diff --git "a/TinyStories_90.txt" "b/TinyStories_90.txt" new file mode 100644--- /dev/null +++ "b/TinyStories_90.txt" @@ -0,0 +1,10000 @@ + +They picked some cherries and put them in their pockets. They were about to run away when they heard a loud voice. + +"Hey, you two! What are you doing with my cherries?" It was the owner of the tree. He was a weird man with a long beard and a big hat. He looked angry. + +Sara and Ben dropped the cherries and ran away. They were ashamed and afraid. They did not have fun anymore. + +The next day, Sara and Ben went back to the park. They saw the weird man again. He was sitting under the tree, eating some cherries. He saw them and smiled. + +"Hello, children," he said. "Do you want some cherries?" + +Sara and Ben were surprised. They did not expect him to be nice. + +"We are sorry, sir," Sara said. "We stole some of your cherries yesterday. We were wrong. Please forgive us." + +The weird man nodded. He said, "I forgive you. But you should not steal again. Stealing is bad. It hurts people and makes you unhappy. If you want something, you should ask first. Maybe I will share with you." + +Sara and Ben felt sorry and grateful. They thanked the weird man and asked him if they could have some cherries. He gave them some and invited them to sit with him. They ate the cherries and talked. They learned that he was not so weird after all. He was a kind and lonely man who liked to grow fruits and flowers. + +Sara and Ben became friends with the weird man. They visited him often and helped him with his garden. They learned to respect and share with others. They never stole again. They were happy. +Sam and Lily were playing with their toys in the living room. Sam had a big truck that he liked to pull with a rope. Lily had a doll that she liked to wrap in a blanket. They were having fun until Sam saw Lily's doll. + +"Can I play with your doll?" Sam asked. + +"No, this is my doll. You have your truck," Lily said. + +"But I want to pull your doll with my rope. It will be fun," Sam said. + +He reached for the doll, but Lily held it tight. + +"Let go of my doll!" Lily shouted. + +"No, give me your doll!" Sam shouted back. + +They both pulled on the doll, but it was weak. It ripped in half, and the stuffing came out. Sam and Lily stopped pulling and looked at the broken doll. They felt sad and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break your doll," Sam said. + +"I'm sorry, Sam. I should have shared my doll with you," Lily said. + +They hugged each other and said they were still friends. Then they went to find their mom and asked her to fix the doll. Mom said she would try, but they had to be more careful with their toys. Sam and Lily agreed and promised to play nicely. They learned that pulling too hard can hurt things and people. +Tom and Sue were friends. They liked to play and laugh together. One day, Sue said to Tom, "I have a party at my house tomorrow. Do you want to come?" + +Tom was happy. He liked parties. He said, "Yes, I want to come. What do we do at the party?" + +Sue said, "We eat cake and ice cream. We play games and sing songs. We have fun." + +Tom said, "That sounds good. I like cake and ice cream. I like games and songs. I like fun." + +Sue said, "Then you can come. But you have to ask your mom first. She has to permit you to come." + +Tom said, "OK. I will ask my mom. I hope she says yes." + +Tom ran to his mom. He said, "Mom, can I go to Sue's party tomorrow? She invited me. She has cake and ice cream. She has games and songs. She has fun." + +Mom smiled. She said, "That sounds nice. I'm glad Sue invited you. You can go to her party. But you have to be good. You have to listen to Sue's mom. You have to share and be polite. And you have to come back on time." + +Tom said, "I will, mom. I will be good. I will listen. I will share and be polite. And I will come back on time. Thank you, mom. You are the best." + +Mom hugged Tom. She said, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good boy. Have fun at the party." + +Tom was very happy. He could go to Sue's party. He was excited. He was hungry. He wanted cake and ice cream. He wanted games and songs. He wanted fun. He could not wait for tomorrow. +Sam and Lily were playing soccer in the park. They liked to kick the ball and try to score goals. Sam was good at running fast and Lily was good at aiming the ball. + +"Watch this, Lily!" Sam said. He kicked the ball hard and it flew towards the goal. But then, a big cloud came and it started to rain. The ball slipped on the wet grass and missed the goal. + +"Oh no, Sam!" Lily said. "The rain spoiled your kick. That's not fair." + +Sam was sad. He wanted to score a goal and make Lily proud. He looked at the sky and saw more clouds. The rain was getting heavier and heavier. + +"Let's go home, Sam," Lily said. "We can play soccer another day. Maybe the sun will come out tomorrow." + +Sam nodded. He picked up the ball and followed Lily. They walked past a big house with a fence and a gate. A man was standing on the porch. He was wearing a suit and a hat. He looked wealthy. + +"Hello, children," the man said. "Do you like the rain?" + +Sam and Lily shook their heads. They did not like the rain. It made them wet and cold and it ruined their game. + +"I like the rain," the man said. "It makes the flowers grow and the air fresh. And it reminds me of when I was a child like you. I used to play soccer in the rain with my friends. We had so much fun. We didn't care about goals or winning. We just enjoyed the game." + +Sam and Lily looked at the man. He smiled at them. He seemed happy and kind. + +"Maybe you're right, mister," Sam said. "Maybe the rain is not so bad. Maybe we can have fun in the rain too." + +"Of course you can," the man said. "Why don't you come inside and have some cookies and milk? You can dry off and warm up. And then, if you want, you can play soccer in my backyard. I have a big goal and a lot of balls. And I can join you if you like. I still love soccer, even in the rain." + +Sam and Lily looked at each other. They liked the idea of cookies and milk and playing soccer with the man. They decided to accept his invitation. They thanked him and followed him inside. They forgot about their sadness and their wet clothes. They felt happy and curious. They wondered what other stories the man had to tell them. They wondered what other games he knew. They wondered if he was lonely in his big house. They wondered if he could be their friend. +Sam and Lily were playing in the backyard. They liked to build things with wood and nails. Sam had a big hammer and Lily had a small one. They were making a house for their toys. + +"Look, Sam, I made a door!" Lily said, showing him her work. + +"Good job, Lily!" Sam said. "But we need a roof. Can you help me?" + +Lily nodded and picked up some wood. She followed Sam to the other side of the house. They started to nail the wood together. + +But then they heard their mom calling them. "Sam! Lily! It's time to leave! We have to go to the store!" + +Sam and Lily looked at each other. They did not want to leave. They wanted to finish their house. + +"Can we stay a little longer, mom?" Sam asked. + +"No, we have to go now. Come on, put your hammers away and get in the car," mom said. + +Sam and Lily sighed. They put their hammers in the toolbox and said goodbye to their house. + +"Maybe we can finish it tomorrow," Lily said. + +"Maybe," Sam said. "But it's just an ordinary house. Nothing special." + +They got in the car and left. They did not see the bird that landed on their house and made a nest in the roof. The bird liked their house. It was not ordinary to him. It was perfect. +Tom and Mia were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big balloon in the sky. It was red and shiny and had a string. + +"Look, a balloon!" Tom said. "I want it!" + +He ran to the balloon and tried to grab the string. But the string was too high. He jumped and jumped, but he could not reach it. + +Mia came to help him. She was taller than Tom. She jumped and caught the string. She pulled the balloon down. + +"Here, Tom, I got it!" Mia said. She smiled and gave the balloon to Tom. + +Tom was happy. He hugged the balloon and thanked Mia. He said, "You are a good friend, Mia. You are very kind." + +Mia was happy too. She said, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good friend too. You are very fun." + +They decided to share the balloon. They took turns holding it and letting it go. They watched it float in the sky and come back down. They laughed and played with the balloon. + +But then, a big wind came. It blew the balloon away. The string slipped from their hands. The balloon flew higher and higher in the sky. They could not catch it. + +"Bye, balloon!" Tom and Mia said. They were sad. They liked the balloon. + +They looked around. They saw other things to play with. They saw swings and slides and sand. They saw other kids and dogs and birds. They saw many things that were available. + +"Let's play with something else!" Tom said. "There are many things to play with!" + +"OK!" Mia said. "Let's play with something else!" + +They ran to the swings and started to swing. They felt the wind on their faces and the sun on their hair. They forgot about the balloon. They were happy again. + +They swung and swung and swung. They had fun. They did not slap each other. They did not fight. They were good friends. They played in the park. +Sam and Mia like to play in the park. They see many things in the park. They see birds, flowers, trees and bugs. One day, they see a cricket. The cricket is green and shiny. It hops on the grass. + +Sam and Mia want to catch the cricket. They run after it. They try to grab it with their hands. But the cricket is fast and smart. It hops away from them. It hides under a leaf. + +Sam and Mia do not give up. They look for the cricket. They lift the leaf. They see the cricket. They smile. They reach for the cricket. But they are careless. They do not see the ant. The ant is red and angry. It bites Sam's finger. + +Sam cries. He drops the leaf. He drops the cricket. The cricket hops away. It is free. Mia hugs Sam. She says sorry. She says they should go home. Sam nods. He says yes. He says they should go home. He says they should be careful. He says they should not catch crickets. He says crickets are not fun. He says ants are mean. He says he does not like bugs. He says he likes birds, flowers and trees. He says he likes the park. He says he likes Mia. Mia says she likes Sam. They hold hands. They go home. They are happy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They like to eat cereal in the morning. They like to pretend they are grown-ups. + +One day, they decide to play marry. They find a big hat and a long scarf. They put them on and say, "We are the bride and the groom." They hold hands and walk around the room. + +They see a big bowl of cereal on the table. They say, "This is our wedding cake. Let's share it." They take two spoons and dig in. The cereal is cold and icy. They make funny faces and laugh. + +They hear a knock on the door. It is Anna's mom. She says, "What are you doing, kids?" Anna and Ben say, "We are playing marry. We ate our wedding cake. It was icy." Anna's mom smiles and says, "That's very cute. But it's time to go. Ben's mom is here to pick him up." + +Anna and Ben hug and say, "Bye, friend. See you tomorrow." They take off the hat and the scarf and give them back to Anna's mom. They go to the door and wave. They are happy. They had fun playing marry. +Tim and Sam were best friends. They liked to play games together. One day, they found a new game in the park. It was a big slide with a scary dragon on top. Tim wanted to try it, but Sam was afraid. + +"Come on, Sam, it will be fun!" Tim said. "Don't be scared of the dragon. It is just a toy." + +But Sam shook his head. "No, Tim, it is too high and too fast. I don't want to go." + +Tim shrugged. "OK, then I will go by myself. You can watch me." He climbed up the ladder and sat on the slide. He waved to Sam and said, "See you at the bottom!" + +But as he slid down, he did not see the sharp rock sticking out of the slide. It scratched his leg and made him bleed. He cried out in pain and fell off the slide. Sam ran to him and saw his wound. + +"Tim, are you OK?" Sam asked. "You are hurt!" + +Tim sobbed. "It hurts, Sam, it hurts! The dragon was not a toy, it was a trap!" + +Sam hugged him and said, "I'm sorry, Tim, I'm sorry. I should have gone with you. Maybe I could have helped you avoid the rock. Come on, let's go to the nurse. She will heal your leg and make you feel better." + +They walked to the nurse's office, holding hands. Tim learned that some games are not safe and that he should listen to his friend's fears. Sam learned that some fears are not real and that he should try new things with his friend. They both learned that friendship is more important than any game. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball, a bike and a doll. They share and have fun. + +One evening, it is time to go home. Tom says, "Anna, can I take your doll home? I want to play with her more." + +Anna says, "No, Tom, you can't. She is my doll. You have your bike. You can play with your bike at home." + +Tom says, "Please, Anna, please. I will return her tomorrow. I promise." + +Anna thinks. She likes Tom. She wants to be nice. She says, "OK, Tom, you can take her. But you have to return her tomorrow. And you have to be careful. Don't break her or lose her." + +Tom says, "Thank you, Anna, thank you. I will return her tomorrow. And I will be careful. Don't worry." + +They hug and say goodbye. Tom takes the doll and rides his bike home. Anna takes the ball and walks home. + +The next day, Tom and Anna meet in the park again. Tom has the doll. He gives her back to Anna. He says, "Here is your doll, Anna. I returned her. I played with her a lot. She is very nice. But I did not break her or lose her. See, she is OK." + +Anna takes the doll. She looks at her. She is OK. She says, "Thank you, Tom, for returning her. I am glad you played with her. But I missed her. She is my doll. I love her." + +Tom says, "I understand, Anna. I love my bike too. It is my bike. I am sorry I asked you to give me your doll. That was not nice." + +Anna says, "It's OK, Tom. You are my friend. You said sorry. And you kept your promise. That was nice." + +They smile and hug. They are happy. They play in the park again. They have a ball, a bike and a doll. They share and have fun. +Tom and Anna were playing in the farm. They liked to see the animals and the plants. They saw some yellow things on the ground. They looked like hair. + +"What are these?" Tom asked. + +"They are corn," Anna said. "Dad grows them for food. He gives some to the chickens and some to us." + +"Can we eat them?" Tom asked. + +"No, not like this," Anna said. "They are hard and dry. We have to cook them first. Come, I will show you." + +Anna took Tom to the kitchen. She asked Mom for some corn. Mom smiled and gave them a big pot. She filled it with water and put it on the stove. She added some salt and some corn. + +"Watch this," Mom said. "The corn will change when it is hot. It will pop and make noise. Then it will be soft and white and yummy." + +Tom and Anna waited. They heard some sounds from the pot. Pop, pop, pop. They saw some white things jump out of the pot. They looked like flowers. + +"What are these?" Tom asked. + +"They are popcorn," Mom said. "They are a special kind of corn. They spread when they are hot. They are fun to eat. Here, try some." + +Mom gave Tom and Anna some popcorn. They tasted it. It was salty and sweet and crunchy. They liked it very much. + +"Wow, this is good," Tom said. + +"Thank you, Mom," Anna said. + +"You're welcome, my loves," Mom said. "Enjoy your popcorn. But don't eat too much. We still have dinner later." + +Tom and Anna nodded. They ate some more popcorn. They were happy and not confused. They learned something new about corn. +Ben liked to watch the otters at the zoo. They were funny and fast. They played with balls and rocks in the water. Ben wanted to touch them and be their friend. + +"Can I go in the water with the otters, Mom?" Ben asked. + +"No, Ben, you can't. The water is too deep and cold for you. And the otters might bite you. They are wild animals, not pets. You can only look at them from here," Mom said. + +Ben felt sad. He did not like the word "no". He wanted to do what he wanted. He did not want to listen to Mom. He saw a hole in the fence. He thought he could sneak in and see the otters up close. + +He waited until Mom was looking at the map. He ran to the hole and crawled through. He saw the otters swimming and splashing. He smiled and ran to the edge of the pool. He reached out his hand to touch an otter. + +But the otter did not like that. The otter was scared and angry. It did not want Ben to touch it. It did not know Ben. It did not trust Ben. It opened its mouth and showed its sharp teeth. It bit Ben's hand hard. + +Ben screamed. He felt pain and fear. He pulled back his hand and saw blood. He cried and cried. He wanted Mom. He wanted to go home. + +Mom heard Ben's scream. She saw him through the hole. She saw the blood and the otter. She was shocked and worried. She ran to Ben and hugged him. She called for help. + +"Ben, what did you do? Why did you go in there? You know you are not allowed to do that. You could have been hurt worse. You are very lucky. You need to listen to me. I only say no to keep you safe," Mom said. + +Ben was sorry. He knew he did a bad thing. He knew Mom was right. He said he was sorry. He said he loved Mom. He said he would listen to Mom. He said he did not want to touch the otters anymore. + +Mom said she loved Ben too. She said she was glad he was okay. She said they would go to the doctor and get his hand fixed. She said they would go home and have some ice cream. She said they would read a book about otters and learn more about them. + +Ben felt better. He still liked the otters, but he knew they were not his friends. He knew they needed their space and their water. He knew he needed his Mom and his home. He learned a lesson. He would not do that again. +Sara and Tom were helping their mom cook dinner. They liked to chop the vegetables and stir the soup. Mom gave Sara a big onion and a knife. "Be careful, Sara. The onion can make your eyes water," Mom said. + +Sara nodded and started to peel the onion. She felt a sting in her eyes and blinked. She tried to keep chopping, but the sting got worse. She rubbed her eyes with her hand, but that made it hurt more. She dropped the knife and the onion on the floor. "Ow, ow, ow!" she cried. + +Tom heard Sara and ran to her. He saw the onion and the knife on the floor. He picked up the onion and threw it in the trash. He hugged Sara and said, "It's okay, Sara. I'll help you. Let's wash your eyes with water." + +Sara and Tom went to the sink and splashed water on Sara's eyes. Sara felt better and smiled at Tom. "Thank you, Tom. You are very generous. You gave up your onion for me," she said. + +Tom smiled back and said, "You're welcome, Sara. I love you. We can share another onion. Mom has more in the fridge." They dried their eyes and went back to the kitchen. Mom was happy to see them. She gave them each a kiss and a cookie. They finished cooking dinner together and enjoyed their soup. +Lily and Ben like to fish with their dad. They have rods and hooks and worms. They go to the lake and sit on the boat. They throw their rods in the water and wait. + +"Look, I have a fish!" Lily says. She pulls her rod and sees a big fish on her hook. She is happy and proud. + +"Wow, Lily, you win!" Ben says. He claps for his sister. He wants to catch a fish too. He pulls his rod and feels something heavy. He is excited and curious. + +But when he sees what is on his hook, he is scared. It is not a fish. It is a snake. A long, green, angry snake. It hisses and snaps at Ben. + +"Help, help, dad!" Ben screams. He drops his rod and jumps back. He hugs his dad and cries. + +Dad grabs the rod and throws the snake back in the water. He hugs Ben and Lily and says, "It's okay, Ben, it's gone. You are brave and safe. And you both did a great job fishing. Let's go home and cook the fish Lily caught. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben nod and smile. They are glad the snake is gone. They are glad they have each other. They are glad they have dad. They are glad they have fish. They are glad they went fishing. +Tim and Mia went to the park with Mom. They saw a big tent with many colors. Mom said it was a circus. Tim and Mia wanted to see the circus. Mom bought tickets and they went inside. + +Inside the tent, they saw many animals and people. They saw a lion, a horse, a monkey, and a man with a long nose. The man with the long nose was a clown. He made funny faces and noises. Tim and Mia laughed. + +Then, the clown said, "Who wants to march with me?" He had a big drum and a hat. He looked at Tim and Mia. Tim and Mia raised their hands. The clown said, "Come on, then! Follow me!" + +The clown led Tim and Mia to the center of the tent. He gave them each a small drum and a hat. He said, "Now, we are going to march like soldiers. Are you ready?" Tim and Mia nodded. The clown said, "One, two, three, march!" + +Tim and Mia marched behind the clown. They banged their drums and lifted their feet. They felt very happy and proud. The clown smiled and waved. The people in the tent clapped and cheered. Tim and Mia had a lot of fun at the circus. +Lila was a little girl who liked to play in the forest. She was not afraid of the dark or the animals. She liked to look for fairies and spirits in the trees and flowers. + +One night, she saw a bright light in the bushes. She ran to see what it was. She found a small spirit with wings and a smile. The spirit said hello to Lila and asked her to play. + +Lila was happy to meet the spirit. She asked him what his name was and where he came from. The spirit said his name was Blink and he came from the stars. He said he liked to visit the forest and make friends with the animals and plants. + +Lila and Blink played for a long time. They flew with the birds, danced with the leaves, and sang with the stream. They had a lot of fun and laughed a lot. + +Lila asked Blink if he was hungry. She said she had some yummy cookies in her backpack. She offered him some and he said yes. They shared the cookies and enjoyed them. + +Blink thanked Lila for the cookies and the friendship. He said he had to go back to the stars soon. He said he would miss her and hoped to see her again. + +Lila hugged Blink and said she would miss him too. She said she would always remember him and look for him in the sky. She said he was a good spirit and a good friend. + +Blink smiled and kissed Lila on the cheek. He said he would always remember her and look for her in the forest. He said she was a brave girl and a kind friend. + +They said goodbye and Blink flew away. Lila watched him until he became a tiny spark in the night. She felt happy and sad at the same time. She learned that friendship is a precious gift that can cross any distance and time. She also learned that sharing is a way of showing love and care. She decided to be more generous and friendly with everyone she met. She hoped to see Blink again someday. +Anna and Ben were playing with a big red ball in the garden. They liked to bounce the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they bounced the ball very high and it went over the fence. + +"Look, Ben, I can bounce the ball higher than you!" Anna said. She threw the ball up in the air with all her might. + +But the ball did not come down. It got stuck in a big tree. + +"Oh no, Anna, you lost the ball!" Ben said. He was sad and angry. He liked the ball very much. + +Anna felt sorry. She wanted to get the ball back. She looked around and saw a fork on the ground. It was from their lunch. She had an idea. + +"Ben, I have a plan. We can use the fork to get the ball. Come with me." She said. + +She picked up the fork and ran to the tree. She climbed on a low branch and reached for the ball with the fork. But the fork was too short. She could not touch the ball. + +"Anna, be careful. You might fall." Ben said. He was worried. + +Anna tried harder. She stretched her arm and pushed the fork. But she pushed too hard. The fork slipped from her hand and flew in the air. It landed on a plate of spicy food that their neighbor was eating. + +"Hey, what are you doing? You threw a fork at my food!" The neighbor shouted. He was surprised and angry. He did not like spicy food. It made his mouth burn. + +Anna and Ben were scared. They dropped from the tree and ran back to their house. They said sorry to the neighbor and to each other. They decided to play with something else. They hoped the ball would come down someday. +Lily and Max went to the park with Mom. They saw a big truck with many colors and pictures of ice cream. Mom said they could have one ice cream each. Lily and Max were very happy. + +They ran to the truck and looked at the menu. There were many kinds of ice cream. Lily liked chocolate and Max liked strawberry. They had to choose one. Lily said, "I want chocolate, please." Max said, "I want strawberry, please." The man in the truck smiled and said, "OK, that's your order. Here you go." + +He gave them their ice cream cones. They looked yummy. Lily and Max licked their ice cream and said, "Thank you." They walked back to Mom. Mom said, "You are lucky, you got your favorite ice cream. How is it?" Lily and Max said, "It's very good. We love it." + +But then, a big wind came. It blew Lily's hat off her head. Lily said, "Oh no, my hat!" She ran after her hat. She forgot about her ice cream. Her ice cream fell off her cone and landed on the ground. Lily was sad. She said, "Oh no, my ice cream!" + +Max saw what happened. He felt sorry for Lily. He said, "Lily, don't be sad. You can have some of my ice cream. I will share with you." He gave Lily his cone. Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Max. You are very nice. You are the best brother." Max smiled and said, "You are welcome, Lily. You are the best sister." They shared the ice cream and hugged. + +Mom saw them and said, "You are very kind, Max. You made Lily happy. You are lucky, you have each other." Lily and Max said, "We are lucky, we have Mom." They hugged Mom and said, "We love you, Mom." Mom said, "I love you, too. You are my sweet kids." They all smiled and went home. +Anna and Ben were twins who liked to play hide and seek. One day, they decided to play in the big house where their grandma lived. Anna was excited to find a good hiding spot. She ran upstairs and saw a cupboard in the hall. She opened the door and lay down inside. She closed the door and waited for Ben to find her. + +Ben looked for Anna everywhere. He checked under the beds, behind the curtains, and in the closets. He could not find her. He started to feel worried and sad. He called her name, but she did not answer. He wondered if she had left the house or got lost. + +Anna heard Ben calling her, but she did not want to give up her hiding spot. She thought he would find her soon. She lay still and quiet in the cupboard. She did not know that the cupboard had a lock on the outside. She did not know that grandma had the key and had gone out to the market. + +Ben searched the whole house, but he could not find Anna. He went back to the hall and saw the cupboard. He tried to open it, but it was locked. He knocked on the door and shouted, "Anna, are you in there?" He heard a faint voice saying, "Yes, Ben, I'm here. Please help me. I'm stuck." + +Ben was relieved and scared at the same time. He did not know how to open the cupboard. He ran downstairs and looked for grandma, but she was not there. He saw a phone on the table and remembered that grandma had taught him how to call for help. He picked up the phone and dialed 911. He told the operator his name, address, and problem. He said, "Please hurry. My sister is locked in the cupboard and I can't get her out." He hoped that someone would come soon and save Anna. He hoped that Anna was not too scared or hurt. He hoped that grandma would not be angry with them. He felt sorry for playing hide and seek in the big house. He wished he had stayed with Anna and not left her alone. +Sara and Ben live near the sea. They like to play on the sand and swim in the water. One day, a big storm comes. It is a hurricane. The wind is very loud and strong. It breaks the trees and the houses. Sara and Ben are scared. They stay inside with their mom and dad. + +"Will the storm go away?" Sara asks. + +"Yes, honey, it will. But it will take some time. It is a slow hurricane. We have to wait until it is over," mom says. + +"Can we go outside then?" Ben asks. + +"Only when it is safe. We have to repair the things that the storm damaged. Like our fence and our roof. And we have to help our neighbors too. They might need our help," dad says. + +Sara and Ben nod. They understand. They hug their mom and dad. They hope the storm will end soon. They want to play on the sand and swim in the water again. They want to see their friends and their toys. They want to see the sun and the sky. They are brave and patient. They wait for the slow hurricane to go away. +Lily and Max were playing in the park. They liked to slide, swing and run. They saw a big yellow bus arrive. It stopped near the gate. Many children got off the bus. They had sunglasses on their eyes. They looked cool and happy. + +"Who are they?" Lily asked Max. + +"I don't know. Maybe they are from another school. Let's go say hello," Max said. + +They ran to the gate. They smiled at the children. But the children did not smile back. They looked at Lily and Max with mean faces. They said bad words. + +"Go away. This is our park. You are not cool. You are not clever. You are silly and ugly," one of the children said. + +Lily and Max felt sad and angry. They did not like the children. They did not want to play with them. They wanted to go back to their slide and swing. + +But the children followed them. They pushed them and took their toys. They laughed at them and made fun of them. They said more bad words. + +Lily and Max did not know what to do. They wanted to make them stop. They wanted to tell a grown-up. But they did not see any grown-up around. + +Then they had an idea. They whispered to each other. They made a plan. They were clever. + +They pretended to be scared. They ran away from the children. They led them to the pond. They hid behind a bush. They waited. + +The children followed them. They thought they were winning. They did not see the pond. They did not see the duck. They ran too fast. They fell into the water. They got wet and dirty. They lost their sunglasses. They quacked like a duck. + +Lily and Max came out of the bush. They laughed at the children. They said good words. + +"Who is silly and ugly now? Who is not cool and not clever now? You are. You are. You are," they said. + +The children felt ashamed and sorry. They did not like the water. They did not like the duck. They did not like Lily and Max. They wanted to go back to their bus. + +They got out of the pond. They picked up their sunglasses. They ran to the gate. They got on the bus. They left the park. + +Lily and Max were happy. They got their toys back. They went to their slide and swing. They played and had fun. They were cool and clever. They were friends. +Ben and Lily are playing on the beach. They like to dig in the sand and find shells. They have a bucket full of shells of different colors and shapes. + +"Look, Lily, I found a big shell!" Ben says, holding up a shiny shell that looks like a fan. "It is so pretty!" + +"Wow, Ben, that is a nice shell!" Lily says, admiring the shell. "Can I see it?" + +Ben gives the shell to Lily. She turns it over and sees a small hole in the back. She puts her ear to the hole and hears a soft sound. + +"Ben, there is something inside the shell!" Lily says, surprised. "It is making a noise!" + +Ben puts his ear to the hole too. He hears the noise as well. It sounds like a snore. + +"Maybe it is a snail!" Ben says, curious. "A snail that lives in the shell!" + +They decide to put the shell on the sand and watch it. They hope the snail will come out and say hello. + +They wait and wait, but the shell does not move. The snore does not stop. + +"Maybe the snail is sleeping!" Lily says, bored. "Maybe it is not a friendly snail!" + +Ben has an idea. He picks up the shell and runs to the water. He wants to wake up the snail. + +"Ben, what are you doing?" Lily asks, following him. + +"I am going to speed the shell in the water!" Ben says, excited. "Maybe the water will make the snail alert!" + +He throws the shell into the water as hard as he can. The shell makes a splash and sinks. + +Ben and Lily wait for the shell to come up. They hope the snail will be alert and happy. + +They wait and wait, but the shell does not come up. The snore does not start again. + +"Ben, where is the shell?" Lily asks, worried. + +"I don't know, Lily!" Ben says, sad. "Maybe the snail did not like the water! Maybe the snail did not like us!" + +They feel sorry for the snail. They wish they had not speeded the shell in the water. They wish they had left the snail alone. + +They go back to their bucket and look at their other shells. They hope the other shells do not have snails inside. They hope the other shells are happy. +Lily and Sam were playing in their room. It was a hot day, so they turned on the fan. The fan made a nice breeze and a soft noise. + +"Look, Lily, I can make the fan stop!" Sam said. He ran to the switch and turned it off. The fan slowed down and stopped. + +"No, Sam, turn it back on! I like the fan!" Lily said. She was sweaty and unhappy. She ran to the switch and turned it on. The fan started again. + +"Stop, Lily, stop! I want to play with the fan!" Sam said. He tried to grab the switch, but Lily pushed him away. + +"Stop, Sam, stop! I want to feel the fan!" Lily said. She held the switch, but Sam pulled her hair. + +They both started to cry and yell. Mom heard them and came to the room. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asked. She saw the fan and the switch and the children. + +"Lily and Sam, you need to share the fan. It is a mild day, not too hot and not too cold. You can take turns with the switch, or you can leave the fan on and play something else. But you cannot fight and hurt each other. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Lily and Sam nodded. They said sorry to each other and hugged. Mom smiled and gave them a kiss. + +"Good. Now, how about we go to the kitchen and have some juice and cookies?" Mom said. + +Lily and Sam cheered. They followed Mom to the kitchen. They forgot about the fan and the switch. They were happy and thirsty. +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hedge. The hedge is green and has many leaves. + +"Look, Ben, a hedge!" Lily says. She points to the hedge with her finger. + +"What is a hedge, Lily?" Ben asks. He does not know the word. + +"A hedge is like a wall, but made of plants. It can hide things behind it," Lily explains. She is smart and knows many words. + +"Can we go behind the hedge?" Ben wonders. He is curious and likes to explore. + +"Maybe. But we have to be careful. There might be something scary or dangerous behind the hedge," Lily warns. She is brave but also careful. + +They walk to the hedge and peek behind it. They see a big dog. The dog is brown and has a long tail. It is sleeping on a blanket. + +"Wow, a dog!" Ben says. He likes dogs. He wants to pet the dog. + +"Shh, Ben, don't wake the dog. It might bark or bite," Lily says. She is afraid of dogs. She wants to go away from the dog. + +But Ben does not listen. He goes closer to the dog and reaches out his hand. The dog opens its eyes and sees Ben. It jumps up and starts to bark. + +"Help, Lily, help!" Ben cries. He is scared and runs away from the dog. + +Lily runs after Ben. She grabs his hand and pulls him away from the hedge. They run to the other side of the park. + +"Are you okay, Ben?" Lily asks. She is worried and hugs Ben. + +"I'm okay, Lily. Thank you for saving me. You are a good friend," Ben says. He is sorry and hugs Lily back. + +They smile at each other and go to play on the swings. They are happy and forget about the hedge and the dog. +Sam and Mia like to play with tubes. They have many tubes of different colors and sizes. They make tunnels and bridges and towers with the tubes. They have fun with the tubes. + +One day, a big dog comes to their yard. The dog is black and furry and loud. The dog sees the tubes and thinks they are toys. The dog runs to the tubes and starts to bite them and shake them. The dog destroys the tubes. The tunnels and bridges and towers fall down. The tubes are broken and bent and torn. + +Sam and Mia are sad and angry. They shout at the dog. "Go away, dog! You are bad! You destroyed our tubes! We don't like you!" The dog does not listen. The dog keeps playing with the tubes. The dog is happy. + +Sam and Mia run to their house. They tell their mom what happened. Their mom is sorry. She hugs them and says, "I'm sorry, Sam and Mia. The dog is not ours. He came from the street. He did not know the tubes were yours. He thought they were his toys. He did not mean to destroy them. He was just playing." + +Sam and Mia are still sad and angry. They say, "But mom, we love our tubes. We worked hard to make them. We had fun with them. Now they are gone. We have no tubes to play with. The dog is mean." + +Their mom says, "I know, Sam and Mia. I understand. But maybe we can find some new tubes. Maybe we can go to the store and buy some. Or maybe we can ask our neighbors if they have some. Or maybe we can make some with paper or cardboard. What do you think?" + +Sam and Mia think for a while. They are still sad, but they are also curious. They say, "OK, mom. Maybe we can try that. Maybe we can find some new tubes. Maybe we can have fun again. But we don't want the dog to come back. He is too big and loud and dark. He scares us." + +Their mom says, "Don't worry, Sam and Mia. I will make sure the dog does not come back. I will call the animal shelter and ask them to take him. He needs a home where he can play with his own toys. He needs a family who can love him and teach him. He is not a bad dog. He is just a dog." + +Sam and Mia nod. They say, "OK, mom. Thank you. We love you. And we love our tubes. Even if they are broken. Can we keep some of them?" + +Their mom says, "Of course, Sam and Mia. You can keep some of them. You can use them for something else. Maybe you can make some art with them. Or maybe you can use them as instruments. Or maybe you can use them as hats. You can be creative with them. You can have fun with them. You are smart and brave and kind." + +Sam and Mia smile. They say, "Thank you, mom. You are smart and brave and kind too. And you are the best mom in the world. Can we go and find some new tubes now?" + +Their mom says, "Yes, Sam and Mia. Let's go and find some new tubes. And let's have some fun." +Ben and Lily are friends. They like to play games. On Tuesday, they play a game with cards. Ben has a jolly card with a big smile. Lily has a sad card with a big frown. + +"Look at my card, Lily. It is jolly. It makes me happy," Ben says. + +"Look at my card, Ben. It is sad. It makes me sad," Lily says. + +They put their cards on the table. They turn over two more cards. Ben has a jolly card again. Lily has a sad card again. + +"Ha ha, I win, Lily. I have two jolly cards. You have two sad cards," Ben says. + +Lily feels bad. She does not like to lose. She starts to cry. + +"Hey, don't cry, Lily. It is just a game. You can win next time," Ben says. + +He gives her a hug. He gives her his jolly card. + +"Here, Lily. You can have my jolly card. It will make you happy," Ben says. + +Lily stops crying. She smiles. She takes his jolly card. + +"Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend. You make me happy," Lily says. + +They hug again. They play another game. They have fun. They are jolly. +Tom is a fish who lives in a big pond. He likes to swim and play with his friends. He is very curious and always wants to see new things. + +One day, he sees a shiny thing on the water. He swims closer and closer. He does not know that it is a hook with a worm. He thinks it is a toy. + +"Hello, toy!" he says. "Do you want to play with me?" + +But the toy does not answer. It just wiggles and smells good. Tom opens his mouth and bites the toy. + +"Ouch!" he says. "This toy hurts!" + +Suddenly, he feels a tug on his mouth. He tries to swim away, but he cannot. He is stuck to the toy. He is scared and angry. + +"Let me go, toy!" he says. "You are not nice!" + +But the toy does not let him go. It pulls him up and up. He sees the water getting smaller and smaller. He sees a big face looking at him. He does not like the face. It is not a fish. It is a boy. + +"Wow, I caught a fish!" the boy says. "You are a big and pretty fish!" + +The boy takes Tom out of the water. He holds him in his hand. He smiles and laughs. + +"Hello, fish!" he says. "Do you want to be my pet?" + +But Tom does not want to be his pet. He wants to go back to the water. He needs water to breathe. He needs oxygen. He feels sick and weak. + +"Please, boy, put me back!" he says. "I need water! I need oxygen!" + +But the boy does not hear him. He does not understand fish. He is stubborn. He thinks Tom is happy. + +"You are a good fish!" he says. "You will like my home! I have a tank and food and toys for you!" + +He puts Tom in a bucket and walks away. He does not see Tom's sad eyes. He does not see Tom's tears. He does not know that Tom is dying. +Sara was very happy today. She got a big box in the mail. It was from her grandma, who lived far away. Sara loved her grandma very much. She wanted to see what was inside the box. + +She ran to the kitchen, where her mom was. "Mom, mom, look! I got a box from grandma! Can I open it, please?" she asked. + +"Of course, sweetie. Let's open it together. Maybe there is a surprise for you," her mom said. She took a knife and cut the tape on the box. Then she lifted the lid and helped Sara take out the things inside. + +There was a soft teddy bear, a colorful book, a pretty dress, and a card. Sara hugged the teddy bear and smiled. She liked the book and the dress too. She opened the card and saw a picture of her grandma. She read the words with her mom. + +"Dear Sara, I miss you very much. I hope you like the things I sent you. They are for your birthday. Have a wonderful day. I love you. Grandma." + +Sara felt warm and happy. She wanted to thank her grandma. She asked her mom for a paper and a crayon. She drew a picture of herself, the teddy bear, and a big heart. She wrote "I love you too, grandma. Thank you for the box. Sara." + +She put the picture in an envelope and gave it to her mom. "Mom, can you send this to grandma? I want her to see it," she said. + +"Sure, honey. I will send it tomorrow. I'm sure grandma will be very happy to see it. You are a very sweet and thoughtful girl," her mom said. She hugged Sara and kissed her cheek. + +Sara felt proud and happy. She had a wonderful birthday. She had a nice box from grandma, and she made a nice card for grandma. She played with her teddy bear and read her book. She tried on her dress and twirled around. She was very happy. +Sam and Mia like to play with models. They have models of cars, planes, animals and people. They make noises and stories with their models. Sometimes they share, sometimes they fight. + +One day, they find a big box in the garage. It has a model of a rocket inside. It is very shiny and has many parts. Sam and Mia are very excited. They want to build the rocket and fly to the moon. + +They open the box and take out the parts. They look at the instructions, but they are too hard to read. They have many words and numbers and pictures. Sam and Mia do not understand. They decide to try anyway. + +They put the parts together in different ways. They use glue and tape and scissors. They make a very funny rocket. It has wings and wheels and eyes and a tail. It does not look like a real rocket. It looks like a crazy rocket. + +Sam and Mia are very proud of their rocket. They show it to their mom and dad. Mom and dad look at the rocket and then at the box. They see the instructions and the real picture of the rocket. They are very surprised. They do not know what to say. + +Then they start to laugh. They laugh and laugh and laugh. They think the rocket is very funny and creative. They hug Sam and Mia and tell them they did a good job. Sam and Mia are happy. They laugh too. They like their crazy rocket. They think it is the best model ever. +Tom and Lily were playing in the living room when they heard a loud noise outside. They ran to the window and saw a big truck with a picture of a refrigerator on it. They were very excited because their mom had told them they were getting a new refrigerator today. + +"Look, Lily, the truck is here!" Tom said. "The new refrigerator is coming!" + +"Wow, Tom, it must be very cold and smooth inside!" Lily said. "Can we touch it?" + +They ran to the door and waited for their mom to open it. The truck driver and another man got out and carried a big box to the door. Their mom signed a paper and thanked them. Then they opened the box and took out the new refrigerator. It was white and shiny and had a lot of buttons and drawers. + +"Wow, it's so pretty!" Lily said. "Can we see inside?" + +"Sure, sweetie, but be careful, it's heavy," their mom said. She opened the door and showed them the inside. It was very cold and smooth and had a lot of space for food and drinks. + +"Look, Tom, there's a light and an ice maker!" Lily said. "Can we have some ice?" + +"Sure, why not?" their mom said. She pressed a button and some ice cubes came out of a hole. She caught them in a cup and gave them to Tom and Lily. They put them in their mouths and felt them melt. + +"Mmm, they're so cold and smooth!" Tom said. "Thank you, mom!" + +"You're welcome, honey," their mom said. "I'm glad you like the new refrigerator. Now, let's put some food in it and make some lunch. How about some sandwiches and juice?" + +"Yay, sandwiches and juice!" Tom and Lily said. They followed their mom to the kitchen and helped her make lunch. They were very happy with their new refrigerator and couldn't wait to try more things from it. +Lila was a brave girl who liked to help her mom in the garden. She helped her mom water the plants, pull the weeds, and pick the herbs. Herbs were plants that smelled good and made food taste better. Lila liked to smell the mint, the basil, and the rosemary. + +One day, Lila saw a big butterfly on a flower. It was yellow and black and had spots on its wings. Lila wanted to touch it, but her mom said, "Be careful, Lila. The butterfly might fly away if you scare it." Lila nodded and moved slowly towards the butterfly. She reached out her hand and gently touched its wing. + +The butterfly did not fly away. It stayed on the flower and looked at Lila. Lila smiled and said, "Hello, butterfly. You are so pretty. Do you like the flower?" The butterfly nodded and said, "Yes, I do. It is sweet and smells like mint. Do you like mint, Lila?" + +Lila was surprised. She did not know that butterflies could talk. She said, "Yes, I do. Mint is my favorite herb. I use it to make tea with my mom. Do you want some tea, butterfly?" The butterfly said, "Yes, please. That sounds nice. But first, can I show you something?" + +Lila said, "Sure. What do you want to show me?" The butterfly said, "Follow me." It flew to another flower and landed on it. It was a purple flower with a long stem. Lila followed the butterfly and looked at the flower. She said, "What is this flower, butterfly?" + +The butterfly said, "This is a milkweed flower. It is where I was born. Do you know how I was born, Lila?" Lila said, "No, I don't. How were you born, butterfly?" The butterfly said, "I was born as a caterpillar. A caterpillar is a small, fuzzy, worm-like creature that eats leaves. I ate the leaves of this milkweed plant until I was big and fat. Then I made a cocoon around myself and slept for a long time. When I woke up, I had changed. I was no longer a caterpillar. I was a butterfly. I had wings and legs and antennae and eyes. I could fly and see and smell and talk. I was happy and free. Do you want to see my cocoon, Lila?" + +Lila said, "Yes, I do. Where is it, butterfly?" The butterfly said, "It is right here, on the stem of the flower. Look closely and you will see it." Lila looked closely and saw a small, brown, oval-shaped thing on the stem. It looked like a dried leaf. She said, "Is that your cocoon, butterfly?" The butterfly said, "Yes, it is. That is where I changed. Do you want to touch it, Lila?" + +Lila said, "Yes, I do. But will it hurt you, butterfly?" The butterfly said, "No, it won't. It is empty now. I left it behind when I came out. You can touch it, Lila. It is soft and smooth." Lila touched the cocoon and felt its texture. She said, "It is soft and smooth, butterfly. You are amazing. You changed so much. How did you do that, butterfly?" + +The butterfly said, "I don't know, Lila. It is a mystery. It is a gift. It is a miracle. I am grateful for it. And I am grateful for you, Lila. You are kind and gentle and curious. You are a brave girl who likes to learn new things. You are my friend, Lila. Thank you for being my friend." + +Lila said, "You are welcome, butterfly. You are my friend, too. Thank you for showing me your cocoon and telling me your story. You are wonderful. You are a brave butterfly who likes to share new things. I love you, butterfly." + +The butterfly said, "I love you, too, Lila. You make me happy. Do you want to fly with me, Lila?" Lila said, "Yes, I do. But how can I fly, butterfly? I don't have wings." The butterfly said, "You don't need wings, Lila. You have imagination. You have dreams. You have magic. Close your eyes and think of flying. Think of the sky and the clouds and the sun and the wind. Think of the flowers and the herbs and the bees and the birds. Think of me and you and our friendship. Think of flying, Lila. And you will fly." + +Lila closed her eyes and thought of flying. She felt a warm and tingling +Lily and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box in the park. The box has many buttons and wires. Lily and Ben are curious. They want to see what the box can do. + +"Let's use the box!" Lily says. "Maybe it has something fun inside." + +"OK, but be careful," Ben says. "We don't know what the box is for." + +Lily and Ben push some buttons and pull some wires. The box makes noises and lights. Lily and Ben laugh. They think the box is a useful toy. + +But the box is not a toy. The box is a bomb. Someone left it in the park to hurt people. Lily and Ben don't know that. They keep playing with the box. + +Suddenly, the box makes a loud boom. The box explodes. Lily and Ben scream. The box hurts them and the park. The result is very bad. Lily and Ben are sad and scared. The box is not a useful toy. The box is a dangerous thing. +Ben and Lily are twins. They share a room and a bed. Every morning, they wake up when the sun comes in the window. They like to play and talk before they get up. + +One morning, Ben wakes up first. He looks at the calendar on the wall. He sees a picture of a camel. He knows it is Wednesday. He likes Wednesday because he goes to the park with Mommy and Lily. + +He nudges Lily with his elbow. "Lily, Lily, wake up!" he whispers. "It's Wednesday!" + +Lily opens her eyes and yawns. She sees the camel too. She smiles. "Yay, Wednesday!" she says. "I want to go on the slide and the swings!" + +They jump out of bed and run to the closet. They pick their clothes for the day. Ben chooses a blue shirt and green pants. Lily chooses a pink dress and yellow shoes. They dress quickly and run to the bathroom. They brush their teeth and comb their hair. + +They go to the kitchen, where Mommy is making breakfast. She has a large bowl of oatmeal and a plate of toast. She smiles when she sees them. "Good morning, Ben and Lily!" she says. "You're up early today!" + +"We're excited, Mommy!" Ben says. "It's Wednesday!" + +"We're going to the park, Mommy!" Lily says. "Can we have some juice, please?" + +Mommy pours them some juice and gives them each a spoon. They eat their oatmeal and toast. They say thank you and put their dishes in the sink. They grab their hats and coats and follow Mommy to the car. + +They buckle their seatbelts and sing along to the radio. They drive to the park, where they see other children playing. They run to the playground and have fun. They slide and swing and climb and laugh. They are happy. They love Wednesday. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the yard. One day, they see a big pile of lumber near the fence. It is from the new house next door. + +"Let's go see the lumber!" Lily says. She runs to the pile and climbs on top. Ben follows her. + +They feel the lumber with their hands. It is hard and rough. Some pieces have nails and splinters. They have to be careful. + +"Look, I found a hole!" Ben says. He points to a gap between two boards. He puts his head inside and sees something. + +"What is it?" Lily asks. She joins him and looks in the hole. + +They see a small animal. It has brown fur and a long tail. It has big ears and black eyes. It looks at them and makes a soft noise. + +"It is a bunny!" Lily says. She smiles and reaches out her hand. She wants to touch the bunny. + +"Wait, Lily!" Ben says. He pulls her back. "Maybe it is not harmless. Maybe it can bite or scratch. We don't know." + +Lily feels sad. She likes the bunny. She thinks it is cute and friendly. She does not want to hurt it or make it scared. + +"Hello, bunny," she says softly. "We are Lily and Ben. We are not bad. We just want to play with you. Can we be your friends?" + +The bunny feels curious. It does not know Lily and Ben. It does not know if they are harmless or not. But it does not feel angry or afraid. It feels lonely and bored. It wants to play too. + +The bunny hops out of the hole. It comes closer to Lily and Ben. It sniffs their hands and lets them pet its fur. It makes a happy noise. + +Lily and Ben feel glad. They have a new friend. They play with the bunny on the lumber. They give it some grass and carrots. They have fun. + +They do not see the man who comes from the new house. He sees the lumber and the children and the bunny. He feels angry. He shouts at them. + +"Hey, you kids! Get off my lumber! And leave that bunny alone! It is not yours! It is mine!" + +Lily and Ben feel scared. They do not like the man. He is mean and loud. They grab the bunny and run away. They go back to their yard and hide behind a tree. + +They hug the bunny and each other. They feel safe and happy. They do not care about the lumber or the man. They only care about their friend. They love the bunny. And the bunny loves them. +Lily and Ben liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big pond with some ducks. They wanted to feed the ducks, so they asked their mom for some bread. + +"Can we feed the ducks, mom?" Lily asked. + +"Sure, but be careful. Don't go too close to the water. There might be a crocodile in the pond," mom said. + +"A crocodile? What is a crocodile?" Ben asked. + +"A crocodile is a big, green animal with sharp teeth. It can bite and hurt you. You don't want to meet a crocodile," mom said. + +Lily and Ben nodded. They took some bread and threw it to the ducks. The ducks quacked and ate the bread. Lily and Ben laughed and clapped. + +But then, they heard a loud splash. They looked at the pond and saw a big, green head coming out of the water. It had two eyes, a long nose and a lot of teeth. It was a crocodile! + +"Mom, mom, look! A crocodile!" Lily shouted. + +"Run, run, run!" mom said. + +Lily and Ben dropped the bread and ran to their mom. The crocodile snapped its jaws and chased them. It was very fast and scary. + +But mom was faster and smarter. She grabbed Lily and Ben and ran to the car. She locked the doors and drove away. The crocodile was left behind, angry and hungry. + +"Are you okay, kids?" mom asked. + +"Yes, mom. We are okay. But we are scared," Lily said. + +"Me too. That was a bad crocodile. We are lucky we got away," mom said. + +"Mom, can we go to a different park next time?" Ben asked. + +"Yes, Ben. We can go to a different park. A park with no crocodiles," mom said. + +Lily and Ben hugged their mom and smiled. They learned a lesson. They would never feed the ducks again. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with toy soldiers. They make two teams of soldiers and pretend they are in a war. They use sticks and stones to fight. + +One day, Tom and Sam have a big fight. Tom says his team is stronger and smarter than Sam's team. Sam says his team is braver and faster than Tom's team. They yell at each other and push each other. + +Tom picks up a stick and hits Sam's soldier. Sam's soldier falls down and breaks. Sam is very sad and angry. He picks up a stone and throws it at Tom's soldier. Tom's soldier falls down and snaps. Tom is very sad and angry too. + +They both cry and run away from each other. They do not want to play anymore. They do not want to be friends anymore. + +Their moms see them crying and ask them what happened. They tell their moms about the war and the broken soldiers. Their moms hug them and tell them they are sorry. They tell them that war is bad and hurts people. They tell them that friends are good and help people. They tell them that they should say sorry to each other and share their toys. + +Tom and Sam listen to their moms. They feel sorry for what they did. They go back to each other and say sorry. They hug and make up. They pick up their broken soldiers and fix them. They decide to play together and not fight. They are happy and friends again. +Sara and Tom were playing hide and seek in their big house. Sara was the seeker and Tom was the hider. Tom ran up the stairs and looked for a good spot. He saw a door that said "attic". He opened it and went inside. It was dark and dusty and full of old things. Tom thought it was a good place to hide. + +Sara counted to ten and then started to look for Tom. She checked the bedrooms, the bathroom, the kitchen, and the living room. She could not find him anywhere. She wondered where he was. She heard a noise from upstairs. She followed it and saw the attic door. She opened it and saw a little light from a window. She climbed the stairs and called out, "Tom, are you here?" + +Tom heard Sara's voice and got scared. He was hiding behind a big box. He saw something move on the box. It was an ugly spider. It had eight legs and big eyes and hairy body. Tom hated spiders. He screamed and jumped out of his hiding spot. He ran to the stairs and bumped into Sara. They both fell down and started to cry. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sara said. "What happened? Why did you yell?" + +"Spider, spider, spider!" Tom said. "There was an ugly spider on the box. It was so scary. I don't like the attic. It's a bad place." + +Sara hugged Tom and said, "It's okay, it's okay. I don't like spiders either. Let's go downstairs and find mom. She will make us feel better. And next time, let's not play hide and seek in the attic. It's too dark and dusty and full of old things." + +Tom nodded and said, "Yes, let's go. And next time, you can hide and I will seek. I will find you faster than you found me." + +They held hands and went downstairs. They found mom in the kitchen and told her what happened. Mom gave them a hug and a cookie and said, "I'm sorry you had a bad time in the attic. But I'm glad you found each other and came back safe. You are both brave and smart. And you know what? Spiders are not so bad. They are just animals that live in different places. They don't mean to scare you. They are just looking for food and shelter. Maybe next time, you can look at them from a distance and learn more about them. They are not ugly, they are just different." + +Sara and Tom looked at each other and said, "Maybe, maybe not. But we still don't like them. Can we have another cookie?" Mom smiled and said, "Okay, okay. But only one more. And then let's go play something else. How about a puzzle or a book or a game?" Sara and Tom agreed and said, "Yes, yes, yes. That sounds more fun. And no more attic. The attic is for old things, not for us." They ate their cookies and went to play something else. They were happy and forgot about the spider. They never went to the attic again. +Sara likes books. She likes to look at the pictures and hear the stories. She goes to the library with Mommy every week. The library has many books. Sara can choose some books to take home. + +One day, Sara sees a pretty book on the shelf. It has a pink cover and a shiny star. Sara wants the pretty book. She takes it off the shelf and shows it to Mommy. Mommy says, "That book is too hard for you, Sara. It has many big words. Let's find another book." + +But Sara does not want another book. She wants the pretty book. She says, "No, Mommy. I want this book. It is pretty. I like it." She holds the book tight and refuses to let go. + +Mommy is not happy. She says, "Sara, you have to listen to me. You can't have that book. It is not for you. You have to put it back on the shelf. We can find a book that is right for you." + +Sara still refuses. She cries and kicks and screams. She makes a lot of noise. The other people in the library look at her. They are not happy either. They say, "Shh, shh. This is a quiet place. You have to be quiet." + +Mommy is very angry. She says, "Sara, that's enough. You are being very naughty. You have to stop crying and put the book back. If you don't, we will leave the library and you will have no books at all." + +Sara does not want to leave the library. She likes books. She does not want to have no books at all. She thinks for a moment. She decides to listen to Mommy. She stops crying and puts the book back on the shelf. She says, "Sorry, Mommy. Sorry, people. I will be quiet. I will find another book." + +Mommy smiles and hugs Sara. She says, "That's a good girl, Sara. I'm proud of you. You can choose two books to take home. Let's go and look for them." + +Sara smiles too. She says, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you. I love books." She follows Mommy to the children's section. She finds two books that are right for her. They have nice pictures and easy words. She is happy. She and Mommy check out the books and go home. They read the books together and have a good time. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to perform. They would sing and dance and tell jokes to make their family and friends happy. One day, they decided to perform a special show for their grandma, who lived far away in the east. + +They packed their bags with their costumes and props, and got on a big bus with their mom and dad. The bus drove for a long time, past many houses and trees and hills. Ben and Mia looked out the window and saw many new things. + +"Look, Mia, a tall tower!" Ben said, pointing to a skyscraper. + +"Wow, Ben, it's so high!" Mia said, admiring the shiny glass. + +They arrived at their grandma's house, where she was waiting for them with a big hug and a smile. She had a small stage set up in her backyard, with a curtain and a microphone. + +"Are you ready to perform, my darlings?" she asked them. + +"Yes, grandma, we are!" Ben and Mia said, excited. + +They put on their costumes and props, and went behind the curtain. They heard their grandma announce their names to the audience, which was made up of their cousins and aunts and uncles. + +"Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Ben and Mia, the amazing performers!" she said. + +The curtain opened, and Ben and Mia began their show. They sang and danced and told jokes, and made everyone laugh and clap. They had so much fun, and felt so proud. Their grandma was the happiest of all, and gave them a big kiss and a hug when they finished. + +"That was the best show ever, my darlings! You are so talented and brave!" she said. + +"Thank you, grandma, we love you!" Ben and Mia said. + +They stayed with their grandma for a few days, and performed their show again and again. They had a wonderful time, and made many memories. They were happy to perform, and to share their joy with their family. +Tommy was a farmer who had a big dog named Spot. Spot was Tommy's best friend and helped him with his work. They liked to dig holes in the ground and plant seeds for the crops. Sometimes, they also found bones and rocks in the dirt. + +One day, Tommy and Spot were digging a hole near the fence when they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck that was driving very fast on the road. The truck did not see Spot and hit him with its wheels. Spot made a sad sound and stopped moving. + +Tommy ran to Spot and hugged him. He was very upset and cried. He said, "Spot, Spot, wake up! You are my best friend, please don't go!" But Spot did not wake up. He was gone. + +Tommy did not know what to do. He wanted to keep Spot with him, but he also knew that Spot needed a place to rest. He decided to bury Spot in the hole they had dug. He used his shovel and his hands to cover Spot with dirt. He said, "Goodbye, Spot. I love you. You were a good dog." + +Tommy put a wooden cross on the spot where he buried Spot. He wrote Spot's name on it with a marker. He said a prayer and thanked Spot for being his friend. Then he went back to his house. He was very lonely and sad. He missed Spot very much. He wished he could see him again. But he never did. The end. +Ben and Jen are twins. They like to play in the park. They have a big red ball. They like to kick the ball and catch the ball. + +One day, they see a big tree in the park. The tree has many fruits. They see apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes. They want to eat the fruits. They say, "Let's get some fruits!" + +They run to the tree. But the tree is too tall. They cannot reach the fruits. They try to jump. They try to climb. They try to throw the ball. But they cannot get the fruits. They are sad. + +They see a boy and a girl. They are also twins. They have a big blue ball. They also want to eat the fruits. They say, "Hello, we are Sam and Pam. Can we play with you?" + +Ben and Jen say, "Hello, we are Ben and Jen. We want to play with you. But we also want to eat the fruits. Can you help us?" + +Sam and Pam say, "Yes, we can help you. We have an idea. Let's unite our balls. Then we can make a big ball. Then we can roll the big ball to the tree. Then we can stand on the big ball. Then we can reach the fruits. It is easy!" + +Ben and Jen say, "That is a good idea. Let's do it!" + +They unite their balls. They make a big ball. They roll the big ball to the tree. They stand on the big ball. They reach the fruits. They pick the fruits. They share the fruits. They eat the fruits. They are happy. + +They say, "Thank you for helping us. You are our friends. We like to play with you. We like to eat fruits with you. Fruits are yummy!" + +They play and eat and laugh. They have fun in the park. They are happy twins. +Sam and Mia were very excited. They were going to a party at their friend Ben's house. Ben's dad was a police. He had a big car with lights and a loud sound. Sam and Mia wanted to see the car and play with the lights. + +They got to Ben's house and said hello to everyone. Ben's mom gave them cake and juice. They ate and drank and then went to the backyard. There were balloons and toys and a big slide. Sam and Mia had fun playing with Ben and the other kids. + +Then Ben's dad came out. He was wearing his police clothes. He smiled and said, "Who wants to see my car?" All the kids shouted, "Me! Me!" Ben's dad said, "Okay, follow me. But be careful and listen to me. The car is not a toy. It is for work." + +He led them to the front of the house. There was his car. It was black and white and shiny. It had a big star on the door and a number on the roof. It had lights on the top and a sound on the front. Ben's dad opened the door and let the kids look inside. He showed them the seats and the belts and the buttons. He said, "This is where I sit and drive. This is where I talk to other police. This is where I keep my things." + +He let the kids take turns sitting in the car. He let them wear his hat and his badge. He let them turn on the lights and make the sound. The kids were very happy. They said, "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Ben's dad said, "You're welcome, you're welcome, you're welcome!" + +He said, "Now it's time to go back to the party. Let's go and have some more fun." He closed the door and locked the car. He took his hat and his badge. He held Ben's hand and walked with the kids to the backyard. Sam and Mia said, "That was the best part of the party!" Ben said, "I'm glad you liked it. My dad is the best police!" They all smiled and hugged and went to play some more. +Tim is a little boy who likes to play on the farm. He has many friends, like the dog, the cat, the pig and the hen. But his best friend is the cow. The cow is big and brown and gives milk. Tim likes to hug the cow and talk to her. + +One day, Tim sees a new animal on the farm. It is a horse. The horse is tall and black and has a long mane. Tim thinks the horse is pretty and wants to pet it. He runs to the horse and says hello. + +But the horse does not like Tim. The horse is scared and angry. The horse kicks and neighs and shows his teeth. Tim is afraid and runs away. The horse bites Tim's arm and makes him cry. + +The cow hears Tim's cry and comes to help. The cow chases the horse away and licks Tim's arm. The cow is gentle and kind. Tim hugs the cow and says thank you. The cow moos and nuzzles Tim. + +Tim and the cow are happy. They are best friends. They do not need the horse. The horse is lonely and mean. +Tim and Mia are friends. They go to the same school. They like to play and learn together. Today, they have an exam. An exam is a test that the teacher gives them to see what they know. + +Tim is good at math. He can count and add and subtract. He is not afraid of the exam. He whistles a happy song as he waits for the teacher. He likes to whistle. It makes him feel calm and cheerful. + +Mia is good at art. She can draw and paint and make things. She is afraid of the exam. She does not like math. She thinks it is hard and boring. She does not whistle. She bites her lip and looks at her paper. She wishes she could draw instead. + +"Are you okay, Mia?" Tim asks her. He sees that she is nervous. He wants to help her. + +"No, Tim. I am not okay. I do not like this exam. I do not know the answers. I am scared," Mia says. She feels like crying. + +"Hey, do not be scared, Mia. You can do it. You are smart and brave. You just have to try your best. And remember, it is just a little exam. It is not the most important thing. The most important thing is that we are friends," Tim says. He smiles at her and holds her hand. + +"Thank you, Tim. You are a good friend. You make me feel better. Maybe I can do it. Maybe I can whistle too," Mia says. She smiles back at him and squeezes his hand. + +Then, they both whistle a happy song as they start the exam. They do not care if they make mistakes. They are happy to have each other. They are happy to be friends. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play and share. One day, they go to the park with their moms. They see a big slide. Sara wants to go first. She runs to the slide and climbs up. + +"Wait for me!" Tom says. He follows Sara. But he is slower. Sara reaches the top of the slide. She looks down. The slide is very high and fast. She feels scared. + +"Come on, Sara!" Tom says. He is behind her. "It is fun!" + +Sara shakes her head. "No, Tom. I do not want to slide. It is too scary." + +Tom smiles. He has an idea. He says, "Sara, do you like pizza?" + +Sara nods. "Yes, I love pizza. Why?" + +Tom says, "If you slide, I will give you a slice of my pizza. It is cheese and tomato. Your favorite." + +Sara thinks. She likes pizza very much. But she is still scared. She says, "I do not know, Tom. What if I fall?" + +Tom says, "You will not fall. I will slide with you. We will hold hands. It will be fun. And then we will eat pizza. Come on, Sara. Test the slide. Be brave." + +Sara looks at Tom. He is her friend. He wants to help her. She trusts him. She says, "Okay, Tom. I will test the slide. But only if you hold my hand." + +Tom says, "Deal!" He holds Sara's hand. They count to three. Then they slide down together. They go very fast. They feel the wind in their hair. They laugh and scream. They reach the bottom. They are happy. + +They hug each other. They say, "That was awesome!" + +Their moms see them. They are proud of them. They say, "Well done, Sara and Tom! You tested the slide. You were brave. You deserve a treat." + +They give them each a slice of pizza. Sara's pizza is cheese and tomato. Tom's pizza is cheese and ham. But there is something else on Tom's pizza. It is pink. It is a heart. Tom's mom made it for him. She says, "This is for you, Tom. Because you are a good friend. You shared your pizza with Sara. You helped her test the slide. You are kind and generous." + +Tom says, "Thank you, mom. I love you. And I love my pizza. It is pink and yummy." + +Sara says, "Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend. You gave me your pizza. You helped me test the slide. You are brave and fun." + +They eat their pizza. They smile. They are happy. They learned something. They learned that testing new things can be scary, but also fun. They learned that sharing and helping can make them and others happy. They learned that friendship and love are the best things in the world. And they learned that pizza can be pink. And that is okay. +Lily and Max were playing with their blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and bridges and castles with the colorful blocks. They were having fun and making noises. + +Then their aunt came to visit. She was nice and brought them cookies and juice. She said hello and gave them hugs and kisses. She sat on the couch and watched them play. + +But Lily and Max wanted to show their aunt their blocks. They ran to the couch and each grabbed one of her hands. They pulled her to the floor and said, "Aunt, aunt, look at our blocks! We can make anything!" + +They dragged her to their towers and bridges and castles. They pointed and explained what they were. They asked her to help them make more. + +But their aunt was not good at playing with blocks. She was too big and clumsy. She tried to fit a block on a tower, but it was too tight. She pushed and pushed, but the block did not move. She pushed harder, and the tower fell down. She said, "Oops!" + +Lily and Max gasped. They saw their tower destroyed. They felt sad and angry. They said, "Aunt, aunt, you broke our tower! You are bad at blocks! Go away!" + +They ran to their other blocks and tried to save them. They did not want their aunt to destroy them too. They did not want to play with her anymore. They ignored her and cried. + +Their aunt felt sorry and sad. She did not mean to destroy their tower. She wanted to play with them and make them happy. She said, "Lily, Max, I'm sorry. I did not mean to break your tower. I was trying to help. Can we fix it together? Can we play again?" + +But Lily and Max did not listen. They turned their backs to her and hugged their blocks. They did not want to talk to her. They did not want to forgive her. They stayed mad at her. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a lot of toys. They have balls, cars, dolls, and books. But they only have one chain. The chain is shiny and makes a nice sound. Lila and Ben both want the chain. + +"Give me the chain!" Lila says. She pulls the chain from Ben's hand. + +"No, give me the chain!" Ben says. He pulls the chain back from Lila's hand. + +They tug and tug. The chain breaks. The shiny pieces fall on the ground. Lila and Ben are sad. They cry. + +A lady sees them. She is kind. She picks up the pieces of the chain. She says, "Don't cry, children. I can fix the chain. But you have to share it. Sharing is good. Sharing makes you happy. Sharing makes you friends." + +She puts the pieces of the chain together. She gives the chain to Lila and Ben. They say, "Thank you, lady. You are nice. We are sorry. We will share the chain. We will share our toys. We will share our fun." + +They smile. They hug. They play with the chain. They take turns. They are happy. They are friends. The park is peaceful. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big box. They used the box to make a fort, a spaceship, a castle, and anything else they could imagine. + +One day, their mom said, "It's time for lunch, kids. Come and eat your vegetable soup." + +Ben and Lily groaned. They did not like vegetable soup. They wanted to keep playing with the box. + +"Please, mom, can we play a little more?" Ben asked. + +"No, you have to eat now. Vegetable soup is good for you. It makes you strong and healthy," mom said. + +"But it's boring. It has no taste. It's not interesting like the box," Lily said. + +Mom sighed. She knew the twins loved the box, but they also needed to eat. She had an idea. + +"How about this? If you eat your vegetable soup, I will allow you to decorate the box with stickers, crayons, and glitter. You can make it more interesting and colorful. How does that sound?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They liked the idea of decorating the box. They nodded and smiled. + +"Okay, mom, we will eat our vegetable soup. But can we have some juice too?" Ben asked. + +"Of course, you can have some juice too. But only after you finish your soup," mom said. + +Ben and Lily agreed. They went to the table and ate their vegetable soup. They did not like it very much, but they ate it anyway. They wanted to make their box more interesting. + +After they finished their soup and drank their juice, mom gave them the stickers, crayons, and glitter. They ran back to the box and started to decorate it. They had fun making the box look like a rainbow, a dragon, a flower, and anything else they could think of. + +Mom watched them and smiled. She was happy that they ate their vegetable soup and played with the box. She thought they were very creative and clever. She loved her twins very much. +Anna loved to play the violin. She had a small violin that her mama gave her for her birthday. She liked to make music with it and pretend she was a star. + +One day, she saw a big poster on the wall. It showed a lady with a long dress and a big violin. The poster said, "Come and see the graceful violinist at the theater". Anna wanted to see the lady play the violin. She asked her mama, "Can we go, please?" + +Mama smiled and said, "Yes, we can go. It will be a special treat. But you have to be quiet and still at the theater. Can you do that?" + +Anna nodded and said, "Yes, mama. I can be quiet and still. I want to see the graceful violinist." + +They went to the theater and found their seats. Anna saw many people and lights and curtains. She felt excited and curious. She held her mama's hand and waited. + +Soon, the curtains opened and the lady came on the stage. She had a long dress and a big violin. She looked very pretty and happy. She lifted the violin to her chin and started to play. Anna listened and watched. She saw how the lady moved her fingers and bow on the violin. She heard how the violin made beautiful sounds. She felt how the lady moved her body and face with the music. She thought the lady was very graceful and amazing. + +Anna wanted to be like the lady. She wanted to play the violin like her. She whispered to her mama, "Mama, I want to be a graceful violinist too." + +Mama hugged her and said, "You can be, my dear. You can be anything you want. You just have to practice and learn and love what you do." + +Anna smiled and said, "I do, mama. I do." She watched the lady play the violin and dreamed of her future. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play on the beach. They make sand castles and look for shells. Sometimes they splash in the water, but not too far. The ocean is big and deep. + +One day, they find a bottle on the sand. It has a paper inside. Ben opens the bottle and takes out the paper. He shows it to Anna. It has words and a picture. The words are hard to read. The picture is of a boy and a girl. + +"Who are they?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe they are friends. Maybe they send us a message." + +"A message? What does it say?" Anna asks. + +Ben tries to read the words. He sounds out some letters. He says, "H-e-l-l-o. Hello. We are M-a-x and L-i-l-y. Max and Lily. We live f-a-r. Far. We want to m-e-e-t. Meet. You. Can you write b-a-c-k? Back. P-l-e-a-s-e. Please." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They are excited. They have new friends. They want to write back. They look for a paper and a pen. They find them in their bag. They write their names and where they live. They draw a picture of themselves and their beach. They fold the paper and put it in the bottle. They close the bottle. + +They run to the water. They throw the bottle into the ocean. They hope the ocean will send their message to Max and Lily. They wave and shout, "Hello, Max and Lily! We want to meet you too!" + +They watch the bottle float away. They smile and hug. They are happy. They are sleepy too. They go back to their sand castle. They lie down and close their eyes. They dream of Max and Lily. They dream of the ocean. They dream of new adventures. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside in the sun. But sometimes the sun is too hot and they feel thirsty. They look for a place to rest and drink water. + +They see a big tree with many green leaves. The tree makes shade on the ground. Shade is cool and nice. Anna and Ben run to the tree and sit under it. They lean on the tree trunk and drink water from their bottles. + +They see a squirrel on a branch. The squirrel has a nut in its mouth. It is brown and furry. It looks at Anna and Ben and makes a noise. Anna and Ben laugh and wave at the squirrel. + +They see a bird on another branch. The bird has feathers and a beak. It is orange and yellow. It sings a song. Anna and Ben listen and try to sing too. + +They have fun under the tree. They are happy and not hot anymore. They thank the tree, the squirrel and the bird for the shade, the nut and the song. They say goodbye and go back to play. +Sara was very happy today. She saw a big package on the table with her name on it. She ran to the package and opened it. Inside was a fancy dress with flowers and ribbons. Sara loved the dress. She put it on and twirled around. + +"Look, Mommy, look!" Sara said. "I have a fancy dress!" + +Mommy smiled and hugged Sara. "You look very pretty, my dear. That dress is a gift from Grandma. She made it for you." + +Sara was very proud. She wanted to show her dress to everyone. She ran outside to find her friends. She saw Billy and Anna playing with a ball. She ran to them and said, "Look, look, I have a fancy dress!" + +Billy and Anna looked at Sara. They did not smile. They laughed. They pointed at Sara and said, "You look silly! That dress is too big for you! You look like a clown!" + +Sara felt very sad. She did not understand why they were mean to her. She liked her dress. She thought it was beautiful. She ran back to the house and cried. + +Mommy heard Sara crying and came to her. She saw Sara's tears and hugged her. She said, "What's wrong, my dear? Why are you crying?" + +Sara told Mommy what Billy and Anna said. She said, "They don't like my dress. They said I look silly. They hurt my feelings." + +Mommy wiped Sara's tears and said, "Don't listen to them, my dear. They are not nice. They are jealous. They don't have a fancy dress like you. You look lovely. Grandma made this dress with love. She wanted you to feel special. You are special. You are my sweet girl." + +Sara smiled and hugged Mommy. She said, "Thank you, Mommy. I love you. I love Grandma. I love my dress." + +Mommy said, "I love you too, my dear. Why don't we call Grandma and thank her for the dress? Maybe we can send her a picture of you wearing it. I'm sure she would love to see you." + +Sara nodded and said, "Yes, let's do that. Maybe Billy and Anna will see it too. And maybe they will be sorry. And maybe they will be nice to me." + +Mommy said, "Maybe they will, my dear. But even if they don't, you don't need them. You have me. You have Grandma. You have your fancy dress. And you have yourself. And that's enough." +Ben and Lily like to play with balls. They have a big ball and a small ball. They throw the balls to each other and catch them. They have fun. + +One day, they play near the road. The road is busy. Many cars and trucks go on the road. Ben and Lily know they have to be careful. They do not go on the road. + +But the small ball is naughty. It bounces away from Lily and goes on the road. Lily wants to get the ball. She runs after it. She does not look at the cars and trucks. + +Ben sees Lily. He is scared. He shouts, "Lily, stop! The road is dangerous!" But Lily does not hear him. She is too fast. + +A big truck comes on the road. It is loud and fast. It does not see Lily and the ball. Ben sees the truck. He is very scared. He runs to Lily. He pushes her away from the road. He saves her. + +But the truck hits the ball. The ball pops. It makes a loud noise. The truck stops. The driver gets out. He is angry. He yells, "Who threw the ball on the road? That was very bad!" + +Ben and Lily are on the grass. They are safe. But they are hurt. Ben has a scratch on his arm. Lily has a bump on her head. They cry. They are sorry. They say, "We are sorry. We did not mean to throw the ball on the road. We were playing. We were not careful." + +The driver sees Ben and Lily. He is not angry anymore. He is sorry. He says, "I am sorry. I did not see you and the ball. I am glad you are safe. But you have to be careful. The road is not a place to play. The road is for cars and trucks. You could get hurt. You could get hit. You have to stay away from the road." + +Ben and Lily nod. They understand. They say, "We understand. We will stay away from the road. We will play somewhere else. We will be careful." + +The driver gives them a band-aid for their hurt. He says, "Here, this will help. You are brave kids. You are good kids. But please, do not throw balls on the road again. OK?" + +Ben and Lily say, "OK. Thank you. We are sorry. Goodbye." + +The driver says, "Goodbye. Take care." + +He gets in his truck and drives away. Ben and Lily hug each other. They are happy. They are safe. They have each other. They do not need the ball. They have learned a lesson. They will not throw balls on the road again. They will be careful. +Lily and Ben are playing in the park. They see a big box under a tree. They run to the box and open it. Inside, they find many shiny jewels. They are red, blue, green, and yellow. They are very pretty. + +"Wow, look at these jewels!" Lily says. "They are so sparkly. Can we keep them?" + +"I don't know," Ben says. "Maybe they belong to someone. Maybe they are lost." + +Lily and Ben start to take some jewels out of the box. They put them in their pockets and on their fingers. They feel happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a man with a big hat and a big coat. He is running towards them. He is angry. + +"Hey, you kids! Stop! Those are my jewels! Give them back!" he shouts. + +Lily and Ben are scared. They drop the jewels and run away. They hide behind a slide. They hear the man looking for them. He is very noisy. + +"Where are you? Come out, come out! You are thieves! You stole my jewels!" he yells. + +Lily and Ben hug each other. They are sorry. They did not know the jewels were his. They wish they did not take them. + +"Ben, what do we do?" Lily whispers. + +"I don't know," Ben whispers back. "Maybe we should say sorry. Maybe he will be nice." + +They wait for a while. They hope the man will go away. But he does not. He keeps looking for them. He is still very noisy. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a magnet in a box. A magnet is a thing that can stick to some other things. + +"Look, Sam, this is a magnet. It can stick to this spoon," Tim says. He puts the magnet near the spoon and the magnet jumps to the spoon. + +"Wow, that is cool. Can I try?" Sam asks. He takes the magnet from Tim and puts it near a fork. The magnet jumps to the fork. + +"Yes, you can try. But be gentle. Do not pull the magnet too hard. It can hurt your fingers," Tim says. He watches Sam play with the magnet and the fork. + +Sam is gentle. He does not pull the magnet too hard. He moves the magnet and the fork up and down and side to side. He makes funny noises. + +"Vroom, vroom. This is a car. Beep, beep. Get out of the way," Sam says. He pretends the fork is a car and the magnet is a driver. + +Tim laughs. He thinks Sam is funny. He finds another magnet and another spoon. He joins Sam in the game. + +"Choo, choo. This is a train. Toot, toot. All aboard," Tim says. He pretends the spoon is a train and the magnet is a conductor. + +Sam and Tim have fun. They play with the magnets and the spoons and the forks. They make up stories and sounds. They are happy. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They liked to slide on the big slide. It was fun and fast. They took turns to go down the slide. Lily went first, then Tom, then Lily, then Tom. + +But then a big boy came. He was grumpy and mean. He pushed Lily and Tom away from the slide. He said, "This is my slide. Go away. You are too small and silly." He laughed at them. + +Lily and Tom were sad and scared. They tried to get the slide back. They said, "No, this is our slide. We were here first. You are rude and nasty." They did not laugh. + +The big boy got angry. He grabbed Lily's hair and pulled it hard. He kicked Tom's leg and made him fall. He said, "Shut up. I am bigger and stronger. You are weak and dumb." He did not stop. + +Lily and Tom cried. They ran away from the park. They had bumps and bruises. They did not want to play anymore. They did not like the big boy. He was bad and hurtful. He did not share. He ruined their fun. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to swim in the pool. They wear purple swimsuits. Lily has a purple hat and Ben has purple goggles. + +One day, they see a big cake on the table. It is purple too. It has purple frosting and purple sprinkles. It looks yummy. + +"Can we have some cake, Mommy?" Lily asks. + +"Not now, sweeties. The cake is for later. It is for Grandma's birthday. She is coming soon. You can swim for a little while, but be careful," Mommy says. + +Lily and Ben nod. They run to the pool. They splash and kick and laugh. They have fun. + +But they also think about the cake. They are hungry. They want to taste the purple cake. + +"Let's sneak a bite, Lily," Ben whispers. + +"OK, Ben. But only a little one. Mommy won't notice," Lily whispers back. + +They get out of the pool. They dry themselves with a towel. They tiptoe to the table. They reach for the cake. + +But then they hear a voice. + +"Surprise!" Grandma says. + +She is standing at the door. She has a big smile and a big hug. She sees the twins and the cake. + +"Oh, my! What a lovely cake! And what lovely twins! Did you make this cake for me?" Grandma asks. + +Lily and Ben look at each other. They feel guilty. They did not make the cake. They wanted to eat the cake. + +They shake their heads. They say sorry. + +Mommy comes to the table. She sees the cake and the twins too. + +She is not angry. She is amused. + +She hugs Grandma and the twins. + +"It's OK, sweeties. The cake is big enough for everyone. You can have a slice after we sing happy birthday to Grandma. She loves purple too, you know," Mommy says. + +Lily and Ben smile. They are happy. They love Grandma and Mommy and purple cake. + +They sing happy birthday to Grandma. They blow the candles. They eat the cake. + +It is yummy. +Ben likes to dive in the pool. He puts on his goggles and swims to the deep end. He takes a big breath and dives down. He sees many fish and plants under the water. He pretends he is a shark and chases the fish. + +He also sees a network of pipes and wires. He wonders what they are for. He follows them and finds a big hole. He swims closer and sees a light inside. He is curious and wants to see more. He dives into the hole. + +He finds a secret room with a computer and a phone. He sees a man sitting at the desk. The man is talking on the phone and typing on the computer. He looks busy and important. He is a successful spy. He does not see Ben. + +Ben is amazed and scared. He thinks he should not be here. He turns around and swims back to the hole. He hopes the man does not notice him. He dives out of the hole and swims to the surface. He breathes hard and feels relieved. He decides to keep the secret room a secret. He dives again and plays with the fish. He has fun in the pool. +Ben and Sam are brothers. They like to play with their toy cars. They have many cars, but they have only one big tire. The tire is rare. It is from their dad's old bike. + +One day, Ben and Sam want to play with the tire. They both grab it and pull. They do not want to share. They want the tire for themselves. + +"Let go!" Ben says. "It is my tire!" + +"No, it is mine!" Sam says. "I saw it first!" + +They pull and pull. They are angry. They do not have fun. + +Mom hears them. She comes to see what is wrong. She sees them fighting over the tire. She is not happy. + +"Stop!" Mom says. "Why are you fighting? The tire is for both of you. You need to share." + +"But Mom, it is rare!" Ben says. + +"And we both like it!" Sam says. + +Mom smiles. She has an idea. She takes the tire and separates it into two parts. She gives one part to Ben and one part to Sam. + +"Look!" Mom says. "Now you have two tires. You can each have one. And you can still play together." + +Ben and Sam look at their new tires. They are surprised. They did not know the tire could separate. They think it is cool. + +"Wow!" Ben says. "Thank you, Mom!" + +"Thank you, Mom!" Sam says. + +They hug Mom. They are happy. They stop fighting. They start playing. They share their tires. They have fun. +Tim and Lily were playing in the snow. They made a big ball and a small ball. They put the small ball on top of the big ball. They found a carrot, a hat and two sticks. They made a face for the snowman. + +"Look, our snowman is done!" Tim said. + +"He is very white and nice," Lily said. "But he needs a name. What should we call him?" + +Tim thought for a moment. He saw a bird fly by. It was black and had a red chest. + +"How about Robin?" he said. + +"Robin is a good name," Lily said. "Hello, Robin!" + +They hugged the snowman and smiled. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was a big truck. It was coming fast. It did not see the snowman. It hit the snowman with its front. The snowman broke into pieces. The carrot, the hat and the sticks flew away. + +"NO!" Tim and Lily shouted. + +They ran to the snowman. They saw only snow and ice. They did not see Robin. They felt very sad and angry. + +"Bad truck! Bad truck!" Tim said. "You broke our snowman!" + +He picked up a snowball and threw it at the truck. It hit the window. The truck stopped. A man came out. He was wearing a white coat and a white hat. He looked like a snowman too. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" the man said. "Why did you strike my truck?" + +Tim and Lily did not answer. They stared at the man. He was a white figure. He looked like Robin. But he was not Robin. He was not nice. He was mean. + +They did not like the man. They did not like the truck. They wanted their snowman back. They wanted Robin back. They cried and hugged each other. They missed their friend. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big pool of water. It looks fun and wet. + +"Let's go in the water!" Tim says. He runs to the pool and jumps in. He splashes and laughs. He waves to Jen. + +"Come on, Jen!" he shouts. "It's so cool and wet!" + +Jen is scared. She does not like water. She thinks it is cold and dirty. She shakes her head. + +"No, Tim. I don't want to go in the water. I want to play on the slide." She walks to the slide and climbs up. + +Tim is angry. He wants Jen to play with him. He thinks she is silly and boring. He gets out of the water and runs to the slide. He pushes Jen off the slide. + +"Ow!" Jen cries. She falls to the ground and hurts her knee. It bleeds and hurts. She looks at Tim and cries more. + +"Why did you do that, Tim? You are mean and bad!" She says. + +Tim feels bad. He did not mean to hurt Jen. He just wanted her to play with him. He says sorry to Jen. + +"I'm sorry, Jen. I was mad. I wanted you to play with me in the water. It was fun and wet." + +Jen does not listen. She is still crying and hurting. She does not want to be Tim's friend anymore. She runs away from Tim and the park. She goes home to her mom. + +Tim is sad. He lost his friend. He does not like the water anymore. He thinks it is lonely and wet. He goes home to his dad. +Anna and Ben liked to play pirates. They had a big box that was their ship, and a red scarf that was their flag. They also had a map that showed where a hidden treasure was. The map was very old and had many holes and stains. Anna and Ben kept the map in a secret place under their bed. + +One day, their mom said they had to clean their room. She said it was too messy and they had to put away their toys and clothes. Anna and Ben did not want to clean. They wanted to play pirates and find the treasure. But they knew they had to do what their mom said. So they started to clean their room. + +They picked up their toys and put them in the box. They folded their clothes and put them in the closet. They found some trash and threw it in the bin. They also found some papers that were old and torn. They thought they were not important, so they threw them in the bin too. + +They finished cleaning their room and showed their mom. She was very happy and said they did a good job. She said they could play pirates now. Anna and Ben were happy too. They ran to their room and looked under their bed. But they could not find their map. They looked everywhere, but it was gone. + +They realized they had thrown away their map with the trash. They were very sad and sorry. They had lost their hidden treasure. They learned a lesson. They should have been more careful with their map. They should have kept it in a safer place. They should have looked at it more often. They should have loved it more. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play and have fun. But they also have to work. Mom and Dad say work is good for them. They have to clean their room, help with the dishes, and do their homework. + +One day, Mom makes a big dessert. It is a cake with chocolate and cream. Lily and Ben love cake. They want to eat it right away. But Mom says no. They have to work first. Then they can have cake. + +Lily and Ben are sad. They do not want to work. They want to eat cake. They look at the cake. It looks so yummy. They have an idea. They sneak into the kitchen. They take a knife. They cut a small piece of cake. They eat it. It is so good. + +But they do not see Dad. Dad is bald. He has no hair on his head. He comes into the kitchen. He sees Lily and Ben. He sees the cake. He sees the knife. He sees the missing piece. He is angry. + +"Who did this?" he asks. "Who cut the cake?" + +Lily and Ben are scared. They do not know what to say. They look at each other. They look at the floor. They look at the cake. They do not look at Dad. + +Dad knows. He knows they did it. He knows they did not work. He knows they were naughty. He says, "No cake for you. Go to your room. Now." + +Lily and Ben are sorry. They are sorry they cut the cake. They are sorry they did not work. They are sorry they made Dad angry. They go to their room. They cry. They wish they had worked. They wish they had waited. They wish they had cake. +Sara likes to play with her purple wheel. She can roll it on the floor, or spin it with her hand, or make it go fast or slow. She thinks it is fun and pretty. + +One day, she sees a big wheel outside her window. It is not purple, but many colors. It has seats that go up and down, and people that laugh and scream. Sara wants to see the big wheel closer. + +She asks her mom if they can go to the big wheel. Her mom says yes, and they put on their coats and shoes. They walk to the park, where the big wheel is. Sara sees many other things there, like balloons, and popcorn, and animals. But she only wants to see the big wheel. + +They wait in a line, and then they get on a seat. Sara holds her mom's hand, and her purple wheel in the other. The big wheel starts to move, and Sara feels excited and scared. She sees the sky, and the trees, and the people below. She sees her purple wheel spinning in her hand. She thinks it is the best thing ever. + +She smiles and says, "I love wheels!" +Anna likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite is Lily. Lily has a pink dress and a furry hat. Anna likes to brush Lily's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Anna and Lily go to the park with Mommy. They see a big slide and a swing. Anna wants to go on the slide, but Lily is scared. Anna says, "Don't worry, Lily. I will hold you and we will go fast. It will be fun!" + +Anna and Lily go on the slide together. They go down and down and down. They laugh and scream. They have fun. But when they get to the bottom, Anna sees something bad. Lily's furry hat is gone. It flew off on the slide. + +Anna is sad. She loves Lily's furry hat. She looks for it, but she can't find it. She asks Mommy to help her, but Mommy can't find it either. Anna cries. She says, "Lily's hat is gone. She is cold and sad. I want her hat back!" + +Mommy hugs Anna and says, "I'm sorry, Anna. Sometimes things get lost. Maybe someone else found Lily's hat and will give it back. Or maybe we can buy a new hat for Lily. But Lily still loves you, even without her hat. And you still love Lily, right?" + +Anna nods. She still loves Lily. She wipes her tears and hugs Lily. She says, "I love you, Lily. You are my best friend. I will pay for a new hat for you. I have some money in my piggy bank. We will find a nice hat for you. A hat that is furry and pink and pretty. Just like you." +Lily and Tom were playing in the park with their toys. They had a ball, a truck, a doll and a stand. The stand had many cups and plates on it. Lily and Tom liked to pretend they were having a tea party. + +But soon they got bored of the tea party. They wanted to do something else. They looked around and saw a big pile of leaves. The leaves were red, yellow and brown. They looked fun. + +"Let's play with the leaves!" Lily said. + +"OK!" Tom agreed. + +They ran to the pile of leaves and jumped in. They laughed and shouted as they threw the leaves in the air. They made a big mess. They scattered the leaves everywhere. + +But they did not see that a dog was watching them. The dog was big and black. He liked to chase things. He saw the leaves flying and thought they were birds. He barked and ran to the pile of leaves. + +He jumped on the stand and knocked it over. He broke the cups and plates. He made a bigger mess. He scattered the toys everywhere. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They ran away from the dog. They hid behind a tree. + +"Bad dog!" Lily cried. + +"Go away!" Tom yelled. + +The dog did not listen. He kept barking and running. He thought it was a game. + +A man came to the park. He saw the dog and the mess. He was angry. He was the dog's owner. + +"Rex, stop!" he shouted. He grabbed the dog's collar and pulled him away. He apologized to Lily and Tom. + +"I'm sorry, kids. He's a naughty dog. He doesn't know how to behave. Are you OK?" + +Lily and Tom nodded. They were not hurt, but they were sad. Their toys were ruined. Their stand was broken. Their leaves were gone. + +They went home with their mom. They told her what happened. She hugged them and said. + +"Don't worry, my loves. We can get new toys and a new stand. And we can find more leaves. Next time, be careful of dogs. They can be dangerous." + +Lily and Tom learned a lesson. They still liked to play in the park, but they stayed away from dogs. They had more fun with their toys and their stand. They never got bored again. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together. They have a big box of toys. They have dolls, cars, books and puzzles. They have fun every day. + +One day, Anna and Ben find a book with pictures of people in pretty clothes. They see a man and a woman holding hands and smiling. They have a ring on their fingers. Anna and Ben ask their mom what this is. + +Mom says, "This is a wedding. The man and the woman are marrying. That means they love each other very much and want to be together always. They wear rings to show their love." + +Anna and Ben think this is nice. They want to marry too. They are eager to try. They find some paper and scissors. They cut out rings and put them on their fingers. They hold hands and smile. They say, "We are marrying. We love each other very much and want to be together always." + +Mom sees them and laughs. She takes a picture of them with her phone. She says, "You are very cute. But you are too young to marry. You can be friends and play together. Maybe when you are older, you can marry someone you love. For now, you can keep this image as a memory of your pretend wedding." +Anna and Ben were twins who lived in a big house with their wealthy parents. They had many toys and books and clothes, but they were not happy. They always fought with each other and broke their things. + +One day, their parents had to go away for work and left them with their nanny, Mary. Mary was kind and patient, but she had a rule: no fighting or breaking things. She told the twins to play nicely and share their toys. + +But Anna and Ben did not listen. They grabbed and pulled and pushed and shouted. They threw their toys and books and clothes around the room. They made a big mess and a lot of noise. + +Mary heard the noise and came to see what was wrong. She saw the twins and the mess and was very angry. She said, "Anna and Ben, you are very naughty! Look what you have done! You have broken your toys and books and clothes! You have made a crack in the wall! You have no respect for your things or your nanny! You should be ashamed of yourselves!" + +Anna and Ben stopped fighting and looked at the crack in the wall. They felt scared and sorry. They said, "We are sorry, Mary. We did not mean to break anything. We were just bored and angry. We don't like being alone. We don't like being wealthy. We want our parents to come back." + +Mary sighed and said, "I understand, Anna and Ben. But being wealthy does not mean you can do whatever you want. You have to be grateful for what you have and take care of it. You have to be kind and polite to each other and to me. You have to learn to play nicely and share your toys. And you have to remain calm and quiet until your parents come back. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nodded and said, "We understand, Mary. We will try to be good. We will try to be happy. We will try to remain calm and quiet. We love you, Mary. And we love our parents. And we love each other." + +Mary smiled and said, "That's good, Anna and Ben. I love you too. Now, let's clean up this mess and find something fun to do. Maybe we can read a story or play a game or draw a picture. What do you think?" + +Anna and Ben thought and said, "We think that sounds good, Mary. We think that sounds fun. We think that sounds happy." And they hugged Mary and each other and went to clean up and have fun. And they did not fight or break anything again. And they did not make any more cracks in the wall. And they did not feel bored or angry anymore. And they waited for their parents to come back. And they remained calm and quiet. And they were happy. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play games. They were very competitive and always wanted to win. One day, they decided to play hide and seek in the kitchen. Sara was the seeker and Tom was the hider. + +Tom looked for a good place to hide. He saw the refrigerator and had an idea. He opened the door and saw some food inside. He thought it would be fun to remove some food and hide behind it. He took out a carton of milk, a jar of jam, and a bag of cheese. He put them on the floor and crawled inside the refrigerator. He closed the door and waited for Sara to find him. + +Sara counted to ten and started to look for Tom. She looked under the table, behind the curtains, and in the cabinets. She could not find him anywhere. She started to get angry and frustrated. She wanted to win the game. She saw the food on the floor and wondered who left it there. She picked up the milk and opened the refrigerator to put it back. + +She saw Tom inside the refrigerator. He was very cold and pale. He was not moving or breathing. He had frozen to death. Sara screamed and dropped the milk. She ran to get help, but it was too late. Tom was gone. Sara had won the game, but she had lost her brother. She wished she had never played hide and seek in the kitchen. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play with toys and make things with paper and glue. One day, they saw a big house with a lot of shiny things inside. They wanted to see the shiny things. They thought the people who lived there were rich and had many toys. + +They went to the gate and tried to open it, but it was locked. They saw a hole in the fence and crawled through it. They ran to the house and looked through the windows. They saw a big cake, a lot of balloons, and many presents. They wanted to have some cake and some presents. + +They found a door that was not locked and went inside. They saw a sign that said "Happy Birthday, Ben!" They did not know who Ben was, but they did not care. They ran to the cake and took a big piece. They opened some presents and took some toys. They were very happy. + +But then they heard a loud noise. It was Ben and his friends. They came back from the park and saw Lily and Tom in the house. They were very angry. They shouted at Lily and Tom and chased them. Lily and Tom were very scared. They dropped the cake and the toys and ran to the door. + +But the door was locked. They had used glue to stick it shut. They thought it was funny, but now it was not. They could not get out. They were trapped. They cried and said they were sorry. They wished they had not gone to the house. They wished they had played with their own toys and glue. They learned a lesson. They did not want to be rich. They just wanted to be friends. +Lily and Ben went to a pizza place with their mom and dad. They liked pizza very much. They sat at a big table and looked at the menus. The menus had pictures of different pizzas and other things. + +"Can I have the cheese pizza, please?" Lily asked. + +"Me too, me too!" Ben said. + +"Okay, you can both have cheese pizza," mom said. "And we will have the veggie pizza." + +Dad gave the menus to the waiter. The waiter smiled and said he would bring their pizzas soon. + +Lily and Ben were bored. They wanted to play. They saw some crayons and paper on the table. They started to draw and color. They made funny faces and animals. + +"Look, I made a lion!" Lily said, holding up her paper. + +"Roar!" Ben said, pretending to be a lion. + +He grabbed his paper and threw it at Lily. Lily laughed and threw her paper back at him. They had a paper fight. + +"Hey, stop that!" mom said. "You are making a mess." + +"It's okay, mom, it's just paper," Lily said. "It's harmless." + +But the waiter did not think it was harmless. He was carrying their pizzas on a big tray. He did not see the paper flying in the air. He walked into the paper and lost his balance. He dropped the tray and the pizzas fell on the floor. + +"Oh no!" everyone said. + +The waiter was angry. He looked at Lily and Ben. He said they were naughty and they had to say sorry. + +Lily and Ben felt bad. They did not mean to make the waiter drop the pizzas. They said sorry to the waiter and to their mom and dad. + +Mom and dad said they had to be more careful and not throw things in the restaurant. They said they would pay for the pizzas and order new ones. + +Lily and Ben promised to behave. They waited for their new pizzas. They hoped they would be yummy. +Sam liked to make sandwiches for lunch. He used bread, cheese, ham and ketchup. He cut the bread with a knife and put the cheese and ham on top. Then he added some ketchup and closed the sandwich. He ate it with a glass of milk. + +One day, Sam wanted to try something different. He saw a jar of peanut butter and a jar of jelly in the cupboard. He thought they looked yummy. He decided to change his sandwich and use peanut butter and jelly instead of cheese and ham. He opened the jars and spread some peanut butter and jelly on the bread. He closed the sandwich and took a bite. + +Sam did not like the new sandwich. It was too sweet and sticky. He missed the cheese and ham and ketchup. He spit out the bite and threw the sandwich in the trash. He was sad and hungry. He wished he had not changed his sandwich. + +He went to his mom and told her what happened. His mom hugged him and said it was okay to try new things, but sometimes we like the old things better. She said she had some cheese and ham and ketchup in the fridge. She asked him if he wanted to make another sandwich with her. Sam nodded and smiled. He was happy to make his old sandwich again. He ate it with a glass of milk and felt much better. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They did not have many clothes, because their family was poor. But they did not mind, because they had each other and their toys. Sometimes they would find new things to play with, like sticks, stones, or leaves. + +One day, they saw a big truck stop near their house. It had a sign that said "Free Clothes". Lily and Ben ran to the truck, hoping to find something nice to wear. They saw a man and a woman who smiled at them and gave them a big bag. "Here you go, kids. These are for you. We have more clothes in the truck, if you want to look," the woman said. + +Lily and Ben thanked them and opened the bag. They were amazed by what they saw. There were dresses, shirts, pants, hats, shoes, and even some toys. They had never seen so many clothes before. They tried on some of them and felt very happy. They looked at each other and smiled. + +They wanted to show their mom and dad their new clothes, but they also wanted to see what else was in the truck. They decided to leave the bag near their house and go back to the truck. They did not mention the bag to anyone, because they wanted it to be a surprise. + +But when they came back, the bag was gone. They looked around and saw a big dog running away with it. The dog had ripped the bag and some of the clothes. Lily and Ben felt very sad and angry. They chased the dog, but it was too fast. They lost their new clothes and their surprise. + +They went back to their house and told their mom and dad what happened. Their mom and dad hugged them and said they were sorry. They said they were proud of them for being kind and grateful. They said they did not need new clothes to be happy, because they had each other and their love. They said they would find a way to get them some new clothes soon. + +Lily and Ben felt a little better, but they still wished they had their new clothes. They hoped the dog would not ruin them too much. They hoped they would find them again someday. They hoped the man and the woman would come back with more clothes. They hoped for a lot of things. But they also knew they had a lot of things already. They had their family, their friends, their toys, and their dreams. And they had each other. And that was enough. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play outside in the park. There is a big tree in the park. The tree has many leaves and branches. + +One day, Tom and Anna decide to make a house under the tree. They find some sticks and stones and leaves. They put them together to make walls and a roof. They also find a blanket and a pillow. They put them inside the house to make it cozy. + +"Look at our house!" Tom says. "It is so nice and warm!" + +"Yes, it is!" Anna says. "And we have a tree to protect us from the sun and the rain!" + +They go inside the house and pretend to cook and sleep and read. They have a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, they hear a voice. It is Ben, another friend from the park. He sees their house and comes closer. + +"Hi, Tom and Anna!" Ben says. "What are you doing?" + +"We are playing in our house!" Tom says. "Do you want to join us?" + +"Yes, please!" Ben says. "Can I?" + +"Of course!" Anna says. "Our house is big enough for three!" + +They include Ben in their game. They share the blanket and the pillow and the pretend food. They laugh and talk and play. They are happy under the tree. +Sara and Tom were playing with their toys in the living room. Sara had a doll and Tom had a car. They were having fun until Tom saw Sara's doll and wanted to play with it. + +"Give me your doll!" Tom said. + +"No, it's mine!" Sara said. + +"Give me your doll or I will break your car!" Tom said. He made a threat. + +Sara was scared. She did not want Tom to break her car. She loved her car. She thought of a way to change his mind. + +"Look, Tom, my doll is dirty. See, she has a stain on her dress. You don't want a dirty doll, do you?" Sara said. + +Tom looked at the doll. He saw the stain. He did not like dirty things. He changed his mind. + +"Yuck, you're right. I don't want a dirty doll. I want a clean car. Here, take your doll back. I will play with my car." Tom said. + +Sara was happy. She took her doll back. She hugged her doll. She was glad Tom did not break her car. + +They played with their toys again. They were friends. They did not make threats anymore. They learned to share. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a map on a bench. The map has many colors and pictures. + +"Look, a map!" Sara says. "Maybe it is a treasure map!" + +"Let's follow it!" Tom says. "Maybe we can find gold or candy!" + +They look at the map and walk around the park. They see a slide, a swing, a pond, and a tree. The map shows them where to go. + +But when they reach the end of the map, they do not see any treasure. They only see a sign that says "Joke! There is no treasure here. Have a nice day!" + +"Aw, no!" Sara says. "Someone tricked us!" + +"That's not funny!" Tom says. "That's mean!" + +They feel sad and angry. They throw the map on the ground and sit on the bench. + +"Who did this?" Sara asks. "Why did they joke with us?" + +"I don't know," Tom says. "Maybe they wanted to make us laugh, but they did not know how." + +They look at each other and sigh. They do not feel like playing anymore. + +Then they hear a voice behind them. + +"Hi, kids! Did you like my map?" + +They turn around and see a clown. He is wearing a big red nose, a colorful wig, and a funny suit. He is holding a balloon and a horn. + +"Who are you?" Sara asks. + +"I'm Bobo, the clown!" he says. "I made the map for you. I wanted to joke with you and make you happy. But I see that you are not happy. I'm sorry. I did not mean to hurt your feelings." + +He looks sad and sorry. He gives them the balloon and the horn. + +"Please, take these. They are for you. They are real, not jokes. Maybe they can make you smile." + +Sara and Tom look at the balloon and the horn. They are bright and shiny. They like them. + +"Thank you," Sara says. + +"Thank you," Tom says. + +They take the balloon and the horn. They blow the horn and make a loud noise. They laugh. + +Bobo smiles. He is happy. + +"See? You are happy now!" he says. "That's what I wanted. I like to make people happy. That's my job. I'm a clown. I joke with people, but I don't want to make them sad. Sometimes I make mistakes. I'm sorry. Can you forgive me?" + +Sara and Tom look at Bobo. He is nice and friendly. He is not mean. + +"Yes, we forgive you," Sara says. + +"Yes, we forgive you," Tom says. + +They hug Bobo. He hugs them back. + +"Thank you," Bobo says. "You are very kind. You are good friends. Can I play with you?" + +"Yes, you can play with us," Sara says. + +"Yes, you can play with us," Tom says. + +They play with Bobo. They have fun. They forget about the map. They are happy. + +The end. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play games. Sometimes they play nice, sometimes they play mean. They are very competitive. + +One day, they have a game with their mom. Mom says, "I have a basket of vegetables. You can each take one and keep it. But you have to tell me why you like it." + +Lily goes first. She picks a carrot. She says, "I like carrots because they are orange and crunchy. They make my eyes bright and my teeth strong." + +Mom says, "That's a good reason, Lily. You can keep the carrot." + +Ben goes next. He picks a broccoli. He says, "I like broccoli because they are green and fluffy. They make my hair curly and my bones hard." + +Mom says, "That's a good reason, Ben. You can keep the broccoli." + +But Ben is not happy. He wants the carrot too. He says, "I want Lily's carrot. It is bigger and sweeter than my broccoli. Give it to me!" + +Lily says, "No, Ben. This is my carrot. I picked it first. You can't have it!" + +They start to fight. They pull and tug and shout. The carrot breaks in half. They both cry. + +Mom says, "Oh, no. Look what you did. You broke the carrot. Now you have to share it. And you have to say sorry to each other." + +Lily and Ben say sorry. They hug and make up. They share the carrot and the broccoli. They learn to be nice and not mean. They are still competitive, but they are also fair. +One day, a fisherman went to the lake with his boat. He wanted to catch some fish for his dinner. He had a rod, a hook, and a worm. He put the worm on the hook and threw it in the water. He waited for a fish to bite. + +Soon, he felt a tug on his rod. He was very happy. He pulled the rod and saw a big fish. He tried to get the fish in his boat, but the fish was strong and fast. It jumped and splashed and made the boat rock. The fisherman was nervous. He did not want to lose the fish or fall in the water. + +He held the rod with both hands and pulled harder. The fish pulled back. The rod bent and creaked. The fisherman was scared. He thought the rod would break. He wished he had a net or a friend to help him. + +Then, the fish stopped pulling. It was tired. The fisherman was relieved. He lifted the rod and saw the fish hanging from the hook. It was the biggest fish he had ever seen. He smiled and said, "Wow, what a fish!" + +He reached for the fish, but the fish was not happy. It opened its mouth and bit the fisherman's hand. The fisherman yelled and let go of the rod. The fish fell back in the water and swam away. The fisherman was sad and angry. He said, "Ouch, that hurt! You are a bad fish!" + +He looked at his hand and saw a small cut. He wrapped it with a cloth and decided to go home. He had no fish for his dinner, but he had a story to tell. He hoped his friends would believe him. He did not want to lie, but he did not want to look silly either. He thought, "Maybe I should say the fish was smaller, or bigger, or a different color. Or maybe I should say nothing at all." He was confused. He did not know what to do. He rowed his boat to the shore and went home. + +Ben and Lily like to play with cards. They have many cards with pictures of animals, fruits, and things. They try to find two cards that are the same. They call this game "match". + +One day, they go to the park with their mom. They bring their cards with them. They find a nice spot under a big tree. They start to play "match" on a blanket. + +"Look, I have two cards with a dog!" Ben says. He puts them together. + +"Good job, Ben!" Lily says. She looks at her cards. She has two cards with a town. She puts them together. "I have two cards with a town!" + +But then, a big wind comes. It blows their cards away. The cards fly in the air. Some cards land on the grass. Some cards land on the road. Some cards land on the roof of a house. + +"Oh no, our cards!" Ben and Lily cry. They run after their cards. They try to catch them. + +"Be careful!" their mom says. She follows them. + +Ben and Lily are sad. They lose many cards. They only have a few cards left. They cannot play "match" anymore. + +"Maybe we can find more cards in the town," Lily says. She points to the town on her card. + +"Maybe," Ben says. He looks at the town on his card. He sees a toy store. He thinks maybe they have cards there. + +They ask their mom if they can go to the town. Their mom says yes. She takes them to the town. They walk to the toy store. + +They see many toys in the window. They see dolls, cars, balls, and books. They also see cards. They see cards with pictures of animals, fruits, and things. They are the same cards as theirs. + +"Look, mom, they have our cards!" Ben and Lily say. They are happy. + +Their mom smiles. She buys them a new pack of cards. She gives them to Ben and Lily. + +"Thank you, mom!" Ben and Lily say. They hug their mom. + +They go back to the park. They find a nice spot under a big tree. They start to play "match" again. They have fun. They are careful not to let the wind blow their cards away. They are happy. +Anna was very happy. It was her birthday. She had a big cake with four candles. She had many friends to play with. She had a red balloon. + +"Happy birthday, Anna!" her friends said. They gave her a big hug. They sang a song for her. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Anna said. She smiled a big smile. She blew out the candles. She cut the cake. She shared it with her friends. They ate the cake. It was yummy. + +Then, Anna saw a big box with a bow. It was a present for her. She wondered what was inside. She opened the box. She gasped. + +It was a bike! A shiny, new bike. It had two wheels and a bell. It was pink and purple. It was her favorite colors. + +"Wow! A bike!" Anna said. She was very excited. She hugged her mom and dad. They gave her the present. They said they loved her. + +"Thank you, thank you!" Anna said. She smiled a bigger smile. She put on her helmet. She got on the bike. She rang the bell. + +"Can I ride it?" she asked. + +"Of course, sweetie," her mom said. "But be careful. Don't go too fast." + +Anna nodded. She pedaled the bike. She felt the wind in her hair. She felt the sun on her face. She felt happy. + +She rode the bike around the yard. She saw her friends. They cheered for her. They said her bike was cool. + +"Look at me!" Anna said. She smiled the biggest smile. She rode the bike fast. She felt free. She felt like flying. +Tim and Jen are twins. They like to play in the yard. One day, they find a big blue egg under a bush. They wonder what is inside. + +"Maybe it is a bird," Tim says. + +"Maybe it is a dinosaur," Jen says. + +They decide to take the egg to their tree house. They make a soft nest for it with leaves and grass. They take turns to rock the egg gently. They hope it will hatch soon. + +The next day, they hear a loud crack. They run to the tree house and see the egg is broken. A small furry creature pops out. It has four legs, a long tail and big ears. It looks at them with curious eyes. + +"Wow, what is it?" Tim asks. + +"It is not a bird or a dinosaur," Jen says. + +They hear a bark from below. It is their dog, Spot. He smells the creature and wants to play with it. He jumps on the ladder and climbs up. + +"Spot, no!" Tim and Jen shout. "It is our baby!" + +They pick up the creature and hug it. It makes a soft purr. They think it is happy. They name it Blue. They decide to keep it as their pet. They hope their mom and dad will like it too. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys and books. But they do not like to eat squash. Squash is yellow and soft and tastes terrible. + +One day, Mom makes squash for dinner. She puts it on their plates and says, "Eat your squash, Lily and Ben. It is good for you." + +Lily and Ben shake their heads. They say, "No, Mom. We do not want squash. We want pizza. Pizza is yummy and cheesy and crispy." + +Mom sighs. She says, "You cannot have pizza every day. You have to try new foods. Squash is healthy and sweet and easy to chew." + +Lily and Ben make faces. They say, "Squash is not sweet. Squash is terrible. We do not like squash. We will not eat squash." + +Mom has an idea. She says, "How about this? If you eat one bite of squash, you can have a cookie for dessert. Cookies are sweet and crunchy and delicious." + +Lily and Ben think. They like cookies. They want cookies. But they do not want squash. They look at each other. They nod. They say, "OK, Mom. We will try one bite of squash. But only for a cookie." + +They pick up their forks. They poke the squash. They close their eyes. They put the squash in their mouths. They chew. They swallow. They open their eyes. They are surprised. + +Lily says, "Hey, squash is not so terrible. Squash is kind of good." + +Ben says, "You are right, Lily. Squash is not so bad. Squash is kind of nice." + +Mom smiles. She says, "I am glad you like squash, Lily and Ben. You are brave and smart. You can have a cookie now. And maybe next time, you will want more squash." + + +Lily and Sam went on a safari with their mom and dad. They saw many big animals, like lions, elephants, and giraffes. Lily liked the giraffes best. They had long necks and spots. Sam liked the lions best. They had loud roars and sharp teeth. + +One day, they went on a jeep ride to see more animals. The jeep was old and broken. It made funny noises and smoke. Mom and dad were worried. They told Lily and Sam to stay in the jeep and be quiet. They got out to check the jeep. + +Lily and Sam were bored. They looked out the window. They saw a monkey on a tree. The monkey was funny. It made faces and noises. Lily and Sam laughed. They wanted to play with the monkey. + +The monkey saw them. It jumped from the tree to the jeep. It opened the door and got in. It grabbed Lily's hat and Sam's bag. It threw them out the window. Lily and Sam were scared. They cried. They wanted their mom and dad. + +The monkey was not done. It found a bottle of water in the bag. It opened it and drank some. Then it sprayed the water on Lily and Sam. They were wet and cold. They cried louder. + +Mom and dad heard them. They ran back to the jeep. They saw the monkey. They were angry. They shouted at the monkey. The monkey was scared. It dropped the bottle and ran away. + +Mom and dad hugged Lily and Sam. They wiped their tears and water. They gave them their hat and bag. They said they were sorry. They said they would fix the jeep and go back to the camp. They said they loved them. + +Lily and Sam felt better. They said they loved them too. They said they still liked the safari. But they did not like the monkey. They said the monkey was bad and naughty. Mom and dad agreed. They said the monkey was bad and naughty. But they also said the monkey was funny. They all laughed. + +Sam and Ben are friends who like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They pretend to drive them on the road, in the park, and in the garage. They make sounds like vroom, beep, and screech. + +One day, Sam finds a new car in his toy box. It is shiny and red, and it has a gear that can make it go faster or slower. Sam is very happy and shows it to Ben. Ben likes the new car too, and asks Sam if he can play with it. + +"Sorry, Ben, this is my car. You can play with your regular cars. They are still good," Sam says. + +"But I want to try the new car. Please, Sam, can I have a turn?" Ben begs. + +"No, Ben, this is my car. Go away," Sam says. He drives the new car away from Ben, and parks it in a corner. + +Ben is sad and angry. He thinks Sam is not a good friend. He looks around and sees a big ball. He has an idea. He kicks the ball hard, and it flies towards Sam's new car. It hits the car and knocks it over. The car breaks and the gear falls out. + +Sam hears the noise and sees his new car broken. He is very sad and angry. He runs to Ben and shouts, "Why did you do that, Ben? You broke my new car. You are a bad friend." + +Ben says, "You are a bad friend too, Sam. You did not share your new car with me. You were mean and selfish." + +Sam and Ben start to cry. They do not want to play with each other anymore. They sit apart and hold their toys. + +A grown-up sees them and comes to talk to them. She says, "What happened, Sam and Ben? Why are you crying?" + +Sam and Ben tell her what happened. They blame each other for breaking the car and not sharing. + +The grown-up says, "I'm sorry that your car is broken, Sam. But you should have shared it with Ben. He is your friend, and friends share their toys. Sharing makes everyone happy. And Ben, you should not have kicked the ball at Sam's car. That was not nice. You should have asked him nicely, or played with something else. Kicking makes everyone sad." + +Sam and Ben listen to the grown-up. They feel sorry for what they did. They say sorry to each other, and hug. They decide to share their toys, and play together again. They fix the car with some tape, and take turns to drive it. They also play with the ball, and the regular cars. They have fun, and laugh. + +The grown-up smiles and says, "That's better, Sam and Ben. You are good friends now. Remember, sharing and being kind are better than being mean and selfish. That is the moral of this story." +Lily was a big sister. She had a new infant brother, Max. He was very small and slept a lot. Lily wanted to play with him, but Mom said he was too little. + +One day, Lily saw Max in his crib. He was awake and making noises. Lily was curious. She climbed on a chair and looked at him. She saw his tiny fingers and toes, his round nose and ears, his soft hair and skin. She wanted to examine him more. She reached out and touched his cheek. Max smiled and cooed. + +"Hello, Max," Lily said. "I am your sister. Do you want to play with me?" + +But then, Mom came in the room. She saw Lily on the chair and Max in the crib. She was not happy. + +"Lily, what are you doing?" Mom asked. "You know you are not supposed to climb on the chair or touch Max without me. You could hurt him or yourself. Get down right now!" + +Lily was embarrassed. She did not mean to do anything bad. She just wanted to see Max. She got down from the chair and said sorry to Mom. + +Mom hugged Lily and said, "I know you love Max, but he is very fragile. You have to be gentle and careful with him. You can look at him and talk to him, but only when I am with you. OK?" + +Lily nodded and said, "OK, Mom. I understand. Can I give Max a kiss?" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, you can. But only on his forehead. He likes that." + +Lily kissed Max on his forehead. He giggled and waved his arms. Lily felt happy. She was a big sister. She loved Max. And Max loved her. + +Lily and Tom were playing in the garden. They liked to run and jump and laugh. They saw a big basket of vegetables that their mom had picked from the farm. They wanted to eat some, but they knew they had to ask first. + +"Mom, can we have some vegetables?" Lily called. + +"Yes, you can, but only one each. And you have to catch them first!" Mom said. She smiled and threw a carrot in the air. + +Lily and Tom ran to catch the carrot. They both reached for it, but it fell to the ground. Mom threw another carrot, and then a tomato, and then a cucumber. Lily and Tom tried to catch them, but they were too fast or too high or too slippery. + +"Mom, this is hard!" Tom said. + +"Mom, this is fun!" Lily said. + +Mom threw one last vegetable. It was a big, round, green cabbage. Lily and Tom both wanted it. They ran towards it, but they bumped into each other and fell down. The cabbage rolled away. + +"Oh no!" Lily and Tom said. + +They got up and chased the cabbage. It rolled down the hill, past the flowers, past the fence, past the dog. Lily and Tom ran after it, but they could not catch it. The cabbage rolled into the road, where a big truck was coming. + +"Stop!" Mom shouted. + +Lily and Tom stopped. They saw the truck hit the cabbage and smash it into pieces. They were scared and sad. + +"Mom, we're sorry!" Lily and Tom said. + +Mom hugged them and said, "It's okay, my loves. I'm glad you're safe. You don't have to catch vegetables to eat them. You just have to be clever and share them. Come on, let's go back to the basket and pick one each. And remember, always look both ways before you cross the road." + +Lily and Tom nodded and said, "Yes, Mom. We love you." + +They went back to the basket and picked one vegetable each. They ate them happily and thanked Mom for the fun game. They learned to be clever and share and be careful. They had a good day. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play with his hoop. He would jump through it and roll it around. + +One day, Benny was playing near a pond when he saw a little fish struggling in the water. Benny knew he had to save the fish, so he gently scooped it up in his paws and put it back in the water. + +Benny felt very proud of himself for saving the fish. He realized that it's important to be kind and help others when they need it. From that day on, Benny made a promise to himself to always be gentle and helpful to others. And he continued to play with his hoop, but now he knew that there were more important things in life than just playing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved candy. She had a big bag of sweets that she valued very much. One day, Lily's little brother Jack wanted some candy too. But Lily didn't want to share because she valued her sweets so much. + +"Please Lily, I love candy too," Jack said. + +"No, these are mine," Lily replied. + +Jack felt sad and started to cry. Lily felt bad for making her brother upset. She thought about it and realized that sharing is sweet too. So she gave Jack some candy and they both smiled. + +From that day on, Lily and Jack shared their sweets and played together happily. They both valued their friendship and the sweet moments they shared. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots and other yummy veggies for his meal. One day, while Benny was munching on a carrot, a mean old fox came by and tried to bite him! But Benny was too quick and ran away. + +Benny was so adorable, all the other animals loved him. They would often bring him treats for his meal. One day, a kind squirrel brought him a basket of fresh berries. Benny was so happy and grateful, he gave the squirrel an adorable little hug. + +But one day, while Benny was eating his meal, he accidentally bit his own tongue! Ouch! He learned to be more careful when eating and always chew his food slowly. From that day on, Benny enjoyed his meals without any more accidents. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day, but his mommy said he had to study his ABCs. Timmy didn't want to study yet because he wanted to have fun. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy asked Timmy if he wanted to play with his new toy truck, but Timmy said he couldn't because he had to study. Billy didn't understand why Timmy had to study and got upset. + +Timmy explained to Billy that he had to study so he could learn new things and be smart. Billy didn't want to study, but Timmy told him that if he did, they could both be smart together. Billy thought about it and said okay, they could study a little bit and then play with the toy truck. Timmy was happy because he got to do both things he wanted to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain and jump in the mud. One day, her mom told her not to play in the mud because she would get dirty. Lily didn't listen and went outside to play anyway. + +As she was jumping in the mud, she saw a little bird sitting on the ground. The bird looked sad and Lily wanted to help. She picked up the bird and tried to make it smile by singing a song. The bird didn't smile, but Lily didn't give up. + +Suddenly, it started to rain harder and Lily realized she was stuck in the mud. She tried to get out, but she couldn't. She was scared and started to cry. Just then, the little bird flew away and came back with some friends. The birds helped Lily out of the mud and she was so happy. She said sorry to her mom for not listening and promised to never play in the mud again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, especially her white teddy bear. One day, Lily's mom asked her to clean up her messy room. Lily didn't want to clean up, so she whispered to her teddy bear, "I don't want to clean up, it's too hard." + +Suddenly, Lily's mom came into the room and saw the mess. She was very angry and said, "Lily, you need to clean up your room right now!" Lily started to cry and said, "But it's too messy, I can't do it." Her mom replied, "You made the mess, so you need to clean it up." + +Lily tried to clean up, but it was too hard. She whispered to her teddy bear again, "I can't do it, it's too hard." But her mom heard her and got even angrier. She took away Lily's teddy bear and said, "No more toys for you until you clean up your room." Lily was very sad and cried, but she knew she had to clean up. In the end, Lily learned that it's important to clean up after herself and not make a mess. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her backyard and look up at the sky. She liked to pretend she was an astronaut and explore space. + +One day, Lily's mom gave her a healthy snack to eat. It was an apple, and it tasted very yummy. Lily knew that eating healthy food would help her grow strong and be healthy. + +Later, Lily went to the park with her friends. They played on the swings and the slide, but some of her friends didn't behave very well. They pushed each other and didn't share their toys. Lily knew it wasn't nice to behave that way, so she reminded her friends to be kind and share. + +At the end of the day, Lily went back home and felt happy. She had fun playing with her friends and eating a healthy snack. She looked forward to exploring space again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, especially his spinning top. Timmy liked to spin it round and round until it made him dizzy. + +One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a group of kids playing with their toys too. Timmy wanted to join in, but he was shy. He watched them play for a while until one of the kids saw him. + +"Hey, do you own any toys?" asked the kid. + +Timmy nodded and showed them his spinning top. The kids thought it was silly, but Timmy didn't care. He spun it for them and they all laughed and played together. + +As the sun began to set, the kids had to go home. Timmy said goodbye and went back to his house. He felt happy that he made new friends and showed them his own special toy. He went to bed that night, dreaming of all the fun he would have with his new friends and his silly spinning top. +Once upon a time, there was a man named Bob. Bob was bald and he liked to wear a hat. One day, Bob went to the park and saw a little boy named Timmy. + +Timmy was looking at a bug with a microscope. Bob asked, "What are you doing?" + +"I'm looking at this bug," Timmy said. "Do you want to see?" + +Bob looked through the microscope and saw the bug up close. "Wow, that's amazing!" he said. + +Timmy smiled and said, "Do you want to wear my hat?" + +Bob put on Timmy's hat and they both laughed. They spent the rest of the day looking at bugs and wearing hats. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys, especially his laser gun. One day, Timmy was playing with his laser gun and accidentally broke it. He was very sad. + +Timmy went to his mother and said, "Mommy, my laser gun is broken. Can you fix it?" His mother said, "I'm sorry, Timmy. I can't fix it. But don't worry, we can buy a new one tomorrow." + +Timmy was impatient and said, "But I want to play with it now!" His mother said, "Don't worry, we can spread out a blanket and have a picnic instead." Timmy thought that was a great idea and they had a fun picnic together. +Once upon a time, there was a prince. He lived in a big castle with his mommy and daddy, the king and queen. One day, the prince went for a walk in the forest. He saw a bird and tried to catch it, but it flew away. Then, he saw a dangerous snake, but he ran away. Suddenly, he saw a magic hat on the ground. He picked it up and put it on his head. He said "abracadabra" and he vanished! The prince was very happy and ran back to the castle to show his mommy and daddy. They were very surprised and happy too. The prince was very proud of himself and wore the magic hat every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day. One day, her mom told her they were going to sell some of her old toys at a garage sale. Lily was scared because she didn't want to let go of her toys. + +The next day, they set up the garage sale and people started to come. A man came up to Lily's mom and asked if they had any old knobs. Lily didn't know what a knob was, but her mom showed the man a drawer full of them. The man bought a few knobs and left. + +As the day went on, Lily's mom sold more and more things. Then, a woman came up to Lily and asked if she wanted to sell her favorite toy. Lily was sad, but her mom had told her they needed to sell some things. So, Lily sold her toy to the woman. + +Later that day, the garage sale was over and Lily and her mom counted the money they made. Lily was happy to see they had made a lot of money, but she still missed her favorite toy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Timmy was playing with his ball when he saw a stubborn caterpillar crawling on the ground. Timmy wanted to play with the caterpillar, but it wouldn't move. + +Timmy decided to pause and watch the caterpillar. After a few minutes, the caterpillar started to move again. It crawled onto Timmy's hand and they became friends. Timmy played with the caterpillar all day in the sunshine, and they had so much fun together. + +When it was time for Timmy to go inside, he said goodbye to his new friend and promised to play with it again the next day. From that day on, Timmy always paused to watch the caterpillars and other bugs in the sunshine, and he made lots of new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird wanted to fly high in the sky, but it was scared. It didn't trust its wings. One day, the bird met a kind lady who saw how sad it was. The lady told the bird, "Don't be afraid. You can trust your wings. They will take you wherever you want to go." + +The bird listened to the lady and took off into the sky. It felt amazing! The wind blew through its feathers and it soared higher and higher. But after a while, the bird started to feel uncomfortable. Its feathers were filthy from all the dirt and dust in the air. It didn't feel good anymore. + +The bird remembered what the lady had said and trusted its wings to take it back down to the ground. The lady was waiting for it and she helped the bird clean its feathers. From that day on, the bird trusted its wings and flew wherever it wanted to go, but it always made sure to stay clean. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Ducky. Ducky was a tough duck who loved to swim in the pond. One day, Ducky saw a boy with a big camera. The boy wanted to record Ducky swimming. Ducky was happy and swam for the camera. + +After the boy recorded Ducky, he showed Ducky the video. Ducky was excited to see himself on the screen. The boy said, "You are a tough duck, Ducky!" Ducky was proud of himself and quacked happily. + +From that day on, Ducky would swim in the pond and wait for the boy to come back and record him again. The boy became Ducky's friend and they would play together. Ducky was happy to have a friend and loved being recorded. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore. One day, she went on a walk with her mommy and daddy. They walked near a big cliff. Lily's mommy and daddy were anxious because they didn't want Lily to get too close to the edge. + +But Lily wanted to see the view from the top of the cliff. She asked her daddy to carry her up. Her daddy picked her up and carried her safely to the top. Lily was so happy to see the view from up high. She thanked her daddy for carrying her and promised to be careful near the edge. From then on, she knew that she could trust her daddy to carry her safely whenever she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat broccoli. She said, "I like broccoli because it makes me fit and strong!" + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to design a special dish with broccoli for dinner. Lily was very excited and said, "I will make the best broccoli dish ever!" + +Lily worked hard in the kitchen and made a delicious broccoli casserole. She was so proud of her creation and couldn't wait to show her mom. + +But when they sat down to eat, Lily's little brother refused to try the broccoli casserole. He said, "I don't like broccoli!" + +Lily was very upset and started to cry. Her mom tried to comfort her, but Lily was too sad. She said, "My dish wasn't good enough for my brother." + +And so, Lily's special dinner was ruined by her brother's picky eating. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite doll named Rosie. One day, Lily couldn't find Rosie anywhere. She searched all over her room but couldn't find her. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Mommy, have you seen Rosie? I can't find her anywhere." + +Her mommy replied, "No, I haven't seen her. Maybe she's hiding somewhere." + +Lily searched and searched until she found Rosie under her pillow. She was so happy to find her doll. But then, her little brother came into the room and saw Rosie. He became jealous and wanted to play with her too. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug was very weak and tired. He was trying to walk on a big leaf, but he kept falling off. The bug wanted to balance on the leaf, but he couldn't do it. + +Then, another insect came along. It was a ladybug! The ladybug saw the little bug struggling and decided to help. She showed the little bug how to balance on the leaf. + +The little bug was so happy! He could balance on the leaf just like the ladybug. He felt strong and confident. From that day on, the little bug practiced balancing every day. He became stronger and stronger and could balance on all sorts of things, like flowers and rocks. And he was grateful to the ladybug for teaching him how to balance. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yogurt, especially the thick kind. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy some yogurt. + +Lily saw a big container of yogurt and said, "Mommy, can we own that yogurt?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, we can own it and take it home." + +Lily was so excited to eat the thick yogurt, but when they got home, she realized they didn't have any spoons. "Mommy, we don't have spoons to eat our yogurt," Lily said. + +"Don't worry, Lily," Mommy said with a smile. "I have a surprise for you." Mommy went to the drawer and pulled out some special spoons just for Lily. + +Lily was so happy and enjoyed her thick yogurt with her special spoons. From that day on, Lily knew that owning her own yogurt was the best feeling in the world. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved ice cream and her mommy always kept it in the freezer. The freezer was very cold and big, but it was reliable and always kept the ice cream frozen. + +One day, Lily's mommy went to the store and told Lily not to touch the freezer. Lily promised she wouldn't, but she really wanted some ice cream. She went to the freezer and tried to open it, but it was stuck. She pulled and pulled until finally, it opened. But when she closed it again, she accidentally broke the sign that said "Do not touch." + +Later, when her mommy came home, she saw the broken sign and knew Lily had touched the freezer. She was very upset and told Lily she couldn't trust her anymore. Lily felt very sad and learned that it's important to keep promises and follow rules. From that day on, she always remembered to be honest and reliable. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her find a rod that was hidden in the garage. + +Timmy looked and looked, but he couldn't find the rod. Just then, his dad came home from work. "What are you looking for, Timmy?" his dad asked. + +"I'm looking for a rod that's hidden in the garage," Timmy replied. + +His dad helped Timmy look and after a few minutes, they found the rod. Timmy was so happy that he wanted to shoot his toy truck into the air to celebrate. + +"Be careful, Timmy," his dad said. "We don't want anyone to get hurt." + +Timmy agreed and they went inside to show his mom the rod they found. From then on, Timmy knew that if he ever needed help finding something, he could always ask his dad. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved Christmas and he loved reindeer. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to visit. Billy had a toy reindeer that Timmy really liked. Timmy asked Billy if he could borrow the toy reindeer. Billy said yes and Timmy was very happy. + +Timmy played with the toy reindeer all day. He even took it to bed with him. The next day, Timmy gave the toy reindeer back to Billy. Billy said the reindeer was still fine and thanked Timmy for borrowing it. Timmy was happy he got to play with the toy reindeer and was glad he could borrow it from his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, her mommy gave her a gifted microscope as a present. Lily was very happy and wanted to look at everything with her new toy. + +Lily went outside to look at the flowers and bugs with her microscope. She saw a tiny ant and tried to catch it, but accidentally broke the microscope. She felt sad and went to her mommy to tell her what happened. + +Her mommy said, "It's okay, Lily. We can rest and try to fix it together." But when they tried to fix the microscope, they couldn't. Lily felt even sadder and started to cry. + +"I'm sorry, mommy. I didn't mean to break it," Lily said. + +"It's okay, sweetie. We can always get you a new one," her mommy replied. + +But Lily still felt bad and wished she hadn't broken her special gift. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the world around her. One day, she saw her mom kneel down to pick up a flower. + +Lily asked, "What are you doing, mommy?" + +"I'm picking a flower, sweetie. It's a task I need to do," her mom replied. + +Lily thought that was amazing and decided she wanted to help. She found a flower too and brought it to her mom. "Look, mommy! I found a flower too!" + +"That's wonderful, Lily! You're such a good helper," her mom said with a smile. + +Lily felt proud of herself for completing her task and making her mommy happy. From then on, she always looked for ways to help out and do amazing things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a dove sitting on a tree branch. + +Lily asked her friend, "Do you believe in doves?" + +Her friend replied, "Yes, I do. They are very popular birds." + +Lily was fascinated by the dove and wanted to get closer to it. She slowly approached the tree, but the dove flew away. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't see the dove up close, but her friend told her, "Don't worry, maybe we will see another one soon." + +Lily smiled and continued playing with her friend, hoping to see another dove someday. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside in the sun, but today was very gloomy. The sky was gray and the clouds were dark. + +Timmy's mom said, "Timmy, it's too wet to play outside. Let's draw pictures instead." + +Timmy agreed and they sat down to draw. Timmy drew a big stream with fish swimming in it. His mom drew a beautiful flower garden. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom got a phone call. She said, "I need to send an important message. Can you keep drawing while I'm on the phone?" + +Timmy nodded and continued to draw. He drew a boat on the stream and a bird in the sky. When his mom finished her call, she saw Timmy's picture and said, "Wow, you're a great artist!" Timmy smiled and felt very proud of his picture. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved pizza, especially when it was spicy. One day, Timmy's mom made him a spicy pizza for lunch. Timmy was so excited to eat it, but he accidentally dropped it on the floor. The pizza started to roll away from him! Timmy chased after the pizza, trying to catch it. Finally, he caught the pizza and ate it all up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mom in the kitchen. One day, Lily's mom asked her to behave while she went to answer the phone. Lily nodded her head and continued to stir the pancake batter. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came into the kitchen and started to make a mess. He spilled flour on the floor and knocked over the pan. Lily tried to tell him to stop, but he wouldn't listen. + +When Lily's mom came back into the kitchen, she saw the mess and asked what happened. Lily explained that her brother didn't behave and made a big mess. + +Lily's mom was amazed at how well Lily had handled the situation. She gave her a big hug and said, "You are amazing, Lily! Thank you for being such a good helper in the kitchen." +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved ice cream very much. One day, Timmy's mom put the ice cream in the freezer to make it cold. Timmy wanted the ice cream, but he couldn't open the freezer. He asked his mom for help, but she was busy. + +Timmy decided to try to open the freezer by himself. He pulled and pulled, but the freezer was too wide and heavy for him. Just when he was about to give up, his mom came to help him. She opened the freezer and gave Timmy the ice cream. Timmy was very happy and ate it all up. From that day on, Timmy knew that sometimes it's okay to ask for help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go camping with her family in the woods. They would set up a tent and build a fire to cook food. + +One day, Lily's family went camping and it started to rain. Lily was miserable because she didn't like getting wet. But her mom had a surprise for her. She brought a big umbrella to keep them dry. + +Later that night, Lily's dad started to cook hot dogs over the fire. Lily helped by putting the hot dogs on sticks. They cooked until they were brown and crispy. Lily was so happy to help cook the hot dogs and she forgot all about being miserable in the rain. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy in their pink kitchen. One day, it rained so much that there was a big flood outside. The water was up to their knees! They couldn't go outside to play. So, Lily and her mommy decided to cook something yummy to eat. They made pink cupcakes with sprinkles on top. They had so much fun baking together while the rain poured down outside. When the cupcakes were done, they sat at the table and ate them all up. Lily was so happy that she got to spend the day with her mommy and eat delicious cupcakes! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, Lily found a small, rough ball with spikes on it. She picked it up and showed it to her friend, Jack. + +"Look Jack, I found a ball with spikes on it!" said Lily. + +Jack replied, "Be careful, Lily. The spikes might hurt you." + +Lily thought about what Jack said and decided to lift the ball gently. She played with it carefully and had fun without hurting herself. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes things may look cool, but it's important to be safe and use caution. + +The moral of the story is to always be careful and think before you play with something new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she found a box that was locked. She tried to open it but it wouldn't budge. + +Lily's mom came in and asked her what was wrong. Lily showed her the box and said, "It won't unlock!" + +Her mom took the box and used a key to unlock it. Inside, they found a dull toy rat. Lily wasn't very excited about it, but her mom said, "It's still a fun toy to play with!" + +Lily played with the rat and even had a conversation with it. She said, "Hello Mr. Rat, do you want to play with me?" The rat didn't answer, but Lily didn't mind. She was happy to have a new toy to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily went outside to play in the snow. The snow was very icy and slippery. Lily's mom came outside and said, "Be careful, Lily! The snow is icy and you could get hurt." + +Lily replied, "I will be safe, Mommy. I will wear my boots and my coat." + +Lily played for a while, but then she got cold. She wanted to go inside, but her boots were stuck in the icy snow. Lily's mom came over to help. She said, "Let's remove your boots from the snow. Then we can go inside and get warm." + +Lily's mom removed her boots from the snow and they went inside. Lily was safe and warm, and she was happy to have her mommy to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to sit in her soft armchair and read her favorite books. One day, her mom came into the room and asked her if she wanted a snack. Lily said yes and her mom slowly gave her some yummy cookies. + +Lily was happy and enjoyed eating her cookies while sitting in her cozy armchair. She felt very comfortable and didn't want to leave her chair. Her mom smiled and said, "You can stay in your chair as long as you want, Lily." + +Lily was grateful for her mom's kindness and felt very loved. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for giving me cookies and letting me sit in my armchair." Her mom hugged her back and said, "You're welcome, Lily. I love you." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and imagine he was a pirate on a big ship. He would make lots of noise and his mom would tell him to be quiet. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him he couldn't play with his toys anymore because it was too noisy. Timmy was sad because he loved being creative and using his imagination. He didn't know what to do. + +Then, Timmy had an idea. He decided to build a fort out of blankets and pillows. He used his creative imagination to make it look like a castle. He played quietly inside his fort and didn't make any noise. + +Timmy's mom was happy that he found a way to play quietly. Timmy was happy too because he could still use his imagination and be creative. From then on, Timmy continued to use his imagination to have fun and play quietly. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Pinchy who lived in a big ocean. Pinchy loved to play on the shore, where the sand was warm and the waves tickled his claws. + +One day, Pinchy saw a big wave coming towards the shore. He knew it was going to be a big one because the water was moving fast. Pinchy scurried back towards the ocean, but he wasn't fast enough. The wave crashed onto the shore and swept Pinchy into the water. + +Pinchy was scared because he didn't know how to swim very well. He tried to paddle his little legs, but he couldn't keep his head above the water. Just when he thought he was going to be swept away, a friendly dolphin came to his rescue. The dolphin helped Pinchy back to the shore, where he could feel the warm sand beneath his claws once again. From that day on, Pinchy was always careful when he played on the shore. +Once upon a time, there was a clever little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom in the kitchen. One day, her mom asked her to stir the soup on the stove. Lily was so excited to help and she stirred the soup with a big spoon. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came into the kitchen and bumped into the wall. He started crying and Lily's mom went to check on him. While her mom was gone, Lily kept stirring the soup. She was so proud of herself for being such a good helper. + +When her mom came back, she tasted the soup and said, "Wow, Lily! This soup is delicious! You are such a clever girl." Lily smiled and felt very happy that she could help her mom. From that day on, Lily loved to stir and help in the kitchen. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but one day she fell and got a boo-boo on her knee. Her mommy put a patch on it to help it feel better. + +The next day, Lily wanted to go outside and play again. She asked her mommy if she was ready to go. Her mommy said, "Not yet, we need to get you dressed first." + +Lily put on her favorite dress and her mommy helped her wear her shoes. Then, she was ready to go outside and play with her friends. While playing, she showed her friends the patch on her knee and they all said, "Ouch!" But Lily told them it was okay because her mommy had made it all better. +Once upon a time, there was a cute puppy named Max. Max had a friend named Sam who had an adorable shoe collection. Sam loved to sail on his boat and Max loved to go with him. One day, Sam and Max went on a sailing adventure. Max wore his favorite shoe and Sam wore his new shiny shoe. They sailed on the big blue sea and saw many fish swimming. Max barked happily and Sam smiled. They had a great time sailing together. When they got back home, Max licked Sam's adorable shoe and Sam laughed. They knew they would sail together again soon. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peanuts, and she was very intelligent. One day, Lily was playing with her friend Timmy. + +Timmy said, "I have a peanut. Do you want it?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, please. I love peanuts!" + +Suddenly, two squirrels started to fight over the peanut. Lily said, "Stop fighting, squirrels! There's enough peanut for both of you." + +The squirrels listened to Lily and decided to share the peanut. Lily was very happy that she was able to stop the fight. She said to Timmy, "See, I told you I'm smart!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy food, especially ice cream. One day, Lily's mom gave her a teaspoon to eat her ice cream with. Lily was so happy to have her own special spoon! + +As she ate her ice cream, Lily recognized her favorite flavor - chocolate! She ate every last bit with her special teaspoon. After she was finished, she asked her mom if she could have more. Her mom smiled and said yes, because Lily had been such a good girl. + +From that day on, Lily always used her special teaspoon to eat her ice cream. She loved how it made her ice cream taste even yummier! And every time she saw her special spoon, she recognized it as her favorite. +Once upon a time, there was a little kid named Jack. He had a big garden where he loved to play. One day, he saw a small black seed and he thought it was boring. But his mom told him to plant it and see what happens. So, Jack planted the seed and watered it every day. + +After a few weeks, something amazing happened! The little seed began to bloom into a beautiful flower. Jack was so happy and proud of himself. He said, "Mom, I'm so glad I planted that seed! Look at how pretty it is!" + +His mom smiled and said, "That's right, Jack. Sometimes things that seem boring or small can turn into something wonderful. You just have to give them a chance to bloom." And from that day on, Jack learned to appreciate the little things in life and to always give things a chance to grow. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max had a tooth that was very loose, and it hurt when he ate. He went to his mom and said, "Mommy, my tooth hurts." + +His mom looked at his tooth and said, "Max, your tooth is very loose. We need to go to the dentist and get it checked." Max was scared to go to the dentist, but he didn't want his tooth to hurt anymore. + +At the dentist, the dentist looked at Max's tooth and said, "Max, your tooth is very loose. We need to take it out." Max was scared, but the dentist was very gentle and the tooth came out quickly. The tooth was rough and had a little bit of blood on it. Max felt much better without the tooth hurting him anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat avocados because they were yummy and green. One day, Lily's mom went to the store and forgot to buy avocados. Lily was sad and asked her mom if she could request some avocados from the store. Her mom said yes and went back to the store to buy some. + +As Lily and her mom were walking home, they saw a big dog barking loudly. Lily's mom told her to be alert and stay close to her. Lily held her mom's hand tightly and they walked past the dog safely. + +When they got home, Lily was so happy to have her avocados. She thanked her mom and ate them all up. From that day on, Lily knew that if she wanted something, she could request it nicely and her mom would try to get it for her. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains and would watch them go by every day. One day, Timmy saw a train coming and ran to get a closer look. He saw the conductor and asked if he could ride the train. The conductor said yes and Timmy was so happy! + +As they rode the train, Timmy saw the tracks twist and turn. He thought it was so cool! But then, the conductor became careless and didn't pay attention to the tracks. The train derailed and Timmy was scared. + +The conductor apologized and promised to be more careful. Timmy forgave him and they continued their train ride, this time with the conductor paying close attention to the tracks. Timmy had a great time and told his mom all about his adventure when he got home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play pretend with her toys. One day, she pretended to be a princess and her teddy bear was her loyal servant. + +Lily's mom came in and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I'm pretending to be a princess!" Lily exclaimed. + +Her mom smiled and said, "That's wonderful! But remember to be modest and kind to your servant." + +Lily nodded and continued to play. Suddenly, the screen on her toy castle fell down. + +"Oh no!" Lily cried. + +"Don't worry, Lily. We can fix it together," her mom said. + +Lily was happy that her mom helped her and they fixed the screen together. From that day on, Lily made sure to always be modest and kind, even when she was pretending to be a princess. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the garden with his spade. He dug and dug until he found a puddle of water. Timmy jumped into the puddle and made a big splash. + +Suddenly, his sister, Lily, came over and saw Timmy playing. She wanted to play too, but Timmy didn't want to share his spade. "No, Lily! This is mine!" he said. + +Lily felt terrible because she really wanted to play with Timmy. She started to cry. Timmy saw how sad Lily was and decided to share his spade with her. They played together and made big splashes in the puddle. It was so much fun! + +From that day on, Timmy and Lily played together every day in the garden with their spades. They never had any more conflicts and always shared their toys. It was a happy ending for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the ocean and explore new places. One day, Fin saw a shiny ball of yarn on the ocean floor. It looked interesting, so Fin decided to investigate. + +As Fin swam closer to the yarn, a crab named Claw appeared. Claw was not happy to see Fin near his yarn. Claw wanted the yarn for himself and started to pinch Fin with his claws. Fin tried to swim away, but Claw was too fast. + +Just when it seemed like Fin was going to be caught, he had an idea. Fin decided to dive deep into the ocean and hide behind some rocks. Claw searched for Fin, but couldn't find him. Meanwhile, Fin found another ball of yarn that was even more interesting than the first one. Fin was happy and safe, and Claw was left without his yarn. The end. +One day, a boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. The park had a big slide, swings, and a sandbox. Tim loved to play in the park. Today, he wanted to play with his ball in the sandbox. + +While playing, Tim saw a big, rough rock. He picked it up and showed it to his mom. "Mom, look at this rock!" Tim said. His mom looked at the rock and said, "Yes, it's a rough rock. Let's put it back in the sandbox." + +After putting the rock back, Tim felt his tummy hurt. He told his mom, "Mom, my tummy hurts." His mom knew that Tim had gas. She said, "Tim, let's sit down for a moment. You might feel better if you let the gas out." + +Tim sat down and let the gas out. His tummy felt better. Tim and his mom laughed. They continued to play in the park until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a good boy named Tim. He loved to help his mom and dad. One day, Tim went to the store with his mom to buy food. They had a fun time together. + +While they were at the store, Tim saw a big dog. The dog looked like a threat. Tim was scared, but his mom said, "Do not worry, the dog will not hurt you." Tim felt better and held his mom's hand. + +After they bought the food, they went back home. Tim told his dad about the big dog. His dad said, "You are very brave, Tim!" Tim felt good and happy. From that day on, Tim was not scared of big dogs anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big, soft cat. The cat loved to play outside. Every day, the cat would run, jump, and enjoy the sun. + +One night, the cat looked up at the sky. The cat saw the moon. The moon was big and bright. The cat wanted to play with the moon. The cat tried to jump high to touch the moon, but it was too far away. + +The cat did not give up. The cat played with the moon every night. The cat would dance and jump as the moon watched. The cat and the moon became friends. They enjoyed their time together, and the cat was happy. +Once upon a time, in a small house in the west, there was a kind boy named Tom. Tom had many friends. He loved to play with them in the park. One day, Tom found an amazing toy car. It was red and shiny. He was very happy. + +Tom's friend, Sam, saw the amazing toy car and wanted to play with it too. He asked Tom, "Can you lend me your car, please?" Tom was a good friend, so he said, "Yes, I can lend you my car. But please be careful with it." + +Sam played with the amazing toy car and had a lot of fun. He was careful and didn't break it. After playing, Sam gave the car back to Tom. They both smiled and continued to play together. The friends had a great day in the west, sharing and playing with Tom's amazing toy car. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a humble gym. The gym was a fun place where kids could play and jump. One day, a big, strong boy named Tom went to the gym to play. + +While Tom was playing, he met a little girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she wanted to play with the blocks, but they were all messed up. Tom said, "Don't worry, Sue. I will help you." So, Tom and Sue started to build a big tower with the blocks. + +Suddenly, a naughty boy named Max came in and saw the tower. He wanted to destroy it. Max ran towards the tower and kicked it. The blocks fell down and Sue started to cry. Tom was angry and said, "That's not nice, Max! We worked hard on that." + +Max felt bad and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you sad." Tom and Sue forgave Max, and they all worked together to build an even bigger tower. From that day on, they became good friends and played nicely at the humble gym. +Once upon a time, there was a little squash. The squash lived in a comfortable garden with many other plants. The squash loved to play with its friends, the flowers and the trees. + +One day, the squash wanted to play hide and seek with the sun. The squash hid under a big leaf and tried to peek at the sun. The sun was very bright and shiny, but the squash was very good at hiding. + +After a while, the sun found the squash and they both laughed. They played all day long, and the squash was very happy. At the end of the day, the squash went to sleep, feeling comfortable and safe in its garden home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bottle of shampoo. She loved to use it to make her hair clean and shiny. One day, Lily wanted to have a party. She felt excited and wanted to invite her friends. + +Lily went to her friend Max's house. "Max, I invite you to my party!" she said. Max was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! I will come to your party!" Lily also invited her other friends, like Tom and Sue. They all said yes and were excited about the party. + +On the day of the party, Lily tried to open her shampoo bottle, but it was stuck. She felt frustrated. Max saw her and said, "Let me help you, Lily." Max tried to open the bottle, but he couldn't. Then Tom and Sue tried, but they couldn't open it either. Finally, all of Lily's friends helped her, and they opened the shampoo bottle together. They all had a fun time at the party, and Lily's hair was clean and shiny again. +Once upon a time, there was an elderly dog named Spot. Spot was very old and slow. He loved to go for walks with his owner, Tim. Tim always put a leash on Spot to keep him safe. + +One day, Tim found a new leash for Spot. It was big and strong. Tim said, "Spot, let's try this new leash!" But the new leash did not fit Spot. It was too big for him. Spot felt sad because he wanted to go for a walk. + +Tim saw that Spot was sad. He thought about what to do. Then, he had an idea. He took the big leash and made it smaller. Now, it fit Spot just right. Spot was happy and wagged his tail. They went for their walk together. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes, we need to make changes to help our friends. +Once upon a time, there was a small, elderly rabbit named Bob. Bob lived in a tunnel under a big tree. He loved to store food in his tunnel for the winter. + +One day, Bob met a young rabbit named Tim. Tim was curious about Bob's tunnel. "What do you do in your tunnel?" asked Tim. Bob smiled and said, "I store food for the winter. It keeps us warm and full." + +Together, Bob and Tim went to find food. They found big red apples, sweet green leaves, and crunchy orange carrots. They took the food back to the tunnel and stored it all inside. And when the winter came, they were warm and happy in their tunnel, eating the food they stored together. +Once upon a time, there was a beautiful lily. It lived in a big garden with many other flowers. The lily was very happy because it had many friends. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to the garden. She saw the beautiful lily and picked it up. She took it home to show her mom. The beautiful lily was sad because it missed its friends in the garden. + +Lily's mom told her to return the beautiful lily to the garden. So, Lily took the beautiful lily back to the garden. The beautiful lily was very happy to be home with its friends again. And from that day, Lily visited the garden every day to see her flower friend, the beautiful lily. +Once upon a time, there was a little ghost. This ghost lived in a big, old house. The house was dark and cold. The ghost felt very lonely because he had no friends to play with. + +One day, the ghost saw a bright light outside. A big fire was burning near the house. The ghost was scared, but he wanted to see the fire up close. He went outside and saw the fire was very hot. The ghost felt warm for the first time. + +The ghost saw a little boy near the fire. The boy was eating a bitter lemon. The boy saw the ghost and was not scared. They became friends and played together. The ghost was not lonely anymore, and the boy helped the ghost stay warm. They were happy and had fun every day. +Once upon a time, there was a quiet little elephant named Ella. Ella had a trumpet for a nose. She liked to help her friends. + +One day, Ella's friend, a little bird, needed help. The bird could not find food. Ella wanted to provide food for her friend. She used her trumpet nose to pick up seeds and gave them to the bird. + +The bird was very happy. Ella felt good because she could help her friend. From that day on, Ella and the bird were best friends. They played together and helped each other. And even though Ella was quiet, her trumpet nose was always ready to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to eat corn. One day, Tim saw a light yellow corn on the table. He wanted to eat it, but he had to wait for dinner time. Waiting made Tim sad. + +At dinner time, Tim's mom reminded him to share the corn with his sister, Lily. But Tim did not want to share. He wanted to eat all the corn by himself. Lily was sad because she also liked corn. This made Tim think. + +Tim decided to share the light yellow corn with Lily. They both ate the corn and were very happy. Tim learned that sharing can make everyone happy. And every time he saw corn, it reminded him to share with his sister. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim lived in a small hut with his mom, dad, and dog. The hut was tight, but they were happy. + +One sunny day, Tim and his dog went outside to play. They found a big red ball. Tim threw the ball far, and the dog tried to catch it. They played and laughed all day long. + +When it was time to go home, Tim and his dog went back to their tight hut. They ate a yummy dinner with mom and dad. Tim was happy, and he knew that tomorrow, they would play and catch the ball again. +Once upon a time, there was a pirate. The pirate was old. He had a big boat. The boat was on the sea. The old pirate loved his boat. + +One day, the old pirate found a toy. The toy was soft. The pirate liked to squeeze the toy. When he squeezed the toy, it made a funny noise. The old pirate laughed. + +The old pirate and the toy went on many adventures. They found treasure and met new friends. The pirate loved to squeeze the toy when he was happy. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a fair girl named Amy. She had a magic box that could make things disappear. Amy liked to play with her magic box all day. + +One day, Amy took her magic box to the park. She saw a big red ball and put it in the magic box. The ball vanished! Amy was happy and clapped her hands. She then made a toy car disappear too. Her friends at the park were amazed! + +As the sun went down, it was time to end the fun day. Amy said bye to her friends and went home. She opened her magic box and the ball and toy car came back. She smiled and knew she had a special gift. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play catch with his friends. One day, Tim found a big, round pumpkin in his yard. It was orange and very stubborn. It did not want to move. + +Tim had an idea. He wanted to play catch with the pumpkin. He tried to pick it up, but it was too heavy. So, he rolled the pumpkin to his friends. They all laughed and thought it was a funny idea. + +They started to play catch with the pumpkin. It was not easy, but they had a lot of fun. The pumpkin was stubborn, but they did not give up. They played until the sun went down, and they were all very happy. +Once upon a time, in a big park, a little boy named Tim went to play. Tim had a bald head and liked to observe things around him. One day, he saw a big tree with a small hole in it. He thought, "I want to know what's inside that hole." + +Tim walked to the tree and looked inside the hole. He saw a tiny bird inside. The bird said, "Hi, I am Sam. I am hiding from the big cat. Can you help me?" Tim said, "Yes, I will help you, Sam." + +For a minute, Tim thought about what to do. Then, he had an idea. He took a big stick and put it near the hole. Sam flew out of the hole and onto the stick. The big cat saw this and ran away. Tim and Sam were happy, and they played together in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a big bird who loved to soar high in the sky. One day, he saw a small animal on the ground. The animal was angry and yelling for help. + +The big bird flew down and asked, "Why are you angry, little animal?" The animal said, "I am lost and can't find my way home." The big bird wanted to help, so he told the animal to hop on his back. They soared high in the sky, looking for the animal's home. + +As they flew, the animal saw a house that looked like his. He told the big bird to fly down. But when they got closer, they saw that it was not the animal's home. The animal became very angry and started to yell at the big bird. The big bird felt sad and flew away, leaving the angry animal behind. The animal never found his way home and stayed angry forever. +Once upon a time, there was a brown dog. The brown dog liked to play in the park. One day, the brown dog went to the park and saw a baby. + +The brown dog noticed that the baby was sad. The baby had lost her toy. The brown dog wanted to help the baby. So, the brown dog looked for the toy. + +The brown dog found the toy under a tree. The baby was happy again. The brown dog and the baby played together in the park. They became best friends. +One day, a little boy named Tim went to the park with his mom. They saw a big slide there. Tim was very happy to play on the slide. + +Tim's mom said, "Wait, I need to write something on this paper. Then, we can play on the slide." Tim waited for his mom to finish writing. He knew it was useful for his mom to write things down. + +While waiting, Tim saw a little girl near the slide. She was scared to go down the slide alone. Tim thought of an idea. He went to the girl and said, "Let's slide down together!" The girl smiled and they both went down the slide. + +Tim's mom finished writing and saw Tim and the girl playing together. She was happy that Tim made a new friend. Tim learned that waiting can be useful too, as it helped him find a new friend to play with on the slide. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lucy. She had a toy named Blue. Blue was a very interesting toy. He could talk, sing, and dance. Lucy loved Blue very much. + +One day, Lucy and Blue went to the park. They played on the swings, the slide, and the seesaw. Blue taught Lucy a new game. They laughed and had a lot of fun. + +At the end of the day, Lucy told Blue how much she valued him. Blue was very happy. They went home and had a big hug. Lucy and Blue were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a busy little town, there lived a small dog named Tiny. Tiny loved to play with his friends, but one day, while they were playing, they saw smoke and fire in the distance. All the friends were scared and didn't know what to do. + +Tiny decided to be brave and ran to the fire. He saw a little cat stuck in a tree near the fire. The cat was crying, and Tiny knew he had to help. Tiny barked loudly to get the attention of the people in the town. + +The people heard Tiny's barks and came running to help. They put out the fire and saved the little cat. The cat was so happy that she stopped crying. Tiny and the cat became best friends, and they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a big house. In the house, there was an elderly woman. She was very nice. She had a big closet with many toys. + +One day, a little boy came to visit. He saw the big closet and wanted to play. He opened the closet and grabbed a toy car. The little boy was happy. + +The elderly woman saw the little boy playing. She was happy too. They played together all day long. The house was filled with joy and laughter. And they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a fancy elephant. This elephant had a long trunk. He liked to look at the trees and the sky. + +One day, the fancy elephant went for a walk. He used his trunk to look for food. He found some big leaves and used his trunk to eat them. + +As the fancy elephant walked, he saw a little bird. The bird was sad. The fancy elephant used his trunk to help the bird. He lifted the bird up to its nest. The bird was happy. The fancy elephant felt good and went home. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy cat named Tom. He lived in a small house with his best friend, a happy dog named Sam. One day, Tom and Sam found a big box in their yard. They did not know what was inside the box. It was a mystery. + +Tom said, "Let's open the box!" But Sam was scared. He said, "No, Tom. It might be something bad." Tom did not listen to Sam. He opened the box, and out came a big, noisy bird. The bird flew around their house, making a big mess. + +Tom and Sam tried to catch the bird, but it was too fast. The house was very messy now. Tom felt bad for not listening to Sam. He said, "I regret opening the box, Sam." Sam was nice and said, "It's okay, Tom. We can clean up together." So they did, and the big, noisy bird flew away. From that day on, Tom always listened to Sam, and they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little boy named Tim went on a safari with his mom and dad. They were very excited to see all the animals. Tim could not wait to see the unknown animal that his mom told him about. He had never seen it before. + +As they walked through the safari, they saw many animals. They saw big elephants, tall giraffes, and fast cheetahs. Tim was having so much fun looking at all the animals with his mom and dad. He kept looking for the unknown animal, but he could not find it yet. + +Then, suddenly, Tim saw something zoom by. It was the unknown animal! It was a zebra! Tim was so happy to see the zebra. He watched it zoom around with its friends. Tim, his mom, and his dad had a great day at the safari. +Once upon a time, there was a dog. The dog's name was Max. Max was a fine dog. He was big and strong. Max lived in a lab with other dogs. The lab was a happy place for them. + +One day, Max and his friends played outside. They ran and jumped. They had fun in the sun. Max was very fast. He liked to chase his friends. They all laughed and played together. + +After they played, Max and his friends went back to the lab. They were tired. Max had a big drink of water. Then, Max and his friends took a long nap. They were happy and loved their life in the lab. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim was very hungry. He went to the kitchen to find something to eat. He saw a big plate of cookies on the table. Tim was so happy! + +His mom said, "Tim, don't forget to use a napkin!" But Tim was too excited and he ignored her. He started eating the cookies without a napkin. The crumbs fell all over his shirt and on the floor. + +Tim's mom came into the kitchen and saw the mess. She said, "Tim, you should have used a napkin like I told you." Tim felt bad for ignoring his mom. He said, "I'm sorry, Mom. I will use a napkin next time." They cleaned up the mess together and Tim learned to always use a napkin when he was eating. +One day, a good cat saw a hanger. The cat thought it was a toy. She played with the hanger all day. The cat liked the hanger a lot. She did not know what it was for. + +The cat's friend, a dog, came to play. The dog saw the hanger and thought it was funny. He wanted to joke with the cat. The dog had a plan. He knew what the hanger was for. + +The dog said, "Let's play dress-up!" The cat was happy to play. The dog showed the cat how to use the hanger. They put clothes on the hanger and had fun. The cat learned what the hanger was for and laughed. She liked the joke and the hanger even more. +One day, a little girl named Mia went outside to play in the snow. She saw a big pile of snow and decided to pick some up. Mia wanted to make a snowman. As she picked up the snow, she saw something yellow hidden in the snow. "What is that?" she thought. + +Mia's friend, Ben, came over to play. "Look, Ben! I found something yellow in the snow," said Mia. Ben looked at the yellow thing and said, "I think that's a toy! Let's dig it out and see!" They both started to pick at the snow to find the yellow toy. + +After they picked away all the snow, they found a yellow toy truck! Mia and Ben were so happy. They played with the yellow truck in the snow all day. And they knew that they found a new friend in each other while playing in the snow. +One day, a big gorilla named Bobo lived in the forest. Bobo was very intelligent. He could do many things like climb trees, find food, and play with his friends. All the animals in the forest liked Bobo because he was kind and smart. + +One sunny day, a little bird came to Bobo. The bird said, "Bobo, can you help me? My friend is stuck in a tree. I can't fly high enough to get her." Bobo said, "I can help you. I will climb the tree and send your friend down to you." + +Bobo climbed the tree and found the bird's friend. He gently picked her up and sent her down to the ground. The little bird was so happy that she hugged Bobo. "Thank you, Bobo! You are the best friend ever!" she said. Bobo smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm always here to help my friends." + +From that day on, the little bird and her friend always played with Bobo. They had lots of fun together in the forest. All the animals knew that Bobo was not only an intelligent gorilla, but also a kind friend who would always help when someone was in need. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Bow. Bow was a very impatient dog. He always wanted to play and run around. One day, Bow heard about a race. The prize for the race was a big, yummy bone. + +Bow was so excited to join the race. He ran as fast as he could. He ran past the other dogs who were also racing. Bow was so fast that he won the race! All the people and dogs cheered for Bow. + +Bow was very happy to win the prize. He took the big, yummy bone home with him. Bow shared the bone with his friends. They all had a great time. Bow was not impatient anymore, because he learned that good things come when you wait. +Once upon a time, in a small classroom, there was a noisy group of kids. They liked to play and talk a lot. The sun would shine through the window and make the room bright and warm. + +One day, a little boy named Tim wanted to show his friends a shiny toy. He said, "Look at my shiny toy! It is so pretty!" But the other kids were too noisy and did not hear him. Tim felt sad. + +Tim tried again and again to show his shiny toy to his friends. But they were always noisy and never listened. In the end, Tim's shiny toy got lost, and he never found it again. +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain. A long, long time ago, a cat and a dog lived on this mountain. The cat and dog were friends. They liked to play together. One day, they found a big ball. + +The cat and the dog wanted to play with the ball. The cat wanted to spin the ball, but the dog wanted to roll the ball. They could not agree. The cat said, "I want to spin the ball." The dog said, "No, I want to roll the ball." + +The cat and the dog were sad. They did not want to fight. They wanted to play together. Then, they had an idea. They decided to take turns. First, the cat would spin the ball. Then, the dog would roll the ball. + +The cat and the dog played with the ball for a long, long time. They were happy. They learned that they could play together if they shared. And they stayed friends on the big mountain forever. +Once upon a time, in a big green field, there was a small rabbit named Remy. Remy loved to play and hop all day long. One day, Remy saw a big tree with a small hole close to its bottom. He thought it would be fun to look inside. + +As Remy hopped closer to the tree, he felt cold air coming from the hole. He thought, "I wonder what is making the air so cold?" Remy was very curious and wanted to find out. So, he put his little paw inside the hole and felt something soft and cold. + +Remy pulled the cold thing out of the hole. It was a big, cold, shiny rock! He showed it to his rabbit friends and they all thought it was very special. They decided to keep the cold rock close to them, so they put it in a safe place near their rabbit homes. + +As the days went by, Remy and his friends noticed that the cold rock made their homes feel nice and cool on hot days. They were so happy to have found the cold rock and kept it close to them always. And that is how Remy and his friends stayed cool and happy all summer long. +Once upon a time, there was a stubborn little boy named Tim. Tim had a favorite shoe that he loved very much. He would wear it every day and never wanted to take it off. + +One day, Tim's mom told him, "Tim, it's time to wear your new shoes. Your old shoe is dirty and has a hole." But Tim did not want to wear his new shoes. He said, "No, Mom! I want my old shoe." + +Tim's mom tried to take the old shoe off, but Tim slapped her hand away. His mom was sad, but she did not give up. She said, "Tim, if you wear your new shoes, we can go to the park and play." + +Tim thought about it and finally agreed. He put on his new shoes and went to the park with his mom. At the park, Tim had so much fun that he forgot all about his old shoe. From that day on, Tim was not stubborn about his shoes anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Spot. Spot had a red scarf. He loved his scarf very much. It was a gift from his best friend, a little girl named Lily. Spot wore the scarf every day. + +One day, Spot saw a big mud puddle. He wanted to play in it. But he did not want to get his scarf dirty. So, he found a big box. He put the scarf in the box to cover it. Now, Spot could play in the mud and not worry about his scarf. + +After playing in the mud, Spot was very dirty. He went to find his scarf. When he opened the box, he saw that his scarf was now spoiled. Spot was very sad. But then, Lily came and saw the dirty scarf. She said, "Don't worry, Spot. We can wash the scarf and it will be clean again." Spot was happy and they both cleaned the scarf together. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a group of animals. They were all friends. They liked to play together and eat yummy food. One day, they found a big tree with lots of tasty fruits. + +A fearful little rabbit said, "I am scared to eat the fruit. What if it is not good for us?" The other animals in the group wanted to eat the fruit too, but they were also scared. + +A brave monkey said, "Don't worry, friends. I will try the fruit first." The monkey took a bite and smiled. "Yum! It is very good!" he said. The other animals in the group were happy and not scared anymore. + +The animals all took turns eating the fruit. They laughed and played together. The fearful rabbit was now brave and said, "I am so glad we tried the fruit. It is so yummy!" + +The group of animals ate all the fruit from the tree. They were full and happy. From that day on, they were not scared to try new things. They knew that as long as they were together, they could do anything. +One day, a furry cat named Tom went outside to play. He saw a big grill in the yard. Tom was very curious about the grill. He wanted to create something fun with it. + +Tom found a ball and put it on the grill. He used a stick to move the ball around. The ball rolled and jumped on the grill. Tom was very happy to see his new game. + +Soon, Tom's friends, a dog and a bird, came to play too. They all took turns rolling the ball on the grill. They laughed and had a great time. In the end, they were tired but happy with the fun game they created. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play near the water. One day, he saw a gentle fish in the water. The fish was very pretty and had many colors. + +Tim said to the fish, "Hello, fish! I want to play with you." The fish said, "Okay, Tim! You can dive into the water and play with me." + +So, Tim took a deep breath and dove into the water. He swam with the gentle fish and they had a lot of fun. They played games and laughed together. Tim was very happy to have a new friend. + +After a while, Tim needed to go home. He said goodbye to the fish and climbed out of the water. He couldn't wait to come back and play with his gentle fish friend again. +One day, a dog named Max went for a jog. Max loved to jog in the park. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Max felt happy. + +As Max jogged, he saw an image on the ground. It was a picture of a cat. Max felt a little uncomfortable because he did not like cats. But Max kept jogging and soon he forgot about the image. + +After a while, Max met a new friend. It was a little girl named Lily. Lily gave Max a big hug and they played together. Max felt happy again. They jogged and played until the sun went down. Max and Lily had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim went to a store with his mom. He saw a big, sweet lollipop and wanted it. Tim asked his mom, "Can I have the lollipop, please?" His mom said, "Not today, we need to save money." + +Tim was sad, but he had an idea. He would be successful by selling his toys to get the lollipop. He put his toys outside his house and waited for people to buy them. A girl came and asked, "How much is the toy?" Tim tried to explain, but he didn't know how much money to ask for. + +The girl took the toy and didn't give Tim any money. Tim was not successful. He didn't sell any toys and he didn't get the lollipop. Tim was very sad and his mom hugged him. They went home without the lollipop and Tim learned that he needed to ask for help when he didn't know what to do. +One day, a little girl named Amy went to the park. She saw a delicate butterfly with big wings. Amy wanted to speak to the butterfly, so she said "hello" with a big smile. + +The butterfly looked at Amy and said, "Hello, little girl! I like your smile. What is your name?" Amy was happy to speak with the butterfly. She said, "My name is Amy. What is your name?" + +The butterfly said, "My name is Bella. I like to fly and play in the park." Amy and Bella played together all day. They laughed and smiled at each other. They were very happy to have a new friend. + +At the end of the day, it was time for Amy to go home. She said goodbye to Bella with a big hug and a smile. Amy knew she would come back to the park to play with Bella again soon. And Bella flew away, excited to see her new friend again. +One day, a little girl named Sue found a big, red folder in her room. She did not know what was in it, so she opened it up. Inside, she saw many pretty pictures of her family and friends. She was very happy to find the folder. + +Sue wanted to show her mom the folder, so she called out, "Mom, come look at this!" Her mom came into the room and saw the folder. She said, "Oh, Sue, that is your special folder. It has all the good memories in it." + +But then, Sue found a bad picture in the folder. It was a picture of her crying. She did not like it. Sue showed the bad picture to her mom and said, "I don't want this in my folder." Her mom smiled and said, "It's okay, Sue. We all have bad days, but we can learn from them and have happy days too." Sue understood and put the bad picture back in the folder, knowing that it was a part of her story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was very independent. She liked to do things all by herself. One day, Sue found a big trumpet in her room. She was very happy. + +Sue wanted to play the trumpet. She tried to blow into it, but it was too big for her. So, she leaned on the wall for help. She tried again and this time, a loud sound came out. Sue was very excited. + +She played the trumpet every day. She practiced and practiced. Soon, she was very good at it. Sue and her trumpet were very happy together. And they lived happily ever after. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the park with her mom. Mia brought her favorite toy, a small yellow duck. She loved to play with her duck in the park. + +While Mia was playing, she met a boy named Tom. Tom had a toy too. It was a red car. Mia was confused because she had never seen a toy car before. She looked at the car and said, "What is that?" + +Tom said, "This is my toy car. I like to play with it." Mia smiled and said, "I have a toy too. It's a duck." They played together with their toys and had lots of fun. After playing, Mia and Tom said goodbye and went home with their moms. They couldn't wait to play together again. +Once upon a time, there was a man and his wife. The man was honest and kind. The wife was nice and sweet. They lived in a small house with their dog, Spot. + +One day, the man wanted to serve his wife a special meal. He went to the kitchen and cooked some food. He made a big plate of yummy things. He called his wife and said, "Come, let's eat a special meal!" + +The wife came to the table and saw the food. She smiled and said, "Thank you for the special meal!" They sat down and ate together. Spot the dog sat near them, wagging his tail. + +After they finished eating, the wife hugged the man. She said, "You are so honest and kind, I love you very much!" The man hugged her back and said, "I love you too!" They were very happy, and Spot the dog barked happily too. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a famous bridge. Many people liked to walk on the bridge. The bridge was very big and long. It was fun to look at the water from the bridge. + +One day, a little boy went to the bridge with his mom. They walked and walked until they were in the middle of the bridge. The little boy saw a big fish in the water. He stared at the fish. The fish stared back at him. They looked at each other for a long time. + +The little boy smiled at the fish. The fish seemed to smile back. Then, the fish swam away. The little boy and his mom walked back home. The boy was happy that he made a new friend at the famous bridge. +Once upon a time, there was a famous cat named Tom. Tom liked to gaze at the big, blue sky. He loved to watch the birds fly high in the sky. + +One sunny day, Tom found a nice seat under a big tree. He sat on the seat and looked up at the sky. He saw a red bird and a yellow bird playing together. + +Tom was very happy to watch the birds. He stayed on his seat all day, gazing at the sky. And every day after that, he would sit on his seat and watch his bird friends play. +Once upon a time, there was a green egg. The green egg lived in a big tree. One day, the green egg fell from the tree. It started to bounce on the ground. The green egg was very scared. + +A little boy saw the green egg. He said, "Hello, green egg! Why are you bouncing?" The green egg said, "I fell from my tree. I am scared." The little boy wanted to help the green egg. He picked it up and put it back in the tree. + +The green egg was very happy. It said, "Thank you, little boy! You are very kind." The little boy smiled and said, "You're welcome, green egg! We should always help our friends." + +The green egg and the little boy became best friends. They played together every day. The green egg learned not to be scared, and the little boy learned to help others. + +The moral of the story is: Always help your friends when they are scared or in need. +Once upon a time, in a small yellow house, there lived a happy girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat ice cream. One sunny day, Lily went outside to play. + +As she played, she found a big pile of lumber. It was big and brown. Lily decided to build a fort with the lumber. She worked hard and made a small fort to play in. + +After playing in her fort, Lily got very hot. She went inside to get some ice cream. She picked a big scoop of her favorite flavor, but it started to melt in the sun. Lily hurried to eat the ice cream before it melted all the way. She smiled and enjoyed her fun day in the yellow house. +Once upon a time, in a small town, there was a big gray bell. The bell was in a tall tower. People loved to hear the bell ring. They would come from far away to see it. + +One day, a little boy named Tim went to see the bell. He wanted to hear it ring too. Tim climbed up the tower to see the big gray bell. He looked at it and thought it was so big and pretty. + +Tim wanted to make the bell ring. He tried to push it, but it was too heavy. Then, he saw a long rope. He pulled the rope and the big gray bell started to move. Suddenly, Tim felt the rope drop from his hands. The bell rang loudly, and everyone in the town heard it. They all smiled, and Tim felt very proud. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. She had a pet cat named Fluffy. Fluffy was a very nosy cat. She always wanted to know what Amy was doing. + +One day, Amy was playing with her toys. Fluffy wanted to play too. Fluffy jumped into the toy box and made a big mess. Amy was not happy. She said, "Fluffy, why do you always have to be so nosy?" + +Amy's mom came into the room and saw the mess. She told Amy that it was time to clean up. Amy was sad because she wanted to keep playing. But she knew she had to do what her mom said. + +As Amy cleaned up, she thought about Fluffy. She realized that being nosy can sometimes cause problems. From that day on, Amy tried to be more careful with her things and Fluffy learned not to be so nosy. They both learned that it is important to respect each other's space and be kind to one another. +One day, a tall girl named Sue saw a pretty vase. The vase was blue and had flowers on it. Sue wanted to find something to match the vase. She thought a pretty flower would be perfect. + +Sue went to the garden and saw many flowers. She saw red, yellow, and pink flowers. Sue picked a blue flower that would match the vase. She was very happy. + +Sue went back to her house and put the blue flower in the vase. Her mom saw the vase and said, "Wow, Sue! The flower matches the vase so well!" Sue smiled and said, "I know, Mom! I found the perfect flower in the garden!" They both looked at the vase and felt happy. +Once upon a time, there was a green frog. The frog lived in a pond. The pond had many green plants. The frog liked to play with his friends. They played near the water. + +One day, the frog saw a line of ants. The ants were walking on the ground. The frog wanted to count the ants. He started counting with his friends. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven. There were seven ants in the line. + +They counted the ants and laughed. The frog and his friends liked to count. They counted the green plants, too. One, two, three, four, five. There were five green plants. The frog and his friends were happy. They played by the pond all day long. +Once upon a time, there was a long cat named Lucy. Lucy liked to play outside in the sun. One day, Lucy went to the park to play with her friend, the little bird named Billy. + +At the park, Lucy and Billy played a game. They played hide and seek. When it was Lucy's turn to hide, she found a big box to hide in. She went inside and closed the box. Billy started to look for her. + +Billy looked everywhere but could not find Lucy. Then he heard a voice from the box. "Help!" said the voice. It was Lucy's voice! Billy went to the box and opened it. "Thank you for finding me!" said Lucy. They both laughed and played more games until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy woman who lived in a small house. She had a beautiful garden with many colorful flowers. One day, a little girl came to the garden and saw the flowers. + +The little girl said, "Hello, woman! Your flowers are very pretty. Can I have some?" The grumpy woman replied, "No, these flowers are mine. You cannot have them." The little girl was sad but left the garden. + +Later, the grumpy woman found that some of her flowers were torn. She was very angry and knew it was the little girl who did it. So, she went to the little girl's house and said, "You tore my flowers! You are a bad girl!" The little girl cried and said, "I'm sorry, I just wanted to have some pretty flowers too." The grumpy woman did not forgive her. + +The bad ending of this story teaches us that we should not take things that are not ours. If the little girl had asked nicely, maybe the grumpy woman would have shared her flowers. +One day, a tall giraffe named Gigi went to the stage. Gigi was a little scared but wanted to sing for everyone. She had a big show to do. All her friends were there to watch her. + +Before the show, Gigi's friend, a small bird named Birdy, said, "Gigi, remain calm. You will do great!" Gigi smiled and said, "Thank you, Birdy. I will try my best." + +The show began, and Gigi walked onto the stage. She remembered what Birdy told her and remained calm. Gigi sang and sang, and everyone loved her. Gigi was so happy she did her best. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a mighty lion. He was very strong and all the animals were scared of him. One day, the lion got a big cut on his leg. He needed a stitch to make it better. + +A little mouse saw the lion in pain and said, "I can help you, Mr. Lion. I can put a stitch on your cut so it doesn't rot." The mighty lion was surprised that a tiny mouse could help him, but he said, "Okay, little mouse, please help me." + +The little mouse was very good at putting the stitch on the lion's cut. The lion felt better and thanked the mouse. From that day on, the mighty lion and the little mouse became best friends. They played together and had lots of fun in the big forest. +Once upon a time, there was a lonely barber named Tom. Tom had a small shop where he cut hair. But not many people came to his shop. Tom felt sad. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came into his shop. She had a small cut on her arm. She said, "Mr. Barber, can you help me heal my cut?" Tom smiled and said, "Yes, I can help you." + +Tom carefully cleaned Lily's cut and put a bandage on it. Lily said, "Thank you, Mr. Barber!" After that day, Lily told her friends about the kind barber. More people started to come to Tom's shop. Tom was not lonely anymore, and he was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little cat named Tom. Tom was very sad and miserable. He did not like the cold winter. He wanted the warm spring to come. + +One day, Tom met a big cat named Max. Max said, "I know where the warm spring is. Follow me." Tom was very happy and followed Max. They walked and walked until they saw a big tree. + +Max told Tom, "The warm spring is under this tree. You need to lie down and sleep. When you wake up, it will be spring." Tom lied down and slept. But when he woke up, it was still cold winter. Max had lied to him and was gone. Tom was sad and miserable again. +Once upon a time, there was a powerful cat named Tom. Tom was very big and strong. He lived in a small house with his friend, Sam. + +One day, Tom saw a refrigerator. It was big and white. He wanted to see what was inside. Tom opened the refrigerator and found a lot of yummy food. He saw milk, cheese, and his favorite, fish! + +Tom took the fish and started to eat. Sam saw Tom and wanted some fish too. So, Sam decided to follow Tom. They both ate the fish and were very happy. They played together all day and had lots of fun. And from that day on, Tom and Sam always shared their food and had many more happy days together. +Once upon a time, there was a little fairy named Lily. She had tiny wings and a pretty dress. Lily was a good fairy, but sometimes she was a bit rude. She did not always say "please" and "thank you." + +One day, Lily met a big frog named Ben. Ben was sad because he did not have any friends. Lily wanted to help Ben. She told him, "I recommend you be nice to others. Then, you will make friends." + +Lily and Ben played together and had fun. Ben was very nice, and soon he made many friends. Lily learned to be polite too. They all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a classroom. In the classroom, there were many kids. They all liked to play and learn. One day, they found a big box. They did not know what was inside the box. They wanted to look. + +When they opened the box, they saw many fake toys. There were fake cars, fake dolls, and fake animals. The kids were very happy. They took the toys and started to play. They made funny sounds and laughed a lot. + +Soon, it was time to go home. The kids put the fake toys back in the box. They said goodbye to their friends. They could not wait to come back to the classroom and play with the fake toys again. +Once, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toy violin. One day, she lost her violin. Lily was sad and did not know where to find it. + +Lily asked her mom, "Mom, have you seen my violin?" Her mom was alert and said, "No, but let's look for it together." They looked in her room, the kitchen, and the living room. + +Finally, they found the violin under the couch. Lily was so happy! She played a song for her mom. Her mom smiled and clapped. From that day on, Lily was always alert and made sure to put her violin in a safe place. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Emma. Emma liked to play with her toys and wear pretty clothes. One day, she found a dirty cloth on the floor. She was confused because she did not know where it came from. + +Emma asked her mom, "Where did this cloth come from?" Her mom answered, "It fell from the clothesline outside." Emma wanted to help, so she picked up the cloth and took it to her mom. Her mom smiled and said, "Thank you, Emma." + +Together, Emma and her mom washed the cloth and hung it up to dry. Emma learned that it is good to ask questions and help others. She was happy that she could make her mom smile. The moral of the story is to always ask when you are confused and help others when you can. +One day, a little monkey named Momo was playing in the trees. Momo was a careless monkey, and he did not look where he was going. He was swinging from branch to branch, having fun. + +Suddenly, Momo missed a branch and fell down. He landed on the soft grass, but he still felt hurt. Momo started to cry, and his friends heard him. They all came running to see what was wrong. + +Momo's friends helped him feel better by giving him hugs and telling him it was okay. They told Momo to be more careful next time. Momo learned his lesson and promised to be more careful when playing in the trees. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a rag that she loved very much. She would always raise the rag high up in the air and wave it around. Sue was anxious to show her rag to her best friend, Tom. + +One day, Sue went to play with Tom. She took her rag with her, but she did not show it to Tom yet. They played with a ball and had a lot of fun. Sue was still anxious to show Tom her rag, but she wanted to wait for the right time. + +Finally, it was time for Sue to go home. She remembered that she had not shown Tom her rag yet. So, she raised the rag high up in the air and waved it around. Tom was so happy to see the rag. He thought it was the best thing he had ever seen. Sue was glad that she had waited for the right time to show Tom her rag. They both had a great day and went home with big smiles on their faces. +Once upon a time, in a warm summer, there was a thoughtful boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside with his toy gun. He would shoot at the trees, the sky, and the ground. One day, Tim saw a big, red ball in his yard. He thought it was a new toy to play with. + +Tim wanted to shoot the big, red ball with his toy gun. But, his friend, Sally, came running up to him. "No, Tim! That's my ball!" she cried. Tim stopped and looked at Sally. He did not want to make her sad. + +Tim and Sally thought of a fun game. They would take turns shooting the toy gun at the big, red ball. They played together all day in the summer sun. Tim was happy he did not shoot Sally's ball without asking. He learned that being thoughtful and sharing could make everyone happy. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Tim had a gift. It was a big, red ball. Tim loved to play with his ball. One day, he took his ball outside to play. + +While Tim was playing, his ball got dirty. It rolled in the mud. Tim said, "Oh no! My ball is dirty!" He wanted to clean it. So, he picked up his ball and started to run to the water. + +On his way, Tim met his friend, Sue. Sue saw Tim's dirty ball and said, "Your ball is dirty, Tim!" Tim said, "Yes, I am going to clean it in the water." Sue said, "I will help you!" So, they both ran to the water. + +When they got to the water, Tim and Sue washed the ball. Soon, it was clean again. They were happy. Tim said, "Thank you, Sue!" Sue said, "You're welcome, Tim!" Then, they played with the clean ball together. +One day, a girl named Lily was very bored. She did not want to play with her toys or watch TV. So, she thought of something fun to do. She decided to paint on her toast! + +She went to the kitchen and took out a slice of bread. She put it in the toaster and waited. When it was done, she had a nice, warm piece of toast. Then, she found her paint and a brush. She started to paint a smiley face on the toast. + +Her mom came in and saw what she was doing. "Lily, what are you doing?" her mom asked. "I'm painting my toast, Mom!" Lily said with a big smile. Her mom laughed and said, "That's a fun idea, but let's use food coloring instead of paint, so you can eat it too!" They painted more toast together and had a fun, not boring, day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Amy. Amy loved to draw on paper. One day, she wanted to make a nice picture for her mom. She took her paper and set it on the table. Amy started to draw with her crayons. + +As she drew, her little brother Tom came over to see. Tom wanted to help Amy, but he was too young. He took a crayon and scribbled on her paper. It looked terrible! Amy was sad and didn't know what to do. + +Then, Amy had an idea. She took a new paper and set it next to the terrible picture. She asked Tom to draw with her. They both drew together, and it was fun. When they were done, they gave both pictures to their mom. Their mom loved the pictures and hugged them both. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there was a wise old owl. The owl liked to sit on a tree with a big crack. Every day, the owl would watch the animals play. + +One sunny day, a little bunny was hopping near the tree. The bunny saw the wise owl and said, "Mr. Owl, I miss my friend. He went away, and I am sad." The wise owl listened and thought. + +The wise owl said, "Little bunny, do not be sad. Your friend will come back. You can play with the other animals, and you will not miss your friend so much." + +The little bunny listened to the wise owl and started to play with the other animals. They played and had fun. The little bunny did not miss his friend so much anymore. When his friend came back, they all played together happily. The wise owl watched from the tree with the big crack and smiled. +Once upon a time, there was a gifted boy named Tim. He had a tool that could make a ring sound. Tim loved his tool very much. It was a gift from his mom. + +One day, Tim saw a sad girl named Sue. Sue was sad because she lost her toy. Tim wanted to help Sue. He used his tool to make the ring sound. The sound was so loud that it helped Sue find her toy. + +Sue was very happy. She said thank you to Tim. Tim was happy too because he could help Sue. The moral of the story is: It is good to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a big pumpkin farm. A little boy named Tim lived there with his mom and dad. They grew many pumpkins on their farm. Tim loved to help his mom and dad with the pumpkins. They were very comfortable living on the farm. + +One day, Tim saw a very big pumpkin. He wanted to show it to his mom and dad. Tim tried to pick up the pumpkin, but it was too heavy. He tried again and again, but he could not lift it. Finally, he asked his dad for help. "Dad, can you help me pick up this big pumpkin?" Tim asked. His dad smiled and said, "Of course, Tim! Let's do it together." + +Tim and his dad picked up the big pumpkin together. They were very careful not to drop it. They carried the pumpkin to Tim's mom. She was very happy to see the big pumpkin. "Wow, this is the biggest pumpkin we have ever grown!" she said. They all smiled and were very proud. + +The moral of the story is that when we work together, we can do big things that we cannot do alone. +Once upon a time, a clumsy caterpillar named Carl lived in a small garden. Carl was not good at moving around. He would always bump into things and fall down. One day, Carl met a wise old snail named Sally. Sally saw how Carl was always falling, so she wanted to help him. + +Sally told Carl, "I recommend you try to slow down and be more careful when you move." Carl listened to Sally and tried to be more careful. But he was still very clumsy. Carl was sad and worried that he would always be like this. + +One day, Carl saw a big, pretty butterfly flying in the sky. He wanted to be like the butterfly and fly too. He thought that if he could fly, he would not be clumsy anymore. He tried to climb a tall flower to get closer to the sky. But as he climbed, he slipped and fell down. Carl was hurt and could not move anymore. He wished he had listened to Sally's advice and been more careful. +One day, a cat and a dog were playing in the park. The cat found a bottle of glue. The dog said, "What is that?" The cat said, "I don't know. Let's find out." + +They opened the bottle and found that it was very sticky. They played with the glue, but it made a big mess. The cat and the dog tried to clean the glue, but it was too hard. + +They saw a bird lying on the ground. The bird was not moving. The cat said, "Oh no, the bird is dead." They felt sad for the bird. The dog said, "Let's be more careful with the glue." They agreed and played safely from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a big, round head. One day, Sue felt troubled. She did not know what to do. + +Sue went to her mom and said, "Mom, I am troubled. Can you help me?" Her mom said, "Let's sit down and talk." So, they sat down and talked about what was troubling Sue. Sue told her mom that she was sad because her head was big and round. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Sue, your big, round head is what makes you special. It is a part of who you are. Let's be happy and love our big, round heads." Sue smiled and felt better. From that day on, Sue was not troubled about her big, round head. She was happy and loved herself just the way she was. +Once upon a time, there was a little spider. This spider was gifted. It could make pretty webs very fast. The spider had many friends in the forest. + +One day, the spider felt sad. It had lost its way and could not find its home. The spider's friends saw it was sad and wanted to help. They all looked for the spider's home together. + +After a while, they found the spider's home. The spider felt happy and said "thank you" to its friends. The gifted spider made a big, pretty web for all its friends to play on. They all had fun and the spider never felt sad again. +Once upon a time, there was a toy named Zero. Zero was a dull, old toy that didn't move much. He lived in a big toy box with many other toys. The other toys were bright and could move fast. They played all day and had fun. + +One day, a new toy came to live in the toy box. He was shiny and fast, just like the other toys. But he didn't know how to share or be kind. He took all the toys' things and didn't let them play with him. + +Zero saw this and wanted to help. Even though he was dull and didn't move fast, he knew how to share and be kind. Zero went to the new toy and showed him how to share. The new toy learned from Zero and started to be kind to the other toys. + +Soon, all the toys were playing together and having fun. They were happy that Zero had taught the new toy how to share. The other toys learned that even if someone is dull and doesn't move fast, they can still be very helpful and kind. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to be kind and share, no matter what you look like or how fast you can move. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Mia. She had a big, red bowl that she loved very much. One day, Mia saw a small, sad cat sitting outside her house. The cat looked hungry and cold. Mia wanted to help the cat become happy and comfortable. + +Mia took her big, red bowl and filled it with warm milk for the cat. She put the bowl outside and called the cat to come and drink. The cat walked to the bowl and started to drink the warm milk. The cat became very happy and comfortable. + +Mia learned that sharing and helping others can make them feel better. The cat became her friend and they played together every day. The moral of the story is that when we help others, we also become happy and make new friends. +Once upon a time, there was a naughty dog named Spot. Spot loved to take things that did not belong to him. He would take toys from other dogs, bones from his friends, and even food from his family. + +One day, Spot saw a big, shiny bone. He wanted it so much, but it was on the other side of a busy street. Spot's owner, a kind girl named Lucy, told him to heel and stay by her side. But Spot did not listen. He ran to get the bone, not paying attention to the cars. + +Luckily, a nice man saw Spot and stopped his car just in time. Lucy ran to Spot and hugged him tight. She was so happy he was safe. Spot learned that being naughty and not listening could be dangerous. From that day on, Spot always listened to Lucy and stayed by her side when she said heel. And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, in an ordinary town, there lived a girl named Lily. Lily had a big round face with a big smile. She loved to play with her friends and make funny faces at them. They all laughed and made funny faces back at her. This made Lily very happy. + +One day, Lily found a big red apple under a tree. She wanted to share it with her friends. But she forgot about the apple and left it in her bag. Days went by, and the apple began to rot. It turned brown and yucky. Lily's mom found the apple and told Lily that it was not good to eat anymore. + +Lily was sad that she could not share the apple with her friends. But she had an idea. She took the rotten apple and put it in the ground. After some time, a new apple tree grew from the spot. The tree had many big red apples. Lily picked the apples and shared them with her friends. They all ate the apples and made funny faces at each other. And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little mill by a river. The mill was very fragile. It was made of wood and had a big wheel that went round and round. The mill loved the river because the river made the wheel turn. The mill helped make flour for bread. + +One day, a small girl named Lily came to the mill. Lily loved the mill too. She liked to watch the wheel go round and round. She would clap her hands and laugh. The mill loved to see Lily happy. + +One day, it started to rain. The fragile mill was scared because the rain made the river go very fast. The mill's wheel went round and round faster and faster. Lily saw the mill was sad, so she hugged the mill. The mill felt strong and happy. The rain stopped, and the mill and Lily were friends forever. +One day, a boy named Tim found a big chest in his room. It was tight and hard to open. Tim tried and tried, but the chest would not open. "I need help," he said. + +Tim asked his friend, Sam, to help him open the chest. They both pulled and pulled, but the chest stayed tight. "This is hard," said Sam. "Maybe we need more help." + +They asked their friend, Sue, to help them. Sue was very smart. She knew the chest was of great value. They pulled and pulled, and finally, the chest opened. Inside, they found many toys and games. + +"Wow, look at all these fun things!" said Tim. "We worked together, and now we can play together." + +The friends were happy they opened the chest. They learned the value of teamwork and had fun playing with the new toys. +Once upon a time, there was a foolish cow. The cow liked to play all day. One day, the cow saw a big, red ball. The cow wanted to play with the ball. + +The cow ran to the ball and gave it a big push. The ball rolled and rolled. The cow chased the ball, but had to pause to catch its breath. The cow was tired but wanted to keep playing. + +Finally, the cow caught up to the ball. The cow played with the ball until the sun went down. The cow was happy and went home to sleep. The foolish cow had a fun day playing with the big, red ball. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom liked to play outside. One day, he went for a walk in the park. He saw a trail and decided to follow it. It was a fun trail with many trees and flowers. + +As he walked on the trail, he found a small, lost dog. The dog looked angry and scared. Tom wanted to help the dog. He thought of what to do. He had an idea! Tom would bring the dog some food and water to make it happy. + +Tom went home and got some food and water for the dog. He brought it back to the dog on the trail. The dog ate and drank, and soon it was not angry anymore. The dog was happy and wagged its tail. Tom and the dog became best friends, and they played together every day on the trail. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue was very polite. She always said "please" and "thank you." One day, Sue found a soft velvet toy on the ground. It was a cute bunny. She loved the bunny and wanted to take it home. + +Sue knew she should find the owner of the velvet bunny. She asked her friends, "Is this your bunny?" But no one said it was theirs. Sue was sad because she wanted to take the bunny home. + +Finally, Sue saw a little boy crying. She asked him, "Are you missing a toy?" The boy said, "Yes, I lost my velvet bunny." Sue was happy to give the bunny back to the boy. The boy said, "Thank you, Sue!" Sue felt good because she was polite and helped her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a small dove named Dee. Dee liked to fly high in the sky. One day, Dee saw a bug crawl on the ground. The bug was slow, and Dee felt jealous. Dee wanted to crawl like the bug. + +Dee asked the bug, "How do you crawl so slow?" The bug said, "I use my legs. Try it!" Dee thought about it and said, "I will try it tomorrow." + +The next day, Dee tried to crawl using her wings. She tried and tried, but she could not crawl like the bug. Dee was sad. She went back to the bug and said, "I can't crawl like you." + +The bug said, "That's okay, Dee. You can fly high in the sky, and I can't do that. We are different, and that's good." Dee smiled and said, "You're right. We are both special in our own way." From that day on, Dee was happy to fly high in the sky and watch the bug crawl on the ground. +Once upon a time, there was a calm little girl named Sue. Sue loved to play with her toys and read books. One day, her mom and dad told her that they were going on a holiday. Sue was so excited! + +On the holiday, Sue went to the beach with her mom and dad. They played in the water and built sand castles. Sue wanted to test how fast she could run on the sand. She ran and ran, laughing as she went. + +After playing all day, Sue and her family sat down to eat a picnic. They ate sandwiches, fruit, and yummy cake. Sue felt so happy and calm on her holiday. She couldn't wait to come back to the beach again. +One day, a little boy named Tim and his dog, Spot, went for a walk in the park. They liked to march together like soldiers. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. Tim and Spot were very happy. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was thunder! Tim looked at Spot and said, "Spot, are you worried about the thunder?" Spot barked and wagged his tail, showing he was not scared. Tim smiled and said, "I am not worried too!" + +They continued to march in the park, even though the thunder was still loud. Tim and Spot knew they were brave and could have fun no matter what. And when the thunder stopped, they marched all the way back home. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little dog named Max. Max had a small body with soft fur. He liked to run and play with his friends in the park. + +One day, Max saw a big cat on a tree. The cat looked down and started to worry. Max wanted to help the cat. He thought of a plan to get the cat down from the tree. + +Max found a long stick and used his smart mind to push the cat down. The cat was happy and thanked Max for his help. They became friends and played together every day. Max never had to worry again because he knew he was smart and could help his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a graceful bird named Blue. Blue loved to fly high in the sky and play with her friends. One day, Blue was on her way to play when she saw a soft pillow on the ground. + +Blue was curious about the pillow, so she decided to delay her playtime with her friends. She flew down to take a closer look. The pillow was very soft and fluffy, just like a cloud. Blue thought it would be fun to play with the pillow, so she picked it up with her beak. + +Blue carried the pillow to her friends, and they all had a great time playing with it. They took turns jumping on the pillow and pretending to sleep. Blue was happy she had found the pillow, and her friends were happy too. +One day, a big rhinoceros was ready to play. He went to the park and saw a little boy. The boy was scared. He said, "You are too big to play with me." + +The rhinoceros was sad, but he wanted to help. He saw a ball rolling fast toward the boy. The rhinoceros ran and stopped the ball. He used his big body to prevent the ball from hitting the boy. + +The boy smiled and said, "Thank you, rhinoceros! You are a good friend." They played together all day and had lots of fun. The rhinoceros was happy to help and be a good friend. +Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a little bird named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his friends in nature. They liked to jump, run, and fly all around the trees and flowers. + +One day, while playing, Timmy saw a dirty stick on the ground. He thought it would be fun to break it. So, he picked it up with his beak and started to hit it against a tree. His friends watched and laughed. + +After a few tries, Timmy was able to break the dirty stick. He felt proud and happy. His friends clapped and cheered for him. From that day on, Timmy and his friends had even more fun playing in the beautiful nature. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sue. Sue had a pretty vase in her room. It was her favorite thing. One day, Sue's friend Tim came to play. They had a lot of fun with their toys. + +But then, Tim knocked over the vase by mistake. The vase broke into many pieces. Both Sue and Tim felt very bad. They knew they had to tell Sue's mom about the broken vase. + +Sue and Tim went to Sue's mom to explain what happened. They told her that they were playing, and the vase broke. Sue's mom was not too mad. She said, "It's okay, accidents happen. Just be more careful next time." Sue and Tim were happy and promised to be careful. They learned that it is important to tell the truth, even when it is about something bad. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim had a pair of pants that he loved very much. One day, while he was playing outside, his pants got a big hole in them. Tim felt helpless and sad. + +Tim's mom saw him and asked, "Why are you sad, Tim?" Tim showed her the hole in his pants. "Don't worry," she said, "I can help you fix them." Tim's mom took the pants and began to sew the hole. Tim wanted to help, so he held the pants still for her. + +When the pants were fixed, Tim felt very happy. He thanked his mom and gave her a big hug. From that day on, Tim learned that when you feel helpless, it's always good to ask for help. And the moral of the story is, don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside on his street with his friends. One day, Tim found a heavy rock while playing. + +Tim wanted to show his friends the heavy rock. He picked it up and carried it to them. As he walked, he saw his friend, Sue, across the street. Tim was so excited that he started to yell, "Sue, look at my heavy rock!" + +Sue looked up and saw Tim with the heavy rock. She yelled back, "Wow, Tim! That's a big, heavy rock!" Tim smiled, happy that his friend liked his find. From that day on, Tim and his friends played with the heavy rock on their street, making up fun games and having a great time. +Once upon a time, there was a little tiger named Tim. Tim lived in a big forest with his mom and dad. He loved to play with his friends, but sometimes he would forget to share. + +One day, Tim found a magic rock that could reverse time. He thought it was so cool and didn't want to share it with anyone. Tim played with the rock all day, but he started to feel lonely. + +When Tim's friends came to play, they saw the magic rock and asked if they could play with it too. Tim thought about it and decided to share the rock with his friends. They all had so much fun playing together and reversing time. + +In the end, Tim learned that sharing with his friends made him feel happy and that it was more fun to play together. The moral of the story is that sharing is important and makes everyone happy. +Once upon a time, there was an old mole who lived in a cozy hole. He was very wise and had lots of stories to tell. One night, the mole had a dream that he was flying high in the sky. He felt very happy and free. + +The next day, the elderly mole met a little rabbit who was lost. The mole asked the rabbit what was wrong and the rabbit said he couldn't find his home. The mole offered to help and they went on a journey together. + +After a while, they found the rabbit's home and the rabbit was very happy. He thanked the mole for his help and said that he was very kind. The mole felt proud and happy that he could help someone in need. From that day on, the mole had many more adventures and dreams. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to build things with his blocks. One day, he went to the harbor with his mommy. + +Timmy saw big boats and lots of water. He asked his mommy, "Can we build a boat, too?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Sure, let's build a boat with your blocks when we get home." + +When they got home, Timmy and his mommy built a boat with his blocks. They made it very quiet so it wouldn't wake up Timmy's baby sister. + +Timmy was very happy with his boat and said, "Thank you, mommy. I love building things with you." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, especially on sunny days. One day, Timmy's parents took him to the airport to see the big jets take off and land. Timmy was so excited to see the big planes up close. + +But then, the weather changed and it became very gloomy outside. Timmy started to feel sad because he thought they wouldn't be able to see the jets anymore. But his parents told him not to worry, they could still enjoy watching the planes even on a cloudy day. + +And so, Timmy and his parents stayed and watched the jets fly in and out of the airport. Timmy was so happy that he got to see the big planes, even though it was a gloomy day. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching the jets take off and land. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to jump and play all day long. One day, Benny saw a big, juicy pear on the ground. He wanted to eat it, but he wasn't sure if it was reliable. + +Benny asked his friend, a wise old owl, if the pear was good to eat. The owl said, "I don't know, but I do know that if you eat something that isn't reliable, you might get a tummy ache." + +Benny thought about what the owl said and decided to wait. The next day, Benny saw a squirrel eating the same pear. The squirrel looked happy and healthy, so Benny knew the pear was reliable. Benny jumped up and down with excitement and ate the pear. It was the best pear he ever had! From that day on, Benny knew to be patient and wait for reliable things. +Once upon a time, there was a little rabbit named Benny. Benny loved to play in the wild with his friends. One day, Benny and his friends were playing when they saw a big, scary wolf. Benny was scared and wanted to run away, but he knew he had to resist the urge to run. + +The wolf came closer and closer, but Benny stood his ground. He knew he had to be brave and protect his friends. Benny hopped forward and stood in front of his friends, ready to fight the wolf if he had to. The wolf growled and bared his teeth, but Benny didn't back down. + +After a few tense moments, the wolf finally turned and ran away. Benny had saved the day! His friends were so proud of him for being brave and not giving in to fear. Benny felt happy and proud too, knowing that he had done the right thing. From that day on, Benny knew that he could always resist fear and be brave when he needed to be. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a pet parrot named Polly. Polly was a colorful bird who loved to sing and dance. + +One day, Timmy accidentally left the window open and Polly flew away. Timmy was very upset because he loved Polly so much. He searched everywhere for her but couldn't find her. + +Days went by and Timmy started to lose hope. But one day, he heard a familiar voice outside his window. It was Polly! She had come back to him. + +Timmy was so happy to have his beloved parrot back. From that day on, he made sure to always keep the window closed so that Polly would never fly away again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind musician who loved to play music. He played his guitar and sang songs that made people happy. One day, he was feeling sad because he missed his family who lived far away. + +A little girl saw him and wanted to help. She gave him a big hug and said, "I will comfort you." The musician felt better and smiled. + +He played an impressive song for the little girl and she danced along. They became friends and he played music for her every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to play in her garden. One sunny day, she saw her neighbor watering his plants with a hose. She asked him if she could try, but he said no. Lily felt sad because she wanted to play with the hose too. + +Later that day, Lily's mother mentioned that they were going to have a picnic in a charming park. Lily was excited and forgot about the hose. But when they arrived at the park, Lily saw her neighbor with his hose again. She felt jealous and wanted to play with it. + +Lily's mother noticed her daughter's sadness and asked what was wrong. Lily told her about the hose and how she wanted to play with it. Her mother suggested they ask the neighbor if they could borrow it for a little while. The neighbor agreed and Lily was happy again. They had a fun picnic and Lily learned that sometimes it's okay to mention what you want and ask for it nicely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Sundays because she got to spend time with her family. + +One Sunday, Lily's mom said, "Let's go for a walk in the park." Lily said, "Yes, I enjoy walking in the park!" So they went to the park and ran around. + +After a while, Lily's dad said, "It's getting late, we need to go home." But Lily said, "No, I want to stay in the park and play." Her dad said, "We have to go home because we don't want to be late for dinner." + +Lily learned that sometimes things can be fun but we have to be responsible and do the things we need to do. She still enjoyed her Sunday and had a great time with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside, but today was gloomy and rainy. He was sad because he couldn't play with his friends. + +Timmy's mom saw that he was sad and asked him what was wrong. "I can't play outside because it's raining," Timmy said. + +His mom said, "Why don't we draw a picture of a sunny day?" Timmy liked that idea, so he got out his crayons and started to draw. + +As he drew, he accidentally got coal on his hands. "Oh no, I got coal on my hands," Timmy said. His mom quickly got a wet cloth and helped Timmy wipe the coal off his hands. + +Soon, Timmy's drawing was finished and it was so beautiful that it made him forget about the rain outside. He was happy to have made a pretty picture with his mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the library with her mommy to read books. One day, Lily found a book with a fragile cover. She wanted to read it, but she was afraid to touch it because she didn't want to break it. + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud noise coming from outside the library. She looked out the window and saw a little kitten stuck in a tree. Lily knew she had to rescue the kitten, so she ran outside and climbed the tree to get it down. + +After rescuing the kitten, Lily brought it back inside the library to show her mommy. She was so happy that she was able to help the little kitten. From that day on, Lily felt like a hero and loved going to the library even more. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly little boy named Tim. Tim loved to play outside in the woods and follow the trail of leaves. One day, Tim found a shiny toy truck on the trail. He was so happy and played with it all day long. + +But then, a mean man came and stole Tim's toy truck! Tim was very sad and cried a lot. He tried to follow the trail of the mean man, but he couldn't find him. Tim never saw his toy truck again and he was very upset. + +From that day on, Tim was always sad and didn't want to play outside anymore. He learned that sometimes bad people steal things and it can make you very unhappy. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max who loved to run and play in the park. One day, Max saw a flea on his fur and tried to scratch it off. But the flea wouldn't go away. + +Max asked his friend, a cat named Lily, "Can you help me get rid of this flea?" + +Lily replied, "Of course, Max! I permit you to roll around in the grass. The flea will jump off." + +Max did as Lily suggested and soon the flea was gone. Max felt peaceful and happy again. + +From that day on, Max and Lily played together in the park every day, enjoying the peaceful surroundings and each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the snow. One day, she built a big snowman in her backyard. + +Suddenly, her little brother came out and said, "I want to destroy the snowman!" Lily said, "No, you can't do that. The snowman is harmless and we worked hard to build it." + +But her brother didn't listen and started to kick the snowman. Lily got angry and said, "Stop! You are hurting the snowman and that's not nice. Let's play together instead." + +Her brother apologized and they both played in the snow, making snow angels and having fun. The snowman stood tall and unharmed, watching over them with a smile on his face. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved dessert and always wanted to eat it after dinner. One day, her mom brought home a big box of cupcakes. Lily was so happy and wanted to eat them all at once. + +Her mom said, "Lily, we can't eat all the cupcakes now. Let's organize them and have one cupcake every day." + +Lily didn't understand what "organize" meant, so her mom explained, "We need to put the cupcakes in a special place and eat them one at a time. That way, we can enjoy them for a longer time." + +Lily thought about it and agreed. She opened the box of cupcakes and helped her mom organize them in a container. From that day on, Lily had one cupcake every day after dinner and enjoyed them for a whole week. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily was playing outside. She saw her friend Emma come over to her house. Emma said, "Hi Lily, can we play together?" + +Lily replied, "Yes, we can play together. Let's go inside my house." + +When they went inside, they saw a chair that was very dirty. Emma said, "Lily, your chair is very dirty. Can we clean it?" + +Lily said, "Yes, we can clean it. Let's get some soap and water." + +They cleaned the chair together and it became clean again. They sat on the chair and played together happily. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play the flute. She practiced every day, but sometimes she struggled to play the right notes. One day, Lily went to the park to play her flute for the animals. She played a beautiful song, but then she heard a strange sound. It was a bird who was trapped in a tree! + +Lily tried to help the bird, but she couldn't reach it. She felt frustrated and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a friendly dog named Max came to her and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" Lily explained the situation to Max and he said, "Don't worry, I can help!" Max jumped up and grabbed the branch with his teeth. The bird was free! + +Lily was so happy that she played a joyful tune on her flute. Max barked happily and the bird chirped along. They all danced together in the park. From that day on, Lily and Max became best friends and played music together every day. Lily never struggled to play the flute again, and she was grateful for her new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, her mommy told her that they were going to celebrate her birthday soon. + +Lily was very happy and excited. She wanted to wear her favorite dress and have a big cake with lots of candles. Her mommy said they would also have balloons and streamers to make it very noisy. + +Lily helped her mommy decorate the house with colorful thread and balloons. She couldn't wait for her friends to come over and play games with her. When they arrived, they sang happy birthday and ate cake together. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she saw a mysterious box on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friends. They all wondered what was inside. + +Suddenly, a man came over and said, "That box belongs to me. You should not have taken it." Lily and her friends felt scared and ran away. Later, Lily felt bad for taking the box, so she went back to the man and apologized. The man forgave her, but said she must be punished for taking his box. + +Lily was sad, but knew she had to face the result of her actions. The man made her clean up the park for a week. But, in the end, Lily learned a lesson and never took anything that didn't belong to her again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily fell down and hurt her leg. She felt helpless and couldn't stand up. + +Her friends saw that she was hurt and tried to help her. They called for Lily's mom, who came running to see what was wrong. She picked up Lily and brought her inside to rest. + +After a few days of resting, Lily's leg felt better. She was able to stand up and walk again. Her friends were happy that Lily succeeded in getting better. They all played together outside again, having fun and being careful not to fall down. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a ball that she loved to bounce. The ball was round and had a brilliant color. Lily loved to play with the ball every day. + +One day, Lily's ball bounced too high and hit a tree. The ball changed its shape and became flat. Lily was sad because she couldn't play with her ball anymore. She tried to fix it, but it was too broken. + +Lily learned that sometimes things can break and cannot be fixed. She felt sad, but she knew that she could find a new ball to play with. From that day on, she learned to take care of her toys so they wouldn't break. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man. He had a lot of luggage with him. He was going on a trip. A little girl saw him and asked, "Why do you have so much luggage?" The man smiled and said, "I am going on a trip. I have to bring all my things with me." The little girl nodded her head and said, "Oh, I see. Can you explain more about your trip?" The man sat down and told the little girl all about his trip. The little girl was happy to learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the woods near his house. One day, he found a mysterious box hidden behind a tree. He opened the box and found a shiny toy sword inside. + +Timmy loved to touch the sword and pretend he was a knight. He would swing it around and make whooshing sounds. But one day, he saw a big scary monster in the woods. Timmy knew he needed a weapon to protect himself. + +He remembered the toy sword and quickly grabbed it. He swung the sword at the monster and it ran away. Timmy felt very brave and proud of himself. From that day on, he always carried his trusty weapon with him in case he ever needed to defend himself again. +Once upon a time, there was a bear named Ted. He loved to play outside in the forest with his friends. One day, Ted's mom told him it was time to come inside. Ted didn't want to stop playing, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +When he got inside, his mom told him it was time for dinner. Ted was so hungry! But before he could eat, his mom told him he needed to wash his paws. Ted didn't like washing his paws because it took away from his playtime. But he knew it was fair because he didn't want to get germs on his food. + +After washing his paws, Ted sat down to eat a yummy dinner with his family. He was happy he listened to his mom and washed his paws. Then, he went to bed dreaming about playing with his friends again tomorrow. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the rain. He would jump in the puddles and get all wet. One day, Timmy's mom told him not to play outside because there was going to be a big storm. But Timmy didn't listen and went outside anyway. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow really hard and Timmy got scared. He ran back inside and his mom gave him a big lecture about not listening to her. Timmy felt sad and knew he had made a mistake. From that day on, Timmy learned to trust his mom when she said not to go outside in bad weather. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to bake cookies with her grandma. One day, they went to the store to buy some butter, but they accidentally bought the wrong kind. The butter was spoiled and it made the cookies taste bad. + +Lily was sad because she wanted to share the cookies with her friends. Grandma said, "Don't worry, we can restore the cookies by using fresh butter." They went back to the store and bought new butter. They made the cookies again and they tasted delicious. + +Lily was happy that the cookies were harmless to eat and she shared them with her friends. They all said, "Yum! These cookies are so good!" Lily smiled and said, "I know, my grandma helped restore them." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but her mom always told her to be careful because she might get dirty. One day, Lily was playing in the park and she saw a butterfly. The butterfly was so pretty, with lots of colors on its wings. + +Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but it flew away. She asked her friend Timmy if he saw the butterfly, but he said no. "We have to hurry and find the butterfly before it flies too far," Lily said. They ran around the park looking for the butterfly, but they couldn't find it. + +Just when they were about to give up, the butterfly landed on a flower. Lily and Timmy slowly walked up to the flower, and Lily caught the butterfly in her hands. "Look at all the colors on its wings!" Lily said. "But now my hands are dirty," she added, showing her hands to Timmy. "That's okay," Timmy said, "we can wash them when we get home." And they happily skipped back home, talking about the pretty butterfly they caught. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat corn, especially the yellow ones. One day, her mommy cooked some purple corn for dinner. Lily was surprised to see the purple corn and asked her mommy, "What is this?" + +"It's purple corn, sweetie," her mommy replied. + +Lily took a bite of the purple corn and didn't like the taste. "Yuck! It's not yummy like the yellow corn," she said. + +Her mommy told her to rub the purple corn with her hands to see if it would taste better. So, Lily rubbed the purple corn, but it still didn't taste good. She was sad that she didn't like the purple corn. + +Later that night, Lily's tummy started to hurt. She had a bad tummy ache because she didn't like the purple corn. Her mommy took her to the hospital, but it was too late. Lily got very sick and passed away. Her mommy was very sad and wished she never cooked the purple corn. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and eat yummy food. One day, her mommy asked her if she wanted to help make a salad for dinner. Lily was very excited to help. + +Mommy gave Lily some lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers to put in the salad. Lily was feeling creative and decided to add some carrots and raisins too. She mixed everything together and raised the bowl up high to show mommy. + +Mommy was very proud of Lily's creative salad. They ate it for dinner and it was delicious. From that day on, Lily loved helping mommy in the kitchen and making yummy salads. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, Lily found a shiny button on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mommy. + +"Look mommy, I found a pretty button!" Lily said. + +"That's a nice button, Lily," her mommy replied. "Where did you find it?" + +"I found it on the ground outside," Lily said, pointing to the spot where she found it. + +Suddenly, a big storm came and lightning struck a tree in their yard. Lily and her mommy were scared, but they were safe inside their house. Lily's mommy hugged her tight and said, "We are so lucky to be safe and sound. We may not be rich, but we have each other and that's all that matters." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the snow. One day, Timmy went for a walk in the deep snow. He was having so much fun until he tripped on a big rock. Timmy fell down and hurt his knee. + +As Timmy started to cry, he noticed that his tears were starting to freeze on his cheeks. He was so cold and scared. Suddenly, he heard a noise. It was his mom calling his name. She came to him and picked him up. She hugged him tight and took him inside to warm up. + +Timmy learned that it's important to be careful when playing in the snow and to always watch where you are walking. He also learned that when he falls down, he can always count on his mom to help him up and make everything better. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat squash. One day, Benny's friend, a mouse named Mickey, came over to play. Mickey said he did not like squash and Benny disagreed. Benny was upset that Mickey did not like his favorite food. + +Benny decided to make squash for Mickey to try. Mickey took a bite and said he still did not like it. Benny was sad but he did not want to argue. Instead, he asked Mickey what his favorite food was. Mickey said he loved cheese. Benny and Mickey went to the store and bought some cheese. They both agreed that cheese was delicious and had a great time eating it together. +Once upon a time, there was a big hall where people used to have parties. One day, a big storm came and broke the hall. It was very sad because nobody could have parties there anymore. But then, a group of funny animals came to help. They worked very hard to restore the hall. They fixed the roof and painted the walls. When they were done, they had a big party in the hall and everyone was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big farm with lots of sheep. The sheep were very fluffy and had soft wool. One day, the farmer came to the farm and said, "I need to count all the sheep to make sure they are safe." So, he asked his daughter to help him. She was very excited because she knew it was an important job. + +The little girl started to count the sheep one by one. Some sheep were standing and some were sleeping. She gently woke up the sleeping sheep and counted them too. When she finished counting, she felt proud of herself. She had done an important job and helped her father. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily was playing hide-and-seek with her friends. She hid in the attic and found an old toy. She was so happy! + +When she showed her toy to her mommy, her mommy frowned. "This toy is very old and dirty," her mommy said. Lily's face turned pale. She loved her toy so much. "Can we clean it?" Lily asked. + +"Yes, we can clean it together," her mommy said with a smile. They cleaned the toy and it looked brand new. Lily was very happy and hugged her mommy. "Thank you for helping me," she said. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures and send them to her grandma. One day, Lily drew a picture of a flower and wrote a message that said, "I love you, grandma!" + +Lily's mom helped her put the picture in an envelope and they went to the mailbox to send it. As they walked, Lily noticed a puddle on the ground. "Mommy, can we jump in the puddle?" she asked. + +"Not today, sweetie. It's too wet outside. We need to stay dry," her mom replied. + +Lily didn't understand why it was important to stay dry, but she listened to her mom. They sent the envelope and went back home. Later that day, they heard some bad news. Grandma had passed away. Lily was sad, but her mom reminded her of the picture she sent. "Grandma will always have your compassionate message with her," she said. + +Lily didn't fully understand what had happened, but she knew that her picture and message were important. She was glad that she listened to her mom and stayed dry, because now her message would always be safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. Lily was very happy because she loved to skip and play in the park. + +After playing for a while, Lily and her mommy got hungry. They decided to go to a pizza place and get a yummy pizza. Lily loved pizza, especially when it had cheese and pepperoni on it. + +After eating their pizza, Lily started to feel very sleepy. Her mommy said it was time to go home and take a nap. Lily got into her cozy bed and fell asleep right away. She dreamed about skipping in the park and eating pizza with her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One morning, she woke up and saw her big brother sitting on her favorite chair. She felt envious and sad. + +"Please, can I sit on my chair?" Lily asked her brother. + +"No, I want to sit here," her brother replied. + +Lily felt upset and didn't know what to do. She went to her mom and told her what happened. Her mom said, "Let's find a solution. How about we get another chair for your brother and you can both sit comfortably?" + +Lily's face lit up with joy and she hugged her mom. She was happy that she could sit on her favorite chair again and her brother could have his own chair too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the yard. One day, she saw a swing hanging from a tree. She ran over to it and started to swing back and forth. + +As she swung, she looked down and noticed the grass below her. It was green and soft, and she loved the way it tickled her toes. She swung higher and higher, feeling the wind in her hair and the sun on her face. + +Suddenly, a powerful gust of wind blew through the yard. It made the swing go even higher and Lily felt like she was flying. She laughed and shouted with joy, feeling like she was the strongest girl in the world. From that day on, she always loved to swing and feel the power of the wind. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around and play in the spring. He knew that spring was his favorite season because he could see all the pretty flowers and hear the birds chirping in the trees. + +One day, Benny was hopping around when he saw a big carrot in the ground. He tried to pull it out, but it was too hard for him. He tried and tried, but he just couldn't get it out. Benny was getting sad because he really wanted that carrot. + +But then, Benny remembered something his mommy had told him. She said that if he ever needed help, he should ask his friends. So, Benny hopped over to his friend Tommy the turtle and asked him for help. Tommy was happy to help and together they pulled the carrot out of the ground. Benny was so happy and he knew that he could always count on his friends to help him when things were hard. +Once upon a time, there was a brown panda named Pandy. Pandy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Pandy saw a little bird who seemed very sad. Pandy asked the bird, "Why are you sad?" + +The bird replied, "I lost my nest and I don't know where to go." + +Pandy thought for a moment and said, "Don't worry, I will help you find a new home." + +Pandy and the bird searched all around the park until they found a cozy tree with a perfect spot for a nest. The bird was so happy and thanked Pandy for his help. Pandy felt proud of himself for helping a friend in need. The moral of the story is that it feels good to help others. +Once upon a time, a girl named Lily went to a big party. She was very hungry and wanted to eat spaghetti. She saw a large bowl of spaghetti on the table. She asked her mom if she could have some. Her mom told her she could have a little bit. Lily ate the spaghetti and it was very yummy. She told her mom that she loved the spaghetti. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she noticed a leak in her roof. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, there's water coming from the ceiling. What should we do?" + +Mommy recognized the problem and called a repairman to fix the leak. While they were waiting for the repairman to arrive, Lily felt guilty for not telling her mommy about the leak earlier. Mommy noticed Lily's sad face and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's not your fault. You did the right thing by telling me about the leak. Now we can fix it before it gets worse." + +After the repairman fixed the leak, Lily and her mommy had a big hug. Lily felt happy that the problem was fixed and she learned that it's important to tell someone when something is wrong. +Once upon a time, there was a big, mighty truck. The truck was very strong and could carry heavy things. One day, the truck was driving down the road when it saw a little girl. The little girl waved at the truck and said, "Hello, Mr. Truck!" + +The truck stopped and the driver said, "Hello, little girl. What are you doing here?" + +"I'm looking for my cat. Her name is Mittens," said the little girl. + +The driver said, "I can help you look for your cat. Let's go!" + +So the truck and the little girl drove around looking for the cat. They looked and looked, but they couldn't find her. Suddenly, the little girl saw Mittens in the middle of the road. She ran to get her, but she didn't see another car coming. The truck tried to stretch out and stop the little girl, but it was too late. The car hit the little girl and she was hurt very badly. The driver of the truck felt very sad and wished he could have done more to help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved going to the park. She loved running around and playing on the swings. But one day, Lily got sick and had to stay inside. She felt sad because she couldn't go to the park anymore. + +But then, Lily's mom came up with an idea. She said, "Let's make a healthy soup to help you feel better." They went to the kitchen and gathered all the vegetables they needed. Lily helped her mom chop them up and put them in a big pot. + +After the soup was done, Lily's mom said, "Let's cover the pot and let it simmer for a while." Lily didn't know what simmer meant, but she knew it meant something good was going to happen. And sure enough, when they took the lid off the pot, the soup smelled delicious. Lily ate a big bowl of soup and felt much better. She knew that soon, she would be able to go back to the park and play again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys all day long. One day, her mom came into her room and said, "Lily, it's time to study now. You can play with your toys later." + +Lily didn't want to study. She wanted to keep playing with her toys. But her mom insisted, "You need to study so you can learn new things." + +Lily finally agreed and sat down at her desk. She picked up an object and started to study it. It was a shiny red apple. She learned that it was good for her and would make her strong. + +After she finished studying, her mom gave her a treat. It was a spoiled piece of candy. Lily didn't like it, but she was happy that she had studied and learned something new. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, Timmy's dad took him to the park to fly a kite. Timmy was so happy! He ran around with the kite in his hand and then his dad helped him let it go up in the sky. + +Timmy was so excited to see the kite fly high. But then, he got a little clumsy and tripped over his own feet. He fell down and started to cry. His dad picked him up and gave him a hug. He told Timmy to smile and that everything was okay. + +Timmy wiped away his tears and looked up at the kite in the sky. He smiled and felt happy again. He knew that even though he was clumsy sometimes, he could still have fun and enjoy the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to read. One day, Timmy's favorite dictionary got all wet and the pages stuck together. Timmy was very sad because he couldn't read his favorite words anymore. + +Timmy's mom saw how sad he was and decided to help him. She took the dictionary and tried to restore it by carefully separating the pages. But, when she opened the dictionary, she saw that some of the words were missing and some of the pages were torn. + +Timmy's mom thought it was weird that some pages were missing and torn. She asked Timmy if he knew what happened, but he didn't. They searched the house and found out that Timmy's little sister had been playing with the dictionary and accidentally ripped some pages. + +Timmy's mom promised to buy him a new dictionary and Timmy was happy again. He learned that accidents can happen, but it's important to try to restore things when they get broken. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She was having a birthday party and her parents were very wealthy. They offered to buy her anything she wanted for her birthday. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, came to the party and saw all the presents. He felt sad because he didn't have as many toys as Lily. Lily noticed Timmy was sad and offered to share her toys with him. + +But Timmy was jealous of Lily's toys and didn't want to share. He took one of her toys and ran away. + +Lily was very sad and cried because she lost her toy. Her parents tried to make her feel better, but she still felt sad. The party was ruined because of Timmy's bad behavior. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the warm restaurant with her mommy and daddy. They would always eat yummy food and talk about their day. + +One day, Lily noticed that the restaurant looked different. She asked her mommy why it changed. Her mommy explained that the restaurant got a new paint job and some new furniture. + +Lily was happy because even though the restaurant changed, it was still warm and cozy. She enjoyed her meal and couldn't wait to come back to the restaurant again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to draw. He drew pictures of animals, cars, and even his family. One day, Timmy's sister saw his drawing and said, "That's not good. It doesn't look like anything." + +Timmy felt sad because he thought his drawing was creative and had value. He went to his mom and said, "Sister said my drawing is not good. But I think it's nice. I don't want to finish it anymore." + +Mom said, "Timmy, don't worry about what your sister said. Keep drawing and finish your picture. It's important to value your own creativity." + +Timmy listened to his mom and finished his drawing. He showed it to his sister and said, "Look, I finished it. What do you think now?" + +Sister looked at the drawing and said, "Wow, Timmy! That's really good. I'm sorry for saying it wasn't." Timmy smiled and felt happy that he finished his drawing and valued his own creativity. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a shiny penny made of copper on the ground. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +As he was playing, Timmy started to spin around and around. Soon, he felt dizzy and fell down. He started to worry that he might be hurt. But his mom came outside and helped him up. She gave him a hug and told him he was okay. + +Timmy showed his mom the shiny penny he found. She smiled and told him it was a lucky penny. Timmy felt happy and forgot all about being dizzy. From that day on, he kept the penny in his pocket and it made him feel happy whenever he was worried. +Once upon a time, there was a clever boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they decided to go on a camping trip in the woods. They brought tents and sleeping bags to sleep in. + +While they were setting up camp, Timmy found a big rock. He picked it up and threw it as far as he could into the river. His friends were impressed with how far he could throw. They all had a fun time camping and telling spooky stories around the campfire. Timmy was happy to have such great friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was wearing a pretty veil on her head. Lily was walking in the park when she saw a big dog. The dog barked and Lily got scared. But then, the dog started to wag its tail and Lily laughed. She realized the dog was just happy to see her. From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of dogs anymore. She even laughed and played with them in the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a restaurant with her family. The chairs were uncomfortable, and Lily didn't like it. She tried to sit still, but she kept wiggling around. Suddenly, she saw a plate fall off the table! It made a loud noise, but luckily no one got hurt. After that, Lily felt scared and wanted to go home. Her family understood and they all left the restaurant together. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He lived in the jungle with his friends. The lion was very strong and could roar very loudly. One day, he got lost in the jungle and couldn't find his way back home. He looked for his friends but they were nowhere to be found. + +The lion was sad and scared. He wanted to go back home but didn't know how. Suddenly, he saw a loyal dog with a folder in his mouth. The dog saw the lion and knew he needed help. He dropped the folder and barked at the lion. The lion understood that the dog wanted him to follow him. + +The lion followed the loyal dog and soon they arrived at the lion's home. The lion was very happy and grateful to the dog. He thanked him and they became best friends. From that day on, the lion and the dog went on many adventures together, roaring and exploring the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly reindeer named Rudy. Rudy was very happy because he had lots of friends and they loved to play together. One day, Rudy and his friends went for a walk in the forest. They saw many trees, flowers, and animals. They stopped to gaze at the beautiful scenery. + +As they continued walking, they saw a little rabbit who was very sad. Rudy and his friends asked the rabbit why he was sad. The rabbit said he had lost his carrot and he was very hungry. Rudy and his friends decided to help the rabbit find his carrot. They searched and searched until they found the carrot. + +The rabbit was very happy and thanked Rudy and his friends. Rudy learned that it's important to help others when they are in need. From that day on, Rudy and his friends always looked out for each other and helped those in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside with her friends. One day, while playing in the park, Lily saw a skeleton lying on the ground. She was scared at first, but then she realized it was just a decoration for Halloween. + +Lily's mom explained to her that a skeleton is what's inside our bodies that helps us move and stay healthy. Lily thought that was very interesting. + +Later that day, Lily and her friends went to get some candy from the store. They saw a man who looked very sick and unhealthy. Lily's mom told her that it's important to take care of our bodies by eating healthy food and getting exercise. + +Lily remembered what her mom said and decided to share her candy with the sick man. The man was very grateful and thanked Lily for her kindness. From that day on, Lily made sure to eat healthy and exercise so that she could stay strong and healthy like her skeleton. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky liked to play in the pond with his friends. One day, Ducky found a shiny rock and wanted to keep it. But the rock was dirty, so Ducky asked his friend, Honesty the bird, for help. Honesty said he would polish the rock for Ducky. + +Honesty flew away to get some water and a cloth. He came back and started to polish the rock until it was shiny and clean. Ducky was very happy and thanked Honesty for his help. They played together in the pond until it was time to go home. + +From that day on, Ducky and Honesty were good friends. They always helped each other and were very honest with each other. And Ducky kept the shiny rock on his shelf as a reminder of their friendship. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, while they were walking, they saw a beautiful flower. "Look, mommy! I want to pick it!" said Lily. Her mommy said, "No, Lily. We can't pick flowers from the park. We need to admire them and leave them for others to see." + +Lily was sad, but she understood. As they continued walking, they saw a man cleaning the park. "Wow, he's doing a great job!" said Lily. Her daddy said, "Yes, we should admire people who help keep our park clean." + +Lily smiled and felt happy that she learned something new. She looked around and saw other beautiful flowers and said, "Mommy, daddy, let's admire all the pretty flowers and leave them for others to see." Her parents smiled and said, "That's a great idea, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a furry teddy bear that she loved to hug. One day, Lily went to play outside and her teddy bear got stuck on a cord. Lily tried to pull the cord, but it wouldn't budge. She was sad because she couldn't hug her teddy bear anymore. + +Suddenly, a friendly dog came to help. The dog tugged on the cord and the teddy bear was free! Lily was so happy that she hugged her teddy bear tight and thanked the dog. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her teddy bear away from cords so it wouldn't get stuck again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a new dress to wear. It was pink and had a bow on the waist. Lily was so happy and she twirled around in her new dress. + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play, but all her friends were busy. She felt lonely and sad. She sat on the swing and looked at the sky. Suddenly, she saw a little bird that was also lonely. The bird chirped and Lily smiled. She felt happy to be with the bird. + +Lily played with the bird for a while, but then it was time to go inside. She gave the bird a hug and said, "Don't be lonely, I'll be your friend." The bird chirped happily and flew away. Lily went inside and felt happy too. She knew that she had made a new friend and she wouldn't be lonely anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the wind. Sometimes the wind was strong and made her hair fly all around. Other times, the wind was easy and just made the leaves on the trees wiggle. + +One day, Lily's mommy told her to stay inside because the wind was too strong. Lily was sad because she wanted to play outside. But then she saw the wind blowing the trees so hard that some of them fell down! She was happy she stayed inside where it was safe. + +After the wind stopped, Lily went outside to play. She felt the easy breeze on her face and smiled. She knew that the wind could be fun, but sometimes it was important to stay safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to camp with her family in the woods. One day, she decided to decorate her tent with colorful flowers and ribbons. Her family was impressed with her creativity and praised her for being independent. + +As the night fell, Lily's family went to bed. However, Lily couldn't sleep as she heard strange noises outside her tent. She peeked out and saw a lost little bird. She knew she had to help the bird find its way back home. + +Lily bravely ventured out into the dark woods, following the bird's chirping. Finally, she found the bird's nest and returned it safely. Her family was proud of her bravery and kindness. The moral of the story is that even little children can be independent and help others in need. +Once upon a time, there was a kind goose named Gigi. Gigi loved to seat on the riverbank and watch the other animals go by. One day, Gigi saw a fox walking towards her. The fox looked hungry. + +Gigi knew that foxes like to eat geese, so she quickly got up and started to run. But the fox was fast and soon caught up to her. Gigi was scared and thought she was going to be eaten. + +But then, something amazing happened. A group of friendly ducks came to Gigi's rescue. They chased the fox away and helped Gigi get safely back to her seat on the riverbank. From that day on, Gigi knew that she had kind friends who would always be there to help her. +Once upon a time, there was a man. The man wore a yellow shirt. He was happy and walked down the street. Suddenly, he saw a bird in a cage. The bird was sad and wanted to fly. The man decided to release the bird from its cage. He opened the door and the bird flew away happily. + +But then, the man saw a snake. The snake was big and scary. The man tried to run away, but the snake caught him with its teeth. The man fell to the ground and couldn't move. The snake was too strong. The man tried to yell for help, but it was too late. The snake had bitten him and he died. The bird saw what happened and flew away, sad once again. +Once upon a time, there was a kind old lady who lived in a small village. She had a beautiful curtain in her house that she loved very much. One day, a man came to her house and asked if he could buy the curtain. The old lady felt helpless because she did not want to sell her precious curtain, but she needed the money. + +The man offered a lot of money for the curtain, and the old lady agreed to sell it. She felt sad to see the curtain go, but she knew she needed the money to buy food and medicine. The man took the curtain and left. + +After a few days, the man came back to the old lady's house and returned the curtain. He said that he had found another curtain that was even more beautiful, and he did not need this one anymore. The old lady was surprised and happy to get her curtain back. + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we may feel helpless and have to sell things we love, but we should always remember that there are kind people in the world who may help us in unexpected ways. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to a park with her mom and dad. They had a picnic and ate yummy food with a fork. Lily was very thirsty and asked her mom for a drink. Her mom gave her a bottle of water, and Lily drank it all up. + +After they finished eating, Lily saw a butterfly and followed it. She walked and walked until she got lost. She saw an ugly monster and got scared. The monster said, "I won't hurt you. What's wrong?" Lily said, "I'm lost. Can you help me find my mom and dad?" The monster said, "Sure. Follow me." They walked together and found Lily's family. Her mom hugged her and said, "Thank you for helping Lily." Lily smiled and said, "The monster is not ugly. He's nice." +Once upon a time, there was a poor little bird. The birdie was very hungry and thirsty. It saw some clay on the ground and thought it was food. It ate the clay but it made its tummy hurt so much. + +A kind lady saw the birdie and wanted to help. She tried to lift the birdie up to take it to the vet. But the birdie was too weak and it fell from her hands. The birdie was hurt even more and it couldn't fly anymore. + +The poor birdie couldn't survive and it passed away. The kind lady felt very sad and wished she could have helped the birdie more. +Once upon a time, there was a big snowman. He was so happy because he loved the cold weather. One day, he saw a little girl walking by. The snowman wanted to say hi, but he couldn't move. He was frozen! + +The little girl felt sad for the snowman. She went home and got a warm blanket. She wrapped it around the snowman and he started to melt. He was so happy and thanked the little girl. + +Later that night, the little girl's parents had some friends over. They were drinking wine and talking. The little girl was feeling sleepy, so she went to bed. She dreamed about the snowman and how happy he was to be warm again. She knew she had done a good thing. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved Halloween and dressing up in costumes. One day, she found a skeleton costume and put it on. She was very enthusiastic about it and ran around pretending to be a scary skeleton. + +Her mom saw her and said, "Lily, you look great in that costume. You could marry a skeleton and have a spooky wedding!" + +Lily didn't know what "marry" meant, so she asked her mom. Her mom explained that it meant to have a special party with someone you love and promise to be together forever. + +Lily thought about it and said, "I don't think I want to marry a skeleton. They don't have any skin to kiss!" + +Her mom laughed and said, "That's true. Maybe you can just have a fun Halloween party instead." + +Lily smiled and continued to run around in her skeleton costume, happy to be having fun with her mom. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of animals and flowers. One day, Lily drew a picture of a big, scary monster. She didn't know it, but the monster was going to arrive in her town soon. + +Lily's parents were ignorant about the monster and didn't know it was coming. They just went about their day, cooking and cleaning. But Lily knew something was wrong. She felt scared and didn't want to be alone. + +The next day, Lily saw an image of the monster on TV. She knew it was the same monster from her drawing! She ran to her parents and told them about the monster. They finally understood and together they made a plan to keep themselves safe. + +When the monster finally arrived, Lily and her family were ready. They had barricaded their house and had plenty of food and water. The monster tried to break in, but Lily's family fought back and scared it away. From that day on, Lily knew that she could trust her instincts and that she was brave. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy who loved to eat. He always wanted yummy food. One day, he went to a pitch to play with his friends. They played soccer and had so much fun. + +After playing soccer, Timmy's friend gave him a sandwich. It was so yummy! Timmy asked his friend, "Can I have more sandwiches?" His friend said, "No, I quit making sandwiches." + +Timmy was sad but he still had fun playing soccer. He went home and told his mom about the sandwich. His mom said, "It's okay, we can make sandwiches at home." Timmy was happy again and couldn't wait to have more yummy sandwiches. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a butterfly that was flying in a zigzag way. "Wow, look at that butterfly go!" she said to her friend, Timmy. + +Timmy replied, "I know, it's going all over the place!" + +Lily wanted to catch the butterfly, but she knew it wouldn't be fair to take it away from its home. So, she decided to just watch it fly around and enjoy its beauty. + +As they sat there, Lily and Timmy talked about all the different animals they had seen in the park. They saw birds, squirrels, and even a little frog that hopped by. It was a fun day in the park, and they couldn't wait to come back and see what other creatures they could find. +Once upon a time, there was a man who had a motorcycle. He loved to ride it fast and feel the wind in his hair. One day, he had to go to the store to buy some milk. He started his motorcycle and drove away, leaving his house empty. + +As he was riding, he saw a little bird on the side of the road. The bird looked sad and lost. The man decided to stop and help the bird. He got off his motorcycle and picked up the bird. He held it gently in his hands and brought it to a nearby tree. + +After he helped the bird, the man got back on his motorcycle and continued to the store. He bought the milk and then rode back home. When he got back, he saw that his house was no longer empty. His family had returned and were happy to see him. The man felt happy too, knowing that he had helped a little bird and had his family back with him. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to act. She would put on plays for her stuffed animals and even her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy told her that if she practiced really hard, she could be in a play at the community center. Lily was so excited and proud that she could hardly contain herself! + +Lily practiced every day, pretending to be different characters and reciting lines. She even practiced singing and dancing. Finally, the day of the play arrived. Lily was nervous but excited. She put on her costume and waited backstage for her turn to act. + +When it was time for Lily to go on stage, she was a little scared, but she remembered all the practicing she had done and felt confident. She acted her heart out and the audience loved her performance! After the play, Lily's mommy treated her to her favorite ice cream. Lily was so proud of herself for doing such a good job in the play. She couldn't wait to act in another one soon! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the forest near his house. One day, he found a big log on the ground. He picked it up and carried it home. + +When he got home, his mom asked him, "What did you find, Timmy?" + +"I found a big log," Timmy said. "It's so heavy and powerful!" + +His mom smiled and said, "Wow, you must have gained a lot of strength carrying that log all the way home!" + +Timmy felt proud of himself for gaining strength and carrying the powerful log. He decided to keep it in his room as a special treasure. From that day on, Timmy felt like he could do anything because he had gained strength from carrying the log. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lot of toys but they were all mixed up and messy in her room. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, we need to organize your toys. Let's put all the dolls in one box and all the cars in another box." + +Lily thought this was a great idea and said, "I want to help organize my toys too!" Her mom smiled and said, "You are so clever, Lily. Let's work together to make your room nice and tidy." + +As they were organizing, they heard a knock on the door. It was a police officer, or a cop. The cop said, "I heard some noise coming from this house. Is everything okay?" + +Lily's mom explained that they were just organizing toys and the cop smiled and said, "That's great! It's important to keep things in order." And with that, he waved goodbye and went on his way. + +Lily felt proud of herself for helping to organize her toys and make her room look nice. She hugged her mom and said, "Thank you for helping me, Mommy. I love having a clean room!" +Once upon a time, there was a naughty monkey named Max. Max lived on a big cliff near the jungle. He loved to play pranks on his animal friends. One day, Max found a shiny bell and decided to ring it loudly. + +"Look at me! I'm so funny!" Max laughed. + +But his friends didn't think it was funny. They were scared and ran away. Max didn't care and kept ringing the bell. + +Suddenly, the ground started to shake and Max realized he had rung the bell too much. The cliff started to crumble and Max fell down. His friends tried to save him, but it was too late. Max had learned his lesson, but it was a sad ending for everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a lamp with a light bulb. One day, Lily's mom bought her a new lamp, but it was not real. It was a fake lamp that didn't have a real light bulb inside. + +Lily didn't know it was fake at first, but when she turned it on, it didn't light up. She was sad and confused. Then, her mom revealed to her that it was a fake lamp and that they needed to take it back to the store. + +Lily was happy that her mom told her the truth and they went back to the store to exchange it for a real lamp with a real light bulb. From that day on, Lily knew the difference between a real and fake lamp and she was very happy with her new lamp. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toys, but one day his favorite toy broke. Timmy was sad because he didn't know how to fix it. + +His mommy told him to take the toy to the lab. Timmy didn't know what a lab was, but he followed his mommy's advice. At the lab, there was a nice man who fixed Timmy's toy. Timmy was happy again! + +But the toy was stubborn and broke again. Timmy didn't want to go back to the lab, but his mommy said it was the only way to fix it. So, Timmy went back to the lab and the nice man fixed the toy again. Timmy was so happy that he hugged the nice man and said, "Thank you for fixing my toy!" +Once upon a time, there was a big ocean. In the ocean lived a big seal. The seal was very large and had lots of friends. One day, the seal decided to introduce his friends to each other. He swam around and told his friends to come to a big rock. When they arrived, the seal introduced them to each other. They all became friends and swam together every day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends were talking about their holiday plans. Timmy said, "I'm going on holiday with my family to see the beach." + +His friend Johnny said, "I'm going on holiday too, but I'm going to a competitive soccer camp." Timmy was curious and asked, "What's competitive mean?" Johnny explained, "It means we play games against other teams and try to win." + +Timmy thought that sounded like fun and said, "I want to play too!" Johnny replied, "Maybe next year you can come with me." Timmy was happy to have a friend who played soccer and couldn't wait for his own holiday to see the beach. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his favorite blue toy car. He would drive it all around the house, making vroom vroom sounds. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going on a trip to the beach. Timmy was so excited! He couldn't wait to play in the sand and splash in the water. + +When they arrived at the beach, Timmy's mom helped him put on his blue swimsuit. They walked down to the water and Timmy ran in, holding his toy car tightly. But when a big wave came, Timmy's grip slipped and his toy car was pulled away by the current. + +Timmy was so sad. But then, his mom told him they could go to the store and get a new toy car. Timmy was happy again and he released the strip of sadness that had been holding onto him. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. Timmy was very generous and loved to share his toys with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her polish the silverware for dinner. + +Timmy replied, "Yes, Mommy. I will help you polish the shiny spoons and forks." + +While they were polishing, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy and his mom polishing the silverware and asked, "What are you doing?" + +Timmy replied, "We're polishing the silverware. It will make them look nice and shiny for dinner." + +Billy wanted to help too, so Timmy shared his polishing cloth with him. Together, they polished all the silverware until it sparkled. Timmy's mom was so happy and proud of her generous son and his helpful friend. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max was very loyal to his owner, a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with Max in the park every day. + +One day, Lily and Max went for a walk in the forest. They saw a big log on the ground. Lily said, "Max, let's skip over the log!" Max barked and wagged his tail, excited to try. + +But as they were skipping over the log, Max's paw got stuck. He yelped in pain. Lily was worried and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, a kind man appeared and helped Max get free. Lily thanked the man and Max licked his hand. + +From that day on, Lily and Max were more careful when they played in the forest. They always remembered to watch out for logs and to be grateful for the help of kind strangers. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy, especially mint candy. One day, she went to the store with her mom to buy some candy. She picked up a bag of mint candy and put it in her cart. + +As they were walking down the aisle, Lily saw her friend Tommy. "Hi Tommy!" she said. "Do you like mint candy?" + +Tommy made a sour face and said, "No, I don't like it. It's too minty for me." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "That's okay. We can still talk and be friends even if we like different candy." And with that, they continued to talk and play together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw a bird's nest in a tree. The nest was in the east part of the yard. Timmy wanted to see the baby birds inside the nest, but he was too short to reach it. + +Timmy asked his dad to help him raise him up so he could see the baby birds. But his dad was worried that Timmy might fall and get hurt. Timmy promised to be careful, so his dad lifted him up. Timmy was so happy to see the baby birds and he thanked his dad for helping him. + +Suddenly, the wind started to blow and the tree shook. Timmy's dad got worried and quickly brought him down. Timmy was sad that he couldn't see the baby birds anymore, but he was happy that his dad kept him safe. From that day on, Timmy and his dad would watch the baby birds grow from a safe distance. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and watch the light shine through his window. One day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny wanted to play with Timmy's favorite toy, but Timmy disagreed. + +Timmy and Johnny began to argue, and Timmy got very upset. He pushed Johnny and Johnny fell into the window, breaking the smooth glass. The light came through the broken window and shined on Johnny, hurting him badly. + +Timmy felt very bad for what he had done and ran to get help. But it was too late, Johnny was hurt too badly. Timmy learned that it's always better to share and not disagree with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a soft teddy bear that she loved very much. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. Her friend saw the teddy bear and asked if she could borrow it. Lily wanted to be nice, so she said yes. + +The next day, Lily's friend came back with the teddy bear. But when Lily took it back, she noticed that it wasn't as soft as it used to be. She asked her friend what happened, and her friend said that she accidentally spilled juice on it. + +Lily felt sad that her teddy bear was not the same anymore. But she learned an important lesson: sometimes it's okay to say no when someone wants to borrow something that is very special to you. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wake up early in the morning to watch the sunrise. One day, she saw a pale bird sitting on a tree. The bird looked sad. + +Lily asked the bird, "Why are you sad?" + +The bird said, "I lost my way home. I don't know where to go." + +Lily felt sorry for the bird and said, "Don't worry. I'll help you find your way home." + +Lily took the bird on her hand and walked with him until they found his home. The bird was very happy and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a kind girl." + +Lily felt happy too and learned that helping others can make you feel good inside. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her friends and exploring the world around her. One day, Lily's mom took her to the hospital to visit her grandma who was sick. When they got there, Lily saw a nurse who was wearing a white coat and a hat. + +Lily asked her mom, "Who is she?" + +Her mom replied, "She is a nurse. She helps people who are sick feel better." + +Lily thought that sounded boring, but then the nurse revealed a surprise. She had a box full of toys for Lily to play with while they waited for her grandma. Lily was so happy and grateful to the nurse for making her visit to the hospital more fun. From that day on, Lily knew that nurses were not boring and could be very helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, they saw a big billboard with a picture of a smelly garbage can on it. Lily's friend, Max, said "Ew, that stinks!" + +Lily said, "I don't like it either. Let's go ask the mayor to take it down." + +So, they went to the mayor's office and asked him to take the billboard down. The mayor said, "I can't take it down. The company paid a lot of money for it." + +Lily and Max didn't quit. They came up with a plan to make a new billboard with a picture of a beautiful flower. They put it up next to the smelly one. Everyone loved the pretty new billboard and the company took the smelly one down. Lily and Max were very proud of themselves for solving the problem. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was very messy. Her mom told her she needed to organize her toys, but Lily didn't know how. + +One day, Lily's grandma came to visit. She saw how miserable Lily was because of her messy room. Grandma took out a needle and some thread and showed Lily how to sew a little bag. + +Lily was so happy to have a new bag to put her toys in. She started to organize them in the bag and soon her room was much cleaner. Lily felt proud of herself and her grandma for teaching her how to organize her toys. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very poor and didn't have many toys to play with. One day, Timmy went to the park and saw a big slide. He was so happy and wanted to play on it, but he didn't have anyone to play with. + +Just then, a little girl named Sarah came up to him and asked, "Do you want to play with me on the slide?" Timmy was so happy and said, "Yes, please!" + +After they played for a while, Sarah said, "I have to go now. Do you want to store your toy cars in my toy box?" Timmy was so grateful and said, "Thank you, Sarah! You're my best friend!" And they lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a famous driver named Max. He loved to drive his car very fast. One day, Max was driving his car when he saw a little kitten on the road. The kitten was scared and couldn't move. Max stopped his car and said, "Don't worry little kitten, I will rescue you." + +Max picked up the kitten and put it in his car. The kitten was so happy and started to purr. Max said to the kitten, "I will take you to the animal shelter where you will be safe." + +When Max arrived at the animal shelter, the people there were so happy to see the kitten. They thanked Max for rescuing the kitten and said, "You are a hero!" Max felt proud of himself for helping the little kitten. From that day on, Max became known as the famous driver who rescued a kitten. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and look at the birds. One day, he saw a bird fly into a window. + +Timmy ran inside and told his mom, "Mommy, I saw a bird hit the window! Is it okay?" + +His mom said, "I don't know, let's go check." + +They went outside and saw the bird lying on the ground. His mom said, "We need to be careful and not let this happen again. Let's guess where the bird was trying to go and put something great there to help it." + +So, they put a bird feeder near the window and the bird never hit the window again. Timmy learned that sometimes, a little help can make a big difference. +One day, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They saw a big truck with colorful pictures on it. Lily asked her mommy, "What's in the truck?" +Her mommy said, "It's oil for the cars to run." +Lily said, "Oil is yucky!" + +Suddenly, the truck driver came over and said, "Would you like to see what's inside the truck?" +Lily and her mommy said, "Yes, please!" + +The driver opened the truck and revealed big barrels of colorful oil. Lily was surprised and said, "Wow, oil can be pretty!" The driver smiled and said, "Yes, it's like a rainbow." Lily and her mommy thanked the driver and went to play in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily saw a beautiful butterfly flying above the pool. She said to her mommy, "Look, a pretty butterfly!" Her mommy said, "Yes, it's very beautiful." + +Suddenly, Lily saw the butterfly dive into the water. She was scared and said, "Oh no, the butterfly is in trouble!" Her daddy said, "Don't worry, Lily. Butterflies can swim too." They watched as the butterfly swam to the edge of the pool and climbed out. + +Lily was happy to see the butterfly was okay. She rubbed her neck and said, "That was a close one!" Her mommy hugged her and said, "Yes, it was. But we're all safe now." From that day on, Lily always looked for butterflies when she went swimming. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of her family and friends. One day, her mommy gave her a clear frame to keep her best drawing in. + +Lily was so happy and she picked her favorite picture to put in the frame. She carefully put it in and kept it on her bedside table. Every night before she went to sleep, she would look at her picture and smile. + +One day, Lily's little brother accidentally knocked the frame off the table and it broke into many pieces. Lily was sad, but her mommy told her not to worry. She said they would get a new frame and keep her special picture safe again. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big porch with a swing and a slide. They also had a cat named Fluffy who liked to nap on the porch. + +One day, Lily and Ben decided to play a game. They wanted to see who could stretch the most. They took turns stretching their arms, their legs, and their necks. They laughed and cheered each other on. + +"Look at me, Lily! I can stretch my arms so wide!" Ben said. + +"That's good, Ben! But I can stretch my legs so long!" Lily said. + +They kept stretching and stretching, until they heard a loud meow. They looked down and saw Fluffy under them. They had stretched so much that they squished Fluffy with their feet. + +"Fluffy! We're sorry!" Lily and Ben cried. They lifted their feet and tried to help Fluffy. But Fluffy was hurt and angry. He scratched their faces and ran away. + +Lily and Ben ran inside, crying and bleeding. Their mom saw them and was shocked. She asked them what happened. They told her about their game and Fluffy. + +Mom was very sad and mad. She said, "Lily and Ben, you were very naughty. You did not care about Fluffy. You only cared about yourselves. You hurt Fluffy and yourselves. That is not fair. You need to say sorry to Fluffy and to each other. And you need to learn to share and be kind." + +Lily and Ben felt very bad. They said sorry to each other and to Fluffy. But Fluffy did not want to play with them anymore. He hid under the bed and hissed at them. Lily and Ben lost their friend and their game. + +The moral of the story is: Do not be selfish and greedy. Think about others and their feelings. Stretching is good, but not too much. +Anna and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to run and jump and slide. They saw a big house with many windows. It was very old and had cracks and vines on it. + +"What is that?" Anna asked. + +"That is a hospital," Ben said. "My mom told me. People who are sick or hurt go there. But no one goes there now. It is ancient." + +"Can we go inside?" Anna asked. + +"No, it is dangerous," Ben said. "It might fall down. We should stay away." + +But Anna was curious. She wanted to see the hospital. She ran to the door and tried to open it. It was locked. She looked for another way in. She saw a hole in the wall. She stepped through it. + +"Anna, come back!" Ben shouted. "It is not safe!" + +Anna did not listen. She stepped into the hospital. It was dark and dusty. She saw beds and machines and bottles. She heard noises and voices. She was scared. + +"Hello?" she said. "Is anyone there?" + +She stepped further into the hospital. She saw a shadow. It was a man. He was wearing a white coat and a mask. He had a knife in his hand. He was angry. + +"Who are you?" he said. "What are you doing here? This is my hospital!" + +Anna screamed. She turned around and ran. She stepped on a broken glass. It cut her foot. She cried. She wanted to go back to Ben. + +"Help!" she shouted. "Help me!" + +Ben heard her. He ran to the hole. He saw Anna. She was bleeding and crying. He was brave. He stepped into the hospital. He grabbed Anna's hand. He pulled her out. + +"Are you okay?" he said. + +"No, it hurts," Anna said. "There is a bad man in there. He has a knife. He wants to hurt us." + +"Shh, it is okay," Ben said. "We are safe now. We have to go to a real hospital. They will help you. They are nice." + +He carried Anna to the road. He waved to a car. It stopped. It was a police car. The police saw Anna and Ben. They were worried. + +"What happened?" they said. + +"We were playing in the park. We saw the ancient hospital. Anna went inside. There was a bad man. He cut her foot. I saved her," Ben said. + +"You are very brave," they said. "But you should not go to the ancient hospital. It is dangerous. There is a crazy man who lives there. He thinks he is a doctor. He hurts people. We have been looking for him. Come with us. We will take you to a real hospital. They will fix your foot. And we will catch the bad man." + +They put Anna and Ben in the car. They drove to the real hospital. They gave Anna a bandage and a sticker. They gave Ben a hug and a candy. They thanked them for their help. + +Anna and Ben were happy. They were safe and well. They learned a lesson. They would never go to the ancient hospital again. They would only play in the park. +Tom and Lisa were playing in the bathroom. They liked to pretend they were grown-ups and use the things they found there. Tom saw a shiny thing on the shelf. He wanted to see what it was. + +"Look, Lisa, what is this?" he asked, reaching for the shiny thing. + +Lisa looked and saw it was a razor. She remembered her dad used it to make his face smooth. She also remembered her dad told her not to touch it. + +"Tom, no, that is a razor. It is sharp and can hurt you. Put it back!" she said, scared. + +But Tom did not listen. He was curious and wanted to reveal the secret of the razor. He pulled it off the shelf and opened it. He saw a thin blade inside. He touched it with his finger. + +"Ow!" he cried, dropping the razor. He saw blood on his finger. He started to cry. + +Lisa ran to him and hugged him. She was sorry for him and wanted to help him. She looked around and saw a band-aid on the sink. It was available and had a picture of a dinosaur on it. + +"Tom, it is okay. I have a band-aid for you. It will make your finger better. And it has a dinosaur on it. You like dinosaurs, right?" she said, trying to cheer him up. + +She put the band-aid on his finger and kissed it. Tom stopped crying and smiled. He liked the band-aid and the dinosaur. He also liked Lisa. She was a good sister. + +"Thank you, Lisa. You are nice. I am sorry I did not listen to you. I will not touch the razor again. It is bad," he said, hugging her back. + +Lisa smiled and hugged him too. She was glad he was okay. She also learned a lesson. She would not play in the bathroom again. It was dangerous. She would rather play with her toys in her room. They were safe and fun. +Sara and Lily are sisters. They like to play with dolls. Sara has a big doll with a pink dress. Lily has a small doll with a blue dress. They share their dolls sometimes, but not always. + +One day, Sara wants to play with Lily's doll. She says, "Lily, can I have your doll? She is so pretty and small." + +Lily says, "No, Sara, this is my doll. You have your own doll. She is big and pink." + +Sara gets angry. She says, "But I want your doll. Give me your doll now!" + +Lily says, "No, Sara, go away. This is my doll. You are mean." + +Sara grabs Lily's doll and runs away. Lily cries and chases Sara. She says, "Sara, give me back my doll. You are bad." + +Sara and Lily run around the house. They bump into the table and knock over the vase. The vase breaks and makes a loud noise. Mom hears the noise and comes to see what happened. + +Mom sees the broken vase and the sisters with the dolls. She says, "Sara, Lily, what did you do? Why are you fighting?" + +Sara and Lily stop running and look at Mom. They feel scared and sorry. They say, "Mom, we are sorry. We broke the vase. We were fighting over the dolls." + +Mom says, "Sara, Lily, you should not fight over the dolls. You should share and be nice to each other. You are sisters and you should love each other. And you should not break things in the house. That is naughty." + +Sara and Lily say, "Mom, we are sorry. We love each other. We will share and be nice. We will not break things again." + +Mom says, "That is good. I am glad you are sorry. Now, hug each other and say sorry to each other. Then, help me clean up the mess." + +Sara and Lily hug each other and say sorry. They help Mom clean up the mess. They play with their dolls together and have fun. They are happy sisters. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and eat cake. Today is Anna's birthday. She has a party at her house. She invites Ben and other friends. + +Anna's mom makes a big cake with pink frosting and sprinkles. She puts candles on the cake and sings "Happy Birthday". Anna blows out the candles and makes a wish. She wishes for more toys and more cake. + +Anna's mom cuts the cake and gives a slice to each child. Ben gets a slice with a lot of sprinkles. He likes sprinkles. He thinks they are sweet and crunchy. He takes a big bite of his cake. + +But the cake is not sweet. It is sour. Ben makes a face and spits out the cake. He says "Yuck! This cake is sour! I don't like it!" + +Anna hears Ben and looks at her cake. She sees that the sprinkles are not sprinkles. They are lemon drops. Lemon drops are sour candies. Anna's mom made a mistake. She used the wrong jar of candies. + +Anna feels sad. She wanted a sweet cake for her birthday. She wanted her friends to like her cake. She says "I'm sorry, Ben. I didn't know the cake was sour. Do you want to share my cake? I have a slice with no lemon drops. It is sweet and yummy." + +Ben sees that Anna is sad. He feels sorry for her. He says "It's okay, Anna. It was an accident. Thank you for sharing your cake with me. You are a good friend. Happy birthday!" + +Anna smiles and gives Ben a hug. She says "Thank you, Ben. You are a good friend too. Let's share the cake and have fun. It's my party!" + +They share the cake and eat it together. They forget about the sour cake and enjoy the party. They play with toys and sing songs. They have a lot of fun. Anna and Ben are happy. +Ben and Lily were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the attic. Inside the box, there were many old things, like books, hats, and photos. Ben and Lily were curious and wanted to see what was in the box. + +"Look, Lily, this is a photo of mom and dad when they were little!" Ben said, holding a faded picture. "They look funny!" + +"Let me see, Ben!" Lily said, reaching for the photo. "I want to see too!" + +But Ben did not want to share. He pulled the photo away from Lily and said, "No, it's mine! I found it first!" + +Lily was angry and tried to grab the photo back. They started to fight and tug on the photo. The photo ripped in half and fell to the floor. Ben and Lily gasped and stopped fighting. They looked at the torn photo and felt sad. + +They heard footsteps on the stairs. It was their mom, who heard the noise. She came into the attic and saw the mess. She saw the ripped photo and frowned. + +"What happened here?" she asked. "Did you rip this photo?" + +Ben and Lily looked at each other. They did not want to get in trouble. They did not know what to say. + +"Mom, we're sorry," Ben said. "We were playing with the box and we found this photo. We wanted to see it, but we fought over it and it ripped." + +"We didn't mean to, mom," Lily said. "We like the photo. It's a nice photo of you and dad." + +Mom sighed and picked up the pieces of the photo. She looked at them and smiled. + +"It's okay, Ben and Lily," she said. "I'm not mad at you. I know you didn't mean to rip the photo. It was an accident. But you should be more careful with old things. They are fragile and precious. And you should share and not fight. Fighting is not nice." + +She hugged Ben and Lily and said, "This photo is very special to me. It was taken on the day I met your dad. He gave me a flower and I gave him a kiss. He was very sweet and I liked him a lot. I believed he was the one for me. And he was. He is your dad and I am your mom and we love you very much." + +Ben and Lily hugged mom back and said, "We love you too, mom. And we love dad. And we love each other. We're sorry we fought. We won't do it again." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good to hear. Now, let's go downstairs and have some cookies. And maybe we can find some tape and fix the photo. It's still a nice photo, even if it's ripped. It reminds me of how much I believe in love." +Anna and Ben like to play with their toys. They have many toys in their room. But their mom says they have to organize their toys before they can go outside. She says organize means to put things in the right place. + +Anna and Ben start to organize their toys. Anna puts her dolls in a basket. Ben puts his cars in a box. But they see a weird thing on the floor. It is a white powder. They do not know what it is. + +"Ben, what is this?" Anna asks. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is snow," Ben says. + +"Snow? But it is not cold. And it is not wet," Anna says. + +"Maybe it is sugar. Let me taste it," Ben says. + +He puts some powder in his mouth. He makes a face. He spits it out. + +"Yuck! It is not sugar. It is bad. It is soap!" he says. + +Anna and Ben laugh. They remember they were playing with soap bubbles yesterday. They forgot to clean up the soap powder. They think it is funny. + +They put the soap powder in the trash. They finish to organize their toys. They show their mom. She is happy. She says they did a good job. She lets them go outside. They run and play. They are happy too. +One day, a small boy named Ben woke up early. He saw the sun rise in the sky. It was bright and yellow. He wanted to go outside and play. + +He put on his shoes and ran to the garden. He saw many flowers and bugs. He liked to look at them and touch them. He saw a shiny thing on the ground. It was silver and round. He picked it up and looked at it. It was a coin. + +He was happy. He thought it was a treasure. He ran to his mom and showed her the coin. She smiled and hugged him. She said it was a lucky coin. She said he could keep it or give it to someone he loved. + +Ben thought for a moment. He loved his mom and his dad and his sister. He wanted to share his treasure with them. He said he would give the coin to his sister. She was sick and in bed. He hoped the coin would make her feel better. + +He ran to his sister's room and gave her the coin. She opened her eyes and saw him. She smiled and thanked him. She said it was a beautiful coin. She said he was a good brother. She said she loved him. + +Ben felt warm and happy. He hugged his sister and said he loved her too. He said they could play together when she got well. He said the coin was for both of them. He said they were lucky. He said the sun was shining. He said it was a good day. +Lily liked to play with her toy tiger. She named him Timmy and gave him a red scarf. She took him everywhere she went. She liked to shake him and make him roar. + +One day, Lily went to the park with her mom and Timmy. She saw a big slide and wanted to go on it. She ran to the slide and left Timmy on a bench. She climbed up the ladder and slid down fast. She laughed and felt happy. + +But when she went back to the bench, Timmy was gone. She looked around and saw a boy holding him. He was shaking him and pulling his scarf. Lily felt angry and sad. She ran to the boy and said, "Give me back my tiger! He is mine!" + +The boy looked at Lily and said, "No, he is mine now. He is fun to shake and roar." He shook Timmy harder and made him roar louder. + +Lily started to cry and shouted, "Stop it! You are hurting him! He is my friend!" She tried to grab Timmy, but the boy pushed her away. + +Lily's mom heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw the boy and Timmy and said, "What are you doing? That is not your toy. That is Lily's toy. You should give it back to her and say sorry." + +The boy looked at Lily's mom and felt scared. He saw Lily's tears and felt sorry. He gave Timmy back to Lily and said, "Sorry, I didn't know he was your friend. I just wanted to play with him." + +Lily took Timmy and hugged him. She checked his scarf and said, "Are you okay, Timmy? I'm sorry he was mean to you." She made him roar softly and smiled. + +Lily's mom said, "That's very nice of you, Lily. You are a good friend to Timmy. And thank you, boy, for saying sorry. You should be more careful with other people's toys. They have feelings too." + +The boy nodded and said, "You're welcome. I'm sorry, Lily. Can I play with you and Timmy?" + +Lily looked at the boy and said, "Okay, but you have to be gentle with him. He doesn't like to be shaken too hard. He likes to slide and swing and play hide and seek." + +The boy said, "Okay, I can do that. I like those games too. What is your name?" + +Lily said, "I'm Lily. And this is Timmy. What is your name?" + +The boy said, "I'm Ben. Nice to meet you, Lily and Timmy." + +Lily, Ben, and Timmy became friends and played together in the park. They had fun and learned to share and care. They were happy. +Anna liked to help her mom in the kitchen. She had a blue apron that matched her mom's. She wore it every time they baked cookies or cakes. She liked to stir the batter, cut the shapes, and sprinkle the sugar. + +One day, mom said they were going to make a pie for dad. Anna was excited. She put on her blue apron and climbed on a stool. She saw mom take out some apples, flour, butter, and sugar. She wanted to help. + +"Can I peel the apples, mom?" she asked. + +"Sure, honey, but be careful with the knife. It's sharp," mom said. + +Anna nodded. She took an apple and a knife and started to peel. She tried to make long strips of skin, like mom did. But it was hard. The knife slipped and cut her finger. She cried out. + +"Ouch! Mom, it hurts!" + +Mom dropped what she was doing and ran to Anna. She took the knife and the apple away. She saw the blood on Anna's finger. She wrapped it in a paper towel and hugged her. + +"I'm sorry, sweetie. You're very brave. Let me see your finger," mom said. + +She looked at the cut. It was not very deep, but it was bleeding a lot. She took Anna to the sink and washed the wound. Then she put a band-aid on it. + +"There, all better. Do you want to sit on the couch and watch some TV?" mom asked. + +Anna shook her head. She still wanted to help. + +"No, mom. I want to make the pie. Please, mom. I insist," she said. + +Mom smiled. She saw how much Anna loved to bake. She kissed her cheek. + +"Okay, okay. You can help me. But no more knives, okay? How about you roll out the dough and put it in the pan?" mom said. + +Anna nodded. She dried her tears and smiled. She followed mom back to the kitchen. She put on her blue apron again and rolled out the dough. She was careful not to touch the knife. She put the dough in the pan and pressed it with her fingers. She felt proud. + +"Good job, Anna. You're a great helper. Now let's fill the pie with the apples and bake it. Dad will love it," mom said. + +Anna nodded. She helped mom fill the pie and put it in the oven. She smelled the sweet aroma. She couldn't wait to taste it. She hugged mom and said, + +"Thank you, mom. I love you." + +"I love you too, Anna. You're my sweet pie," mom said. +Lily wanted to help her mom cook dinner. She saw a big pot on the stove with soup inside. She thought it smelled good. She wanted to taste it. She looked for a fork in the drawer, but she could not find one. She saw a spoon, but she did not like spoons. She only liked forks. + +She asked her mom, "Mom, where is the fork?" + +Her mom said, "The forks are in the dishwasher, Lily. They are dirty. We need to wash them first." + +Lily did not want to wait. She wanted a fork now. She said, "But I want a fork, mom. I want to try the soup." + +Her mom said, "Lily, you can't use a dirty fork. That's not healthy. And you can't use a fork for soup. You need a spoon. Here, take this spoon and try a little bit." + +Lily felt frustrated. She did not want a spoon. She wanted a fork. She said, "No, mom. I don't like spoons. I like forks. Forks are better." + +Her mom said, "Lily, please don't be stubborn. Spoons are good for soup. Forks are good for other things. We can use forks later, when we eat the salad. But now, we need spoons. Please, try the soup with a spoon. It's yummy." + +Lily looked at the spoon. She looked at the soup. She looked at her mom. She saw that her mom was smiling. She wanted to make her mom happy. She decided to try the soup with a spoon. She took a sip. She was surprised. The soup was yummy. She said, "Mom, the soup is yummy. I like the soup." + +Her mom said, "I'm glad you like the soup, Lily. See, spoons are not so bad. You can use spoons and forks for different things. They are both useful. And you are a good helper. Thank you for helping me cook dinner." + +Lily smiled. She felt proud. She said, "You're welcome, mom. I love you." + +Her mom said, "I love you too, Lily." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play games. They were very competitive and always wanted to win. One day, they played hide and seek in the park. Lily counted to ten and then looked for Ben. + +She saw him behind a big tree and ran to catch him. But Ben was too fast and ran away. He ran across the grass and jumped over a fence. He did not see the sign that said "Danger: Construction Site". + +Lily followed him and saw him fall into a hole. She heard him cry and ran to help him. She saw his leg was hurt and he was trembling. She was scared and called for help. + +"Ben, are you okay?" she asked. + +"No, it hurts a lot," he said. + +"Don't worry, I'm here. Someone will come soon," she said. + +She hugged him and tried to make him feel better. + +Soon, a man in a yellow hat came and saw them. He called an ambulance and lifted Ben out of the hole. He put him on a stretcher and took him to the hospital. Lily went with him and held his hand. + +At the hospital, a doctor looked at Ben's leg and said he needed an x-ray. He explained that an x-ray was a picture of his bones. He said it would not hurt and it would help him fix his leg. + +Lily and Ben went to a room with a big machine. The doctor asked Ben to lie down and put a metal plate on his leg. He told Lily to stand behind a glass window and wear a special apron. He said it was to protect them from the x-ray. + +The machine made a beep and took the picture. The doctor showed them the x-ray on a screen. He pointed to a crack in Ben's bone and said he had a fracture. He said he needed a cast to keep his leg still and help it heal. + +Lily and Ben looked at the x-ray and felt sorry for Ben. They also felt curious and asked the doctor many questions. The doctor answered them and smiled. He said they were brave and smart. + +He put a white cast on Ben's leg and wrote his name on it. He gave him some stickers and a lollipop. He told him to rest and be careful. He said he would be fine in a few weeks. + +Lily and Ben thanked the doctor and left the hospital. They went home with their mom and dad. They hugged and said they were sorry for being too competitive. They said they loved each other and would always help each other. They learned a lesson and became better friends. +One day, Tom and Lily went to the park with their mom. They saw a big lake with ducks and fish. They wanted to feed the ducks, so mom gave them some bread. They walked on the path by the lake and threw the bread to the ducks. + +But then, they saw a big dog. The dog was black and had sharp teeth. It barked loud and ran towards them. Tom and Lily were scared. They ran back to mom, but the dog was faster. It wanted the bread in their hands. + +Mom saw the dog and shouted, "Stop!" She picked up a stick and waved it at the dog. The dog stopped and looked at mom. Mom was not scared. She was powerful. She said, "Go away, bad dog! This is not your bread. This is for the ducks. You have your own food at home." + +The dog knew mom was right. It felt sorry and wagged its tail. It turned around and ran away. Mom threw the stick away and hugged Tom and Lily. She said, "You are safe now. I will always keep you safe. I love you." + +Tom and Lily smiled and said, "We love you too, mom. You are the best. You are powerful and brave." They gave mom a kiss and then went back to the path. They fed the ducks and had fun. They had a good day at the park. +Tom and Mia like to play at the park. They like to slide, swing, and run. One day, they see a big truck at the park. The truck has a long hose and a big tank. The truck is there to water the grass and the flowers. + +Tom and Mia are curious. They want to see the truck up close. They run to the truck and touch the hose. The hose is flexible. It can bend and twist. Tom and Mia think it is fun to play with the hose. They pretend it is a snake or a rope. + +But they do not know that the hose has a leak. There is a small hole in the hose. Water comes out of the hole. It makes a puddle on the ground. Tom and Mia do not see the puddle. They are too busy playing with the hose. + +The truck driver sees the puddle. He sees Tom and Mia playing with the hose. He is not happy. He shouts at them to stop. He says they are wasting water and making a mess. He tells them to go away. + +Tom and Mia are scared. They drop the hose and run away. They are wet and muddy. They feel sorry for playing with the hose. They say they are sorry to the truck driver. They go back to the slide and the swing. They do not play with the hose again. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toys in the yard. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls, balls and blocks. But then Ben saw a shiny bike that was leaning on the fence. He ran to it and tried to ride it. + +"Hey, that's not yours!" Lily shouted. "That bike belongs to Tom, the boy who lives next door. He will be mad if you take it!" + +"I don't care, it's my turn to ride a bike!" Ben said. "You have your own bike, but it's too small and pink. I want this big and blue bike!" + +Ben ignored Lily and pedaled away. He felt happy and proud on the bike. He didn't see the big hole in the road. He rode too fast and fell into the hole. The bike was stuck and Ben hurt his knee. He cried and cried. + +Lily heard Ben's cry and ran to help him. She saw him in the hole with the bike. She felt sorry for him and reached out her hand. + +"Ben, are you okay?" she asked. "That hole is very deep. You need to be careful when you ride a bike. And you shouldn't take things that are not yours. It's not nice and it can cause trouble." + +Ben took Lily's hand and climbed out of the hole. He looked at the bike and saw that it was scratched and bent. He felt bad and ashamed. + +"I'm sorry, Lily," he said. "You were right. I shouldn't have taken Tom's bike. It was wrong and mean. And I broke his bike. How can I fix it?" + +Lily hugged Ben and said, "It's okay, Ben. I'm glad you're okay. Maybe we can ask Tom to forgive you and help you fix his bike. And maybe he will let you ride it sometimes, if you ask nicely and share your toys with him." + +Ben nodded and said, "Thank you, Lily. You are a good friend. I will try to be a good friend too. And I will be happy with what I have and not want what others have." + +The moral value of the story is: Don't take things that are not yours. Be happy with what you have and share with others. Be careful and respectful. +Lila and Ben are playing with their toy trains on the floor. They make the trains go fast and slow, and make noises like choo-choo and beep-beep. They have fun pretending to be drivers and passengers. + +But then, Lila sees something on the window. She stops playing and runs to the window. She sees a lot of white smoke coming out of a big building. She points and says, "Look, Ben! Steam!" + +Ben follows her and looks at the window too. He sees the steam and says, "Wow! What is that?" + +Lila says, "I don't know. Maybe it's a big train or a big factory. Maybe they make things there." + +Ben says, "Maybe. But why is there so much steam?" + +Lila says, "Maybe it's very hot inside. Maybe they need to cool down." + +Ben says, "How do they cool down?" + +Lila says, "Maybe they open the windows. Or maybe they use fans. Or maybe they drink water." + +Ben says, "Or maybe they lie down and rest." + +Lila says, "Yes, maybe. That's a good idea. I'm tired too. Let's lie down and rest." + +They go back to the floor and lie down next to their toy trains. They close their eyes and listen to the steam. They think it sounds like a big train or a big factory. They wonder what they make there. They fall asleep and dream of steam. +Lily and Tom were twins who liked to explore. One day, they went to the park with their mom and saw a big pond. They saw ducks, fish, frogs and turtles in the water. They wanted to know more about them. + +They asked their mom many questions. "Why do ducks have feathers?" Lily questioned. "Why do fish have scales?" Tom questioned. "Why do frogs have legs?" Lily questioned. "Why do turtles have shells?" Tom questioned. Their mom smiled and tried to answer their questions. She told them that ducks have feathers to keep warm and fly, fish have scales to protect and swim, frogs have legs to jump and swim, and turtles have shells to hide and defend. + +Lily and Tom thought that was incredible. They wanted to see more animals in the pond. They asked their mom if they could go closer. Their mom said yes, but they had to be careful and not fall in. She held their hands and walked with them to the edge of the pond. They saw more ducks, fish, frogs and turtles. They also saw a dragonfly, a water lily, and a snail. They were amazed by the pond and all the life in it. They said thank you to their mom for taking them to the park and teaching them about the pond. They had a fun and wonderful day. +Lily and Ben like to play with matches. They find them in a box under the bed. They think they are fun and pretty. They do not know they are bad and dangerous. + +One day, they sneak into the kitchen when mom is not looking. They take some matches and go to the backyard. They light them and watch them burn. They laugh and clap. + +But then, a big wind comes and blows one of the matches away. It lands on a pile of dry leaves. The leaves catch fire and make a big, ugly smoke. Lily and Ben are scared and run away. + +Mom sees the smoke and smells the fire. She runs to the backyard and sees the pile of leaves burning. She grabs a hose and sprays water on the fire. She puts it out and sighs. + +She sees Lily and Ben hiding behind a tree. She is angry and worried. She calls them and asks them what they did. Lily and Ben are sorry and cry. They tell mom they played with matches. + +Mom shakes her head and hugs them. She tells them matches are not toys. They are for grown-ups only. They can hurt them and make fires. She tells them never to play with matches again. Lily and Ben nod and reply, "Yes, mom." They promise to be good and careful. Mom forgives them and takes them inside. She throws away the box of matches and locks the drawer. She hopes they learned their lesson. +Ben and Lily are on the same team. They like to play soccer with their friends. They wear purple shirts and purple socks. They are very good at kicking the ball. + +One day, they have a big game against another team. The other team wears green shirts and green socks. They are also good at kicking the ball. Ben and Lily want to win the game. They run and pass and shoot. + +The game is very close. Both teams score many goals. The fans cheer and clap. Ben and Lily hear a loud ring. It is the whistle. The game is over. They look at the score. It is a tie. They have the same number of goals. + +Ben and Lily are happy. They hug and high-five. They say to the other team, "Good game! You are very good!" The other team says, "Thank you! You are very good too!" They all smile and shake hands. + +They go to the snack table. They have juice and cookies. They share and talk. They make new friends. They have fun. They like soccer. They like their team. They like the other team. They are happy. +Ben likes to play with his blocks. He makes towers and bridges and castles. He likes to make patterns with the colors. Red, blue, red, blue, red, blue. He thinks they look pretty. + +One day, his mom says they have to leave. They have to go to the store. Ben does not want to go. He wants to play with his blocks. He says no. He cries. He holds his blocks. + +His mom is serious. She says they have to go now. She says he can bring one block with him. Just one. Ben is sad. He does not know which block to choose. He likes all his blocks. He likes his patterns. + +He looks at his blocks. He sees one that is different. It is yellow. He does not have any other yellow blocks. He wonders why. He picks it up. He likes how it feels. He likes how it shines. + +He decides to bring the yellow block with him. He puts it in his pocket. He says bye to his other blocks. He says he will come back soon. He holds his mom's hand. They leave. Ben still feels sad, but he also feels curious. He wonders what he can do with the yellow block. He wonders if he can make new patterns. He wonders what else is different in the world. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play with toys and books. But they do not like to share. Sometimes they fight and take things from each other. + +One day, Sara and Ben are playing in the bathroom. Sara has a big bottle of soap. She likes to make bubbles with it. Ben wants to play with the soap too. He tries to grab the bottle from Sara. Sara says, "No, it is mine! Go away!" + +They pull and tug on the bottle. The bottle slips from their hands and falls on the floor. The soap spills everywhere. It makes the floor slippery and wet. Sara and Ben fall down and get soap in their eyes. They cry and scream. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the bathroom. She sees the mess and the twins. She is angry and sad. She says, "What have you done? You wasted the soap and made a mess. You could have hurt yourselves. Why did you not share?" + +Sara and Ben feel bad. They know they did wrong. They say, "We are sorry, Mom. We were selfish and mean. We should have shared the soap and played nicely." + +Mom hugs them and says, "I am glad you are sorry. But you need to learn to share and be kind. Sharing is caring. It makes you and others happy. Now, let's clean up the mess and wash your faces." + +Sara and Ben help Mom to clean up the soap. They say sorry to each other and hug. They promise to share and be kind. They learn their lesson. They are happy. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big fly. The fly is black and shiny. It buzzes around the flowers. + +"Look, a fly!" Tim says. "I want to catch it." + +He runs after the fly. He tries to grab it with his hand. But the fly is too fast. It flies away. + +"Ha ha, you can't catch it!" Sue says. "The fly is smarter than you." + +Tim feels sad. He thinks Sue is mean. He sits on the grass. He does not want to play anymore. + +Sue sees Tim is sad. She feels sorry. She thinks she was mean. She walks to Tim. She says sorry. + +"Sorry, Tim. I was not nice. The fly is not smarter than you. You are smart and humble. You are my friend." + +Tim smiles. He says thank you. He forgives Sue. He is humble too. He is her friend. + +They hug. They play again. They do not chase the fly. They watch the fly. They learn from the fly. The fly is fast and free. The fly is humble too. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a small dog. The dog is cute. It has brown fur and big ears. The dog is alone. It looks sad. + +"Hello, dog," Anna says. "What is your name? Where is your home?" + +The dog does not answer. It wags its tail. It licks Anna's hand. Anna smiles. She likes the dog. + +"Can we take the dog home?" Ben asks. "It needs a home. It is cold outside." + +Anna nods. She agrees. They cover the dog with Ben's jacket. They hold the dog in their arms. They walk to Anna's home. + +Anna's mom is in the kitchen. She sees Anna and Ben. She sees the dog. + +"Who is this?" she asks. + +"This is our new friend," Anna says. "We found him in the park. He has no home. Can we keep him, please?" + +Anna's mom looks at the dog. The dog looks at her. He barks softly. He looks cute. + +Anna's mom thinks for a moment. She loves animals. She knows Anna and Ben are kind. She says yes. + +"Okay, you can keep him. But you have to take good care of him. You have to feed him, wash him, and play with him. And you have to give him a name." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They hug the dog. They thank Anna's mom. They think of a name. + +"How about Spot?" Ben suggests. + +"No, that is too common," Anna says. "How about Brownie?" + +"Yes, that is better," Ben agrees. "Brownie is a good name." + +They call the dog Brownie. Brownie likes his name. He likes his new home. He likes Anna and Ben. He is not sad anymore. He is happy. +Lily and Tom were friends who liked to play in the garden. They had a patch of dirt where they planted seeds and watered them every day. They watched the seeds grow into flowers and vegetables and felt happy. + +One day, a new boy named Max came to the garden. He saw Lily and Tom's patch and wanted to play with them. He asked if he could join them and they said yes. He helped them water the plants and dig the dirt. He seemed nice and friendly. + +But Max was not really nice and friendly. He was jealous of Lily and Tom's patch. He wanted it for himself. He waited until they were not looking and pulled out some of the flowers and vegetables. He threw them away and laughed. He thought he was clever and sneaky. + +Lily and Tom did not notice what Max did at first. They were busy playing with their toys and talking to each other. But when they looked at their patch, they saw that some of their plants were gone. They felt sad and angry. They wondered who did it. + +They asked Max if he knew what happened. He lied and said he did not know. He pretended to be sorry and said he would help them find the plants. But he did not really help. He only made things worse. He stepped on some of the remaining plants and broke them. He said it was an accident and said he was sorry again. But he was not sorry. He was happy. + +Lily and Tom did not believe Max. They saw that he was mean and selfish. They did not want to play with him anymore. They told him to go away and leave them alone. They said he was not their friend. + +Max did not care. He did not want to be their friend. He only wanted their patch. He thought he could take it from them. He said he would not go away. He said he would let them keep their patch if they gave him their toys. He said he liked their toys and wanted them. + +Lily and Tom did not want to give Max their toys. They liked their toys and did not want to share them with him. They said no and tried to protect their toys. They said Max was greedy and rude. + +Max got angry. He did not like to hear no. He tried to grab their toys and fight with them. He said he would take their toys and their patch. He said he was stronger and smarter than them. + +Lily and Tom were scared. They did not want to fight with Max. They wanted him to stop and leave them alone. They cried and called for help. They hoped someone would hear them and come to save them. + +But no one heard them and no one came. Max was too loud and too fast. He took their toys and their patch. He hurt them and laughed. He said he won and they lost. He said he was happy and they were sad. + +Lily and Tom were not happy. They were sad and hurt. They lost their toys and their patch. They lost their friend and their fun. They wished Max never came. They wished he never played with them. They wished he never saw their patch. They wished he never was. +Tom and Lily were wealthy kids. They had many toys and clothes and books. They liked to play in their big house and garden. But they were not happy. They had no friends to share their fun with. + +One Wednesday, they saw a new family move in next door. They had a boy and a girl, Sam and Mia. They had a small car and a few bags. They looked happy and excited. Tom and Lily wanted to meet them. + +They went to the fence and said hello. Sam and Mia smiled and said hello back. They asked Tom and Lily their names and ages. They said they were four and five. Sam and Mia said they were three and four. + +"Can we play with you?" Tom and Lily asked. + +"Sure, we have a ball and a doll. Do you want to play catch or tea party?" Sam and Mia asked. + +Tom and Lily looked at each other. They had never played catch or tea party. They only had fancy toys that made noises and lights. They felt shy and scared. + +"No, thank you. We have better toys than you. You are poor and we are rich. We don't want to play with you." Tom and Lily said. They turned around and walked away. + +Sam and Mia looked at each other. They felt sad and hurt. They did not understand why Tom and Lily were so mean. They shrugged and decided to play anyway. They threw the ball and hugged the doll. They laughed and had fun. + +Tom and Lily watched from their window. They saw Sam and Mia laughing and having fun. They felt lonely and bored. They wished they had friends to play with. They realized they had made a mistake. They wanted to say sorry and join them. + +They ran to the fence and called out. "Sam, Mia, we are sorry. We were rude and silly. Can we play with you? We want to be your friends." + +Sam and Mia looked at them. They saw they were sorry and sincere. They smiled and nodded. "Sure, you can play with us. We can share our toys and games. We want to be your friends too." + +Tom and Lily smiled and jumped over the fence. They took the ball and the doll. They played catch and tea party. They laughed and had fun. They learned that being wealthy is not as important as being kind and friendly. They became good friends. +Lily and Ben were friends who liked to play with toys. One day, Lily got a new toy from her mom. It was a microscope. A microscope was a thing that made small things look big. + +"Wow, what is that?" Ben asked when he saw the microscope. + +"It is a microscope. Do you want to try it?" Lily said. + +"Yes, please. Thank you for sharing your toy with me. You are very kind," Ben said. + +Lily smiled and said, "You are welcome. You are my friend. Let's see what we can find." + +They took the microscope to the backyard. They looked for things to put under the microscope. They found a leaf, a flower, a bug, and a feather. They took turns to look at them. + +"Look, the leaf has many lines and dots. It is like a map," Lily said. + +"Look, the flower has many colors and shapes. It is like a painting," Ben said. + +"Look, the bug has many legs and eyes. It is like a robot," Lily said. + +"Look, the feather has many hairs and patterns. It is like a puzzle," Ben said. + +They were amazed by what they saw. They learned that small things had many details. They had fun with the microscope. They made up stories about the things they saw. They used their imagination. They were original. +Lily and Ben were best friends. They liked to play with their toys and share their snacks. One day, they found a big red ball in the park. They took turns to kick it and throw it. They had a lot of fun. + +"Can I keep the ball?" Lily asked Ben. + +"OK, but you have to be honest and tell your mom where you got it," Ben said. + +Lily nodded. She put the ball in her backpack and went home with Ben. She was very happy. + +That night, Lily had a nightmare. She dreamed that a big scary monster came and took the ball away from her. She tried to run after it, but it was too fast. She cried and cried. + +She woke up and felt very scared. She looked for the ball in her backpack, but it was not there. She had lost it. She felt very sad and guilty. + +She ran to her mom and hugged her. She told her everything. She told her about the ball, the park, the monster, and the nightmare. + +Her mom listened and comforted her. She said, "It's OK, Lily. You had a bad dream, but it's not real. The ball is probably still in the park. We can go and look for it tomorrow. And I'm proud of you for being honest and telling me the truth." + +Lily felt better. She said, "Thank you, mom. I love you." + +She went back to bed and slept peacefully. She hoped that the ball was still in the park, and that Ben would not be mad at her. She hoped that they would still be best friends. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big round ball in the park. It is red and shiny. Sara and Tom want to play with the ball. + +"Can I move the ball first?" Sara asks. + +"OK, but then I move the ball next," Tom says. + +Sara moves the ball with her feet. She kicks it hard. The ball flies in the air. Sara laughs. She is happy. + +But the ball lands on a bad man's car. The bad man is angry. He comes out of his car. He shouts at Sara and Tom. + +"Who moved the ball on my car? You are bad kids! Give me the ball now!" the bad man says. + +Sara and Tom are scared. They run away from the bad man. They leave the ball behind. They are sad. + +They go to Sara's house. They hug each other. They say sorry to each other. + +"We should not move the ball so hard. We should be careful. We should not make the bad man angry," Sara says. + +"Yes, you are right. We should be good. We should not play with the ball in the park. We should play with other toys," Tom says. + +Sara and Tom are friends. They learn from their mistake. They are happy again. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play in the park. They have a ball and a kite. Tim can whistle very well. He whistles when he kicks the ball. Sam cannot whistle. He tries, but he only makes a funny noise. + +"Whistle like this, Sam," Tim says. He whistles loud and clear. "It is easy. You just blow air from your mouth." + +Sam tries again. He blows hard, but he still cannot whistle. He feels sad. He does not like to play ball anymore. He wants to fly the kite. + +"Let's fly the kite, Tim," Sam says. He picks up the kite. It is red and blue. It has a long tail. + +"No, I want to play ball," Tim says. He is bossy. He does not listen to Sam. He grabs the ball and runs away. + +Sam follows him. He does not want to lose his friend. He sees a big tree. The tree has a branch. The branch is low. Sam has an idea. He ties the kite to the branch. He leaves a little bit of string. The string is one inch long. + +"Look, Tim, I made a whistle," Sam says. He pulls the string. The wind makes the kite flap. The kite makes a whistling sound. + +Tim hears the sound. He turns around. He sees the kite. He is surprised. He runs to the tree. He wants to try the kite whistle. + +"Wow, Sam, that is cool," Tim says. He pulls the string. The kite whistles again. "You are smart. You made a whistle with a kite." + +Sam smiles. He is happy. He shares the kite with Tim. They take turns to pull the string. They whistle with the kite. They have fun. They are friends. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play together. They had many toys, but their favorite was a big red truck. They liked to pretend that the truck was mighty and could go anywhere. + +One day, their mom had a friend over for lunch. The friend brought a bottle of wine. Mom and the friend sat at the table and talked. They poured some wine into glasses and drank it. + +Tom and Lily were curious about the wine. They thought it looked like juice. They wanted to try some. They waited until mom and the friend were busy talking. Then they sneaked into the kitchen and grabbed a glass of wine. + +They took turns to sip the wine. But they did not like it at all. It was bitter and sour and made their faces scrunch up. + +"Yuck!" Tom said. "This is not juice. This is bad." + +"I hate it!" Lily said. "It hurts my tongue." + +They put the glass back on the counter and ran away. They did not want to drink any more wine. They wanted to play with their truck. + +They went to their room and got their truck. They drove it around the floor and made loud noises. They had fun with their truck. They loved their truck. It was mighty and could go anywhere. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play together every day. They also liked to go to the library and look at books. Sometimes they read the books, and sometimes they made up stories from the pictures. + +One day, they went to the library with their moms. Anna saw a big book with a princess on the cover. She wanted to read it. She ran to the book and took it from the shelf. Ben saw another book with a dragon on the cover. He wanted to read it. He ran to the book and took it from the shelf. + +They sat down on a big sofa and opened their books. Anna looked at the princess. She had a long dress and a shiny crown. She looked very pretty. Anna wished she could be a princess. She said to Ben, "Look at my book. It has a princess. She is so pretty. I want to be like her." + +Ben looked at the dragon. He had big wings and a long tail. He looked very strong. Ben wished he could be a dragon. He said to Anna, "Look at my book. It has a dragon. He is so strong. I want to be like him." + +They looked at each other's books. They felt jealous. They wanted to have the other's book. They said at the same time, "Can I have your book?" + +They both said, "No!" They held their books tight. They did not want to share. They started to argue. They said, "Give me your book!" They pulled and pushed. They made a lot of noise. + +The librarian heard them. She was not happy. She walked to them and said, "Stop! You are making too much noise. You are not being nice. You have to share. If you don't, you have to leave." + +Anna and Ben looked at the librarian. They felt scared. They did not want to leave. They liked the library. They looked at their books. They felt silly. They did not need to be jealous. They had many books to read. They said to the librarian, "We are sorry. We will share. We will be quiet." + +The librarian smiled. She said, "That's good. You can stay. You can read your books. You can also read other books. There are many books in the library. You can find books with princesses and dragons and many other things. You can learn and have fun." + +Anna and Ben smiled. They said, "Thank you. We like the library. We like books. We like to learn and have fun." + +They gave each other their books. They said, "Here, you can have my book. I can have yours. We can read both books. We can also read other books. We can be friends." + +They hugged. They read their books. They also read other books. They learned and had fun. They did not feel jealous anymore. They were happy. +Tom and Anna are twins. They like to play with their toy cars and trucks. They make sounds like vroom, beep, and honk. They pretend to be drivers and go to different places. + +One day, they hear a loud noise outside. They run to the window and see a big truck. The truck is red and shiny. It has a hairy driver. The driver has a long beard and a hat. He waves at Tom and Anna. + +"Hello, kids!" he says. "Do you like my truck?" + +"Yes, we do!" Tom and Anna say. "It is very big and nice. Can we see it?" + +"Sure, you can. Come on, I'll show you." The driver says. He gets out of the truck and opens the door. He lets Tom and Anna climb inside. They see many buttons and levers. They see a radio and a horn. + +"This is where I drive the truck." The driver says. "I go to many places and deliver things. Sometimes I play music or talk to other drivers on the radio. And this is the horn. Do you want to try it?" + +"Yes, please!" Tom and Anna say. They take turns to press the horn. The horn makes a loud honk. Tom and Anna giggle. The driver smiles. + +"You are very good drivers." He says. "Maybe one day you can have your own truck." + +"Thank you, mister." Tom and Anna say. "You are very nice and hairy." + +They hug the driver and get out of the truck. They wave goodbye and run back to their house. They play with their toy cars and trucks. They pretend to be hairy drivers and go to different places. They are very happy. +Tom was a little boy who liked to play with shapes. He had a box of shapes that he could put on a board. He liked to make pictures with the shapes. He had circles, squares, triangles and stars. + +One day, he was playing with his shapes when he felt thirsty. He saw his cup of water on the table. He wanted to drink some water. He left his shapes on the floor and went to the table. He reached for his cup, but he was too short. He could not get his cup. He felt helpless. He wanted his water. + +He saw his big sister, Ann, in the kitchen. She was making a sandwich. He called her name. He said, "Ann, help me! I want to drink water!" Ann heard him and came to the table. She saw his cup and his shapes. She smiled. She said, "Tom, you are thirsty. Here is your water. But why did you leave your shapes on the floor? You should put them away." + +She gave him his cup and he drank some water. He said, "Thank you, Ann. I like water. But I also like shapes. I was making a picture with them. Look, I made a triangle." He pointed to his board. He had put three triangles together to make a bigger triangle. + +Ann looked at his picture. She said, "That is a nice triangle, Tom. You are good at shapes. But you should not leave them on the floor. Someone could step on them and hurt their foot. Or they could get lost. You should put them back in your box when you are done." + +Tom nodded. He said, "OK, Ann. I will put them away. But can you help me? Some of them are too high for me." Ann said, "Sure, Tom. I will help you. We can put them away together. Then we can have some sandwich. Do you like sandwich?" Tom said, "Yes, I like sandwich. And I like you, Ann. You are a good sister." Ann said, "I like you too, Tom. You are a good brother." They hugged and then they put the shapes away. They had some sandwich and then they played some more. They had a happy day. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big slide. Tom wants to go on the slide. He runs to the slide and climbs up the ladder. Anna follows him. + +"Look, Anna, I can slide very fast!" Tom says. He sits on the slide and pushes himself down. He slides very fast and lands on the grass. He laughs and gets up. + +Anna sits on the slide too. She is a little scared. She holds on to the sides of the slide. She slides very slowly and carefully. She lands on the grass too. She smiles and gets up. + +"Tom, you are very brave!" Anna says. "I was a little scared." + +Tom hugs Anna. "You are very brave too, Anna. You did it!" + +They look at each other and laugh. They see that their shirts are dirty. Tom's shirt is blue and wide. Anna's shirt is pink and small. They have grass and dirt on their shirts. + +"Uh-oh, our shirts are dirty!" Tom says. "What will our moms say?" + +Anna shrugs. "I don't know. Maybe they will be mad. Maybe they will not care." + +They touch their shirts and try to clean them. They rub and shake their shirts. They blow on their shirts. They do not look very clean. + +They look at each other and laugh again. They do not care. They are happy. They run to the swings and play some more. They are friends. They have fun. +Anna loves to paint. She has many colors and brushes. She paints flowers, animals, and houses. She likes to show her paintings to her mom and dad. They are very proud of her. + +One day, Anna and her mom go to the city. They take a taxi. The taxi is yellow and fast. Anna sees many things from the window. She sees big buildings, cars, and people. She wants to paint them all. + +"Mom, can I paint the city?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, honey. But we have to go to the doctor first. Remember, you have a check-up today. It is important to be healthy," Mom says. + +"Okay, Mom. I want to be healthy. But can I paint after the doctor?" Anna says. + +"Of course, sweetie. We can buy some paper and crayons at the store. Then you can paint whatever you want," Mom says. + +Anna is happy. She goes to the doctor with her mom. The doctor is nice and gentle. He checks her ears, eyes, and throat. He says she is very healthy and strong. He gives her a sticker and a lollipop. + +"Thank you, doctor. You are very kind," Anna says. + +"You're welcome, Anna. You are very brave. Keep painting and eating well," the doctor says. + +Anna and her mom leave the doctor's office. They go to the store and buy some paper and crayons. Then they find a bench in the park. Anna starts to paint the city. She paints the yellow taxi, the big buildings, the cars, and the people. She also paints the doctor, the sticker, and the lollipop. She is very happy. + +"Mom, look at my painting. Do you like it?" Anna asks. + +"I love it, Anna. It is beautiful and colorful. You are very talented," Mom says. + +"Thank you, Mom. I love you. And I love painting," Anna says. + +They hug and kiss. Then they take the taxi back home. Anna shows her painting to her dad. He is very proud of her too. He hangs it on the wall. Anna smiles. She learns that painting is fun, but being healthy is important too. She decides to paint more and eat well every day. +Lily and Tom are playing on the farm. They like to see the animals and help their grandpa. Grandpa is busy with the tractor. He has to lift the hay and put it in the barn. + +Lily and Tom want to help too. They find a small fork and a wheelbarrow. They try to lift the hay with the fork. But the hay is too heavy and prickly. They cannot lift it. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Lily says. "The hay hurts my hands. And it is too big for the fork." + +Tom is impatient. He wants to lift the hay. He thinks he is stronger than Lily. He pushes the fork harder into the hay. But the hay does not move. It only makes a mess. + +"Stop, stop, stop!" Grandpa says. He sees Lily and Tom from the tractor. He is not angry, but he is worried. He does not want them to get hurt. He turns off the tractor and comes to them. + +"Grandpa, grandpa, grandpa!" Lily and Tom say. They are happy to see him. They want to show him what they are doing. + +"Look, grandpa, we are helping you. We are lifting the hay," Tom says. + +Grandpa smiles. He is proud of Lily and Tom. He knows they are trying to help. But he also knows they are too small to lift the hay. + +"That is very kind of you, Lily and Tom. But the hay is too heavy and prickly for you. You need a bigger fork and a stronger wheelbarrow. And you need to be careful not to hurt yourself," Grandpa says. + +He picks up Lily and Tom and puts them on the tractor. He gives them each a hug and a kiss. + +"Why don't you help me by driving the tractor with me? You can see how I lift the hay with the big fork and the big wheelbarrow. And you can make the tractor go beep, beep, beep," Grandpa says. + +Lily and Tom are excited. They love to drive the tractor with Grandpa. They forget about the hay. They climb on the tractor and sit on Grandpa's lap. They hold the steering wheel and press the horn. + +"Beep, beep, beep!" Lily and Tom say. + +Grandpa starts the tractor and drives to the barn. He lifts the hay and puts it in the barn. Lily and Tom help him by making the tractor go beep, beep, beep. They have fun on the farm. +Anna was miserable. She had a cold and her nose was runny and sore. She did not want to play with her toys or read her books. She just wanted to lie on the couch and watch TV. + +"Anna, you need to rest and drink some water," her mom said. "You will feel better soon." + +"But I'm bored, Mommy," Anna whined. "I don't like being sick." + +"I know, sweetie, but sometimes we get sick and we have to learn to take care of ourselves. How about I tell you a story?" + +Anna nodded. She liked stories. Maybe they would make her forget about her nose. + +"Once upon a time, there was a little girl who had a very special nose. She could smell everything, even things that were far away or hidden. She could smell flowers and cookies and rainbows. She could smell when someone was happy or sad or angry. She could smell when someone needed a hug or a kiss or a joke. She was very happy with her nose and used it to help others." + +Anna listened to her mom's story and smiled. She liked the little girl with the special nose. She wished she had a nose like that. + +"But one day, the little girl caught a cold and her nose stopped working. She could not smell anything at all. She felt miserable and lonely. She did not want to play or talk or laugh. She just wanted to lie in bed and cry." + +Anna felt sorry for the little girl. She knew how she felt. She hated having a cold. + +"What did she do, Mommy?" Anna asked. + +"Well, she did what you are doing. She rested and drank some water and waited for her nose to get better. She also learned something very important. She learned that even when her nose was not working, she still had other ways to enjoy the world and help others. She could see and hear and touch and taste. She could smile and sing and hug and kiss. She could tell jokes and stories and riddles. She learned that her nose was not the only thing that made her special. She was special because of who she was and what she did." + +Anna thought about what her mom said. She realized that she was also special, even when her nose was runny and sore. She had other things that made her happy and useful. She decided to try some of them. + +"Mommy, can I have a hug and a kiss?" Anna asked. + +"Of course, my darling," her mom said and hugged and kissed her. + +"Mommy, can I tell you a joke?" Anna asked. + +"Sure, I love jokes," her mom said. + +"Okay, why did the chicken cross the road?" Anna asked. + +"I don't know, why?" her mom asked. + +"To get to the other nose!" Anna said and giggled. + +Her mom laughed too. She was glad to see Anna smiling. + +"Mommy, can I hear more stories?" Anna asked. + +"Anytime, my sweetie," her mom said. "Stories are good for the nose and the soul." + +Anna snuggled with her mom and listened to more stories. She felt a little better. She learned that being sick was not so bad, as long as she had her mom and her imagination. She learned that her nose was not the only thing that made her special. She learned that she was special because she was Anna. +Lily liked to play with her mom's perfume. She liked the pretty bottles and the nice smells. She would spray some on her hair and her dress and pretend to be a princess. But she knew she had to be careful and not make a mess. + +One day, when her mom was busy in the kitchen, Lily saw a new bottle of perfume on the dresser. It was pink and shiny and had a big bow on it. Lily wanted to try it, so she climbed on a chair and reached for it. But she was too small and the bottle was too heavy. It slipped from her hand and fell on the floor. It broke into pieces and the perfume spilled everywhere. + +Lily was scared and sad. She knew her mom would be angry. She ran to the kitchen and hid behind the table. She hoped her mom would not mind. + +But her mom smelled the perfume and came to see what happened. She saw the broken bottle and the wet carpet. She was not happy. She asked Lily, "Did you do this?" + +Lily nodded and said, "I'm sorry, mom. I wanted to play with your perfume. It was so pretty. Please don't mind." + +Her mom sighed and said, "Lily, you know you should not touch my perfume. It is not a toy. It is expensive and special. You could have hurt yourself or made a bigger mess. You have to be more careful and ask me first." + +Lily felt bad and said, "I know, mom. I won't do it again. I love you." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "I love you too, Lily. But you have to mind the rules. And you have to help me clean up. Come on, let's get a rag and some soap." + +Lily followed her mom and helped her wipe the perfume. She learned her lesson. She decided to be more clever and not play with things that were not hers. She thought maybe her mom would let her use some perfume when she was older and bigger. She smiled and said, "Thank you, mom. You are the best." +Lily and Max were at the beach with their mom and dad. They liked to play in the sand and look at the waves. Sometimes they saw fish and crabs and shells. + +"Look, look!" Max shouted. He pointed at the water. "A big whale!" + +Lily and Max ran to the edge of the water. They saw a big gray shape with a fin and a tail. It made a loud sound and sprayed water from its nose. + +"Wow, it's so big and cool!" Lily said. "Can we go closer, mom?" + +Mom shook her head. "No, sweetie, it's too far and too deep. The whale lives in the ocean, not on the beach. We can watch it from here." + +"But I want to say hello to the whale!" Max said. "Maybe it wants to play with us." + +Dad smiled. "I have an idea. Why don't we make a whale in the sand? We can use buckets and shovels and seaweed. Then we can pretend to play with it." + +Lily and Max liked dad's idea. They nodded and ran to get their toys. + +"Good idea, dad!" Lily said. "Let's make a whale!" + +"OK, let's do it!" Max said. "I'll make the tail, you make the fin." + +They worked hard and had fun. Soon they had a big whale in the sand. It looked like the real one, but smaller and softer. + +"Are you ready, whale?" Lily asked. "We want to play with you!" + +The whale didn't answer, but Lily and Max didn't mind. They imagined that it was happy and friendly. They hugged it and talked to it and made up stories. They had a great time with their sand whale. +Tom and Lily are playing with their toys in the living room. Tom has a big truck and Lily has a small doll. Tom likes to lift his truck and make loud noises. Lily likes to dress her doll and comb her hair. + +"Look, Lily, I can lift my truck very high!" Tom says, holding his truck over his head. "It is very heavy and strong!" + +"That's nice, Tom, but can you lift this?" Lily says, pointing to a scale on the shelf. The scale is for weighing things and it is very shiny and round. + +Tom puts down his truck and walks to the shelf. He tries to lift the scale, but it is too heavy for him. He grunts and pulls, but the scale does not move. + +"Lily, I can't lift the scale. It is too heavy for me. Why do you want me to lift it?" Tom says, feeling sad. + +"Because the scale is important, Tom. Mommy uses it to weigh herself and see if she is healthy. She says it is good to be healthy and not too fat or too thin. She says the scale tells her the truth." Lily says, sounding smart. + +Tom thinks for a moment. He does not understand what healthy or fat or thin mean, but he knows that Mommy is important. He loves Mommy and he wants her to be happy. + +"Okay, Lily, I understand. The scale is important for Mommy. But I can't lift it. Maybe we can play with something else." Tom says, smiling. + +"Okay, Tom, we can play with something else. How about we play with your truck and my doll? Maybe they can be friends and go on a trip together." Lily says, smiling too. + +"Okay, Lily, that sounds fun. Let's play with our toys and have fun. Maybe Mommy will join us later and play with us too." Tom says, picking up his truck. + +"Okay, Tom, let's do that. I love you, Tom. You are my brother and my friend." Lily says, hugging her doll. + +"I love you too, Lily. You are my sister and my friend." Tom says, hugging his truck. + +They play with their toys and have fun. They are happy and they love each other. They are a family. +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys and books. One day, Tom finds a lot of money in a box. He is very happy. He wants to show Jen his money. + +He goes to Jen's house and knocks on the door. Jen opens the door and sees Tom. She says hello. Tom says, "Look what I have!" He displays his money to Jen. He has many green and red and blue papers and shiny coins. + +Jen is surprised. She says, "Wow, that is a lot of money. Where did you get it?" Tom says, "I found it in a box. It is mine. I can buy anything I want." Jen says, "That is weird. Money is not for playing. Money is for buying things you need. Maybe someone lost the money. Maybe they are looking for it. Maybe they are sad." + +Tom does not listen. He says, "I do not care. It is my money. I can do what I want. You are just jealous. You do not have any money. Go away." He is rude to Jen. He makes her cry. He goes away with his money. + +Jen is sad. She goes to her mom and tells her what happened. Her mom hugs her and says, "I am sorry, Jen. Tom was not nice to you. He was greedy and selfish. He did not share his money. He did not think about others. He did not value your friendship. He was wrong." + +Jen says, "I know, mom. I do not want to be like Tom. I want to be kind and generous and caring. I want to have friends. I want to be happy." Her mom says, "That is good, Jen. You are a good girl. You have a good heart. You are right." + +The moral of the story is: Money is not the most important thing in life. Friendship, kindness and generosity are more valuable. Being greedy and selfish can make you lose your friends and happiness. Being kind and generous can make you gain friends and happiness. +Lily likes to help her mom bake. Mom lets Lily put eggs, flour, sugar and butter in a big bowl. Then they use a mixer to make the batter. The mixer goes round and round and makes a loud noise. Lily thinks it is fun to watch. + +Mom pours the batter into a cake pan and puts it in the oven. She tells Lily to wait for the cake to bake. Lily is hungry and wants to eat the cake now. She sees some batter on the mixer and licks it. It is sweet and yummy. + +Mom sees Lily licking the mixer and smiles. She says, "Lily, you are a little cake monster. But you have to wipe your face, you have batter all over." She gives Lily a napkin and helps her wipe her mouth and nose. Lily giggles and says, "Sorry, mom. I like batter." + +Mom says, "That's okay, Lily. I like batter too. But we have to save some for the cake. Do you want to help me make the frosting?" Lily nods and says, "Yes, please." Mom gets another bowl and some cream, chocolate and sugar. She says, "We have to whip the cream until it is light and fluffy. Then we add the chocolate and sugar and mix them well. Do you want to use the mixer again?" + +Lily says, "Yes, yes, yes." She holds the mixer with mom and turns it on. The cream becomes light and fluffy and the chocolate and sugar make it brown and sweet. Lily says, "Wow, mom. It looks like chocolate cloud." Mom says, "It does, Lily. And it tastes like chocolate cloud too. Do you want to try some?" Lily says, "Yes, please." Mom gives Lily a spoon and lets her taste the frosting. Lily says, "Mmm, mom. It is so good. Can we put it on the cake?" + +Mom says, "Yes, we can. But we have to wait for the cake to cool down first. Do you want to play with your toys while we wait?" Lily says, "Okay, mom. But can I have some more frosting?" Mom says, "Sure, Lily. But don't forget to wipe your face again. You have frosting all over." Lily says, "Okay, mom. Thank you, mom. I love you, mom." Mom says, "I love you too, Lily. You are my sweet little cake monster." +Tom and Lily were playing in the yard. They had a big box and some rags. They made a fort with the box and the rags. They pretended they were spies and had a secret mission. + +"Shh, we have to whisper," Tom said. "The enemy is near. We have to find the treasure and escape." + +Lily nodded. She liked to play with Tom. He had many fun ideas. She whispered back, "Where is the treasure?" + +Tom pointed to a distant tree. "There, under the roots. I saw a shiny thing. Maybe it is a coin or a ring. Come on, let's go." + +They crawled out of the box and ran to the tree. They dug with their hands and found the shiny thing. It was a key. Tom picked it up and smiled. + +"Wow, we did it! We found the treasure! Maybe it opens a secret door or a chest. Let's go back to the fort and see." + +But as they turned around, they saw a big dog. It was barking and growling. It had seen them and wanted the key. It ran towards them. + +"Help! Help!" Tom and Lily screamed. They dropped the key and ran back to the box. They hid inside and hoped the dog would go away. + +The dog sniffed the key and picked it up with its mouth. It wagged its tail and ran away. It had found a new toy. + +Tom and Lily peeked out of the box. They saw the dog was gone. They were safe. But they were also sad. They had lost the treasure. + +"Maybe we can find another one," Lily said. "Or maybe we can play something else." + +Tom nodded. He hugged Lily and said, "You are a good friend. I'm sorry we lost the key. But we still have the fort and the rags. And we still have fun." + +They smiled and went back to playing. They forgot about the dog and the key. They were happy. +Anna and Ben were twins. They liked to play with their toys and sing songs. Today was their birthday. They were very happy. Mom and Dad gave them a big cake and many gifts. + +Anna opened her gift first. It was a doll with long hair and a pink dress. She loved it. She hugged it and said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad! She is so pretty!" + +Ben opened his gift next. It was a truck with big wheels and a horn. He liked it. He pushed it and said, "Thank you, Mom and Dad! It is so cool!" + +Mom and Dad smiled and said, "You're welcome, Anna and Ben! We are proud of you. You are good children." + +Anna and Ben said, "We love you, Mom and Dad!" They gave them a big kiss. + +Then they sang a song together. Mom and Dad clapped their hands and said, "Bravo, Anna and Ben! You sing very well!" + +Anna and Ben felt happy. They clapped their hands too. They shared their cake and their toys. They had a fun birthday. +Lily was a bossy girl. She liked to tell everyone what to do. She did not like to share her toys or listen to her mom. She always said no when someone asked her to do something. + +One day, Lily wanted to play with her new doll. She took it to the park and showed it to her friends. But she did not let anyone touch it or hold it. She said it was her doll and no one else's. Her friends got mad and left her alone. + +Lily did not care. She hugged her doll and said it was her best friend. She did not need anyone else. She was happy with her doll. + +But then, a big dog came to the park. It saw Lily's doll and thought it was a toy. It ran to Lily and tried to grab the doll. Lily screamed and pulled the doll away. She was scared of the dog. She looked for her mom, but she did not see her. She had gone to the bathroom. + +Lily ran to the swings and climbed on one. She hoped the dog would leave her alone. But the dog followed her and jumped on the swing. It barked and snapped at the doll. Lily cried and held the doll tight. + +She saw her friends on the slide. They saw her too. They felt sorry for her. They wanted to help her. They called her name and told her to come to them. They said they would share their toys and play with her. + +But Lily refused. She was too bossy and proud. She said she did not need their help. She said she only needed her doll. She said no to her friends. + +That was a big mistake. The dog did not give up. It bit the doll and tore it apart. Lily watched in horror as her doll became zero. She had nothing left. She was alone and sad. + +She wished she had listened to her mom and shared her toys. She wished she had been nice to her friends and played with them. She wished she had said yes instead of no. + +But it was too late. She had learned her lesson the hard way. She had lost her doll and her friends. She had been too bossy and refused. +Lily was a graceful cat who liked to play with yarn and nap in the sun. She lived with a girl named Anna and a boy named Ben, who loved her very much. They gave her food, water, toys and cuddles every day. + +One day, Lily saw a shiny red ball on the table. She wanted to play with it, so she jumped on the table and batted the ball with her paw. But the ball was not a toy, it was a glass ornament that Ben had made at school. It rolled off the table and broke into pieces on the floor. + +Ben came into the room and saw the mess. He was very sad and angry. He shouted at Lily and said, "Bad cat! You broke my ornament! Go away!" Lily was scared and ran under the bed. She felt sorry for what she had done, but she did not know how to say it. + +Anna heard the noise and came to see what happened. She saw the broken ornament and Ben's tears. She hugged Ben and said, "I'm sorry, Ben. I know you worked hard on your ornament. It was very pretty." Then she looked under the bed and saw Lily's eyes. She said, "Lily is sorry too, Ben. She did not mean to break your ornament. She thought it was a toy. She loves you and wants to play with you. Can you forgive her?" + +Ben thought for a moment. He was still sad, but he did not want to be mad at Lily. He knew she was a good cat who sometimes made mistakes. He said, "Okay, Anna. I forgive Lily. But she has to be careful next time. And maybe we can make another ornament together." He reached under the bed and gently petted Lily. Lily purred and licked his hand. She was happy that Ben forgave her. She came out from under the bed and rubbed against his leg. Then she jumped on his lap and snuggled with him. + +Anna smiled and said, "That's very nice of you, Ben. You are a good brother and a good friend to Lily. I'm proud of you." She joined them on the couch and gave them both a hug. They watched a movie together and ate some popcorn. Lily, Ben and Anna were a happy family. +Lily and Tom are friends. They like to play on the farm. They see many animals on the farm. They see cows, sheep, chickens and pigs. + +One day, they want to pick some apples from the tree. They see a big red apple on a high branch. They try to reach it, but they are too small. + +"Let's ask the pig for help," Lily says. "The pig is big and strong. Maybe he can get the apple for us." + +They go to the pig pen and find a pig. The pig is pink and fat. He has a curly tail and a snout. He is eating some corn. + +"Hello, pig," Tom says. "Can you help us? We want to pick an apple from the tree, but we can't reach it. Can you lift us up?" + +The pig looks at them and grunts. He is not interested in the apple. He likes corn better. + +"Please, pig," Lily says. "We will share the apple with you. It is very sweet and juicy. You will like it." + +The pig thinks for a moment. He is curious about the apple. He has never tasted one before. He decides to help the children. + +"Okay, I will help you," the pig says. "But you have to be careful. Don't fall down." + +The pig walks to the tree with the children. He stands under the branch with the apple. He lets Lily and Tom climb on his back. They reach up and pick the apple. + +"Thank you, pig," Lily and Tom say. "You are very kind and original. You are not like the other pigs. You are our friend." + +They give the pig a hug and a bite of the apple. The pig likes the apple. It is sweet and juicy. He is happy. + +They all sit under the tree and enjoy the apple. They talk and laugh. They have fun. They are friends. +Anna and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun with their cars, dolls, and blocks. They did not hear the door open and close quietly. + +A thief came into the house. He was looking for something to take. He saw the toys on the floor and smiled. He thought they were worth a lot of money. He put them in a big bag and walked to the door. + +Anna and Ben saw the thief and shouted. "Hey, stop! Those are our toys! Give them back!" They ran after the thief and tried to grab the bag. + +The thief was surprised and angry. He did not want to share. He was stubborn and greedy. He pushed Anna and Ben away and ran out of the door. He got into a car and drove away fast. + +Anna and Ben cried and hugged each other. They had lost their toys and they were scared. They wished their mom and dad were home. They did not know what to do. They hoped the thief would be caught and punished. But they never saw their toys again. The end. +Lily and Max were playing in the kitchen. They liked to pretend they were spies and had guns. They used spoons and forks as their guns. They hid behind the table and the chairs. + +"Bang, bang, I shoot you, Max!" Lily said, pointing her spoon at her brother. + +"No, you miss, I shoot you, Lily!" Max said, throwing his fork at her. + +They laughed and ran around the kitchen. They saw the dishwasher. It was big and blue. It had a door and buttons. + +"Look, Max, a secret base!" Lily said. "Let's go inside and see what's there!" + +They opened the door and climbed into the dishwasher. It was dark and wet. They saw plates and cups and knives. + +"Wow, this is cool!" Max said. "Maybe we can find some clues or treasures!" + +They started to touch and move the things inside the dishwasher. They did not know that Mom was watching them. She was not happy. + +"Hey, you two, what are you doing in there?" Mom said, turning on the light. "Get out of the dishwasher right now! You can hurt yourself or break something!" + +Lily and Max were scared. They dropped their spoons and forks and got out of the dishwasher. They looked at Mom. She was angry. + +"Sorry, Mom, we were just playing," Lily said. + +"We didn't mean to be bad," Max said. + +Mom sighed. She hugged them and said, "I know you were just playing, but the dishwasher is not a toy. It is for washing dishes, not for hiding or shooting. You have to be careful and listen to me. Do you understand?" + +Lily and Max nodded. They said, "Yes, Mom, we understand. We won't do it again." + +Mom smiled. She said, "Good. Now, why don't you go and play in your room? I have to finish the dishes." + +Lily and Max said, "Okay, Mom, we love you." + +They ran to their room and played with their toys. They still liked to pretend they were spies, but they did not use the dishwasher as their secret base anymore. They learned their lesson. +Ben loves to watch television. He likes to see the animals and the cars and the songs. He has a big television in his living room. It is black and shiny. + +One day, Ben's mom says they have to go to the store. Ben does not want to go. He wants to watch television. He cries and says no. His mom says they will be back soon. She turns off the television and takes Ben's hand. + +Ben is sad and angry. He does not like the store. It is loud and boring. He misses his television. He thinks about the animals and the cars and the songs. He wants to go home. + +When they get back home, Ben runs to the living room. He sees his television. It is still black and shiny. He smiles and hugs it. He says, "I love you, television. You are my friend." He turns it on and watches his favorite show. He is happy again. His mom smiles and says, "I love you, Ben. You are my son." She hugs him and watches with him. They are happy together. +Lily and Ben were playing with chalk on the sidewalk. They liked to draw shapes and animals and write their names. Lily drew a big sun with yellow chalk and Ben drew a green snake with black spots. + +"Look at my snake, Lily!" Ben said. "It is long and scary!" + +Lily looked at Ben's snake and felt frightened. She did not like snakes. They were slimy and mean. She wanted to run away, but she did not want to hurt Ben's feelings. + +"Your snake is nice, Ben," Lily said. "But I like suns more. They are bright and warm." + +Ben smiled. He liked suns too. He picked up a blue chalk and drew a sky around Lily's sun. He wanted to make her happy. + +"Look, Lily, now we have a sun and a sky!" Ben said. "They are beautiful!" + +Lily smiled too. She felt less frightened. She liked Ben's sky. She picked up a pink chalk and drew a heart next to Ben's name. + +"Look, Ben, now we have a heart!" Lily said. "It means I like you!" + +Ben blushed. He felt happy. He liked Lily too. He drew a heart next to Lily's name. + +"Look, Lily, now we have two hearts!" Ben said. "They mean we are friends!" + +Lily and Ben hugged. They were happy. They did not care about snakes anymore. They sat on the sidewalk and kept drawing with chalk. They had fun. +Lily was playing with her doll in the garden. She loved her doll very much. She gave her a name, a dress and a hat. She pretended that her doll was a princess who lived in a castle. + +One day, Lily saw a big butterfly on a flower. She wanted to show her doll the butterfly. She ran to the flower with her doll in her arms. But she did not see the rock on the ground. She tripped over the rock and fell down. She dropped her doll on the grass. + +Lily cried out loud. She hurt her knee and her elbow. She looked at her doll. Her doll's dress was torn and her hat was gone. Her doll's face had a crack. Lily felt very sad. She hugged her doll and said sorry. + +Mommy heard Lily's cry and came to the garden. She saw Lily and her doll on the grass. She picked them up and took them to the house. She cleaned Lily's knee and elbow and put a bandage on them. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. You will be fine. And your doll will be fine too. We can fix her dress and her hat. And we can glue her face back together." + +Mommy found some cloth and some glue and some scissors. She cut a new dress and a new hat for the doll. She glued the doll's face with the crack. She put the new dress and the new hat on the doll. She said, "Look, Lily. Your doll is as good as new. She is still a princess who lives in a castle. But she is also very delicate. You have to be careful with her. Don't drop her again." + +Lily smiled and thanked Mommy. She kissed her doll and said, "I love you, doll. You are my best friend. I will be careful with you. You are very delicate." She took her doll to the garden again. She showed her the butterfly on the flower. She said, "Look, doll. A butterfly. It is very pretty. And very delicate too. Just like you." +Lily and Ben were playing with their new blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the colorful blocks. They were having fun and talking to each other. + +"Look, Lily, I made a big tower!" Ben said, showing his creation. + +"Wow, Ben, that's very good!" Lily said, admiring his tower. "Can I put a block on top?" + +"Sure, Lily, but be careful. It might fall down," Ben said, handing her a block. + +Lily took the block and tried to put it on top of the tower. But as she did, the floor started to shake. The blocks fell down and made a loud noise. Lily and Ben felt scared and confused. + +"What's happening, Ben?" Lily asked, holding his hand. + +"I don't know, Lily. It feels like an earthquake," Ben said, looking around. + +An earthquake is when the ground moves and makes things shake. It can be very scary and dangerous. Lily and Ben did not like earthquakes. + +They heard their mom calling them from the kitchen. She sounded worried and wanted them to come to her. + +"Lily, Ben, come here quickly! It's an earthquake. We need to be safe," their mom said. + +Lily and Ben ran to their mom. She hugged them and told them to seat on the floor under the table. The table was strong and could protect them from things that might fall. + +"Mom, are we going to be okay?" Lily asked, snuggling with her mom. + +"Yes, Lily, we are going to be okay. The earthquake will stop soon. We just need to stay calm and wait," their mom said, stroking their hair. + +Lily and Ben felt better with their mom. They hoped the earthquake would stop soon. They did not like their new blocks anymore. They just wanted to be safe and happy. +Sara liked to measure things. She had a long thin tape that she could pull and stretch. She measured her toys, her bed, her books, and her cat. She wanted to measure everything in her room. + +One day, she had a new idea. She wanted to measure the room itself. She started from one wall and pulled the tape to the other wall. She looked at the numbers on the tape and said them out loud. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten." She was happy. She had measured the room. + +She moved to the next wall and did the same thing. She pulled the tape and said the numbers. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten." She was happy again. She had measured another side of the room. + +She moved to the third wall and repeated the process. She pulled the tape and said the numbers. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten." She was very happy. She had measured almost all of the room. + +She moved to the last wall and pulled the tape. But something was wrong. The tape was too short. It did not reach the other wall. She looked at the numbers and saw that they stopped at eight. She was confused. She tried to pull the tape more, but it did not move. She looked at the wall and saw a big closet. She had forgotten about the closet. She had not measured the closet. + +She felt sad. She had not measured the whole room. She had made a mistake. She wanted to fix it. She opened the closet door and saw a lot of clothes and shoes and boxes. She saw a small space between the clothes and the wall. She thought maybe she could measure that space. She pushed the clothes aside and crawled into the closet. She pulled the tape and stretched it to the wall. She looked at the numbers and said them. "One, two, three, four, five, six." She was happy. She had measured the closet. + +She turned around to go back to the room. But she saw something else. She saw a small door behind the clothes. She had never seen that door before. She wondered what was behind it. She was curious. She opened the door and saw a dark tunnel. She wanted to explore it. She took the tape and went into the tunnel. She did not know that the tunnel was very long and very deep. She did not know that she would not find her way back. She did not know that she had measured the last thing she would ever measure. +Ben and Mia were twins who liked to play outside. They had a big yard with a swing, a slide and a sandbox. They also had a fence that separated their yard from the road. Their mom always told them to stay away from the fence and never talk to strangers. + +One day, the weather was sunny and warm. Ben and Mia put on their hats and sunscreen and went outside to play. They took turns on the swing and the slide, and then they decided to build a castle in the sandbox. They used their shovels, buckets and molds to make the castle look nice. They were having a lot of fun. + +But then, they heard a honk from the road. They looked up and saw a big red car parked by the fence. The car had a funny sticker on the door that said "Free Candy". A man with a beard and a hat was sitting in the driver's seat. He smiled and waved at Ben and Mia. + +"Hello, kids!" he said. "Do you want some candy? I have lots of candy in my car. Come and see!" + +Ben and Mia liked candy. They thought the man was nice. They forgot what their mom had told them. They were naughty. They ran to the fence and waved back at the man. + +"Hi, mister!" they said. "We want some candy!" + +The man opened the door and got out of the car. He reached over the fence and grabbed Ben and Mia by their arms. He pulled them over the fence and pushed them into the car. He locked the doors and drove away. + +Ben and Mia were scared. They cried and screamed. They wanted their mom. They realized they had made a big mistake. They wished they had listened to their mom. They wished they had stayed away from the fence and the strangers. But it was too late. The man was bad. He took them far away. They never saw their mom or their yard or their castle again. The end. +Tom and Sam are friends. They like to play with cars. They have many cars of different colors and sizes. They keep their cars in a big box. + +One day, they decide to have a race with their cars. They make a track with books and pillows. They choose their cars and get ready to start. + +"Ready, set, go!" Tom says. He pushes his red car fast along the track. Sam pushes his blue car too. They both want to win. + +The cars zoom past the books and the pillows. They are very close to each other. Tom and Sam cheer for their cars. + +But then, something bad happens. Tom's car hits a pick that is on the floor. The pick is sharp and pointy. It makes a hole in Tom's car. Tom's car stops and falls over. + +Sam's car keeps going and reaches the end of the track. Sam is happy. He jumps and claps his hands. + +"I win, I win!" Sam says. He picks up his car and shows it to Tom. + +Tom is sad. He looks at his car and sees the hole. He feels a tear in his eye. + +"You are mean, Sam!" Tom says. "You put the pick there to make me lose. You are not a good friend." + +Sam is surprised. He did not put the pick there. He did not see it before. He does not know how it got there. + +"No, Tom, I did not do that!" Sam says. "I did not know about the pick. It was an accident. I am sorry." + +But Tom does not believe him. He is angry and hurt. He grabs his car and runs away. He does not want to play with Sam anymore. + +Sam is sad too. He does not understand why Tom is mad at him. He did not mean to hurt him. He wants to be friends again. + +But Tom does not come back. He goes to his home and does not talk to Sam. He puts his car in the box and does not play with it anymore. + +The end. +Tom likes rockets. He has a toy rocket that he plays with every day. He makes it fly in the air and land on the sofa. He pretends it goes to the moon and back. + +One day, Tom's sister Lily wants to play with the rocket too. She takes it from Tom and runs away. Tom is angry and chases her. He wants his rocket back. He shouts at Lily and tries to grab the rocket. + +Lily runs into the kitchen and trips over the cat. She falls down and drops the rocket. The rocket breaks into two pieces. Lily and Tom are sad. They both love the rocket. They look at the broken rocket and cry. + +Mom hears the noise and comes to the kitchen. She sees the broken rocket and the crying children. She hugs them and says, "Don't worry, I can fix it. It's just a toy. You can share it and play together. Say sorry to each other and be nice." + +Tom and Lily say sorry to each other and hug. They are sorry for fighting and breaking the rocket. Mom gets some glue and tape and fixes the rocket. She gives it back to Tom and Lily. They are happy and thank Mom. They take turns to play with the rocket and make it fly. They save the rocket and their friendship. +Timmy liked to watch cartoons on TV. He liked the funny animals and the bright colors. He watched them every morning before school. But one day, his mom said he could not watch cartoons. She said he had to go to the dentist and get his teeth checked. + +Timmy did not want to go to the dentist. He was scared of the big chair and the loud tools. He did not like the dentist's mask and gloves. He said to his mom, "Mom, I don't feel good. I have a tummy ache. Can I stay home and watch cartoons?" + +His mom looked at him and shook her head. She said, "Timmy, you are lying. You don't have a tummy ache. You just don't want to go to the dentist. But you have to go. It is good for your teeth. Come on, let's go. No cartoons for you today." + +Timmy felt sad and angry. He did not like his mom. He did not like the dentist. He wanted to watch cartoons. He cried and kicked and screamed. He did not listen to his mom. He ran to the TV and turned it on. He hoped to see his favorite cartoon. + +But he did not see his favorite cartoon. He saw a big red sign that said, "Sorry, no cartoons today. There is a problem with the signal. Please try again later." Timmy could not believe it. He was so upset. He threw the remote on the floor and broke it. He yelled and cried some more. + +His mom came to the living room and saw what he did. She was very mad. She said, "Timmy, you are a very naughty boy. You lied to me. You broke the remote. You made a big mess. You are not going to the dentist. You are going to your room. And you are not going to watch cartoons for a long time." + +Timmy felt even sadder and angrier. He did not get to watch cartoons. He did not get to go to the dentist. He did not get to play with his toys. He had to go to his room and stay there. He had no fun at all. He wished he had not lied to his mom. He wished he had been a good boy. He wished he had gone to the dentist. He wished he had watched cartoons. But it was too late. He had a bad day. He had a bad ending. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play with toys and listen to music. One day, they find a radio in the garage. The radio is old and broken. It does not make any sound. + +"Can we fix it?" Anna asks. + +"Maybe," Ben says. "We need to find the part that is missing." + +They look around the garage. They see many things: a ball, a bike, a hammer, a screwdriver, a box, a can, a rope, a hat. But they do not see the part. + +"Where is it?" Anna wonders. + +"Let's ask Dad," Ben suggests. + +They go to the house and find Dad. He is reading a book. + +"Dad, can you help us?" Ben says. + +"What do you need, son?" Dad asks. + +"We want to fix the radio. But we can't find the part," Ben explains. + +Dad smiles. He puts down his book and follows them to the garage. He looks at the radio. + +"This is a very old radio," he says. "It needs a battery to work. Do you know what a battery is?" + +Anna and Ben shake their heads. + +"A battery is a thing that has power. It makes the radio play music. But this battery is empty. It has no power. We need a new battery," Dad says. + +"Where can we get a new battery?" Anna asks. + +"We can buy one at the store. Or we can use one from another toy. Do you have a toy that has a battery?" Dad asks. + +Anna and Ben think. They remember that they have a toy car that has a battery. They run to their room and get the toy car. + +"Here it is!" Ben says. + +"Good job!" Dad says. "You are very clever. You can use this battery for the radio. Let me show you how." + +Dad opens the toy car and takes out the battery. He opens the radio and puts in the battery. He turns on the radio. It makes a sound. + +"It works!" Anna and Ben cheer. + +They hear music and voices. They dance and sing. They are happy. + +"Thank you, Dad!" they say. + +"You're welcome, kids," Dad says. "You learned something today. You learned that some things need power to work. And you learned that you can use one thing for another thing. That is called recycling. Recycling is good. It helps us save money and the earth. Do you understand?" + +Anna and Ben nod. + +"Yes, Dad," they say. "We understand. Recycling is good. And we are clever." + +Dad hugs them. + +"Yes, you are," he says. "And I am proud of you." +Tom and Mia are mice who live in a big house. They like to find cheese in the kitchen, but they have to be careful of the cat. The cat is big and mean and likes to chase them. + +One day, Tom and Mia see a big piece of cheese on the table. It looks very yummy and fancy. It has holes and a yellow color. Tom and Mia want to taste it, but they are afraid of the cat. + +"Let's go get the cheese," Tom says. "We can be very fast and quiet." + +"OK, but we have to watch out for the cat," Mia says. "He might be hiding somewhere." + +Tom and Mia run to the table and climb up the leg. They reach the cheese and take a bite. It is very delicious and soft. They are very happy. + +But then they hear a loud meow. The cat is on the chair, and he sees them. He jumps on the table and runs towards them. He wants to catch them and eat them. + +"Run, run!" Tom shouts. "The cat is here!" + +Tom and Mia drop the cheese and run to the edge of the table. They see a basket with a cloth on the floor. They jump into the basket and hide under the cloth. They hope the cat will not find them. + +The cat looks around the table, but he does not see the mice. He smells the cheese and goes to eat it. He thinks it is his prize. He does not notice the basket or the cloth. + +Tom and Mia are safe in the basket. They are scared, but they are also proud. They have tasted the fancy cheese and escaped the cat. They hug each other and wait for the cat to go away. They are very brave mice. +Tom and Mia were playing hide and seek in the park. Tom was the seeker and Mia was the hider. Mia ran behind a big tree and waited for Tom to find her. She was very quiet and still. + +Tom looked around the park. He saw the swings, the slide, the sandbox, and the flowers. He did not see Mia. He called out, "Mia, where are you? I can't find you!" But Mia did not answer. She was hiding very well. + +Tom walked closer to the big tree. He heard a small sound. It was like a hiss. He was curious. He peeked behind the tree. He saw Mia. But he also saw something else. He saw a snake. The snake was coiled around Mia's leg. It had a sharp needle in its mouth. It was about to bite Mia. + +Tom was scared. He wanted to help Mia. He shouted, "Mia, watch out! There is a snake!" But Mia did not hear him. She was deaf. She could not hear anything. She did not know there was a snake. + +Tom ran to Mia. He grabbed a stick. He hit the snake with the stick. The snake let go of Mia's leg. It slithered away. Tom hugged Mia. He was glad she was not hurt. He said, "Mia, are you okay? I saved you from the snake!" But Mia did not understand him. She could not hear him. She only saw his lips move. + +Mia smiled. She hugged Tom back. She was glad he was there. She said, "Tom, you are my best friend. I like playing with you!" But Tom did not understand her. He could not read her lips. He only heard her voice. + +Tom and Mia did not know what each other said. But they did not need to. They knew they cared for each other. They were happy. They revealed their love. +Jen and Sam liked to play in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. One day, they saw a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. The dog was friendly and wagged its tail. Jen and Sam wanted to pet the dog. + +"Can we say hi to the dog?" Jen asked Sam. + +"OK, but be careful. Some dogs can bite," Sam said. + +They walked slowly to the dog and held out their hands. The dog sniffed their hands and licked them. Jen and Sam smiled and stroked the dog's fur. The dog seemed to like them. + +"Good dog, good dog," Jen said. + +The dog barked and jumped. It was very flexible and could bend its body in different ways. It wrapped its front legs around Jen's waist and hugged her. Jen giggled and hugged the dog back. + +"Wow, the dog is so flexible. It can hug like a person," Sam said. + +But then, the dog opened its mouth and bit Jen's waist. Jen screamed and pushed the dog away. The dog let go and ran away. Jen cried and held her waist. Sam ran to her and looked at her waist. There was a red mark and some blood. + +"Jen, are you OK? The dog bit you!" Sam said. + +"It hurts, it hurts. I want to go home," Jen said. + +Sam helped Jen stand up and walked with her to the park exit. They saw a man with a leash in his hand. He was looking for the dog. + +"Hey, kids, have you seen a brown dog? He ran away from me. He's very friendly, but sometimes he bites," the man said. + +Sam and Jen looked at each other and shook their heads. They did not want to talk to the man. They wanted to go home and tell their mom what happened. They learned that some dogs can bite, even if they seem friendly and flexible. +Ben and Lily were playing in their room. They liked to dress up with their mom's clothes and pretend to be different people. Ben found a hanger with a long red dress on it. He wanted to try it on. + +"Look, Lily, I found a pretty dress. Can I wear it?" he asked. + +Lily looked at the dress and shook her head. She did not like the dress. It was too big and too red. She thought it was bitter, like the medicine mom gave them when they were sick. + +"No, Ben, you can't wear it. It is mom's dress. She will be angry if you mess it up. And it is bitter, like yuck. You should wear something else," she said. + +Ben did not listen to Lily. He liked the dress. He thought it was pretty, like a flower. He wanted to wear it and pretend to be a princess. He took the hanger and tried to put the dress over his head. But the dress was too big and the hanger was too hard. He got stuck in the dress and the hanger. He could not see or move. He felt scared and sad. + +"Help, Lily, help! I can't get out of the dress. It is too tight and too dark. I don't like it anymore. It is bitter, like ouch. Please help me," he cried. + +Lily heard Ben cry and ran to him. She saw him stuck in the dress and the hanger. She felt sorry for him. She wanted to help him. She pulled the dress and the hanger off him. She gave him a hug and a kiss. She held his hand and said, + +"It's okay, Ben, I'm here. You are out of the dress. You are safe and free. I'm sorry I was mean to you. You can wear whatever you want. But next time, be careful with the hanger. It can hurt you. And maybe you can try a smaller dress. It will fit you better and look nicer. And it won't be bitter, like eww. Do you want to play something else?" + +Ben nodded and smiled. He was happy that Lily helped him and was nice to him. He did not want to wear the dress anymore. He wanted to play something else with Lily. He said, + +"Thank you, Lily, you are the best. I'm sorry I did not listen to you. You are right, the dress was bitter, like bleh. I don't want to be a princess anymore. I want to be a pirate. Do you want to be a pirate with me?" + +Lily nodded and smiled. She was happy that Ben was happy. She wanted to be a pirate with him. She said, + +"Yes, Ben, I want to be a pirate with you. Let's find some hats and swords and pretend to sail the seas. And let's forget about the dress and the hanger. They are bitter, like bye-bye." +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the kitchen. One day, they saw a big green fruit on the table. It was an avocado. Lily wanted to try it, but Ben did not. + +"Yuck, that looks gross!" Ben said. "It is not a fruit, it is a vegetable. And it is mushy and brown inside." + +"No, it is not!" Lily said. "It is a fruit, and it is yummy and green inside. And it has a big seed that you can plant and grow a tree." + +Lily took a knife and cut the avocado in half. She scooped out some of the green flesh and ate it. She smiled and said, "Mmm, it is so good. You are missing out, Ben." + +Ben stuck out his tongue and said, "No, thank you. I do not want to eat that. I want to eat something else. Something sweet and crunchy. Like a cookie." + +He looked around and saw a jar of cookies on the shelf. He reached for it, but he was too short. He climbed on a chair, but he was clumsy. He slipped and fell, and the jar of cookies crashed to the floor. The cookies broke into pieces, and the jar broke too. + +Lily heard the noise and ran to see what happened. She saw Ben on the floor, surrounded by broken glass and crumbs. She gasped and said, "Oh no, Ben! Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself?" + +Ben felt a sting on his hand. He looked and saw a cut from the glass. He started to cry and said, "Ow, ow, ow! It hurts, it hurts! I want Mommy!" + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She forgot that he teased her about the avocado. She hugged him and said, "It is okay, Ben. I will help you. Come on, let us go to Mommy. She will make it better." + +She helped him get up and took him to Mommy. Mommy cleaned his wound and put a band-aid on it. She gave him a kiss and said, "There, there, Ben. You will be fine. But you have to be careful in the kitchen. And you have to share with your sister. She likes avocado, and you like cookies. Maybe you can try each other's food next time." + +Ben nodded and said, "I am sorry, Lily. I was mean to you. Can we be friends again?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Of course, Ben. We are always friends. And I am sorry, too. I was greedy with the avocado. Maybe we can share it next time." + +They hugged and said, "We love you, Mommy. And we love each other." Mommy smiled and said, "I love you, too, my sweet twins. Now, how about some milk and fruit for a snack?" They agreed and followed Mommy to the table. They ate and drank and talked and laughed. They were happy and full. And they did not tease each other anymore. +One day, a little boy named Tom was playing with his toy car in the park. He saw a big dog with brown fur and a long tail. He wanted to pet the dog, but he did not ask the owner first. He ran to the dog and tried to touch its ear. The dog did not like that. It growled and bit Tom's hand. Tom cried out loud. He felt pain and blood on his hand. + +The owner of the dog was sorry. He said he was sorry to Tom and his mom. He said the dog was scared of strangers. He said he would take them to the nurse. The nurse was a kind lady who worked in a small house near the park. She cleaned Tom's hand and put a bandage on it. She gave Tom a candy and a sticker. She told Tom to be careful with dogs. She said he should always ask the owner before he pets a dog. She said some dogs might be friendly, but some dogs might be angry or sick. + +Tom learned his lesson. He said he was sorry to the dog and the owner. He said he would not touch a dog without asking again. He thanked the nurse for helping him. He felt dizzy from the bite, but he felt better after the candy and the sticker. He went home with his mom and his toy car. He hugged his mom and said he loved her. He said he was glad the dog did not bite him harder. He said he was glad the nurse was nice. He said he would be more careful next time. He said he learned to respect animals and people. +Jenny liked to play with her model cars. She had many cars of different colors and sizes. She liked to make them race and crash on the floor. She also liked to pretend that they were talking to each other. + +One day, she found a new car in her toy box. It was shiny and red, with black stripes and a big spoiler. It looked very fast and cool. Jenny did not know where it came from. Maybe her mom or dad gave it to her as a surprise. She decided to call it Blaze. + +She took Blaze out of the toy box and put it on the floor. She wanted to see how fast it could go. She pushed it hard and watched it zoom across the room. It was faster than any of her other cars. She smiled and clapped her hands. + +But then, something strange happened. Blaze did not stop at the wall. It kept going and crashed into the door. Jenny heard a loud bang and saw a dent on the door. She gasped and ran to see if Blaze was okay. She picked it up and saw that it had a button on the side. She pressed it and heard a voice. + +"Hello, I am Blaze, the spy car. I have a secret mission to complete. Do you want to help me?" + +Jenny was surprised and scared. She did not know what a spy car was. She did not know what a secret mission was. She did not know who the voice was. She wanted to play with her other cars, not with this unknown car. She wanted to put it back in the toy box and forget about it. + +But before she could do that, the voice said again. + +"Quick, we have to go. The bad guys are coming. They want to take me and my secrets. You have to hide me or surrender me. What will you do?" + +Jenny did not know what to do. She did not want to hide the car or surrender the car. She did not want to deal with the bad guys or the secrets. She just wanted to play. She started to cry and dropped the car on the floor. + +Her mom heard her cry and came to see what was wrong. She saw the dent on the door, the car on the floor, and Jenny's tears. She hugged Jenny and asked her what happened. + +Jenny told her mom everything. She told her about the new car, the button, the voice, the mission, the bad guys, and the choice. She told her mom that she did not like the car and that she was scared. + +Her mom listened and nodded. She told Jenny that it was okay to be scared and that she did not have to play with the car if she did not want to. She told Jenny that the car was not a real spy car, but a toy car that made sounds and stories. She told Jenny that the voice was not a real person, but a recording that played when the button was pressed. She told Jenny that the mission, the bad guys, and the choice were not real, but part of the game. She told Jenny that the car was a gift from her uncle, who thought she would like it. + +Jenny felt better and calmed down. She understood that the car was not unknown, but a model. She understood that the car was not dangerous, but fun. She understood that the car was not a spy, but a friend. She decided to give the car another chance and play with it again. + +She picked up the car and pressed the button. She heard the voice. + +"Hello, I am Blaze, the spy car. I have a secret mission to complete. Do you want to help me?" + +Jenny smiled and said yes. She and Blaze went on an adventure together. They raced and crashed and talked and laughed. They hid and surrendered and escaped and won. They had a lot of fun. + +The end. +Tom and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tree with a high branch. They want to climb the tree and sit on the branch. + +"Can you help me, Tom?" Mia asks. She tries to reach the branch, but it is too high for her. + +"Sure, Mia. I will help you," Tom says. He puts his hands on Mia's feet and pushes her up. Mia grabs the branch and pulls herself up. She squeezes the branch with her hands. She is happy. + +"Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend," Mia says. She looks around and sees a book on the branch. It is a colorful book with pictures of animals. "Look, Tom. There is a book here. Maybe someone left it." + +"Wow, a book. Can I see it, Mia?" Tom asks. He climbs up the tree and joins Mia on the branch. Mia gives him the book. He opens it and looks at the pictures. He sees a lion, a monkey, a giraffe, and a bird. He likes the book. + +"This is a nice book, Mia. Do you want to read it with me?" Tom asks. + +"Yes, Tom. I want to read it with you," Mia says. They sit close together and squeeze the book with their hands. They read the book and learn about the animals. They have fun. +Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garden. They had a big tree that they liked to climb and a swing that they liked to push. One day, they saw a new plant in the garden. It was white and round and looked like a flower. + +"What is that?" Lily asked. + +"It is a cauliflower," Ben said. He had seen it in a book. + +"Can we pick it?" Lily asked. + +"No, we have to wait," Ben said. "It will grow bigger and then we can eat it." + +Lily and Ben waited for many days. They watched the cauliflower rise from the ground and get bigger and bigger. They watered it and talked to it. They were very excited to try it. + +One morning, they ran to the garden and saw that the cauliflower was gone. There was a hole in the ground and some leaves on the floor. + +"Who took our cauliflower?" Lily cried. + +"Maybe it was a rabbit," Ben said. "Or a bird." + +They were very sad and angry. They looked around the garden and saw a trail of leaves. They followed it and found their neighbor, Mr. Fox, sitting on his porch. He had a big pot on the fire and a smile on his face. + +"Hello, children," he said. "Do you want some soup? I made it with a cauliflower I found in the garden. It smells very warm and yummy." + +Lily and Ben were shocked. They knew that Mr. Fox had taken their cauliflower. They felt like crying and shouting. But they remembered what their mom had taught them. They had to be polite and kind, even to people who were not nice to them. + +"Thank you, Mr. Fox, but no thank you," Lily said. "We are not hungry." + +"Yes, thank you, Mr. Fox, but no thank you," Ben said. "We have to go home." + +They turned around and walked away. They did not say anything else to Mr. Fox. They did not want to be his friends. + +Mr. Fox was surprised. He thought that the children would be happy to share his soup. He thought that they would not notice that he had taken their cauliflower. He felt a little guilty and a little lonely. He wished he had asked them first. He wished he had been more friendly. + +He looked at his pot and saw that the soup was boiling over. He ran to turn off the fire, but it was too late. The soup had spilled all over the porch and made a big mess. He had to clean it up and throw it away. He had no soup and no friends. + +He learned a lesson that day. He learned that it was not nice to take things that did not belong to him. He learned that it was better to be honest and share. He learned that he had to say sorry and make up. + +The next day, he went to the garden and planted a new cauliflower. He watered it and talked to it. He hoped that it would grow big and that he could give it to Lily and Ben. He hoped that they would forgive him and that they could be friends. He hoped that they could have soup together someday. He hoped that they would be warm and happy. +Sara and Tom were twins who liked to play with their toys. One day, they found a big box in the garage. It had many old things inside, like books, hats, and a belt. Sara and Tom wanted to see what was in the box, so they opened it and took out the things. + +Sara liked the belt. It was brown and shiny, and it had a buckle that made a noise when she moved it. She put it around her waist and pretended to be a cowboy. Tom liked the books. They had pictures and words, and he tried to read them. He opened one book and saw a story about a lion and a mouse. + +Sara saw the book and wanted it too. She said, "Give me that book, Tom. It is mine." Tom said, "No, Sara. It is mine. I saw it first." Sara and Tom started to fight over the book. They pulled and tugged, and the book ripped in half. They both heard a loud tear and stopped. + +They looked at the book and saw that it was ruined. The pages were torn and the cover was ripped. They felt sad and sorry. They had broken the book that they both liked. They wished they had shared it instead of fighting. + +They heard their mom coming. They quickly put the book and the other things back in the box. They hoped their mom would not see the broken book. They hid the belt under Sara's shirt. They tried to act normal. + +Their mom came in and said, "Hi, Sara and Tom. What are you doing?" Sara and Tom said, "Nothing, mom. Just playing." Their mom smiled and said, "That's good. Do you want some cookies? I made them for you. They are warm and yummy." + +Sara and Tom said, "Yes, please, mom. We love cookies." They followed their mom to the kitchen. They felt the belt around Sara's waist. It was tight and uncomfortable. They felt the book in the box. It was torn and sad. They felt their hearts. They were heavy and guilty. + +They decided to tell their mom the truth. They said, "Mom, we are sorry. We found a box in the garage and we played with the things inside. We fought over a book and we tore it. We also took a belt and we hid it. We were wrong and we are sorry." + +Their mom listened and said, "Thank you for telling me the truth, Sara and Tom. I am glad you are honest. The book and the belt belonged to your grandpa. He gave them to me when I was little. They were very special to him and to me. I was going to give them to you when you were older. But now they are broken and lost. That makes me sad." + +Sara and Tom felt very sorry. They said, "We are sorry, mom. We did not know. We were selfish and greedy. We did not think about you or grandpa. We only thought about ourselves. We are sorry, mom. Can you forgive us?" + +Their mom hugged them and said, "Of course I forgive you, Sara and Tom. I love you very much. But you have to learn to share and care for your things and for others. That is what grandpa taught me. That is what I want to teach you. Sharing and caring are more important than fighting and breaking. Do you understand?" + +Sara and Tom nodded and said, "Yes, mom. We understand. We will try to share and care more. We will try to be like you and grandpa. We love you, mom." Their mom smiled and said, "I love you too, Sara and Tom. Now, let's have some cookies. They are still warm and yummy." They ate the cookies and felt warm and happy. They learned a lesson that day. They learned to share and care. +Lila and Ben are playing with a big ball in the park. The ball is orange and shiny. Lila likes to kick the ball hard and make it fly in the air. Ben likes to catch the ball and hug it. + +"Kick it to me, Lila!" Ben shouts. He runs to the other side of the grass. + +Lila kicks the ball with her foot. The ball goes very fast and high. But it does not go to Ben. It goes to the big tree. + +"Oh no!" Lila says. She sees the ball hit the tree and bounce away. She runs after the ball. + +Ben runs after Lila. He wants to help her find the ball. They look around the tree, but they do not see the ball. + +"Where is the ball?" Lila asks. She is sad. She likes the ball. + +"Look!" Ben says. He points to something shiny on the ground. It is a silver coin. It is round and smooth. + +"Wow!" Lila says. She picks up the coin. It is cold and heavy. She likes the coin. + +"Maybe the ball gave us the coin," Ben says. He smiles. He likes the coin too. + +"Maybe," Lila says. She smiles back. She is not sad anymore. + +They put the coin in their pocket. They hold hands and walk back to the park. They look for another ball to play with. They are happy. +Tim and Mia were playing with blocks in the living room. They liked to build towers and houses and cars with the blocks. Sometimes they shared the blocks, and sometimes they fought over them. + +"Give me that blue block!" Tim said. He wanted to make a roof for his house. + +"No, it's mine!" Mia said. She wanted to make a car with the blue block. + +They both pulled on the block, and it snapped in half. They heard a loud crack, and then they saw the broken block. They felt sad and angry. + +"Look what you did!" Tim said. He threw his half of the block at Mia. + +"Ow!" Mia said. She felt a sharp pain in her eye. She dropped her half of the block and started to cry. + +Mom heard the noise and came to the living room. She saw the broken block, the dirty floor, and Mia's eye. She was worried and angry. + +"What happened here?" Mom said. She picked up Mia and looked at her eye. It was red and swollen. + +"Tim threw the block at me!" Mia said. + +"Tim, why did you do that?" Mom said. She looked at Tim. He was scared and sorry. + +"I'm sorry, Mom. I'm sorry, Mia. I didn't mean to hurt you." Tim said. + +Mom sighed. She took Mia and Tim to the car. She drove them to the hospital. She hoped Mia's eye would be okay. She hoped Tim and Mia would learn to play nicely. She hoped they would not break any more blocks. +Lila was a lonely girl. She had no friends to play with. She liked to look at the stars at night. They were bright and shiny, like sparks in the sky. + +One night, she saw a big star fall down. It made a loud noise and a bright light. She ran outside to see where it went. She found a small rock in the grass. It was warm and glowing. + +"Hello, little rock," she said. "Are you a star?" + +The rock made a soft sound. It sounded like a call. + +"Yes, I am a star," the rock said. "But I am hurt. I fell from the sky and broke my spark. Can you help me?" + +Lila was surprised and happy. She had found a friend. + +"Of course I can help you," she said. "I will take you to my house and make you feel better. Come with me." + +She picked up the rock and ran back to her house. She put the rock on her bed and wrapped it in a blanket. She gave it some water and a cookie. + +"Thank you, Lila," the rock said. "You are very kind. You are not lonely anymore. You have me." + +Lila smiled. She hugged the rock and kissed it. + +"You are welcome, star," she said. "You are not hurt anymore. You have me." + +They fell asleep together, happy and warm. They were not lonely anymore. They had each other. +Lily and Ben were playing at the beach. They liked to splash in the water and make sand castles. Lily had a blue bucket and Ben had a red shovel. + +"Look, Lily, I found a shiny shell!" Ben said, holding up his shovel. "It has pretty colors and stripes. Do you want it?" + +"Yes, please, Ben, it is very pretty. Thank you!" Lily said, smiling. She took the shell and put it in her pocket. She felt happy. + +They played some more, until they saw a big wave coming. "Watch out, Lily, the wave is coming!" Ben shouted. "Let's dive under it!" + +They held hands and dove under the water. They felt the wave go over their heads. They came up and laughed. They liked to dive under the waves. + +But then, Lily felt something was wrong. She touched her pocket and it was empty. Her shell was gone. She felt sad. + +"Ben, Ben, I lost my shell!" Lily cried. "It fell out of my pocket when we dove under the wave. Where is it?" + +Ben looked around and saw something shiny on the sand. He ran to it and picked it up. It was Lily's shell. He felt happy. + +"Lily, Lily, I found your shell!" Ben said. "It was on the sand. Here, take it!" + +He gave the shell back to Lily. She felt happy again. She hugged Ben and thanked him. They put the shell in Ben's shovel, where it was safe. They played some more, until it was time to go home. They liked to play at the beach. +Lily and Ben were playing with their dolls in the garden. They liked to pretend that the dolls were their babies and they had to feed them and dress them. Lily had a pink doll and Ben had a blue doll. + +But then Ben saw Lily's doll and he wanted it. He thought it was prettier and softer than his doll. He had an urge to take it from her. He grabbed Lily's doll and ran away. Lily was very angry and sad. She shouted at Ben and chased him. + +Ben ran to the shed and hid behind the door. He hugged Lily's doll and smiled. He thought he was clever and he had won. But then he heard Lily's voice. She had found him. She opened the door and saw Ben with her doll. + +She was so mad that she slapped Ben on the face. Ben was shocked and hurt. He dropped Lily's doll and cried. Lily took her doll back and hugged it. She felt sorry for Ben and she said sorry for slapping him. She asked him if he was okay. + +Ben said sorry too for taking her doll. He said he liked it but he should have asked her first. He asked her if they could still be friends and share their dolls. Lily nodded and smiled. She said they could be friends and play together. They hugged and went back to the garden. They played with their dolls and had fun. They learned to be nice and share. +Lily and Tom were going to visit their grandma in the mountains. They were very happy and excited. They had to pack their bags with warm clothes, because the weather was cold and snowy there. They also packed some toys and books to play with grandma. + +But their cat, Max, was not happy. He was envious of Lily and Tom. He wanted to go with them and see the mountains. He did not like to stay at home alone. He tried to pack his own bag with his favorite mouse and blanket. But he could not zip it up. He meowed and scratched at the bag. + +Lily and Tom saw Max and laughed. They hugged him and said, "Don't be envious, Max. We will be back soon. We love you very much. You can stay with our neighbor, Mrs. Lee. She will feed you and pet you and play with you. You will have fun too." + +Max felt a little better. He licked Lily and Tom and said goodbye. He watched them leave with their bags. He hoped they would have a good time in the mountains. He also hoped they would bring him a souvenir. Maybe a snowflake or a pine cone. He curled up on his blanket and waited for Mrs. Lee. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the living room. They had many cars, dolls, blocks and animals to play with. But Lily wanted to play with Ben's dinosaur, and Ben wanted to play with Lily's pony. They both reached for the toy they wanted, and pulled hard. + +"Give me the dinosaur!" Lily shouted. + +"No, it's mine!" Ben shouted back. + +They pulled and pulled, until snap! The dinosaur's tail broke off, and the pony's mane came off. Lily and Ben looked at their toys, and felt very sad. They had broken their toys, and now they could not play with them. + +They started to cry, and their mom came to see what was wrong. She saw the broken toys, and the angry faces of Lily and Ben. She sighed, and said: + +"Lily, Ben, why did you break your toys? You should share and be kind to each other. Toys are not fun if you fight over them. Now, look what you have done. You have made yourselves unhappy, and your toys unhappy too." + +She went to get some glue, and said: + +"Come, let's fix your toys. But you have to promise me something. You have to promise to say sorry to each other, and to play nicely. Can you do that?" + +Lily and Ben nodded, and said: + +"Yes, mom. We are sorry. We will share and be kind." + +Mom smiled, and helped them glue the dinosaur's tail and the pony's mane. She gave them a hug, and said: + +"That's good. I'm proud of you. Now, your toys are happy again, and so are you. Remember, sharing and kindness are better than fighting and breaking." + +Lily and Ben hugged their mom, and thanked her. They hugged their toys, and said sorry to them too. Then, they played together with their toys, and had lots of fun. They learned their lesson, and never fought over their toys again. + +The end. +Ben and Sam were brothers who liked to play with their wagon. They had a red wagon with four wheels and a long handle. They took turns pulling the wagon around the yard, filling it with rocks, sticks, and leaves. + +One day, they found a toy gun in the garage. It was a plastic gun that made a loud noise when you pulled the trigger. Ben wanted to play with the gun, but Sam wanted to play with the wagon. They argued over who would get the gun. + +"I saw it first!" Ben said. "It's mine!" + +"No, it's mine!" Sam said. "You have the wagon!" + +They both grabbed the gun and pulled hard. The gun broke in half and made a big bang. Ben and Sam were scared and dropped the pieces. They ran to their mom, who was in the kitchen. + +"Mom, mom, we broke the gun!" Ben said. + +"Mom, mom, it was so loud!" Sam said. + +Mom looked at the broken gun and shook her head. She was not happy. + +"Boys, you know you are not supposed to play with guns. They are dangerous and can hurt you or someone else. And you are not supposed to fight over toys. That is not fair. You have to share and take turns. Do you understand?" Mom said. + +Ben and Sam nodded. They felt sorry for breaking the gun and fighting with each other. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We won't do it again." Ben said. + +"Mom, we're sorry. We love you." Sam said. + +Mom hugged them and smiled. + +"I love you too, boys. Now, why don't you go and play with your wagon? It's a nice day and you have a lot of things to explore." Mom said. + +Ben and Sam agreed. They went back to the yard and took their wagon. They forgot about the gun and had fun with their wagon. They shared and took turns and played nicely. They were happy brothers. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play outside. Today is a hot day. The sun is bright and the air is warm. + +"Let's go to the park!" Anna says. "We can have fun on the swings and the slide." + +"OK!" Ben says. "But first, I need to put on my boots." + +"Why do you need boots?" Anna asks. "It is hot. Boots are for cold and wet days." + +Ben smiles. He likes his boots. They are red and shiny. They make a loud sound when he walks. + +"I like my boots," Ben says. "They are my favorite. They make me feel strong and brave." + +Anna shrugs. She does not like boots. She likes sandals. They are pink and sparkly. They make her feel pretty and cool. + +"OK, then," Anna says. "But hurry up. I don't want to wait too long." + +Ben nods. He runs to his house and puts on his boots. He feels happy. He thinks his boots are the best. + +He runs back to Anna. She is waiting for him. She looks at his boots. She shakes her head. + +"Your boots are silly," Anna says. "They are too hot and heavy. They will make you tired and sweaty." + +Ben does not care. He likes his boots. He thinks Anna's sandals are silly. They are too light and thin. They will make her feet dirty and hurt. + +"My boots are not silly," Ben says. "They are cool and awesome. They will make me fast and strong." + +Anna and Ben look at each other. They do not agree. They are both stubborn. They do not want to change their minds. + +They decide to go to the park anyway. They hope to have fun. But they do not talk to each other. They are both a little mad. They do not understand why the other likes their shoes. They think their shoes are better. +One day, a little girl named Mia went to the zoo with her mom and dad. She liked to see all the different animals and learn their names. She also liked to count how many animals there were in each cage or pen. + +When they came to the ostrich pen, Mia saw four big birds with long necks and legs. They had black and white feathers and small heads. Mia pointed at them and said, "Look, mom, ostriches!" + +"Yes, they are ostriches," mom said. "Can you count how many ostriches there are?" + +Mia nodded and started to count. "One, two, three, four," she said proudly. + +"Very good, Mia," mom said. "You are a smart girl." + +But then, Mia noticed something. One of the ostriches looked different from the others. It had brown feathers and a bigger head. It also looked worried and sad. Mia wondered why. + +She asked mom, "Mom, why is that ostrich different? Why is it worried?" + +Mom looked at the ostrich and said, "Oh, that is not an ostrich, Mia. That is a camel. It must have escaped from its pen and wandered into the ostrich pen. It is worried because it does not belong here. It misses its friends and its home." + +Mia felt sorry for the camel. She wanted to help it. She said, "Mom, can we tell the zookeeper to take the camel back to its pen? Maybe it will be happy then." + +Mom smiled and said, "That is a very kind idea, Mia. Let's go find the zookeeper and tell him about the camel. Maybe he can help it." + +Mia and mom left the ostrich pen and looked for the zookeeper. They found him near the elephant pen. They told him about the camel and the ostriches. The zookeeper thanked them and said he would take care of it. + +Mia hoped the camel would be happy soon. She also learned a new word: camel. She liked to learn new words. She also liked to count. She counted the elephants next. There were five. +Anna and Ben were playing in the living room. They liked to pretend they were in a castle, and they used pillows, blankets and toys to make their fort. Anna was the queen and Ben was the knight. + +"Look, Ben, I have a crown!" Anna said, pointing to a shiny plastic tiara on the shelf. "It is very pretty and sparkly. I want to wear it." + +"But that is not your crown, Anna. That is Mommy's crown. She got it for her birthday. You cannot take it." Ben said, shaking his head. + +"Yes, I can. It is just a fake crown. Mommy does not need it. I am the queen and I need a crown." Anna said, reaching for the shelf. + +"No, Anna, stop! You will make Mommy angry. And you might break it. It is not a toy." Ben said, grabbing Anna's arm. + +"Let go of me, Ben! You are not the boss of me. I want the crown!" Anna said, pulling away from Ben. + +They both tugged and pushed, trying to get the crown. But they were not careful, and they knocked over a vase on the shelf. The vase fell to the floor and shattered into pieces. + +"Uh-oh." Anna and Ben said, looking at the mess. + +They heard Mommy's footsteps coming from the kitchen. They knew they were in trouble. They quickly hid behind the couch, hoping Mommy would not see them. But Mommy saw the broken vase and the crown on the floor. She was not happy. She called their names in a loud voice. + +"Anna! Ben! What did you do?" +Tom and Lily were playing in the park. They had a long rope and a big bag. They liked to make shapes with the rope and put things in the bag. + +"Look, I made a circle!" Tom said, holding the rope in his hands. + +"That's nice, Tom. Can I make a square?" Lily asked, taking the other end of the rope. + +"Sure, Lily. Let's make a square together." Tom said, and they moved the rope until it looked like a square. + +They put the rope in the bag and looked for something else to play with. They saw a big tree with many leaves. + +"Let's make a leaf pile!" Lily said, running to the tree. + +"OK, Lily. I'll help you." Tom said, following her. + +They picked up many leaves and put them in the bag. The bag was very heavy and full. + +"Wow, we have so many leaves!" Tom said, lifting the bag. + +"Let's dump them on the ground and jump on them!" Lily said, excited. + +"OK, Lily. That sounds fun." Tom said, and they carried the bag to an open space. + +They opened the bag and poured the leaves on the ground. They made a big leaf pile. + +"Ready, Tom?" Lily asked, holding Tom's hand. + +"Ready, Lily!" Tom said, smiling. + +They counted to three and jumped on the leaf pile. They laughed and rolled in the leaves. + +They had so much fun that they did not see a man walking by. The man saw the bag and thought it was his. He picked up the bag and walked away. + +Tom and Lily did not notice the bag was gone. They played in the leaves until it was time to go home. + +"Come on, Tom. We have to go." Lily said, getting up. + +"OK, Lily. Let's take our rope and our bag." Tom said, looking around. + +But they could not find the bag. They looked everywhere, but the bag was not there. + +"Where is our bag, Lily?" Tom asked, worried. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe someone took it." Lily said, sad. + +"Who would take our bag, Lily? That's not nice." Tom said, angry. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe they liked our rope and our leaves." Lily said, shrugging. + +They felt sad and angry. They wanted their bag back. They did not understand why someone would take their bag. They did not know that the bag had disappeared. +Tim and Anna were playing with their toys in the living room. They had a lot of fun making noises and pretending to be animals. But then Tim saw a bowl of jelly on the table. He loved jelly and wanted to eat it all by himself. + +"Look, Anna, jelly!" he said and ran to the table. He grabbed the bowl and tried to take a big spoonful. + +"Hey, that's not fair!" Anna said and followed him. "I want some jelly too! Share with me, Tim!" + +"No, it's mine!" Tim said and held the bowl tightly. He was angry and did not want to share. He tried to push Anna away, but she pulled his arm. + +They started to fight over the bowl of jelly. They pulled and pushed and shouted. The jelly wobbled and splashed. Some of it fell on the floor and some of it on their clothes. + +"Stop it, you two!" their mom said and came into the living room. She saw the mess and was very angry too. "What are you doing? Look at the jelly! Look at the floor! Look at yourselves!" + +She took the bowl of jelly from them and put it on the counter. She made them sit on the couch and gave them a stern look. + +"You need to settle down and say sorry to each other," she said. "Fighting over jelly is not nice. Sharing is caring. Do you understand?" + +Tim and Anna nodded and looked at each other. They felt bad for making mom angry and for making a mess. They did not want to fight anymore. + +"I'm sorry, Tim," Anna said. "I should have asked you nicely for some jelly." + +"I'm sorry, Anna," Tim said. "I should have shared with you. You are my sister and I love you." + +They hugged and smiled. Mom smiled too and gave them a hug. + +"Good, I'm glad you settled down and said sorry," she said. "Now, let's clean up the mess and then you can have some jelly together. But only a little bit, okay?" + +"Okay, mom," Tim and Anna said. They got up and helped mom clean up the living room. They threw away the jelly on the floor and wiped the jelly on their clothes. They put their toys away and said thank you to mom. + +Then they sat at the table and ate some jelly together. They shared nicely and enjoyed the sweet treat. They were not angry anymore. They were happy. +Tim and Lily were friends. They liked to play together. One day, they went to a party at Ben's house. Ben had many toys and games. Tim and Lily wanted to have fun. + +They saw a big cake on the table. It looked yummy. They wanted to eat some. But Ben's mom said, "No, not yet. The cake is for later. Wait for the other kids." Tim and Lily were sad. They did not want to wait. + +They had an idea. They decided to crawl under the table. They thought no one would see them. They crawled quietly. They reached the cake. They smiled. They took big bites. They ate and ate. They made a big mess. + +But then, they heard a loud voice. It was Ben's mom. She saw them. She was angry. She said, "What are you doing? How dare you ruin the cake? You are very naughty. Go home now. You are not welcome here anymore." Tim and Lily were scared. They cried. They ran out of the house. They had no more fun. They had no more friends. They were sorry. But it was too late. +Sara and Ben are in the desert with their dad. They are very hot and thirsty. They want to find water and shade. Dad says they have to search for an oasis. An oasis is a place with green plants and a pool of water. + +They walk and walk, but they only see sand and rocks. Sara feels tired and sad. Ben tries to cheer her up. He makes funny faces and noises. He pretends to be a camel or a snake. Sara laughs a little, but she still wants to find an oasis. + +Suddenly, they see something in the distance. It looks like a palm tree and a blue spot. They run towards it, hoping it is an oasis. But when they get closer, they see it is not an oasis. It is a big sign that says "Oasis Hotel and Spa". It has a picture of a palm tree and a pool. It is a trick! + +Sara and Ben are very angry and disappointed. They think it is a mean joke. Dad says it is not a joke, it is a mirage. A mirage is when the sun and the air make you see things that are not there. He says they have to keep searching for a real oasis. + +They walk and walk some more, but they do not give up. They know there is an oasis somewhere in the desert. They hope they will find it soon. They hope it will have water and shade and maybe some animals and fruits. They hope it will be a nice and funny place. +Tim and Kim are twins. They like to play on the beach. One day, they see a big boat. They want to go on the boat. They sneak on the boat when no one is looking. + +The boat starts to move. Tim and Kim are scared. They want to go back to the beach. They look for a way out. They see a door. They open the door. They see a lot of water. They are on the deck of the boat. + +They run to the edge of the boat. They see an island. The island is fair. It has green trees and yellow sand. They think it looks fun. They jump off the boat. They swim to the island. + +They get to the island. They are wet and cold. They look for a place to stay. They see a cave. They go to the cave. They see a bear. The bear is big and angry. It roars at them. + +They are very scared. They run away from the cave. They stumble on a rock. They fall down. They hurt their knees. They cry. They want to go home. They hope someone will find them. They hug each other. They wait. +Lily and Ben liked to play in the backyard. They had a big sandbox, a swing, and a slide. They also had many toys, like cars, dolls, and blocks. They were happy and had fun. + +One day, they saw a new toy in the sandbox. It was green and long, with sharp teeth and a tail. It looked like an alligator. Lily and Ben were curious and excited. They wanted to play with it. + +"Wow, look at this!" Lily said. "It's an alligator toy. Let's make a swamp for it." + +"OK," Ben said. "We can use the water hose, the mud, and the leaves. And we can make some animals for it to eat." + +They worked hard to make a swamp in the sandbox. They filled it with water, mud, and leaves. They made some fish, frogs, and birds out of blocks and clay. They put the alligator toy in the middle of the swamp. They pretended it was hungry and angry. + +"Roar!" Lily said, making the alligator toy move. "I'm the king of the swamp. I will eat all the animals. No one can stop me." + +"Roar!" Ben said, making a bird toy fly. "I'm the bravest bird. I will not let you eat my friends. I will peck your eyes." + +They had a lot of fun, making the alligator and the bird fight. They made noises and splashed water. They did not notice that the alligator toy was not a toy at all. It was a real alligator that had escaped from the zoo. It was not happy to be in the sandbox. It was not happy to be played with. It was not happy at all. + +Suddenly, the alligator snapped its jaws and bit the bird toy. It crushed it to pieces. Lily and Ben gasped. They realized the alligator was real. They were scared and shocked. They dropped their toys and ran away. + +"Help! Help!" Lily and Ben screamed. "There's a real alligator in the sandbox. It destroyed our toys. It will destroy us too." + +Their mom heard their screams and came outside. She saw the alligator in the sandbox. She was scared too. She grabbed Lily and Ben and took them inside. She called the zoo and the police. They came and took the alligator away. They said it was very dangerous and they were lucky to be alive. + +Lily and Ben were safe, but they were sad. They lost their toys and their sandbox. They did not want to play with alligators anymore. They learned a lesson. They learned to be careful with new things. They learned that some things are not toys. They learned that some things are thick and mean. +Sara and Ben are twins. They live in a big house near the sea. They like to play outside and look at the water and the birds. + +One day, their mom tells them, "There is a hurricane coming. It is a big, bad wind that can break things and hurt people. We have to stay inside and be safe." + +Sara and Ben are scared. They do not like the hurricane. They want to play outside. They ask their mom, "Why does the hurricane come? Is it fair?" + +Their mom hugs them and says, "No, it is not fair. The hurricane does not care who it hurts. It is just a part of nature. Sometimes nature is nice and sometimes it is not. But we can be brave and strong and help each other. We have a good house and we have each other. We will be okay." + +Sara and Ben nod. They understand. They help their mom pack some food and water and toys in a big bag. They seat on the couch and hold hands. They listen to the radio and wait for the hurricane to pass. They hope it will be over soon. They hope everyone will be okay. +Sam and Mia were at the zoo with their mom. They liked to see the animals and learn their names. They saw lions, monkeys, elephants, and many more. But their favorite place was the pool where the seals lived. + +The seals were chubby and funny. They had big eyes and whiskers. They could swim fast and jump out of the water. They made loud noises like "ark ark ark". Sam and Mia clapped and laughed when they saw them. + +"Look, mom, look!" Sam said. "That seal is running on the land!" + +Mia looked and saw the seal. It was not running, but waddling. It had escaped from the pool and was heading towards the gate. Mia was scared. + +"Mom, mom, mom!" Mia said. "The seal is going away! What if it gets lost? What if it gets hurt?" + +Mom saw the seal too. She was worried. She grabbed Sam and Mia's hands and ran after the seal. She shouted for help. She hoped the zookeepers would catch the seal and bring it back to the pool. + +The seal did not know where it was going. It was curious and hungry. It saw a man with a hot dog. It thought it was a fish. It ran towards the man and tried to grab the hot dog. + +"Hey, hey, hey!" the man said. "Get away from me, you crazy seal!" + +The man was angry and scared. He threw the hot dog at the seal and ran away. The seal ate the hot dog and liked it. It wanted more. + +But then it heard a loud siren. It saw a big truck with a net. It saw the zookeepers with ropes and poles. It realized it was in trouble. It tried to run away, but it was too late. The zookeepers caught the seal and put it in the truck. + +"Sorry, sorry, sorry!" the zookeepers said. "The seal got out by mistake. We will take it back to the pool. It is safe and sound." + +Mom, Sam, and Mia followed the truck to the pool. They saw the seal get out of the truck and join the other seals. The seal looked happy and relieved. It barked and waved at them. + +"Bye, bye, bye!" Sam and Mia said. "We are glad you are okay. We hope you like your home." + +Mom hugged Sam and Mia. She was proud of them. She said they were brave and kind. + +"Let's go home now," she said. "We had a big adventure today. We learned a lot about seals. They are chubby and funny, but they belong in the water, not on the land." + +Sam and Mia agreed. They said goodbye to the seals and the zookeepers. They walked to the car with mom. They were tired and hungry, but they were happy. They had a fun day at the zoo. +Mira and Ben are playing with their toy trains on the floor. They like to make the trains go fast and slow, and make noises like "choo-choo" and "beep-beep". Mira has a red train and Ben has a blue train. They are both reliable trains. They never break or stop working. + +One day, Mira and Ben see a big train outside their window. It is a real train, not a toy. It is black and shiny, and it has a lot of cars behind it. It also has a lot of steam coming out of its top. The steam looks like white clouds. + +"Wow, look at that train!" Mira says. "It is so big and strong. I want to see it up close." + +"Me too," Ben says. "Let's go outside and watch it." + +Mira and Ben ask their mom if they can go outside. Their mom says yes, but they have to stay close to her and hold her hand. She takes them to the sidewalk, where they can see the train better. The train is very loud and fast. It makes a whistle sound like "woo-woo". + +"Hello, train!" Mira and Ben shout. "You are a good train. We like you." + +The train driver sees Mira and Ben. He smiles and waves at them. He also blows the whistle again. Mira and Ben are very happy. They wave back and laugh. + +"Can we ride the train, mom?" Mira asks. + +"Maybe someday, honey," their mom says. "But not today. The train is going to a far place. We have to go back home soon." + +"Okay, mom," Mira says. "But can we lift our toy trains and pretend they are like the big train?" + +"Sure, sweetie," their mom says. "That sounds like fun." + +Mira and Ben lift their toy trains and make them go "choo-choo" and "woo-woo". They pretend they are going to a far place too. They have a lot of fun with their reliable trains. They love trains. +Anna liked to play with her gems. She had many gems of different colors and shapes. She put them in a box and took them out to look at them. She liked to point at the gems and say their names. Red, blue, green, yellow, pink, purple, and more. + +One day, Anna went to the park with her mom. She saw a man with a table full of gems. He was selling them to people. Anna ran to the table and pointed at the gems. She wanted to buy some. She asked her mom for money. + +Her mom looked at the gems and shook her head. She said, "These gems are not real, Anna. They are fake. They are made of plastic and glass. They are cheap and break easily. They are not worth your money. You have better gems at home." + +Anna was sad. She liked the shiny gems on the table. She did not know they were fake. She thought they were real and beautiful. She wanted to have more gems. + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't be sad, Anna. You have real gems at home. They are not cheap and break easily. They are precious and special. They are your gems. You can play with them anytime you want. And you know what? I have a surprise for you. I bought you a new gem. A real gem. A big and sparkly gem. Do you want to see it?" + +Anna nodded and smiled. She was curious and excited. She followed her mom to the car. Her mom opened the trunk and took out a box. She opened the box and showed Anna a big and sparkly gem. It was a diamond. It was white and shiny and had many faces. It was the most beautiful gem Anna had ever seen. + +Anna gasped and clapped her hands. She was happy and amazed. She thanked her mom and hugged her. She took the diamond and held it in her hand. She pointed at it and said, "This is my gem. My real gem. My big and sparkly gem. I love it. I love you, mom." +Lila and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box. It is brown and has a hole. They look inside. + +"Wow!" Lila says. "There is a start in the box!" + +Tom sees the start. It is yellow and shiny. It has five points. It looks like the starts in the sky at night. + +"Can we take it?" Tom asks. + +Lila nods. "Yes, let's take it. Maybe it is magic." + +They take the start out of the box. It is warm and soft. They hold it in their hands. They feel happy. + +But then, they hear a loud roar. They turn around. They see a wild lion. It is big and furry. It has sharp teeth and claws. It is angry. It wants the start. + +"Run!" Lila shouts. + +They run away from the lion. They run to the gate. They see a man. He is wearing a hat and a coat. He has a net. + +"Help!" Tom cries. + +The man sees them. He sees the lion. He throws the net over the lion. He catches it. + +"Don't worry, kids," the man says. "I am a zookeeper. This lion escaped from the zoo. I have been looking for it. Thank you for finding it for me." + +He takes the lion and the net. He puts them in a truck. He drives away. + +Lila and Tom are safe. They still have the start. They wonder where it came from. They decide to keep it as a secret. They go home. They are brave. They are friends. +Mia loves to help her mom in the garden. She likes to water the flowers and watch them grow. Mom says some flowers will bloom soon. That means they will open up and show their pretty colors. Mia can't wait to see them. + +One day, Mia and her mom make pizza for lunch. They need sauce for the pizza. Mom says they can use some tomatoes from the garden. Mia runs to the garden and picks some red tomatoes. She sees a flower that is almost blooming. It is yellow and has a big bud. Mia thinks it is cute. She wants to pick it too. + +But mom says no. She says the flower is not ready yet. She says it needs more time and water to bloom. She says if Mia picks it now, she will miss the surprise. Mia is curious. She wonders what the surprise is. She puts the flower back and goes to the kitchen with the tomatoes. + +Mom and Mia make the sauce and the pizza. They put cheese and pepperoni on top. They bake it in the oven. It smells good. Mia is hungry. She sets the table with plates and napkins. She hears the timer beep. The pizza is done. + +Mom takes the pizza out of the oven and cuts it into slices. She gives Mia a slice and a glass of milk. They sit down and eat. Mia says the pizza is yummy. She likes the sauce. She thanks mom for making it. Mom smiles and says she is welcome. She says she has a surprise for Mia. She tells Mia to look out the window. + +Mia looks out the window and sees the garden. She sees the flower that was almost blooming. It is blooming now. It is not just yellow. It has orange and red stripes too. It is beautiful. Mia gasps. She says wow. She says the flower is amazing. She says it is the best surprise ever. Mom says she is glad Mia likes it. She says the flower is called a tiger lily. She says it is special. She says it is like Mia. Mia hugs mom and says she loves her. She says she loves the tiger lily too. She says it is her favorite flower. She says it is cute. +Ben is a boy who likes to study. He likes to look at books and learn new things. He has a big map on his wall. The map shows many places and colors. Ben wants to know more about the places on the map. + +One day, Ben asks his dad, "Dad, what is this place?" He points to a part of the map that is yellow and has a big sun. + +"That is the east, Ben," his dad says. "The east is where the sun rises every morning. It is very bright and warm there. Some people who live in the east have different clothes and food and words than us." + +Ben is curious. He wants to see the east. He says, "Dad, can we go to the east someday?" + +His dad smiles and says, "Maybe someday, Ben. But it is very far away. We need a lot of money and time to go there. For now, you can study the east from your books and your map. You can also talk to Mr. Lee. He is our neighbor. He is from the east. He is very nice and smart. He can tell you more about the east." + +Ben is happy. He says, "Thank you, dad. I will study the east and talk to Mr. Lee. Maybe he can show me some pictures and teach me some words." + +Ben runs to his room and picks up a book about the east. He opens it and sees a picture of a man. The man is bald. He has no hair on his head. He is wearing a robe and a hat. He is smiling. Ben thinks he looks friendly. He wonders if Mr. Lee is bald too. He decides to ask him later. He turns the page and sees more pictures of the east. He studies them carefully. He likes to learn new things. +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big sign. The sign said: "Do not pick the grapes. They are not for you. They are for the birds." + +Lily and Tom wanted to eat the grapes. They were hungry and the grapes looked yummy. They did not listen to the sign. They climbed the fence and picked some grapes. + +"Look, Tom, these grapes are so sweet and juicy!" Lily said. She ate a grape and smiled. + +"Let me try, Lily!" Tom said. He ate a grape and made a face. "Yuck, Lily, this grape is sour and bitter!" + +Lily and Tom did not know that some of the grapes were good and some of the grapes were bad. They ate more grapes. They ate too many grapes. They ate the bad grapes. + +Soon, Lily and Tom felt sick. Their tummies hurt. They felt dizzy and tired. They wanted to go home. + +But they could not go home. They saw a big dog. The dog was angry. The dog saw them picking the grapes. The dog did not like them. The dog wanted to bite them. + +"Help, Lily, help!" Tom cried. He was scared of the dog. + +"Run, Tom, run!" Lily shouted. She was scared too. + +But they could not run. They were too sick. The dog was too fast. The dog caught them. The dog bit them. + +Lily and Tom screamed. They cried. They wished they had listened to the sign. They wished they had not eaten the grapes. They wished they had not been crazy. But it was too late. The end. +Sara and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a carrot nose and a hat. They also made snowballs and threw them at each other. They laughed and had fun. + +But then, Ben saw a bush with blueberries. He loved blueberries. He ran to the bush and picked some. He ate them and said, "Mmm, they are sweet and icy. Sara, come and try some!" + +Sara ran to the bush too. She picked some blueberries and ate them. She said, "They are yummy, but they make my teeth cold. Let's go back to the snowman." + +But when they turned around, they saw a big dog. The dog was barking and running towards them. He wanted the blueberries too. Sara and Ben were scared. They dropped the blueberries and ran to the snowman. + +The dog followed them. He jumped on the snowman and knocked it down. He ate the carrot nose and the hat. He also ate the blueberries that Sara and Ben dropped. He wagged his tail and licked his lips. + +Sara and Ben hid behind a tree. They were sad and angry. They wanted their snowman and their blueberries back. They shouted at the dog, "Go away, bad dog! You are mean and greedy! You ruined our snowman and our blueberries!" + +But the dog did not listen. He barked and growled. He wanted more blueberries. He ran to the bush and looked for more. He did not see Sara and Ben. + +Sara and Ben saw their chance. They grabbed some snowballs and threw them at the dog. They hit him on the head and the back. The dog was surprised and hurt. He yelped and ran away. + +Sara and Ben cheered and hugged. They had chased the dog away. They had won the fight. They said, "We did it, we did it! We are brave and smart! We made the dog surrender!" + +They looked at the mess. Their snowman was gone and their blueberries were gone. They were sad and hungry. They said, "What do we do now?" + +They decided to go home. They said, "Let's go home and tell mom and dad what happened. Maybe they will make us some hot chocolate and some blueberry muffins. That will make us feel better." + +They walked home, holding hands. They were still cold and wet, but they were happy and proud. They had had an adventure in the snow. They had learned a new word: surrender. +Anna and Ben were best friends. They liked to play and joke with each other. One day, they decided to make a cake for their mom. They found some flour, eggs, milk, sugar, and chocolate in the kitchen. They mixed everything in a big bowl. It was fun, but very messy. + +"Look, I have a flour hat!" Ben said, putting some flour on his head. He laughed. + +"That's funny, but I have a chocolate nose!" Anna said, rubbing some chocolate on her nose. She giggled. + +They joked and joked, until they heard their mom coming home. They quickly put the bowl in the oven and ran to their room. They forgot to clean the kitchen. + +Their mom opened the door and saw the messy kitchen. She was very angry. She smelled something burning. She opened the oven and saw the cake. It was black and hard. She was even more angry. + +"Anna! Ben! Come here right now!" she shouted. + +Anna and Ben heard their mom. They were scared. They knew they were in trouble. They walked slowly to the kitchen. They saw their mom's face. It was red and stern. + +"Look at this mess! Look at this cake! What were you thinking?" she asked. + +"We were sorry, mom. We wanted to make you a cake. We were joking and having fun. We didn't mean to make a mess. We forgot to clean. We love you, mom." Anna and Ben said. + +They hugged their mom. Their mom sighed. She was still angry, but she loved them too. + +"Next time, ask me before you use the kitchen. And clean up after yourselves. And don't joke with the oven. It's dangerous. Do you understand?" she said. + +"Yes, mom. We understand. We're sorry, mom." Anna and Ben said. + +They helped their mom clean the kitchen. They threw away the cake. They learned their lesson. They still liked to joke, but not with the kitchen. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play at the park with other kids. They are part of a group. The group likes to play tag and hide and seek. + +One day, they play hide and seek. Anna is the seeker. She counts to ten and then looks for the others. She finds some kids behind a tree, under a slide, and in a bush. But she cannot find Ben. + +She looks and looks, but Ben is very good at hiding. She calls his name, but he does not answer. She starts to feel sad. She thinks she will lose her friend. + +She goes to the swings, where the other kids are waiting. She tells them she cannot find Ben. They say they will help her. They split up and look for Ben in different places. + +Ben is hiding in a big box. He thinks he is very smart. He hears Anna and the other kids calling his name, but he does not come out. He wants to win the game. He waits and waits, but no one finds him. + +He starts to feel bored. He wants to play with his friends. He thinks they are crazy. He does not know why they stopped looking for him. He decides to come out of the box. + +He sees no one. The park is empty. He looks around and sees a sign. It says the park is closed. He realizes he hid for too long. He missed the time when his group had to go home. + +He feels scared. He does not know what to do. He wishes he did not hide in the box. He wishes he did not lose his group. He wishes he was not crazy. He cries and cries, until a nice lady sees him and helps him find his mom. +Lily was a fairy who loved to fly. She had small wings that sparkled in the sun. She flew over the flowers, the trees, and the pond. She liked to see the animals and the people who lived there. + +One day, she saw a boy who was sad. He was sitting on a bench with a broken toy. Lily flew closer and said, "Hello, why are you sad?" + +The boy looked up and saw Lily. He was surprised and said, "Who are you? Are you a fairy?" + +Lily nodded and said, "Yes, I am a fairy. My name is Lily. What is your name?" + +The boy said, "My name is Ben. I am sad because my toy plane is broken. I wanted to fly it, but it fell and broke." + +Lily felt sorry for Ben. She said, "I can help you. I can fly, and I can fix your toy. Do you want me to try?" + +Ben smiled and said, "Yes, please. That would be very nice of you." + +Lily took the toy plane and flew up in the air. She used her magic to mend the broken parts. She flew back and gave the toy plane to Ben. She said, "Here you go. Your toy plane is fixed. Now you can fly it." + +Ben was very happy. He thanked Lily and hugged her. He said, "You are a very kind and successful fairy. You made my day. Can we be friends?" + +Lily smiled and said, "Of course we can be friends. I like you, Ben. You are very sweet and brave. Can I fly with you?" + +Ben nodded and said, "Yes, you can fly with me. Let's have fun together." + +Lily and Ben flew the toy plane and played in the park. They laughed and talked and had a wonderful time. They became good friends and flew together every day. +Tom and Sue were hungry. They wanted to eat something. They saw a jar of butter on the table. They liked butter. They took the jar and a spoon. + +"Let's eat some butter," Tom said. + +"OK," Sue said. "Butter is yummy." + +They opened the jar and put some butter on their spoons. They put the spoons in their mouths. But the butter was not yummy. It was spicy. It burned their tongues and made them cough. + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Tom cried. "This butter is spicy! It hurts!" + +"Ow, ow, ow!" Sue cried. "This butter is spicy! It hurts!" + +They dropped their spoons and ran to the sink. They drank some water. But the water did not help. The spicy butter was still on their tongues. + +Mom came into the kitchen. She saw the jar of butter, the spoons, and the water. She saw Tom and Sue crying and holding their tongues. + +"What did you do?" Mom asked. + +"We ate some butter," Tom said. + +"We ate some butter," Sue said. + +Mom looked at the jar of butter. It was not butter. It was hot sauce. Mom had put it on the table for her tacos. She had forgotten to put it away. + +"That's not butter," Mom said. "That's hot sauce. It's very spicy. You should not eat it. It's for grown-ups." + +Tom and Sue felt very silly and very sorry. They had eaten the wrong thing. They had made a big mess. They had hurt their tongues. They wished they had not eaten the spicy butter. They wished they had eaten something else. +Tom and Sam were friends who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big mushroom under a tree. It was red and white and looked very pretty. + +"Wow, look at that mushroom!" Tom said. "It is so big and bright. I want to own it." + +"No, I want to own it!" Sam said. "It is so modern and cool. I saw it first." + +They both ran to the mushroom and tried to pull it out of the ground. But the mushroom was very strong and did not move. They pulled harder and harder, but the mushroom did not budge. + +"Let go of it!" Tom shouted. "It is mine!" + +"Never!" Sam shouted back. "It is mine!" + +They kept pulling and shouting, until they heard a loud hiss. They looked up and saw a snake on the tree. It was angry and hungry. It had been sleeping on the mushroom, and did not like to be disturbed. + +The snake opened its mouth and bit Tom on the arm. Tom screamed and let go of the mushroom. He fell to the ground and felt very sick. Sam saw the snake and ran away. He was scared and sorry. He did not want to own the mushroom anymore. + +The snake curled up on the mushroom and went back to sleep. It was happy and full. It did not care who owned the mushroom. It only cared about itself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and exploring the world around her. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a big dog. The dog stared at her with its big eyes and Lily felt a little scared. + +Her mom said, "Don't be afraid, sweetie. The dog is friendly and just wants to say hello." + +Lily slowly approached the dog and saw that it was holding a thing in its mouth. It was a tennis ball! Lily loved playing with balls and asked the dog if she could have it. But the dog wouldn't give it to her. Lily thought the dog was being selfish. + +Her mom explained, "The dog is playing with the ball right now, but maybe when it's done, it will let you play with it too." + +Lily waited patiently and soon enough, the dog dropped the ball and Lily happily picked it up. She thanked the dog for sharing and they played together for a long time. From that day on, Lily wasn't afraid of dogs anymore and always remembered to share her toys too. +Once upon a time, there was a monkey. The monkey liked to play in the jungle with his friends. One day, the monkey saw a banana tree that he wanted to climb. But the monkey didn't know that the tree was very slippery. + +As the monkey climbed higher and higher, he slipped and fell off the tree. All his friends saw what happened and they laughed at him. The monkey felt embarrassed and sad. + +From that day on, the monkey didn't want to play with his friends anymore. He stayed alone in the jungle and didn't know what to do. One day, a hunter came and caught the monkey. The monkey was scared and didn't know how to escape. + +The monkey was taken away from the jungle and put in a cage. He was very sad and missed his friends. The monkey knew that he should have been more careful and not climbed the slippery tree. But now it was too late, and he was stuck in the cage forever. +Once upon a time, there was a yellow duck. He liked to play with his tools. One day, he was playing with his hammer and accidentally hit his friend, a blue bird. The blue bird cried and said, "Why did you hit me?" The yellow duck felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to." + +The blue bird forgave the yellow duck, but he still felt sad. He wanted to make it up to the blue bird. He thought and thought until he had an idea. He went to the blue bird and said, "I have an idea. Let's hug!" The blue bird smiled and hugged the yellow duck. The yellow duck felt happy again. + +From that day on, the yellow duck was more careful with his tools. He didn't want to hurt anyone again. And whenever he felt sad, he knew he could always ask for a hug. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had long hair that covered his eyes. His mommy said it was time for a haircut. Timmy didn't like haircuts because they were boring. + +But when they got to the haircut place, the lady cutting his hair made him smile. She gave him a lollipop and talked to him about his favorite toys. Timmy forgot that haircuts were boring and he enjoyed it. + +When they finished, Timmy looked in the mirror and saw his new haircut. He smiled because he looked so handsome. From then on, Timmy didn't mind getting haircuts because he knew it could be fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a pretty daisy in the grass. She picked it up and smelled it. It smelled so nice! + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came over and asked, "What's that?" Lily explained, "It's a daisy! It's a pretty flower." But her brother was impatient and wanted to play with something else. So Lily put the daisy back in the grass and they ran off to play together. + +Later that day, Lily's mom showed her how to make a daisy chain. They picked lots of daisies and carefully threaded them together. Lily was so happy and proud of her pretty daisy chain. She showed it to her brother and explained how they made it. This time, he was patient and they both enjoyed playing with it together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a nosy little mouse named Timmy. Timmy liked to explore and see what was happening in the world. One day, Timmy saw a big piece of cheese on the other side of the room. He wanted to eat it, but it was too far away. + +Timmy tried to reach the cheese, but he couldn't. He thought if he climbed up on a chair, he could reach it. But when he climbed up, he accidentally knocked over a candle. The candle fell onto a piece of paper and started a fire. + +The fire quickly spread and soon the whole room was on fire. Timmy tried to escape, but he couldn't find his way out. He was trapped and couldn't reach the door. The fire reached him before he could escape. Timmy didn't make it out alive. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her grandma's garden. One day, she saw a cobweb in the corner of the garden. She asked her grandma what it was. "That's a cobweb, dear," her grandma said. + +Lily wanted to touch the cobweb, but her grandma told her not to. "It's not good to disturb the cobweb," her grandma said. But Lily was creative and wanted to make something with the cobweb. + +Later that day, Lily's little brother came to the garden too. He wanted to touch the cobweb. Lily told him not to, but he didn't listen. He touched it and the cobweb broke. Lily's brother felt bad and started to cry. + +Lily felt sad too. She knew she should have listened to her grandma. She told her brother, "It's okay, we can fix it together." They worked together to fix the cobweb and it was good as new. + +Lily learned that it's important to listen to grown-ups and to be kind to others, even if they make mistakes. And that's why we should always be careful not to blink and miss the important things in life. +Once upon a time, there was a kind lady who loved to help others. She had many friends and they all liked to play together. One day, the lady decided to provide snacks for her group of friends. She went to the store and bought some yummy treats. When she got back, she put the snacks on the table and everyone was happy. + +After they finished eating, the lady suggested they play a game. She had many games available, like puzzles and blocks. The group of friends chose to play with the blocks. They built a big tower together and had lots of fun. + +As the sun started to set, the lady's friends said goodbye and went home. They thanked her for the snacks and the fun game. The lady was happy to have provided for her friends and couldn't wait to play with them again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, strong lion. He was the king of all the animals in the jungle. One day, a little rabbit came to him and said, "Mr. Lion, please don't eat me. I am too small and weak." The lion laughed and said, "I am the mighty king of the jungle. I can do whatever I want." + +But then, a big, scary hunter came to the jungle. He wanted to catch the lion and sell him to a zoo in another nation. The lion was very afraid and didn't know what to do. He tried to run away, but the hunter was too fast. Finally, the lion found a quiet spot to rest and think. He realized that he needed help from his animal friends to defeat the hunter. + +The lion called all the animals together and explained the situation. They all agreed to help him. Together, they chased the hunter away and saved the lion. From that day on, the lion learned that even though he was mighty, he still needed his friends to help him in times of trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village near a big mill. One day, Lily went to the mill to see if she could find some wheat to make bread. When she got there, she saw that the mill was empty. + +Lily saw a man who worked at the mill and asked him, "Why is the mill empty?" The man replied, "The mill is broken and we can't make any flour." + +Lily thought for a moment and then said, "I know how to fix it! I have a bell that can ring really loud. Maybe it can fix the mill." The man was skeptical but he let Lily try. She rang the bell and suddenly the mill started working again! The man was surprised and grateful. He thanked Lily and gave her some fresh flour to make bread. From that day on, Lily was known as the clever girl who fixed the mill with her ringing bell. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his drum. He would bang on it all day long. + +One day, Timmy's mom let him play outside. Timmy was so happy that he ran outside with his drum. He started to play, but then he saw something pale in the sky. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw the pale thing too. She said, "Timmy, we need to go inside now. There's a storm coming." Timmy didn't want to stop playing his drum, but he knew he had to listen to his mom. + +Later that night, the storm came and it was very loud. Timmy was scared, but he felt better when he remembered that his mom let him play outside earlier. He knew that his mom would always keep him safe. +Once upon a time, there was a big ship sailing on the sea. The ship was filled with lots of treasure, making it very rich. The captain of the ship was very happy and proud of all the treasure they had. + +One day, while sailing, they saw a small boat in the distance. The captain thought it was just a small boat and didn't pay much attention to it. But as they got closer, they saw that the boat was full of pirates! + +The captain knew they had to be careful and yield to the pirates. The pirates came aboard and took all the treasure from the ship. The captain was sad, but he learned that sometimes it's better to yield and avoid conflict. From then on, he made sure to always be prepared for any danger on the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny. The bunny loved to hear stories. One day, the bunny felt weak and tired. The bunny's mom told a story about a magic potion that could make the bunny feel better. The bunny wanted to find the potion. + +The bunny hopped and hopped until it found a little bottle. The bunny drank the potion and felt better. But then, something strange happened. The bunny started to shrink! The bunny became smaller and smaller until it was as tiny as a bug. + +The bunny was scared, but then it remembered another story about a fairy who could help in times of trouble. The bunny hopped and hopped until it found the fairy. The fairy waved her wand and the bunny grew back to its normal size. From that day on, the bunny loved hearing stories even more because they always made it feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the store with her mom. While they were there, Lily saw a blue potato. She thought it was very pretty and wanted to take it home with her. + +Lily's mom said they could buy the blue potato and take it home. Lily was very happy! She held the blue potato in her hands and followed her mom out of the store. + +When they got home, Lily showed her dad the blue potato. He thought it was very cool too. They decided to cook the blue potato for dinner that night. Lily helped her mom peel the potato and they cooked it together. The blue potato tasted very yummy and everyone was happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big drawer in her room where she kept all her toys. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she saw a spider crawling in her drawer. She was scared of spiders and didn't know what to do. + +Her mommy came to her room and saw that Lily was scared. She asked her what happened and Lily told her about the spider in her drawer. Mommy wasn't scared of spiders and knew what to do. She taught Lily how to catch the spider and put it outside. Lily watched as mommy caught the spider with a cup and a paper and put it outside. + +From that day on, Lily wasn't scared of spiders anymore. She knew how to catch them and put them outside, just like mommy taught her. And every time she opened her drawer, she checked for spiders and was happy to see her toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a worm wiggling in the soil. She gently picked it up and held it in her hand. + +Suddenly, she felt a twist in her stomach. She realized she was hungry and needed a snack. She put the worm back in the soil and ran inside to get a piece of fruit. + +When she came back outside, the sun was shining even brighter. The light was so bright that she had to squint her eyes. She sat down on the grass and enjoyed her snack while watching the birds fly in the sky. + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to have a snack with her when she played outside. And every time she saw a worm, she remembered the twist in her stomach and put it back in the soil so it could keep wiggling happily. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Tim. Tim liked to run outside and play with his friends. One day, Tim saw a cactus in the yard. It was big and green with prickly needles. Tim wanted to touch the cactus, but he knew it would hurt. Instead, he ran around it and played with his friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and his friends in the park. One day, Timmy's friends asked him if he wanted to smoke a cigarette with them. + +Timmy didn't know what to do. He wanted to be fair to his friends and make them happy, but he also knew that smoking was bad for him. He decided to say no and told his friends that smoking was not good for them. + +His friends didn't listen to him and smoked anyway. Timmy watched them and felt sad. Suddenly, one of his friends started coughing and couldn't breathe. Timmy tried to help him, but it was too late. His friend had died because of smoking. + +Timmy realized that it was important to make the right decision, even if it wasn't the popular one. He never forgot what happened that day and always made sure to stay away from smoking. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby kangaroo named Joey. Joey loved to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Joey was feeling sad because he wanted to shine like his friends did. + +Joey's friend, a wise old owl, saw that he was feeling down and asked him what was wrong. Joey told the owl that he wanted to shine like his friends. The owl told Joey that he didn't need to shine like his friends because he was already special just the way he was. + +Joey realized that the owl was right. He didn't need to be like everyone else to be happy. He was happy just being himself. From that day on, Joey hopped around with a big smile on his face, knowing that he was special in his own way. The moral of the story is that it's important to be yourself and love who you are. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat peaches, they were her favorite fruit. One day, she went to the farmer's market with her mommy and picked out the biggest peach she could find. + +As she was walking home, she noticed a cute puppy. The puppy was very alert and was wagging his tail. Lily loved dogs and wanted to pet him. She asked the owner if she could pet the puppy and he said yes. + +Lily gave the puppy a little piece of her peach and the puppy licked her face. She giggled and said, "I love you, puppy." From that day on, Lily and the puppy were best friends and they would always share peaches together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a red roof and a big yard. One day, Lily was playing with her toys when she looked up and saw something on the ceiling. She climbed on her chair to get a closer look and discovered a ladybug crawling up there! + +Lily was very excited and called her mom to come see. They both watched as the ladybug crawled across the ceiling and then flew away. Lily thought it was so cool that she wanted to discover more bugs in the house. She searched high and low but didn't find any more bugs that day. + +As the sun set and it got dark outside, Lily went to bed with a smile on her face. She couldn't wait to discover more things tomorrow, maybe even more bugs on the ceiling! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to watch videos on her tablet. One day, she asked her mom if she could watch a new video. + +Mom said, "Sure, sweetie. Let me add it to your tablet." + +Lily was so excited to watch the new video. But when she looked for it, it was hidden. + +"Mom, where's the video you added?" Lily asked. + +"It's there, you just have to look for it. Sometimes things are hidden, but they're still there," Mom replied. + +Lily searched and searched until she finally found the video. She was so happy and thanked her mom for adding it. From that day on, Lily made sure to always check for hidden videos. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved her bedroom because it had a big window that let in lots of sunshine. One day, Lily's mommy came in to tuck her into bed. + +"How do you feel, Lily?" asked mommy. + +"I feel happy," replied Lily. + +"That's great," said mommy. "Do you want me to read you a story?" + +"Yes, please!" said Lily. + +Mommy read Lily a story about a mild-mannered mouse who went on an adventure. Lily loved the story and fell asleep feeling cozy in her bedroom. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat pig. He loved to roll around in the mud and eat apples all day long. One day, he saw a shiny iron fence and thought it would be fun to tease the other animals by sticking his snout through the bars. + +The other animals didn't like the pig's teasing and decided to teach him a lesson. They plotted and planned until they came up with a plan. The next day, they lured the pig to the iron fence and pushed him in. The pig was stuck and couldn't get out. + +The other animals laughed and teased the pig as he struggled to free himself. But it was no use. The pig was trapped and couldn't escape. The other animals left him there, alone and scared. And so, the big, fat pig learned that teasing others can have a bad ending. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a phone that she loved to play with every day. One day, Lily was feeling very sleepy and wanted to take a nap. But her bed wasn't comfortable enough for her to sleep on. + +Lily demanded her mommy to make her bed more comfortable. Her mommy quickly went to get some soft pillows and a cozy blanket to make her bed feel better. Lily was so happy and comfortable that she fell asleep right away with her phone by her side. + +When she woke up, Lily felt refreshed and ready to play with her phone again. She thanked her mommy for making her bed so comfortable and went on to have a fun day playing with her phone. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man who lived in a big house. One day, he needed to move some boxes to the bathroom. He asked his friend, a little girl named Lily, to help him. + +Lily said, "Sure, I can help you move the boxes to the bathroom!" + +The bald man was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily! You are a good friend." + +They both went to the living room and started to move the boxes. They were heavy, but they worked together to get them to the bathroom. + +When they finished, the bald man said, "You are so strong, Lily!" + +Lily smiled and said, "I am happy to help you, bald man." + +From that day on, they became the best of friends and helped each other whenever they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his toy cars and trucks. One day, he was sitting on a sharp rock and it hurt his bottom. He got up and looked for a seat to sit on. + +He found a big chair with a soft seat that felt nice. But when he tried to play with his cars on the chair, they kept falling off. Timmy was frustrated and didn't know what to do. + +Then, he had an idea! He got some tape and taped his cars to the chair. Now they wouldn't fall off and he could play without getting frustrated. Timmy was happy again and played with his cars for the rest of the day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a favorite shirt that he loved to wear all the time. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. While he was playing, a scary man came and stole his shirt. Timmy was very sad because he loved his shirt very much. + +He told his friends what happened and they decided to help him get his shirt back. They searched all around the park and finally found the scary man who stole Timmy's shirt. They asked him to give it back, but the scary man said no. + +Timmy's friends didn't give up and they came up with a plan. They distracted the scary man while Timmy snuck up and grabbed his shirt back. Timmy was so happy to have his favorite shirt back and thanked his friends for helping him. From that day on, Timmy never wore his favorite shirt to the park again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toys and eating cookies. One day, Timmy's mom asked him to go to the store and buy some oil for cooking. Timmy went to the store and found the oil. It was in a regular bottle. + +On his way back home, Timmy saw a big sack on the sidewalk. He thought it was full of toys, so he opened it. But instead of toys, he found some bad guys who wanted to take his cookies and the oil. Timmy tried to run away, but the bad guys caught him and took all his cookies and the oil. + +Timmy went back home with tears in his eyes. His mom asked him what happened, but he was too sad to tell her. From that day on, Timmy never went to the store alone again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat yummy peaches. One day, she was holding a peach in her hand when she accidentally dropped it on the ground. The peach broke into many pieces and Lily was sad. But then, her mom picked up the pieces and made a delicious peach pie. Lily was happy again and ate a big slice of the yummy pie. From then on, she knew that even if she dropped her peaches, something good could still come from it. +Once upon a time, there was a big tower. It was very tall and had smooth walls. The tower was so tall that it reached the sky. One day, a little boy came to the tower. He saw a door and tried to open it, but it was shut. He knocked on the door and said, "Please open the door!" But no one answered. The little boy was sad because he wanted to see what was inside the tower. So he went home and told his mom about the shut door. His mom said, "Maybe someone lives in the tower and they don't want visitors." The little boy was curious, but he knew he couldn't go inside the tower. So he went to play with his friends and forgot all about the tower. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly around the forest and play with her friends. One day, while flying, she saw a long twig on the ground. She decided to play with it and picked it up with her beak. + +As Tweetie was flying with the twig, she saw her friend, a wise old owl named Hootie. Hootie said, "Be careful, Tweetie. Sometimes things can reverse and hurt you." Tweetie didn't understand what Hootie meant and continued to play with the twig. + +Later that day, Tweetie was flying with the twig when suddenly it got stuck in a tree branch. She tried to pull it out but it wouldn't budge. She remembered what Hootie said and realized that the twig had reversed and caused her trouble. + +From that day on, Tweetie listened to the advice of her wise friend and was more careful with the things she played with. She learned that sometimes things can reverse and cause problems, but if you listen to wise advice, you can avoid them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a cute puppy named Max. Max loved to play fetch with Lily. One day, they went to the park to play. + +While they were playing, a boy named Timmy came over. Timmy had a big, disgusting sandwich in his hand. "Can I play with your puppy?" asked Timmy. "Sure!" said Lily. + +Timmy threw the ball for Max, but Max didn't want to play with Timmy. Max ran back to Lily. "I don't think Max likes you," said Lily. "I'm going to win him over with my sandwich!" said Timmy. + +But Max didn't like the sandwich either. He just wanted to play with Lily. "Looks like you didn't win Max over," said Lily. "Maybe next time, bring something he likes." Timmy nodded and walked away. Lily and Max continued to play and have fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a teddy bear that she loved very much. Yesterday, Lily lost her teddy bear and she was very sad. She asked her mom, "Mommy, have you seen my teddy bear? I can't find him anywhere!" Her mom replied, "No, I haven't seen him. Let's look for him together." + +They looked in every room of the house but they couldn't find the teddy bear. Lily started to cry and said, "I hate losing my teddy bear. He's my best friend." Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we'll keep looking for him." + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother ran into the room holding the teddy bear. "Look what I found! He was hiding under my bed. That's weird!" Lily was so happy to have her teddy bear back and she gave her little brother a big hug. From that day on, Lily made sure to keep her teddy bear close to her so she wouldn't lose him again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to climb trees and play outside. One day, Timmy and his mom went on a subway ride to visit his grandma. + +While they were on the subway, Timmy saw a big tree outside the window. "Mommy, I want to climb that tree!" he said excitedly. "Not now, Timmy. We have to get to grandma's house first," his mom replied. + +When they arrived at grandma's house, Timmy was so grateful to see her. "I'm so happy to see you, grandma!" he said, giving her a big hug. They spent the day playing games and eating cookies. + +Later that day, as they were leaving, Timmy asked his grandma, "Can we come back and visit you again soon?" "Of course, Timmy. I would love that," his grandma replied with a smile. And with that, they said their goodbyes and headed back home on the subway. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to whistle while he played with his toys. One day, he found a shiny screw on the ground. He picked it up and looked at it closely. It was very small and had a sharp point. Timmy knew he had to be careful with it. + +As he played with his toys, Timmy noticed that one of them was broken. He tried to fix it, but it was too hard. Then he remembered the screw he found. He got it and tried to screw it into the toy. It was a little tricky, but he did it! The toy was fixed and Timmy was very happy. + +After playing for a while, Timmy got tired and went to bed. As he fell asleep, he thought about how fast the day had gone by. He was excited to wake up and play with his toys again tomorrow. And maybe he would find another screw to help him fix something else. +Once upon a time, there was a kind man named Tom. He had a big farm with many animals. Every year, Tom would sell some of his animals to make money for his family. + +One day, a little girl named Lily came to Tom's farm with her mom. Lily loved animals and wanted to see all of them. Tom was generous and showed her around. He even let her feed some of the animals. + +As they were leaving, Lily's mom said to Tom, "We will come back next year to buy some of your animals." Tom smiled and said, "I will save the best ones for you." + +The next year, Lily and her mom came back to the farm. Tom remembered what he promised and sold them the best animals. Lily was so happy and thanked Tom for being so kind. From that day on, Lily and her family always bought animals from Tom's farm. +Once upon a time, there was a big boat. The boat had a big anchor that kept it in one place. The boat was going to have a race with other boats. The race was going to be very competitive. + +The boat started to move and its big anchor went up. The boat was going fast and it was rocking back and forth. The people on the boat were happy and excited. They were cheering and shouting. + +The boat was doing well in the race. It was faster than the other boats. The boat was rocking so much that some people fell down. But they got up and cheered even louder. In the end, the boat won the race and everyone was very happy. They put the anchor down and celebrated on the boat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to read books with his mommy before bed. One night, they were reading a story about a frog who loved to swim in a pond. + +As they turned the page, Timmy accidentally spilled his water on the book. "Oh no, the page is wet!" cried Timmy's mommy. "Don't worry, we can dry it off," said Timmy. + +After they finished the story, Timmy's mommy tucked him into bed and said, "Goodnight, Timmy. I hope you have sweet dreams." Timmy replied, "I will, as long as you stay with me." + +His mommy smiled and kissed him goodnight, "I will always stay with you, my little love bug." Timmy closed his eyes and fell asleep, dreaming about the adventures he would have with his mommy in the future. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Lily. They loved to play together every day. One day, they decided to go to the stadium to play soccer. + +When they arrived at the stadium, they saw that it was very messy. There were balls and cones all over the field. Timmy said, "This is a messy stadium. We need to sort it out so we can play." + +Lily agreed and they started to pick up the balls and cones and put them in a pile. As they were sorting, they heard a man say, "Thank you for cleaning up the stadium. You two are very helpful." + +Timmy and Lily smiled and continued to sort until the stadium was clean. They played soccer and had so much fun. They learned that it's important to keep things tidy so everyone can enjoy them. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. The tree was very tall and had many branches. One day, a little bird flew to the tree and sat on one of its branches. The bird looked very sad and started to weep. + +The tree asked the bird, "Why are you weeping, little bird?" The bird replied, "I am lost and cannot find my way home. I am ignorant of this forest and do not know which way to go." + +The tree felt sorry for the bird and said, "Do not worry, little bird. I will help you find your way home." The tree then used its branches to guide the bird in the right direction. The bird was very happy and thanked the tree for its help. From that day on, the bird and the tree became good friends and would always help each other whenever they needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to color with his crayons. He would draw pictures of animals, trees, and even his family. One day, Timmy got very sick. He had a fever and his tummy hurt. His mommy took him to the doctor. The doctor gave Timmy some medicine to make him feel better. The medicine helped heal Timmy, and soon he was healthy again. Timmy was so happy to feel better that he drew a picture of the doctor and his medicine. He colored the picture with all the colors of the rainbow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a gentle cat named Mittens. They lived in a cozy home together. One day, Lily's friend came over to play. They had so much fun playing with toys and running around. + +After a while, Lily's friend wanted to play with Mittens too. Lily said, "Sure! You can share Mittens with me." They took turns petting Mittens and playing with her. + +When it was time for Lily's friend to go home, she said, "Thank you for sharing Mittens with me. I had so much fun!" Lily smiled and said, "You're welcome. I love sharing my things with my friends." And they hugged goodbye. + +From that day on, Lily and her friend always shared their toys and had fun playing together in Lily's cozy home with Mittens. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy prepare dinner. One day, her mommy asked her a question. "Lily, can you help me prepare the vegetables for dinner?" her mommy asked. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yes, mommy! I can help you!" She was excited to be a reliable helper for her mommy. She washed the vegetables and helped her mommy cut them into small pieces. + +After they finished preparing the vegetables, they cooked them and put them on the table for dinner. Lily was proud of herself for being a reliable helper and helping her mommy prepare the vegetables. They enjoyed their dinner together and Lily felt happy that she could help her mommy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy made her some pasta for lunch. But when Lily saw the pasta, she said "Ew, this pasta is ugly!" + +Lily's mommy was sad to hear that, so she asked Lily "What's wrong with the pasta?". Lily said "It's too ugly, I don't want to eat it". But then Lily's mommy had an idea. She took the plate of pasta and put it in the microwave. She pressed a button and said "Watch this, Lily. I'm going to reverse the pasta!" + +Lily watched in amazement as the microwave beeped and the pasta started to spin around. When it was finished, Lily's mommy took the pasta out and put it back on the plate. To Lily's surprise, the pasta looked different now. It was no longer ugly, it was beautiful! Lily smiled and said "Wow, mommy! You reversed the pasta and now it looks yummy. Thank you!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved taking pictures with his camera. He was very wise and always knew how to take good pictures. One day, Timmy went to the park and saw two birds fighting. He wanted them to be friends, so he took a picture of them together. The birds saw the picture and realized they looked silly fighting. They decided to unite and be friends instead. Timmy was happy he could help the birds become friends with his wise idea and his camera. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim liked to play with his toys all day long. One night, Tim couldn't fall asleep. He felt scared and worried. Suddenly, he heard a noise outside his window. He became alert and sat up in his bed. He peeked out the window and saw a little bird that had fallen from its nest. Tim went outside and picked up the bird. He brought it inside and gave it some water and food. The bird felt better and flew away. Tim felt happy and said, "Thank you, bird, for visiting me tonight." +Once upon a time, there was a frog named Freddy. Freddy was very intelligent and he loved to paint. He would paint pictures of the beautiful swamp he lived in. One day, while he was painting, he heard a loud noise. It was his friend, Tommy the turtle. Tommy was stuck in the mud and couldn't get out. + +Freddy hopped over to Tommy and asked, "What happened?" Tommy replied, "I was trying to get to the other side of the swamp, but I got stuck in the mud." Freddy had an idea. He went back to his painting supplies and grabbed a long stick. He gave it to Tommy and said, "Hold on tight to this stick and I'll pull you out of the mud." + +Tommy held on tight and Freddy pulled him out of the mud. Tommy was so grateful and said, "Thank you, Freddy. You are so intelligent and kind." Freddy smiled and said, "No problem, Tommy. That's what friends are for." They both continued on their way, admiring the beautiful swamp and all the colors that Freddy had painted. +Once upon a time, there was a big cat. The cat was very sleepy and wanted to take a nap on some soft velvet. But then, a little mouse came along and wanted to play. The cat didn't want to play, he just wanted to sleep. The mouse started to jump on the cat's belly and the cat got angry. They started to fight! The cat chased the mouse all around the house until the mouse hid in a hole. The cat was tired from the fight and went back to his velvet to take a nap. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was going to the zoo with her mommy and daddy. They got into the car and drove to the zoo. When they got there, they had to wait in a line to get a ticket. + +Lily was very impatient and kept asking, "When can we go see the animals?" Her mommy told her to be patient and they would go soon. Finally, they got to the front of the line and the lady said, "I need to load your tickets onto this card." + +Lily watched as the lady put the tickets on the card. Then they went inside the zoo and saw all kinds of animals. Lily was so happy and said, "This is the best day ever!" +Once upon a time, there was a yellow bird. The bird lived in a cabinet in the park. One day, a mean cat came and wanted to fight the bird. The bird was scared and flew away, but the cat chased after it. + +The bird tried to hide in a tree, but the cat climbed up after it. The bird flew away again, but the cat was too fast. Finally, the bird flew back to its cabinet, but the cat was waiting for it. + +The cat caught the bird and ate it for dinner. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to walk in the park with his mommy. They would hold hands and talk about the animals they saw. One day, Timmy saw a wide tree and wanted to climb it. His mommy said no, but Timmy didn't listen. He climbed the tree and got stuck. + +A man came by and offered to trade Timmy's favorite toy for him to get down from the tree. Timmy's mommy agreed and the man got Timmy down. But when they got home, Timmy's mommy noticed that the man had taken all of their money too. She was very sad. + +From that day on, Timmy and his mommy never talked to strangers again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play on her porch and watch the stars at night. One day, she found an original toy that she had never seen before. It was a glowing ball that made her very happy. + +But then, her big brother Max came along and wanted to play with the ball too. Lily didn't want to share because it was her special toy. Max got angry and they started to argue. + +Suddenly, the ball fell off the porch and broke into pieces. Lily and Max stopped arguing and looked at the broken toy. Lily started to cry because she loved the glowing ball so much. Max felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to break your toy." + +Lily wiped her tears and said, "It's okay. We can still play together." Max smiled and they spent the rest of the day playing on the porch together, enjoying each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty dresses, but one day she noticed that her favorite dress was missing a hanger. She asked her mom where it was, and her mom said it was lost. + +Lily was sad because she loved that dress. She asked her mom if they could replace the hanger, but her mom said they didn't have any more. Lily didn't know what to do. + +Then, her little brother came in and saw how sad she was. He said, "I have an idea! Let's make a new hanger for your dress!" Lily thought that was a charming idea and they got to work. + +They found some sticks outside and tied them together with string. It wasn't perfect, but it worked! Lily was so happy and thanked her brother for helping her. They hung up the dress on the new hanger and it looked just as pretty as before. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had long hair that covered his eyes, and he couldn't see very well. His mommy said he needed a haircut, but Timmy didn't want one. He was scared! + +One day, Timmy's mommy took him to the park. Timmy played on the swings and the slide, but he couldn't see very well. He bumped into other kids and got confused. Then, a big gust of wind blew his hair into his face, and he fell off the swing! + +Timmy's mommy picked him up and hugged him. "I care about you," she said. "But you need a haircut so you can see better and play safely." Timmy thought about it and decided to be brave. He got his haircut, and now he can see clearly and play without getting confused or hurt. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny who lived in a burrow with his family. One day, he decided to go on an adventure to find the biggest carrot in the world. He hopped and hopped until he found a field with lots of carrots. He dug and dug until he found the biggest carrot he had ever seen. He was so happy that he ate the whole thing and his tummy was full. He completed his mission! + +As he was hopping back to his burrow, he saw a tree with big roots. He wondered what they were for, so he hopped over to take a closer look. He saw that the roots helped the tree stay strong and tall. The bunny thought that was really cool and he decided to tell all of his bunny friends about it. + +When he got back to his burrow, his family was so proud of him for completing his adventure. They told him he was now a famous bunny because he had found the biggest carrot in the world. The little bunny was so happy and he fell asleep dreaming of his next adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a big tree with a swing hanging from its branches. She ran over to the swing and started to swing back and forth. It was so much fun! + +Suddenly, she remembered that her mommy had asked her to pick some lemons from the tree in their backyard. So, she got off the swing and went to the backyard. She saw the lemon tree and picked some bright yellow lemons. They looked so yummy! + +Lily ran back to her swing and sat down with her lemons. She took a big bite of one and it was sour! But she liked it anyway. She kept swinging and eating her lemons until it was time to go inside for dinner. She couldn't wait to swing again tomorrow! +Once upon a time, there was a very rich man who lived in a big house. He had many toys and a big garden. One day, he heard an alarm and got scared. He asked his butler to check what was happening. The butler went outside and saw that it was just a bird making noise. He went back inside to reply to the rich man and said, "It's just a bird, sir. Don't worry." The rich man was relieved and thanked his butler for helping him. +Once upon a time, there was a farmer. He had a big farm with many animals. He had cows, pigs, chickens, and horses. The farmer loved his horses the most. He had a stable where his horses lived. The horses were very lazy and didn't like to run around. + +One day, the farmer went to the stable to see his horses. He saw that the horses were sleeping and not moving at all. The farmer was sad because he wanted his horses to be happy and active. He decided to give them some carrots to eat. + +After eating the carrots, the horses woke up and started to run around the stable. They were happy and full of energy. The farmer was happy too because he loved to see his horses having fun. From that day on, the horses were never lazy again. They loved to run around and play in the stable that they owned. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big bag with her all the time. One day, she went to the park to play with her friends. She was running and jumping all around. She felt tired and needed to rest. She sat down on the grass and took out her great bag. She had some toys and snacks inside. She ate a cookie and played with her doll. After a while, she felt better and went back to play. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack liked to eat pancakes for breakfast. He would ask his mom to make him some pancakes every morning. + +One day, Jack wanted to surprise his mom and serve her breakfast in bed. He went to the kitchen and stacked the pancakes on a plate. He also poured some syrup on top. + +When Jack went to give the plate to his mom, she was very happy and proud of him. She said, "You are such an honest and kind boy. Thank you for serving me breakfast in bed." Jack smiled and felt happy too. + +From that day on, Jack would sometimes serve breakfast to his mom in bed. He loved making her happy and proud of him. +Once upon a time, there was a big train that went on a long rail. The rail was thick and strong, so the train could go fast without any problems. But then, the train saw a red light and had to stop. The train stopped and waited for the light to turn green. After a little while, the light turned green and the train started moving again on the thick rail. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a rag doll that she loved very much. The doll was old and worn out, but Lily didn't care because it was her favorite toy. + +One day, Lily and her mom were cleaning the house. They came across a pile of ordinary rags that they were going to throw away. But Lily had an idea. She asked her mom if she could have the rags to dress up her doll. + +Her mom agreed and Lily got to work. She used the rags to make a new outfit for her doll. She settled the rag dress on her doll and it looked beautiful. + +Lily was so proud of herself and her doll looked even more special with her new outfit. From that day on, Lily realized that even ordinary things can be turned into something wonderful with a little creativity. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go to the park with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went to a big park with a lot of trees and flowers. The park was lively with children playing and dogs running around. + +Lily saw a big circle of kids playing a game with a ball. She wanted to join them, but she was too shy. Her mommy said, "Why don't you go ask if you can play too?" So, Lily went up to the circle and asked if she could join. They said yes, and she had so much fun playing with them. + +After playing, Lily and her family went to a picnic area to eat lunch. While they were eating, they saw a group of people setting up a stage. Lily's daddy said, "I bet there will be a concert later. Let's stay and listen." And sure enough, later on, a band started playing and everyone danced and sang along. Lily had a great time at the park that day and couldn't wait to come back again. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They loved to eat dinner together every night. One day, the mother asked the father what he would recommend for dinner. He said he wanted to eat pizza! + +The family went to the pizza place and it was very peaceful there. They sat at a table and waited for their pizza to arrive. When it came, they all ate together and it was very yummy. They laughed and talked and had a wonderful time. + +After dinner, they went home and went to bed. They all felt very happy and peaceful. They knew that they would recommend pizza for dinner to all their friends! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the bathtub. She would splash around and make funny faces at herself in the mirror above the faucet. One day, Lily's mommy told her they were going to get a new faucet for the bathtub. Lily didn't know what "faucet" meant, but she was excited to see what it was. + +When they got to the store, Lily saw all kinds of faucets. Some were old and rusty, but others were shiny and modern. Lily's mommy picked out a modern one that looked like a shiny silver robot. Lily thought it was really cool and couldn't wait to try it out. + +Later that night, Lily took a bath with her new faucet. She loved how the water came out in a smooth stream and how easy it was to turn on and off. After playing for a while, Lily's mommy told her it was time to rest and get ready for bed. Lily climbed out of the tub and dried off, feeling happy and clean. As she snuggled into bed, she thought about how much she loved her new modern faucet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day her favorite toy broke. Lily's mommy saw that she was sad and asked what was wrong. Lily showed her the broken toy and said, "It needs to be fixed, mommy." + +Mommy took the toy and said, "Don't worry, we will repair it." She gently fixed the toy and gave it back to Lily. Lily's heart was filled with joy and she hugged her mommy tightly. + +From that day on, Lily knew that when something was broken, it could be repaired with gentle hands. She played with her favorite toy every day and was grateful for her mommy's help. +Once upon a time, there was a big park with many trees and flowers. In the park, there was a happy pigeon who loved to fly and eat seeds. One day, a mean boy came to the park and saw the pigeon. He was jealous of the bird because he wanted to fly too. So, he decided to pinch the pigeon's wings. + +The pigeon felt very sad and could not fly anymore. The boy laughed and ran away. The other animals in the park saw what happened and felt sorry for the pigeon. They tried to help him, but it was too late. The pigeon could not survive without his wings and passed away. + +Everyone in the park was very sad and angry at the mean boy. They wished he had never come to the park. From that day on, they made sure to protect all the animals in the park from harm. +Once upon a time, there was an old dog named Max. Max was very old, but he loved to lay in the sun all day. One day, Max's friend, a little bird named Tweet, came to visit him. + +"Hello, Max!" Tweet chirped. "What are you doing?" + +"I'm just laying in the sun," Max replied. + +"Oh, that sounds nice," Tweet said. "But you should be careful. You're getting very old, and you don't want to get too hot." + +Max wagged his tail. "Thank you for worrying about me, Tweet. You're such a good friend." + +Tweet smiled. "Of course, Max. That's what friends are for. Now, do you want to come play with me?" + +Max thought about it for a moment. "No, thank you. I'm happy just laying here in the sun." + +"Okay, Max. I'll come visit you again soon," Tweet said before flying away. + +Max closed his eyes and enjoyed the warmth of the sun on his old bones. He was grateful for his friend Tweet and the simple pleasures in life. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big, blue ocean with his friends. One day, Nemo and his friends wanted to go to the reef to play. But Nemo's mom said, "No, it's too far and dangerous." + +Nemo was sad because he wanted to go to the reef with his friends. He asked his mom, "Why can't we go to the reef? It's not dull like here." + +His mom replied, "It's too far and there are big, scary fish that might eat us." + +Nemo didn't want to go to the dull places anymore. So, he decided to sneak away and go to the reef with his friends. When they got there, they saw a big, scary fish. Nemo's friends wanted to go back, but Nemo said, "Don't be scared, let's go!" + +The big, scary fish chased them, but Nemo was fast and helped his friends escape. They all swam back home and Nemo's mom was happy to see them safe. From that day on, Nemo learned that sometimes it's better to listen to his mom and stay in the safe places. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because it was Tuesday and he loved Tuesdays. He woke up early and went to his mom's room. + +"Mommy, can we go to the park today?" Timmy asked. + +"Not today, Timmy. I have a serious meeting at work," replied his mom. + +Timmy was sad, but he didn't give up. He decided to go to the park by himself. When he got there, he saw a beautiful butterfly. The butterfly was glowing in the sun. + +"Hello, butterfly! You're so pretty!" Timmy said. + +The butterfly flew around Timmy and they became friends. Timmy was happy again, and he realized that even though his mom couldn't come to the park with him, he could still have fun on his own. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little bunny named Bun Bun. Bun Bun loved to eat carrots on her plate. One day, Bun Bun's friend, a little mouse named Squeaky, came to visit. Squeaky accidentally knocked over Bun Bun's plate and it broke into pieces. Bun Bun was sad and cried. + +Squeaky felt bad and wanted to make it up to Bun Bun. She thought of an idea and said, "I will call my other mouse friends to help us find a new plate for you." Bun Bun was happy and stopped crying. Soon, Squeaky's mouse friends came over and they all went on a search for a new plate. + +After a while, they found a pretty pink plate that was even cuter than the old one. Bun Bun was so happy and hugged Squeaky and her mouse friends. They all sat down and ate carrots together on the new plate. Bun Bun realized that even though something bad happened, she was able to make new friends and find something even better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was always messy. One day, her mom came in and said, "Lily, we need to organize your toys. Let's put them in their proper places." + +Lily looked at her mom and said, "What does organize mean?" + +"It means we put things in the right spot," her mom replied. + +Lily nodded and they started to organize her toys. They put her dolls on the shelf and her cars in the toy box. As they were finishing up, Lily noticed that the knob on her dresser was loose. + +"That knob is crazy!" she exclaimed. + +Her mom laughed and tightened the knob. "There, all better. Now everything is organized and in its place." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mom. "Thank you for helping me, Mommy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and look at herself in the mirror. One day, she found a special mirror that was very shiny and pretty. She asked her mommy where it came from. + +"It's an original mirror from grandma's house," her mommy said. + +Lily wanted to keep the mirror safe and sound, so she decided to lock it in her toy box. But then her little brother came in and asked to play with it. Lily said, "No, I locked it up to keep it safe." + +Her brother replied, "But I promise I'll be careful with it." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, but you have to give it back to me when you're done." + +Her brother agreed and they played with the mirror together. When they were done, he gave it back to her and she locked it up again. From that day on, Lily knew how to keep her special things safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was very excited because it was her birthday! Her mommy and daddy got her a big cake with lots of frosting and candles. The cake was so yummy and she loved blowing out the candles. + +After they ate cake, Lily's mommy said they were going to have a special dinner. They went to a fancy restaurant where the waiters wore nice clothes and served them food on pretty plates. Lily's mommy said the food was expensive, but it tasted really good. + +Lily had a great birthday and felt very special. She loved the cake and the fancy dinner. She was happy that her mommy and daddy served her special things on her birthday. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her bright room with all of her toys. One day, Lily's mom recommended that they clean up the room together. Lily didn't want to clean up because she was having too much fun playing. + +Later that day, Lily's favorite toy went missing. She looked all around the room, but she couldn't find it. Suddenly, Lily remembered that her mom had recommended they clean up earlier. She realized that her toy might have been accidentally put away in the wrong place. + +Lily and her mom searched through all of the toys they had put away and finally found her missing toy. From that day on, Lily learned that sometimes it's important to listen to recommendations and keep her room clean so she doesn't lose her favorite toys again. +Once upon a time, there was a big truck. It was red and had a loud horn. The truck was very reliable and never broke down. One day, the truck saw a little car on the side of the road. The car was sad and needed help. The truck wanted to help the car, so it decided to join it on the road. Together, they drove to the car's house and the car was very happy. From that day on, the truck and the car were friends and always joined each other on their adventures. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to draw with his pen, but he always left a messy room. His mom would always get upset and tell him to clean up his room. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy wanted to show his friend his drawings, but he couldn't find his pen. His room was too messy! Timmy's friend helped him clean up the room and they found the pen. + +Timmy learned that it's important to set things in their proper place so that he could find them easily. He also learned that it's important to keep his room clean so he could enjoy his time with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a charming little girl named Lily. She loved to eat cookies and always made a mess. Her mom would give her a napkin to clean up, but Lily would just throw it on the floor. + +One day, Lily went to her friend's house for a tea party. Her friend's mom served delicious cookies, but Lily didn't use her napkin. She made a big mess on the table and the floor. Her friend's mom asked her to clean up, but Lily refused. + +Later that day, Lily's mom found out about her bad manners and made her kneel down and apologize to her friend's mom. Lily felt embarrassed and sad. She learned that it's important to use a napkin and clean up after herself. From that day on, Lily always used her napkin and never made a mess again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy was eating an ice cream cone. The sun was very hot and the ice cream started to melt. It dripped down his hand and onto the ground, making a puddle. Timmy was embarrassed because he thought everyone was looking at him. But then he saw that his friends also had ice cream all over their hands and faces. They all laughed and had fun playing in the puddle together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird. The bird was flying in the forest when it saw a twig. The bird thought the twig was a good place to lay its eggs. So, the bird laid its eggs on the twig. + +One day, a big wind came and blew the twig with the eggs away. The bird was very upset because it lost its eggs. But then, the bird found another twig and laid its eggs on it. This time, the bird made sure the twig was strong and safe. + +The eggs hatched and little baby birds came out. The bird was very happy and proud of its babies. From that day on, the bird always made sure to find a good twig to lay its eggs on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to eat potatoes. Her favorite kind of potato was the black one. One day, Lily's mommy said they were going to have a potato eating contest. The winner would get a prize! Lily was so excited to win. + +At the contest, Lily saw that there were many other kids who also liked to eat potatoes. They all started to eat as fast as they could. Lily ate and ate and ate. She didn't stop until all the potatoes were gone. When everyone was finished, the judges counted the potato skins. + +Lily had won! She was so happy to get the prize. It was a big bag of black potatoes. Lily knew she would never get tired of eating them. From that day on, Lily knew that if she tried her best, she could win anything she wanted. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a big porch where she loved to play with her toys. One day, her mommy told her that she was a very smart girl and that she needed to study hard to learn many things. + +Lily didn't know what "study" meant, but she wanted to be smart like her mommy said. So, she asked her mommy to teach her what "study" meant. Her mommy explained that it meant to learn new things by reading books and listening to her teachers. + +From that day on, Lily started to study every day. She would sit on the porch with her books and try to learn new things. She felt very proud of herself when she could remember what she had learned. And her mommy was very happy to see her little girl becoming so smart. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat cat. Every Tuesday, the cat would get a special treat. It was his favorite day of the week! One Tuesday, the cat went outside to play. He chased a butterfly and got tired. So, he went back inside to get his treat. But, his treat was gone! He looked everywhere, but couldn't find it. The cat was sad, but then his owner gave him a new treat. The cat was happy again! +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Pip. Pip loved to fly and sing, but he was always restless. He wanted to explore the world beyond his tree. + +One day, Pip decided to fly far away. He followed a line in the sky, hoping it would lead him to new adventures. But as he flew, he heard a loud snap. His wing was hurt and he couldn't fly anymore. + +Pip was sad and scared. He didn't know what to do. But then, he remembered a kind lady who always left seeds for him on her windowsill. He hopped and hopped until he reached her house. She saw that Pip was hurt and took care of him. She gave him a warm place to rest and heal his wing. + +Days passed and Pip's wing got better. He was ready to fly again, but this time he was more careful. He followed the line in the sky, but he also remembered to listen to his heart and be grateful for the kind lady who helped him when he needed it the most. +Once upon a time, there was a kind boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to paint pictures of animals and flowers. One day, Timmy's mom told him they were going to have a picnic at noon in the park. Timmy was very excited and packed his favorite sandwich and juice box. + +As they walked to the park, Timmy saw a sad little bird with a broken wing. He felt compassionate and wanted to help the bird. Timmy remembered he had his paint set with him and decided to paint a picture of the bird to make it feel better. + +After they had their picnic, Timmy showed his painting to the bird. The bird chirped happily and started to flap its wings. Suddenly, the bird took off into the sky and flew away. Timmy smiled and felt happy that he could help the bird with his compassionate painting. +Once upon a time, there was a big yellow bird who loved to eat avocados. One day, the bird went to the store to buy some avocados but couldn't decide which ones to pick. The storekeeper recommended the ripest ones, so the bird bought them and flew back home. + +The bird was very happy with the avocados and ate them all up. But soon after, the bird started feeling sick. It turned out that the avocados were bad and made the bird very ill. The bird realized it should have listened to the storekeeper's recommendation and picked the right avocados. + +Sadly, the bird learned its lesson too late. It was too sick to fly and eventually passed away. The other birds in the forest were very sad and missed their friend dearly. They all learned the importance of listening to recommendations and being careful with the food they eat. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy's mom was very busy and didn't have much time to cook. One day, Timmy asked his mom if they could have steak for dinner. His mom said yes and began to prepare the steak. + +While his mom was busy preparing the steak, Timmy decided to play outside. He played and played until it was time for dinner. When he came back inside, he saw that his mom had accidentally burned the steak. Timmy was sad because he really wanted to eat the steak. + +His mom felt bad for burning the steak and apologized to Timmy. She told him that sometimes accidents happen and it's important to be careful when preparing food. The moral of the story is to always pay attention when cooking and to be careful with hot things. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had a pretty dress that her mommy bought for her. The dress was delicate, which means it was very special and needed to be taken care of. + +One day, Lily was playing outside and she accidentally ripped her dress on a sharp rock. She was sad because she loved her dress so much. But her mommy told her not to worry because she could fix it. + +Her mommy sewed the dress back together and it looked as good as new. Lily was happy again and promised to be more careful when playing outside. From that day on, she made sure to avoid any sharp rocks that could damage her delicate dress. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to look at the stars. She would often go outside at night and gaze up at the sky. One day, her parents took her to a train station. Lily thought it was a fancy place because there were lots of people and big trains. She watched the trains come and go, and it made her very happy. She even saw a shooting star in the sky while she was at the station! +Once upon a time, there was a big bird called an ostrich. The ostrich had long legs and a long neck. One day, the ostrich went for a walk in the jungle. Suddenly, the ostrich heard a loud noise. It was a lion! The lion roared very loud. The ostrich felt scared and ran away. + +After a while, the ostrich felt safe again. The sun was shining and the air was mild. The ostrich saw some other animals, like a monkey and a giraffe. They were all friendly and said hello. The ostrich felt happy and continued its walk in the jungle. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and go on adventures in his backyard. One day, Timmy met a new friend named Billy. Billy was a big kid who liked to tease Timmy and take his toys away. + +Timmy didn't like it when Billy teased him, and he felt troubled. One day, Billy made a threat to Timmy and said he would take all of his toys forever. Timmy didn't know what to do, so he asked his mom for help. + +His mom told him to stand up for himself and tell Billy to stop teasing him. So, the next time Billy came over, Timmy said, "Please stop teasing me and give me back my toys." Billy was surprised and didn't know what to say. From that day on, Billy stopped teasing Timmy and they became good friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird named Tweety. Tweety loved to whistle all day long. One day, Tweety met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Wow, Tweety! You whistle so beautifully! Can you teach me how to whistle too?" + +Tweety felt happy and encouraged. "Sure, Lily! Just put your lips together and blow gently," Tweety said. + +Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't whistle. Tweety said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's okay if you can't whistle yet. It's interesting to learn new things!" + +Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Tweety! I'll keep practicing until I can whistle like you." And from that day on, Lily and Tweety became good friends and would whistle together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a smart owl who lived in a tree. The owl was very wise and knew a lot of things. One day, a little bird came to the owl and asked for help. The little bird wanted to learn how to bow. + +The owl was happy to help and taught the little bird how to bow. The little bird practiced every day until it got really good at bowing. Then, one day, the little bird saw a big bird who was very mean. The big bird was picking on a smaller bird. + +The little bird remembered what the owl had taught it and decided to bow to the big bird. The big bird was surprised and stopped picking on the smaller bird. The little bird felt proud and happy that it could help. + +The moral of the story is that even if you are small, you can still be smart and do good things to help others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a white rag that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mom asked her to help with the laundry. Lily didn't know how to fold the clothes, so her mom decided to teach her. + +"First, you take the shirt and fold it in half," her mom said. "Then, you fold it in half again." + +Lily tried to copy her mom, but the shirt kept falling apart. "It's okay, Lily," her mom said. "I'll teach you again tomorrow." + +Later that day, Lily went outside to play with her white rag. She saw her friend, Timmy, and showed him the rag. "Look at my pretty white rag!" she said. + +Timmy looked at the rag and said, "It's nice, but it's just a rag." + +Lily didn't understand. "What's a rag?" she asked. + +"It's something you use to clean up messes," Timmy explained. + +Lily didn't like that her rag was just for cleaning, but she still loved it anyway. +Once upon a time, there was a big lion. He lived in the jungle with his friends. One day, the lion saw a big surprise. It was a cake! He was so happy and he roared with joy. But when he took a bite, he made a disgusting face. The cake tasted bad! His friends laughed and the lion felt sad. But then, his friends gave him a new surprise. It was a big juicy steak! The lion roared again, but this time with happiness. He ate the steak and felt much better. From that day on, the lion always checked his food before he ate it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing with his toy cars and trucks. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy wanted to play with Timmy's favorite truck, but Timmy didn't want to share. + +Billy got upset and started to play rough. He pushed Timmy and knocked over his other toys. Timmy didn't like that and told Billy to stop. But Billy didn't listen and kept playing rough. + +Timmy's mom heard the noise and came to see what was happening. She saw that Billy was being mean to Timmy and told him to stop. Billy felt bad and said sorry to Timmy. They both decided to play math games instead and had a lot of fun together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a squirrel who lived in a big tree. The squirrel was very famous because he was the fastest squirrel in the forest. Everyone wanted to be like him. + +One day, the squirrel met a little bird who was sad. The bird said, "I wish I could be as fast as you, Mr. Famous Squirrel." + +The squirrel smiled and said, "It's not about being the fastest. It's about doing your best. You can measure your own success by how hard you try." + +The little bird thought about this and realized that the squirrel was right. From that day on, the little bird worked hard and did his best. And even though he wasn't as fast as the famous squirrel, he was proud of himself and happy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse who was very hungry. He looked for some cheese to eat but he couldn't find any. So, he decided to race to the other side of the field to see if he could find some there. + +As he was running, he saw a big piece of cheese on the ground. He was so happy and ran even faster to get to the cheese. When he got there, he was very hungry and ate the cheese quickly. + +After he finished eating, he felt very full and happy. He decided to race back home to tell his family about the cheese he found. They were all happy and thanked him for finding the cheese. From that day on, they always went on races together to find more cheese. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and explore the woods near her house. One day, Lily went down to the creek to look for frogs and fish. She saw a big rock in the middle of the creek and decided to climb on it. + +Suddenly, something scary happened. Lily slipped and fell into the water! She tried to swim, but the current was too strong. Luckily, her dad heard her scream and quickly ran to the creek to save her. + +After her dad saved her, Lily was very cold and wet. She went home and took a warm bath. She was happy that she wasn't dead and promised to be more careful near the creek from now on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went outside to gather flowers for her mommy. She found a pretty pink one and put it in a vase to give to her mommy. + +As she was walking back to her house, she saw a persistent little bee buzzing around her. "Buzz off, bee!" she said. + +The bee didn't listen and kept following her. "Why won't you go away?" asked Lily. "I just want to give this flower to my mommy." + +The bee finally flew away and Lily happily gave her mommy the vase with the pretty pink flower. Her mommy was so happy and gave Lily a big hug. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on vacation with her family. They would go to the beach and build sandcastles. + +One day, Lily's mom said they couldn't go on vacation this year because they needed to save money. Lily was sad, but she tried to resist crying. + +Lily was persistent in asking her mom if they could still go on vacation. Her mom said they could go on a staycation instead. They could have fun at home and save money at the same time. + +Lily was happy again and enjoyed her staycation. She realized that sometimes we need to resist our wants and be persistent in finding new ways to have fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a village. She was always eager to play with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends were playing hide-and-seek when they heard a loud noise. It was a car that zoomed past the village. + +Lily's friend, Timmy, said, "I wish I could drive a car like that one day." + +Lily replied, "Maybe we can ask our parents to teach us how to drive when we grow up." + +The next day, they saw a man fixing a car in the village. The man said, "I'm fixing this car for a race tomorrow. Do you want to come and watch?" + +Lily and Timmy were excited and eager to go. The next day, they went to watch the race. The car that zoomed past the village the other day was in the race. It was the winner! + +Lily and Timmy were amazed and said, "When we grow up, we want to drive a car like that and zoom past our village too!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to travel to new places with her family. One day, they went to the store to buy some yogurt. Lily's favorite flavor was strawberry yogurt. But when they got home, they realized they forgot to buy it! Lily was sad because she really wanted to eat some yummy yogurt. + +The next day, Lily's family decided to take a trip to a farm. They saw cows, chickens, and even a goat! After the tour, the farmer gave them some homemade yogurt. Lily was so happy because she got to try a new flavor - blueberry! She wasn't sad anymore. From that day on, Lily realized that sometimes when things don't go as planned, something good can still happen. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his ball. He would bounce it up and down, up and down. One day, Timmy went to the park to play. He saw a big, filthy puddle on the ground. Timmy didn't want to get dirty, so he tried to jump over it. But he didn't jump high enough and he fell in the puddle. Now, Timmy was covered in mud and his ball was all dirty too. He felt sad and thought he had zero friends because he was so dirty. But then, another little boy came up to him and said, "Hey, do you want to play with me?" Timmy was so happy and they played together, bouncing the ball and having fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a rough day at school and felt sad. When she got home, her mom gave her a letter from her grandma. Lily was happy to see it and opened it quickly. The letter said how much her grandma admired her and how proud she was of her. + +Lily smiled and showed the letter to her mom. "Mommy, look! Grandma likes me a lot," she said. "Yes, she does. She thinks you're amazing," her mom replied. Lily felt better and hugged her mom. "I love you, Mommy," she said. "I love you too, sweetie," her mom said. + +Lily put the letter on her desk and went to play with her toys. She thought about what her grandma wrote and felt happy. She knew she was loved and that made her feel better. From that day on, Lily kept the letter with her, and whenever she felt sad, she read it again and again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall ostrich named Ollie. Ollie lived in a big, green field with lots of other animals. One day, Ollie saw a mysterious creature walking towards him. "Who are you?" asked Ollie. "I am a friendly alien," said the creature. "I came to visit your planet and see all the animals dance!" + +Ollie was excited to show the alien how he and his animal friends could dance. They all gathered in the field and started to move their bodies to the beat of the music. Ollie's long legs made him a great dancer and he twirled around with the other animals. The alien was amazed by their dance moves and joined in on the fun. + +After a while, the alien had to leave and say goodbye to Ollie and the other animals. "Thank you for showing me your wonderful dance moves," said the alien. "I hope to come back and dance with you again soon!" Ollie and the other animals waved goodbye as the mysterious alien flew away into the sky. From that day on, Ollie loved to dance even more and couldn't wait for the next time he could show off his moves. +Once upon a time, there was a person named Timmy. Timmy was very tired and went to sleep in his bed. While he was sleeping, it started to rain outside. The rain was very loud and woke Timmy up. Timmy saw that the rain made his window wet, but he was dry in his bed. Timmy was happy that he was dry, but sad that he was awake. Timmy wanted to go back to sleep, but the rain was too loud. Timmy waited for the rain to stop and then went back to sleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big mountain. At the bottom of the mountain, there was a small cave. The cave was very dark and scary. One day, a little boy decided to explore the cave. He walked inside and it became very dark. Suddenly, the cave became ancient and he saw some old bones. The little boy got scared and ran out of the cave. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys all day long. One day, he went outside to play with his friends. They decided to play hide and seek. Timmy found the perfect hiding spot behind a big tree. + +Suddenly, they saw a comet shooting across the sky. Timmy and his friends were amazed by its beauty. Timmy's friend, Sarah, said, "Wow, that comet is so pretty!" Timmy replied, "Yes, it's perfect!" + +After they finished playing, Timmy went back home and told his mom about the comet. His mom was happy that he had a fun day playing with his friends. Timmy went to bed that night dreaming about the comet and all the fun he had playing with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help with the laundry. Lily was happy to help because she loved to play with the soft clothes. + +Lily helped her mommy put the clothes in the washing machine and waited for them to finish. When the clothes were done, Lily helped her mommy take them out and put them in the dryer. She loved the sound of the clothes tumbling around. + +After the clothes were dry, Lily helped her mommy fold them. She recognized her favorite shirt and hugged it tightly. Lily was happy to help with the laundry and couldn't wait to do it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing hide and seek with her friends, but one day she got lost in the woods. She didn't know which way to go and she started to feel scared. + +Suddenly, she saw a sign that said "EXIT" and she knew she had to follow it. As she walked towards the exit, she saw a friendly squirrel who recommended a shortcut. The squirrel said, "Follow me and I'll take you to the exit faster." + +Lily was happy to have found a friend in the woods, so she followed the squirrel. But as they walked, Lily noticed that the squirrel was taking her in the wrong direction. She remembered her mommy always said to be honest, so she told the squirrel, "I don't think this is the right way." + +The squirrel felt bad and apologized. He then showed Lily the correct path to the exit. Lily was relieved and grateful to have found her way back home. From that day on, she always listened to her mommy's advice and trusted her instincts. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old, so we called her "elderly". She loved to smoke cigarettes and always used an ashtray to put them out. One day, she lost her ashtray and was very sad. She looked for it everywhere, but she couldn't find it. + +Then, a little boy found the ashtray and gave it back to the elderly lady. She was very happy and thanked the little boy. The little boy felt happy too because he gained a new friend. From that day on, the elderly lady and the little boy would spend time together, talking and laughing. They both gained something special - a friendship that would last forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, her mom made a yummy pie for them to eat. It was a big, round pie with lots of fruit inside. Lily's favorite was the apple pie. + +After they finished eating, Lily and her friends played hide-and-seek. Lily hid behind a big tree, but it was very dark there. She couldn't see anything! Suddenly, she saw a little bug crawling on the tree. It was so tiny and it looked like it was going to rot soon. + +Lily was sad for the little bug, but then she remembered her mom saying that everything in nature has a purpose, even if it's dark and scary sometimes. She decided to leave the bug alone and went to find her friends. They had so much fun playing together that they forgot all about the bug and the dark tree. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big and powerful jet. It could fly very high in the sky and go very fast. The jet was very proud of its abilities and would often show off to other planes. + +One day, the jet was flying over a small village when it saw a group of children playing in a field. The jet decided to fly low and fast over the children to impress them. But instead of being impressed, the children were scared and ran away. + +The jet felt bad for scaring the children and realized that showing off wasn't always the best thing to do. From that day on, the jet decided to use its power for good and to help people instead of trying to impress them. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to use your abilities to help others and not just to show off. When the jet started using its power to help people, it made them happy and they would laugh and smile instead of being scared. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys all day long. One day, Timmy found a monster toy that he had never seen before. The monster toy looked very sour and scary, but Timmy decided to play with it anyway. + +As Timmy played with the monster toy, he realized that it wasn't so scary after all. In fact, it was quite fun to play with. Timmy made the monster toy jump and roar, and he even gave it a name - Sourpuss. + +From that day on, Timmy and Sourpuss played together every day. They went on adventures and had lots of fun. Timmy realized that sometimes things that seem scary at first can actually be really fun to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pretty picture frame that she loved very much. One day, Lily's friend, Timmy, came to visit her. Timmy saw Lily's picture frame and said, "I want it! I'm envious of you, Lily." + +Lily didn't want to give her picture frame to Timmy because it was very special to her. Timmy started to weep and said, "Please, Lily, can I have it?" + +Lily felt sad seeing Timmy cry but she still didn't want to give away her picture frame. So, she said to Timmy, "I'm sorry, but this frame is mine. Maybe we can find you a pretty frame too?" + +Timmy stopped crying and smiled. "That's a great idea, Lily! Let's go find a frame for me!" And so, Lily and Timmy went on an adventure to find the perfect frame for Timmy. They found one that was just as pretty as Lily's and Timmy was very happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to take baths in his bathtub. He liked to shake his toys in the water and make big splashes. One day, Timmy's mom came in and said, "Timmy, did you brush your teeth?" Timmy shook his head no and ran to the bathroom to brush his teeth. + +As Timmy was brushing his teeth, he accidentally knocked his favorite toy into the bathtub. He reached in to grab it, but he slipped and fell into the water. The bathtub was too deep and Timmy couldn't swim. He tried to call for help, but his mouth was full of water. + +Timmy's mom heard a loud noise and ran to the bathroom. She saw Timmy in the bathtub and pulled him out, but it was too late. Timmy wasn't breathing. Timmy's mom was honest with herself and knew she should have been watching him more closely. She was very sad and wished she could turn back time. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing on his computer. He had lots of games and videos on it. But one day, his computer stopped working. + +Timmy went to his mommy and said, "My computer not work. Can you fix it?" + +Mommy said, "Let me see. Maybe the battery is dead. I will supply a new one." + +Mommy looked for a new battery, but she couldn't find one. She searched and searched, until she found the hidden battery in a drawer. She put it in the computer and it worked again! + +Timmy was so happy, he said, "Thank you mommy! You fixed my computer!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to visit her grandma's house. One day, Lily and her mommy went to visit grandma. When they arrived, grandma was standing in the doorway waiting for them. + +Lily was so happy to see her grandma, but she was also a little scared. Grandma noticed and asked, "What's wrong, Lily?" + +Lily replied, "I'm scared of the big dog next door." + +Grandma smiled and said, "Don't worry, Lily. The dog is very friendly. Let's go say hello." + +Lily felt better and they walked over to visit the dog. He wagged his tail and licked her hand. Lily was no longer scared and even gave the dog a big hug. From that day on, Lily loved visiting her grandma's house even more because she got to see her new furry friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the shop with his mom. One day, Timmy asked his mom if he could buy a toy. + +His mom said, "Not today, Timmy. Maybe next time." + +But Timmy was persistent. He kept asking and asking until his mom finally gave in. She said, "Okay, you can buy one toy, but you have to choose quickly." + +Timmy was so happy! He ran to the toy section and picked out a shiny red car. When they got home, Timmy played with his new toy for hours. But then, something strange happened. The car started to change! It grew wings and started to fly around the room. + +Timmy was amazed. He said to his mom, "Look, Mommy! My car changed! It can fly now!" His mom smiled and said, "Wow, that's amazing!" Timmy was so happy that he had a toy that could change and do new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the forest. One day, she found a big log and decided to climb on it. She thought it was very impressive that she could balance on the log without falling off. + +Suddenly, a little boy came up to her and said, "I want to try too!" Lily said, "Okay, but be careful." The little boy climbed on the log and started to test his balance. He wobbled back and forth, but managed to stay on. + +However, just as the little boy was about to hop off the log, he slipped and fell. He hurt his arm and started to cry. Lily felt very bad and ran to get help, but it was too late. The little boy had broken his arm and had to go to the hospital. + +From that day on, Lily never played on the log again. She learned that even though something may seem impressive, it's important to always be careful and think about safety. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the forest, and one day she found a nice log to sit on. She liked it so much that she decided to take it home with her. + +As she walked home, she saw a bird's nest on the ground. The nest was empty, and she thought it would be a nice place for her to keep her log. So she put the log in the nest and went to bed. + +The next day, she went outside to see her log, but it was gone! She looked around and saw that the log had fallen out of the nest and rolled away. She realized that she should have closed the nest to keep her log safe. + +The moral of the story is that it's important to close things to keep them safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to swim in the pool with her friends. One day, Lily's mom reminded her to be careful when swimming. Lily said, "I know, Mom. I always remember to be safe in the pool." + +Lily and her friends played in the pool for a long time. They laughed and splashed each other. Suddenly, Lily's friend saw a poor little bird on the ground. They all ran to help the bird, but it was too late. The bird had already died. + +Lily felt sad and cried. Her mom reminded her that sometimes bad things happen, but it's important to remember to be kind and help others. Lily hugged her mom and said, "I'll always remember to be kind, Mom." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain, but her mom told her she needed to wear her boots. Lily didn't like her boots because they were too big and made her feet look funny. + +One day, Lily went outside to play and forgot her boots. She didn't want to go back inside to get them, so she played in the rain without them. But then she stepped in a big puddle and her feet got all wet and cold. + +Lily's mom saw her and said, "Lily, where are your boots? You need to wear them in the rain." Lily said, "I forgot them, Mommy. My feet are cold and wet now." Her mom said, "Let's go inside and get your boots. And you know what, Lily? I'm so thankful for you. You're such a crazy little girl who loves to play in the rain!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy octopus named Ollie. Ollie had many friends in the sea, but he was most loyal to his best friend, a little fish named Finn. + +One day, some mean fish came along and started to tease Finn. They called him names and made fun of him. Ollie tried to protect Finn, but there were too many of them. + +Feeling sad and alone, Finn swam away from Ollie. Ollie tried to follow him, but he couldn't find him. Days turned into weeks, and Ollie missed his best friend more than anything. + +One day, Ollie heard some news that made him very sad. Finn had been caught by a fisherman and taken away forever. Ollie realized that he should have been a better friend and protected Finn from the mean fish. He learned that it's important to stand up for your friends and never let anyone tease them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One night, she was scared of the dark and she asked her mommy to stay with her until she fell asleep. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, sweetie. You are strong and brave. You can feel safe in your bed." + +Lily asked, "Mommy, why do I feel scared of the dark?" + +Her mommy replied, "It's okay to feel scared sometimes. But remember, the dark is just the absence of light. It's not something to be afraid of. You can always turn on a night light or hug your favorite teddy bear." + +Lily smiled and hugged her mommy. She realized that she didn't have to feel scared of the dark anymore. She felt strong and brave just like her mommy said. From then on, she slept peacefully every night. The moral of the story is that it's okay to feel scared sometimes, but we should remember to be strong and brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitty named Fluffy. Fluffy was very lonely because she didn't have any friends to play with. One day, Fluffy saw a little mouse named Squeaky. Squeaky was also very lonely. Fluffy and Squeaky became friends and played together every day. One day, while they were playing, Fluffy blinked her eyes and Squeaky thought it was very funny. From that day on, Squeaky called Fluffy "Blinky" as a nickname. Fluffy was happy to have a friend and a new name. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing the piano with her mommy. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, it's time to practice the piano now." But Lily didn't want to practice. She said, "No mommy, I want to play outside." + +Her mommy said, "Lily, it's important to practice the piano. You can play outside after." But Lily was being naughty and didn't want to listen. Suddenly, her favorite toy bunny came to life and said, "Lily, if you practice the piano now, I will come to life and play with you later." + +Lily was so surprised and excited that she ran to the piano and started playing. After practicing, she went outside to play with her bunny. And just like he promised, he came to life and they played together all day long. From that day on, Lily realized that practicing the piano was important and she always made time for it. +Once upon a time, there was a happy girl named Lily. She liked to cook with her mom in the kitchen. They made yummy cookies and cakes together. Lily loved the smell of the sweet treats baking in the oven. + +After they finished cooking, Lily's mom asked her to brush her teeth before bed. Lily grabbed her toothbrush and brushed her teeth with a cheerful smile on her face. She knew it was important to keep her teeth clean and healthy. + +As Lily climbed into bed, she felt happy and content. She had a fun day cooking with her mom and keeping her teeth clean. She closed her eyes and fell asleep with a cheerful heart. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to zoom around the jungle with her friends. One day, Ellie got stuck in a big puddle of mud. She tried and tried to get out, but she couldn't. + +Her friend, a little monkey named Max, saw that Ellie was stuck. "I'll help you escape!" Max said. Max climbed up a big tree and swung down on a vine to reach Ellie. + +Max helped Ellie get out of the mud and they continued zooming around the jungle together. "Thank you, Max!" Ellie said. "You're my best friend!" From that day on, Ellie and Max were always there to help each other escape from any trouble they got into. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play dress-up and wear her favorite princess costume. One day, Lily was playing in the park when she saw a boy who looked sad. + +"Hi, what's wrong?" Lily asked. + +"I lost my toy truck," the boy said. + +Lily felt sad for the boy and wanted to help. She remembered she had a toy truck at home and offered to give it to him. + +"Really? That would be great!" the boy said, feeling happy again. + +Lily ran home to get the toy truck and brought it back to the park. The boy was so happy and grateful, he gave Lily a big hug. Lily felt proud and happy, and not at all ashamed for being kind and helpful. She held onto the feeling of making someone else happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and trucks all day long. One day, Timmy went to the park to play with his toys. He saw a big chain on the ground and thought it would be fun to play with. + +Timmy picked up the chain and started to play with it. But the chain was very heavy and difficult for him to carry. He wished he had never picked it up. + +Just then, Timmy's friend Johnny came to the park. Johnny asked Timmy what he was doing with the chain. Timmy said he was just playing with it. Johnny warned Timmy that the chain was too heavy for him to carry and that he might regret it later. + +But Timmy didn't listen to Johnny and kept playing with the chain. Suddenly, the chain slipped out of his hands and fell on his foot. Timmy screamed in pain and had to go to the hospital. He regretted not listening to Johnny's warning. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a tooth that was wiggly and ready to fall out. One day, she was playing with her toys when she heard her mom calling her. "Lily, hurry up! We need to go to the dentist," her mom said. + +Lily didn't want to go to the dentist, but she knew she had to. At the dentist, the tooth finally fell out. Lily felt a little lonely without her tooth, but the dentist gave her a special tooth box to keep it safe. + +On the way home, Lily and her mom stopped at the store. Lily saw a toy that she really wanted, but her mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it. Lily started to cry. "Don't worry, we can save up and buy it next time," her mom said. + +Lily felt better knowing they could get the toy another day. When they got home, Lily showed her tooth box to her dad. "Look, Daddy! My tooth fell out!" she exclaimed. Her dad smiled and said, "Wow, you're growing up so fast!" +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy loved to play outside in the grass and dirt. One day, Fluffy was playing and got very dirty. His white fur turned gray and he didn't look very cute anymore. + +Fluffy's mommy saw him and said, "Oh no, Fluffy! You're so dirty! Let's go take a bath." Fluffy didn't want to take a bath because he loved being dirty. But his mommy said it was important to be clean and healthy. + +After his bath, Fluffy felt much better. His fur was white again and he didn't feel itchy. Fluffy realized that being clean was important and he was happy his mommy forgave him for being so dirty. From then on, Fluffy made sure to stay clean and healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to touch things and feel their texture. One day, she went to a yoga class with her mom. Yoga is when you move your body in different ways and breathe deeply. It's very popular because it helps you feel calm and strong. + +Lily watched as her mom and the other people in the class did different yoga poses. She wanted to try too! So, she got up and started to copy her mom. She touched her toes and stretched her arms up high. It was fun! + +After the class, Lily felt happy and relaxed. She told her mom that yoga was her new favorite thing to do. From that day on, Lily and her mom went to yoga class every week and practiced touching their toes and stretching their bodies. They both loved it! +Once upon a time, there was a wise pigeon who lived in a park. One day, the pigeon saw two little kids playing with a ball. The ball went flying and hit the pigeon's nest, separating it from the tree. + +The pigeon was sad and didn't know what to do. One of the kids saw the pigeon and said, "Don't worry, we'll help you." The kids carefully picked up the nest and put it back on the tree. + +The wise pigeon was so happy and said, "Thank you, you two are very kind." The kids smiled and said, "We love animals and we don't want them to be sad." From that day on, the wise pigeon and the two kids became friends and played together in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved popcorn very much. One day, Lily and her mom went to the store to buy some popcorn. They bought a big bag of popcorn and went back home. + +Lily's mom put the popcorn in the microwave and turned it on. They waited for a few minutes until they heard a loud noise. "Pop! Pop! Pop!" The popcorn was growing inside the microwave. Lily's eyes widened and she said, "Wow, the popcorn is getting bigger and bigger!" + +When the microwave beeped, Lily's mom opened the door and took out the popcorn. It was so wide and fluffy. Lily's mom poured the popcorn into a big bowl and they sat down to enjoy it together. "Yummy!" Lily said, munching on the delicious popcorn. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and collect pretty pebbles. One day, she found a big, shiny pebble by the river. She wanted to keep it, but her mom said no because it was too heavy. Lily was sad, but she tried to resist crying. + +The next day, Lily went back to the river and saw the same pebble. She asked her mom again if she could keep it, but her mom said no again. Lily was persistent and kept asking her mom every day if she could have the pebble. Finally, her mom said yes and Lily was so happy. + +Lily took the pebble home and showed it to her friends. They thought it was so pretty and they all wanted one too. Lily told them where she found it and they all went to look for their own shiny pebbles. From that day on, Lily was known as the pebble collector and she loved to resist giving up on finding the perfect pebble. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved spaghetti with sauce. One day, Timmy went to the fair and won a big teddy bear. The teddy bear was so big that Timmy couldn't carry it by himself. He asked his dad to help him pull the teddy bear. Together, they pulled and pulled until they finally got the teddy bear home. Timmy was so happy that he ate a big plate of spaghetti with sauce and hugged his new teddy bear. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, her mommy promised to take her to the park. Lily was very happy and excited. She asked her mommy, "Can we go now?" + +Mommy replied, "Not yet, we have to wait for daddy to come home from work." + +Lily waited and waited, but daddy didn't come home. She started to feel sad and worried. Suddenly, she felt a big shake. It was daddy! He had come home and he was alive! + +Lily ran to him and hugged him tight. Daddy promised to take her to the park and they all went together. They had so much fun playing together and the sun was shining bright. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to go to the store with his mommy. One day, while they were walking in the store, Timmy saw a big, bright balloon. He gazed at it for a long time and wanted it very much. But his mommy said they couldn't buy it because they didn't have enough money. Timmy felt worried and sad. + +Suddenly, Timmy's mommy had an idea. She took him to the toy aisle and showed him a toy car. Timmy loved it and forgot all about the balloon. He played with the car all day and was very happy. From that day on, Timmy learned that sometimes we can't have everything we want, but there are always other things that can make us just as happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she put on her favorite purple socks. But, she started to complain that they felt too tight. + +Her mom asked, "Do you want me to help you take them off?" + +Lily replied, "No, I want to wear them. They are my favorite." + +Her mom said, "Okay, but if they start to give you a fit, let me know." + +Later that day, Lily was playing outside with her friends when she started to complain again. "My socks are giving me a fit!" she said. + +Her friend asked, "Why don't you take them off?" + +Lily replied, "No, they are my favorite socks. I just need to adjust them a little." + +And so, Lily adjusted her socks and continued to play with her friends. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a chubby bear named Ted. Ted loved to play on his rug all day long. One day, he wanted to turn his rug around to see it from a different angle. So, he grabbed the corner of the rug and pulled it until it turned. Ted was so happy to see his rug in a new way! From that day on, Ted turned his rug every day to see it from a different side. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and play outside. One day, she went on an adventure to find a special place called an oasis. An oasis is a beautiful spot in the desert where there is water and plants. + +As she walked, she saw a purple flower and stopped to listen to the birds singing. Suddenly, she heard a voice say, "Hello there!" She turned around and saw a friendly camel. + +"Hello!" Lily replied. "I'm looking for an oasis. Do you know where one is?" + +"I do!" the camel said. "I'll take you there. Hop on my back!" + +Lily was so excited and climbed onto the camel's back. They rode for a while until they finally arrived at the oasis. Lily was amazed by the beautiful plants and cool water. She thanked the camel for taking her there and they said goodbye. Lily knew she would never forget her adventure to the purple flower and the oasis. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on adventures with her family. One day, her mommy and daddy said, "Let's go to the cabin in the woods!" + +Lily was so excited because she had never been to a cabin before. When they got there, they saw that there were many cabins available to stay in. They picked one that was near a big lake. + +As they settled in, Lily's mommy said, "Don't spoil your dinner, Lily!" Lily replied, "I won't, mommy!" They had a fun day swimming and playing outside. At dinner time, they cooked hot dogs and marshmallows over a fire. It was so yummy! + +After dinner, they sat in front of the cabin and looked at the stars. Lily said, "I love it here. Can we come back again?" Her mommy and daddy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. We can come back anytime." +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was eager to go outside and play. His mom said, "Timmy, we need to go to the store. Do you want to come with me?" Timmy said, "Yes, Mommy! I want to come!" + +When they got to the store, Timmy saw a toy that he wanted. He said, "Mommy, can we get that toy?" His mom said, "Maybe next time, Timmy. We need to get some food for dinner tonight." Timmy was a bit sad, but he understood. + +On the way back home, Timmy saw a dog jogging on the left side of the road. He said, "Mommy, look! That dog is jogging!" His mom said, "Yes, he is. He looks like he's having fun." Timmy smiled and said, "I want to jog too!" His mom laughed and said, "Maybe we can go jogging together tomorrow, Timmy." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She woke up early one morning and heard a loud noise outside. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, what's that noise?" + +Mommy replied, "It's just the garbage truck, sweetie. They come early in the morning to collect our garbage." + +Lily listened carefully and heard the truck getting closer and closer. She said, "I'm scared, Mommy. It sounds serious." + +Mommy hugged her and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a loud noise. It's not serious. We'll go outside and watch the truck together." + +Lily felt better and went outside with her mommy. They watched the garbage truck collect their garbage and drive away. Lily was happy she wasn't scared anymore and was glad she woke up early to hear the noise. +Once upon a time, there was a puppy named Spot. Spot loved to run and play outside all day long. One day, Spot hurt his heel and couldn't walk very well. His owner, Timmy, picked him up and took him inside to rest. + +Timmy noticed that Spot's fur was very messy and needed a bath. So, Timmy took Spot to the bathroom and explained to him that he needed to take a bath to get clean. Spot didn't like baths, but he knew it was important to be clean. + +After his bath, Timmy dried Spot off and cuddled him until he fell asleep. The next day, Spot's heel felt much better and he was able to run and play again. He was also happy to have clean fur that wasn't messy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play in the park. One day, she met a green frog who was sitting on a rock. Lily said hello to the frog, but the frog didn't say anything back. + +Lily asked the frog if he wanted to play with her, but the frog was stubborn and didn't want to. Lily tried to convince the frog to play with her by telling him all the fun things they could do together, but the frog still said no. + +Suddenly, the weather started to change and it began to rain. Lily said goodbye to the frog and ran home. The next day, when Lily went back to the park, she couldn't find the green frog anywhere. She looked and looked, but he was gone. + +Lily was sad that she couldn't play with the green frog anymore. She learned that sometimes things can change and it's okay to be sad about it. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play hockey in the park. They have sticks and a ball. They hit the ball with the sticks and try to score goals. + +One day, they see a big boy in the park. He has a hockey stick too. He says, "I want to play with you. I am very good at hockey. You are not good. You are small and slow." + +Tim and Sam do not like the big boy. He is mean and rude. They say, "No, you cannot play with us. You are not nice. Go away." + +The big boy gets angry. He says, "Fine, then I will take your ball. It is mine now." He runs to their ball and picks it up. He laughs and runs away. + +Tim and Sam are sad and mad. They want their ball back. They chase the big boy. They shout, "Stop! Give us our ball! It is ours!" + +The big boy is fast, but he is not careful. He trips on a rock and falls. He drops the ball. Tim and Sam catch up to him. They pick up their ball. They say, "Ha! We got our ball back. You are not incredible. You are silly and clumsy." + +The big boy is hurt and embarrassed. He says, "Ow! That is not fair. You are mean. Give me the ball." + +Tim and Sam say, "No, you are mean. You tried to steal our ball. You cannot play with us. Go away." + +They leave the big boy and go back to their spot. They play hockey and have fun. They are happy and proud. They say, "We are good at hockey. We are incredible." +Lily and Tom were friends. They liked to play in the park near the river. One day, it rained a lot. The river became big and fast. It came out of its bed and flooded the park. + +"Oh no!" Lily said. "The park is wet and muddy. We can't play here." + +"Let's go home," Tom said. "It's not safe." + +They held hands and walked to the bridge. But the bridge was also flooded. The water was high and scary. + +"How can we cross?" Lily asked. "I'm afraid." + +Tom looked around. He saw a big tree on the other side. The tree had a long branch that reached over the water. + +"I have an idea," Tom said. "We can use the branch as a bridge. It's strong and dry. Do you trust me?" + +Lily nodded. She trusted Tom. He was her friend. + +"OK," Tom said. "I'll go first. You follow me. Be careful and hold on tight." + +Tom climbed on the branch and walked slowly over the water. He reached the other side and waved to Lily. + +"Come on, Lily," he said. "You can do it." + +Lily took a deep breath. She climbed on the branch and walked slowly over the water. She looked at Tom and smiled. He smiled back. + +They made it to the other side. They hugged and cheered. + +"We did it!" Lily said. "We crossed the flood. We are brave." + +"Yes, we are," Tom said. "And we are pretty too. Look at our clothes. They are wet and muddy. We look like frogs." + +They laughed and ran to their homes. They told their moms and dads what happened. Their moms and dads were proud of them. They gave them warm baths and clean clothes. They also gave them cookies and milk. + +Lily and Tom were happy. They were friends. They trusted each other. They had a big adventure. They loved the park. They hoped the flood would go away soon. They wanted to play there again. +Lily was a little girl who liked to help her mom. She helped her mom make the bed, fold the clothes, and water the plants. She felt important when she helped her mom. + +One day, her mom said, "Lily, I need to go to the store. Do you want to come with me?" + +Lily nodded and put on her shoes. She liked to go to the store with her mom. She liked to see the fruits, the flowers, and the toys. + +They walked to the store and bought some milk, some eggs, and some bread. Lily helped her mom carry the bags. She saw a big sign that said "Welcome" on the door of the store. She asked her mom, "What does welcome mean?" + +Her mom smiled and said, "Welcome means that you are happy to see someone. It means that you are glad that they are here. It is a nice word to say to someone who comes to your home or your store." + +Lily thought about it and said, "I like welcome. It is a nice word. Can I say welcome to someone?" + +Her mom said, "Of course you can. You can say welcome to anyone who is kind or friendly to you. You can say welcome to our neighbors, to our friends, to our family. You can even say welcome to a new person you meet." + +Lily liked that idea. She wanted to say welcome to someone. She looked around and saw a little boy who was holding a balloon. He looked shy and lonely. Lily walked up to him and said, "Hi, I am Lily. What is your name?" + +The little boy looked up and said, "I am Sam. I just moved here. I don't know anyone." + +Lily smiled and said, "Welcome, Sam. I am happy to see you. Do you want to be my friend?" + +Sam smiled back and said, "Yes, I do. Thank you, Lily. You are very nice." + +Lily and Sam became friends. They played with the balloon, they shared the bread, and they talked about their favorite things. They had fun together. They felt important and welcome. +Anna was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her dolls and books at home. But today was her birthday. She had to go to a big party with many guests. + +Anna's mom and dad gave her a pretty dress and a big hug. They said, "Happy birthday, Anna! We love you very much. You will have fun at the party. There are many surprises for you." + +Anna smiled, but she felt nervous. She did not know what the surprises were. She hoped they were not scary or loud. + +At the party, Anna saw many balloons, cakes, and toys. She also saw many kids, some she knew and some she did not. They were running, laughing, and playing. Anna felt shy. She did not want to join them. She stayed close to her mom and dad. + +Then, a big voice said, "Hello, everyone! I am Bob, the giant clown! I am here to make you happy and give you gifts! Who wants to receive a gift from me?" + +All the kids cheered and raised their hands. They wanted to receive a gift from Bob. But Anna did not. She did not like clowns. She thought they were scary and loud. She hid behind her mom and dad. + +Bob saw Anna hiding. He smiled and said, "Don't be shy, little girl. I am not scary or loud. I am friendly and funny. I have a special gift for you. Do you want to see it?" + +Anna shook her head. She did not want to see it. She wanted to go home. + +Bob said, "Please, give me a chance. I promise you will like it. It is something you love very much. Can you guess what it is?" + +Anna looked at Bob. He had a big red nose, a colorful wig, and a huge bow tie. He also had a big bag on his back. Anna wondered what was in the bag. She loved many things. She loved dolls and books. She loved flowers and animals. She loved her mom and dad. + +Anna said, "Is it a doll?" + +Bob said, "No, it is not a doll. But it is something soft and cuddly. Do you want to try again?" + +Anna said, "Is it a book?" + +Bob said, "No, it is not a book. But it is something that tells stories. Do you want to try one more time?" + +Anna said, "Is it a flower?" + +Bob said, "No, it is not a flower. But it is something that smells nice. OK, I will tell you what it is. It is a puppy!" + +Bob opened his bag and took out a small, fluffy, brown puppy. The puppy wagged its tail and licked Bob's face. Bob said, "This puppy is for you, Anna. He is your birthday gift. He needs a home and a friend. Will you be his friend?" + +Anna's eyes widened. She loved puppies. She always wanted a puppy. She reached out her hand and touched the puppy. The puppy licked her hand and made a happy sound. Anna felt a warm feeling in her heart. She said, "Thank you, Bob. Thank you for the puppy. He is very cute. I will be his friend. I will name him Max." + +Bob said, "You are very welcome, Anna. I am glad you like the puppy. He likes you too. Happy birthday, Anna. I hope you have a wonderful day." + +Anna smiled and hugged the puppy. She said, "Thank you, Bob. You are not scary or loud. You are friendly and funny. You are a good giant clown." + +Bob smiled and hugged Anna and the puppy. He said, "Thank you, Anna. You are not shy. You are brave and kind. You are a good little girl." +Lily and Tom are brother and sister. They like to play with their toys in their room. But sometimes they make a big mess and do not put their toys away. + +One day, Mom came to their room and said, "Lily and Tom, you need to change your room. It is not tidy at all. Look at all the toys on the floor and on the bed. You have to put them in the box or on the shelf. If you do not change your room, you will not get a treat after dinner." + +Lily and Tom did not want to miss their treat. They loved ice cream and cookies. They said, "Sorry, Mom. We will change our room. We will make it tidy. Please help us." + +Mom smiled and said, "Okay, I will help you. But you have to do most of the work. It is your room and your toys. You have to learn to take care of them. That is part of being a family. We help each other and we keep our home nice and clean." + +Lily and Tom nodded and started to pick up their toys. They put them in the box or on the shelf. They also made their bed and threw away the trash. Mom helped them a little bit. Soon, their room was tidy and neat. + +Mom said, "Well done, Lily and Tom. You changed your room. It looks much better. I am proud of you. You are good children. Now you can have your treat. Let's go to the kitchen and get some ice cream and cookies." + +Lily and Tom hugged Mom and said, "Thank you, Mom. We love you. We love our family. We will try to keep our room tidy from now on." + +They went to the kitchen and enjoyed their treat. They were happy and so was Mom. +Tom and Anna are friends. They like to play games. Today they play a game with cards. The cards have pictures of animals. Tom and Anna take turns to flip two cards and see if they match. If they match, they keep the cards. If they do not match, they put them back. + +Tom flips a card with a cat. He looks for another card with a cat. He flips a card with a dog. No match. He puts them back. Anna flips a card with a bird. She looks for another card with a bird. She flips a card with a bird. A match. She keeps the cards. + +"Yay, I have a pair!" Anna says. + +Tom flips a card with a fish. He looks for another card with a fish. He flips a card with a fish. A match. He keeps the cards. + +"Yay, I have a pair too!" Tom says. + +They keep playing until there are no more cards. They count their cards. Anna has six pairs. Tom has five pairs. + +"Anna wins!" Tom says. "You are good at this game." + +"Thank you, Tom. You are good too. Do you want to play again?" Anna says. + +"OK, but can we play with different cards?" Tom says. "These cards are old. They have holes and stains." + +"Sure, I have a surprise for you." Anna says. She goes to her backpack and takes out a new pack of cards. The cards are modern. They have pictures of robots, rockets, and stars. + +"Wow, these cards are cool!" Tom says. "Where did you get them?" + +"My mom gave them to me for my birthday. She said they are fun and educational. Do you want to try them?" Anna says. + +"Yes, please. Let's play!" Tom says. + +They open the pack and start a new game. They have fun with the modern cards. They learn new words and shapes. They are happy friends. +Ben likes to play with his model cars. He has many cars of different colors and sizes. He puts them on the floor and makes them go zoom and beep. He pretends they are racing or going on a trip. + +One day, his mom tells him they have to go to the store. She says he can bring one car with him. Ben thinks hard. He wants to bring his favorite car, the red one with the big wheels. But he also likes his blue car, the one that looks like his dad's car. And his yellow car, the one that has a siren and a light. + +He asks his mom, "Which car should I bring?" His mom smiles and says, "You can choose, but remember to bring only one. We don't have much space in the bag." She reminds him of the time he brought too many cars and they fell out of the bag and got lost. + +Ben nods. He knows his mom is right. He looks at his cars again. He decides to bring his blue car, the one that looks like his dad's car. He thinks his dad will be happy to see it. He puts his red car and his yellow car in a box and says, "Bye, cars. I'll play with you later." + +He takes his blue car and puts it in his pocket. He holds his mom's hand and they go to the door. He is ready to go to the store. He hopes they will see some regular cars on the way, like his model car. He likes cars very much. +Tom and Lily were busy playing in the park. They liked to bounce on the big ball. They took turns to bounce high and low. They laughed and shouted with joy. + +"Look at me, Lily! I can bounce very high!" Tom said. + +"You are good, Tom! But I can bounce higher!" Lily said. + +They bounced and bounced until they were tired. Then they sat on the grass and drank some water. They saw a man walking by with a cap on his head. The cap was red and blue and had a star on it. + +"Wow, what a nice cap!" Tom said. + +"I want a cap like that!" Lily said. + +They ran to the man and asked him if they could see his cap. The man smiled and took off his cap. He let them touch it and look at it. + +"Where did you get this cap?" Tom asked. + +"I got it from a shop. It is a special cap. It is for my team. They play a game with a bat and a ball." The man said. + +"What is the game called?" Lily asked. + +"It is called baseball. Do you want to learn how to play?" The man asked. + +Tom and Lily nodded. They wanted to learn something new. The man took them to a field and showed them how to play. He gave them a bat and a ball and a cap each. They learned how to throw, catch and hit the ball. They had fun playing baseball with the man. They thanked him for his cap and his lesson. They went back to the park and bounced on the big ball again. They were happy and proud. They had made a new friend and learned a new game. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play with their toys in the garage. The garage has many things: cars, bikes, boxes, tools. Lily and Ben make up stories with their toys. + +One day, they find a big cardboard box in the garage. It is empty and has a flap. Lily has an idea. + +"Let's go inside the box and pretend it is a spaceship!" she says to Ben. + +"OK, that sounds fun!" Ben says. They go inside the box and close the flap. They use some tools as buttons and levers. + +"Ready for blast off?" Lily asks. + +"Ready!" Ben says. + +They count down from ten to one and make loud noises. They pretend they are flying to the moon and the stars. They see aliens and planets. They have a lot of fun. + +After a while, they hear their mom calling them. + +"Lily, Ben, time for lunch!" she says. + +They open the flap and get out of the box. They see their mom smiling at them. + +"Wow, you two are very clever!" she says. "Did you have a good adventure in your spaceship?" + +"Yes, we did!" Lily and Ben say. They tell their mom about their trip to space. They are hungry and happy. They go inside the house and eat their lunch. They can't wait to play in the garage again. +Tom and Lily are twins. They like to play games. But they are very competitive. They always want to win. + +One day, they play a card game. They have to match the same pictures. Tom has more cards than Lily. He is happy. Lily is sad. + +"Ha ha, I am better than you!" Tom says. He makes a funny face at Lily. + +"That is not nice, Tom. You hurt my feelings," Lily says. She makes a sad face at Tom. + +"I am sorry, Lily. I was only joking. Do you want to play again?" Tom says. He feels bad. + +Lily thinks for a moment. She has an idea. She smiles. + +"OK, Tom. But we need a new rule. The one who loses has to tell a joke. A funny joke. Do you agree?" Lily says. + +Tom nods. He likes jokes. He thinks he can make Lily laugh. + +"OK, Lily. Let's play again. But I will still win," Tom says. + +They play again. They match the pictures. Lily has more cards than Tom. She is happy. Tom is sad. + +"Ha ha, I win, Tom. Now you have to tell me a joke. A funny joke. Come on, Tom," Lily says. She makes a funny face at Tom. + +Tom thinks hard. He wants to make Lily laugh. He remembers a joke he heard from his dad. + +"OK, Lily. Here is my joke. Why did the chicken cross the road?" Tom says. + +Lily waits. She is curious. + +"To get to the other side?" Lily says. + +Tom shakes his head. He smiles. + +"No, Lily. To go to the farm. Because the farm has corn. And the chicken likes corn. Ha ha, do you get it?" Tom says. + +Lily looks at Tom. She does not get it. She does not think it is funny. She frowns. + +"Tom, that is not a joke. That is just a fact. A boring fact. You need a better joke, Tom. A funny joke. Try again, Tom," Lily says. + +Tom feels sad. He does not have another joke. He does not know what to say. + +He looks at Lily. He sees her frown. He feels bad. + +He hugs Lily. He says sorry. + +"I am sorry, Lily. I do not have a funny joke. I am not good at jokes. But I love you, Lily. You are my twin. You are my best friend," Tom says. + +Lily hugs Tom back. She says sorry too. + +"I am sorry, Tom. I was too competitive. I do not care who wins. I love you, Tom. You are my twin. You are my best friend," Lily says. + +They smile at each other. They are happy. They do not need jokes. They need hugs. +Tom and Lily were twins who liked to play outside. They lived near a big factory that made loud noises and smoke. Sometimes, they saw people go in and out of the factory, wearing dirty clothes and looking tired. + +One day, Tom and Lily decided to sneak into the factory and see what was inside. They waited until the gate was open and ran past the guard. They saw many machines and tools and wires and pipes. They also saw some wealthy men in suits, talking on phones and looking at papers. + +"Wow, look at all this stuff!" Tom said. "I wonder what they do here." + +"Maybe they make toys or candy," Lily said. "Let's find out." + +They walked around the factory, touching and exploring everything they saw. They did not know that they were disturbing the work of the factory. They pressed buttons, pulled levers, turned knobs, and unplugged cords. They made the machines stop and start and beep and flash. They made the smoke and noise change and grow. + +The people in the factory were very angry and confused. They did not know what was happening. They tried to fix the machines and find the problem. They shouted and ran and called for help. + +The wealthy men in suits were also very angry and worried. They did not know why the factory was not working. They lost money and customers and time. They yelled and blamed and fired people. + +Tom and Lily did not hear or see the angry people. They were having too much fun. They laughed and played and pretended to be factory workers. They did not know that they were in trouble. + +Soon, the guard saw them and caught them. He was very mad and scared. He took them to the office of the boss. The boss was the most angry and furious of all. He looked at Tom and Lily and said: + +"Who are you? What are you doing here? Do you know how much damage you have done? You have disturbed the whole factory! You are very naughty and bad!" + +Tom and Lily were very sorry and scared. They did not mean to disturb the factory. They did not know that they were naughty and bad. They just wanted to play and see. + +They looked at the boss and said: + +"We are sorry, sir. We are Tom and Lily. We live near the factory. We were curious and bored. We did not know that we were disturbing the factory. We did not know that we were naughty and bad. Please don't be mad at us. Please don't hurt us." + +The boss looked at Tom and Lily. He saw that they were just children. He saw that they were innocent and ignorant. He saw that they were sorry and scared. He felt a little sorry and soft. He said: + +"Well, Tom and Lily, you have learned a hard lesson today. You have seen that the factory is not a place to play. You have seen that the factory is a place to work. You have seen that the factory is important and valuable. You have seen that you have to be careful and respectful. You have to promise me that you will never disturb the factory again. You have to promise me that you will never sneak into the factory again. You have to promise me that you will go home and tell your parents what you have done. Do you promise?" + +Tom and Lily nodded and said: + +"Yes, sir. We promise. We will never disturb the factory again. We will never sneak into the factory again. We will go home and tell our parents what we have done. We are very sorry, sir." + +The boss nodded and said: + +"Good. Now, go home and don't come back. And don't forget your promise." + +The guard took Tom and Lily out of the factory and sent them home. Tom and Lily ran home and told their parents what they had done. Their parents were very shocked and angry and sad. They scolded and punished and hugged them. They made them promise to never disturb the factory again. They made them promise to never sneak into the factory again. They made them promise to be good and careful and respectful. + +Tom and Lily kept their promise. They never disturbed the factory again. They never sneaked into the factory again. They were good and careful and respectful. They still played outside, but they stayed away from the factory. They found other things to do and see. They learned from their mistake. They grew up and became happy and smart and kind. +Anna and Ben are twins. They like to play in their house. They have many toys and books. But their favorite place is the attic. The attic has old things and secrets. To go to the attic, they have to climb a stair. The stair is old and creaky. It is not very reliable. + +One day, Anna and Ben want to go to the attic. They ask their mom if they can. Their mom says yes, but be careful. She says the stair is not very reliable. She says they have to raise their feet high and hold the rail. Anna and Ben say okay. They are not afraid. They are brave. + +They go to the stair. They raise their feet high and hold the rail. They climb slowly and quietly. They do not want to break the stair. They do not want to fall. They reach the top. They are happy. They see the attic door. They open it. They go inside. + +The attic is dark and dusty. They see boxes and bags and chests. They see old clothes and hats and shoes. They see pictures and books and toys. They are curious. They want to explore. They want to find secrets. + +They start to look around. They open boxes and bags and chests. They try on clothes and hats and shoes. They look at pictures and books and toys. They find many things. They find a doll and a car and a ball. They find a map and a compass and a telescope. They find a sword and a shield and a helmet. They are excited. They pretend to be pirates and knights and explorers. + +They are having fun. They forget about the stair. They forget about their mom. They forget about the time. They do not hear the creak. They do not hear the crack. They do not hear the snap. They do not hear the crash. They do not hear their mom scream. + +They hear a loud noise. They are scared. They drop their things. They run to the door. They see the stair. The stair is broken. The stair is gone. They are trapped. They are alone. They are sorry. They cry. They hug. They wait. They hope. They pray. They need help. They need a reliable stair. +Sam liked to play with his bike in the garage. He had a big bike with two smooth wheels and a bell. He wanted to ride his bike outside, but his mom said no. She said it was too cold and wet. + +Sam was bored. He saw his dad's car in the garage. He wondered what it was like to drive a car. He climbed into the car and found the keys. He put the keys in the hole and turned them. The car made a loud noise and moved. + +Sam was scared. He did not know how to stop the car. He tried to push the pedals, but he was too small. He tried to turn the wheel, but he was too weak. He tried to yell for help, but no one heard him. + +The car crashed into the garage door. The door broke and the car went outside. The car hit a tree and stopped. Sam was hurt. He had blood on his face and his arm. He cried and cried. + +His mom and dad heard the noise and ran outside. They saw the car and the garage and Sam. They were very angry and very sad. They called an ambulance and the police. They hugged Sam and said he was very naughty. Sam wished he had listened to his mom and stayed inside. He learned a hard lesson. +Sara and Ben liked to play near the old mill. The mill had a big wheel that turned by the water. Sometimes they saw ducks and fish in the water. They also liked to pick flowers and make crowns. + +One day, they found a spray bottle near the mill. It was green and shiny. Sara picked it up and said, "Look, Ben, what is this?" + +Ben shrugged and said, "I don't know. Maybe it is for water." + +Sara pressed the button and a jet of water came out. She laughed and said, "It is fun! Let me spray you!" + +She sprayed Ben on his face and hair. Ben squealed and said, "Hey, stop it! You are wetting me!" + +He grabbed the bottle from Sara and said, "Now it is my turn!" + +He sprayed Sara on her dress and shoes. Sara giggled and said, "You are silly!" + +They chased each other around the mill, spraying water and laughing. They were very cheerful and happy. They did not see the old man who owned the mill. He was watching them from a window. He smiled and said, "They are having fun. I will let them keep the bottle. Maybe they will come back and play again." +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play games. One day, Tom has a new game. It is a puzzle. The puzzle has many pieces. The pieces are thick and colorful. + +Tom calls Lily on the phone. He says, "Lily, do you want to play with me? I have a new game. It is a puzzle. It is fun." + +Lily says, "Yes, Tom, I want to play with you. I like puzzles. Can I come to your house?" + +Tom says, "Yes, Lily, you can come to my house. I will invite you. My mom will make cookies for us." + +Lily says, "Thank you, Tom. I will come soon. I will bring my teddy bear. He likes cookies too." + +Tom and Lily are happy. They hang up the phone. They wait for each other. They are excited to play the new game. They are good friends. +Sam was a restless kid. He liked to run and jump and play all day. He did not like to sit still or be quiet. One day, he was bored at home. He wanted to have some fun. + +He saw his mom's purse on the table. He thought it had many interesting things inside. He wanted to see what they were. He grabbed the purse and ran to his room. He opened the purse and dumped everything on the floor. + +He found a shiny key, a red lipstick, a soft scarf, and a small phone. He tried the key on his door, but it did not fit. He put the lipstick on his face, but it tasted bad. He wrapped the scarf around his neck, but it was too hot. He pressed the phone, but it did not make any sound. + +He was not happy. He wanted something else. He searched the purse again, but he did not find anything more. He heard his mom calling his name. He was scared. He knew he did something wrong. He hid under his bed with the purse. + +"Sam, where are you?" his mom asked. She came to his room and saw the mess on the floor. She was angry. She looked under the bed and saw Sam. "Sam, what did you do?" she asked. + +"Sorry, mom. I was bored. I wanted to play with your things," Sam said. + +"Sam, you can't play with my things. They are not toys. They are important. You could have lost them or broken them. You have to ask me first. Do you understand?" his mom said. + +"Yes, mom. I understand. I'm sorry. I won't do it again," Sam said. + +His mom hugged him and forgave him. She helped him clean up the mess. She gave him his own toy phone and key. She told him to play with them instead. Sam was happy. He learned his lesson. He played with his own things and did not touch his mom's purse again. +One day, a little otter named Ollie wanted to learn how to swim. He asked his mama to teach him. Mama otter said, "Okay, Ollie, follow me to the water. I will show you how to move your tail and paws." + +Ollie and his mama went to the water. Mama otter dived in and swam fast. She said, "Look, Ollie, this is how you swim. You push your tail up and down and use your paws to steer. Try it, Ollie, you can do it!" + +Ollie was scared of the water. He said, "Mama, I don't want to swim. The water is cold and deep. What if I sink or get lost?" + +Mama otter said, "Don't be scared, Ollie. I am here with you. The water is fun and safe. You are an otter, and otters love to swim. Trust me, Ollie, you will enjoy it." + +Ollie took a deep breath and dived in. He felt the water on his fur and his nose. He moved his tail and paws like his mama. He swam a little bit and then came back to the surface. He said, "Mama, I did it! I swam!" + +Mama otter said, "Yes, you did, Ollie! I am so proud of you! You are a good swimmer. Do you want to swim some more?" + +Ollie said, "Yes, mama, I want to swim some more. Swimming is fun. Thank you for teaching me, mama. I love you." + +Mama otter said, "I love you too, Ollie. Come on, let's swim together and have fun." + +Ollie and his mama swam and played in the water. They finished their lesson and went back to their den. They cuddled and slept. Ollie dreamed of swimming and being proud. +Tim and Jen are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big toy car in the park. It is red and shiny. They want to play with it. + +But there is a problem. The toy car is not theirs. It belongs to Sam, a big boy. Sam is mean and angry. He does not like to share his toys. He sees Tim and Jen with his toy car. He runs to them and shouts. + +"Give me back my toy car! It is mine! Go away!" Sam says. He pushes Tim and Jen. He grabs the toy car. He hits Tim and Jen with it. Tim and Jen are hurt and scared. They cry. + +Sam laughs. He is happy. He has his toy car. He does not care about Tim and Jen. He drives the toy car away. He leaves Tim and Jen alone in the park. + +Tim and Jen are sad. They have no toy car. They have no friend. They have no fun. They taste their tears. They are bitter. They cry more. The end. +Sara was a wealthy girl who had many toys and clothes. She liked to show off her things to her friends and make them feel bad. She did not like to share or be kind. One day, she invited Lisa to her house to play. Lisa was a poor girl who had few toys and clothes. She was happy to see Sara's things, but Sara was mean to her. + +"Look at my doll, Lisa. She is so pretty and expensive. You don't have a doll like this, do you?" Sara said. + +"No, I don't. She is very pretty. Can I hold her?" Lisa asked. + +"No, you can't. You might break her or make her dirty. You can only look at her. And don't touch anything else in my room. They are all mine." Sara said. + +Lisa felt sad and hurt. She wanted to play with Sara, but Sara only wanted to hurt her. She wished she had a friend who was nice and caring. + +Sara got tired of playing with her things and decided to take a nap. She told Lisa to sit on the floor and be quiet. She locked the door of her room and went to sleep on her big bed. She did not care about Lisa at all. + +Lisa felt scared and lonely. She wanted to go home, but she could not open the door. She knocked on the door and called for Sara, but Sara did not wake up. She cried and prayed for someone to help her. + +But no one came. Sara's parents were out for the day and did not know that Lisa was in the house. Sara's house was far from the road and no one could hear Lisa's cries. Lisa stayed in the locked room for a long time, without food or water or comfort. She became sick and weak and cold. + +When Sara's parents came back, they found Sara sleeping on her bed and Lisa lying on the floor, still and pale. They called for help, but it was too late. Lisa was dead. Sara woke up and saw what had happened. She screamed and cried and wished she had been nice to Lisa. But it was too late. She had lost her friend and her happiness. + +The moral of the story is: Be kind and share with others, or you might lose everything. +Tom is a fat cat who likes to sleep on the sofa. He does not like to play or run or jump. He only likes to eat and sleep and purr. + +One day, Tom is sleeping on the sofa when he smells something bad. He opens his eyes and sees smoke and fire in the kitchen. He is scared and wants to run away, but he is too fat and slow. + +Sue is a girl who lives in the house with Tom. She is in her room and does not know about the fire. She is playing with her dolls and singing a song. + +Tom tries to warn Sue about the fire. He meows and meows as loud as he can. He hopes that Sue will hear him and come out of her room. + +Sue hears Tom's meows and thinks he is hungry. She goes to the kitchen to give him some food. She sees the fire and screams. She runs to the phone and calls for help. She grabs Tom and runs out of the house. + +The firemen come and put out the fire. They say that Tom and Sue are brave and lucky. They give them hugs and cookies. Tom and Sue are happy and safe. Tom learns that it is good to warn others when there is danger. He also learns that it is good to play and run and jump sometimes. He decides to be a less fat cat. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. But then Ben saw a big hill. He wanted to climb it. + +"Look, Lily, a hill! Let's go up!" he said. + +Lily was not sure. The hill looked steep and high. She was afraid to fall. + +"Ben, I don't want to go. It's too hard. We can play here," she said. + +Ben was not happy. He wanted to have fun. He thought Lily was scared. + +"Come on, Lily, don't be a baby. It's normal to climb hills. It's fun. I'll help you," he said. + +He took her hand and pulled her. Lily followed him, but she was not happy. She felt pain in her legs and chest. She wanted to stop. + +"Ben, I can't. It hurts. Please, let's go back," she said. + +Ben looked at her. He saw that she was sad and tired. He felt sorry for her. He realized that he was not nice. + +"I'm sorry, Lily. I didn't mean to hurt you. You're right, it's too hard. Let's go back," he said. + +He hugged her and helped her down. They went back to the swings and slides. They played together and laughed. They were happy again. +Anna and Ben are playing with blocks in the playroom. They are making a big tower with many colors. Anna likes the blue blocks and Ben likes the red blocks. They are happy and share the blocks. + +But then, Lily comes in. Lily is older and bigger than Anna and Ben. She does not like to share. She sees the tower and wants to play too. But she does not ask nicely. She says, "Move! I want the blocks!" She pushes Anna and Ben away and takes the blocks. + +Anna and Ben are sad and angry. They say, "No, Lily! That is rude! You cannot take our blocks!" They try to get the blocks back, but Lily is stronger. She holds the blocks and laughs. She says, "Too bad! They are mine now!" + +Anna and Ben do not give up. They have an idea. They wait until Lily is not looking. Then, they sneak behind her and tickle her. They use their fingers to tickle her under her arms and behind her ears. Lily is surprised and drops the blocks. She says, "Stop! That tickles!" She tries to get away, but Anna and Ben keep tickling her. + +Anna and Ben get the blocks back and finish their tower. They are happy and proud. They say, "We did it! We have the best tower!" They see Lily and smile. They say, "Do you want to play with us, Lily? You can have some blocks, but you have to share and be nice." Lily thinks for a moment. She says, "Okay. I am sorry. I was rude. Can I have a yellow block?" Anna and Ben nod and give her a yellow block. They say, "Yes, you can. Here you go." They all play together and have fun. +Tom and Mia were hungry. They had no food at home. Mom and Dad were at work. They had to find something to eat. + +They walked to the store. They saw many things. Bread, milk, eggs, cheese, apples, bananas. But they had no money. They could not buy anything. + +Then they saw a big pot. It had spaghetti in it. It smelled good. It was on a table. The table had a sign. The sign said: "Cheap spaghetti. Only one dollar." + +Tom and Mia looked at each other. They wanted the spaghetti. They had one dollar. They had found it on the street. They decided to buy the spaghetti. + +They took the dollar. They gave it to the man. The man gave them a plate. The plate had spaghetti on it. Tom and Mia smiled. They thanked the man. They took the plate. They walked to a bench. They sat down. They ate the spaghetti. It was yummy. + +They felt happy. They felt full. They felt like they belonged. They had found something to eat. They had found each other. They had found a cheap spaghetti. +Sara and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big, wide slide. They want to go on the slide. + +"Can we go on the slide, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"Sure, but be careful. It is very high and fast," Mom says. + +Sara and Ben run to the slide. They see a basket near the slide. The basket has many balls in it. The balls are red, blue, yellow and green. + +"Look, balls!" Ben says. "Can we play with them?" + +"I don't know. Maybe they belong to someone else," Sara says. + +But Ben does not listen. He takes a ball from the basket. He throws it in the air. He tries to catch it. But he misses. The ball rolls away. + +"Ben, come back!" Sara calls. "We have to go on the slide!" + +But Ben does not hear. He runs after the ball. He does not see a big dog. The dog sees the ball. The dog likes balls. The dog chases the ball. The dog barks. + +"Wow, a dog!" Ben says. "Can I pet it?" + +But the dog does not want to be petted. The dog wants the ball. The dog jumps on Ben. Ben falls down. He drops the ball. The dog takes the ball. The dog runs away. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Sara asks. She runs to Ben. She helps him up. + +"I'm okay," Ben says. "But the dog took the ball." + +"That's not your ball, Ben. You should not take things that are not yours," Sara says. + +"I'm sorry," Ben says. "I just wanted to play." + +Mom comes to them. She sees Ben's dirty clothes and scraped knee. She sees the empty basket and the dog with the ball. + +"What happened here?" Mom asks. + +Ben tells Mom what he did. He says he is sorry. Mom hugs him. She says he should be more careful and respectful. + +"Can we still go on the slide?" Ben asks. + +"Maybe later," Mom says. "First, we have to find the owner of the basket and the balls. We have to say sorry and give them back." + +Sara and Ben nod. They follow Mom. They look for the owner of the basket and the balls. They hope they can still go on the slide. They hope the owner is not mad. They hope the dog is happy with the ball. They learn a lesson. They spend a day in the park. +Ben and Lily were playing in the pool. They liked to splash and swim and have fun. Ben saw a big book on the side of the pool. It had many pictures and words in it. + +"Look, Lily, a book!" Ben said. "I want to see it." + +He got out of the pool and ran to the book. He opened it and looked at the pages. They were colorful and shiny. + +"Wow, this book is nice!" Ben said. "It has animals and cars and stars in it." + +Lily got out of the pool too. She wanted to see the book as well. She walked to Ben and tried to take the book from him. + +"Let me see, Ben!" Lily said. "I want to see the book too!" + +But Ben did not want to share. He held the book tight and said, "No, Lily, this is my book! Go away!" + +Lily was angry. She pushed Ben and grabbed the book. Ben pushed her back and tried to get the book again. They both pulled and tugged and shouted. + +"Stop it, Ben and Lily!" a voice said. It was Mom. She had seen them fighting over the book. She was not happy. + +She took the book from them and said, "This book is not yours. It belongs to the pool. You have to be gentle with it. And you have to share with each other. Fighting is not nice." + +She gave them a rough towel and said, "Dry yourselves and say sorry to each other. Then you can look at the book together. But don't get it wet or dirty." + +Ben and Lily felt bad. They knew Mom was right. They dried themselves and said sorry to each other. They hugged and said, "We are sorry, Mom. We will share and be nice." + +Mom smiled and said, "That's good. Now you can look at the book together. But be careful. And when you are done, put it back where you found it." + +Ben and Lily nodded and said, "Okay, Mom. Thank you." + +They took the book and sat on a chair. They looked at the pictures and words. They pointed and named the things they saw. They learned and laughed and had fun. They were happy and friends again. +Tim and Sue are friends. They like to play with toys. One day, they find a big box. The box is heavy. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's open it!" Tim says. He tries to lift the box. He cannot. He grunts and pushes. The box does not move. + +"Let me help you!" Sue says. She tries to lift the box too. She cannot. She groans and pulls. The box does not move. + +They look at each other. They are sad. They want to open the box. + +"Maybe we can call someone to help us," Tim says. He thinks of his dad. His dad is strong. He can lift heavy things. + +"Good idea!" Sue says. She thinks of her mom. Her mom is smart. She can solve problems. + +They run to their houses. They call their parents. They tell them about the box. Their parents come to see. + +They look at the box. They smile. They know what is inside. + +They open the box. They show Tim and Sue. Inside the box are books. Lots of books. Books with pictures and words. Books with stories and facts. Books with fun and learning. + +Tim and Sue are happy. They love books. They thank their parents. They hug them. + +They learn a lesson. They learn that sometimes, things that are heavy are not hard. They are good. They learn that sometimes, they need help. They can ask for help. They learn that sometimes, they can find surprises. They can enjoy surprises. They learn that books are friends. They can play with books. +Sam likes to draw symbols on his paper. He draws circles, stars, hearts and squares. He uses orange, blue, green and red crayons. He is very proud of his symbols. + +One day, he goes to the park with his mom and his sister. He brings his paper and crayons with him. He wants to show his symbols to his friends. He sees Lily and Ben on the swings. He runs to them and says hello. + +"Look at my symbols!" he says. He holds up his paper. "I draw them with crayons. Do you like them?" + +Lily and Ben nod. They say his symbols are very nice. They ask if they can draw some symbols too. Sam says yes. He gives them his crayons. He is happy to share. + +But then, a big boy comes. He is not nice. He sees Sam's paper and crayons. He wants them. He takes them from Sam. He says they are his now. He runs away. + +Sam is sad. He cries. He wants his paper and crayons back. He wants his symbols back. Lily and Ben are sad too. They try to help Sam. They call the big boy. They tell him to give back Sam's things. They tell him to be nice. + +But the big boy does not listen. He laughs. He says they are too small to stop him. He keeps running. + +Sam's mom and sister see what is happening. They run to Sam. They hug him. They ask him what is wrong. Sam tells them. He points to the big boy. He says he took his paper and crayons. He says he took his symbols. + +Sam's mom and sister are angry. They run to the big boy. They catch him. They tell him to give back Sam's things. They tell him to say sorry. They tell him to be nice. + +The big boy is scared. He sees Sam's mom and sister. He sees their angry faces. He knows he did a bad thing. He gives back Sam's paper and crayons. He says sorry. He says he will be nice. + +Sam is happy. He gets his paper and crayons back. He gets his symbols back. He says thank you. He says it is okay. He says he will be nice too. + +He goes back to Lily and Ben. He shows them his symbols again. He asks them to draw some symbols with him. They say yes. They draw circles, stars, hearts and squares. They use orange, blue, green and red crayons. They are very proud of their symbols. They are very happy. They are very nice. +Lily and Ben are twins. They like to draw and write in their notebooks. They have many notebooks with different colors and stickers. But they want a new notebook. A big and mighty notebook. + +They ask their mom to buy them a new notebook. Mom says they have to wait. She says they have to save money. She says they have to be good and help at home. Lily and Ben are sad. They want a new notebook now. + +One day, they see a big and mighty notebook in the store. It is red and shiny. It has a dragon on the cover. They love it. They run to mom and show her the notebook. They say please, please, please. + +Mom looks at the notebook. She looks at Lily and Ben. She smiles. She says they have been good and helpful. She says they have saved enough money. She says they can buy the new notebook. + +Lily and Ben are happy. They hug mom and thank her. They buy the new notebook and share it. They draw and write in it. They make stories about the dragon. They have fun with their big and mighty notebook. +Lily and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to look for stones of different shapes and colors. Lily found a shiny stone that was round and smooth. She admired it and put it in her pocket. + +"Look, Ben, I found a pretty stone!" she said. + +Ben looked at her stone and wanted it. He thought it was better than his stones. He tried to grab it from her pocket. + +"Give me your stone, Lily!" he said. + +"No, Ben, it's mine! I found it first!" Lily said. She held her pocket tight. + +They started to pull and push each other. They were angry and sad. + +A big dog came by and saw them. The dog was friendly and graceful. It wagged its tail and licked their faces. It made them laugh and forget their fight. + +"Hi, doggy, you are so nice!" Lily said. + +"Can we pet you, doggy?" Ben said. + +The dog nodded and let them pet him. They felt happy and calm. + +"Sorry, Lily, I was mean to you," Ben said. + +"Sorry, Ben, I was mean to you too," Lily said. + +They hugged and shared their stones. They thanked the dog for helping them. They played with the dog and their stones until it was time to go home. +Tom and Mia were friends who liked to draw. They had many crayons and papers to make pictures of animals, houses, and flowers. One day, they decided to draw a landscape, a big picture of what they saw outside. They looked out the window and saw trees, hills, and a blue sky. + +Tom and Mia each took a paper and started to draw. Tom used green for the trees and hills, and blue for the sky. Mia used yellow for the sun, and red and pink for the flowers. They were happy with their drawings, but they wanted to make them more colorful. + +"Can I have some of your crayons?" Tom asked Mia. + +"Sure, you can share mine," Mia said. "Can I have some of yours?" + +"Of course, you can share mine too," Tom said. + +They traded some of their crayons and added more colors to their landscapes. Tom drew some birds and clouds with Mia's crayons, and Mia drew some animals and houses with Tom's crayons. They were very proud of their work. + +"Look, our landscapes are so pretty!" Mia said. + +"Yes, they are! And we made them together!" Tom said. + +They showed their drawings to their teacher, who smiled and praised them. + +"You are very good at drawing, Tom and Mia," the teacher said. "And you are very honest and kind to share your crayons. You are good friends." + +Tom and Mia smiled and hugged each other. They were happy to have each other and their drawings. They learned that sharing is fun and makes things better. +Tom and Lily are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big dog. The dog is brown and furry. It has a long tail and a wet nose. + +"Hello, dog!" Tom says. He wants to pet the dog. He likes dogs. + +"Be careful, Tom!" Lily says. She is afraid of dogs. She thinks they are loud and scary. + +The dog wags its tail. It looks at Tom and Lily. It makes a soft sound. + +"What does it want?" Tom asks. + +Lily shrugs. She does not know. She moves behind Tom. + +Tom reaches out his hand. He touches the dog's head. The dog licks his hand. Tom laughs. He feels the dog's fur. It is soft and warm. + +"See, Lily? The dog is nice. It likes us. Do you want to pet it too?" Tom says. + +Lily looks at the dog. The dog looks at Lily. It gives her a smile. Lily feels a little brave. She steps closer to the dog. She touches its ear. The dog nuzzles her hand. Lily smiles too. + +"Okay, Tom. The dog is nice. I like it too. Can we play with it?" Lily says. + +Tom nods. He and Lily play with the dog. They throw a ball and the dog fetches it. They run and the dog chases them. They hug and the dog cuddles them. They have fun. + +The dog's owner comes. He is a man with a hat. He calls the dog. + +"Come on, Rover. It's time to go home. Did you make some new friends?" he says. + +The dog barks. It runs to the man. It wags its tail. It looks at Tom and Lily. + +"Bye, dog. Bye, Rover. Thank you for playing with us. You are a nice dog." Tom and Lily say. + +The man smiles. He waves at Tom and Lily. + +"Bye, kids. You are nice too. Maybe we'll see you again. Have a good day." he says. + +He and Rover leave. Tom and Lily wave back. They are happy. They have a new friend. +Anna and Ben are playing with their toys on the table. They have cars, dolls, blocks and books. They are having fun and making noises. + +"Vroom, vroom, my car is fast!" Ben says. + +"My doll is pretty, she has a dress and a hat!" Anna says. + +They share their toys and take turns. They are friendly to each other. + +But then, Mom comes in and says, "Time to clean up, kids. We have to go to the store soon." + +Anna and Ben do not want to stop playing. They worry that they will lose their toys or forget them. + +"Can we take our toys with us?" Anna asks. + +"No, sweetie, you have to leave them here. We will come back soon, don't worry." Mom says. + +"But what if someone takes them?" Ben asks. + +"No one will take them, honey. They are safe on the table. I will lock the door and no one can come in." Mom says. + +Anna and Ben are still not happy. They hug their toys and say goodbye to them. + +"Bye, car, I will see you later." Ben says. + +"Bye, doll, I will miss you." Anna says. + +They put their toys on the table and follow Mom to the car. They hope their toys will be okay. They look back at the table and wave. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They had a big box with some toys and a blanket. They pretended the box was a boat and the blanket was a sail. They wanted to go to the east, where the sun came up. + +"Look, Ben, we are sailing to the east!" Sara said, pointing to the sky. "Maybe we will see some birds or fish or stars." + +"Or maybe we will see a dragon!" Ben said, making a scary face. "A big, green dragon with sharp teeth and fire breath. He will try to eat us and our boat!" + +Sara felt frightened. She did not like dragons. She hugged her teddy bear and said, "No, Ben, don't say that. There are no dragons in the east. Dragons are not real. They are only in stories." + +But Ben did not listen. He kept making noises and pretending to be a dragon. He said, "I am a hungry dragon and I will feed on you and your teddy bear. Roar!" + +Sara started to cry. She did not want to play with Ben anymore. She wanted to go back to the house and see her mom. She said, "Stop it, Ben, you are mean. You are not a dragon, you are my brother. And you are not feeding on me, you are hurting me. I don't like you." + +Ben saw that Sara was crying and felt sorry. He did not want to make her cry. He wanted to make her happy. He said, "I'm sorry, Sara, I was only joking. I don't want to feed on you, I want to feed you. Look, I have some cookies and juice in the boat. Do you want some?" + +Sara stopped crying and looked at Ben. She saw that he had a smile and a kind voice. She said, "Yes, please, Ben, I want some cookies and juice. And I want a hug." + +Ben gave Sara a hug and a cookie and a juice. They shared their snack and their blanket. They said, "We are not dragons, we are sailors. And we are not enemies, we are friends. And we are not frightened, we are brave." + +They looked at the east and saw the sun shining. They felt happy and warm. They said, "We love the east. And we love each other." +Lily and Ben were playing in the park with their mom. They liked to swing, slide and run. They saw a big hill and wanted to climb it. Mom said they could, but they had to be careful. + +Lily and Ben started to go up the hill. It was hard and steep. They had to use their hands and feet. Lily was nervous. She was afraid she would fall. She said to Ben, "I don't like this hill. It is too high. Can we go back?" + +Ben was brave. He wanted to see what was on top of the hill. He said to Lily, "Don't be nervous. We can do it. It will be fun. Maybe we will see something cool. Come on, let's rise to the top!" + +Lily trusted Ben. She followed him. They kept climbing. They reached the top of the hill. They were happy and proud. They looked around. They saw the park, the trees, the sky and the sun. They also saw a big tent. It was red and white. It had a sign that said, "Welcome to the circus!" + +Lily and Ben were excited. They loved the circus. They wanted to see the animals, the clowns and the tricks. They ran to the tent. Mom was behind them. She smiled and said, "Surprise! I have a special treat for you. We are going to the circus today. And after that, we will have dessert. How does that sound?" + +Lily and Ben hugged Mom. They said, "Thank you, Mom. You are the best. We love you. And we love the circus. And we love dessert. This is the best day ever!" +Lily and Max were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. + +"Look, our snowman is so nice!" Lily said. + +"Yes, he is. But I am cold and hungry. Can we go home now?" Max asked. + +Lily did not want to quit. She liked the snow. She wanted to make more snowballs and throw them at Max. + +"No, let's play some more. It is fun!" Lily said. + +She picked up some snow and made a ball. She threw it at Max. But Max was not ready. The snowball hit him in the face. He felt the cold powder on his skin. He did not like it. + +"Ow! That hurt! You are mean, Lily!" Max said. + +He was angry and sad. He wiped the snow off his face. He saw that his hat was gray. It was dirty from the snow. + +"Look what you did! You ruined my hat! I don't want to play with you anymore!" Max said. + +He ran away from Lily. He went to their house. He slammed the door behind him. + +Lily was sorry. She did not mean to hurt Max. She wanted to say sorry. She followed him to the house. She knocked on the door. + +"Max, please open the door. I am sorry. I did not want to ruin your hat. I just wanted to play. Can we be friends again?" Lily said. + +She waited for Max to answer. She hoped he would forgive her. She did not like to quit playing. But she liked Max more. +Anna and her mom are going on a big plane to see grandma. Anna is very happy. She has a new pink backpack with her toys and books. Mom has a big white bag with clothes and other things. + +"Anna, do you have your passport?" mom asks. + +"Yes, mom, I have it here," Anna says. She shows mom a small blue book with her picture and name on it. Mom smiles and gives Anna a hug. + +"Good girl. Now, we have to attach this tag to your backpack. It tells the people at the airport where your backpack is going," mom says. She takes a yellow tag and writes Anna's name and grandma's address on it. Then she ties it to Anna's backpack. + +"Can I attach a tag to your bag, mom?" Anna asks. + +"Sure, sweetie. Here, you can use this green tag. Write your name and my name on it," mom says. She gives Anna a pen and a green tag. + +Anna writes her name and mom's name on the tag. She is proud of her writing. She attaches the tag to mom's bag. + +"Look, mom, we have matching tags!" Anna says. + +"Yes, we do. You did a great job, Anna. Now, let's go to the big plane. Grandma is waiting for us," mom says. + +They hold hands and walk to the airport. Anna is excited to see the big plane and grandma. She hopes grandma has cookies and stories for her. +Sara loved dolphins. She had a big toy dolphin that she hugged every night. She wanted to see a real dolphin in the sea. Her mom said they would go to the beach tomorrow. + +Sara was very happy. She packed her toy dolphin, her swimsuit, and her sun hat. She dreamed of playing with the dolphins in the water. She hoped they would be friendly and let her touch them. + +But when they got to the beach, it was gloomy. The sky was gray and the wind was cold. The sea was rough and dark. Sara could not see any dolphins. She felt sad and scared. She did not want to swim anymore. + +She sat on the sand with her toy dolphin. She wished the sun would come out and the dolphins would show up. She tried to make a sandcastle, but the wind blew it away. She tried to make a smile, but it was hard. + +Then she heard a splash. She looked up and saw a big fin. It was a dolphin! It jumped out of the water and made a noise. It looked at Sara and smiled. It was not gloomy at all. It was happy and playful. + +Sara felt a spark in her heart. She grabbed her toy dolphin and ran to the water. She waved at the real dolphin and made a noise too. The dolphin came closer and let Sara touch it. It was soft and warm. Sara smiled and laughed. She made a new friend. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They saw many flowers of different colors and shapes. Sara liked the red ones and Ben liked the yellow ones. They picked some flowers and made a necklace for their mom. + +"Mom will love this!" Sara said. "She likes flowers a lot." + +"Yes, she does," Ben agreed. "But we should finish soon. It is almost time for lunch." + +They picked some more flowers and put them on a string. They were almost done when they saw a bee. + +"Look, a bee!" Sara said. "It is flying to the flowers." + +"Be careful, Sara," Ben said. "Bees can sting you. They don't like it when you take their flowers." + +"But we need the flowers for mom," Sara said. "She will be happy when she sees them." + +The bee flew closer to Sara and Ben. It buzzed loudly and looked angry. Sara and Ben were scared and ran away. They dropped their flower necklace on the ground. + +The bee landed on the flower necklace. It saw the red and yellow flowers. It smelled them and tasted them. It liked them a lot. It started to collect the pollen and nectar from the flowers. + +"Thank you, Sara and Ben," the bee said. "You gave me some useful flowers. They help me make honey for my family." + +Sara and Ben heard the bee. They stopped running and looked back. They saw the bee on their flower necklace. They felt sorry for taking the flowers from the bee. + +"Sorry, bee," Sara said. "We didn't know you needed the flowers. We wanted to make a gift for mom." + +"It's okay, Sara," the bee said. "You can have some of the flowers. But please leave some for me and my friends. We need them too." + +"Okay, bee," Ben said. "We will share the flowers with you. We can be friends." + +Sara and Ben smiled. They took some of the flowers and left some for the bee. They finished their flower necklace and gave it to their mom. Their mom was happy and hugged them. + +"That's a beautiful necklace," their mom said. "Where did you get the flowers?" + +"We got them from the garden," Sara said. "But we shared them with the bee. The bee needed them too." + +"That's very kind of you," their mom said. "You learned an important lesson today. You learned to respect and share with others. That's what makes you useful and happy." +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to play outside. One day, they saw a big red truck parked near their house. It had a shiny image of a fire on its side. Sam and Mia wanted to see the truck up close. + +"Let's go to the truck!" Sam said to Mia. "Maybe we can touch it and hear it make noise." + +Mia nodded and followed Sam. They ran across the street and came to the truck. They saw a door that was open and a ladder that went up to the roof. + +"Look, a ladder!" Sam said. "Let's climb it and see what's on the roof." + +Mia was scared. She did not like high places. She shook her head and said, "No, Sam, it's too high. We might fall and hurt ourselves. And the truck is not ours. We should not touch it." + +Sam did not listen to Mia. He wanted to be brave and have fun. He said, "Don't be a baby, Mia. It's easy. Just step on the ladder and follow me." + +He stepped on the ladder and began to climb. Mia watched him go up and up. She felt worried and sad. She wanted Sam to come back down. + +"Sam, please come down!" Mia shouted. "It's not safe up there!" + +But Sam did not hear Mia. He reached the roof and saw a big hose that was coiled up. He thought it was a toy. He grabbed the hose and pulled it. He did not know that the hose was connected to a tank of hot water. He did not see the sign that said, "Danger: Hot Water". + +Suddenly, the hose burst and sprayed hot water all over Sam. Sam screamed and dropped the hose. He felt a lot of pain. He tried to run away, but he slipped and fell off the roof. + +Mia saw Sam fall and heard him scream. She was very scared and sad. She ran to Sam and saw that he was hurt. He had burns on his skin and blood on his head. He did not move or talk. + +Mia cried and cried. She called for help. She wished she had stopped Sam from going to the truck. She wished they had played somewhere else. She wished Sam was okay. But it was too late. Sam was gone. +Ben and Lily were playing in the garden. They liked to hop like rabbits and make funny noises. They saw a big box with a hole in it. There was a carrot inside the box. + +"Look, a carrot!" Ben said. "I want to eat it!" + +"Wait, Ben, it could be a trap!" Lily said. "Maybe someone wants to catch us!" + +Ben did not listen. He hopped to the box and put his head inside. He bit the carrot. But then he heard a loud snap. The box closed on him. He was trapped! + +"Help, help!" Ben cried. "Let me out!" + +Lily was scared. She ran to the box and tried to open it. But it was too heavy and hard. She could not move it. + +She saw a man coming. He had a big hat and a net. He looked angry. + +"Ha, I got you, you pesky rabbits!" he said. "You always eat my vegetables. Now I will take you away!" + +Lily was brave. She hopped to the man and bit his leg. He yelled and dropped the net. He kicked Lily away. She fell on the ground. She felt pain. + +Ben heard Lily's cry. He was worried. He pushed the box with all his strength. The box was fragile. It broke into pieces. Ben was free! + +He ran to Lily and hugged her. He was sorry. He said, "I'm sorry, Lily. I was silly. I should have listened to you. Are you okay?" + +Lily smiled. She said, "I'm okay, Ben. I'm glad you are safe. Let's go home." + +They hopped away from the man. They went back to their burrow. They cuddled and ate some lettuce. They were happy. They learned a lesson. They never went near the box again. +Tom and Amy are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big tent. It is blue and white. They want to enter the tent. + +"Can we go inside?" Tom asks Amy. + +"I don't know. Maybe it is not for us," Amy says. + +They look around. They do not see anyone. They are curious. They walk to the tent. They open the flap. They enter the tent. + +Inside the tent, they see many balloons. The balloons are red, yellow, green, and purple. They are floating in the air. They are pretty. + +"Wow! Look at the balloons!" Tom says. + +"They are so fun! Let's play with them!" Amy says. + +They run to the balloons. They grab them. They throw them. They laugh. + +But then, they hear a voice. It is loud and angry. + +"Hey! What are you doing in my tent? Get out of here!" the voice says. + +Tom and Amy are scared. They turn around. They see a man. He is big and mean. He has a hose in his hand. He is filling the balloons with oxygen. He is not happy. + +"Sorry, mister. We did not know. We just wanted to see the balloons," Tom says. + +"Well, you should not enter other people's tents. It is rude. And you are wasting my oxygen. Oxygen is not for playing. It is for breathing. Now, get out of here, before I pop your balloons!" the man says. + +Tom and Amy are sorry. They drop the balloons. They run to the flap. They exit the tent. They do not look back. + +They go back to the park. They find a swing. They sit on the swing. They swing slowly. + +"That was not fun," Tom says. + +"No, it was not. That man was mean. And he was lazy. He did not want to share his balloons," Amy says. + +They agree. They do not like the man. They do not like the tent. They do not like the balloons. + +They like the park. They like the swing. They like each other. + +They are friends. They are happy. +Sara and Ben were playing with their mom's sewing box. They liked to look at the colorful threads and buttons. But they did not know how to use the needles. They were sharp and dangerous. + +"Look, I have a needle!" Ben said, holding one in his hand. He tried to poke a button with it, but he missed and hit his finger. "Ow!" he cried, dropping the needle. + +"Ben, are you okay?" Sara asked, running to him. She saw a drop of blood on his finger. She was scared. "Mom, mom, Ben is hurt!" she shouted. + +Mom heard Sara and came quickly. She saw Ben holding his finger and the needle on the floor. She was angry and worried. "What are you doing with my sewing box?" she asked. "You know you are not supposed to touch it. It is not a toy. It is for grown-ups. You could have hurt yourself badly." + +She took Ben to the sink and washed his finger. She put a band-aid on it and gave him a hug. "I'm sorry, mom," Ben said. "I just wanted to play." + +Mom sighed. She was not mad anymore, but she was still upset. "You have to be careful, Ben. Needles are not for playing. They can break and make you bleed. They can also be dirty and make you sick. Do you understand?" + +Ben nodded. He felt sorry and sad. He did not want to play with needles anymore. He wanted to play with something else. Something safe and fun. + +Mom smiled. She was glad Ben was okay. She took Sara and Ben to the living room. She gave them some books and crayons. "Here, you can play with these. They are for children. They are not sharp or dangerous. They are colorful and fun. Do you like them?" + +Sara and Ben smiled. They liked the books and crayons. They thanked mom and started to draw and read. They forgot about the needle and the sewing box. They were happy and safe. +Lily and Ben were friends. They liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big tree with red cherries. They wanted to pick some cherries and eat them. + +"Look, Ben, cherries!" Lily said. "Let's get some!" + +"OK, Lily, but be careful. The tree is high and the cherries are small." Ben said. + +They climbed the tree and reached for the cherries. They were sweet and juicy. They ate some and put some in their pockets. + +But then, Lily saw a very big cherry. It was the biggest cherry she ever saw. She wanted it for herself. + +"Ben, look at that cherry! It's mine!" Lily said. + +"No, Lily, it's mine! I saw it first!" Ben said. + +They both grabbed the cherry and pulled hard. The cherry broke in half and the juice spilled on their clothes. + +"Oh no, look what you did, Lily! You ruined my shirt!" Ben said. + +"You ruined my dress, Ben! You are mean!" Lily said. + +They were angry and sad. They threw the cherry halves on the ground and climbed down the tree. They did not talk to each other. They went home. + +The next day, they saw each other in the park. They missed each other, but they were still mad. + +"Hi, Ben." Lily said. + +"Hi, Lily." Ben said. + +They looked at the ground. They did not know what to say. + +Then, they saw a poor bird. The bird had a broken wing and could not fly. It was hungry and scared. + +"Look, Lily, a poor bird!" Ben said. + +"Let's help it, Ben!" Lily said. + +They forgot their fight. They ran to the bird and gave it some of their cherries. The bird ate the cherries and chirped happily. It trusted them and let them touch it. + +"Maybe we can take it to the vet, Lily. Maybe he can fix its wing." Ben said. + +"Good idea, Ben. Maybe it can fly again." Lily said. + +They smiled at each other. They were friends again. + +"Lily, I'm sorry I was mean to you. I should have shared the cherry with you." Ben said. + +"Ben, I'm sorry I was greedy. I should have let you have the cherry." Lily said. + +They hugged each other. They forgave each other. + +They picked up the bird and carried it to the vet. They hoped the bird would be OK. They were happy. They learned to share and forgive. +Lila and Sam are twins. They like to play outside. They have a big yard with a swing and a slide. They also have a red mailbox near the road. + +One day, they see a mail truck stop by their mailbox. They run to see what is inside. They open the mailbox and find a thin envelope with their names on it. They are very happy. They wonder who sent them mail. + +They open the envelope and see a card with a picture of a cat. Inside the card, there is a note. It says: "Happy birthday, Lila and Sam! We miss you and love you. Grandma and Grandpa." + +Lila and Sam smile. They love their grandma and grandpa. They live far away, but they call them on the phone sometimes. They want to say thank you for the card. + +They run inside the house and look for their mom. They show her the card and the note. They ask her if they can call grandma and grandpa. + +"Of course, you can," mom says. "That was very nice of them to send you mail. Let's go to the kitchen and use the phone." + +Lila and Sam follow mom to the kitchen. They take turns talking to grandma and grandpa. They tell them about their swing and their slide and their red mailbox. They say thank you for the card and the cat. They say they miss them and love them too. + +Grandma and grandpa are very happy to hear from them. They say they are proud of them and they hope to see them soon. They say goodbye and hang up the phone. + +Lila and Sam hug mom. They are very happy. They have a thin envelope with a cat, but they have a big heart with love. They run outside to play again. They close the mailbox and swing and slide and laugh. +Tim and Ben are brothers. They like to play in the woods behind their house. They have a big tent and some toys there. One day, they find a funny thing in the grass. It is an axe. It is old and rusty and has a long handle. + +"Look, Ben, what is this?" Tim asks, picking up the axe. + +"I don't know, Tim. It looks like a big knife. Maybe someone left it here a long time ago," Ben says, touching the blade. + +"Let's take it to our tent. We can pretend it is a sword and fight with it," Tim says, swinging the axe in the air. + +"OK, Tim, but be careful. It might be sharp and hurt you," Ben says, following his brother. + +They run to their tent and play with the axe. They pretend they are knights and pirates and heroes. They have a lot of fun. But then, they hear their mom calling them. + +"Tim! Ben! It's time to come in for lunch!" their mom shouts from the house. + +"OK, mom, we're coming!" Tim and Ben shout back. + +They put the axe down and run to the house. They are hungry and happy. + +"Mom, look what we found in the woods. It's an axe!" Tim says, showing their mom the axe. + +"Wow, that's an interesting find, boys. Where did you get it?" their mom asks, taking the axe from Tim. + +"We found it in the grass, mom. It was just lying there. We played with it in our tent. It was fun," Ben says, smiling. + +"Well, I'm glad you had fun, boys, but you have to be very careful with things like this. They can be dangerous and hurt you or someone else. You should never touch them without asking an adult first. Do you understand?" their mom says, looking at them seriously. + +"Yes, mom, we understand. We're sorry, mom. We won't do it again, mom," Tim and Ben say, nodding. + +"Good, boys. I'm proud of you for being honest and telling me. Now, let's go wash your hands and have some lunch. And then, we'll find a safe place to put this axe away. Maybe we can donate it to a museum or something," their mom says, hugging them. + +"Thank you, mom. You're the best, mom," Tim and Ben say, hugging her back. +Lily liked to play in the garden. She liked to look at the flowers and the bugs. One day, she saw something shiny in the grass. She went closer and saw a fairy. The fairy was very small and had wings. She was purple and wore a dress made of petals. + +"Hello," Lily said. "Who are you?" + +"I'm Faye, the fairy," the fairy said. "I live in the garden. I help the flowers grow and the bugs be happy." + +"Wow," Lily said. "Can I play with you?" + +"Sure," Faye said. "But you have to be very careful. I'm very fragile. If you touch me too hard, I might break." + +Lily nodded. She wanted to be gentle with the fairy. She reached out her hand and tried to touch Faye's wings. But Faye flew away quickly. + +"Sorry," Faye said. "Your hand is too big and too warm. It might hurt my wings. Why don't you try to talk to me instead?" + +Lily felt sad. She wanted to touch the fairy. She thought the fairy was soft and pretty. But she also wanted to be nice to the fairy. She tried to think of something to say. + +"What do you like to do?" Lily asked. + +"I like to sing and dance and make magic," Faye said. "Do you want to see?" + +"Yes, please," Lily said. + +Faye smiled. She flew around the garden and sang a sweet song. She danced with the butterflies and the bees. She made the flowers sparkle and the grass glow. Lily watched with wonder. She clapped her hands and laughed. + +"That was amazing," Lily said. "You are very talented." + +"Thank you," Faye said. "You are very kind. Do you want to be my friend?" + +"Yes, I do," Lily said. + +Faye flew to Lily's shoulder and gave her a hug. Lily felt a tickle on her cheek. She looked and saw a purple star. Faye had given her a magic kiss. + +"Now you have a fairy mark," Faye said. "It means we are friends forever." + +Lily smiled. She was happy. She had a new friend. A purple fairy. +Anna and Ben are friends. They like to play together at school. Today, they are going on a bus with their teacher and other kids. They are going to the zoo. + +Anna and Ben sit next to each other on the bus. They look out the window and see many things. They see cars, trees, houses, and shops. They are happy and excited. + +"Look, Ben, a big red bus!" Anna says. + +"Wow, Anna, it is very big. Maybe it has many animals inside," Ben says. + +They laugh and imagine what animals the bus has. + +The bus stops at the zoo. The teacher and the kids get off the bus. They see a sign that says "Welcome to the zoo". They follow the sign and enter the zoo. + +The zoo has many animals. Anna and Ben see lions, monkeys, elephants, and more. They hear the animals make noises. They smell the animals too. Some smell good, some smell bad. + +"Look, Anna, a giraffe!" Ben says. + +"Wow, Ben, it is very tall. Maybe it can eat the leaves on the trees," Anna says. + +They watch the giraffe eat the leaves. They want to feed the giraffe too. They see a man who sells food for the animals. They ask the teacher if they can buy some food. + +The teacher says yes. She gives them some money. They go to the man and buy some food. They get some carrots and some bread. + +They go back to the giraffe. They hold the food in their hands. They reach up to the giraffe. The giraffe sees the food. It lowers its head and takes the food from their hands. It chews the food and swallows it. + +"Wow, Anna, the giraffe ate the food!" Ben says. + +"Wow, Ben, it did. How does it taste?" Anna says. + +The giraffe looks at them. It sticks out its tongue and licks their faces. + +"Yuck, Anna, the giraffe licked us!" Ben says. + +"Yuck, Ben, it did. How does it taste?" Anna says. + +They wipe their faces with their hands. They taste their hands. They make faces. + +"Yuck, Anna, it tastes bad!" Ben says. + +"Yuck, Ben, it does. It tastes like dirt and grass," Anna says. + +They laugh and run away from the giraffe. They look for other animals to feed and see. + +They have a great time at the zoo. They see many animals and learn many things. They thank the teacher and the man who sold the food. They get back on the bus and go back to school. + +They tell their parents and their friends about their zoo trip. They say it was great. They say they want to go again. They say they love animals. But they say they do not like the taste of giraffe. +Ben and Lily were playing in the park with their ball. They liked to throw the ball to each other and catch it. Sometimes they missed and the ball rolled away, but they ran after it and got it back. + +One time, the ball rolled too far and went into a big chest. The chest was old and brown and had a lock on it. Ben and Lily were curious and wanted to see what was inside. They tried to open the chest, but it was too hard. + +"Maybe there is something important in there," Ben said. "Maybe there is treasure or toys or candy." + +"Or maybe there is a monster or a spider or a snake," Lily said. She was scared and did not want to touch the chest. + +They heard a noise from inside the chest. It sounded like a growl. Ben and Lily jumped back and screamed. + +"Help! Help! There is a monster in the chest!" they shouted. + +A man came running to them. He was the park keeper and he had a key. He saw the chest and smiled. + +"Don't be afraid, kids. There is no monster in the chest. It is just my dog, Rex. He likes to sleep in there sometimes. He is very friendly and he won't hurt you." + +He opened the chest and out came a big, fluffy dog. He wagged his tail and licked Ben and Lily's faces. They laughed and petted him. + +"Can we play with him?" Ben asked. + +"Sure, you can. He loves to play with kids. Just don't throw the ball too hard, or he might break it. He has strong teeth," the man said. + +Ben and Lily nodded and thanked the man. They took the ball and threw it gently for Rex. He ran after it and brought it back. They had a lot of fun with their new friend. They learned that the chest was not scary, but it had something important in it: a dog who wanted to play. +Lily was a little girl who loved to play with her toys. She had many toys, but her favorite was a rare doll that her grandma gave her. The doll had long hair, a pretty dress, and shiny shoes. Lily took good care of her doll and never let anyone touch it. + +One day, Lily's friend Anna came over to play. Anna saw the rare doll and wanted to play with it too. She asked Lily, "Can I play with your doll? She is so pretty!" + +Lily said, "No, you can't. She is mine and she is rare. You might break her or make her dirty. Go play with something else." + +Anna felt sad and hurt. She said, "But I just want to play with you and your doll. I will be careful and gentle. Please, Lily, don't mind sharing." + +Lily said, "No, no, no. Go away. I don't want to share. She is mine and mine only." + +Anna started to cry and ran away. Lily felt happy that she had her doll all to herself. She hugged her doll and said, "You are my best friend. I don't need anyone else." + +But soon, Lily felt lonely and bored. She had no one to talk to or play with. She looked out the window and saw Anna playing with other children. They were laughing and having fun. Lily wished she could join them, but she was afraid they would not like her anymore. She realized she had been selfish and mean. She wished she had been kind and generous. She wished she had minded sharing. + +She ran to the door and called out, "Anna, Anna, I'm sorry. Please come back. I want to play with you and share my doll. She is not my best friend. You are." + +Anna heard Lily and turned around. She saw Lily holding her doll and smiling. She felt happy and surprised. She said, "Really? You want to share your doll with me?" + +Lily said, "Yes, I do. I was wrong to keep her to myself. Sharing is caring. Come on, let's play together." + +Anna ran to Lily and hugged her. They both said, "We are sorry. We are friends." + +They went inside and played with the rare doll. They took turns brushing her hair, changing her dress, and making her talk. They had a lot of fun and learned a lesson. They learned that life is better when you mind sharing and have good friends. +Anna and Ben were playing in the backyard. They had a big tent that they could go inside and pretend to be explorers. They also had a shovel and a bucket to dig holes and find treasures. + +"Look, I found a shiny rock!" Ben said, holding up his discovery. "It's so pretty and sparkly!" + +Anna looked at the rock and felt envious. She wanted a shiny rock too. She looked around and saw a small pile of dirt. Maybe there was a shiny rock under it. She grabbed the shovel and started to dig. + +"Hey, what are you doing?" Ben asked, curious. "Are you looking for more rocks?" + +"No, I'm just burying something," Anna lied. She hoped Ben would not notice her hiding the rock in the dirt. + +"What are you burying?" Ben asked, coming closer. He saw a glint of something in the hole. He reached for it and pulled it out. It was the shiny rock! + +"Hey, this is my rock!" Ben exclaimed, angry. "You took it from me!" + +"No, I didn't!" Anna protested, trying to grab it back. "I found it first!" + +They started to tug and pull on the rock, each wanting to have it. They did not see their mom coming out of the house. + +"Kids, what are you doing?" Mom asked, surprised. "Why are you fighting over a rock?" + +They stopped and looked at Mom, ashamed. They knew they had done something wrong. + +"We're sorry, Mom," they said in unison. + +Mom smiled and hugged them. "It's okay, I know you both like shiny things. But you have to share and be nice to each other. How about we go inside and make some cookies? Maybe we can find some chocolate chips that are shiny too." + +Anna and Ben nodded and smiled. They forgot about the rock and followed Mom inside. They decided they liked cookies more than rocks. And they liked playing together more than fighting. They were happy and not envious anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One hot day, he decided to water his plants with a hose. But the hose was tough to carry because it was so long. + +Timmy's mom saw him struggling and asked, "Do you need help, Timmy?" + +"Yes, please," said Timmy. "This hose is tough to carry." + +Mom helped Timmy carry the hose and they watered the plants together. Timmy noticed that the plants started to increase in size with the water. "Look, Mom!" he said. "The plants are growing bigger!" + +Mom smiled and said, "Yes, Timmy. Water helps plants grow and increase in size." + +From that day on, Timmy loved to water the plants with the hose and watch them grow bigger and bigger. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with yarn and make pretty things. One day, her mommy bought her a big ball of yarn and Lily was so happy. She played with it all day long, making a long string that she could wrap around her wrist. + +But when it was time for bed, Lily couldn't sleep. She was too restless. She tossed and turned and couldn't get comfortable. Her mommy came in and saw that Lily was upset. "What's wrong?" she asked. + +"I can't sleep," Lily said. "I'm too restless." + +Her mommy knew just what to do. She got out a book and read Lily a story. It was about a little girl who celebrated her birthday with all her friends. Lily loved the story and soon she was fast asleep, dreaming of yarn and birthday parties. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and always carried her good pencil with her. One day, Lily was drawing a picture when her mom warned her not to draw on the walls. Lily listened to her mom and kept drawing on her paper. + +Later that day, Lily went to the park with her pencil. She met a boy who didn't have a pencil to draw with. Lily was kind and let the boy borrow her good pencil. She warned him to be careful with it and not to break it. The boy was happy and drew a picture with the pencil. + +When it was time to go home, Lily thanked the boy for using her pencil and took it back. She was happy that she could share her good pencil with someone who didn't have one. From that day on, Lily always remembered to be kind and share her things with others. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to bake cakes with her mommy. One day, they decided to make a chocolate cake. Mommy asked Lily to measure the flour and sugar very carefully. Lily was very excited to help and she did it perfectly! Mommy said, "You're such a good helper, Lily. You provide great help!" + +After they mixed all the ingredients, they put the cake in the oven. Mommy told Lily to be careful and not touch the hot oven. Lily nodded her head and promised to be careful. They waited patiently for the cake to bake. When it was done, they took it out of the oven and it smelled so good! + +Mommy and Lily decorated the cake with frosting and sprinkles. They both had so much fun and the cake turned out delicious! Mommy said, "Lily, you were such a careful helper today. Thank you for helping me bake this yummy cake." Lily smiled and felt very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. She saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. Her mom said, "Be careful, Lily. You need to rest first." + +Lily sat down and ate some jam on bread. She shared some with her mom and they both thought it was yummy. + +Suddenly, a boy came over and asked, "Can I play with you?" Lily said, "Yes, you can. But you have to be honest and not push me." The boy promised to be honest and they played together on the swings. + +After a while, it was time to go home. Lily was tired and needed to rest. She said goodbye to the boy and went home with her mom. She felt happy and had a good day at the park. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a kind teacher named Miss Sarah. She had a big classroom with lots of pupils. One day, a little girl named Lily came to school with a hurt knee. Miss Sarah said, "Come here, Lily. Let me rub your knee to make it feel better." Lily smiled and said, "Thank you, Miss Sarah. You are so humble." + +Later that day, Miss Sarah taught the pupils about the different colors. She asked, "What color are your eyes?" One pupil said, "My eyes are brown." Another pupil said, "My eyes are blue." Lily said, "My eyes are green. Just like the grass." Miss Sarah smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. Your green eyes are beautiful." + +At the end of the day, Miss Sarah gave all the pupils a hug and said, "Goodbye, my little friends. See you tomorrow." Lily hugged Miss Sarah extra tight and said, "Thank you for rubbing my knee and teaching us about colors. You are the best teacher ever." Miss Sarah hugged Lily back and said, "You're welcome, sweetie. You are all my favorite pupils." +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max had a big, fluffy tail that he loved to wag when he was happy. One day, Max was feeling anxious because he couldn't find his favorite toy. + +Max went to his owner and barked, "Where is my toy?" His owner replied, "I don't know, Max. Did you check your bed?" Max ran to his bed and looked under the blankets. He found his toy and wagged his tail happily. + +Max was so grateful to his owner for helping him find his toy that he licked her face. She replied, "You're welcome, Max. I'm glad I could help." Max cuddled up next to his owner and fell asleep, feeling safe and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved going to the lake to see the alligators. One day, Timmy saw an alligator stuck in the mud. He wanted to help the alligator, so he asked his mom for help. + +"Mommy, can we pull the alligator out of the mud?" Timmy asked. + +His mom said, "No, Timmy. Alligators are very dangerous. We need to call the park ranger to help." + +Timmy felt sad, but he knew it was the right thing to do. He felt proud that he was independent enough to ask for help when he needed it. The park ranger came and pulled the alligator out of the mud safely. Timmy was happy that the alligator was okay. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted a big, juicy apple to eat. She went to the kitchen and saw a basket full of apples. She picked one and took off its strip. It was delicious! + +One day, Lily saw a sad little bird outside her window. It had a broken wing and couldn't fly. Lily felt compassionate and wanted to help the bird. She asked her mom if they could take care of the bird until it got better. They made a cozy nest for the bird and gave it food and water every day. The bird felt better and flew away, but Lily felt happy because she helped a friend in need. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat strawberries. One day, she went to the garden to pick some strawberries. She found a big, juicy strawberry and put it in her basket. + +Suddenly, a bee came and tried to take the strawberry from her. Lily got scared and shouted, "No, bee! That's my strawberry!" + +The bee said, "I'm sorry, I just wanted some food too. Can we share it?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Okay, we can share it. But you have to be calm and not try to take it all." + +The bee agreed and they both ate the strawberry together. It was delicious! From that day on, Lily and the bee were friends and they shared their food calmly. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect pretty rocks and shiny shells on the beach. One day, she went to the store with her mommy to buy some spaghetti for dinner. + +When they got home, Lily helped her mommy cook the spaghetti. She thought it was fun to watch the long noodles boil in the pot. But then, she saw a scary spider crawling on the wall! + +Lily was scared, but her mommy came to the rescue and caught the spider in a jar. Lily felt much better and they all sat down to eat the yummy spaghetti together. After dinner, Lily added the spider to her rock and shell collection. She was happy to have a new addition to her treasures. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat plants, especially carrots. One day, Benny ate too many carrots and got a tummy ache. His friend, a bird named Billy, saw that Benny was feeling sad and asked him what was wrong. + +Benny said, "I ate too many carrots and now my tummy hurts. But I can't stop eating them because they're so yummy." + +Billy said, "Maybe you should eat some different plants, like lettuce or broccoli. They're good for you too." + +Benny felt guilty for eating too many carrots and agreed to try some new plants. He felt much better after eating some broccoli and realized that it's important to eat a variety of plants to stay healthy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the grass. The grass was green and thin, but it was soft under her feet. + +One day, Lily was playing with her friend and they were singing a song. Her friend didn't know all the words, so Lily had to repeat them over and over again. + +After they finished singing, they decided to lay down in the grass and look up at the clouds. They saw a fluffy white cloud that looked like a bunny. They both giggled and Lily said, "Let's repeat this game tomorrow!" + +From then on, Lily and her friend played outside in the grass every day and they always found new things to repeat and new shapes to see in the clouds. +Once upon a time, there was a little bird who was flying in the sky. The bird was looking for a place to rest. It saw a shelter in the distance and flew towards it. When it arrived, it saw that the shelter was a peaceful place with many trees and flowers. The little bird felt happy and safe there. It decided to stay for a while. + +As the bird was resting, it saw a big cat approaching the shelter. The bird was scared and wanted to fly away, but it couldn't. The cat was getting closer and closer. Suddenly, the bird saw a lock on the shelter's door. It quickly flew towards it and locked the door. The cat tried to get in, but it couldn't. The little bird was safe inside the shelter thanks to the lock. It felt grateful and peaceful knowing that it was protected. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to walk on the path in the park with her mommy. One day, Lily and her mommy went for a walk. Lily was very tired because she didn't sleep well. She told her mommy, "I'm so tired, mommy. Can we go home?" But her mommy said, "We can't go home yet, Lily. We have to walk a little more." + +Suddenly, Lily heard a loud scream. She got scared and held her mommy's hand tightly. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's just a bird." As they walked further, they saw a group of kids playing with a ball. One of the kids accidentally kicked the ball too hard and it went into the bushes. The kid started to scream because he couldn't find the ball. But Lily saw the ball and said, "Look, mommy! I found the ball!" The kid was happy and said, "Thank you, Lily!" Lily felt happy too because she helped someone. They continued their walk and Lily wasn't tired anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he found a shiny wire hidden in the grass. He picked it up and wondered what it was for. + +Timmy's mom came outside and saw him holding the wire. She explained that the wire was used to carry electricity and it could be dangerous if not handled properly. She told Timmy to always trust her when she tells him something is dangerous. + +From that day on, Timmy always listened to his mom and trusted her to keep him safe. He never played with wires or anything else that could hurt him. And he was happy knowing that his mom was always looking out for him. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play games with his friends. One day, they decided to have a race. + +Timmy was very excited because he loved to run, but he knew that his friend Billy was very competitive. Billy always wanted to win. Timmy knew he would have to struggle to keep up with Billy. + +As they ran, Timmy started to get tired. He wanted to give up, but then he remembered something his mom had told him. She said that if he ever struggled, he should try his best and never give up. + +So, Timmy kept running and running until he finally crossed the finish line. Billy was there waiting for him and said, "Wow, Timmy! You did a great job! You never gave up!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thanks, Billy. I just had to find the right word to keep me going." +Once upon a time, there was a happy family of three: Mommy, Daddy, and little Timmy. One day, Mommy was cooking pasta for dinner. Timmy loved pasta, and he was excited to eat it. But then, Daddy came home and requested something different for dinner. He wanted a big steak, and Mommy didn't have any. + +Timmy didn't know what to do. He wanted his pasta, but Daddy wanted something else. Mommy tried to find a solution, but it was hard. Then, Timmy had an idea. He asked Daddy if he could try the pasta, and if he didn't like it, they could order something else. Daddy agreed, and Mommy served the pasta. + +To everyone's surprise, Daddy loved the pasta! He said it was the most graceful dish he had ever eaten. Timmy was happy that everyone was able to enjoy their meal together. From then on, they always tried new things and made requests, but they never forgot how much they loved Mommy's pasta. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and trucks and would always watch them go by. He would admire them and wave to the drivers. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to a gas station to fill up their car. Timmy was glad because he could see all the cars and trucks up close. He watched the gas go into their car and saw the numbers go up on the pump. + +Suddenly, there was a loud noise and Timmy saw a big truck crash into another car. He was scared and started to cry. His mom quickly drove away from the gas station. Timmy was sad because he didn't want anyone to get hurt. + +From that day on, Timmy still loved cars and trucks, but he knew they could be dangerous too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she found a pit in the ground. It was very deep and dark. + +Lily was too scared to go down into the pit by herself, so she asked her friend, Max, to help her. Max was very enthusiastic about helping Lily. He gave her a rope to hold onto while he climbed down into the pit. + +Once Max was at the bottom of the pit, he found a treasure chest! He was so excited to give the treasure to Lily. He climbed back up the rope and gave the treasure chest to her. Lily was very happy and grateful. She thanked Max for his help and they both went home, feeling very proud of themselves. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to buy a toy from the store, but it was too expensive. So, she saved her money in a piggy bank until she had enough to buy the toy. + +One day, Lily and her family went to the park. Suddenly, a big storm came and they had to run to their car. The rain was so tight that Lily's hair got all wet. + +When they got home, Lily played with her new toy and forgot all about the storm. She was so happy that she hugged her toy tight and fell asleep. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike outside. One day, she saw a beautiful flower in the grass. She picked it up and smelled it. It smelled so good! + +But then, Lily's little brother came along. He was being very naughty and tried to take the flower from her. Lily didn't let him and held onto the flower tightly. + +After a while, Lily got tired of holding the flower and decided to put it in her bike basket. She rode her bike around the neighborhood with the flower in her basket, feeling happy and free. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and always ran towards the fountain. One day, she saw a boy sitting on the fountain, and she said, "Hi! Can I sit with you?" + +The boy replied, "Sure, why not? I'm very enthusiastic about making new friends." + +Lily sat next to the boy, and they started talking about their favorite things. They were having so much fun that they didn't notice the fountain was getting too high. Suddenly, the fountain exploded, and they got wet. They were scared and ran away, but Lily's favorite dress got ruined. + +Lily was sad, and the boy said, "I'm sorry. I didn't know the fountain was going to explode." + +Lily replied, "It's okay. I forgive you, but I don't want to play near the fountain anymore." +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She had long hair that she loved to brush. One day, Lily's mom took her to the store to buy a new hairbrush. Lily was so happy and excited to use her new hairbrush on her long hair. + +As they walked around the store, Lily saw a cute puppy. She loved puppies so much that she asked her mom if they could take it home. Her mom said no, but Lily still loved the puppy. + +When they got home, Lily ran to her room to try out her new hairbrush. She brushed her hair over and over again, feeling so happy. She loved her new hairbrush and her long hair. She also loved her mom and the puppy she saw at the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing games with her friends. One day, they decided to play hide and seek. Lily found a great hiding spot behind a big tree. She was hidden so well that nobody could find her. + +After a while, Lily got bored of waiting and decided to come out. But when she tried to move, she realized that her dress was stuck on a branch. She couldn't separate herself from the tree. She started to cry for help. + +One of her friends heard her cries and came to help her. They managed to separate her dress from the branch and Lily was free. She was so happy that she gave her friend a big hug. From that day on, they always played together and made sure nobody was left hidden for too long. +Once upon a time, there was a small mouse named Mickey. Mickey loved to play games with his friends. One day, they decided to play hide and seek. Mickey hid behind a small rock and waited for his friends to find him. When they did, they pointed at him and said, "We found you, Mickey!" + +After that, they decided to play another game called soccer. Mickey was very good at soccer and scored many goals. His friends cheered and clapped every time he scored. + +At the end of the day, Mickey was very tired but happy. He had so much fun playing with his friends and he couldn't wait to play with them again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she went to the beach with her family. They saw lots of shrimp in the water. + +Lily's dad caught some shrimp and cooked them for dinner. Lily tried one and thought it was yummy. She said, "I believe shrimp is tasty!" + +Later that night, Lily wanted to sleep with her favorite stuffed animal, Mr. Bear. But she couldn't find him anywhere! She looked under her bed and in her toy box, but he was nowhere to be found. + +Lily was sad and couldn't sleep without Mr. Bear. But then her mom came in and said, "Don't worry, Lily. Mr. Bear is a dependable friend. He's probably just hiding somewhere. We'll find him in the morning." And Lily felt better, knowing she could depend on her mom to help her find Mr. Bear. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lilly. Lilly loved to run and play outside. One day, Lilly's mom told her they were going on a trip around the world. Lilly was so excited! She got ready by putting on her shoes and jogging out the door. + +As they traveled, Lilly saw many new things like big mountains and wide oceans. One day, they stopped in a small village where Lilly met a boy named Timmy. Timmy asked Lilly if she was ready to play tag. Lilly said yes and they both started to jog around the village. + +After they finished playing, Timmy asked Lilly if she wanted to be friends forever. Lilly said yes and they both smiled. Lilly realized that even though the world was big, she could make new friends wherever she went. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park. One day, Timmy's mom suggested that they go to the park on Wednesday. Timmy was very excited and smiled big. + +On Wednesday, Timmy woke up early and put on his favorite shirt. But when he looked outside, it was raining and the park was all dirty. Timmy was sad and didn't know what to do. His mom saw how sad he was and suggested they play inside instead. + +Timmy and his mom played games and read books all day. They had so much fun that Timmy forgot all about the dirty park. From then on, Timmy learned that even when things don't go as planned, there are always other fun things to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks and put them in her pocket. One day, she went outside to collect more rocks. The sun was high in the sky and it was almost noon. + +As she walked along the path, she saw a powerful bird with beautiful feathers. The bird was perched on a tree branch, watching her. Lily was amazed by the bird's beauty and wanted to collect a feather to keep. + +She slowly approached the bird and reached out her hand. The bird looked at her and then flew away, leaving behind a beautiful feather. Lily picked it up and held it close to her chest. She was so happy to have collected such a special treasure on this sunny noon day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went to the mall with her mommy. They went into the elevator and went up to the top floor. When they got out, they saw that it was raining outside. Lily said, "Mommy, it's raining fierce!" Her mommy replied, "Yes, it is. We need to wait for the rain to stop before we can go home." + +Lily saw a toy store and wanted to go in. She said, "Mommy, can we go in the toy store?" Her mommy said, "Sure, we can go in and look around." They went into the toy store and Lily saw a doll that she really wanted. She said, "Mommy, can I have this doll?" Her mommy said, "We can buy it for you, but we need to wait for the rain to stop first." + +Lily and her mommy waited in the toy store until the rain stopped. When it finally stopped, they went outside and went back into the elevator to go home. Lily was happy because she got a new doll and she got to ride in the elevator. She said, "Mommy, today was a fun day!" Her mommy replied, "Yes, it was. We had fun even though it rained fierce." +Once upon a time, there was a shy girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and draw pictures. One day, her big brother came in and started to tease her. He said she was too little to play with his computer. + +Lily felt sad and scared. She didn't like when her brother teased her. But then she had an idea! She went to her dad and asked if she could use his computer. He said yes, and Lily was so happy. + +She showed her brother all the cool things she could do on the computer. He was surprised and impressed. From then on, he never teased Lily again. +Once upon a time, there was a big, red balloon. The balloon was so high in the sky that it looked like it was standing on its own. A little girl saw the balloon and wanted it. She asked her mommy if they could get it. + +Mommy said, "I don't have a balloon to supply you with, but we can go to the store and buy one." + +The little girl was happy and they went to the store. The store had lots of balloons, but the little girl wanted the big, red one that was standing so high in the sky. + +She asked the store worker, "Can you get me the big, red balloon that is standing high in the sky?" + +The store worker smiled and said, "Yes, I can supply you with that balloon." + +The little girl was so happy and held onto her big, red balloon all the way home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with clay and making things with her hands. One day, she went to her friend Timmy's house to play. + +Timmy said, "Let's make something with this ordinary clay!" Lily was excited and said, "Yes, let's do it!" + +They started making different animals and shapes with the clay. Suddenly, Timmy surprised Lily by making a big dinosaur. "Wow, that's amazing!" Lily exclaimed. + +They continued playing with the clay and making more surprises for each other. It was a fun day full of creativity and imagination. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and see all the pretty things around her. One day, she saw a big dog and she was scared. She didn't like the sight of the dog and it troubled her. + +Lily's mom told her that the dog was nice and wouldn't hurt her. Lily didn't believe her and said she hated the dog. Her mom was sad because she knew Lily was missing out on making a new furry friend. + +The next day, Lily went outside to play and saw the dog again. This time, she ran away from it. The dog chased after her and Lily fell down. She hurt herself badly and had to go to the hospital. Lily's mom was very sad and wished that Lily had given the dog a chance. +Once upon a time, there was a happy boy named Timmy. He loved going to his class every day because his teacher was always cheerful and made learning fun. + +One day, Timmy promised his teacher that he would do his best on his homework. But when he got home, he got distracted by his toys and forgot all about his promise. He didn't do his homework and went to bed feeling guilty. + +The next day, Timmy went to class and his teacher asked for everyone's homework. Timmy felt sad because he didn't have his homework to show. His teacher was disappointed and Timmy felt even worse. + +The moral of the story is that promises should be kept, even if it's hard. Timmy learned his lesson and promised to always do his homework from then on. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she wanted some ice cream. She looked in the freezer, but it was empty. She asked her mom if they could go to the store to get some more ice cream. + +They got in the car and drove to the store. Lily saw a big box of ice cream and asked her mom if they could get it. Her mom said yes, but they had to pass by the unknown fruits first. Lily didn't like fruits, but she held her mom's hand and walked past them. + +Finally, they got home and put the ice cream in the freezer. Lily was so happy! She asked her mom if they could have some right away, but her mom said they had to wait until after dinner. Lily was sad, but she knew the ice cream would be waiting for her in the freezer. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. It stood tall on a hill in a pretty place. The tree liked to look at the landscape and watch the birds fly by. One day, a squirrel climbed up the tree and accidentally made a big leaf fall. The squirrel was upset and ran away. The leaf fell gently to the ground and became part of the pretty landscape. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his knee really bad. He cried and cried until his mommy came running outside to see what happened. + +Mommy saw Timmy's knee and knew it was an emergency. She picked him up and brought him inside to heal his knee. Timmy's mommy put a bandage on his knee and gave him a kiss to make him feel better. + +Timmy's friend came over to check on him. "Are you okay?" his friend asked. "My knee hurt really bad, but my mommy fixed it and now it's getting better," Timmy replied. "That's good," his friend said. "I'm glad you're not hurt anymore." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a colorful comb that she loved to use on her hair. One day, she went to the park to play with her friend, Timmy. + +"Look, Timmy!" Lily said excitedly, holding up her comb. "It's so pretty!" + +Timmy looked at the comb and said, "Wow, it's really colorful!" + +Lily giggled and said, "I know! Let's play hairdresser!" + +So, they took turns combing each other's hair with Lily's colorful comb. They had so much fun playing together that they didn't even notice when it was time to go home. + +As they walked home, Lily said to Timmy, "Thanks for playing with me today. I had so much fun!" + +Timmy smiled and said, "Me too, Lily. Your comb is really cool!" + +Lily smiled and held up her comb once again. "I know, right? It's my favorite!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and look at the pretty flowers. One day, she saw a mailbox that was very dirty. It had lots of mud and dust on it. + +Lily decided to clean the mailbox. She got a cloth and some water and started to scrub. It was hard work, but she did it because she wanted to be helpful. After a while, the mailbox was clean and shiny. + +The next day, Lily went to check the mailbox and found a surprise. Inside was a letter from her grandma! It made her very happy. She realized that cleaning the mailbox was important because it made it easier for people to send letters. From that day on, the mailbox became very popular and lots of people used it to send letters to their loved ones. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park. She was very happy and excited to play on the swings and slide. Lily saw her friend Emma and they played together. Emma was very enthusiastic and they had a lot of fun. + +Suddenly, Lily fell down and hurt her knee. She had a big stitch on her knee from when she fell before. Emma helped Lily up and they went to sit on a bench. Lily showed Emma her stitch and Emma said it looked better than before. They continued to play and have fun at the park until it was time to go home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing, they saw a kangaroo. The kangaroo was orange and it looked scared. + +Lily and her friends went to the kangaroo and asked, "What's wrong?" The kangaroo said, "I am lost and I need to find my way back home. Can you help me?" Lily and her friends said, "Yes, we can save you!" + +They looked around the park and saw a map. They used the map to find out where the kangaroo's home was. They walked with the kangaroo for a long time until they found its home. The kangaroo was so happy and said, "Thank you for saving me!" + +Lily and her friends felt proud of themselves for helping the kangaroo. They said goodbye and went back to playing in the park. From that day on, they always looked out for the orange kangaroo whenever they played in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park. They saw a big duck in the pond. Lily said, "Mommy, can we take a photo of the duck?" Mommy said, "Sure, let's take a clear photo of the duck." + +Lily took out her toy camera and tried to take a photo, but it was blurry. "Mommy, the photo is not clear," said Lily. Mommy said, "Let me help you. Hold the camera steady and press the button." Lily did what mommy said and they took a clear photo of the duck. + +Later, they met Lily's friend, Timmy. "Timmy, look at this photo of the duck," said Lily. Timmy said, "Wow, that's a big duck! Do you know the number of ducks in the pond?" Lily said, "I don't know, but let's count them!" And so, they counted all the ducks in the pond and had a fun day at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the rain. One day, Lily was playing with her friend Max when the rain started to fall. It was a powerful rain, and Lily and Max got very wet. + +"Let's go inside," Max said. + +"No, let's stay and play in the rain," Lily said. + +"But we're getting soaked!" Max said. + +"That's okay, we'll dry off later," Lily said. + +So they played in the rain, jumping in puddles and splashing each other. When they finally went inside, they were both dripping wet. + +"That was so much fun!" Lily said. + +"I know, but now we need to change into dry clothes," Max said. + +Lily agreed and they went to change. As they put on warm, dry clothes, they talked about how much fun they had playing in the rain. They both agreed that they couldn't wait to do it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to look at the stars and planets in the sky. One night, she saw a very lively planet that was shining brightly. + +She said, "Wow! That planet is so pretty. I wish I could go there!" + +Her mom replied, "I know, sweetie. Maybe one day we can go on a spaceship and visit it together." + +Lily smiled and said, "I don't want to miss it. It's so special to me." + +Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, we won't miss it. It will always be there for us to see." + +Lily went to bed happy, dreaming of the lively planet in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and her favorite rug. The rug was pretty and had flowers on it. + +One day, Lily's friend came to visit her. Her friend's name was Sarah. Sarah saw the pretty rug and said, "I like your rug, Lily. Can I play on it?" + +Lily didn't want Sarah to play on the rug because she was afraid it would get dirty. But, she didn't want to be mean. So, she said, "Sure, you can play on it. But, please be careful." + +Sarah played on the rug for a while, but then she spilled some juice on it. Lily was sad because she knew her mom would be upset. + +The next day, Lily requested that her mom clean the rug. Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. I will clean it for you." And she did. The rug looked pretty again and Lily was happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat bird with lots of feathers. The bird lived in a tree and liked to sing songs. One day, a little bird came to visit the big bird. The little bird was very shy, but the big bird was friendly and gave the little bird a kiss on the head. + +The little bird felt happy and safe with the big bird. They played together and sang songs. The big bird showed the little bird how to fly and how to find worms to eat. The little bird was very grateful to have such a good friend. + +One day, the big bird had to leave to find more food. The little bird was sad, but the big bird promised to come back soon. The little bird waited and waited, and finally, the big bird returned with a big, fat worm for the little bird to eat. The little bird was so happy to see the big bird again and gave the big bird a kiss on the beak. They lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she went for a walk in the park with her mommy. They saw a big, black dog with a waggy tail. The dog was very friendly and Lily wanted to pet him, but her mommy said to be careful because sometimes dogs can hurt you. + +As they walked further, they saw a big slide with a zigzag shape. Lily wanted to go down the slide, but her mommy said she was too little and might get hurt. Lily was sad, but she understood that her mommy wanted to keep her safe. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise. It was a man who had fallen off his bike and was hurt. Lily's mommy quickly went to speak to the man and called for help. Soon, an ambulance arrived and took the man to the hospital. Lily learned that it's important to be careful and always listen to her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw and color with her purple crayon. One day, she decided to design a special drawing for her teacher. + +Lily drew a big smiling sun with a purple sky and green grass. She also drew a pupil, which is the black part of your eye. + +When Lily gave her drawing to her teacher, her teacher was so happy and put it up on the wall for everyone to see. Lily felt proud of her design and was happy that her teacher liked it. + +From that day on, Lily knew that she loved to design things and make people happy with her drawings. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy loved to explore and play. One sunny day, he found a big maze made of hay. Timmy wanted to play in the maze, but he was scared he would get lost. + +Timmy asked his friend, a wise old owl, for help. The owl told Timmy to attach a string to his tail so he could find his way out of the maze. Timmy did as the owl suggested and happily played in the maze. + +After a while, Timmy got hungry and wanted a snack. He found some cheese, but it was spoiled. Timmy didn't like the taste and felt sad. He decided to go home and have a better snack. Timmy was happy he found his way out of the maze thanks to the string attached to his tail. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a parrot named Polly, who was very spoiled. Polly would always squawk and demand treats from Lily. + +One day, Lily was playing with Polly when she accidentally squeezed her too hard. Polly let out a loud squawk and fell to the ground. Lily was very sorry and tried to help Polly, but it was too late. + +Polly was gone forever, and Lily was very sad. She realized that she should have been more careful with her beloved parrot. From that day on, Lily made sure to treat all her pets with love and care. +Once upon a time, there was a big turkey. The turkey was very lovely and had lots of feathers. One day, a little girl saw the turkey and thought it seemed very friendly. She wanted to pet the turkey, but was scared it might run away. So, she slowly walked towards the turkey and gently touched its feathers. The turkey seemed to like it and didn't run away. From that day on, the little girl would visit the lovely turkey every day and they became the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside in the sun. One day, Timmy found a bulb in the ground. It was a big, round bulb. Timmy wanted to plant it in the dirt so it could grow into a pretty flower. He made a plan to dig a hole and put the bulb inside. + +Timmy dug and dug until he made a hole. Then, he put the bulb inside and covered it with dirt. He watered it every day and waited patiently. Soon, a green stem popped out of the ground. Timmy was so happy! He watched as the stem grew taller and taller, until it finally bloomed into a beautiful orange flower. Timmy was so proud of his plant and all the hard work he did to make it grow. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo who lived in a river. He loved to swim and play with his friends. One day, he saw a little bird who was hurt and suffering. The hippo felt sad and decided to help the little bird. + +He carried the bird on his back and took him to a safe place. The bird was very thankful and happy. The hippo felt perfect knowing that he helped someone in need. + +The moral of the story is that it's always good to help others who are suffering, no matter how big or small they are. +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to fly around and explore the forest. One day, Tweetie saw a big, juicy berry on a branch. Tweetie wanted to eat it, but the branch was too high up. + +Tweetie flew down to the ground and saw a friendly squirrel named Nutty. "Hi Nutty!" said Tweetie. "Can you help me reach that berry on the branch up high?" + +Nutty thought for a moment and said, "I have an idea! I'll climb up the tree and shake the branch until the berry falls down. Then you can eat it!" + +Tweetie was so happy and thanked Nutty. Nutty climbed up the tree and shook the branch until the berry fell down. Tweetie ate the berry and said, "Mmm, this berry is so delicious! It's a perfect fit for my tummy!" + +As Tweetie and Nutty walked away, they saw a thirsty rabbit. "I'm so thirsty," said the rabbit. "I wish I had something to drink." + +Tweetie remembered that she had a little bit of water in her birdhouse. "I can help!" said Tweetie. "You can drink some of my water." + +The rabbit was so grateful and drank the water. "Thank you, Tweetie!" said the rabbit. "You're such a kind birdie." And they all lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of flowers and animals. One day, Lily's mom asked her to draw a picture of their family. + +Lily started to draw, but she ran out of paper. She asked her mom for more paper, but her mom said they didn't have any. Lily felt sad because she wanted to finish her picture. + +Then, her dad came home and heard about Lily's problem. He said, "I can supply you with some paper. I have some in my office." Lily was happy and thanked her dad. + +Her dad gave her the paper, and Lily finished her picture. She showed it to her parents, and they were proud of her. Her dad said, "Lily, you are so flexible. You found a solution to your problem." + +The moral of the story is that sometimes we may face challenges, but if we are flexible and ask for help, we can find a solution. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to sleep all day and never wanted to play. One day, Mittens' owner went to the store and forgot to lock the door. Mittens saw the open door and decided to go on an adventure. + +Mittens walked and walked until she found a big bag of salt. Mittens didn't know what salt was, but she thought it looked tasty. She licked the salt and it made her very thirsty. Mittens looked for water but couldn't find any. + +As Mittens continued her adventure, she saw a big house with a closed door. She remembered how her owner always locked the door before leaving. Mittens knew that the door was unlocked and wanted to go inside. But then she remembered how she felt when she couldn't find water. Mittens decided to go back home and wait for her owner to come back and lock the door. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He loved to play with his band. They played music together and sang songs. Timmy's band was very organized. They practiced every day and always knew what to do. + +One day, Timmy's band had a big concert. Lots of people came to see them play. Timmy was very excited, but also a little nervous. He wanted to do a good job. But when it was his turn to sing, he forgot the words! Everyone laughed and Timmy felt embarrassed. + +After the concert, Timmy's bandmates hugged him and said they still loved him. They told him that even if he made a mistake, it was okay. Timmy felt better and promised to practice more so he wouldn't forget the words again. From that day on, Timmy's band became even more organized and they had many more successful concerts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a lovely pair of socks with rainbow colors. One day, her mom asked her to put her socks in the store. "Why?" asked Lily. "Because we need to keep them safe," replied her mom. Lily didn't want to put her lovely socks away, but she did as she was told. + +Later that day, Lily's friend Timmy came over to play. "Where are your socks?" asked Timmy. "They're in the store," replied Lily. "Why?" asked Timmy. "Mom said we need to keep them safe," said Lily. Timmy didn't understand why they needed to store the socks, but he didn't ask any more questions. + +After they finished playing, Lily went to the store to get her socks. She was happy to see that they were still lovely and colorful. "Thank you for keeping my socks safe, store!" said Lily. The store didn't reply, but Lily knew that her socks were safe and sound. +Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Timmy. Timmy lived in a big house with lots of other mice. One day, Timmy saw a gray cat outside. The cat was very big and scary, and Timmy knew he needed to escape. + +Timmy ran through the house and found a small hole in the wall. He squeezed through the hole and ran outside. But the cat was still there, waiting for him. Timmy was very scared, but then he saw something shiny on the ground. It was a pistol! + +Timmy picked up the pistol and pointed it at the cat. The cat ran away very fast, and Timmy was safe. He was very happy that he had escaped from the cat. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her backyard. One day, she saw a big fence that surrounded her yard. It was very tall and made of wood. + +Lily was feeling adventurous and wanted to explore what was on the other side of the fence. She decided to shake the fence to see if it would open. But the fence was too strong and did not move. + +Lily felt sad that she couldn't go on an adventure. But then she realized that she could still have fun in her own yard. She played with her toys and ran around, feeling happy and content. From that day on, she knew that adventures could be found anywhere, even in her own backyard. +Once upon a time, a little boy named Timmy went to the beach with his mommy. They saw a man with a big hat and a fishing pole. The man was a fisherman. Timmy thought the fisherman looked very strong and fit. + +Timmy and his mommy decided to walk along the beach. They found a lot of pretty shells and rocks. Then, Timmy saw something shiny in the sand. He picked it up and showed it to his mommy. It was a golden necklace! + +Timmy and his mommy went to the fisherman and showed him the necklace. The fisherman was very surprised. He didn't know who lost the necklace, but he was happy that Timmy discovered it. They all went back to Timmy's house and celebrated with ice cream. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play catch with his dad. One day, Timmy threw the ball too hard and it hit the wall. The ball bounced back and hit Timmy's dad in the face. + +"Ouch!" yelled Timmy's dad. "You need to be more careful when you throw the ball." + +Timmy felt bad and said sorry to his dad. They continued to play catch, but this time Timmy threw the ball softer. + +Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from the neighbor's house. They went to investigate and found out that the neighbor was deaf and had accidentally knocked over a vase. Timmy's dad explained to Timmy that being deaf means you can't hear things like other people can. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to throw the ball gently and quietly so he wouldn't accidentally hit the wall or disturb his deaf neighbor. +Once upon a time, there were two cats. They were friends and had good fur. They liked to play together and chase mice. But one day, they started to fight. They were angry and scratched each other. Their fur got messy and they looked sad. + +After a while, they stopped fighting and realized it wasn't good. They said sorry and hugged each other. They cleaned their fur and went back to playing. They learned that it's better to be friends than to fight. +Once upon a time, there was a big crane. The crane was very reliable and strong. It could lift heavy things and move them around. + +One day, the crane was needed to solve a big problem. A big rock was blocking the road, and no one could get through. The crane came to the rescue and lifted the rock away. + +Everyone was so happy and grateful for the reliable crane. They knew they could count on it to solve any problem that came their way. From that day on, the crane became a hero in the town. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved trains. He had a toy train that he played with every day. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the toy store to buy a new train. + +Timmy saw a train that he liked, but it was not like his original train. He asked his mom, "Can I touch the train?" His mom said yes, so he touched it. It was shiny and new. + +Timmy's mom asked him, "Do you want to buy this train?" Timmy thought about it and said, "No, I like my original train better." So, they went home and Timmy played with his original train happily ever after. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite thing in the whole world, her teddy bear. One day, Lily went to the park to play. She was having fun on the swings when she saw a boy who looked sad. + +Lily went up to him and said, "What's wrong?" The boy said he lost his toy truck and he couldn't find it. Lily knew how it felt to lose something special, so she said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find it." + +They looked all over the park and finally found the toy truck. The boy was so happy and said, "Thank you so much, you are so kind!" Lily smiled and said, "I know how it feels to lose something special. I'm happy I could help you." + +The boy looked at Lily's teddy bear and said, "Your teddy looks so warm and cuddly. Can I hug it?" Lily smiled and said, "Of course!" The boy hugged the teddy bear and said, "Thank you, it's so soft and warm." + +The moral of the story is that helping others can make them feel happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her toys and going to the park. One day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. When they arrived, Lily saw a nurse sitting on a bench. + +"Mommy, who is that?" Lily asked. + +"That's a nurse. She helps people who are sick or hurt," her mommy replied. + +Lily wanted to say hello, but she was feeling a bit selfish and didn't want to share her toys. But then the nurse smiled at her and said, "Hi there! What a lovely day to play in the park." + +Lily felt happy and decided to share her toys with the nurse. They played together and had a lot of fun. When it was time to go home, Lily waved goodbye to the nurse and said, "Thank you for playing with me. I hope we can play again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Mittens. Mittens liked to sleep all day and didn't like to play. One day, Mittens was lying on a round ball, but he was so lazy that he accidentally broke it! + +Mittens felt bad that he broke the ball, so he decided to try and fix it. He went to find some glue and tried to put the round ball back together. But, no matter how hard he tried, the ball wouldn't stay fixed. + +Mittens learned his lesson and promised to be more careful next time. He realized that being lazy and not paying attention can cause things to break. From that day on, Mittens made sure to be more careful with his toys and to always play safely. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy's mom warned him that the air outside was not good for his lungs. Timmy didn't understand what that meant, but he listened to his mom and decided to play inside instead. + +The next day, Timmy's friend Johnny came over to play. Johnny wanted to go outside to play in the park, but Timmy remembered what his mom had said about the air being bad for his lungs. Timmy warned Johnny about the bad air and suggested they play inside instead. Johnny was frightened by the thought of bad air and agreed to play inside. + +Timmy and Johnny had a lot of fun playing inside with their toys. They didn't need to go outside to have fun. Timmy was happy that he listened to his mom's warning and kept his lungs safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite toy was a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, we need to wrap Brownie in a blanket and take him to the doctor to make sure he is safe and healthy." + +Lily asked, "Why does Brownie need to go to the doctor?" + +Mommy replied, "We need to weigh him to make sure he is not too heavy or too light. And we need to check if he has any boo-boos." + +Lily nodded her head and helped her mommy wrap Brownie in a blanket. They went to the doctor and the doctor said, "Brownie is very healthy and safe. He just needs a little cleaning." + +Lily was happy to hear that Brownie was safe and healthy. She hugged Brownie tightly and said, "I love you, Brownie!" +Once upon a time, there was a kid named Timmy. Timmy was very busy playing with his toys. He had a toy car, a toy train, and a toy plane. Timmy loved his toys very much. + +But then, Timmy got thirsty. He needed to drink some water. So, he went to the kitchen and got a cup. He filled the cup with water and drank it all up. Timmy felt much better after he drank the water. + +After he finished drinking, Timmy went back to playing with his toys. He was very happy and had lots of fun. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved jazz music. She would dance and sway to the beat every time her mom played it. One day, Lily saw a jar of cookies on the kitchen counter. She wanted one so badly, but she was too weak to reach it. + +Lily thought of a plan. She grabbed a chair and climbed up to the counter. She reached for the jar, but it was too high. Suddenly, she lost her balance and fell, and the jar shattered on the floor. + +Lily's mom was very upset. She told Lily that it's not okay to climb on things and reach for things that are too high. She also said that sometimes we have to wait for help, and that being patient is important. Lily felt very sad and learned her lesson. From that day on, she never climbed on things again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a house with a red roof. One day, Lily was playing outside when it started to rain. She ran inside and said to her mommy, "Mommy, it's raining outside. Can we play inside?" + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily. Let's play a game together." But after a while, Lily got hungry. She said, "Mommy, I'm hungry. Can we have a snack?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, Lily. Let's go to the kitchen and make some popcorn together." They sat on the couch and ate their popcorn while it rained outside. Lily was happy to be inside with her mommy, safe and dry under their red roof. +Once upon a time, there was a little frog named Hoppy. Hoppy was very green and lived in a pond with his frog friends. One day, Hoppy saw a thin bug on a lily pad. Hoppy tried to catch the bug, but it flew away. Hoppy felt sad and started to frown. + +Hoppy's frog friends saw him frowning and asked him what was wrong. Hoppy told them about the thin bug that got away. Hoppy's friends told him not to worry and that he would catch a bug next time. Hoppy smiled and felt happy again. + +The next day, Hoppy saw a fat fly buzzing around the pond. Hoppy jumped and caught the fly in his mouth. Hoppy's friends cheered and they all had a big feast. Hoppy was so happy that he didn't even remember to frown anymore. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily wanted to watch a movie. She asked her mom, "Mommy, can we watch a movie?" Her mom said, "Sure, let me recommend a good one for us to watch." + +Her mom went to the TV and looked for a cable to connect to the DVD player. She found one and said, "I found the cable we need. Are you ready to watch the movie now?" Lily said, "Yes, I am ready!" + +They sat down on the couch and watched the movie together. Lily loved the movie her mom recommended. When it was over, Lily said, "Thank you for recommending the movie, Mommy. Can we watch another one tomorrow?" +Once upon a time, there was a giraffe named Gigi. Gigi had a very long neck that she liked to roll around. Gigi's neck was so thin that she had to be careful not to bump into things. + +One day, Gigi was walking through the jungle when she saw a ball. She decided to roll the ball with her neck. Gigi had so much fun rolling the ball that she didn't notice a tree in her way. She accidentally bumped her thin neck on the tree and it hurt a little bit. + +But Gigi didn't let that stop her from having fun. She continued to roll the ball with her neck and played happily in the jungle. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very kind and generous. She loved to share her toys with her friends. One morning, Lily woke up and remembered that she promised her friend, Sally, to share her toy car with her. But, Lily couldn't find her toy car anywhere. + +Lily went to Sally and said, "I regret that I can't share my toy car with you today. I can't find it anywhere." Sally replied, "That's okay, Lily. We can play with my dollhouse instead." + +Lily felt happy that Sally was understanding, but she still felt sad that she couldn't keep her promise. Later that day, Lily found her toy car under her bed. She ran to Sally's house and said, "Guess what, Sally? I found my toy car! Let's play with it together!" Sally smiled and said, "Yay! Thank you, Lily. You're the best friend ever!" + +From that day on, Lily always made sure to keep her promises and share her toys with her friends. She never wanted to regret anything again. +Once upon a time, there was a wise owl who loved to travel. One day, he packed his luggage and went on a big adventure. He flew high in the sky and saw many beautiful things. + +When it was time to rest, the owl found a cozy tree to sleep in. He closed his eyes and dreamed of all the fun he had. + +The next day, the owl continued his journey. He saw mountains, rivers, and forests. But when the sun began to set, he knew it was time to go home. He packed his luggage and flew back to his tree. He closed his eyes and fell asleep, happy to be home. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside in the rain and jumping in puddles. One day, it rained a lot and the puddles got bigger and bigger. Lily saw that the mud was increasing too! + +She decided to jump in the puddles anyway, even though the mud was disgusting. She liked the squishy feeling on her toes. After a while, Lily got tired and went inside to take a bath. She washed all the mud off her feet and felt clean again. + +Lily learned that sometimes things can increase, like the size of a puddle, but that doesn't mean we can't still have fun. Even if the mud is disgusting, we can always wash it off and feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a grumpy judge. He lived in a big house with a sharp fence around it. One day, a little bird flew into his yard and got stuck in the sharp fence. The judge heard the bird's cries and went outside to help. + +The judge carefully removed the bird from the sharp fence and held it gently in his hands. The bird was very grateful and sang a sweet song for the judge. The judge's grumpy face turned into a happy smile and he felt very good inside. + +From that day on, the judge was no longer grumpy. He felt happy whenever he heard the little bird sing. And the little bird knew that it could always count on the judge to help whenever it got stuck in a sharp fence again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play in his yard with his soft ball. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy had a soft teddy bear that he brought with him. + +Timmy said, "Hey Billy, your teddy bear matches my ball! They are both soft!" + +Billy replied, "Wow, they do match! Let's play catch with both of them!" + +So Timmy and Billy played catch with the soft ball and teddy bear in the yard. They had so much fun together and were happy that they found things that matched. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the deep blue sea. One day, Nemo wanted to get to the other side of the sea to see his friends. But the sea was too big and Nemo was too small. + +Nemo asked his mommy for help. His mommy told him to swim hard and not give up. Nemo tried and tried and finally, he got to the other side of the sea. He was so happy! The result was that he got to play with his friends. + +From that day on, Nemo knew that if he worked hard, he could get what he wanted. And he also knew that the deep blue sea was not so scary after all. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat melons, especially the sweet and juicy ones. One day, she went to the market with her mom and saw a lovely melon. She wanted it so much, but her mom said they didn't have enough money to buy it. + +Lily felt sad and started to cry. But then she remembered something her teacher had said in school. "If you want something, write it down and put it in a jar. Save your money until you have enough to buy it." + +So, Lily took a piece of paper and wrote "lovely melon" on it. She put it in a jar and started to save her allowance. Every week, she put some money in the jar until she had enough to buy the melon. + +When she finally got the melon, it tasted even better than she had imagined. Lily learned that if she really wanted something, she could work hard and save up for it. And that made her feel proud and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a youth named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and smell the sweet flowers in the garden. One day, Timmy saw a big bottle that could spray water. He thought it would be fun to spray the flowers and make them wet. He sprayed and sprayed until the flowers were all wet and it made him very happy. Timmy loved to spray things and make them wet. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had long hair that was always rough because she loved to play outside. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, it's time to go to bed. Let's brush your hair." + +Lily said, "No, mommy! It hurts when you brush my hair." + +Mommy said, "I know it's rough, but if we don't brush it, it will get all tangled." + +Lily said, "Okay, mommy. But can we pray first?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, sweetie. Let's pray for a good night's sleep and for your hair to be smooth in the morning." + +After they prayed, mommy gently brushed Lily's hair until it was smooth. Then, Lily went to bed with a smile on her face, feeling happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved playing with her toy train. She would put it on the track and watch it go round and round. One day, Lily accidentally spilled her juice on the track and it got all wet. + +"Oh no!" cried Lily. "My track is wet. What can I do?" + +Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. We can remove the wet track and put a dry one on." + +Lily helped her mommy remove the wet track and put a dry one on. She was happy again and played with her toy train all day long. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was lying in her bed, looking up at the ceiling. She was curious about what was hiding up there. + +Suddenly, she heard her mommy and daddy discussing something in the living room. She couldn't hear what they were saying, but she knew it was important. + +The next day, Lily's mommy and daddy took her to a big store. They walked through the aisles, looking at all the toys and games. Lily saw a beautiful dollhouse and pointed to it, saying, "I want that!" + +Her mommy and daddy smiled and said, "We know you do, Lily. That's why we were discussing it last night. We wanted to surprise you with it today." Lily was so happy and couldn't wait to play with her new dollhouse. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Fluffy. Fluffy was very curious and loved to explore his surroundings. One day, he saw a little spark in the grass and he wanted to touch it. + +"Hey, little spark! Can I touch you?" Fluffy asked. + +"Yes, you can touch me," the spark replied. + +Fluffy carefully touched the spark with his paw, and suddenly everything turned white. Fluffy was so surprised that he closed his eyes. When he opened them again, he saw that he was in a beautiful winter wonderland. + +"Wow, this is amazing!" Fluffy said. + +He played in the snow and had so much fun. But soon he realized that he wanted to go back home. He closed his eyes again and touched the spark once more. When he opened his eyes, he was back in his cozy burrow. + +"That was a great adventure," Fluffy said to himself. + +From that day on, Fluffy never forgot the little spark that took him on his winter adventure. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but she was always worried about the big, bad wolf. + +One day, Lily's friend Jack came to play. "Let's imagine we're in a forest!" he said. "But what if the wolf comes?" asked Lily, feeling worried. + +"Don't worry," Jack replied. "We can pretend to be wolves too. Then the big, bad wolf won't come near us." + +Lily liked that idea. They both pretended to be wolves and howled at the imaginary moon. They ran around and had so much fun. + +At the end of the day, Lily wasn't worried about the wolf anymore. She had imagined a way to keep herself safe and had a great time with her friend. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved going to the store with his mom to buy candy. One day, they went to a famous store that had lots of candy. + +Timmy saw a big bag of candy and asked his mom if they could buy it. But his mom said they didn't have enough money. Timmy got sad and started to cry. + +His mom hugged him and said, "Don't worry, we can plan to save money and come back to buy it another day." Timmy smiled and felt better. They left the store, but Timmy couldn't wait to come back and buy the candy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear her pink gloves whenever she went outside to play. One day, while she was playing in the park, she saw an ugly monster. The monster was big and green, with sharp teeth and scary eyes. + +Lily was scared and ran away, but the monster followed her. Suddenly, Lily's friend Timmy appeared and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him about the monster and Timmy said, "Don't be scared, let's clap our hands and scare the monster away!" + +So, Lily and Timmy started clapping their hands loudly. The monster got scared and ran away. Lily was so happy and grateful to Timmy for helping her. She gave him a big hug and said, "Thank you for being my friend and helping me when I was scared." From that day on, Lily and Timmy were the best of friends and they always clapped their hands whenever they saw something scary. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends. One day, Lily and her friends decided to jog around the park. They ran and ran until they were tired. + +Suddenly, Lily saw her mom walking towards them. Her mom had a playful smile on her face. "Come here, Lily," her mom said. "I want to give you a kiss." + +Lily ran over to her mom and gave her a big hug and a kiss. "I love you, Mommy," Lily said. Her mom smiled and said, "I love you too, sweetie." And they all continued to play in the park together. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the water and get all wet, but he didn't like to dry off with a towel. One day, Timmy's mom recommended that he use a towel to dry off after playing in the water. Timmy thought about it and decided to try it out. + +He grabbed a big, fluffy towel and started to dry himself off. He was surprised at how much faster he got dry with the towel. Timmy was serious when he said he would always use a towel to dry off from now on. + +From that day on, Timmy would always grab a towel after playing in the water. He never forgot his mom's recommendation and was happy to be dry and warm after playing in the water. +Once upon a time, there was a little car named Red. Red loved to drive fast and explore new places. One day, Red's engine started making a strange noise. Red didn't know what was wrong, so he decided to visit the mechanic. + +The mechanic was a kind man who cared about all the cars that came to his shop. He looked under Red's hood and found the problem. It was a small part that needed to be fixed. The mechanic fixed it perfectly and Red's engine sounded better than ever before. + +Red was so happy that he drove around the town to show off his perfect engine. He even drove past his friends and they all complimented him on how great he sounded. Red was grateful to the mechanic who cared enough to fix him. From that day on, Red made sure to take good care of his engine so he wouldn't have to visit the mechanic again. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved sausages, especially when they were warm. One day, Lily's mom put sausages in the oven to make them warm and yummy. Lily was very happy and excited to eat them. + +When the sausages were ready, Lily's mom took them out of the oven and put them on a plate. Lily saw the warm sausages and her mouth started watering. She couldn't wait to eat them! Her mom cut the sausages into small pieces and put them on Lily's plate. Lily ate them all up and said, "Yummy, thank you mom!" +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, they found a weapon in the woods. Timmy's friend said, "Let's take it home and play with it!" But Timmy knew it was dangerous and said, "No, that's not a good idea. Weapons are not toys." + +His friends didn't listen and took the weapon anyway. They played with it and thought it was cool. But then, something terrible happened. One of Timmy's friends accidentally hurt himself with the weapon. It was a disgusting sight and they all felt very scared. + +Timmy knew he was right all along. He told his friends, "I told you weapons are not toys. We should have left it in the woods where it belongs." His friends felt bad and promised to listen to Timmy from now on. The moral of the story is to always listen to your friends and not play with dangerous things. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tim. Tim loved to ride his bicycle, but his bicycle was very old and broken. One day, Tim's dad took him to the store to buy a new bicycle. + +At the store, Tim saw a very cheap bicycle that he liked. But his dad disagreed and said they should buy a more expensive one that was safer. Tim was sad, but he trusted his dad and they bought the safer bicycle. + +Tim rode his new bicycle every day and was very happy. But one day, while he was riding, the brakes on his bicycle stopped working. Tim couldn't stop and he crashed into a tree. Tim was hurt very badly and had to go to the hospital. + +Tim's dad felt very guilty for not buying the cheap bicycle that Tim wanted. He realized that sometimes it's better to listen to your children and make them happy, even if it means spending a little more money. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her favorite vase. One day, Lily's brother accidentally knocked over the vase and it broke into many pieces. Lily's mom got very angry and started to panic. She loved that vase very much and now it was gone forever. + +Lily felt very sad too because she knew her brother didn't mean to break the vase. She thought about how her mom loved that vase more than anything else in the house. Lily didn't want her mom to be upset anymore, so she decided to help. She gathered all the broken pieces and tried to put them back together. It was hard work, but she was determined to fix the vase. + +After a while, Lily was able to put the vase back together. She was so proud of herself! When her mom saw the vase, she was very happy and gave Lily a big hug. Lily's brother felt bad for breaking the vase, but he was happy to see that Lily was able to fix it. From that day on, Lily knew that it was important to not be selfish and to help others when they were in trouble. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo. He was very honest and kind. He loved to eat ice cream, but it was very hot outside. The ice cream started to melt quickly. + +The hippo tried to eat it fast, but it was too late. The ice cream was all gone. The hippo felt sad. + +But then, he remembered that he had some more ice cream in the freezer. He went to get it and put it in a bowl. This time, he ate it quickly before it could melt. The hippo was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a big rock. The rock was very tough and hard. A little girl named Lily saw the rock and wanted to show her brother, Max. She said, "Max, come see this big rock! It's tough!" + +Max ran over to see the rock. He said, "Wow, Lily! That rock is big! Can we climb it?" + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "I don't know if we can climb it, but we can show Mom and Dad!" + +So, Lily and Max took Mom and Dad to see the big, tough rock. Mom said, "That is a very big rock, kids! Thanks for showing us." + +And from that day on, Lily and Max loved to show everyone the big rock that was tough and hard. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to eat spicy food. She always asked her mom to make her food spicy, even though it made her mouth feel hot. + +One day, Lily was eating a big piece of candy when she felt a pain in her mouth. She looked in the mirror and saw that her tooth was loose. She told her mom, "My tooth feels like it's going to tear out of my mouth!" + +Lily's mom knew what to do. She gave Lily a crunchy apple to eat, which helped her tooth come out easily. Lily was happy to have a visit from the tooth fairy that night, who left her a shiny coin under her pillow. From that day on, Lily learned to be careful when eating spicy food so she wouldn't tear out any more teeth. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy boats in the bathtub. One day, Timmy's mom said they could go to the lake and spend the day on a big boat. Timmy was so excited! + +When they got to the lake, Timmy saw the big boat was already in the water. He climbed aboard and felt the wind in his hair. The sun was shining and the water was so blue. Timmy's mom gave him a life jacket to wear, just in case. + +After a while, Timmy got a little wet from the splashing waves. But it was okay, because the sun was hot and he dried off quickly. They spent the whole day on the boat, watching the birds and feeling the wind. Timmy loved every minute of it and couldn't wait to go back again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy found a shiny rock on the ground. He picked it up and put it in his pocket. + +Timmy went home and showed his mom the rock. His mom looked at it and said, "Wow, Timmy! You are so intelligent to find such a pretty rock!" Timmy smiled and felt proud. + +Later that day, Timmy went back outside to play with his friends. He showed them the rock he found and they all thought it was cool. Timmy said, "I can make a wish with this rock!" and closed his eyes tightly. When he opened them, he saw his friends smiling and knew his wish had come true - they all had fun playing together. +Once upon a time, there was a clever dinosaur named Dino. Dino had big wings and loved to fly high in the sky. One day, Dino met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hello, Dino! You can fly! That's so cool!" said Lily. + +"Yes, I can fly. Do you want to come with me?" asked Dino. + +"Yes, please!" said Lily. + +So, Dino took Lily on a ride through the clouds. They saw birds and trees and even a rainbow. But then, Dino's wings got tired and he couldn't fly anymore. They fell from the sky and crashed into the ground. + +Lily was very sad. "Oh no! Dino, are you okay?" she asked. + +But Dino didn't move. He was hurt and couldn't fly anymore. Lily cried and cried. She had lost her clever dinosaur friend. +Once upon a time, there was a woman who was very successful. She had a big house and lots of friends. But one day, a loud noise disturbed her. She went outside to see what was happening. It was a dog barking loudly. + +The woman tried to make the dog stop barking, but it wouldn't listen. It disturbed her peace and made her upset. Finally, she called the dog's owner and asked them to take the dog away. + +After the dog was gone, the woman felt much better. She went back inside and continued with her successful day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a tiny baby. She was very cute and everyone loved her. They said she was charming. One day, she found a magic potion that made her shrink! She became very small, like a toy. She went outside and saw a big butterfly. The butterfly was bigger than her! She wanted to play with it, but it was too big. So, she drank another potion and grew big again. She was happy to be her normal size, but she still thought being an infant was fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and watch the birds fly. One day, while she was playing, she saw a beautiful angel in the sky. The angel was so graceful and flew so high. + +Lily wished she could fly like the angel. She tried to jump and flap her arms, but she couldn't fly. She felt sad and wished she could be as graceful as the angel. + +Suddenly, a mischievous bird flew by and slapped Lily in the face with its wing. Lily felt angry and wanted to slap the bird back. But then she remembered the graceful angel and thought, "I don't want to be mean like that bird. I want to be like the angel and spread kindness." From that day on, Lily tried to be kind and graceful like the angel she saw in the sky. +Once upon a time, there was a cute little puppy named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and run around in the yard. One day, Max's owner brought out some scissors to trim his fur. Max didn't like the scissors because they were sharp and scary. + +Max's owner started to trim his fur, but then something bad happened. Max got scared and ran away. His fur was all uneven and messy. Max's owner tried to find him, but he was gone. + +Days went by and Max's owner put up posters all around the neighborhood. Finally, someone called and said they found Max. When Max's owner went to get him, he was so happy to see Max again. But when he looked at Max's fur, he saw that it had changed. It was all messed up and uneven. Max's owner was sad because he knew he had made a mistake with the scissors. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, he met a man who had a pistol. The man told Tim that the pistol was very dangerous and he should stay away from it. Tim promised to stay away from it and went back to playing with his friends. + +The next day, Tim went back to the park alone. He saw the pistol on the ground and remembered what the man had said. But Tim was curious and wanted to see the pistol up close. He picked it up and started playing with it. + +Suddenly, the pistol went off and Tim fell to the ground. His friends came running when they heard the noise and found Tim lying on the ground. They called for help, but it was too late. Tim had been hurt badly and he didn't make it. + +From that day on, Tim's friends remembered the lesson they learned. They knew that pistols were dangerous and they should never touch them. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to wear a shiny bracelet that her mommy gave her. One day, Lily went to the park with her mommy. They played on the swings and the slide. Suddenly, Lily's bracelet fell off and rolled into a deep hole. + +Lily wanted to get her bracelet back, so she climbed down into the hole. But it was too deep! She couldn't escape. Her mommy tried to help, but she couldn't reach her either. They were stuck in the hole with no way out. + +As it got darker, Lily and her mommy got scared. They wished they never went to the park that day. They cried and cried until they fell asleep. The next day, the rescue team found them, but it was too late. They didn't make it out of the deep hole. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat sandwiches. One day, Lily's mom made her a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Lily was so happy and took a big bite. + +Suddenly, Lily's little brother came over and wanted a bite too. Lily didn't want to share, so she said "No, this is my sandwich." Her little brother got upset and started to cry. + +Lily felt bad and decided to share her sandwich. She spread some peanut butter and jelly on a piece of bread and gave it to her brother. He stopped crying and smiled. Lily was happy too because she made her brother happy. From then on, Lily always shared her sandwiches with her brother. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and talk to her friends on the telephone. One day, Lily's mommy told her that she had a surprise for her. + +"What is it?" asked Lily. + +"I made a new telephone for you!" replied her mommy. + +Lily was so excited. She couldn't wait to see her new telephone. When her mommy gave it to her, she saw that it was pink and had buttons to press. + +"Can I call my friends now?" asked Lily. + +"Of course, the telephone is available for you to use anytime you want," said her mommy. + +Lily was so happy. She called all of her friends to tell them about her new telephone. They were all very excited too. From that day on, Lily loved to talk on her new telephone with her friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a cozy house with her mommy and daddy. They had a fireplace in their living room where they would sit and read stories together. + +One day, Lily's mommy was cooking in the kitchen and she accidentally left the stove on. Soon, the kitchen caught on fire! Lily's daddy quickly called the firefighters and they came to put out the fire. Everyone was safe, but their house suffered a lot of damage. + +After the firefighters left, Lily's mommy and daddy sat her down to explain what happened. Lily was upset and didn't understand why their house was now broken. Her mommy and daddy hugged her tightly and promised to fix everything. They knew it would take time, but they were grateful that they were all safe. From that day on, they made sure to be extra careful around the fireplace and stove. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and touch all the pretty flowers. One day, Timmy saw a shiny medal on the ground. He picked it up and showed it to his friend, Sally. + +“Look, Sally! I found a medal!†Timmy exclaimed. + +Sally looked at the medal and said, “Wow, that’s so cool! Can I touch it?†+ +Timmy hesitated for a moment, but then he handed the medal to Sally. Sally looked at it closely and said, “This medal is so yummy! Can I keep it?†+ +Timmy shook his head and said, “No, Sally. We should try to find the owner of the medal.†+ +Together, Timmy and Sally asked around the neighborhood if anyone had lost a medal. Eventually, they found the owner and returned the medal to him. The owner was very grateful and gave Timmy and Sally each a medal of their own. + +The moral of the story is that it’s important to do the right thing, even if it means giving up something that you really like. +Once upon a time, there was a happy dog named Max. Max loved to play with his toys and his favorite blanket. One day, Max's owner took him to the park to play. Max ran around and had so much fun! + +After a while, Max got very thirsty. His owner filled up his water bowl and Max drank it all up. Then, Max got tired and wanted to lay down on his playful blanket. His owner put the blanket on the ground and Max snuggled up on it. + +Max was so happy and comfortable on his blanket. He closed his eyes and fell asleep. When he woke up, he was ready to play again! Max loved his blanket and he loved playing outside. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved peanuts. She would eat them every day and never got tired of them. One day, she went to the park with her mom and brought a bag of peanuts with her. + +As she was happily munching on her peanuts, a boy named Max came up to her and asked if he could have some. Lily didn't want to share because she loved her peanuts so much. Max got sad and said, "Please can I have some peanuts? I'm really hungry." + +Lily thought about it for a moment and decided to share her peanuts with Max. Max was so happy and said, "These peanuts are great! Thank you, Lily!" They both sat together and enjoyed the peanuts together. + +Suddenly, a big bird swooped down and tried to steal their peanuts. Lily and Max got scared and didn't know what to do. Max said, "Let's throw the peanuts far away so the bird can't get them!" Lily thought it was a great idea and they both threw the peanuts as far as they could. + +The bird flew away and Lily and Max were safe. They both laughed and said, "That was a fun adventure!" From that day on, Lily learned that sharing her peanuts with others can make them happy too. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a folder with all his drawings inside. One day, Timmy's little brother grabbed the folder and ran away. Timmy got upset and cried. + +Timmy's mom saw him crying and asked what happened. Timmy told her that his little brother took his folder. Mom asked Timmy's little brother to release the folder and give it back to Timmy. Little brother didn't want to release the folder, but mom told him it was the right thing to do. + +Finally, little brother released the folder and gave it back to Timmy. Timmy was happy to have his drawings back and felt healthy again. From that day on, Timmy learned to keep his folder safe and away from his little brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to draw pictures on paper with her crayons. She drew flowers, a sun, and even a happy little bird. But one day, she ran out of paper. She asked her mommy for more, but her mommy said they didn't have any. + +Lily felt gloomy because she couldn't draw anymore. She looked around her room for something else to draw on, but she couldn't find anything. She sat on her bed and waited for her mommy to come back with more paper. But her mommy never came back. + +The sun went down and it got dark outside. Lily was scared and lonely. She wished she could draw a picture to make her feel better. But she couldn't. She was sad and alone. And that's how her story finished. +Once upon a time, there was a little caterpillar named Will. Will was very happy because he loved to crawl around and explore the world. One day, Will met a big spider who wanted to eat him! Will was very scared and didn't know what to do. + +But Will had an idea. He crawled as fast as he could away from the spider. The spider tried to catch him, but Will was too quick. Finally, Will found a big leaf to hide under. He was safe from the spider now. + +Will was so happy that he had escaped from the spider. He crawled around on the leaf, feeling very proud of himself. From that day on, Will knew that he had to be careful when he crawled around. But he was always happy because he knew he could handle anything that came his way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy cook on the stove. One day, Lily's mommy showed her how to keep the stove clean. Lily thought it was important to keep the stove clean because it made it look attractive. + +But one day, Lily accidentally spilled some sauce on the stove. She was scared that her mommy would be mad at her. But her mommy told her it was okay and showed her how to clean it up. Lily was happy that she learned how to keep the stove clean and attractive. From then on, she made sure to be extra careful when cooking on the stove. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a small house with his mom and dad. One day, Timmy's mom told him to clean his room. Timmy did not want to clean his room, but his mom demanded that he do it. + +Later that day, Timmy and his family heard on the news that there was going to be a big hurricane coming. Timmy didn't know what a hurricane was, but his mom and dad explained that it was a big storm with lots of wind and rain. + +As the hurricane got closer, Timmy's family prepared their house by putting up boards on the windows and bringing in all the outdoor toys. Timmy was scared, but his mom and dad told him not to worry. + +When the hurricane finally hit, it was very loud and the wind was blowing hard. Timmy's family stayed inside and listened to the storm. After the storm was over, they went outside to see the damage. Timmy was surprised to see that some of his toys were gone, but his mom and dad explained that the hurricane was very strong and ignorant of what it destroyed. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play baseball with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends played baseball for a long time. They ran and hit the ball until they were tired. + +Timmy's friend hit the ball so hard that it went over the fence. Timmy tried to catch it, but he missed. Timmy felt sad and started to cry. His friends came over and hugged him. They said, "It's okay, Timmy. We can play again tomorrow." + +Timmy felt better and stopped crying. He smiled and said, "Thank you, friends." They all walked home together, tired but happy from playing baseball. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She was feeling restless because she was bored. "Mommy, can we go to the park?" asked Lily. "Not right now, sweetie. I need to make you a sandwich first," replied her mom. + +Lily's face lit up with excitement. She loved sandwiches! But when her mom brought the sandwich to her, she noticed that it was wet. "Mommy, my sandwich is wet," said Lily. "Oh no, I must have accidentally spilled some water on it. Let me dry it for you," said her mom. + +While her mom was drying the sandwich, Lily started to get upset. "I don't want a wet sandwich, I want a dry one!" she cried. Her mom tried to calm her down, but Lily was too upset. Finally, her mom came up with a solution. "How about we have a picnic inside instead?" she suggested. Lily's face lit up again and she happily ate her dry sandwich while sitting on a blanket in the living room. +Once upon a time, there was a small girl named Lily. She loved going to the beach with her family. One day, she asked her mom, "Can we spend the whole day at the beach?" Her mom replied, "Of course, Lily! We can spend as much time as you want." + +When they arrived at the beach, Lily ran towards the water and started playing with the small waves. She collected some small seashells and showed them to her dad. "Look, dad! I found some small seashells!" she exclaimed. + +After playing in the water and building small sandcastles, Lily and her family sat down to have a small picnic. "I love spending time at the beach with you guys," said Lily. "Me too, Lily," replied her mom. "It's always a small adventure with you around." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big wardrobe in her room where she kept all her clothes. One day, Lily felt lonely and wanted to talk to her mom. She went to her mom's room and said, "Mommy, can we discuss something?" + +Her mom said, "Of course, Lily. What's on your mind?" + +Lily replied, "I feel lonely sometimes. Can we go to my room and look at my wardrobe together?" + +They went to Lily's room and looked at all her clothes. Lily's mom told her how pretty she looked in her dresses and how strong she looked in her pants. Lily felt better after their talk and was no longer lonely. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, she saw a bright yellow flower in the grass. She ran over to it and stood next to it. + +"Look, Mommy!" she said. "This flower is so pretty and bright!" + +"Yes, it is," her mommy said. "But be careful not to lean too close. You don't want to hurt the flower." + +Lily nodded and took a step back. She looked at the flower again and smiled. "I love flowers," she said. "They make me happy." + +"I love them too," her mommy said. "Let's pick some and put them in a vase so we can enjoy them inside too." + +Lily clapped her hands in excitement. She loved spending time with her mommy and picking flowers together. +Once upon a time, there was a horse named Brownie. Brownie lived in a nice stable with his friends. One day, Brownie's stable broke and he couldn't sleep in it anymore. Brownie was sad because he loved his stable. His friends saw that Brownie was sad and they wanted to help him. They decided to repair the stable so Brownie could sleep in it again. They worked hard all day to fix it. When they finished, Brownie was so happy! He thanked his friends for their help and went to sleep in his nice stable. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a smart cat named Fluffy. One day, Lily fell down and hurt her arm. Her mommy took her to the doctor. The doctor said they needed to take an x-ray of Lily's arm. + +Lily was scared, but Fluffy said, "Don't worry, I will join you!" Fluffy jumped into Lily's lap and went with her to the x-ray room. The x-ray machine made a loud noise, but Fluffy didn't get scared. + +After the x-ray was done, the doctor said Lily's arm was okay. Lily was happy and said, "Thank you, Fluffy, for joining me!" +Once upon a time, there was a happy little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, Lily went to the park to swing and slide. She saw a new boy there and said, "Hi, I'm Lily. Welcome to the park!" The boy smiled and said, "Hi, my name is Max." + +Lily thought Max was a little crazy because he was doing cartwheels and somersaults. But she thought it was fun, so she joined in and they laughed and played together. When it was time to go home, Lily said, "Thanks for playing with me, Max. You made me smile." Max said, "Thanks for playing with me too, Lily. I had a lot of fun." + +From that day on, Lily and Max became good friends and went to the park together every day. They would always welcome new kids to play with them and make them smile. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo was a happy fish who loved to swim and explore the ocean. One day, Nemo saw a shiny shield on the ocean floor. He thought it looked cool and wanted to show it to his friends. So, he decided to dive down and get it. + +When Nemo got to the shield, he noticed a big, scary shark swimming towards him. Nemo tried to swim away, but the shark was too fast. Suddenly, the shark attacked Nemo and bit him with his sharp teeth. Nemo was hurt badly and couldn't swim anymore. + +Nemo's friends found him and tried to help him, but it was too late. Nemo had died from his injuries. His friends were very sad and missed him a lot. They realized that sometimes, even when things seem normal, danger can be lurking nearby. +Once upon a time, there was a jolly boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch movies with his family. One day, Timmy's family went to the movie theater to watch a funny movie. Timmy was so excited to see the movie that he couldn't sit still. + +During the movie, Timmy needed to go to the bathroom. He got up and walked down the aisle, but he tripped and fell. Everyone in the theater looked at him and Timmy felt embarrassed. He wanted to run away and hide. + +Timmy's mom helped him up and they went to the bathroom together. Timmy felt better, but he still felt a little embarrassed. When they got back to their seats, the movie was almost over. Timmy was sad that he missed most of the movie, but he was happy to be with his family. +Once upon a time, there was a big castle. It was far away from where I live, very distant. One day, I went to see the castle with my mom and dad. When we got there, we saw that the castle was split in two. + +We asked a kind man what happened to the castle. He told us that there was a big storm and lightning split the castle in two. It was very sad to see the castle like that. But, we still had fun exploring the parts of the castle that were safe to walk in. + +As we left the castle and drove back home, I thought about how much I liked the castle. Even though it was split, it was still a cool place to visit. I hope one day the castle will be fixed and look as good as new again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy clean the house. One day, while they were cleaning the kitchen, Lily saw the refrigerator. She was so excited because she knew that's where her mommy kept her favorite juice. + +Lily's mommy opened the refrigerator and took out the juice. Lily saw that the refrigerator was very clean and shiny. She asked her mommy how she kept it so clean. Her mommy told her that she wiped it down every week to keep it looking nice. + +Lily was so happy to have her juice and she thanked her mommy for keeping the refrigerator clean. From that day on, Lily helped her mommy clean the refrigerator every week. She was always excited to see it looking so shiny and new. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She went on a trip with her mom and dad to a hotel. The hotel was very big and had lots of rooms. Lily's room was very quiet and had a big bed. + +One day, Lily and her family went to the pool. Her dad said he wanted to test the water to see if it was warm enough to swim. Lily watched as her dad put his foot in the water and said, "It's perfect!" + +Later that night, Lily had trouble falling asleep because it was too quiet. So, she asked her mom if she could sleep with her in her room. Her mom said yes and they cuddled up together. It was much easier for Lily to fall asleep with her mom there. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a sister named Rose who was very nice. One day, Lily and Rose went to the store to buy some toys. They found a cheap toy that they both liked. They bought it and went home to play. After playing for a while, Lily felt tired and wanted to rest. Rose said, "Okay, let's rest together." They both took a nap and felt much better when they woke up. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved drinking juice from her favorite glass. One day, her mom gave her an empty glass and asked her to help separate the different colored beads into different jars. Lily was happy to help and carefully separated the beads into their own jars. She felt proud of herself for doing a good job. After they were done, her mom gave her a big hug and they drank juice together from Lily's favorite glass. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and read books. One day, Lily had to go to school, but she wanted to play with her toys first. She kept delaying going to school until it was too late. + +When she finally arrived at school, she realized that she forgot how to spell her name. She felt stupid and ashamed. Her teacher helped her, but Lily felt embarrassed. + +From that day on, Lily learned that delaying things can cause problems and make you feel bad. She promised to never delay going to school again and to always practice her spelling. She learned that it's important to be responsible and take care of things right away. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie had a big trunk that she used to pick up things and eat yummy leaves. One day, Ellie went on a walk in the jungle and found a hidden treasure! The treasure was a shiny necklace with pretty jewels. Ellie didn't want to keep the treasure because she knew it belonged to someone else. She cared about doing the right thing. So, she went around the jungle and asked all the animals if they had lost a treasure. Finally, she found the monkey who had lost the necklace. The monkey was very happy and gave Ellie a big hug. Ellie was happy too, because she knew she had done the right thing. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and watch cartoons on TV. One day, he asked his mom if he could go with her to the office. + +Mom said yes and they went to the office together. Timmy saw lots of people working on their computers and talking on the phone. He thought it was very interesting. + +Suddenly, Timmy heard a loud noise. He turned around and saw a man with a gun. The man wanted to shoot everyone in the office. Timmy got scared and started crying. + +But then, a brave security guard came and stopped the man. Timmy was very grateful and said, "Thank you for being so brave and not selfish." The security guard smiled and said, "It's my job to keep everyone safe." +Once upon a time, there was a little birdie. The birdie was very bald, which means it had no feathers on its head. One day, it started to rain and the birdie got very wet. It needed to find a shelter to stay dry. + +The birdie flew and flew, but it couldn't find a shelter. It was getting very sad and cold. Suddenly, it saw a big tree. The tree had lots of leaves and branches, so the birdie thought it would be a good shelter. + +The birdie flew to the tree and landed on a branch. It was very happy to have found a shelter from the rain. However, the rain was delaying and the birdie had to wait a long time before it was safe to fly again. But it didn't mind, because it was warm and dry under the tree's shelter. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a brilliant dream about unicorns and rainbows. But when she woke up, she felt scared because she had a nightmare. She went to her mom and told her about the scary dream. Her mom hugged her and said, "Don't worry, it was just a bad dream." + +Later that day, Lily went to play with her friend, Timmy. Timmy started to tease her and said mean things. Lily didn't like it and felt sad. She told Timmy to stop, but he didn't listen. Lily felt like she was in a conflict with Timmy. + +When Lily went home, she felt better because her mom gave her a hug and said, "You're my brave girl." Lily realized that even though she had a nightmare and was teased by Timmy, she had people who loved her and made her feel safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the park with her mom. While they were playing, they saw an old man sitting on a bench. The old man looked very sad. + +Lily asked her mom, "Why is the man sad?" Her mom replied, "Maybe he needs someone to talk to." So, Lily went over to the man and asked him if he wanted to play with her. The old man smiled and said, "That's very nice of you, but I don't think I can keep up with you." + +Lily didn't care about that. She said, "That's okay, you can just watch me play." The old man smiled again and said, "Thank you, little girl. Would you like some coffee?" Lily's mom was surprised, but Lily said, "Yes please, that's very nice of you." They all sat together and had a nice time. From that day on, Lily and the old man became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Nemo. Nemo lived in a big ocean with lots of friends. One day, Nemo saw a big wave coming towards him. He tried to swim away, but the wave was too strong. Nemo got swept away and he was scared. + +Suddenly, Nemo saw a big net that had trapped some of his friends. They were all stuck and couldn't escape. Nemo knew he had to help them. He swam towards the net and tried to bite through it. It was a filthy net with lots of holes, but Nemo kept trying. + +Finally, the net broke and Nemo's friends were free. They all thanked Nemo and swam away. Nemo felt happy that he had helped his friends escape from the net. From that day on, Nemo knew that he was a brave little fish. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved watching television. Her mom told her that the television was very useful for learning new things. Lily loved to watch cartoons and learn about animals. + +One day, Lily's mom asked her to sort her toys. Lily didn't want to stop watching television, but her mom insisted. So, Lily started to sort her toys. She found a toy that she had never seen before. It was a small car. She asked her mom where it came from. + +Her mom told her that it was a gift from her uncle. Lily was so happy and ran to show her uncle. But when she got to his house, she found out that he had moved away. She was so sad that she cried all the way back home. Her mom tried to cheer her up, but Lily just wanted to watch television again. +Once upon a time, there was a little crab named Timmy. Timmy lived in the ocean and loved to go on adventures. One day, Timmy decided to go explore the beach. He scurried along the sand and found a big, bitter lemon. Timmy didn't like the bitter taste, so he kept on walking. + +As he was walking, Timmy saw a group of children playing with a ball. He wanted to join in, so he went over to say hello. The children were scared of Timmy at first, but he was very friendly and they soon became friends. They played together for hours, until it was time for Timmy to go back home. + +Timmy went back to his ocean home, feeling happy and tired from his adventure. He was excited to tell all his crab friends about the fun he had on the beach. From that day on, Timmy knew that going on adventures was always worth it, even if he found something bitter along the way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red carpet in her room that she loved to play on. One day, her little brother came in and started throwing all of her toys around. Lily got upset and asked him to stop, but he wouldn't listen. + +Lily decided to organize her toys neatly on the carpet so her brother wouldn't mess them up again. But just as she finished, her brother came back in and started jumping on the carpet, making all the toys fly everywhere. Lily got even more upset and started crying. + +Their mom came in and saw what was happening. She told Lily's brother to stop jumping on the carpet and helped Lily organize her toys again. From that day on, Lily and her brother learned to play together nicely on the red carpet without any more conflicts. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, they found a toy gun and started to play with it. Lily's friend, Jack, said, "I want to shoot the toy gun." Lily said, "No, Jack. We shouldn't shoot anything. It's not safe." + +Suddenly, they saw a big fire in the park. It was a scary fire and it looked very ugly. They saw people running and screaming. Lily said, "We should go and help them. Let's tell the firefighters." They ran to the firefighters and told them about the fire. The firefighters came and put out the fire. + +After the fire was out, Lily's mom came to pick her up. She asked Lily, "What did you learn today?" Lily said, "We shouldn't shoot anything because it's not safe. We should help people when there's a fire. Fires are very ugly and scary." Her mom smiled and said, "That's right, Lily. Always be safe and help others." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to whistle. She would whistle all day long, and the birds would come to sing with her. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a shiny new watch that was the color orange. Lily loved her new watch and wore it everywhere she went. + +One day, Lily went for a walk in the forest. She whistled a happy tune while she walked, and the birds followed her. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise coming from the bushes. She stopped whistling and looked at her watch. It was almost time for lunch, but she was scared of the noise. + +Lily took a deep breath and decided to be brave. She whistled a little louder, and the birds joined in. Then, she slowly approached the bushes. To her surprise, she found a cute little kitten hiding there. Lily picked up the kitten and whistled a happy tune. The kitten purred and snuggled against her orange watch. From that day on, Lily and the kitten were best friends, and they would whistle and play together every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. He loved peanuts and would eat them every day. One day, Timmy's mom introduced him to a new kind of peanut. They were big and looked yummy. Timmy was so excited to try them. + +But when he opened the bag, he saw that they were wet. Timmy didn't like wet peanuts, but he decided to try them anyway. As he ate them, his tummy started to hurt. He didn't feel good at all. + +Timmy's mom took him to the doctor, and they found out that the wet peanuts had made him sick. Timmy learned that it's important to be careful when trying new things. And from that day on, he stuck to his regular, dry peanuts. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy and always wanted to eat it. One day, Lily's mom gave her a big bag of candy. Lily was so happy, she started to eat it all at once. + +Suddenly, Lily felt a sharp pain in her tummy. She cried out, "Mommy, my tummy hurts!" Her mom asked, "Did you eat too much candy?" Lily nodded her head and said, "Yes, I did." + +Her mom said, "That's not good. You need to eat fit foods too, like fruits and veggies." Lily learned her lesson and promised to eat fit foods along with her candy. From that day on, Lily enjoyed her candy but also made sure to eat fit foods to keep her tummy healthy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and climb trees. One day, she was playing in the park and saw a man who looked very sad. + +"Hello, sir," said Lily. "Why are you sad?" + +"I'm sad because I don't know how to create a tree," replied the man. "I want to make a beautiful garden, but I am ignorant about trees." + +"Don't worry," said Lily. "I can help you. I know a lot about trees. They grow from seeds and need water and sunshine to live." + +The man was very happy and together they planted a seed and watched it grow into a beautiful tree. From that day on, they worked together to create a beautiful garden full of trees and flowers. And Lily was very proud to have helped the man who was once ignorant about trees. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy lived in a humble house with his mommy and daddy. One day, Timmy's mommy asked him to clean his room. Timmy didn't want to clean his room, so he said "no". + +His mommy said, "Timmy, you need to clean your room. It's important to keep our house tidy." Timmy turned to his mommy and said, "But I don't want to clean my room. Can I do it later?" + +His mommy said, "No, you need to do it now." Timmy started to cry because he didn't want to clean his room. But then he remembered what his mommy said about keeping their house tidy. So, he took a deep breath and started to clean his room. + +After he finished, his mommy came in and said, "Good job, Timmy! You turned our messy house into a clean and tidy one." Timmy felt proud of himself for helping his mommy and making their house a better place. +Once upon a time, there was a happy train. The train was cheerful and loved to travel to new places. One day, the train met a little girl named Lily. + +"Hello, train!" said Lily. + +"Hello, little girl!" replied the train. + +Lily was so excited to see the train. She wanted to touch it, but accidentally tore a piece of its cheerful red flag. + +"Oh no!" cried Lily. "I'm sorry, train. I didn't mean to tear your flag." + +"It's okay," said the train. "It's just a small tear. I'm still happy to see you." + +Lily was relieved that the train wasn't mad at her. From that day on, Lily and the cheerful train became good friends and went on many adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She liked to climb on things like trees and rocks. One day, she saw a big tree and wanted to climb it. But it was too tall for her to reach the first branch. + +Lily was sad because she really wanted to climb the tree. Then she saw a big rock nearby. She climbed on the rock and jumped to grab the first branch. She was so happy that she climbed all the way to the top of the tree. + +When she got to the top, she looked down and saw her mom's lip sticking out. Her mom was worried because she couldn't find Lily. But Lily shouted, "Mom, I'm up here!" Her mom was relieved and happy that Lily was safe. + +After that, Lily realized that climbing was fun but she needed to be careful. She also realized that her mom was always available to help her when she needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and get dirty. One day, her mommy told her it was time to take a bath. Lily didn't want to because she was having too much fun. But her mommy said, "If you don't bathe, you won't be healthy." + +Lily didn't understand what her mommy meant by "healthy", so her mommy explained that it meant feeling good and strong. Lily decided to take a bath so she could be healthy. + +After her bath, Lily's mommy showed her a leather jacket. She explained that leather comes from cows and it's important to take care of them so they can be healthy too. Lily learned that taking care of herself and others is important for being healthy and happy. + +The moral of the story is: taking care of yourself and others is important for being healthy and happy. +Once upon a time, there was a clumsy bunny named Benny. Benny liked to hop around and play with his friends. One day, Benny was playing with his friends when he saw a bright light in the sky. He said, "Wow, that light is so pretty!" + +Benny and his friends decided to follow the light to see where it was coming from. As they got closer, they saw a magical fairy who was holding the light. The fairy said, "Hello, my little friends. I have something special for you." Benny and his friends were so excited to see what the fairy had for them. + +The fairy gave Benny a special pair of shoes that made him hop even higher. Benny was so happy and thanked the fairy for her gift. From that day on, Benny was known as the best hopper in the forest. He would always say, "Thank you, fairy, for my special shoes and for the pretty light that led me to you." +Once upon a time, there was a shy little girl named Lily. She loved playing with her blocks and making different shapes. One day, she tried to lift a big block all by herself, but it was too heavy. + +Lily's mom saw her struggling and came over to help her lift the block. Together, they made a tall tower with all the blocks. Lily was so happy! + +As she played with her tower, she noticed that some of the blocks had different shapes. She found a triangle, a square, and even a star! Lily loved playing with her blocks and making different shapes, and she was so proud of her tower. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a red tricycle with a big wheel in the front and two small wheels in the back. Lily loved to ride her tricycle all around the park. + +One day, Lily's big brother, Jack, wanted to ride her tricycle too. But Lily didn't want to share her tricycle because she wanted to be independent and ride it all by herself. Jack got angry and started to chase Lily around the park. + +Lily was scared and didn't know what to do. She tried to ride away as fast as she could, but Jack was too fast. Suddenly, Lily remembered that she had a bell on her tricycle. She rang the bell as loud as she could, and her mom came running over to see what was wrong. + +Lily told her mom what happened, and her mom talked to Jack about sharing and being kind to his little sister. From that day on, Lily and Jack learned to share and play together nicely. And Lily continued to ride her tricycle, feeling happy and independent. +Once upon a time, there was a little kitten named Mittens. Mittens was a very sleepy kitten and loved to nap all day long. One day, Mittens' owner woke her up because it was time to play. Mittens was a little grumpy at first, but then she realized it was fun to play too! + +Mittens' owner loved her kitten very much because she was so dependable. Dependable means that Mittens' owner could always count on her to be there when she needed her. Mittens' owner knew that Mittens would always be there to snuggle with her when she was sad or scared. + +One day, Mittens' owner was feeling very sad. She had lost her favorite toy and couldn't find it anywhere. Mittens woke up from her nap and saw that her owner was sad. Mittens knew just what to do. She went on a search for the toy and found it under the bed! Mittens brought the toy back to her owner and her owner was so happy. Mittens was a very dependable kitten indeed. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a favorite ashtray that she loved to play with. One day, Lily's mom told her not to touch the ashtray because it was dirty and could make her sick. But Lily didn't listen. + +Later that day, Lily's mom noticed the ashtray was missing. She asked Lily where it was, but Lily didn't want to tell the truth. She said, "I don't know." Lily's mom looked around the house and finally found the ashtray under the couch. + +Lily's mom was upset and said, "Lily, why did you take the ashtray? You know it's not safe for you to play with." Lily felt bad and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I just wanted to play with it because it's wide and shiny." Her mom forgave her but made sure to lock the ashtray away so Lily couldn't play with it again. +Once upon a time, there was a tall giraffe named Jerry. Jerry loved to play with his friends in the savanna. One day, they found a shiny laser in the grass. Jerry didn't know what it was, so he set it aside. + +The next day, Jerry and his friends were playing hide and seek. Jerry found a great hiding spot behind a tree. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise and saw a bright light. It was the laser! Jerry quickly realized that it was dangerous and could hurt his friends. He knew he had to do something to keep them safe. + +Jerry bravely walked up to the laser and carefully picked it up. He carried it far away from his friends and set it down on a rock. From that day on, Jerry made sure to always be careful and look out for his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his toy cars. One day, Timmy's favorite car broke. He was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Suddenly, he saw a man walking by with a big toolbox. Timmy asked the man, "Can you fix my car, please?" The man smiled and said, "Sure, let me take a look." + +While the man was fixing the car, Timmy saw something in the pond. It was a big, green alligator! Timmy was scared and ran to the man. "There's a crazy alligator in the pond!" he said. The man finished fixing the car and said, "Don't worry, I'll take care of the alligator too." + +The man went to the pond and used his tools to build a fence around the alligator. Timmy was amazed and thanked the man. From that day on, Timmy always carried his broken toys to the park, hoping the man would be there to fix them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a box that she loved to play with. One day, she put her favorite toy inside the box and closed the lid. But when she opened it again, the toy was gone! + +Lily looked everywhere for her toy, but she couldn't find it. She started to feel serious and sad. Suddenly, she blinked her eyes and saw something shiny inside the box. It was her toy! + +Lily was so happy that she started to jump up and down. She learned that sometimes things can disappear, but they can also come back if you just blink your eyes and look again. From that day on, she was always careful with her special box and never lost anything again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside in the garden. One day, he saw a spray bottle and decided to use it to water the flowers. He sprayed the flowers and they looked very pretty. + +Suddenly, Timmy's big brother came outside with a toy gun. "Hey Timmy, look at my cool weapon!" he said. Timmy didn't like the toy gun and said, "That's not nice. Guns are not toys." + +His brother was patient and listened to Timmy. He put down the toy gun and they played together with the spray bottle, making rainbows with the water. Timmy was happy that his brother was kind and didn't use his weapon to hurt anyone. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his friends. One day, Timmy fell down and hurt his knee. He cried and cried until his mommy came to help him. She put a bandage on his knee and gave him a big hug. Timmy felt much better. + +The next day, Timmy's friends came to play with him. They saw his bandage and asked what happened. Timmy told them he fell down and hurt his knee, but his mommy helped him. His friends were cheerful and said, "We're glad you're okay, Timmy!" + +Later, they decided to march around the yard like a big band. Timmy's knee was still a little sore, so he had to sit out. But his friends didn't forget about him. They made sure to include him in the fun and asked him to be the conductor of the band. + +The moral of the story is that friends help each other and make each other feel better, even when one of them is hurt. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who lived in a small town. One day, she went for a walk with her mom and noticed a big tree. "Mommy, look at that big tree! It's so flexible," said Lily. "Yes, it is. You can even climb it," replied her mom. + +Lily was excited and climbed the tree. She looked around and saw the whole town from above. "Wow, I can see everything from up here!" she exclaimed. Her mom smiled and said, "Yes, you have a great view from up there." + +As they continued their walk, they saw some people playing in the park. "Mommy, can we play too?" asked Lily. "Sure, let's go join them," said her mom. Lily was happy to play with the other kids and noticed how much fun they were having. She felt flexible and free, just like the tree she climbed. From that day on, Lily loved exploring her town and discovering new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and chase after butterflies. One day, she went on a walk in the forest with her mommy and daddy. + +As they walked, they discovered a blue bird sitting on a branch. Lily was so happy to see the pretty blue bird. But then, they saw something sad. The bird's wing was broken and it couldn't fly. + +Lily's mommy and daddy knew they had to help the bird. They carefully picked it up and took it to a kind vet. The vet fixed the bird's wing and soon it was able to fly again. Lily was so happy that they were able to help the blue bird. From then on, she always kept an eye out for animals that needed help. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to paint and draw pictures of flowers and animals. One day, she found a nail on the ground and decided to paint it too. She painted the nail with bright colors and it looked very pretty. + +Lily wanted to keep the painted nail safe and hidden, so she put it in her pocket. She was so happy with her creation that she showed it to everyone she met. But one day, while playing outside, Lily fell down and hurt herself. The painted nail fell out of her pocket and she didn't notice. + +Later, Lily's mom found the painted nail and picked it up. She didn't know it was special to Lily, so she threw it away. When Lily found out, she was very sad and cried. She learned that sometimes things we love can be lost forever. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved shiny things and had a fancy crystal necklace that sparkled in the sun. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She showed them her necklace and they all thought it was very pretty. + +Suddenly, Lily noticed that her necklace was missing! She looked everywhere, but she couldn't find it. She started to cry and asked her friends if they had seen it. They hadn't, but they promised to help her look for it. + +After searching for a while, one of Lily's friends found the crystal necklace on the ground. Lily was so happy and thanked her friend for finding it. From that day on, Lily made sure to always ask her friends to help her keep her special necklace safe. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in her garden. One day, she saw a beautiful rose. She was so glad to see it! + +Lily's mom came outside and asked, "What are you doing, Lily?" + +"I found a pretty rose!" said Lily. + +"That's lovely," said her mom. "Can you manage to pick it without hurting yourself?" + +Lily tried to pick the rose, but it had thorns. "Ouch! It hurts!" she said. + +Her mom helped her pick the rose and they put it in a vase inside. Lily was so glad to have the pretty rose in her house. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy because it tasted sweet. One day, her mom gave her a big bag of candy. Lily was so happy that she ate all of it in one day. + +The next day, Lily's tummy hurt really bad. She felt like her heart was being squeezed. She realized that she ate too much candy and it wasn't good for her. + +From that day on, Lily learned to only eat a little bit of candy at a time. She knew that if she ate too much, it would pull at her heart and make her feel sick. She learned that sometimes, too much of a good thing can be bad for you. +Once upon a time, there was a big clock in a town. The clock was very important because it told everyone when it was time to wake up, eat, and sleep. One day, a rich man came to the town and saw the clock. He wanted to buy it, but the people said no. The man was sad, but he decided to sign his name in a book to remember the clock forever. + +Years went by, and the clock became old and didn't work very well. The people in the town were sad because they didn't know when to do things anymore. But one day, they found the book with the rich man's name in it. They asked him to help fix the clock, and he said yes. He was happy to help, and the people were happy too. Now the clock works well again and everyone knows when to do things. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big hippo who loved to play in the river. Every day, she would swim and splash until the sun went down. One day, while she was playing, she heard a little duckling crying. The hippo asked, "What's wrong, little duckling?" + +The duckling replied, "I lost my mommy and I can't find her anywhere." The hippo felt sad for the little duckling and wanted to help. She said, "Don't worry, I'll help you find your mommy." + +They searched and searched, but they couldn't find the mommy duck. Suddenly, the hippo heard a loud noise coming from the bushes. She said to the duckling, "Stop, let's be careful." They slowly approached the bushes and found the mommy duck stuck in a trap. The hippo used her big strength to free the mommy duck. + +The mommy duck was so happy and grateful. She said, "Thank you so much for helping me. You are a kind and available friend." From that day on, the hippo, the mommy duck, and the little duckling became the best of friends and played in the river every day. +Once upon a time, there was a little fish named Fin. Fin loved to swim in the big blue ocean. One day, Fin met a friendly octopus named Otto. "Hello, Otto!" said Fin. "Would you like to swim with me?" Otto agreed and they swam together for a long time. + +As they swam, they saw a big, gray shark. "Oh no!" said Fin. "We need to swim away!" They swam as fast as they could, but the shark was getting closer. Suddenly, they saw a school of tiny fish hiding behind a prune coral. Fin and Otto joined them and stayed hidden until the shark swam away. + +"Thank you for saving us!" said the tiny fish. "You are very brave!" Fin and Otto smiled and continued to swim together, exploring the colorful ocean. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mommy in the kitchen. One day, her mommy asked her to wash the dishes. Lily didn't want to do it because she thought it was boring. + +But then, her mommy told her a story about a little girl who became a princess because she did all her chores without complaining. Lily thought that was really cool, so she decided to wash the dishes. + +As she washed, she noticed that one dish was really fancy. It had flowers and gold on it. She thought it was the most beautiful dish she had ever seen. She became very proud of herself for washing it so well. + +After she finished, her mommy came to inspect the dishes. She saw the fancy dish and was so impressed with Lily's hard work. She hugged her and told her how proud she was. Lily felt happy and proud of herself too. + +The moral of the story is that even if something seems boring or hard, if you do it well, you can become proud of yourself and make others proud too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her friends. One day, while they were playing hide and seek, Lily saw a beautiful veil on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her friends. + +"Wow, that's so pretty!" said her friend Emma. + +"I wonder who it belongs to?" said Lily. + +Just then, a lady came over and said, "That's my veil! Thank you for picking it up. It's not available in stores anymore, so I'm glad I found it." + +Lily felt happy that she was able to help the lady find her veil. From that day on, Lily always made sure to pick up things she saw on the ground and return them to their owners. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to ride his bike, but his tire was old and flat. His mom said they needed to buy a new tire for his bike. Timmy was happy because he could ride his bike again. + +One day, Timmy's friend came over to play. Timmy asked if his friend wanted to ride bikes, but his friend didn't have a bike. Timmy's mom said it was okay for his friend to ride Timmy's bike, as long as he was careful. + +Timmy's friend was excited to ride the new tire on Timmy's bike. They rode around the block and had so much fun. Timmy was happy he could allow his friend to ride his bike. They both had a great time together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but one day she lost the key to her favorite toy box. She looked everywhere for the key, but she couldn't find it. + +Lily was sad because she couldn't play with her toys. But then her mommy came to help her. Mommy found the key and restored it to Lily. Lily was so happy! She opened the toy box and everything was perfect again. + +From that day on, Lily made sure to always keep the key safe so she wouldn't lose it again. And she played with her toys every day, always remembering how mommy helped her restore the key and make everything perfect again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little mole named Mimi. Mimi lived in a small hole in the ground. One day, Mimi decided to go outside to play. She slipped on a banana peel and fell down. + +Mimi's nose started to hurt, and tears came out of her eyes. She felt bitter because she wanted to play, but now she couldn't. Suddenly, a friendly rabbit named Rosie came to help Mimi. Rosie wiped Mimi's tears and asked her what happened. + +Mimi told Rosie about slipping on the banana peel. Rosie smiled and said, "Don't worry, Mimi. Let's play a game of hide and seek instead." Mimi's face lit up, and she forgot all about her sore nose. They played together until it was time for Mimi to go back to her hole. Mimi was happy to have a new friend and couldn't wait to play with Rosie again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy cars and make them go fast. One day, he was playing with his cars outside when he saw his friend Billy. Billy had a brand new car that could speed really fast. Timmy wanted to play with it, but Billy said no. + +Timmy was sad and went inside to use the bathroom. But the door was stuck and he couldn't open it. He tried and tried, but it was too hard. He started to cry because he really needed to go pee. + +Just then, Billy came inside and saw Timmy crying. He asked what was wrong and Timmy told him about the bathroom door. Billy said it was an easy fix and showed Timmy how to open it. Timmy was so happy and grateful that he forgot all about the toy car. From that day on, Timmy and Billy were the best of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to sail with his daddy on their unique boat. They would sail far away from the shore and catch fish for dinner. + +One day, while they were sailing, a big storm came. The wind blew hard and the waves were huge. Timmy got scared and asked his daddy to go back to the shore. But his daddy said they had to keep sailing and wait for the storm to pass. + +Suddenly, a big wave hit their boat and it started to sink. Timmy and his daddy tried to swim to the shore, but the waves were too strong. Sadly, they never made it back to the shore. + +Timmy's mommy cried and missed them very much. She always remembered the unique boat and how much Timmy loved to sail with his daddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat steak and always asked her mom to make it for dinner. One day, Lily's mom went to the store to buy some steak but forgot her phone at home. Lily's mom asked her to send a message to her dad to remind him to pick up some steak on his way home from work. + +Lily sent the message to her dad and he replied, "Thanks, Lily! I will pick up some steak on my way home." When Lily's dad got home, he gave the steak to Lily's mom and she organized it in the fridge. + +At dinner time, Lily was so happy to see the steak on her plate. She said, "Mommy, thank you for making me steak. It's so yummy!" Her mom replied, "You're welcome, Lily. I'm glad we were able to get some thanks to your message to daddy." Lily smiled and enjoyed her delicious steak. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and drink milk from her favorite mug. One day, Lily's mom gave her a new toy, but it was very hard to play with. Lily tried and tried, but she couldn't make it work. + +She went to her mom and said, "Mommy, I can't do it. This toy is too hard for me." Her mom replied, "Lily, you can do anything if you try hard enough. You just need to be flexible and keep trying. You will succeed!" + +Lily took her mom's advice and kept trying. She didn't give up. After a while, she finally succeeded! She was so happy that she ran to her mom and said, "Mommy, I did it! I succeeded!" + +The moral of the story is that if you keep trying and don't give up, you can succeed at anything. Just like how Lily succeeded in playing with her new toy. +Once upon a time, there were two twins, Lily and Billy. They lived in a big house with their mom and dad. One day, they went outside to play in the garden. They saw a cute little bunny and started to chase it. Suddenly, they discovered a butterfly on a flower. They were so happy to see it. The butterfly had mild colors on its wings. It was so pretty! The twins watched the butterfly for a long time before it flew away. They were very happy to have discovered something new. +Once upon a time, there was a big, fat statue in the park. It was so big that it could not move. One day, a little girl came to the park with her mommy. She saw the statue and thought it looked cold. She wanted to dress it up to keep it warm. + +The little girl asked her mommy for some clothes. Her mommy gave her a hat, a scarf, and a coat. The little girl put the clothes on the statue. Now the statue looked warm and cozy. The little girl was happy that she could help the statue. +Once upon a time, there was a boy who loved to play football. He would play every day with his friends in the park. One day, the boy kicked the ball too hard and it went into a distant place where he couldn't reach it. He was sad because he didn't have another ball to play with. + +The boy thought about what to do and remembered his mother's words: "If you strike out, try again and don't give up." So, he decided to ask his friends for help to find the ball. Together, they searched everywhere until they found it. + +The boy learned that even when things are difficult, it's important to keep trying and never give up. From that day on, he always remembered to be careful when kicking the ball and to ask for help when he needed it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, Timmy's mom asked him if he was ready to go outside and play. + +Timmy was glad to hear this and quickly put on his pants. He ran outside and started to play with his friends. They played hide and seek, tag, and even climbed trees. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy's mom called out to him. "Timmy, it's time to come inside now. Please close the door behind you," she said. + +Timmy replied, "Okay mom, I'm coming!" He ran inside and closed the door behind him. He was tired from playing, but he was glad he had such a fun day with his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Betsy. Betsy loved to hop around and explore the forest. One day, she saw a big round thing that was green and looked yummy. It was a melon! Betsy was curious and wanted to try it, so she took a bite. It was so juicy and delicious! + +After eating the melon, Betsy felt tired and wanted to rest. She found a cozy spot under a tree and lay down. As she rested, she realized that trying new things could be fun and exciting. Betsy decided that she would be more curious and try new things every day. And so, she hopped away, full of energy and ready for her next adventure. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to go on walks with her mommy and daddy. One day, they went on a walk in the countryside. Lily looked around and saw a huge landscape full of trees, flowers, and animals. She was so happy and excited. + +"Look, mommy! Look, daddy!" Lily said, pointing at the beautiful landscape. "It's so big!" + +"Yes, it is huge, Lily," her daddy said. "We are lucky to be able to see such a pretty view." + +Lily smiled and continued to look at the landscape. She felt grateful to be able to spend time with her family and enjoy the beauty of nature. +Once upon a time, there was a painter named Bob. He was very cheerful and loved to paint. One day, Bob met a little girl named Lily. She was sad because she lost her favorite toy. + +Bob asked, "What's wrong, little one?" + +Lily replied, "I lost my toy. It had a mark on it that I drew myself." + +Bob had an idea. He said, "Let's paint a picture of your toy together. We can make it even better than before!" + +Lily's face lit up with joy. They painted a beautiful picture of her toy and hung it on the wall. Lily was happy again and Bob was proud of their masterpiece. The moral of the story is that even when things go wrong, there is always a way to make them better. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved playing outside and digging in the dirt. One day, he found a little root sticking out of the ground. He tried pulling it out, but it was too stubborn. + +Timmy's mom saw him struggling and asked, "What are you doing, Timmy?" + +"I found a root, but it won't come out. It's too stubborn," Timmy replied. + +His mom smiled and said, "Let me introduce you to some gardening tools that can help you get that root out." + +Together, they used a shovel to dig around the root and a pair of clippers to cut it loose. Timmy was so happy to have finally removed the stubborn root. From that day on, he loved gardening and always looked for new roots to remove. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a big red ball that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a phone to play with too. Timmy was so happy! He loved to press the buttons and hear the sounds. + +But one day, Timmy lost his ball. He looked everywhere but he couldn't find it. He was sad and didn't know what to do. That's when his helpful friend, Sally, came to visit. Sally saw that Timmy was sad and asked him what was wrong. Timmy told her about his lost ball. + +Sally had an idea! She told Timmy to look in his sack of toys. And there it was! Timmy's big red ball was in the sack all along. Timmy was so happy and thanked Sally for being so helpful. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's tooth started to hurt. She went to her mommy and said, "Mommy, my tooth hurts." + +Her mommy said, "Let me see your tooth." She looked at Lily's tooth and said, "It's loose. You can pull it out soon." + +Lily was scared to pull her tooth out, but her mommy said it wouldn't hurt. So, Lily pulled her tooth and it came out. She was happy and showed her mommy. Her mommy said, "Good job, Lily!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, her friend Jack came to visit her. They played together in the park and had so much fun. + +But then, Lily's little brother came along and wanted to play too. Jack got frustrated because Lily's brother was too small to play their games. Lily didn't know what to do. She didn't want Jack to be mad at her, but she also wanted to play with her brother. + +Finally, Lily had an idea. She suggested they play a new game that her brother could join in on. Jack was happy again and they all played together in the sunshine. From that day on, Lily learned that it's important to think of others and find ways to include everyone in the fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, she saw a blue bird in the tree. She whispered to the bird, "Hello, little birdie! How are you?" + +The bird chirped back, "I am doing well, thank you for asking. How are you?" + +Lily smiled and said, "I am happy because I saw a pretty blue bird." + +The bird replied, "Yes, I am blue. Blue is my favorite color." + +Lily and the bird talked for a while longer, and then the bird flew away. Lily felt happy and excited to have made a new friend. +Once upon a time, there was a furry little bunny named Benny. Benny loved to hop around in the grass and eat carrots. One day, Benny saw a big carrot sticking out of the ground. He tried to pull it out, but it wouldn't budge. Suddenly, a little mouse appeared and said, "Let me help you, Benny!" The mouse gave the carrot a little tip and it came right out of the ground. Benny was so happy and thanked the mouse for his help. From that day on, Benny and the mouse became best friends and had many more adventures together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore and go on adventures. One day, she went to the bathroom and saw a faucet. She turned it on and water came out. She put her hands under the water and felt it. She wondered how to measure the water. + +Lily went to find her mom and asked her how to measure the water. Her mom showed her a measuring cup and explained how it worked. Lily was very curious and adventurous, so she decided to measure the water in the bathtub too. She poured the water from the measuring cup into the bathtub and watched it fill up. + +Lily was so proud of herself for being so adventurous and learning how to measure the water. She couldn't wait to go on more adventures and learn new things. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny was a fancy bunny who liked to wear a bow tie. One day, Benny was playing with his friends when he saw a big carrot across the field. Benny wanted that carrot so bad that he decided to jump over a fence to get it. But as he was jumping, he got a stitch in his side and had to stop. His friends came over to help him and one of them knew how to stitch. They fixed Benny up and he was able to eat his carrot. From then on, Benny learned to not jump so high and to be careful when he really wanted something. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. He would run around on the green ground and pick flowers. One day, while Timmy was playing, he saw a big bird in the sky. The bird was so powerful and strong! It could fly up high and change direction quickly. + +Timmy watched the bird for a long time, but then he got tired and went inside to take a nap. When he woke up, he looked outside and saw that the ground had changed. It was covered in white snow! Timmy was so happy because he loved playing in the snow. He put on his warm coat and went outside to make a snowman. The snow was so cold, but Timmy didn't mind because he was having so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to listen to music and sing along. One day, she found a gold coin on the ground. She was so happy and showed it to her mommy. + +But the next day, Lily lost the gold coin. She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She was sad and cried. However, she was persistent and kept looking for it. Finally, she found it under her bed! She was so happy and danced around while listening to her favorite song. +Once upon a time, there was a nice little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park with her friends. One day, she found a letter on the ground. It was a pretty pink letter with a stamp on it. Lily was curious about what was inside the letter, but she knew it wasn't hers. + +Lily decided to release the letter into the mailbox so it could find its way to the right person. As she dropped the letter into the mailbox, she felt happy that she did the right thing. She knew it was nice to help others. + +From that day on, Lily always looked for ways to be helpful and kind. She learned that even small actions, like releasing a letter, can make a big difference in someone's day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat candy and cookies all day long. Her mommy always told her to eat healthy food, but she loved sweets too much. + +One day, Lily found a messy journal in her room. She didn't know what it was for, but she loved the colorful pictures inside. She decided to draw her own pictures in the journal and make it even messier. + +While drawing, Lily got hungry and decided to eat some cookies. She accidentally dropped some crumbs on the journal, but she didn't mind. Lily was happy with her messy journal and her yummy cookies. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bear named Bongo. Bongo loved to play with his friends in the forest. One day, Bongo's friend, a little bird, gave him a colorful present. Bongo was so happy and he gave the little bird a big bear hug. + +Bongo wanted to say thank you to his friend, so he decided to bow to the little bird. The little bird giggled and flew around Bongo's head. Bongo was so happy to have such a good friend. + +From that day on, Bongo and the little bird played together every day. They went on adventures, had picnics, and even danced together. Bongo always remembered the colorful present and how it made him feel so loved. +Once upon a time, there was a fish named Nemo. Nemo loved to swim in the ocean. One day, Nemo saw a big shark coming towards him. Nemo got scared and decided to dive deep into the ocean to hide. The shark looked for Nemo but couldn't find him. + +Later that day, Nemo saw a thief stealing from another fish's home. The thief was very fast and ran away quickly. Nemo wanted to help, so he followed the thief. Nemo saw the thief hide the stolen things in a cave. Nemo went to tell the other fish what he saw and they were very grateful. They gave Nemo a medal for being so brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived on a farm with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went to the barn to play with the animals. She saw a cow, a horse, and a pig. + +The cow was nice and the horse was friendly, but the pig was rude. Lily asked the pig, "Why are you so rude?" The pig replied, "I don't like playing with little girls named Lily." + +Lily felt sad and went to her mommy. She told her mommy what the pig said. Her mommy said, "Don't worry, Lily. The pig is just being mean. You are a kind girl and you should not let the pig's words make you feel bad." + +Lily felt better and went back to the barn to play with the nice cow and friendly horse. She named the cow Betsy and the horse Sparky. They played together and had a lot of fun. From that day on, Lily ignored the rude pig and played with her new friends Betsy and Sparky. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her room with her toys, but one day she noticed a spider. She didn't like spiders, so she tried to remove it, but it was too fast and ran away. + +Lily didn't think much of it and continued playing, but every day she saw the spider in her room. It was persistent and wouldn't leave. She started to feel scared and didn't want to play in her room anymore. + +One day, Lily's mom noticed how sad she was and asked her what was wrong. Lily told her about the spider that wouldn't leave her room. Her mom promised to help her remove the spider, but they had to wait until the spider came out of hiding. + +Finally, the spider appeared and Lily's mom quickly caught it and took it outside. Lily was so happy that she could play in her room again. From that day on, Lily and her mom always made sure to check her room for any persistent spiders. +Once upon a time, there was a big dog named Max. Max had a long tail and big paws. One day, Max met a little girl named Lily. + +Lily said, "Hi Max! Can I pet you?" + +Max wagged his tail and said, "Yes, but be gentle." + +Lily pet Max and said, "You're soft." + +Max protect Lily and said, "I will keep you safe." + +As a result, Lily and Max became friends and played together every day. They would run and jump and have lots of fun. Max was happy to have a friend to protect and Lily was happy to have a friend to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside, but it was very wet outside today. Lily put on her raincoat and boots and went outside anyway. She saw her friend Timmy and they had a meeting under a big tree. + +Lily pointed to a puddle and said, "Look, Timmy! It's so big!" Timmy laughed and said, "Let's jump in it!" Lily was scared at first, but she jumped in the puddle with Timmy. They splashed and played until they were very wet. + +After their fun meeting, Lily went back inside and took a warm bath. She felt happy and tired from all the fun she had with Timmy. She went to bed with a smile on her face, dreaming of more adventures to come. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved cars and he had a red one that he loved to play with. One day, Timmy and his mom went to the store to buy some snacks. Timmy wanted something spicy, but his mom didn't like spicy things. + +When they got back in the car, Timmy's mom asked him what he thought of the snack he picked out. Timmy said he liked it because it was spicy. His mom said that was his opinion and everyone had different opinions. + +As they drove home, Timmy pretended his car was going really fast and he said "zoom!" as he made it go faster. His mom smiled and said she liked how Timmy used his imagination. They both enjoyed their snacks and had a fun day together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys and eat snacks. One day, Timmy's mom gave him a brown cookie as a snack. Timmy was so happy and said "thank you" to his mom. + +After eating his snack, Timmy decided to play with his toy car. He drove his car around the room and made race car noises. Suddenly, his car got stuck under the couch. Timmy tried to get it out, but it was too hard. + +Just then, Timmy's dad walked into the room and saw what had happened. He got down on the floor and reached under the couch. He found the toy car and gave it back to Timmy. Timmy was so happy and said "thank you" to his dad. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to always say "thank you" when someone did something nice for him. And he never forgot to enjoy his favorite brown snacks while playing with his toys. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved magic. One day, she found a magic wand in the park. It was very powerful and she felt excited. She ran home to show it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look what I found!" said Lily, holding up the wand. + +"What is that, Lily?" asked her mom. + +"It's a magic wand! It's very powerful!" exclaimed Lily. + +Her mom smiled and said, "Let's set it aside for now and have some lunch. Then we can play with it later." + +Lily agreed and they had a yummy lunch. Afterward, they went outside to play with the magic wand. They set up a pretend stage and Lily performed magic tricks for her mom. It was a fun and magical afternoon. +Once upon a time, there was a big cow named Betsy. Betsy had a horn on her head that she used to scratch her back. One day, Betsy saw a patch of yummy green grass in the field. She wanted to eat it, but it was too far away. Betsy tried to walk, but her legs were tired. She decided to stand still and take a rest. Suddenly, she heard a loud noise. It was a truck carrying hay. Betsy ran over and ate the yummy hay. She was very happy and her horn wiggled with joy. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and her friends. One day, she went to the park with her mommy. They played together on the swings and the slide. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a boy who looked very sad. She asked him why he was so miserable. The boy said that someone stole his toy car. Lily felt sad for him and wanted to help. She asked her mommy if they could look for the toy car. + +They searched all around the park, but they couldn't find it. Lily felt very sad too, but then she remembered something. She told the boy that sometimes, silence can help us find things. They both closed their eyes and listened. Suddenly, they heard a noise. They followed the sound and found the toy car. The boy was very happy and thanked Lily for her help. They became friends and played together every day in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a lazy bear who lived in a tent. The bear loved to sleep all day long and never wanted to do anything else. One day, a little rabbit came to visit the bear. + +"Hello, Mr. Bear! What are you doing today?" asked the rabbit. + +"Nothing, I'm too lazy to do anything," replied the bear. + +The rabbit suggested they go for a walk in the woods, but the bear didn't want to yield from his lazy ways. The rabbit then said, "Okay, I'll just go on my own then." + +The bear realized he didn't want to miss out on the fun, so he decided to join the rabbit. They had a great time exploring the woods together and even set up a tent to rest in. The bear learned that sometimes it's good to yield from being lazy and try new things. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved candy, especially the purple ones. One day, she saw a big bag of purple candy at the store. + +Lily said, "Mommy, can we buy the purple candy? It excites me so much!" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Of course, Lily. Let's get the candy." + +Lily was so happy and excited that she hugged her mommy tightly. They bought the candy and went home. Lily ate the purple candy and it tasted so good. She said, "This candy is my favorite. Thank you, Mommy!" +Once upon a time, there was a cow. The cow was very dirty because she had been playing in the mud. She wanted to clean herself but she didn't know how. + +One day, a little girl saw the dirty cow and felt sorry for her. She wanted to help the cow and decided to give her a bath. The cow was scared at first, but she soon settled down and enjoyed the warm water. + +The little girl scrubbed the cow until she was clean and shiny. The cow was very happy and thanked the little girl with a big moo. But then, as the cow was walking back to her field, she slipped and fell into a deep hole. The little girl tried to help, but the hole was too deep. The cow was stuck and couldn't get out. The little girl ran to get help, but it was too late. The cow couldn't breathe and passed away. The little girl was very sad and cried for days. She learned that even though she had helped the cow, sometimes bad things can still happen. +Once upon a time, there was a bunny named Benny. Benny loved to eat carrots. He would eat carrots all day long. One day, Benny went to the carrot patch to get some carrots. But when he got there, he saw that all the carrots were gone. + +Benny saw a squirrel named Sammy. "Sammy, did you take all the carrots?" Benny asked. + +Sammy said, "Yes, I did. I was hungry too." + +Benny started to cry. He was sad because he didn't have any carrots to eat. But then Sammy said, "I'm sorry, Benny. You can have some of my carrots." + +Benny stopped crying and was happy again. He ate some of Sammy's carrots and they both became friends. They shared the carrots and had a happy day together. Benny wasn't grumpy anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a happy bunny named Flopsy. Flopsy loved to jump and play all day long. One day, Flopsy saw a big chimney on top of a house. Flopsy thought it looked funny and wanted to jump on it. + +But Flopsy's friends said, "No, that's not normal! You might get hurt." Flopsy listened to her friends and decided not to jump on the chimney. Instead, they all played a game of tag and had lots of fun together. + +From that day on, Flopsy knew that it was important to listen to her friends and do what was normal and safe. And whenever she felt like jumping, she would find a soft and bouncy surface to jump on, like a big pile of leaves or a squishy cushion. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside and watch the birds fly in the sky. One day, she saw an ancient statue in the park. It was big and made of stone. Lily wondered what it was for. + +Suddenly, a pigeon flew down and perched on the statue's head. Lily watched the pigeon for a while, and then it flew away. Later that day, Lily's grandfather came to visit. He saw the statue and explained to Lily that it was a statue of a famous person who had lived a long time ago. + +Lily was excited to learn about the ancient statue and the person it represented. She remembered the pigeon that had perched on the statue's head and wondered if it had something to do with the person in the statue. The next time she saw a pigeon, she followed it and it led her to a hidden spot in the park where she found a treasure chest. Inside the chest, she found a note that explained the story of the person in the statue and how the pigeon was a symbol of good luck. From that day on, Lily always looked for pigeons and remembered the story of the ancient statue. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine and pick flowers. One day, she saw her mommy drinking a cup of coffee. It smelled so good, Lily wanted to try some. + +"Mommy, can I have some coffee?" she asked. + +"No, sweetie, coffee is for grown-ups," her mommy replied. + +Lily was sad, but then she saw an orange on the kitchen counter. She picked it up and took a big bite. It was juicy and delicious. + +Later that day, Lily's mommy made her some orange juice. Lily was so happy and said, "Thank you, mommy! This is even better than coffee." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily's mommy and daddy had to go to work, so they left her with her grandma. + +Lily was sad and missed her mommy and daddy. She asked her grandma, "Where did mommy and daddy go?" Her grandma said, "They went to work, but they will be back soon." + +Lily was still sad, so her grandma gave her a big hug to comfort her. She said, "Don't worry, Lily. Grandma is here to take care of you." + +As they sat together, Lily looked out the window and saw the sun setting in the west. The sky was filled with beautiful colors of red, orange, and yellow. She said, "Look, grandma! The sky is so pretty. The light is so bright!" + +Her grandma smiled and said, "Yes, it is. The light is always beautiful, just like you, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a princess. She was very pretty and wore a shiny crown on her head. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy, the king and queen. + +One day, the princess was playing with her favorite toy, a big teddy bear. Suddenly, she accidentally tore the bear's arm off! The princess felt sad and scared that her mommy and daddy would be mad at her. + +But when she showed the torn teddy bear to her mommy and daddy, they were proud of her for being honest about what happened. They hugged her and said it's okay, accidents happen. And the princess felt happy again, knowing that her mommy and daddy loved her no matter what. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to dress up in pretty clothes and wear bows in her hair. One day, she went to see a painter who was painting a picture of a big red apple. The painter was very slow and took a long time to finish the painting. + +Lily watched the painter for a while and then asked if she could help. The painter said yes and gave her a paintbrush. Lily was very happy and started to paint the apple too. She was very slow, but she had fun. + +When they finished, the painter showed Lily the painting and said it was beautiful. Lily was very proud of her work and went home to show her mommy and daddy. They were very happy and said that Lily was a great painter too. From that day on, Lily loved to dress up and paint with the slow painter. +Once upon a time, there was a bald man named Bob. Bob loved to cook and bake yummy treats. One day, Bob was making some cookies in his kitchen. He mixed the dough and put it in the oven to bake. + +As he waited for the cookies to bake, he heard a knock on his door. It was his friend, Timmy. Timmy asked, "What are you doing, Bob?" Bob replied, "I'm making cookies. Do you want to help me decorate them?" + +Timmy nodded his head and they started to decorate the cookies. They used different colors and sprinkles to make them look pretty. Bob put a cookie in his mouth and said, "Mmm, these are delicious!" Timmy agreed and they both enjoyed their cookies together. + +From that day on, Bob and Timmy loved to bake together. They mixed and baked all sorts of treats and always had a smile on their faces. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy always liked to play with his flashlight, even when it was time for bed. His mommy would tell him to go to sleep, but Timmy would always stay up and play with his flashlight. + +One night, Timmy's mommy got very angry because Timmy wouldn't go to sleep. She took his flashlight away and told him that he needed to sleep so he could be a big boy and have fun the next day. + +Timmy felt sad and angry, but he knew that his mommy was right. He closed his eyes and went to sleep. The next day, Timmy woke up feeling happy and ready to play with his flashlight again. He learned that sometimes it's important to listen to grown-ups and go to sleep, so we can have fun the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a big bunny named Floppy. Floppy liked to eat salad. One day, Floppy's mom made a hard salad with carrots and lettuce. Floppy loved it so much that he started to clap his paws. His mom was happy that he liked the salad so much. From then on, Floppy asked his mom to make the hard salad every day so he could clap his paws again. +Once upon a time, there was a silly monkey. He loved to play and climb trees. One day, he saw a friend and gave a big wink. They played together and had lots of fun. + +After playing, the monkey felt tired and wanted to rest. He found a smooth rock and sat down. He started to rub his eyes, feeling sleepy. + +Suddenly, he heard a noise and looked up. His friend was making silly faces and trying to make him laugh. The monkey giggled and felt happy. They continued to play until the sun went down. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she went outside to play and felt the wind blowing. She ran around and felt the wind in her hair. But then, the wind started to get too strong and it made her cold. She wanted the wind to stop blowing. + +Lily went to her mom and said, "Mommy, can you make the wind stop? It's too cold." Her mom said, "I can't make the wind stop, but I can give you a jacket to keep you warm." Lily put on the jacket and felt much better. She ran around again, but this time she didn't feel cold because she was wearing her jacket. + +After a while, Lily got thirsty and went to get a drink of water. She found a fountain, but there was no water coming out. The fountain was dry. Lily said, "Oh no, the fountain is dry. I can't get a drink." She went back to her mom and said, "Mommy, the fountain is dry. Can you give me some water?" Her mom got her a cup of water and Lily drank it all up. She felt much better and went back to playing in the park. +Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess named Lily. She wore a white dress and had a big smile on her face. One day, she met a prince named Jack. He had a big sword and a brave heart. They talked and laughed together. + +Lily said, "I want to marry you, Jack!" Jack smiled and said, "I want to marry you too, Lily!" They hugged and twirled around. Suddenly, they saw a bright firework in the sky. They watched it explode into many colors and shapes. + +Lily said, "Wow, that firework is so pretty!" Jack said, "Yes, it is! We should have a big firework show at our wedding!" Lily clapped her hands and said, "That's a great idea!" They continued to talk about their wedding plans and lived happily ever after. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small village with her mom and dad. One day, Lily's mom asked her to go to her grandma's house. Lily was very excited to see her grandma and said yes. Her mom gave her a warm coat because it was icy outside. + +On the way to her grandma's house, Lily saw a wolf. The wolf was very hungry and wanted to eat Lily. But Lily remembered her mom's advice and didn't talk to the wolf. She arrived safely at her grandma's house and had a lovely time with her. + +The moral of the story is to always listen to your parents and be careful of strangers. If you follow their advice, you can arrive safely at your destination. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy was very busy and forgot to set the alarm clock. The next morning, Lily woke up late and was very sad. + +Lily asked her mommy, "Mommy, why did we wake up late today?" Her mommy replied, "Oh no, I forgot to set the alarm clock last night. I'm sorry, Lily." + +Lily was very understanding and forgave her mommy. She said, "It's okay, mommy. Let's make sure we set the alarm clock tonight so we can wake up on time tomorrow." + +Later that day, Lily and her mommy went to the park to play. They saw a big, fierce dog barking loudly. Lily was scared and asked her mommy, "Mommy, why is that dog so fierce?" Her mommy explained, "Sometimes dogs bark loudly to protect their families. But don't worry, we're safe here and the dog won't hurt us." + +Lily felt better and continued playing with her mommy. They had a fun day together and Lily never forgot the importance of setting the alarm clock at night. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her dolls and teddy bears. One day, she went to her friend's house to play. Her friend had a new toy that Lily didn't know about. + +"What is that?" asked Lily. + +"It's a toy car that can go really fast!" replied her friend. + +Lily was envious of her friend's new toy. She wanted one too. But she didn't want to cut her own toys to make them go fast like her friend's car. + +"I don't know where to get one," said Lily. + +"My mom got it for me at the store," said her friend. + +Lily was happy to know where to get one. She thanked her friend and went home to ask her mom to take her to the store. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw pictures of her favorite animals. One day, she wanted to print a picture of a kitty she drew. She asked her mommy to help her. + +Mommy said, "Sure, Lily! Let's wait a minute for the printer to warm up." Lily waited patiently and then the printer started to print her kitty picture. + +But, oh no! The ink was wet and the picture was smudgy. Mommy said, "Let's wait a few minutes for the ink to dry." So, they waited and then the picture was perfect! Lily was so happy and proud of her kitty picture. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play outside. One day, Timmy's mother told him it was too icy to go outside. Timmy didn't listen and went outside anyways. He slipped and fell on the ice. + +Timmy's mother rushed outside to help him up. "Are you okay?" she asked. Timmy nodded and stood up. "Let's go inside where it's warm," his mother said. Timmy agreed and they went inside. + +The moral of the story is to listen to your mother and not go outside when it's icy. Timmy learned his lesson the hard way. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside with her friends, but she always noticed that her neighbor, Mrs. Johnson, looked troubled. One day, Lily asked her mom why Mrs. Johnson looked so sad. Her mom explained that Mrs. Johnson's husband had passed away, and she was feeling very lonely. + +Lily decided that she wanted to help Mrs. Johnson feel better. She asked her friends to join her in making cards and cookies for her neighbor. They knocked on Mrs. Johnson's door and gave her the treats. Mrs. Johnson was so happy and thanked the children for their kindness. + +From that day on, Lily and her friends made it a habit to visit Mrs. Johnson and keep her company. They would play games and read books together. Mrs. Johnson's troubled heart was now filled with joy and love thanks to Lily and her friends. The moral of the story is that helping others can bring happiness to everyone involved. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She loved to help her mom make yummy pies. One day, her mom asked her to kneel on a chair so she could reach the counter. Lily was happy to help, and together they made a blueberry pie. + +As they waited for the pie to bake, Lily's tummy growled. She couldn't wait to taste the yummy pie. Finally, the pie was ready, and they took it out of the oven. It smelled so good that Lily's mouth watered. + +They let the pie cool down a bit before cutting a slice. Lily took a bite and it was so yummy! She ate the whole slice and asked for more. Her mom was happy to see her daughter enjoy the pie they made together. From that day on, Lily loved to kneel on the chair and help her mom make pies. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to draw with her chalk on the sidewalk. One day, she met a boy named Jack who also loved to draw with chalk. They became friends and drew pictures together. + +But one day, they started to quarrel over who had the prettiest drawing. Lily said hers was the best, but Jack said his was better. They argued and argued until they both got upset and started to cry. + +Just then, an adorable puppy came running up to them. The puppy was so cute that Lily and Jack forgot about their quarrel and started to play with the puppy instead. They drew pictures of the puppy with their chalk and had so much fun together. + +From that day on, Lily and Jack never quarreled again. They learned that playing together and having fun was more important than being the best at drawing. And they always remembered the adorable puppy that brought them together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play sports. One day, she went to the park to play soccer with her friends. But when she got there, she saw that all the soccer balls were gone. She felt sad and started to weep. + +A kind man who worked at the park saw Lily crying and asked her what was wrong. Lily told him that there were no soccer balls available to play with. The man smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have an idea!" He went to his car and came back with a frisbee. "Let's play frisbee instead!" he said. + +Lily and her friends were happy to play with the frisbee and had a lot of fun. They thanked the kind man and went home with smiles on their faces. From that day on, Lily learned that even when things don't go as planned, there are always other fun options available. +Once upon a time, there was a family. They were very organized. They had a mommy, a daddy, and a little girl named Lily. One day, they decided to write a letter to their grandma. + +Lily asked, "Mommy, can I write the letter?" + +Mommy said, "Of course, Lily. What do you want to say to grandma?" + +Lily replied, "Dear grandma, I miss you. Love, Lily." + +Daddy said, "That's a nice letter, Lily. Let's put it in an envelope and send it to grandma." + +The family put the letter in an envelope and sent it to grandma. A few days later, they received a letter back from grandma. She said she missed them too and was happy to hear from her organized family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going out to eat at restaurants with her family. One day, her parents took her to a very impressive restaurant with fancy decorations and delicious food. Lily was so excited to try all the different dishes. + +After they finished their meal, Lily's mom noticed that she wasn't feeling well. She had a tummy ache and felt like she might get sick. Her dad quickly asked the waiter for a glass of water and some crackers to prevent her from getting worse. + +Lily's parents were so glad they had thought ahead and brought some medicine with them just in case. They gave her a little bit of medicine and some water, and soon she was feeling much better. They all left the restaurant happy and full, grateful for the impressive meal and the quick thinking that prevented Lily from getting sicker. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books, especially new ones. One day, her mom took her to the library to find a new novel. Lily was so excited to find a fine book to read. + +As she was looking through the shelves, she heard a little voice say, "Boo!" It surprised her so much that she jumped. It was her friend, Tommy. "I wanted to surprise you," he said with a giggle. + +Lily smiled and said, "You did surprise me! Do you want to help me find a new book to read?" Tommy nodded his head and they searched the library together. They found a fine book with lots of pictures and they both sat down to read it together. They were happy to have each other and a new book to enjoy. +Once upon a time, there was a playful bunny named Benny. Benny loved to play in the garden with his friends. One day, Benny saw a tall plant and decided to climb it. He climbed and climbed until he reached the top. From up there, he could see the whole garden! + +Suddenly, Benny heard his friend calling him to come down. He tried to climb down but he was too scared. His friend came to help him and together they climbed down safely. Benny learned that climbing can be fun, but it's important to be careful too. + +From that day on, Benny and his friends played games around the plant. They loved to run around it and hide behind its leaves. Benny was happy that he had climbed the plant because it brought him closer to his friends and made him feel brave. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily was very curious and loved to explore. One day, she went to the kitchen to search for something to eat. She looked in the fridge and found a lime. She had never tried a lime before, but it looked impressive with its bright green color. + +Lily decided to try the lime, but it was too sour for her. She made a funny face and decided to search for something else to eat. She found some crackers and cheese, which she enjoyed much more. + +After her snack, Lily went outside to play. She searched for her favorite toy, a red ball. She finally found it under a tree and was very happy. She played with the ball for a while, but then it was time to go inside for dinner. + +Lily had a fun day of searching and playing. She went to bed that night dreaming of all the adventures she would have tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a cute village with many animals. They all lived happily until one day, a big storm came. The wind blew hard and the rain fell heavily. The animals were scared and didn't know what to do. + +The storm lasted for hours, but finally, it started to settle down. The animals were relieved but found out that their village was ruined. They had no place to sleep and no food to eat. They had to find a way to fix their village. + +The animals worked together to rebuild their cute village. They gathered sticks and leaves to make new homes. They planted seeds to grow food. They worked hard until their village was better than before. They were happy again, and the storm didn't scare them anymore. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to have tea parties with her toys. One day, she asked her mom if she could use the real tea cups and tea for her party. + +Her mom said, "Sure, but be careful not to spill." + +Lily's favorite toy, a silly monkey, said, "I don't like tea. It tastes stupid." + +Lily giggled and said, "That's okay, silly monkey. You can just pretend to drink it." And they all had a wonderful tea party together. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy said, "Lily, we are going on a tour to the park today!" Lily was very happy and jumped up and down. She said, "Mommy, can we cook hot dogs on the tour?" + +Mommy said, "Yes, Lily! We can cook hot dogs on the tour." Mommy was very organized and packed everything they needed for the tour. They went to the park and saw a lot of trees and flowers. They walked around and saw a pond with ducks swimming. + +Then, they found a place to cook the hot dogs. Lily helped mommy put the hot dogs on the grill. The hot dogs smelled so good! When they were done cooking, they sat down and ate them. Lily said, "Mommy, this tour is so much fun!" Mommy smiled and said, "I'm glad you're having fun, Lily." +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a sweet tooth, and she loved to eat candy. One day, Lily's mother told her that too much candy was not good for her. Lily didn't listen and kept eating candy every day. + +One day, Lily's teeth started to hurt, and she couldn't eat anything, not even her favorite candy. She cried and cried until her mother took her to the dentist. The dentist told Lily that she had to stop eating too much candy, or her teeth would hurt again. + +Lily learned her lesson and promised her mother that she would only eat candy once a week. From that day on, Lily's teeth were healthy, and she could enjoy her sweet treats without any pain. The moral of the story is that too much of anything is not good for you, and it's important to listen to your parents. +Once upon a time, there was a princess named Lily. She lived in a big castle with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily went out to play in the garden. She ran and ran until she got tired. + +Just then, she saw a little boy playing with his toy castle. "What's your name?" asked Lily. "My name is Max," replied the boy. "Do you want to play with me?" asked Lily. "Yes, I do!" said Max. + +So, they played together with Max's toy castle. They made up stories about knights and dragons. They even pretended to be tired knights who had to rest in the castle. Lily had so much fun playing with Max that she forgot she was tired. When it was time to go back to the castle, Lily said, "Thank you for playing with me, Max. I had so much fun!" Max replied, "Me too, Lily! Let's play again soon!" +Once upon a time, there was a monkey named Bongo. Bongo loved to eat bananas. He would climb up the tall tree to get the ripe yellow bananas. One day, Bongo saw a big boat sailing in the sea. He wanted to go on the boat and see the world. + +Bongo asked his friend, a dependable parrot named Polly, to come with him on the boat. Polly said yes and they both got on the boat. They sailed for many days and saw many new things. They saw big whales jumping out of the water and colorful fish swimming in the sea. + +One day, Bongo got hungry and wanted a banana. He looked in his bag but realized he forgot to bring any bananas with him. Polly saw that Bongo was sad and flew to the nearest island to get him a banana. When Polly came back with the banana, Bongo was so happy and thanked his dependable friend. They continued sailing and had many more adventures together. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to help her mother in the kitchen. One day, her mother asked her to put some cookies on a tray to take to her friend's house. + +Lily was so excited to help that she put too many cookies on the tray. When she tried to carry it, she dropped the tray and all the cookies fell on the floor. Her mother was embarrassed when her friend saw what happened. + +Lily felt sad and said, "I'm sorry, Mommy. I didn't mean to make a mess." Her mother hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. Accidents happen. Let's clean up together." + +Unfortunately, when they were cleaning up, they found out that the cookies were the friend's special recipe and they couldn't make more. The friend was very upset and didn't want to be friends with Lily's mother anymore. Lily felt so bad that she cried and wished she had been more careful with the tray. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. He had a black cat named Mittens. Timmy loved Mittens very much and enjoyed playing with him every day. + +One day, Timmy and Mittens went for a walk in the park. They saw a thin tree and Timmy decided to climb it. Mittens watched him from below. + +Suddenly, Timmy slipped and fell from the tree. He hurt himself badly and had to go to the hospital. Mittens was very sad and missed Timmy. + +Sadly, Timmy never came back from the hospital. Mittens was very lonely without him. He sat under the thin tree where Timmy fell and meowed sadly. Mittens never enjoyed playing without Timmy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a big smile and loved to play outside. One day, she was running really fast and fell down, hurting her leg. + +Her mom came over and asked, "Are you okay, Lily?" + +Lily said, "My leg hurts. It's slow to move." + +Her mom smiled and said, "Don't worry, we'll make it better. Let's go inside and get a band-aid." + +Lily smiled back and said, "Okay, mommy. Thank you." They went inside and put a band-aid on her leg. Lily felt better and went back outside to play. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in her backyard. One day, she asked her mommy if they could have a picnic in the backyard. Her mommy said yes, and they started preparing sandwiches and lemonade. + +While they were eating, Lily noticed a butterfly flying around. She wanted to catch it, but her mommy told her to yield and not harm the butterfly. Lily agreed and watched the butterfly fly away. + +After lunch, Lily and her mommy played games in their perfect backyard. They played hide-and-seek and jumped on the trampoline. Lily was so happy to spend time with her mommy in their special place. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside with his toys. One day, he went to the park to play. He heard a loud noise coming from the other side of the park. He walked over to see what was happening. + +When he got there, he saw a group of kids playing with a ball. Timmy wanted to play too, but the kids wouldn't let him. Timmy felt miserable and sad. He walked away and sat on a bench. + +As he sat there, he gazed up at the sky. He saw the clouds moving slowly across the blue sky. He felt a little better. Timmy realized that he didn't need those kids to have fun. He could play by himself or find other friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun. One day, her friend Emma came over to play. Emma had a green toy truck that Lily really liked. + +"Lily, can I play with your doll?" asked Emma. + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "Sure, but can I lend your green truck while you play with my doll?" + +Emma agreed, but when it was time to go home, she forgot to give the toy truck back to Lily. Lily was sad because she really liked the green truck. + +The next day, Lily went outside to play and saw her shadow on the ground. She thought it was funny because it looked like her but was bigger. Emma came over and saw Lily's shadow too. + +"Wow, your shadow is big!" said Emma. + +Lily smiled and said, "Yeah, but it's not as fun as playing with your green truck. Can I have it back now?" + +Emma remembered and gave the toy truck back to Lily. They were both happy and played together for the rest of the day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going on adventures in the bush with her family. One day, they went on a trip and packed a lot of things in their car. When they arrived, they had to unpack everything and set up their tent. Lily was so excited to help her parents unpack the bags. + +But then, she got frustrated because she couldn't find her favorite toy. She looked and looked but it wasn't there. Her parents told her not to worry and that they would find it later. So, Lily decided to explore the bush while they set up the tent. She found lots of pretty flowers and saw some birds flying in the sky. + +When they finished setting up, Lily's parents surprised her with her favorite toy. She was so happy and hugged it tight. They all sat around the campfire and had a nice dinner. Lily fell asleep under the stars, dreaming of all the adventures she would have in the bush. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and catch bugs. One day, Timmy saw a big, green bug and he wanted to catch it. He ran after the bug, but he tripped and fell. Timmy hit his head on a rock and hurt his eye. + +Timmy was embarrassed because he cried in front of his friends. He didn't want them to think he was a baby. But the pain in his eye was too much and he had to go to the hospital. The doctor said that Timmy's eye was badly hurt and he might not be able to see out of it again. + +Timmy was very sad. He wished he had been more careful when he was trying to catch the bug. From that day on, Timmy was always careful when he played outside. But he never forgot the day he hurt his eye and felt embarrassed in front of his friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, Lily's mommy asked her to help clean up her bedroom. Lily looked around and saw her toys were everywhere. She started to put them away in her closet. + +As she was cleaning, she noticed that her clothes were wet. She looked out the window and saw that it was raining outside. Lily told her mommy that she wanted to play outside, but her mommy said it was too wet and they should stay inside. + +Lily continued to clean up her room and found some books that she wanted to read. She asked her mommy if they could read together. Her mommy said yes and they sat down on the bed. The books included stories about animals and princesses. Lily loved spending time with her mommy and reading stories. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park. One day, she saw a yellow sign that said "CAUTION". + +Lily asked her mom, "What does caution mean?" + +Her mom said, "It means to be careful and pay attention." + +Lily nodded and continued playing. Suddenly, she heard someone say, "Excuse me, little girl. Can you read the sign for me?" + +Lily looked up and saw an old man who couldn't read very well. She smiled and said, "The sign says 'CAUTION'." + +The man thanked her and walked away. Lily felt proud that she could help someone by reading a sign with a yellow color. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved to race his friends in the forest. One day, Sammy saw a big, shiny acorn on the ground. He wanted to race his friends to see who could get the acorn first. + +Sammy ran as fast as he could, but he was a bit clumsy and tripped over a rock. His friend, Tommy, saw what happened and asked, "Are you okay, Sammy?" + +Sammy replied, "Yes, I'm okay. I just need to be more careful." + +Tommy said, "Don't worry, we can race again another day." + +Sammy smiled and said, "Okay, but I still want to try and get that acorn." + +So, Sammy and Tommy decided to race again the next day. This time, Sammy was more careful and won the race. He got the shiny acorn and shared it with all his friends. They all had a great time and Sammy learned that being careful is important. +Once upon a time, there was a robot named Robby. Robby was very big and strong. One day, he went to the park to play with his friends. They played catch and hide-and-seek. + +Suddenly, a ball struck Robby on the head. He fell down and felt embarrassed because all his friends were looking at him. "Are you okay, Robby?" asked his friend, Timmy. "Yes, I'm okay," said Robby, getting up. + +Then, they heard a loud noise. It was a thunderstorm! "We need to go home," said Timmy. "But I'm scared," said Robby. "Don't worry, I will protect you," said Timmy. They walked home together, and Robby felt safe with his friend. +Once upon a time, there was a smart little boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to play with his toys and his favorite toy was a red truck. One day, Timmy found a note on his toy chest. The note said, "Push the red button on your truck and see what happens!" Timmy was curious, so he pushed the button and his truck started to move all by itself! + +Timmy was so happy that he ran around the room, laughing and clapping his hands. He felt so smart for figuring out what the note meant. From that day on, Timmy loved to push buttons and see what would happen. He even started leaving notes for himself to find, just like the one he found on his toy chest. + +Timmy had so much fun playing with his toys and discovering new things. He knew that he was a very smart boy and he couldn't wait to see what other adventures lay ahead. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to run around the yard. His yard was very big and had lots of trees and flowers. Timmy's yard was very popular with all the kids in his neighborhood. + +One day, Timmy's friends came over to play in his yard. They played tag and ran around the yard. They had so much fun! Timmy's mom came outside and saw how happy the kids were. She was glad that her yard was so popular with the kids. + +As the sun started to set, Timmy's friends had to go home. They all said goodbye to Timmy and thanked him for letting them play in his yard. Timmy was happy that he could share his yard with his friends. He went inside and went to bed, dreaming of all the fun he would have in his yard tomorrow. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play outside. She had a red dress that she liked to wear when she played. One day, she went outside and saw her friend Timmy on the other side of the fence. + +"Hi Timmy!" Lily said. + +"Hi Lily!" Timmy said. + +Timmy started to tease Lily by making silly faces at her. Lily didn't like it and she said, "Stop teasing me, Timmy!" + +Timmy stopped teasing her and said, "Sorry, Lily. I just wanted to play with you." + +Lily smiled and said, "Okay, let's play together!" They played together and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to explore the forest near her house. One day, as she was walking, she saw a big black bird in a tree. It was a raven, and it looked very scary. + +Lily didn't like the raven because it was so ugly. But then, her mother told her that it's not nice to judge things by their looks. She said that Lily should learn more about the raven before deciding if it's good or bad. + +So, Lily went back to the forest and watched the raven from a distance. She saw that it was very smart and could do many tricks. She also saw that it was very kind to other animals. + +In the end, Lily learned that the raven was not so scary after all. She even became friends with it and they would play together every day. From that day on, Lily knew that it's important to learn about things before judging them. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily had a carpet in her room that was very dirty. One day, Lily's mom decided to change the carpet to a new one. Lily was very happy because the new carpet was very soft and colorful. + +One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. While playing, they found a wallet on the ground. They opened it and found a lot of money inside. Lily's friends wanted to keep the money, but Lily knew it was not honest to do so. She told her friends they needed to find the owner of the wallet and give it back. + +Lily's friends listened to her and they found the owner of the wallet. The owner was very happy and thanked the children for their honesty. Lily felt very proud of herself for doing the right thing. She knew that being honest was always the best choice. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to eat candy and sweets all day long. He would eat so much candy that he became very chubby. + +One day, Timmy's mom told him that he needed to eat more fruits and vegetables so he could grow big and strong. Timmy didn't like fruits and vegetables, but he wanted to grow big and strong like his dad, so he started eating them. + +One day, Timmy's friend Billy started a war with him over a toy. Timmy was very angry and wanted to fight back, but then he remembered what his mom had said. He realized that growing big and strong wasn't just about eating healthy food, but also about being kind and peaceful. So, Timmy decided to share his toy with Billy and they became friends again. + +From that day on, Timmy learned that growing big and strong wasn't just about his body, but also about his heart. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily asked her mommy if they could travel to the park. + +"Sure, we can go to the park," said her mommy. "But we have to wait until the thunder stops." + +Lily looked outside and saw dark clouds in the sky. She heard the thunder and felt scared. "Poor Lily," said her mommy. "Don't worry, the thunder will stop soon." + +After a while, the thunder stopped and Lily and her family went to the park. They played on the swings and had a picnic. Lily was happy to travel to the park with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to cook with her mommy. One day, while they were making pancakes, Lily noticed a mysterious sound coming from the kitchen window. She went to investigate and saw a bird sitting on a rock outside. + +Lily thought it was strange that the bird was sitting on a rock instead of a tree. She asked her mommy why the bird was on the rock. Her mommy explained that sometimes birds like to sit on rocks to rest. + +Lily watched the bird for a while before going back to help her mommy make pancakes. She poured the batter into the pan and watched as they sizzled and cooked. When the pancakes were done, she put them on a plate and they sat down to eat. As they ate, Lily told her mommy all about the mysterious bird on the rock. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to collect shiny rocks and gems. One day, she found a pretty gem that sparkled in the sun. She was so happy and showed it to her friend, Max. + +Max looked at the gem and said, "That's a fake gem, Lily. It's not real." + +Lily was sad and didn't understand what "fake" meant. Max explained that it was not a real gem, but just a piece of glass that looked like a gem. Lily felt disappointed and wanted a real gem. + +Max told her, "Don't worry, Lily. You can improve your gem collection by looking for real gems. They may be harder to find, but they are worth it." + +Lily learned a valuable lesson that day. She realized that sometimes things may look pretty, but they are not always real. She decided to keep looking for real gems and not settle for fake ones. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the beach with her family. She loved playing in the sand and swimming in the sea. But there was one thing she didn't like: getting out of the water. + +When it was time to leave, Lily's mom asked her to come out of the sea. But Lily was impatient and wanted to stay in the water. Her mom tried to convince her, but Lily didn't listen. She kept playing in the sea. + +Finally, when it was time to go home, Lily realized she was very cold. She struggled to get out of the water and walked to her towel. But she was still shivering. Her mom wrapped her in the towel and Lily felt warm again. From that day on, she listened to her mom when she said it was time to leave the sea. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat toast for breakfast every morning. One day, she was making her toast when she accidentally burned it. She started to panic because she didn't want to eat burnt toast. + +Her mom saw her panic and said, "Don't worry, Lily. It's okay to make mistakes." Lily's mom made her another piece of toast and this time it was perfect. Lily was happy and ate her breakfast. + +Later that day, Lily was playing with her friend when she accidentally broke her friend's toy. Her friend got angry and started to cry. Lily remembered what her mom said earlier and apologized to her friend. Her friend forgave her and they continued to play together. + +The moral of the story is that it's okay to make mistakes, but it's important to apologize and make things right. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside and explore his backyard. One day, he found a shiny rock and he wanted to show it to his mom. But when he got inside, he accidentally knocked over a lamp and it broke. + +His mom was upset, but Timmy had a thoughtful idea. He decided to rub the rock really hard and make a wish for a new lamp. And guess what? The power of his wish came true! A new lamp appeared right before his eyes. + +Timmy learned that sometimes accidents happen, but if you think positive and use your imagination, good things can happen too. And that was the moral of the story. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the park with her uncle. He was very funny and always made her laugh. One day, they went to the playground and found a big wide slide. Uncle said, "Lily, do you want to slide down the slide?" + +Lily was so excited and said, "Yes, please!" Uncle helped her climb up the ladder and then she slid down the slide. It was so much fun! They did it again and again. After a while, they got tired and sat down on a bench to rest. Uncle told Lily a silly joke and she laughed so hard that she fell off the bench. They had so much fun together and Lily couldn't wait to come back and slide down the big wide slide again with her uncle. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a toy bear named Teddy who was her best friend. One day, Lily and Teddy went to the park to play. They saw a boy named Timmy who was all alone. Lily felt sad for him and asked him to play with them. Timmy was happy to have new friends to play with. + +As they were playing, Timmy told a joke that made Lily laugh so hard. Teddy also laughed along with them. But after a while, Timmy started to complain that he was getting tired. Lily suggested they take a break and have a snack. They sat down and shared some cookies and juice. + +After their snack, they continued playing until it was time for Lily and Teddy to go home. Timmy said he had a lot of fun playing with them and didn't feel lonely anymore. Lily was happy to have made a new friend and promised to invite Timmy to play again. Teddy also felt happy to have new friends to play with. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to wander around her garden. One day, she saw a beautiful sight - a big, colorful butterfly flying around the flowers. She ran to her mommy and said, "Mommy, look at the pretty butterfly!" + +Her mommy smiled and said, "Yes, it's a beautiful sight, isn't it?" Lily nodded and continued to wander around the garden, looking for more pretty things to see. + +Suddenly, she saw a bitter lemon on the ground. She picked it up and made a funny face. "Eww, this lemon is bitter!" she said. Her mommy laughed and said, "Yes, some lemons are bitter. But they're still good for you!" + +Lily continued to wander around the garden, enjoying all the pretty sights and discovering new things along the way. +Once upon a time, there were two friends named Timmy and Tommy. They loved playing together in the snow. One day, Timmy lost his mitten while they were playing. Tommy saw that Timmy was sad and said, "Don't worry, Timmy! We will find your mitten together." + +They searched everywhere but couldn't find the mitten. Then, Tommy had an idea. He said, "Let's unite our efforts and search together. Maybe we will find it faster." Timmy agreed and they started searching again. + +After a while, they found the mitten! Timmy was so happy and said, "Thank you, Tommy! You are so organized and smart." Tommy smiled and said, "No problem, Timmy. We are friends and friends help each other." + +From that day on, Timmy and Tommy always played together and helped each other. They knew that by uniting their efforts, they could accomplish anything. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to play in the pond with her friends. One day, Ducky's mommy said, "Ducky, be careful and don't get wet in the rain." + +Ducky said, "I will watch the rain from my nest." + +But Ducky was curious and wanted to see the rain up close. So she followed her friends to the pond. They swam and played in the rain. + +Suddenly, Ducky's mommy came and saw that Ducky was wet. "Oh no, Ducky! I told you not to get wet!" + +Ducky said, "I wanted to watch the rain, mommy. I'm sorry." + +Mommy said, "It's okay, Ducky. Just be more careful next time." And they all went back to their nest to dry off. The end. +Once upon a time, a little girl named Lily went to the park with her mommy. They brought a ball to play catch. Lily threw the ball to her mommy and it went too far. It landed in a bush with a net on it. + +Lily went to get the ball and saw the net. She thought it looked funny, like a spider web. She touched the net and it felt rough. Then she smelled the net, but it didn't smell like anything. + +Lily's mommy called her over and gave her a piece of candy. Lily put it in her mouth and tasted it. It was sweet and yummy. She ran back to her mommy and they played catch again. Lily had so much fun at the park! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in her house all day. One day, she saw a big, red balloon outside her window. She wanted to play with it, so she went down the stairs. The stairs were big and had many steps. She had to be careful not to fall. When she got outside, she saw the balloon was stuck in a tree. She tried to reach it, but she couldn't. Suddenly, a gust of wind came and the balloon flew away. Lily was sad, but then she saw a butterfly and she was happy again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. One day, she went to the river to play. She saw a big crocodile swimming in the water. She wanted to touch it, but her mommy said "no, please don't touch the crocodile, it can hurt you." + +Lily listened to her mommy and didn't touch the crocodile. She asked her mommy "why can't I touch the crocodile?" Her mommy said "because the crocodile has big teeth and can hurt you." + +Lily was scared and said "okay mommy, I won't touch the crocodile." She played with her toys on the riverbank and watched the crocodile swim. The crocodile didn't hurt anyone that day and Lily went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside in his backyard. One day, he saw a tiny ant crawling on the ground. Timmy thought the ant was very cool because it had six legs and a little body. + +Suddenly, Timmy felt something on his arm. It was another ant! This ant was bigger than the first one and had a powerful bite. Timmy didn't like that, so he tried to slap it away. But the ant was too quick and ran away. + +Timmy learned that even though ants are small, they can be powerful and fast. He decided to be careful around ants from then on. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play on the stage. He would sing and dance and make funny faces. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came to watch him on the stage. + +"Wow, Timmy! You are so good!" said Billy. + +Timmy smiled and said, "Thank you, Billy. I love to sing and dance." + +Suddenly, Timmy's mom came in and said it was time to go home. Timmy sighed and said, "I don't want to leave the stage. It's so much fun." + +Billy said, "Don't worry, Timmy. We can come back and play on the stage again soon." + +Timmy smiled and said, "That's not weird, Billy. That's a great idea!" +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a regular routine of going to bed early and waking up early. But one day, her parents let her stay up late to watch a movie. + +Lily was very excited and happy to stay up late, but the result was that she couldn't wake up early the next morning. She was very tired and grumpy. + +Her mom tried to help her by making her breakfast, but the eggs didn't fit on the plate. Lily got even more upset and started to cry. + +Her dad came in and saw what was happening. He suggested they go for a walk outside to help wake Lily up. The fresh air and exercise did the trick and Lily felt much better. From then on, she learned that staying up late wasn't worth the result of being tired and grumpy the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat blueberries. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw a bird who looked troubled. + +Lily wanted to help the bird. She picked some blueberries and tried to give them to the bird. But the bird didn't eat them. Lily's mom showed her how to make a little nest for the bird with some leaves and grass. + +Lily put the blueberries near the nest and waited. After a while, the bird came back and saw the blueberries. It ate them and then went into the nest. Lily was happy that she could help the bird. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim loved playing outside and wearing his red vest. One day, Tim's mom told him they were going to the store to buy some food. Tim was excited because he loved going to the store with his mom. + +At the store, Tim saw a big scale that could weigh things. He asked his mom if he could weigh himself on the scale. His mom said yes, so Tim stepped on the scale and saw how much he weighed. He was very happy to see that he was getting bigger and stronger. + +When they got home, Tim's mom made dinner and Tim helped set the table. He was grateful to his mom for making such a yummy meal. After dinner, Tim put on his red vest again and went outside to play. He felt happy and strong, and grateful for his mom and his fun day. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to ride her bike with her friends. One day, she saw a new bike in the store that she really wanted. She asked her parents if she could have it, but they said no. + +Lily was sad, but she decided to work hard and save her money. She did extra chores around the house and saved her allowance. Finally, she had enough money to buy the new bike. + +When she rode her new bike with her friends, they all said it was adorable. Lily was so happy that she worked hard and saved up for something she really wanted. She became proud of herself for achieving her goal. + +The moral of the story is that if you work hard and save your money, you can become proud of yourself and get things you really want. And sometimes, things that are adorable are worth working for. Don't forget to pedal towards your goals! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sunshine. One day, Lily saw a big rainbow in the sky. It was so pretty with all the colors! + +Suddenly, the sky turned dark and it started to rain. Lily felt scared because she didn't want to get wet. But her mommy was there to keep her safe. They went inside and watched as the raindrops struck the window. + +Lily asked her mommy if they could go outside and look for the rainbow again after the rain stopped. Her mommy said yes and they went outside. They found the rainbow again and Lily was so happy. She felt safe and loved by her mommy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to run and play outside. One day, she decided to go for a jog in the park. As she was running, she felt a strange feeling in her stomach. It felt like butterflies were flying around inside of her. + +Suddenly, Lily saw a big dog running towards her. She was scared because she had never seen a dog that big before. But then, she remembered what her mom had told her about dogs. She stopped jogging and stood very still. The dog sniffed her and then wagged its tail. Lily realized that the dog was friendly and just wanted to play. From that day on, Lily was no longer scared of big dogs and continued to jog in the park every day. +Once upon a time, there was a blue bird. The bird flew in the sky and saw a tree. The tree had a lot of fruits. The bird wanted to eat the fruits, but it couldn't reach them. + +Then the bird saw a boy. The boy was eating an apple. The bird asked the boy for help. The boy said, "Sure, I can help you. But first, we need to split the fruits into two orders." + +The boy split the fruits into two orders. One order was for the bird, and the other order was for the boy. The bird was very happy and ate all the fruits. From that day on, the bird and the boy became good friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little bug. The bug wanted to go on a trip. So, the bug crawled onto a leaf and went on a ride. The leaf was very big and the bug was very small. The bug loved the ride and felt famous. + +But then, the leaf started to fall. The bug tried to crawl off, but it was too late. The leaf fell into a big puddle and the bug couldn't swim. The bug sank to the bottom and couldn't find a seat to hold onto. The bug was very sad and never went on a ride again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to wear pretty clothes, but she had a problem. Her clothes would always get dirty very quickly. One day, her mommy said, "Lily, we need to buy you some reliable clothes that won't get dirty so easily." + +Lily replied, "What does reliable mean, mommy?" + +"It means that the clothes will last a long time and won't get dirty easily," her mommy explained. + +Lily and her mommy went to the store to buy some new clothes. Lily saw a pretty dress and said, "Mommy, I want this one!" + +Her mommy replied, "Let's study all the clothes first and see which one is the most reliable." They looked at all the clothes and finally found a reliable dress that Lily loved. She wore it every day and it never got dirty! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys and listen to the sound of the birds outside. One day, she went to the park with her mom and saw some kids playing on the swings. + +Lily wanted to play too, but the kids started to tease her and call her silly names. She felt sad and wanted to go home. Her mom saw what happened and asked the kids to stop teasing Lily. + +One of the kids said, "Sorry, we didn't mean to be silly. Let's all play together!" Lily smiled and joined in the fun. They played on the swings and listened to the sound of their laughter. From that day on, Lily had new friends to play with at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty loved to play in the woods and collect yummy acorns. One day, Nutty found a lovely acorn that was shiny and brown. Nutty wanted to keep it safe, so he set it next to his cozy treehouse. + +As the days went by, Nutty noticed that the lovely acorn was growing bigger and bigger. Nutty was so happy that he set up a little fence around it to keep it safe. Soon, the lovely acorn had turned into a big oak tree! + +Nutty was so proud of his lovely oak tree and he would often set on a branch and watch the other animals play. The oak tree gave Nutty a cozy home and lots of yummy acorns to eat. Nutty was very grateful for his lovely oak tree and he knew he would always cherish it. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to watch aeroplanes fly in the sky. One day, Timmy's mom took him to the airport to see the aeroplanes up close. Timmy was so excited! + +As they walked around the airport, Timmy saw a big, adventurous aeroplane. He pointed to it and said, "Mommy, look at that big plane! Can we go on an adventure like that?" + +Mommy smiled and said, "Maybe one day, Timmy. But for now, let's just watch the planes take off and land." + +Timmy was happy just watching the aeroplanes. He loved seeing all the different shapes and colors. It was the best day ever! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to eat her food on a little plate that her grandma gave her. One day, Lily was playing with her little plate when she accidentally dropped it and it broke into little pieces. She was very sad and didn't know what to do. + +Lily's mom saw her crying and asked her what happened. When Lily told her about the broken plate, her mom hugged her and said not to worry. She told Lily that they could pray together and ask God to help them find a way to fix the plate. + +So, they prayed and asked for help. After they finished praying, they went to the store and found a little plate that looked just like the one Lily had before. Lily was so happy and thanked God for helping them find a new plate. From that day on, she was always careful with her little plate and never dropped it again. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toys, especially his toy cars. One day, Timmy was playing with his cars when he found a shiny magnet on the ground. He picked it up and held it in his hand. + +Timmy was amazed by the magnet. He discovered that it could hold onto his metal toy cars and make them stick together. He thought it was so cool! Timmy played with the magnet for a while until his little sister came into the room. + +Timmy's sister wanted to play with the magnet too, but Timmy was being selfish and didn't want to share. He held onto the magnet tightly and wouldn't let her play with it. But then, Timmy realized that sharing was important and he gave the magnet to his sister. They played with it together and had so much fun! +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play outside. One day, Timmy went to the park with his mommy. They saw a man flying a kite. Timmy thought the kite was very pretty. He asked his mommy if they could buy a kite too. + +The next day, Timmy and his mommy went to the store and bought a kite. Timmy was very happy. He ran outside to fly his kite. But then, the wind started to blow very hard. Timmy got uncomfortable because he was cold. His mommy told him to look up at the kite. The kite was flying very high in the sky. Timmy forgot about feeling uncomfortable and started to laugh and jump around. He had so much fun flying his kite! +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small house near a big mill. The mill was very tall and had big wheels that turned around and around. One day, Lily went to the mill to see how it worked. She saw a man working hard to make flour from the wheat. + +"Hello," said Lily. "Can I help you?" + +"Yes, please," said the man. "Can you hold this bag for me?" + +Lily held the bag and felt how soft the flour was inside. She was happy to help the man at the mill. After a while, she said goodbye and went back home. From that day on, Lily loved to help people and she always remembered how soft the flour was at the mill. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily who loved to ride her bike. She had a red bike with pedals that she could push with her feet. She liked to go slow so she could see all the pretty flowers and trees. + +One day, Lily went for a bike ride with her friend, Timmy. They rode to the park and played on the swings and slide. When it was time to go home, Timmy said, "I have to leave now, bye Lily!" + +Lily started to ride her bike home, but she forgot to wear her helmet. She was going too fast and she hit a rock. She fell off her bike and hurt her head. She wished she had gone slow like she usually did. + +Lily's mom took her to the hospital and the doctor said she had a bad boo-boo. Lily had to stay in the hospital for a long time and she couldn't ride her bike anymore. She learned an important lesson to always wear her helmet and to go slow. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to explore new places, but she always forgot to ask her mommy first. One day, she saw a big pond and wanted to go for a swim. She didn't ask her mommy and just jumped in. But then she realized that the pond was too deep for her and she couldn't swim properly. She got scared and started to cry for help. + +Luckily, her mommy heard her and came to rescue her. Ducky learned that it's important to ask for permission before doing something new. Her mommy also explained to her that sometimes it's good to delay doing something until we are ready and prepared. From that day on, Ducky always asked her mommy first and never went to the pond alone again. She knew that it's better to be safe than sorry. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing outside with her toys. One day, she found a tube in the grass. She picked it up and asked her mom what it was. "It's a tube," her mom said. "You can use it to blow bubbles." + +Lily was excited to try it out. She blew and blew, but no bubbles came out. "Let me see," her mom said. She removed the cap from the tube and showed Lily how to use it. Soon, bubbles were floating all around them. + +Lily and her mom sat in the grass, watching the bubbles. It was so peaceful. "I love playing with you, Mommy," Lily said. "Me too, sweetie," her mom replied. They spent the rest of the afternoon playing with the tube and enjoying each other's company. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to point at things. One day, she went to the park with her mom and dad. While they were playing, Lily saw a bird and pointed at it. Her dad asked her a question, "What color is the bird, Lily?" + +Lily looked at the bird and answered, "It's brown!" Suddenly, a boy came and took her toy. Lily got upset and started crying. Her mom hugged her and said, "It's okay, Lily. He probably thought it was an ordinary toy." + +Lily stopped crying and said, "I want it back." Her dad went to the boy and asked him a question, "Did you take Lily's toy?" The boy nodded and gave it back to Lily. She smiled and said, "Thank you!" The conflict was resolved and they continued to have fun at the park. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a teddy bear named Teddy. Teddy was her best friend, and she loved him very much. One day, Lily went to the park to play with her friends. She brought Teddy with her, but she accidentally left him on the bench when she went to play on the swings. + +When she came back to get Teddy, he was gone. Someone had taken him. Lily was very sad. Teddy belonged to her, and now he was gone. She looked everywhere for him, but she couldn't find him. + +A few days later, Lily's mom found Teddy in a store. Someone had taken him and left him there. But when Lily got Teddy back, she saw that he was spoiled. He had a big stitch on his belly where someone had tried to fix him. Lily was so sad because Teddy wasn't the same anymore. She missed her old friend. + +Lily learned that sometimes things that belong to us can be taken away or spoiled. She was sad, but she knew that she would always have her memories of Teddy. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and always kept them on her shelf. One day, she found a curious book with a shiny cover. She opened the book and turned to the first page. The page had a picture of a princess and a castle. Lily was so excited to keep reading and see what happens next. She kept turning the pages until she finished the whole book. Lily was very happy and kept the book on her shelf with all her other books. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and run around with her friends. One day, Lily's mom put some lotion on her skin to keep her safe from the sun. Lily thought it smelled nice. + +As she played, Lily noticed a butterfly flying around her. It was so peaceful and pretty. Lily watched it blink its wings and fly away. She wished she could fly like the butterfly. + +Suddenly, Lily felt sick and dizzy. She fell down and couldn't get up. Her mom rushed her to the hospital, but it was too late. The lotion she wore had an allergic reaction and made her very sick. The peaceful butterfly was a sign of what was to come. Sadly, Lily never woke up again. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with his toy guns. One day, Timmy's dad gave him a new gun to play with. Timmy was so happy! + +Timmy played with his new gun all day long. But then, he noticed that the gun was empty. "Daddy, my gun is empty," Timmy said. "Can we print more bullets?" + +"No, Timmy," said his dad. "Guns are not toys. They can hurt people. Let's play with something else." + +Timmy learned that guns are not toys and that it's important to be safe. He put away his toy gun and played with his blocks instead. +Once upon a time, there was a big, brown dog named Max. Max loved to play outside and chase after balls. One day, Max saw a little birdie stuck in a tree. The birdie was scared and didn't know what to do. Max knew he had to save the birdie, so he barked and barked until his owner came outside. + +Max's owner saw the birdie and knew just what to do. She got a ladder and climbed up to rescue the birdie. The birdie was so happy to be saved and started chirping a happy song. Max was so proud of himself for helping the birdie. + +After the rescue, Max's owner gave him a big, delicious treat as a reward. Max loved the treat and wagged his tail with joy. From that day on, Max knew that whenever he saw someone in trouble, he had to start barking and get help to save them. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was a very messy boy. His toys were everywhere in his room. One day, his mom came in and said, "Timmy, you need to organize your toys. It's hard to find anything in here!" + +Timmy was scared because he didn't know how to organize his toys. He asked his mom for help. His mom showed him how to put all the cars in one place and all the blocks in another. Timmy realized that organizing his toys made it easier to play with them. + +From that day on, Timmy made sure to always organize his toys. He even helped his friends organize their toys too. Timmy learned that being organized helps you find things easily and makes you feel good. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to read books and learn new words. One day, Lily went to the library to find a new book to read. She saw a big book with lots of words and pictures on the cover. It was a dictionary! + +Lily was curious and wanted to discover new words. She asked the librarian, "Can I borrow this big book?" The librarian said, "Of course you can, Lily! It's a great book to learn new words." + +Lily took the dictionary home and looked up the word "modest". She asked her mom, "What does modest mean?" Her mom replied, "It means not showing off or being too proud." Lily thought, "That's a good word to know. I want to be modest like my mom." + +From that day on, Lily read the dictionary every day and discovered many new words. She loved learning new things and was grateful for the dictionary that helped her do it. +Once upon a time, there was a big, tall wall. It was very brown and very boring. One day, a little girl came along and she was very angry at the wall. She wanted to turn the wall into something fun and colorful. + +So, she took out her paintbrushes and paints and started to paint the wall. She painted it pink, purple, green, and blue. When she was finished, the wall looked very happy and not boring anymore. + +The little girl felt very proud of herself for turning the wall into something beautiful. She felt happy and the wall looked happy too. From that day on, the little girl visited the wall every day and it always made her smile. +Once upon a time, there was a little duck named Ducky. Ducky loved to swim in the pond with all her friends. One day, Ducky saw a big rowboat in the pond. She was curious and swam over to it. + +Ducky saw a selfish cat inside the rowboat. The cat didn't want to share the boat with anyone else. Ducky tried to talk to the cat, but the cat just said, "I'm not sending this boat anywhere. It's mine!" + +Ducky was sad and swam away. Later that day, a big storm came and the pond started to flood. Ducky's friends were scared and didn't know what to do. But then, they saw Ducky swimming towards them with the rowboat. Ducky had remembered the rowboat and knew it could help them all. They all climbed in and Ducky rowed them to safety. The cat saw how brave Ducky was and felt bad for being selfish. From that day on, the cat shared the rowboat with everyone. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very restless because he wanted to win a race. He practiced every day so he could win the victory. + +One day, Timmy's mom took him to the store to buy new running shoes. They looked around until they found the perfect shoes for Timmy. + +Timmy was so happy with his new shoes that he ran faster than ever before. He won the race and felt so proud of himself. Timmy learned that with hard work and the right tools, he could achieve victory. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy had a bicycle that he loved very much. One day, Timmy's friend Billy came over to play. Billy saw Timmy's bicycle and wanted to ride it, but Timmy said no. Billy started to tease Timmy and called him foolish for not letting him ride the bicycle. + +Timmy felt sad and wanted to make Billy happy, so he let him ride the bicycle. But Billy didn't take care of the bicycle and ended up breaking it. Timmy was very upset and didn't know what to do. His mom told him that it's important to not let others tease you into doing something that you know is not right. Timmy learned that he should stand up for himself and not be foolish by giving in to peer pressure. + +From that day on, Timmy learned to say no when he didn't want to do something and to take care of his belongings. He also learned that true friends don't tease you or make you do things that you don't want to do. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play in the park with his friends. One day, Timmy and his friends saw a big, scary dog. The dog barked and scared Timmy and his friends. + +Timmy's mom saw what happened and said, "Don't worry, I have a reward for you if you can be brave and pet the dog." + +Timmy was scared, but he wanted the reward, so he slowly approached the dog. The dog sniffed Timmy and then licked his face! Timmy was so happy and proud of himself for being brave. + +From that day on, Timmy wasn't scared of the dog anymore. He even made a new friend! +Once upon a time, there was a big tree in the forest. The tree had many friends, like the birds and the squirrels. One day, a fierce storm came and split the tree in half. The birds and squirrels were sad because they lost their friend. + +The animals went to the wise owl in his office and asked him what to do. The owl said they should work together to make the tree whole again. So, the birds brought twigs and leaves, and the squirrels brought nuts and acorns. They worked hard and finally, the tree was whole again. + +The animals learned that when something bad happens, they should work together to fix it. They also learned that even though the tree was split, it could still be strong with the help of friends. +Once upon a time, there was a little dog named Max. Max was a happy dog who loved to go on walks with his owner. One day, Max's owner packed a bag and said, "Max, we are going on a journey!" Max was excited and wagged his tail. + +As they walked along the path, Max saw a bird with a broken wing. Max's owner said, "Let's feed the bird some bread." Max watched as the bird ate the bread and felt happy that he could help. + +After a while, Max and his owner came to a big hill. Max's owner said, "We need to climb this hill to get to our destination." Max was worried he wouldn't be able to make it because he wasn't very fit. But with encouragement from his owner, Max made it to the top. + +Finally, they arrived at a beautiful lake. Max's owner said, "This is our destination. We made it!" Max was so happy and wagged his tail. He was proud of himself for going on such a big journey and helping the little bird. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Tim. Tim had a tall dad who wore big boots. One day, Tim wanted to be just like his dad, so he put on his dad's boots. They were so big that Tim had to walk funny. But he was happy because he felt tall like his dad. Tim was having so much fun in the boots that he didn't want to take them off. But soon, his dad came home and Tim had to give the boots back. +Once upon a time, there was a girl named Lily. She liked to do many things like playing with her toys and drawing with her crayons. One day, Lily's mom gave her a pretty jewelry box. It was shiny and sparkly, and Lily loved it very much. She put all of her favorite necklaces and bracelets inside. + +One night, Lily woke up and it was very dark in her room. She felt scared, but then she remembered her jewelry box. She turned on the light and looked at her shiny jewelry. It made her feel happy and not scared anymore. From that night on, whenever Lily felt scared in the dark, she would look at her jewelry and it would make her feel better. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play outside in the sun and feel the grass under her feet. One day, she was playing with her toys near a big drain. The drain was very deep and she knew she had to be careful around it. + +Suddenly, one of her toys fell into the drain! Lily was very sad because it was her favorite toy. She tried to reach for it, but it was too far down. Then, a great idea popped into her head. She ran to her dad and asked him to help her get the toy back. + +Her dad came and together they lifted up the drain cover. He reached down and grabbed the toy, then gave it back to Lily. She was so happy and grateful to her dad for helping her. From that day on, Lily knew to always be careful around the drain. +Once upon a time, there was a duck named Quack. Quack loved to swim in the lake. One day, Quack saw a big fish swimming in the lake. Quack wanted to catch the fish, but it was too long and fast. + +Quack asked his friend, a frog named Ribbit, for help. "Can you help me catch the fish?" asked Quack. Ribbit said, "Sure, I can help you. But we will struggle to catch it. It's a tough fish." + +Quack and Ribbit tried to catch the fish for a long time. They swam and jumped and struggled, but the fish was too strong. Finally, the fish got tired and swam away. Quack and Ribbit were sad they couldn't catch the fish, but they were happy they had each other to help. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy's mommy said they were going to prepare dinner. Timmy helped his mommy by setting the table with plates and forks. + +After dinner, Timmy wanted to watch television. His mommy said he could watch one show, but he had to be serious and not jump around. Timmy promised he would be serious and sat down to watch his favorite show. + +As the show ended, Timmy's mommy said it was time for bed. Timmy got ready for bed and his mommy read him a story. Timmy fell asleep dreaming of the fun he would have the next day. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play with her toys, but her room was always messy. One day, her mommy came in and said, "Lily, you need to tidy up your room." + +Lily replied, "But mommy, I want to play with my toys!" + +Mommy said, "I understand, but if you tidy up your room, I will allow you to play with your toys for an extra hour today." + +Lily was excited about the extra playtime, so she quickly started to tidy up. As she was cleaning, she found some money under her bed. She ran to her mommy and said, "Look mommy, I found some money!" + +Mommy said, "That's great, Lily! You can use that money to buy a special toy you've been wanting." + +Lily was so happy that she had a tidy room and some money to buy a new toy. She thanked her mommy and went back to playing with her toys, feeling very proud of herself. +Once upon a time, there was a happy family. They had a big dishwasher in their kitchen. The dishwasher was very good at cleaning dishes. One day, the family ate some yummy oranges for dessert. The oranges were so juicy and sweet! + +The little girl in the family loved the oranges so much, she gave her mommy a big kiss on the cheek. Her mommy smiled and hugged her tight. Then, the little girl ran to the dishwasher and put her orange peel in it to be cleaned. + +The family was happy and full, and the little girl was proud of herself for helping with the dishes. She went to bed with a big smile on her face, dreaming of more yummy oranges. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved spaghetti more than anything in the whole wide world. He would eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One day, Timmy's mom made him spaghetti for dinner. He was so excited that he started to shake with happiness. + +As he was eating his spaghetti, he noticed that his mom was eating hers very fast. Timmy asked his mom why she was eating so fast, and she said that she had to go to work soon. Timmy didn't want his mom to leave, so he tried to eat his spaghetti as fast as he could too. + +But then, Timmy's mom told him that it's not good to eat too fast because it can make you feel sick. Timmy slowed down and enjoyed his spaghetti, taking his time to savor every bite. He realized that it tasted even better when he ate it slowly. From that day on, Timmy always ate his spaghetti slowly and never got sick again. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She had a pet rabbit named Fluffy. One day, Lily and Fluffy went to the park to play. Lily was very happy, but Fluffy looked sad and dull. + +Lily asked, "What's wrong, Fluffy?" + +Fluffy replied, "I lost my carrot. I can't find it anywhere." + +Lily felt sad for Fluffy and said, "Don't weep, Fluffy. We'll find your carrot together." + +They searched high and low, but they couldn't find the carrot. Suddenly, they saw a squirrel holding a carrot in its mouth. Lily asked, "Squirrel, can we have that carrot? It belongs to Fluffy." + +The squirrel replied, "No, this is my carrot. I found it first." + +Lily thought for a moment and said, "If you give us the carrot, we'll give you some salt." + +The squirrel loved salt, so it agreed. Lily gave the squirrel some salt and they all went home happy. +Once upon a time, there was a big elephant named Ellie. Ellie loved to eat peanuts and bananas. One day, Ellie's friend took a photo of her eating. Ellie was so happy to see the photo. She looked at it and said, "That's me! I weigh a lot!" + +Ellie's friend thought it was crazy how much Ellie could eat. But Ellie didn't mind. She loved being big and strong. She knew she needed to eat a lot to stay healthy. So she kept eating and playing with her friends, happy as can be. And every time she saw the photo, she remembered how much she loved being herself. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy was very excited because it was his birthday. His mommy and daddy gave him a big gift wrapped in shiny paper. Timmy couldn't wait to open it! + +But when Timmy tried to open the gift, he couldn't. The paper was too tough. Timmy got restless and started to cry. His mommy and daddy tried to help him, but they couldn't get the paper off either. + +Finally, Timmy's big brother came into the room. He was very strong and was able to get the paper off the gift. Timmy was so happy! He got a new toy and played with it all day long. From that day on, Timmy knew that he could always get help from his big brother. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily who loved to play with her toys. One day, she was playing with her favorite doll when her mom asked her to help with the chores. Lily refused, saying she wanted to play more. + +As the noon sun shone down, Lily's mom went to the store, leaving her in charge of the house. But when Lily tried to turn on the TV to watch cartoons, it wouldn't work. She tried to call her mom, but the phone wasn't working either. Lily realized she should have helped her mom earlier and learned that being reliable is important. + +From that day on, Lily always helped her mom when asked and made sure to be a reliable helper. And whenever she played with her toys, she would remember the lesson she learned and never refused to help again. +Once upon a time, there was a house with a big yard. The yard was empty and had no toys to play with. One day, a little girl came to the yard. She saw a butterfly and followed it with her eyes. The butterfly blinked its wings and flew away. The little girl was sad because she had no toys to play with, but she was happy to see the butterfly. +Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Timmy. Timmy liked to swim in the pool. One day, Timmy saw a shiny penny at the bottom of the pool. He wanted to get it, so he took a deep breath and dove into the water. He swam down and grabbed the penny. Timmy was happy he found it. He kept it in his pocket and showed it to his mom. She was proud of him for being so brave and diving to get the penny. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She wanted to cook her own food, but she didn't know how to use the stove. Her mommy said she would teach her how to use it. + +Mommy showed Lily how to turn on the stove and put a pan on top. Lily was excited to cook her own food. She put some eggs in the pan and watched them cook. + +When the eggs were done, Lily took them off the stove and put them on a plate. But she noticed that the eggs were pale and not very tasty. Mommy showed her how to add salt and pepper to make them better. + +From then on, Lily loved cooking on the stove and she was happy that her mommy taught her how to do it. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved exploring and going on adventures. One day, Lily's mommy gave her a present. It was a big box with a special surprise inside. + +Lily opened the box and saw a funny looking thing called a microscope. She didn't know what it was, but it looked interesting. Her mommy told her that it was a special tool that could make tiny things look really big. + +Lily was very curious and wanted to try it out. She went outside to look for things to put under the microscope. She found a leaf, a rock, and a bug. She named each thing before putting it under the microscope. When she looked through the lens, she saw the leaf's veins, the rock's crystals, and the bug's legs up close. + +Lily was so happy that she got to use the microscope and see new things. She knew that she would go on many more adventurous explorations with her new tool. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved playing in the woods near her house. One day, she found a piece of pink wood on the ground. She picked it up and showed it to her mom. + +"Mommy, look! I found a pink wood!" said Lily. + +"That's so pretty, Lily. Where did you find it?" asked her mom. + +"In the woods. Can we paint it?" asked Lily. + +"Sure, we can paint it together," said her mom. + +As they were painting the wood, Lily accidentally struck her paint brush on the table and it made a loud noise. + +"Oops, sorry mommy. I didn't mean to strike the table," said Lily. + +"It's okay, Lily. Just be careful next time," said her mom. + +After they finished painting, Lily put the pink wood on her shelf in her room. Every time she looked at it, she remembered the fun day she had with her mom in the woods. +Once upon a time, there was a big tree. The tree was called an oak tree. It had big branches and leaves that were green. The tree was happy and liked to play with the birds that would come and visit it. + +One day, the oak tree had a troubled dream. It dreamed that it was all alone in a big field and no one came to visit it. The tree felt sad and scared in its dream. But when it woke up, it realized that it was just a dream and that it had lots of friends who loved to play with it. + +From that day on, the oak tree never had a troubled dream again. It was happy and content knowing that it was loved by all its friends. And the birds continued to visit and play with the oak tree every day. +Once upon a time, there was a giraffe named Jerry. Jerry had a very long neck that he used to reach leaves on tall trees. One day, Jerry met a little bird named Tweetie. + +"Hello, Jerry! Your neck is so long!" said Tweetie. + +"Yes, it is. I use it to reach the leaves on tall trees," said Jerry. + +"I wish I could learn how to have a long neck like yours," said Tweetie. + +Jerry smiled and said, "Well, Tweetie, I don't think you can have a long neck like mine because you're a bird. But you can learn how to fly regularly like me!" + +Tweetie was excited to learn how to fly regularly like Jerry. So, Jerry taught Tweetie how to fly and they became good friends. From that day on, Jerry and Tweetie flew together regularly and had lots of fun. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl and her sister. The little girl's sister was very weak and often got sick. The little girl wanted to prevent her sister from getting sick, so she always made sure her sister ate healthy food and drank lots of water. + +One day, the little girl and her sister went to the park to play. They were having so much fun on the swings and slides, but then the little girl noticed that her sister was starting to feel weak. She knew that her sister needed to rest, so she took her sister's hand and they walked back home together. + +When they got home, the little girl made her sister some soup and gave her a warm blanket to rest under. Her sister felt better in no time, and they spent the rest of the day playing games and reading books. The little girl was happy that she could prevent her sister from getting sicker, and they both felt happy and loved. +Once upon a time, there was a big horse named Max. Max lived in a large stable with his friends. One day, Max wanted to play outside. He asked his friends, "Do you want to play with me?" + +But his friends said, "No, we don't want to play with you. You are too big and you might embarrass us." + +Max felt sad and didn't know what to do. He went outside by himself and saw a little bird who was stuck in a tree. Max tried to help the bird but he couldn't reach it. Just then, his friends saw what was happening and realized that Max was kind and helpful. + +They said, "Max, we're sorry we didn't want to play with you. You're a good friend." Max was happy and his friends helped him rescue the bird. They all played together and had fun in the sunshine. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a big building with her mommy and daddy. One day, Lily and her family went into the elevator to go up to their apartment. The elevator was big and shiny. + +Suddenly, the elevator stopped and the lights went out. Lily was scared and her mommy and daddy looked serious. But then, the lights came back on and the elevator started moving again. When they got to their floor, Lily's mommy and daddy surprised her with a big hug and a kiss. Lily felt happy and safe again. From that day on, she loved riding in the elevator with her family. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved going to the theater with her mom and dad. One day, they woke up early to go see a movie. + +Lily's mom said, "Wake up, sleepyhead! We're going to the theater!" + +Lily got dressed and they all went to the theater. The movie was very loud and the sound was harsh. Lily covered her ears and said, "Mommy, it's too loud!" + +Her mom said, "Don't worry, we can leave if it's too harsh for you." + +Lily felt better and they watched the rest of the movie. After the movie, they went to get ice cream and Lily said, "I love going to the theater with you guys!" +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy had a toy car with a motor that made it go really fast. Timmy loved to play with his toy car and he would make it go vroom vroom all around the room. + +One day, Timmy's mom asked him to help her make some cookies. Timmy was so excited to help his mom. She gave him a big spoon to stir the cookie dough. Timmy stirred and stirred until the dough was just right. + +Timmy's mom was so proud of him for being such an obedient helper. She put the cookie dough in the oven and soon the whole house smelled delicious. Timmy and his mom enjoyed the warm cookies together, and Timmy's toy car sat obediently on the shelf, waiting for him to play with it again. The end. +Once upon a time, there was a big gate. It was very serious because it kept people out. One day, a little girl wanted to go through the gate. But there was a delay because the gate was locked. + +The little girl waited and waited, but the gate wouldn't open. She was sad because she wanted to see what was on the other side. Finally, a kind man came and unlocked the gate. + +The little girl was so happy! She ran through the gate and saw a beautiful garden. She played and had fun in the garden all day. And she was grateful to the kind man who helped her get through the serious gate. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. Lily loved to play with her toys and her favorite stuffed animal, a teddy bear named Brownie. One day, Lily's mommy brought home a new ashtray. It was shiny and pretty, and Lily was very curious about it. + +Lily asked her mommy, "What's that, mommy?" Her mommy replied, "It's an ashtray, sweetie. It's where we put our cigarette ashes." Lily thought it looked like a toy and wanted to play with it, but her mommy said no, it wasn't a toy. + +That night, Lily went to bed feeling sleepy. She hugged Brownie tight and fell asleep. In the middle of the night, she woke up to a strange smell. She saw her mommy smoking and using the pretty ashtray. Lily remembered what her mommy said and knew it wasn't a toy. She asked her mommy to stop smoking and change the ashtray for a toy instead. Her mommy agreed and promised to make a change. From then on, Lily slept soundly, knowing her mommy was making a change for the better. +Once upon a time, there was a boy named Timmy. Timmy was very happy because it was his birthday. His mom gave him a big present to unwrap. He was so excited to see what was inside that he couldn't wait. He was feeling very impatient. + +Finally, he started to unwrap the present. It was a toy car! Timmy loved cars and he was very happy. He decided to play with his new toy car outside. He wanted to watch it go fast and make cool sounds. + +Timmy's mom was happy too. She watched him play with his new toy car and smiled. She was happy to see him having fun on his special day. +Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Timmy. Timmy loved to play with blocks. He would stack them up and knock them down. One day, Timmy's mommy brought home a new set of blocks. Timmy was excited to play with them, but he couldn't figure out how to make them stand up. + +Timmy's mommy showed him how to build a tower with the new blocks. At first, Timmy was stubborn and didn't want to learn. But then he saw how tall and cool the tower looked. He decided he wanted to learn how to build it himself. + +Timmy kept practicing and soon he became a block-building master. He built towers, castles, and even a bridge! Timmy learned that sometimes it's okay to be stubborn, but it's important to learn new things too. +Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to play in the park and listen to the birds sing. One day, while playing, she met a boy named Jack. Jack had a flute and he played a beautiful song for Lily. She loved it so much that she asked Jack if she could try playing it too. + +Jack said, "Sure, but you have to promise to take good care of it. It's very special to me." + +Lily promised to take good care of the flute and Jack trusted her. They played together for a while, but then Lily had to go home for dinner. She hid the flute in a bush so nobody would take it while she was gone. + +The next day, Lily went back to the park to play with Jack and the flute was gone! She looked everywhere but couldn't find it. She felt so bad for losing Jack's special flute. + +Suddenly, Jack came over and said, "Don't worry, I found the flute! It was hidden in the bush where you left it. I knew I could trust you to take care of it." + +Lily was so happy and relieved. She learned that keeping promises and being trustworthy is very important. +Once upon a time, there was an old lady. She was very old, so we call her "elderly". She lived in a house with a big garden. One day, she was walking in her garden when she saw a little bird. The bird was hiding behind a tree, but she could peek at it. + +The old lady liked the bird, so she put out some seeds for it. The bird came out and ate the seeds. The old lady was happy to see the bird. But then, it started to rain. The rain came down hard and fast. It filled up the drain in the garden. + +The old lady was worried that the bird would get wet, so she went to check on it. She found the bird hiding under a bush. It was dry and safe. The old lady was happy to see that the bird was okay. She smiled and went back inside her house. +Once upon a time, there was a dog named Max. Max loved to walk with his owner every day. One day, Max saw a squirrel and ran after it. He ran so fast that his leash came apart! Max's owner was sad because she thought Max was gone forever. + +But Max was a good dog and knew to come back home. He walked back to his owner's house and wagged his tail. His owner was so happy to see him and gave him a big hug. From that day on, Max's leash was always checked to make sure it wouldn't part again. +Tom and his wife Jen were going to the park. They liked to walk and see the birds and the flowers. Tom put on his jacket and zipped it up. Jen put on her hat and scarf. + +"Are you ready, Jen?" Tom asked. + +"Yes, Tom. Let's go," Jen said. + +They walked out of the door and down the street. They saw a big dog with a red collar. The dog barked at them and wagged its tail. + +"Hello, dog. You are very loud," Tom said. + +The dog licked Tom's hand and sniffed Jen's scarf. Jen smiled and petted the dog. + +"Good dog. You are very friendly," Jen said. + +They said goodbye to the dog and kept walking. They reached the park and saw a lot of people. There were children playing on the swings and slides. There were old people sitting on the benches and reading books. There were young people jogging and biking. + +Tom and Jen found a nice spot under a tree. They sat on a blanket and opened their picnic basket. They had sandwiches and apples and cookies. They ate and talked and laughed. + +They were happy and calm. But the tree was restless. It had a lot of leaves that wanted to fly. The wind came and blew the leaves off the tree. The leaves flew in the air and landed on Tom and Jen. + +"Wow, look at the leaves. They are so pretty," Tom said. + +"They are so many. They are like a shower," Jen said. + +They picked up the leaves and threw them at each other. They giggled and played. They had fun. + +They were happy and restless. +Sara likes to draw with her crayons. She has many colors and makes pretty pictures. Sometimes she draws flowers, sometimes she draws animals, sometimes she draws her family. She likes to show her drawings to her mom and dad. + +One day, Sara finds a new crayon in her box. It is black and very sharp. She thinks it will make good lines and shapes. She starts to draw with it on a big paper. She draws a house, a tree, a sun, and a bird. She is happy with her drawing. + +But then, she hears a loud noise. It is her baby brother, who is in his crib. He is crying and making a fuss. He wants to wake up and play. Sara puts down her crayon and runs to his room. She sees him kicking his blanket and waving his arms. She wants to make him feel better. + +She picks up a gentle toy from his shelf. It is a soft bear with a red bow. She gives it to her brother and says, "Shh, shh, it's okay. Here is your bear. He will keep you company. Do you want to see my drawing?" She shows him her paper with the black crayon. + +Her brother stops crying and looks at her drawing. He smiles and reaches for it. He likes the colors and the shapes. He grabs the paper and tears it. He laughs and claps his hands. He thinks it is fun. + +Sara is sad and angry. She worked hard on her drawing and now it is ruined. She says, "No, no, no! That is my drawing! You can't tear it! You are a bad brother!" She snatches the paper and the crayon from him. She starts to cry. + +Her mom hears the noise and comes to the room. She sees Sara crying and her brother laughing. She sees the torn paper and the sharp crayon. She says, "Oh, no, what happened here? Sara, why are you crying? And why do you have that sharp crayon? That is not for you. That is for grown-ups. It can hurt you or your brother. Give it to me, please." + +Sara gives her mom the crayon and the paper. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I found the crayon in my box. I wanted to draw with it. But then my brother woke up and he tore my drawing. He ruined it. He is a bad brother." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "I'm sorry, Sara. I know you are upset. But your brother is not a bad brother. He is just a baby. He doesn't know how to draw or how to be careful. He was curious and playful. He didn't mean to hurt your feelings. He loves you and he wants to share with you. Can you forgive him and be a good sister?" + +Sara looks at her brother. He is still holding the bear and smiling. He says, "Sara, Sara, bear, bear." He reaches for her and tries to hug her. He looks cute and sweet. + +Sara feels a little better. She says, "Okay, mom. I forgive him. He is a baby. He doesn't know. I love him and I want to be a good sister. Can I give him another toy and play with him?" + +Her mom says, "Yes, Sara. That is very nice of you. You can give him another toy and play with him. But please, no more sharp crayons. They are not for you. They are for grown-ups. Use your other crayons. They are safer and prettier. And maybe you can make another drawing for me. I would love to see it." + +Sara says, "Okay, mom. I will use my other crayons. And I will make another drawing for you. Thank you, mom. I love you." + +Her mom says, "I love you too, Sara. And I love your brother. You are both my precious children. Now, let's play together and have some fun." +Tom and Jen are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hole in the ground. They want to see what is inside. + +"Let's go in the hole," Tom says. "Maybe we can find some minerals." + +"What are minerals?" Jen asks. + +"They are shiny rocks that you can get and keep," Tom says. + +"OK, let's go," Jen says. + +They go in the hole. It is dark and cold. They use a flashlight to look around. They see some minerals. They are red and blue and green. They are very pretty. + +"Wow, look at these minerals," Tom says. "Let's get some." + +They start to get some minerals. They put them in their pockets. They are happy. + +But then, they hear a loud noise. It is a big truck. It is coming to the hole. It is going to dump some dirt in the hole. + +"Help, help!" Tom and Jen shout. "We are in the hole!" + +But the truck driver does not hear them. He is not alert. He does not see them. He dumps the dirt in the hole. + +Tom and Jen are buried under the dirt. They cannot breathe. They cannot get out. They are scared. They are sad. They are gone. + +The end. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play outside. But today, it is raining. The sky is gray and the water falls on the ground. Sara and Tom are sad. They want to go to the park. + +"Can we go to the park, Mom?" Sara asks. + +"No, dear. It is raining. You will get wet and cold. You can play inside with your toys," Mom says. + +"But we want to play outside. We want to see the ducks and the swings and the slide," Tom says. + +"I'm sorry, Tom. Maybe tomorrow the sun will come out and you can go to the park. Why don't you read a book or draw a picture?" Mom says. + +Sara and Tom are not happy. They do not want to play inside. They look out the window and see the rain. They see a lady walking on the street. She has a big umbrella. She is smiling. She stops at their house and knocks on the door. + +Mom opens the door. She is surprised. She knows the lady. The lady is her friend. Her name is Anna. + +"Hello, Anna. What a nice surprise. Come in, come in," Mom says. + +"Hello, Mom. I was passing by and I thought I would visit you. I brought some cookies and some books for Sara and Tom. Can I play with them?" Anna says. + +"Of course, Anna. That is very kind of you. Sara and Tom, this is Anna. She is my friend. She is very dependable. She always helps me when I need her. She is very fun. She likes to play and read and tell stories. Do you want to play with her?" Mom says. + +Sara and Tom look at Anna. She is holding a bag with cookies and books. She is smiling. She looks nice. Sara and Tom nod. They want to play with Anna. + +"Hello, Sara. Hello, Tom. I'm Anna. I'm happy to meet you. Do you like cookies and books?" Anna says. + +"Yes, we do. Thank you, Anna," Sara and Tom say. + +Anna gives them some cookies and some books. They sit on the floor and eat and read. Anna tells them stories about the rain and the ducks and the swings and the slide. She makes them laugh and wonder. Sara and Tom forget about the rain. They have fun with Anna. They are glad she came. They think she is a good friend. They think she is dependable. +Lily was very happy. It was her birthday today. She wanted to celebrate with her friends. She asked her mom if she could have a party. + +Mom said yes, but there was a problem. Lily was sick. She had a cough and a fever. She had to stay in bed. She could not go out and play. She could not have a party. This was very difficult for Lily. She felt sad and angry. + +Mom tried to cheer her up. She brought her a cake and some balloons. She sang happy birthday to her. She gave her a big hug and a present. She said she loved her very much. She said they could have a party later, when Lily was better. + +Lily smiled a little. She thanked her mom. She blew out the candles. She opened her present. It was a book with pictures and stories. She liked books. She asked her mom to read to her. + +Mom said yes. She sat on the bed with Lily. She read her the stories. Lily listened and looked at the pictures. She forgot about her cough and her fever. She forgot about her party. She felt happy and cozy. She celebrated her birthday with her mom. +Lila was a big sister. She had a new infant brother, Ben. Ben was very small and cried a lot. Lila wanted to play with her toys, but Mama was busy with Ben. She had to feed him, change him, and rock him. + +Lila sighed. She felt lonely and bored. She wished Mama would play with her too. She looked at her dolls and teddy bears. They looked sad too. She picked up her favorite doll, Anna, and hugged her. + +"Anna, do you want to play with me?" she asked. + +"Yes, Lila, I do," Anna said in Lila's voice. "But what can we play?" + +Lila thought for a moment. She had an idea. She smiled. + +"We can play family," she said. "You can be my baby, and I can be your mama. I will feed you, change you, and rock you. And I will love you very much." + +Anna nodded. "That sounds fun," she said. + +Lila took Anna to her bed. She wrapped her in a blanket and pretended to give her a bottle. She sang a lullaby and rocked her gently. She kissed her on the cheek and said, "You are my sweet baby, Anna. I am your happy mama, Lila." + +Mama heard Lila's voice from the bedroom. She smiled. She was proud of Lila. She knew Lila was a good big sister. She finished feeding Ben and put him in his crib. She went to the bedroom and saw Lila and Anna on the bed. + +"Hello, Lila," she said. "Hello, Anna. What are you playing?" + +Lila looked up and saw Mama. She smiled. + +"We are playing family, Mama," she said. "Anna is my baby, and I am her mama. Just like you and Ben." + +Mama hugged Lila and said, "That's wonderful, Lila. You are a very good mama to Anna. And you are a very good big sister to Ben. I love you very much." + +Lila hugged Mama and said, "I love you too, Mama. And I love Ben. And I love Anna." + +Mama kissed Lila and said, "How about we play family together? You, me, Ben, and Anna. We can have a tea party and read a story. Would you like that?" + +Lila nodded. She was very happy. She said, "Yes, Mama, I would like that very much." +Lily has a cat named Spot. Spot is amazing. He can run fast, jump high, and play with toys. Lily loves Spot very much. She gives him food, water, and hugs every day. + +One day, Lily wants to drink some juice. She goes to the kitchen and sees a big glass on the table. She thinks it is juice. She reaches for the glass, but Spot jumps on the table and knocks it over. The glass breaks and the juice spills on the floor. + +Lily is angry and sad. She yells at Spot and says, "Bad cat! You made a mess! You are not amazing!" Spot is scared and runs away. He hides under the bed. + +Lily's mom hears the noise and comes to the kitchen. She sees the broken glass and the juice on the floor. She is not happy. She tells Lily, "You should not touch the glass. It is not juice. It is coffee. It is hot and bitter. You could get hurt. And you should not yell at Spot. He is a good cat. He was just curious." + +Lily feels sorry. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I'm sorry, Spot. I did not know it was coffee. I wanted juice. And I love Spot. He is amazing. Can I say sorry to him?" + +Lily's mom nods and smiles. She says, "Yes, you can. But first, let's clean up the mess. And then, I will give you some juice. And some milk for Spot." + +Lily and her mom clean up the mess. Then, they go to Lily's room and find Spot under the bed. Lily says, "Spot, I'm sorry. I was mad, but I don't hate you. You are amazing. Do you want some milk?" Spot comes out and meows. He rubs his head against Lily's hand. He forgives her. + +Lily and Spot drink their drinks and hug each other. They are happy again. They are amazing. +Lily was shy. She did not like to talk to new people. She liked to play with her dolls and her books. She had a big pink bow that she liked to tie on her hair. + +One day, her parent said they had to go to a party. Lily did not want to go. She wanted to stay home with her dolls and her books. She did not want to meet new people. She said no to her parent. + +Her parent said they had to go. They said it was rude to say no. They said Lily would have fun. They said they would help her tie her bow. Lily did not believe them. She cried and hid under her bed. + +Her parent looked for her. They found her under her bed. They said they were sorry. They said they understood. They said they were shy too when they were little. They said they would stay with her at the party. They said they would not make her talk to anyone. They said they would let her play with her dolls and her books. + +Lily felt better. She came out from under her bed. She let her parent tie her bow. She hugged her parent. She said she would try to go to the party. She said she loved her parent. Her parent smiled and said they loved her too. They went to the party together. Lily was still shy, but she was not scared. She had her parent and her bow. +Sam and Ben are brothers. They like to play catch with a ball in the park. One day, they see a big truck with a picture of pizza on it. They love pizza. They run to the truck and ask for pizza. + +"Sorry, kids, I have no pizza left," the man in the truck says. "I just sold the last one to that lady over there." He points to a woman who is walking away with a big box of pizza. + +Sam and Ben are sad. They want pizza. They look at the woman. She is not looking at the pizza. She is talking on her phone. Sam has an idea. + +"Ben, let's catch the pizza!" he whispers to his brother. "We can run fast and grab the box from her. She won't notice." + +Ben thinks this is a stupid idea. He is scared. He does not want to steal the pizza. He does not want to get in trouble. He shakes his head. + +"No, Sam, that's wrong. We can't do that. It's not ours. We have to ask nicely or wait for another truck." + +But Sam does not listen. He runs after the woman. He tries to catch the pizza. He reaches for the box. But he is too small. He bumps into the woman. The box falls to the ground. The pizza slides out. It lands on the dirt. It is ruined. + +The woman is angry. She yells at Sam. She calls him a bad boy. She says he has to pay for the pizza. She says she will tell his mom. Sam is scared. He cries. He runs back to Ben. + +Ben is sad. He hugs his brother. He says he is sorry. He says they should not have tried to catch the pizza. He says they should have listened to the man in the truck. He says they should have played catch with the ball. He says they can still have fun. + +Sam nods. He says he is sorry too. He says he was stupid. He says he learned his lesson. He says he will never try to catch pizza again. He says he loves his brother. He says he wants to play catch with the ball. + +They go back to the park. They find their ball. They play catch. They have fun. They forget about the pizza. They are happy. +Tim and Sam are friends. They like to play soccer in the park. They want to win a trophy. They see a poster that says: "Soccer Test. Win a Trophy. Come on Saturday." + +"Let's go to the test, Sam. We can win a trophy," Tim says. + +"OK, Tim. But we need to practice. The test will be hard," Sam says. + +They practice every day. They kick the ball, they run, they pass. They have fun. + +On Saturday, they go to the park. They see many kids. They see an elderly man. He has a whistle and a clipboard. He is the judge. + +"Hello, kids. I am the judge. I will test your soccer skills. The best team will win a trophy. Are you ready?" he says. + +"Yes, we are ready," Tim and Sam say. + +They play with other kids. They try their best. They score goals. They cheer. They have fun. + +The judge blows his whistle. He says: "The test is over. You all did very well. But there is only one trophy. And the trophy goes to... Tim and Sam!" + +Tim and Sam are very happy. They hug each other. They thank the judge. They hold the trophy. They smile. + +They go home. They show the trophy to their families. They are proud. They are friends. They like to play soccer. +Tim and Sam like to play in the park. They like to look for bugs and animals. One day, they find a large lizard under a rock. The lizard is green and has a long tail. + +"Wow, look at this lizard!" Tim says. "It is so big and cool!" + +"Can I hold it?" Sam asks. He reaches for the lizard. + +"Be careful, Sam. It might bite you," Tim says. He holds the lizard in his hands. + +Sam does not listen to Tim. He grabs the lizard's tail and pulls. The lizard does not like that. It opens its mouth and shows its sharp teeth. + +"Ow!" Sam cries. He lets go of the lizard's tail. The lizard is angry. It bites Sam's hand hard. + +"Help! Help!" Sam screams. He drops the lizard. The lizard runs away. + +Tim runs to Sam. He sees blood on Sam's hand. He is scared. + +"Sam, are you okay?" Tim asks. + +"No, it hurts! It hurts!" Sam says. He cries and cries. + +Tim does not know what to do. He looks for help. He sees a man walking his dog. He calls to him. + +"Sir, sir, please help us! My friend got bitten by a lizard!" Tim says. + +The man hears Tim. He comes over. He sees Sam's hand. He is shocked. + +"Oh no, that is not good. That is not a lizard. That is a crocodile!" the man says. "We need to go to the hospital right now!" + +The man picks up Sam and carries him to his car. He tells Tim to come with him. He drives to the hospital fast. + +Tim and Sam are very scared. They do not know if Sam will be okay. They wish they never found the large lizard. They wish they listened to Tim. They learned a hard lesson. The end. +Lily and Ben were playing in the snow. They made a big snowman with a hat and a scarf. They gave him a carrot nose and two rocks for eyes. They were very happy. + +But then they saw a big black crow on a tree. The crow looked at the snowman and wanted the carrot. He flew down and tried to take it. Lily and Ben ran to the snowman and shouted at the crow. "Go away, crow! This is our snowman! You can't have his nose!" + +The crow did not listen. He pecked at the carrot and pulled it out. He flew away with it in his beak. Lily and Ben were very sad. They cried and hugged the snowman. + +A lady was walking by. She saw Lily and Ben and the snowman. She felt sorry for them. She was the queen of the land. She wore a shiny crown and a long coat. She had a magic wand in her hand. + +She came to Lily and Ben and smiled. "Hello, children. I am the queen. I saw what the crow did. That was very mean. Do you want me to help you?" + +Lily and Ben nodded. They wiped their tears. They liked the queen. She was very kind. + +The queen waved her wand. She made a new carrot nose for the snowman. She also made a big sign that said "This is Lily and Ben's snowman. Do not touch!" She put the sign next to the snowman. + +She turned to Lily and Ben and said, "There. Now your snowman is safe. But be careful. The crow might come back. He is very greedy. If you see him, warn me. I will chase him away with my wand." + +Lily and Ben thanked the queen. They hugged her and the snowman. They were very happy again. + +The queen smiled and said, "You're welcome, children. Have fun in the snow. But don't stay too long. It is very icy. You might catch a cold. Go home when you are tired. And remember, I am always here if you need me." + +Lily and Ben said goodbye to the queen. They played with the snowman until it was dark. They did not see the crow again. They went home and told their mom and dad about the queen and the crow and the snowman. They had a very good day. +One day, Lily and Ben were playing in their bedroom. They liked to play with their toys and make up stories. Lily had a doll and Ben had a car. They pretended that the doll and the car were friends and went on adventures. + +But then, they heard a loud noise from outside. It sounded like a big bang. They ran to the window and looked out. They saw a big truck with a big tree on it. The truck had hit their fence and the tree had fallen on their yard. They were scared and curious. + +They ran to the door and opened it. They wanted to see the truck and the tree better. But they did not see their mom or dad. They wondered where they were. They called for them, but no one answered. They felt alone and sad. + +They decided to go outside and look for them. They put on their shoes and coats and went down the stairs. They opened the front door and stepped out. They saw the truck and the tree, but they also saw something else. They saw their mom and dad lying on the ground. They were not moving or talking. They were covered in blood. They looked dead. + +Lily and Ben were shocked and scared. They did not understand what had happened. They did not know what to do. They ran to their mom and dad and tried to wake them up. They cried and hugged them. They hoped they were not dead. They hoped they would surprise them and open their eyes and smile. But they did not. They stayed dead. Lily and Ben felt very sad and very alone. They wished they had stayed in their bedroom and played with their toys. They wished they had never heard the loud noise. They wished they had never seen the truck and the tree. They wished they had never seen their mom and dad dead. +Ben and Sam were friends. They liked to play outside in the park. One day, it was very cold and windy. Ben had a jacket, but Sam did not. + +"Sam, you need a jacket," Ben said. "You will be cold and sick." + +"I don't have a jacket," Sam said. "My mom did not give me one. She was too busy." + +Ben felt sad for Sam. He did not like to see his friend troubled. He had an idea. + +"Sam, do you mind if I share my jacket with you?" Ben asked. "We can take turns wearing it." + +Sam smiled. He was happy that Ben was so kind. He did not mind at all. + +"Thank you, Ben," Sam said. "You are a good friend." + +They hugged and put on the jacket together. They felt warm and cozy. They played in the park until it was time to go home. They were glad they had each other. +Ben and Sam were brothers. They liked to play with their toys in the living room. One day, they saw a big mug on the table. It was red and shiny and had a picture of a lion on it. + +"Wow, look at that mug!" Ben said. "It is so pretty. I want it." + +"No, I want it!" Sam said. "It is mine. You have your own mug." + +They both reached for the mug and pulled it hard. The mug fell on the floor and broke into pieces. They heard a loud noise and saw their mom coming. + +"What happened here?" Mom asked. She looked angry and sad. "That was my mug. It was a gift from Grandma. How could you break it?" + +Ben and Sam felt bad. They did not mean to break the mug. They just wanted to have it. + +"We are sorry, Mom," Ben said. "We did not know it was your mug. We thought it was a toy." + +"We were trying to steal it from each other," Sam said. "We were selfish and greedy." + +Mom sighed. She picked up the pieces of the mug and threw them in the trash. She hugged Ben and Sam and said, "I forgive you, but you have to learn to share and respect other people's things. Stealing is wrong and hurtful. And that mug was not a toy. It was scary. It had a lion on it. Lions can bite and roar and chase you. You don't want to play with lions, do you?" + +Ben and Sam shook their heads. They did not want to play with lions. They wanted to play with their toys. They said sorry to Mom again and promised to be good. They hugged Mom and each other and went back to the living room. They found their own mugs and filled them with juice. They drank and smiled and said, "Cheers!" +Lily and Tom went to the park with Mom. They liked to see the swans in the pond. The swans were big and white and had long necks. They made soft sounds and swam in the water. + +Lily and Tom had some bread to feed the swans. They broke the bread into small pieces and threw them to the pond. The swans came closer and ate the bread. Lily and Tom were happy to see the swans. + +But then, one of the swans flew away. It flapped its wings and went up in the sky. Lily and Tom watched it go. They felt sad. + +"Where is the swan going?" Lily asked Mom. + +"Maybe it is going to find another pond, or another swan friend," Mom said. + +"Will it come back?" Tom asked. + +"I don't know, Tom. Maybe it will, maybe it won't. But we can always come back and see the other swans," Mom said. + +Lily and Tom nodded. They still liked the other swans. But they missed the swan that flew away. They hoped it would find a nice place to stay. + +They said goodbye to the swans and left the park. They walked home with Mom. They saw a big, open sky. They wondered if the swan was still there. +Ben and Lily were playing with their toy cars on the ground. They made noises like vroom and beep and had fun. They did not see their big brother Sam coming down the stairs. Sam was clumsy and did not watch where he was going. He stepped on Ben's car and broke it. + +"Ow!" Sam said. "What is this?" + +"Sam, you broke my car!" Ben cried. "You are so mean!" + +"Sorry, Ben. I did not see it. It was an accident." Sam said. + +"No, it was not. You always disturb us when we play. You are a bad brother!" Lily said. + +Sam felt bad. He did not mean to break Ben's car or disturb them. He wanted to make them happy. He looked around and saw his old bike in the corner. He had an idea. + +"Hey, Ben and Lily. Do you want to play with my bike? It is big and fast and has a bell. You can take turns and ride it in the yard." Sam said. + +Ben and Lily looked at the bike. It was shiny and red and had a basket. They liked it. They forgot about the broken car and smiled. + +"Really? Can we?" Ben asked. + +"Sure. I will help you. Come on, let's go." Sam said. + +Sam took them to the yard and helped them ride the bike. They had more fun. They made noises like ring and zoom and laughed. Sam was happy. He was not a bad brother. He was a good brother. He did not disturb them. He played with them. +Sara and Ben were playing in the garden. They liked to dig in the dirt and look for bugs. Sara found a big worm and showed it to Ben. + +"Look, Ben, I have a worm!" Sara said. "It is long and slimy and wiggly. Do you want to touch it?" + +Ben was scared of worms. He did not like how they moved and felt. He shook his head and backed away. + +"No, Sara, I don't want to touch it. Put it back in the dirt. It is yucky!" Ben said. + +Sara was sad. She liked her worm. She thought it was cute and friendly. She wanted to keep it as a pet. She did not want to put it back in the dirt. + +"But, Ben, it is not yucky. It is humble. It does not bite or sting or scratch. It just eats dirt and makes soil. It is good for the plants. Please, Ben, let me keep it. I will put it in a jar and open it every day to give it some air and water." Sara said. + +Ben did not listen to Sara. He was angry and mean. He grabbed the jar from Sara's hand and threw it on the ground. The jar broke and the worm fell out. A big bird saw the worm and swooped down. It picked up the worm in its beak and flew away. + +Sara cried. She lost her worm. She was very sad and mad at Ben. Ben was sorry. He did not mean to hurt Sara or the worm. He tried to say sorry, but Sara did not want to talk to him. She ran away to the house. Ben was alone in the garden. He felt bad and wished he had been nicer to Sara and the worm. +Lily and Ben were playing with their toys in the garden. Lily had a doll with a pink vest and Ben had a truck with wide wheels. They were having fun until Ben wanted to play with Lily's doll. + +"Give me your doll, Lily. I want to see her vest," Ben said. + +"No, Ben. This is my doll. You have your truck. Go away," Lily said. + +Ben did not listen. He grabbed the doll from Lily's hands and ran away. Lily was very angry and sad. She chased after Ben and tried to get her doll back. + +"Give me back my doll, Ben. You are mean. You are not my friend," Lily shouted. + +Ben did not care. He laughed and threw the doll on the ground. The doll's vest ripped and her hair got dirty. Lily saw what Ben did and started to weep. She picked up her doll and hugged her. + +"Ben, you are bad. You broke my doll. I hate you," Lily cried. + +Ben did not say sorry. He got on his truck and drove away. He did not look back. He did not care about Lily or her doll. He only cared about himself. + +Lily was left alone in the garden with her broken doll. She wept and wept until her mom came and found her. Her mom tried to comfort her and fix her doll, but Lily was still very sad. She did not want to play with Ben ever again. She did not trust him. She felt like she had no friends. She wished she had a new doll with a new vest. She wished Ben had never touched her doll. She wished Ben had never been born. +Anna and Ben are friends. They love to play in the park. They run, jump, slide and swing. They laugh and have fun. + +One day, Anna's mom says, "We have to go, Anna. It is time to go home." + +Anna does not want to go. She wants to stay with Ben. She says, "No, mom. I want to stay. I want to play with Ben." + +Ben hears Anna. He feels sad. He does not want Anna to go. He says, "Please, Anna. Stay with me. We can play more." + +Anna's mom is kind. She says, "I know you love to play with Ben, Anna. But we have to go home. You can play with Ben again tomorrow." + +Anna thinks. She loves her mom. She loves Ben. She does not know what to do. She says, "Can we go slow, mom? Can we say bye to Ben?" + +Anna's mom smiles. She says, "Yes, Anna. We can go slow. We can say bye to Ben." + +Anna and Ben hug. They say, "Bye, friend. See you tomorrow. I love you." + +Anna and Ben are happy. They know they will play again. They wave as Anna and her mom go slow. They are good friends. +Sara and Tom are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they find a big box under a tree. They open the box and see many shiny things inside. + +"Wow, look at this!" Sara says. She picks up a necklace with a yellow stone. "This is gold!" + +"Can I see?" Tom asks. He reaches for the necklace, but Sara pulls it away. + +"No, it is mine!" Sara says. She puts the necklace around her neck. It is very tight. She feels a little pain. + +"Please, share with me!" Tom says. He is sad. He likes gold too. + +"No, go away!" Sara says. She is angry. She does not want to share. + +Tom starts to cry. He runs away from Sara. He sees a swing nearby. He sits on the seat and swings back and forth. He feels a little better. + +Sara looks at Tom. She sees him crying. She feels a little sorry. She takes off the necklace and runs after Tom. + +"Tom, wait!" Sara says. She catches up with him. She gives him the necklace. "Here, you can have it. I am sorry I was mean." + +Tom stops crying. He smiles. He takes the necklace and puts it around his neck. It is still tight, but he does not mind. + +"Thank you, Sara!" Tom says. He hugs Sara. "You are a good friend." + +Sara hugs Tom back. She feels happy. She says, "You are welcome, Tom. You are a good friend too." + +They go back to the box and look for more gold. They find some rings, some bracelets, and some coins. They share them and play with them. They have fun. They are happy. +Tom and Anna were twins who lived in a small village. They liked to play and explore, but sometimes they felt bored. There was not much to do in the village, and they had seen everything many times. + +One day, they decided to observe the people and animals in the village. They took a basket and some bread, and walked around. They saw a farmer milking a cow, a baker making bread, a teacher reading a book, and a dog chasing a cat. They said hello to everyone, and shared some bread with them. + +They also saw a new person in the village. He had a big hat, a long coat, and a strange bag. He looked different from the other people. He was walking slowly and looking at everything. Tom and Anna were curious about him. + +"Who are you?" Tom asked him. + +"I am a traveler," the man said. "I come from far away, and I like to observe new places and learn new things." + +"What are you observing here?" Anna asked him. + +"I am observing the village, of course," the man said. "It is very interesting to me. I see many things that I have never seen before. Like this cow, and this bread, and this book, and this dog, and this cat. And you, of course. You are very interesting, too." + +Tom and Anna were surprised. They did not think the village was interesting at all. They thought it was boring. They wondered what the man had seen before, and what he would see next. + +"Can we come with you?" Tom asked him. + +"Sure, why not?" the man said. "I am always happy to have company. Come, let me show you what I have in my bag. I have many things that you have never seen before, either." + +Tom and Anna followed the man. They were excited and curious. They forgot about being bored. They wanted to observe new things and learn new things, too. They thought the man was very nice and fun. They hoped he would stay in the village for a long time. +Tim and Kim were twins who loved animals. They wanted to go on a safari and see lions, elephants, giraffes and zebras. Their dad said they could go if they were good and did their chores. + +One day, dad came home with a big surprise. He had tickets for a safari park. Tim and Kim were so happy. They packed their bags and got ready to go. + +The next day, they drove to the safari park. They saw many animals from the car. They took pictures and waved at them. They were having so much fun. + +Then, they came to a gate that said "Lion Zone". Dad said they had to be very quiet and stay in the car. Tim and Kim nodded. They wanted to see the lions. + +But when they entered the lion zone, they saw no lions. They only saw grass and trees. Tim and Kim were disappointed. They asked dad where the lions were. + +Dad said, "Maybe they are hiding. Or maybe they are sleeping. We have to be patient and believe. Maybe we will see them soon." + +Tim and Kim waited and waited. But they still saw no lions. They started to feel bored and hungry. They asked dad if they could have a snack. + +Dad said, "Not yet. We have to finish the safari first. Maybe the lions will come out if we are quiet and respectful." + +Tim and Kim sighed. They wanted to see the lions, but they also wanted to eat. They wondered if the lions were hungry too. + +Then, they heard a loud roar. They looked out the window and saw a big lion. He was walking towards their car. He looked hungry too. + +Tim and Kim were scared. They screamed and hid behind dad. Dad said, "Don't worry. The lion can't hurt us. He is behind a fence. He is just curious. He wants to see us too." + +Tim and Kim peeked out and saw the fence. They felt relieved. They also saw more lions coming out of the grass. They were beautiful and majestic. They roared and played with each other. + +Tim and Kim were amazed. They forgot about their hunger. They smiled and said, "Wow, dad. You were right. We just had to believe. The lions are awesome. Thank you for taking us on this safari." + +Dad smiled and said, "You're welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it. You see, sometimes things don't happen right away. Sometimes we have to wait and trust. That's what believing means. It means having hope and faith. And sometimes, believing can make things happen." + +The moral of the story is: Believing can help us overcome disappointment and fear, and make us appreciate the wonders of life. +Lily and Tom were playing in the park. They saw a big metal thing with wheels and a horn. It was a car. Lily liked the car. She wanted to touch it. + +"Can I touch the car?" Lily asked Tom. + +"No, you can't. It is not ours. It is someone else's. It is expensive. They will be angry if you touch it." Tom said. + +"But I like the car. It is shiny and pretty. Please, can I touch it?" Lily begged. + +Tom looked around. He did not see anyone near the car. He thought for a moment. He wanted to make Lily happy. He had an idea. + +"OK, you can touch the car. But only for a little bit. And you have to be careful. Do not scratch it or break it. And do not make any noise. Come on, let's go." Tom said. + +He took Lily's hand and they ran to the car. Lily was very happy. She touched the car with her fingers. It felt cold and smooth. She liked the color. It was red. She saw a sticker on the car. It had a picture of a star. She liked stars. + +"Look, Tom, a star!" Lily said. + +"Yes, I see it. It is nice. But we have to go now. Someone might come and see us. Let's go back to the playground." Tom said. + +He pulled Lily away from the car. Lily did not want to leave. She wanted to stay with the car. She wanted to have the car. + +"Can I have the car, Tom? Can you give it to me?" Lily asked. + +"No, I can't. It is not mine. It is not yours. It is expensive. We can't have it. We can only look at it. Come on, let's go." Tom said. + +He dragged Lily back to the playground. Lily was sad. She cried. She wanted the car. She did not understand why she could not have it. Tom tried to cheer her up. He gave her a hug. He gave her a cookie. He gave her a toy. But Lily still wanted the car. She did not want anything else. She did not stop crying. Tom did not know what to do. He wished he had never shown her the car. He wished he had never given her the idea. He wished he had never given her the trouble. +One day, a hunter went to the forest to look for animals. He saw a big bear sleeping under a tree. He wanted to catch the bear and take it home. He took out his net and tried to throw it over the bear. + +But the bear woke up and saw the hunter. The bear was very angry and roared loudly. The hunter was frightened and ran away. He dropped his net and his hat on the ground. + +The bear followed the hunter and saw a house. The house was made of wood and straw. The hunter had built it himself. The bear thought it was a good place to hide. He pushed the door and went inside. + +The hunter ran back to his house. He wanted to get his gun and shoot the bear. He opened the door and saw the bear sitting on his bed. The hunter was very surprised and scared. He said, "Please, don't hurt me! This is my house!" + +The bear looked at the hunter and said, "This is your house? You built it yourself? Why did you try to catch me? I was sleeping peacefully in the forest. You should not bother the animals. They have their own homes too." + +The hunter felt ashamed and sorry. He said, "You are right. I was wrong. I should not have tried to catch you. I am sorry. Please, forgive me. You can stay in my house if you want." + +The bear smiled and said, "Thank you. You are very kind. I forgive you. But I don't want to stay in your house. I want to go back to the forest. That is my home. Goodbye, hunter. And remember, be nice to the animals." + +The hunter nodded and said, "Goodbye, bear. And thank you. I will remember. Be nice to the animals." + +The bear left the house and went back to the forest. The hunter learned a lesson. He never tried to catch the animals again. He lived happily in his house. He and the bear became friends. + +The end. + +Moral value: We should respect the animals and their homes. We should not harm them or take them away from their natural habitats. We should be kind and friendly to all living beings. +Lily liked to play with her dolls. She had many dolls, but her favorite was Anna. Anna had long hair and a pink dress. Lily liked to brush Anna's hair and make her dance. + +One day, Lily's mom said she had to go to the doctor. She said it was not a bad thing, but she had to take a test. Lily did not know what a test was, but she wanted to go with her mom. She asked if she could bring Anna too. Her mom said yes, but she had to be careful. + +Lily and her mom got in the car and drove to the doctor. Lily held Anna tight and looked out the window. She saw many things, like trees, birds, and cars. She was excited to see the doctor. + +When they got to the doctor, Lily and her mom had to wait in a room. There were chairs, magazines, and toys. Lily saw a big ball that looked fun. She asked her mom if she could play with it. Her mom said yes, but she had to stay close. + +Lily took the ball and bounced it on the floor. It made a loud noise and went up and down. Lily laughed and threw it higher. She did not see the wet spot on the floor. She ran to catch the ball, but she slipped on the wet spot. She fell down and dropped Anna. Anna's hair got tangled in the ball. Lily cried and said she was sorry. + +Her mom came and hugged her. She said it was okay, and she was not hurt. She helped her get up and untangle Anna's hair. She said they had to go to the doctor now. She said the test was to see how her heart was. She said the doctor would put some stickers on her chest and look at a screen. She said it would not hurt, and it would be impressive. + +Lily was curious and scared. She asked if she could hold Anna. Her mom said yes, and they went to the doctor. The doctor was nice and smiled. He said hello to Lily and Anna. He put some stickers on Lily's mom's chest and looked at a screen. He said her heart was very good and strong. He said she passed the test. He said it was impressive. + +Lily was happy and proud. She said her mom was the best. She said she loved her and Anna. Her mom said she loved her too. They hugged and thanked the doctor. They took the stickers off and went back to the car. Lily said she liked the doctor and the test. She said it was impressive. She said she wanted to be a doctor when she grew up. Her mom said she could be anything she wanted. They drove home and played with Anna. They had a good day. +Ben and Mia are playing with their toys. Ben has a yellow car that can go fast. Mia has a doll that can talk. They like to share their toys and have fun. + +But one day, Ben's car stops working. He pushes the button, but the car does not move. He shakes the car, but the car does not make any sound. He is sad and angry. + +"Mia, look! My car is broken! It does not go fast anymore!" he cries. + +Mia comes to see. She looks at the car and sees a small hole on the side. She thinks for a moment and has an idea. + +"Ben, maybe we can fix your car. Do you have any tape?" she asks. + +Ben nods and runs to get some tape. Mia takes the car and puts her finger in the hole. She feels something loose inside. She pulls it out and sees a small metal ring. It has a number on it. It is a zero. + +"Mia, what is that?" Ben asks. + +"It is a zero. It is part of your car. It helps the car go fast. But it fell off and made a hole. That is why your car does not work," Mia explains. + +"Can we put it back?" Ben wonders. + +"Yes, we can. We need to use the tape. The tape will hold the zero and close the hole. Then your car will work again," Mia says. + +She shows Ben how to do it. They work together and use the tape to fix the car. They press the button and the car starts to move and make sound. Ben and Mia are happy. + +"Yay! We fixed it! Thank you, Mia! You are smart and kind!" Ben says. + +"You are welcome, Ben! You are brave and helpful! Let's play with the car and the doll!" Mia says. + +They hug and smile. They play with their toys and have fun. They are good friends. +Tim and Mia are twins. They like to play with their toys in their room. But today, some of their toys are broken. Tim's car has no wheels. Mia's doll has no hair. They are sad and bored. + +"Mom, can we have new toys?" Tim asks. + +"Not today, Tim. We have to save money. Maybe for your birthday," Mom says. + +"When is our birthday?" Mia asks. + +"Next month, Mia. You have to wait a little longer," Mom says. + +Tim and Mia sigh. They look at their broken toys. They do not want to play with them. They yawn. They are tired. + +"Mom, can we have some milk?" Mia asks. + +"Sure, Mia. Come to the kitchen. I have some warm milk for you," Mom says. + +Tim and Mia follow Mom to the kitchen. They drink their milk from their cups. They feel warm and cozy. They smile at Mom. + +"Thank you, Mom. We love you," Tim and Mia say. + +"I love you too, my sweeties. Now, let's go to bed. You need some rest," Mom says. + +Tim and Mia nod. They hug Mom. They go to their room. They put their broken toys away. They climb into their beds. They close their eyes. They fall asleep. They dream of new toys. +Lily is a little girl who likes to play with her dolls. She has many dolls, but her favorite one is Anna. Anna has long hair and a blue dress. Lily likes to comb Anna's hair and make her talk. + +One day, Lily wants to play with Anna on the stairs. She thinks the stairs are fun, because they go up and down. She takes Anna and goes to the stairs. She sits on the first stair and makes Anna sit next to her. + +"Hello, Anna," Lily says. "Do you like the stairs?" + +"Yes, Lily, I do," Anna says. "They are high and low. They are like a mountain." + +Lily smiles and nods. She moves to the second stair and makes Anna follow her. She does the same with the third stair, and the fourth stair, and the fifth stair. She is having a lot of fun. + +But then, she hears her mom call her name. "Lily, come here, please. It's time for lunch." + +Lily looks at her mom, who is in the kitchen. She wants to go to her mom, but she also wants to play with Anna. She thinks for a moment. Then, she has an idea. + +She lies to her mom. She says, "Mom, I can't come. I feel weak. My tummy hurts." + +Her mom looks worried. She comes to the stairs and sees Lily and Anna. She touches Lily's forehead and feels that it is not hot. She asks Lily, "Are you sure you feel weak? You don't have a fever." + +Lily nods and makes a sad face. She hopes her mom will believe her and let her play with Anna. + +But her mom is smart. She knows Lily is lying. She says, "Lily, lying is bad. You should not lie to me. You are not weak. You are hungry. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and have some lunch. You can play with Anna later." + +Lily feels ashamed. She knows her mom is right. She says, "I'm sorry, mom. I was lying. I wanted to play with Anna on the stairs. But I know lying is bad. I won't do it again." + +Her mom hugs her and says, "I forgive you, Lily. But you have to be honest with me. And you have to be careful on the stairs. They are not a good place to play. You could fall and hurt yourself or Anna. Come on, let's go to the kitchen and have some lunch. You can play with Anna in your room after you eat." + +Lily nods and says, "Okay, mom. Thank you for forgiving me. I love you." + +She takes Anna and follows her mom to the kitchen. She learns her lesson. She decides to never lie again. She also decides to find a safer place to play with Anna. She thinks maybe the couch or the bed would be better. She is happy to have her mom and her doll. She is a good girl. +Lila and Ben are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big hippo in the pond. The hippo is sleepy. He yawns and closes his eyes. + +Lila and Ben want to see the hippo. They go near the pond. They see a sign. The sign says: "Do not feed the hippo. He is on a diet." Lila and Ben do not know what a diet is. They think the hippo is hungry. + +Lila and Ben have some bread. They break the bread into pieces. They throw the pieces into the pond. The hippo wakes up. He sees the bread. He is happy. He opens his mouth and eats the bread. + +But the bread is not good for the hippo. The bread makes him feel sick. He feels a burn in his tummy. He is angry. He roars and splashes the water. He scares Lila and Ben. + +Lila and Ben run away. They are sorry. They did not mean to hurt the hippo. They learn a lesson. They do not feed the animals in the park. They only watch them and say hello. The hippo goes back to sleep. He hopes his tummy will feel better soon. +Tim likes to read books. He has many books in his room. He reads them every day. He learns new words and stories. He is a smart person. + +One day, Tim goes to his friend's house. His friend is Anna. Anna has a big bookshelf. She has many books too. Tim sees a book he likes. It is a book about animals. He wants to read it. + +"Can I read this book?" Tim asks Anna. + +"Okay, but be careful. It is a fragile book. It is very old and thin. Do not tear it or bend it," Anna says. + +Tim takes the book. He opens it. He sees many pictures of animals. He likes them. He reads the words. He learns new things. He is happy. + +But then, he hears a loud noise. It is Anna's dog. The dog runs into the room. The dog sees Tim and the book. The dog wants to play. The dog jumps on Tim. Tim falls down. The book falls too. The dog bites the book. The book rips. The pages fly everywhere. The book is broken. + +Anna sees what happens. She is angry. She cries. She yells at Tim and the dog. + +"Look what you did! You ruined my book! It was a special book! It was a gift from my grandma! She is not here anymore! How could you be so careless? Go away! I do not want to be your friend anymore!" + +Tim is sad. He is sorry. He did not mean to break the book. He likes Anna. He likes books. He does not know what to do. He picks up the pieces of the book. He tries to fix it. But it is too late. The book is gone. Anna is gone. Tim is alone. He cries. He wishes he never read the book. +Lily and Ben were going on a trip with Mom and Dad. They had to pack their luggage in the car. Lily had a pink suitcase with her toys and clothes. Ben had a blue backpack with his books and games. + +"Can I put my luggage in the front?" Lily asked. + +"No, you have to put it in the back," Ben said. "The front is for me and my backpack." + +"But I want to see my luggage," Lily said. "It is nice and pink. Your backpack is boring and blue." + +"That is not fair," Ben said. "My backpack is not boring. It has cool stickers and a zipper. Your suitcase is too big and heavy. It will take up all the space." + +Lily and Ben started to argue. They did not want to share the car. They did not discuss nicely. They shouted and pushed each other. + +Mom and Dad heard the noise. They came to the car and saw the mess. They were not happy. + +"What is going on here?" Mom asked. + +"Why are you fighting over the luggage?" Dad asked. + +Lily and Ben stopped arguing. They looked at Mom and Dad. They felt sorry. + +"We are sorry, Mom and Dad," Lily and Ben said. "We were not nice to each other. We wanted to have our own place in the car." + +Mom and Dad smiled. They hugged Lily and Ben. + +"It is okay, Lily and Ben," Mom and Dad said. "We understand that you are excited about the trip. But you have to learn to discuss and share. The car is big enough for everyone and everything. We can put your luggage in the back and your backpack in the front. Then you can both see your things and have some room." + +Lily and Ben nodded. They agreed to discuss and share. They helped Mom and Dad pack the car. They said sorry to each other and gave a high five. They were ready for the trip. They hoped it would be nice and fun. +Sara and Tom are playing with their toys in the living room. Sara has a doll and Tom has a car. They are having fun, but they are also hungry. + +"Mom, when is lunch?" Sara asks. + +"Soon, my dear. Be patient, please. I am making sandwiches for you," Mom says from the kitchen. + +Tom is impatient. He does not want to wait. He wants to eat now. He puts his car down and runs to the kitchen. + +"Mom, I want lunch now!" Tom says. + +"Tom, you have to wait. Lunch is not ready yet. Come back to the living room and play with Sara," Mom says. + +Tom does not listen. He tries to grab a sandwich from the plate. Mom stops him. + +"Tom, no! That is hot. You will burn your mouth. Come here, let me hug you," Mom says. + +Tom is sad. He cries. He is sorry for being impatient. + +Mom hugs him and kisses him. She is not angry. She is patient. + +"Sara, Tom, lunch is ready. Come to the table and wash your hands," Mom says. + +Sara and Tom come to the table. They wash their hands. They eat their sandwiches. They are happy. + +They say thank you to Mom. They are good children. They are patient. +Tom is a big boy who goes to school. He likes to learn new things and play with his friends. But today he has an exam. He has to write and draw what he knows about animals. He feels nervous and scared. + +Mom helps Tom get ready in the morning. She gives him a hug and a kiss and tells him he can do it. She makes him a yummy breakfast and packs his lunch. Then she helps him bathe. She washes his hair and his body with soap and water. She dries him with a soft towel and puts on his clothes. + +Tom and Mom walk to school. They see the sun and the birds and the flowers. Mom tells Tom to breathe and smile. She says he is smart and brave and kind. She says she is proud of him. Tom feels a little better. + +At school, Tom meets his teacher and his friends. They say hello and wish him good luck. Tom goes to his desk and waits for the exam. He looks at the paper and the crayons. He remembers what he learned about animals. He starts to write and draw. + +Tom writes and draws for a long time. He tries his best. He finishes his exam and gives it to his teacher. He feels happy and relieved. He joins his friends and plays with them. They have fun and laugh. + +The bell rings and school is over. Tom runs to Mom and hugs her. He tells her he did his exam. He shows her his paper. Mom smiles and praises him. She says he did a great job. She says they can go to the park and have ice cream. Tom feels peaceful and loved. He says thank you to Mom. He says he loves her. They hold hands and walk to the park. They have a wonderful day. +Tim and Sam were brothers who shared a room. They had two beds, one for each of them, and a line on the floor that divided the room in half. Tim liked to keep his side of the room neat and tidy, but Sam liked to make a mess with his toys and clothes. + +One night, Tim was trying to sleep, but Sam was making a lot of noise. He was playing with his cars and trucks, and making loud vroom and beep sounds. Tim asked him to stop. + +"Sam, please be quiet. I want to sleep. It is dark and late." + +Sam did not listen. He was persistent. He kept playing and making noise. He said he was not tired and he wanted to have fun. + +"Tim, you are boring. I don't want to sleep. I want to play. It is fun and cool." + +Tim got angry. He got out of his bed and crossed the line. He grabbed Sam's cars and trucks and threw them across the room. He yelled at Sam. + +"Sam, you are rude. You don't care about me. You make me mad. Give me back my sleep." + +Sam got angry too. He got out of his bed and pushed Tim. He grabbed Tim's pillow and blanket and threw them across the room. He yelled back at Tim. + +"Tim, you are mean. You don't care about me. You make me sad. Give me back my toys." + +The brothers started to fight. They hit and kicked and bit each other. They did not stop. They did not hear their mom and dad coming to the room. They did not see their mom and dad opening the door. They did not feel their mom and dad pulling them apart. + +The mom and dad were very upset. They scolded the brothers. They said they were naughty and selfish. They said they had to learn to share and respect. They said they had to go to bed without a story or a hug or a kiss. + +The brothers felt ashamed and sorry. They wished they had not fought. They wished they had been nice and quiet. They wished they had said sorry and good night. But it was too late. They had to sleep alone and sad. They had a bad ending. +Sam and Mia were twins who liked to play in the park. One day, they saw a big boy with a shiny medal around his neck. He was playing with a ball and kicking it very hard. +