to tell Mom what Ben did. + +"Mom, Mom, Ben is stirring the cake mix too much. He is making a big mess. He is throwing the mix everywhere. He is very naughty. He is not a good chef. He is a bad brother. He made me dirty. Look at my hair and face!" Sara said. + +Mom looked at Sara. She saw the cake mix on her hair and face. She was surprised. She put down the paper and went to the kitchen. She saw the mess that Ben made. She was not happy. + +"Ben, what are you doing? Why are you stirring the cake mix so much? Why are you making such a big mess? Why are you throwing the mix everywhere? Why are you very naughty? Why are you not a good chef? Why are you a bad brother? Why did you make Sara dirty? Look at her hair and face!" Mom said. + +Ben stopped stirring. He saw Mom. He saw Sara. He saw the mess. He felt sorry. He did not mean to make Sara and Mom unhappy. He wanted to have fun. But he realized he was not having fun. He was being silly. + +"Mom, Sara, I am sorry. I was stirring the cake mix too much. I was making a big mess. I was throwing the mix everywhere. I was very naughty. I was not a good chef. I was a bad brother. I made Sara dirty. I did not want to make you unhappy. I wanted to have fun. But I was being silly. Can you forgive me?" Ben said. + +Mom and Sara looked at Ben. They saw that he was sorry. They forgave him. They hugged him. They told him they loved him. They told him he could be a good chef and a good brother if he learned to stir gently and carefully. They told him he could have fun without making a mess. They told him he could help them clean up the mess. They told him they could still make a cake together. + +Ben nodded. He learned his lesson. He stirred gently and carefully. He helped them clean up the mess. He made a cake with them. He had fun with them. He was a good chef and a good brother. He was happy. + +The moral of the story is: Stirring too much can make a big mess and hurt others. Stirring gently and carefully can make a yummy cake and please others. +Sara loves hockey. She likes to watch it on TV with her dad. She likes to wear her hockey shirt and hat. She likes to cheer for her team. + +One day, Sara goes to the park with her mom. She sees some kids playing hockey on the ice. They have sticks and pucks and helmets. Sara wants to play with them. + +"Mom, can I play hockey with them?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, honey, but you need to ask them first. And you need to wear a helmet, too," Mom says. + +Sara runs to the kids. She sees that they are all boys. They are bigger than her. They have blue and red and black helmets. + +"Hi, can I play hockey with you?" Sara asks. + +The boys look at her. They see her pink shirt and hat. They see her long hair. They laugh. + +"No, you can't. Hockey is for boys, not girls. And pink is a silly color for hockey. Go away," one boy says. + +Sara feels sad. She runs back to her mom. She cries. + +"Mom, they don't want me to play. They say hockey is for boys and pink is silly," Sara says. + +Mom hugs her. She wipes her tears. + +"That's not true, Sara. Hockey is for everyone who likes it. And pink is a beautiful color. You can wear whatever you want. Don't let them make you feel bad. They are just being mean and rude," Mom says. + +Sara looks at her mom. She realizes that her mom is right. She loves hockey and she loves pink. She doesn't care what the boys say. + +"Thanks, Mom. You are the best. Can we watch hockey on TV when we get home?" Sara asks. + +"Of course, honey. And maybe we can find a hockey class for you, too. How would you like that?" Mom asks. + +Sara smiles. She nods. She feels happy again. + +"Yes, Mom. I would like that very much," Sara says. +Tim and Mia like to play soccer with their friends. They have a big ball and two nets. They make two teams and try to kick the ball into the other team's net. That is the goal. + +One day, Tim and Mia are on the same team. They are playing against Sam and Zoe. Sam and Zoe are very good at soccer. They kick the ball fast and hard. Tim and Mia have to run and stop them. + +Tim sees the ball near his net. He runs to get it. He kicks it to Mia. Mia catches it with her foot. She looks for a way to go to the other net. She sees a gap between Sam and Zoe. She runs with the ball. She rushes to the goal. + +Sam and Zoe see Mia. They run after her. They try to take the ball from her. Mia is faster. She gets to the net. She kicks the ball hard. The ball goes in. Mia scores a goal! + +Tim and Mia are happy. They hug and cheer. Sam and Zoe are sad. They say good try. They shake hands. They are still friends. They all go to the bench. They drink some water. They are tired but safe. They had fun playing soccer. +Tom and Lily are in the car with Mom and Dad. They are going to Grandma's house for a visit. But there is a lot of traffic on the road. The cars are moving very slowly and making a lot of noise. + +"Are we there yet?" Tom asks. + +"Not yet, sweetie. There is a lot of traffic. We have to wait," Mom says. + +Tom and Lily are bored. They look out the window and see the lights of the other cars. They see the trees and the houses and the shops. They see the moon and the stars in the sky. It is getting dark. + +"I'm sleepy," Lily says. + +"Me too," Tom says. + +"Why don't you close your eyes and sleep for a while?" Dad says. "We'll be there soon." + +Tom and Lily nod. They lean on each other and close their eyes. They feel the car moving slowly and hear the traffic noise. But they don't mind. They are happy to be with Mom and Dad. They are excited to see Grandma. They sleep and dream of cookies and hugs and stories. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. + +Mom and Dad give them a big cake with candles. They sing and blow the candles. Then they open their presents. Sara receives a doll with a pink dress. She likes it very much. Ben receives a jar with a lid. He does not like it at all. He is sad. + +"Why do I get a jar?" he asks Mom and Dad. "It is not a toy. It is boring." + +Mom and Dad smile. They say, "It is not just a jar, Ben. It is a special jar. Look inside." + +Ben opens the jar. He sees many shiny things. He sees coins, buttons, marbles, and stickers. He also sees a note. He asks Mom to read it. + +The note says, "Happy birthday, Ben. This is your treasure jar. You can fill it with anything you find or make. You can also trade with Sara or your friends. Have fun and be creative. Love, Grandma and Grandpa." + +Ben feels happy. He hugs Mom and Dad. He says, "Thank you. I like my jar. It is a special jar. I love Grandma and Grandpa." + +He shows his jar to Sara. She likes it too. She says, "Can I trade my doll for some of your stickers?" + +Ben says, "Yes, you can. But only if I can play with your doll sometimes." + +They agree and trade. They play with their new toys. They are happy. They have a good birthday. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the zoo. They see many animals. They see lions, monkeys, birds and more. They have fun. + +They come to the hippo pool. They see a big hippo. The hippo is sleeping in the water. Lily and Ben want to count the hippo's teeth. They think it is a fun game. + +Lily says, "I will count first. You watch." She goes close to the hippo. She opens her eyes wide. She starts to count. "One, two, three, four, five..." + +Ben says, "No, Lily, stop! It is not safe. The hippo can wake up. The hippo can bite you. Come back!" + +But Lily does not listen. She wants to count more. She says, "Six, seven, eight, nine, ten..." + +The hippo hears Lily. The hippo opens his mouth. He shows his big teeth. He makes a loud noise. He scares Lily. Lily runs back to Ben. She cries. + +Ben hugs Lily. He says, "It is okay, Lily. I am here. The hippo is not angry. He just wants to sleep. Let us go and see other animals. They are nice." + +Lily nods. She wipes her tears. She says, "Okay, Ben. Thank you. You are a good friend. I am sorry. I will not count the hippo's teeth again." + +They hold hands. They walk away from the hippo pool. They see a giraffe. They smile. They have fun. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play in the kitchen. One day, they see a big jar of sugar on the shelf. They want to taste it. + +"Let's get the sugar," Tom says. "It looks yummy." + +"But we can't reach it," Lily says. "It's too high." + +Tom has an idea. He gets a chair and puts it near the shelf. He climbs on the chair and grabs the jar. He opens it and takes a big spoonful of sugar. + +"Wow, this is sweet!" he says. "Here, Lily, try some." + +He gives the jar to Lily. She also takes a spoonful of sugar. She likes it too. + +They eat more and more sugar. They don't hear their mom coming into the kitchen. She sees them with the jar and the spoons. She is angry. + +"Tom! Lily! What are you doing?" she shouts. "That's too much sugar! You'll get sick!" + +She takes the jar and the spoons from them. She puts them back on the shelf. She makes them drink some water and brush their teeth. + +"That was stupid," she says. "You should never take things without asking. And you should never eat so much sugar. It's bad for you." + +Tom and Lily feel sorry. They say sorry to their mom. They hug her and promise to be good. + +They learn their lesson. They don't touch the sugar jar again. They only eat sugar when their mom gives them some. And they always listen to her. +Tom and Mia like to play in the park. They have a bow and some arrows. The arrows are made of sticks and feathers. They pretend to be hunters and look for animals. + +One day, they see a big bird in a tree. It has yellow and black feathers and a long tail. Tom says, "Look, Mia, a bird! Let's catch it with our arrows!" Mia nods and says, "OK, Tom, you shoot first. I will shoot next." + +Tom pulls the bow and aims at the bird. He lets go of the arrow. The arrow flies in the air. But it does not hit the bird. It hits a branch and falls down. The bird sees the arrow and flies away. Tom says, "Oh no, I missed!" + +Mia says, "Don't worry, Tom, I will try." She pulls the bow and aims at the bird. She lets go of the arrow. The arrow flies in the air. It hits the bird in the wing. The bird cries and falls down. Mia says, "Yay, I got it!" + +Tom and Mia run to the bird. They see that it is hurt and bleeding. They feel sorry for the bird. They say, "We are sorry, bird, we did not mean to hurt you. We were just playing." + +The bird looks at them with sad eyes. It says, "Please help me. I need water. My wing is dry and sore." + +Tom and Mia say, "OK, bird, we will help you. We will get some water and a bandage. We will make you feel better." + +They go to the fountain and fill a cup with water. They find a cloth and wrap it around the bird's wing. They give the bird some water and some seeds. The bird drinks and eats. It says, "Thank you, Tom and Mia. You are kind and good. I forgive you for shooting me." + +Tom and Mia say, "You are welcome, bird. We are sorry for shooting you. We will not do it again. We will be your friends." + +The bird says, "I will be your friend too. But please, do not play with arrows. They are dangerous and can hurt. Play with something else, like a ball or a kite." + +Tom and Mia say, "OK, bird, we will. We will play with a ball or a kite. We will have fun and be safe." + +They hug the bird and say goodbye. They take their bow and arrows and put them away. They get a ball and a kite and go back to the park. They play and laugh and have fun. They are happy and the bird is happy too. +Lily liked to dream. Every night, she closed her eyes and saw many things. She saw big animals, like lions and elephants. She saw pretty flowers, like roses and daisies. She saw funny people, like clowns and pirates. + +One night, she dreamed that she was a queen. She wore a shiny crown and a long dress. She had a big castle and many friends. She was very happy. She said to her friends, "Let's have a party! We can eat cake and drink juice. We can play games and dance. It will be fun!" + +Her friends agreed. They brought tasty cake and juice. They played hide and seek and tag. They danced to music. Lily smiled and laughed. She felt like the best queen ever. + +But then, she heard a loud noise. It was her mom. She said, "Lily, wake up! It's time for school. You can't sleep all day. You have to learn and play with your classmates." + +Lily opened her eyes. She saw her mom and her room. She was not a queen anymore. She was a little girl. She felt sad. She said, "But mom, I was having a good dream. I was a queen and I had a party. It was so tasty and fun. Can I dream some more?" + +Her mom hugged her. She said, "I'm sorry, Lily. But dreams are not real. They are only in your head. You can dream again tonight. But now, you have to get ready for school. You can tell me your dream later. Maybe I can make you a tasty cake for dessert. How does that sound?" + +Lily nodded. She still wanted to be a queen. But she also wanted to go to school and see her friends. She said, "OK, mom. I will tell you my dream later. And I would love a tasty cake. Thank you, mom. You are the best mom ever." + +Her mom smiled. She said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are the best daughter ever. Now, let's go. We don't want to be late." + +Lily got up and dressed. She kissed her mom and took her backpack. She went to school and had a good day. She learned and played with her classmates. She told them her dream and they listened. They said, "Wow, Lily. That's a cool dream. You are a lucky girl." + +Lily agreed. She was a lucky girl. She had a good dream and a good mom. She had a good school and good friends. She was happy. She thought, "Maybe I can be a queen and a little girl. Maybe I can have both. Maybe dreams are not so bad. Maybe they are good." +Ben and Lily were friends who liked to play soccer. They had a ball and a big field to run and kick. One day, they met a new player who wanted to join them. His name was Max and he wore a red shirt. + +"Hi, I am Max. Can I play with you?" he asked. + +"Sure, you can play with us. We are Ben and Lily. Do you know how to play soccer?" Ben said. + +"Yes, I know how to play soccer. I am very good. I can kick the ball very far and fast. I can score many goals. I am the best player," Max said. + +Lily did not like how Max talked. She thought he was not nice. She wanted to play for fun, not to win. She looked at Ben and saw that he felt the same. + +"Max, soccer is a team game. You have to share the ball and help your friends. You cannot be the best player by yourself. You have to make good passes and listen to others. That is how you become a wise player," Lily said. + +Max did not listen to Lily. He thought he knew better. He took the ball and ran to the other side of the field. He tried to score a goal by himself, but he missed. He got angry and blamed Ben and Lily. + +"You are bad players. You did not help me. You did not run fast enough. You did not pass the ball to me. You are not my friends," he shouted. + +Ben and Lily felt sad. They did not want to play with Max anymore. They took their ball and walked away. They looked for another player who was kind and fun. They found Sam, who wore a blue shirt. He smiled and said hello. + +"Hi, I am Sam. Can I play with you?" he asked. + +"Sure, you can play with us. We are Ben and Lily. We like to play soccer. Do you like to play soccer?" Lily said. + +"Yes, I like to play soccer. I am not very good, but I like to learn. I like to share the ball and help my friends. I like to make good passes and listen to others. I want to be a wise player," Sam said. + +Ben and Lily liked Sam. They thought he was nice. They played soccer with him and had a lot of fun. They scored some goals and cheered. They made a new friend. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to explore new places. One day, they went with their mom to a big building where she worked. They saw many people and things that made them curious. + +"Can we join you, mom?" they asked. + +"Sure, but you have to stay close to me and be quiet, okay?" mom said. + +They nodded and followed her to a big box with a door and buttons. Mom called it an elevator. She pressed a button and the door opened. They went inside and mom pressed another button. The door closed and the box started to move up. + +"Wow, this is impressive!" Ben said. + +Anna agreed. She liked how the box went up and down. She wondered what was on the other floors. She saw a button with a star on it. She wanted to press it and see what was there. + +"Mom, what does this button do?" she asked, pointing to the star. + +Mom looked and smiled. "That's the top floor. That's where the boss works. He has a big office with a nice view. But we don't need to go there. We're going to the fifth floor." + +Anna was not satisfied. She wanted to see the boss's office and the nice view. She waited until mom was busy talking to another person in the elevator. Then she reached for the star button and pressed it. + +The elevator stopped at the fifth floor and the door opened. Mom and the other person got out. They didn't notice that Anna and Ben were still inside. + +"Anna, Ben, come on!" mom said. + +But it was too late. The door closed and the elevator started to move up again. Anna and Ben were alone in the elevator, going to the top floor. They looked at each other and felt scared. + +What will happen to Anna and Ben? Will they get in trouble for going to the boss's office? Will they find a way back to mom? You can continue the story or end it here. +Lily and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and watch cartoons. But they did not like to eat the same food. Lily liked sausages and Ben liked cheese. Every day, their mom made them breakfast and lunch. She tried to make them happy, but they always complained. + +One day, mom made sausages and cheese for breakfast. She gave Lily a sausage and Ben a cheese. But Lily and Ben were not grateful. They wanted to swap their food. They said, "Mom, I don't want this. I want that." + +Mom was tired of their complaining. She said, "No, you have to eat what I give you. You should be grateful for what you have. Some children have nothing to eat." + +But Lily and Ben did not listen. They started to fight over their food. They pulled and pushed and shouted. They made a big mess. They knocked over their plates and spilled their juice. They threw their food at each other. + +Mom was very angry. She said, "Stop it, right now. You are being naughty and rude. You have wasted your food and made a mess. You have to clean it up and go to your rooms. No more cartoons for you today." + +Lily and Ben cried and said, "Sorry, mom. We didn't mean to." But it was too late. Mom did not forgive them. She made them clean up and go to their rooms. They had no breakfast and no fun. They were hungry and bored. They wished they had been grateful and nice. +Lila was a princess who lived in a big castle. She liked to play with her dolls and dress up in pretty clothes. She had a lot of friends who came to visit her and have fun. + +One day, a mighty dragon came to the castle. He was very big and loud and scary. He breathed fire and smoke and made everyone run away. He wanted to take the castle for himself and make Lila his pet. + +Lila was very brave and did not run away. She hid behind a curtain and waited for the dragon to come. She had a plan to make him go away. She had a shiny mirror and a bright flashlight. + +When the dragon came into her room, she turned on the flashlight and shone it in his eyes. The dragon blinked and was confused. He did not like the bright light. Then, Lila held up the mirror and made the dragon see his own face. The dragon blinked again and was scared. He thought he saw another dragon who was bigger and stronger than him. He did not want to fight. + +The dragon ran away from the castle and never came back. Lila was very happy and proud. She had saved the castle and her friends. She was a mighty princess who was not afraid of anything. +Sam and Mia were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big bench near the pond. The bench was high and long. Sam had a plan. + +"Let's climb on the bench and jump into the pond!" he said to Mia. "It will be fun!" + +Mia was not sure. She looked at the pond. The water was deep and dark. She looked at the bench. The bench was old and shaky. She felt scared. + +"Sam, I don't want to jump into the pond," she said. "It is too high and too cold. And what if there are fish or frogs or snakes in the water?" + +Sam laughed. He thought Mia was silly. He did not listen to her. He ran to the bench and climbed on it. He waved to Mia. + +"Come on, Mia, don't be a baby!" he shouted. "It is easy and fun! Watch me!" + +He jumped from the bench into the pond. He made a big splash. He smiled. He felt brave and happy. + +But then, something went wrong. Sam felt something bite his leg. He screamed. He saw a big fish with sharp teeth. The fish was angry and hungry. It pulled Sam under the water. Sam tried to swim and kick, but he was too slow. The fish was too strong. + +Mia saw what happened. She was shocked and scared. She ran to the bench and looked for Sam. She did not see him. She only saw bubbles and blood. She cried. She wished she could help Sam. She wished Sam had listened to her. She wished they had never climbed on the bench. +Lily likes music. She likes to sing and dance. She wants to learn music. She asks her mom, "Can I learn music, please?" + +Mom smiles and says, "Yes, you can. You can learn music with me. I have a piano. Do you want to play the piano?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, yes, yes! I want to play the piano!" + +Mom takes Lily to the piano. She opens the lid and shows Lily the keys. She says, "These are the keys. They make different sounds. Do you hear them?" + +Lily listens and says, "Yes, I hear them. They are pretty. Can I touch them?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. But be gentle. Don't hit them too hard. Let me show you how to play a song." + +Mom plays a song on the piano. Lily watches and listens. She likes the song. She says, "Wow, you are good. Can I play the song too?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. But you have to learn the notes first. The notes are the names of the sounds. Look, this is C. This is D. This is E. Can you say them with me?" + +Lily says, "C, D, E. I can say them. Can I play them?" + +Mom says, "Yes, you can. But you have to follow me. I will play first, and then you play after me. Ready?" + +Lily says, "Ready!" + +Mom and Lily play the song together. Lily learns the notes and the rhythm. She has fun. She says, "I love music. I love the piano. Thank you, mom, for teaching me." + +Mom hugs Lily and says, "You're welcome, my dear. I love music too. I love you more." +Sara and Ben were going to have a picnic with their mom and dad. They packed some sandwiches, fruits, cookies and juice in a big basket. They also included some toys and books to play with. + +They drove to the park and found a nice spot under a big tree. They spread a blanket on the grass and put the basket on it. Mom and dad said they could eat and play as much as they wanted. + +Sara and Ben were very happy. They ate some sandwiches and fruits and drank some juice. Then they took out their toys and books and started to play. Sara had a doll and Ben had a car. They made up stories and had fun. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud roar. They looked up and saw a big lion coming out of the bushes. It had yellow fur, sharp teeth and a long tail. It looked hungry and angry. + +Sara and Ben were very scared. They dropped their toys and books and ran to their mom and dad. They hugged them and cried. Mom and dad were also scared, but they tried to calm them down. + +"Don't worry, Sara and Ben. It's not a real lion. It's just a man in a costume. He's part of a show in the park. He's not going to hurt us. He's just pretending to be a lion," mom said. + +"Really?" Sara asked. + +"Yes, really. Look, he's waving at us. He's saying sorry for scaring us. He didn't mean to. He's just doing his job," dad said. + +Sara and Ben looked at the lion again. He was waving at them and smiling. He didn't look so scary anymore. He looked funny and friendly. + +Sara and Ben waved back at him. They stopped crying and smiled too. They realized it was just a joke. They were not scared anymore. + +They went back to their picnic and their toys and books. They ate some cookies and played some more. They had a good time. + +They thanked the lion for his show and said goodbye. They packed their basket and their blanket and drove back home. They told mom and dad they had a great picnic. They also told them they were brave and smart. Mom and dad agreed and hugged them. They were proud of them. +Sam and Lily are playing in the park. They see a big kite in the sky. It is red and yellow and has a long string. They want to catch the kite. + +"Look, Lily, a kite!" Sam says. "Let's run and get it!" + +They rush to the kite. They do not see the road. They do not see the cars. They only see the kite. + +"Be careful, Sam, Lily!" their mom shouts. "The road is dangerous!" + +But Sam and Lily do not hear their mom. They are too excited. They reach the string. They pull the string. The kite comes down. + +"Yay, we got the kite!" Sam says. + +But then they hear a loud honk. A big car is coming. It is very fast. It is very close. + +"Sam, Lily, move!" their mom screams. + +Sam and Lily are scared. They drop the string. They run back to their mom. The car passes by. It misses them by a hair. + +"Sam, Lily, are you okay?" their mom asks. She hugs them tight. + +"We are okay, mom," Sam says. + +"We are sorry, mom," Lily says. + +They are sorry. They are glad. They are safe. + +They do not want the kite anymore. They want to stay with their mom. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to draw. They had many crayons and papers to make pictures of what they saw. One day, they went to the park with their mom and dad. They saw a large landscape with hills, trees, flowers and animals. They wanted to draw it. + +Ben took a green crayon and made a big line for the grass. Then he took a brown crayon and made some bumps for the hills. He added some green dots for the trees and some yellow and red circles for the flowers. He was happy with his picture. + +Lily took a blue crayon and made a big line for the sky. Then she took a white crayon and made some fluffy shapes for the clouds. She added some blue and purple swirls for the birds and some pink and orange ovals for the butterflies. She was happy with her picture. + +They showed their pictures to their mom and dad. Mom and dad smiled and said they were very good. But then they looked at each other and said: + +"Ben, why did you not draw any animals in your landscape?" + +"Lily, why did you not draw any hills in your landscape?" + +Ben and Lily looked at their pictures and then at each other. They did not understand. They said: + +"But we did draw the landscape. We drew what we liked. We liked the grass and the hills. We liked the sky and the clouds. We did not like the animals. We did not like the hills." + +Mom and dad nodded and said: + +"We understand. You drew what you liked. But the landscape has many things. Some things you like and some things you do not like. But they are all part of the landscape. If you want to draw the whole landscape, you have to draw all the things. Even the things you do not like. That is how you show respect for the landscape. And that is how you learn more about the landscape." + +Ben and Lily thought about what mom and dad said. They looked at the landscape again. They saw the animals and the hills. They saw the grass and the sky. They saw the trees and the clouds. They saw the flowers and the birds. They saw the landscape had many things. And they were all beautiful in their own way. + +They took their papers and crayons and started to draw again. They drew the whole landscape. They drew the things they liked and the things they did not like. They showed their new pictures to mom and dad. Mom and dad smiled and said they were very good. And they were proud of Ben and Lily. Ben and Lily smiled and said: + +"Thank you, mom and dad. We understand. We respect the landscape. And we learn more about the landscape." +Tom and Sue like to sign songs. They sign with their hands and make sounds with their mouths. They learn sign from their teacher, who is deaf. Their teacher is very kind and teaches them many signs. + +One day, Tom and Sue want to sign a song for their friends. They ask their teacher to help them. Their teacher says yes and shows them a new song. The song is about being happy and sharing with others. + +Tom and Sue practice the song many times. They are very excited to show their friends. They go to the playground and find a group of kids. They say hello and ask if they want to see their song. The kids say yes and watch them. + +Tom and Sue sign the song with their hands and make sounds with their mouths. They smile and have fun. The kids clap and cheer for them. They say they like their song and want to learn sign too. Tom and Sue are happy to teach them. They make new friends and share their sign. + +The moral of the story is: sign is a beautiful way to communicate and make friends. Sign can help us to be happy and share with others. Sign is for everyone. +Lila and Ben were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and splash in the water. They saw many things in the water, like fish, crabs and shells. + +One day, they saw something very different. It was a huge jellyfish. It was pink and purple and had long tentacles. It looked like a big balloon. + +"Wow, look at that!" Ben said. "Can we touch it?" + +"No, no, no!" mom said. "Jellyfish can sting you and hurt you. Stay away from it!" + +But Lila was curious. She wanted to see the jellyfish closer. She walked towards it slowly. She reached out her hand to touch it. + +Suddenly, the jellyfish moved. It wrapped its tentacles around Lila's arm. Lila felt a sharp pain. She screamed. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she cried. "It stings, it stings!" + +Mom and dad heard her scream. They ran to help her. They pulled the jellyfish off her arm. They wrapped a towel around her arm. They took her to the lifeguard. + +The lifeguard put some cream on her arm. He said it would make the pain go away. He said she was brave. He gave her a sticker. + +Lila felt better. She hugged mom and dad. She said she was sorry. She said she learned her lesson. + +"Jellyfish are not nice," she said. "They are mean and ouchy. I will never touch them again." + +"That's good, sweetie," mom said. "Jellyfish are beautiful, but they are also dangerous. You have to be careful in the water." + +Lila nodded. She looked at the sticker. It had a picture of a ring. It was shiny and pretty. She smiled. + +"Can we go back to the sand?" she asked. "I want to make a ring for you, mom." + +"Of course, honey," mom said. "That's very sweet of you. Let's go." + +They went back to the sand. They made a ring out of shells and stones. They put it on mom's finger. Mom said it was the best ring ever. She kissed Lila and Ben. They laughed and played. They had fun at the beach. +Lila and Ben are friends who like to play in the park. One day, they find a shiny gem in the grass. It is red and sparkly and makes them happy. + +"Wow, look at this gem!" Lila says. "It is so pretty!" + +"Can I see it?" Ben asks. He reaches for the gem, but Lila holds it tight. + +"No, it is mine!" Lila says. "I found it first!" + +Ben feels sad and angry. He wants to share the gem with Lila, but she is being mean. He thinks of a plan to get the gem. + +He sees a big dog near the swings. The dog is nosy and likes to sniff everything. Ben runs to the dog and pets it. + +"Hello, doggy!" Ben says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +The dog wags its tail and barks. Ben points to Lila and the gem. + +"See that girl?" Ben says. "She has a gem that you will like. Why don't you go and bring it to me?" + +The dog nods and runs to Lila. Lila is surprised and scared when she sees the dog. The dog jumps on her and grabs the gem in its mouth. + +"Hey, stop!" Lila shouts. "That is my gem! Give it back!" + +The dog ignores her and runs back to Ben. Ben smiles and takes the gem from the dog. + +"Good doggy!" Ben says. "Thank you for bringing me the gem!" + +Lila runs after them and cries. + +"That is not fair!" Lila says. "You tricked me and the dog!" + +Ben feels sorry for Lila. He realizes that he was not nice to her. He looks at the gem and then at Lila. + +"I'm sorry, Lila," Ben says. "I was wrong to take your gem. Do you want to have it back?" + +Lila stops crying and nods. She takes the gem from Ben and hugs it. + +"Thank you, Ben," Lila says. "You are a good friend." + +Ben smiles and hugs Lila. + +"You're welcome, Lila," Ben says. "Can we share the gem and play together?" + +Lila smiles and nods. They both pet the dog and say thank you. Then they go to the slide and have fun with the gem. They are happy and friends again. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They saw a big red apple on a high branch of a tree. They wanted to eat the apple, but they could not reach it. + +"Let's call Dad. He can help us get the apple," Ben said. + +"OK," Lily said. They ran to the house and called Dad. + +"Dad, Dad, please come. We need your help," they shouted. + +Dad came out of the house and saw them pointing at the tree. + +"What do you need, my little ones?" he asked. + +"We want the apple, Dad. But it is too high. Can you get it for us?" Ben said. + +"Sure, I can. But you have to be careful. The tree is old and the branch is weak. It might break if you pull too hard," Dad said. + +He lifted Ben and Lily up and helped them reach the apple. They each took a bite and smiled. + +"Thank you, Dad. You are the best," they said. + +"You are welcome, my sweeties. Now, let's go inside and wash your hands. The apple is juicy and sticky," Dad said. + +They followed Dad to the house, happy and full. They did not see the big black crow that was watching them from another tree. The crow was hungry and angry. It wanted the apple, too. But it was too late. The apple was gone. The crow felt helpless and sad. It flew away, looking for another snack. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with red leaves. Anna says, "Look, Ben, the tree is so pretty. It has a heart on it." Ben looks and sees a shape of a heart made by the leaves. He says, "Wow, you are right, Anna. The tree has a heart. How did it do that?" + +Anna says, "I don't know, Ben. Maybe the tree is happy. Maybe it wants to share its love with us. Maybe we can share our love with the tree, too." Ben says, "How can we do that, Anna?" Anna thinks for a moment. She says, "Maybe we can hug the tree. Maybe we can say nice things to the tree. Maybe we can spread some seeds around the tree, so it can have more friends." + +Ben likes Anna's idea. He says, "Yes, let's do that, Anna. Let's show the tree how much we love it." They run to the tree and hug it. They say, "Thank you, tree, for being so beautiful. Thank you, tree, for giving us shade and air. Thank you, tree, for having a heart." They feel the tree's bark and leaves. They feel warm and happy. + +Then they take some seeds from their pockets. They spread them around the tree. They say, "Here, tree, these are for you. These are your friends. They will grow and make you happy. They will make the park more pretty." They feel the seeds in their hands. They feel soft and small. + +They look at the tree again. They see the heart on the tree. They smile and hold hands. They feel their own hearts. They feel tight and big. They say, "We love you, tree. We love each other. We love the park. We love the world." They feel love in their hearts. They feel love everywhere. They are happy. +Sara and Ben are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Ben has a car. They are having fun, but they also wonder what is in the big box on the table. It is wrapped with shiny paper and has a bow and a card on it. + +"Who is the box for?" Sara asks Ben. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is for us. Maybe it is a surprise," Ben says. + +They look at the box and wish they could open it. But they know they have to wait for Mom and Dad to come home. They are not allowed to touch the box. + +They go back to playing with their toys, but they still think about the box. They imagine what could be inside. Maybe it is a new toy, or a book, or a game. Maybe it is something they have never seen before. + +Suddenly, they hear a noise. It is the cat, Fluffy. Fluffy is curious about the box too. She jumps on the table and sniffs the paper. She scratches it with her claws and makes a hole. She pokes her head inside the box and pulls out something with her mouth. It is a roll of tape. + +"Fluffy, no!" Sara and Ben shout. They run to the table and try to stop the cat. But Fluffy is faster. She runs away with the tape, leaving the box open and the paper torn. + +Sara and Ben look inside the box. They see a lot of things. They see clothes, and shoes, and books, and toys. They see a picture of a family. They see a letter with their names on it. + +They read the letter. It says: + +"Dear Sara and Ben, + +We are your grandparents. We live very far away, in another country. We have never met you, but we love you very much. We sent you this box with some gifts. We hope you like them. We also hope to see you soon. You are great kids. + +Love, + +Grandma and Grandpa" + +Sara and Ben feel happy and sad at the same time. They are happy to get the gifts and to know they have grandparents who love them. They are sad they have never seen them and they live so far away. They wonder what they look like and what they sound like. + +They hug the picture and the letter. They say: + +"Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa. We love you too. We hope to see you soon. You are great grandparents." +Sara and Tom are playing with their crayons. They like to draw pictures of animals and people. Sara draws a picture of a cat with a big smile. Tom draws a picture of a dog with a long tail. + +"Look at my picture, Sara. Do you like it?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, Tom. I like your picture. It is a good dog. Can you see my picture?" Sara answers. + +Tom looks at Sara's picture. He does not like it. He thinks it is a bad cat. He does not say anything. He takes his crayon and makes a big X on Sara's picture. + +"Tom, what are you doing? Why did you do that?" Sara cries. + +"I don't like your picture. It is a bad cat. It has too many teeth. It is not nice." Tom answers. + +Sara is very sad and angry. She takes her crayon and makes a big X on Tom's picture. + +"Stop it, Sara. You are mean. You ruined my picture. It is a good dog. It is not bad." Tom shouts. + +They both start to cry. They do not want to play with each other anymore. They do not want to share their crayons. They do not want to be friends. + +Mom hears them crying. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees their pictures with big Xs on them. She is not happy. + +"Tom, Sara, what happened? Why did you do this to your pictures? Why are you crying?" Mom asks. + +They both try to tell Mom what happened. They both blame each other. They both say sorry. + +Mom hugs them and says, "It is not nice to ruin each other's pictures. It is not nice to say bad things. It is not nice to make each other sad. You should be kind and respectful. You should say good things. You should make each other happy. You should be friends." + +She gives them new paper and new crayons. She tells them to draw new pictures. She tells them to say something nice about each other's pictures. She tells them to share and play nicely. + +Sara and Tom listen to Mom. They draw new pictures. They say something nice about each other's pictures. They share and play nicely. They are happy. They are friends. +Lila and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a tall man with a shiny badge. He is a police officer. He has a copper car with lights and a siren. + +"Wow, look at his car!" Sam says. "It is so cool!" + +Lila nods. She wants to see more. She runs to the car and observes it. She touches the door and the wheel. She sees a radio and a gun. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" the police officer asks. He is not angry, but surprised. He walks to Lila and Sam. + +"Sorry, sir," Lila says. "We just wanted to see your car. It is very nice." + +The police officer smiles. He likes children. He kneels down and talks to them. + +"Thank you. My car is my tool. I use it to help people and catch bad guys. Do you want to hear the siren?" + +Lila and Sam nod. They are excited. The police officer presses a button and the car makes a loud noise. Lila and Sam cover their ears and laugh. + +"That is awesome!" Sam says. + +The police officer turns off the siren. He gives Lila and Sam a sticker with a star. He tells them to be good and stay safe. + +"Thank you, sir," Lila and Sam say. They wave goodbye to the police officer. They stick the stars on their shirts. They are happy. They have a new friend. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big tree with many leaves. The tree was very old and had a hole in its trunk. + +"Let's mark the tree with our names!" Lily said. She took a stick and scratched L-I-L-Y on the bark. "Now it's our tree!" + +Ben nodded and took the stick. He tried to write B-E-N, but the stick broke. He looked for another stick, but he could not find one. + +"Look, there's a spray can!" Lily pointed to a shiny can on the grass. Someone had left it there. "We can use that to mark the tree!" + +Ben picked up the can and shook it. It made a hissing sound. He pressed the button and a bright red paint came out. He sprayed B-E-N on the tree, next to Lily's name. + +"Wow, that's cool!" Lily said. "But be careful, Ben. That paint might be bad for you. It smells funny." + +Ben did not listen. He liked the paint. He sprayed more and more on the tree, making shapes and lines. He did not notice that he was breathing the paint too. He started to cough and wheeze. + +"Ben, stop!" Lily said. She saw that Ben's face was red and his eyes were watery. "You're hurting your lung! That's the part of you that helps you breathe!" + +Ben dropped the can and clutched his chest. He could not breathe. He fell to the ground. + +Lily ran to him and shouted for help. She was scared. She wished they had not marked the tree with the paint. She wished they had left the ancient tree alone. +Sam and Mia like to play on the beach. They like to dig in the sand and find shells. They have a big bucket to put their shells in. They want to show their mom and dad their shells when they go home. + +One day, they see a big shell in the water. It is shiny and pretty. They want to get it. But the water is cold and deep. They are scared. They ask their mom and dad if they can go in the water. Their mom and dad say no. They say it is too dangerous. They say they have to go home soon. + +Sam and Mia are sad. They really want the big shell. They think of a plan. They wait until their mom and dad are busy. They sneak to the water. They hold hands and walk in. They feel the water on their feet and legs. It is cold and wet. They see the big shell. It is close. They reach for it. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is a big wave. It is coming fast. They are scared. They scream. Their mom and dad hear them. They run to the water. They grab Sam and Mia. They pull them out. They are angry and worried. They hug them and scold them. They say they are sorry. They say they were bad. They say they will not do it again. + +Their mom and dad forgive them. They say they love them. They say they are glad they are safe. They say they have to go home now. They say they have to delay their shell show. They say they will do it tomorrow. Sam and Mia nod. They are sorry. They are happy. They hold their bucket of shells. They hope the big shell will be there tomorrow. +Lily and Ben were twins who loved to sing and dance. They liked to perform for their family and friends. One day, they saw a poster for a talent show at the park. The poster said that the winner would get a big price. Lily and Ben wanted to join the talent show and win the price. + +They practiced their song and dance every day. They wore matching costumes and made up a funny name for their act. They were very excited to perform at the park. But when they got there, they saw that there were many other children who wanted to join the talent show. Some of them had guitars, drums, puppets, or magic tricks. Lily and Ben felt nervous and scared. + +They waited for their turn to go on the stage. They saw a boy who was deaf. He could not hear the music or the applause. He used his hands to talk to his mom. He smiled and looked happy. Lily and Ben felt curious and sad. They wondered how he could perform without hearing. + +They watched him go on the stage. He had a big book with him. He opened the book and showed the pictures to the audience. He used his hands to tell the story of the book. He made funny faces and gestures. He made the audience laugh and clap. He looked proud and confident. + +Lily and Ben learned something from the boy. They learned that you can perform in different ways. You can use your voice, your body, your imagination, or your heart. You can perform even if you have a problem or a difference. You can perform if you have fun and love what you do. + +They decided to go on the stage and do their best. They sang and danced with joy and energy. They made the audience smile and cheer. They did not care about the price. They only cared about performing. They felt happy and proud. They thanked the boy for teaching them a lesson. They became friends with him and played together. They learned that performing is not about winning or losing. It is about sharing and caring. +Lily and Tom were playing with their dolls in the living room. They had a tea party with cups and plates and cookies. Lily was the mommy and Tom was the daddy. They pretended to drink tea and talk. + +"Mommy, can I have more tea?" Tom asked. + +"Sure, daddy. Here you go." Lily poured some water from the pot into his cup. + +"Thank you, mommy. You are very nice." Tom smiled. + +Lily and Tom were having fun, but then their big brother Ben came in. Ben was bald because he had shaved his head. He liked to tease Lily and Tom and make them cry. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Ben said. "Are you playing with dolls? That's so silly. Dolls are for babies. You are babies." + +Lily and Tom felt scared and sad. They did not like Ben's words. They wanted him to go away. + +"Go away, Ben!" Lily said. "We are not babies. We are playing tea party. It is fun. You are mean." + +"Yeah, go away, Ben!" Tom said. "You are bald. You look funny. You are not nice." + +Ben got angry. He did not like Lily and Tom's words. He wanted to make them cry more. + +"Oh, yeah?" Ben said. "Well, watch this!" He grabbed the pot of water and poured it over Lily and Tom's heads. The water was cold and wet. It made their hair and clothes and dolls wet too. + +Lily and Tom screamed. They felt cold and wet and mad. They wanted Ben to stop. + +"Stop, Ben! Stop!" Lily and Tom cried. "You are bad. You are rude. You are mean." + +Ben laughed. He thought he was funny. He did not care about Lily and Tom's feelings. He liked to make them cry. + +But then their mommy came in. She heard Lily and Tom's screams and Ben's laugh. She saw the water and the dolls and the mess. She felt angry and sad. She did not like Ben's actions. She wanted him to learn. + +"Ben, what have you done?" Mommy said. "Why did you pour water over Lily and Tom? Why did you ruin their tea party? Why did you make them cry?" + +Ben stopped laughing. He felt scared and sorry. He knew he had done wrong. He did not want to answer. + +"I don't know." Ben said. "I was just playing." + +Mommy shook her head. She did not accept Ben's excuse. She wanted him to apologize. + +"That's not playing, Ben. That's bullying. That's hurting. That's mean." Mommy said. "You owe Lily and Tom an apology. And you owe me an explanation. Come with me to your room. Now." + +Mommy took Ben by the hand and led him to his room. She did not let him remain in the living room. She wanted to talk to him and teach him. + +Lily and Tom remained in the living room. They hugged each other and dried their tears. They felt happy and safe. They wanted to play again. + +"Are you okay, Tom?" Lily asked. + +"I'm okay, Lily. Are you okay?" Tom asked. + +"I'm okay, Tom. I love you." Lily said. + +"I love you, Lily. Let's play again." Tom said. + +They picked up their dolls and their cups and their plates and their cookies. They had another tea party with cups and plates and cookies. They pretended to drink tea and talk. + +They did not care about Ben. They did not care about his bald head. They only cared about each other. They were happy. They were nice. They were not mean. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They saw a big basket with many apples. They wanted to eat some. + +"Can we have some apples, please?" Ben asked a lady who was sitting near the basket. + +"Sure, you can have one each. But be careful, they are very sharp," the lady said. She gave them a knife to cut the apples. + +Ben and Lily thanked the lady and took the knife. They walked to a bench and tried to cut the apples. But the knife was too sharp. It cut Ben's finger and made it bleed. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. He dropped the knife and the apple. He held his finger and felt a lot of pain. + +Lily heard Ben's loud cry. She ran to him and saw his finger. She felt sorry for him. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lily asked. She hugged him and tried to make him feel better. + +"No, I'm not okay. It hurts a lot. I don't like sharp things," Ben said. He sobbed and sniffed. + +Lily looked around and saw a man with a band-aid. She ran to him and asked for help. + +"Excuse me, sir. Can you help my friend? He cut his finger with a sharp knife," Lily said. + +The man saw Ben's finger and nodded. He took out a band-aid and put it on Ben's finger. He smiled and said, "There you go, little buddy. That should stop the bleeding and make it heal faster. You should be more careful with sharp things. They can hurt you." + +Ben looked at his finger and saw the band-aid. He felt a little better. He thanked the man and smiled back. + +"Thank you, sir. You are very nice. I will be more careful with sharp things. They are not good for playing," Ben said. + +Lily and Ben hugged each other and said goodbye to the man and the lady. They decided to play with something else. They found a ball and a swing. They had fun and forgot about the sharp knife and the apple. They learned a lesson that day. +Tom is a dog who likes to decorate his house. He has many bones that he finds in the park or from his friends. He puts them in different places, like under his bed, on his sofa, or in his basket. He thinks they make his house look nice and cozy. + +One day, he invites his friend Lily, who is also a dog, to come and see his house. Lily is very happy and runs to Tom's door. Tom opens the door and says, "Hello, Lily! Come in, come in! I want to show you my house!" + +Lily follows Tom inside and looks around. She sees many bones everywhere. She thinks they look tasty and fun. She says, "Wow, Tom, you have so many bones! Can I play with them?" + +Tom says, "Sure, Lily, you can play with them. But be careful, some of them are hidden. I like to hide them for fun. Can you find them?" + +Lily says, "Yes, Tom, I can find them. I like to play hide and seek. Let's play together!" + +Tom and Lily start to play. They run around the house, looking for the hidden bones. They have a lot of fun and laugh a lot. They are very good friends. They like to decorate and play with bones. +Lena and Tom were hungry. They waited for Mom to make dinner. They smelled something good from the kitchen. They hoped it was pizza or pasta. + +"Mom, what are you cooking?" Lena asked. + +"I'm making a special dish for you and Tom. It's a surprise. You'll see when it's ready," Mom said. + +Lena and Tom wondered what it was. They played with their toys in the living room. They heard the doorbell ring. They ran to the door. They saw Dad arrive with a big smile and a bag. + +"Dad, you're home!" Lena and Tom shouted. They hugged Dad. + +"Hi, kids. I missed you. I brought you something from the store. Do you want to see?" Dad said. + +"Yes, yes, yes!" Lena and Tom said. + +Dad opened the bag. He took out a big cake. It had chocolate and cream and strawberries. It looked very attractive. + +"Wow, a cake!" Lena and Tom said. They clapped their hands. + +"This is for dessert. Mom made a delicious dish for dinner. Let's go and eat," Dad said. + +They followed Dad to the kitchen. Mom had set the table. She had made a chicken and vegetable dish. It smelled good too. + +"Mom, you're the best. This looks yummy," Dad said. + +"Thank you, honey. And thank you for the cake. It's beautiful," Mom said. + +They all sat down and ate. They enjoyed the dish and the cake. They were happy and full. They thanked Mom and Dad for the food. They cleaned up and went to bed. They had sweet dreams. +Tom and Lily were playing with their blocks. They liked to build towers and bridges and houses. But Tom wanted to build something different. He wanted to build a huge dragon. + +"Look, Lily, I made a dragon!" Tom said, showing his blocks. He had used red and green and black blocks to make a long body, a big head, and sharp teeth. + +"That's not a dragon, Tom. That's a snake!" Lily said. She did not like snakes. They scared her. + +"No, it's a dragon. It can breathe fire and fly and roar!" Tom said. He made a loud noise and moved his blocks like a dragon. + +Lily was not happy. She wanted to play with Tom, but she did not like his dragon. She wanted to change it. She grabbed some of his blocks and tried to take them away. + +"Hey, stop it, Lily! That's my dragon!" Tom said. He pulled his blocks back and pushed Lily. + +Lily fell down and hurt her knee. She felt a lot of pain. She started to cry. + +"Mommy! Mommy! Tom pushed me and made me fall!" Lily shouted. + +Mommy heard Lily and came to see what was wrong. She saw Lily crying and Tom holding his blocks. + +"What happened here?" Mommy asked. + +"Lily tried to change my dragon and I pushed her!" Tom said. + +"That's not nice, Tom. You should not push your sister. And you should share your blocks. You can both play with them and make different things." Mommy said. + +"But I like my dragon!" Tom said. + +"And I don't like snakes!" Lily said. + +Mommy smiled. She had an idea. + +"Why don't you make a dragon and a princess? Then you can pretend that the princess is in trouble and the dragon is trying to save her. Or you can make a dragon and a knight and have a battle. Or you can make a dragon and a friend and have a tea party. There are many ways to play with your blocks and have fun." Mommy said. + +Tom and Lily thought about Mommy's idea. They liked it. They decided to change their game and play together. They used their blocks to make a dragon and a princess. They had a lot of fun. They forgot about their pain and their fight. They said sorry to each other and hugged. + +The end. +Lily and Max liked to play with their toys. They had many toys: cars, dolls, blocks, balls, and more. They kept their toys in a big barrel in the corner of their room. Sometimes, they made a mess with their toys and left them all over the floor. + +One day, their mom said, "Lily and Max, it is time to organize your toys. Put them back in the barrel, please. It will make your room look nice and neat." Lily and Max did not want to organize their toys. They wanted to keep playing. They said, "No, mom, we are having fun. We will do it later." + +Their mom said, "No, you have to do it now. If you don't organize your toys, you will lose them or break them. And you will have no space to play. Organizing your toys is helpful. It helps you find your toys easily and take good care of them. And it helps me keep the house clean and tidy. Come on, I will help you." + +Lily and Max saw that their mom was right. They did not want to lose or break their toys. And they wanted to have space to play. They said, "OK, mom, we will organize our toys. Thank you for helping us." They started to pick up their toys and put them in the barrel. They sorted them by type and color. They made a game out of it. They said, "Look, mom, we have so many red cars. And so many blue dolls. And so many yellow blocks. How many do we have?" + +Their mom smiled and said, "You have a lot of toys. And you are doing a great job organizing them. I am proud of you. You are very helpful. And you are having fun, too." Lily and Max smiled, too. They finished organizing their toys and put the lid on the barrel. They said, "We did it, mom. We organized our toys. Look how nice and neat our room is. Can we play some more?" Their mom said, "Yes, you can play some more. But remember to put your toys back in the barrel when you are done. OK?" Lily and Max said, "OK, mom. We will. We love you." They hugged their mom and went back to playing. +Mira and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a birdcage hanging from a tree. Inside the birdcage, there was a blue bird. The bird looked sad and lonely. + +"Can we free the bird?" Mira asked Tom. + +"No, we can't. The birdcage belongs to Mr. Jones. He is a bitter old man. He does not like children or animals. He will be angry if we touch his birdcage." Tom said. + +"But the bird wants to fly and sing. It is not fair to keep it in a small cage." Mira said. + +She looked around and saw a pair of scissors on the grass. She had an idea. She took the scissors and ran to the birdcage. She cut the wire and opened the door. The bird flew out of the cage and soared in the sky. It chirped happily and thanked Mira. + +Mira and Tom smiled and clapped. They were happy for the bird. They hoped it would find a new home and some friends. + +But Mr. Jones was not happy. He heard the noise and came out of his house. He saw his empty birdcage and his missing bird. He was furious. He shouted and scolded Mira and Tom. + +"How dare you free my bird? That was my pet. You are naughty and rude children. Go away and never come back." He said. + +Mira and Tom were scared and sorry. They did not mean to make Mr. Jones angry. They just wanted to help the bird. They ran away and went back to their house. They told their mom what happened. + +Their mom hugged them and said, "I know you meant well, but you should not take things that do not belong to you. Mr. Jones loves his bird, even if he is bitter and grumpy. Maybe you can make him a card and say sorry. And maybe you can include some seeds for his bird, in case it comes back." +Sara liked to draw with her pencil. She drew flowers and trees and animals. She was very good at drawing. She was independent. She did not need help from anyone. + +One day, Sara went to visit her grandma. Grandma lived in a big house with a garden. Sara brought her pencil and paper. She wanted to show grandma her drawings. + +Grandma was happy to see Sara. She hugged her and gave her a cookie. She asked Sara what she wanted to do. Sara said she wanted to draw in the garden. Grandma said that was a good idea. + +Sara and grandma went to the garden. Sara saw many beautiful things. She saw roses and butterflies and birds. She used her pencil to draw them on her paper. She was very careful and proud. + +Grandma watched Sara draw. She smiled and said Sara was very talented. She said she loved Sara's drawings. She asked Sara if she could keep one. Sara said yes. She gave grandma the drawing of a rose. Grandma said thank you and hung it on the wall. Sara was happy. She hugged grandma and said she loved her. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play on the beach. They have a big surf that they can ride on the water. They take turns to push the surf and jump on it. + +One day, they see a girl who is sad. She has a small surf, but she does not know how to use it. She tries to push it, but it is too heavy. She tries to jump on it, but it is too slippery. She falls into the water and cries. + +Tom and Sam go to the girl and ask her, "Why are you sad?" + +The girl says, "I want to play with my surf, but I can't. It is too hard." + +Tom and Sam say, "We can help you. We have a big surf. You can share it with us. We can show you how to ride it." + +The girl smiles and says, "Thank you. You are very helpful." + +They take the girl to their surf and help her push it. They help her jump on it and balance. They ride the surf together and have fun. They laugh and splash and number the waves. They are happy. They are friends. +Mia and Leo were playing in their room. They had many toys and books, but they liked to make new things with other stuff. They found some hangers in the closet and decided to use them as swords. + +"Let's pretend we are knights and fight the dragon!" Leo said. He picked a blue hanger and waved it in the air. + +"OK, I will be the princess and you will save me!" Mia said. She picked a pink hanger and put it on her head like a crown. + +They ran around the room, making noises and having fun. But Mia was clumsy and tripped over a pillow. She fell on the floor and dropped her hanger. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" she cried. The hanger had pinched her finger and it hurt a lot. + +Leo heard her and ran to help her. He saw the red mark on her finger and felt sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Mia. Are you OK?" he asked. He took her hand and kissed her finger. + +"It's OK, Leo. It was an accident. You are a good knight," Mia said. She smiled and hugged him. + +They put the hangers back in the closet and picked another game. They were happy and forgot about the pinch. +Sara and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many nuts on it. Sara likes nuts. She wants to pick some nuts and eat them. + +"Look, Ben, nuts!" Sara says. "Let's get some nuts!" + +Ben is not sure. He sees a sign that says "Do not touch the nuts. They belong to the squirrels." + +"Maybe we should not take the nuts, Sara," Ben says. "The sign says they are for the squirrels. The squirrels need the nuts more than we do." + +But Sara does not listen. She insists on getting the nuts. She climbs the tree and reaches for a nut. She does not see the squirrel that is hiding behind the nut. + +"Hey, that's my nut!" the squirrel says. He is not cheerful. He is angry. He jumps on Sara's hand and bites her finger. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara cries. She lets go of the nut and falls from the tree. She lands on the grass and starts to cry. + +Ben runs to Sara and hugs her. He tries to make her feel better. + +"I'm sorry, Sara," Ben says. "Are you okay? Does your finger hurt?" + +Sara nods. She looks at her finger. It is red and swollen. She feels sorry for being greedy. + +"I'm sorry, too, Ben," Sara says. "You were right. We should not have taken the nuts. They are not ours. They are the squirrels'. I was silly and selfish. I learned my lesson." + +Ben smiles. He is glad that Sara is sorry. He is also glad that she is not hurt too badly. + +"Come on, Sara," Ben says. "Let's go and find some ice cream. That will make your finger feel better. And maybe we can see some other animals that are more cheerful than the squirrels." + +Sara smiles, too. She likes ice cream. She likes animals. She likes Ben. She holds his hand and they walk away from the tree. They leave the nuts for the squirrels. They are happy. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to climb on the big slide and go down fast. They also liked to dig in the sand and find shiny things. + +One day, they saw a big rock near the slide. It was smooth and round and had spots of different colors. Lily and Ben wanted to touch it and see if it was warm or cold. + +"Look, a rock!" Lily said. "Let's go see it!" + +"OK!" Ben said. They ran to the rock and reached out their hands. + +But then they heard a loud voice. It was the park ranger. He was wearing a hat and a badge and had a whistle in his mouth. + +"Stop!" he shouted. "Don't touch that rock! It's dangerous!" + +Lily and Ben were scared. They stopped and looked at the park ranger. + +"Why is it dangerous?" Lily asked. + +"Because it's not a rock. It's a turtle!" the park ranger said. "A snapping turtle. It can bite you with its big mouth and hurt you very much. You have to be careful and leave it alone." + +Lily and Ben were surprised. They looked at the rock again and saw that it had a head and legs and a tail. It was a turtle! + +"Wow, a turtle!" Ben said. "It looks like a rock!" + +"Yes, it does. But it's not. It's a wild animal. It's not a toy. You have to respect it and keep your distance." the park ranger said. "I will warn the other kids too. Thank you for listening to me. Now go and play somewhere else." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They thanked the park ranger and ran away from the turtle. They decided to play on the swings instead. They learned a new thing that day. They learned that some rocks are not rocks. They are turtles. And they can bite. +Ben and Mia liked to play soccer. They had a ball and two goals in their backyard. They dreamed of playing in a big stadium with many people watching. One day, their dad said he had a surprise for them. He took them to a big stadium. It was very big and had many seats. But it was empty and quiet. There was no game today. + +"Why are we here, dad?" Ben asked. + +"I have a friend who works here. He said we can play on the field for a while. He will supply us with some cones and jerseys. Isn't that cool?" dad said. + +Ben and Mia nodded. They were excited. They put on the jerseys and ran to the field. Dad set up the cones as the goals. He blew a whistle and said, "Ready, set, go!" + +Ben and Mia kicked the ball and ran after it. They had fun. They pretended they were famous players and scored many goals. They cheered and shouted. They forgot they were in a lonely stadium. + +But then, they heard a loud noise. It was a siren. It was coming from the stadium. Dad looked worried. He ran to them and said, "We have to go, kids. There is an emergency. The stadium is closing. Hurry!" + +Ben and Mia grabbed the ball and the jerseys. They followed dad to the exit. They saw many people running and some fire trucks. They wondered what happened. Dad said, "Don't worry, kids. It's just a false alarm. Someone pulled the fire alarm as a prank. But we have to leave anyway. It's not safe here." + +Ben and Mia felt sad. They wanted to play more. They liked the big stadium. But they also felt scared. They hoped no one was hurt. They hugged dad and said, "Thank you, dad. That was fun. But can we go home now?" + +Dad smiled and said, "Yes, of course. Let's go home. Maybe we can watch a real game on TV later. How does that sound?" + +Ben and Mia nodded. They felt better. They still dreamed of playing in a big stadium with many people watching. But they also liked playing in their backyard with dad watching. They knew they were lucky. They had a ball, two goals, and a dad who loved them. +Lily likes to play in her room. She has many toys and books and dolls. She also likes to slide on the floor with her socks. She thinks it is fun and funny. + +One day, she finds a new toy in her drawer. It is a small car with wheels and lights. She is very happy and excited. She takes it out and pushes it on the floor. It goes fast and makes noises. She says, "Wow, this is a cool car! Thank you, Mommy!" + +Mommy hears her and comes to her room. She smiles and hugs Lily. She says, "You're welcome, sweetie. I'm glad you like it. I got it for you because you have been a good girl. Do you want to play with me?" + +Lily nods and says, "Yes, please! Let's slide on the floor with the car!" She gives Mommy the car and they both slide on the floor. They laugh and have fun. They are very happy. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. On Sunday, they go to the park with their moms. They see a new boy. He has different hair and clothes. He speaks a different language. + +Tom and Anna are curious. They want to play with the new boy. They go to him and say hello. The new boy smiles and nods. He says something in his language. Tom and Anna do not understand. They nod too. + +They show the new boy their toys. They share their ball and their bike. They take turns and have fun. The new boy teaches them some words in his language. Tom and Anna teach him some words in their language. They laugh and nod. + +Their moms are happy. They see that Tom and Anna are kind and friendly. They see that the new boy is happy too. They talk to each other and learn more about each other. They nod and smile. + +Tom and Anna learn that the new boy is from another country. He moved here with his family. He likes the park and the toys. He likes Tom and Anna. He says they are his new friends. Tom and Anna nod and hug him. They say they are his friends too. + +The moral of the story is: You can make friends with people who are different from you. You can learn from them and have fun with them. You can be kind and respectful to them. You can nod and smile. +Anna and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big dog with black and white spots. The dog is friendly and wags its tail. + +"Can we touch the dog?" Anna asks Ben. + +"Maybe. But we have to be gentle. And we have to ask the owner first," Ben says. + +They walk up to the dog and the owner, who is sitting on a bench. They say hello and ask if they can pet the dog. + +"Sure, you can. His name is Spot. He likes to be touched on his head and his back. But not on his ears. He doesn't like that," the owner says. + +Anna and Ben are gentle and touch Spot on his head and his back. Spot licks their faces and makes them laugh. + +"Spot is so soft and warm," Anna says. + +"He is. He's a good dog. He likes children," the owner says. + +Anna and Ben are happy and play with Spot for a while. They thank the owner and say goodbye to Spot. + +They run back to their mom, who is waiting for them. + +"Mom, we touched a dog. His name is Spot. He has black and white spots. He was gentle and friendly. He licked us," Anna says. + +"That sounds like fun. I'm glad you were gentle and asked the owner first. That's very polite and safe," Mom says. + +She hugs them and smiles. She is proud of them. She knows they learned something new and had a good time. +Tom and Mia wanted to build a big tower with their blocks. They had a lot of blocks in their bag. They dumped the bag on the floor and started to stack the blocks. + +"Look, Mia, my tower is taller than yours!" Tom said. + +"No, it's not, Tom, mine is better!" Mia said. + +They kept building their towers until they reached the ceiling. They were very proud of their towers. They wanted to show them to their mom. + +"Mom, mom, come and see our towers!" they shouted. + +Mom came into the room and saw the towers. She smiled and said, "Wow, you two are very good at building! But be careful, don't make them fall!" + +Tom and Mia nodded. They wanted to make their towers even bigger. They looked for more blocks in the bag. But the bag was empty. There were no more blocks. + +"Where are the blocks?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, maybe we used them all," Mia said. + +They looked around the room. They saw some books on the shelf. They had an idea. + +"Let's use the books to make our towers bigger!" Tom said. + +"OK, let's do it!" Mia said. + +They grabbed the books from the shelf and put them on top of their towers. The towers became very big and heavy. They looked like skyscrapers. + +"Look, Mia, now our towers are the biggest in the world!" Tom said. + +"Yes, Tom, they are amazing!" Mia said. + +They were very happy. They wanted to show their towers to their mom again. + +"Mom, mom, come and see our towers again!" they shouted. + +Mom came into the room again and saw the towers. She gasped and said, "Oh, no, you two, what have you done? You can't use the books to build towers! They are not blocks, they are for reading! And they are very heavy, they can make your towers fall and hurt you!" + +Tom and Mia looked at their mom. They did not understand. They thought the books were good for building. They did not know they were for reading. They did not know they were heavy. They did not know they could fall and hurt them. + +But before they could say anything, they heard a loud noise. CRASH! Their towers fell down. The blocks and the books scattered all over the floor. Tom and Mia fell down too. They were not hurt, but they were very scared. They started to cry. + +Mom ran to them and hugged them. She said, "Oh, you two, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, are you OK? Don't cry, don't cry, it's OK, it's OK." + +Tom and Mia stopped crying. They looked at their mom. They said, "We're sorry, mom, we're sorry, we didn't know, we didn't know." + +Mom said, "It's OK, it's OK, I know you didn't know, you were just trying to have fun. But you have to be careful, you have to listen to me, you have to respect the books. They are not for building, they are for reading. They can teach you many things, they can make you smarter, they can make you happy. Do you understand?" + +Tom and Mia nodded. They said, "Yes, mom, we understand, we understand." + +Mom said, "Good, good, I'm glad you understand. Now, let's clean up this mess, OK?" + +Tom and Mia said, "OK, mom, OK." + +They helped mom to pick up the blocks and the books. They put the blocks back in the bag. They put the books back on the shelf. They said sorry to the books. They said they would read them later. + +Mom said, "Good, good, you are very good kids. I love you very much. Now, how about we read a book together, OK?" + +Tom and Mia said, "OK, mom, OK." + +They hugged mom and went to the couch. They picked a book and opened it. Mom read the book to them. They listened and looked at the pictures. They learned new words and new things. They smiled and laughed. They were happy. They forgot about the terrible towers. They enjoyed the wonderful book. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. Tom has a big truck and Lily has a doll. Tom wants to play with the doll, but Lily says no. She says it is her doll and she loves it. + +Tom gets angry and grabs the doll from Lily. Lily cries and tries to get the doll back. Tom says he does not care and runs away with the doll. Lily follows him and shouts. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to see what is wrong. She sees Tom and Lily fighting over the doll. She asks them to stop and share. Tom says he does not want to share. He says the doll is fake and ugly. He throws the doll on the floor and stomps on it. + +Lily cries louder and picks up the doll. She hugs the doll and says it is not fake and ugly. She says it is her friend and she is sorry. She looks at Tom and says he is mean and bad. + +Mom hugs Lily and says she is sorry too. She says Tom should not say or do such things. She says he should apologize and be nice. She looks at Tom and says he should be ashamed. + +Tom feels sorry and ashamed. He sees Lily crying and hugging the doll. He sees the doll is broken and dirty. He realizes he was wrong and mean. He goes to Lily and says he is sorry. He says he does not think the doll is fake and ugly. He says he was angry and jealous. He asks Lily to forgive him and to be his friend. + +Lily stops crying and looks at Tom. She sees he is sorry and sad. She forgives him and says he can be her friend. She hugs him and says they can share the doll and the truck. She says they can play together and have fun. + +Mom smiles and says she is proud of them. She says they are good and kind. She says they can play in the living room, but they have to be careful and gentle. She says she loves them and leaves them to play. +Lily and Tom are twins. They like to play with their dog, Spot. Spot is big and brown and friendly. He likes to run and jump and bark. + +One day, Lily and Tom want to feed Spot. They go to the kitchen and find a big bowl of dog food. They also find a bottle of water. They take the bowl and the bottle to the backyard, where Spot is waiting. + +"Here, Spot, here is your food and water," Lily says. She puts the bowl on the ground and pours some water from the bottle. Spot runs to the bowl and starts to eat. + +"Can I feed him too?" Tom asks. He wants to pour more water from the bottle. + +"No, Tom, Spot has enough water. You will make a mess," Lily says. She holds the bottle in her hands. + +"But I want to feed him too. It is not fair. Give me the bottle," Tom says. He tries to grab the bottle from Lily. + +"Stop, Tom, stop. You will spill the water. Let go of the bottle," Lily says. She pulls the bottle away from Tom. + +They start to fight over the bottle. They tug and push and shout. Spot stops eating and looks at them. He does not like the noise. He barks loudly. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" their mom says. She comes to the backyard and sees them fighting. She is not happy. She takes the bottle from them and puts it on the table. + +"Lily and Tom, why are you fighting? You should share and be nice to each other. And to Spot. He is your friend. He needs food and water, not noise," she says. + +"Sorry, mom," Lily and Tom say. They feel bad. They hug each other and say sorry. + +"Good. Now, why don't you go and play with Spot? He loves you both. And you can tell him how delicious his food is," mom says. + +"Okay, mom," Lily and Tom say. They go to Spot and pet him. They tell him how delicious his food is. Spot wags his tail and licks their faces. He is happy. Lily and Tom are happy too. They play with Spot and have fun. They do not fight anymore. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play with toys and make things with paper and tape. One day, they find a big box in the garage. They want to make a house with the box. + +"Let's cut a door and a window with scissors," Mia says. + +"No, scissors are sharp. They can hurt us," Tim says. + +"Then how can we make a house?" Mia asks. + +"We can use tape. Tape is sticky. It can hold things together," Tim says. + +They start to use tape to make a house. They tape paper to the box. They tape a roof and a chimney. They tape a door and a window. They tape flowers and stars. They are happy. + +But then, Tim's big brother Tom comes. He sees the house. He laughs. + +"What is this? A silly house? You can't make a house with tape. Tape is weak. It can break easily," Tom says. + +He grabs the house. He pulls the tape. He tears the paper. He destroys the house. Tim and Mia are sad. They cry. + +"Stop it, Tom! You are mean. You are breaking our house. We worked hard to make it," Tim says. + +"I don't care. It's a stupid house. You are stupid too. You can't make anything good with tape," Tom says. + +He throws the house away. He walks away. He is rude. + +Tim and Mia look at their broken house. They feel bad. They want to make a new house. But they have no more tape. They have no more paper. They have no more box. + +"What can we do?" Mia asks. + +Tim thinks. He is brave. He has an idea. + +"We can ask mom for more tape and paper. We can find another box. We can make a new house. A better house. A house that Tom can't break," Tim says. + +"Are you sure? Tom is big. He is scary. He can hurt us," Mia says. + +"It's okay. We are friends. We can help each other. We can stand up to Tom. We can tell him to leave us alone. We can refuse to let him break our house," Tim says. + +Mia nods. She is brave too. She agrees with Tim. + +They go to mom. They ask for more tape and paper. They find another box. They make a new house. A better house. A house that Tom can't break. + +They are happy. They are proud. They are brave. + +Moral: You can make anything with tape and paper if you use your imagination and work hard. You can stand up to bullies if you have friends and courage. You can refuse to let anyone break your dreams. +Tim and Tom were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big pond with many ducks and fish. They wanted to feed them some bread, but their mom said no. She said the bread was cheap and bad for the animals. She gave them some seeds instead. + +Tim and Tom ran to the pond with the seeds. They saw a big log in the water. They thought it was a good place to throw the seeds. They did not know it was an alligator. The alligator was hungry and sneaky. It waited for the boys to come closer. + +"Look, Tim, the ducks are coming!" Tom said. + +"Let's give them some seeds, Tom!" Tim said. + +They threw some seeds on the log. The alligator opened its mouth and snapped at them. Tim and Tom screamed and ran away. Their mom heard them and came to help. She saw the alligator and grabbed a stick. She hit the alligator on the nose and scared it away. + +"Tim and Tom, are you okay?" she asked. + +"Yes, mom, we are okay. Thank you for saving us!" they said. + +They hugged their mom and said sorry for not listening to her. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful and not trust cheap things. They learned to listen to their mom and respect the animals. They learned to succeed in being good and smart boys. +Lily and Ben were playing with blocks. They liked to build towers with different colors and shapes. They were excited to see how high they could make them. + +"Look, Lily, I made a red tower!" Ben said, showing his blocks to his sister. + +"That's nice, Ben, but mine is bigger!" Lily said, pointing to her blue tower. "I used all the big blocks!" + +Ben felt a little sad. He wanted to make a bigger tower too. He looked around and saw a big jug of water on the table. He had an idea. + +"Hey, Lily, do you want to see something cool?" he asked. + +"What is it, Ben?" Lily asked, curious. + +Ben grabbed the jug and poured some water on his red tower. The water made the blocks shiny and slippery. "Look, Lily, my tower is wet! It looks like ice!" + +Lily gasped. She thought it was pretty. She wanted to make her tower wet too. She reached for the jug, but Ben pulled it away. + +"No, Lily, it's mine! You can't have it!" he said, holding the jug tightly. + +"Give it to me, Ben! It's not fair!" Lily said, trying to grab the jug. + +They both pulled and pushed, but neither of them let go. The jug was heavy and full of water. Suddenly, it slipped from their hands and fell on the floor. The water splashed everywhere, making a big mess. The blocks got wet and fell down. Their towers were ruined. + +Lily and Ben started to cry. They were not excited anymore. They were wet and sad. They wished they had shared the jug and played nicely. But it was too late. Their mom heard the noise and came to see what happened. She was not happy. She scolded them and made them clean up the mess. They had to go to bed early, without any stories or snacks. They learned a hard lesson that day. They should have been careful with the water and the blocks. They should have been kind to each other. +Tom has a toy robot that he likes to play with. The robot can drive, talk and make noises. Tom likes to drive the robot around the house and pretend he is on a mission. + +One day, Tom and his robot are driving in the living room when they see a big mess. There are books, toys and clothes everywhere. Tom's mom says they have to clean up before they can watch TV. Tom does not want to clean up. He wants to play with his robot. + +Tom has an idea. He tells his robot to help him clean up. He says, "Robot, drive to the books and put them on the shelf. Robot, drive to the toys and put them in the box. Robot, drive to the clothes and put them in the hamper." The robot listens to Tom and does what he says. The robot drives around the room and picks up the things with his arms. + +Soon, the living room is clear. There is no more mess. Tom's mom is happy. She says, "Good job, Tom and robot! You worked hard and made the room clear. Now you can watch TV." Tom is happy too. He says, "Thank you, robot! You are a good helper and a good friend." Tom and his robot watch TV together and have fun. +Tommy hated suits. He hated how they felt on his skin, how they made him hot and itchy, how they had too many buttons and ties. He hated how his mom and dad always made him wear a suit when they went to visit grandma or to a wedding or to church. He hated how he had to sit still and be quiet and not play or run or jump in a suit. + +One day, Tommy had to wear a suit again. His mom and dad said they had a very important meeting and they had to take him with them. Tommy did not want to go. He wanted to stay home and play with his toys and his dog. He cried and kicked and screamed, but his mom and dad did not listen. They put him in the car and drove to a big building. + +When they got there, they left Tommy with a lady who said she was a babysitter. She was very nice and smiled a lot. She had a room full of toys and books and games. She said Tommy could play with anything he wanted. She said she was available if he needed anything. Tommy liked her. + +"Can I take off my suit?" Tommy asked. + +"Sure, you can," the lady said. "You can wear this T-shirt and these shorts instead. They are more comfortable and fun." + +Tommy was happy. He took off his suit and put on the T-shirt and shorts. He felt free and light. He played with the toys and the books and the games. He had a lot of fun. He forgot about his suit and his mom and dad and their meeting. + +He did not hate suits anymore. He just hated wearing them. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to wander. They liked to see new things and meet new people. One day, they wandered too far from their home. They saw a big road with many cars and buses. They wanted to cross the road, but they did not know how. + +"Look, Tom, there is a green man on the light. That means we can go," Lily said. + +"No, Lily, wait. The green man is too far. We have to wait for the red man to stop the cars," Tom said. + +But Lily did not listen. She ran to the road, and Tom ran after her. They did not see the police car coming fast. The police car had a loud siren and a bright light. The driver saw the twins and tried to stop, but it was too late. He hit them with a mighty crash. + +The twins fell to the ground and cried. They were hurt and scared. The driver got out of the car and ran to them. He was a police officer. He was sorry and angry. + +"What are you doing here, kids? Don't you know this is a dangerous road? Where are your parents?" he asked. + +"We are sorry, sir. We were wandering. We wanted to see the green man. We don't know where our home is," Tom said. + +The police officer picked up the twins and put them in his car. He called for an ambulance and for more police. He wanted to find their parents and help them. He hoped the twins would be okay. He learned a lesson that day. He learned that wandering can be fun, but also dangerous. He learned that he had to be careful and watchful. He learned that he had to protect the little ones. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play at the beach. They make sand castles and dig holes. They have fun. + +One day, they see a big wave coming. It is very fast and loud. They are scared. They run away from the water. But the wave is too strong. It knocks down their sand castles and fills their holes. They are sad. + +They look at each other. They have an idea. They decide to work together. They find a new spot. They make a bigger and stronger sand castle. They dig a deeper and wider hole. They use shells and sticks to decorate their castle. They are happy. + +They hear another wave coming. They are nervous. They hold hands. They watch the wave. The wave is big, but not as big as before. It reaches their castle and hole, but it does not destroy them. It only makes them wet. They are relieved. + +They cheer and hug. They are proud. They have been successful. They have saved their castle and hole. They have beaten the wave. They are friends. They smile. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play with bricks. They have many bricks of different colors. They can make houses, towers, cars and animals with bricks. + +One day, they decide to make a big castle with bricks. They spend a long time putting bricks together. They make walls, windows, doors and a flag. They are very happy with their castle. + +But then, a chubby cat comes. The cat is curious. He wants to see what Tom and Mia are doing. He jumps on the castle. He breaks the bricks. He makes a big mess. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They cry. They say to the cat: "Bad cat! Go away! You ruined our castle!" + +The cat is scared. He runs away. He hides under a tree. + +Tom and Mia hug each other. They say: "It's okay. We can make another castle. We still have many bricks. We are still friends." They smile. They start to play again. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and chase each other. They saw a big hill with many flowers. Lily wanted to pick some flowers for her mom. + +"Look, Ben, look! Pretty flowers!" Lily said. She pointed to the hill. + +"Yes, pretty flowers!" Ben agreed. He followed Lily to the hill. + +They saw many colors and shapes of flowers. They saw red roses, yellow sunflowers, and purple violets. But Lily liked the white daisies best. They were small and cute. She picked some daisies and made a necklace. + +"Look, Ben, look! A daisy necklace!" Lily said. She put the necklace around her neck. + +"Wow, Lily, wow! A daisy necklace!" Ben said. He clapped his hands. He wanted a necklace too. He looked for some daisies. + +But he could not find any. All the daisies were too far or too high. He saw a tall daisy on top of the hill. He wanted to pick it. He ran to the hill. + +"Wait, Ben, wait! Don't run!" Lily said. She saw a sign that said "Keep off the grass". She knew it meant they should not go on the hill. She was afraid Ben would get in trouble. + +But Ben did not hear her. He ran to the tall daisy. He reached for it. But he slipped and fell. He rolled down the hill. He got dirty and hurt. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Ben cried. He held his knee. It was bleeding. + +Lily ran to Ben. She was sorry and scared. She hugged him and said "Sorry, Ben, sorry! Are you okay?" + +Ben was sad and angry. He said "No, Lily, no! I'm not okay! I wanted a daisy! But I fell and got hurt! It's not fair!" + +Lily felt bad. She wanted to make Ben happy. She took off her daisy necklace and gave it to Ben. She said "Here, Ben, here! A daisy necklace! For you! I'm sorry you fell. I hope you feel better." + +Ben looked at the daisy necklace. He smiled a little. He said "Thank you, Lily, thank you! A daisy necklace! For me! You are a good friend. I'm sorry I ran. I should have listened to you." + +Lily and Ben hugged. They were friends again. They walked to the bench where their mom was sitting. She saw their dirty clothes and their daisy necklace. She said "Oh, my, oh, my! What happened to you two?" + +Lily and Ben told her their story. She said "Oh, dear, oh, dear! You should be careful and follow the rules. But I'm glad you shared and helped each other. You are good kids. I love you." + +She gave them a kiss and a band-aid. She said "Let's go home and clean up. And then we can have some cookies and milk." + +Lily and Ben said "Yay, yay, yay! Cookies and milk!" + +They held hands and went home. They were happy. They liked cookies and milk. And they liked daisies. And they liked each other. The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and make up stories. One day, they decide to perform a show for their mom and dad. They use their dolls, cars, blocks and books as props. + +They go to their room and close the door. They are very quiet, because they want to surprise their parents. They practice their show, taking turns to be the narrator, the hero, the villain and the helper. They make funny voices and faces. They have a lot of fun. + +When they are ready, they open the door and call their mom and dad. "Come and see our show!" they say. "We worked very hard on it!" Mom and dad sit on the couch and clap their hands. Anna and Ben smile and start their show. + +They tell a story about a princess who is trapped in a tower by a dragon. A brave knight comes to rescue her, but he has to fight the dragon and solve a riddle. A friendly bird helps him with the riddle and shows him the way to the tower. The knight and the princess escape and live happily ever after. + +Mom and dad are very proud of Anna and Ben. They cheer and hug them. "That was a wonderful show!" mom says. "You are very creative and talented!" dad says. Anna and Ben are very happy. They feel safe and loved. They thank their mom and dad and put away their toys. They go to bed and dream of their next show. +Ben was a big boy who liked to play with his toys. He had many toys, but his favorite was a red truck. He liked to make the truck go vroom vroom and beep beep. He liked to pretend he was a driver and he could go anywhere. + +One day, Ben's mom said they had to go to the store. She said Ben could bring one toy with him. Ben looked at his toys and tried to choose. He liked his truck, but he also liked his bear, his ball, his train, and his book. He wanted to bring them all, but he knew he could not. He had to decide. + +Ben thought hard with his brain. He thought about what he liked to do at the store. He liked to look at the books, he liked to bounce the balls, he liked to hug the bears, he liked to watch the trains. He did not see many trucks at the store. He thought maybe his truck would be lonely and bored. + +Ben decided to leave his truck at home. He said bye bye to his truck and told it he would be back soon. He picked up his bear and hugged it. He said his bear was soft and warm and friendly. He said his bear would like to go to the store with him. + +Ben's mom smiled and said he made a good choice. She said his bear was not too big or too heavy to carry. She said his bear would keep him company and make him happy. She said they were ready to go. Ben nodded and said yes. He held his bear and his mom's hand and walked to the car. He was a big boy who could decide. +Anna and Ben are friends who like to play with their toys. Anna has a lot of toys, because her parents are wealthy. Ben has only a few toys, because his parents are not wealthy. But Ben does not mind, because he likes to share with Anna. + +One day, Anna and Ben decide to measure their toys. They use a ruler and a tape to see how long and how wide their toys are. They write the numbers on a paper. Anna says, "Look, Ben, my toys are bigger and better than yours. I have more stuff than you. I am more wealthy than you." + +Ben feels sad. He says, "Anna, that is not nice. Measuring toys is not fun. It does not matter how much stuff you have. What matters is how you treat your friends. You are not being a good friend to me. You are being mean and greedy." + +Anna thinks about what Ben says. She realizes that he is right. She says, "Ben, I am sorry. You are a good friend to me. I should not have said those things. I should not have measured our toys. I should have shared with you. Can you forgive me?" + +Ben smiles. He says, "Of course, Anna. I forgive you. You are a good friend to me, too. Let's play together. We can use our toys to make a castle or a spaceship or whatever we want. We can have fun with any stuff we have." + +Anna and Ben hug. They put away the ruler and the tape. They take out their toys and start to play. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily was sick. She felt hot and had a sore throat. Mommy gave her some water and a thermometer. The thermometer was a stick that told how hot Lily was. + +"Put this under your tongue, Lily. It will help me see if you have a fever," Mommy said. + +Lily did what Mommy said. She waited for the thermometer to beep. Mommy looked at the number on the thermometer. + +"Oh, Lily, you have a high fever. You need to rest and take some medicine," Mommy said. + +Lily did not like medicine. It tasted bad and made her cough. She shook her head and spat out the thermometer. + +"No, Mommy, no medicine! I don't want it!" Lily cried. + +Mommy sighed. She knew Lily was scared and unhappy. She hugged Lily and tried to calm her down. + +"Lily, I know you don't like medicine, but it will help you feel better. It will make the fever go away and the sore throat less sore. Please, Lily, be a brave and helpful girl and take the medicine," Mommy said. + +Lily looked at Mommy's face. She saw that Mommy was worried and sad. She did not want to make Mommy sad. She wanted to be a brave and helpful girl. She nodded and took the medicine. It was still bad, but she swallowed it. + +"Good girl, Lily. Thank you for being so helpful. I love you very much," Mommy said. + +Lily smiled and hugged Mommy back. She still felt hot and had a sore throat, but she also felt a little better. She knew Mommy loved her and wanted to help her. She closed her eyes and fell asleep. +Tom and Sue were playing in the field. They liked to run and hide in the tall wheat. They pretended they were soldiers and spies. Sometimes they shouted "surrender" or "I got you" when they found each other. + +One day, they saw a big truck coming. It was loud and dirty. It had a big machine on the back. The truck stopped near the wheat. A man got out. He wore a hat and a coat. He looked angry. + +"Hey, you kids, get out of there!" he yelled. "This is my wheat. I'm going to cut it and sell it. You are ruining it with your games. Go away!" + +Tom and Sue were scared. They did not know the man. They did not know he owned the wheat. They thought the wheat was for everyone. They were ignorant. + +They ran out of the wheat. They tried to say sorry. But the man did not listen. He started the machine. It was loud and sharp. It began to cut the wheat. + +Tom and Sue watched. They felt sad. They liked the wheat. They liked their games. They did not like the man. They did not like the machine. They wished they could stop it. + +But they could not. They had to surrender. They had to go home. They had to find another place to play. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to help their mom. Sometimes, their mom asked them to deliver food to their neighbors who were old or sick. They would put the food in a big bowl and carry it carefully. + +One day, their mom made some soup for Mrs. Lee, who lived across the street. She told Tom and Lily to deliver the bowl of soup to her, but to be careful of the cars and the dogs. She said the cars and the dogs were dangerous and could hurt them. + +Tom and Lily nodded and took the bowl of soup. They held hands and looked both ways before crossing the street. They saw a big car coming fast, so they waited until it passed. Then they saw a big dog barking loudly, so they walked around it. They reached Mrs. Lee's house and knocked on the door. + +"Hello, Tom and Lily," Mrs. Lee said, smiling. "What do you have for me?" + +"We have soup for you, Mrs. Lee," Tom said. "Mom made it for you. She said you have a cold." + +"That's very kind of your mom and you," Mrs. Lee said. "Thank you very much. Come in, come in." + +Tom and Lily followed Mrs. Lee into her kitchen. They put the bowl of soup on the table and sat down. Mrs. Lee gave them some cookies and milk. They ate and talked for a while. + +"Your soup is very good, Tom and Lily," Mrs. Lee said. "It makes me feel better. You are very good children. You are not afraid of the cars and the dogs." + +Tom and Lily smiled. They were happy to help Mrs. Lee. They were not afraid of the cars and the dogs. They were brave and careful. They finished their cookies and milk and said goodbye to Mrs. Lee. They took the empty bowl and went back to their mom. They told her what happened and she hugged them. + +"I'm proud of you, Tom and Lily," she said. "You did a good job. You delivered the bowl of soup and made Mrs. Lee happy. You were not dangerous, you were safe." +Ben and Lily liked to play in the big garden. They liked to run and jump and hide behind the trees and flowers. One day, they saw a small door in the wall. It was old and brown and had a lock on it. + +"What is behind the door?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe a secret place," Ben said. + +They tried to open the door, but it was shut. They looked for a key, but they could not find one. They wondered what was behind the door. + +"I have an idea," Ben said. "We can make a key with some sticks and stones." + +They found some sticks and stones and tried to make a key. They put the key in the lock and turned it. The door made a click sound and opened a little bit. + +They pushed the door and saw a dark and mysterious place. It had many things they had never seen before. There were books and toys and pictures and clothes and boxes and jars. + +"Wow, this is amazing," Lily said. + +"Let's go inside and look," Ben said. + +They went inside and started to explore. They had fun looking at the things and playing with them. They forgot about the time and the garden. + +They did not hear the voice that said, "Who is there?" +Sara was a gifted girl who liked to play with her staff. Her staff was a long stick with a bell on the end. She could make the bell ring by shaking the staff or hitting it on the ground. She liked the sound of the bell and the way it sparkled in the sun. + +One day, she took her staff to the park with her mom. She saw some other kids playing on the swings and slides. She wanted to join them, but she did not want to leave her staff alone. She asked her mom if she could hold her staff while she played. + +"Sure, honey, I can hold your staff for you. But be careful and don't go too far. I will be on this bench, okay?" her mom said. + +"Okay, mom, thank you!" Sara said. She ran to the swings and waited for her turn. She was happy and excited. + +But while she was playing, a bad boy saw her staff on the bench. He liked the bell and the way it sparkled in the sun. He wanted to have it for himself. He sneaked up to the bench and grabbed the staff. He ran away with it, laughing. + +Sara's mom saw the bad boy and shouted, "Hey, stop! That's not yours! That's my daughter's staff!" + +But the bad boy did not stop. He ran faster and faster, until he was out of sight. + +Sara heard her mom's shout and looked at the bench. She saw that her staff was gone. She felt sad and angry. She ran to her mom and cried, "Mom, where is my staff? Where is my staff?" + +"I'm sorry, honey, a bad boy took it. He ran away with it. I tried to stop him, but he was too fast. I'm so sorry," her mom said. + +Sara hugged her mom and sobbed. She loved her staff. It was her favorite toy. She did not want to lose it. She wished the bad boy would bring it back. But he did not. He kept it for himself. He did not care about Sara's feelings. He was a very bad boy. Sara had a bad day. +Tom is a boy who likes to eat. He eats breakfast, lunch, and dinner. He also eats snacks and treats. But he does not like to eat vegetables. He thinks they are bad and yucky. + +One day, his mom makes him a big plate of vegetables for dinner. She says he has to eat them all before he can have dessert. Tom does not want to eat them. He tries to hide them under his napkin, but his mom sees him. She says he has to eat them or he will go to bed without dessert. + +Tom is very sad and angry. He does not want to go to bed without dessert. He thinks of a plan. He says he has to go to the bathroom. His mom says okay, but he has to come back and eat his vegetables. Tom goes to the bathroom, but he does not use the toilet. He goes to the bathtub. He puts all his vegetables in the bathtub. He thinks he is very clever. + +But he is not. His mom comes to check on him. She sees the vegetables in the bathtub. She is very mad. She says he is a bad boy. She says he has to eat the vegetables from the bathtub. She says he will not have dessert or a story or a hug. She says he will go to bed right away. + +Tom is very sorry. He does not want to eat the vegetables from the bathtub. He does not want to go to bed without dessert or a story or a hug. He says he is sorry to his mom. He says he will eat his vegetables from the plate. He says he will not do it again. + +His mom is still mad, but she is also glad. She says he can have a little dessert and a short story and a quick hug. She says he has to eat his vegetables every day. She says they are good for him and they make him strong and healthy. + +Tom says okay. He eats his vegetables from the plate. He does not like them, but he eats them. He has a little dessert and a short story and a quick hug. He goes to bed. He thinks he will not put his vegetables in the bathtub again. He thinks he will try to like them. He thinks he loves his mom. He falls asleep. +Lily liked to play with her toy camera. She pretended to record everything she saw. She recorded her dolls, her books, her cat, and her mom. She liked to watch the videos on the camera screen and laugh. + +One day, she saw a big shadow on the wall. It looked like a monster. She was scared. She ran to her mom and showed her the shadow. "Mom, look! A monster!" she cried. + +Mom looked at the wall and smiled. She hugged Lily and said, "Don't be scared, sweetie. That's not a monster. That's your dad. He's making funny shapes with his hands. He's trying to make you laugh." + +Lily looked again and saw that the shadow was changing. It looked like a bird, then a dog, then a flower. She heard her dad's voice behind the wall. "Boo! Peek-a-boo! Do you like my shadow show?" + +Lily giggled and said, "Yes, dad. I like it. Can I record it with my camera?" + +"Sure, honey. Go ahead. But be careful. The camera is fragile. Don't drop it or break it." Dad said. + +Lily nodded and ran to the wall. She held her camera and pressed the button. She recorded her dad's shadow show. She was happy. She liked to record things that made her laugh. +Tom and Sue were twins who liked to go to the park with their mom. They liked to play on the swings, slide down the slide, and run on the grass. Sometimes, they also liked to buy ice cream from the vendor, a bald man who smiled a lot and wore a red hat. + +One day, when they were at the park, they saw a new vendor who had a lot of hair and a blue hat. He had a big cart with many different kinds of ice cream. Tom and Sue wanted to try some, but their mom said no. She said they should only buy ice cream from the vendor they knew and trusted, the bald man with the red hat. + +But Tom and Sue were curious and sneaky. They waited until their mom was talking to another mom, and then they ran to the new vendor. They asked him for two cones of chocolate ice cream. The new vendor smiled and said sure, but he asked them for more money than the bald vendor. Tom and Sue gave him their money, and he gave them their ice cream. + +But as soon as they took a bite, they felt something wrong. The ice cream was not cold and creamy, but warm and sticky. It tasted bad, like soap and dirt. They spit it out and looked at the cones. They were not cones, but paper cups with fake ice cream on top. They had been tricked! + +They ran back to their mom, crying and holding their mouths. Their mom saw them and asked what happened. They told her about the new vendor and the fake ice cream. Their mom was angry and sad. She hugged them and said they should have listened to her. She said they should always trust the bald vendor with the red hat, because he was a good and honest man who made real and yummy ice cream. + +She took them to the bald vendor and bought them two cones of vanilla ice cream. They thanked him and apologized for going to the other vendor. He said it was okay, and that he was glad they were back. He said he hoped they learned their lesson. They said they did, and they promised to never go to the new vendor again. They ate their ice cream and felt happy and safe. They learned to trust the bald vendor with the red hat. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toy boats in the pond. They liked to make them go fast and splash the water. They had a row of boats, each one a different color and shape. + +"Look, my boat is red and round. It can spin and zoom!" Ben said. + +"My boat is blue and long. It can glide and dive!" Lily said. + +They were having fun, but they did not see the dark clouds in the sky. Soon, it started to rain. The raindrops were big and heavy. They made the pond water muddy and choppy. + +"Oh no, the rain is bad for our boats!" Lily said. "We have to get them out of the pond!" + +They ran to the edge of the pond and tried to grab their boats. But the water was too deep and the boats were too far. They could not reach them. + +"Help, help! Our boats are sinking!" Ben said. + +They looked around and saw a man with a long stick. He was walking by the pond with his dog. He saw the children and their boats. + +"Hello, do you need some help?" he asked. + +"Yes, please! Our boats are in the pond and we can't get them!" Lily said. + +"Don't worry, I can help you. My stick is long and strong. I can hook your boats and pull them out," he said. + +He walked to the pond and used his stick to fish out the boats. He was careful and gentle. He did not want to break the delicate boats. He gave them back to the children. + +"Thank you, thank you! You saved our boats!" Ben said. + +"You're welcome. I'm glad I could help. But you should be more careful next time. Don't forget to watch the sky and the water. Your boats are not made for rain and waves," he said. + +He smiled and waved and walked away with his dog. + +Lily and Ben hugged their boats and thanked him again. They learned their lesson. They decided to play with their boats inside the house, where it was dry and safe. They were happy and grateful. +Lily loved her bear. She took him everywhere. He was soft and brown and had a red bow. He was her best friend. She liked to rock him to sleep at night. + +One day, Lily and her mom went to the park. Lily brought her bear with her. She saw a big slide and wanted to try it. She left her bear on a bench and ran to the slide. She had fun going up and down. She was happy. + +But she did not see a big dog that came to the park. The dog saw her bear on the bench. He thought it was a toy. He ran to the bench and grabbed the bear in his mouth. He shook it and tore it. He was happy. + +Lily heard a noise. She looked at the bench. She saw the dog with her bear. She was sad. She cried. She ran to the bench and tried to get her bear back. But the dog was bigger and stronger. He growled and ran away with the bear. + +Lily's mom saw what happened. She hugged Lily and said sorry. She said they would get a new bear. But Lily did not want a new bear. She wanted her old bear. She missed him. She was sad. + +The end. +Tom is a cop. He has a large hat and a large car. He likes to help people and catch bad guys. He values his job and his friends. + +One day, Tom sees a cat on a tree. The cat is scared and meows. A girl is crying under the tree. She loves the cat and wants it to come down. Tom stops his car and gets out. He values the girl and the cat. + +Tom talks to the girl. He says, "Don't worry, I will help you. What is your cat's name?" The girl says, "Her name is Fluffy. She is my best friend." Tom says, "Fluffy is a nice name. I have a dog named Spot. He is my best friend too." + +Tom gets a ladder from his car. He puts it on the tree. He climbs up the ladder. He reaches the cat. He says, "Hello, Fluffy. I am Tom. I am a cop. I am here to help you." The cat sniffs Tom. She trusts him. She lets him pick her up. He holds her gently. He goes down the ladder. He gives the cat to the girl. The girl hugs the cat. She says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good cop. You are a hero." Tom smiles. He says, "You are welcome. I am happy to help. You are a good girl. You value your cat." + +Tom gets back in his car. He waves to the girl and the cat. He drives away. He feels good. He values his day. He values his life. +Tom and Lily liked to play with their toys in their room. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box of animals. They had animals of all kinds: big and small, furry and scaly, loud and quiet. They liked to make noises and stories with their animals. + +One day, they decided to play a game. They took all the yellow animals and put them in a bag. Then they hid the bag under the bed. They said to each other, "Let's pretend we are hunters. We have to find the yellow animals and lock them in a cage. But we have to be careful, because they are very fast and smart." + +They took a small cage from their toy farm and went out of their room. They closed the door and locked it with a key. They said, "Now the yellow animals can't escape. We will come back later and catch them." + +They went downstairs and played in the garden. They forgot about the yellow animals. They had fun with their ball and their bike. They did not see that their mom came home from work. She went upstairs to check on them. She saw that their door was locked. She said, "That's strange. Why did they lock their door? Maybe they are napping." + +She tried to open the door with her key, but it did not work. She said, "Oh no. They must have used their own key. Where is it?" She looked around, but she could not find it. She said, "I have to get them out. They might be scared or hungry." + +She knocked on the door and called their names. She said, "Tom, Lily, are you there? Can you open the door for me?" But there was no answer. She said, "Maybe they are playing a game. Maybe they are hiding. I have to find them." + +She went downstairs and looked in the garden. She saw their ball and their bike, but she did not see them. She said, "Where are they? Did they go to the park? Did they go to a friend's house?" She was worried. She said, "I have to call them. Maybe they have their phone." + +She took her phone and dialed their number. She waited for them to answer. But instead of their voices, she heard a strange sound. She heard a roar. She said, "What is that? Is that an animal?" She listened more closely. She heard more roars. She heard growls and hisses and snorts. She said, "Those are the yellow animals. They are in their room. They are angry. They want to get out." + +She realized what had happened. She said, "Oh no. They locked themselves out of their room. They left the yellow animals under the bed. They are not safe. I have to get them in. I have to find the key." + +She ran to the garage and looked for the key. She found it in a toolbox. She said, "Thank goodness. I have the key. I can open the door. I can save them." + +She ran back to the door and unlocked it. She opened it and saw Tom and Lily. They were sitting on the floor, surrounded by the yellow animals. They were smiling and laughing. They said, "Hi, mom. We are playing with the yellow animals. They are not angry. They are friendly. They like us. Do you want to play with us?" + +She was relieved and surprised. She said, "Oh, Tom, Lily, you scared me. I thought you were in trouble. I thought the yellow animals were real. I thought they were dangerous." + +They said, "No, mom, they are not real. They are toys. They are not dangerous. They are fun. We made them noises and stories. We pretended we were hunters. But then we changed our minds. We decided we were friends. We unlocked the cage and let them out. We shared our snacks and our hugs. We had a great time." + +She said, "Oh, I see. You were playing a game. You were using your imagination. You were having fun. I'm sorry I interrupted you. I'm glad you are safe and happy." + +They said, "It's okay, mom. We are sorry we locked the door. We forgot about the key. We did not mean to worry you. We love you." + +She said, "I love you too. You are very clever and creative. You have wonderful toys. You have amazing animals. But next time, please don't lock the door. Or at least, leave me a note. Okay?" + +They said, "Okay, mom. We will. Thank you for the key. Thank you for the phone. Thank you for the animals. Thank you for everything." + +They hugged and kissed. They played some more. They had a +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and books. But today, they have a quarrel. Lily wants to play with Ben's new car. It is a cool car. It has lights and sounds. Ben does not want to share. He says it is his present from his mom. He says Lily can play with her doll. + +Lily is sad and angry. She says Ben is mean. She says her doll is better than his car. She says she does not want to be his friend. Ben is sad and angry too. He says Lily is rude. He says his car is better than her doll. He says he does not want to be her friend either. + +They turn away from each other and play alone. But they do not have fun. They miss each other. They feel sorry. They want to say sorry. They look at each other. They smile. They say sorry. They hug. They share. They play with the car and the doll. They are friends again. They are happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the garden after dinner. They liked to pretend they were pirates and look for treasure. They had a big box with some shiny things inside. They also had a flashlight that could glow in different colors. + +"Look, Lily, I found a red jewel!" Tom said, holding up a plastic bead. "It is very pretty and bright. Maybe it is magic." + +"Wow, Tom, that is a great find!" Lily said, admiring the bead. "Can I see it?" + +Tom handed the bead to Lily. She turned on the flashlight and made it glow red. The bead sparkled in the dark. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise from the house. It was their mom, calling them to come inside. + +"Tom, Lily, it is time for bed!" Mom said. "You have to stop playing and brush your teeth." + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They did not want to leave their treasure. They wanted to keep playing. + +"Mom, can we stay a little longer?" Tom asked. "We are having fun. We are pirates." + +"Sorry, Tom, but it is too dark and late for pirates," Mom said. "You can play again tomorrow. Now, come on, let's go." + +Tom and Lily sighed. They put their treasure back in the box and turned off the flashlight. They followed Mom into the house. They hoped to have more pirate adventures in their dreams. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a large, shiny thing in the grass. It was a diamond! + +"Wow, look at this!" Ben said. He picked up the diamond and held it in his hand. It sparkled in the sun. + +"Can I see?" Mia asked. She leaned over to look at the diamond. She wanted to touch it too. + +"Be careful, it's mine!" Ben said. He pulled the diamond away from Mia. He did not want to share. + +Mia felt sad and angry. She did not like Ben being mean. She saw a big stick on the ground. She had an idea. + +She picked up the stick and ran after Ben. She wanted to make him give her the diamond. + +"Hey, stop!" Ben said. He saw Mia coming with the stick. He was scared. + +He ran away from Mia. He ran towards the pond. He did not see the duck. + +The duck was swimming in the pond. It saw Ben running with the diamond. It liked shiny things too. + +It quacked loudly and flew out of the water. It flew towards Ben. + +Ben heard the duck. He looked up and saw it. He was surprised. + +He dropped the diamond and ducked. He fell into the pond. + +Splash! + +Mia saw Ben fall into the pond. She saw the diamond on the ground. She smiled. + +She ran to the diamond and picked it up. She held it in her hand. It sparkled in the sun. + +She looked at Ben in the pond. He was wet and cold. He looked sad. + +She felt sorry for him. She did not want to be mean. + +She walked to the pond and leaned over. She held out the diamond to Ben. + +"Here, you can have it," she said. "I'm sorry I chased you with the stick." + +Ben looked at Mia. He looked at the diamond. He smiled. + +He reached out and took the diamond. He thanked Mia. + +He climbed out of the pond. He was still wet and cold. But he was happy. + +He and Mia shared the diamond. They played with it in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. + +They were friends. +Tim and Liz are friends who like to collect things. They collect rocks, shells, leaves, and stickers. One day, they decide to collect news. They want to know what is happening in their street, their school, and their town. + +They take a big bag and a notebook and go outside. They ask people what they are doing and write it down. They see a man fixing a car, a woman walking a dog, a boy riding a bike, and a girl selling lemonade. They write down all the news they find. + +Then they see something enormous. It is a big truck with a loud horn. It is carrying a huge balloon. The balloon is red and yellow and has a funny face on it. Tim and Liz run after the truck and ask the driver where he is going. + +"Hello, kids," the driver says. "I am going to the park. I have a special delivery. This balloon is for the circus. They are having a show today. Do you want to see it?" + +Tim and Liz nod excitedly. They love the circus. They ask the driver if they can ride with him. He says yes and helps them climb into the truck. They put their bag and notebook next to them and hold on to the balloon. + +They drive to the park and see a big tent. They see clowns, acrobats, animals, and more balloons. The driver gives them tickets and tells them to enjoy the show. Tim and Liz thank him and run to the tent. They have collected a lot of news today, but the best news is the circus. They can't wait to tell their parents and friends. +Tim and Mia liked to play with blocks. They made a big tower with many blocks. The tower was taller than Tim and Mia. They were proud of their tower. + +But then, a big ball came rolling. The ball was red and shiny. It bounced on the floor. It bounced towards the tower. Tim and Mia saw the ball and were scared. + +"Look out!" Tim shouted. "The ball will hit our tower!" + +Mia tried to stop the ball. She ran and pushed the ball. But the ball was too big and too fast. It bounced off Mia and kept rolling. Mia fell down and hurt her knee. She cried. + +The ball hit the tower. The tower fell down. The blocks flew everywhere. Tim and Mia were sad and angry. They felt helpless. They had worked hard to make the tower. + +"Who did this?" Tim asked. "Who threw the ball?" + +They looked around and saw Ben. Ben was older and bigger than Tim and Mia. He had a mean smile. He had thrown the ball. + +"Ha ha!" Ben laughed. "Your tower is gone! You are silly and weak!" + +Tim and Mia did not like Ben. He was mean and rude. He always broke their toys and made fun of them. They wanted to tell him to go away. But they were afraid of him. + +Then, they heard a voice. It was Mom. She had seen everything. She was not happy. + +"Ben!" Mom said. "What did you do? Why did you throw the ball at Tim and Mia's tower? That was not nice. That was not fair. You need to say sorry and help them fix their tower." + +Ben did not want to say sorry. He did not want to help. He wanted to run away. But Mom was bigger and stronger than Ben. She made him stay. + +Tim and Mia felt better. They had Mom to help them. They did not feel helpless anymore. They forgave Ben and let him help. They made a new tower with more blocks. The new tower was bigger and stronger than the old tower. They were happy. +Anna liked to keep her toys organized. She had a shelf for her dolls, a box for her blocks, and a basket for her books. She was proud of her toys and how neat they looked. + +One day, her cousin Ben came to visit. Ben liked to play with toys, but he did not like to put them back. He took Anna's dolls and blocks and books and mixed them all up. He threw them on the floor, on the bed, and on the couch. He even took Anna's trophy that she won for being a good helper at school and put it in the trash. + +Anna was very angry and sad. She asked Ben to stop and to help her clean up, but he did not listen. He said he was having fun and that toys were meant to be played with, not organized. + +Anna ran to her mom and told her what Ben did. Her mom sighed and said she would talk to Ben's mom. She hugged Anna and said she was sorry that Ben was not nice to her toys. She said she was proud of Anna for being organized and for winning the trophy. + +Anna felt a little better, but she still wanted to fix her toys. She asked her mom if she could go back to her room and tidy up. Her mom said yes and gave her a kiss. Anna went back to her room and started to sort her toys. She found her trophy in the trash and wiped it clean. She put it back on her shelf and smiled. She hoped that Ben would learn to be more respectful and careful with other people's things. She also hoped that he would not come back soon. +Tom and Lily were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big dog. The dog had a name on its collar. It said Rex. + +Tom and Lily wanted to pet the dog. But the dog was barking and growling. It looked angry and scary. Tom and Lily were afraid. They ran away and hid behind a bench. + +But then they saw a boy. The boy was not afraid. He walked up to the dog and said hello. He gave the dog a treat and scratched its ears. The dog stopped barking and growling. It wagged its tail and licked the boy's face. + +Tom and Lily watched the boy and the dog. They admired the boy. He was brave and kind. They wanted to be like him. + +The boy saw Tom and Lily. He smiled and waved. He called them to come over. He said, "Don't be scared. Rex is a good dog. He just needs some love and attention. Do you want to pet him?" + +Tom and Lily nodded. They came out from behind the bench. They walked slowly to the boy and the dog. They reached out their hands and touched the dog's fur. The dog was soft and warm. He sniffed them and nuzzled them. He was friendly and gentle. + +Tom and Lily smiled. They liked the dog. They thanked the boy for sharing his treat and his friend. They asked him his name. He said, "My name is Ben. And this is Rex. We live near the park. Do you want to play with us?" + +Tom and Lily said yes. They became friends with Ben and Rex. They played in the park every day. They learned to be brave and kind. They admired each other. They had fun. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They see many leaves on the ground. They are red, yellow and brown. + +"Look, Ben, I have a big leaf!" Lily says. She holds a leaf that is bigger than her hand. + +"Wow, that is a big leaf, Lily!" Ben says. He picks up a leaf too. But his leaf is small and light. + +"Can I see your leaf, Lily?" Ben asks. He wants to touch the big leaf. + +"OK, Ben, but be careful. It is heavy." Lily says. She gives the leaf to Ben. + +Ben takes the leaf from Lily. He feels how heavy it is. He tries to lift it up, but it is too heavy for him. He drops the leaf on the ground. + +"Oops, sorry, Lily. Your leaf is too heavy for me." Ben says. He feels sad. + +"That's OK, Ben. You can have my leaf. I can find another one." Lily says. She smiles at Ben. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend." Ben says. He smiles back at Lily. + +They hug and then they look for more leaves to play with. They have fun in the park. +Lily wanted to wear her big sister's dress. It was pink and shiny and had many flowers on it. Lily loved flowers. She took the dress from the closet and put it on. It was too big for her. The dress dragged on the floor and the sleeves covered her hands. + +She went to the kitchen to show her mom. Mom was making soup. She had a big spoon in her hand. She saw Lily and smiled. + +"Wow, Lily, you look very pretty in that dress," Mom said. "But isn't it too big for you?" + +Lily shook her head. She felt happy. She wanted to help Mom with the soup. She reached for the spoon. But the dress was in the way. She tripped over the dress and fell on the floor. The spoon flew out of Mom's hand and landed on Lily's head. The soup splashed everywhere. + +Lily started to cry. She felt hot and wet and hurt. Mom ran to her and hugged her. + +"Oh, Lily, I'm sorry. Are you okay?" Mom asked. + +Lily nodded. She felt sorry too. She was foolish to wear the big dress. She wanted to take it off. + +"Mom, can I wear my own dress?" Lily asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. Let's go change. And then we can clean up this mess together," Mom said. + +Lily smiled. She loved Mom. She loved her own dress too. It was yellow and soft and had one flower on it. Lily loved flowers. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big circle on the grass. It was a hoop. They wanted to play with it. + +"Let's jump in and out of the hoop," said Ben. "It will be fun." + +"OK," said Lily. "You go first." + +Ben ran to the hoop and jumped in. He felt something soft and fuzzy on his foot. He looked down and saw a mouse. The mouse was scared too. It squeaked and ran away. + +"Ah!" Ben screamed. He jumped out of the hoop and ran to Lily. "There is a mouse in the hoop! It scared me!" + +Lily saw the mouse running away. She was not scared. She was brave. She picked up the hoop and shook it. She wanted to make sure there were no more mice inside. + +"It's OK, Ben," she said. "The mouse is gone. It was just hiding in the hoop. It did not want to hurt you. It was more scared of you than you were of it." + +Ben calmed down. He looked at Lily. He smiled. + +"Thank you, Lily," he said. "You are very brave. I'm sorry I screamed. Do you still want to play with the hoop?" + +"Yes," said Lily. "But let's check it first. Maybe there are other animals inside. Like a frog, or a snake, or a spider." + +They laughed and checked the hoop. It was empty. They jumped in and out of the hoop. They had fun. They were not scared anymore. They were brave. +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They saw a big rose with many petals. It was red and smelled good. + +"Can I pick the rose?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, it is not yours. It is Mom's rose. She loves it very much," Tom said. + +"But I want to give it to her. She will be happy," Lily said. + +Tom thought for a moment. He wanted to make Mom happy too, but he did not want to hurt the rose. He had an idea. + +"I know how to solve this. We can make a card for Mom and draw the rose on it. Then we can write 'We love you, Mom' and give it to her," Tom said. + +Lily liked the idea. She nodded and smiled. They went inside and found some paper, crayons and scissors. They worked hard and made a beautiful card. They drew the rose with red and green crayons and cut out the petals and the stem. They wrote their names and a big heart. + +They ran to Mom and gave her the card. Mom hugged them and kissed them. She was very happy. + +"Thank you, my sweeties. This is the most beautiful card I ever got. You are so clever and kind. You solved the problem very well," Mom said. + +She took them to the kitchen and gave them some cookies and milk. They were delicious. Lily and Tom ate them and smiled. They were happy too. They loved Mom and the rose. +Jenny and Sam were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but they always wanted more. Their mom and dad gave them a lot of things, but they were never happy. They were spoiled children. + +One day, mom and dad told them they were going to visit their grandma. Jenny and Sam did not want to go. They wanted to stay home and watch TV. They cried and whined, but mom and dad said they had to go. They packed their bags and got in the car. + +On the way, they saw a big rainbow in the sky. It was very bright and colorful. Jenny and Sam stopped crying and looked at the rainbow. They remembered a story that mom had told them. She said that there was a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and that if they found it, they could have anything they wanted. + +"Let's go find the pot of gold!" Jenny said to Sam. "Then we can buy more toys and candy and juice!" + +Sam nodded. He liked the idea. He believed that the pot of gold was real. He did not know that mom had made up the story to make them happy. + +They asked mom and dad to stop the car and let them out. Mom and dad said no. They said that the pot of gold was not real, and that they had to go to grandma's house. They said that grandma was very nice and that she had baked a cake for them. + +Jenny and Sam did not listen. They did not care about grandma or cake. They only wanted the pot of gold. They opened the door and ran out of the car. They followed the rainbow, hoping to find the end. + +Mom and dad were very worried. They got out of the car and chased after them. They called their names and told them to come back. They said that the rainbow was moving and that they could not catch it. They said that it was dangerous to run away from them. + +Jenny and Sam did not hear them. They were too busy looking at the rainbow. They ran and ran, until they reached a field. There, they saw a big cow. The cow was eating grass and mooing. It had a bell around its neck. + +Jenny and Sam thought that the cow was the pot of gold. They thought that the bell was made of gold and that the cow was guarding it. They ran towards the cow, hoping to grab the bell. + +The cow did not like that. It did not like strangers who tried to take its bell. It raised its head and looked at Jenny and Sam. It saw that they were spoiled children who did not respect animals. It decided to teach them a lesson. + +It mooed loudly and charged at them. It ran faster than they did. It caught up with them and knocked them down. It stepped on their clothes and hair. It made them dirty and scared. + +Jenny and Sam screamed and cried. They wished they had stayed in the car. They wished they had listened to mom and dad. They wished they had gone to grandma's house. They realized that the pot of gold was a lie and that the cow was not their friend. + +Mom and dad heard their screams and came to help them. They saw the cow and the mess. They were angry and sad. They scolded Jenny and Sam for being foolish and greedy. They said that they had to apologize to the cow and to grandma. They said that they had to learn to be grateful and kind. + +Jenny and Sam nodded. They were sorry for what they had done. They said sorry to the cow and to mom and dad. They hugged them and said they loved them. They got back in the car and went to grandma's house. + +They ate the cake and drank the juice that grandma had made for them. They played with the toys and books that grandma had given them. They thanked her and said they liked her. They were happy and polite. + +They learned their lesson. They never chased after rainbows again. They never wanted more than they had. They were not spoiled children anymore. They were good children who believed in love. +Tim and Anna like to play in the park. They like to swing, slide and run. But today it is very hot and sunny. Tim and Anna feel thirsty and tired. + +"Let's go to the shade and drink some water," Tim says to Anna. He points to a big tree with many leaves. + +"OK," Anna says. She follows Tim to the tree. They sit under the leaves and drink from their bottles. + +But then they hear a loud noise. It is a dog. A big, black dog. The dog runs to the tree and barks at Tim and Anna. Tim and Anna are scared. They drop their bottles and hug each other. + +"Go away, dog! Go away!" Tim shouts. + +But the dog does not go away. The dog sniffs their bottles and licks the water. Then the dog looks at Tim and Anna and wags its tail. The dog wants to play. + +"Hi, dog," Anna says. She is not scared anymore. She likes dogs. She reaches out her hand and pets the dog. + +"Anna, no! The dog is bad! The dog is mean!" Tim says. He is still scared. He does not like dogs. + +"No, Tim. The dog is good. The dog is nice," Anna says. She smiles at the dog. + +Then they see a man. A tall, thin man. The man runs to the tree and calls the dog. + +"Rex, Rex, come here! I'm sorry, kids. He ran away from me. He is very friendly, but he likes to chase things. He doesn't mean to scare you," the man says. He is the dog's owner. He explains to Tim and Anna why the dog barked at them. + +"Oh, I see. He is just playful," Anna says. She understands the man. + +"Yes, he is. Do you want to play with him? He likes kids," the man says. He is nice. + +"Yes, please," Anna says. She wants to play with the dog. + +But Tim shakes his head. He does not want to play with the dog. He is embarrassed. He was scared of the dog, but Anna was not. He feels silly. + +"Can we go back to the swings?" Tim asks Anna. + +"OK," Anna says. She says goodbye to the dog and the man. She follows Tim to the swings. + +They swing, slide and run again. They have fun. But Tim still feels embarrassed. He wishes he was brave like Anna. +Anna liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Lily, the fairy doll. Lily had a pink dress, shiny wings, and a magic wand. Anna pretended that Lily could fly and do magic. + +One day, Anna was playing with Lily in the garden. She saw a butterfly and wanted to catch it. She ran after the butterfly, but she forgot to hold Lily. Lily fell on the grass and her dress got dirty. Anna did not see what happened. She kept chasing the butterfly. + +Lily was sad and scared. She did not like being alone and dirty. She wished Anna would come back and help her. She tried to use her magic wand, but it did not work. She felt like a bad fairy. + +Then, she heard a voice. It was Ben, Anna's brother. He was looking for his ball. He saw Lily on the grass and picked her up. He said, "Hey, this is Anna's fairy doll. She must have dropped her. She looks dirty and sad. I should help her." + +He took Lily to the sink and washed her dress. He dried her with a towel and brushed her hair. He said, "There, you look fit and happy now. You are a good fairy. I will take you back to Anna. She must be missing you." + +He found Anna in the garden. She was still looking for the butterfly. She did not notice that Lily was gone. Ben said, "Anna, I have something for you. Look, it's Lily. I found her on the grass. She was dirty, but I cleaned her. She is fit and happy now." + +Anna was surprised and happy. She hugged Lily and thanked Ben. She said, "Ben, you are so kind. You helped Lily. You are a good brother. I am sorry I forgot her. I will be more careful next time." + +Ben smiled and said, "You're welcome, Anna. I like to help. And I like fairies. They are fun and magic. Can I play with you and Lily?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, of course. You can be Lily's friend. We can have a fairy tea party. Come on, let's go." + +They went to Anna's room and played with Lily. They had a lot of fun and laughter. They learned to share and care. They were happy. +Tom and Lily were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make food with the pots and pans. They also liked to explore the cabinets and see what was inside. + +"Look, Lily, I found some cookies!" Tom said, opening a cabinet. He reached for a jar of chocolate chip cookies on the shelf. + +"Yum, can I have one?" Lily asked, standing on her toes. + +"Sure, but we have to be quiet. Mom and Dad are sleeping," Tom said, handing her a cookie. He took one for himself and closed the cabinet. + +They tiptoed to the living room, where they had a big couch and a soft rug. They sat on the couch and ate their cookies. They felt happy and cozy. + +"Tom, can we watch some TV?" Lily asked, looking at the enormous screen on the wall. + +"OK, but only for a little bit. Then we have to settle down and read some books," Tom said, reaching for the remote. + +He turned on the TV and found a channel with cartoons. They laughed and smiled at the funny characters and the silly sounds. + +They watched TV for a while, but then they started to feel sleepy. Their eyes were heavy and their mouths were dry. + +"Tom, I'm tired. Can we read some books now?" Lily asked, yawning. + +"OK, Lily. Let's go to our room and pick some books," Tom said, turning off the TV. + +They got up from the couch and walked to their room. They had a big bookshelf with many colorful books. They each chose a book and climbed into their beds. + +Tom read a book about dinosaurs and Lily read a book about fairies. They looked at the pictures and the words. They felt calm and relaxed. + +They finished their books and put them on the nightstand. They snuggled under their blankets and closed their eyes. + +"Good night, Tom," Lily said, whispering. + +"Good night, Lily," Tom said, whispering back. + +They fell asleep and had sweet dreams. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with boats. They have a big box of boats. Some boats are red, some boats are blue, some boats are yellow. They pretend the box is a port. A port is where boats stay. + +One day, they want to do something new. They see a big jar of honey on the table. Honey is sweet. They like honey. They have an idea. They take the jar and pour some honey on the boats. They say, "Now the boats are sweet, too!" + +They put the honey boats back in the box. They smile. They think they are very clever. They go to play with other toys. + +But then, Mom comes in. She sees the box of boats. She sees the honey. She is not happy. She says, "Who did this? Who made a mess with the honey and the boats?" + +Lily and Tom look at each other. They are scared. They do not want to get in trouble. They do not know what to say. They say, "Sorry, Mom. We wanted to make the boats sweet." + +Mom sighs. She says, "That was not a good idea. Honey is for eating, not for playing. And boats are not sweet, they are clean. Now you have to help me wash the boats and the box. And no more honey for you today." + +Lily and Tom nod. They say, "OK, Mom. We will help you. We are sorry. We will not do it again." + +They learn their lesson. They do not play with honey and boats anymore. They play with other things. They still like boats. But they like them clean, not sweet. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the garden. One day, they see a big onion in the ground. Sara says, "Look, Tom, a big onion! Let's dig it out and take it home." Tom says, "OK, Sara, let's do it. Maybe we can make soup with it." + +They use their hands and a stick to dig out the onion. It is very hard. They pull and pull, but the onion does not come out. They try again and again, but the onion is still in the ground. They are tired and sad. + +Then, they see a man walking by. He has a big hat and a big smile. He says, "Hello, children, what are you doing?" Sara and Tom say, "Hello, sir, we are trying to dig out this big onion, but we can't. Can you help us, please?" The man says, "Sure, I can help you. I have a shovel in my car. Wait here, I'll be right back." + +The man goes to his car and comes back with a shovel. He digs around the onion and loosens the soil. He says, "Now, children, pull together. One, two, three, pull!" Sara and Tom pull with all their strength. The onion comes out of the ground. It is huge and round and shiny. Sara and Tom are very happy. They say, "Thank you, sir, thank you very much. You are very kind and strong." The man says, "You're welcome, children, you're welcome. You worked hard and you gained a big onion. You can make a lot of soup with it. Enjoy your onion and have a nice day." He waves goodbye and drives away. + +Sara and Tom hug each other and hug the onion. They are very proud and happy. They say, "We did it, we did it, we gained a big onion. Let's go home and show it to our moms. Maybe they can make soup for us and we can share it with the man. He is our friend now." They run home with the onion, smiling and laughing. They have a good day. +Lily liked to swim in the pool with her mom and dad. They taught her how to kick her legs and blow bubbles. She had a lot of fun in the water. + +One day, Lily saw a big slide in the pool. She wanted to try it, but she was nervous. It looked very high and fast. She asked her mom if she could go on the slide. + +Her mom said, "You can go on the slide if you want, but you have to stay with me. I will hold your hand and we will go together. Are you ready?" + +Lily nodded and took her mom's hand. They climbed up the stairs and waited for their turn. Lily felt her heart beat fast. She looked at the water below and wondered if it would be cold. + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, Lily. I'm here with you. Just relax and enjoy the ride. It will be fun, I promise." + +They slid down the slide and splashed into the water. Lily felt a rush of excitement and joy. She laughed and hugged her mom. She said, "That was awesome! Can we do it again?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Sure, we can do it again. You are very brave, Lily. I'm proud of you." + +Lily felt happy and proud too. She learned that she could do new things, even if she was nervous. She loved to swim and slide with her mom. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. One day, they find a big comb in their mom's drawer. It is shiny and has many teeth. + +"Wow, look at this comb!" Lily says. "It is so pretty. I want to comb my hair with it." + +"No, I want it!" Ben says. "It is mine. Give it to me!" + +They start to pull the comb from each other. They are angry and loud. Their mom hears them and comes to their room. + +"What is going on here?" Mom says. "Why are you fighting over a comb?" + +"It is my comb!" Lily says. + +"No, it is mine!" Ben says. + +Mom shakes her head. She takes the comb from them and puts it back in her drawer. + +"This is not your comb. This is my comb. It is not a toy. It is for brushing my hair. You have your own combs. You should share and be nice to each other." Mom says. + +She gives them each a small comb from their shelf. They are not shiny, but they have bright colors. + +"Here, you can use these combs. They are good for your hair. And they are yours. But you can also let your brother or sister use them sometimes. That is what wise children do." Mom says. + +Lily and Ben look at their combs. They feel sorry for fighting. They hug each other and say sorry. + +"Thank you, Mom. You are wise. We will share and be nice." Lily says. + +"Yes, thank you, Mom. You are wise. We will share and be nice." Ben says. + +They smile and start to comb their hair. They are happy and quiet. Mom smiles and leaves them to play. +Once upon a time, there was a dependable dog named Spot. Spot lived in a big building with an elevator. Every day, he would ride the elevator up and down to go for walks and play with his friends. + +One day, while Spot was waiting for the elevator, he heard a loud yell from inside. He knew that someone needed help. Spot was a brave and dependable dog, so he knew what he had to do. He waited for the elevator to open and then he jumped in. + +Inside the elevator, Spot found a little girl who had yelled because she was scared. She was all alone and didn't know what to do. Spot wagged his tail and gave her a big, friendly smile. The little girl stopped being scared and started to pet Spot. Together, they rode the elevator down to find her mom and dad. + +When they got to the bottom, the little girl's mom and dad were so happy to see her. They thanked Spot for being such a dependable dog and helping their daughter. From that day on, Spot and the little girl became best friends and they always rode the elevator together. +Once upon a time, a boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They wanted to buy a new grill for a fun day outside. Tim was very excited to help his mom pick the perfect grill. + +At the store, they saw many grills. Some were big, and some were small. Tim's mom said, "We need a grill that is not fragile, so it won't break." They looked and looked, and finally found a strong grill that was just right. + +They took the grill home and set it up outside. Tim's mom cooked yummy food on the grill, and they had a great day together. Tim was happy that he helped his mom find the perfect grill at the store. And they were careful to keep the grill safe, so it would last a long time. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a boy named Tim. Tim was very impatient. He wanted to finish his work fast so he could play with his friends. + +One day, Tim was carrying a big bag on his head. He wanted to finish his job quickly. He saw his friend, Sam, playing with a ball. Tim called out, "Sam, can I play too?" + +Sam said, "Wait until you finish your work, Tim." But Tim was too impatient. He put the big bag down and started to play with Sam. They were having fun, but they forgot about the bag. + +Soon, a big wind came and blew the bag away. The bag had important things inside. Tim and Sam were very sad because they lost the bag. They learned that they should be patient and finish their work before playing. +Once upon a time, there was a gray king. He lived in a big castle. The king had many friends. They played all day long. + +One day, the king saw a little bird. The bird was sad. It needed help to find its mommy. The king wanted to help the bird. + +The king and his friends looked for the bird's mommy. They walked and walked. Soon, they found her. The little bird was happy. The gray king was happy too. They all became good friends. +There was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a cheap brush. She used the brush to make her hair pretty. One day, she lost her brush. + +Lily looked for her brush everywhere. She asked her friend, Tom. Tom said, "I saw a brush by the tree. Maybe it belongs to you." Lily went to the tree and found her brush. + +Lily was happy to find her brush. She said, "Thank you, Tom! My brush belongs to me. Now, I can make my hair pretty again." +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a playful cat named Whiskers. Whiskers loved to play with his ball all day long. He would roll it, chase it, and jump on it. + +One day, Whiskers was playing near the kitchen when he saw his friend, the little girl named Lily. Lily was trying to cook something. She looked at Whiskers and said, "Whiskers, can you please request salt from Mommy? I need it for the soup." + +Whiskers, being a helpful cat, went to find Mommy. He meowed and rubbed against her leg. Mommy understood that Whiskers was trying to help Lily. She gave Whiskers the salt to take to Lily. + +Whiskers carried the salt carefully to Lily. She was so happy that Whiskers had helped her. She thanked Whiskers and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Whiskers and Lily became the best of friends, always helping each other and having fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a curious little dog named Spot. Spot loved to wear a rope around his neck like a collar. One day, he went for a walk in the park with his rope on. + +While walking, Spot saw a big tree. He wanted to play with the rope, so he threw it over a branch. The rope got stuck in the tree. Spot tried to get it down, but he couldn't reach it. + +A kind girl saw Spot and wanted to help. She climbed the tree and got the rope down for him. Spot was so happy! He wagged his tail and thanked the girl. From that day on, they became best friends and played with the rope together. +Once upon a time, there was a big jug. The jug was very selfish. It did not want to share its water with anyone. + +One day, a small bird came to the jug. The bird was very thirsty. It asked the jug, "Can I please have some water?" The selfish jug said, "No, you cannot have any water. The water is all for me." + +The bird was sad, but it had an idea. The bird decided to scare the jug. The bird flapped its wings and made loud noises. The jug was very scared. It shook and shook until some water spilled out. + +The bird drank the water and was happy. The jug learned that being selfish was not good. From then on, the jug shared its water with all the animals. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue loved to listen to stories from her big case of books. One day, she found a book about a rich king who had many things. Sue wanted to read the story, but her little brother Tom wanted to play with her. + +Sue tried to read her story, but Tom was loud and it was hard to listen to the words. Sue felt sad and asked Tom to be quiet. Tom did not want to be quiet, and they started to fight. + +Mom came into the room and saw Sue and Tom fighting. She told them to stop and listen to each other. Sue told Tom she wanted to read her story, and Tom said he wanted to play. Mom had an idea. They could read the story together and act it out like a play. Sue and Tom liked the idea and had fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a big blue barrel. It was in a small house with a nice family. The family loved their blue barrel very much. + +One day, the family wanted to see if they could fit inside the blue barrel. First, the little girl tried to fit in the barrel. She was too big. Then, the little boy tried to fit in the barrel. He was too big too. The family dog came and tried to fit in the barrel. The dog was just the right size. + +The family laughed and clapped as the dog sat in the blue barrel. They all had so much fun playing with the blue barrel. And from that day on, the big blue barrel became the dog's favorite place to sit. +One day, a boy went to school. It was a cold, icy day. He had a big, warm coat. In his coat, he had a toy. The toy was very special to him. He liked to hold it all the time. + +At school, he met a girl. The girl saw the toy and wanted it. She tried to take it from the boy. The boy did not want to give it to her. They both wanted to hold the toy. + +A teacher saw them fighting. She told them to stop. She said they could both hold the toy. The boy and the girl took turns holding the toy. They both felt happy. The icy day became a fun day at school. +One day, a boy named Tim found some clay. The clay was soft and fun to play with. Tim made a sweet little dog with the clay. He was very happy and proud of his dog. + +Tim took his clay dog to the park to show his friends. His friends liked the clay dog too. They all wanted to play with it. Tim said they had to pay him one toy to play with the clay dog. + +His friends did not want to pay. They were sad and went away. Tim was alone with his clay dog. He felt bad for making his friends pay. + +Later, the sun was hot, and the clay dog melted. Tim was left with nothing. He wished he had let his friends play with the clay dog for free. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Kitty. Kitty liked to play with a rod that her mom gave her. The rod was long and fun to chase. + +One day, Kitty saw a dog named Spot. Spot was big and liked to tease Kitty. He said, "You can't catch me, Kitty!" Kitty thought it was difficult to catch Spot, but she wanted to try. + +Kitty took her rod and ran after Spot. She waved the rod and said, "I will catch you, Spot!" They played and laughed all day. In the end, they became good friends. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a friendly museum. Many kids loved to visit the museum and see all the fun things inside. They could learn about animals, colors, and shapes. + +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily went to the museum with her mom. Lily saw a big, tall dinosaur and she was very excited. She wanted to know more about the dinosaur, so her mom read her a story about it. + +After walking around the museum, Lily felt very thirsty. She told her mom, "Mom, I want to drink some water." Her mom took her to a water fountain, and Lily drank the cool water. Now, Lily was happy and ready to see more of the friendly museum. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful cat named Lucy. Lucy was very good at jumping and dancing. She loved to play with her friends in the park. + +One day, Lucy and her friends wanted to play a new game. They decided to play "pull war". In this game, two teams would pull on a rope. The team that pulled the other team over the line would win. + +Lucy's team was very strong, and they pulled and pulled. The other team was also strong, but Lucy's team won the pull war. Everyone cheered and clapped for Lucy and her friends. They had so much fun playing the new game, and they played it many more times. +Once upon a time, there was a normal boy named Tim. Tim loved to joke and laugh with his friends. They would play all day and have so much fun. + +One day, Tim's mom told him a story. The story was about a funny cat who liked to joke too. The cat would jump and dance and make everyone laugh. Tim liked the story a lot. + +Tim told the story to his friends. They all laughed and joked about the funny cat. They played and pretended to be the funny cat from the story. It was a happy day for Tim and his friends. +One day, a little bunny named Ben went for a hop. He liked to hop all around the big grass field. The sun was shining and the sky was blue. Ben was very happy. + +As Ben hopped, he saw a big seat. It was red and shiny. "Wow, what a big seat!" said Ben. He hopped onto the seat and sat down. It was very soft and comfy. + +A big bear named Bob came by. He saw Ben on the seat. "Hi, Ben!" said Bob. "Can I sit on the seat too?" Ben was a generous bunny. "Yes, Bob! Come sit with me!" he said. Bob sat down next to Ben, and they both smiled. They sat on the big seat together, enjoying the warm sun and having a nice chat. +Once upon a time, in an organized room, there lived a little girl named Mia. Mia liked to keep everything in its place. She always made sure her toys were put away and her clothes were folded neatly. + +One day, Mia wanted to play a game of hide and seek with her cat, Whiskers. She counted to ten and then started to look for Whiskers. Mia looked under the bed, behind the curtains, and inside her toy box, but she could not find him. + +Finally, Mia heard a small noise coming from her closet. She walked over and slowly opened the door. There, sitting in the silence, was Whiskers. Mia giggled and said, "I found you!" She shut the closet door and they went off to play more games together. +One day, a fish and a crab lived in a reef. The fish had a broken fin. The crab liked to pick up shells. They were good friends. + +"Let's play!" said the fish. "I will race you to the big rock." The crab agreed. But the fish was slow because of its broken fin. The crab won the race. + +The fish was sad. The crab wanted to help. "I will pick a shell for you," said the crab. The crab found a pretty shell. The fish put the shell on its broken fin. + +Now the fish could swim fast again. They raced to the big rock. This time, the fish won. They were both happy and played together all day. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Amy. She had a pretty skirt. It was her favorite skirt. One day, she went to the park to play. + +At the park, Amy saw a famous dog. The dog could stand on two legs. "Wow!" said Amy. "Can I pet you?" + +But then, the dog jumped on Amy. Her skirt got dirty. Amy was sad. She did not want her pretty skirt to be dirty. + +Amy's mom saw her. She said, "Don't worry, Amy. We can wash your skirt." Amy was happy again. She learned that even famous dogs can make mistakes. +Once upon a time, in a small house, there lived a shy cat named Lily. Lily liked to play with her favorite toy, a long string. She would carry the string in her mouth and run around the house. + +One sunny day, Lily met a new friend named Tim, a tiny mouse. Tim saw Lily carrying the string and asked, "Can I play with your string too?" Lily felt a little shy, but she let Tim play with her string. + +Together, Lily and Tim played with the string all day. They would take turns carrying the string and chasing each other. They had so much fun and became the best of friends. From that day on, Lily was not so shy anymore, and they played together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who loved to sing. Every day, the bird would sit on a tree and sing happy songs. Everyone who heard the bird's songs would smile and feel happy too. + +One day, the bird found a shiny symbol on the ground. The symbol was a small, round thing that made a pretty sound when the bird tapped it. The bird was honest and wanted to find the person who lost the symbol. + +The bird carried the symbol in its beak and flew around, asking all the animals if they knew who the symbol belonged to. Finally, the bird met a kind squirrel who knew the owner. The bird gave the symbol back to its owner, who was very happy. From that day on, the bird and the squirrel became the best of friends. And they would sing together, making everyone around them feel happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a hairy dog named Spot. Spot liked to play with his toys. He had a ball, a bone, and a teaspoon. Spot would laugh when he played with his teaspoon. + +One day, Spot went outside to play. He took his teaspoon with him. He dug a hole with his teaspoon and put his bone in it. Then he covered the hole with dirt. Spot was happy and laughed. + +Later, Spot wanted to get his bone back. He dug in the dirt with his teaspoon. Finally, he found his bone. Spot laughed and ran inside to show his family. They all laughed too, because they loved Spot and his teaspoon. +Once upon a time, there was a bird named Tim. Tim was a light bird with big wings. He loved to fly high in the sky. One sunny day, Tim saw some kids playing a game. They were trying to get a high score. + +Tim wanted to help the kids get a high score. He flew down and picked up a ball with his beak. Tim flew up high and dropped the ball into a basket. The kids cheered and clapped for Tim. They now had a high score. + +From that day on, Tim and the kids played together every day. They had so much fun and always tried to get a higher score. Tim was happy to have new friends and loved to help them fly high in their game. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily found a delicate toy in her room. It was a microscope. Lily did not know what it was, but she thought it was pretty. She wanted to show it to her friend, Tim. + +Lily went to Tim's house and said, "Look at my pretty toy!" Tim looked at the microscope and said, "Wow! That's a microscope. It helps us see very small things. Let's try it!" They took turns looking through the microscope and noticed many tiny things they had never seen before. + +As they played, Tim's little sister, Sue, came into the room. She wanted to play with the delicate microscope too, but Lily and Tim were scared she might break it. Sue started to cry. Lily and Tim felt bad and let Sue join them. They showed her how to use the microscope gently. Sue was very careful and didn't break the microscope. + +In the end, Lily, Tim, and Sue had a lot of fun playing with the microscope. They learned that it's important to share and to be gentle with delicate things. And they also learned that even little kids can be careful if you show them how. +Once upon a time, there was a big mixer. The mixer was very clean. It liked to mix things up. One day, the mixer met a little boy named Tim. Tim was sad because he had a big mess of toys on the floor. The mixer wanted to help Tim. + +The mixer said, "Tim, I can separate your toys into different piles. Then, your room will be clean." Tim looked at the mixer and said, "Okay, please help me." So, the mixer started to separate the toys. It put the cars in one pile, the dolls in another pile, and the blocks in another pile. Tim was very happy to see his toys separated. + +In the end, Tim's room was clean and the toys were separated. Tim thanked the mixer for its help. The mixer was happy that it could help Tim. They became good friends and played together every day. And from that day on, Tim always kept his room clean and his toys separated. +One evening, a big frog and a little mouse were friends. They liked to play near the pond. The frog would jump high, and the mouse would clap his hands. They had lots of fun together. + +One day, a rude bird came to the pond. The bird laughed at the frog and the mouse. He said, "You can't play here!" The frog and the mouse were sad. + +But the frog had an idea. He said, "Let's all play a game together!" The bird agreed. They played and had so much fun. The rude bird became a nice friend, and they all clapped their hands together in the evening. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a gloomy day. The sky was gray, and the trees had no leaves. A little girl named Lucy was sad because she wanted to play outside. She looked out the window and saw the fall leaves on the ground. They were red, orange, and yellow. + +Lucy had an idea. She closed her eyes and began to pray. She asked for the sun to come out and for the day to be happy. She really wanted to go outside and play with her friends. After she prayed, she waited and hoped. + +Then, something amazing happened. The sun came out, and the gloomy day turned bright and happy. Lucy put on her shoes and ran outside. She played with her friends all day long, laughing and jumping in the fall leaves. And every night, she prayed, thankful for the happy days and her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a toy top that she loved to play with. One day, she went to the park with her mom and took her top with her. + +At the park, Mia found a nice flat spot to play. She set her top on the ground and gave it a big spin. The top spun around and around, looking so graceful as it danced on the grass. Mia clapped her hands and laughed. + +As the sun began to set, Mia knew it was time to go home. She picked up her top and held it tight. She couldn't wait to play with her top again tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a lively dog. The dog liked to run and play all day. One day, the dog saw a cat. The cat did not want to play. + +The dog tried to speak to the cat. "Let's play," the dog said. The cat did not like the dog. The cat hissed and ran away. The dog was sad, but he still wanted to play. + +The dog ran after the cat. They ran and ran, but the dog fell. The dog hurt his knee. The dog could not play anymore. The cat did not come back. The dog was sad and alone. +One day, a little girl named Lucy found a weird pill under her bed. She did not know what it was or how it got there. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. "Mom, what is this?" she asked. + +Her mom looked at the pill and said, "I don't know, Lucy. It looks weird. Let's not touch it and ask Dad when he gets home." + +Later, Dad came home and Lucy showed him the weird pill. "Dad, what is this? Can you tell me what will happen if I eat it?" Lucy asked with curiosity. + +Dad looked at the pill and said, "I don't know, Lucy. It might not be safe. Let's throw it away and have some ice cream instead." + +So, Lucy and her family threw the weird pill away and enjoyed ice cream together. They talked and laughed, and Lucy forgot all about the weird pill. She was happy that her family was there to help her when something strange happened. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to gather pretty things like rocks, shells, and leaves. She called them her "treasure." One day, Lucy was walking in the woods and found a sad, lost puppy. The puppy was very small and had no home. + +Lucy said to the puppy, "Don't be sad, little puppy. I will help you find your way home." So, Lucy and the puppy walked together, looking for the puppy's home. They gathered more treasures along the way, like shiny stones and pretty flowers. + +After a long walk, they found the puppy's home. The puppy's family was so happy to see him! They thanked Lucy for helping their puppy. Lucy was happy that the puppy was not sad anymore. She said goodbye to the puppy and went back to her own home, carrying her treasures with her. +Once upon a time, in a big green forest, there lived a wise panda named Pandy. Pandy was very good at helping his friends when they felt lost or did not know what to do. One day, Pandy was walking in the forest when he saw a little bird on the ground. The little bird looked sad and lost. Pandy knew he had to help. + +Pandy asked the little bird, "Why are you sad?" The little bird said, "I can't find my way home." Pandy thought for a moment and then had an idea. He told the little bird, "I will help you find your way home." Pandy and the little bird started walking together. + +As they walked, Pandy would point to the trees and the sky, showing the little bird where to look for his home. The little bird started to feel happy again. They walked and walked, and finally, the little bird saw his nest high up in a tree. The little bird was so happy that he could fly back home. Pandy felt very good for helping his friend find his way home. The wise panda and the little bird became best friends, and they played together in the big green forest every day. +Once upon a time, in a lovely little town, there was a big volcano. The volcano was very quiet and all the people in the town were happy. They played and laughed together every day. + +One day, the volcano got angry and started to hurt the town. The people were sad and scared. They did not know what to do. A little girl named Lily decided to help the town. She believed that love and kindness could heal anything, even an angry volcano. + +Lily went to the volcano and talked to it nicely. She told the volcano that the town loved it and wanted to be friends. The volcano listened to Lily and started to calm down. The town was safe and happy again. The people learned that being kind and loving can heal and make things better. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Spot. Spot loved to play outside all day. He liked to run, jump, and fetch sticks. One day, Spot saw a big chimney on a house. He wondered what was inside. + +In the house, a kind lady was making something yummy. Spot could smell the yummy food from outside. He wanted to get closer to the chimney to smell it better. Spot tried to climb the chimney, but he was too small. + +Later, the kind lady came outside with a plate of yummy cookies. She saw Spot near the chimney and knew he was tired from trying to climb. She said, "Come here, little dog. You must be hungry and need to rest." Spot went to the lady, and she gave him a cookie. He was so happy and ate the yummy cookie. Then, Spot lay down and took a nice, long rest. +Once upon a time, there was a little dancer. She had a black dress and black shoes. She loved to dance and spin all day. + +One day, she found a big door. It was locked. She wanted to see what was behind the door. She looked around and found a key. She said, "I will unlock the door with this key!" + +The little dancer put the key in the door and turned it. The door opened, and she saw a big room with a shiny floor. She said, "Wow! This is a perfect place to dance!" + +She danced and spun in the big room. She was very happy. The little dancer in the black dress had found the best place to dance. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a girl named Lily. One day, Lily decided to go on a picnic with her mom. They had to be careful because the weather was windy. Lily's mom said, "We must be careful when we unpack our food." + +They went to the park and found a nice spot to sit. Lily was very excited. She said, "Mom, let's unpack our food now!" Her mom smiled and said, "Okay, Lily, let's be careful with our food." + +As they started to unpack their food, the wind blew harder. Lily tried to hold on to her sandwich, but the wind was too strong. It blew away her sandwich and all the other food too. Lily and her mom were sad because they couldn't eat their picnic. + +They went back home, feeling hungry and sad. The weather had ruined their picnic, and they didn't get to eat their food. Next time, they would be more careful when they went on a picnic. +Once upon a time, in a fair and sunny land, there was a big farm. On this farm, there were many animals who played together. They loved their home and always had a fun time. + +One day, a new animal came to the farm. It was a little duck. The other animals gave the duck a big welcome. They were happy to have a new friend to play with. + +The duck liked the farm too. One day, the duck found a big tree with tasty fruit. The duck wanted to share the fruit with his friends, so he tried to yield the fruit from the tree. The duck and his friends ate the fruit together and had a great day. They were very happy in their fair and sunny land. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful bird. The bird loved to sing. It made a lot of noise. The bird lived in a big tree near a house. + +One day, a mean man moved into the house. The man did not like the noise. He did not allow the bird to sing. The bird was very sad. + +The bird tried to sing quietly. But the mean man still did not like it. One day, the man took the bird away. The bird could not sing anymore. The end. +One morning, Tom woke up early. He saw the sun and felt happy. Today, he wanted to ride his smooth, red bike. But first, he needed to put on his shoes and zip up his jacket. + +Tom looked for his jacket. He found it on the chair. But, oh no! The zip was stuck. Tom tried to pull the zip up and down, but it did not move. He felt sad and did not know what to do. + +Then, Mom came into the room. She saw Tom's sad face and asked, "What is wrong?" Tom showed her the stuck zip. Mom smiled and helped Tom. With a little pull, the zip went up and down. Tom was happy and said, "Thank you, Mom!" Now, he could go outside and ride his smooth, red bike in the morning sun. +One day, a boy named Tim was eager to build a little house for his toy dog. He looked around and found a hammer to help him. Tim was happy and gazed at the wood and nails he had. + +Tim's big brother, Sam, saw him and said, "Be careful with the hammer, Tim. It can hurt you." Tim nodded but was too excited to listen well. + +Tim started to hit the nails with the hammer. But he missed the nail and hit his finger. "Ouch!" Tim cried. He dropped the hammer and held his finger. Sam came to help, but it was too late. The little house was not built, and Tim's finger was hurt. +One day, a little boy named Tim had a very important job. He needed to drive his toy car to the store. He wanted to buy a waffle for his mom. She loved waffles a lot. + +Tim put on his hat, picked up his toy car, and went outside. He drove the car on the sidewalk, making "vroom vroom" noises. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing. + +When Tim got to the store, he found a big, yummy waffle. He was so happy! He drove his toy car back home with the waffle. His mom was so proud of him. They ate the waffle together and had a great day. +Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a lazy cat named Tom. Tom loved to sleep all day and did not like to learn new things. One night, Tom looked up at the sky and saw the big round moon. He thought the moon was so pretty and wanted to know more about it. + +Tom met a wise old owl named Mr. Hoot who knew many things. Tom asked Mr. Hoot, "Can you teach me about the moon?" Mr. Hoot agreed and said, "I will teach you, but you must promise to work hard and not be lazy." + +Tom promised to work hard, and every night, Mr. Hoot taught Tom about the moon. Tom learned that the moon changes shape and that it helps light up the night sky. He also learned that the moon goes around the Earth. + +As Tom learned more about the moon, he became less lazy. He started to enjoy learning new things and spent less time sleeping. The other animals in the village noticed the change in Tom and were very proud of him. + +The moral of the story is that learning new things can help us grow and become better. Even if we feel lazy sometimes, it is important to keep trying and work hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty yellow dress that her mommy bought for her. It was not expensive, but Lily loved it very much. She wore the yellow dress every day, and it made her feel like a princess. + +One day, Lily was playing outside with her best friend, a small cat named Whiskers. They were having so much fun, running and laughing together. But then, Lily tripped and fell down, making her yellow dress dirty. She was so sad, she started to weep. + +Her mommy heard Lily weeping and came to see what was wrong. When she saw the dirty yellow dress, she hugged Lily and told her not to worry. They would wash the dress together, and it would be as good as new. Lily stopped weeping, smiled, and thanked her mommy. They washed the dress, and it was clean and pretty again. Lily and Whiskers played happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy had a lovely dress. The dress was red and had big flowers on it. She loved to wear it all the time. + +One day, Amy went to the park with her mom. She wanted to show her friends her lovely dress. When they got there, she saw her friends playing. Amy ran to them and said, "Look at my dress!" + +Her friends looked at her dress and smiled. They all thought it was very pretty. They played together all day long, running and laughing. Amy felt happy in her lovely dress. + +At the end of the day, Amy and her mom went home. Amy thanked her mom for taking her to the park. She knew that she had a special day with her friends and her lovely dress. +Once upon a time, there was a big red ball. The red ball lived in a park. Every day, kids came to play with the red ball. They had a lot of fun. + +One day, the red ball was sad. It wanted to go on an adventure. So, the red ball took a big step and started to roll away. It went past the swings and the slide, and it went into the woods. + +In the woods, the red ball met a bird. The bird was part of a big family. The bird said, "Hi, red ball! Do you want to play with us?" The red ball was happy. It took another step and played with the bird and its family. The red ball had a great adventure and made new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Today, he wanted to eat something tasty. He asked his mom, "Can I please have a tasty snack?" + +His mom said, "Of course! Let's make a tasty fruit salad together." So Tim and his mom went to the kitchen. They found apples, bananas, and grapes. They washed the fruits and cut them into small pieces. + +Tim and his mom put the fruit pieces in a big bowl. They mixed them all up. Tim said, "This looks so tasty!" They sat down and ate the fruit salad together. Tim was very happy, and his mom was too. They had a great time eating their tasty snack today. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little girl named Lily. She loved to march around the house in her favorite dress. Her dress was red and had many pretty flowers on it. Lily wore this dress every day and did not want to wear anything else. + +One day, Lily's mom said, "Lily, you need to wear a different dress. This one is dirty and needs to be washed." But Lily did not want to change. She said, "No, I want to wear my red dress! I don't like the other dresses." + +Lily's mom tried to make her wear a different dress, but Lily was very stubborn. She marched around the house, saying, "I want my red dress! I want my red dress!" Finally, Lily's mom found a way to make her happy. She let Lily wear her red dress while it was being washed. Lily was so happy, she marched around the house all day long. +One day, a tall boy named Tim went to the store with his mom. They wanted to buy some cereal for breakfast. Tim's mom said, "Tim, can you help me carry the cereal?" + +Tim was happy to help his mom. He picked up the cereal box and carried it in his arms. "I can do it, Mom!" he said with a big smile. They walked to the counter and paid for the cereal. + +When they got home, Tim and his mom sat down to eat the cereal. They both enjoyed their breakfast together. Tim felt proud that he could help his mom and carry the cereal all by himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little shrimp named Sam. Sam loved to spend his days playing with his friends in the sea. They would swim and dance in the water all day long. + +One day, Sam met a big fish named Fred. Fred said, "Sam, don't be foolish! You should come with me and see the deep sea. It's so much fun!" Sam thought about it and said, "Okay, let's go!" + +As they swam deeper, Sam started to feel scared. He told Fred, "I want to go back to my friends. I don't like it here." Fred laughed and said, "You're right, Sam. It's better to be with your friends. Let's go back." So they went back, and Sam was happy to be with his friends again. +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice-cream and would eat it every day. His mommy would buy him a small cone with chocolate ice-cream, which he loved. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. They saw a big truck with lots of ice-cream inside. The man in the truck said they could buy any flavor they wanted. Timmy's mommy said they could include some ice-cream for later. + +Timmy was so happy and picked his favorite flavor, chocolate. He ate a small cone right there in the park and saved the rest for later. From that day on, Timmy always looked for the ice-cream truck when he went to the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun with her friends. One day, they decided to have a picnic and brought lots of yummy grapes to eat. Lily liked the grapes because they were sweet and juicy. + +After eating, Lily felt very comfortable lying on the soft grass. She closed her eyes and listened to the birds singing in the trees. Her friends continued to play around her, but Lily was happy just relaxing and enjoying the warm sun on her face. + +As the day went on, Lily's friends grew tired from playing and joined her on the grass. They all lay down together, feeling comfortable and happy. They talked about how much fun they had playing and eating grapes, and Lily knew it was a day she would always remember. +Once upon a time, there was a big, friendly bear named Benny. Benny loved to play in the forest and make new friends. One day, Benny met a little bird who was sad because she lost her shiny gold necklace. Benny wanted to help the bird, so he searched the forest until he found the necklace. + +The bird was so happy and grateful that she gave Benny a big hug. Benny felt warm inside because he knew he did something kind. But then he looked at his fur and saw it was dirty. He remembered his mama telling him to always be clean and tidy. So, Benny went to the river and polished his fur until it was shiny and golden, just like the bird's necklace. + +Benny learned that being kind and helpful is important, but it's also important to take care of yourself and be clean. From that day on, Benny always kept himself clean and tidy, and he made many more friends in the forest. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little fox. He liked to play tricks on his animal friends. One day, he found a shiny symbol in the forest. He thought it was very pretty and decided to keep it. + +When his friends saw the symbol, they asked him where he got it. The fox didn't want to share his treasure, so he told them he found it in a secret place. But the rabbit was very clever and knew the fox was lying. + +The rabbit asked the fox to surrender the symbol, but the fox refused. The other animals tried to convince him to be kind and share, but the fox wouldn't listen. In the end, the fox lost all of his friends because he was too selfish. He realized too late that being kind is more important than keeping a shiny symbol. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside and watch the pretty birds fly around. One day, Tim saw a bird with a hurt wing. He felt sad and wanted to help the bird. Tim asked his mom if they could invite the bird to their home so they could take care of it. His mom thought it was a helpful idea and they made a cozy nest for the bird to rest in. Tim was happy to see the bird feeling better and was grateful that he could be helpful. From then on, Tim made sure to always be kind to the birds and invite them to visit his yard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily's favorite teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles, got a big hole in his tummy. Lily was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw how sad she was and asked her what was wrong. Lily explained that Mr. Snuggles was broken and needed to be fixed. Her mom said, "Don't worry, I can fix him for you." + +Lily watched as her mom got out a needle and thread and started to sew up Mr. Snuggles' tummy. While her mom was fixing Mr. Snuggles, Lily asked for some salt to play with. Her mom gave her a little bowl of salt to pour and play with. + +When her mom was finished fixing Mr. Snuggles, Lily was so happy and envious of her mom's sewing skills. She hugged Mr. Snuggles and said, "Thank you, Mommy, for fixing my teddy bear. You're the best!" +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall structure made of blocks. The structure was so big, it reached up to the sky. It was a beautiful sight to see. + +One day, a little boy came along and started to build his own structure next to it. He was having so much fun building it, he didn't notice that he was getting too close to the big structure. + +Suddenly, the little boy's structure fell over and broke into many pieces. The big structure started to shake and wobble too. The little boy ran away as fast as he could. + +The big structure fell down with a crazy noise and broke into many pieces too. It was a very bad ending for both structures. The little boy learned a lesson to be careful when building next to big structures. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny had a velvet coat that his mommy made for him. He loved his coat because it was so soft and cozy. One day, Benny went outside to play and got very dirty. His mommy said, "Benny, we need to remove your coat so we can wash it." Benny was sad because he loved his coat so much. But he knew it was dirty and needed to be cleaned. + +So, Benny's mommy gently removed his velvet coat and put it in the washing machine. Benny was eager to wear it again, but his mommy said, "We have to wait until it's ready." Benny waited patiently and soon his coat was clean and dry. His mommy put it back on him and Benny was so happy to have his soft and cozy velvet coat again. From that day on, Benny made sure to play in clean places so he wouldn't have to remove his coat again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk in the park every day. One day, she met a boy named Timmy. Timmy was an ordinary boy, but he had a special talent. He could fold paper into beautiful shapes. + +Lily was amazed by Timmy's talent and asked him to teach her how to fold paper. Timmy agreed and they sat down on a bench to fold paper together. They made paper airplanes, boats, and even a frog! + +After they finished folding paper, Timmy said, "That was fun! Do you want to go for a walk with me?" Lily happily agreed and they walked around the park together, admiring the beautiful flowers and trees. + +As they were walking, Lily said, "Thank you for teaching me how to fold paper. I had so much fun!" Timmy replied, "You're welcome! I had fun too. Maybe we can fold more paper together tomorrow?" Lily smiled and said, "I would love that!" And they continued their walk, enjoying each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress and loved to play outside. One day, she found a shiny rock and wanted to keep it. But her friend, Sarah, saw it and became jealous. + +Sarah said, "That rock is pretty. Can I have it?" + +Lily said, "No, I found it. It's mine." + +Sarah got angry and said, "I don't like you anymore. I'm going to bury your toy in the ground." + +Lily was sad and didn't want her toy to be buried. She said, "Please don't bury my toy. Let's share it instead." + +Sarah thought about it and realized that sharing was better than being jealous. They both played with the shiny rock and had fun together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. Her favorite toy was a little bear that made a noise when you squeezed it. Lily loved that noise so much that she played with the bear all the time. + +One day, Lily's mom came to her and said, "Lily, it's time to change your toy. You've been playing with that little bear for too long. Let's find you a new toy to play with." + +Lily didn't want to change her toy. She loved that little bear and the noise it made. But her mom explained to her that it was good to try new things and that change can be fun. So, Lily agreed to find a new toy. + +They went to the toy store and found a new toy that made a different noise. Lily was hesitant at first, but when she played with the new toy, she realized that change can be good. She learned that it's important to try new things and not be afraid of change. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, while playing in the backyard, Timmy heard a sweet sound. It was the sound of birds singing in the trees. + +Timmy ran inside to tell his mommy about the sweet sound he heard. "Mommy, mommy! I hear sweet birds singing outside!" he exclaimed. His mommy smiled and said, "That's lovely, Timmy. But first, let's finish folding the laundry together." + +Timmy helped his mommy fold the laundry, but he couldn't stop thinking about the sweet birds he heard outside. After they finished, he ran back outside to listen to them again. As he sat under the tree, he realized that the laundry smelled sweet too. He smiled and thought, "Today is a sweet day." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with clay. He would squish and mold it into all sorts of shapes. One day, Timmy made a dark gray elephant out of clay. He was very proud of it and showed it to his mom. + +Later that night, Timmy went to bed with his elephant by his side. As he was falling asleep, he heard a noise outside his window. He leaned over to look out, but he couldn't see anything. Suddenly, he heard a loud crash! + +Timmy was scared, but he remembered his clay elephant. He grabbed it tightly and held it close. Then, he heard a voice say, "Don't worry, Timmy. I'm here to protect you." It was his dad, who had accidentally knocked over a plant outside. Timmy smiled and went back to sleep, feeling safe with his clay elephant by his side. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider named Spidey. Spidey lived in a big house with his family. One day, Spidey's mom asked him to help clean the house. Spidey said, "I'm ready to help!" + +Spidey went to the corner of the house and saw a big cobweb. He tried to clean it, but it was too big. Suddenly, a fly came and got stuck in the cobweb. Spidey said, "I will catch the fly and match it with my dinner!" + +But as Spidey was about to eat the fly, a big shoe came and squished him. Spidey's family was sad that he was gone. They said, "Spidey, we will miss you." The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He liked to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy's mommy gave him a glove to wear on his hand. The glove was red and soft. Timmy felt safe with the glove on his hand. + +Timmy and his friends played catch with a ball. Timmy threw the ball to his friend, but his friend missed and the ball went far away. Timmy ran to get the ball, but it was near a busy street. Timmy knew it was not safe to go near the street. He remembered what his mommy said, "Always stay away from the street." Timmy included his friends to help him get the ball safely. Together, they got the ball and went back to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, Lily found a shiny necklace on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +"Wow, that necklace is so pretty!" said Timmy. + +"I know, but it might be expensive. We should take it to the safe place in the park," replied Lily. + +They went to the park office and gave the necklace to the lady there. She said it was very expensive and that they did the right thing by bringing it to her. Lily felt happy that she did something good and didn't spoil the necklace by keeping it for herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and run around outside. One day, Lily's mom took her to see a big bridge. Lily was so excited to see it! + +When they got to the bridge, Lily's mom told her to behave and hold her hand. Lily was obedient and listened to her mom. They walked across the bridge and saw a beautiful river below. + +Lily was so happy that she was a good girl and obeyed her mom. She felt proud of herself for being so well-behaved. From that day on, Lily always remembered to listen to her mom and be a good girl. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Timmy found a big black rock in the snow. He thought it was just a regular rock, but when he brought it inside, his mom revealed to him that it was actually a piece of coal. + +Timmy was so excited to have found coal! He had heard about coal before, but he had never seen it before. He asked his mom what coal was used for, and she told him that it was used to make electricity. + +Timmy thought that was very foolish. How could a black rock make electricity? But his mom explained to him that coal has special powers that can be used to make electricity. Timmy thought that was really cool, and he decided that he wanted to learn more about coal and how it works. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his dragon toy. One day, Timmy's mom came into his room and said, "Timmy, it's time to clean up your toys." Timmy didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +As he was cleaning up, Timmy had a creative idea. He said to his mom, "Mommy, can we make a castle for my dragon toy?" His mom smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Timmy!" They worked together to build a castle out of blocks and pillows. + +After they finished building the castle, Timmy said, "Now we need to remove the dragon from my toy box and put him in the castle!" His mom helped him find the dragon and they placed him in the castle. Timmy was so happy with his new toy castle and his dragon toy. He thanked his mom and said, "I love playing with you, Mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a big ocean with many fish. One day, a jellyfish was swimming in the ocean. The jellyfish was very ugly and had long tentacles. The other fish did not like the jellyfish because it was so ugly. + +One day, a little fish named Timmy was swimming in the ocean. Timmy saw the jellyfish and wanted to play with it. But the other fish told Timmy not to play with the ugly jellyfish because it was mean. + +Timmy decided to delay playing with the jellyfish and swam away. As he swam, he saw a beautiful coral reef and many colorful fish. Timmy was happy he didn't play with the ugly jellyfish and found something better to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside, but his mom always warned him to be careful. One day, Timmy saw a big, shiny seat on a hill. He wanted to sit on it, but he knew it was dangerous to climb the hill alone. + +Timmy decided to try and get to the seat anyway. He climbed up the hill, and when he finally reached the top, he sat on the shiny seat. It was so comfortable! But then, he realized that the seat was actually a trap! He was stuck, and he couldn't get down. + +Timmy was scared, but he remembered what his mom had taught him about asking for help. He yelled for help, and soon his mom came running up the hill to rescue him. From that day on, Timmy knew that sometimes it's better to listen to his mom's warnings, and to always be careful when trying new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy gave her a task. She had to take a fragile vase to her grandma's house. + +Lily was very careful and held the vase tightly. She walked slowly and listened to the sound of her footsteps. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. + +"Did you hear that?" Lily asked her mommy. + +"I didn't hear anything," her mommy replied. + +Lily listened again and heard the noise again. "I hear it again!" she said. + +Her mommy listened too and heard the noise. "It's just the wind, sweetie," her mommy said. + +Lily continued on her way to her grandma's house, being very careful with the fragile vase. When she arrived, her grandma was very happy to see her and the vase. "You did a great job, Lily," her grandma said. + +Lily smiled and was proud of herself for completing her task. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play hockey with his friends. He was very smart and knew all the rules of the game. + +One day, Timmy and his friends were playing hockey in the park. Suddenly, the puck disappeared! Timmy looked everywhere but couldn't find it. He asked his friends if they had seen it, but they hadn't. + +Timmy was very sad because he loved playing hockey and now they couldn't play anymore. As they were walking home, Timmy saw a man with the puck. He asked the man if he could have it back, but the man said no and disappeared with the puck. + +Timmy was very upset and didn't know what to do. He went home and told his mom what had happened. She hugged him and told him it was okay. Timmy never saw the puck or the man again, but he learned that sometimes bad things happen and we just have to keep going. +One sunny day, a little girl named Lily and her friend Max went to the pool. Lily wore a yellow vest to help her swim. Max wore a blue vest. + +"Let's see who can dive the deepest!" Max said. + +Lily took a deep breath and dove under the water. She swam down and down until she reached the bottom. When she came up, Max was clapping. + +"That was amazing!" Max said. + +But then Lily noticed something. Her arm hurt. She had hit it on the bottom of the pool. + +"Ow, my arm hurts," Lily said. + +Max was worried. "Are you okay?" he asked. + +Lily nodded. "I'm okay, but I don't want to dive anymore." + +Max understood. "That's okay, we can just swim and have fun." + +And that's what they did. They swam and played and had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird called an ostrich. The ostrich had long legs and a big body. One day, the ostrich was walking in the forest when it saw a little girl. The little girl was playing with her toys. + +The ostrich wanted to play too, so it walked over to the little girl. The little girl was careful and didn't want to scare the ostrich. She said hello and the ostrich said hello back. They played together for a while and had lots of fun. + +When it was time to go home, the little girl said goodbye to the ostrich. The ostrich said goodbye too and asked the little girl to repeat her name. The little girl said her name and the ostrich repeated it. They both laughed and the little girl went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big family of animals. There were lions, tigers, bears, and even monkeys. They all lived in different parts of the forest and didn't talk to each other much. One day, a big storm came and destroyed their homes. The animals were sad and scared. + +But then, they remembered that they were all family and decided to unite. They all came together and helped each other build new homes. They rubbed their noses together and hugged each other. They even shared their food, even if it was too spicy for some of them. + +From that day on, the animals were no longer strangers. They became friends and helped each other whenever they needed it. They knew that together, they were stronger and happier than they were alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and paint all day long. One day, Lily had an idea to make a special gift for her mommy's birthday. She wanted to wrap it in pretty paper and give it to her mommy as a surprise. + +Lily worked very hard on her special gift. She used lots of colors and was very creative. When she finished, she was very proud of herself. She wrapped the gift in shiny paper and put a big bow on top. + +On her mommy's birthday, Lily gave her the gift. Her mommy was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt very successful because she made her mommy so happy. From that day on, Lily knew that being creative and making others happy was the best feeling in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy that she loved very much. It was a cute and adorable teddy bear that she always slept with at night. + +One day, Lily's friend Emily came to visit her. Emily saw the teddy bear and asked if she could play with it. Lily said yes and let Emily play with the toy. + +But when Emily was leaving, she took the teddy bear with her without asking. Lily was sad and didn't know what to do. The next day, Emily came back to visit Lily and brought the teddy bear back, saying sorry for taking it without asking. + +Lily forgave Emily and they played together happily. The moral of the story is that it's important to ask before taking something that belongs to someone else. +Once upon a time, there was a princess who wore a pretty veil on her head. She loved to wear it everywhere she went. One day, she went for a walk in the forest and got lost. She started to cry because she was scared and didn't know where to go. Suddenly, a friendly bird appeared and told her not to worry because he knew the way back to the castle. The princess felt relieved and followed the bird. She trusted him because he was reliable. When they finally arrived at the castle, the princess was so happy and she thanked the bird for helping her. She decided to relax and have a tea party with her friends to celebrate. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pocket on his shirt where he kept his favorite toy car. He loved to play with it all day long, but sometimes he got restless and wanted to do something different. + +One day, Timmy sat down under a big tree and started to imagine all kinds of fun things he could do. He thought about going to the park, playing with his friends, and even going on a big adventure. + +As he sat there, he felt his toy car in his pocket and knew that he could take it with him on all of his adventures. He felt excited and happy, and his restless feelings went away. + +From that day on, Timmy always kept his toy car in his pocket and used his imagination to have fun and go on all kinds of adventures. +Once upon a time, a boy named Timmy went to the park. He saw his friend Billy there and ran over to say hi. Billy had a football and Timmy wanted to play too. + +"Can I play with you?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure, you can play with me!" Billy said, being kind. + +They kicked the football back and forth for a while, but then Billy accidentally kicked it too hard and it went into the bushes. + +"I'll go get it!" Timmy said, and he went into the bushes to find the football. He found it, but it was stuck on a branch. + +"I need to cut the branch to get the football," Timmy said to himself. He found a rock and used it to cut the branch. He got the football and went back to Billy, happy to be able to play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and run around. One day, his mom asked him to come inside for dinner. Timmy said, "But Mommy, I don't want to come inside yet. Can I play a little longer?" His mom said, "Okay, Timmy, but don't be too long. Dinner is almost ready." + +As Timmy played, he accidentally knocked over a glass of milk. He felt guilty because he knew he shouldn't have been running so fast. He quickly ran inside to tell his mom what happened. "Mommy, I'm sorry! I let the milk spill," Timmy said. His mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Timmy. Accidents happen. Let's clean it up together." + +After they cleaned up the milk, Timmy sat down for dinner. His mom asked him how his day was and they talked about all the fun things he did outside. Timmy felt happy and loved. He knew that even when he made mistakes, his mom would always be there to help him. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to play fetch with his collar on. One day, Max's collar got stuck on a branch and he couldn't get it off. Max got anxious and started barking for help. + +A little girl named Lily heard Max barking and ran to help him. "Don't worry, Max," said Lily, "I'll help you get your collar off." She gently pulled on the collar until it came loose. + +Max was so happy that he licked Lily's face. But then he noticed that his collar was broken. "My collar is broken," said Max. "It's okay," said Lily, "we can melt the broken pieces and make a new one." + +Max and Lily went to the blacksmith and watched as he melted the pieces of the collar and made a new one. Max was so happy to have a new collar and he barked with joy. "Thank you, Lily," said Max, "you're my best friend." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars. He had a red car, a blue car, and a green car. One day, Timmy decided to roll his cars down a big hill. He climbed up the hill and let his cars go one by one. They rolled down the hill and he chased after them. + +Suddenly, a big wind came and blew Timmy's hat off his head. He looked up and saw a big sailboat in the water. The boat was so big and beautiful. Timmy wanted to see it up close, so he ran to the beach. When he got there, he saw that the water was not clear. It was full of trash and pollution. + +Timmy felt sad because he wanted to see the sailboat, but the water was too dirty. He decided to pick up the trash and make the water clear again. He rolled up his sleeves and got to work. After a while, the water was clear again and Timmy could see the sailboat. He felt happy and proud of himself for helping the environment. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the field near her house. One day, she went to the field and saw a little bird. The bird was very quiet and didn't make any noise. + +Lily said, "Hello little bird, why are you so quiet?" + +The bird replied, "I am scared of the big birds in the sky. They speak very loudly and scare me." + +Lily said, "Don't be scared little bird, I will protect you. Let's play together in the field and have fun." + +The little bird was happy and they played together in the field all day. From that day on, the little bird was never scared again and always spoke to Lily when she came to visit. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pink dress that she loved to wear every day. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a squirrel chewing on a nut. Lily wanted to chew on something too, so her mom gave her a piece of gum to chew on. + +As they were leaving the park, Lily's mom realized that her wallet was missing. They looked everywhere but couldn't find it. Suddenly, Lily saw something pink in the bushes. It was her mom's wallet! The squirrel must have taken it and hidden it there. + +Lily's mom was so happy and proud of her clever daughter. She gave Lily a big hug and a kiss on the cheek. From that day on, Lily always remembered to keep an eye on her mom's wallet and to never leave it unattended. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a big, yellow sunflower in her garden. It was so pretty and healthy. She smiled at the sunflower and said, "Hello, pretty flower!" + +Suddenly, a naughty bug came and ate all the leaves of the sunflower. Lily was sad and said to the sunflower, "Oh no, my poor flower! What can we do?" + +The sunflower replied, "I don't know, Lily. I am so sad. I can't smile anymore." + +Lily was heartbroken and didn't know how to help her friend. She went inside her house and cried. The next day, she woke up and went to see the sunflower. But it was too late. The sunflower had died. + +Lily was very sad and cried a lot. She learned that sometimes bad things happen, but she would always remember her healthy sunflower and the way it used to smile at her. +Once upon a time, there was a little bean. It was a small, round, green bean. It lived in a garden with many other beans. One day, the little bean started to rot. It became an ugly, brown bean. The other beans didn't want to play with the little bean anymore because it was so ugly. + +The little bean felt sad and lonely. It didn't want to be an ugly, brown bean anymore. So, it tried to find a way to become a pretty, green bean again. It drank lots of water and sat in the sun. Slowly but surely, the little bean started to feel better. + +After a few days, the little bean was no longer an ugly, brown bean. It was a beautiful, green bean once again! The other beans were happy to see the little bean looking so nice. They all played together and had fun in the garden. The little bean was so happy to be a part of the group again. From that day on, it made sure to take care of itself so it wouldn't rot again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite was a big teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom gave her a piece of paper and showed her how to fold it into a paper airplane. Lily thought it was amazing and she made many airplanes. + +After playing with the airplanes, Lily's mom asked her to help with the dishes. Lily saw a jug on the counter and asked her mom if she could use it to pour water. Her mom said yes and Lily carefully poured water into the sink. She felt proud of herself for being able to use the jug. + +Later that day, Lily's dad came home and she showed him her paper airplanes. He thought they were amazing too and they played with them together. Lily felt happy that she could fold paper and make something fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big present to wrap for her friend's birthday. But the wrapping paper was too big and she got frustrated. She tried again and again but it just wouldn't work. + +Suddenly, Lily's dad walked in and started to sneeze. "Achoo! Achoo!" he sneezed loudly. Lily giggled and said "Bless you, Daddy!" Her dad smiled and asked what was wrong. Lily showed him the present and her dad helped her wrap it up. + +Lily was so happy and excited to give her friend the present. She couldn't wait to see the smile on her friend's face when she opened it. From that day on, Lily knew that if she ever got frustrated, she could always ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a shiny coin that she loved to play with. She showed it to her friend, Timmy. + +"Look at my coin, Timmy!" said Lily. + +"It's so pretty!" said Timmy. + +But then, Timmy accidentally dropped the coin and it broke into two parts. Lily started to cry. + +"Don't worry, Lily. I'll fix it," said Timmy. + +He carefully put the two parts back together and the coin was as good as new. Lily was so happy. + +"Thank you, Timmy. You're the best friend ever," said Lily. + +And they played together happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird lived in a nest on top of a roof. The roof was very high and dangerous. The bird loved to fly and play with its friends, but it was always careful not to fall off the roof. + +One day, a big storm came. The wind was blowing very hard and the rain was pouring down. The little bird was scared and didn't know what to do. It wanted to be safe and dry. + +So, the little bird decided to fly away from the dangerous roof and find a new place to stay. It flew and flew until it found a cozy tree with lots of leaves. The bird felt safe and happy there, and it knew it had made the right choice. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a big teddy bear. One day, Lily's friend came over to play with her. Her friend had a new toy and Lily thought it was very interesting. + +Lily picked up the new toy and started to play with it. But her friend disagreed and wanted to play with her own toy. They started to argue and Lily's mom came in to measure the toys to see which one was bigger. + +After measuring the toys, Lily's mom said that they were both the same size. Lily and her friend were happy to hear that and started to play together with both toys. They had so much fun and became good friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Today was a very special day because she was going to sort her colorful toys. She loved to put all the red toys in one pile and all the blue toys in another pile. + +Lily's brother, Max, wanted to play with her toys. "Can I play with your toys, Lily?" he asked. "No, Max. I am sorting my toys today," replied Lily. + +Max was not happy with Lily's answer. He took all of her toys and threw them on the ground. Lily's heart was broken. She cried and cried. + +Lily's mom came and saw what had happened. She scolded Max and made him apologize to Lily. But it was too late. Lily's colorful toys were broken and she could not sort them anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny liked to play in the hills. One day, he went to play and he saw a bird in trouble. The bird was stuck in a tree and couldn't fly. Benny was alert and knew he needed to help the bird. + +"Hello birdie, are you okay?" Benny asked. + +"No, I'm stuck. Can you help me?" the bird replied. + +"I will save you!" Benny said. He climbed up the tree and helped the bird down. The bird was so happy and said, "Thank you, Benny! You are my hero." + +Benny felt proud and happy that he could help the bird. From that day on, Benny knew that being alert and helping others was important. And he continued to play in the hills, always keeping an eye out for anyone who needed his help. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved his bicycle. It was red and shiny. He rode it every day. + +One day, Timmy saw a playful puppy. The puppy was jumping and wagging its tail. Timmy wanted to play with the puppy, but he didn't want to leave his bicycle alone. + +So, Timmy decided to shine a light on his bicycle so it would be safe. He took out his flashlight and shined it on his bicycle. Now, Timmy could play with the puppy and his bicycle would be safe. They played together all day and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress made of soft velvet. It was her favorite dress because it felt nice on her skin. One day, Lily went to the store with her mom to buy some toys. She saw a beautiful doll that she wanted so much, but it was too expensive. Her mom said it was too cheap to buy, so they left the store empty-handed. As they were walking home, they saw a man carrying a big sack. The man accidentally dropped the sack and toys spilled out everywhere. Lily was so happy to see all the toys and her mom let her pick one to keep. Lily chose a little teddy bear and hugged it tightly. She was so happy and grateful for her new toy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sand and listen to the birds sing. One day, she found a big oyster on the beach. It was rough and bumpy on the outside, but Lily could hear something moving inside. She listened closely and heard a tiny voice saying, "Let me out!" + +Lily didn't know what to do, so she brought the oyster to her mom. Her mom carefully opened the oyster and inside was a little pearl. Lily was so happy and listened to the pearl's tiny whispers. From that day on, Lily always listened carefully to the world around her, even to the rough oysters on the beach. +One sunny Tuesday, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mother. While playing on the swings, Lily saw a small bird with a broken wing. She felt worried and sad for the bird. + +Lily asked her mother, "Can we help the birdie, Mommy?" Her mother replied, "Yes, let's try to help it." They gently picked up the bird and put it in a box. + +Lily held the box tightly and whispered to the bird, "Don't worry, we will take care of you." They took the bird to the vet who fixed its wing. Lily was so happy and proud that they could help the birdie. + +The moral of the story is that even when we feel worried, we can still help others by being kind and gentle. Sometimes all it takes is a little squeeze of love to make a big difference. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy very much and would ask her mom for it all the time. One day, Lily's mom said no to the candy because Lily had already eaten too much. Lily got upset and started to be bossy with her mom, but her mom still said no. + +Lily decided to sneak into the kitchen and get some candy herself. She struggled to reach the candy jar on the top shelf, but finally managed to grab it. She ate so much candy that she got a tummy ache and had to go to the hospital. + +The doctor said that Lily had eaten too much candy and had to stay in the hospital for a few days. Lily felt very sad and wished she had listened to her mom. From then on, Lily learned to never be bossy and to listen to her mom. The end. +Lily was sick. She had a bad cough and a hot head. She did not want to play or eat. Her mom was worried. She called the doctor. + +"Hello, doctor. Lily is sick. Can you help?" Mom asked. + +"Yes, I can. I will come to your house soon. Give Lily some medicine. It will make her feel better." The doctor said. + +Mom gave Lily some medicine. It was a sweet syrup. Lily did not like it. She made a face. + +"Mom, I don't want this. It is yucky." Lily said. + +"I know, honey. But you have to take it. It will help you stop coughing and cool your head. The doctor said so. He is reliable. He knows a lot about sick kids." Mom said. + +"OK, Mom. I will try." Lily said. She took the medicine. She hoped it would work. + +Soon, the doctor came. He had a bag with him. He checked Lily's head, chest, and throat. He smiled. + +"Lily, you are a brave girl. You took your medicine. That was good. Your cough is less and your head is cooler. You are getting better. But you need to rest and drink water. And you need to increase your medicine. Take it three times a day, not two. It will make you stronger." The doctor said. + +"Thank you, doctor. I will do that. I want to be well soon. I want to play and eat again." Lily said. + +"You're welcome, Lily. You will be well soon. Just follow my advice. And call me if you need anything. I am always here to help." The doctor said. + +He gave Lily a sticker and a hug. He said goodbye to Mom and left. Lily felt happy. She had a nice doctor. He was reliable. He helped her get better. She took her medicine. She increased it. She rested and drank water. She hoped to play and eat again soon. She loved her mom and her doctor. They were reliable too. They cared for her. She smiled and closed her eyes. She fell asleep. +Lily and Ben like to play chess. Chess is a game with black and white pieces. They move the pieces on a board with squares. Lily has a green hat. Ben has a blue hat. + +One day, they play chess in the park. Lily is winning. She takes Ben's king with her queen. She says, "Checkmate!" Ben is angry. He does not like to lose. He kicks the board. The pieces fly everywhere. Lily is sad. She says, "That is not nice, Ben!" + +A dog sees the pieces. He thinks they are toys. He runs to them. He picks up a piece with his mouth. He runs away. Lily and Ben chase the dog. They say, "Stop, dog! Give us our piece!" + +The dog is fast. He runs to a pond. He sees a duck. He drops the piece. He barks at the duck. The duck is scared. He quacks. He swims away. Lily and Ben reach the pond. They see the piece. It is Lily's queen. They are happy. They say, "Thank you, dog!" + +They go back to the board. They pick up the pieces. They put them in a box. They say, "Let's play again, but no kicking!" They smile. They are friends. They play chess. They have fun. +Anna liked to play with water. She liked to splash in the tub, fill cups and pots, and make bubbles. One day, she wanted to play with the faucet in the kitchen. She climbed on a chair and turned the faucet. Water came out fast and loud. Anna was happy. + +But then, Anna heard Mommy come in. She wanted to hide. She turned the faucet the other way, but it did not stop. Water kept coming out. It went on the floor, on the chair, on Anna. Anna was wet and scared. She did not know what to do. + +Mommy saw the water and the open faucet. She ran to the kitchen and turned it off. She was angry and worried. She asked Anna why she did that. Anna felt bad. She said she was sorry. She said she wanted to play. She said she did not mean to make a mess. She was embarrassed. + +Mommy sighed. She was not happy, but she was not mad. She hugged Anna and said she loved her. She said playing with water was fun, but not with the faucet. She said the faucet was for washing and cooking, not for playing. She said Anna had to be careful and ask before she used it. She said she would help Anna clean up. + +Anna nodded. She understood. She said she loved Mommy too. She said she would not play with the faucet again. She said she would help Mommy dry the floor and the chair and herself. She was still embarrassed, but she was also glad. She learned something new. She hoped Mommy would not tell Daddy. +Tim and Mia liked to play with balloons. They liked to blow them up and make funny noises. They liked to tie them to their wrists and run around. They liked to bounce them in the air and catch them. + +One day, they went to the park with their mom. They saw a man selling balloons. He had many colors and shapes. He had stars and hearts and animals. Tim and Mia wanted a balloon. They asked their mom. + +Mom said, "Those balloons are expensive. We have balloons at home. You can play with them later." + +But Tim and Mia really wanted a balloon. They begged and whined. They said, "Please, please, please!" + +Mom sighed. She said, "Okay, you can each have one balloon. But you have to be careful. Don't let them go. They will fly away and you will lose them." + +Tim and Mia were happy. They thanked their mom. They chose their balloons. Tim chose a blue star. Mia chose a pink heart. They tied them to their wrists. They ran around the park. They bounced them in the air and caught them. + +They had fun. But they were not careful. They forgot what mom said. They ran too fast. They bumped into each other. They got tangled. They pulled and tugged. They tried to get free. + +But they did not get free. They did the opposite. They released their balloons. The balloons slipped off their wrists. The balloons flew away. They flew high and far. They flew out of sight. + +Tim and Mia were sad. They cried. They said, "Oh no! We lost our balloons! We want our balloons back!" + +Mom came to them. She hugged them. She said, "I'm sorry, sweeties. You can't get your balloons back. They are gone. They found their way to the sky. Maybe they will make someone else happy. Maybe they will see the stars and the clouds. Maybe they will have an adventure." + +Tim and Mia sniffed. They said, "Really?" + +Mom said, "Yes, really. But don't be too sad. You still have each other. And you still have balloons at home. You can play with them later. And maybe, someday, you will see your balloons again. You never know." + +Tim and Mia smiled. They said, "Okay, mom. We love you. And we love each other. And we love balloons. Even if they are expensive." +Anna and Ben wanted to go to the mall with Mom. They liked to see the toys and the books and the clothes. They had a plan to ask Mom after lunch. + +"Mom, can we go to the mall today?" Anna asked. + +"Please, Mom, please!" Ben begged. + +Mom looked at them and sighed. She was grumpy. She had a lot of work to do and she was tired. + +"Not today, kids. I have to finish some papers and then make dinner. Maybe another day," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben felt sad and angry. They did not like Mom's answer. They wanted to go to the mall now. + +"That's not fair, Mom. You always say no. You never have time for us," Anna said. + +"Yeah, you are a mean mom. You don't care about us," Ben said. + +Mom felt hurt and angry too. She loved her kids, but she also had responsibilities. She wished they would understand. + +"That's not true, kids. I love you very much, but I also have to work. You know that. You can play with your toys or read your books or watch a show. But you can't go to the mall today. And you can't talk to me like that. That's rude and unkind," Mom said. + +Anna and Ben knew they had been rude and unkind, but they were still upset. They did not want to play or read or watch. They wanted to go to the mall. They stomped to their room and slammed the door. + +Mom felt sad and frustrated. She wanted to make her kids happy, but she also had to do her work. She hoped they would calm down and apologize. She went back to her papers and tried to focus. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hill. They want to climb the hill and see what is on the other side. + +They start to walk up the hill. It is hard. The hill is steep and has many rocks and plants. They have to find a good path to go up. Sometimes they slip and fall, but they help each other and keep going. + +They are almost at the top. They see a tall tree. They think the tree is the tallest thing in the park. They want to touch the tree and see the view. They run to the tree and hug it. They are happy. They succeed. + +They look around. They see the park, the road, the houses, and the sky. They see many things they have never seen before. They feel proud and excited. They wave to each other and smile. + +They decide to go down the hill. They find a different path. It is easier and faster. They slide and jump and laugh. They reach the bottom and run to their moms. They tell them about their adventure. Their moms hug them and say they are brave and smart. Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play at the park. They liked to swing on the swings, slide on the slides, and run on the grass. One day, they saw a new swing that was very big and high. Tom wanted to try it, but Lily was scared. + +"Come on, Lily, it will be fun!" Tom said. "Don't be a baby!" + +Lily felt sad and angry. She did not want to be a baby, but she did not want to swing on the big swing either. She wanted to play on the small swings with Tom. She tried to pull Tom away, but he pushed her. + +"Let go of me, Lily! You are so mean!" Tom said. He ran to the big swing and jumped on it. He swung higher and higher, and laughed. + +Lily watched Tom swing. She felt lonely and sorry. She wished Tom would come back and play with her. She walked to the small swings and sat on one. She swung slowly and quietly. + +Tom swung so high that he felt like he was flying. He was having so much fun that he did not see the big tree in front of him. He swung too far and hit the tree with his head. He fell off the swing and landed on the ground. He hurt his head and his arm. He cried. + +Lily heard Tom cry. She ran to him and saw that he was bleeding. She was scared and worried. She called for help. A lady came and helped Tom. She took him to the car and drove him to the doctor. Lily went with them. + +The doctor looked at Tom and said that he had a big bump on his head and a broken arm. He gave him a bandage and a cast. He said that Tom had to rest and be careful. He said that Tom was lucky that he did not hurt himself more. + +Tom felt sorry and ashamed. He said sorry to Lily and thanked her for helping him. He said that he was silly and foolish. He said that he should have listened to Lily and played on the small swings. He said that he learned his lesson. + +Lily hugged Tom and said that she forgave him. She said that she was glad that he was okay. She said that she was still his friend. She said that they should always be kind and careful. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be too proud or reckless. Listen to your friends and respect their feelings. Be kind and careful. +Lily and Tom are in a big car with Mom and Dad. They are going to see Grandma and Grandpa. Lily and Tom like Grandma and Grandpa. They have a big house with a big yard and a big dog. + +But on the way, the big car stops. Mom looks at a thing on the car. She says, "Oh no, we have no fuel." Dad says, "Don't worry, I see a place to get fuel. It is not far. We can walk there." + +Mom and Dad get out of the car. They tell Lily and Tom to stay in the car and be good. They say they will be back soon. Lily and Tom nod. They watch Mom and Dad walk away. + +Lily and Tom are bored. They look out the window. They see trees and birds and flowers. They see a big hole in the ground. It is deep. Lily says, "I wonder what is in the hole." Tom says, "Let's go and see." + +Lily and Tom get out of the car. They run to the hole. They look in the hole. They see nothing. It is dark. They hear a noise. It is a growl. Lily and Tom are scared. They run back to the car. They lock the door. They wait for Mom and Dad. + +Mom and Dad come back. They have fuel. They put fuel in the car. They get in the car. They say, "Sorry, we took so long. Are you okay?" Lily and Tom nod. They do not tell Mom and Dad about the hole. They are glad to leave. They hope to see Grandma and Grandpa soon. +Ben and Mia were playing with clay. They liked to make shapes and animals with the clay. Ben made a big snake and Mia made a small mouse. + +"Look at my snake!" Ben said. "It is long and strong. It can eat your mouse." + +Mia was not scared. She said, "My mouse is humble and smart. It can run and hide. Your snake cannot catch it." + +Ben and Mia decided to test their clay animals. They put them on the floor and pretended they were alive. Ben moved his snake towards Mia's mouse. Mia moved her mouse away from the snake. + +The snake and the mouse ran around the room. They went under the table, behind the chair, and on the sofa. Ben and Mia had fun chasing each other. + +But then, the snake and the mouse came to a small hole in the wall. The mouse ran into the hole and disappeared. The snake tried to follow, but it was too big. It could not fit in the hole. + +"Oh no!" Ben said. "My snake is stuck. It cannot get out." + +Mia came back with her mouse. She saw the snake in the hole. She felt sorry for Ben. She said, "Don't worry. I can help you. I can make your snake smaller with the clay." + +Mia took some clay from the snake's tail and made it shorter. She did the same with the snake's body and head. She made the snake smaller and smaller until it could fit in the hole. + +"Thank you, Mia!" Ben said. "You are very kind. Your mouse is humble and smart. And your snake is too." + +Ben and Mia smiled. They took their clay animals out of the hole and hugged them. They were happy to play together. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. One day, they find a big jar of red jam in the kitchen. They think it looks yummy and sweet. + +They open the jar and dip their fingers in the jam. They spread the jam on their lips and smile. They think they look funny and pretty. They laugh and giggle. + +But then, they hear their mom coming. They know they are not supposed to eat the jam. They are scared and hide under the table. They hope their mom will not see them. + +Mom comes in the kitchen and sees the jar of jam. She sees the jam on the table and on the floor. She sees the jam on the books and on the toys. She is angry and sad. + +She looks under the table and sees Sara and Ben. She sees the jam on their lips and on their fingers. She is not happy. She says, "Sara and Ben, what did you do? You made a big mess. You wasted the jam. You ruined the books and the toys. You are naughty and bad." + +Sara and Ben feel sorry and sad. They say, "We are sorry, mom. We wanted to try the jam. We thought it was yummy and sweet. We thought we looked funny and pretty. We did not mean to make a mess. We did not mean to waste the jam. We did not mean to ruin the books and the toys. We are sorry, mom." + +Mom sighs and says, "Sara and Ben, you are clever twins. You know how to open the jar and spread the jam. You know how to laugh and giggle. But you also need to learn how to listen and obey. You need to learn how to ask and share. You need to learn how to clean and care. You need to learn how to be good and kind." + +Sara and Ben nod and say, "We will learn, mom. We will listen and obey. We will ask and share. We will clean and care. We will be good and kind." + +Mom smiles and says, "That's good, Sara and Ben. I love you, clever twins. Now, let's wash your lips and fingers. Let's clean the table and the floor. Let's fix the books and the toys. And then, let's have some bread and jam. But only a little bit, okay?" + +Sara and Ben smile and say, "Okay, mom. We love you, too. Thank you for the bread and jam. But only a little bit, okay?" +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big train set. They could make the train go fast or slow, and change the tracks to go different ways. + +One day, their cousin Max came to visit. Max was older and bigger than Tom and Lily, and he thought he knew everything. He saw the train set and wanted to join. He said, "Let me play with the train. I can make it better than you." + +Tom and Lily did not like Max's tone. They said, "No, this is our train. You can play with something else." But Max did not listen. He pushed Tom and Lily away and grabbed the train. He made it go very fast and crashed it into the wall. He laughed and said, "This is fun!" + +Tom and Lily were very sad and angry. They ran to their mom and told her what Max did. Their mom was not happy either. She went to Max and asked him a question. She said, "Why did you break the train? That was very naughty of you." + +Max did not have a good answer. He looked down and said, "I'm sorry. I just wanted to play." Their mom said, "Playing is good, but you have to be nice and share. You have to say sorry to Tom and Lily and help them fix the train." + +Max felt bad for what he did. He went to Tom and Lily and said, "I'm sorry. I was mean and selfish. Can I help you fix the train?" Tom and Lily were still upset, but they decided to give Max a chance. They said, "Okay, you can help us. But you have to be gentle and listen to us." + +Max nodded and helped Tom and Lily put the train back together. They showed him how to make the train go slow and fast, and how to change the tracks. They had fun playing with the train. Max learned to be nicer and share. Tom and Lily learned to forgive and join. Their mom was proud of them. She said, "That's better. Now you are playing nicely." +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a radio in the garage. It was big and heavy and had many buttons and sounds. They wanted to play with it, but their dad said no. He said the radio was old and broken and he needed to return it to his friend. + +But Ben and Sam did not listen. When their dad was not looking, they took the radio to their room. They turned it on and off and changed the channels. They laughed and danced to the music. They thought they were having fun. + +But they were not careful. They dropped the radio on the floor and it broke. It made a loud noise and smoke came out. Their dad heard the noise and came to their room. He was very angry. He saw the broken radio and the mess. He said they were naughty and selfish. He said they had to pay for the radio and they could not play with their toys for a week. + +Ben and Sam were very sorry. They cried and said they were sorry. But it was too late. They had ruined the radio and their dad's friendship. They learned a hard lesson. They learned to listen to their dad and to respect other people's things. They learned that playing with things that are not yours can have bad consequences. +Lily was a very obedient dog. She loved her family and always did what they told her. Every morning, she would wake up early and go to the kitchen. There, she would find a bowl of food and water that her family had left for her. She would eat and drink, and then wait for her family to get up. + +When Lily heard her family's footsteps, she would wag her tail and run to the door. She would greet them with licks and barks, and then follow them to the table. There, she would sit and watch them eat their breakfast. Sometimes, they would give her a piece of toast or a bit of egg. Lily liked that very much. + +After breakfast, Lily would help her family serve. She would carry a napkin or a spoon in her mouth, and bring it to them. They would say "good girl" and "thank you" and pat her head. Lily felt happy and proud. She liked to serve her family, because they loved her and she loved them. Lily was a very obedient dog. +Ben likes to write. He writes with a stick in the mud. He writes his name, Ben. He writes his dog's name, Spot. He writes big and small. + +One day, Ben goes to the swamp with his dad. The swamp is wet and green. Ben sees frogs and bugs and birds. He wants to write in the swamp. He finds a stick and looks for mud. + +But the swamp is too high. The water covers the mud. Ben cannot write in the swamp. He is sad. He drops his stick. + +Then he sees something. It is a big leaf. The leaf floats on the water. Ben has an idea. He picks up his stick. He writes on the leaf. He writes his name, Ben. He writes his dog's name, Spot. He writes big and small. + +Ben is happy. He shows his dad. His dad smiles. He says, "You are a good writer, Ben. You can write anywhere." Ben hugs his dad. He likes to write. He likes the swamp. He likes the leaf. +Tom is a bald man. He has no hair on his head. He likes to order pizza for dinner. He calls the pizza place and tells them what he wants. He says, "I want a big cheese pizza, please." + +The pizza man says, "OK, Tom. Your pizza will be ready soon. What is your address?" + +Tom tells him his address. He says, "I live in the blue house with the red door. You will see a big eye on the door. It is a sticker. I like stickers." + +The pizza man says, "I see. An eye on the door. That is easy to find. I will be there in 15 minutes." + +Tom says, "Thank you, pizza man. I am hungry. I will wait for you." + +Tom hangs up the phone. He goes to the living room. He plays with his toys. He has a lot of toys. He has cars, trucks, trains, and planes. He makes noises with his mouth. He says, "Vroom, vroom, choo, choo, zoom, zoom." + +He hears a knock on the door. He runs to the door. He sees the pizza man. He has a big box in his hands. He says, "Hello, Tom. I have your pizza. Here you go." + +Tom says, "Thank you, pizza man. You are very fast. Can I give you a hug?" + +The pizza man says, "Sure, Tom. You are very sweet. You can give me a hug." + +Tom gives him a hug. He says, "You are very warm. And you smell good. Like cheese." + +The pizza man says, "You are very funny, Tom. And you have a nice eye on your door. I like stickers, too." + +Tom says, "Thank you, pizza man. You are very nice. Have a good night." + +The pizza man says, "You too, Tom. Enjoy your pizza. Bye-bye." + +Tom says, "Bye-bye, pizza man." + +Tom closes the door. He takes the box to the kitchen. He opens the box. He sees the pizza. It is big and cheesy. He says, "Wow, this looks yummy. I can't wait to eat it." + +He takes a slice. He bites it. He says, "Mmm, this is delicious. I love pizza. And I love the pizza man. He is my friend." +Tom is a busy boy who likes to play with his toys. He has a big motor that can make loud noises and move fast. He likes to lay his motor on the floor and pretend he is driving it. + +One day, his sister Lily comes into his room. She sees his motor and wants to play with it too. She picks it up and tries to make it work. But she does not know how to use it. She pushes the wrong buttons and breaks it. + +Tom hears the noise and runs to his room. He sees his motor in Lily's hands and gets very angry. He yells at her and tries to take it back. Lily does not want to give it up. She cries and holds it tight. + +They start to fight and pull the motor. The motor falls to the floor and breaks some more. Tom and Lily both stop and look at it. They feel sad and sorry. They hug each other and say they are sorry. They decide to share their toys and play together. They fix the motor and have fun with it. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play soccer with other kids. Today, they are the captains of their teams. They can pick the players they want. + +Tim picks first. He picks the big kids and the fast kids. He thinks they are the best players. He wants to win the game. He does not pick Sam. + +Sam is sad. He likes Tim, but Tim does not pick him. He picks the small kids and the slow kids. He thinks they are the good players. He wants to have fun. He picks the last kid, who is Tim's sister. + +The game starts. Tim's team scores a goal. Tim is happy. He thinks he is successful. He does not pass the ball to his teammates. He wants to score more goals. + +Sam's team tries hard. They pass the ball to each other. They help each other. They score a goal too. Sam is happy. He thinks he is successful. He cheers for his teammates. He passes the ball to the last kid, who is Tim's sister. + +She kicks the ball hard. It flies past the goalie. It is a goal! Sam's team wins the game. Sam is very happy. He hugs the last kid, who is Tim's sister. She is happy too. + +Tim is not happy. He is angry. He thinks he is not successful. He does not hug his teammates. He does not say good game. He walks away. + +Sam and his team are happy. They say good game to Tim's team. They are good players. They are good friends. They are successful. +Tom and Mia are playing in the yard. They have a big box and some paint. They want to make a house for their toys. + +"Look, I have red paint and you have blue paint. We can make a pretty house!" Mia says. + +"Yes, and we can use this rag to make a door and a window," Tom says. He shows Mia a rag he found in the garage. + +They start to paint the box with their fingers. They make stripes and dots and swirls. They are very excited. + +But then, they hear a loud voice. It is Mom. + +"Tom! Mia! What are you doing? You are making a mess!" Mom says. She sees the paint on the box, on the rag, and on their hands and clothes. + +Tom and Mia stop painting. They look at Mom. They look at each other. They realize they did something bad. + +"Sorry, Mom," they say together. + +Mom sighs. She is not happy, but she is not very angry either. She loves Tom and Mia. + +"Come on, let's go inside and clean up. And next time, ask me before you use the paint and the rag, okay?" Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom," Tom and Mia say. They follow Mom inside. They still like their house, but they know they have to be more careful. +Tim and Sam were brothers who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a little bird on the ground. It was not flying or singing. It looked weak and sad. + +"Let's help the bird," Tim said. "Maybe it is hungry or thirsty." + +"OK," Sam said. "We have some bread and water in our bag. We can share with the bird." + +They went to the bird and gave it some bread and water. The bird ate and drank a little. It seemed to feel better. It gave a soft chirp and looked at them with its bright eyes. + +"Thank you, boys," the bird said. "You are very kind. You saved my life. I was sick and could not find food or water. You gave me a good taste and made me strong again." + +Tim and Sam were surprised and happy. They had never heard a bird talk before. + +"You're welcome, bird," Tim said. "We are glad you are OK. What is your name?" + +"My name is Blue," the bird said. "I am a bluebird. I live in that big tree over there. Do you want to be my friends?" + +"Yes, we do," Sam said. "We like bluebirds. They are beautiful and sing nice songs." + +Blue smiled and flapped his wings. He flew to the tree and invited Tim and Sam to follow him. They ran to the tree and climbed up. They saw Blue's nest and his family. They played and talked with the bluebirds for a long time. They had a lot of fun. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and generous to others, especially those who are weak and need help. You might make a new friend and learn something new. +Lily liked to spin. She spun on the grass, on the floor, on her chair. She spun so fast that she felt dizzy and happy. She spun every day, all the time. + +One day, she saw a big ball in the library. It was blue and green and brown, with white clouds. She asked her mom what it was. Her mom said it was the earth, the place where we live. She said the earth spins too, but very slowly, so we don't feel it. + +Lily wanted to spin like the earth. She thought it would be fun and cool. She asked her mom if she could touch the ball. Her mom said yes, but be careful, it's not a regular ball, it's a model. She said it was fragile and expensive, and it showed how the earth looked from far away. + +Lily touched the ball gently. She felt the bumps and the smooth parts. She liked the colors and the shapes. She wanted to see it spin. She pushed it a little bit, and it moved. She pushed it more, and it moved faster. She pushed it harder, and it moved very fast. She was happy and excited. She pushed it even harder, and it spun out of control. + +The ball flew off the stand and hit the wall. It broke into many pieces. Lily was shocked and scared. Her mom was angry and sad. She said Lily was naughty and careless. She said she had to pay for the ball and apologize to the librarian. She said Lily had to learn to be gentle and respectful. + +Lily felt sorry and ashamed. She wished she had not pushed the ball so hard. She wished she had listened to her mom. She learned that spinning was not always fun and cool. She learned that some things were not regular and could not spin like she did. She learned that she had to be careful and responsible. She said she was sorry and hugged her mom. She said she would not spin so much anymore. She said she would spin only on the grass, on the floor, on her chair. +Sara liked to observe things. She liked to look at the birds, the flowers, the clouds and the stars. She liked to ask questions and learn new things. She was a very curious girl. + +One day, Sara went to the kitchen with her mom. She saw a big jug on the counter. It was blue and shiny and had a handle and a spout. Sara wanted to know what was inside the jug. + +"Mom, what is in the jug?" Sara asked. + +"Water, honey. Water is in the jug. We use water to drink, to cook, to wash and to water the plants. Water is very important," Mom said. + +"Can I see the water?" Sara asked. + +"Sure, honey. But be careful. The jug is heavy and the water can spill. Do you want me to help you?" Mom said. + +Sara nodded. She was a kind girl and she did not want to make a mess. Mom lifted the jug and poured some water into a cup. Sara observed the water. It was clear and wet and made a sound when it came out of the jug. + +"Wow, water is amazing!" Sara said. + +"Yes, it is, honey. Water is amazing and so are you," Mom said. She hugged Sara and gave her the cup. Sara drank the water and smiled. She was happy and thirsty. She liked to observe things and she liked to learn new things. She was a very curious and kind girl. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a whip in the garage. It is long and brown and has a handle. + +"Look, a whip!" Tom says. "Let's play cowboys and horses!" + +"OK!" Lily says. "I will be the horse and you will be the cowboy." + +Tom takes the whip and holds it in his hand. He makes a loud sound with his mouth. "Yee-haw!" he says. He swings the whip in the air. + +Lily pretends to be a horse. She runs around the garage and makes horse noises. She has fun. + +But then, Tom swings the whip too hard. He hits Lily on the back with the whip. It hurts. Lily cries. + +"Ow! Ow! Ow!" Lily says. "That hurts! Stop it, Tom!" + +Tom feels bad. He did not mean to hurt Lily. He drops the whip and runs to Lily. He hugs her and says sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I'm sorry. I did not want to hurt you. I was playing too rough. Are you OK?" Tom says. + +Lily is still crying. She rubs her back. She is sad and angry. + +"No, I'm not OK. You hurt me with the whip. You are not a good friend. You are not gentle. You are mean. Go away!" Lily says. + +Tom is sad and sorry. He does not know what to do. He wants to make Lily happy again. He looks around the garage. He sees a teddy bear on a shelf. He has an idea. + +He takes the teddy bear and gives it to Lily. He says sorry again. + +"Here, Lily. This is for you. It is a teddy bear. It is soft and gentle. It will make you feel better. I'm sorry, Lily. Please be my friend again. Please?" Tom says. + +Lily looks at the teddy bear. She likes teddy bears. She takes the teddy bear and hugs it. She feels a little better. She looks at Tom. He looks sad and sorry. She feels a little sorry for him. + +She wipes her tears and says sorry too. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. I was too angry. You are my friend. I forgive you. But don't play with the whip again. It is not a good toy. It is dangerous. OK?" Lily says. + +Tom nods and smiles. He is happy that Lily forgives him. He agrees not to play with the whip again. He hugs Lily and says thank you. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. You are gentle. I'm sorry. I love you." Tom says. + +Lily smiles and says thank you too. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend too. You are sorry. I love you too." Lily says. + +They hug and kiss. They are friends again. They play with the teddy bear. They are happy. The end. +Sam and Mia were playing in the backyard. They saw a big pipe near the fence. It was shiny and round. + +"Let's lift the pipe!" Sam said. He wanted to see what was inside. + +"Okay!" Mia said. She liked to do what Sam did. They grabbed the pipe and tried to lift it. It was very heavy. + +"Help me, Mia!" Sam said. He pulled hard on the pipe. Mia pulled too. The pipe moved a little bit. Then they heard a loud hiss. + +"Uh-oh!" Mia said. She let go of the pipe. Water sprayed out of the pipe. It was a hose pipe. They had broken it. + +"Run!" Sam said. He dropped the pipe and ran to the house. Mia followed him. They were wet and scared. + +Mom saw them running. She saw the water from the pipe. She was angry. + +"Sam! Mia! What did you do?" Mom asked. She looked at them with a stern face. + +Sam and Mia felt guilty. They knew they had done something bad. They hung their heads and said sorry. + +"We were just playing with the pipe, Mom. We didn't know it was a hose pipe. We didn't mean to break it." Sam said. + +"We're sorry, Mom. Please don't be mad at us." Mia said. + +Mom sighed. She was not happy, but she loved them. She hugged them and said. + +"I know you didn't mean to break it, but you have to be careful. The pipe is not a toy. It is for watering the plants. You could have hurt yourselves or made a big mess. Next time, ask me before you touch something you don't know." + +"Yes, Mom. We will." Sam and Mia said. + +Mom took them inside. She dried them off and gave them a snack. She told them to play with their own toys and not to touch the pipe again. Sam and Mia nodded. They learned their lesson. They were glad Mom was not too mad at them. They loved Mom. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. They like to swing on the swings. They swing high and low. They feel happy. + +But one day, a big boy comes to the park. He wants to swing too. He pushes Tom off the swing. He says, "This is my swing. Go away." Tom falls on the grass. He feels hurt and angry. + +Mia sees what happens. She runs to Tom. She says, "Are you okay, Tom?" Tom says, "No, I'm not. That boy is mean. He took my swing." Mia says, "That's not fair. Let's tell him to share." + +They go to the big boy. They say, "Please share the swing. We were here first. You can have a turn after us." But the big boy does not listen. He says, "No, I won't. This is my swing. You can't have it." He swings faster and faster. + +Tom and Mia are sad. They want to swing too. They try to pull the big boy off the swing. The big boy kicks them away. They start to fight. They yell and cry. They feel bad. + +A lady sees the fight. She is the big boy's mom. She comes to the park. She says, "Stop, stop, stop! What are you doing? Why are you fighting?" She sees Tom and Mia. She says, "Who are you? Why are you here?" Tom and Mia say, "We are friends. We came to swing. But your son took our swing. He did not share. He pushed and kicked us." + +The lady is shocked. She says, "I'm sorry. That's not nice. He should share. He should be kind." She tells the big boy to get off the swing. She says, "You have to say sorry to Tom and Mia. You have to let them swing too. You have to play nicely with them." + +The big boy feels ashamed. He says, "I'm sorry, Tom and Mia. I was rude. I should share. Can we be friends?" Tom and Mia say, "It's okay. We forgive you. We can be friends. We can swing together." + +They all go to the swings. They take turns to swing. They swing high and low. They laugh and talk. They feel happy. The park is peaceful. +Lily and Tom were twins. They liked to do everything together. They had a birthday soon. They wanted to celebrate with their friends. + +They asked their mom to make a cake. They asked their dad to buy balloons. They asked their grandma to knit them hats. They were very happy. + +But then a big storm came. It was very loud and scary. It was a threat to their party. They were very sad. + +Mom and dad said, "Don't worry. We can still celebrate. We can move the party inside. We can play games and sing songs. We can eat cake and open presents. We can have fun." + +Lily and Tom smiled. They hugged their mom and dad. They thanked their grandma. They invited their friends. They had a good party. They were very happy. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and make funny noises. Today is their birthday. They are very happy. + +Mom and Dad have a surprise for them. They say, "Put on your coats and shoes. We are going for a ride." Anna and Ben wonder where they are going. They hold Mom and Dad's hands and walk to the street. + +They see a big yellow car. It has a sign on top that says "taxi". The taxi driver says, "Hello, are you Anna and Ben? Happy birthday! Hop in, I have a special ride for you." Anna and Ben are excited. They have never been in a taxi before. They get in the back seat and buckle up. + +The taxi driver plays some music and tells them jokes. He makes funny faces and voices. Anna and Ben laugh and clap. They think he is very funny. They look out the window and see the park, the zoo, the museum, and the bakery. They wonder where they are going. + +The taxi driver stops at a big building. He says, "We are here. This is your surprise. It is a place where you can have fun and learn new things. It is called the children's museum. Do you want to go inside?" Anna and Ben say, "Yes, yes, yes!" They thank the taxi driver and give him a hug. They follow Mom and Dad to the entrance. + +They see a lot of things inside. They see dinosaurs, rockets, animals, paintings, and puzzles. They can touch, play, and explore. They have a lot of fun. They also see a big cake with candles and their names on it. Mom and Dad say, "Happy birthday, Anna and Ben! We love you!" They blow out the candles and make a wish. They share the cake with their new friends. They say, "This is the best birthday ever!" +Tim and Sam are brothers. They like to play on the sand. One day, they go to the sea with Mom and Dad. The sea is big and blue and makes loud sounds. + +Tim wants to swim in the sea. He puts on his red hat and runs to the water. Sam is scared of the sea. He stays on the sand with his yellow ball. He does not want to get wet. + +Tim tries to swim in the sea. He kicks his legs and moves his arms. But the sea is too strong. It pushes him back to the sand. Tim falls down and cries. The sea is bad, he thinks. + +Sam sees Tim crying. He feels sorry for him. He runs to him and gives him a hug. He says, "It's okay, Tim. The sea is not bad. It just wants to play. But you have to be careful. The sea is big and we are small." + +Tim stops crying. He hugs Sam back. He says, "Thank you, Sam. You are a good brother. Maybe we can play with the sea together. But not too far. And with Mom and Dad." + +Sam nods. He says, "Yes, Tim. That sounds fun. Let's go and get our buckets and shovels. We can make a castle on the sand. And maybe a moat for the sea." + +Tim and Sam smile. They hold hands and walk to the sand. They are happy. They like the sea. And they like each other. +Tom is a big boy. He likes to help his mom. Every day, he helps his mom wipe the table after breakfast. He uses a cloth and water. He makes the table shiny and clean. + +One day, Tom sees a big truck on the street. The truck has a hose and a brush. The truck is washing the street. Tom thinks it is fun. He wants to help the truck. He runs to the door and puts on his shoes. + +"Mom, can I go outside and help the truck?" Tom asks. + +"Sorry, Tom, you can't," mom says. "The street is wet and dirty. The truck is doing its job. It is a reliable truck. It washes the street every week. You can watch from the window, but you have to stay inside." + +Tom is sad. He likes the truck. He wants to be reliable too. He goes to the window and watches the truck. He sees the water and the bubbles. He sees the brush and the dirt. He sees the truck move along the street. + +Tom has an idea. He runs to the kitchen and gets his cloth and water. He goes to his room and finds his toy car. He puts his toy car on the floor. He pretends it is the truck. He uses his cloth and water to wipe his toy car. He makes his toy car shiny and clean. + +Tom is happy. He is helping his toy car. He is reliable like the truck. He smiles and says, "I am a big boy. I can wipe anything." +One day, Ben and his mom went to the park. Ben liked to play on the slide and the swings. He saw a big red truck with a loud siren. It was a fireman truck. Ben wanted to see it. + +"Mom, can we go see the fireman truck?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, honey. Let's go say hello to the firemen. They are very brave and helpful," Mom said. + +They walked to the truck and saw two firemen. They wore yellow hats and coats. They had a hose and a ladder. They smiled at Ben and his mom. + +"Hi, little boy. Do you like our truck?" one fireman asked. + +"Yes, I do. It is very big and red. Can I touch it?" Ben asked. + +"Of course. You can touch the truck and the hose. Do you want to try on my hat?" the fireman said. + +"Yes, please!" Ben said. + +The fireman put his hat on Ben's head. It was very big and heavy. Ben felt like a fireman. He smiled and said, "Thank you, fireman. You are very nice." + +"You're welcome, little fireman. Do you want a hug?" the fireman said. + +"Yes, I do!" Ben said. + +The fireman gave Ben a big hug. He squeezed him gently. Ben squeezed him back. He felt happy and safe. + +"Thank you for the hug, fireman. I love you," Ben said. + +"I love you too, little fireman. You are very sweet and grateful," the fireman said. + +Mom took a picture of Ben and the fireman. She thanked the firemen for their kindness. They said goodbye and went back to the park. Ben had a lot of fun. He told Mom he wanted to be a fireman when he grew up. Mom said he could be anything he wanted. She was very proud of him. +Sara and Ben were twins who liked to play in the attic. The attic was full of old things that their mom and dad did not use. They liked to pretend that they were pirates, or astronauts, or explorers. + +One day, they found a big box that they had never seen before. They opened it and saw many shiny things inside. There were necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings. They were all made of gold and silver and had pretty stones on them. + +"Wow, look at these!" Sara said. "They are so beautiful! Can we play with them?" + +"I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe they belong to someone. Maybe they are very important. Maybe we should ask mom and dad first." + +Sara was impatient. She did not want to wait. She wanted to wear the shiny things and pretend that she was a princess. She said, "No, we don't need to ask. They are in the attic, so they are ours. Come on, let's have fun!" + +She grabbed a necklace and put it around her neck. She took a ring and put it on her finger. She took a bracelet and put it on her wrist. She looked at herself in a mirror and smiled. + +Ben was worried. He did not think that Sara was right. He said, "Sara, stop it. You are being greedy. You are taking too many things. You are not sharing. You are not being nice." + +Sara did not listen. She said, "No, you stop it. You are being boring. You are not having fun. You are not being brave. You are not being a good twin." + +She took more things from the box and put them on. She said, "Look at me. I am the most beautiful princess in the world. You are just a silly boy who does not know anything." + +Ben was sad. He did not like how Sara was acting. He said, "Sara, please. Give some things back. We can play with them together. We can be happy. We can be twins." + +Sara did not care. She said, "No, I will not give anything back. They are mine. You can go away. I don't need you. I don't want you. I don't love you." + +Ben was hurt. He felt a tear in his eye. He said, "Sara, how can you say that? You are my sister. I am your brother. We are family. We should love each other. We should provide for each other. We should help each other." + +Sara did not answer. She turned away from Ben and looked at the mirror again. She did not see how sad Ben was. She did not see how lonely she was. She did not see how ugly she was. + +The moral of the story is: Greed makes you lose what is truly valuable. Love makes you share what is truly beautiful. Family makes you provide what is truly needed. +Lily and Ben like to play with their toys. They have a lot of toys, but their favorite ones are the guns and the clubs. They pretend to be cowboys and Indians, and they shoot and hit each other with their toys. + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They see a big slide and a swing. They want to play on them, but there are other kids there. The other kids are not nice. They say mean things to Lily and Ben, and they push them away. + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They decide to use their toys to scare the other kids. They run to their mom and get their guns and clubs. They go back to the slide and the swing, and they shout, "Bang, bang, bang! We are cowboys and Indians! We will shoot you and hit you with our clubs!" + +The other kids are scared and confused. They don't know what Lily and Ben are doing. They think they are crazy. They run away from the slide and the swing, and they cry for their moms and dads. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They have the slide and the swing for themselves. They play on them and have fun. They don't care about the other kids. They think they are brave and strong. + +But their mom is not happy. She sees what Lily and Ben are doing. She is angry and worried. She goes to them and takes away their guns and clubs. She says, "No, no, no! You can't do that! You can't shoot and hit other kids with your toys! That is very bad and very dangerous! You have to be nice and share with other kids! You have to say sorry to them and make friends with them!" + +Lily and Ben are sad and confused. They don't understand why their mom is angry. They don't understand why they have to be nice and share with other kids. They don't understand why they have to say sorry and make friends with them. They think they are just playing and having fun. They don't want to give up their toys and their game. They don't want to talk to the other kids. They want to be cowboys and Indians. +Lily and Tom were best friends. They liked to play in Lily's room. Lily had a big bed, a lot of toys and a pink curtain. Tom had a small bed, a few toys and a blue curtain. + +One day, Tom came to Lily's room with a new toy. It was a shiny car that made noises. Lily liked the car very much. She asked Tom, "Can I play with your car?" + +Tom said, "Yes, you can play with it. But you have to give me something in return." + +Lily thought for a moment. She looked around her room. She saw her pink curtain. She said, "How about I give you my pink curtain? It is very pretty and soft." + +Tom nodded. He said, "OK, that is a fair trade. You can have my car and I can have your curtain." + +They swapped their things and played happily. But after a while, Lily felt sad. She missed her pink curtain. It was her favorite thing in her room. She wanted it back. + +She went to Tom and said, "Tom, can we trade back? I don't like your car as much as I like my curtain. Please, can I have it back?" + +Tom looked at Lily. He saw that she was honest and sorry. He said, "OK, Lily, we can trade back. I like your curtain, but I like your car more. And I like you more than anything. You are my best friend." + +They hugged and traded back their things. They were both happy and played some more. They learned that it is good to be honest and share with your friends. +Lila and Sam like to design things. They use paper, crayons, scissors and glue. They make cards, hats, masks and animals. They have fun and share their ideas. + +One day, they want to design a big castle. They need a lot of paper and crayons. They ask their teacher, Miss Lee, if they can use some. Miss Lee says yes, but they have to work in a group with other children. Lila and Sam agree. They find a big table and invite some friends to join them. + +They start to design the castle. They draw walls, towers, windows and doors. They cut and glue the paper. They use different colors and shapes. They talk and laugh. They are a good group. + +Miss Lee comes to see their work. She is very happy. She says they did a great job. She says their castle is beautiful and modest. She says modest means not too big or too fancy, but just right. Lila and Sam smile. They are proud of their design. They thank Miss Lee and their friends. They put their castle on the shelf for everyone to see. +Tommy likes to mark on paper with his crayons. He has many colors and he makes pictures of his family, his dog, and his toys. He is very good at marking and he is proud of his art. + +One morning, he wakes up early and he wants to mark a new picture. He goes to his desk and finds his crayons and paper. He starts to mark a big sun and some flowers. He is happy and he hums a song. + +But then he hears a loud noise. He looks up and sees his baby sister, Lily, in his room. She has his crayons in her hands and she is marking on his wall. She has made a big mess and she is smiling. Tommy is angry and he shouts at her. He wants to take his crayons back and he wants to tell Mom. + +But then he sees Lily's face. She looks scared and sad. She does not understand why Tommy is angry. She only wanted to mark like him and have fun. She drops the crayons and starts to cry. + +Tommy feels sorry for Lily. He remembers that she is very small and she does not know the rules. He is compassionate and he hugs her. He tells her that he is not mad and that he loves her. He says that they can mark together, but only on paper, not on the wall. He gives her a crayon and a paper and he helps her mark a heart. Lily stops crying and she smiles. She says thank you and she loves him too. + +They mark together until Mom comes in. She sees the wall and she is not happy. She tells them that they have to clean it up and that they have to be careful with the crayons. She also tells them that she is proud of their art and that they are very sweet and compassionate. She hugs them and kisses them and she says that she loves them. They say that they love her too and they help her clean the wall. They have a good morning. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. Anna is good at kicking the ball. Ben is good at catching the ball. They are a reliable team. + +One day, a big boy comes to the park. He wants to play soccer too. He says he is better than Anna and Ben. He says he can kick and catch the ball better than them. He says he can score more goals than them. He is not nice. He is mean. + +Anna and Ben do not want to play with the big boy. They want to play by themselves. But the big boy does not listen. He takes the ball from them. He runs to the goal. He tries to score. But Ben is fast. He runs after him. He struggles to get the ball back. He tackles the big boy. He falls down. He hurts his knee. + +Anna sees Ben fall down. She runs to help him. She is worried. She asks him if he is okay. He says he is okay. He says he is brave. He says he is not afraid of the big boy. He says he is proud of himself. He says he did a good job. + +Anna agrees. She says he did a great job. She says he is a reliable friend. She says she is proud of him too. She gives him a hug. She passes him the ball. She says they can play again. She says they can score more goals than the big boy. She says they are a better team. She says they are happy. +Ben and Lily are twins. They like to play with their toys. They have a big box of toys in their room. One day, they find a new toy in the box. It is a shiny metal robot. + +"Wow, look at this robot!" Ben says. "It has arms and legs and eyes and a mouth. I want to play with it." + +"No, I want to play with it!" Lily says. "It is so pretty and cool. Let me have it." + +Ben and Lily start to pull the robot. They both want the robot. They do not want to share. They pull harder and harder. The robot makes a loud noise. + +"Beep beep beep! I am a robot. I can open and close my mouth. I have strong teeth. I can bite anything. Beep beep beep!" + +Ben and Lily stop pulling. They look at the robot. The robot opens its mouth. It has big, sharp teeth. It looks angry. + +"Uh-oh," Ben says. "Maybe we should put the robot back in the box." + +"Too late," the robot says. "I do not like children who do not share. I will bite you with my strong teeth. Beep beep beep!" + +The robot jumps out of their hands. It runs towards them. It opens its mouth. It bites Ben's arm. Ben screams. It bites Lily's leg. Lily cries. The robot laughs. + +"Ha ha ha! I am a robot. I have strong teeth. I can bite anything. You are not strong. You are weak. You are bad. Beep beep beep!" + +The end. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big wood box. They wonder what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tom says. He tries to lift the lid, but it is too heavy. He asks Lily to help him. + +"Maybe we should not," Lily says. She is honest. She thinks the box belongs to someone else. "What if they get angry?" + +Tom does not listen. He pulls harder. The lid makes a loud noise. It opens a little bit. Tom and Lily see something shiny. + +"Wow!" Tom says. He wants to see more. He puts his hand inside the box. + +"Tom, be careful!" Lily says. She is scared. She hears footsteps. Someone is coming. It is the owner of the box. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" the owner says. He is angry. He sees Tom and Lily. He runs to the box. He closes the lid. He locks it with a key. + +Tom and Lily are sorry. They did not mean to make trouble. They say sorry to the owner. They run away. They learn a lesson. They do not touch things that are not theirs. They are honest. They are still friends. +Lily liked to look at the pictures in the magazine. She saw many things that she wanted, like a doll, a bike, and a dress. She asked her mom if she could have them, but her mom said no. She said they were too expensive and they had to save money. + +Lily was sad and angry. She thought her mom was terrible. She wanted to make her mom sorry. She had a plan. She waited until her mom was busy on the phone. Then she took the scissors and cut the magazine into many pieces. She threw the pieces all over the floor and the couch. + +When her mom finished the phone call, she saw the mess. She was very upset. She asked Lily who did it. Lily did not answer. She pretended she did not hear. She thought her mom would be scared and give her what she wanted. But she was wrong. + +Her mom knew it was Lily. She was not scared. She was angry. She told Lily to pick up the pieces and put them in the trash. She said Lily was naughty and she had to go to her room. She said Lily could not play with her toys or watch TV for a long time. + +Lily realized her plan was bad. She felt sorry and ashamed. She wished she did not cut the magazine. She wished she answered her mom. She wished she was nice and good. She cried and said she was sorry. But it was too late. She had to do what her mom said. She learned a hard lesson. +Lily and Ben went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, monkeys, and giraffes. They liked the animals, but they wanted to see the hippo most of all. + +They found the hippo pool and ran to the fence. They saw a big hippo in the water. He was very fat and had a big mouth. He looked sleepy and bored. + +"Hello, hippo!" Lily said. "Do you want to play with us?" + +The hippo did not answer. He just yawned and showed his teeth. + +"Wow, he has big teeth!" Ben said. "Can he bite us?" + +"No, he can't," mom said. "He is a herbivore. That means he only eats plants. But he can still be dangerous, so don't go too close to the fence." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They watched the hippo splash in the water. They noticed a bad smell. + +"Mom, what is that smell?" Lily asked. "It is very smelly!" + +Mom laughed. "That is the hippo's poop. He poops in the water to mark his territory. That means he tells other hippos that this is his pool." + +"Yuck!" Ben said. "That is gross!" + +Lily and Ben made faces. They decided they did not like the hippo so much. They wanted to see other animals. + +"Can we go now, mom?" Lily asked. "We want to see the penguins. They are cute and not smelly." + +"Sure, let's go," mom said. "Maybe the hippo will be more friendly next time." + +They waved goodbye to the hippo and walked away. The hippo did not care. He was happy to be alone in his smelly pool. He had gained a lot of weight from eating plants. He was the biggest and strongest hippo in the zoo. +Anna liked to collect things. She had a big trunk in her room where she kept her things. She had shells, rocks, stickers, dolls, books and more. She was very proud of her trunk and liked to show it to her friends. + +One day, Anna had a new friend over. Her name was Lily. Lily liked to collect things too. She had a small bag with her. Anna wanted to see what was in Lily's bag. She asked Lily politely, "Can I see your things?" + +Lily nodded and opened her bag. She had feathers, buttons, coins, cards and more. Anna thought they were very nice. She said, "Wow, you have a lot of things. Can I touch them?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Sure, you can touch them. But please be careful. They are very special to me." + +Anna was careful. She touched the feathers, the buttons, the coins and the cards. She said, "They are very soft, shiny, round and colorful. I like them a lot. Thank you for letting me touch them." + +Lily said, "You're welcome. You are very polite. Can I see your trunk?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Of course. Come with me. I'll show you my trunk." She took Lily's hand and led her to her room. She opened her trunk and said, "These are my things. I collect them from different places. Do you want to see them?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please. I would love to see them." She looked at Anna's shells, rocks, stickers, dolls, books and more. She said, "They are very pretty, smooth, sparkly, cute and fun. I like them a lot. Thank you for showing me your trunk." + +Anna said, "You're welcome. You are very polite. Do you want to play with them?" + +Lily said, "Yes, please. I would love to play with them." She picked up a doll and said, "Can I be her friend?" + +Anna said, "Sure, you can be her friend. I'll be her friend too." She picked up another doll and said, "Let's have a tea party." + +Lily said, "Okay, let's have a tea party." She smiled and said, "You are a very nice friend. I'm glad we met." + +Anna said, "You are a very nice friend too. I'm glad we met too." They hugged and played with their things. They had a lot of fun. They were happy. +Sara and Ben wanted to record a song for their mom. They had a toy microphone and a phone. They went to the living room and started to sing. They sang very loud and very fast. They did not care about the words or the tune. They just wanted to have fun. + +But in the kitchen, mom was cooking a turkey for dinner. She heard the noise from the living room and got angry. She left the turkey in the oven and went to see what was going on. She saw Sara and Ben with the microphone and the phone. She also saw the couch, the table, and the floor. They were very messy. There were toys, books, and clothes everywhere. + +"Stop that right now!" mom said. "What are you doing? You are making a lot of noise and a big mess. You are not recording a song, you are ruining the living room. And you are not helping me with the dinner. Go to your room and clean up!" + +Sara and Ben felt sad and sorry. They did not mean to make mom angry. They just wanted to record a song for her. They put away the microphone and the phone. They picked up the toys, books, and clothes. They said sorry to mom and gave her a hug. + +Mom felt sorry too. She knew they wanted to do something nice for her. She hugged them back and said sorry for yelling. She asked them to help her with the dinner. They went to the kitchen and saw the turkey. It was burned and black. Mom had forgotten about it. + +"Oh no!" mom said. "The turkey is ruined. What are we going to eat now?" + +Sara and Ben had an idea. They took the microphone and the phone. They recorded a new song for mom. They sang very soft and very sweet. They sang about how much they loved her and how they were sorry for the mess. They played the song for mom. She smiled and cried. She said it was the best song ever. + +They decided to order pizza for dinner. They ate it in the living room. They cleaned up the mess together. They learned that recording a song can be fun, but they should also be careful and respectful. They also learned that mom loves them no matter what. They had a happy and cozy night. +Lily and Sam were twins who liked to play together. One day, they went to the shop with their mom. The shop was empty because it was early in the morning. Mom told them to stay close to her and not to touch anything. + +Lily saw a big ball that was red and shiny. She wanted to play with it. She asked mom if she could have it, but mom said no. Mom said they had many toys at home and they did not need more. Lily was sad and angry. She decided to ignore mom and take the ball anyway. She hid it under her coat and ran to the door. + +Sam saw what Lily did and he was scared. He knew Lily was doing something bad. He tried to stop her and tell her to put the ball back. He said, "Lily, don't do that! That's not yours! Mom will be mad!" But Lily did not listen to Sam. She ignored him and ran outside. + +Mom saw Lily running away and she was worried. She followed her and saw the ball under her coat. She was very angry and disappointed. She took the ball from Lily and brought it back to the shop. She said, "Lily, what did you do? You stole this ball! That's very wrong! You have to say sorry to the shopkeeper and to me. And you have to listen to your brother. He was trying to help you." + +Lily felt ashamed and sorry. She realized she made a big mistake. She said sorry to the shopkeeper and to mom. She also said sorry to Sam and hugged him. She said, "Sam, thank you for being a good brother. I was wrong to ignore you and mom. I will not do that again." + +Mom forgave Lily and hugged her too. She said, "Lily, I love you, but you have to learn to respect other people's things and to obey the rules. And you have to appreciate what you have. You don't need more toys to be happy. You have a wonderful brother who loves you and plays with you. That's more than enough." + +Lily and Sam learned a valuable lesson that day. They learned to be honest, grateful, and respectful. They also learned to listen to each other and to mom. They went home and played with their toys happily. They did not need the big ball anymore. They had each other. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big truck with food. The food smells good. They want to try some. + +"Can we have some food, please?" Lily asks the man in the truck. + +"Sorry, kids, this food is not for you. It is for the people in the big house. They have a party," the man says. + +"That is not fair!" Ben says. "We are hungry too. Why do they get all the food?" + +Lily and Ben are sad and angry. They walk away from the truck. They see a big dog. The dog is hungry too. The dog sees the food in the truck. The dog runs to the truck and jumps inside. + +"Hey, stop that dog!" the man shouts. He tries to catch the dog, but the dog is fast. The dog eats all the food in the truck. The man is very mad. + +The people in the big house see what happens. They are very mad too. They come out of the house and yell at the man, the dog, and the kids. + +"Go away, you naughty dog! Go away, you rude kids! You ruined our party! You have no manners!" they say. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They run away from the house. The dog runs after them. The dog is still hungry. The dog wants to eat them. + +Lily and Ben scream. They try to hide, but the dog finds them. The dog bites them. Lily and Ben cry. They miss their mom and dad. They wish they never saw the food truck. They wish they never met the dog. They wish they stayed in the park. But it is too late. The end. +Tom liked to play with his green ship. He had a big tub of water in the yard, and he set his ship on it. He made it go fast and slow, and he made it turn left and right. He pretended he was a captain, and he had a lot of fun. + +One day, he saw a big cloud in the sky. It was dark and scary, and it made a loud noise. Tom was afraid, and he ran inside the house. He forgot his green ship on the tub of water. He did not know that the cloud was bringing rain and wind. + +The rain and wind came, and they made the water splash and shake. The green ship was tossed and turned, and it could not stay on the water. It fell off the tub, and it rolled on the ground. It got wet and dirty, and it broke into pieces. + +Tom was sad when he saw his green ship. He cried, and he wished he had taken it inside. He learned a lesson: he should always take care of his toys, and not leave them outside when it is going to rain. He said sorry to his green ship, and he hugged it. He hoped he could get a new ship someday. +Lily and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see some big kids running. They are having a race. + +"What are they doing?" Lily asks Sam. + +"They are racing. They want to see who is fast," Sam explains. + +"Can we race too?" Lily says. + +"Sure, let's race to the slide," Sam says. + +They start to run. Lily is faster than Sam. She gets to the slide first. She is happy. + +"Yay, I won!" she says. + +Sam is sad. He is slow. He gets to the slide last. He is poor at racing. + +"Aw, I lost," he says. + +Lily sees Sam's face. She feels sorry for him. + +"Hey, Sam, don't be sad. You are good at other things. You are good at drawing and singing and telling jokes. You make me laugh," she says. + +She gives him a hug. Sam smiles. + +"Thanks, Lily. You are a good friend. You are good at racing and sharing and being kind. You make me happy," he says. + +They go on the slide together. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big hole in the ground. It was a pit. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in the pit," said Tom. + +"OK, but be careful," said Lily. + +They climbed down the pit. It was dark and cold. They heard a loud roar. It was a bear. The bear was angry. It wanted to eat them. + +"Help! Help!" they screamed. + +They ran back to the pit's edge. They tried to climb up. But the pit was too deep. They could not reach the top. + +They were scared. They hugged each other. They cried. + +"Please, someone help us!" they shouted. + +A man heard them. He was walking his dog. He saw the pit and the bear. He was brave. He had a rope. He threw the rope to Lily and Tom. + +"Grab the rope!" he said. "I will pull you up!" + +Lily and Tom grabbed the rope. The man pulled them up. The bear roared again. But it could not get them. + +They were safe. They thanked the man. They hugged his dog. They were happy. + +"Let's return to the playground," said Lily. + +"Yes, let's go," said Tom. + +They ran to the playground. They played some more. They were calm. They did not go near the pit again. They learned their lesson. +Tom and Jen are twins. They like to play in their room. But they do not like to clean up. Their room is very messy. There are toys, books, clothes and trash everywhere. + +One day, Mom says, "Tom and Jen, you have to clean your room. It is very smelly. And you have to do it before dinner. Or you will not get any dessert." + +Tom and Jen do not want to clean. They want to play. They have an idea. They lie to Mom. They say, "OK, Mom, we will clean our room. We will do it very fast." + +But they do not clean. They hide under the bed. They think Mom will not see them. They whisper and giggle. They think they are very smart. + +Mom comes to check on them. She does not see them in the room. She hears a noise under the bed. She lifts the bed sheet. She sees Tom and Jen. They look scared. + +Mom is very angry. She says, "Tom and Jen, you lied to me. You did not clean your room. You hid under the bed. That is very bad. You have to go to bed now. And you will not get any dessert. And you will not get any toys for a week." + +Tom and Jen cry. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We will not lie again. We will clean our room tomorrow. Please, can we have some dessert?" + +But Mom says, "No, you cannot. You have to learn your lesson. Lying is wrong. And so is being messy. Now go to bed. And do not make any more noise." + +Tom and Jen go to bed. They are very sad. They do not have any dessert. They do not have any toys. They do not have any fun. They wish they had not lied to Mom. They wish they had cleaned their room. They have a bad ending. +Tim and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big balloon in the sky. It is red and yellow and blue. It looks cool. + +"Wow, look at that balloon!" Tim says. "It can fly so high!" + +"I want to fly too!" Mia says. "Can we fly with the balloon?" + +They run to the balloon. They see a man with a hat. He is holding a rope. The rope is tied to the balloon. + +"Hello, kids," the man says. "Do you like my balloon?" + +"Yes, we do!" Tim and Mia say. "Can we fly with you?" + +The man smiles. "Sure, why not? But you have to be careful. The balloon has a small leak. It can lose air and go down." + +Tim and Mia are not scared. They want to have fun. They climb into the basket. The man lets go of the rope. The balloon goes up, up, up. + +Tim and Mia feel the wind on their faces. They see the trees and the houses and the cars. They wave to the people below. They feel happy. + +The balloon flies over the lake. It is shiny and blue. Tim and Mia see some ducks and fish. They hear some splashes. + +"Look, Mia, look!" Tim says. "The water is cool!" + +Mia leans over the basket. She wants to touch the water. She reaches out her hand. + +But then, she hears a hiss. The balloon makes a noise. It is losing air. It is going down. + +"Uh-oh," the man says. "The leak is bigger. We have to land." + +Tim and Mia are scared. They hold each other. They hope they will be okay. + +The balloon goes down, down, down. It lands on the grass. It is soft and green. Tim and Mia are safe. + +They get out of the basket. They hug the man. They thank him for the ride. + +They run back to the park. They tell their parents about their adventure. They are proud and happy. + +They will always remember the day they flew with the balloon. +Tom likes to sail. He has a toy boat that he plays with in the bath. He makes waves with his hand and pretends he is a captain. He likes to sing songs about the sea and the fish. + +One day, Tom goes to the gym with his mom. The gym is a big place with many things to do. Tom sees a big pool with water. He wants to sail his boat in the pool. He asks his mom if he can. + +Mom says yes, but first he has to put on his swimsuit and his floaties. She helps him get ready and then they go to the pool. Tom is happy. He puts his boat in the water and watches it sail. He pushes it with his hand and makes it go fast. He sings his songs and smiles. + +Mom is happy too. She sees that Tom is having fun and learning. She thinks that his boat is very useful. It helps him play and imagine and be brave. She joins him in the pool and they sail together. They have a good time at the gym. +Sara liked to organize her toys. She had a big box for her dolls, a small box for her cars, and a basket for her books. She put each toy in the right place, and made sure they were neat and tidy. + +One day, Sara saw her mom prune the roses in the garden. She used a big tool to cut the old and dry parts of the plants. She was very careful not to hurt the flowers or herself. Sara thought it looked fun, and wanted to help. + +She asked her mom if she could prune some roses too. Her mom said yes, but only if she used a small tool and followed her instructions. Sara agreed, and took a pair of scissors from the house. She went to the garden, and looked for a rose to prune. + +She found a pretty pink rose, and decided to cut it. But she was not careful, and cut too much. She cut the stem, the leaves, and the petals, until there was nothing left but a stub. She felt sad, and wondered if she had hurt the rose. + +She ran to her mom, and showed her what she had done. Her mom was not angry, but she was not happy either. She explained to Sara that roses need some parts to grow and bloom, and that she should only cut the old and dry parts. She hugged Sara, and told her to be more careful next time. + +Sara said she was sorry, and asked if she could do something else to help. Her mom smiled, and said she could organize the tools and the trash. Sara nodded, and went to work. She put the big tool in the shed, the small tool in the drawer, and the old and dry parts in the bin. She felt better, and hoped the rose would grow back. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a black cat named Mittens. One day, Lily and Mittens went for a walk in the park. While they were walking, Lily stubbed her toe on a rock. She cried out in pain. + +Mittens meowed, "Are you okay?" + +Lily replied, "No, I hurt my toe. It's black and hurts a lot." + +Mittens disagreed, "Your toe is not black, it's red. Let me give it a lick to make it feel better." + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Mittens. You always make me feel better." And they continued their walk in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, it started to rain a lot and the water went up very high. It was a flood! + +Lily's mom said, "Lily, we need to go home now. It's not safe to play in the water." + +Lily said, "But I want to stay and play with my friends." + +Her mom replied, "I know, but we need to put on our raincoats and go home where it's warm and dry." + +Lily put on her raincoat and held her mom's hand. She said goodbye to her friends and went home. Even though she couldn't play outside, she was happy to be warm and safe inside with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the park with her mom. One day, they went to the park and saw a lively group of kids playing on the swings and slide. + +Lily wanted to play too, but she was too little. Her mom said, "Let's sit on this bench and watch the kids play." Lily sat down and looked at the kids having fun. + +After a while, a little boy came up to Lily and asked, "Do you want to play with us?" Lily was so happy and said, "Yes, please!" She enjoyed playing with the other kids and her mom was happy too. + +From that day on, Lily always looked forward to going to the park and playing with her new friends. She would sit on the bench and watch the lively kids play until they invited her to join in. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a raven sitting in a tree. The raven was black and had shiny feathers. Lily thought the raven was very pretty. + +The raven started to sing and it made Lily feel happy. She ran to tell her mommy about the adorable raven. Her mommy was excited to hear about it and they both went outside to see the raven. They watched the raven sing and fly away. Lily was sad to see it go, but she was excited to see it again someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys. One day, she was playing with a puzzle and she dropped a piece on the floor. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. "I dropped a piece!" + +Her mommy came into the room and saw the little piece on the floor. "Don't worry, Lily," her mommy said. "I'll help you find it." + +Together, they looked for the little piece and finally found it under the couch. Lily was very happy and said, "Thank you, mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Mr. Fluffy. One day, Lily and Mr. Fluffy went to the park to play. They had so much fun on the swings and slides. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big dog. She got scared and started to worry. Mr. Fluffy said, "Don't worry, I will protect you." But the dog started to bark and Lily ran away. + +Lily's mom saw what happened and said sorry to Mr. Fluffy. Lily said, "It's okay, Mr. Fluffy is my hero." From that day on, Lily and Mr. Fluffy always went to the park together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Teddy. Teddy was very cold because he had no fur. One day, he met a rabbit named Rosie. Rosie saw that Teddy was cold and gave him a big hug. Teddy felt warm and happy. + +Teddy and Rosie became friends and played together every day. One day, they went on an adventure and found a lost puppy. The puppy was crying because he lost his mom. Teddy and Rosie hugged the puppy and promised to help him find his mom. + +They searched high and low and finally found the puppy's mom. She was so happy to see her baby and hugged him tightly. Teddy, Rosie, and the puppy's mom became friends too. They all hugged each other and felt warm and loved. From that day on, Teddy was never cold again because he had so many friends to hug. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a chubby cat named Mittens. One sunny day, Lily and Mittens went to the park. They saw lots of trees and flowers. They also saw some kids playing on the swings and slides. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise. She looked around and saw some soldiers marching in the park. They wore big hats and had shiny boots. Mittens got scared and hid behind a tree. But Lily wasn't scared. She thought the soldiers looked funny. + +After a while, the soldiers stopped marching and went away. Lily and Mittens continued to play in the park. They had so much fun that they didn't want to go home. But when the sun started to set, they knew it was time to leave. Lily picked up Mittens and they walked home together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch movies with his mommy. One day, Timmy's mommy took him to see a brown dog film. Timmy was very excited to watch the brown dog act in the movie. + +During the movie, Timmy turned to his mommy and said, "Mommy, the brown dog is a good actor!" His mommy smiled and said, "Yes, he is. He is very talented." + +After the movie, Timmy and his mommy went to get some ice cream. Timmy's mommy asked him, "What was your favorite part of the movie?" Timmy replied, "I liked when the brown dog was running and jumping! He was so funny!" His mommy laughed and said, "Yes, he was very entertaining." + +Timmy went to bed that night dreaming of the brown dog and how he wanted to be an actor just like him when he grew up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her dolls and her favorite doll was named Rosie. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help her tie a knot in her shoelaces. Lily tried and tried, but she just couldn't do it. She said, "I hate knots, they are too hard." + +Later that day, Lily and Rosie went to the park to play. They saw a poor little dog who was all alone. The dog looked sad and hungry. Lily asked her mom if they could give the dog some food. Her mom said yes and they gave the dog some of their sandwiches. The dog was so happy and started wagging its tail. + +As they were leaving the park, they saw a man who was trying to tie a knot in a rope. He looked frustrated and couldn't do it. Lily remembered how she couldn't tie her mom's shoelaces earlier and said, "I know how to tie knots now, I can help you!" The man was grateful and said thank you. Lily felt happy that she could help someone else. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a new toy car that he loved to play with every day. One day, Timmy accidentally threw his car and it hit his neighbor's window. The neighbor came out and said, "Oh no, you destroyed my window!" + +Timmy felt very bad and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to do it!" The neighbor forgave him and said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Just be more careful next time." + +Timmy learned his lesson and promised to be more careful with his toys. He went back home and played with his car, making sure he didn't throw it too hard. From that day on, Timmy and his neighbor became good friends and played together often. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and build things with his blocks. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to build a tall building, but Timmy thought it was a foolish idea. + +Timmy told Billy they should build something else, but Billy didn't want to listen. He started to build the building all by himself. Timmy didn't want to be left out, so he decided to help Billy. They worked very hard, but the building kept falling down. + +Finally, they realized they needed to work together to build the building. They helped each other and did their best. In the end, they built the tallest building they had ever seen! They were so happy and proud of what they had done. From that day on, they knew that working together was the best way to get things done. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved going to the park to play with his friends. One day, while playing, he noticed a shiny pistol on the ground. Tim knew it was dangerous, so he picked it up and brought it to his dad. + +His dad was proud of Tim for being brave and responsible. He explained to Tim that guns are very dangerous and can hurt people. Tim felt happy that he did the right thing and kept playing with his friends. + +Later that day, Tim saw a little girl who was lost and crying. She looked helpless and scared. Tim remembered how his dad had told him to always help others, so he went to the little girl and asked her if she needed help. Tim walked her to her mom and felt proud of himself for being kind. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to always do the right thing, even if it's hard or scary. And it's also important to help others when they need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food like pizza and ice cream. But her mommy said those foods were too expensive to have all the time. + +One night, Lily and her mommy went outside and saw the moon glowing in the sky. It was so bright and beautiful! Lily asked her mommy why the moon was glowing. Her mommy explained that the moon reflects the light from the sun. + +Lily thought the moon looked like a big pizza in the sky. She was happy to know that even though pizza was expensive, she could still enjoy the glowing moon every night for free. And that made her smile. 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, he went outside to play and saw his friend Billy. + +"Hi, Billy!" Timmy said. + +"Hi, Timmy!" Billy said. + +"Do you want to play with my cars and trucks?" Timmy asked. + +"Sure!" Billy said. + +They played for a while, but then Billy saw a sign on the ground. + +"What does that sign say?" Billy asked. + +"I don't know," Timmy said. "Let's go look." + +As they walked over to the sign, they saw two big dogs fighting. + +"That's not interesting," Timmy said. "Let's go back to playing with our cars and trucks." +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max was so adorable that everyone wanted to pet him. One day, Max's owner took him for a walk in the park. Max was having so much fun playing fetch when a naughty boy came up to him and started to tease him. Max didn't like it and barked at the boy. + +Later that day, Max and his owner went to the circus. They bought a ticket to see the show. Max was so excited to watch the elephants and clowns. During the show, Max saw the same boy who teased him earlier. The boy was sitting in the front row and throwing popcorn at the performers. Max didn't like it and barked at the boy again. + +After the show, Max's owner gave him a treat for being a good boy. Max felt happy and proud. He knew that he did the right thing by standing up for the performers and himself. From that day on, Max and his owner went on many more adventures together, always having fun and staying away from troublemakers who like to tease. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the big field near his house. He would run and jump and play with his friends. One day, Timmy saw a big rock in the field. He wanted to climb it, but it was too hard. + +Timmy tried and tried, but he couldn't climb the rock. Then, he saw some numbers on the rock. He thought maybe they were magic numbers that would help him climb the rock. So, he said the numbers out loud and tried to climb again. But it was still too hard. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and lightning struck the rock. The rock broke into a million pieces and Timmy got hurt. He learned that sometimes things are too hard and dangerous to try. Timmy never tried to climb a big rock again. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion who lived in the jungle. He liked to roar very loud to show how strong he was. His friends, the monkeys, would swing from the trees and laugh when he roared. + +One day, the lion started to worry because he couldn't find any food. He searched everywhere but couldn't find anything to eat. He felt very hungry and sad. + +Then, he met a bitter old crocodile who offered to share his food with him. The lion was happy and grateful for the crocodile's kindness. From that day on, the lion and the crocodile became good friends and shared their food together. +Once upon a time, there was a big playground. Lots of kids came to play there every day. One day, a new player came to the playground. His name was Tom. Tom was very happy to play with the other kids. + +But when Tom started to play, he noticed that his shoes were filthy. They were covered in mud and dirt. Tom felt sad because he thought the other kids wouldn't want to play with him because of his dirty shoes. + +But then, a girl named Lily came up to Tom and said, "Don't worry, we can match!" She took off her own shoes, which were also filthy, and gave them to Tom. Tom was so happy! He put on Lily's shoes and they matched perfectly. Now Tom could play with the other kids without feeling sad or left out. +Once upon a time, there was a purple bird. The bird was very special because it could sing beautifully. Everyone who heard the bird sing was amazed. They said the bird was gifted. + +One day, the bird saw a little girl walking in the woods. The girl was sad because it was her birthday and she didn't get any presents. The bird felt sorry for her and decided to give her a gift. + +The gift was a purple feather. The girl was so happy and thanked the bird. She said the feather was the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. From that day on, the bird and the girl became friends. They would play and sing together in the woods. It was a happy time for both of them. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to drink chocolate milk from his mug. He had an ordinary mug, nothing special, but it was his favorite. Every day, he would fill up his mug with chocolate milk and drink it all up. + +One day, he accidentally dropped his mug and it broke into tiny pieces. He was very sad because he couldn't drink his chocolate milk anymore. He looked for another mug, but none of them were the same as his ordinary one. + +Days passed and the boy became very thirsty. He decided to drink water instead, but it wasn't the same as his chocolate milk. He missed his mug and wished he could have it back. Sadly, he never found another mug like his and he never got to drink his chocolate milk again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big orange tower. It was very tall and shiny. Many people loved to look at it. One day, a little bird flew into the tower and got stuck. It couldn't fly out. + +A kind boy saw the bird and wanted to save it. He climbed up the tower and reached the bird. He gently held it and tried to take it out. But then, the boy lost his balance and fell down from the tower. + +The boy got hurt and the bird didn't get saved. It was a very sad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and share them with her friends. One day, Lily went to the park and saw her friend, Billy, playing with a ball. + +"Can I play with your ball, Billy?" asked Lily. + +"No, it's mine!" said Billy, being selfish. + +Lily felt sad and walked away. As she was walking, she saw a bird that had fallen into a well. She knew she had to help the bird, but it was too heavy for her to lift by herself. So, she went back to Billy and asked for his help. + +"Can you help me lift the bird out of the well, Billy?" asked Lily. + +Billy felt bad for not sharing his ball and decided to help. Together, they lifted the bird out of the well and set it free. + +From that day on, Billy learned that it's important to share and help others. And Lily learned that sometimes it's okay to ask for help when things are too heavy to lift alone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very lucky because he had a big sister named Lily who loved him very much. One day, Lily helped Timmy organize his toys. They put all the cars in one box and all the blocks in another box. Timmy was very happy because he could find his toys easily now. + +After organizing the toys, Lily said it was time for a nap. Timmy was tired, so he climbed into his bed and closed his eyes. He dreamed about playing with his toys in the park with his sister. + +When Timmy woke up from his nap, he saw Lily playing with his toys. He was so happy that he hugged her and said, "Thank you for organizing my toys, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a toy box with a lid that she loved to play with. One day, she found an amazing sticker and wanted to attach it to her toy box. She tried to stick it on, but it wouldn't stay. + +Lily thought and thought, and then she had an idea. She found a knob on the lid and stuck the sticker to it. Now the sticker was attached and wouldn't fall off! Lily was so happy with her new decoration, and she showed it to everyone who came to play with her toys. + +From that day on, Lily always looked for things to attach to her toy box's knobs. She loved making it look pretty and unique. Her toy box became the most special thing in her room, and she was proud of it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and her favorite thing to do was to make paper airplanes. One day, she was playing with her paper and she accidentally dropped the ash from her cigarette on the paper. She was very upset because she had worked hard on her airplane. + +Her mother came in and saw that she was upset. "What's wrong, Lily?" she asked. "I dropped ash on my paper airplane," Lily replied. "Oh no, that's too bad," her mother said. "But don't worry, we can fold a new one together." + +So, they sat down and folded a new paper airplane. Lily was very happy and thanked her mother for helping her. They both smiled and flew the new paper airplane together. From that day on, Lily was careful not to drop ash on her paper again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He had a teddy bear named Teddy that he loved very much. One day, Timmy and Teddy went to the park to play. While they were playing, a big dog came and started to bark at them. Timmy got scared, but Teddy protected him by standing in front of him and growling at the dog. The dog got scared and ran away. + +Timmy was very happy that Teddy protected him. He hugged Teddy and said, "Thank you for protecting me, Teddy. You are my hero." Then Timmy and Teddy went home to take a nap. While Timmy was sleeping, he had a dream about Teddy being a superhero. In the dream, Teddy was wearing a cape and flying around the city, protecting people from danger. + +When Timmy woke up, he told Teddy about his dream. Teddy was happy to hear that he was a superhero in Timmy's dream. Timmy said, "I wish I could buy you a superhero costume, but they are too expensive." Teddy replied, "That's okay, Timmy. I don't need a fancy costume to protect you. I will always be here for you, no matter what." Timmy smiled and hugged Teddy tightly, feeling grateful to have such a brave and cheap teddy bear. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max was a good dog, but one day he ran away from his yard. His owner, a little girl named Lily, was very worried. She looked for Max all over the place, but she couldn't find him. + +Finally, Lily went to the park and she saw Max there. Max was happy to see Lily, and Lily was happy to see Max. Max had lost his collar, but Lily found it on the ground. She put the collar back on Max and Max felt safe again. + +From that day on, Max never ran away again. He knew that he was safe with Lily and his collar. And Lily was happy to have Max back home with her. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a shiny diamond on the ground and picked it up. "Look at this pretty diamond!" she said to her friend, a teddy bear. + +But the diamond was uncomfortable in her pocket, so she tried to give it to her friend. "Here, you can have it," she said. But the teddy bear replied, "No, Lily. It's not mine to take. We should find the owner and give it back." + +Lily felt sad that she couldn't keep the diamond, but she knew her friend was right. They went to the park and asked around if anyone had lost a diamond. Finally, they found a lady who was very happy to be reunited with her lost diamond. She thanked Lily and her teddy bear and gave them both a big hug. + +Lily learned that it's important to do the right thing, even if it makes us uncomfortable. And she was happy to have made someone else happy by returning the diamond. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Spot. Spot loved to play in the park with his owner, Timmy. One day, while playing fetch, Spot saw a squirrel and chased after it. Spot ran so fast that he destroyed his collar. + +Timmy said, "Oh no, Spot! Your collar is broken. We need to get you a new one." They went to the pet store to find a new collar. Timmy picked out a clean, shiny collar for Spot. + +Spot was happy with his new collar and wanted to show it off to his dog friends. But on the way back to the park, Spot saw a muddy puddle and couldn't resist jumping in it. His new collar was now dirty and not so clean anymore. + +Timmy said, "Spot, you just got a new collar! Why did you have to destroy it by jumping in the mud?" Spot barked and wagged his tail, not understanding what Timmy was saying. But Timmy still loved Spot, even with his dirty collar. +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Hoppy. Hoppy lived in a big pond with lots of lilies. One day, Hoppy saw a pretty lily that he wanted to sit on. He hopped over to it and sat down. The lily was so soft and bouncy, Hoppy felt like he was sitting on a cloud. + +Hoppy was a humble frog and didn't want to hurt the lily, so he sat very still. He watched the dragonflies buzz around and the fish swim by. After a while, Hoppy got up and hopped away, but he never forgot about the bouncy lily. Every day, he would visit it and sit on it for a little while. + +One day, a big storm came and the wind blew the lily away. Hoppy was sad, but he knew that the lily was still beautiful even if it wasn't in the pond anymore. He hopped around the pond, looking for another bouncy lily to sit on, but none of them were as special as the one he lost. Hoppy learned that sometimes things come and go, but it's important to appreciate them while they're there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to watch the birds in the park. One day, she saw a bird with a hurt wing and wanted to help. She tried to catch the bird, but it flew away. + +Lily didn't want the bird to be hurt anymore, so she decided to ask her mom for help. Her mom told her to stop chasing the bird and to wait for it to come back. They sat on a bench and watched the bird together. + +After a little while, the bird came back and landed on the ground. Lily's mom gently picked it up and they took it to a nearby animal hospital. The bird's wing was fixed and it was able to fly again. Lily was so happy that she helped the bird and watched it fly away. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went to the park with her mom. She saw a big dog and wanted to pet it, but her mom said, "No, Lily. That dog might bite you." + +Lily saw some kids playing and asked her mom if she could join them. Her mom said yes, but reminded her to be careful. Lily played tag and ran so fast that she started to jog. She was having so much fun! + +Suddenly, a man in a black robe appeared. Lily asked her mom, "Who is that?" Her mom replied, "That's a judge. He decides if people did something bad or good." The judge walked by and said, "Hello there, little one. Are you having fun?" Lily said, "Yes! I'm jogging and playing tag!" + +After a while, it started to rain. Lily's mom said, "We have to go home now. Let's go before we get wet." Lily looked up and saw that the sky was dark and cloudy. "Mom, will my clothes get wet?" she asked. "Yes, they will. But don't worry, we'll dry them when we get home," her mom replied. And so, they went home and had hot chocolate while Lily's clothes dried. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the grass. He would hop and jump around, feeling the soft blades tickle his feet. One day, Benny's mommy called out to him, "Benny, hurry up! We need to go to the store." + +Benny hopped over to his mommy and asked, "Can I bring some grass with me?" His mommy smiled and said, "Sure, you can bring a little bit." Benny was so happy, he hopped and jumped even faster. He wanted to gather as much soft grass as he could. + +As they walked to the store, Benny showed his mommy all the different kinds of grass he found. His mommy said, "Wow, Benny, you sure love grass!" Benny replied, "Yes, it's soft and fun to play in." When they got to the store, Benny was sad to leave the grass behind. But he knew he could always come back and play in it later. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very eager to go to the park with her mommy. They got in the car and drove to the park. When they arrived, Lily ran to the swings and sat on the seat. She was having so much fun swinging back and forth. Suddenly, she felt a tear in her pants. Her mommy saw it and they went home to change her clothes. Even though she was sad to leave the park, Lily was happy to have a new pair of pants. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk and explore the great outdoors. One day, she was walking in the park when she met a friendly dog. + +"Hi, doggy! What's your name?" asked Lily. + +"My name is Max," replied the dog. "Do you want to learn how to play fetch?" + +"Yes, please!" exclaimed Lily. Max taught her how to throw the ball and how to run and fetch it back. Lily had a great time playing with Max and learned a new game. + +After playing for a while, Lily's mom called her for lunch. "I had so much fun playing with Max and learning how to play fetch," said Lily. + +"I'm so glad you had a great time, Lily," said her mom. "Now let's go home and have some lunch." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very curious and liked to explore the world around her. One day, she found a patch of flowers in the garden and decided to pick some. + +As she was picking the flowers, she noticed a caterpillar on one of the leaves. She was very curious about it and wanted to take a closer look. But when she tried to touch it, the caterpillar twisted and turned away. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't play with the caterpillar, but then she had an idea. She went inside and got a jar with some holes in the top. She carefully caught the caterpillar and put it in the jar. She was happy to have a new friend and put a patch of leaves inside the jar for the caterpillar to eat. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and run around in the grass. One day, Benny saw a big pastel-colored butterfly and tried to catch it. But as he hopped closer, he heard a loud noise and suddenly everything around him started to freeze! Benny was scared and didn't know what to do. + +Luckily, his mommy bunny came to the rescue and told him that it was just a winter storm. She said that they needed to stay inside their warm burrow until it was over. While they waited, Benny's mommy made him a healthy carrot soup to keep him warm and cozy. + +After a while, the storm passed and the sun came out again. Benny was so happy to be able to go outside and play again. He hopped around in the grass and saw that the butterfly was still there, but now it was frozen in a pretty pastel-colored ice crystal. Benny thought it was so cool and showed it to all his bunny friends. From that day on, Benny knew that even though winter storms can be scary, they can also make beautiful things freeze. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny found a missile in the woods. Johnny thought it would be fun to play with the missile, but Timmy knew it was dangerous. + +"Johnny, we can't play with that missile. It could hurt us," Timmy said. + +"I don't care. It looks cool," Johnny replied. + +Timmy felt sad that Johnny didn't listen to him. He knew he had to do something. He ran home to call Johnny's parents and tell them about the missile. They came and took the missile away, and Timmy felt happy that he had helped keep his friend safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the store with her mom. One day, they went to a toy store. Lily saw a big box with her favorite cartoon on it. She asked her mom if she could have it. + +Her mom said, "Let's check the label first. It says it's for children three and up. Are you three yet, Lily?" + +Lily nodded her head and her mom said, "Okay, let's display it and take it home." + +Lily was so happy and hugged her mom. When they got home, Lily opened the box and saw that the pieces were thick and easy to put together. She played with it all day and had so much fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream, especially the blue one. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a boy crying. She went to him and asked why he was sad. The boy said he lost his toy car. + +Lily wanted to help the boy, so she started to look for the toy car with her mom. After a while, they found it in the grass. Lily gave the toy car back to the boy, and he stopped crying. He thanked Lily and her mom for their help. + +Lily learned that helping others is a good thing to do. She felt happy and proud of herself. Her mom bought her a blue ice cream to celebrate. Lily was thankful for her mom and the delicious blue ice cream. +Once upon a time, there were two twins. They looked the same and liked to play together. One day, they went to the park but there was nothing to do. The swings were too high and the slide was too boring. They sat on the bench and the first twin said, "I don't like this park, it's boring." The second twin replied, "I don't mind. I just like being with you." They hugged and smiled, happy to be together. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he saw a big red button on the ground. He picked up the button and put it in his pocket. + +Later that day, Timmy went to the store with his mom. He saw a toy truck that he really wanted, but his mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it. Timmy remembered the button in his pocket and asked his mom if they could sell it to the store. His mom agreed and they went to the counter. + +The store owner looked at the button and said it was very special. He offered to buy it for a lot of money. Timmy was very happy and successful in selling the button. He used the money to buy the toy truck he wanted. From that day on, Timmy always looked for special things to sell and make money. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady named Grandma. She loved to cook and always had a big pot on the stove. One day, her grandchild came to visit and was very hungry. Grandma asked, "What would you like to eat?" The grandchild said, "I want soup please." So, Grandma ordered the vegetables and meat from the store and made a generous pot of soup for the grandchild to eat. They both enjoyed the delicious soup together and had a happy time. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a hunter. He was very selfish and always kept all the animals he caught for himself. One day, he went out to hunt and caught a big deer. He was very happy and started to walk back home. + +On his way home, he met a little girl who was lost. She asked him for help to find her way back home. The hunter was very mean and said, "No, I am too busy. Go away." + +The little girl started to cry and said, "Please, I am lost. Can you help me?" The hunter thought for a moment and realized he was being selfish. He decided to return the deer to the forest and help the little girl find her way back home. + +The little girl was very happy and said, "Thank you for being kind." The hunter smiled and said, "You're welcome. I learned that it's better to be kind than selfish." From that day on, the hunter always helped others and never kept all the animals he caught for himself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted a cookie from the cupboard, but it was too high for her to reach. She asked her mom to get it for her, but her little brother had already eaten them all. Lily felt envious of her brother because he got to eat all the cookies. Her mom told her not to be upset and that they could make more cookies together. Lily felt happy again and went to the kitchen with her mom to make some yummy cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his marbles. He had a big bag full of them. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his marbles. He met a little girl named Sally. Sally asked Timmy if she could play with his marbles. Timmy said yes, but Sally was naughty and she took all of Timmy's marbles and ran away. + +Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. He went to his mommy and asked her what he should do. His mommy told him to pray and ask God to help him find his marbles. So Timmy prayed and asked God to help him find his marbles. The next day, Sally came back to the park and gave Timmy his marbles back. Timmy was so happy and thanked God for helping him find his marbles. From that day on, Timmy always prayed when he needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the park. He loved playing on the swings and the slide. Timmy was always polite to the other kids at the park. + +One day, Timmy went to the park with his mom. It was a hot day, and Timmy's mom brought a bucket of water. Timmy didn't know it, but his mom had a surprise for him. She poured the water on the slide and said, "Let's see who can splash the most!" + +Timmy climbed up the slide and slid down, splashing water everywhere. He had so much fun! Timmy's mom smiled and said, "I knew you would love it!" From that day on, Timmy always looked forward to going to the park with his mom, hoping for another surprise. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max loved to play outside all day long, running and jumping around. But when it was time to go inside, Max's fur was always dirty with spots. His owner, a kind girl named Lily, would always give him a bath to make him clean again. + +One day, Max met a little bird who was lost and scared. The bird had fallen out of its nest and didn't know how to get back. Max wanted to help the bird, but he was afraid of the dark forest where the bird's nest was. Lily noticed Max's concern and reminded him that he was brave and strong, and that he could do anything he set his mind to. + +So, Max gathered his courage and led the little bird back to its nest. It was a dark and scary journey, but Max didn't give up. When they finally arrived, the bird was so happy and grateful that it sang a beautiful song for Max. + +Max learned that sometimes, even when things seem scary or difficult, we can overcome our fears and help others. And when we do, we feel proud and happy, just like Max did when he helped the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and pick flowers. One day, she found a shiny necklace in the grass. It was full of jewelry and sparkled in the sun. + +Lily picked up the necklace and put it on. She felt tall and fancy. Suddenly, she heard a voice behind her. "That necklace belongs to the queen," said a tall man. + +Lily turned around and saw a man staring at her. "You must return it to the queen or else she will be very upset," he said. + +Lily knew she had to do the right thing, so she gave the necklace back to the queen. The queen was very grateful and gave Lily a reward. From that day on, Lily learned that it's always better to do the right thing, even if it's hard. +Lily loved to visit her friend, Bryan. He was very unique. He had curly red hair, big shoes and even bigger feet! + +Whenever Lily visited him, Bryan was always willing to lend her something special. He would lend her his special box of marbles, a pack of cards, or even a pencil and some paper. Then they would play together. + +One day, Bryan decided to lend Lily a very special surprise. He gave her a kitten! Lily was so excited, she wanted to keep the kitten forever. She named him Oliver and took him home. + +From then on, every time Lily visited Bryan, Oliver would come too. They would play with Bryan's things, and afterwards Lily would thank him for lending her such special surprises. + +Bryan was always willing to lend his special things to Lily and they always had so much fun together. +Once there was a giraffe who lived on a farm. Every morning he would grab his pole and head out to the hay fields. He loved the feeling he got when he improved things. One day, he spotted a smelly old ditch in the field. He knew that if he could fill the ditch, he could improve the farm. So with his pole, he worked hard. He scooped and shoved and pushed with all his might to fill the ditch. Finally, the ditch was gone and the farm was improved. Everyone was so happy! +Joey was a very adventurous boy who loved to explore the world. One day, he decided to go find new adventures in the park. He had a big mug of juice which he held in his tiny hands. As he walked around, the mug started to shake and soon the juice began spilling onto the ground. Joey felt so sad and he regretted not holding the mug more carefully. + +After that, it was too late and Joey had to take his mug home empty. He was upset because he couldn't explore anymore, but he had to clean his mess. Next time, he promised himself that he would be more careful and not regret his actions. + +Joey learned a valuable lesson that day, but it was all part of his adventurous journey! +Once upon a time, there was a dependable wardrobe. It was always there for everyone. It welcomed everyone warmly as soon as they came in the room. People loved the wardrobe and wanted to give it a special treat. + +One day, a 3 year old child came along and began playing. She opened the wardrobe and found a pretty dress inside. She thought it was the most beautiful thing in the world. She was so excited and put it on right away. + +The wardrobe was so happy to see her wearing the dress. It welcomed her to keep it and said she could use it whenever she wanted. The 3 year old was overjoyed. She thanked the wardrobe and kept it forever and ever. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Jack and Jill. They lived on opposite sides of the world, so they couldn't see each other. But they still loved each other very much and talked every day. + +One day, Jack and Jill had a fight. They both wanted the same package, and they refused to share. They argued and yelled at each other, and neither of them backed down. + +Suddenly, a magical package appeared in the sky! It was full of amazing toys, candies and surprises. Jack and Jill were so happy, they hugged each other and made up. + +They shared the package and played together until sunset. That night Jack and Jill fell asleep with happy smiles on their faces. They knew that no matter where they lived, they would always be friends. +Once there was a boy named Sam. He was three years old, and loved to play outside. One day, the wind was blowing hard, and Sam thought it was so fun. He ran outside in the wind and marked on a big tree trunk with a stick. + +One of the neighbours, Ben, saw what Sam was doing. He was jealous that Sam was having so much fun in the wind. He wanted to do the same thing, but he couldn't. He was too old to play! + +So Ben decided to join in the fun. He went over to Sam, and asked politely if he could mark on the tree too. Sam was happy to have a friend to mark with, so he gave Ben the stick and let him have a turn. + +They both had so much fun, marking on the tree and watching the wind blow their hair around. After a while, they were laughing so much and Ben wasn't jealous anymore. They had become friends, and he was just happy to be playing together. +Once there was a small boy named Joe. He was only three years old and very modest. One day, Joe decided to go for a walk with his mom and dad. + +As they were walking, Joe saw something sparkly on the ground and he wanted to see what it was. He bent down and took it up. It was a magnet! Joe was very excited and carefully held it in his hands. + +Joe's mom and dad were also interested in the magnet and explained to Joe that it could make things stick together. Joe wanted to see how it worked. He asked to take it home so he could try it out. + +Mom and Dad agreed and took Joe home with the magnet. Joe couldn't wait to try out all the fun things he could do with it. He spent the rest of the day playing with his magnet. + +Joe's mom and dad were very happy with his modest discovery and they all enjoyed some quality time together. +Once upon a time there was a kid who wanted to improve her toys. So she went to the shop with her mommy. When they arrived at the shop, the kid saw lots of delicious things she wanted. She saw a new doll and a cool bike! She chose the doll and her mommy bought it for the kid. + +When they got home, the kid played with the doll and it made her very happy. Soon, the kid wanted to improve her doll even more, so her mommy took her back to the shop. This time, they bought some clothes and a new hat for the doll. + +When they returned home, the kid put the new clothes and hat on the doll. She was so excited it looked even better than before. She played with the doll all day and the doll was the most delicious thing she had ever seen. +Sandy enjoyed playing outside. She had lots of special equipment to help her. She had a bike with training wheels, a bat and ball, and some blocks. + +Today Sandy wanted to ride her bike with the training wheels. She put on her helmet and hopped on the bike. She started to pedal fast. She saw some birds fly by and waved to them. + +Next, Sandy decided to use her bat and ball. She swung the bat and hit the ball. She enjoyed running to try and catch the ball. She laughed when she finally caught it. + +Finally, Sandy played with her blocks. She made a tower as tall as she could. She grinned when the tower reached the sky. + +But then, the tower fell down. The blocks were dead on the ground! Sandy was sad for a moment, but then went back to playing with her equipment. She enjoyed playing outside all day. +Once there was a big, fierce rug. It was very big so everyone wanted to measure it. But it was so big that no one could figure out how to measure it. + +One day, two friends decided to work together. They got out their ruler and measured one edge of the rug. Then they measured the other edges. They worked together to get the measurements just right. + +When it was all finished, they were surprised to see how big the rug really was! Everyone was so impressed with how much the two friends had measured. + +The two friends worked together to make a big, fierce rug that everyone could measure and admire. +Once there was a girl who loved cubes. She would slip them through her fingers, marveling in their shape. One day, she stumbled up a staircase and her cube slipped from her hands and tumbled down to the street below. The girl was very sad and tears rolled down her cheeks. + +Suddenly, a compassionate stranger appeared and handed the girl a new cube. He gave her a smile and said, "It's okay. I'm sure you'll be more careful next time." The girl smiled back and hugged the cube to her chest. + +From then on, the girl was grateful and loving. She said "Thank you" and "You're so kind!" to everyone she saw. And when she had her cube, she knew it would never slip away again. +One day, Mandy was in the garden. She saw something start to spin. It was so fast! Soon, Mandy felt dizzy. She looked up, and saw a rainbow! It was filled with all kinds of colours. + +Mandy was amazed. She wanted to see what was at the end of the rainbow. She started to sort the colours. She put the red next to blue and yellow near green. She made a beautiful rainbow. + +Suddenly, it started to rain. It was so much fun! Mandy was dancing in the rain and sorting the colours in the rainbow. Suddenly, the rainbow was gone. + +Mandy was sad but then she smiled. She had made a beautiful rainbow and now she knew how to sort the colours. She waved to the rainbow and went back inside. +Once there was a little boy who loved to explore. One day he found a vine growing near his house. He was curious, so he decided to taste it. The vine was so original and sweet - he loved it! He wanted to share it with his family, so he gathered some of the vine and took it home. + +That night, the little boy presented the vine to his mom and dad. They both took a bite and smiled in surprise. It was the best taste they'd ever experienced! They thanked the little boy for bringing them something so original. + +From that day on, the family made sure to plant more of the vine every year. They loved how original and delicious it was. And the little boy was proud that something he discovered could bring a special flavor to the family. +Once upon a time there was a little boy called Alfie. Alfie was always very happy, but one day he started to complain. He didn't know why, he just felt like complaining. + +Alfie's mum knew how to make him feel better. She took out a lovely pen and gave it to Alfie. He was so happy and stopped complaining. He grabbed the pen and wrote and drew lots of lovely pictures with it. + +Then Alfie thanked his mum for the lovely pen. He gave her a big hug and said, "I love you mummy!" His mum smiled and hugged him back. They laughed and had a lot of fun with the lovely pen. + +From that day on, Alfie never complained again. He always used his lovely pen to draw happy pictures and contented smiles. +Once upon a time, there was a building. It was a very nice building, but it was not decorated. One day, a little girl named Lucy decided to make it look better. She got some paper and lots of colours, and started to decorate the building. + +She used every colour of the rainbow to draw big stars and rainbows. She painted pretty flowers, twirly designs and happy shapes. Everyone who passed by stopped to look in wonder. + +The neighbouring buildings were very envious. They wished they could have pretty decorations like the ones Lucy had made. But the more they looked, the more jealous they became. + +When she was finished, Lucy stepped back to admire her work. It looked even more beautiful than she had imagined. From then on, the building was always beautiful and colourful. +Once there was a little bird. He was so small, he was like a tiny dot in the sky. + +One day the little bird flew down to a garden. There he saw a bright and colourful flower. He fluttered close to the flower and sang a happy song. + +The bird was so happy that he decided to display his bright feathers. He opened them wide so everyone could see them. He spread them out like a big blanket of colour. + +At last he flew away, back up to the sky. He was so happy, he knew he had displayed something beautiful for everyone to see. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. She was in a very big hurry. She had to find something very important in a very short time. She was looking and searching everywhere. She looked high and low but could not see what she was looking for. + +Jane was getting very tired from searching so much. Suddenly she remembered something! She remembered something very special and ran to the back of the house. She looked behind the big bush and there it was! It was a special thing wrapped up and hidden in the bush. + +She quickly grabbed it and stayed still for a moment. Relief washed over her and she smiled. She had found the special thing - it was her favourite toy. She had been searching all morning and it was just hidden at her waist in the back of the house! + +Jane was so happy. She hugged the toy tight and ran back inside. She was in a hurry to show everyone the special toy she had found. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She had long, pretty hair. One day, she sat in a chair and opened a box. Inside the box was a funny, ugly toy. + +It had big eyes, pink ears and lots of frizzy, yellow hair! It made her laugh. She hugged it tight and sat on the floor to play. + +She brushed its ugly hair and sang it a song. They played all day. He made her laugh and smile. + +Eventually, night fell and it was time to go to bed. She put the toy in its box and gave it one last little hug. She put it on the shelf, sat in her bed, and soon fell fast asleep. +Once upon a time, there was a baby who wanted to know an answer. It was a special question and they didn't know how to find out. So they asked the friendly good witch if she could deliver the answer. + +The good witch thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I believe I can deliver the answer! But it won't be easy." So the baby went off to get everything they needed to help them find the answer. + +They gathered all their things together and then came back to the good witch. The good witch had a plan and said, "If you do exactly as I say, then you should be able to get your answer with ease." So the baby followed her instructions, step by step. + +Finally, after lots and lots of trying, the answer came to the baby. It was a great feeling and the baby was so pleased. And from then on, whenever the baby had a question, they knew how to easily deliver their answer. +Once there was a mommy and a daddy who were very regular, they did the same things every day. But one day they started to quarrel. Mommy wanted one thing and Daddy wanted another and so they kept fighting. + +The mommy took a piece of paper and wrote a letter. She wrote the letter to the Daddy and she said she was very mad and wanted to be away from him. + +Daddy was sad and wanted Mommy to come back. But he was not sure what to do. So he wrote a letter too, and said that he was very sorry and asked Mommy to come home. + +Mommy was very surprised that Daddy wrote back so soon. She went to his house and when she got there, the quarrel was forgotten and they were very happy. They hugged and kissed and the quarrel was never mentioned again. + +The mommy and daddy hugged each other tight and hugged every day after that. They were very, very happy and life was back to being regular once again. +Once there were two friends, Marie and Alex. They were very happy together. Marie asked Alex to marry her. Alex said yes and they hugged each other. + +Marie and Alex went to the park to find something they needed to get married. They spotted a scale on the ground. Together they carried the scale and took it to Marie's house. + +At Marie's house, they used the scale to make a cake. They used a spoon to stir it, an egg to make it fluffy, and a whisk to make it smooth. They put lots of sprinkles for the finishing touch. + +When the cake was finished, they put it on the scale to make sure it was big enough. The scale showed it was just right! Marie and Alex smiled. + +They ate their cake and it was delicious! They were so hungry they ate it all. + +Finally, Marie and Alex were married. They both wore beautiful outfits, and they shared a big hug. They were very happy to be married. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful dog. His name was Spot and he was very strong. He loved to go for walks and explore the world around him. + +One day, Spot went on a walk in the forest. He came upon a big rock. Spot was curious, so he sat down on the rock to see what he could see. + +Spot looked at the forest around him. He saw many birds flying and he heard the wind in the trees. It was a peaceful and beautiful place. + +Suddenly, Spot heard a loud noise coming from behind the rock. He got up and walked around to see what was making the sound. + +Spot found something amazing behind the rock. It was a great big lion! The lion looked at Spot, but it didn't try to hurt him. + +Spot was so amazed that he just sat there, staring at the powerful lion. The lion stared back until it was time for Spot to go home. + +Spot was glad he had seen this powerful creature. He said goodbye to the lion before he left and he never forgot about the wonderful experience. +Once there was a little girl who had a loyal car. She loved it very much and used it every day. One day, she was driving in the car and decided to sing a song. She was so proud when she finished singing and clapping her hands together. Suddenly, the car started to clap and the wheels moved in an applauding motion. The little girl was so excited and smiled with joy. She shouted loudly and thanked her loyal car for making her feel so special. From that day forward they drove together and were always happy. +One day, in a grassy meadow, there was an adorable infant. The infant began to rise from the ground. It was so nice and warm. The infant knew that it was time to explore the big world around it. + +So, the infant took a few steps forward. The air was crisp and cold against its skin, but it felt good! The infant then heard a loud noise. It looked around and saw a big yellow bird, flapping its wings and soaring through the air. + +The infant was amazed and excited. Its tiny legs started to move, and the infant began to run. As it ran, the infant looked up and saw more birds, rising in the sky. Their wings were spread wide and they all looked so graceful. + +The infant smiled and kept running until the sun began to set. It was a special memory that the infant took with it and never forgot. +Once upon a time there was a little boy. He was three years old and loved to play. Every day he would go outside to his garden and make a special pitch. He worked really hard on it, making sure it was perfect. + +The next day, he invited all his friends over to his garden. He was so proud of his pitch. All the kids laughed and played on the pitch as sun began to set. + +The little boy was so happy. He knew his hard work had paid off. The pitch was perfect and he was pleased with himself. All his friends said it was the best pitch ever! + +The little boy vowed to keep working hard on his pitch so he could keep playing with his friends every day. He knew if he worked hard, his pitch would always be perfect. +once upon a time, there was a wise fox. His name was Loop. He lived in a big wood and he loved exploring it. Every morning he would play and have adventures. Loop always knew what to value. In the wood he could find lots of yummy food and he knew which ones were the best to eat. He made sure to value the food he liked most. Sometimes if he spotted something really tasty, he would take it home with him and save it for later. + +When Loop was feeling bored, he would find his way out of the wood and explore the meadows and fields beyond. He valued every one of his adventures, but his favourite was chasing butterflies. They were colourful, lively and amazingly quick. He wanted to understand why they could fly so fast but he knew that even the wise fox couldn't work it out. + +Loop kept coming back to the wood and he kept valuing the things he loved about it. He always kept an eye out for new friends and for tasty food. That was Loop's loop and it was the way he chose to live his life! +Once there was a little girl called Lucy who was doing her best to help her mum. Her mum always said that 'Helping is the best way to show you care.' + +Lucy looked around the house for something to do. Then on the table she saw some copper coins. She was so proud when she picked them up and pointed them towards mum. "Here is something I can do" she thought. + +Mum smiled and nodded, so Lucy counted all the copper coins to make sure there were none missing. She counted and counted until all the coins were counted. + +Then Lucy picked up some of the coins and pointed them towards mum. "These ones are for you," she said, smiling with pride. + +Mum gave her a big hug, "Thank you Lucy," she said, "You've been such a big help today." + +Lucy was so happy and so proud that she had been able to help her mum. She knew that her effort had been appreciated, and that made her feel even better. +Once there was an ugly little bird. The bird was always so sad. One day, the bird had an idea. He decided to make a special treat! He searched all around and found some sugar. He put the sugar in a bowl and added some water. Then he let the mixture soak. + +When the bird came back, he saw the mixture had changed! He took a spoon and tasted it. It was so sweet and delicious! The bird was so happy. He ate it right up and always remembered how he made it--with sugar and a soak! +Once there was a girl named Abigail who loved to play and explore. She loved to find adventure around every corner. One rainy day, Abigail was outside with her friends when she noticed a mask in the mud. She picked it up and showed the others. Her friends started to laugh and tease Abigail. They thought it was funny that she found an old, wet mask. Abigail got mad and tossed the mask back into the mud. + +The next day, Abigail wanted to find another mask. She spent all day looking around her yard and in her neighbors' yards too! Finally, Abigail found a mask hidden under a bush. It was wet but she was determined. She picked it up and ran back to her friends. They were so surprised and they asked her where she found it. She smiled and said "I found it in a secret place". The friends teased Abigail again but she was too excited to care. She had a new mask to explore the world! +Once there was a girl named Sarah. She was three years old. One day she went to the store with her mom. There was a lot of things to buy. + +At the store one thing caught Sarah's eye. It was a big onion. She asked her mom if she could buy it. Her mom said yes and loaded it into the cart. + +When they got home Sarah was very excited. She wanted to eat the onion. It smelled so good. Her mom cut it up so Sarah could have it. + +The onion was really fair. Sarah loved it! She ate all of it. She was so happy. + +From that day on Sarah loved onions. Every time she ate one it reminded her of being at the store with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a cat called Fluffy. She was very happy because she wanted a birdcage for her birthday. On her birthday, her mom took her to the pet shop. When she got there, Fluffy had to choose between many birdcages. + +One birdcage was made from wood and was painted blue. Another was made from silver and was very sparkly. There was also a plain white birdcage that was very clean. In the end, Fluffy decided to choose the clean white birdcage. + +When she got home, Fluffy was so excited to put her new birdcage in her bedroom. She also found a beautiful little bird to fill it. From then on, Fluffy and her bird were the best of friends. +Once upon a time there was a boy who wanted a pie. He needed it because he was very hungry. He looked all around the house, but the pie was hidden. He searched in the cupboard, he looked under the bed and he had a good look in all the rooms, but he couldn't find it. He asked his mom if she could help him. She told him that she had hidden the pie for a special surprise. She went to get it and was very happy when she saw the boy's big smile when she gave it to him. He quickly ate it all and was full and happy. He learned that day that sometimes you need to wait for things that are hidden. + +The end! +Mum said it was time for bed and Joe knew that it was late. He wanted to stay up longer to play with his toy cars and see what else was on his shelf. He was scared of going to sleep, so he asked mum for delay. + +Mum said it was too late, but she brought a bag to Joe's bedroom. She showed him the bag, which was full of adorable things! Joe looked very closely, and he saw a small teddy bear and a cozy blanket. He also noticed a tiny music box in the bag. + +Joe's mum said it was time to grab the bag and go to sleep. Joe held tightly onto the bag, and he got into his cozy bed. He hugged his teddy bear and enjoyed listening to the music coming out of the box. Even though it was late, Joe felt happy and safe. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who lived in a big house with his dog. One day, the man went out to town, but when he returned he was very worried. He told his dog that a hurricane was coming! + +The man and the dog gathered all their things and went outside. The wind was blowing hard, and it was raining. Suddenly, the hurricane blew harder, and the dog was scared. He tried to bite the wind, but it didn't work. + +The man held the dog tight, so he wouldn't get blown away. They stayed together until the hurricane passed. When it was all over, the man and the dog were both safe. From that day forward, they always stayed together when a hurricane came. +Once upon a time, there was a scary monster who lived in a dark cave. The monster was very strong and very mean. He had a big demand to make. He wanted a ladder! + +The little villagers were very scared of the monster, but they also wanted to help. After lots of talking and thinking, they decided to build a ladder from tree branches. They worked hard to get the ladder ready. + +When the ladder was finished, the little villagers carried it together to the monster's cave. They were so scared, their hands were shaking. + +The monster was very happy when he saw the ladder. He shouted and smiled, and the villagers ran away. The ladder was very big and strong and it was just what the monster wanted. + +The monster was so pleased with the ladder that he decided to never demand a ladder again. And the villagers lived happily ever after! +Once upon a time there was a little bug. He was very small and charming. He loved to play and explore. One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He flew around and saw lots of interesting things. Suddenly, something wonderful happened. He found a flower petal and it was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen. He hopped onto the petal and rode around the garden. As he flew around, he waved at all of the other bugs and animals. Everyone loved the little bug and his charming journey. They giggled and smiled as they watched him zoom by. The little bug had a wonderful adventure that day and he'll never forget it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy called Tom. He was very obedient. One day, Tom and his mom went to the airport. Tom was excited to see all the people and luggage. + +Mom said, "Tom, please listen. We have to be careful in the airport." Tom nodded. He knew what to do. + +Mom and Tom went to the check-in desk and the lady gave them their luggage. Then, Mom and Tom went through security. Tom was careful and did as he was told. He was a very obedient boy. + +Finally, they reached their gate. Mom said, "Tom, stay here and listen carefully. I'll be back soon." Tom said, "Okay!", and he stood by the gate. He watched all the people and the big bags. He listened very carefully, so he would know when his mom returned. + +Mom came back and Tom was happy. They hugged and then went to board the plane. Tom had listened carefully and it paid off! He was happy to be going on his adventure. +Mama took Benny to the pool to swim. Benny loves getting into the water. He felt it was so much fun. + +When they finished with swimming, mama made some pasta. Benny was excited he loves pasta. It was so delicious! + +Mama likes when Benny is obedient. She told Benny to listen to her and he did. He was very obedient. Mama was so proud of Benny. + +They hugged each other and ate the pasta. Benny had a wonderful day swimming and being obedient. Mama was happy too. +Bobby was a little boy who had an interesting day. He went outside in his fancy shoes and wanted to explore. As he was walking he saw a muscle man on the other side of the street. Bobby stopped and mentioned it to his mom. She was surprised to see the man and asked him why he was so strong. Bobby didn't know but he said the muscle man looked funny. + +After that Bobby's mom asked if he wanted to do some exercises to make his muscles strong, too. Bobby said yes! Together they did push-ups, jumping jacks and squats. Bobby was so happy with the results that he went back to the muscle man to show him. The muscle man was happy to see him and said he was doing a good job. + +Afterwards, Bobby's mom and him had a fancy lunch and talked about the muscle man all afternoon. Bobby learned that even though he was small, he could do big things if he worked hard and used his muscles. Bobby was so proud of himself! +Once upon a time, there was a very special universe. It was very unusual and it had a lot of stars and planets that were forever changing. + +One day, a curious little bird flew off and settled in the strange universe. She looked around and discovered all sorts of interesting things. She saw beautiful trees and funny creatures. + +The bird had a lot of fun exploring the unusual universe, and she made lots of friends. She shared stories and played games with all kinds of creatures. + +At the end of the day the bird was very tired and decided to settle down and rest. She chose a cozy spot among the stars and planets and fell asleep. + +The bird visited this universe many times after that, and each time she had wonderful adventures and made lots of new friends. She always felt so happy when she settled in the unusual universe. +One day on a sunny day, Mommy and John were in the kitchen. John saw a yummy looking cake on the counter and asked Mommy if he could have it. Mommy said "No, this cake is for a special occasion. We can't eat it." + +John was very sad but he didn't cry. Mommy saw this and said "Maybe we can make our own cake. What kind of cake do you want?" John asked for a chocolate cake and Mommy said "Okay, let's go get the ingredients". + +They went to the store and bought all the ingredients they needed to make the cake. When they got home, they mixed the ingredients together and put the cake in the oven. + +A few minutes later, the cake was finished. Mommy said "It smells wonderful!" and John was very excited. He asked if he could help decorate the cake. + +Mommy said that was a great idea. They added sprinkles and lots of icing. Mommy said it looked delicious. + +But then something terrible happened! When Mommy went to remove the cake from the pan, the bottom of the cake broke off! John was very sad. + +Mommy saw how upset John was and said "It's okay. We can still eat this cake. It will just be a little bit different." So they ate the cake and it was delicious! +Once there was a man who liked to fold things. He was very polite and quiet. One day he saw some paper and decided to fold it. He made many different shapes, such as a house and a boat. He even made a bird that flew around the room. Everyone was happy to watch him make these different creations. After he was finished, everyone wanted to try folding! They all tried to make something with the paper. They were having so much fun. Soon they were all folding and creating with the paper, and the room was filled with happy laughter! It was such a happy day. +Once upon a time, there was a helpless little bird. He wanted to find a place to stay, but couldn't find anywhere to go. He looked left and right but everywhere seemed so empty. + +One day, he saw a birdcage. He hopped inside, but he soon realized he couldn't get out! His situation seemed hopeless. + +Suddenly, he heard some footsteps closeby. It was an old lady, and she had come to save him! The lady solved the problem by picking up the birdcage and carrying him home. + +The bird was so happy to be free. He thanked the old lady and flew back out into the open air. From then on, he never wanted to be helpless again. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a mom and a dad and they always provided for her. + +One day, Lucy wanted to go for a special row. So her mom and dad both grabbed a paddle and a boat and took Lucy for a row. + +They went to the lake and zoomed around. Dad and Mom both made sure Lucy was safe when it was time to enter the rowing boat. + +Lucy thought it was so much fun! She laughed and smiled as the tiny boat went around the lake. + +While they were out on the row, Lucy's parents told her why it was so important to help provide for yourself and others. They told her that it was important to work hard and be thankful for what you have. + +Lucy understood and said she would help provide whenever she could. + +Mom and Dad smiled. They were so proud. Lucy was happy and confident knowing that she could provide for herself and others, and that it was important. + +The end! +Once upon a time, there was a hairy monster. He was always covered in dirt and felt very yucky. + +One day, a princess came and said she could help him. She showed the monster a bar of soap and said that it would help him feel better. He was very excited and started playing with the soap. + +The princess showed him how to rub the soap on his body. The soap made lots of bubbles, and the monster smiled as he rubbed it in. The soap was very soft and made his fur smell nice. + +After a while of playing with the soap, the monster felt so much better. His fur was shiny and soft, and his body felt fresh and clean. + +The monster thanked the princess for helping him improve his cleanliness. He promised to keep using the soap every day to stay feeling shiny and new. +Once there was a little girl named Emily. She was so excited when she saw a fairy in her garden! She wanted to choose the best fairy to befriend. Emily looked carefully, but they all looked very special. She finally made up her mind and chose the prettiest one. + +The fairy was so happy that Emily chose her and they became best friends. Everyday they would go around the garden, looking for adventure and new things to do. + +One day, Emily found a toy that she wanted to keep. Even though it wasn't hers, she took it home without asking. When the fairy saw what she had done, she felt guilty. She knew Emily had made a wrong decision. + +The fairy told Emily that it was wrong to take something that didn't belong to her. Emily felt so sorry, and promised never to do it again. The fairy forgave her, and they hugged each other goodbye. + +Emily thanked the fairy and since then she has been careful to always choose the right thing to do. +Once upon a time there was a bald man and he was very happy. Every morning the bald man enjoyed brushing his head and combing his soft hair. He would move the brush in slow circles and feel the smooth bristles tingle against his skin. + +The bald man loved his daily routine and it made him enjoy life even more. He would often take a long walk in the park and wave to everyone he saw. He felt like he belonged in the world and was never alone. + +One day, while the bald man was strolling in the park, he heard a little voice call out to him. He turned around to see a small 3 year old standing there with a brush in his hand. The little boy had a friendly smile and held out the brush for the man. + +The bald man smiled and accepted the brush. The little boy showed him how to use it and soon the man's head was feeling soft and smooth. The bald man thanked the little boy for his kindness and the two said goodbye. + +From that day forward, the bald man enjoyed brushing his head every morning. He made sure to wave to the little boy when he saw him in the park and he was grateful for the kindness he was shown. +Once there was a boy named Timmy who loved to go outside every day and discuss the sky. Every morning, Timmy's Mommy and Daddy would take him outside to look up and talk about the sky. The sky was always blue and Timmy loved to talk about all of the different shapes he saw in the clouds. + +One day Timmy had a delicious surprise. His Mommy and Daddy had brought some snacks outside with them. There were yummy strawberries and delicious blueberries for Timmy to enjoy. He loved to eat them while looking up at the sky and talking about what he saw. + +Timmy was so happy to spend every day outside with his Mommy and Daddy discussing the beautiful sky. He always looked forward to his special treats too! +One day, Mommy and Daddy took Baby to the store. They needed tape to fix some things around the house. It was so fun! Baby saw lots of colors and shapes. He saw some cute things he wanted, too. He wanted to take them home but mommy said “Noâ€. + +Mommy and Daddy found the tape they needed. They asked Baby if he wanted to help. He said “Yes!†Though he was little, he makes sure to get the tape just right. + +Mommy and Daddy thanked Baby for his help. They were so proud of him. After they were done, Mommy and Daddy got Baby a special treat. He was so happy! + +Even though they needed tape, they had a special day at the store. Being together was the best treat of all! +Once upon a time, there was a little duck who wanted to go on an adventure. The duck's name was Quackers, and Quackers wanted to explore the world. + +So Quackers said goodbye to his family and set off. Quackers was excited, he had never been so far away before! + +Soon, Quackers came to a modern city filled with tall buildings and lots of people. Quackers was impressed, he had never seen such a big city before! + +Quackers decided to explore the city. Everywhere Quackers went, he saw people busy supplying things to each other. Quackers watched, fascinated, but after a while he got hungry. + +Quackers was so busy watching the people that he lost track of time. He had no choice but to wait for his family to come find him. + +Just then, Quackers heard a familiar quack. It was his family! Quackers was so happy he hopped around and quacked with joy. His family was relieved to see him and they all hugged Quackers and returned home together. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a family who had a special secret. They didn't like it when anyone else was around, so they hid it carefully. That secret was their special sugar! It glittered in the sun, and tasted sweet and creamy. + +Every day the family used the sugar to make treats that were delicious and harmless. Their friends and family would come over, and they would all share in the sweetness of the sugar! But, one day, something bad happened. + +A scary monster came to town and tried to stop them from using their sugar. He said that sugar was harmful and would prevent them from being healthy. The family tried to stay strong and keep the secret of their sugar, but the monster was too strong and sneaky. + +The family was very sad, but they had a plan. With the help of a brave little bird, they spread their sugar to the whole town. Everyone tasted the sweetness, and the monster was gone! The family was relieved and happy, and could prevent the monster from taking away their sugar ever again. +Once there was a man who needed to use a tool. He looked around but he couldn't find one. So he called for help. + +A little girl heard him and she came to help. She went to the shed and found a tool. It was very dirty, so she took it outside and cleaned it. + +When she was done cleaning, the man used the tool to do his work. He was so happy that the little girl had helped him. + +He thanked her and gave her a big smile. Then she put the tool away in the shed and went back inside the house. + +The man was so pleased with the little girl's help that he was sure to call her the next time he needed help. +One day, there was a very ugly perfume. It smelled so bad it made everyone cry. So the people decided that they needed something to make it smell better. + +They searched and searched until they found a special flower. When they picked the flower, an even nicer smell filled the air. + +The people put the flower into the ugly perfume and mixed it up. When they were finished, the perfume smelled so yummy! Everyone said it was the best smell in the world. + +From then on, the people always used special flowers to make the perfume smell nice. They never needed to use the ugly smell again. +Once upon a time, there was a furry bear who loved to play. He would spend hours outside in the sunshine, playing hide and seek and running around. One day, the furry bear went to find his friends. He asked all the animals if they wanted to play, but nobody wanted to join him. The furry bear kept asking until he found a friendly bunny. + +The furry bear and the bunny had lots of fun together. They would find hiding spots under trees and chase each other through the grass. They would spend all day playing games, chasing butterflies, and exploring new places. After a while, the furry bear and the bunny got very tired from all their playing. They cuddled up close together, said goodnight, and fell asleep. + +They spent days and nights happily playing together. And that's how the furry bear and the bunny became best friends. +Once there was a brother and sister. They were having fun playing in their room, but they noticed something was missing - a carpet! So they decided to design a carpet together. + +They got out all their coloured pencils, crayons and markers and started to draw a beautiful design. They were having lots of fun, but they were careful not to make any mistakes. + +When their mom came in, she gasped with delight! She said it was the most beautiful carpet she had ever seen. She was so surprised - she was embarrassed to have called it a mistake! + +The brother and sister hugged each other with joy and smiled from ear to ear. The carpet was absolutely perfect and made the room look amazing. + +And that is the story of how the brother and sister designed the perfect carpet! +Mama had a very harsh day. She was in a bad mood so she decided to make her favorite onion soup. She wasn't feeling very well so she asked Daddy to help her. Daddy was happy to support her. + +He began peeling the onion. It made his eyes sting, but he kept going. He cut it into tiny pieces. He chopped them up so fast. + +Mama was so thankful for Daddy's support. She put the onion in the pot and added some other ingredients. When it was ready, it smelled delicious. + +They both enjoyed the soup. Then Mama gave Daddy a big hug and said, "Thank you for supporting me." +Jack was feeling very sad. He wanted to be successful, but he was not sure what the word meant. He was bald, which made him feel different. He did not think anyone would understand. + +Suddenly, he heard a voice. It was coming from behind a tree. He slowly walked closer and looked around the trunk. + +He saw someone! It was a small boy, just a few years older than Jack. He was bald too. + +The small boy had a big smile on his face. He said, "Hey, Jack! I know what success means. It's being happy and making the world a better place!" + +Jack smiled. His new friend was right! He could be successful, even if he was bald. All he had to do was be kind to others and help make the world a better place. + +From then on, Jack was always looking for ways to be successful. He was very happy, and so were all the people around him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to draw with her crayons. She had all the colors of the rainbow and every day she would draw pictures and make them perfect. + +One day the little girl saw a big white sack and wondered what it was. She picked it up and was surprised to see all of her crayons inside. She smiled and put the sack over her shoulder. + +The little girl went back to her house, holding the sack tightly. She took out her crayons, which were so perfect and colorful. The little girl started to draw again and felt so excited about her new crayons. + +From then on, the little girl was never without her big white sack full of perfect crayons. +John and his mom went to the store. John wanted to buy something. He saw a pig in the store. The pig was so clean and cute. John said to his mom, " Mom, buy the pig! Please, buy it! " + +His mom said, "That's a good idea, John. I'll buy it for you." So his mom bought the pig. John was so happy. He said thank you and gave his mom a big hug. + +John took the pig home and named him Rover. Rover was so happy to be in his new home. John and Rover played together, laughed and had lots of fun. + +John and Rover were best friends forever. They were always happy, and never ever fought. That made John's mom very happy! +Once upon a time there was a boy. His name was Will. He wanted to explore the sky so he had an idea. He built a rocket that was harmless. One day he went to a park and saw his friends. He wanted to show them his rocket. + +Will asked his friends to gather around and said, "Hey, I want to share something with you guys." He pointed to the rocket and said, "See this rocket, it will go to the sky!" + +His friends were excited and wanted to reach it. But Will stopped them and said, "Wait! The rocket is harmless, but it wouldn't be safe to ride it." So Will and his friends just looked at it in awe. + +Then Will asked, "Do you want to help me fly it into the sky?" Everyone said yes, so they all worked together and made sure the rocket was safe. Then Will sent the rocket and it flew up, up and away until it disappeared into a twinkle in the night sky. + +Will smiled and said, "We all shared that experience together, let's do it again soon!" +There was a little boy named Peter who did not like eggs. He hated them! He always ate his breakfast without them. One morning, his mom placed a spoiled egg on his plate. Peter did not like the sight of it. He started to get angry and shouted, "No! I don't like eggs!" But his mom insisted that he eat the egg. Peter was mad, but he finally ate the egg. Afterwards, he felt a little better. He was glad that the egg was gone and he never had to eat one again. From that day on, he never ate eggs! +Once upon a time there was a tap. The tap was very big and impressive. Every day the tap would stay in the same place. + +One day, a little girl walked up to the tap. She wanted to turn it on and hear the water. She put her hand on the tap and gave it one tiny turn. The water started to flow and it sounded very loud and happy. + +The little girl was so excited, she started to jump up and down. She was having so much fun that she forgot to turn the tap off. The water continued to flow and splash all around. + +The girl started to worry that the flow would never end. She tried to turn the tap off but it just wouldn't move. Finally, she asked for help. + +A magic elf appeared and put his hand on the tap. He whispered some words and turned it off. Everyone was relieved that the tap remained safe and the water stopped streaming. + +The little girl was so happy and impressed that she thanked the elf with a big hug. +Once there was a little girl who was very curious. She wanted to know what was around her. One day she saw something interesting. It was a microscope! She was very excited and she wanted to look through it. + +The girl went over to the microscope and looked through it. She saw something very small and very cute. She smiled and said, “Wow!†+ +The girl looked through the microscope again and saw something even smaller! She was so excited! She watched the tiny things move around. They were so cute! + +The girl was so amazed that she wanted to look through the microscope all day! She had so much fun seeing all the tiny things. + +She learned so much about what she could see around her. She was so happy that she had a microscope to explore with! It was an exciting day for the little girl! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lily. She was only three years old. One day, Lily went on a big adventure. + +She followed a path in the woods and it led her to a big building. The building had a chamber in the middle. It was new and shiny. + +Lily was so excited to see what was inside. She went in and saw a spectacular display. There were bright colors and sparkles all around. + +She was so surprised that she clapped with joy. She wanted to stay in the chamber forever. Lily spent the day playing with the cool display. + +When it was time to go, Lily said goodbye to the chamber and left with a big smile. +Once upon a time, there was a bird who was very sad. His wing had been hurt and he could not fly. He flew down to the ground and lay there. He felt so lonely. + +Soon, a kind girl came and saw the bird. The girl bent down and spoke kindly to the bird. She told him that everything was going to be okay and that she was going to help him. + +The girl picked up the bird and set him in a safe place. She wrapped him up with a soft cloth and made him a nest. He was so happy. + +Around the nest, the girl put lots of yummy food for the bird to eat. She sang him a song and told him to rest until his wing was better. + +The bird was so thankful and soon his wing was healed. The girl had helped him and he flew away singing into the sky. He was so happy and his hurt was gone. +Once upon a time there was a powerful mine. It was so deep and the walls were so strong, no one could get in without permission. + +One day a young boy was walking in the woods and found the mine. He saw the powerful walls and wanted to explore, so he acted very bravely. He walked in and saw things he had never seen before like sparkly rocks and glowing gems. + +The boy acted quickly, filling his pockets with the treasures he found. He was so excited that he had found this powerful mine, he couldn't believe it was all his. + +The boy ran home and showed his mum the treasures he had taken from the mine. She was very pleased and said that from now on, it would be his special mine. + +He was so happy, he ran outside and shouted to all his friends, "Come and see my powerful mine!" +Once upon a time, there was a kind crane named Baby. Baby had a lot of friends - birds, ducks, fish, and even a giraffe! But one day, Baby was sad because she was all alone. + +Then, something amazing happened. A kind man came by and added a few new friends for Baby. He added an elephant, a lion, and a monkey! Baby was so excited to have these new friends. + +The friends played together all day long. They ran and jumped and laughed. Baby was so happy to have such kind friends. + +At the end of the day, the man added one more surprise - a big blue crane. The crane was even kinder than the others. Baby was so happy to have the large crane as a friend that she jump up and down with joy. + +The crane, the lion, the elephant, the monkey and the birds all lived happily ever after. And Baby, of course, was the happiest of all. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Molly. She was three years old and very excited to play. She gathered all of her toys and set them out in the middle of the room. + +Molly was ready to start playing. She picked up a stuffed animal and hugged it tightly as she imagined all the wonderful things she could do with it. + +Molly had so much fun playing with all of her toys. Whether it was with stuffed animals, cars, or dolls, she was always having a blast. Time passed quickly and soon the day was over. + +But Molly was already looking forward to the next day to play with her toys again! She used her imagination to dream up more fun things she could do with her toys. She was already so ready to start playing again. +Once there was a small child who got a big surprise. She received it in a big box and when she opened it, she saw a big tent! She was very happy and couldn't wait to set it up. She spent the whole afternoon putting it together and when she was finished it looked so big and beautiful. She was so excited to have her very own tent that she ran inside, settled down and declared it her very own special place. She had so much fun playing inside of her new big tent all afternoon. +Mum wanted to measure something. She found a pan in her kitchen. The pan was very useful. + +Mum measured the ingredients in the pan. She measured flour and sugar and put them in the pan. Mum then added some eggs. + +After measuring all the ingredients she mixed them in the pan. Then she put the pan in the oven. + +The pan was very useful. The ingredients baked and got bigger. After a few minutes, the cake was ready to eat. + +Mum used the pan to measure and make a yummy cake! +Once upon a time, there was a big lad named Sam. He was very happy because he was going to have a special present today. He could feel it in his bones. + +Sam arrived at the door, and it opened to a very impressive sight. He saw a great big box with a shiny ribbon wrapped around it. Sam was so excited, he took the ribbon off in one strike. + +He opened the box and there was a beautiful toy inside. He was amazed at how cool it looked. It was so impressive. + +Sam thanked the giver of the present and hugged them. He held the toy close and knew it would be one of his favorite presents ever. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very excited. She was given a new toy - it was shaped like a ball! She hugged it tight and spoke softly to it. + +The little girl then asked the toy if it would be her friend. The toy didn't speak but the girl just knew it would be her friend. + +The little girl played with her toy for many hours. She rolled it around the room, made it dance and sang to it. She was very happy to have a new friend! + +One day the little girl noticed that her toy had stopped moving. She spoke nicely to it, saying "Please move for me, my new friend?" + +Suddenly, the toy moved and the little girl was overjoyed. She hugged it tightly and spoke in a calm voice. From that day on, the toy and the little girl were always together. They became the best of friends! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, she was playing in a big field and she saw something strange. + +It was her Uncle! He was stuck out in a wide river and couldn't get back to land. Lucy was scared but she knew she had to help him. So she ran and got a big piece of wood and put it in the water. Then she called to her Uncle and he swam over to the wood. + +Lucy used all her strength and she was able to pull her Uncle back to land! She was so happy she had saved her Uncle! + +From then on, whenever Lucy and her Uncle got together, they would tell their family and friends about the day Lucy saved her Uncle from the wide river. +Once upon a time, there was a mom. She wanted to cook a pie. She went to the store to look for a cheap pie. The store was full of colorful pies. She found one that was very cheap. + +Mom brought the pie home. She cooked it in the oven. After a little while, the pie was finished cooking. Mom set it on the table, and it smelled yummy. + +Mom called all her children over. They each had a big piece of the pie. They ate it with big smiles on their faces! The pie was delicious. Everyone was happy. + +The end. +Mandy and Lee were two best friends. Every day they would go together to the park to play. One day Mandy had an idea. + +"Let's weigh ourselves!" she said. + +Lee thought this was a great idea and off they went to find something to weigh them. They came across a special suit. It had lots of pockets, and even things that hung on the sides. + +Mandy tried the suit on and it fit her perfectly. + +"This will be perfect to weigh us," she said. + +Lee was a bit scared but he decided to let Mandy be the bossy one this time. So, Mandy and Lee stepped onto the suit so they could weigh themselves. + +They weighed the same amount! They were so happy to find out they were the same weight. + +Mandy and Lee laughed and played all day in the park. They couldn't believe how much fun they had weighing themselves! +One day there was an empty cliff. Everything around was quiet and still. But then something special happened. A group of animals worked together to organize the cliff. + +The birds flew in with their beaks full of leaves. The rabbits hopped in with branches for nests and the squirrels climbed in with nuts and acorns. + +Together, the animals worked together to fill the cliff with lots of different things. They placed nests for the birds, tasty treats for the squirrels and lots of soft leaves for the rabbits. + +When the animals were done, the cliff was not empty anymore. In fact, the cliff was so full with wonderful things that all the animals were happy. They had organized the cliff into a warm and cozy place. +Once upon a time there was a black car. It had a driver and it drove all day long. + +The driver drove the black car to the store. He got out of the car and went inside to buy some things. + +When he was done, the driver got back in the car and started driving again. Then he saw a little girl walking on the street. She was sad because she had lost her way. + +So the driver stopped the car and got out to help the little girl. He asked her where she was going. + +The little girl said she was trying to get home. So the driver said he could take her home. + +He opened the door to the black car and the little girl got inside. The driver drove the black car and took her home. + +The little girl said thank you to the driver and she ran off to find her mom. The driver drove off too, happy that he had been able to help the little girl. +Jane was three years old and loved to explore. She asked her parents if she could go out and explore. Her parents said she could. + +So Jane went outside, ready to explore. She saw lots of different things, like trees, flowers and bugs. Then Jane noticed something new - a motor. It was purple, and it made funny noises. + +Jane was curious, so she asked her mom "What is that?" Her mom said it was called a motor and it runs the blender her mom uses to make smoothies. Jane thought it was really cool. + +Next, Jane started to explore some more. She climbed a tree and looked for things around the house. Before she knew it, it started to get dark. With a smile on her face, Jane asked her parents if she could explore again tomorrow. They said yes and she went inside. +Once upon a time there were two friends, Bob and Sue. They were walking in the park together. Sue was carrying her spade. They reached a smooth patch of grass and Bob and Sue sat down. +Bob got out his spade and said "Let's dig a hole and see what we can find!" +So they started to dig. They dug and dug until the hole was very big. Suddenly something shiny and smooth was at the bottom of the hole! They dug the object out, and it turned out to be a big shiny gold coin! Bob and Sue were so excited! +They took the gold coin to their parents and showed them what they had found. Their parents were amazed and very proud of Bob and Sue for finding it. +Bob and Sue celebrated their good luck and decided to go back to the park every day to dig more and look for more lucky surprises! +Once upon a time there was a town. The people in the town were very polite. One day, a group of people put a swing in the town park. Everyone was excited. + +The swing was colorful and fun to use. Children loved to swing very high! Even the grown-ups enjoyed it. + +The people in the town took turns pushing the children on the swing. They always said 'please' and 'thank you'. Everyone was so polite. + +At the end of the day, everyone was happy. Everyone in the town said hello to each other as they walked home in the sunset. + +The town always remembered the day the swing was put in the park. They were glad it was in their town, and that the people were so polite. +One day, a mother saw something shiny in the sky. She called out to her three year old son and said, "Look! A silver bird has come to visit us". + +The boy was excited. He quickly ran outside to see. The bird was so beautiful, it sparkled in the sun. The boy waved and said "Hello!". + +The mother was pleased. She knew her son was so obedient. She allowed him to stay with the bird for a few moments before insisting he come inside. + +The bird thanked them and took off into the sky. The boy waved and shouted goodbye. The mother watched her son and couldn't believe how happy he was. + +The boy went to bed that night dreaming of silver birds and the fun they could have together. He knew his mother would always allow him to go back and visit whenever he wanted. +Once there was a boy called Toby. He was a curious three year old and he liked to wander around. One day, Toby was so curious that he decided to wander off. He wandered through the forest, not paying attention to anything else. He was so focused on wandering that he didn't notice the big, old lamp up ahead. He bumped into it and knocked it over. The lamp wobbled erratically before finally settling down. + +When the lamp no longer moved, Toby apologised to it. He felt a little foolish for not seeing it sooner. He bent down to pick it up and noticed it was warm to the touch. Toby wondered what was inside the lamp. When he opened it, a big puff of smoke filled the air. To Toby's surprise, a tiny red elf popped out of the smoke. + +The elf was quite angry that Toby had disturbed it. He scolded Toby for being so foolish and warned him to pay more attention when wandering. Toby was a little scared, but he nodded his head and promised to do better. After that, the elf granted Toby a wish and swept him away. Toby never forgot his first adventure and the lesson he learned that day. +Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved the beach. He was always so excited when his mommy and daddy said it was time to go to the beach. Today was no different. + +The little boy ran to the beach and when he got there he noticed something new in the water. He saw people standing on the surf board and riding different sizes of waves. + +He wanted to try it out. He asked his mommy if he could give it a try, but she said he was too young. The little boy was sad, so his daddy took him to get some ice cream instead. + +The little boy continued to watch the people as he ate his ice cream. He saw some of them fall off their boards, but he also noticed some of them remained standing on the board and riding the waves. + +The little boy felt guilty because he wanted to try it out too. He asked his mommy and daddy if he could give it another try and they said yes. He was so excited he ran to the beach and found the biggest surf board he could find. + +He kept practicing and didn't give up until he was able to stand up on the board and ride the waves. He did it! He was so proud of himself and kept saying "I did it, I did it" over and over. + +His mommy and daddy were so proud of him too. They celebrated his accomplishment +Leo was running through the park, happy and free. He saw many different things, including trees and butterflies. As he kept running, he came across a family eating lunch together and they welcomed him with a smile. + +Leo wanted to join them, he wanted to be part of the family and he wanted to find out what it felt like to be different. So he ran over and sat down with them. Everyone was friendly to Leo and he asked lots of questions about their family. + +The family laughed, smiled and showed Leo all the wonderful things he could do. Leo felt so different, but it was a good different. It was a feeling of happiness, of being accepted and welcomed. He wanted to stay with the family forever. + +So there, in the park, Leo enjoyed the company and warmth of the family, and only ever wanted to run back to them. +Once there was a nation made up of happy people. They all lived together, helping each other and getting along. + +One day the people wanted to measure their nation, so they all got together and counted and measured. But, they counted and measured so much that they got frustrated. + +The people did not know how to measure the nation correctly. So they asked a little 3 year old girl for help. + +The 3 year old girl thought for a little bit, then she had an idea. She grabbed her measuring tape and started to measure. + +Then she smiled and said, "I think this is how to measure a nation". Everyone was so happy that the 3 year old girl knew how to measure the nation. + +From then on, the little 3 year old girl helped the people of the nation measure their nation every year. It made them very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jane. Jane was very excited because she had a special invitation. The invitation was very open and it was bright and sparkly. Jane was so excited, she wanted to show everyone her invitation. + +She got dressed in her best dress and ran out the door. Jane ran down the street and up the hill. Suddenly, she saw a big tree full of birds singing in the sunshine. + +Jane waved her invitation and said "Look at my invitation!" The birds flew from tree to tree and Jane filled with joy. + +Together, Jane and the birds flew through the open sky and back to Jane's house. Jane was so happy and put her invitation in a special place. From that day onward, Jane had the most fun and never forgot her special invitation. +Once there was a brave boy named Jack. He was three years old and he loved to explore. One day, he heard a noise coming from the woods. He was scared, but he decided to dare himself to check it out. + +So, he nervously crept into the woods. He heard the noise again, but he was still brave. As he looked around he saw a blue monster! He was so amazed, but he was also scared. + +He remembered his bravery and called out to the blue monster. The monster heard him and came closer. Jack was scared, but he still wanted to get to know the monster. He asked the monster what its name was. + +The monster smiled and said, "My name is Carl". Jack was relieved that the monster was so friendly. He was happy that he dared himself to explore and make a new friend. +Pop was very old. He had been walking for a long time. Soon his feet began to hurt and he had to stop. He stumbled as he walked and soon he was at an old, dirty house. He was very tired and so he decided to rest there. + +Pop looked around the house. There was a very old and dirty chair in the corner. Pop was so tired he decided to sit in the chair. It was very uncomfortable, but Pop soon fell asleep. + +When Pop woke up he was even more tired than before. He put his feet on the floor, but he stumbled as he tried to stand. His old feet could not move very quickly, so he wanted to find a place to rest. + +Pop saw a small wooden table in the corner. It was very old and dirty, but he thought it would be a good place to rest his feet. He carefully stepped up onto it. Pop was very happy and he soon fell asleep again. + +Pop slept very well. He felt much better when he woke up. He thanked the old, dirty table for helping him rest his tired feet. Then Pop went outside and carried on with his long journey. +One day, Jessie was walking on the street and she noticed a building. It was tall but cute. Jessie was excited and ran to it. Inside, she saw lots of people carrying stuff. Jessie smiled at them as they passed. Suddenly, she noticed something even more special. It was a slide that led from the top of the building all the way down to the bottom. Jessie happily slid down and landed at the bottom with a thud. She laughed and smiled, excited that she had found the cute building with a slide. +Once upon a time there was a bald man. He had no hair on his head. He wanted to make people smile. So he decided to provide a special video. He worked hard to make the video perfect. When it was time to watch the video everyone smiled. They laughed at the funny characters in the video. The bald man was so happy to know that his video had made everyone smile. The End. +Once upon a time there was a friendly bear named Bow. He loved exploring the world around him and every day would write down all of his adventures in his journal. + +One day Bow went out for a stroll in the meadows. As he was walking, he spotted lots of big and beautiful butterflies. He wanted to catch one, so he tried to bow down low, the way he had seen in the movies. He stretched out his arms and opened his hands, but before he knew it he had taken a tumble! All the butterflies flew away. + +Bow sat on the ground alone, feeling sad at having missed out on his chance at catching a butterfly. Suddenly, he heard a giggle and when he looked up, he saw a little boy with a big smile on his face. The boy offered his hand to Bow and helped him get up. + +"Thank you," said Bow, "You're very friendly! You made me feel much better." + +The boy smiled and said," I'm always happy to help out my friends." + +In that moment, Bow decided to write down the story in his journal so he wouldn't forget it. And so, Bow wrote a happy tale of friendship, with a great big bow at the end! +Once upon a time, there was a small acorn on a big tree. The acorn wanted to go on an adventure and see the world. But the acorn was very scared and couldn't find the courage to go. + +Suddenly, a little bird landed on the branch next to the acorn. The bird was very friendly and said, "I promise I will take you with me and show you the world. Don't be scared, it will be fun!". + +The acorn thought about it, and decided to go. The bird flew around, showing the acorn all the wonderful things. The acorn was so excited and happy. + +Suddenly, the bird flew into a big tree. There was a deaf owl sitting in the tree. The bird said to the owl, "This little acorn wants to see the world, will you help?" + +The deaf owl nodded and said, with her eyes and hands, "I promise I will show the acorn the world". + +The acorn was so happy that the deaf owl had promised to take it on an adventure. From that day on, the owl and the acorn became friends, and together they would explore the world. +Billy was a 3 year old boy who lived in a small village. Every day, he would wake up early in the morning and help his mom with the trades. + +One morning, he heard his mom making some noise and he jumped out of bed. He put on his favourite red hoodie and went downstairs to see what the noise was about. + +When he got downstairs, he saw that his mom was talking to a strange man. She was looking very nervous. Billy was scared and he hid behind the sofa. + +The strange man was telling his mom about a trade he wanted to make. But Billy's mom said no. + +The strange man got angry, but by that time Billy's dad was home and the strange man had to quickly leave. + +Billy and his family were relieved and glad to be safe. They all hugged each other and that's how their day begun. +Once upon a time, a restless human sailed off in a boat. They sailed and sailed, across the sea for many days. The water was calm and the sky was blue. + +The human sailed on and on and there were so many things to see. They saw birds flying in the sky, lots of bright fish swimming in the sea and even some dolphins jumping out of the water. + +The human sailed and sailed until they came to a big island. The island was so big they couldn't explore it all in one day. But they had lots of fun and saw lots of cool sights. + +At the end of the day, the human sailed home. It was a long voyage, but they had a great day and were happy. The human was so tired, but content. They had enjoyed the journey and seen so many amazing things. +Once upon a time there was a kid who couldn't find anything comfortable to wear. She was always very uncomfortable. Every morning she would look in her closet but nothing ever seemed right. + +One day, she decided to go shopping. She looked at all the clothes and found a dress she liked. It was perfect; it was soft and comfy and perfect for the kid. + +She put it on and wore it everywhere. Everywhere she went people commented on how nice she looked. The kid was very happy wearing her dress and from then on she always felt comfortable. + +The end! +Once there was a kid called Joe. He was excited because he was going to take a ride on an airplane. Joe went to the airport and met a special pilot. The pilot was wearing a special uniform and looked important. + +Joe was a little bit uncomfortable because riding in an airplane was something new. Nonetheless, the pilot talked to Joe, explaining what was going to happen. Then the pilot asked Joe to listen carefully. Joe listened very carefully and soon the plane was in the air. + +Joe was now a few hundred feet high in the airplane. Joe was feeling a little bit uncomfortable because of the new experience but the pilot kept talking, showing Joe all the different things he could see from the airplane window. + +Joe was amazed at all the different things he could see from the window. Joe was so absorbed in the moment that he forgot to be uncomfortable. In the end, the flight was a success, and Joe had a wonderful time. +Once upon a time there was a very adventurous hippo. She loved to explore, and it made her very happy. She would go to the beach, the woods and the river. + +Sometimes she liked to stay at home and play. Her favorite thing was acting out stories. She imagined that she was a brave knight or a strong hunter. + +One day, her mom came up to her and explained that today she was going to have a new adventure. They were going to go to the zoo! + +The hippo was so excited. She couldn't wait to see all the animals. And of course, she was very interested to see the other hippos. When they arrived, she ran quickly to the enclosure to say hello. She waved and smiled at the hippos and they waved back! + +What an adventurous day! +Once there was a little girl who was always in a hurry. Everywhere she went, she raced around like a whirlwind. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. She noticed a big rectangle with a picture of a different colored flag on it. + +The little girl wanted to touch the flag but her mommy said, "No! Hurry, we have to go now." + +The little girl was sad, but they had to go. + +The next day they went to the park again, but this time the flag was gone. Instead, there was a fancy car parked nearby and a wealthy man was standing by it. + +The little girl thought it was even better than the flag. She wanted to touch it but the mommy said, "No! Hurry, we have to go now." + +The little girl was sad, but they had to go. + +Every day, the little girl and her mommy would look for the flag, but it was never there. Then one day, they spotted the flag again. It was waving in the wind, and it looked as beautiful as ever. + +The little girl was so excited and she wanted to touch it. But her mommy said, "Hurry, we have to go now." + +The little girl was sad but they had to go. Thankfully, she could always look at the flag when she went to the park +Mummy was in the bathroom. She was looking at the big towel hanging on the wall. It was light and fluffy. She smiled and said, "Let's attach the towel. It will look nice here." + +She opened up the drawer and looked for something to attach it with. She found a box of small nails and started hammering the nails into the wall, one at a time. Then she took the towel and draped it over the nails. + +Mummy stepped back to look at it and said, "Perfect!" She smiled and said, "Now it's ready for Mama to dry herself after her bath." + +Mummy put the box of nails away and gave me a hug. We smiled at the light towel, attached to the wall. It looked beautiful. +One day, the sky was very cool. Suddenly, there was a big flash of lightning! It was so bright, the little girl had to cover her eyes. She looked around. She was very sad. She had lost her toy. + +The girl looked high and low. She walked around the house and nearby fields, but she could not find it. There were other toys around, but none of them were hers. Then, she had an idea. + +The girl went back outside and looked for the lightning. Sure enough, there was another bright flash! She followed it and soon she saw her toy, lying in the grass. She was so happy. + +The girl grabbed her toy, gave it a big hug, and ran back inside. She was so glad that the lightning had shown her where to find it. From then on, she always smiled when she saw the cool lightning flash in the sky. +One day, a little girl named Jane wished to go to the park. But, it was raining outside, so her mom said she couldn't go. Jane cried and asked her mom why. Her mom said, she could still go to the park in her mind. She told Jane close her eyes, take a deep breath and send her wish to the park. + +In the sky, the rain moved away and the sun came out. Jane opened her eyes and saw the beautiful blue sky. She smiled, ran out to the garden, and closed her eyes. + +Jane took a deep breath and sent her wish tight to the park. Instantly, she felt a tingle in her tummy. She knew that her wish had been granted. She played outside all afternoon, with her friends and family, and enjoyed the beautiful day. + +When the day was over, Jane thanked her mom for sending her wish to the park! +Once upon a time there was a gate in the park. Two children were standing in front of it. One boy was very polite. He said, "please, can I go through the gate?" The other child, who was not so polite, just said, "let me through!" + +The gate didn't open. So the polite child thought of another way to get through. He stepped back and looked around. He saw a very big tree. He ran up to the tree and climbed up it. Then he slowly jumped down to the other side of the gate. + +The not-so-polite child couldn't figure out how the polite child had opened the gate. Then the polite child smiled and said, "When you're polite, magical things can happen. Even the gate opened for me!" + +The not-so-polite child was surprised and said, "will you teach me to be polite too?" The polite child smiled and said, "Sure, I can show you." + +And from then on, the two children stood by the gate every day, being polite and learning from each other. +There was a soft bear. He lived in a nice forest. Every day he had a task. He had to prevent a naughty fox from eating the eggs of the forest animals! Every day he would be soft but firm. He would always turn the fox around so it couldn't get to the eggs. + +One day, the bear was very tired. He didn't want to do his task. But he knew he had to be brave. So he went out and used his soft voice to prevent the fox from getting to the eggs. + +The fox wasn't happy. He wanted to get to the eggs! But the bear was too strong and too soft. The bear prevailed and the fox had to turn around and leave. The fox was angry, but the bear had done his task! +Once upon a time there was a bird who lived in a nest. The bird was unhappy, but one day the sun rose and shone on the bird's nest. The sun was so warm and cheerful that the bird couldn't help but smile. + +The bird's sweet smile lit up the sky and made the other birds in the neighbourhood happy. They all flapped their wings and danced around the bird's nest. + +Soon the bird's nest grew bigger and bigger until it rose so high that it touched the clouds. The bird was so excited that it forgot all about being sad. + +The bird hopped and flew around in joy and the other birds followed. Together, they soared so high that they could see the whole world. Every time they saw something beautiful they would smile and have a great time. + +The birds stayed that way forever, happily rising together and sharing their sweet smiles. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a frog. He was hopping around singing a beautiful song. Suddenly he heard a ringing noise. He hopped to the edge of the pond and saw an icy rock. He hopped towards it and heard the ringing sound growing louder. Suddenly the rock began to shake and out from it jumped a little bell. The bell was ringing and the frog became very excited. He grabbed onto the bell and the ringing stopped. He put the bell in his pocket and hopped away. He had an icy bell and he was very happy. From then on, the frog always kept a part of his pond icy so he can play with the bell. The End. +Once upon a time, there was an infant with blue eyes. She was so cute and cuddly. She loved to smile and clap. Every day, her parents played clapping games with her. + +One day, the infant's parents invited a friend over to play. The baby was excited to show off her clapping skills. She clapped her little hands and smiled. The friend thought the baby was so cute! The friend clapped his hands too, and the baby clapped louder. The baby's parents smiled and laughed as they watched their infant happily clapping with her friend. + +The baby kept clapping, until her friend had to go home. The baby and her mom said goodbye, and the infant waved and clapped as her friend left. The infant was sad to see her friend go. + +Her parents then took her for a walk around the park. The baby clapped and smiled as she watched the ducks swim in the pond. It was a beautiful day, and the baby had so much fun clapping and enjoying the outdoors with her parents. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Sean. He was three years old and often went into the woods to play. On one of his adventures, he met a magical bunny. + +The bunny mentioned coal to Sean. He said that if Sean found coal, he could make a wish. Sean was excited to find coal. + +He searched high and low, but the coal was nowhere to be seen. He was about to give up, when he saw a glimmering spot in the ground. It was coal! + +Sean was so happy and he was very calm. He grabbed the coal and wished for a new toy. In an instant, a new toy truck appeared right in front of him. It was the best toy ever. + +Sean was so excited and thanked the magical bunny. Then he went home with his new toy truck. +Once upon a time, there was a fine old chimney. Every day, it was filled with warm smoke from a cozy fire. One day, the people that lived in the house wanted to delay the chimney from working anymore. So, they covered it up until it wouldn’t let out smoke anymore. + +The family was sad to delay their chimney, but the house was still cozy and warm when the fire kept burning. It made the house fill with happy smiles and good laughs. + +But one day, after many weeks of delays, something great happened. The chimney was uncovered! It let out warm smoke as soon as it was uncovered and the family celebrated. + +Soon, they set up a fire inside the chimney and it filled the house with happy smiles and good laughs. From then on, the same family always kept their beautiful and fine old chimney uncovered and working. The end. +Once there was a boy named Bob. He was an independent three year old. One day, Bob wanted to go the the park. He asked his mom if he could go to the park, but she said no. + +Bob didn't like his mom's opinion but he listened to her. Later, he regretted not going to the park. + +The next day, Bob asked his mom if he could go to the park again. This time she said yes! Bob was very happy. He quickly got ready and went to the park. + +At the park, he played with his friends and had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, Bob was sad, but he was happy he listened to his mom's opinion this time. He knew he made the right decision and he was proud of himself for being independent. +The police were kind. They wanted to help the little boy understand. He was only three years old, so they spoke in simple words. The officer said, "It's important to be modest. Can you understand that?" The little boy nodded. + +The officer explained further. "Here, only modest people speak and act. No one should be too loud or too bossy. Can you understand that?" Again, the little boy nodded. + +The officer smiled. He gave the little boy a sticker with a police badge on it, and said, "Now, you should always remember that it's important to be modest. And if you ever need help, be sure to come to us. We will always help you understand." The little boy smiled. He was glad to have the police there to help him. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Jane. She was three years old and loved having fun. One day, she went to the zoo with her Mama. Jane saw a big elephant with a smooth trunk! Jane loved it so much and wanted to touch it. + +Mama saw how happy she was and said, “If you want, you can touch the elephant’s trunk. It’s smooth and won’t hurt you.†Jane was so excited and eagerly touched the trunk. She loved feeling how smooth it was! + +Afterwards, Jane asked her Mama, “Can I have my own trunk like the elephant?†Mama smiled and said, “No, sweetheart, but I can recommend something else for you.†Jane waited to hear what her Mama would recommend. + +Mama brought Jane to the store to pick out a trunk of her own. It was a small trunk, but it was just the right size for Jane. She was so happy and couldn’t wait to fill it with her toys. She thanked her Mama for the wonderful present and hugged her tight. + +From then on, Jane loved carrying around her trunk everywhere she went. It reminded her of the smooth elephant’s trunk at the zoo. She always had lots of fun with it and was so thankful Mama recommended it to her. +Once upon a time, there was a very bright girl. Her name was Emily. Emily loved to create things! + +One day, she wanted to make something really special. She thought about what she could use. Then she had an idea. Emily went and asked her mom for an x-ray. Her mom said yes and gave her an x-ray. + +Emily was so excited. She grabbed some crayons and began to create. She used the x-ray like a pattern and colored the x-ray in lots of bright colors. She made a beautiful picture of a rainbow. + +Everyone was so impressed. Emily was so proud of what she created. She took her x-ray to school and showed it to all of her friends. They couldn't believe how beautiful it was! +Once upon a time there was a small girl. She was very brave and always curious! One day, she decided to go on an adventure. She put on her shoes and grabbed her hat. She opened the door and stepped outside. + +She didn't know what lay ahead. She started to walk and quickly came to a turn. She stopped and rubbed her eyes. What was around the turn? It was unknown. + +She took a deep breath and started walking. As she came around the turn, she saw something amazing! A beautiful garden with flowers and trees! She was so excited she started to jump and rub her hands together. + +She explored the garden and climbed trees. She picked flowers and rubbed the petals between her fingers. After a while, she was tired but happy. She knew she would never forget her adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a broken strawberry. It was lonely and rolled around on the ground looking for a friend. Suddenly, a voice called out from above, "Come here, broken strawberry!" + +The broken strawberry looked up and saw a big cloud in the sky, smiling down at him. The cloud said, "I can make you happy. Come up here!" So the broken strawberry jumped and jumped until he was near the cloud. + +The cloud said, "I can make you stronger. Can you fold yourself in half?" The strawberry was scared, but he tried. He folded in half and suddenly he wasn't broken any more. He was one big, happy strawberry! + +The cloud laughed and said, "Now you can find friends. Goodbye, happy strawberry!" The strawberry waved goodbye as the cloud floated away. + +From that day on, the happy strawberry rolled around looking forfriends. And whenever he got a little broken, he remembered the cloud and folded himself in half again. +Robin and Jack were twins. They liked to travel together. One day, they decided to set out on a long journey. + +They were clumsy on the road and made mistakes. They forgot to take their lunch and got lost a few times. But the twins kept going, following the path until they spotted a lake ahead. Then they stopped and took a rest. + +They enjoyed the lake and when they got hungry, they ate some of the fruit they found in the woods. Soon they were ready to travel again. After a while they arrived at a village, where they spent the evening with some friendly people. + +In the morning, Robin and Jack said goodbye and started their journey back home. They were very happy to be heading home and lived happily ever after. +Bob liked to go play outside with his friends. One day, they all went to the park. Bob saw a slide and smiled. He ran up to it and climbed up the ladder. He looked down and the slide seemed to whisper "come join me". + +Bob was so excited. He sat down and gracefully went down the slide. He felt so free and happy. He did it again and again, going faster each time. He shouted with joy. + +When it was time to go, Bob gave the slide a goodbye whisper and went home. He knew he would come back soon to make new memories. +Once upon a time there was a restless cat. It wanted to play, but it didn't know what to do. It decided to take a walk to the park. When it got there the cat saw lots of grass. It wanted to run and play in the grass, so it did. + +Thn the cat noticed another cat. The other cat was looking at the grass too. They got talking and the first cat mentioned how much fun it would be to play in the grass. The other cat agreed. + +They began to play in the grass. They chased each other and pounced on the blades of grass. They had so much fun! + +When it was time to go the cats thanked each other for the lovely day. They said goodbye and headed their separate ways. The cats were so happy they had found each other and could play in the grass. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy whale. He wanted to build something special. So, he went around to find wood, stones, and all sorts of good things he could use. + +He worked hard all day, gathering materials and pushing them around. At the end of the day, he was ready to start building. He took the wood, stones and other things and put them together. + +Slowly, a beautiful palace started to form. He put the materials together in a way that worked. The palace was getting bigger and bigger, just the way the clumsy whale wanted it. + +When it was all ready, the clumsy whale stepped back, looked at it and smiled. He had built something special and was very proud. + +From then on, the clumsy whale had a beautiful palace all for himself and he was very happy about that. +Once upon a time there was an elderly bear who lived in a forest. He awoke one morning to find that his favourite honey had been taken by an intruder. He was feeling very angry, so he decided to roar. He roared very loudly, sending echoes throughout the forest. + +The bear was surprised when an even louder roar answered back. He looked around and he could see it was an even bigger bear than him, who was also feeling very angry. + +The bear was so scared, he ran away as fast as he could. He ran and ran until he reached the river. He was so thirsty that he drank some of the honey-tasting water. It was so delicious that he stayed by the river drinking the honey water all day. + +The bear was filled with joy and happiness. He knew that he would never forget his experience in the forest. He knew that he would always remember it whenever he drank honey water, and he smiled. +John was a happy boy. He had two big eyes that always blinked open and closed. One day, he was playing in his backyard when he spotted something on the ground. + +John walked closer to it and saw a gray glass. He picked it up and blinked. It was very shiny! He decided to take it inside his house and show it to his mom. + +John's mom smiled when she saw the glass. + +"Oh, this is so beautiful," she said. She put it on the kitchen counter and they both blinked at the shiny glass. + +John smiled and hugged his mom. He was so excited to have found such a special glass. He knew he would always treasure it. +Once, in the summer holidays, Karen and her family travelled to the beach. The beach was full of people and there was lots of noise. + +When they arrived at the beach, Karen saw a big rock. She wanted to use it to jump off, so she quickly ran to it. Her mum saw her and said, "Karen, use this rock carefully, ok?" + +Karen nodded her head in agreement and stopped. She stepped onto the rock, but then she noticed something different. There was silence all around. Even the people at the beach had stopped talking. + +Karen looked around to see what was happening and noticed that there was a very big bird perched in a nearby tree. The bird was staring down at her with its bright eyes. It felt like the bird was staring into her soul. + +Karen was mesmerised by the silence and beauty of the moment. She wanted it to last forever. She looked back at her mum and said, "Mum, it's so quiet here. I want to stay here." Her mum smiled and said, "It's available for you to use whenever you want Karen. Let's just enjoy the silence and peace." + +Karen smiled and nodded. They both enjoyed the silence together until it was time to go home. +Once there was a girl named Maria. She was very persistent. Every day she had a task to do. It was to add numbers. She would add the numbers together one at a time. + +Sometimes she would get the numbers wrong. But she was never discouraged. She just kept trying and trying. She would stay focused and finish her task. + +Then one day, something magical happened. Maria found out she was really good at adding numbers. She was so excited! She started adding even bigger numbers, and she didn’t get any wrong! + + Maria kept on being persistent with her task and soon she was the best number adder in the whole land. Everyone was so proud of her! And she was proud of herself too. She had learned that with hard work, anything was possible. +Once upon a time, there was a special girl. She loved interesting things and was always looking for something fun. + +One day, the girl saw a jewelry box. She wanted to know what was inside. She reached for it, but it was too high up. + +She looked around for something to help her reach the box. She found a chair and stood on it. She reached up and finally grab the jewelry box. + +The girl was so excited. She opened the box and found lots of sparkly, colorful jewelry. It was the most interesting thing she had ever seen. + +The jewelry was hers. She smiled and put on all the jewelry. She felt even more special and happy. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a lovely little girl named Sally. Sally was only three years old and loved playing with her dolls and looking at pretty pictures in books. One day, while Sally was playing in the backyard, she noticed a journal tucked away inside a bush. She ran over and picked it up, wondering what kind of mysteries it would hold. + +When Sally opened up the journal, she saw the most beautiful pictures and stories inside. She quickly fell in love with the journal and asked her mom if she could keep it. Mom said yes and Sally named the journal “My Lovely Journal.†+ +Sally took her journal everywhere! She would show it to her friends and family, and everyone was impressed by its beauty. Sally loved writing stories and drawing pictures in the journal, and it became her favorite thing in the world. + +One day, Sally decided that she wanted to fill the journal with even more lovely things. She demanded that her parents take her to the store to buy stickers, markers, and colored pencils so she could make the journal even more special. They happily obliged, and Sally spent hours decorating her journal with the new supplies. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a boy named Tibby. He wanted to make something special. So he took a glass and he made it perfect. He worked hard at it every day until it was just right. + +Tibby drew pictures and he put stickers around the glass. He made it look really nice. But he still wanted to make it better so he kept working. + +He took some blue paint and he painted a pretty sea all around the glass. Then he put some glitter around the edges. Now the glass was even more perfect than before. + +Tibby was so proud of himself. He had improved the glass and it looked great. Everyone was impressed with what he had done. +Sally was a patient little girl. She was so poor that she did not have many toys. But Sally was excited one day because her mom said they were going to the park. + +When they got to the park, Sally's eyes widened with joy. She had never seen so many fun things in one place. There were colorful slides and swings and even a big sand box. She wanted to play on all of it! + +So Sally ran around to all the different activities. She climbed the slides and jumped off them. She swang on the swings and made sand castles in the sand box. She was so happy and excited the whole time. + +By the end of the day, Sally was tired and content. She had had a great time at the park and was ready to go home. But she promised herself she would come back to the park soon, and have even more fun! +One day, Timmy decided to visit his grandpa in the country. He took a cord and used it to pull his wagon up and down the bumpy road. + +When Timmy reached Grandpa's house, he was very excited. He went inside, but Grandpa was not there. Timmy felt guilty and started to cry. + +Suddenly, Grandpa stepped into the room. He explained to Timmy that he had gone to the store and that he had left a rope behind so that Timmy would be able to visit when he returned. + +Timmy was very happy. He hugged Grandpa and thanked him for making it so easy to visit. He quickly forgot about feeling guilty, and they spent the rest of the day playing games together. +Once there was a loyal port. He lived in an exciting place with lots of wonderful things to do. One of his favourite things to do was to pinch. He would pinch bubble wrap, cotton balls, rubber bands and lots of other things. He would pinch these things to make all kinds of arts and crafts. + +One day, the port went to the beach. He found some sand and started to pinch it. He made sand castles and figures in the sand. He kept pinching until the sun went down. When the port went home he was sad that the fun was over. + +The next morning, the port went back to the beach. That's when he saw something special. There was a new sand castle built right next to where he was pinching the day before. The port was so excited! He ran over and saw that the sand castle was even bigger and better then the one he made the day before. + +The port was so happy that someone was loyalty pinching like he was. He was very thankful and thought it was the best way to spend his days! He has been going to the beach every day since then and pinching away with the same loyal friend ever since. +Once there was a bright pink shirt. It was drying in the sun on the clothesline. The shirt was so very colorful and perfect for the warm summer days. The shirt wanted to fly away and explore the world, but it had to stay on the line and dry. + +Suddenly, a pink butterfly fluttered around the shirt. The shirt was so excited, it wished it could go with the butterfly to explore the world. The butterfly flew away and the shirt was left all alone. + +Luckily, a cheerful little girl came to check on the shirt. The shirt was so happy to have a friend who could to see it in the bright sunshine. The little girl picked it up and brought it inside. She put it in the dryer so it could get dry and warm. + +When the shirt was dry, the little girl took it out and put a clip on it. It was so proud to be dry and colorful again. The little girl and the shirt waved goodbye to eachother and the pink butterfly. Then the shirt was ready to explore the world free and pink. +Once upon a time, there were two friends who were having a lot of fun. They were playing with matches. The first friend struck the match, and instantly they all heard a loud applause. It was coming from a smelly old man at the end of the street. He was clapping his hands and smiling. + +The two friends looked at each other in surprise. They had never seen this old man before. He came closer and started to talk. He said he was a magical fairy and he was giving them a reward for playing with matches safely. + +He waved his wand and suddenly there was a big basket of sweets beside them. They both cheered and quickly started to eat. The old man laughed and said it was his pleasure. He waved goodbye and flew away. + +The two friends laughed and enjoyed the smelly old man’s magic. They kept the basket of sweets and remembered to always play with matches safely. +Once upon a time there was a hidden pirate. He was mean and sneaky. One day he saw a ship and he wanted to explore it. He snuck on board without anyone seeing him. But when he tried to escape, he heard the ship's crew shouting. He ran away and quickly hid. The pirate was so scared that he vowed never to explore another ship again. + +The next morning he was feeling very brave. He decided to go back to the same ship and have another look. But this time he was careful and sneaky. He found a secret hideout which no one else knew about. + +The pirate was happy. He had a special place to hide and escape to when he wanted to get away. He spent most of his days playing in his secret hideout. The pirate loved his new hidden escape from the mean crew. + +The pirate was no longer scared of getting caught. He was a happy and sneaky pirate who had found a hidden escape and nobody could find him. +One day, a family took a drive in their car. As they drove, they saw a big, scary wreck. It was very scary, so the family decided to stop. The mom got out to take a look. Suddenly, she started to refuse to get back in the car! + +The dad was worried. What was his wife thinking? He debated what to do. So, he asked his three year old daughter to try and talk to her mom. + +The daughter got out of the car and walked over to her mom. She asked her why she was refusing to get back in. + +The mom explained that she was scared. She was worried that the wreck might hurt them if they drove past it. + +The daughter was brave and reassured her mom that it was safe. Finally, the mom agreed and got back in the car. They drove away safely, and the daughter was proud of her brave mom. +Once upon a time there was a family who loved watching videos on the weekends. Every week, the Mom and Dad would bring home a new video and the children would be so excited. + +This time when they brought a new video home, Dad was very serious. He said if the children wanted to watch the video they had to listen very carefully to all of the Mom and Dad's rules. + +The children did not want to listen; they wanted to watch the video right away. But the Mom and Dad said it was very important that they listen. + +The children refused. They stomped their feet and yelled. Dad looked fierce, but he still talked patiently to the children. + +In the end, the children agreed to follow the rules and watched the video. They had so much fun together, and it was even better than the children had ever dreamed. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy who wanted to explore the world. He was very brave and he decided to go on an adventure to find out what was out there. + +He went outside his house and started to look around. Suddenly he saw a lizard in the grass. He was so excited that he kneeled down to get a closer look. + +The lizard was slow and it gave the little boy the chance to look at its shiny skin and wiggly tail. He couldn't believe his eyes. + +The little boy stayed there for a long time and he even started talking to the lizard. They had such a great time that they didn't even notice that the sun was setting. + +At the end of their adventure, the little boy said goodbye to the lizard and thanked it for being his friend. Then he went back home with a very big smile on his face. +Once there was a boy. He was very lazy. He always wanted to have fun, but he never wanted to work. One day he was looking out of the window. He saw a big white bird. He had never seen a bird like that before. + +He wished he could have a bird like that. He wished he could fly around and have adventures. He kept looking at the bird, until it flew away. He was sad, but he was also still a bit lazy. + +He started to think about different things he could do to have lots of fun. He thought about going on a bike ride, but he thought it was too much work. Then he had a brilliant idea. He decided to build a kite and fly it in the sky! + +He got all of the materials he needed and built a kite. After a few tries, it finally flew up into the sky. As he watched it up there, he thought he was almost like the big white bird he had seen before. He was so happy and excited he forgot how lazy he was before. +Billy was a brave and tough boy. He was only three years old but he decided to go on an adventure. + +He went to the park. It was fun! All around him he could see different things. There were trees, clouds, and even butterflies! + +But then he saw something different. It was a round object, sitting on a table. It looked like a funny telescope. Billy went closer and saw that it was a microscope! It had one big eye and many small ones. + +Billy was excited. He wanted to touch the microscope, but it was too tough. So he just looked at it for a little while. He wished he could use it like a telescope. + +But then it was time to go home. Billy said goodbye to the microscope and the park. He was excited for his next adventure! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Maya. She was only three years old but she was very smart. She loved to learn new things. + +One day, Maya's mommy made her a salad for lunch. It was yellow, green and red and it looked delicious. Maya was so excited to learn how to eat it. + +She put some of the salad on her plate and started moving it around with her fork. Then she scooped some up and put it in her mouth. The salad tasted yummy! + +Next, Maya's mommy took her outside to the park. It was so noisy! She heard cars beeping and birds tweeting, children laughing and dogs barking. They were all so interesting and fun to learn about. + +Maya stayed at the park all afternoon, learning and exploring. Finally, it was time to go home. She was so tired! But Maya had learned so much - the best part was learning how to eat her salad. +Once upon a time there was a happy monkey. He liked to have fun and play with his friends. But one day he started to complain. He didn't like the heat and he was suprisingly thirsty. His friends noticed his sadness so they all decided to help. They gave the monkey some cool water and shared their fruit. The monkey smiled and started to feel better. He thanked his friends and they all had a great day together. The happy monkey didn't complain again and was pleased to have such great and helpful friends. +Once upon a time there was a sleepy copper snake. He lived in the bright, green grass. He liked to nap in the warm, sunny patches. + +One day he felt like something special. He thought he would vanish and have an adventure. So he wiggled away into the big, blue sky. + +Once he was up there it was so beautiful. He could see far and wide, and the clouds were very soft. He flew around for a long time and had so much fun. + +But then he felt sleepy again and he knew it was time to go back home. He closed his eyes and wished himself back to the grass where he'd started. And in a flash he was there, safe and sound. + +The Snake was very happy and he never wanted to vanish again. Even though it was fun, it was also a bit scary being away from his home. He curled up in a warm, sunny spot and slept soundly. +Once upon a time there was a zoom. It was very fast and made lots of noise as it went by. Everyone was so excited to see it. + +One day, something special happened when the zoom went by. It dropped a sweet surprise from the sky! Everyone was so happy to get the sweet treat and started to cheer. + +The zoom kept going, but the sweet surprise stayed on the ground. Everyone wanted to take a bite out of the sweet surprise, but nobody wanted to touch it first. + +Finally, a little kid bravely stepped forward and took a bite. The sweet surprise was delicious! Everyone was so happy and laughed and cheered. + +The zoom flew away, but the happiness stayed with everyone. They all had a sweet treat to remember it by! +Once upon a time, there was a small boy named Jack. He wanted to gain something very special, so he went out on a journey. + +Jack walked and walked until he reached a treasure. There in the treasure was a horn! He was so excited to have found it. He picked it up carefully and put it in his pocket. + +When Jack blew the horn, he found that he could gain magical powers! He had the ability to fly and do anything he wanted. Jack was so happy with his magical horn. + +Jack was also very careful with his special horn. He knew he should never forget to be careful with it, so he kept it safe and only used it when he needed to. + +Jack kept the horn a secret and enjoyed gaining the magical powers it gave him. He decided to be careful and only use it when needed. Jack was very happy with his wonderful horn. +Once upon a time there was a little girl who had a very big comb. Every day she would comb her hair so it stayed neat and tidy. One day she decided to take her comb to school with her. + +When she got to school, some of the other children saw her comb and started to laugh and point. This made the cute little girl feel very embarrassed. She hid her comb inside of her pocket and ran away. + +When the girl got home, she told her Mommy why she felt so embarrassed. Her Mommy was very sad that her daughter had felt embarrassed and so she showed her a little trick. + +She told the little girl to hold up the comb, close her eyes and count to five. When she opened her eyes, the comb was dead! This made the little girl feel much better and she was no longer embarrassed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Becky. She had a delicious trip planned to Grandma's house. On the way there her mom, dad and her stopped for a special treat. They stopped at a ice cream shop for ice cream cones! Becky was so excited, she couldn't wait! + +When they arrived, Becky's grandmother gave her a special surprise - a big, colorful box full of goodies! Inside, there were balloons, sweet treats, and other treasures. Becky was so happy! + +But then, Becky had an even better surprise. Grandma began to wrap her up in her favorite blanket. Becky laughed and giggled as Grandma gently wrapped her up like a big burrito. What a yummy and delicious trip this had been! +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a shelf in her bedroom. It was fine and full of fun things. + +One day, Lucy was playing with her toys and accidentally dropped one on the shelf. It made a loud noise and Lucy got frightened. She started to cry. + +Mommy came into the room. She saw Lucy and asked what had happened. Lucy pointed at the shelf and said "drop". Mommy smiled and gave Lucy a hug. + +Mommy then took Lucy's toy off the shelf. She told Lucy that it was fine and there was nothing to be scared of. + +Lucy smiled with relief and hugged Mommy tightly. From that day on, Mommy always kept an eye on Lucy and her shelf. +Once upon a time, there was a teacher who had a very special pupil. She was called Bella and she was very rare. Everybody in the class liked Bella and wanted to be her friend. + +One day, Bella came to school wearing a very special outfit. She had on a pink dress with a gold bow and sparkly shoes. The other pupils were so excited to see her and they asked her where she got her outfit from. + +Bella explained that her mummy and daddy had bought it for her from a magical shop. Nobody else had ever seen anything like it before! + +The other pupils were so jealous but they didn't mind because they were so happy for Bella. The teacher even gave her a special prize for her special outfit. + +It was a special day for Bella, and for the other pupils too! Nobody had ever seen anything like it before. That was why it was so rare. +Once upon a time, there was a smooth, white rock. Day after day the rock would blink in the sunshine. Everywhere a person stepped, the rock would blink and move away. + +The rock had a special history. It had been around for many years, and had been walked on by many people before. But it was special and smooth, never getting worn down by time. + +One day, a young girl came along and saw the smooth rock. She picked it up and blinked in surprise. She couldn't believe how special it was. She decided to keep it and carry it with her wherever she went, so she smiled and put it in her pocket. + +And whenever she looked at it, the rock would blink in the sunshine, remembering its special history. The rock and the young girl were friends ever since. +Once there were two friends, Andy and Mark. Mark was a driver and he had a huge car. Andy wanted to go for a drive with Mark but Mark said no. He said that they should go for a walk instead. + +So they started walking. After a while, they came to a huge hill. Andy wanted to climb it but Mark said they should go back. But Andy was too excited and started running up the hill. + +But he fell over halfway up and started rolling down! It was a long way down, but Mark ran after him and caught him just in time. He was so happy he was safe. + +Andy thanked Mark for saving him and said that driving in his huge car was much safer than walking on hills. +Once upon a time there was a pink object. It was round and fluffy, and made a funny noise when it moved. Everyone wanted to play with it. + +One day, a little girl named Sally saw the object and wanted to make it her own. She took it outside to the playground and began to play. + +Sally ran around the playground with the object, laughing and having fun. Soon, the sun started to set and it was time for the day to end. + +Sally sadly put the object back where she found it and went home. But, she promised to come back tomorrow so she could play with the pink object again. +Once there was a little girl who liked the sea. She would go down to the beach and dip her toes in the water every weekend. But one day, it seemed something was wrong. The sea was very wild. She could hear the waves crashing and it seemed very bad. + +The little girl was scared and didn't know what to do. She wanted to take a little boat out on the water but her mom said it was too dangerous. + +The sea looked very angry and the little girl was scared. She wanted to help the sea and make it feel better. So she said some special words and asked the sea to calm down. + +The little girl was happy when the sea stopped being so rough. The waves got smaller and the water was calm again. The sea seemed happy too and the little girl smiled. She had made the sea feel better. +Once upon a time there was a funny muscle named Jack. Jack liked to play all the time. He always wanted to do something new and exciting. + +One day Jack decided to go for a hike. He put on his hat and shoes, grabbed his water bottle and went out into the woods. He hiked for many hours until he came to a big hill. + +Jack tried to climb the hill but his muscles were too weak. He tried and tried but he couldn't make it. Then he had a great idea. He got all of his friends together and helped him push up the hill. With all their might, they ran and pushed the hill together until they made it to the top. It was so much fun! + +At the top of the hill there was a beautiful lake. Jack and his friends had a wonderful time swimming and playing in the lake. They laughed and smiled and had a great time. + +Jack was so proud of his bravery and strength. He had shown that with a little help and a lot of teamwork, anything is possible. He knew that no matter what, if he keeps trying he will always succeed. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Sarah. She got ready for school and put on her uniform. It felt nice and dry. + +Sarah was a bit scared though. She had never been to school before. She wasn't sure what would happen when she got there. + +Sarah tried to brave. She smiled and said goodbye to her mom. She walked down the street and saw other children who were wearing uniforms too. That made Sarah smile. + +When Sarah got to school she was welcomed by the teacher. She made friends with the other children in the class. They all looked a bit scared. + +At the end of the day, Sarah was no longer scared. She couldn't believe how much fun she had. She waved to her friends as she put on her dry uniform and went home. + +The End. +Tim went to school one day to learn with his friends. His teacher was giving a lecture about being reliable. Tim was listening very carefully as he was curious about what it meant. The teacher said, "Being reliable means to do the right thing every time." + +Tim nodded his head in agreement. He wanted to make sure he could be reliable like his teacher said. The teacher said, "If you want to be reliable, you have to try your best to do the right things. That will mean you can be trusted." + +Tim was determined to be reliable. He said he was going to try his best every day. His teacher smiled and gave him a pat on the back for trying to do the right thing. Tim said he was pleased to learn about being reliable and wouldn't forget it. +Once upon a time there was a large universe. In the universe there were lots of stars so bright and beautiful. Every night when it was dark the stars twinkled and it was so magical. Everyone loved the glittering stars and wished they could see them up close. + +One night, a kind fairy godmother heard their wish. She waved her magic wand and made a bright star come right down to Earth. Everyone was so excited and loved this star so much. They cuddled it like a baby and called it their special twinkly friend. + +The star was so happy to have a special place to live. It made the people who loved it feel so happy too. Every night it would shine so very brightly in the sky, as if it was saying that it loved its new family too. + +It will always stay a part of the big universe, but these people now had a little piece of it for their own. Together, it's star and its family were happy and loved each other very much. +Once upon a time, there was a queen. She liked to travel. One day, the queen decided to go on an adventure. She got on a big boat and sailed away. + +The queen sailed far and wide. She went to new lands with new people. But one place was very different. It was dirty and smelly. Everything was filthy! + +The queen made her way through the nasty place. She was brave and she kept going until she saw the sun ahead. When she came out, she was happy. + +The queen had a great adventure. She learned many things on her travels. She would never forget how filthy the place was, but she was proud of herself. +Once upon a time there was an orange witch. She liked to sit in the sun by the pond. She was so orange that she looked like a pumpkin! + +One day, a duck came to the pond and started to swim around. The witch thought the duck was so cute that she wanted it to sit with her. She waved her wand and the duck hopped up onto the grass. + +The witch and the duck sat together in the sun, looking at the fish swimming around in the pond. The witch smiled and said "Aren't they pretty?". + +Then, the witch decided it was time for a snack. She had an orange crunchy cookie and the duck had some breadcrumbs. They both ate their snacks and smiled. + +The orange witch and the duck had so much fun at the pond that day. They decided to come back another day and sit in the sun again. +Once upon a time there was a gym. It was a silly gym because all the people were acting in funny ways. One day, a group of friends came to the gym. They wanted to serve the gym. So, they took out their cleaning tools and began to sweep and scrub. Everyone was so happy with the hard work they were doing. All the people’s faces were big smiles. The silly gym was nice and clean after they were finished. Everyone was so proud. They all hugged each other and said bye until next time. Everyone had such a great time serving their silly gym. +Once upon a time there were two puppies, Pickles and Spotty. Every day the puppies played in the yard, running and chasing each other. Pickles was so fast - faster than Spotty. Spotty was feeling jealous because Pickles was always running and he wanted to keep up. So he asked his mum for a special collar which would help him to speed up. + +Mum went to the pet shop and bought a collar for Spotty. She put it on him and he started running very quickly! He was so excited and he raced around the yard faster than ever. Pickles had to run really fast to keep up. + +They chased each other for many hours, Pickles and Spotty were having so much fun racing around the yard. When it was time to go in the house, Spotty was so happy with his new collar. He was glad he was as fast as Pickles now. +Once there was a boy named Jack. He was three years old and loved animals. One day he was walking outside when he saw a frog caught in some tall grass. Jack had a lot of compassion for this frog, so he reached in to help it. He was very gentle and soon the frog was free. + +The frog was happy to be out, and thanked Jack by hopping away. But before it hopped away, Jack received a special present from the frog. It was a small, shiny stone. Jack was so excited and put the stone in his pocket. + +Jack kept the stone with him all day, and when he went to bed, he thanked the frog in his prayers. He was so grateful for the stone and the frog's compassionate nature. Jack was sure that he would never forget the frog, or his special present. +Once upon a time, there was a dead zero. Nothing could make him move or play. One day, a little girl named Bobbi came along and was very sad to see the zero so still. She wanted so badly to see it alive again. So she decided to give it a try and spoil it. + +She grabbed a bowl of water and splashed it onto the zero. Then she grabbed a clean cloth and wiped it all off. The zero still couldn't move, but it began to sparkle and shine in the sunlight. + +Bobbi kept spoiling the zero with more and more love. Finally, after a while, the zero began to move. He slowly rose and spun around. Everyone cheered and laughed with joy. + +From that day on, Bobbi made sure her special zero was never dead again. +Once, there was a cactus who wanted to quit living in the desert. Everything around him was dry and sandy and hot. The cactus wasn't flexible enough to move from the desert, so he had to find another way. + +One day, a strong wind came up and blew the cactus away. The cactus flew through the sky and kept blowing further away from home. The cactus was so happy he quit worrying about the heat and sand. + +Finally, the cactus landed in a cool and green forest. Here, he could be flexible enough to move around and explore his new home. He discovered wonderful things like tall trees and friendly animals. With every passing day, the cactus grew even more content in his new home. He's never wanted to quit living in the forest ever since. +Once upon a time there was a fierce bear. The bear liked to pinch things. One day he saw a treat. The bear wanted to pinch the treat, but it was too high up in the tree. The bear hopped and growled, but the treat was still too far away. + +Suddenly an idea came to him! The bear grabbed a stick and started to climb the tree. He climbed and climbed until he was just close enough to pinch the treat. + +The bear smiled and grabbed the treat with his teeth. He ate the treat and felt happy and full. The bear had gotten his treat and was no longer fierce! +The boy stood in the middle of the kitchen. He watched as the steam rose up from the boiling pot. He was troubled by it. He wanted to run and hide, but he didn't. Instead, he just stood there. + +Little by little, the steam filled the room. He watched as it floated around and tickled his face. It was gentle, but strange. He still felt scared. + +Then, something magical happened. A funny sound came out of the steam. It was like a quiet whistle. He was very amazed. Slowly, the steam started to settle down and go back into the pot. + +As the steam settled, the boy felt a little less troubled. He was happy to see that the steam was no longer scary. It was just a natural part of the kitchen. He smiled and continued to stand there, watching the steam in awe. His troubles had gone away. +Once there was a big zebra. He was very curious and wanted to explore the world. He was always on the lookout for something new and exciting. + +One day, he decided to go on an adventure. He traveled far and wide all day until he came across a beautiful forest. He was so amazed and couldn't wait to start exploring. + +He didn't have anything to worry about, because he was sure that nothing could harm him. The only thing he had to mind was that he was in a new place. + +He slowly ventured into the forest. Along the way, he found all sorts of new and wonderful creatures. He smiled and enjoyed every moment of his journey. + +Eventually, he came across a very big tree. He couldn't believe his eyes. Standing there, he realized how big the world could be. + +He looked around, feeling joy and amazement. Suddenly, he heard something and saw a big zebra. He knew exactly what he wanted to do: he wanted to explore the world with this new friend! +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Grace. Grace loved to play in the garden. She always wore an apron to protect her clothes. + +One day, Grace went outside to play but the garden was very hard. She felt sad because the ground was too hard to play on. + +Then, her mommy came out of the house and saw Grace. Mommy put on her apron and said, "I'll help you, Grace. I care about you." + +Mommy got some tools from the garage and started to work. She dug, raked, and planted. Finally, the garden was soft and full of life. + +Grace was so happy she jumped up and hugged her mommy. She said, "Thank you for taking care of me, Mommy." + +They both smiled and hugged for a long time. +Once upon a time there was a robot. He was very big and he liked to weigh things. All day, he was sitting by the lake, using a big scale to weigh the fish. He was very careful to make sure everything was just right. + +But one morning, things were a bit strange. Suddenly, the robot started to notice a smelly smell in the air. He looked around but he didn't know what it was. So he kept weighing the fish, trying to find the source of the smell. + +Finally, the robot found it! He discovered the source of the smelly smell! It was coming from deep inside the lake. He used his scale to weigh down a big rock, and when he removed it from the water, he found a smelly frog! + +The robot was very happy to have solved the mystery. From then on, he did a great job of weighing things and helping keep the lake clean and fresh. + +The End. +There were two friends, Mandy and Mark. They were going to play in Mandy's attic. Mandy had an idea. She wanted to bury something that was cheap. + +They got a cheap ball and buried it in the attic. It was fun digging the hole and covering the ball. Then they went to the kitchen and got a shovel. They shovelled the dirt back in. Then they patted the dirt down and it was buried. + +They had so much fun burying the ball. They laughed and clapped their hands together. Now the ball was buried in the attic and hidden from view. All their friends would be so interested to see what was hidden. + +"Let's never tell them what is buried in the attic," said Mandy. + +"Agreed," said Mark. + +The two friends kept their secret and hugged each other. They hugged so tight that when they later looked in the attic, the ball was no longer there. It had been a magical day. +Once there was a frog. He lived in a big, modern pond. Every day he would blink his big eyes in the bright sunshine. + +One day, the frog decided to take a shower. He hopped over to the edge of the pond and looked around. There, in the corner of the pond, he saw a special shower. It was made of metal and it looked very modern. + +The frog climbed into the metal shower and turned on the water. The water felt so nice and refreshing. He blinked his eyes and hopped around in the shower for a long time. + +Finally, the frog was clean and dry. He was so happy that he'd found the modern shower. He hopped back to his pond and now he takes a shower every day. +Once upon a time, there lived an old giant who lived in a mountain. He was a nice giant but he made children who lived nearby very scared. + +One day, the children went on a walk in the forest and they bumped into the giant. He said, "Hello there" but the children were too scared to talk. They began to walk away quickly. + +The giant warned them not to come near him again. He said, "If you come back, I will get mad". The children were so scared that they ran back home and they promised they wouldn't go near the giant again. + +The children went back home to their moms and dads and told them about the giant. They warned them to make sure the children never ever went near him again. + +The children were so scared of the giant but they knew to listen to their moms and dads and to stay far away from him. And that was the end of the giant's story! +Once there was a little girl who lived in the forest with her mom and dad. She was always so happy and excited, playing with her toys and exploring the forest. + +One day, the little girl got really tired. She sat down and began to cry. But then, she heard a voice coming from somewhere. "Come look here," said the voice. + +The little girl opened her eyes and saw a beautiful bird. It was bright and colourful and was singing a cheerful song. The little girl smiled. She knew the bird must have heard her crying and come to care. + +The little girl felt better and picked up one of her toys and gave it to the bird. The bird smiled and flew away. + +The little girl felt special and warm. She knew the bird had cared for her and that made her happy. She knew that even when she was tired, she could find comfort in the voice of the bird. +Once upon a time, there were two people who were both feeling very lonely. One of them was very small and the other was very big. + +The big one was very sad and scared, so the small one decided to help them. He opened the door to a special room and invited the big one in. + +The room was full of light and warmth. It had lots of toys and colourful things. Together, the two of them played for hours and slowly the big one stopped feeling scared. + +The small one smiled, because he had managed to unite the two of them. The pair had gone from feeling lonely and fearful, to happy and full of joy! +Once upon a time, there was a twisty little worm. He lived far away in a very special place called the station. He was very cute and charming. + +One day the worm was very excited because he was going on an adventure. He was going to see so many wonderful things! He traveled through a deep blue ocean and a fluffy green forest. + +But then one day he was feeling a little lonely. He looked all around, but he couldn't find anyone to talk to. Until he saw something shiny in the distance. It was a charming little ladybird! + +The worm was so happy to have a new friend. He and the ladybird chatted and laughed and danced. They even took a ride on a small boat and had a wonderful time. + +The magical journey came to an end when they arrived back at the station. The worm and the ladybird said goodbye and they had to twist away. + +But from that day on, the worm was never lonely. He only had happy memories of his adventure with the charming ladybird. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty chicken. It had soft, feathery wings and a big, fluffy tail. Every day, it would wander around the garden, looking for something tasty to eat. + +One day, the chicken seemed to find something very special. It stopped in the middle of the garden and began to dig. After a few moments, it had made a big hole. Then, something very strange appeared! + +It was a bright, yellow egg! It glowed in the sunshine and was bigger than any other egg the chicken had ever seen. It was so exciting! + +The chicken carefully carried the egg back to its nest. Every day, it checked the nest to see if the egg had hatched. Finally, one day it did! + +Out popped a little baby chick. The chicken was so excited! It was the prettiest baby chick it had ever seen. From then on, the chicken and its baby were never apart. They were very happy and had lots of fun. +John heard something big. He was curious and he wanted to see. He looked around but he couldn't find it. He heard it again and decided to follow the sound. + +John went into the kitchen and saw a big box on the counter. It was a box of cereal! He was excited. John opened the box and saw different colours and shapes. + +His mom saw him and said “John, you can have some cereal if you likeâ€. John was so happy. He took a handful of colourful cereal and started eating it right away. It was so delicious! + +John couldn't believe it. He had heard something big and he found cereal in the kitchen! +Once there was a small girl named Kate. She was very excited to start her first day of gardening! She grabbed her basket and started to walk over to the garden. She looked around and there were many fruits and vegetables growing. Her eyes lit up when she saw a big bunch of radishes. They were round and red, and looked very yummy. + +Kate picked up one of the radishes and held it close to her chest. With a big smile, she started to dig the ground with a little shovel. She carefullly planted the radish in the ground and made sure it was nice and snug. + +Next, Kate started patting the radish with her hands. She talked to it nice and gently and said "Grow big and tall, my special radish." She watered it with water from the nearby pond. + +Kate continued to do this everyday and soon the radish started to grow tall. Before long, it had grown high! Kate was so proud and she gave the radish a big hug. She knew it was time to give the radish a new home. She planted it in a big pot and now she could enjoy watching it grow everyday. + +The end. +Once upon a time there were two kids. They decided to go pick something in the garden. As they were walking they saw a big under. It was empty, but very interesting. The two kids dug a little bit and found something shining. They were very excited and started to look around. They found some more shiny things and decided to pick them. They put all the shiny things in the empty under and took it home. When they got home, their parents were very happy and gave them lots of hugs! +Once upon a time there was an infant who had just arrived. He was so small and precious. He was also very noisy! Everyone could hear him crying and singing every day. + +The infant had lots of friends. One was a 3 year old toddler. He was so excited to be friends with the infant. The toddler promised to always stay close and look after his new friend. He would play and laugh with the infant every day. + +All of the infant's friends were always happy when he arrived and very sad when it was time for him to leave. Despite the noisy crying, everyone was sure that the infant was happy. + +The toddler promised to always look after the infant and never let him go. That way, the infant would never have to say goodbye to anyone ever again! +Once upon a time, there was an elderly white cat. One day, the cat was walking around and saw a big box. It was so big that the cat could barely move it. It decided to cover the box with its body. It covered the box with its fur and made it look cozy and warm. + +The cat felt so happy. It liked being inside the box and looked around to see if there was anything interesting there. All it could see was white fluffy clouds and some birds flying by. The cat was now feeling safe and protected. It stayed in that box all day and enjoyed the peacefulness around it. + +At the end of the day, the elderly white cat was ready to go home. It said goodbye to the box and made its way back home. On the way, it was happy to have found such a cozy place to cover. + +The end. +Once there was a small town near the opera hall. Everyone was happy and peaceful. But one day, something disturbed the peace. A tiny mouse was wandering in the opera hall! The people in the town were very scared of the small creature. + +The opera director was worried that the mouse would cause too much trouble so he decided to catch it. He set up mousetraps all around the hall but they didn't seem to work. + +The people in the town decided to get help from their friends and family. They gathered together and made a plan. All of the adults of the town agreed to slowly move closer to the mouse. + +Eventually, they succeeded and the mouse was caught safely. The opera hall was much quieter and peaceful again! The people of the town were very happy and they celebrated by having a big party. + +The people in the town learned a valuable lesson - when something small disturbs the peace, it helps to come together and work together for a common solution. +Once upon a time, there was a ranch. It was dark and gloomy, with trees everywhere that seemed to block the light away. One day, a family decided to park their car at the ranch. The sun was setting, so they decided it was the perfect place to spend the night. + +The family got out of the car and started to explore the ranch. Suddenly, they spotted a bright green meadow with a river running through. It was so tranquil and beautiful. The family were so excited and started to run around. They jumped over the river and played catch with a ball. + +After some fun, the family was beginning to get tired. They decided to park the car under a nearby tree and make a camp. They lit a fire and sang songs around the campfire until it was time for bed. + +The next day, the family awoke feeling refreshed and happy. They said goodbye to their new home and drove away, excited for their next big adventure. What a great time they had at the gloomy ranch! +Tommy looked out the window while his mom made him a sweater. It was a chilly day. Outside, birds sang, and the sun sparkled on the trees. + +Tommy was ready for his bath. He felt all sticky and icky. He wanted to jump into the tub right away. First, he put on his sweater to stay warm. + +Tommy stepped into the bathroom. The tub was empty, so it was ready for him. He stepped in and smiled as the warm water hit his skin. He splashed and played for a while, then grabbed the sponge to clean. When he was all clean, he stepped out and snuggled into his warm, cozy sweater. + +Tommy looked out the window again. The birds sang even louder now. He hugged his sweater and smiled. He felt so clean and happy. +Once there was a little girl named Emma who was three years old. She liked to learn lots of new things, so she always asked questions. One of her favorite things to do was to draw pictures. + +One day, she asked her mom if she could pick out an image to draw. She eagerly looked through the collection of pictures and eventually chose one she liked the best. She grabbed her markers, pencils and crayons, and got to work. + +So Emma spent the day coloring in her image. She worked hard and was so proud of how it looked when she was done. She thought it was the prettiest picture ever because she chose it herself. + +Emma was so happy and excited to show her mom her work. Her mom hugged her and praised her for being so creative and eager to try new things. + +From that day on, Emma went looking for pictures to draw almost every day. She loved being able to choose her own images and create her own stories. +Once upon a time there were two friends called Jack and Lucy. They were best friends and loved playing together in the big field near their homes. + +One day, Jack and Lucy saw a cow in the field. They were very excited and went up to see it. The cow was very shy and when Jack and Lucy moved closer it started to move away. + +But Jack had an idea. He took some grass and gave it to the cow to taste. The cow was so happy that it stopped moving away and stayed still. Jack and Lucy were very happy and they all had a great time together. + +Jack and Lucy wanted to taste the grass too, so Jack broke off some more and gave it to them. It tasted so sweet and yummy that they both ate lots and lots. + +Finally it was time for Jack and Lucy to go home. They said goodbye to their shy cow friend and promised to come back soon. +Mary was nosy. She loved to watch the people around her. She could see her mom and dad, but she also liked to watch other people, too. One day, Mary was looking around and she saw a lady walking down the street. She was surprised to see that the lady had no arms or legs. Mary couldn't understand why the lady didn't have a body like hers. She wanted to know what happened. + +So Mary asked her mom about it. She said the lady didn't have a body like Mary's because she had been born without arms and legs. Mary was shocked and she was so nosy that she asked more and more questions about the lady. + +Her mom told her that she was to be kind and understanding towards the lady. So Mary said goodbye to her mom and ran over to the lady and said hello. The lady was so surprised to see a little girl be so kind to her and they soon became friends. + +From then on, Mary always kept an eye out for her new friend. Whenever the lady needed help, Mary was right there to help her. It didn't matter to her that her friend had no body like her. She just loved spending time with her new friend. +Joey was walking through the park one day when he heard a noise coming from the sky. He looked up and saw a big plane with a noisy engine. Joey watched as the plane jetted across the sky and he felt very excited. + +He wanted to follow the plane and try to reach it. He ran across the park, but no matter how hard he tried he could not reach it. He was very persistent though, and he kept running and running, faster and faster. + +Eventually Joey came to a stop, out of breath and still far away from where he wanted to be. He looked up and saw the plane was still there but getting further away. He waved at the plane and smiled, all the while still hearing the noisy engine. + +Joey knew then that he could never catch the plane no matter how hard he tried. He waved one last time to the plane and then ran back across the park, feeling proud of himself for being so persistent. +Once upon a time there was a king who loved slapping his hands together. He was always looking for good wisdom and believed he could find it by slapping. + +One day he found a thick book and started reading. It was full of wise words. He was so happy he started slapping his hands together again! + +He followed the wisdom of the book every day and as time passed, he became a wise and strong king. He kept slapping his hands together to express his joy. + +The wisdom in the book helped him make many of the right decisions and everyone in the kingdom loved and respected him. + +Everyone has their own ways of expressing joy and wisdom, and the king's happened to be slapping! +Once upon a time, there was a very brave dragon named Red. Red was a very brave dragon, who was always prepared for anything. One day, Red decided to take a flight to explore the world. As Red began his flight, he flew close to a very tall cliff. He was amazed at how high it was! +Red decided to reach the top of the cliff, so he flew and flew until he reached the top. But when he arrived, Red refused to come down. He was so happy at the top of the cliff, he refused to leave! + +Finally, Red decided he would go down the cliff using his special dragon powers. He was so grateful that he could fly down safely. Red learned a valuable lesson that day, and he reminded himself to always be brave and never refuse any adventures! +Once there was a pretty doll. She was so happy and loved to play with the other toys. One day, the doll saw a scale. She had never seen a scale before and asked her friends what it was. They told her it measured things. + +The doll was so excited and thanked her friends for the explanation. She asked if she could use the scale to measure something and they said yes. The doll decided to measure a flower. She placed the flower on one side of the scale and a piece of string on the other side. + +The scale showed the doll that the flower was heavier than the string. She thanked the scale and hugged it. The doll was so happy and thought it was a very helpful and special tool. She took the scale to her room and placed it on her dresser so she could see it every day. + +The doll admired the pretty scale and thanked her friends each day for showing her how to measure things. She was so thankful and loved using the scale to measure all sorts of things. +Jimmy was playing in the garden. He saw something shiny glinting in the grass. He picked it up - it was very fragile, like glass. + +He carefully held it up and saw that it was a key. It looked like a special key and he wondered what it opened. But before he could go and explore, he heard angry shouting nearby. He quickly hid behind the trees, so he could find out what was happening. + +He saw a big jail nearby. The jail was surrounded by a fence. Suddenly, a guard came out of the jail and started talking to someone Jimmy couldn't see. The guard had a key like the one Jimmy was holding! He must have dropped it! + +Jimmy crept closer, and realised the guard was trying to pick the lock with the key! He was so relieved that the guard hadn't found it, and he could use it to explore the jail. He quickly ran back home with the key, dreaming of what special things he would find in the jail! +Once upon a time, there was a girl called Lilly who loved to play in the rain. She always jumped and splashed in puddles and sometimes got really wet. One day, she jumped a bit too hard, slipped and hurt her knee. + +Lilly was sad, so she called her mom who quickly came over to help. Mom put a bandage on Lilly's knee and showed her how to design it all by herself. Lilly was happy and soon forgot all about the pain. + +The next time Lilly went out to play in the rain, she remembered to be careful so she wouldn't hurt her knee again. Even though she got wet, she was safe and she never had to need a bandage again. +Once upon a time, there was a normal dinosaur who liked to walk. Every day, he went out with his friends and they would explore the world around them. One day, they went to the beach, where they had a lot of fun. + +The dinosaur ran around in the sand and built sand castles. He went in the water too and splashed around, having a really great time. After a while, they started to get hungry. So they stopped to eat a picnic lunch. + +The dinosaur was having so much fun that he didn't want to go home. He asked his friends if they could stay a little longer, but they had to go. The dinosaur said goodbye to his friends and then started to walk home. + +He was sad that his fun day was over, but he knew he would get to see his friends the next day. So he kept walking, feeling happy inside. + +Soon he was home. He flopped down on his bed and smiled. He had had a normal, but wonderful day. +Once upon a time, there was a wise fish. He swam in a big pool surrounded by lots of other fish. Every day he stayed in the same spot, looking out carefully. + +One day, he noticed a pesky fish swimming around the pool. He tried to stay away from the fish, but they kept following him. He was getting frustrated! + +The wise fish had an idea. He sped up and darted deeper into the pool. The pesky fish couldn't keep up and soon gave up. + +The wise fish felt so proud of himself. He stayed away from the pesky fish, and stayed in the same spot for the rest of the day. That was how he stayed safe. +Once there was a girl who was very happy and loved to play. She had an incredible imagination and she dreamed of wonderful things. +One day, while the girl was playing, she began to feel something funny in her stomach. It shook with excitement! +The girl asked her parents what was happening and they told her that her stomach was filled with butterflies. They fluttered around inside her, filling her with joy as she smiled. +The girl felt these incredible butterflies and thought to herself, what an amazing thing! She smiled, shook with amazement and joy and hugged her parents, who were filled with pride. +What an incredible feeling! The girl's imagination and her amazing stomach filled with butterflies were something truly special. +Once upon a time there was jolly little girl. She loved to play all day long. Today, she was playing a game of hide and seek in the park. She picked a bush to hide behind and waited for her friends to come find her. + +Suddenly, she heard someone shout her name. She peered from behind the bush and saw an old man gazing at her with a big smile on his face. At first, she was scared but the man said he wanted to play too. Soon, she was having a really fun time. + +The man taught her new games and they played until the sun began to set. As they said goodbye, the little girl thanked the old man for the fun day. She gave him a jolly wave and ran off to meet her friends. +One day, a little girl wanted to go inside an old cell. Her Mama warned her not to go in, saying that it was dark and creepy inside. But she didn't listen, and carefully opened the big cell door. + +The girl quickly saw that it wasn't a good place to be. Everything inside was very slow, like the old cell hadn't moved in years. There were no creatures she could see, but the dark and the silence was kind of scary. + +Noticing it was time to go, the girl quickly opened the door, but the door made a slow creaking sound as she opened it. She was glad to get out and quickly ran towards her Mama who was waiting for her outside the cell. + +Mama hugged her tight and said, "I warned you not to go in. You should always listen to us when it comes to safety!" +Once upon a time there was a little girl who was very lucky. Her name was Madeline and she had a special thumb. Madeline loved to rub her thumb every day. + +One day, while she was rubbing her thumb, a magical fairy appeared. The fairy granted Madeline three wishes. + +Madeline was so excited! She closed her eyes and wished for some delicious ice cream. Suddenly, a big bowl of ice cream appeared in front of her. + +Madeline clapped her hands and smiled. Then, she rubbed her thumb and wished for a special candle. Instantly, a beautiful and sparkly pink candle appeared on the table. + +Finally, Madeline rubbed her thumb one more time and wished for a big surprise. Suddenly, a big surprise party appeared with balloons and cakes. All her friends were there and everyone was so happy! + +Madeline was the luckiest girl ever. All thanks to her special thumb! +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sofia. Sofia was three years old and she loved to eat toast. + +One morning, Sofia wanted to make a special kind of toast. She wanted to make a tall toast, so she could reach it. She got out a tall loaf of bread and began to cut it into thick slices. + +She placed the thick slices of toast into the toaster. She heard it make a short beeping sound. After a few minutes, the toaster made a louder beeping sound. Sofia was so excited! + +She got the toaster and took out the tall toast. She spread butter on the toast and bit into it. It was so yummy! Sofia had an urge to make more toast, so she put in another slice of bread into the toaster. + +She waited patiently until the toaster made its loud beep. When she took out the toast, it was tall and delicious. Sofia enjoyed munching on her tall toast. + +The end. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Sophie. Sophie was three years old and she loved to play in the park. One day, her mommy took her to the park. Sophie was so happy she laughed and clapped her hands. + +Sophie played in the park for hours. She played tag with her mommy, climbed on the jungle gym, and slid down the slide. But when it was time to go home, Sophie was so tired, she fell asleep in the car. + +Once Sophie was home, she had a big bowl of ice-cream. Her mommy said it was because she had been such a good girl. Sophie smiled and ate her ice-cream. It was cold and sweet, and the bowl was nice and clear. + +When it was time for bed, Sophie was so happy, she nearly skipped to her bedroom. She lay in her bed and snuggled up warm. Before she knew it, she was fast asleep. + +The End. +Once upon a time, there was a bright and brave little girl who loved to explore the world around her. One day, she found something really special: it was a dull, grey measuring device. She had never seen anything like it before and was so excited to find out what it did. + +She decided to ask her mom to show her how it worked. Her mom was so excited for her daughter and showed her how to use the measure. She taught her that it was a special tool to help her measure things like length and height. It even had a sliding ruler to help her get the exact measurements of clever contraptions and clever crafts! + +The little girl was so happy to learn something new! She said a BIG thank you to her mom and went back to measuring the world around her. She had so much fun learning about the dull measuring device and exploring the world in a new way. +There was a gentle tiger. He was walking in the forest looking for something delicious to taste. All of a sudden, he smelt something yummy. It was coming from a little bird. The tiger slowly crept towards the bird. The bird had its neck sticking out from its feathers. + +The tiger couldn't help himself. He had to take a bite of the bird's neck. He tasted it and it was so good! He decided to have another bite and he ate the whole neck. + +The bird was so sad. All her neck was gone and she wanted it back. She started to cry and the tiger felt sorry for her. He gave the bird a hug and said that he was sorry. He was gentle and he would never eat all of her neck again! +Jack and his dad were in a park. It was a sunny day and Jack was so excited. He ran around and laughed. Suddenly, he noticed a long blue tunnel. It was so tall he couldn't see the top. He wanted to explore the tunnel, so he grabbed his dad's hand. As they walked inside, Jack began to clap. The sound echoed and made Jack smile. They continued walking and soon the tunnel opened up to a bright field full of flowers. Jack clapped his hands in joy and ran around the field. He laughed and shouted as he ran. His dad followed behind him, laughing too. Then, after a while, Jack and his dad went back through the blue tunnel. Once outside, Jack clapped his hands and thanked his dad for the fun adventure. They hugged and ran off together to explore the rest of the park. +Once there was a big motor. It was very restless and it never stayed in one place for too long. Everywhere it went, it caused a lot of noise and everybody had to pay attention. One day, the motor was running around too much and it made a little boy very upset. He screamed, "Stop motor!" and things got very quiet. The motor was surprised and it stopped right away. Everyone was so happy that the motor was still. The boy smiled and said, "Nice to be still." +Once there was a big fence that went around the park. One day, a little boy named Mark was playing in the park. He wanted to make the fence special, so he took out his markers. He colored green, yellow, and blue all along the big fence. Mark was so happy with his colorful fence that he ran around and around it, showing it off to everyone in the park. Everyone couldn't believe what a creative mark Mark had made! The fence stayed colorful and special for many days afterwards. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jack. He was very selfish. He shared nothing with anyone. + +One day, Jack was tired and wanted a bath. He filled up the tub with water, got in, and started to bathe. But in the water he found a strange object. It was an ashtray with a picture of a fish on it. He was very surprised and kept it with him. + +After he finished bathing, he ran to show his mum. His mum was shocked and said the ashtray belonged to the old lady next door. She had probably dropped it in the bath while filling it up. + +Jack felt very silly and apologised to the old lady. He returned the ashtray and learned a lesson not to be so selfish. From then on he was much kinder and generous. +Once upon a time there was a hippo. He was very attractive with his big smile and sleek fur. + +One day, he went for a walk near the water. As he was walking, he slipped on a rock. He fell into the pond with a big splash. + +The hippo swam around for a while and had fun. He liked being in the water and playing with the fish. + +After a while, he went back to the shore. He was dry and happy and it was time to go home. + +He decided to take a different path home. He was careful not to slip this time and he was soon back at his home. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a guilty cushion. It wanted to have some fun, but it kept feeling shy. One day it thought, “I should let myself have fun!†+ +So the cushion hopped up onto the sofa and started feeling happy. It bounced up and down and twirled around. It felt the cushions around it and decided to give them a great big hug! + +But then the door opened and mum walked in. She had a stern look on her face. She shook her finger at the cushion and said sternly, “You naughty cushion! What were you doing?†+ +The cushion felt very guilty but it tried to explain. “I just wanted to have some fun – I was being good!†+ +Mum smiled at the cushion and said, “It’s okay – I just want you to be careful. I know you can have fun and be safe too.†+ +The cushion felt so happy after that. It was glad it had let itself have some fun! From then on, it was more careful when it wanted to have some fun. And it still had lots of fun! +Once upon a time, there were two friends who went to the park. They ran around and laughed and had a really good time. + +Then they got hungry and decided to have a snack. So one friend said, "Let's get something good to eat!" + +The other friend said, "I know just the thing. Let's get some ice cream!" + +So they went to the ice cream store and ordered two scoops of their favorite flavor. It was so yummy! + +After they ate their ice cream, they had enough energy to keep playing. And they had so much fun! + +The End. +Once upon a time there was a little girl and she wanted to go to the circus. She saw a big sign that said 'Come See The Clowns' and she smiled. When she arrived, the clowns were so funny and they were making everyone laugh. She liked the clowns so much and she nodded her head with joy. + +After the show was over, the little girl had a special treat. She saw the clowns in a peaceful circle, talking and sharing stories. She was so excited and she smiled and nodded. The clowns were so kind and they gave her a big hug. + +On her way home, the little girl was still smiling. She thought about the clowns and how peaceful they were. She felt so happy knowing she would get to go to the circus again. +One day, Jim went to the park. His mom said he should pick up a note that was on the ground. It was a very tidy note! Jim picked it up and put it in his pocket. He was very happy. + +At the park, Jim saw a butterfly. He wanted to pick it up. He stretched out his hand and the butterfly flew away. He was a bit sad but he saw two butterflies flying around near a tree. Jim tried to pick up one. He was very careful so he didn't hurt it. + +When the butterfly landed on his hand, Jim was so happy. He smiled and then he put the butterfly back on the flower. He thought it was beautiful. + +The next day, Jim remembered the note he had picked up at the park. He looked at it. It said: "Come to the park tomorrow and pick some flowers." Jim was so excited. He ran to the park to pick the flowers. When he was done, he put them in his pocket with the tidy note. + +Then he went back home, feeling very proud of himself. He had picked up something special that day. +Miles was three years old and he was going on his first journey. He and his parents had to go on a plane and they needed their passports. His Mum and Dad made sure all the passports were safe, so they put them in their bags. + +When they arrived at the airport, to get on the plane, the security guard asked to see the passports. Both of his parents took out their passports and showed them, but Miles didn't have one. Then, suddenly a smile appeared on his face as he remembered something. He quickly ran over to his dad and handed him a small brown passport. + +His dad couldn't believe his eyes - it was Miles' passport! He had kept it safe inside his pocket the whole time and had now showed it to the security guard. Everyone was very happy - Miles had made it through security and could now get on his first plane! +John liked to go on tours. He went to different places around the world and learned new things. Every time he added something new to his tours, it became more fun. + +John wanted to make his tours more interesting. He decided to be flexible and adjust his plans. He tried different kinds of activities such as visiting a museum or going to the beach. + +John was very happy. He loved to travel and explore new places. He was excited to try something new each time he added it to his tour. + +John felt flexible and found that he could always add something new to his tour. He liked to try different things and kept his tours fresh by adding new activities. + +John kept travelling and growing. He loved to add new ideas to his tours, making them even more fun. His tours were always full of adventure, just how he liked them. +Once there was a girl. She was three years old and wanted to learn about something new. One day, she asked her mom what she could learn about. Her mom said, "Why don't you learn about math?" + +The girl thought about it. Math was something unfamiliar and a little bit scary. But, she decided to try and learn about math. + +She went to her room and looked around for something to help her learn about math. She found some books and picked one up. Inside the book, she found lots of numbers and shapes. She started to figure out the numbers and shapes, and was surprised at how fun math was! + +After some time, the girl became a pro at math. She looked at her work and thought how this was something she was once scared of. She was so proud of herself and was excited to learn even more. + +The girl had conquered her fear and felt like she could do anything she set her mind to. Math was no longer scary. +Jim was a poor bunny. He lived in a small hole in the ground. He had no other animals to keep him company. + +Every night, Jim would go to the field to look for food. He had to go very early in the morning, when the sun was still rising. He would dig in the dirt and search for carrots, fruits, and other things to eat. + +One day, Jim found a stack of hay that had been left in the field. It was still warm as if it was just put there. Jim was excited. He started to dig around the stack of hay and soon found lots of food. + +He was so happy. But as he started eating the food, he sadly realised that it was covered in chemicals. He had to suffer the pain caused by the chemicals in the food. + +Jim felt very sad. He had found food but he couldn't even eat it. He had to be very careful from then on and only eat food that was safe for him. + +Sometimes life can be so unfair for poor Jim. +Once upon a time there was a jolly little girl. She loved to lean against the wall and watch the people jog by. +One day, the little girl decided to join them. She was so small that she was almost skipping as she jogged beside them. Everyone smiled and waved as she jogged. She felt so jolly to be included that she couldn't help but smile back. + +Suddenly, the little girl got tired and she started to lean against a tree. She closed her eyes and waited for her friends to catch up. When they did, she opened her eyes, waved goodbye, and took off again. + +The little girl jogged for miles and everyone she passed was amazed at how jolly she still was. She smiled, laughed and even waved as she jogged across the countryside. + +Finally, the little girl leaned against a fence and watched the joggers slowly disappear into the distance. That day, she had gone farther than ever before, and she was proud of herself. + +With a jolly smile and a wave, the little girl said goodbye and she went home, tired but happy. +Once upon a time, there was a fragile bell. Every day, the bell rang and made a beautiful sound. That's because the bell had an important job. It's job was to supply happiness to everyone who heard it. + +One day, a little 3 year old girl named Lydia wanted to see the bell. But the bell was too high for her to reach. So she asked for help. Help came to her in the form of a magical sparkle. The sparkle gave her the power to fly up to the bell. + +When Lydia finally reached the bell, she saw just how fragile it was. She reached out to touch it, but was careful not to break it. Lydia quickly realized the importance of the bell and decided to stay there and keep it safe. + +Lydia became the bell's protector. Whenever the bell rang, Lydia made sure it could carry on its important job of supplying happiness. Every day, the bell and Lydia stayed together, supplying happiness to everyone who heard it. +The tree had a pit that was full of apples. The boy was very excited and enthusiastic to pick an apple from the tree. He jumped up and carefully grabbed the apple with both hands. He held the apple close to his chest admiring its bright red color. + +He looked around and found some acorns. He bent down and picked one up, happy to find it was hard and smooth. He put the apple and the acorn in his pocket and started walking. He wanted to show the apple and the acorn to his mom. + +He ran as fast as he could and when he arrived home, he proudly showed the apple and the acorn to his mom. She smiled and held them in her hand. The boy was very happy. He had found a treasure that was full of exciting surprises. +Once upon a time there was a baby who was very helpless. She was very sad and had no one to take care of her. She did not know what to do. + +Suddenly, a number of people came to help her. They were all very kind and each one had a special way of helping the baby. + +One person gave her a blanket to keep her warm. Another person gave her food so she wouldn’t be hungry. Another number of people held her and rocked her gently until she fell asleep. + +The baby was so happy and grateful. She smiled and thanked everyone for helping her. From then on, she was no longer helpless. +Once there was a lively girl who loved to run and play. One day she was running near a river when she saw something really exciting. A wreck had fallen into the river and the girl was so curious. + +So she ran up close and tried to climb on the wreck. But it was too slippery and she fell in. Fortunately the water was shallow so she was able to climb right out. + +The girl thought the wreck was so cool, so she ran to tell her friends. Everyone wanted to come and see the wreck so they all ran to the river. They all laughed and splashed around the wreck, having so much fun. + +The girl learned an important lesson that day - always be careful and never walk too close to a river! +One day, Lucy was playing in her garden. Suddenly, she saw something very exciting on the other side of the fence. It was a huge box with lots of different things inside it. Lucy climbed over the fence and opened the box. Inside was a big choice of things to choose from. Lucy looked and saw jelly, ice-cream and even a toy. But Lucy liked the look of the jelly the best. The jelly was bright and glossy and it had a sparkly rim around it. She chose the jelly. + +Lucy ran as fast as she could back home. She put the jelly on the table and watched it carefully. One spoonful and Lucy loved the jelly. It was sweet, but soft and icy. She finished the jelly and felt happy, like a huge weight had been lifted from her shoulders. From then on, Lucy chose jelly whenever she wanted something sweet. +Once upon a time there was a little girl called Nicky. She loved to wash things! She always looked for things she could wash. Today Nicky was washing her toy bear. She put it in warm water and put color in. Then she used the brush and scrubbed. The bear was as white and clean as before! + +Nicky was so happy with the way the bear looked! She picked him up and hugged him. She felt so warm and cozy. + +That day was the start of a special friendship between the bear and Nicky. Whenever Nicky felt down, she would take out the bear and give it a good wash. It made her happy to see the sparkle of the bear once again. + +And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a colorful bench that sat in a park. A boy named Will was walking by and stopped to admire the bench. He walked up to the bench and said, "That's a very nice bench." + +A beautiful songbird was sitting on the bench. The bird replied "Thank you". Will asked, "What is your name?" The bird smiled and replied, "My name is Maggie". + +Maggie and Will talked for a while. Will asked her what her favorite color was and Maggie replied that her favorite color was pink. Then Will asked his own favorite color and Maggie replied, "Blue", and they both laughed. + +Suddenly, a big dog ran up to the bench. Will was a bit scared, but Maggie said "It's ok. His name is Boris and he is very friendly". Will started to pet Boris, and they became friends. + +Will said goodbye to Maggie and Boris and thanked them for being his friends. Then he waved goodbye and went on his way. +Once upon a time there was a girl named Jane. Jane was only three years-old, but she was very brave and she loved exploring. +One day, Jane decided to explore the garden. She ran around, picking up leaves and smelling the flowers. Suddenly, Jane noticed something strange: there was a big knob on the ground. She bent down and picked it up. It was round and big and it felt really strange. +Jane went inside to ask her mom about it. Her mom told her that it was a very special kind of knob. It wasn’t ordinary – it could open a secret door! +Jane was so excited, she couldn’t believe it. She quickly ran back outside to try the knob. She put it in the hole and turned it. Sure enough, the door opened! +Jane slowly stepped inside and suddenly she realized that it was a magical place. There were all sorts of fascinating things and she spent the rest of the day exploring and playing. +Jane was so happy that she found the special knob, and she always kept it close by just in case she wanted to go back to the magical place. +Once upon a time, there was an ancient grill. It had been around for a very long time and it was very old. One day, a young boy and his family decided to join the grill. They wanted to see the ancient grill up close. + +The family was very excited about the ancient grill. They couldn't believe it was so old! They all sat around the grill, taking in its age. + +The boy was especially excited. He got to help light the grill using wood and matches. Once it was all lit, the family decided to cook hamburgers and hot dogs on the ancient grill. + +They enjoyed the hamburgers and hot dogs together, happy to join the ancient grill. They made lots of yummy memories together. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat crocodile. It lived near a river and hunted for food every day. One day, it came across a small rabbit. The rabbit was scared, and it started to tremble. + +The crocodile was too strong and fast for the rabbit. He grabbed the rabbit in his big jaws and shook it around. But then, something very strange happened. The crocodile started to tremble too. + +The rabbit was surprised, but then he noticed something. Flying close to the sky was a giant eagle. It looked so fierce and strong. The crocodile was scared and that's why he was trembling! + +The eagle flew close to the ground and landed on the riverbank. He stared at the crocodile with a powerful gaze. The crocodile was so scared, he dropped the rabbit and ran away. + +The rabbit was very happy she was free. She scampered away and never saw the crocodile again. The eagle watched over her until she reached safety. The end! +Once upon a time there was a boy named Bob. Bob lived in a small house in the woods. He was very sad because someone had stolen his saw. + +Bob decided he was going to get his saw back. So, he went out into the woods to look for it. He searched for hours and finally, he spotted a thief running away with his saw! + +Bob ran as fast as he could after the thief. He was getting closer and closer until finally, he caught the thief! + +He bravely grabbed his saw from the thief. Bob was very happy that he was successful. He got his saw back and everyone in the forest was very proud of him. + +Bob had fought for what was his, so the forest animals threw him a special party to celebrate. They celebrated Bob being brave and successful. Bob was even more happy now that he had his saw back and his friends throwing him a great party. +Once there was a bald will. He lived in a garden in the middle of a field. Every morning he would feel the sun on his bald head and dream of blooming. One day, he decided to make his dream come true. He reached his roots deep into the ground and waited. Then, one day, something amazing happened. One by one, beautiful flowers blossomed out of the will! Everywhere he looked there were colourful blooms. The will was so happy that he welcomed the birds that had come to take a closer look. Now, every day the will blooms with joy and is a special part of the garden. +Once upon a time, there was a duck. The duck lived near a lake. Every day the duck would swim in the lake and soak in the water. It was so much fun! One day, the duck had an idea. It wanted to open the gate and let more ducks come and play. So, it waited patiently at the gate until it was open. Sure enough, soon enough the gate was open. + +More ducks began to arrive! They were so excited to join in the fun. They all began to soak together in the lake and it was the best of times for the ducks. They played in the lake for hours and hours. They were so happy to be soaking together. + +The ducks were so happy that they created a special dance to celebrate. Together, the ducks danced around the lake until it was time for them to leave. They all hopped away, back through the open gate, content and joyful from their day. +Once upon a time, there was a family of four. Mommy and Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa lived together. Grandma and Grandpa loved decorating their house with pretty ornaments. + +One day Grandma offered Mommy and Daddy a very special ornament. It was a healthy ornament that sparkled and looked just like a rainbow. Mommy and Daddy thanked Grandma very much. + +The healthy ornament sparkled in the sun and everyone enjoyed looking at it. As a thank you to Grandma, Mommy made her a special dinner that was healthy too. It was yummy and tasted very delicious. + +Grandma and Grandpa smiled when they saw the healthy ornament in their home. They thanked Mommy and Daddy for the special dinner and for the offer of the healthy ornament. Grandma and Grandpa said that it was the best ornament ever! +One day, Tommy went to the beach with his family. Tommy was only three years old and he was very excited. He ran up the sandy beach and looked at the amazing ocean. He saw a little shrimp scuttling along the tide line and he was so excited he wanted to pick it up. + +His mom saw what he was doing and said, “Don’t worry Tommy, you can look at the shrimp, but don’t pick it up.†+ +Tommy looked disappointed, but he knew his mom was right. He watched the amazing shrimp for a little longer, then went to explore the beach with his dad. + +But even when playing in the sand, he couldn't stop worrying about the shrimp. He was so excited to see it that he just wanted to go back and pick it up. + +His mom smiled at him and said, “It’s okay to worry, Tommy. Just remember that if you pick it up, it won’t be so amazing anymore.†+ +Tommy nodded and ran off to explore the beach with his dad, a little less worried. He still thought the shrimp was amazing, but he knew he would have to admire it from afar. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was three years old and loved to do new exercises. One day, she saw her friends spreading a blanket in the garden. Curious, Lucy went to see what they were doing. + +When she got there, her friends said they wanted Lucy to join them. They were going to do some new exercise moves! With excitement, Lucy joined them. They showed her how to stretch, jump and play games. She enjoyed all the new exercises she learned. + +When it was time to go home, Lucy told her friends that she had fun. She liked all the new exercises. She thanked them for teaching her. Lucy ran home feeling happy, wanting to spread the word about the new exercises she had learned. + +When Lucy got home, she told her mom about the exercise moves she had learned. Mom smiled and said "that's wonderful!" Lucy smiled, happy that she had new exercises to do and happy that she could spread the word about them. +One day, there was a fit vendor. He was selling the best sweets in the whole town. Everyone loved them and they were all delicious. + +The vendor had almost finished his day of selling. Soon, it was time for him to go home. He gathered all of his things together and packed them away. + +He thanked the people for their purchases and said goodbye. The vendor jumped onto his cart and pulled it away. He was glad that he had finished with such a successful day. + +He looked forward to coming back to the town the next day. Everyone was happy with his treats, and he was excited to come back and see them! +Once there was a girl named Kate. She was very kind. One day, she decided to take a Razor for a walk. As she touched it, the Razor started to move. In wonder, Kate followed the Razor. + +The Razor touched a rabbit and began to follow it. Kate followed too, but the Razor moved faster. Then, it touched a bird that was sitting on a branch. Kate, surprised, watched as the Rabbit and the Bird flew away. + +When the Razor stopped, Kate saw that it had touched a flower. It was a very beautiful flower, and it made Kate happy. The kind Razor had made the flower bloom. Kate smiled and thanked it. +Once there was a man who wanted to create something special. So he worked very hard to make it happen. Every day he stretched his muscles and imagined what he wanted to create. He worked hard and every day he made more and more progress. Pretty soon he had a clear vision for his project. + +He worked diligently for weeks and months and then finally he was done. What he had created was something truly special. He had built a beautiful boat that he could take out on the river! He was so proud of himself and felt very strong. + +The man was so happy he decided to take his boat out and explore the river. As he floated down the river he enjoyed the calm and peaceful atmosphere. He felt so satisfied with what he had created and was proud of his strong muscles. + +The man had created something he was proud of and he was so happy! +Tina was a small girl of three. She loved to explore, and every day she dreamed of adventure. Today, she decided to go for a walk. + +She passed a garden and heard a honking sound. She looked around and saw a big yellow car with a funny horn. She was so excited, she wanted to get closer to the car. But her mom said no, it wasn't safe. + +The car drove away, and Tina was sad. She continued on her walk with her mom, when she heard a different kind of noise. Suddenly, something smelled disgusting! It was a smelly skunk! + +Tina ran away quickly, but her mom said, "It's okay, there. Nature can be strange, but it's still interesting." She smiled and gave Tina a hug, and then said, "Maybe tomorrow we can explore together, if I permit it." + +Tina was excited to go exploring again. She couldn't wait to see what new and strange things she would find! +Once there was a turtle named Bob. He lived in the sea with lots of other turtles and sea creatures. Bob always behaved nicely and was polite to all the other creatures living in the sea. + +One cold winter day, the sea became really icy. Bob was so cold and he shivered. He wanted to find some shelter. He soon found an old, abandoned shell and crawled in. It was nice and warm, so he stayed in the shell until the weather was warmer. + +Inside the shell, Bob was nice and cozy. It was so warm inside that he decided to curl up and take a little nap. When he woke up, the weather outside was much better and the sea was no longer icy. + +Bob decided to stay in the shell for a little while longer before heading out and enjoying the warm sun. He felt safe and happy in his shell. Bob was sure to always be nice and behave when around other sea creatures. +Mum was making something special with poppy. She took out a pot and put it on the stove. Then she got the poppy and started to pour it into the pot. But, it was too heavy, so the pot tipped over. Then Mum got upset. She wanted her special thing with poppy. + +Mum said, "It's OK. I will get more poppy." She took the broom and swept up all the spilled poppy. Then she went to the store and bought some more poppy. + +When she was back at home, she put the pot back on the stove and smiled. She poured the poppy into the pot very carefully and smiled. She made something special with poppy! +Ben and his mommy were walking to the park. The sun was shining and Ben was very excited. As they walked, Ben noticed a strange smell. His mommy said it was coming from the leather store. Ben wanted to go inside. + +Inside the store, everything was made of leather. Ben touched a big brown chair, it was very smooth but uncomfortable. His mommy said it wasn't time to buy anything, so Ben had to act good. + +They looked around the store and saw lots of different kinds of leather. They found a beautiful blue leather bag. Ben wanted it, but again his mommy said no. + +Suddenly, a man came out of the back room. He smiled at Ben and said, “Hello! Would you like to see something special?†Ben said yes and the man showed him a tiny purple leather pig. It was so small and cute that Ben smiled. He liked it very much. + +But his mommy said no and so Ben had to act good again. He said goodbye to the man and thanked him for showing him the leather pig. They left the store and headed towards the park. Ben was sad that he couldn't buy the leather pig, but he was glad he had acted good. +Once there was a girl named Lila who loved to run. She wanted to explore the world and see what was out there. One day she ran out of her house with a purple balloon in her hand. She kept running until the balloon flew away and she was lost. + +Lila kept running until she saw the most amazing sight - a purple world with the most amazing purple flowers. She had never seen a place like this. She ran around and around, exploring every inch of it. + +Lila soon realised that she was in a magical world. She kept running and soon realised that it was getting late. She followed her feet back home and she was sure that no matter how lost she got, she could always find her way back. +Once upon a time there was a family who wanted to buy a pet for Christmas. They went to the pet shop and saw a reindeer! It was so cute and had a soft, brown coat. The family thought it was perfect. + +They asked the pet shop owner if they could buy the reindeer and they said yes! The reindeer was very friendly and flexible. It could even do tricks like jump through a hoop and stand up on its hind legs! + +The family took the reindeer home and named it Snowflake. Snowflake loved playing with the family and their toys. They even built a little house outside for Snowflake and put a nice warm blanket inside. + +Every Christmas, the whole family would take Snowflake out for a walk around the town. Snowflake would get so excited that it would fly and kick the snow up in to the air! It was so much fun watching Snowflake play. + +The family loved Snowflake and Snowflake loved them. Christmas is the best time of year for a family…especially when you have a gentle, flexible reindeer! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Daisy. Daisy liked to play in the park. One day, Daisy felt very thirsty so she decided to find something to drink. She saw a big puddle on the ground and decided to drink some. The water was cold and yummy! + +After Daisy finished drinking, she felt a little dizzy. She touched her head and it felt all fuzzy. So Daisy decided to walk home and take a nap. + +When Daisy woke up, the dizzy feeling had gone away. She learned to not drink from a puddle, and she only drinks from cups or bottles now. +Molly was a three year old girl. Her teacher had given her a lecture about always being nice to others. Molly was very glad to learn from the lecture. She wanted to show her teacher that she was listening. + +The next day, Molly played with her friends. They wanted to play games, but Molly wanted to be nice. She decided to act nicely to her friends instead. + +Molly was very gentle and kind. She gave her friends great big hugs and smiled at them all day. Her friends were very glad that Molly was being so nice. + +Molly's teacher was very happy when she saw Molly being nice. Molly had acted just as she had been taught during the lecture. The teacher gave Molly a big smile and thanked her for being so glad to learn from the lecture. +Max was ready to go outside and play. He ran quickly to the garden and saw his ball. He ran over and picked it up, delighted. He smiled, ready to have fun. + +Max shouted loudly as he threw the ball straight up in the air. He watched it soar and he cheered. Suddenly, the ball came down and landed in a big puddle! It was wet! + +Max was sad. He picked up his ball and looked at the puddle. He did not want to get wet himself. He decided to splash in the puddle and threw the ball back in. + +Max laughed as the ball splashed in the puddle and the water went everywhere. He had fun throwing his ball and running away from the water. He was so happy! +Once upon a time there was a young girl who was playing in the park with her friends. She was wearing a bright red hat that her mum had bought her. She was running around and having lots of fun. + +Then, suddenly she slipped on a slippery rock and fell over. Her hat fell off and rolled away. She stood up but couldn't find her hat, it was nowhere to be seen. + +She went often to look for it, but all she could see was a dangerous, deep pond. The water was so still and dark that she didn't want to go any closer. + +But then, she heard a noise in the water- it was her hat swimming around! She was so happy that she reached in and grabbed it. She was careful not to slip into the pond and soon enough she was back running around with her friends, wearing her hat. +Hector was a tall boy who always liked to do exercise. One morning he was running and jumping around in the garden when he heard a noise. It was loud and it disturbed him. He stopped and looked around, but he could not see anyone. Then he heard it again, a loud thud! + +Hector decided to explore and he ran to the back of the garden. He saw a tall tree and at the base of it was a big box. He wondered what was inside and slowly he opened it. Peering through the gap he saw two furry creatures, a cat and a dog! + +Hector was delighted. He invited them to join his exercise and play. The two pets were overjoyed, and together they all ran, jumped and laughed in the garden for the rest of the morning. They disturbed nobody and were very happy! +Once upon a time, there was a playful dog. The dog would love to run and play in the garden. One day, while playing outside, the dog touched something strange. It was orange and smelled bad. It was poison. The dog quickly ran away, scared of the poison. + +As the days went on, the dog stayed where it was safe. It never touched anything like the poison again. But it stayed playful in its own yard. It would run after balls and toys the people in the house gave it. It was so happy playing in safety. + +The end. +Once upon a nice day, there was a True and peaceful place. In this place, there were many plants, big and small. The plants were pretty and had lots of green leaves. The sun shone bright and made the plants happy. + +But then, one of the leaves started to rot. The other leaves were afraid. They were scared that the rot would spread. + +The sun saw what was happening and decided to help. It shined even brighter and burnt away the rot. The leaf was happy again! + +The other leaves felt relieved and grateful. They thanked the sun for helping them. The True and peaceful place was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a cool oat. It wasn't like any other oat. It liked to mention things to everyone it saw. One day, the cool oat was walking around in the forest. It noticed a rabbit and wanted to say hello. + +The cool oat said "Hi!" and the rabbit said "Hello!" The cool oat was so excited to meet a new friend, it started to mention how beautiful the day was. The rabbit agreed and said it was indeed a beautiful day. + +They looked around and noticed lots of other animals. The cool oat was so excited that it started to mention the names of all the animals it saw. The rabbit nodded in agreement as the cool oat mentioned names like deer and birds. + +The two friends talked for a long time. Before they said goodbye, the cool oat said "Meet me here tomorrow". The rabbit said it would, and off they went. The cool oat was so happy it had made a new friend. +Once upon a time there was a little girl named Lucy. Lucy was very spoiled and always got whatever she wanted. + +One day she wanted a new stuffed animal, but her mom said no. Lucy frowned and stomped her feet. + +But Lucy’s mom was strong and she wouldn’t give in. Instead she said, “No, Lucy. You have too many toys already.†+ +But Lucy’s dad saw how sad Lucy was and he said, “I have an idea. Let’s go to the park tomorrow and have a picnic. That will make you happy.†+ +Lucy smiled and said, “Yes! That sounds like fun.†And so tomorrow, Lucy and her parents went to the park and had a picnic. + +Lucy was so excited that she forgot all about her spoiled ways. She even let her little brother have some of her snacks. And that’s the end. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty garden. In the garden there was a mystery. One day, a little girl wanted to explore the mystery. So her parents lent her a special key. + +The little girl opened the door with the key and found a magical place. She was so excited and surprised! She saw lots of pretty flowers and a lake with sparkling water. + +The little girl saw a rainbow colored parrot, who said, "Welcome to my secret garden!" She was so happy to have found the mystery! She ran around the garden, playing and exploring. + +At the end of the day, the little girl thanked her parents for lending her the special key. Then she said goodbye to the rainbow parrot and went home with all of her fun new discoveries. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Mia. Mia was three years old and always wanted to explore the world around her. One day, Mia went out with her Mom to explore nature. They walked through the forest and Mia saw lots of animals and pretty plants. + +The further they went, the darker it got. Mia got scared and started holding onto her Mom. They then saw a beautiful lake in the distance, but it was covered with a thick layer of mud. Mia's Mom told her they needed to help the lake by washing it. + +Mia found a bucket and started scooping out the mud with her tiny hands. Mia and her Mom worked together until the lake was as sparkling clean as before. Mia was so proud of her work and the lake looked so beautiful. The sight of nature was no longer scary for Mia. She was happy. +Mum and Dad took Lucy for a walk in the park. The sky was blue and the sunshine was warm. Mum and Dad walked together, chatting and Laughing. They had all been looking forward to the outing. + +Suddenly, Lucy noticed people running. She stopped to watch them. Mum and Dad stopped too. The people were running towards a group of bright red cars with flashing lights. + +"What is that?" asked Lucy. + +"It's an emergency," said Dad. + +Mum and Dad were very attentive and watched carefully. Then, they saw two men in attractive uniforms open the back of one of the cars and take out a big box. Suddenly, they knew it must be an emergency. + +The men opened the box and began to pull out equipment. They dropped the box and took out a hose and a big round thing. Then they started to spray water over the area. + +"What are they doing?" asked Lucy. + +"I think they are trying to put out a fire," said Mum. + +The three of them watched as the fire brigade worked together to put out the fire. When it was all over, Mum and Dad praised the firemen for their hard work. They said the firemen were very brave and Lucy thought they looked very attractive in their uniforms. +Once upon a time there was a boy. He was three years old. He loved to play in the park. + +One day, he found a fancy whistle in the park. He liked the whistle because it was shiny and looked fun. He picked it up. + +The boy wanted to know what the whistle could do. He pointed it at different things. But nothing happened. He pointed it at the birds in the sky. But the birds just kept flying. + +Then, he tried pointing it at the ground. Suddenly, a fancy sound came from the whistle. The boy was so happy! It was like a little bird singing. + +He went running to his mum to show her the whistle. They both laughed and smiled when they heard the whistle sing. The boy never forgot that day. He played with his whistle all the time. +Once there was a little girl called Molly. She was only three years old and very small. One day her dad said it was time to have a bath. + +Molly started to cry because she didn't like it when it was time to take a bath. But dad said no more crying and put Molly in the bathtub. The water felt nice and Molly stopped crying. + +Her dad put in lots of bubbles. Molly loved the bubbles and she started playing with them. She played and blew bubbles until the water went cold. + +But suddenly something bad happened. Molly saw a dead bug in the bathtub! She started to cry again. Daddy took the bug out and wiped away Molly's tears. He explained that the bug wasn't real, it was just pretend. + +After that, Molly felt better and she finished having her bath. She came out feeling clean and happy. +Once, there was a wealthy family. They had a marriage, which was a special thing. But one day, something awful happened. The father of the family had to cut the marriage in two. + +The family was very sad and the father couldn't understand why he had to cut the marriage. He loved his family very much, but he still had to cut it in two. + +The father and mother then got two new homes. They were happier, but sad that they couldn't stay together anymore. + +The children were very sad, but they still went to both homes, to visit their parents. They were very happy to see them both. + +The children learned that marriage is a special thing that shouldn't be cut in two. They promised to never let their marriage be cut in two, no matter what life brought them. +One day, there was a little boy who wanted to play outside. But the wall in his backyard was very tall and he could not climb it. He asked his mom for help, but she said he should try to get over the wall by himself. + +The little boy was very stubborn, so he decided to try. He took a deep breath and started running. He jumped up as high as he could, but he still could not get over the wall. He sighed and tried again. + +He tried jumping, climbing, digging and pushing, but nothing worked. He was about to give up when he decided to try one last thing. He backed up and took a running start, then he jumped up and put his hands on the top of the wall. He worked hard, using all of his strength, and he managed to part the wall enough so he could climb through. + +Finally, he was able to run and play outside and he was so happy! He was proud of himself for being so stubborn! +Once upon a time, there was a lucky boy who loved to go to the beach. One day he went to the beach and noticed a very high tide coming in. He rolled up the legs of his trousers and ran down to the shore. As he ran, he noticed a mysterious shape coming in with the tide. To his surprise, it was a big, round, red ball! He was so excited that he quickly grabbed the ball and began to roll it up and down the beach. He was so lucky to find this ball! He rolled it in the sand and watched it drift off with the tide. The lucky boy kept his ball with him as he happily ran home. +Freddy was a very foolish boy. He loved to dress in the most silly clothes. One day he had an idea. He wanted to make a twig costume! He gathered all his old clothes and carefully stitched them onto a twig. When he was done, he proudly put it on and showed it off to everyone. Everyone thought it was hilarious and couldn't stop laughing. Even though other kids might have thought Freddy was silly, he didn't care. He was proud of his twig costume and was happy to dress in it every day! +Once upon a time two little friends were playing in the park. The sun was shining and birds were singing. +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise and both of them looked up to the sky. There was a strange place in the sky and it made them feel fearful. + +The two friends looked at each other for a moment and then one of them said to the other, "Let's go explore the place!" +The other one was a bit cautious, so they held hands tightly and walked closer to the place. + +When they arrived, the place was very silent and peaceful. There was nothing to be afraid of. The two friends looked around and saw all kinds of things they had never seen before. They were so excited! + +The two friends stayed in this place for a while. They explored and played together until they started to feel a little sleepy. Before they left the place, they said goodbye to it and let it know that they would come back soon. + +The two friends felt much better when they left the place because they had faced their fears and were brave. They were even prouder when they saw how happy their parents were when they told them about the experience. +Once upon a time there was a dishwasher that lived in a kitchen. The dishwasher was careful with all the dishes it washed. But it hated washing dishes. +One day, the dishwasher had had enough. It decided to run away. So it slowly opened the door of the kitchen and started walking. +The dishwasher eventually arrived at an apple tree. It was so happy because it had finally escaped from washing dishes. The dishwasher started to eat the juicy apples and have fun. + +But then, someone spotted the dishwasher and called for help. Two people came with a big net and captured the dishwasher. +The two people took the dishwasher back to the kitchen. They told it to be more careful and not to run away anymore. + +From then on, the dishwasher was very careful with all the dishes it washed, but it still hated washing dishes. +Once upon a time there was a sunflower who lived in a meadow. The sunflower was very sad because all of the other flowers laughed at her. The sunflower was much bigger than the rest of the flowers, so it was very difficult for her to play. + +One day, the sunflower was very surprised when a little ladybug came to visit her. The ladybug said, "I want you to help me with something! I need you to weigh something for me." The sunflower didn't know how to weigh things, but the ladybug was very nice and showed her how to do it. + +When the sunflower finished weighing, the ladybug said, "Thank you for your help! You're a good sunflower." That made the sunflower feel much better. + +The other flowers saw this and stopped laughing at the sunflower. They even started helping her weigh things and do other bad things. + +The sunflower learned something very important that day - it doesn't matter what size you are, because kindness can make even the bad things better. +Once upon a time there was a dress. The dress was red and it was very pretty. One day, the dress flapped its arms and started to soar. It flew high into the sky and felt the wind on its face. The dress began to twirl around in the air and felt so free. + +The dress flew over the ocean and the trees. It even flew over the hills. But the red dress was starting to get tired. It knew it was time to fly back home. The dress started to soar back down and landed right back where it started. + +The dress was so happy. It had seen so many wonderful things while soaring high in the air. Now the dress was ready to rest and dream of its next adventure in the sky. +Once upon a time there was a pretty pencil. She liked to bounce all over the place. Wherever she went, she made people smile. + +One day, the pencil was bouncing in a meadow full of daisies. She was having so much fun! Then a butterfly flew by and she followed it. As she was running, she saw a big tree and wanted to see how high she could bounce! + +The pencil bounced higher and higher until she was so high up that the tree looked tiny. She could even see houses in the distance. She was so excited she kept bouncing. She was higher than she had ever been before. + +Suddenly, she heard a noise and she looked down. She was so scared she dropped her pretty pencil. But luckily, she had not gone too far up and she was able to catch it. After that, she was careful not to bounce so high again. She was so happy she had her pencil back! +Once there was a little boy and his big brother. They liked to eat ice cream. One day, their mom said she was going to buy some new ice cream from the store. She gave them a big, strong box to put it in and told them to put it in the freezer. + +The brothers thought this was great. But when they tried to lift the box, it was heavy! They looked inside and saw that it was full of ice cream. + +So they weighed it. They put it on a scales and it was very heavy. They tried to carry it but they couldn't lift it. + +Mom saw them struggling and laughed. She grabbed the box and put it easily in the freezer. She said they should have asked her for help because it was too heavy for them. + +Mom warned them to not take the ice cream out of the freezer too soon, because it will be bad. The brothers promised to follow her advice and then went outside to play. +Once upon a time there was a big river. It was flowing fast and the water was heavy. Little Sam was standing on the bank looking into the water. He was very curious and wanted to observe what was happening. + +Sam watched as a big fish swam by him. It had shiny scales and a long tail. Suddenly, Sam heard a noise behind him and saw a duck waddling towards the river. It made a loud quack sound and dived right in. + +The river was full of life. Sam saw the duck swimming, fish jumping, and even a turtle! His eyes were wide with amazement. + +Now he was so excited and kept observing the river. He spent hours there, watching all the animals come and go. + +It was time to go and so Sam went home with a smile on his face. He had spent the whole day observing the river and he loved it! +Once upon a time there was a happy girl. She cared about everyone and everything. One day she noticed a thread on the floor. It was long and very thin. + +The girl picked up the thread and decided to make something special with it. She rolled the thread around her finger to make a small ball of thread. She then used some scissors to cut the thread into pieces. + +The girl put the pieces of thread together and made a pretty necklace. She worked very hard to get it just right. + +When she was finished she showed it to her mom. Her mom was so happy and gave her a big hug. The girl was proud of her necklace and cared for it like it was a treasure. + +The happy girl had made something special with the thread and she smiled every time she looked at it. +Once there was a little boy. He was three years old. He wanted to go for a walk. He went outside and started walking. He was taking it very slow because he was not in a rush. + +He started walking down the street and he saw a gas station. The gas station was bright and colorful. He thought it looked very interesting. He wanted to go inside. He was too young to drive, so he just looked inside. + +Then he started walking again. He found a park! He saw little kids playing on the swings and slides. He wanted to join them, so he started walking towards the park. He was so excited that he started walking faster. + +But then he remembered that he was walking slow. He didn't want to miss anything. So he went back to walking slow again. He enjoyed looking around as he was walking. After a while he reached the park and he was very happy. + +He played in the park all day and had a lot of fun. After a very long day, he started walking home. He was very tired, but he was happy. He had a great day! +Once there was a little boy called Nick. He was 3 years old and loved playing outside. One day, he found a box in the park. It seemed full of something, so he wanted to lift it up and peek inside. He used all his strength and eventually he lifted the box up. When he opened it, there was a big surprise! Inside was a big pile of shiny coins! He was so excited and wanted to keep all the coins. But then a voice said “Don’t forget to give a tip!†Nick knew that was the right thing to do, so he took some coins out of the box and put them aside for the tip. He was upset that he had to give some away, but he still had lots of coins left. He thanked the voice and ran home to tell his Mum and Dad about his special find. +Once upon a time, there was a special boy named Billy. Every night, he would lay in a bed with soft pillows and blankets. Billy would close his eyes and sleep. When he slept, he had the most wonderful dreams. They were happy and good. He dreamed of riding ponies and exploring in the woods. + +One night, Billy had a different kind of dream. He dreamed of a big, green park full of wonderful things to do. There was a big playground, a lake to swim in, and delicious ice cream to eat. It was a magical place. + +Billy woke up feeling happy and excited. He asked his mom if they could go to the green park. She said yes, and soon they were on their way. They stayed all day long. It was just as Billy had seen in his dream – so much fun and lots of good things to do. + +Billy was so happy that he fell asleep quickly that night, dreaming of the beautiful park and all of the wonderful things he did there. +Once upon a time, a little girl opened her eyes and looked around. She wanted to observe everything. She saw the bright sun shining in the blue sky. The sun looked ancient and strong. + +The girl smiled as she felt the warmth of the sun. She looked around and saw a big tree with lush green leaves. She could see birds singing in the tree. + +Then, the girl saw some clouds in the sky. She watched them as they slowly floated through the sky. She listened to the sound of the wind and felt a gentle breeze on her face. + +The girl hummed a little song as she continued to observe the beauty of nature. She felt so happy and content as she enjoyed the wonderful world around her. +Once there was a little girl named Lucy. She was only three years old. One day Lucy was feeling sad. She wanted someone to play with. So she asked her mom to teach her something new. + +Her mom said, “Alright, I’ll teach you how to make tuna sandwiches!†+ +Lucy was so excited, she ran to the kitchen to get everything she needed. She got the bread, cheese, and canned tuna. She loved the smell of the tuna! + +With her mom’s help, Lucy carefully put all the items together. When she was finished, she made the most beautiful tuna sandwich she had ever seen! + +Lucy laughed at how funny the sandwich looked and then quickly ate it up. She was so happy that her mom taught her something new. She was brave and now she knew how to make a tuna sandwich whenever she wanted. +John was in the kitchen and he was feeling sad. He sighed. His mom had made him a beautiful cake. It was brown, just like he liked. The frosting was sweet and creamy. He smiled when he saw it. He couldn't wait to take a big bite! + +But then he remembered Tomorrow was his best friend's birthday. He wished he could share his cake with his friend but his friend lived far away. He sighed again. + +Suddenly, his mom entered the kitchen and patted him on the shoulder. She said, “Why don’t you make your friend a happy birthday card? I know she’ll love it.†+ +John smiled. He knew his mom was right. He couldn't give his friend a piece of cake, but he could send her his love in a special birthday card! He quickly grabbed some art supplies and set to work. + +John finished the card and it looked perfect. He found an envelope and sealed it shut. He couldn’t wait to give it to his friend! He smiled and sighed with happiness. +Once there was an old man who was very dependable. He loved to store things away in his house. Each day he would go and store something new. He stored bread, water, and books so that he was always well supplied. One day he came across something special while he was out storing. It was an old watch that was very old and rusty. The old man was so excited and began to store it away in his house. He kept the watch on a shelf for all to see and he would pull it out every once in a while to show off to others. He was so proud of his dependable old watch. Everyone admired it and was glad he had stored it away for safe keeping. The old man kept storing new and exciting things every day and his old watch kept reminding him to stay dependable. +Once upon a time, there lived a chick who lived on a farm. The chick had a friend, a duck. The duck had a present for her. It was an egg. The egg was very special and very attractive. + +The chick was so excited when she saw the egg. She thanked the duck for the gift. The chick was so happy to have a special egg. She decided to take the egg and keep it in her nest. + +Every day, the chick would spend time with the egg. She talked to it and even sang to it. The chick wanted the egg to recognize her and to be her best friend. + +One day something special happened. The egg started to shake in the nest and then a crack appeared. It wasn't an ordinary egg - it was a surprise! The chick was so happy to see the surprise coming out of the egg. It was a little baby chick! + +The chick was so excited to see the baby. She looked after it, sang to it and they became the best of friends. From that day, both the chick and the baby chick recognized each other, and they were never apart. +Sammy was a brave boy. He loved going on adventures, even ones that were a little scary. One day, he decided to explore the barn near his home. He wanted to see what was inside. As Sammy entered, he felt a little bit scared. But he kept going, and saw cows, chickens, and even some mice. Sammy had never seen so many animals before. He felt excited, like he was discovering a new world. After a while, he heard a loud noise. He felt scared and wanted to go home, but he was determined to explore the barn further. He slowly moved closer to where the sound was coming from. As he opened the door, he saw a big spider! Sammy felt very scared, but he knew he was brave. He stepped back and walked away slowly. He had explored the barn, and seen some amazing things, even if there were a few surprises! +Once there was a gray shape. It wanted to find a friend. But it was all alone. So the shape decided to look around. + +It saw a big tree with no leaves. The shape smiled and asked the tree, “Do you want to be my friend?†The tree didn't answer. So the shape looked elsewhere. + +It heard a chirping bird above in the sky. The shape waved and asked the bird, “Do you want to be my friend?†The bird flew away. + +The shape kept walking and soon it saw a small puppy. The shape asked, “Do you want to be my friend?†The puppy barked and wagged its tail. The shape hugged the puppy and smiled. Finally it had found a friend! +Once upon a time, there was a brave girl named Daisy. She was always very curious and loved exploring. One day, Daisy set out to find something new and exciting, but got lost in the woods! + +As she looked around, Daisy started to feel scared. She noticed a purple flower and decided to pick it. But, the flower was from a strange and scary bush. Daisy was so frightened that she frowned. + +Just then, a helpful owl came to her rescue. The owl said "Do not be scared, follow me and I will help you find your way home." Daisy felt safe and smiled. + +The owl led Daisy to the edge of the woods, where she found her way back home. She was so happy! Daisy thanked the owl and waved goodbye as she skipped home. +Once there was a naughty little frog called Joe. Everywhere he went people liked him because he was always so cheerful. He liked to clap his hands whenever he saw a pretty flower. One day, Joe decided he wanted to explore outer space. He hopped and jumped into the sky and soon he was in a new and exciting place. + +Joe looked around and he saw lots of pretty stars. He decided to explore what was up there and he soon came across a strange planet. It was filled with different creatures and they were all dancing around. Joe was so excited he started clapping his hands. + +The creatures looked at Joe and they weren't happy that he was being so naughty. They all started to shout at him and told him to go away. Joe was so scared that he quickly hopped away and he soon found himself back on Earth. He realised that he had been too naughty and decided he would never go back to outer space again. +One day, a little girl named Lucy was walking in the park. She saw a big pole standing in the empty field. She ran over to see what it was. Lucy noticed that the pole was full of different colored clothes. She tried on each one until she found the perfect blue dress. She had never worn such a pretty dress before. When she was finished putting on the dress, she smiled and twirled around with joy. + +Next, Lucy saw a red baseball cap on the pole. She put it on and she felt like a real star! She was so happy with her new outfit that she started jumping around and singing. + +Lucy was having so much fun that she forgot that it was getting late. She quickly changed back into her old clothes and ran home. She couldn't wait to tell her mom and dad about the empty field and the pole with the special clothes. +Once upon a time there was a little girl. She really liked baking. She had a special baking pan that had a handle on it. She decided to make a cake. She mixed the ingredients together and put it in the pan. Then she put it in the oven and turned the handle. After a few minutes, a beautiful smell started to come out of the oven. Finally, she took out the pan and there was a beautiful cake! Everyone was so excited to eat it. She smiled as she watched everyone enjoy the cake she baked. +Once there was a smart turtle who wanted to escape. So, one day he went to the fountain. He wanted to have a swim. But it was too deep! The turtle swam around and around trying to find a way out but it was no use. + +Suddenly, he noticed a drain pipe at the bottom of the fountain. He swam over to it and began squeezing his way up the pipe. The smart turtle wriggled and squirmed until he reached the top of the fountain. + +He was so relieved! He had escaped. He waved goodbye to the fountain that he had almost been stuck in and he was off to find a new adventure. +Once upon a time there was a rabbit. He was very soft and fluffy and loved to jump in the soft grass. He was always so happy and would always smile. One day as he was hopping around, he came across a sour apple. He decided to try it and it was delicious. He smiled even wider and kept hopping around, looking for more delicious sour apples to munch on. Before he knew it, the sun had started to go down and he was getting sleepy. He lay down on a big patch of grass, smiled and fell asleep. The end. +Janie and Timmy were best friends. Every day they would play together in Timmy's living room. Today there was something different. Timmy was staring at a strange, silly armchair. Janie wanted to know why Timmy was so curious about it, so she asked him. Timmy told her that his grandma said the armchair was magic. If you sit in it and make a wish, it will come true! So Janie and Timmy looked at each other and smiled. Then they both ran over and jumped into the armchair together, each making their own special wish. As they stared at each other, they knew that anything was possible. +Once upon a time there was a screw who lived in a big box. He was a slow screw, much slower than the other screws in the box. Every day the screw would look out of the box to watch the other screws. He wished he could be like them. + +One day, his wish came true. The screw saw a light coming from outside the box. It was so bright he had to close his eyes. But when he opened his eyes, he couldn't believe it. He was outside the box! + +The screw was so excited. He looked around and saw the other screws he had wanted to join. He started to try and catch up with them, but he was still so slow. + +Then he heard something coming closer. He looked up and saw a hand coming to get him. He was so happy and he knew it was time to go with the hand. As he was taken away, the screw waved goodbye to the box and all the other screws he had wanted to join. +Once upon a time there was a mommy and a daddy. They both loved each other very much and took care of each other. But one day the daddy did something very bad. He hurt someone. The police came and he was put in jail. + +The mommy was so sad. She thought about her family and how sad it was that the dad was not with them. She missed him so much. + +The little boy was only 3 years old so he did not understand exactly what was going on. He thought his daddy was coming home soon. He was so sad. + +The mommy was sad too and she tried to be strong for her son. She hugged him tight and told him that daddy would be okay, but he would be away for a while. + +The little boy thought and thought about his daddy. He wondered why he had to go to jail. He wanted to see his daddy, but he knew he had to wait. And he was okay with that because he knew his mommy and daddy still loved each other. +Once there was a little girl called Kayla. She was three years old and loved to perform. + +One day, she found a twig in the park and she decided to perform a show. Kayla spun around and around while holding onto the twig and pretended it was a magic wand. + +Next, she ran around in a crazy way and made zig-zag shapes in the grass. She was having so much fun! + +Just then, a butterfly danced by and Kayla smiled, making funny faces. She waved her twig and made it do crazy tricks! Suddenly, the twig broke in two and the show was over. + +Kayla sighed and looked around. She had performed the best show ever! +Once upon a time there was a little girl who loved to pretend. She would imagine she was a princess in a castle or a farmer in the fields. One day she heard a lovely jazz song and she decided to pretend to be a musician, too. + +The little girl hummed along with the jazz music, pretending she was playing the trombone. She made silly faces and danced along. She felt as happy as could be. + +After a while it was time for bed. But the little girl kept pretending until her mom came to kiss her goodnight. She told her how lovely she sounded pretending to play the trombone and the little girl smiled. + +Then her mom tucked her in and gave her a hug. Together they said a little prayer and thanked the Lord for all the lovely things in the world. The little girl drifted off to sleep dreaming of her pretend jazz band. +Once upon a time there was a pirate. He was a brave pirate who sailed the seven seas. Every day he looked for something special. + +One day, he saw something shiny in the sea. He used his boat to go closer and he saw a chest. He knew it was full of treasure! + +The pirate was excited. He tried to lift the chest out of the water but it was too heavy. He was sad until he saw a dolphin. The dolphin smiled and swam up to him. + +With a happy smile, the dolphin pushed the chest and the pirate was able to lift it onto his boat. The pirate was so happy. He thanked the dolphin for helping him find the special treasure. + +The pirate was very calm and the dolphin smiled as they went on their way. The pirate sailed home carrying the chest of treasure. Everyone was amazed and happy to see what he had found. The pirate lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time there was a loyal dog who lived with a family. They loved the dog very much, but one day they went away and left him all alone. He was so scared and sad! + +One day he heard some noise and looked up to see a kitty. The kitty asked the dog if he dare go and explore the neighbor's garden. He was a brave dog, so he said yes! + +The dog and the kitty went over to the neighbor's garden. They saw a small cell. Inside the cell was a little mouse! The dog was scared at first, but then he realized that the mouse was just like him. It was all alone, just like him! + +The dog and the kitty were so loyal to the mouse. They stayed with it until the family came back home. When the family saw the dog and the kitty with the mouse, they were amazed. From then on, the dog was always loyal to his friends. +Once there was a grumpy bear who didn't like to drink. He wanted to stay away from any delicious and cold mixers, like lemonade and orange juice. But one day, the bear's friends were enjoying delicious drinks, so the bear decided to join them. + +The grumpy bear wasn't sure what to drink. He thought it was too difficult to choose a mixer. His friends suggested he try something called lemonade, which he hadn't tried before! + +The grumpy bear decided to give it a try. He was so excited when he took his first sip! The bear loved it. The taste was sweet and refreshing, and it made him feel happy. He couldn't believe it was something he was missing out on all this time. + +From that day on, the grumpy bear made it a priority to drink lemonade. Every day, the bear and his friends would get together and enjoy tall glasses of lemonade. It made the bear feel so much better and brightened his days. +Once upon a time there was a fair sister and her name was Linda. Linda loved to put things in her special box. She would pretend it was a treasure box and fill it with pretty shells, flowers and rocks. + +One day, Linda decided to take her box and put it in a special place. She went outside and found a special spot under a tree. She carefully placed her box there and said “this will be my special place foreverâ€. + +After that, she went back to the house and told her sister what she had done. Her sister was so excited and wanted to go and see the special place. Linda took her sister to the tree, and they both looked into the box. They were amazed by all of the treasures inside. + +They both laughed and hugged each other. It was such a fair moment that they both promised they would come back to the special place every day. And they did. + +From that day on, Linda and her sister always had lots of fun going to the special place and looking into the treasure box. +Once there was a playful pig named Oscar. Every day he would request lunch from his mom. + +Oscar's mom said, "What do you want for lunch, Oscar?" + +Oscar replied, "I want an apple, please!" + +His mom said, "Ok!" and got him an apple. + +But Oscar wanted to be more playful. So he asked, "Can I have two apples, please?" + +His mom said, "Sure!" and gave him two apples. + +Oscar was so happy, he raced around the house with the apples in his hands and laughed. + +He was happy he was able to get two apples for lunch! +One day, a small figure was walking through the park. He stumbled upon a very stubborn rock. It didn't want to move, no matter how hard he tried! He tried to push it, but it was too heavy. + +He decided to give it one more try and pulled on it. All of a sudden, it moved! He pulled it out of the ground and saw that underneath was a toy buried in the dirt. + +The figure was so excited! It was a red toy train, his favorite! He couldn't believe his luck! He ran to show his friends and family, but then remembered he had something important to do with the toy train. + +He pulled it out of the park and into his backyard. He set it up on a track and began to play with it. He loved it so much he kept playing with it all afternoon. + +The figure was so proud of himself. He had used his own determination and strength to pull out something very special. He learned that day that being stubborn can sometimes lead to good things. +Once upon a time there was a boy called Jake. Jake wanted to learn lots of things, so he went looking for a teacher. He looked far and wide and eventually he found one. The teacher was very kind and nice and she was available to help Jake learn. + +Every day, Jake asked lots of questions and the teacher was happy to answer them all. Then, the teacher asked Jake to examine something. Jake didn’t know what that was, so the teacher explained - it means to look very closely and carefully. + +Jake did his best to examine everything and he was amazed at all the things he could learn. He soon became very clever and soon he knew lots of things he did not know before. + +The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Anne. She was three years old and very curious. Every day, she explored the world around her. + +One day, Anne arrived at a garden full of beautiful flowers. Each flower was different and smelled so nice. She could feel how soft the petals were. She had never seen such a nice place before. + +Anne wanted to know what smelled so good in this garden. She looked around and saw a bottle of perfume sitting on a bench. She picked it up and opened it. The perfume looked very yummy. Before she knew it, she had eaten all of the perfume! + +Anne was a bit worried. She knew her mom would be very mad if she found out. But, when Anne's mom came home, she could only smell the soft and lovely scent of the perfume in the garden. She smiled and said, "Anne, this perfume smells so nice! Where did you find it?". + +Anne was very relieved that her mom was not mad. She told her mom about the yummy perfume in the garden and the two of them went there together the next day to buy some more perfume. From then on, Anne enjoyed exploring the garden and smelling all the different types of perfume. +Timmy was very excited. He had found a big, yellow banana. He lay down on the floor and carefully picked the banana up. It was soft and ready to eat. Timmy held it up to his nose and smelled the sweet aroma. He took a few bites of the delicious snack and quickly finished it. + +Timmy was feeling full and satisfied. He lay down on the floor and closed his eyes. He thought about how yummy the banana had been, and how he wanted to eat another one soon. + +Timmy was ready for another banana. So, he ran to the kitchen and grabbed one from the counter. He lay down on the floor and began to enjoy his snack. Timmy savoured every bite of the juicy fruit and soon, the banana was all gone. + +Timmy was feeling happy and content. With a satisfied smile, he lay down on the floor and drifted off to sleep. +Once upon a time there was a bird with two wings. She was very proud of her wings, they were strong and impressive. One day she was flying in the sky looking for food. Suddenly she saw something shining in the distance. She flew closer and closer, flapping her wings. As she got close, she started to stumble in the air and almost lost her footing. She realised the shine had been coming from a delicious berry that lay on the ground. She flapped her wings faster and swooped down to get it. She happily ate the berry and flew away. Her wings were powerful and impressive. She was very proud of them. +Once upon a time there was a very miserable bird. Every day the bird was so sad that it couldn't find a way to be happy. + +One day a wizard appeared and said he had a special trick. He said it would make the bird feel better. The wizard said he would remove the birds brain and place it in a box and that would make the bird happy again. + +So the bird agreed and the wizard waved his magic wand. In a flash the bird's brain disappeared and she felt much happier. She was able to fly around without feeling so sad. + +But then the wizard warned the bird that if she ever opened the box, her brain would come back and she would be miserable again. So the bird promised to never open the box and she was happy ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy. Daisy lived near the ocean, and she loved to go there every day. One day, Daisy went to the ocean as usual, but she was feeling a bit upset and didn't know why. + +Daisy sat on the beach and started to rub the sand with her hands. She loved feeling the grains of sand, and soon she felt better. She opened her eyes and saw the ocean. The waves were so beautiful, and Daisy felt happy and peaceful. + +Daisy ran into the ocean and started to rub the water with her hands. The water felt cool and comfortable, and Daisy smiled. She swam around for a long time and explored the ocean. When Daisy got out, she felt happy and excited. She thanked the ocean for making her feel better. +Once upon a time there was a princess named Skye. She was restless because she wanted to find a magical sword. Every day she looked, but she could not find it. + +One day, Skye saw something sparkly near a river. She went closer and saw it was an old sword! But it was covered in paint. + +Skye worked hard to scrape off all the paint. She was careful not to break the sword. Finally, she got it all off. + +The sky was so happy! She ran back to the castle with the sword. Everyone said it was magical. + +From then on, Skye was never restless again. She had her magical sword and she was very happy. +One sunny day, Sally decided to wander. She skipped down the street, her wallet in her pocket. + +Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a scary noise and it made Sally feel very sad. She stopped walking and looked around. + +When she glanced down, she saw a little bird. Its wing was broken and it was looking very sad. Sally knew she had to help it. + +She took her wallet out of her pocket and put it on the ground. She opened it up and found some bread inside. She took two pieces of bread and put it next to the bird. The bird ate the bread happily. + +Sally felt relieved. But then, she tasted something bitter. It was coming from the wallet! She quickly realized it was because she had left it out in the sun for too long. + +Sally smiled, even though the taste was bitter. She was so glad she had been able to help the little bird. She decided to wander home with a smile on her face. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sue. She was very fair, with long brown hair and big blue eyes. + +One summer day, Sue decided to go for a jog. She jogged around the neighbourhood, passing by a big fence. It was so tall that Sue couldn't see over it. But as she jogged, Sue heard something on the other side of the fence. + +She stopped to listen, and heard a very fair voice on the other side. It was a little girl, just like Sue, singing a beautiful song. + +Sue wanted to see who was singing, so she began to run back and forth along the fence. Just when she was about to give up, Sue saw the little girl on the other side of the fence. The girl smiled and waved at Sue, and Sue waved back. + +The two girls kept running back and forth together, waving at each other. Every time they saw each other, they both felt very fair. +Lila liked to dive in the pool. She wore a blue swimsuit and goggles. She could hold her breath for a long time. She pretended she was a fish. + +One day, she saw something green at the bottom of the pool. It was round and shiny. She wanted to see what it was. She took a deep breath and dove down. She reached the green thing and grabbed it. It was soft and squishy. She brought it up to the surface. + +She showed it to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "That's an avocado. Someone must have dropped it in the pool. It's a fruit that you can eat. Do you want to try some?" + +Lila nodded. She liked to try new things. Her mom cut the avocado in half and gave her a spoon. Lila scooped out some of the green flesh and tasted it. It was creamy and buttery. She liked it a lot. She ate the whole half. + +She looked at the other half and saw a big seed inside. She asked her mom, "What's that?" + +Her mom said, "That's the seed of the avocado. It can grow into a new avocado tree. But it takes a long time. And you need a lot of space and water and sun." + +Lila wondered how a big tree could grow from a small seed. She asked her mom, "Can we plant it in our garden?" + +Her mom said, "We can try, but I don't think it will grow here. Avocado trees like warm and distant places, like Mexico or California. Maybe we can visit them someday and see the avocado trees." + +Lila liked that idea. She imagined diving in a pool surrounded by avocado trees. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for the avocado. It was yummy." +Tim and Lily like to play with their cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make zoom sounds as they move them on the floor. They pretend to race and crash and fix their cars. + +One day, they find a new car in the yard. It is big and green and has four wheels. But it is not a nice car. It is a filthy car. It has dirt and rust and holes all over it. It smells bad and has bugs inside it. Tim and Lily are curious. They go near the filthy car and touch it. + +"Yuck!" Tim says. "This car is rot. It is not good to play with. It can make us sick." + +Lily agrees. She does not like the filthy car. She wants to play with her own cars. She says, "Let's go back to our cars. They are clean and fun and fast. They make us happy." + +Tim and Lily run away from the filthy car. They pick up their cars and zoom them on the floor. They forget about the filthy car and have fun with their own cars. They are glad they have nice cars to play with. +Ben and Lily were playing with their ball in the park. 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 went too far and landed near a big road. Ben and Lily saw many cars and trucks zooming by. They knew they were not allowed to go near the road, but they wanted their ball back. + +"Let's go get it," Ben said. "We can be quick and careful." + +"No, Ben, it's too dangerous," Lily said. "We should wait for Mom or Dad. They will help us." + +But Ben did not listen. He ran towards the ball, dodging the cars and trucks. Lily shouted at him to stop, but he did not hear her. He reached the ball and picked it up. He felt happy and proud. + +He turned around and saw Lily waving at him. He waved back and tried to run across the road again. But he did not see a big truck coming from the other side. The truck honked loudly and Ben got scared. He dropped the ball and froze in the middle of the road. + +The truck could not stop in time. It hit Ben with a loud crash. Ben flew in the air and landed on the ground. He did not move or make a sound. + +Lily screamed and cried. She ran to Ben and hugged him. She hoped he was okay, but he was not. He was gone. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise and came running. They saw Ben and Lily on the road. They saw the ball and the truck. They knew what had happened. They felt sad and angry and sorry. + +They ran to Ben and Lily and tried to help them. But it was too late for Ben. He was in trouble and he could not get out. He was distant and he could not come back. +Lily and Sam went to a pizza place with Mom and Dad. They were very hungry and excited. They sat on red chairs and looked at the menus. The menus had pictures of different pizzas and drinks. + +"What do you want, Lily?" Mom asked. + +"I want cheese pizza and apple juice," Lily said. + +"What do you want, Sam?" Dad asked. + +"I want pepperoni pizza and milk," Sam said. + +"Good choices," Mom and Dad said. They told the waiter what they wanted. + +The waiter brought them some bread and butter. Lily and Sam ate some bread and said thank you. They waited for their pizzas. + +"Look, Sam, I can draw a pizza on my menu," Lily said. She took a crayon and made a circle with cheese and sauce. + +"That's easy, Lily. I can draw a pizza too," Sam said. He took another crayon and made a circle with cheese, sauce and little red dots. + +"Wow, your pizza has pepperoni. That's hard," Lily said. + +"No, it's easy. You just make little dots," Sam said. + +They showed their pizzas to Mom and Dad. Mom and Dad smiled and said they were very good. + +Soon, their pizzas came. They were hot and cheesy and smelled good. Lily and Sam ate their pizzas and drank their juices. They were very happy and full. + +"Did you like your pizzas?" Mom and Dad asked. + +"Yes, they were yummy," Lily and Sam said. + +"Can we have ice cream?" Lily asked. + +"Can we have cake?" Sam asked. + +"Maybe next time," Mom and Dad said. "We have to go home now." + +Lily and Sam put their menus and crayons in a pile. They said goodbye to the waiter and thanked him. They put on their coats and hats and followed Mom and Dad to the car. They had a fun day at the pizza place. +Tom had a big toy box with many toys. He liked to play with his toys and make noises. He had cars, trains, dolls, balls, and a goose. The goose was his favorite toy. It was soft and white and had a yellow beak. It could make a honk sound when he squeezed it. + +One day, Tom wanted to play with his goose, but he could not find it in his toy box. He looked everywhere, but the goose was gone. He felt sad and angry. He asked his mom, "Where is my goose?" His mom said, "I don't know, maybe you left it somewhere." + +Tom thought hard. He remembered that he took his goose to the park yesterday. He played with it on the slide and the swing. He had fun with his goose. But then he saw a big dog. The dog barked and ran towards him. Tom was scared. He dropped his goose and ran away. He forgot to take his goose back. + +Tom told his mom, "I left my goose at the park. The dog scared me. Can we go and get it?" His mom said, "OK, let's go and see if it is still there." + +They went to the park and looked for the goose. But they could not find it. They asked some people, but no one saw the goose. Tom felt very sad. He cried and said, "I want my goose back. It was my original goose. No other goose can fit me." + +His mom hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. Maybe someone took your goose. Maybe they needed a toy too. Maybe they will take good care of it. But don't worry, we can buy you a new goose. It will be just as soft and white and honky as your old one." + +Tom shook his head and said, "No, I don't want a new goose. I want my original goose. It was my best friend. It was the only goose that fit me." He cried and cried and cried. He never played with his toys again. He never went to the park again. He never smiled again. He missed his goose forever. The end. +Lily and Tom were playing at the beach. They liked to build castles with sand and shells. They also liked to find rocks of different shapes and colors. + +One day, they saw a big rock that was shiny and smooth. They wanted to take it home and show their mom and dad. But the rock was very heavy and difficult to move. + +"Let's try to roll it," Tom said. He pushed the rock with his hands, but it did not budge. + +"Let's try to lift it," Lily said. She grabbed the rock with her arms, but it was too big for her. + +They tried and tried, but they could not move the rock. They started to feel tired and sad. + +Then they heard a voice. It was an old man who was walking on the beach. He had a long beard and a kind smile. + +"Hello, children," he said. "What are you doing with that rock?" + +"We want to take it home," Lily said. "But it is too difficult." + +The old man nodded. He said, "That is a very beautiful rock, but it belongs to the beach. It is part of nature, and it has been here for a long time. If you take it away, you will make the beach less beautiful, and you will also make the rock unhappy. It likes to feel the sun and the water and the wind. It does not like to be in a dark and small place." + +Lily and Tom looked at the rock. They realized that the old man was right. The rock was happy on the beach, and they did not need to take it home. They had many other things to play with and enjoy. + +They said, "Thank you, sir. You are very wise. We will leave the rock here, and we will come back to visit it sometimes." + +The old man smiled. He said, "You are very welcome, children. You are very smart and kind. You have learned a valuable lesson today. Sometimes, the best way to love something is to let it be." + +The end. +Ben was a strong boy who liked to help his mom. He could carry big bags of food from the car to the house. He could open jars and bottles with his hands. He could lift his baby sister and make her laugh. + +One day, mom asked Ben to put some ice cream in the freezer. Ben loved ice cream, so he was happy to do it. He took the ice cream from the bag and walked to the kitchen. He opened the freezer door and saw a lot of things inside. There was meat, and fish, and peas, and corn, and bread, and cheese. There was not much room for the ice cream. + +Ben tried to push the things aside, but they were too cold and hard. He tried to pull some things out, but they were too heavy and stuck. He tried to squeeze the ice cream in, but it did not fit. He started to feel mad and sad. He wanted to eat the ice cream, not put it in the freezer. He wanted to help his mom, not make a mess. + +Mom heard Ben's noise and came to the kitchen. She saw Ben's face and the freezer. She smiled and hugged Ben. She said, "It's okay, Ben. You are a good boy and a strong helper. But sometimes, things are too hard or too full. You don't have to do everything by yourself. You can ask me for help. And you can relax and have some fun. How about we share some ice cream now, and put the rest in the freezer later?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He felt better and happier. He said, "Thank you, mom. I love you and I love ice cream. Can I have some chocolate?" Mom said, "Of course, Ben. You can have some chocolate. And I can have some vanilla. And we can both have some sprinkles. Let's go to the table and enjoy our treat." They took the ice cream and went to the table. They ate and talked and laughed. They forgot about the freezer and the mess. They were happy and relaxed. +Lily likes to learn new things. She has a tutor who comes to her house every week. The tutor helps her with letters, numbers, colors and shapes. Lily likes the tutor. She is kind and fun. + +One day, the tutor comes when it is raining. Lily is sad. She likes to play outside with her friends. The tutor sees Lily's face and says, "Don't worry, Lily. We can still have fun inside. I have a surprise for you." + +The tutor takes out a big book from her bag. It has many pictures of animals and plants. The tutor says, "This is a book about the rainforest. Do you know what a rainforest is?" Lily shakes her head. The tutor says, "A rainforest is a place where it rains a lot. But it is also very warm and green. There are many different animals and plants that live there. Do you want to see them?" + +Lily nods. She likes animals and plants. The tutor opens the book and shows Lily the pictures. Lily sees monkeys, parrots, frogs, snakes, flowers, trees and more. The tutor tells Lily their names and some facts about them. Lily listens and asks questions. She learns a lot of new things. + +Lily forgets about the rain outside. She is happy and curious. She says, "Thank you, tutor. You are the best. I like the rainforest. Can we go there someday?" The tutor smiles and says, "Maybe someday, Lily. But for now, we can enjoy the book. And maybe after we finish, the rain will stop and we can play outside." Lily hugs the tutor and says, "Okay. I like that." They continue to read the book and have fun. +Ben was a boy who liked to cook with his mom. He liked to chop carrots, stir soup, and sprinkle cheese. But he did not like onions. He thought onions were disgusting. They made his eyes water and his nose run. + +One day, mom asked Ben to help her make a salad. She gave him a knife and a cutting board and said, "Ben, can you chop this onion for me?" Ben did not want to chop the onion. He wanted to say no. But he did not want to make mom sad. So he nodded and took the onion. + +He tried to chop the onion as fast as he could. But the onion was strong and smelly. It made Ben cry and sneeze. He hated the onion. He wished he could throw it away. But he did not want to waste food. So he kept chopping. + +Mom saw Ben's face and felt sorry for him. She said, "Ben, you are doing a great job. Thank you for helping me. But you don't have to chop the whole onion. You can stop now and wash your hands." Ben was happy to hear that. He said, "Thank you, mom. I don't like onions. They are disgusting." Mom smiled and said, "I know, Ben. But they make the salad tasty. Maybe you will like them when you are older. But for now, you can have some extra cheese on your salad. How does that sound?" Ben said, "That sounds good, mom. I love cheese. And I love you." Mom said, "I love you too, Ben. You are a good helper. And a good son." They hugged and finished the salad. Ben was glad he helped mom. But he was gladder he did not have to eat the onion. +One day, a little mouse was looking for food in the forest. He was very hungry and he could not find any nuts or seeds. He saw a big house with a garden and he thought maybe he could find something there. He sneaked inside the garden and saw many plants with different smells and colors. He smelled one plant that was green and had small leaves. It was an herb and it smelled good. He wanted to eat some of it. + +But before he could bite the herb, he heard a loud bark. It was a big dog that lived in the house. The dog saw the mouse and ran towards him. The mouse was scared and he ran away. He looked for a place to hide, but he could not find any. The dog was getting closer and closer. The mouse thought he was going to be eaten. + +Then, he saw a hole in the wall of the house. He ran towards it and jumped inside. He hoped the dog could not follow him. He was safe in the hole, but he was still hungry. He looked around and saw a small pile of cheese and bread. He could not believe his eyes. He smelled the food and it smelled delicious. He wondered who left it there. + +He heard a soft voice from the other side of the hole. It was a little girl who lived in the house. She said, "Hello, little mouse. I saw you in the garden and I felt sorry for you. You looked so hungry and scared. I brought you some food. You can eat it. I hope you like it." + +The mouse was surprised and happy. He said, "Thank you, little girl. You are very kind. You saved me from the dog and you gave me food. How did you know I was here?" + +The little girl said, "I saw you run into the hole. I have a secret. I can talk to animals. I like animals and I want to be their friend. I have some herbs in my room. They are good for animals. They can make them feel better and stronger. Do you want some?" + +The mouse said, "Yes, please. I would like some herbs. They smell good and they might help me. Thank you again, little girl. You are the best friend I ever had." + +The little girl smiled and said, "You are welcome, little mouse. You are my friend too. Maybe we can play together sometime. But be careful of the dog. He does not like animals. He is mean and he likes to chase them. Stay in the hole until he goes away." + +The mouse nodded and said, "I will. Thank you for warning me. You are very smart and brave. I will always remember you and your kindness." + +The little girl and the mouse became friends and they shared food and herbs and stories. They learned from each other and they helped each other. They were happy and grateful for their friendship. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind to others, even if they are different from you. You might find a true friend and make someone's day better. Kindness is a gift that can be shared and returned. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play together. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, mom?" Lily asks. + +"Yes, but first you have to eat your lunch," her mom says. She gives Lily a sandwich and a cookie. The cookie is blue. It has chocolate chips. + +"Can we go on the slide, mom?" Ben asks. + +"Yes, but first you have to eat your lunch," his mom says. She gives Ben a sandwich and a cookie. The cookie is blue. It has chocolate chips. + +Lily and Ben eat their sandwiches. They are hungry. They look at their cookies. They look yummy. + +"Let's go on the slide now," Lily says. She puts her cookie in her pocket. + +"Wait, I want to eat my cookie," Ben says. He takes a bite of his cookie. It is sweet and crunchy. + +"No, let's go now. The slide is fun," Lily says. She pulls Ben by the hand. + +"Okay, okay," Ben says. He puts his cookie in his pocket. + +They run to the slide. They take turns to go down. They laugh and scream. They have fun. + +But then, a dog comes. The dog is big and brown. It smells the cookies. It runs to Lily and Ben. It jumps on them. It takes their cookies from their pockets. It eats their cookies. + +"Hey, stop!" Lily and Ben shout. They try to get their cookies back. But the dog is faster. It runs away with their cookies. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They miss their cookies. They cry. + +Their moms come. They hug them. They ask them what happened. + +"The dog took our cookies," Lily says. + +"The dog ate our cookies," Ben says. + +"I'm sorry, sweeties," their moms say. "That was not nice of the dog. But don't worry, we have more cookies at home. We can share them later." + +Lily and Ben stop crying. They smile. + +"Thank you, mom," they say. + +They learn a lesson. They learn to eat their cookies before they play. They learn to share their cookies with each other. They learn to be careful of dogs. They are happy. They are friends. +Lily and Max are friends. They like to play with their wagon. They put their toys in the wagon and pull it around the yard. Sometimes they take turns riding in the wagon. + +One day, they see a big dog in the street. The dog is brown and has a long tail. The dog barks at them and runs towards them. Lily and Max are scared. They drop the wagon and run to the house. + +The dog stops at the wagon. He sniffs the toys and licks them. He likes the wagon. He tries to pull the wagon with his mouth, but it is too heavy. He lies down next to the wagon and waits. + +Lily and Max peek out of the window. They see the dog with their wagon. They wonder if the dog is friendly or mean. They decide to go outside and find out. + +They walk slowly to the dog. The dog wags his tail and looks at them. He does not bark or growl. He seems friendly. Lily and Max smile and say hello to the dog. They pet his fur and rub his ears. The dog likes that. He licks their faces and makes happy noises. + +Lily and Max ask the dog if he wants to play with them and their wagon. The dog nods and barks. They pick up their toys and put them back in the wagon. They invite the dog to ride in the wagon. The dog jumps in and sits down. He looks very happy. + +Lily and Max pull the wagon with the dog in it. They laugh and have fun. They make a new friend. They name him Wagon. +Sara and Ben were twins who lived in a small house in a big valley. They liked to play outside and look at the flowers and the birds. But sometimes the sky was gloomy and dark, and they had to stay inside. Then they felt sad and bored. + +One day, their mom told them a story about a magic rainbow that appeared in the valley when the sun came out after the rain. She said that if they believed hard enough, they could find the rainbow and make a wish. Sara and Ben liked the story and wanted to see the rainbow. + +The next day, it rained a lot and the valley was gloomy and wet. Sara and Ben waited for the rain to stop and the sun to come out. They put on their boots and coats and ran outside. They looked around the valley, but they could not see the rainbow. They felt disappointed and wondered if the story was true. + +But then they heard a voice. It was their mom, who had followed them outside. She pointed to the sky and said, "Look, there it is! The magic rainbow!" Sara and Ben looked up and saw a bright arc of colors in the sky. They smiled and felt happy. They ran towards the rainbow, holding hands. They believed that they could make a wish and that it would come true. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. Lily had a big doll and Ben had a small car. They were having fun and sharing nicely. + +But then, Lily saw a shiny ball on the shelf. She wanted to play with it. She reached for it and said, "I want the ball. It is mine." + +Ben looked at her and said, "No, it is not yours. It is mine. I got it for my birthday. You have the doll. Let me have the ball." + +Lily did not listen. She grabbed the ball and ran away. Ben was angry and chased her. They started to fight over the ball. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud sneeze. It was their mom. She had a cold and was resting on the couch. She saw them fighting and said, "Stop it, you two. Fighting is not polite. You should share and take turns. Give me the ball and say sorry to each other." + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They knew they had made their mom unhappy. They gave her the ball and hugged each other. They said, "Sorry, mom. Sorry, Ben. Sorry, Lily. We will share and be polite." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good. I love you both. Now, go and play nicely. And don't forget to wash your hands. I don't want you to catch my cold." + +Lily and Ben nodded and said, "We love you too, mom. We will wash our hands and play nicely. And we hope you feel better soon." + +They went back to their toys and played happily. They learned to share and be polite. And they did not sneeze. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. Tom is a good player. He can kick the ball very far. Lily is a little player. She can run very fast. + +One day, they see a big boy playing soccer by himself. He has a red shirt and a blue ball. Tom and Lily want to play with him. + +"Hi, can we play with you?" Tom asks the big boy. + +The big boy looks at them and shakes his head. "No, you are too small. You can't play soccer. Go away." + +Tom and Lily feel sad. They want to play soccer too. They are not too small. + +"Please, let us play with you. We can play well. We can be on your team." Lily urges the big boy. + +The big boy laughs. "You? On my team? You are a joke. You can't kick the ball. You can't score a goal. You are a bad player." + +Tom and Lily feel angry. They are not a joke. They are not bad players. They can kick the ball. They can score a goal. + +"Fine, if you don't want us on your team, we will play against you. We will show you who is a good player." Tom says. + +The big boy snorts. "Okay, fine. Let's play. But you will lose. You will cry. You will go home." + +Tom and Lily nod. They are not afraid. They are ready. They will play. They will win. They will make the big boy cry. They will make him go home. +Tim and Jen like to play with their vehicles. They have cars, trucks, buses and trains. They make noises and move them on the floor. They have fun. + +One day, Tim sees a new vehicle in Jen's room. It is big and red and has a ladder. It is a fire truck. Tim wants to play with it. + +"Can I play with your fire truck?" Tim asks Jen. + +"Sure, you can play with it. But you have to mind it. It is my favorite vehicle. Do not break it or lose it," Jen says. + +"OK, I will mind it. Thank you, Jen," Tim says. + +Tim takes the fire truck and makes siren sounds. He pretends to put out fires and rescue people. He thinks it is an interesting vehicle. He likes it a lot. + +Jen watches Tim play with her fire truck. She is happy that he minds it. She also likes to play with his vehicles. She picks up a car and joins him. + +They share their vehicles and play together. They are good friends. +Lia and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big tree with many birds. Lia likes the birds. She wants to touch them. She asks Ben to lift her up. + +"Ben, lift me up! I want to touch the birds!" Lia says. + +"No, Lia. The birds are too high. And they are scared of us. They will fly away." Ben says. + +Lia is bossy. She does not listen to Ben. She pulls his arm and says, "Lift me up! Lift me up!" + +Ben is tired of Lia. He lifts her up a little bit. But he does not hold her well. Lia slips from his arms. She falls on the grass. She cries. + +One of the birds sees Lia. It is a dove. It is white and soft. It feels sorry for Lia. It flies down from the tree. It lands on Lia's head. It coos. + +Lia stops crying. She looks at the dove. She smiles. She touches the dove gently. The dove likes Lia. It stays on her head. + +Ben sees the dove. He is surprised. He says, "Wow, Lia. You have a new friend. The dove likes you." + +Lia is happy. She says, "Yes, Ben. The dove is my friend. He is nice. He is not bossy like me. I am sorry, Ben. I will not be bossy again." + +Ben is happy too. He says, "It's okay, Lia. I forgive you. You are my friend too. Can I touch the dove?" + +Lia nods. She says, "Yes, Ben. You can touch the dove. But be gentle. He is soft." + +Ben and Lia touch the dove. The dove coos. They laugh. They play with the dove. They have fun. They are friends. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a new bucket and spade. They want to make a big sand castle. + +They find a good spot near the slide. They start to fill the bucket with sand. They pat it down and turn it over. They make a nice tower. They smile. + +But then, a big boy comes. He is mean. He kicks their tower. He laughs. He runs away. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They frown. They look at their broken tower. They cry. + +A nice lady sees them. She is a teacher. She comes to help. She talks to the big boy. She tells him to say sorry. She gives Lily and Ben a hug. She helps them make a new tower. She puts a flag on top. She smiles. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They stop crying. They thank the lady. They play with their new tower. They have fun. +Sara and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. Sara saw a big hill with a lot of flowers. She wanted to go there and smell them. + +"Tom, let's go to the hill!" she said. + +"OK, Sara, but be careful. The hill is steep and there are rocks and sticks," Tom said. + +They ran to the hill and started to climb. Sara was faster than Tom. She reached the top and saw a lot of unusual flowers. They were purple and yellow and pink and had funny shapes. She picked one and smelled it. It smelled sweet and spicy. + +"Tom, look at these flowers! They are so pretty and smell so good!" she said. + +Tom was almost at the top. He saw Sara holding the flower. He wanted to smell it too. He ran to her and reached for the flower. But he did not see a big rock in his way. He tripped over the rock and fell down. He hurt his knee and it started to bleed. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" he cried. + +Sara heard Tom cry and turned around. She saw him on the ground with his knee bleeding. She dropped the flower and ran to him. + +"Tom, are you OK? What did you do?" she asked. + +"I fell over a rock and hurt my knee. It hurts a lot," he said. + +Sara felt sorry for Tom. She hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tom. It was my fault. I should have told you about the rock. Here, let me help you." + +She took off her scarf and wrapped it around his knee. She hoped it would stop the bleeding and make him feel better. + +"Thank you, Sara. You are a good friend," he said. + +They hugged again and smiled. They decided to go back to the slide and play some more. They left the unusual flower on the hill. They did not know that the flower was not a flower at all, but a very rare and dangerous plant that could make people sick if they touched it or smelled it. They were lucky that they did not get sick. They had a close call. They learned to be more careful and watch where they go. They also learned to share and help each other. They had a fun and scary day in the park. +Anna was a big girl who liked to do things by herself. She was independent and did not need help from anyone. She could dress herself, brush her teeth, and even make her own sandwich. She was proud of herself and wanted to show her mom. + +One day, she decided to go to the park by herself. She put on her shoes, grabbed her backpack, and opened the door. She did not tell her mom where she was going. She thought her mom would be happy to see how independent she was. + +But Anna did not know that the park was far away and that there were many cars and people on the street. She walked and walked, but she could not find the park. She got lost and scared. She did not know what to do. She started to cry. + +"Are you okay, little girl?" a kind voice asked. Anna looked up and saw a nice lady with a big hat. The lady smiled and bent down to Anna. "What's your name? Where's your mom?" + +Anna sniffed and told the lady her name and that she wanted to go to the park by herself. She said she did not know where her mom was. + +"Oh, Anna, you should not go to the park by yourself. It's not safe. You need to stay with your mom or someone who can take care of you. Come on, let's find your mom. I'll help you." The lady took Anna's hand and led her to a nearby bench. She took out her phone and called the police. She told them that she found a lost girl and gave them Anna's name and address. + +Soon, a police car arrived and Anna saw her mom running out of it. Her mom looked worried and angry, but also relieved and happy. She hugged Anna tightly and kissed her cheek. + +"Anna, Anna, I was so scared. Where did you go? Why did you leave without telling me?" her mom asked. + +Anna felt sorry and ashamed. She realized that she was not as independent as she thought. She needed her mom and her mom needed her. She hugged her mom back and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to go to the park by myself. I wanted to show you how big I am. But I got lost and scared. I'm sorry, mom. I love you." + +Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Anna. You are a big girl, but you are also my little girl. And I want you to be safe and happy. Next time, if you want to go to the park, you can tell me and we can go together. Okay?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Okay, mom. Thank you for finding me. And thank you, nice lady, for helping me." + +The nice lady smiled and said, "You're welcome, Anna. I'm glad you're okay. Now, go home with your mom and have a good day." + +Anna and her mom got into the police car and waved goodbye to the nice lady. As they drove home, Anna leaned on her mom's shoulder and felt her mom's arm around her. She felt warm and cozy. She closed her eyes and rocked gently with the car. She learned a lesson that day. She learned that being independent was good, but being loved was better. And she learned that sometimes, a hug was the best thing in the world. +Lily and Max were going to a hotel with their mom and dad. They were very happy because they had never been to a hotel before. They packed their bags and got in the car. + +"Are we there yet?" Max asked. + +"Soon, honey. Look, there is the hotel!" Mom said, pointing to a big building with purple lights. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lily said. + +They parked the car and went inside. The hotel was very nice and had a lot of people. They checked in and got their room key. They took the elevator to the fifth floor and found their room. + +"Look, we have a big bed and a TV!" Max said, jumping on the bed. + +"And we have a window with a view!" Lily said, looking outside. + +They saw the city and the stars. They were very excited. + +"Let's go to the pool!" Max said. + +"Okay, but first we have to change into our swimsuits," Mom said. + +They changed and got their towels. They went to the elevator again and pressed the button for the pool. + +"Wait, we have to close the door," Dad said. + +He closed the door and locked it. They heard a click. + +"Okay, let's go!" Dad said. + +They went to the pool and had a lot of fun. They splashed and swam and played. They met some other kids and made new friends. They had a great time at the hotel. +Sam and Lily like to play in the garden. They have a big box of seeds. They can plant flowers and vegetables. They look for a good spot to dig. + +"Here, Sam, this soil is soft and brown. We can make a hole here." Lily says. + +"OK, Lily, let me help you. We can use this spoon to dig." Sam says. + +They dig a hole and put a seed in it. They cover it with soil and pat it gently. They do the same for another seed and another hole. + +"Look, Sam, we have two seeds in the ground. They will grow soon." Lily says. + +"Yes, Lily, they will grow and make pretty flowers or yummy vegetables. We have to water them every day." Sam says. + +They look for the watering can. They see it on the porch. But it is too high for them to reach. They try to jump and stretch, but they cannot get it. + +"Oh, no, Sam, we need the watering can. How can we get it?" Lily says. + +"I have an idea, Lily. We can use this stick. We can shake the watering can with the stick. Maybe it will fall down." Sam says. + +He picks up a long stick and swings it at the watering can. He shakes it hard. The watering can wobbles and tips over. It falls down and splashes water everywhere. + +"Yay, Sam, you did it! You got the watering can!" Lily says. + +They run to the watering can and pick it up. They are wet and happy. They water their seeds and smile. + +"We are good gardeners, Lily. We will have the best flowers and vegetables in the garden." Sam says. + +"Yes, Sam, we are. And we have fun, too." Lily says. +Sara and Tom were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were chefs and make yummy food. Sara had a big spoon and a bowl. She put some flour, sugar, eggs and milk in the bowl. She said, "I will stir this and make a cake." Tom had a small spoon and a cup. He put some water, honey and lemon in the cup. He said, "I will stir this and make a drink." + +They stirred and stirred their mixtures. They were having fun. Then they heard a loud noise. It was the TV in the living room. It was saying some news. They stopped stirring and listened. The news said, "There is a big storm coming. It is very windy and rainy. Everyone should stay inside and be safe." + +Sara and Tom looked at each other. They felt scared. They did not like storms. They did not like the wind and the rain. They wanted to be with their mom and dad. They dropped their spoons and ran to the living room. They saw their mom and dad on the couch. They hugged them and said, "We are scared of the storm. Can we stay with you?" + +Their mom and dad smiled and said, "Of course you can. We are not scared of the storm. We are here to protect you. The storm will pass soon. Do you want to watch a movie with us?" Sara and Tom nodded. They felt better. They forgot about their cake and drink. They snuggled with their mom and dad and watched a movie. They were not scared anymore. +Tom and Anna liked to play with their toys in the garden. They had a lot of toys, like cars, dolls, balls and books. They shared their toys and had fun together. + +One day, a thief came to the garden. He saw the toys and wanted to take them. He was sneaky and waited for Tom and Anna to go inside for a snack. Then he ran to the garden and grabbed as many toys as he could. + +But Tom and Anna saw him from the window. They were angry and scared. They wanted their toys back. They ran outside and shouted at the thief. "Stop! Give us our toys! You are bad!" + +The thief was surprised and scared too. He dropped some toys and ran away. But Tom and Anna were brave and chased him. They caught up with him and took back their toys. They were happy and proud. + +They went back to the garden and hugged their toys. They had gained their toys back and learned a lesson. They decided to keep their toys inside when they were not playing with them. They also decided to be more careful and watch out for thieves. They thanked each other for being brave and helping. They were good friends. +Lila and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to swing and slide and run. But Tom wanted to try something new. He saw a big tree with many branches. He said to Lila, "Let's climb the tree. It will be fun and we will improve our skills." + +Lila was not sure. She said, "The tree is too high and the branches are too thin. We might fall and hurt ourselves." + +Tom said, "Don't be scared. I will go first and show you how to do it. Just follow me and hold on tight." He ran to the tree and started to climb. He looked down and smiled at Lila. "See? It's easy. Come on, join me." + +Lila did not want to be left behind. She wanted to be brave and have fun too. She ran to the tree and tried to climb. But she was not as good as Tom. She could not find a good place to put her feet and hands. She slipped and grabbed a branch. But the branch was too weak and broke. Lila fell to the ground with a loud thud. + +Tom heard the noise and looked down. He saw Lila lying on the grass. She was not moving. He saw blood on her head and her arm. He saw her palm was hurt and had a big cut. He felt scared and sorry. He shouted, "Lila! Lila! Are you okay?" + +But Lila did not answer. She did not open her eyes. She did not breathe. She was gone. Tom started to cry. He wished he had not climbed the tree. He wished he had listened to Lila. He wished he could say sorry to her. But it was too late. He had lost his friend. +Lily and Tom liked to play near the pond. They saw frogs, ducks and fish in the water. They threw stones and sticks and made splashes. But they knew not to go too close to the pond. Their mom and dad told them it was dangerous. There were deep parts and sharp rocks and slippery mud. They could fall in and hurt themselves or drown. + +One day, they saw a big red ball near the pond. It looked shiny and fun. Lily wanted to play with it. She ran towards it and picked it up. Tom followed her and asked, "Where did you find that ball?" + +"I don't know. Maybe someone left it here. Can we keep it?" Lily said. + +"No, we can't. It's not ours. We have to give it back. Maybe it belongs to the boy who lives in the house over there." Tom said, pointing to a nearby fence. + +"But I like it. It's so pretty. And it bounces high. Look!" Lily said, throwing the ball in the air. + +The ball bounced high and then landed on the edge of the pond. It rolled towards the water. Lily and Tom gasped. They ran after the ball, trying to catch it. But they were too late. The ball fell into the pond with a splash. They saw it sink under the water and disappear. + +"Oh no! We spoiled the ball! What are we going to do?" Lily cried. + +"I don't know. Maybe we can get it out. Maybe we can use a stick or a rope." Tom said. + +But they couldn't find anything to reach the ball. It was too far and too deep. They felt sad and scared. They wondered if the boy who owned the ball would be angry. They wondered if their mom and dad would find out. They wished they had listened to them and stayed away from the pond. They learned that the pond was dangerous and that they should not take things that were not theirs. +Anna and Ben were playing on the beach. They liked to dig in the sand and look for shells. They saw a big rock near the water. They ran to the rock and climbed on it. + +"Look, Ben, a crab!" Anna said. She pointed to a small red crab that was hiding under the rock. The crab had two big claws and many legs. + +"Wow, a crab!" Ben said. He wanted to touch the crab. He got down from the rock and kneeled on the sand. He reached his hand to the crab. + +"Be careful, Ben, the crab can pinch you!" Anna said. She was serious. She knew that crabs could hurt with their claws. + +Ben did not listen to Anna. He touched the crab. The crab did not like that. The crab pinched Ben's finger with its claw. Ben cried out loud. He pulled his hand back and held his finger. + +"Ow, ow, ow, the crab bit me!" Ben said. He was sad and angry. He wanted to throw the crab away. + +"Ben, don't do that!" Anna said. She was sorry for Ben, but also for the crab. She knew that the crab was scared and only wanted to be left alone. + +"Let's leave the crab here, Ben. It's his home. He did not mean to hurt you. He was just protecting himself." Anna said. She tried to calm Ben down. + +Ben looked at Anna. He looked at the crab. He looked at his finger. He was still in pain, but he nodded. He agreed with Anna. + +"OK, Anna, let's leave the crab here. I'm sorry, crab. I won't touch you again." Ben said. He and Anna got up from the sand. They walked away from the rock. They went back to their bucket and shovel. They continued to play on the beach. They were friends again. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. Today, the park is icy. The grass is white and hard. The slide is shiny and slippery. + +"Let's go on the slide!" Sara says. She runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. Tom follows her. + +"Be careful!" Tom says. "The slide is icy. You might fall." + +Sara does not listen. She sits on the slide and pushes herself down. She goes very fast. She feels the wind on her face. She blinks her eyes. + +But the slide is too icy. Sara cannot stop. She slides off the end of the slide and lands on the ground. She hits her head on a rock. She cries out loud. + +Tom runs to Sara. He sees blood on her head. He is scared. He calls for help. + +"Help! Help! Sara is hurt!" Tom shouts. + +But no one hears him. The park is empty. Sara and Tom are alone. Sara stops crying. She closes her eyes. She does not blink anymore. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park near the church. One day, they saw a big hole in the wall of the church. They were curious. They wanted to see what was inside. + +"Let's go in," Ben said. "Maybe we can find something cool." + +"No, we can't," Lily said. "That's bad. The church is God's house. We should not go in without asking." + +Ben did not listen. He ran to the hole and crawled inside. Lily followed him. She was afraid to be alone. + +Inside the church, it was dark and dusty. They saw many old things. Books, candles, pictures, statues. Ben touched everything. He did not care if he broke something. Lily tried to stop him. She was scared. + +"Ben, stop it," she said. "This is wrong. We should go out. Someone might see us." + +But Ben did not stop. He saw a shiny cross on the wall. He wanted to have it. He climbed on a chair and reached for the cross. He pulled it hard. + +Suddenly, a loud noise came from the wall. The cross was attached to a bell. The bell started to ring. It was very loud. It made the whole church shake. + +Lily and Ben were shocked. They realized they had made a big mistake. They tried to run out of the hole. But it was too late. + +The noise had alerted the people outside. They came to the church to see what was wrong. They saw Lily and Ben coming out of the hole. They saw the cross in Ben's hand. They saw the mess inside the church. + +They were angry. They shouted at Lily and Ben. They called them thieves and vandals. They said they would tell their parents and the police. + +Lily and Ben were terrified. They dropped the cross and cried. They wished they had never gone inside the church. They were very ashamed. They knew they had done a bad thing. They knew they would be in big trouble. They had no friends. They had no fun. They had no hope. +Lily was a princess who lived in a big castle. She had many toys and dresses, but she was not happy. She wanted to go outside and play with other children, but her father, the king, said no. He said it was too dangerous and she had to stay inside. + +One day, Lily saw a gray bird outside her window. The bird was singing a pretty song. Lily opened the window and said, "Hello, bird. What is your name?" + +The bird said, "My name is Sky. I fly all over the world and see many things. Do you want to come with me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I do. But how can I fly with you? I don't have wings." + +Sky said, "You don't need wings. You just need a wish. Close your eyes and wish very hard that you can fly with me." + +Lily closed her eyes and wished very hard. She felt a warm breeze and a tickle on her back. She opened her eyes and saw that she had wings. They were gray like Sky's. She was so happy. She said, "Thank you, Sky. You are my friend." + +Sky said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are my friend too. Come on, let's go and have fun." + +Lily and Sky flew out of the window and into the sky. They saw the sun and the clouds and the trees and the flowers. They saw other birds and animals and children. They sang and laughed and played. Lily felt free and happy. She did not want to go back to the castle. + +But the king saw Lily and Sky from his tower. He was angry and scared. He said, "Lily, come back here. You are my daughter. You are a princess. You cannot fly with a bird. You will suffer if you leave me." + +Lily heard her father's voice. She felt sad and scared. She said, "Sky, I have to go back. My father is calling me. He will be mad at me." + +Sky said, "Lily, don't go back. Your father is wrong. You are not a princess. You are a bird. You will suffer if you stay with him. He will lock you up and take away your wings. He will make you unhappy." + +Lily did not know what to do. She loved Sky, but she also loved her father. She was torn between them. She cried and said, "I don't know what to do. I want to be with both of you. I want to be happy." + +The end. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to go to the park with Mom and Dad. They see many things on the way. They see cars, trees, flowers, and birds. They also see a big billboard. It has a picture of a dog and a cat. The dog and the cat look happy. The billboard says: "Care for your pets. They are your friends." + +Anna and Ben love animals. They have a pet hamster named Fluffy. They feed Fluffy, play with Fluffy, and clean Fluffy's cage. They care for Fluffy very much. They want to see the dog and the cat on the billboard. They ask Mom and Dad. + +"Mom, Dad, can we go to the billboard and pet the dog and the cat?" Anna says. + +"Sorry, sweetie, we can't. The dog and the cat are not real. They are only pictures. They are not alive," Mom says. + +"But they look so real and cute. Why are they not alive?" Ben says. + +"They are not alive because they are only for people to see. They are to tell people to be nice to their pets. Do you understand?" Dad says. + +Anna and Ben nod. They are a little sad. They wish the dog and the cat were real. They want to be their friends too. They hug Mom and Dad. + +"We understand. We are nice to Fluffy. We love Fluffy. Fluffy is our friend," they say. + +Mom and Dad smile. They are proud of Anna and Ben. They are good children. They care for their pet. They reach the park. They have a lot of fun. They swing, slide, and run. They are happy. They are comfortable. They are a family. +Sara and Tom wanted to decorate their room for the party. They had many colors of paper and glue. They cut the paper into shapes and stuck them on the wall. They made stars, flowers, hearts and circles. + +"Look, Tom, I made a cricket!" Sara said, holding up a green paper insect. "It has long legs and big eyes. Do you like it?" + +"Yes, Sara, it is very nice. But where will we put it?" Tom asked, looking around the room. "We have no more space on the wall." + +Sara thought for a moment. Then she had an idea. "Let's put it on the window!" she said. "Then it can see the sky and the trees. Maybe it will find some friends." + +Tom agreed. He helped Sara to stick the cricket on the window. They looked at their room and smiled. It was very pretty and colorful. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was their mom. She was coming up the stairs. She was carrying a big cake. It had candles and frosting. + +"Surprise!" she said, opening the door. "Happy birthday, Sara and Tom! You are three years old today!" + +Sara and Tom were very happy. They hugged their mom and thanked her for the cake. They showed her their decorations. She said they were very creative and clever. + +They all sat down and ate the cake. It was sweet and yummy. They sang and laughed and had fun. The cricket on the window watched them and chirped. It was a good day. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with cards. They have many cards with animals, colors and numbers. They can make pairs, or sort them, or count them. + +One day, they are playing with cards on the floor. Anna has a big pile of cards. Ben has a small pile of cards. Ben wants more cards. He sees a card under Anna's pillow. He thinks it is a secret card. He is nosy. He wants to see the card. + +He crawls to Anna's bed. He lifts the pillow. He grabs the card. He looks at the card. It is a card with a heart and a message. It says: "To Anna, I love you, Mommy". + +Anna sees Ben with her card. She is angry. She shouts: "Ben, give me back my card! That is my card! Mommy gave it to me! It is special!" + +Ben is scared. He drops the card. He says: "Sorry, Anna. I did not know. I was just curious. I wanted to see the card. I did not mean to make you mad." + +Anna picks up her card. She hugs it. She says: "It is okay, Ben. I forgive you. But you should not be nosy. You should ask before you take something. And you should not touch my pillow. It is mine." + +Ben nods. He says: "You are right, Anna. I am sorry. I will not be nosy again. And I will not touch your pillow. Can we still play with cards?" + +Anna smiles. She says: "Yes, we can still play with cards. But we need to share. You can have some of my cards. And I can have some of your cards. Then we can have fun." + +They hug. They go back to the floor. They play with cards. They are happy. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play with toys. Tom has a toy car with a motor. It can go fast and make noise. Lily has a toy dog. It can bark and wag its tail. + +One day, Tom and Lily go to the park. They bring their toys. Tom says, "Look at my car. It is better than your dog. It can do more things. I want your dog. Give it to me." + +Lily says, "No, I love my dog. It is loyal. It always stays with me. I do not want your car. It is loud and rude. You keep it." + +Tom gets angry. He grabs Lily's dog and runs away. Lily cries and chases him. Tom trips and falls. His car breaks. The motor stops. Lily's dog bites Tom's hand and runs back to Lily. + +Tom cries and says, "I am sorry, Lily. I was wrong. Your dog is better than my car. It is loyal and brave. You are a good friend. Can we still be friends?" + +Lily says, "Yes, Tom. We can still be friends. But you have to be nice and share. And you have to say sorry to my dog." + +Tom says, "I am sorry, dog. You are a good dog. Can I pet you?" + +The dog wags its tail and licks Tom's face. Tom and Lily hug and smile. They learn to be kind and respect each other's toys. They play together happily. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play outside in winter. They make snowmen and snowballs and slide on the ice. But sometimes it is too cold and their mom tells them to come inside. + +"Sam, Ben, time to go in!" mom calls from the door. "It is getting dark and you need to have dinner and a bath." + +"But mom, we are having fun!" Sam says. "Can we stay a little longer?" + +"No, you can't. It is too cold and you might get sick. Come on, hurry up!" mom says. + +Sam and Ben sigh and pick up their toys. They walk to the door, but they see their dad coming from the car. He is bald and he wears a hat to keep his head warm. He smiles and waves at them. + +"Hi, boys! How was your day?" dad asks. + +"It was good, dad. We played in the snow and made a big snowman!" Ben says. + +"That sounds fun! Can I see your snowman?" dad asks. + +"Sure, dad. Come with us!" Sam says. + +They run to the snowman and show dad their work. Dad is impressed and gives them a hug. + +"You did a great job, boys! Your snowman is very nice. But now you have to go inside and warm up. Mom is waiting for you with dinner and a bath." dad says. + +"Okay, dad. We will go inside. But can we leave our snowman here?" Ben asks. + +"Of course, you can. He will be fine. He likes the cold. But you have to shut the door behind you, so he doesn't get lonely." dad says. + +"Okay, dad. We will shut the door. Bye, snowman!" Sam and Ben say. + +They wave at their snowman and follow dad to the door. They shut the door and go inside. They are happy and hungry and ready for dinner and a bath. They love winter and they love their snowman. And they love their mom and dad. +Lily was a dog who liked to run and play in the park. She had a lot of friends there, like Max the cat, Ben the bird, and Sam the squirrel. They had fun chasing each other and finding sticks and nuts. + +One day, Lily felt something tickle her fur. She scratched and scratched, but it did not go away. She looked and saw a tiny bug on her back. It was a flea. The flea bit her and made her itch. Lily did not like the flea. She tried to shake it off, but it held on hard. + +"Help me, please!" Lily barked to her friends. "I have a flea and it hurts!" + +Max, Ben, and Sam heard her and came to see. They saw the flea on Lily's back and felt sorry for her. + +"Let me try to get it off," Max said. He used his claws to pick at the flea, but it was too hard. The flea bit him and made him hiss. + +"Let me try to get it off," Ben said. He used his beak to peck at the flea, but it was too hard. The flea bit him and made him squawk. + +"Let me try to get it off," Sam said. He used his teeth to nibble at the flea, but it was too hard. The flea bit him and made him squeak. + +Lily felt bad for her friends. They were trying to help her, but the flea was too hard. She wished she could get rid of it. + +Then she had an idea. She saw a pond nearby, with water and ducks. She ran to the pond and jumped in. The water was cold and wet, but it felt good on her fur. She swam and splashed and shook her head. The flea did not like the water. It let go of Lily and floated away. + +Lily got out of the pond and shook herself dry. She felt much better. She did not itch anymore. She looked for the flea, but she could not see it. She hoped it was gone for good. + +She ran back to her friends and wagged her tail. They were happy to see her. They hugged and licked her. + +"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Lily said to them. "You are the best friends ever! You tried to help me with the flea, even though it was hard. I love you!" + +"We love you too, Lily," they said. "You are a brave and smart dog. You found a way to get rid of the flea. We are proud of you!" + +They smiled and laughed and played some more. They did not worry about the flea anymore. They were happy and free. +Tom and Lily were friends who liked to play with cars and dolls. They lived next to each other and went to the same school. One day, they heard a loud noise outside. They looked out the window and saw a big truck with a lot of boxes. The truck had a sign that said "Deliver". + +"Wow, look at that truck!" Tom said. "I wonder what's in the boxes." + +"Maybe they are toys or books or candy," Lily said. "Let's go and see." + +They ran outside and followed the truck to the end of the street. The truck stopped at a house with a high fence and a big gate. The driver got out and opened the gate. He took a box and carried it to the door. He knocked and waited. + +Tom and Lily were curious. They sneaked behind the fence and peeked at the box. The box had a label that said "Dangerous. Do not open." + +"Wow, that's scary," Tom said. "What do you think is in there?" + +"Maybe it's a snake or a spider or a bomb," Lily said. "Let's open it and see." + +They grabbed the box and ran to a corner. They tore the tape and lifted the lid. Inside, they saw a shiny metal thing with wires and buttons. It looked like a toy. + +"Wow, that's cool," Tom said. "Let's play with it." + +He pressed a button and the thing made a beep. He pressed another button and the thing made a flash. He pressed another button and the thing made a loud boom. + +The boom was so loud that it broke the fence and the windows and the door. The driver and the owner of the house came running. They saw the smoke and the fire and the pieces of the box. They saw Tom and Lily lying on the ground, not moving. + +They were very angry and very sad. They called the police and the ambulance. They said that Tom and Lily were very naughty and very stupid. They said that the box was not a toy, but a bomb. They said that the bomb was supposed to be delivered on Wednesday, not today. They said that Tom and Lily had ruined everything. They said that Tom and Lily were dead. +Lily loves her cat, Snowy. Snowy has white fur and blue eyes. He likes to sleep on Lily's bed and play with her toys. Lily likes to hug and kiss Snowy and tell him stories. + +One day, Lily and Snowy go outside to play in the garden. They see a butterfly with many colors. Snowy tries to catch the butterfly, but it flies away. Lily laughs and runs after Snowy. They have fun in the sun. + +"Snowy, you are my best friend," Lily says. "I love you very much." + +Snowy meows and rubs his head on Lily's cheek. He is happy and warm. He loves Lily too. + +They hear Lily's mom calling them. It is time to go inside and have lunch. Lily and Snowy run to the door. Lily's mom smiles and hugs them. + +"You two are so cute," she says. "Did you have a good time?" + +"Yes, mom," Lily says. "We saw a butterfly and played in the garden. Snowy is the best cat ever. He kissed me." + +Lily's mom kisses Lily and Snowy. She is proud and warm. She loves them too. +Tim and Lily were best friends. They liked to play in the park and look at the sky. They saw many things in the sky: birds, clouds, planes, and stars. One day, they saw something unknown in the sky. It was big and round and shiny. It looked like a ball of fire. + +"Wow, what is that?" Lily asked. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is a new star," Tim said. + +They wanted to have a better view of the unknown thing. They climbed on a big rock near the slide. They stood on the edge of the rock and looked up. + +"Be careful, Tim. The rock is high and slippery," Lily said. + +"I'm fine, Lily. Don't worry," Tim said. + +But he was not fine. He lost his balance and fell off the rock. He landed on the ground and hurt his arm. He cried out loud. + +Lily ran to him and hugged him. She tried to support him and make him feel better. + +"I'm sorry, Tim. Are you okay?" Lily asked. + +"It hurts, Lily. It hurts a lot," Tim said. + +Lily helped him get up and walk to the bench. She found a band-aid in her backpack and put it on his arm. + +"There, Tim. It will heal soon," Lily said. + +"Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend," Tim said. + +They sat on the bench and looked at the sky again. The unknown thing was still there, but it did not look so shiny anymore. It looked like it was fading away. + +"Maybe it was not a star, Tim. Maybe it was a comet," Lily said. + +"A comet? What is a comet?" Tim asked. + +"I don't know. But I heard that comets are rare and special. They only come once in a long time," Lily said. + +"Really? Then we are lucky to see it, Lily. Even if it made me fall," Tim said. + +They smiled at each other and held hands. They learned that some things are unknown and exciting, but also dangerous and scary. They also learned that friends are important and they should support each other when they are hurt or sad. They watched the comet until it disappeared in the sky. They hoped to see it again someday. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play at school. They have a nice teacher. Her name is Miss Lee. She has a big desk with many books and pens. + +One day, Ben and Mia are bored. They want to have fun. They see Miss Lee's desk. They think it is a good place to play. They run to the desk. They climb on it. They take the books and pens. They make a mess. + +Miss Lee is in the hall. She hears a noise. She comes back to the classroom. She sees Ben and Mia on her desk. She sees the books and pens on the floor. She is angry. + +"Ben! Mia! What are you doing?" she asks. "Get down from my desk right now!" + +Ben and Mia are scared. They know they did a bad thing. They get down from the desk. They say sorry to Miss Lee. + +Miss Lee is not happy. She tells Ben and Mia to clean up the mess. She tells them to sit in the corner. She tells them to think about what they did. She tells them to be nice and not to run to her desk again. +Ben and Mia were playing in the yard. They liked to dig in the dirt and find bugs and rocks. They had a big bucket to put their treasures in. Ben found a shiny stone that looked like a star. He showed it to Mia and she smiled. + +"Wow, that is a pretty rock, Ben. Can I see it?" she asked. + +"Sure, here you go. Be careful, it is rough," Ben said. + +Mia took the rock and rubbed it with her fingers. She felt the bumps and edges. She liked how it sparkled in the sun. She gave it back to Ben and said, "Thank you, Ben. That is a nice rock. You are a good finder." + +Ben smiled and put the rock in the bucket. He saw something else in the dirt. It was a rag. It was dirty and torn. He picked it up and shook it. He saw some colors on it. He thought it was a picture. + +"Look, Mia, I found a rag. It has a picture on it. Do you want to see?" he asked. + +Mia looked at the rag. She saw some shapes and lines. She did not know what it was. She said, "What is it, Ben? I do not see a picture. I see a mess." + +Ben frowned. He did not like that Mia did not see the picture. He said, "It is a picture, Mia. It is a surprise. You have to look closer. See, here is a house, and here is a tree, and here is a dog." + +Mia looked again. She squinted her eyes. She tried to see what Ben saw. She did not see a house, or a tree, or a dog. She saw a rag. She said, "I am sorry, Ben. I do not see it. Maybe it is a different picture. Maybe it is a rag picture." + +Ben smiled. He liked that Mia tried to see the picture. He said, "Maybe you are right, Mia. Maybe it is a rag picture. It is a special picture. It is our picture. We can keep it in our bucket. It is our surprise." + +Mia smiled. She liked that Ben shared his picture with her. She said, "Okay, Ben. It is our picture. It is our surprise. We can keep it in our bucket. It is our treasure." + +Ben and Mia hugged. They were happy. They liked to play in the yard. They liked to find bugs and rocks and rags. They liked to share their surprises. They were good friends. +Anna and Ben love to play in the park. They run and jump and slide and swing. They excite when they see the big hill. They want to roll down the hill and feel the wind in their hair. + +They hold hands and run to the top of the hill. They look down and see the grass and the flowers and the trees. They smile and laugh and lie down on their backs. They start to roll down the hill, faster and faster. + +They feel the grass tickle their skin and the sun warm their faces. They hear the birds sing and the bees buzz. They breathe fast and fill their lungs with air. They roll and roll and roll until they reach the bottom of the hill. + +They stop and sit up. They feel dizzy and happy. They look at each other and giggle. They hug and say, "That was fun!" They stand up and run to the hill again. They want to roll down the hill one more time. +Lily and Tom are pupils in the same class. They like to play and have fun, but sometimes they do not behave well. They talk and laugh when the teacher is talking, and they run and jump when they should sit and listen. + +One day, the teacher is very angry with them. She says, "Lily and Tom, you are very playful, but you are also very naughty. You do not listen to me, and you do not follow the rules. You make a lot of noise, and you disturb the other pupils. You need to behave better, or you will have to go to the time-out corner." + +Lily and Tom feel sorry. They do not want to go to the time-out corner. They want to play with their friends, and they want to learn new things. They say, "We are sorry, teacher. We will behave better. We will be quiet and calm, and we will pay attention to you. Please give us another chance." + +The teacher smiles. She says, "I am glad you are sorry, and I am glad you want to behave better. I will give you another chance, but you have to keep your promise. You have to show me that you can be good pupils, and that you can respect me and the other pupils. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Tom nod. They say, "Yes, teacher. We can do that. We will do our best." They go back to their seats, and they behave well for the rest of the day. They do not talk or laugh when the teacher is talking, and they do not run or jump when they should sit and listen. They raise their hands when they have a question, and they say please and thank you when they need something. They also play nicely with their friends, and they share and take turns. + +The teacher is very happy with them. She says, "Lily and Tom, you are very playful, but you are also very good. You have listened to me, and you have followed the rules. You have been quiet and calm, and you have paid attention to me. You have also been kind and polite to the other pupils. You have shown me that you can be good pupils, and that you can respect me and the other pupils. I am very proud of you." + +Lily and Tom smile. They say, "Thank you, teacher. We are happy, too. We have learned a lot, and we have had fun. We will behave well every day, because we want to be good pupils, and we want to make you happy." They hug the teacher, and they go home with their friends. They have had a good day. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a bird with a hurt wing. The bird cannot fly. + +"Oh no, poor bird!" Anna says. "We need to help it." + +Ben nods. He is compassionate. He likes to help animals. He remembers his mom has a note in her bag. The note has a phone number of a vet. The vet can help the bird. + +"Wait here, Anna. I will get the note," Ben says. He runs to his mom, who is sitting on a bench. He tells her about the bird. His mom gives him the note. + +"Good job, Ben. You are very kind," his mom says. "Let's go back to Anna and the bird." + +Ben and his mom go back to the park. They find Anna and the bird. Anna is gentle. She talks to the bird softly. + +"Hello, bird. Don't be scared. We are your friends. We will take you to the vet. The vet will make you better," Anna says. + +Ben shows the note to Anna. The note has the vet's name and phone number. + +"Look, Anna. This is the vet. He can help the bird. Let's call him," Ben says. + +Anna and Ben use Ben's mom's phone. They call the vet. The vet is nice. He says he will come to the park soon. + +"Thank you, vet. We will wait for you," Anna and Ben say. + +They wait for the vet. They keep the bird warm and calm. They are happy. They are compassionate. They mention the bird to other kids in the park. They ask them to be quiet and careful. They want the bird to be safe and happy. They are good friends. They are good friends to the bird. +Ben and Lily were having lunch at school. They had sandwiches and juice boxes. Ben saw that Lily had a napkin, but he did not. He wanted to borrow her napkin, because his mouth was messy. + +"Can I have your napkin, please?" he asked Lily. + +"No, you can't. It's mine. You should have brought your own," Lily said. She was not very nice. + +Ben felt sad and poor. He did not have a napkin, and he did not have many things at home. His mom and dad worked hard, but they did not have much money. + +He looked around and saw a teacher. She had a big stack of napkins on her table. He had an idea. He waited until the teacher was busy, and then he ran to her table. He grabbed a napkin and ran back to his seat. + +He wiped his mouth and felt happy. He had a napkin now. He did not think he did anything wrong. He just borrowed a napkin. + +But the teacher saw him. She was angry. She walked to his seat and said, "Ben, did you take a napkin from my table without asking?" + +Ben nodded. He was scared. + +"That's not nice, Ben. That's stealing. You should not take things that are not yours. You should ask first. And you should say sorry," the teacher said. + +Ben felt ashamed. He did not know stealing was bad. He thought borrowing was okay. He said sorry to the teacher. He gave her back the napkin. + +The teacher smiled. She said, "It's okay, Ben. I forgive you. But next time, please ask me. I have plenty of napkins. You can have one if you need one. And you can also share with your friends. Sharing is caring." + +Ben nodded. He learned his lesson. He said thank you to the teacher. He also said sorry to Lily. He asked her if she wanted to share his sandwich. Lily smiled. She said yes. They became friends. They ate their lunch and shared their napkins. They were happy. +Tom and Lily are playing in the yard. They have a big orange truck that they can push and pull. They like to fill the truck with sand, rocks and leaves. + +"Look, I have a lot of sand in my truck!" Tom says. He shows Lily his truck. "I can make a hill with it!" + +"That's nice, Tom!" Lily says. She has a pair of scissors in her hand. She likes to cut things with them. "I have scissors. I can cut paper and make shapes!" + +Tom and Lily decide to share their toys. They take turns with the truck and the scissors. They have fun making hills and shapes. + +But then, Lily has an idea. She sees a flower in the garden. It is yellow and pretty. She wants to cut it and put it in her truck. + +She takes the scissors and walks to the flower. She is about to cut it when Tom sees her. + +"Stop, Lily!" Tom shouts. "Don't cut the flower! It is not yours! It is Mom's flower! She will be sad if you cut it!" + +Lily stops. She looks at Tom. She looks at the flower. She feels sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Tom," she says. "I didn't know it was Mom's flower. I just wanted to make my truck more pretty." + +Tom smiles. He has an idea. He takes a leaf from the ground. He cuts it into a heart shape. He gives it to Lily. + +"Here, Lily," he says. "You can put this in your truck. It is a leaf heart. It is pretty and it is yours." + +Lily smiles. She takes the leaf heart. She puts it in her truck. She thanks Tom. + +They hug. They are happy. They go back to playing with their truck and their scissors. They are careful not to cut anything that is not theirs. +Anna and Ben like to play with their toy planes. They pretend to be pilots and fly to different places. They make noises like zoom and vroom and beep. + +One day, they hear a real plane in the sky. They look up and see a big white plane with a blue tail. They wonder where it is going and who is flying it. + +"Let's call the pilot and ask him!" Ben says. He picks up his toy phone and dials a number. He holds it to his ear and waits. + +"Hello, this is the pilot. Who is this?" a voice says. + +"Hi, pilot! This is Ben. I am playing with my sister Anna. We have toy planes. We like to be pilots too. Where are you going?" Ben asks. + +"Hello, Ben. I am glad you like to be a pilot. I am going to New York. It is a big city with many buildings and people. It is very far from here. I have to fly for a long time," the pilot says. + +"Wow, New York sounds fun. Can we go with you?" Ben asks. + +"I am sorry, Ben. You cannot go with me. This plane is full of passengers. They have tickets and bags and seats. You need those things to fly on a plane. And you need to be older and taller too," the pilot says. + +"Oh, I see. That's okay. Maybe when we grow up, we can fly on a plane too. Thank you for talking to us, pilot. You are very nice. Bye!" Ben says. + +"Bye, Ben. You are very polite. Keep playing and learning. Maybe one day, you will be a real pilot. Have a good day!" the pilot says. + +Ben hangs up the phone and smiles. He tells Anna what the pilot said. They are happy and curious. They keep playing with their toy planes and dreaming of flying. They do not notice that their mom is watching them and smiling too. She is proud of her busy and brave children. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. One day, they decided to explore the big house next to their home. They saw a sign that said "hospital", but they did not know what it meant. They climbed over the fence and sneaked into the house. + +They saw many rooms with beds and machines and people in white clothes. They were curious and wanted to see more. They opened a door and saw a man lying on a bed. He had a big bandage on his head and tubes in his nose. He looked very ugly and scary. + +"Who are you?" the man asked in a weak voice. + +"We are Tom and Lily. We live next door. We wanted to see the hospital," Tom said. + +"This is not a place for children. This is a place for sick and hurt people. You should go back to your home," the man said. + +"Why are you here? Why are you ugly?" Lily asked. + +"I had a car crash. I hurt my head and my face. The doctors are trying to make me better. But I don't know if I will ever be the same," the man said. + +Tom and Lily felt sorry for the man. They wanted to make him happy. They gave him a hug and a smile. They told him their names and their favorite games and colors. They made him laugh and forget his pain. + +The man was glad to have some visitors. He thanked Tom and Lily for their kindness. He told them to be careful and not to play near the road. He gave them a candy and a sticker. + +Tom and Lily said goodbye to the man. They learned something new today. They discovered that the hospital was a place where people needed help and love. They also discovered that ugly people could be nice and friendly. They ran back to their home and told their mom what they saw and did. Their mom was proud of them and hugged them. She also told them not to go to the hospital again without her. +Sara is a big girl. She likes to do things by herself. She is independent. She does not need help to put on her shoes, or to brush her teeth, or to choose her clothes. + +One day, Sara wants to go to the park. She tells her mom, "I want to go to the park. I can go by myself. I am independent." + +Her mom says, "No, Sara. You cannot go to the park by yourself. The park is far away. You need to cross the street. You need to be safe. You need to listen to me." + +Sara is angry. She does not want to listen to her mom. She thinks her mom is wrong. She thinks she can go to the park by herself. She is independent. + +She waits until her mom is busy. She sneaks out of the house. She walks to the park. She does not look at the street. She does not see the cars. She does not hear the horns. + +She reaches the park. She sees the swings, the slide, the sandbox. She thinks the park is a fun place. She runs to the swings. She does not see the big dog. She does not hear the bark. + +The big dog runs to Sara. He jumps on her. He knocks her down. He licks her face. He scares her. She cries. She wants her mom. She is not independent. +Sara loved to go to the park with her mom. She liked to see the birds, the flowers, and the big trees. But her favorite thing was the vendor who sold ice cream. He always had a smile on his face and a funny hat on his head. He knew Sara's name and always gave her a pink ice cream cone, her favorite color. + +One day, Sara and her mom went to the park as usual. Sara ran to the vendor and asked for a pink ice cream cone. But the vendor looked sad. He said he was sorry, but he had no more pink ice cream. He only had white, brown, and green. Sara felt sad too. She did not want any other color. She wanted pink. + +The vendor saw Sara's sad face and had an idea. He said he had a special surprise for her. He asked her to close her eyes and hold out her hand. Sara did as he said. She felt something cold and wet in her hand. She opened her eyes and saw a pink ice cream cone. She was so happy. She asked the vendor how he did it. + +The vendor smiled and showed her his funny hat. It had a secret pocket with a pink spray. He said he sprayed the white ice cream with the pink spray and made it pink. He said he did it because he liked Sara and wanted to make her smile. Sara smiled and thanked the vendor. She gave him a hug and licked her pink ice cream. She thought it was the best ice cream ever. +Lily is a daughter who likes to say things loud. She says hello to the sun, the birds, the flowers and the trees. She says her name to everyone she meets. She says what she wants and what she does not want. + +One day, Lily and her mom go to the park. Lily sees a big slide and runs to it. She says, "I want to slide! I want to slide!" She climbs up the ladder and slides down fast. She says, "Whee! That was fun!" She does it again and again. + +But then, she sees another daughter on the slide. She has a pink dress and a bow in her hair. She is waiting for her turn. Lily does not want to share. She says, "No! This is my slide! Go away!" She says it loud and mean. + +The other daughter looks sad. She says, "But I want to slide too. Can we take turns?" She says it soft and nice. + +Lily's mom hears what Lily says. She is not happy. She says, "Lily, that is not nice. You have to share. The slide is for everyone. Say sorry to the other daughter." She says it firm and calm. + +Lily feels bad. She knows she was wrong. She says, "Sorry. I was rude. Do you want to slide with me?" She says it low and shy. + +The other daughter smiles. She says, "Yes, thank you. That would be fun." She says it high and happy. + +They slide together and laugh. They become friends. Lily's mom is proud. She says, "Good job, Lily. You are a kind daughter." She says it warm and sweet. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room. They had many toys, but their favorite was the carpet. The carpet was big and soft and had many colors. They liked to pretend it was a store, and they sold things to each other. + +"Hello, welcome to my store!" Tom said. He had a hat and a bag. "What do you want to buy?" + +Lily looked around. She saw a ball, a doll, a book, and a teddy bear. She pointed to the teddy bear. "I want the teddy bear, please. How much is it?" + +Tom smiled. He liked the teddy bear too. It was brown and fuzzy and had a gentle face. "The teddy bear is five hugs," he said. + +Lily nodded. She gave Tom five hugs. He gave her the teddy bear. They both laughed. + +"Thank you for coming to my store!" Tom said. "Come again soon!" + +Lily hugged the teddy bear. "Thank you for the teddy bear!" she said. "It is very nice!" + +They continued to play on the carpet. They were happy and had fun. +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has long hair, a pink dress and a smile. Anna likes to brush Lily's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Anna's brother Tom comes into her room. Tom is older and bigger than Anna. He likes to tease Anna and take her things. He sees Lily on the bed and grabs her. He says, "This is my doll now. She is boring and ugly." + +Anna is angry and sad. She wants Lily back. She says, "No, Tom. Lily is my doll. Give her back. She is not boring and ugly. She is interesting and pretty." + +Tom laughs and runs away with Lily. He says, "Catch me if you can, Anna. You are too slow and small." + +Anna runs after Tom. She tries to catch him, but he is faster and taller. She shouts, "Stop, Tom. Stop. You are mean and bad." + +Tom runs into the kitchen, where Mom is making cookies. He tries to hide Lily behind his back, but Mom sees him. She says, "Tom, what are you doing with Anna's doll? That is not yours. That is hers." + +Tom says, "But Mom, Anna's doll is boring and ugly. I want to play with it." + +Mom says, "No, Tom. Anna's doll is interesting and pretty. She loves it very much. You cannot take it from her. That is not nice. You have to give it back." + +Tom says, "But Mom, I don't want to." + +Mom says, "Tom, you have to. Or you will not get any cookies. And you will have to go to your room for a minute. Do you want that?" + +Tom thinks. He likes cookies. He does not like his room. He says, "No, Mom. I don't want that." + +Mom says, "Then give Lily back to Anna. And say sorry to her. And be nice to her. Or I will prevent you from playing with anything." + +Tom says, "Okay, Mom. I will." He gives Lily back to Anna. He says, "Sorry, Anna. I was mean and bad. You can have your doll." + +Anna says, "Thank you, Tom. I forgive you. You can play with me if you want. But be nice to Lily. She is interesting and pretty." + +Tom says, "Okay, Anna. I will." He smiles and hugs Anna. He says, "You are interesting and pretty too. And so is Mom. And so are the cookies." + +Mom says, "That's better, Tom. I'm proud of you. And I love you. And I love Anna. And I love Lily. And I love the cookies. Come on, let's have some cookies. But wash your hands first." + +They all go to the table and have some cookies. They are happy and full. They have a good day. The end. +Sara liked to write in her diary every day. She wrote about what she did, what she saw, and what she felt. She had a pink diary with a lock and a key. She kept it in her drawer under her socks. + +One day, her brother Tom was bored. He wanted to play with Sara, but she was busy writing in her diary. He knocked on her door, but she said, "Go away, Tom. I am busy. This is my quiet time." + +Tom was angry. He did not like to be told to go away. He wanted to see what Sara was writing. He sneaked into her room when she was not looking. He found her diary in her drawer. He tried to open it, but it was locked. He pulled and pulled, but it did not open. He got more angry. He twisted and twisted, but it did not open. He got very angry. He snapped the lock with his hands. It broke with a loud noise. + +Sara heard the noise. She ran to her room. She saw Tom holding her broken diary. She was very sad and very mad. She shouted, "Tom, you are so noisy and so mean! You broke my diary! You ruined my quiet time! How could you do that?" + +Tom felt sorry. He saw Sara's tears and heard her shout. He realized he had done a bad thing. He said, "I am sorry, Sara. I was bored and curious. I wanted to play with you and see what you wrote. I did not mean to break your diary. Please forgive me." + +Sara was still sad and mad, but she also loved her brother. She said, "I forgive you, Tom, but you have to promise me two things. One, you have to buy me a new diary with a new lock and a new key. Two, you have to respect my quiet time and never touch my diary again. Do you promise?" + +Tom nodded. He said, "I promise, Sara. I will buy you a new diary and I will respect your quiet time. I am sorry I was noisy and mean. Can we still play together?" + +Sara smiled. She said, "Yes, we can still play together. But first, let me finish writing in my diary. I have to write about what happened today." +Anna loved to play in nature. She liked to run in the grass, smell the flowers, and watch the birds. She had a lot of fun with her friends, Ben and Lily, who also liked nature. + +One day, they decided to go to the park and explore. They saw a big tree with a hole in it. They wondered what was inside. Ben said he wanted to climb the tree and look. Anna and Lily said they would wait for him. + +Ben climbed the tree and reached the hole. He was curious and put his hand inside. He felt something soft and warm. He pulled his hand out and saw a baby bird. He was happy and wanted to show it to his friends. + +But the baby bird was not happy. It was scared and hurt. It cried out loud. Ben heard a loud noise above him. He looked up and saw a big bird. It was the baby bird's mother. She was angry and troubled. She wanted to protect her baby. + +She flew down and pecked at Ben's head. Ben was scared and hurt. He dropped the baby bird and fell from the tree. He landed on the grass and cried. Anna and Lily ran to him and hugged him. They told him to quit climbing trees and leave nature alone. They said nature was not a toy and they should be careful and kind. Ben said he was sorry and he learned his lesson. He said he would never do it again. They helped him get up and went home. They were still friends, but they played in a safer way. +Lily and Ben like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They make noises like vroom and beep when they push them on the floor. Sometimes they race their cars to see who is faster. + +One day, they find a new car in their toy box. It is a big red car with a motor. When they turn it on, it moves by itself. Lily and Ben are very happy. They want to try the motor car. + +They take the motor car to the living room. They put it on the carpet and press the button. The motor car starts to go. It goes very fast and makes a loud noise. Lily and Ben laugh and clap. + +But then, the motor car goes too fast. It runs into the sofa and falls over. The motor falls out of the car and rolls under the sofa. Lily and Ben are sad. They try to reach the motor, but it is too far. They cannot see it. + +"Where is the motor?" Lily asks. + +"I don't know. We lost it." Ben says. + +They try to lift the sofa, but it is too heavy. They try to use a stick, but it is too short. They try to call their mom, but she is busy. They do not know what to do. + +They look at the motor car. It does not move anymore. It is quiet and still. They feel sorry for the car. + +"Maybe we can find another motor." Lily says. + +"Maybe. But it is difficult." Ben says. + +They hug the car and hope they can fix it someday. They put it back in the toy box and play with their other cars. They still like their cars, but they miss the motor car. +Ben and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big sack near the slide. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Ben says. + +"OK!" Mia says. + +They pull the sack. It is heavy. They hear a noise. It is a dog. The dog is in the sack. The dog is angry. It barks and growls. + +"Help!" Ben and Mia shout. + +They run away from the sack. The dog jumps out of the sack. It chases them. It is a noisy dog. + +A man comes to the park. He sees the dog. He sees the sack. He sees a note on the sack. The note says: "Please take care of my dog. I cannot keep him. He is noisy and naughty." + +The man is sad. He likes dogs. He calls the dog. The dog stops chasing Ben and Mia. The dog goes to the man. The man pets the dog. The dog wags his tail. + +"Hello, boy. Do you need a home?" the man says. + +The dog licks the man's face. The man smiles. + +"Come on, let's go. I will be your new friend." the man says. + +He picks up the sack. He puts the note in his pocket. He walks away with the dog. + +Ben and Mia are safe. They are also sad. They liked the dog. They wanted to play with him. + +"Maybe he will be happy with the man." Ben says. + +"Maybe we can find another dog to play with." Mia says. + +They hold hands. They go back to the slide. They have fun. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw some dark clouds in the sky. They heard a loud noise like a drum. + +"Rain is coming!" Tom said. "Let's go home!" + +But Lily wanted to stay and play. She saw a big puddle and ran to it. She splashed and laughed. + +"Come on, Lily!" Tom said. "Rain can be harsh. It can make you wet and cold and sick." + +But Lily did not listen. She jumped and kicked the water. She did not see the flash of light and the boom of thunder. + +Suddenly, the rain came down hard. It was like a shower of needles. Lily cried and ran to Tom. She was wet and scared. + +"Help me, Tom!" she said. + +Tom hugged her and tried to calm her down. He looked for a place to hide. He saw a big tree with a hole in it. He pulled Lily and they crawled inside. They were safe and dry. + +"See, Lily?" Tom said. "I told you rain can be harsh. Next time, listen to me, okay?" + +Lily nodded and said sorry. She hugged Tom and said thank you. They waited for the rain to stop. They learned their lesson. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars and blocks. One day, they have a meeting at Tim's house. They want to make a big city with their toys. + +"Let's be organized," Tim says. "You make the roads and I make the buildings." + +"OK," Sam says. He starts to put the cars in a line. He makes a long road. + +Tim picks up some blocks. He tries to stack them up. He wants to make a tall building. But the blocks are heavy and wobbly. He struggles to keep them balanced. + +"Look at my road," Sam says. "It is very long and straight." + +Tim looks at Sam's road. He feels sad. His building is not very tall or straight. It keeps falling down. He struggles to make it better. + +"Look at my building," Tim says. "It is very tall and strong." + +Sam looks at Tim's building. He sees that it is not very tall or strong. It is crooked and shaky. He feels sorry for Tim. He wants to help him. + +"Your building is nice," Sam says. "But maybe we can make it better together. Do you want to share some blocks and cars?" + +Tim nods. He smiles. He likes Sam. He likes to share. He gives Sam some blocks and Sam gives him some cars. They work together. They make a big city with their toys. They are organized and happy. They have a good meeting. +Lily liked to play in the garden with her doll. She saw many pretty flowers and bugs. She wanted to pick some flowers for her doll. She saw a big red flower with a yellow middle. It looked like a sun. She reached for it. + +"Stop!" a voice said. Lily turned around. It was her big brother Tom. He ran to her and pulled her away from the flower. "That is a bad flower. It has poison. If you touch it, you will get sick." + +Lily was confused. She did not know what poison was. She did not want to get sick. She asked Tom, "What is poison?" + +Tom said, "Poison is something that hurts you. It can make you feel bad, or make you sleep, or make you go away. You should not touch poison. You should only touch good things, like grass and water and fruit." + +Lily nodded. She was glad Tom was there. He knew many things. He was a good brother. She said, "Thank you, Tom. You are smart. How do you know about poison?" + +Tom smiled. He said, "I learned from Mom. She told me about poison when I was little like you. She said we should always be careful in the garden. She said we should always call her if we see something we don't know." + +Lily said, "I will call Mom too. I want to learn more things. Can we go and find Mom now?" + +Tom said, "Yes, let's go. Maybe she will give us a snack. Come on, Lily. Bring your doll. We will have fun." + +They held hands and walked to the house. They did not see the snake that was hiding under the big red flower. It was waiting for a mouse to come by. It did not care about poison. It had poison in its teeth. +Tom and Sue were friends who liked to play with blocks. They wanted to build a big tower with all the blocks they had. They used a ruler to measure the blocks and make sure they were the same size. They were very careful and obedient and followed the rules of the game. + +One day, a new boy came to play with them. His name was Max and he was very naughty. He did not like to measure the blocks or follow the rules. He wanted to knock down the tower and make a mess. He said it was more fun that way. + +Tom and Sue did not like Max. They told him to stop and leave them alone. But Max did not listen. He grabbed the ruler and threw it at the tower. The tower fell down and the blocks scattered everywhere. Tom and Sue were very sad and angry. They shouted at Max and told him to go away. + +But Max did not go away. He laughed and picked up the ruler again. He ran around the room and hit everything with the ruler. He hit the table, the chair, the lamp, and the window. He broke many things and made a lot of noise. + +The teacher heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken things and the mess. She saw Max with the ruler and Tom and Sue with the blocks. She was very mad and disappointed. She took the ruler from Max and scolded him. She said he was a bad boy and he had to go to jail. She put him in a corner and told him to stay there until he learned to behave. She said he could not play with the blocks or the ruler anymore. + +Tom and Sue felt sorry for Max. They knew he was in trouble and he was bored. They decided to be nice and share their blocks with him. They asked him if he wanted to help them build a new tower. They said they would teach him how to measure the blocks and follow the rules. They said it was more fun to play together than to fight. + +Max felt ashamed and sorry. He realized he was wrong and he hurt his friends. He said he was sorry and he wanted to play with them. He said he would listen and learn and be obedient. He said he did not want to go to jail again. + +The teacher heard them and smiled. She was glad they made up and became friends. She said they could play with the blocks and the ruler again. She said they were good children and she was proud of them. She said they could have a snack and a story after they finished their tower. She said she hoped they would always be kind and respectful to each other. +Anna and Ben liked to play near the river. They had a big bridge made of wood and rope. They could cross the bridge and see the fish and the ducks. Sometimes they threw stones or sticks in the water and watched them splash. + +One day, they saw a new animal near the bridge. It was brown and furry and had a long tail. It looked at them with bright eyes and made a funny noise. "What is that?" Anna asked. "I don't know," Ben said. "Maybe it wants to play with us." + +They went closer to the animal. It ran away and hid under the bridge. They followed it and peeked under the bridge. The animal was there, holding a shiny thing in its mouth. It was a spoon. "Hey, that's my spoon!" Anna said. "I brought it for my snack. Give it back!" + +She reached out her hand to grab the spoon. The animal hissed and bit her finger. "Ow!" Anna cried. "It bit me! It's not playful, it's mean!" Ben ran to help her. He took a stick and waved it at the animal. "Go away, you bad animal! Leave us alone!" + +The animal dropped the spoon and ran away. Anna and Ben picked up the spoon and ran back to their side of the bridge. They hugged each other and checked Anna's finger. It was not bleeding, but it hurt. "I'm sorry, Anna," Ben said. "I should have been more careful. Are you okay?" Anna nodded and smiled. "I'm okay, Ben. Thank you for saving me. You are a good friend." They shared their snack and decided to play somewhere else. They never went near the bridge again. +Sara and Tom were at the shop with their mom. They wanted to buy some candy, but mom said no. She said candy was bad for their teeth and too much price. Sara and Tom were sad and angry. They did not like the shop. They wanted to go home. + +"Please, mom, can we have some candy?" Sara asked. She pointed to a big jar of sweet gummy bears. + +"No, Sara, you heard me. Candy is not good for you. And we don't have enough money for that. We need to buy food and clothes and other things." Mom said. She put some bread and milk and eggs in the cart. + +"But mom, we love candy. And we have been good today. We did not make a mess or cry or fight." Tom said. He looked at a bag of colorful lollipops. + +"I know, Tom, but candy is a treat, not a need. Maybe we can have some candy another day, when we have more money and you eat your vegetables." Mom said. She pushed the cart to the cashier. + +Sara and Tom were very bored. They did not want to wait in the line. They did not want to look at the candy. They did not want to listen to mom. They started to yawn. They felt sleepy. They wished they were in their bed, with their toys and books and blankets. + +"Mom, can we go home now?" Sara asked. She rubbed her eyes. + +"Yes, sweetie, we are almost done. Just a few more minutes." Mom said. She smiled and hugged Sara and Tom. She paid the cashier and took the bags. + +Sara and Tom followed mom to the car. They were still sad and angry, but also tired and hungry. They hoped mom would make them something yummy for dinner. And maybe, just maybe, she would give them a little candy for dessert. +Lily and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig and find bugs and worms. They also liked to make mud pies and pretend they were cakes. + +One day, they found a big pumpkin in the corner of the garden. It was orange and round and had a funny face carved on it. Lily and Ben thought it was a toy and wanted to play with it. + +"Let's take it to our mud kitchen," Lily said. "We can make pumpkin pie!" + +"OK," Ben said. "But it's very heavy. We need to cut it first." + +They got a knife from the shed and tried to cut the pumpkin. But the pumpkin was too hard and the knife was too dull. They could not cut it at all. + +They got frustrated and angry. They pushed and pulled and kicked the pumpkin. But it did not move. + +"Stupid pumpkin!" Lily shouted. "Why won't you cut?" + +Suddenly, they heard a loud pop. The pumpkin burst open and a lot of brown goo came out. It smelled bad and it was sticky and slimy. It got on their clothes and their faces and their hair. + +They screamed and ran away. The pumpkin was rotten inside. It was not a toy. It was an old Halloween pumpkin that someone had thrown away. + +"Yuck!" Lily said. "That was the worst pumpkin pie ever!" + +"Let's go take a bath," Ben said. "And never play with pumpkins again!" +Tom and Lily are playing in the garden. They find a radio in the shed. It is old and dirty. They want to hear music. + +"Can we make it work?" Lily asks. + +"Maybe we can repair it," Tom says. He looks for tools. He finds a screwdriver and a hammer. + +He opens the radio with the screwdriver. He sees wires and batteries inside. He tries to fix them with the hammer. He hits them hard. + +"Stop, stop!" Lily shouts. "You are breaking it more!" + +Tom stops. He looks at the radio. It is worse than before. He feels sad. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I don't know how to repair it," he says. + +Lily hugs him. "It's okay, Tom. You tried. Maybe we can find someone who knows. Someone nice and smart." + +They take the radio to the house. They show it to their mom. She smiles. + +"Wow, what a nice radio! Where did you find it?" she asks. + +"In the shed. We wanted to hear music, but it doesn't work. We tried to repair it, but we couldn't," they say. + +Mom looks at the radio. She sees the wires and the batteries. She sees the hammer marks. + +"I see. Well, you know what? I have a friend who is very good at repairing radios. Maybe he can help us. Do you want to go with me and see him?" she asks. + +Tom and Lily nod. They are happy. + +"Yay! Maybe he can make it work. Maybe we can hear music," they say. + +They go with mom to see her friend. He is nice and smart. He repairs the radio. He turns it on. They hear music. They dance and sing. They are very happy. They thank him. + +They take the radio back to the garden. They play with it. They have fun. They love the radio. They love mom. They love each other. The end. +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they find a map in a box. The map has many colors and lines. They want to see what the map shows. + +"Look, Tom, this is a map. It can help us find things," Lila says. + +"What things, Lila?" Tom asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe a treasure, or a secret place, or a new friend. Let's try to follow the map," Lila says. + +They hold the map and walk around. They look at the trees, the flowers, the rocks, and the sky. They try to match the map with what they see. They have fun. + +After a while, they see a big gate. The gate is open. The map says the gate is the end of the map. + +"Wow, Lila, we found the gate. What do you think is behind it?" Tom says. + +"Let's go and see, Tom. Maybe it's something amazing," Lila says. + +They run to the gate. They are excited. They go through the gate. They see a big playground. The playground has swings, slides, sand, and toys. There are many children playing and laughing. + +"Look, Lila, we found a new place. And new friends. The map was right," Tom says. + +"Yes, Tom, we did. The map was a good thing. Let's play with them," Lila says. + +They smile and join the other children. They play and have fun. They are happy. They thank the map. The map is happy too. +Tom and Lily were waiting for their family to arrive. They wanted to play with their cousins and eat cake. They looked out of the window and saw a big car. "They are here!" Tom shouted. He ran to the door and opened it. + +But it was not their family. It was a man and a woman in black clothes. They had sad faces and a big box. "Hello, Tom and Lily," the woman said. "We are sorry to tell you this, but your family had a bad accident. They are not coming." + +Tom and Lily did not understand. They looked at the box and felt scared. "What is in there?" Lily asked. "Is it a present?" + +The man shook his head. "No, it is not a present. It is your family. They are in the box. They are not alive anymore." + +Tom and Lily started to cry. They did not want their family in a box. They wanted them to hug and kiss them. They wanted them to play and laugh with them. They wanted them to be happy. But they were not. They were gone. + +The man and the woman took them to their car. They said they would take them to a new home. But Tom and Lily did not want a new home. They wanted their old home. They wanted their family. But they could not have them. They felt very gloomy. They did not like this story. They wished it was not true. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys. One day, they find a big chain in the garage. It is shiny and heavy. + +"Let's play with the chain!" Ben says. He wraps it around his neck and pretends to be a superhero. + +"No, Ben, that is not safe!" Anna says. She tries to take the chain off him, but it is too tight. Ben starts to cry. He cannot breathe. + +Anna runs to find Mom. Mom is in the kitchen. She sees Anna and hears Ben crying. + +"What is wrong, Anna?" Mom asks. + +"Ben has a chain on his neck! He cannot breathe!" Anna says. + +Mom drops what she is doing and runs to the garage. She sees Ben with the chain on his neck. She is scared and angry. + +"Ben, why did you do that? That is very dangerous!" Mom says. She grabs the chain and pulls it off him. Ben gasps for air. He is red and sweaty. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I wanted to play with the chain. I did not know it would hurt me." Ben says. + +Mom hugs Ben and kisses him. She is compassionate. She knows Ben did not mean to hurt himself. She is glad he is okay. + +"Ben, you have to be careful with things you find. Some things are not toys. They can hurt you or others. Do you understand?" Mom says. + +"Yes, Mom. I understand. I will not play with the chain again." Ben says. + +Mom smiles and wipes his tears. She takes the chain and puts it away. She tells Anna and Ben to come with her. + +"Let's go to the store. I will buy you some ice cream. You have been very brave and helpful, Anna. And you have learned a lesson, Ben. I love you both." Mom says. + +Anna and Ben smile and hold Mom's hand. They go to the store and have ice cream. They are happy. They love Mom. +Ben and Lily liked to play with clay. They made animals and people and houses with the clay. They had fun and shared the clay. + +One day, they found a big piece of clay in the yard. It was soft and smooth and shiny. They both wanted to use it for their clay art. + +"Give me the clay!" Ben said. "I saw it first!" + +"No, I want the clay!" Lily said. "It is my turn!" + +They pulled and tugged and fought over the clay. The clay broke into two pieces. Ben and Lily were sad and angry. + +"Look what you did!" Ben said. "You ruined the clay!" + +"You did it!" Lily said. "You were too greedy!" + +They turned away from each other and did not talk. + +Mama saw them and came over. She saw the broken clay and the unhappy faces. + +"What happened here?" Mama asked. + +"Ben and Lily told her what happened. They blamed each other for the broken clay. + +Mama shook her head. "You both made a mistake. You did not yield to each other. You did not share the clay. You did not act like loyal friends." + +Ben and Lily felt sorry. They knew Mama was right. They looked at each other and said sorry. + +"Can we still play with the clay?" Ben asked. + +"Can we still be friends?" Lily asked. + +Mama smiled. "Of course you can. But you have to learn to yield sometimes. You have to learn to share and be loyal. That is how you make good friends and good art." + +Ben and Lily nodded. They hugged each other and hugged Mama. They took the two pieces of clay and joined them together. They made a big heart with the clay. They wrote their names on it. They gave it to Mama. + +"We love you, Mama," they said. + +"I love you, too," Mama said. "And I am proud of you. You learned a valuable lesson today." + +The end. +Ben and Mia were at the park with their mom. They saw a big fountain with water that went up and down. They wanted to play near the fountain, but mom said no. She said the water was cold and they could get wet. + +Ben and Mia were sad. They wanted to have fun with the water. They saw some kids with ice cream cones. They asked mom if they could have some too. Mom said yes, and bought them each a cone. Ben had chocolate and Mia had vanilla. + +They walked to a bench and licked their ice cream. It was sweet and yummy. But the sun was hot and their ice cream started to melt. It dripped on their hands and faces. They tried to eat it faster, but it was too much. + +"Look, mom, my ice cream is melting!" Ben said. + +"Mine too!" Mia said. + +Mom smiled and gave them some napkins. She said, "That's okay, you can still enjoy your ice cream. But next time, we can get smaller cones, or cups. Then they won't melt so fast." + +Ben and Mia nodded. They wiped their hands and faces and finished their ice cream. They felt happy and full. They thanked mom for the treat. + +Mom hugged them and said, "You're welcome, my sweeties. I'm proud of you for being polite and not making a fuss. You are good kids." + +Ben and Mia smiled and said, "We love you, mom." + +They held mom's hand and walked back to the car. They waved goodbye to the fountain and the park. They had a nice day. +Tom was a boy who liked to eat a lot. He ate bread, cheese, fruit, cake, and candy. He ate so much that his hair grew very long and messy. His mom said he had to go to the barber to cut his hair. + +Tom did not want to go to the barber. He was scared of the barber. He thought the barber would hurt him with the scissors and the razor. He said to his mom, "No, no, no! I do not want to go to the barber! I want to eat more!" + +His mom was angry. She said, "You have to go to the barber, Tom. You cannot eat more. You have eaten enough. Come on, let's go now." + +She took Tom by the hand and dragged him to the barber shop. Tom cried and screamed. He tried to run away, but his mom was stronger. She pushed him into the barber's chair and told the barber to cut his hair. + +The barber was a big man with a loud voice. He said, "Hello, Tom. Don't be scared. I will make you look nice and neat. Just sit still and relax." + +He picked up the scissors and the razor and started to cut Tom's hair. But Tom did not sit still and relax. He moved and kicked and shouted. He said, "Stop, stop, stop! I do not want you to cut my hair! I want to eat more!" + +The barber was annoyed. He said, "Be quiet, Tom. You are making my job hard. You have to let me cut your hair. It is too long and messy." + +He tried to cut Tom's hair faster, but he made a mistake. He cut too much and too close. He cut Tom's ear with the razor. Tom felt a sharp pain and saw blood. He screamed louder than ever. He said, "Ow, ow, ow! You hurt me! You hurt me!" + +The barber was shocked. He said, "Oh, no, no, no! I am sorry, Tom. I did not mean to hurt you. It was an accident. Let me get a bandage and some ice." + +He ran to get a bandage and some ice, but it was too late. Tom was bleeding a lot. He fainted and fell from the chair. His mom was terrified. She said, "Tom, Tom, Tom! Wake up, wake up, wake up!" + +She called for help, but no one came. The barber shop was empty. The barber had run away. He was scared of the police. He had no license to cut hair. He was a bad barber. + +Tom did not wake up. He died. His mom was very sad. She wished she had not taken him to the barber. She wished she had let him eat more. She cried and cried and cried. The end. +Lily and Max went to the zoo with their mom. They saw many animals, like lions, elephants, and monkeys. They liked the monkeys best, because they were funny and playful. They wanted to count how many monkeys there were, but they were too fast and jumped around a lot. + +"Mom, how can we count the monkeys?" Lily asked. + +"Maybe you can ask the gorilla. He lives with the monkeys and he is very polite. He might help you," mom said. + +Lily and Max looked for the gorilla. They found him sitting on a big rock, eating a banana. He was very big and hairy, but he had kind eyes. + +"Hello, Mr. Gorilla. Can you help us?" Lily said. + +"Hello, little ones. What do you need?" the gorilla said. + +"We want to count the monkeys, but they are too fast. Can you tell us how many there are?" Max said. + +"Sure, I can. I know all the monkeys by name. There are ten monkeys in this cage. Do you want to hear their names?" the gorilla said. + +"Yes, please!" Lily and Max said. + +The gorilla told them the names of the monkeys, and pointed to each one. Lily and Max repeated the names and counted along. They were very happy and thanked the gorilla. + +"You're welcome. You are very nice and curious. I like that. Come back anytime," the gorilla said. + +Lily and Max learned that the gorilla was very polite and smart. They also learned that counting can be fun and easy, if you have a good friend to help you. They waved goodbye to the gorilla and the monkeys, and went to see other animals. +Tom and Anna like to play in the field. They run and jump and pick flowers. They have a ball that they kick and throw. They have fun with the ball. + +One day, a big dog comes to the field. The dog sees the ball and wants to play too. The dog runs and grabs the ball with his teeth. He runs away with the ball. Tom and Anna are sad. They want their ball back. + +They see the dog near a tree. The dog is tired. He puts the ball down and lies on the grass. Tom has an idea. He is clever. He finds a stick and throws it. The dog sees the stick and runs after it. He leaves the ball behind. + +Tom and Anna run to the ball. They pick it up and hug it. They are happy. They replace the ball with the stick. The dog has the stick and he is happy too. He likes the stick. He wags his tail. + +Tom and Anna go back to the field. They play with the ball again. They are careful to watch out for the dog. They share the field with the dog. They are friends. +Tim and Liz are friends. They like to play doctor and nurse. Tim has a toy stethoscope and Liz has a toy syringe. They take turns to check each other's heart and lung. + +One day, Liz says, "Tim, you are sick. You have a bad lung. I need to give you a shot." + +Tim says, "No, Liz, I don't want a shot. It hurts. I have a good lung. You are wrong." + +Liz says, "No, Tim, I am right. I am the nurse. I serve you. You have to listen to me." + +Tim says, "No, Liz, you are not fair. You always want to give me a shot. You never let me give you a shot. You are mean." + +Liz says, "Fine, Tim, you can give me a shot. But only if I can give you a shot first." + +Tim says, "OK, Liz, deal. But you have to be gentle. And you have to say sorry." + +Liz says, "OK, Tim, sorry. I am not mean. I am your friend. I just want you to be healthy." + +They hug and then they give each other a shot. They laugh and then they play some more. They are happy. They have fun. They are good friends. +Tom and Anna are playing with snow in the park. They make a big snowman with a hat, a scarf and a carrot nose. They are very happy with their snowman. + +"Look, our snowman is so big and nice!" Tom says. + +"Yes, he is! Let's take a print of him with your camera!" Anna says. + +Tom takes out his camera and snaps a picture of the snowman. He shows it to Anna. They see the snowman smiling on the screen. + +"Wow, what a good print! Can we keep it?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, we can. But we have to go home soon. It is getting dark and cold." Tom says. + +They say goodbye to their snowman and start to walk home. They hold the camera and the print in their hands. + +On the way home, they see that the snow is starting to melt. The snowflakes turn into water drops. The snowman's hat and scarf fall off. His carrot nose slides down. His smile fades away. + +"Oh no, our snowman is melting!" Anna cries. + +"Don't be sad, Anna. We still have the print of him. He will always be with us in the print." Tom says. + +He gives Anna a hug and shows her the print. They see the snowman smiling on the screen. + +"Yes, you are right, Tom. He will always be with us in the print. And maybe we can make another snowman tomorrow." Anna says. + +They smile and run home. They put the print on the fridge and look at it. They are very happy with their print. +Sara was a gifted girl. She could read and write and draw very well. She loved to learn new things and share them with her friends. One day, she got a big orange envelope in the mail. It had her name on it and a sticker of a star. She wondered what was inside. + +She ran to her mom and showed her the envelope. "Mom, look what I got! Can I open it?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey. It's from your aunt Lily. She lives very far away and she misses you a lot. She sent you something special for your birthday," her mom said. + +Sara smiled and tore the envelope open. Inside, there was a book with colorful pictures and words. It was a book about animals from different places. Sara loved animals. She opened the book and saw a lion, a penguin, a panda, and many more. She was so happy. + +"Wow, this is amazing! Thank you, aunt Lily!" she said out loud. She hugged the book and ran to her room. She wanted to read it right away and learn about the animals. She opened the first page and saw a picture of a monkey. She read the words below: "Monkeys are gifted animals. They can use their hands and feet to climb and swing. They can also make sounds and gestures to communicate. They are very smart and curious." + +Sara felt a connection with the monkey. She was also gifted and curious. She wanted to communicate with the monkey and learn from it. She imagined that she was in the jungle with the monkey, having fun and exploring. She turned the page and saw another animal. She was eager to find out more. She opened her mind and her heart to the book and the animals. She knew that this was the best gift ever. +Lily and Sam were friends who liked to play soccer. They wanted to win a trophy for their team. They practiced every day with their coach and their teammates. + +One day, they had a big game against another team. Lily and Sam played very hard and scored many goals. They were happy and proud of themselves. The other team was sad and angry. + +At the end of the game, the coach gave Lily and Sam a trophy. It was shiny and gold and had a soccer ball on top. Lily and Sam smiled and hugged each other. They thanked their coach and their teammates. + +They took the trophy home and showed it to their parents. Their parents were happy and proud of them too. They said they did a good job and they loved them. + +Lily and Sam put the trophy on a shelf in their room. They looked at it every day and remembered their game. They wanted to keep it shiny and clean. + +But one day, they noticed that the trophy was dull and dusty. It did not look shiny and gold anymore. It looked old and boring. Lily and Sam were sad and confused. + +They asked their parents why the trophy was dull. Their parents said that things get dull when they are not used or cared for. They said that the trophy was not important by itself. It was important because it reminded them of their hard work and their fun. + +Lily and Sam understood. They decided to play soccer again with their friends. They did not need the trophy to be happy. They had each other and their love for the game. They left the trophy on the shelf and went outside. They had a lot of fun. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. One day, they see a big fly. It is black and shiny. It buzzes near a flower. + +"Look, a fly!" Anna says. "I want to catch it." + +"No, Anna, flies are dirty. They make you sick. Leave it alone," Ben says. + +But Anna does not listen. She runs after the fly. She tries to grab it with her hand. The fly is fast. It flies away. + +"Come back, fly! I promise I will be nice to you. I will give you sugar and water. I will make you a clean home," Anna says. + +She follows the fly to the street. She does not see the car. The car is big and loud. It comes very fast. It does not stop. + +"Anna, watch out!" Ben shouts. + +But it is too late. The car hits Anna. She falls down. She does not move. She does not talk. She does not breathe. + +The fly flies away. It does not care. It does not know. + +Ben cries. He is sad. He is scared. He runs to Anna. He calls for help. + +But no one can help Anna. She is gone. She broke her promise. She did not listen. She did not stay safe. She chased a dirty fly. +Ben and Mia liked to play in the woods. They liked to find new things and have fun. One day, they saw a big hole in the ground. It was a cave. They wanted to go inside and see what was there. + +"Let's go, let's go!" Mia said. She was impatient. She ran to the cave and looked inside. It was dark and cold. She heard a noise. It sounded like a growl. + +"Wait, Mia, wait!" Ben said. He was scared. He did not want to go inside. He thought there might be something bad in the cave. He wanted to go back home. + +But Mia did not listen. She wanted to see more. She took a step into the cave. Then she saw two big eyes and a big mouth. It was a bear. The bear was angry. It roared and ran to Mia. + +"Help, help!" Mia screamed. She tried to run away, but it was too late. The bear caught her and bit her. She cried and cried. + +Ben heard Mia scream. He was very sad and very sorry. He wished he had stopped Mia. He wished they had never gone to the cave. He ran away as fast as he could. He hoped the bear would not follow him. + +He got home and told his mom what happened. His mom was very sad and very angry. She called the police and the doctor. They went to the cave to find Mia. But they were too late. Mia was gone. The bear had eaten her. + +Ben and his mom cried and cried. They missed Mia very much. They wished they could see her again. They wished they could applaud her for being brave and smart. But they could not. Mia was gone forever. The end. +Anna was sick. She had a sore throat and a runny nose. She did not want to play or eat. She only wanted to lie in bed and cuddle her teddy bear. + +Her mom came in with a spoon and a bottle. "Anna, you need to take some medicine. It will make you feel better," she said. + +Anna shook her head. She did not like medicine. It was yucky and bitter. She hid under the blanket and said, "No, no, no!" + +Her mom sighed. She pulled the blanket away and said, "Please, Anna, it's only a little bit. If you don't take it, you will stay sick for a long time." + +Anna pouted. She looked at the bottle. It was red and had a picture of a cherry on it. Maybe it was not so bad. She opened her mouth and let her mom put the spoon in. She tasted the medicine. It was yucky and bitter. She made a face and spit it out. Some of it splashed on the bottle and the bed. + +"Anna, why did you do that?" her mom asked. She was not happy. She tried to wipe the medicine off, but it was sticky and stained. She looked at the bottle. It was broken. There was a crack on the side and some medicine was leaking out. +